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		<title>Foods That Heal The Body</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:28:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://blog.mlis.com/foods-that-heal-the-body-1000347"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://blog.mlis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/green-apple-and-stethoscope-300x198.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="green-apple-and-stethoscope" /></a>“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”  ― Hippocrates &#160; Eating provides nourishment to the body, and depending on the foods you eat, a nutritious diet will yield healthy results. Proper food choices consist of foods that heal the body rather than destroy the body. The M’lis Wellness Program emphasizes a diet based on whole foods that provide &#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em><a href="http://blog.mlis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/green-apple-and-stethoscope.jpg"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-348" title="green-apple-and-stethoscope" src="http://blog.mlis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/green-apple-and-stethoscope-300x198.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="119" /></a><strong>“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” </strong><br />
<strong> ― Hippocrates</strong></em></p>
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<p>Eating provides nourishment to the body, and depending on the foods you eat, a nutritious diet will yield healthy results. <strong>Proper food choices consist of foods that heal the body rather than destroy the body. </strong>The M’lis Wellness Program emphasizes a diet based on whole foods that provide maximum nutrition. Listed below are a few foods that have the properties to supercharge your health, and maximize your wellness. Use these foods as basic building blocks of your diet and fill in with other wholesome foods for amazing results.</p>
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<p>• <strong>ALMONDS</strong> are a great source of good fats, along with protein, vitamin E, fiber and magnesium. Almonds are a good snack to help you feel full, especially if you wash them down with a glass of water which will pump up the fiber in the nutrient-rich skins. Include up to two handfuls of almonds in your daily diet. Other great nuts and seeds to consider are: pumpkin seeds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, macadamia nuts, flax seeds, and cashews. One caveat on your nut choices: smoked, roasted, or salted nuts do not apply. Look for raw, unsalted nuts instead.</p>
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<p>• <strong>BLUEBERRIES</strong> are one of the most potent anti-oxidant foods you can eat! They provide loads of natural carotenes and flavonoids, vitamin C, healthy natural sugars, and fiber. In fact, any raw, fresh berry shares most of these attributes and would make a great addition to an athlete’s diet. Just don’t add any additional sugar. (for the record – Crunch Berries do not count)</p>
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<p>• <strong>COLD-WATER FISH LIKE SALMON</strong> provide healthy Omega Fatty Acids, and high quality protein. Lean meats like salmon, other cold-water seafood, and free-range poultry are the best source of protein and minerals to build toned, strong muscles. Avoid fatty cuts of meat, along with all processed meats. Many warm-water varieties of fish may contain high amounts of mercury and should be eaten in moderation. Farmed fish should ideally not be eaten at all due to the high probability that it is nutritionally inferior to wild fish, and may contain chemicals from agriculture and artificial colorants.</p>
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<p>•<strong> EGGS</strong> contain vitamin B12, which is essential for breaking down and burning fat. They also contain protein that is high in Branched Chain Amino Acids, which are essential to properly repair muscle damage. In the past there has been a lot of concern about the amount of cholesterol contained in egg yolks, but current science is disproving the assumption that eating eggs will raise blood cholesterol levels. Most of the cholesterol in our blood is synthesized by the liver from dietary fat, not from dietary cholesterol. A diet which contains up to two whole eggs a day has been proven not to raise cholesterol levels. However, it may be a good idea to moderate your intake to no more than six whole eggs a week. Also, you can include as many egg whites as you like because the cholesterol is contained in the yolk. The source of your eggs does matter both in nutrition and food safety, and eggs from free-range hens or pastoral farms are best.</p>
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<p>•<strong> GREEN VEGETABLES</strong> such as spinach, broccoli, bok choy and salad greens contain a potent blend of antioxidants, minerals, fiber, and low-glycemic carbohydrates. Vegetables also help to balance the pH of the body and counteract the acidity caused by exercise. Also include vegetables of any other color. The best approach is to eat a wide variety of brightly colored fresh vegetables. Eat them raw when you can, and hold the cheese sauce and butter.</p>
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<p>•<strong> OLIVE OIL</strong> lowers cholesterol, boosts the immune system, and supports healthy hormone production. Use it to cook with in place of other less healthy fats, and as a salad dressing. Whole olives, avocados, flax seed oil, and evening primrose oil are also solid choices.</p>
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<p>• <strong>YOGURT</strong> is a good source of protein, calcium, and probiotics (friendly bacteria). Avoid the commercially sweetened stuff, as it is usually full of added sugars, flavors, and colors. Plain unsweetened yogurt with a handful of berries, or a scoop of <a href="http://www.mlis.com/instant-meal-1000309" target="_blank">M&#8217;lis INSTANT MEAL </a>added for taste is a much better choice.</p>
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		<title>Are You Living A Healthy Lifestyle?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:12:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://blog.mlis.com/are-you-living-a-healthy-lifestyle-1000344"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://blog.mlis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Healthy-lifestyle-300x262.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="Healthy-lifestyle" /></a>It is so important to make ‘staying healthy’ a part of our day-to-day habits. Your health in affected by the choices you make throughout the day, everyday. A healthy lifestyle is a vital component of one’s overall wellness. &#160; A healthy lifestyle is a direct factor in reducing the incidence and impact of health problems, speeding recovery, coping with life &#8230;]]></description>
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<p>It is so important to make ‘staying healthy’ a part of our day-to-day habits. Your health in affected by the choices you make throughout the day, everyday. A healthy lifestyle is a vital component of one’s overall wellness.</p>
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<p>A healthy lifestyle is a direct factor in reducing the incidence and impact of health problems, speeding recovery, coping with life stressors, and improving quality of life. There is a growing body of scientific evidence that shows our lifestyle plays a large, fundamental role in our level of health. How often we exercise, how we cope with stress, and the food we choose to put in our bodies will all affect our health. These factors not only determine life expectancy, but how long we can expect to live without experiencing chronic disease.</p>
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<p>The M’lis Wellness Program is a lifestyle change program with simple nutritional guidelines. This program is ideal for those who are generally healthy and <strong>do not </strong>have <a href="http://blog.mlis.com/what-is-candida-1000127" target="_blank">Candida</a>, <a href="http://blog.mlis.com/what-is-fibromyalgia-1000200" target="_blank">Fibromyalgia</a>, hormone imbalance, skin problems, excess weight or other specific health concerns. With the M’lis Wellness program the eating guide is more open to interpretation than other M’lis programs. We believe that focusing on a diet based on whole foods will provide maximum nutrition when combined with high quality supplements. By doing these two simple things, you’ll aid the body by providing complete, 100% nutrition thus boosting the immune system and increasing energy.</p>
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<p>The Basic M’lis Wellness Program Includes:</p>
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<li>Internal body cleansing and detoxification- Everyone should <a href="http://blog.mlis.com/detoxification-the-mlis-program-1000295" target="_blank">detoxify</a> at least four times per year. We still live in a toxic society, and this becomes a cleansing lifestyle</li>
<li>Proper food choices- Consist of foods that heal the body, rather than foods that destroy health.</li>
<li>Exercise- Get at least 40 minutes per day. Alternate weight-bearing and cardiovascular activities</li>
<li>Learn to deal positively with stress</li>
<li>Learn to listen to the body. The body will tell you what it needs and what it doesn’t need.</li>
<li>Become educated on how the body works.</li>
<li>Live a positive, happy, healthy life.</li>
<li>100% nutrition- There will always be a need to supplement nutrients, as it is impossible to get complete nutrition by eating food sources as they exist in today’s world.</li>
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		<title>Do Body Contour Wraps Really Work?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:18:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://blog.mlis.com/do-body-contour-wraps-really-work-1000334"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://blog.mlis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/1315957592.32__266x200-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="1315957592.32__266x200" /></a>&#160; By Dr. Steven Nelson- Synergy Wellness Clinic &#38; Rejuvenation Spa. Featured in the Healthy Times Newspaper &#160; It’s interesting to learn why some body contour wraps are effective. One study from the UCLA medical center showed that one detoxifying body contour wrap in particular encouraged circulatory and lymphatic flow in patients. It was meant for those suffering from diabetes or any &#8230;]]></description>
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<h4><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-341" title="1315957592.32__266x200" src="http://blog.mlis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/1315957592.32__266x200-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /><strong>By Dr. Steven Nelson- Synergy Wellness Clinic &amp; Rejuvenation Spa. </strong><strong>Featured in the Healthy Times Newspaper</strong></h4>
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<p>It’s interesting to learn why some body contour wraps are effective. One study from the UCLA medical center showed that one <a href="http://blog.mlis.com/what-is-the-mlis-body-contour-program-100027" target="_blank">detoxifying body contour wrap</a> in particular encouraged circulatory and lymphatic flow in patients. It was meant for those suffering from diabetes or any disease that inhibits circulation, especially in the lower extremities.</p>
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<p>Research showed that because of this increased flow of both the lymphatic and the circulatory systems, the patient also experienced cleansing of the tissues. This, in turn, caused healthy inch loss.</p>
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<p>Many women needing to slip into that little black dress or lose some extra pounds will buy a few body contour wraps to get the job done quickly. However, as a doctor I have come to appreciate how valuable these body contour wraps are to our overall health. Many who go on a diet or exercise plan to lose weight are afraid of losing too fast because they don’t want their skin to get loose and saggy. After recommending the M’lis body contour wraps to my patients, I have seen some outstanding results.</p>
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<p>I recommend that for every seven pounds that you lose, you need to have a wrap, simply because your skin needs to be tightened and toned immediately. The wraps also get rid of toxins stored in the body, so you lose even more inches. I’ve seen patients lose up to 14 inches in only one wrap! Results are further enhanced when my patients complete a <a href="http://blog.mlis.com/detoxification-the-mlis-program-1000295" target="_blank">3-day detoxification program </a>prior to their wraps.</p>
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<p>Patients are taken into our spa in a relaxed atmosphere where you will have a trained therapist apply a very pleasant <a href="http://www.mlis.com/buff-body-exfoliator-1000279" target="_blank">body exfoliant </a>on the whole body, except the face and women’s breast area. She will then apply a unique blend of herbs called the <a href="http://www.mlis.com/contourcontour-sensitive-body-wrap-cream-1000276" target="_blank">contour cream</a>. The contour cream is formulated with pure and natural ingredients. It gently and safely rids the body of trapped wastes by helping to stimulate the body’s normal elimination functions, increasing circulation and lymphatic cleansing and controlling edema.</p>
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<p>After this cream is applied, the trained therapist will wrap your body with a surgical, clear material. The manner in which you are wrapped will apply pressure to the lymphatic drainage system in a particular way so that it will release more toxins and waste materials. What’s great is the cleansing will continue up to three days after the wrap. After you are wrapped, you will be put into a spa bed, where you will be able to relax or sleep for 45 minutes. It’s a very relaxing procedure and you will truly enjoy some downtime as you lose inches!</p>
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<p>Most people know how weight training can give you a more tight, smooth and toned appearance. However, I have seen some of my thinner patients who have areas on their bodies that show they are toxic, such as their upper arms and back.  When they have this particular body contour wrap done, it removes these toxins and their trouble areas are much smoother and toned.</p>
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<p>It’s amazing to see how fast inches come off the stomach and waistline with these wraps. I had a female patient who was on one of our complete detoxification programs. She had lost a healthy amount of weight and had started to notice severe cellulite! This meant that toxins were trapped in the connective tissues in her body, so we recommend a series of body contour wraps. After just five wraps, her <a href="http://blog.mlis.com/what-is-cellulite-100022" target="_blank">cellulite </a>was gone and her skin was much smoother and tighter! She was so ecstatic that she brought her husband in for a series of body contour wraps and she has referred others to experience the amazing effects of our wraps.</p>
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<p>You will definitely lose inches, but you lose a lot more – toxins and waste materials trapped in our vulnerable fat cells. Because these wraps release <a href="http://blog.mlis.com/signs-of-a-toxic-body-1000300" target="_blank">toxins </a>and increase circulation to the body, the results will also be improved health. M’lis body contour wraps offer the fastest, easiest, and most effective contour program available. I have seen it many times and I highly recommend them.</p>
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		<title>How Sleep Affects Your Weight</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://blog.mlis.com/how-sleep-affects-your-weight-1000324"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://blog.mlis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/sleep2-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="sleep2" /></a>Anyone who is trying to lose weight probably has the typical weight loss mantra down: Exercise daily; eat low-calorie foods; control your portions — the list goes on. What many people don’t realize is that sleep is absolutely essential to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight and is necessary for good health in general. The right amount of sleep may be the deciding factor &#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://blog.mlis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/sleep2.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-325" title="sleep2" src="http://blog.mlis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/sleep2-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Anyone who is trying to lose weight probably has the typical weight loss mantra down: Exercise daily; eat low-calorie foods; control your portions — the list goes on. What many people don’t realize is that sleep is absolutely essential to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight and is necessary for good health in general. The right amount of sleep may be the deciding factor between hitting those weight-loss goals and never being able to push past that plateau. The reason seems to be a mix of hormone levels and mental well-being, which affect your hormone levels as well as your motivation to exercise and eat right.</p>
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<p><strong>Appetite hormones.</strong> According to the University of Chicago, in reference to a study it performed on how sleep impacts weight, “When sleep was restricted, dieters produced higher levels of <a href="http://blog.mlis.com/hormones-and-weight-loss-1000316" target="_blank">ghrelin</a>, a hormone that triggers hunger and reduces energy expenditure.” People who receive less sleep than their body needs are more likely to be insatiably hungry during the day and more likely to crave high-calorie food. In addition, lack of sleep can lead to feelings of fatigue due to these imbalances, prompting some people to consume far more caffeinated beverages such as coffee.</p>
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<p><strong>Fat loss.</strong> It is estimated that people who get adequate sleep lose about four times more fat per given amount of weight loss than those who do not get enough sleep. This means that the body responds to weight loss efforts in a more healthy and constructive way and doesn’t reduce the body’s ability to burn calories by destroying muscle tissue to supply needed energy.</p>
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<p><strong>Mental well-being and weight</strong>. Lack of sleep raises the risks of issues such as depression and anxiety, as well as lack of focus, which may lead to stressful situations. Stress and depression are leading causes of weight retention and can also lead to lack of motivation when it comes time to exercise. In addition, those who are depressed or stressed due to sleep loss are more likely to seek out “comfort foods” or eat more than is healthy during normal meals. Getting adequate, good quality sleep can have a huge impact in reaching your dieting goals, as well as promoting overall good health and happiness.</p>
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<h5>Source: http://www.spryliving.com/articles/how-sleep-affects-your-weight/</h5>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://blog.mlis.com/i-have-a-difficult-time-losing-weight-could-it-be-my-thyroid-1000319"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://blog.mlis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpg-1.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpg (1)" /></a>The thyroid is a small gland, shaped like a butterfly, that rests in the middle of the lower neck. Its primary function is to control the body&#8217;s metabolism through the production of thyroid hormones. &#160; A properly functioning thyroid will maintain the right amount of hormones needed to keep the body&#8217;s metabolism functioning at a satisfactory rate. As the hormones &#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://blog.mlis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpg-1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-320" title="phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpg (1)" src="http://blog.mlis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpg-1.jpg" alt="" width="112" height="249" /></a>The thyroid is a small gland, shaped like a butterfly, that rests in the middle of the lower neck. Its primary function is to control the body&#8217;s metabolism through the production of thyroid hormones.</p>
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<p>A properly functioning thyroid will maintain the right amount of hormones needed to keep the body&#8217;s metabolism functioning at a satisfactory rate. As the hormones are used, the thyroid creates replacements. The quantity of thyroid hormones in the bloodstream is monitored and controlled by the pituitary gland. When the pituitary gland, which is located in the center of the skull below the brain, senses either a lack of thyroid hormones or a high level of thyroid hormones, it will adjust its own hormone (TSH) and send it to the thyroid to tell it what to do.</p>
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<p>When the thyroid produces too much hormone, the body uses energy faster than it should. This condition is called hyperthyroidism. When the thyroid doesn&#8217;t produce enough hormone, the body uses energy slower than it should. This condition is called hypothyroidism. There are many different reasons why either of these conditions might develop. Currently, about 10 percent of Americans have some form of diagnosed thyroid disease, but many millions more suffer from undiagnosed thyroid problems. Symptoms include low energy, fatigue, depression and weight gain.</p>
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<p>M’lis offers <a href="http://www.mlis.com/thyroid-endocrine-support-2-1000404" target="_blank">THYROID Edocrine Support</a>. This product was developed to benefit anyone suspecting a thyroid condition, as well as those seeking a daily supplement to ensure nutritional support of the thyroid and adrenals. THYROID contains a powerful blend of herbs which support your body’s natural ability to produce thyroid hormones.</p>
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<p>The M’lis<a href="http://www.mlis.com/thyroid-endocrine-support-2-1000404" target="_blank"> THYROID</a> formula includes:</p>
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<p><strong>Kelp and Bladderwrack</strong> are rich sources of iodine and other important minerals that promote a healthy thyroid. A shortage of iodine can cause deficiencies in the thyroid gland that directly lead to poor function of metabolism and immunity.</p>
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<strong>Ashwaganda </strong>has been shown to increase thyroid hormones secreted by the thyroid gland and is also used as an “adaptogen” to help the body cope with daily stress.</p>
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<p><strong>Coleus Foreskohlii</strong> has demonstrated the ability to increase thyroid hormone production and stimulate thyroid hormone release. It is also increasingly being used to assist weight loss by breaking down adipose tissue and preventing production of fatty tissue as well as stimulating the metabolism.</p>
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<p><strong>Bacopa</strong> has been shown to significantly boost production of the thyroid hormone and may also assist in fat burning.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://blog.mlis.com/hormones-and-weight-loss-1000316"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="150" height="225" src="http://blog.mlis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/weightloss-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="weightloss" /></a>Insulin, leptin and ghrelin are three hormones that have a massive impact on your ability to lose weight and keep it off. By understanding the functions and actions of these 3 hormones in your body you will have a much greater chance of controlling them and therefore accelerating the fat-burning process in your body. &#160; Insulin Insulin is produced by &#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://blog.mlis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/weightloss.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-317" title="weightloss" src="http://blog.mlis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/weightloss-244x300.jpg" alt="" width="244" height="300" /></a><strong>Insulin, leptin and ghrelin</strong> are three hormones that have a massive impact on your ability to lose weight and keep it off. By understanding the functions and actions of these 3 hormones in your body you will have a much greater chance of controlling them and therefore accelerating the fat-burning process in your body.</p>
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<p><strong>Insulin<br />
</strong><br />
Insulin is produced by the beta cells in the pancreas. It is produced primarily in response to a rise in blood glucose and to lesser extent blood amino acids. Insulin is like a key that unlocks cells. It is also a storage hormone. Its function is to take nutrients from the blood stream and convert them into energy for the body, any excess is stored in the body cells.</p>
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<p>Insulin has the ability to increase the uptake of glucose into the liver and muscles for storage as glycogen (storage carbohydrate); it can also increase the uptake of glucose by fat cells where it can then be stored as body fat; it also increases the uptake of amino acids into muscle tissue where it can be used to build muscle.</p>
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<p>If your goal is to burn off body fat as quickly as possible, your goal should be to keep insulin as low as possible. By doing so, your body will then be able to access and burn fat all day long.</p>
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<p>So, how do you do that? There are several ways you can keep insulin low:</p>
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<p>-Your body will produce less insulin if you eat low glycemic foods like broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, carrots, etc. vs. high glycemic foods like bread, pasta, rice, cereals, etc.</p>
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<p>- <strong>M’lis<a href="http://www.mlis.com/instant-meal-1000309" target="_blank"> INSTANT MEAL</a></strong> shakes are extremely low glycemic and are the perfect solution to nutrition on-the-go! Replacing one meal per day or using as a snack between meals is a safe and effective way to achieve healthy weight loss.</p>
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<p><strong>Leptin</strong></p>
<p><strong><br />
</strong>Leptin is a hormone produced by the fat cells. It is present in the blood stream and its level is in direct proportion to the amount of body fat a person has. i.e. the more fat, the more leptin produced. Leptin&#8217;s primary function is to act on the hypothalamus, the part of the brain that controls appetite and satiety. It tells the hypothalamus to reduce appetite (because fat stores are high), which results in decreased food intake.</p>
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<p>On the other hand, when fat stores are low (for example, after dieting) leptin levels are reduced. This causes the hypothalamus to increase appetite. An increased appetite obviously results in greater food intake and a corresponding increase in body fat stores. More body fat results in more leptin being produced, which then tells the hypothalamus to decrease appetite, leading to a reduced food intake. Leptin may be one of the main hormones responsible for rebound weight gain after a diet.</p>
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<p>Leptin is accurately described as an anti-starvation hormone because low levels lead to increased hunger. In the past it was described as an anti-obesity hormone, but researchers have since discovered that obese people (who produce large amounts of leptin) are resistant to its action. This is in a similar way that some people are resistant to insulin.</p>
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<p>It is possible that leptin resistance may result from over-eating. When someone over-eats as a result of emotional eating or a conditioned response (a habit that has been created), the receptors in the hypothalamus become de-sensitized to the action of leptin. This means that the hypothalamus can&#8217;t detect when leptin levels are high, resulting in food cravings and further weight gain. Over time the result is obesity.</p>
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<p>How can you prevent or overcome leptin resistance? Follow these suggestions:</p>
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<p>-Get enough <a href="http://blog.mlis.com/266-1000266">sleep</a>!  Poor sleeping habits may exacerbate leptin resistance because the sleep hormone, melatonin, appears to have a close relationship with leptin.</p>
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<p>- Learn to connect with your body&#8217;s internal hunger signals. <a href="http://blog.mlis.com/the-mlis-emotional-wellness-course-100023">Practice mindful eating</a>.<br />
-Supplement with <strong>M’lis <a href="http://www.mlis.com/flax-seed-oil-1000308" target="_blank">FLAXSEED OIL</a> and <a href="http://www.mlis.com/evening-primrose-oil-1000306" target="_blank">EPO </a></strong>(evening primrose oil). Research has shown that essential fatty acids (EFA) can actually improve your response to leptin making it key to achieving and maintaining lasting weight loss.</p>
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<p><strong>Ghrelin<br />
</strong><br />
Ghrelin is a hormone secreted by the stomach. Like leptin, it acts on the hypothalamus, but in ghrelin&#8217;s case it increases appetite rather than decreases it (as leptin does). The levels of ghrelin appear to be regulated throughout the day and are closely correlated with meal time (levels of ghrelin are highest just before a meal).</p>
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<p>In fact, in one study when people were given ghrelin injections and then offered a buffet meal, they ate 30% more than they normally would!</p>
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<p>It is believed that one of the main reasons why people tend to put lost weight back on after a diet is because ghrelin levels increase dramatically after a diet. This results in uncontrollable hunger and eventually over-eating by the dieter.</p>
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<p>How can you help to regulate ghrelin levels?</p>
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<p>-Take<strong> M’lis<a href="http://www.mlis.com/slender-aid-appetite-appeaser-1000312" target="_blank"> SLENDER-AID</a></strong>. M’lis Slender Aid works by stabilizing blood sugar levels. When your blood sugar is level, your body produces a special transcript called CART which counteracts ghrelin and cancels the hunger signal. By keeping blood sugar level, avoiding spikes and drops, you can cut back on how often you feel hungry, and how much you eat at a meal, thus curbing your appetite naturally. Slender Aid is the perfect weight loss tool and is most effective when taken 30 minutes before a meal.</p>
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<h5>Source: http://articles.submityourarticle.com/Stephen-Smith-5539/quick-weight-loss-58660.php</h5>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://blog.mlis.com/new-year-new-you-1000312"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://blog.mlis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/new-you-300x200.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="new you" /></a>The holidays are over, décor has been taken down and carefully packed away, and although your pocket book is feeling lighter, you may have noticed that you’re carrying around a few extra pounds from unconquerable sweet temptations and all the mouth-watering goodies the holiday season had to offer. With the New Year upon us it’s time to start fresh, leave old habits &#8230;]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://blog.mlis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/new-you.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-314" title="new you" src="http://blog.mlis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/new-you-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>The holidays are over, décor has been taken down and carefully packed away, and although your pocket book is feeling lighter, you may have noticed that you’re carrying around a few extra pounds from unconquerable sweet temptations and all the mouth-watering goodies the holiday season had to offer.</p>
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<p>With the New Year upon us it’s time to start fresh, leave old habits behind and start a new chapter towards becoming the “you” you want to become. When it comes to setting goals most of us will set resolutions having to do with achieving better health, happiness and financial security but one of the most popular resolutions this year will be finally overcoming the battle of the bulge.  Unfortunately, millions of people tend to set unrealistic weight loss goals and end up quitting within a few months.</p>
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<p>It is important to remember that you must take care of the inside to benefit your outside reflection, and taking one step at a time is by far the most important factor one can implement.  The M’lis Company started out this year with a “Dump the Junk” event to help you kick-start your year right.  So you’re going to the gym, and you’re just finishing up a detox but where do you go from here?</p>
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<p>To lose weight and get to your ideal size, your body is going to need adequate amounts of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and EFAs.  If you&#8217;re eating healthy meals including cold-water fish for essential fatty acids two or three times a week and five to ten daily servings of vegetables and fruit, you may be on the right track but it is important to remember that just because you ingest  the right “feel good” foods doesn&#8217;t mean that your body digests and assimilates them well.  This is where you might want to take out a little  <a href="http://blog.mlis.com/are-vitamin-and-mineral-supplements-really-necessary-100096">&#8220;dietary insurance&#8221; i</a>n the form of high quality supplementation. Quality supplements can increase your stamina and overall energy level as you get to your ideal size and reach your overall health goals .</p>
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<p>Follow our blog closely this next week to see what supplementation may work best for you as you work to achieve your resolution of a healthier happier self.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://blog.mlis.com/understanding-and-preparing-for-the-healing-crisis-with-detoxification-1000307"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="150" height="225" src="http://blog.mlis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/healing-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="healing" /></a>It is difficult for people, used to having symptoms eradicated with medications, to understand a process that removes toxins rather than covers symptoms, and one that may make them feel worse for a while in the process. Most people’s experiences with conventional medicine do not prepare them to understand the healing crisis. The focus of Western medicine first and foremost &#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://blog.mlis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/healing.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-308" title="healing" src="http://blog.mlis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/healing-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a>It is difficult for people, used to having symptoms eradicated with medications, to understand a process that removes toxins rather than covers symptoms, and one that may make them feel worse for a while in the process. Most people’s experiences with conventional medicine do not prepare them to understand the healing crisis. The focus of Western medicine first and foremost is to “cure” the disease by relieving the symptoms and thereby removing the discomfort. The medications used for this practice do so by aborting the cleansing function of the body and only drive the toxins deeper into the tissues. In efforts to relieve the patient’s symptoms, the underlying causes of the patient’s condition are overlooked. A healing crisis helps one obtain greater health by removing toxins, which is opposite to the conventional medical philosophy. The phenomenon of the healing crisis and detoxification in general are not topics included in standard medical texts or anywhere else in the education of most doctors.</p>
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<p><strong>A healing crisis should be seen as a very positive event.</strong> This is exciting and means that the program is working, and that the body has begun the detoxification process. It can be discouraging if you do not realize that it truly is a temporary situation. It is a part of human nature that when life is good, people are braced for the good times to come to an end. But when things are bad, it always seems that the pain will go on forever. This is never truer than when someone feels ill.</p>
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<p>The greatest challenge with detoxification and lifestyle change is to not become discouraged, but rather to learn from the experience, recognizing progress as it comes. With this perspective, one can learn how their health has evolved throughout their lifetime, and understand the process of becoming well.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Understanding And Preparing For The Healing Crisis With </em></strong><strong><em>Detoxification</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em> </em></strong></p>
<p>• During detoxification, some people experience a headache or feel nauseous, because the herbs are so effective in drawing toxic waste and congestion from the system. This is no cause for alarm. These symptoms may occur as toxins are stirred up, prior to being flushed out of the body. The severity depends on your level of toxicity. If you have not smoked for as long as two years, you may taste tobacco during this time. This is the type of deep cleanse you will be experiencing.</p>
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<p>• If there are reasons that you feel unable to go three days without eating solid food, contact a M’lis Wellness Consultant for suggestions.</p>
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<p>• The following individuals should not detoxify; pregnant or nursing mothers, those on blood thinners or heart medication, those with epilepsy, or anyone who has completed cancer treatments within the past 5 years.</p>
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<p>• If you feel you may be very toxic and are concerned about feeling ill during the cleanse, it is possible for you to have a pleasant experience and still receive an adequate first time cleanse for the condition of your body. Detoxification can be modified to your particular needs. The cleaner your body is to begin with, the easier detoxification will be. If you are overweight, smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, drink caffeinated beverages, ingest excessive amounts of sugar, have poor eating habits, use drugs, or have health problems, you may need to prepare your body in advance, to minimize any withdrawal symptoms you could experience. Before detoxifying, drink additional water and fruit and vegetable juices — much more than usual. Add to this only fresh vegetables and fruits. Take the herbs as outlined for the first day from the Detoxification Kit. Doing this for three days to a week before the regular three-day program can greatly prepare an already overburdened toxic body.</p>
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<p>• The herbs will not make you physically ill, but during detoxification they are drawing out impurities into the blood stream to be eliminated, which may result in an ill feeling. This is why it is important for you to drink the mixture every couple of hours, as well as distilled water as explained, to continually flush these toxins. The more diluted you keep these toxins, the faster you flush them out, and the better you will feel.</p>
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<p>• There are three reasons why you may possibly have a headache, or feel nauseous. (1) Your blood sugar level has dropped, and adding one or two tablespoons of pure maple syrup in another glass of mixture, or a glass of water, solves that problem. (2) You are not eliminating fluids at a fast enough pace. Make sure you are drinking the lemon mixture and distilled water on a very regular schedule. (3) Your toxins are being released faster than your body can handle. Take a short nap if possible and as a last resort eat an apple or banana to slow down the cleanse.</p>
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<p>• In the unusual event that you have a violent headache, or are extremely nauseous, discontinue the DETOX body purifier herbs, but continue the other herbs and the lemon juice mixture. Contact a M’lis Educator for suggestions on how you can get through this phase of the Healing Crisis and continue your cleanse.</p>
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<p>• People with severe medical problems have detoxified successfully by taking the herbs and lemon juice mixture or other fruit juice while on their regular diet and/or medication. Your physician can best advise you how you can adjust your diet and your medication so you can cleanse safely. Each time you detoxify, it will become easier as your body becomes cleaner. You may desire to cleanse longer than three days once you have become accustomed to detoxifying. If this is the case, you may safely detoxify up to ten days.</p>
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<p>• <strong>During these three days, you may not have a bowel movement. </strong>A normal healthy colon has strong<strong> </strong>peristaltic action, like an accordion, where the muscles<strong> </strong>move the intestinal waste along to be eliminated. When<strong> </strong>this is working properly, it will continue functioning<strong> </strong>during detoxification. However, for many people<strong> </strong>today, this peristaltic action has diminished, and that<strong> </strong>leaves the colon dependent on more food waste to<strong> </strong>force through what it is already holding. When this<strong> </strong>is happening, and you are on a liquid diet, you no<strong> </strong>longer have the bulk to push through what is sitting<strong> </strong>in your colon. This indicates that you need to put<strong> </strong>additional effort into restoring your colon to health.<strong> </strong>As soon as you eat solid food again, it will commence<strong> </strong>pushing the rest through. Healthy eating and a series of<strong> </strong>detoxification cleanses should improve this condition.<strong></strong></p>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Take it slow!</strong> Take the herbal supplements 2-3 at a time throughout the entire day.</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Gear up! </strong>Healing crisis can make you feel like you&#8217;ve caught a cold or flu, but gear up and push through! It only lasts a couple hours to occasionally a couple days. Get in the right mind set&#8211; you can do it!</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Sip on it.</strong> Sip the lemon mixture gradually throughout the day rather than drinking it all at once like a meal. Make your bottles of lemon mixture last all day long.</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Take a break</strong>. Keep your activity light. This is a time for your body to rest and heal. If you have the desire to exercise, try yoga, walking or other simple exercise.</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Mix it up!</strong> Try freezing your lemon mixture for a cool, slushy drink, or using hot water when making your mixture to create a warm drink!</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Get good grades.</strong> Pure maple syrup comes in light, medium and dark grades. Experiment with the different choices for different flavors.</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Add calories.</strong> Feeling like you need more energy? Have a 3rd quart of the lemon mixture or try a spoonful of maple syrup and a 15 min. power nap.</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><strong>An extra boost</strong>. Using slender-aid helps to appease your appetite and balance your blood sugar making you feel less hungry. Try it!</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Go the extra mile.</strong> If at the end of day 3 on the lemon mixture you feel great, do a day 4! You can safely cleanse for up to 10 days.</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Call for support.</strong>  Call your spa mentor or M&#8217;lis Corporate Educator for more tips and encouragement! They are happy to answer any questions you may have and inspire you to keep going.</li>
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		<title>SIGNS OF A TOXIC BODY</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://blog.mlis.com/signs-of-a-toxic-body-1000300"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="150" height="225" src="http://blog.mlis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/toxic-body3-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="toxic-body3" /></a>SIGNS OF A TOXIC BODY   • Mental confusion, absentmindedness, poor concentration, indecision* • Mood swings, anxiety, depression, irritability* • Overweight / underweight* • Fatigue / lack of energy* • Insomnia, restless sleep or difficulty relaxing / stress* • Headaches* • Cravings or addictions* • Digestive problems (gas, ulcers, heartburn, IBS)* • Allergies, hay fever, asthma* • Irregularity (constipation, diarrhea)* &#8230;]]></description>
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<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p>• Mental confusion, absentmindedness, poor concentration, indecision*</p>
<p>• Mood swings, anxiety, depression, irritability*</p>
<p>• Overweight / underweight*</p>
<p>• Fatigue / lack of energy*</p>
<p>• Insomnia, restless sleep or difficulty relaxing / stress*</p>
<p>• Headaches*</p>
<p>• Cravings or addictions*</p>
<p>• Digestive problems (gas, ulcers, heartburn, IBS)*</p>
<p>• Allergies, hay fever, asthma*</p>
<p>• Irregularity (constipation, diarrhea)*</p>
<p>• Painful inflammation (joints, muscles, sinuses, intestines)*</p>
<p>• Yeast infection*</p>
<p>• Strong desire for sugar, beer, breads*</p>
<p>• High risk of coronary artery disease (high cholesterol or triglycerides)</p>
<p>• Diabetes or Hypoglycemia</p>
<p>• High blood pressure</p>
<p>• Skin disorders (acne, psoriasis, etc.)</p>
<p>• Male or female problems (PMS, prostate, hot flashes, impotence, infertility, lack of desire)</p>
<p>• Eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, excessive appetite)</p>
<p>• Low resistance to illness and infection</p>
<p>• Life threatening or degenerative illness</p>
<p>• Weakness, shakiness, poor muscle tone, muscle soreness or spasm</p>
<p>• High alcohol consumption</p>
<p>• High caffeine consumption</p>
<p>• Smoking</p>
<p>*Indicates Candida may be present</p>
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<p><strong>ELIMINATIVE ORGANS</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p>When the human body has accumulated more toxins than it can handle, the body in its amazing natural healing processes attempts a healing response. It must force the toxins out or the health of the body will deteriorate. The only way toxins are eliminated is through the natural processes of detoxification, which occurs through the skin by perspiration, through the colon by evacuation, through the kidneys by urination, and through the lungs by respiration.</p>
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<p>Toxins are eliminated out of body openings (the eyes, ears, nose, rectum, urinary tract, vagina and skin). When you have a common cold, you observe mucus, pus, and fluids coming from the body. This fluid, mucus, and pus contains toxic poisons, bacteria, and dead or damaged cells and tissues. The removal of toxins is not an illness or disease, it is a biological cleansing process done naturally by the body. If toxins are suppressed and stored and not allowed to eliminate because of chemical stuffing of symptoms, the body then begins to store the toxins. The toxins go deep into the cells and tissues and begin to cause degenerative damage. Suppressing cleansing reactions leads to lethargy, sickness, and eventually to life threatening degenerative diseases.</p>
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<p>A person finally passes the point where the body no longer has the ability to cleanse and heal itself.</p>
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<p><strong><em> </em></strong></p>
<p><strong>Benefits of Detoxification</strong></p>
<p><strong><em> </em></strong></p>
<p>• Increases energy</p>
<p>• Helps clean out mucus, toxins, and other waste materials</p>
<p>• Restores body’s natural tract</p>
<p>• Liver, kidney, and blood purification</p>
<p>• Mental clarity is achieved</p>
<p>• Reduces dependencies on sugar products, caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, etc.</p>
<p>• Helps restore peristaltic action of the colon</p>
<p>• May lose 2-8 lbs. of water and waste</p>
<p>• Bad eating habits are broken</p>
<p>• Begin to feel wellness return</p>
<p>• Offers a “new beginning” toward a healthier lifestyle</p>
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<p>The three-day <a href="http://www.mlis.com/detoxification-kits-1000384" target="_blank">M’lis Detoxification</a> is the foundation of every</p>
<p>M’lis Lifestyle Change Program.</p>
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