It’s an approach that can provide far superior harvests
compared to conventional chemical-based agriculture,
while simultaneously healing the Earth.

July 1, 2017 | Source: Mercola.com | by Dr. Joseph Mercola

Most of us have been trying to eat more healthy, organic, non-GMO foods, so that our health will be at its best and our immune system will be strong. With these unpredictable times, we would like to be more in control of when and how we are able to obtain the best quality food we possibly can at the best price.

Fresh organically grown food provides more nutrients and more importantly, it does not contain the toxic pesticides and herbicides (that are used for growing and drying crops) that we simply cannot wash off, and that are extremely detrimental to our health.

I feel it’s more important today, to grow our own quality food, because the amount of GMO food, grown with seeds that have toxins built right into them is growing at an alarming rate. I learned last year that over 1000 patents had been taken out on building poisonous snake venom into vegetable and fruit seeds. With no long-term studies, it’s hard to predict the result of ingesting

food with toxic poison of this type built right into the seeds. (1)

I started growing my own food as a child with my family, and I’ve continued to do so all my life.

I really encourage everyone to do this, because it not only allows you to be in control of the quality of your food, but it makes it easier and less expensive to obtain healthy, fresh food that has ripened naturally on the vine or tree. Additionally, it also decreases the amount of pesticides you and your family consume, and using less pesticides helps not only our health, but also protects the environment in which we all live.

Food picked fresh in its vine-ripened or tree-ripened state also contains healthy solvestrols. Solvestrols have natural cancer and disease-fighting components in them that are not present in foods picked green before they are ripe.

It is not that hard to start growing your own food at home, whether it’s sprouts in a small container in the kitchen, or leafy greens in a pot on the balcony or porch, or vegetables in a larger garden out in your yard.

I suggest starting by deciding what you wish to grow. What do you like to eat? It is always a good time to start growing organic healthy food, even with just a single plant or two. Don’t worry if things aren’t exactly right.

It can be fun and you will learn along the way.

Organic gardening means you don’t use synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. There are many safe and less toxic ways to prevent bugs, slugs, and snails, or to handle weeds. I will list some resources at the end of this article.

Organically grown fruits, vegetables and mushrooms deliver much higher amounts of the essential vitamins, micronutrients, and probiotics than those grown in toxic herbicide-doused soils. You want to start with rich organic soil, compost, high-quality water, and a good amount of sunshine.

You might consider testing your soil for heavy metals or an imbalance, but that isn’t essential. (If you wish to do the testing, you can buy soil test kits through some gardening supply stores, which I will list below.)

You can begin with a small garden (and the closest thing to instant gratification), by starting a window box containing a basic organic soil mix. You can find window boxes at most garden centers or order on-line. Horse water troughs (https://horseyhooves.com/horse-water-troughs/) also make excellent and long-lasting raised gardens or you might want to try gardening “grow bags.”

I bought some of these, and they work fantastic for me out in the country. I planted mint in one of them. I love mint. I learned the hard way, that mint must grow in a contained pot or it will take over a whole garden.

I prefer small, reputable garden centers that are dedicated to carrying only approved organic soil amendments, as well as organic disease and pest management materials.

Place your window box, pots of soil, or garden in a sunny location. Next plant your seeds as directed on the seed package. I have found that herbs and salad greens are quick and easy to grow and full of flavor and vitality.

You can purchase seeds in bulk or in small packets. Simply make sure they are “Organic” and “Non-GMO.” I like to buy a couple of different varieties of my favorite vegetables or fruits.

I like to do this because frequently one will thrive more than the other, and it’s good to know which type can flourish in my soil and location. I also like to experiment with different flavors of the plants. This always makes it fun and you can make this a game with your children.

The quickest plants to reach harvestability belong to the cruciferous vegetable family or radish family. Radish varieties are vast. Be sure to find a good source for bulk, non-treated, non-GMO seeds. These are some of my favorite sprouts to grow for sprinkling on sandwiches, salads, etc.

Microgreens are a great choice of plants to grow, because they have 40% more nutrients in them than the full-grown plant, so they are an easy way to get an amazing amount of intense nutrition in the diet.

Oregano, malibar spinach, and mint are good plants to grow in a container, because if you plant any of them in a garden, they can be very hard to manage and they can take over.

My children and I loved to grow our favorite herbs in little pots in the kitchen window, as they were so easy to cut and use in our recipes. One of the first things my son did when he got his apartment at law school, was to purchase some small pots of his favorite herbs for his kitchen window.

Fresh herbs and plants in a recipe can really make the flavor of a recipe pop. Using fresh herbs, leafy greens, sprouts, vegetables, mushrooms and fruits is one of the best ways to enhance the flavor of a dish.

I believe in getting children involved. They love gardening. The statistics show that children who garden have higher science and math scores. I have also found that they are much more likely to try eating the foods they have grown personally, than ones bought at a store.

I also recommend growing a few plants that attract pollinators and butterflies, like marigolds, zinnias and crocuses. You can grow herbs like lavender, sage, parsley and dill. Butterflies love dill for butterfly caterpillars to eat as food. I have some of the most beautiful Monarch butterfly caterpillars in my garden when I plant dill amongst my flowers. I love to watch them, so I always plant extra.

It’s important to educate my gardening helpers.

I show them the caterpillars and butterfly cocoons to them, so they avoid killing them by thinking they are pests. You may want to put out a little sign, saying “Butterfly Garden, please protect the caterpillars and cocoons”.

The pollinators are struggling. They add such beauty to our environment, as well as helping to pollinate our food. I enjoy my garden so much more when I plant these flowers and butterfly-friendly foods in my garden. They make it more fun and interesting. I also feel like I am helping the environment and helping with their survival by doing this.

I made a short video on organic gardening.
Click this link to view: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBvZNRPiC-E

Here is a list of my favorite gardening supply websites:

1. Organic Pest and Gardening Supply, Austin “Arbico Organics”

2. “Sustainable Seeds” has organic & non-GMO seeds

3. “My Patriot Supply” has organic seeds

4. “Gardener’s Supply” is another great resource for a variety of things for gardening.

If you don’t want to grow everything yourself, and you would like to order some freshly grown sprouts or microgreens, I buy mine from the Indoor Organic Gardens Of Poughkeepsie. They can even overnight them to you, so they are incredibly fresh. The broccoli powder doesn’t have much taste, so you can add this powder to all your foods before serving. Don’t destroy the live broccoli sprout enzymes by getting them too hot, so add the broccoli powder after you have prepared the food, but before serving.

You will get that raw, organic broccoli sprout powder nutrition.

Here is their website link: www.iogopk.com If you put “Nancy” in the discount code box, you will get a discount on your order.

Being able to grow your own food can be empowering and in these times, it can provide a multitude of benefits you may not even imagine. Growing your own organic food can be an extremely enriching experience, as well as good for your health.

In closing, it’s important to highlight that being out in nature, gardening, and connecting with the earth’s energy, which is called grounding, can naturally boost our mental well-being.

The University of California did a study on grounding, and published their research. It was called “The Effect of Grounding the Human Body on Mood”. The researchers found that pleasant, uplifted, and positive moods significantly improved among the grounded participants.

The ungrounded participants did not have the same results.
https://www.academia.edu/84848080/The_Effect_of_Grounding_the_Human_Body_on_MOOD1

It was concluded that simply one hour of contact with the Earth improved mood more than just relaxing ungrounded. This is because direct contact with the Earth allows us to absorb negative electrons, which help to neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative stress, promoting a sense of calm and well-being. https://www.groundology.co.uk/?a=whoz

So, let’s all go outside, get grounded, plant some delicious healthy food, restore our health, and enhance our lives. Spring is the perfect time to get started!

Love to you all, Nancy

Sources:

1. a. Are You Planting Vegetable Seeds In Your Garden Designed To Produce Venum? https://www.offthegridnews.com/what-they-dont-want-you-to-know/are-you-planting-vegetable-seeds-in-your-garden-designed-to-produce-venom/

1 b. Dr. Clark Store: Why is Monsanto Patenting Snake Venom Infused Produce?

https://drclarkstore.com/blogs/news/why-is-monsanto-patenting-snake-venom-infused-produce,

1. c. Science Direct:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667041021000100)

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Do not use the information provided in this blog, audio podcast, article, video  for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.
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In a world faced with uncertainties, we crave our holiday traditions now more than ever. We want to embrace what is familiar.

What is more comforting than a table filled with family, friends, laughter, and foods made using holiday recipes and ideas that have been passed down from generation to generation? You don’t have to abandon these culinary legacies, even if you’re trying to eat healthy.

A few simple ways to make your family holiday recipes a little healthier.

 1. Redesign the “sad beige” sides

Potatoes are nutrient-rich comfort foods, but most people have traditionally used white potatoes because there weren’t many other choices at the grocery store, and this was what they were used to eating. However, a healthier choice when preparing a potato dish would be to consider using sweet or purple sweet potatoes in place of white potatoes.

If you’re going for that traditional potato flavor, keep the peels on the potatoes, as this adds protein and healthy fiber!

If you want to try a recipe with something else, sweet potatoes are delicious, and they are high in fiber and beta-carotene. Kansas State University has been studying the potential health benefits of the purple sweet potato and its anti-cancer properties. Purple sweet potatoes typically contain unusually high amounts of anthocyanin, which is a powerful anti-cancer pigment.

Anthocyanins can be red, blue, or purple depending on the food’s chemical structure. (These anthocyanins of blue, red, and purple color pigment can also be found in many colorful fruits, like blueberries, black raspberries, and red grapes.) Anthocyanins are known to have anti-angiogenic properties. (Angiogenesis means the growth of new blood vessels. Anti-angiogenic means that it stops tumors from growing their blood vessels.)

The antioxidants are the color pigment of the food. These dark purple, blue, and red foods also contain phenols. Phenols are organic compounds that are naturally occurring in certain foods, and that have anti-aging and antioxidant components. Additionally, an American Chemical Society study found that eating purple potatoes may lower blood pressure.

For a healthy stuffing, try making one with organic sprouted rice, wild rice, or sprouted organic bread stuffing (using bread like Ezekiel or Alvarado Bakery) in place of the white, refined bread. Then, bake your stuffing in a separate dish instead of cooking it inside the turkey (where it can absorb a high amount of saturated fat from the meat). Also, use vegetable broth in place of chicken broth. Doing both of these things allows the vegetarian or vegan diners to be able to enjoy that dish as well.

When making cornbread stuffing, purchase non-GMO, organic cornmeal (which is free of the BT toxin, that is found in some genetically modified corn, and usually grown with heavy pesticides). If you are feeling brave, try using blue cornmeal, which is about 30 percent higher in protein and has more zinc and iron than white or yellow corn.

     2. Make moister meat with healthy fats

Christmas dishes typically involve a type of creature food, like turkey or other types of meat. Try using a little orange juice and coconut oil to add moisture, and try baking them instead of frying them. If you are baking, frying, or sautéing anything, use organic, pure coconut oil, or avocado oil in place of lard, vegetable oil, or a trans-fat like Crisco. They handle heat well and have fantastic health benefits.

For other types of animals, fish, or fowl, you can grill, broil, or sauté them in a little organic cold-pressed coconut oil. After you remove them from the heat, you can drizzle some pure, organic, extra virgin olive oil on them, and serve  them with lemon juice or a lemon juice vinaigrette. When dining, choose skinless, low-fat meat pieces and then add just a tiny bit of gravy.

    3. Deliver everyone’s ‘just desserts’

For dessert, try making a pumpkin pie! You can make a whole sprouted grain crust yourself, or you can find a whole grain ready-made crust at the store, and serve coconut milk whipped cream for the topping. It’s delicious and it’s a great way to cut down on dairy.

You can also have a simple pitted date as a sweet treat. It’s just fruit and a much healthier choice. Try using non-dairy milk in your recipes or for your coffee creamer. If you want it to be sweeter, blend the milk (like the unsweetened, vanilla coconut or hemp milk) with a little extra added vanilla or maple extract in a blender and add some pitted dates. I soak the pitted dates in water to make them softer so they will crème up easier, and voilà! You have a healthier version of a sweet, holiday creamer for your coffee or desserts. You can also add a sprinkle of freshly ground nutmeg on top for a beautiful and delicious presentation

    4. Add a little nutrition to favorite snacks

When making or serving snacks, try an easy dip option such as a healthy high-protein hummus or nutritious guacamole.

Cut some cucumber, red bell pepper, or celery to use as the dipping chips! If you want to serve crackers or chips, try using a whole grain, sprouted, organic version or an organic sweet potato chip or cracker. (Late July is a good brand for chips and Mary’s Gone Cracker’s is my favorite cracker these days.)

For snacks that are easy for travel or on the go, try combinations of organic, sprouted nuts, sprouted seeds, peeled oranges or tangerines, apple slices sprinkled with a tiny bit of lemon juice, olives, pitted dates, raisins, dry fruits, kale chips, organic healthy food bars, and coconut chips.

Here are some easy substitutions:

1. Unsweetened yogurt in place of sour cream

2. Hummus or mashed avocado instead of mayonnaise for sandwiches

3. Unsweetened vanilla coconut or hemp milk in place of dairy

In closing, we know how important our holiday dinner recipes are and how these traditions can be such a stabilizing part of our lives.

And yet, we also know that some of these foods use ingredients or cooking techniques that may not be as healthy as we might desire. Eating these foods doesn’t always make our body feel its best.

There is a way to promote a healthier lifestyle, while still enjoying these holiday meals. Simply substitute a few ingredients, or make different food choices when making your Christmas dinner recipes. In this way it will be both delicious and healthier for you and your family.

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The fabulous event by my friend Dr. Bryan Ardis, starts tomorrow.
“Healing For The Ages” With Dr. Bryan Ardis, Dr. Ed Group, Dr. Henry Ealy, And Dr. Jana Schmidt is starting tomorrow.

The Doctors made a video on how the US got to this place in time with our health care.

If you decide to attend the “Healing For The Ages” event starting Oct. 23 – 26, 2025, please use my discount code “Nancy” for a discount.

These doctors are brilliant, brave, kind, and generous.

I highly recommend the conference and their videos.

If you decide to attend the “Healing For The Ages” event starting Oct. 23 – 26, 2025, please use my discount code “Nancy” for a discount.

Love, Nancy

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I co-authored the book  “Alive and Cooking” with my friend
Maryann De Leo. Half of the book is recipes and the other half includes healthy recipes and the other half is filled with health, nutrition, and lifestyle information for older adults and people taking care of elderly parents.

Maryann’s dear friend Chris’s mother (Gladys) was known for her delicious Irish Stew. This is an easy gluten-free recipe that makes about 4 to 6 servings. I thought this might be something you wonderful to prepare for Saint Patrick’s Day.

Ingredients

1 1⁄2 lb. organic grass-fed, humanely raised chuck beef

2 T. organic, pure, unprocessed coconut oil

2 1⁄2 cups tomato sauce

2 1⁄2 c. high-quality water with no chemicals

3 large potatoes

2 medium red onions

3 carrots, sliced

Mineral-rich salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Cut chuck beef into cubes.

2. Heat oil in a pot and add the beef cubes.

3. Brown beef on all sides.

4. Drain off oil/grease.

5. Add tomato sauce and water.

6. When meat is almost cooked, add potatoes, onions, carrots, salt, and pepper, and cook until tender.

Variations:

1. Substitute potatoes with color, (like purple or red skinned, or golden) for white potatoes.

2. I substitute pure, extra-virgin, organic coconut oil for the vegetable oil she had in her recipe for a healthier stew.

NOTE:
ALWAYS buy pure organic coconut oil.
Avoid any type of “Fractionated” Coconut oil. It is a Trans-Fat and is terrible for your health. It is sold as a liquid and many people use it for their essential oils mixer oil.  I would recommend NEVER USING it for ANYTHING!

This recipe is from “Alive & Cooking” by Maryann De Leo and Nancy Addison. Click here for Nancy’s author page on Amazon.

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Do not use the information provided in this blog, audio podcast, article, video  for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.

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Do not use the information provided in this blog, audio podcast, article, video  for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.

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I find it is even more important in the world we live in today!

I have also noticed that most people are so busy doing everything for everyone else, that they aren’t making enough time to nurture and take care of themselves.

Please remember, the better we take care of ourselves, the better we can take care of the ones we love. We all need to take some time each day to slow down, calm the mind, and rest. If we don’t take a little time for ourselves, emotions and stress can get hold of us.

“Our emotions infuse life with a rich texture and transform our conscious experience into a meaningful living experience. Emotions determine what we care about and what motivates us. They connect us to others and give us the courage to do what needs to be done, to appreciate our successes, to protect and support the people we love and have compassion and kindness for those who are in need of our help. Emotions are also what allow us to experience the pain and grief of loss. Without emotions, life would lack meaning and purpose.“(1)

Stress will put the body into survival mode, and it will break down the immune system quickly. Studies show that 60 to 80% of doctor visits are associated with stress! The last thing we need to be doing to ourselves during this busy time is to break down our own immune system. We want to do all we can today to stay as healthy as possible.

We have been conditioned to believe that stress is the silent killer, but studies show that stress itself is not the killer. In actuality, it is how we THINK of stressful circumstances. (Psychologist, Kelly McGonigal has a marvelous talk on this subject.) If we feel we can get through the situation, then we are not harmed by the stress. If we think stress will harm us, then it will. So, be mindful of how you focus on things.

A soothing hot bath or foot soak at the end of the day is always a wonderful way to relax and release stress. I add some magnesium chloride to the bath, along with some lavender essential oils for a truly relaxing bath.

Along with that, here are some additional techniques on how to get a handle on stress, and boost the immune system as well!

First

Breathe!
Breathe deeply into the diaphragm. I can’t emphasize this enough. When we are stressed, we tend to hold our breath and/or only breathe into our upper lungs. When we do this, it cuts off much of the oxygen to the brain, which makes it harder to think. This type of shallow breathing tells the body that we are in a fight or flight mode.

Most importantly, shallow breathing breaks down our immune system. Research that has been done with deep breathing exercises has shown an immediate positive impact affecting blood pressure and the PH of the blood.

According to Esther Sternberg, a physician and researcher at the National Institute of Mental Health, and author of several books about stress, “Slow Deep Breathing can actually stimulate the body’s reaction that will calm us down.” She says deep breathing is like putting on the brakes of your car.

According to Sternberg, when you’re stressed, the immune system’s ability to do its job to fight infections is seriously compromised. If you want to handle a stressful situation, and boost the immune system, and ultimately feel better, you need to breathe deeply and slowly on a regular basis. It’s free, easy, and you can do it anytime and anywhere!

Pranayama yoga uses breath work as a regular part of their practice.

Cleveland’s Integrative Medicine Clinic has their chronic disease patients learn and practice breathing, using yoga techniques. Mladen Golubic, who was a physician at the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Integrative Medicine, says “You can influence asthma; you can influence chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; and you can influence heart failure.” There are studies which show that people with these conditions who practice breathing exercises regularly, benefit greatly.

Second

Eat whole organic foods (that are in their pure form, not from a package or fast-food container), and eliminate caffeinated beverages from your diet.

Many people rely on and become dependent on beverages that contain various forms of caffeine to help them deal with fatigue, which can be caused by stress.

Caffeine will actually raise the level of stress hormones in the body, is a bowel irritant, and is also dehydrating. Get off the roller coaster of caffeine and try for a steady, even stride of energy.

Hydrate your body with abundant amounts of water first thing in the morning, as soon as you wake up and before eating anything. Then eat a densely nutritious breakfast. When our body is really fed on a deep cellular level, we are giving the body the fuel it needs to run on.

Dehydration is a major cause of disease and illness, so hydrate with water or coconut water between meals. We need to drink as much water in the cold months as we do in the warm months. Central heating can dehydrate us.

Don’t drink water with meals. Drinking water with meals tends to make us not chew our food as well as we should. Avoiding liquids with meals can encourage you to chew your food until it’s liquid, and better able to be digested.

Drink water between meals for hydration. Add a tiny bit of whole unrefined sea salt (electrolyte is a fancy medical term for salt) to the water for additional minerals. This will help the body absorb the water more effectively.

Third

Get a good night’s sleep.
Every night, make the last 30 minutes before bed a time of reflection, gratitude and positive, peaceful thoughts. Sleeping is where our body rejuvenates itself. A good night’s sleep can make a world of difference in our health and well-being. What we focus on before bed is what our mind is going to ponder over for hours throughout the night.

Make a list of the things that are on your mind, and also list the things that need to be done the next day. Put them down and get them out of your head. Release any thoughts about problems, and shift the focus to solutions.

Have your sleeping space free of clutter and electronics. Make sure that your bedroom is completely dark. Light can disrupt the sleeping pattern, even if it is just a little nightlight. This will create a more peaceful healing environment.

Free up the mind by taking about 20 or 30 minutes to focus the mind on something positive, joyful and peaceful.

Studies done by the Heartmath Institute show that when we focus on positive thoughts like gratitude, compassion or caring, we can actually stimulate healing responses in the body to the point of even activating our own stem cells.

Meditate, and if you like, you can do it with some soft uplifting music or sounds of running water. If you do need to do something, then read or watch something that is uplifting, positive and relaxing. If you can’t seem to sit still or have problems keeping your mind quiet, try one of Dr. Joe Dispenza’s walking meditations. The walking meditations are wonderful and they are my favorite mediations these days.

I use my new phototherapy non-transdermal technology that has Silent Night Patches, which have been found to regulate sleep through melatonin production. The silent night non-transdermal patches can also help reduce oxidative stress as melatonin is an antioxidant and cancer protective. Great for calming in children. To learn more about them, click here and contact me, (214-202-9243 or nancy@nancyaddison.com), if you would like to try them. (Here is my referral number 1439757. and my link is: https://lifewave.com/nancyaddison

Fourth

Make time for laughter!
There have been numerous studies revealing clear evidence that episodes of laughter helped to reduce pain, decreased stress-related hormones, boosted the immune system, and decreased anxiety. I’m actually a certified laughing yoga instructor, because I believe in the power of laughter so much.

The Cancer Centers of America use laughter therapy now, and says it can:
• Enhance oxygen intake
• Stimulate the heart and lungs
• Relax muscles throughout the body
• Trigger the release of endorphins (the body’s natural painkillers)
• Ease digestion/soothe stomach aches
• Relieve pain
• Balance blood pressure
• Improve mental functions (i.e., alertness, memory, creativity)

Laughter therapy may also help to:
• Improve overall attitude
• Reduce stress/tension
• Promote relaxation
• Improve sleep
• Enhance quality of life
• Strengthen social bonds and relationships
• Produce a general sense of well-being

Some funny recommendations for lifting your mood are:

1. Movies like: Elf, Legally Blonde, Big Business, The Court Jester, The Glass Bottom Boat (anything Doris Day for me!)

2. Music – The Love Train by the O’Jays, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B, Biscuits by Kasey Musgraves.

What (music, movie, audio book) makes you feel joyful? Play that whenever you need to shift your energy or lift your mood.

When we are laughing, we can’t be worrying about the past or the future. It makes us completely present.

I also wear a new technology using photo-therapy with non-transdermal patches, if I am feeling stressed, because the studies have shown that they can lift your mood. The Aeon patch is anti-inflammatory, anti-stress, and so they call it the happy patch!
The name of the substance that is elevated in the liver is called phenyl-glutamine.  Click here to listen to a medical doctor explaining how they work.

(My referral number 1439757 and click here for my link.

Try it any of those suggestions, you may like it.

In conclusion:
It’s been an unusual and sometimes challenging last 4 years.
I heard that in today’s world, we are confronted with more input in one day than our grandparents were in a whole year.

As life is speeding up, it is important to know how to slow down, take some time to stop and smell the roses, and focus on what is important in life.

Ultimately it is a choice.

If you are feeling depressed or low, find a place to volunteer, or get involved with a group that is doing something that interests you. When we are helping others or getting involved, we find ourselves feeling empowered, and it can lift our mood, and create happiness in our life.

Breathe deeply, eat and drink whole fresh food, focus on the solution and positive things in life, find something that can make you laugh, and release stress from your life.

I send you wishes and love for a blessed December.

Sources:

How Emotions Guide Our Live, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/compassion-matters/201801/how-emotions-guide-our-lives

Nerurkar, A., et al., When physicians counsel about stress: results of a national study. JAMA Intern Med, 2013. 173(1): p. 76-7. Avey, H., et al., Health care providers’ training, perceptions, and practices regarding stress and health outcomes. J Natl Med Assoc, 2003. 95(9): p. 833, 836-45.

Breathing and Stress: NPR- “Just Breathe: Body Has A Built-In Stress Reliever” by Gretchen Cuda, December 6, 20103.
https://www.npr.org/2010/12/06/131734718/just-breathe-body-has-a-built-in-stress-reliever

Stem Cells and Heart Math: https://deanhoweswbp.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/heartmath-the-science-of-the-heart.pdf

Laughter: Cousins N. Anatomy of an illness as perceived by the patient. N Engl J Med. 1976;295(26):1458–63. [PubMed] Devereux PG, Heffner KL. Psychophysiological approaches to the study of laughter: toward an integration with positive psychology. In: Ong AD, van Dulmen MHM, editors. Oxford handbook of methods in positive psychology. New York, NY: Oxford University Press; 2007. pp. 233–49.

Effects of Laughter Therapy on Anxiety, Stress, Depression and Quality of Life in Cancer Patients https://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/effects-of-laughter-therapy-on-anxiety-stress-depression-and-quality-of-life-in-cancer-patients-1948-5956-1000362.php?aid=60533

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 3 (2006), Issue 1, Pages 61-63, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ecam/nek015, Humor and Laughter may Influence Health. I. History and Background by Mary Payne Bennett1 and Cecile A. Lengacher 2, 1Indiana State University, College of Nursing, IN, USA, 2University of South Florida, College of Nursing, FL, USA, Received 30 March 2005

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This is an easy, high protein, savory, gluten-free dish. You can serve it with brown rice, or put it into organic taco shells with some lettuce for healthy tacos. I recommend buying organic, non-GMO if possible, especially the corn taco shells.

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

2 T. organic, pure coconut oil
1 fresh jalapeño, cored, seeded, and minced (The seeds are very hot, so only add them if you wish your chili to be very hot!)
2 red onions, chopped
2 large cloves of garlic, minced
2 tsp. red wine vinegar (organic rice vinegar or coconut vinegar are also good types)
1 ¼ cups vegetable broth
1 ¼ cups crushed tomatoes (chopped)
3 ½ cups sprouted, cooked kidney beans
2 T. chili powder
1/8 tsp. chipotle chili powder (optional, if you like it extra hot!)
½ tsp. unrefined, mineral-rich salt
¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
¼ tsp. Ceylon cinnamon
5 T. fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. Heat the coconut oil in a large pot, big enough to hold about 5 or 6 cups easily.
2. Sauté over medium heat: the chopped onion, jalapeño, and vinegar. Stir about 5 minutes until the onion gets soft.
3. Add the garlic (minced) and sauté another minute.
4. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, chili powders, salt and pepper. Bring to a full boil and cook for 3 minutes.
5. Stir in the cooked, sprouted beans and bring to a full boil again. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer about 5 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and stir in half the cilantro. Save the remaining cilantro to use as a garnish.
7. Serve warm in bowls. Add some grated cheese (you can use vegan cheese) and a sprinkle of cilantro on top.

Variations

1. Serve with whole, sprouted, cooked and warm rice.
2. Add sliced mushrooms to the mixture. Add the sliced mushrooms with the beans for more nutrition.

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The kidneys are of major importance to our health, since they regulate the amount of water and salts in our body, which helps us to maintain the body’s correct chemical balance.

Healthy kidneys make important chemicals called hormones. These hormones circulate in our bloodstream, sending messages throughout the body, contributing to the regulation of blood pressure and red blood cell production, and managing the calcium balance in our body.

The kidneys also balance our body’s minerals, which are of paramount importance.

The kidneys’ key role is to detoxify and filter impurities from the blood. The kidneys help remove waste products, such as urea and creatinine, from the body. When the body breaks down protein (such as meat), urea and other wastes are made.

Creatinine is a waste product of the muscles. As kidney function decreases, the levels of urea and creatinine in the blood increase. If you have high levels of urea or creatinine, it indicates that the kidneys are not functioning properly.

Some signs that you may have challenged kidney function are:

1. Swelling in the lower legs or around the eyes.

2. Nausea or vomiting.

3. Shortness of breath.

4. Sleep problems.

5. Unexplained weight-loss.

6. Weakness or fatigue.

7. Dry, itchy skin.

8. Difficulty concentrating.

9. Urinating more or less than usual.

Kidney stones form when the kidneys are not able to process and excrete waste. When this happens, both the excess minerals and the toxins and crystals of unprocessed minerals begin to build up. The hard lumps in the kidney are also called nephrolithiasis or renal stones.

Kidney stones are made up of minerals that accumulate in the kidneys and form crystals. There are 4 types of hard crystals that can form, but kidney stones are primarily composed of calcium oxalate stones. Cysteine, uric acid, and struvite are common forms also, but they are less prevalent.

Kidney stones are a common health problem for many people, but men have a tendency to have 10% more kidney stones than women. When the stones pass from the kidneys into the urinary tract, this can cause a very sharp pain in your lower abdomen, back, side or groin, which can cause pain when you urinate, or nausea and vomiting, fever, and chills.

So, how do we prevent kidney stones?

First, avoid pharmaceutical drugs that can cause these stones to be formed.

The pharmaceutical drugs that can cause the formation of kidney stones are: laxatives, some antibiotics, potassium-sparing diuretics (used for high blood pressure), potassium channel blockers (used to control heart rhythm and for multiple sclerosis), and sulfonylureas (used to treat type 2 diabetes).

Holistic remedies include eliminating refined sodium (white salt), as well as packed, processed, and fast foods. Overeating white salt with no minerals, (which is primarily sodium), increases the number of oxalates you’re consuming. Highly refined white salt in the diet can increase calcium levels in your urine, which can cause kidney stones to form.

Avoid high-oxalate foods. Overeating protein leads to the accumulation of oxalates in the blood and the kidneys, where they can form stones. Limit chicken, beef, pork, shellfish, and organ meats in the diet. Organ meats, like liver, are excellent sources of protein, but they contain high levels of oxalates.

Beets, rhubarb, cranberry, and full-grown spinach are high in oxalates. Although baby spinach and spinach sprouts do not contain high oxalates.

Pure organic cranberry juice can be helpful in preventing urinary tract infections, even though cranberries contain some oxalates. One thing to be aware of is that some manufacturers combine cranberry juice with sugar, which increases the oxalate value in each serving. I recommend brands that contain no sugar or additives.

Avoid drinking sodas and/or using artificial sweeteners. Sodas contain high amounts of uric acid and oxalates, which lead to the formation of kidney stones. Sugar-free sodas and artificial sweeteners reduce kidney function, making it difficult for the organ to clear oxalates from the tissues.

When the saturation of calcium oxalate in the blood become more elevated, the kidneys become overwhelmed, and this results in the kidney’s ineffectiveness to excrete all of the particles. The crystals that remain in the kidneys begin to form kidney stones. When this happens, symptoms like a throbbing pain in the middle of the lower back usually begin.

Holistic Remedies for Kidney Stones are:

1. Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, and Raw Apple Cider Vinegar. The combination of lemon juice, olive oil, and raw apple cider vinegar is one of my favorites and, in my opinion, one of the most effective remedies for kidney stones and the discomfort they cause.

At the first symptom of stone pain, (use all organic ingredients if possible), mix 2 ounces of olive oil with 2 ounces of lemon juice.

Drink it straight and follow with a 12-ounce glass of purified water. Wait 30 minutes. Then, squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon into 12 ounces of purified water, add one tablespoon of raw apple cider vinegar, and drink. Repeat the lemon juice, water and apple cider vinegar recipe every hour until symptoms improve.

2. Use the Global Healing Kidney Support Bundle to detoxify, flush, and purge the kidneys of built-up toxins. This bundle includes Plant-Based Kidney Health, an all-natural, kidney-support formula, Oxy-Powder to facilitate toxin removal, and Turmeric for antioxidant support. Along with colon and liver cleansing, it is one of the most essential cleansing protocols for your health!

3. Drink Dandelion Root Tea or take a dandelion root supplement. Dandelion root is a marvelous supplement that can help detoxify and cleanse the kidneys and support normal kidney function. Taking up to 500 mg twice a day may be beneficial.

4. Eat magnesium-rich foods like Kidney Beans can be used to make a tonic for cleansing the kidneys.

Try removing the beans from inside the pods, and then boil the pods in purified hot water for six hours. This liquid can be strained through cheese cloth, cooled and taken throughout the day for one day to ease kidney stone pain.

Studies show that people with recurrent kidney stones who took magnesium supplements showed significant improvement in symptoms.

5. Drink some Horsetail Tea, which is a natural diuretic that helps flush excess water and uric acid from the kidneys. Drink up to 3-4 cups of horsetail tea daily or take 2 grams of the herb in capsule form daily.

6. Ingesting Pomegranates or Pomegranate Juice is very beneficial because of its “astringent with sour” properties, which help detoxify the blood and kidneys.

7. Add Celery to your diet. Celery and celery seeds are detoxifiers and excellent kidney tonics. Celery, including the seeds, is rich in vitamins and minerals, which include A, B-complex, C, iron, phosphorous, calcium, and many more essential micronutrients.

Adding organic celery and/or celery juice to your diet, or adding celery seed to your recipes may prevent kidney stone formation.

8. Basil Tea (Tulsi Tea or Holy basil) can help support the kidneys.

Basil or tulsi tea can be taken throughout the day for proper fluid, mineral, and uric acid balance. Basil has been found to be a potent adaptogen with other antimicrobial, antioxidant, and immune-enhancing properties. These components help to avoid oxidative damage.

If you have kidney stones, try taking one teaspoon of fresh basil juice with raw, unfiltered honey each day for one week to six months.

9. Drink Coconut Water, because it can dissolve kidney stones.

Organic coconut water is packed with electrolytes and minerals that can restore lost body fluids and help someone get more hydrated. This is vital because constant dehydration can lead to kidney stone formation.

When dehydrated, the urine volume that is produced can be highly acidic. There are some minerals that can settle in the urine as unbeneficial byproducts of metabolism, and they can find an acidic environment ideal for crystallization. This results in a gradual build-up of these crystals, eventually leading to the formation of solid stones.

I was told that a coconut water IV can also reverse a heat stroke, because it is extremely hydrating. Coconut water can also be used for blood transfusions when blood is not available .

There are many other health benefits that coconut water provides, including aiding in digestion and increasing your metabolism.

In closing, to keep your kidneys healthy, stay hydrated, avoid pharmaceutical drugs, and try some of these holistic remedies. Take good care of your kidneys, so they can take good care of you.

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Monosodium glutamate (MSG) was discovered in 1908 by Japanese chemist Kikunae Ikeda. Professor Ikeda was trying to isolate a chemical in seaweed: kombu, a flavor enhancer. What he came up with was glutamic acid combined with a sodium molecule, which resulted in MSG.

The component glutamate, or glutamic acid, is an excitatory amino acid neurotransmitter in the brain. These neurotransmitters in the brain are normal, but when there is an excess of them, cells will be over-stimulated and die.

According to neurosurgeon Dr. Russell Blaylock’s book Excitotoxins: The Taste that Kills, these excitotoxins will stimulate neurons in the brain until the neurons die as a result. This causes various degrees of brain damage, according to Dr. Blaylock. Children and infants are especially vulnerable to this chemical.

Professor Ikeda’s new product was a huge hit because it enhanced the flavor of food. The Japanese used it in many foods, including the food rations they gave to US prisoners of war. The US military was curious about why the American soldiers loved the food rations they received as prisoners of the Japanese. After the US military found out about MSG in 1948, the US Armed Forces met with the largest food companies in the United States and discussed how MSG could be added to various food products.

MSG has since been added to almost all processed foods, including the sweeteners NutraSweet and aspartame. It is found in foods at almost all fast-food restaurants and other restaurants you might not suspect. MSG has become such a huge part of the food industry because it works on the brain as a pleasure trigger, making you think food tastes better. So, food that normally tastes bland may taste great with MSG added to it. The diet food industry has especially benefited from using MSG.

However, MSG can send pleasure impulses to the brain until it kills that part of the brain. Dr. Blaylock has tried for many years to educate people about the toxicity of this additive in our food supply.

The FDA has no limit on how much MSG can be added to food. Theoretically, in children, the long-term effects can be attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, and other learning disabilities. In adults, conditions such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and Lou Gehrig’s disease, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune disease, sleep disorders, migraines, and the inability to lose weight may be linked to excitotoxin damage. Over the years, more and more MSG has been added to foods.

Hydrolyzed proteins, also used as flavor enhancers, are proteins that have been chemically broken down into amino acids. When they are digested, the result can be the creation of free glutamate, which joins with free sodium in the body to form MSG. This means that while the ingredient label will list only “hydrolyzed protein,” the effect on the body is the same as if the product contained MSG.

Free glutamate can cause the body to react as if a drug had stimulated the nervous system. It can affect insulin metabolism, leading to excessive insulin secretion by the pancreas. Some common symptoms of a reaction to free glutamate are anxiety attacks, asthma-like symptoms, attention deficit disorder, burning sensations, carpal tunnel syndrome, chest pains, depression, diarrhea, disorientation and confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, flushing, gastric distress, headaches and migraines, hyperactivity in children, infertility and other endocrine problems, insomnia, irregular or rapid heartbeat, joint pain, mood swings, mouth lesions, nausea and vomiting, numbness of parts of the body such as the fingertips, seizures, shortness of breath, skin rash, slurred speech, stomachaches, tremors, and weakness.

In my travels around the world, I found MSG in many foods you would not normally expect. My daughter was living in a remote village in Mali, Africa when she was in the Peace Corps. Someone from a corporation had been there and convinced the villagers that if they didn’t use this “spice” called MSG in their food, then it wouldn’t taste good. The villagers would sell their healthy fresh produce from their meager gardens of garlic, onions, and tomatoes to get money to buy this “spice.” I was simply horrified at this situation.

Then, when my daughter was working with the United Nations on trials of the Khmer Rouge in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, I went to spend the holidays with her. I took cooking classes there and in Thailand. The teachers informed us of the incredible amount of MSG used extensively throughout Cambodia, and I found the same in Thailand. People use it in restaurants and in their home-cooked food. Be aware of the extensive use of this chemical, no matter where you are in the world. You may think MSG is not used in non-Asian restaurants today, but it is prevalent in almost all restaurants. You will want to ask.

Here is a partial list of hidden sources of MSG that Dr. Blaylock includes in his book Excitotoxins: The Taste that Kills. Some of the ingredients aren’t MSG when they are put in food, but they create MSG when they touch saliva.

Many of these look just like “normal” food ingredients. Many of them are added to alternative meat products sold as vegetarian foods. That is why it is becoming more and more important for your health to buy whole, fresh foods and make meals yourself.

Additives that always contain MSG:

• Monosodium glutamate

• Hydrolyzed vegetable protein

• Hydrolyzed protein

• Hydrolyzed plant protein

• Plant protein extract

• Yeast extract

• Textured protein

• Autolyzed yeast

• Hydrolyzed oat flour

Additives that frequently contain MSG:

• Malt flavoring and/or extract

• Bouillon

• Broth

• Stock

• Flavoring

• Natural flavoring

• Seasoning

• Spices

Additives that may contain MSG or excitotoxins:

• Enzymes

• Soy protein concentrate or isolate

• Whey protein concentrate

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Calcium is a mineral. It is necessary for maintaining bone strength. Calcium enables muscles to move and nerves to carry messages between the brain and other parts of the body. It is essential to our blood vessels’ ability to move blood throughout the body. Calcium plays a role in the release of hormones and enzymes that are vital to the body’s functions.

If we eat too many acidic foods, our bodies do all kinds of things to adjust. The body will pull calcium from the bones to regulate the pH of the body. Meat is very acidic and can upset the body’s pH. As reported by McGill University, “animal proteins can inhibit the absorption of calcium.”23 Unprocessed vegetarian foods are primarily very alkalizing and help maintain a good pH. For this reason, vegetarians may not need as much calcium as carnivores.

Magnesium helps with the absorption of calcium. I do not recommend supplementing calcium. In Dr. Thomas E. Levy’s book “Death by Calcium”, this board-certified cardiologist argues that the regular intake of pasteurized dairy and calcium supplementation promotes all known chronic degenerative diseases and significantly shortens life. He told me that Vitamin C, helps protect the cells from getting too much calcium, which is he believes is harmful to the cell.

I believe that consuming foods containing good sources of Vitamin C, calcium, and magnesium in combination, is the best way to get these nutrients. Broccoli, kale, collard greens, and mustard greens are good sources of Vitamin C, calcium, and magnesium.

If you desire stronger bones, I recommend using two of the new drug-free, non-transdermal technology. These non-transdermal patches worn together have been shown to increase energy and recovery after exercise, improve cardiovascular function, increase muscle tone, along with lean body mass, muscle strength and bone density.

If you would like to place an order for these patches, please use my referral number 1439757 and my link. I would be happy to help you order and wear them in the best way possible.

In closing, remember this, keeping your Vitamin C, calcium, and magnesium levels balanced is very important, and they all make a difference to your overall health.

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Do not use the information provided in this blog, audio podcast, article, video  for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.

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Receptors that respond to the vitamin have been found in almost every type of human cell, from your brain to your bones. It is also involved in multiple repair and maintenance functions. It touches thousands of different genes. It regulates your immune system, and much, much more. Vitamin D regulates your ability to fight infections and chronic inflammation. It produces over 200 antimicrobial peptides. (1)

Vitamin D is a prohormone, which means the body converts it into an active form named calcitriol. A deficiency of calcitriol may be responsible for more than autoimmune disease, multiple sclerosis, osteoarthritis, hypertension/high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, genetic disorders, and more than 17 types of cancer. It may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.(2)

Rickets (bone softening) is a disease caused by Vitamin D deficiency. Sounds a lot like osteoporosis, doesn’t it? If you have a bone problem, have your Vitamin D checked. Vitamin D deficiency has also been linked to cancer. Check with your physician to make certain the level of Vitamin D in your blood is optimal.

The body makes its own Vitamin D from cholesterol when your skin is exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D is essential for everyone, not just vegetarians. According to Dr. Elizabeth Plourde, if you wear sunscreen, the sunscreen blocks that process.

Studies show approximately 85 percent of the US population is critically low in Vitamin D. (3) It may be the use of sunscreen or it may be working and staying indoors most of the day which prevents people from getting enough direct sunlight on their skin and therefore getting that necessary Vitamin D.

Get some sunshine! Get out in the sun every day for at least 20 minutes without sunscreen. The more skin that is exposed, the more sunlight you can absorb. During the winter months, it may be harder or even impossible to get the necessary amount of Vitamin D from the sun. Full-spectrum lighting indoors can significantly help with depression, mood, and health, but it is not a substitute for real Vitamin D from the sun or quality Vitamin D supplements.

Very few foods contain good levels of Vitamin D. Parsley, mushrooms that have been exposed to ultraviolet light, fortified orange juice, some milk, and cod liver oil have Vitamin D in them, but a supplement is still needed. Cod liver oil is the food with the highest concentration of Vitamin D, but for vegetarians and vegans this is not an acceptable way to ingest the vitamin.

The Institute of Medicine’s Food and Nutrition Board sets the RDA for Vitamin D at 600 IU (800 IU for people over 70). Many doctors think this is far too low. (4) Dr. Joseph Mercola writes: Heather Chappell of the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) has stated that the organization will not lower their recommendations—which is currently 1,000 IUs per day, based on the Vitamin D cancer research done by Dr. Heaney and Dr. Lappé—because the IOM recommendations cover bone health only… Bone health depends at least as much on Vitamin D as on calcium… And the CCS is still concerned about Vitamin D deficiency and cancer. (5)

On Science News, Janet Raloff asked: How much Vitamin D do studies suggest most US residents need? Probably at least 1,000 IU per day, Dr.’s Holick and Heaney agree. Indeed, Heaney concludes in his October paper… a minimum daily intake of some 2,600 IU of Vitamin D per day would be needed to meet the needs of 97 percent of US residents. (6)

According to Dr. J Leonard Lichtenfeld, the Deputy Chief Medical Officer for the American Cancer Society, Americans continue to wait for more randomized control trials before addressing their Vitamin D deficiencies, even though a large number of epidemiology studies indicate Vitamin D deficiency is a common finding in people of all age groups around the world.

I had a friend whose back started to hurt so badly he could barely stand it. Months later, after excruciating pain and unbelievable amounts of testing, they found he was critically low in Vitamin D. With some intense Vitamin D supplementation, he started to feel much better and is now back to his healthy state of being.

I get an abundant amount of sunlight every day, and I live in Texas, so I thought I had an optimum level of Vitamin D in my body. I had my doctor test me, only to find out I was on the low end of optimum. This was even during the summer, so I was quite surprised! I now take around 5000 – 6000 IUs of Vitamin D a day, especially in the winter.

Please be sure to get your maximum levels of Vitamin D intake daily. If you have a darker skin pigment or you over 50, you will actually need even more Vitamin D to keep your body strong and healthy.

In closing, dance in the sunlight and your keep your body strong and healthy!

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Sources:
1. Wilson, Lawrence. (2014, October). “Vitamin D.” DrWilson. Retrieved from http://www.drlwilson.com/ARTICLES/VITAMIN%20D.htm 2. Douillard, John. (2010, March 4). “Sun Exposure: Don’t Be Fooled by Your Sunscreen.” Lifespa. Retrieved from http://www.lifespa.com/dont-be-fooled-by-your- sunscreen/

3. Wilson, Lawrence. (2014, October). “Vitamin D.” DrWilson. Retrieved from http://www.drlwilson.com/ARTICLES/VITAMIN%20D.htm 4. National Institutes of Health. “Vitamin D Fact Sheet for Health Professionals.” Retrieved from http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD- HealthProfessional/

5. Mercola, Joseph. (2010, December 11). “Why the New Vitamin D Recommendations Spell Disaster for Your Health.” Retrieved from http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/1 2/11/vitamin-d-update-carole-baggerly-and-dr- cannell.aspx

6. Raloff, Janet. (2005, November 10). “Vitamin D Boosts Calcium Potency.” Science News. Retrieved from https://www.sciencenews.org/blog/food- thought/vitamin-d-boosts-calcium-potency

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One of my favorite things to do at Christmas-time
is to make a warm cozy drink.
Two of my favorite winter holiday drinks are
Plant-Based Eggnog
and
Cinnamon Chai Tea Latte.

Here are the recipes!

Plant-Based Eggnog

This is an easy recipe to make and it is plant-based and
gluten-free. I try to always use all organic ingredients!

Ingredients:

1½ c. unsweetened vanilla coconut or hemp milk

1 organic banana

Pinch of nutmeg

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 tsp. raw date sugar or maple syrup or raw honey

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until creamy.

2. Sprinkle a tiny bit of nutmeg on the top of the filled cups
for a nice presentation.

Note: This recipe is easy to double.

Serves one to two.

Cinnamon Chai Tea Latte

This is a holiday drink made with cinnamon, which boosts your immune system, aids in digestion and circulation, and helps regulate blood sugar. I use Ceylon cinnamon, because I believe it is the healthiest. See note below.

gluten-free/vegetarian

Ingredients:

2 cups unsweetened vanilla coconut or hemp milk (milk of choice)

1 tsp. Blue Lotus Rooibos Chai (Blue Lotus Chai – made with organic spices. It’s an instant tea that doesn’t require steeping and it’s gluten-free!)

2 tsp. date sugar or honey (to taste)

A few dashes of organic Ceylon Cinnamon

½ tsp. vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Put the tea and the sweetener of choice in your cup.

2. Warm your coconut or hemp milk on the stove making it warm to touch, but not too hot.

3. When it’s just warm, add about 1/2 a cup of the milk to your cup. (If you have a frother, use a frother to mix it well or whisk it to blend.)

4. Add the remainder of your milk and sprinkle a touch of cinnamon on top!

5. Serve warm.

Note:

Cinnamon is a spice, and it’s obtained from the inner bark of a few tree species. Research shows that cinnamon can help lower blood sugar, and triglyceride levels in people with Type 2 diabetes. Cinnamon contains antioxidants that create healthier arteries and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Cinnamon can also benefit us with increased alertness and energized senses. Even a teaspoon a day helps tame blood sugar levels.

Ceylon cinnamon is the best cinnamon to use. Cassia, Saigon, and Chinese cinnamon contain five percent coumarin, which is problematic for the liver. Ceylon cinnamon has only .0004 percent coumarin.

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Do not use the information provided in this blog, audio podcast, article, video  for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.

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A potato dish can be made with sweet or purple potatoes in place of white potatoes. Use a high quality, organic butter, or use organic ghee or coconut oil as the healthy fat for mashed potatoes or when baking fries. Sweet potatoes are delicious and high in fiber and beta-carotene.
For a healthy stuffing, try making one with organic sprouted rice or even wild rice. Then, bake your stuffing in a separate dish instead of cooking it inside the turkey (where it can absorb a high amount of saturated fat from the meat). Also, use vegetable broth in place of chicken broth. Doing both of these things allow the vegetarian or vegan diners to be able to enjoy that dish as well.

When making cornbread stuffing, purchase the non-GMO, organic cornmeal (which is free of the Bt toxin). This can be a great option for those guests who need to eat gluten-free. If you are feeling brave, try using blue cornmeal, which is about 30 percent higher in protein and has more zinc and iron than white or yellow corn.

Many people are now needing to eat gluten-free. Rice and corn are gluten-free, so creating a stuffing using one of these ingredients will be a wonderful option for your gluten intolerant guests.

When preparing creature (beef, lamb, pork, fowl, fish) foods, try buying humanely-raised, 100% grass fed, hormone-free, antibiotic -free, creature foods. When preparing these foods, you might try using a little orange juice and coconut oil to add moisture, and try baking it instead of frying it. If you are baking, frying or sautéing anything, use organic, pure coconut oil in place of:
non-organic lard, Crisco (which is a trans-fat), vegetable oils (which can contain GMO: corn, soy, canola, and cotton seed oil, which are toxic oils in my opinion). Pure coconut oil handles heat well and has fantastic health benefits.

You can also grill, broil, or sauté them in a little coconut oil. 
After you remove them from the heat, you can drizzle some pure, organic, extra-virgin olive oil on them and possibly top it with some lemon or lime juice, or a lemon or lime juice vinaigrette. When dining, choose skinless, white meat pieces, and then add just a tiny bit of gravy.

Now for dessert, try making a pumpkin pie! You can make a whole sprouted grain crust yourself or you can find a whole-grain ready-made crust at the store, and make my cashew crème recipe as the whipped cream for the topping. (Recipe is on page 185 in my book: “How To Be A Healthy Vegetarian”, 2nd edition.)

They now have a coconut milk whipped creme in the freezer section of most grocery stores.

I also love having a simple pitted date as a sweet treat or dessert. It’s just fruit, and it is a healthier choice.

There are delicious pre-made, frozen gluten-free, whole wheat, and organic pie crusts in many grocery store freezer sections. Wholly Wholesome is one brand. For the gluten-free family and friends, most grocery stores now have gluten-free sections in the store and also in the freezer section. You may be surprised to find a variety of delicious healthy choices there.

You can create healthier versions of traditional family recipes
 by simply buying organic and/or humanely-raised, hormone-free, antibiotic-free ingredients.

Some foods you can switch out in your recipes are:
1. Use pure coconut oil or organic 100% grass-fed butter, or pure, extra virgin olive oil, instead of Crisco or vegetables oils
2. Use whole grain sprouted flour instead of white refined flour
3. Use organic date or coconut sugar instead of white refined sugar
4. Use honey or maple syrup in place of high fructose corn syrup or agave syrup.
5. Use organic sprouted breads, crackers, or chips instead of white refined varieties

Read the ingredient labels because a lot of gluten-free foods are loaded with sugar and/or have GMO oils in them, like canola oil.

There are new FDA label regulations. Now the labels will read: “Contains a bioengineered food ingredient”. These warnings on labels will tell you they contain Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) in the product. I highly recommend avoiding the purchase of anything which “Contains a bio-engineered food ingredient” 
on the label.

Try using an organic non-dairy milk in your recipes or for your coffee creamer. If you want it to be sweeter, blend the organic milk (like the unsweetened, vanilla coconut or hemp milk) with a little extra added vanilla or maple extract in a blender and add some pitted dates. I soak the dates in water to make them softer, so they will crème up easier, and voilà … you have a healthier version of a sweet, holiday creamer for your coffee or desserts!
When making or serving snacks, try an easy dip option such as 
a healthy high-protein hummus or nutritious guacamole. 
Cutting some cucumber, red bell pepper, carrots, or celery 
to use as dipping chips is also a great choice! If you want
to serve crackers or chips, try using a whole grain, sprouted, organic version or an organic sweet potato chip or cracker. 
(Late July is a good brand for chips and 
Mary’s Gone Cracker’s is my favorite cracker these days.)

For additional snacks that are easy for travel or on the go, 
try combinations of organic, sprouted nuts, sprouted seeds, 
pitted olives, pitted dates, raisins, dry fruits, kale chips, 
and coconut chips.

You can create a candy cane appetizer by simply arranging sliced tomatoes and mozzarella cheese alternately in the shape of a candy cane on the dish, and it’s a healthy and beautiful holiday presentation.

The cute little Santa desserts (in the photo above) are grapes 
with strawberries and slices of banana. Santa’s nose is a 
candy “red hot”, and his eyes are chocolate sprinkles. 
You use small marshmallows for the top of the Santa hat. 
There are a few marshmallow slices (which aren’t the 
healthiest of foods, but there are some healthier versions, 
if you look for them), but it is all about balance and making 
foods more nutrient dense. They are easy and fun to create! 
I taught a cooking class on making healthier holiday foods 
and we made a party of it!

Grown-ups and Children love making these! I like to use the larger wooden shish kebab skewers with a small fork on the tip to hold them, because they are more stable and longer. Be careful to help smaller children with eating them, if you are using skewers of any type.

Here are some easy substitutions I use frequently:

1. Unsweetened yogurt or cottage cheese in place of sour cream
2. Hummus or mashed avocado instead of mayonnaise for sandwiches
3. Unsweetened vanilla coconut or hemp milk in place of pasteurized dairy

With these ingredient substitutions, you can still enjoy all of the delicious flavors you love, and at the same time, you can increase your health benefits.

Eating this way, you can feel and look your very best as holiday activities continue into January. Instead of regretting what you ate, you will glow with radiant health as you welcome the New Year of 2024!

I send wishes for you, your family, and your friends to have a

Blessed, Joyful, Loving, and Healthy December!

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Do not use the information provided in this blog, audio podcast, article, video  for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.

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Do not use the information provided in this blog, audio podcast, article, video  for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.

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In the hot summer, I find it cool and refreshing!
This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and raw, so the health benefits are numerous. I like this recipe so much, I made a YouTube video for this recipe. Click here to view the video.

This recipe calls for mango, blueberries, pecans, dates, and coconuts. To start off with, let’s look at the ingredients and their health benefits.

The Health Benefits of Blueberries –

The health benefits of the blueberries alone make this a high antioxidant dish to serve. Blueberries have resveratrol, gallic acid, lutein, zeaxanthin, Vitamins K, and C, manganese and fiber. The antioxidants in blueberries help to improve brain function and delaying age-related decline. Anthocyanins in blueberries can also have beneficial effects on insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism. The gallic acid in blueberries is a powerful antifungal/antiviral agent, and is an extremely effective antioxidant.

Blueberry health benefits have also been shown to lower LDL cholesterol and lower blood pressure naturally. Blueberries are highly related to cranberries, and contain many of the same active substances as cranberry juice. Blueberries can help prevent urinary tract infections.

The Health Benefits of Mangoes –

Mangoes, coconuts and dates are all types of drupes, also known as stone fruit.

Mangoes are high in beta-carotene.

The antioxidant zeaxanthin, found in mangoes, filters out harmful blue light rays and is thought to play a protective role in eye health and possibly ward off damage from macular degeneration.

Texas AgriLife Research food scientists tested the mango and found that the polyphenol extracts were shown to have some impact on all cancers tested. They were most effective with breast and colon cancers.

Consumption of mango can help aid in digestion, prevent cancer and heart disease, and lower the risk of asthma.

The Health Benefits of Pecans –

Pecans have been shown to support brain health, prevent inflammation, prevent bone loss, contribute to a healthy heart, and help support energy and weight loss.

The healthy fats of pecans impact the grehlin hormone, which is a vital part of weight maintenance. The copper in pecans contributes to it’s anti-inflammatory properties, especially for pain and stiffness common in arthritis. Pecans are high in manganese, especially combined with other supportive nutrients, and help reduce the weight in obese or overweight people. Pecan nutrition is a key ingredient in a diet for a healthy heart.

The Health Benefits of Dates –

Dates are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Dates are rich in calcium, sulfur, iron, potassium, phosphorous, manganese, copper, and magnesium. The benefits of dates include relief from constipation, intestinal disorders, heart problems, anemia, sexual dysfunction, diarrhea, and abdominal cancer.

The Health Benefits of Coconut –

Coconut is rich in a medium-chain fatty acid that can actually help boost metabolism and aid in fat loss. Coconut also helps detoxify your body and balances your digestive tract.

Top Health Benefits of Coconuts

1. Supports immune system health: it is anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-parasite
2. Provides a natural source of quick energy
3. Improves digestion and absorption of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals
4. Improves insulin secretion and symptoms associated with diabetes
5. Helps protect the body from cancers due to insulin reduction, removal of free radicals that cause premature aging and degenerative disease
6. Reduces risk of heart health and improves good cholesterol (HDL)
7. Restores and supports thyroid function
8. Helps protect against kidney disease and bladder infection
9. Promotes weight loss

Blueberry- Mango Torte Recipe

Ingredients

1 pint fresh blueberries

1 mango, peeled and seeded

Crust Ingredients –

1 ½ cups sprouted pecans

6 pitted dates, chopped

1 T. Ceylon Cinnamon, ground

1 Tsp. nutmeg, ground

1/8 tsp. unrefined sea salt

Cream Ingredients –

½ cup coconut milk

1 T. vanilla extract

6 T. date sugar

½ cup shredded coconut

1 vanilla bean scraped

Directions

1. If you don’t have sprouted pecans, soak them for 8 hours and then dry them by placing in a dehydrater for a couple of hours on 100 degrees or lower. You can also place them on a cookie sheet in an oven on low or simply drying them off with a towel.
2. Put pecans, dates, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in the food processor and combine until you have a smooth dough consistency.
3. Place the dough in your desired serving dishes and press it into a ¼ inch thick crust. 

   4. Place the coconut milk, vanilla extract, sugar, and shredded coconut in a blender and combine until it is a cream.
   5. Chop mango into small pieces.
   6. Place the chopped mango in the crusts.

   7. Pour cream over the mango.
   8. Generously place the blueberries on the top of the cream.
   9. Serve as a dessert, breakfast or side dish.

Note: The torte can be covered or placed in a sealed container and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Do not use the information provided in this blog, audio podcast, article, video  for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.

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It can accompany a main dish, a sandwich, or a salad.
I highly recommend purchasing certified organic corn,
because of the danger of the non-organic Bt toxin in GMO corn.

Insect-resistant crops include corn, potatoes, soy,
and cotton. Due to genetic modifications, these plants
produce an insecticide to kill insects that feed on them.

If the genetically engineered plant is killing small
insects, then what is it doing to the person who
is eating this food?

Bt toxin is an example of a poison, which is used extensively today on corn,
potatoes, soy, and cotton. The Bt toxin eats holes in the stomachs of
insects to kill them. Even though it is supposed to act only on insects,
studies are now showing that this toxin is eating holes in the digestive
systems of people who ingest these foods.

The studies show that even if you are not eating foods
genetically engineered to produce Bt toxins, but are
consuming the animals that are fed these foods,
you are getting the Bt toxin into your body. This includes the
unborn babies of pregnant mothers who eat meat from animals consuming
the Bt toxin in their feed. (1)

Here is the corn chowder recipe:

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk

1 frozen package of organic corn

Mineral-rich “Real” salt to taste

Directions

1. Defrost the corn.
2. Blend the the milk and almost all of the corn in a blender.
Hold out about 1/2 cup of corn to add to the soup after it’s blended.
3. Pour into a bowl, add the remaining handfuls of corn and stir, adding mineral-rich salt to taste.

Variation: For a richer soup, add 1/4 of an avocado to the blender mixture, and then top off the soup with some thin slices of avocado on top, for a lovely presentation.

vegan/gluten-free/raw

Source: 1. Aris, A, & Leblanc, S. (2011, May). “Maternal and Fetal Exposure to Pesticides Associated to Genetically Modified Foods in Eastern Townships of Quebec, Canada.” Reproductive Toxicology, 31(4), 528-33. DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2011.02.004

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Do not use the information provided in this blog, audio podcast, article, video  for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.

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If we eat too many acidic foods, our bodies do all kinds of things to adjust. The body will pull calcium from the bones to regulate the pH of the body. Meat is very acidic and can upset the body’s pH. As reported by McGill University, “animal proteins can inhibit the absorption of calcium.”(1)

Unprocessed vegetarian foods are primarily very alkalizing and help maintain a good pH. For this reason, vegetarians may not need as much calcium as carnivores.

Magnesium helps with the absorption of calcium. I do not recommend supplementing calcium.
In Dr. Thomas E. Levy’s book “Death by Calcium”, this board-certified cardiologist argues that the regular intake of dairy and calcium supplementation promotes all known chronic degenerative diseases and significantly shortens life.

I believe that consuming foods containing good sources of calcium and magnesium is the best way to get these nutrients. Broccoli, kale, collard greens, and mustard greens are good sources of calcium and magnesium.

If you are taking calcium, thinking it will make your bones stronger, here are a few suggestions that are healthier options.

First, start doing some weight training! It doesn’t have to be much or too heavy. Find what works for you. Weight training increases bone density, and it improves muscle mass, balance, and connective tissue strength. It also increases your metabolism!

If you truly want stronger bones, I recommend wearing the x39 and x49 patches by Lifewave. Click here to see how this technology works. The clinical studies show improved bone strength. In the following video discussion, David, the inventor of the patches, David Schmidt CEO LifeWave, discussing x39 and x49 and how they can improve your health.

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To most people our dental health seems like a simple ordinary thing, but in reality it’s extremely critical and it plays a vital part in our overall health.

Every day, the average person exposes themselves to more than 100 chemicals from soaps, cosmetics, and other personal care products, like toothpaste or mouthwash. Many of these ingredients (chemicals) have been clinically researched and shown to cause serious health problems, including cancers. In fact over 80,000+ chemicals used in body care products have never been properly tested for safety by federal regulatory agencies.

According to Dr. Thomas Levy – lawyer and cardiologist, many chronic health conditions are a result of poor dental health and toxic teeth.

So, here is some basic information to get you started in the right direction: Toothpaste If you read the boxes of some name-brand toothpastes and mouthwashes, you may see a warning to immediately call poison control if you swallow them. The warnings are usually only on the box and not on the tube or bottle itself.

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Vision is something that is very important to me. Having been diagnosed with degenerative eyesight when I was a teenager, I have spent a lot of time researching what affects our vision.
I not only wanted to protect my eyesight, but also improve it as much as possible.

Let’s look at the various things that can affect our eyesight.

In today’s world, we are surrounded by electromagnetic radiation just about everywhere we go. With the satellites they have launched, no one on earth can escape it. Electromagnetic radiation can cause dry eyes. Lubrication of the eyes is extremely important. Dry eyes can cause vision loss, and if the dryness is left too long, it can cause corneal scarring and permanent vision loss.

I make my own saline solution. I use purified water that I add a tiny bit of mineral-rich salt to, and then I stir it in a circular motion until it creates a vortex. The stirring creates structure, and then I store it in a clean eye-drop bottle. When my eyes feel dry, I simply put a few drops of my mineral-rich structured-water drops in my eyes.(1)

Diet alone might not change your vision, but adding certain foods to your diet might ensure that your eyes get all of the optimum nutrition they need. Make certain that you include specific food groups into your diet that can aid in restoring your vision naturally.

Some of the specific vitamins that have been shown to help with eye health are Vitamins A, B-complex, C, D, E, zinc, lutein, Omega-3 fatty acids, glutathione, chromium, and magnesium. Many of these nutrients are destroyed in the soil and the food by the herbicides used on them (like Round-Up, containing the glyphosate chemical). Foods grown in this way are deficient of these important vitamins and minerals. I recommend buying certified organic, non-GMO foods whenever possible, because they should contain the maximum amount of nutrition.

At the top of the list is Vitamin A. Vitamin A is found in beta-carotene rich foods. These are the orange and yellow fruits and vegetables. Beta-carotene is a major part of a strong immune system. Once beta-carotene is absorbed into the body, it helps produce Vitamin A, which is incredibly important for a person’s eyesight. Vitamin A helps reduce inflammation, supports the neurological processes, and protects the body against infections. Food sources containing beta-carotene are sweet potatoes, cantaloupe, apricots, squash, and pumpkin.

Although all nutrients and minerals are important for optimum health, there are a few nutrients that are critical to health. One of those nutrients is the Vitamin B complex.

Vitamin B12, or cobalamin, is unique in that it is almost exclusively found in animal sources such as meat, fish, dairy, and eggs. It is the B vitamin I have found to be vitally important for vegetarians in particular. As Dr. Joseph Mercola notes, “microorganisms, primarily bacteria, are the only known organisms that manufacture B12. These bacteria often live in bodies of water and soil.”(2)

The less frequently you obtain Vitamin B12, the more you need to take, as Vitamin B12 is best absorbed in small amounts. A daily supplement of 10 mcg is required. But, the body’s ability to absorb Vitamin B12 from dietary supplements is limited. “For example, only about 10 mcg of a 500 mcg oral supplement is actually absorbed in healthy people.”

Symptoms of a B-complex or B12 deficiency include energy loss, blurred vision, tingling, numbness, reduced sensitivity to pain or pressure, abnormal gait, sore tongue, poor memory, confusion, hallucinations, and personality changes. Often these symptoms develop gradually over several months to a year before they are recognized as being due to a B12 deficiency, and they are usually reversible upon the administration of B12.

When I read this list of symptoms, it really caught my attention. Lack of Vitamin B could have been one of the contributing factors to my vision problems that I had battled all of my life. Eating too much sugar and cooked meats can deplete the body’s chromium and B Vitamins, according to Dr. Ben C. Lane of the Optical Society, contributing to fluid pressure in the eye, which is a factor for developing nearsightedness.

Make certain you are getting adequate amounts of all of the B Vitamins daily.

Next on the list is Vitamin C.

It is important to be aware that most of the supplements on the store shelves are synthetic. This means that they are chemically derived from natural or unnatural sources and frequently sold as “all natural”.

Many Vitamin C supplements are synthetic. They label it as “ascorbic acid.” It may be “buffered” with minerals to decrease its acidity, but most Vitamin C supplements are lacking a whole array of nutrients.

Vitamin C is an antioxidant. Vitamin C contributes to the development and maintenance of body tissue, as well as collagen located in the corneas. Studies have shown that Vitamin C “may reduce the risk of cataracts, and when taken in combination with other essential nutrients, it can slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration and visual acuity loss.”(3)

Many fruits and vegetables are rich in Vitamin C, including oranges, grapefruit, limes, lemons, strawberries, papayas, red bell peppers, and tomatoes. Heat can break down Vitamin C, so I recommend eating at least one piece of whole real, organic fruit a day in its raw form, so you get the most Vitamin C possible. The nutrients in red peppers can also be beneficial to the blood vessels located in the eyes.

Vitamin D is critical for protecting our eyes from diseases. It’s known to prevent AMD (age-related macular degeneration), glaucoma, dry eye syndrome and cataracts. It also enables your eyes to heal from injury. Studies have shown it to have antineoplastic properties, meaning it fights cancer.

Vitamin D helps in the prevention of diabetes. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness. Low Vitamin D lowers insulin resistance. This means the extra glucose in the bloodstream doesn’t get utilized by the cells. You can overcome insulin resistance with healthy doses of Vitamin D. So, get out in the sunshine without sunscreen daily, and get some of it through your eyes.

When light penetrates the eyes, it activates the photoreceptors of the retina. This delivers impulses through the optic nerve back to the brain. That is actually how we see.

The light goes into the retinal-hypothalamic pathway, which stimulates the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is the master gland of the body. The hypothalamus helps us balance our circadian rhythms, by connecting with the pineal and the pituitary glands.

Since this is so important, I might suggest getting sunlight in the eyes every day. You might do this before 9 am and after 5 pm.
It’s important to get at least 30 minutes of light into your eyes daily, even in the winter.

Some people who don’t get enough light into their eyes can actually get depressed. When we don’t get enough light into our eyes, this can have a direct impact on our mood.

Dr. Joseph Trachtman wrote a wonderful article relating light stimulation to the hypothalamus and eye health. He found that light stimulation is needed to help support retinal health, increase tear production, reduce ocular inflammation, and improve neurological health. (4)

We actually require light like we require food. Dr. John Ott, in his book “Health and Light,” says that if we are malnourished of light, especially through our eyes, it can actually have a direct negative effect on our eyesight and overall health.

Food sources for Vitamin D are: dairy milk, egg yolk, salmon, sardines, shitake mushrooms, and fortified yogurts.

A combination of sun exposure and dietary intake will give you some Vitamin D each day.

I am not saying that you should go out and stare directly into the sun for a long period of time, but just be aware that we need to get some sunshine through our eyes in some way, daily, and do it safely. I stopped wearing sunglasses years ago, except when I am in a situation where there is a lot of glare and I am there for a long period of time, like snow skiing, boating, or spending time at the beach. I have found that my eyes can actually handle stronger light now than when I wore sunglasses regularly.

Along with Vitamin D and getting it through the eyes, Vitamin E can help protect the eyes from harm from the sun’s rays.

Let’s look at healthy fats, including Vitamin E and Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids.

Vitamin E protects cells in the eyes from free radicals, which cause oxidative stress and contribute to the breakdown of healthy tissue.

Concerning healthy fats, believe it or not, it’s important to address the source of the water you drink, bathe, and swim in. Almost all public water supplies have chemicals added, including sodium fluoride and chlorine, both of which are poisons. The chemical chlorine has been found to destroy Vitamin E and Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids (the healthy fats) in the body, as well as the good probiotics in the intestines.

“Industrial chemist J.P. Bercz, PhD, showed in 1992 that chlorinated water alters and destroys unsaturated essential fatty acids (EFA’s), the building blocks of people’s brains and central nervous systems.”(5)

Omega-3 provides numerous health benefits, including reducing inflammation in the body. Also, in studies conducted with infants, they found that getting the necessary amount of Omega-3 for babies was essential in optimal vision development. Omega-3 is also thought to aid in preventing dryness in the eyes.

Fish are among the foods rich in Omega-3, including tuna, salmon, herring, mackerel, trout, and sardines, but the oceans today are so high in mercury, that I don’t really recommend eating fish. So, my suggestion would be to get your Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids from cold-pressed flaxseed and hempseed supplements found in the refrigerated section of the grocery store.

Hempseeds are a great source of Vitamin E and Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Avoid buying hemp or flax seeds already ground, because they begin to lose their nutrition when they are exposed to oxygen. If you want to add these foods to your diet, I would grind them yourself, right before you use them in your recipe.

Good food sources of Vitamin E include: leafy greens (Swiss Chard, beet greens, baby kale, and baby spinach), seeds (sunflower, hemp, flax seeds), nuts (almonds, peanuts), butternut squash, and avocados.

Organic seeds and nuts (like almonds) are also rich in fiber and proteins, along with several minerals.

A note about almonds:

Almonds are high in Vitamin E. The unfortunate thing is that the United States has passed a law to pasteurize all of the almonds.
The pasteurization process and radiation both destroy the Vitamin E and other nutrients in the almonds. You can purchase raw, unpasteurized almonds from Tierra Farm, or Nuts.com, or Blue Mountain Organics.

Lutein-rich foods can also help reduce the risk of age-related eye diseases.

Lutein and zeaxanthin are powerful carotenoids (which are the antioxidant compounds) that are the color pigment found in plants. These powerful antioxidants are in generous abundance in the macula, which is the section of the retina responsible for detailed and centered vision.

The macula makes it possible for individuals to see fine details. Lutein and zeaxanthin are linked to a lower chance of macular degeneration and cataracts. You can find lutein and zeaxanthin in baby kale, baby spinach, orange bell peppers, and egg yolks.

Another important nutrient is zinc. Zinc helps to support a healthy immune system and support brain health. A zinc deficiency can make one more susceptible to infection, and has also been found to be a contributing factor in people who are getting the symptoms associated with c.v. id.

Zinc aids Vitamin A in creating melanin, a pigment that protects the eyes. If one is deficient in zinc, you might experience night blindness or macular degeneration.

Zinc-rich foods that improve and support healthy eyesight are pumpkin seeds, egg yolks, whole wheat, lean beef, fortified cereals, lean pork, and lamb.

Surprisingly, eggs can be an important factor in promoting good vision. The nutrients found in eggs increase the amount of the eye’s protective pigment. The egg yolk nutrients can aid in blocking harmful light from entering the retina of the eye.

Whole eggs can provide most essential nutrients. The egg white contains more than half the egg’s protein, and is also a beneficial source of Vitamin D, B12, B6, selenium, copper, and iron.

Anthocyanins (the dark blue/black color pigment found in plants) are particularly ideal for reducing the retina inflammation associated with some eye diseases, and are studied extensively for improved eyesight, particularly at night. Numerous studies conducted in Europe and Israel confirm that eating blueberries regularly may help improve night vision.

The 1998 issue of The Blueberry Bulletin, released by the Rutgers Cooperative Extension in New Jersey, looked at a study of Israeli fighter pilots. It showed that soldiers might gain tactical benefits by regularly consuming blueberries, because compounds in blueberries appear to enhance capillary elasticity and eye permeability, resulting in improved vision in the dark.

In WWII, the Royal Air Force (RAF) bomber pilots apparently didn’t want to fly at night unless they had consumed bilberries in their food or drink. They said they could see better at night on their missions. Because of this, bilberries have been widely studied throughout Europe ever since.

The European studies on bilberries (similar to the blueberry) shows that consuming bilberries helps improve overall eye health, inhibits the formation of cataracts, and protects against glaucoma, as well as improves eye function at night.

People in Japan buy small vials of blueberry juice for the benefits of reduced eyestrain and improved weak eyesight, because of the results of a study on “Nutrients For The Prevention Of Macular Degeneration and Eye-related Disorders.” (6)

Not only do blueberries help protect the brain against age-related decline, but they also help protect the central nervous system, increasing cell membrane fluidity, while reducing levels of inflammatory compounds. No matter how they are consumed, adding blueberries or berries with the rich anthocyanins (the dark blue/black color pigment) to your regular diet can contribute to overall health. These antioxidants can be found naturally in many fruits and vegetables, including blueberries, black currants, purple grapes, raspberries, cherries, red cabbage, eggplant skins, red and purple olives, and bilberries.

If we consume enough vitamins from our food, we may not have to supplement as much.

In addition to our diet, and our lifestyle of getting more sunlight and cutting out EMF’s when possible, emotions can also directly affect our health and our eyesight.

With the fear-mongering propaganda being pushed at us from every direction in the last couple of years, and which is bombarding us from the media, road signs, tags on articles or social media posts, it is no wonder that people are having some vision problems, because they want to avoid these messages.

I for one have been focusing on finding out the truth as best as
I can, but also focusing on faith. Faith and our own inner connection with our Divine Creator can provide us with insight, healing, and protection that can be a very powerful part of maintaining health and staying well.

The fear-based life is letting go of faith. Fear blocks the Divine from us, and can actually put our body in a fight or flight mode that reduces the immune systems’ strength. If we look at what is going on in the world around us locally and globally, we may be unintentionally holding onto negative emotions.

In a book by Debbie Shapiro, “The Body Mind Workbook, Explaining How The Mind and Body Work Together,” she says that our eyes are the “Windows To The Soul” and also the “Windows To The World.” “The eyes are a deep expression of our inner being. They don’t just see outwards, but also reflect every emotion and feeling being experienced inwardly as well. They can focus on immediate reality, but also reflect our inward feelings at that time.” Because the eyes can reflect what is going on in the body, the medical professionals developed a natural method to read the eyes called Iridology. A trained iridologist can decipher what is taking place in the body and different organs from the lines and markings in the eyes.

Vison problems are invariably connected to our interpretation of the world around us.

Some studies would suggest that near-sighted people can see what is directly in front of them, but are not quite able to see the larger picture. This can be a result of fear, trauma, or fear of the future.

Far-sighted people may like seeing the grander picture, with the great visions ahead, but have a more difficult time addressing up-front reality. They may be fearful of what the current time may present.

Blurred vision is us not meshing with the reality confronting us.

A medical eye doctor probably won’t ask you what type of emotional situation you may be experiencing in order to see what inner conflict might be manifesting itself as a basic problem in your vision challenge.

In lieu of taking time to ask some deeply insightful life questions, your busy eye doctor will most likely prescribe you a pair of glasses.

Dr. William Bates (a New York Optometrist) studied eyesight in an in-depth holistic way and wrote the fantastic book:
“Perfect Sight Without Glasses.” in the 1920’s.

He studied eyesight and vision loss with emotional connections, and looked at vision problems as a concept of stress-related disorders.

Dr. Bates believed that the underlying cause of most vision problems was various forms of strain, and that approximately 90% of vision problems could be a result of mental strain, and only about 10% from physical strain.

Physical strain would be like squinting and staring. Mental strain would reflect psychological stress, worry, fear, or anxiety.
He thought mental strain could cause the physical strain to manifest itself in vision challenges.

To learn more about Dr. Bates click here.

To get a free download copy of his book, click here.

In the book, “Perfect Sight Without Glasses” by William Bates MD, he addresses whether the only method of repairing vision problems is with glasses, or could something else help restore someone’s vision naturally. The Bates Method introduced a method for people who wanted better vision without having to wear eyeglasses. His method is still being utilized today. One of the methods that Dr. Bates encourages is to do eye exercises to help restore your vision naturally

In addition to all of that, I have also found that the Lifewave photo-therapy patches have been very helpful in improving my clients eyesight and vision. Using the stem cell activation patch X39, has been wonderful in helping some of my clients eyes heal naturally, without drugs or surgery. These are sold in over 71 countries and are approved for Olympic athletes. Contact me, if. you wish to know more. Text me at 214-202-9243 ( a US number).  If. you decide to order, please use my link https://lifewave.com/organichealthylife and my referral number is 1439757.  I will help you wear them effectively.

In conclusion, as we embark on the coming year, and take better care of our health through diet and lifestyle, we can improve many of our health situations, including our vision, by eating nutrient-rich foods, getting lots of sunshine, managing our stress levels, and keeping our faith strong.

I look forward to seeing you healthier and more rejuvenated
in this New Year!

Sources

1. “The vision loss from dry eye can be more profound than a person thinks,” Dr. Hardin says. “If left untreated, it can cause corneal scarring and permanent vision loss.” https://healthtalk.unchealthcare.org/six-causes-of-sudden-vision-loss/

2. Mercola, Joseph. (2002, January 30). “Vitamin B12: Are You Getting It?” http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2002/01/30/vitamin-b12-part-three.aspx

3. Genetic and Dietary Factors Influencing the Progression of Nuclear Cataract, Volume 123, ISSUE 6, P1237-1244, June 01, 2016, https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(16)00114-7/fulltext

4. Vision and hypothalamus – https://www.academia.edu/40113697/Vision_and_the_hypothalamus

5. Hattersley, Joseph G. (2000). “The Negative Effects Of Chlorine.” The Journal Of Orthomolecular Medicine. Vol. 15, 2nd Quarter, 2000.

6. Antioxidants (Basel). 2019 Apr; 8(4): 85. Published online 2019 Apr 2. doi: 10.3390/antiox8040085, PMCID: PMC6523787. PMID: 30986936, Nutrients for Prevention of Macular Degeneration and Eye-Related Diseases, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6523787/Dr. William Bates. “Perfect Sight Without Glasses.” https://www.iblindness.org/ebooks/perfect-sight-without-glasses/

7. Dr. William Bates, “Perfect Sight Without Glasses”
https://www.iblindness.org/ebooks/perfect-sight-without-glasses/

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Dr. David Martin, has revealed patents proving C…D fraud.

• In the early 2000s, David Martin, Ph.D., founder of M-CAM International, started finding large numbers of patents that violate biological and chemical weapons laws

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• Since 1999, at least 4,000 patents involving coronavirus have been filed, including patents detailing key features of the so-called “novel” S…….2 virus

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May all the joys of this beautiful holiday season be yours!

One of my favorite things to do at Christmas time

is to make my house smell

Christmas-y!!!

Here is the recipe for making my home smell Christmas-y!

Recipe
Easy home aromatherapy and healthy air!

Ingredients and Directions

Simply put about 4 cups of water in a saucepan
on the stove and turn on the heat.

Add 2 to 4 whole cinnamon sticks

1/4 cup of whole cloves

4 bay leaves

A few star anise pods

1/2 an orange or tangerine sliced

1/2 a lemon sliced

Then bring it to a boil, but just for a second.

Turn down the heat and simmer.
This will release a wonderful holiday fragrance,
and your home will smell festive and warm.

Notes:

1. This simmering pan is an easy way to create a
home-made humidifier. Be certain to add more water regularly, so it doesn’t get too low and to avoid burning the pan. I set a timer to remind myself to check it.

2. The fragrant moisture will humidify the air. This can help with sinus problems, help prevent nose bleeds, and soothe the tissues at the back of your throat. Adding more moisture to the air in the dryer indoor winter months can aid in the reduction of skin and eye dryness, as well as prevent airborne pathogens from floating around in the air.

3. You can add drops of essential oils (like cinnamon) to the mixture. I recommend creating your own recipe with what you have available. Simply use my recipe as a guide.

It has been a bit of a challenging couple of years
for us all.

No matter what holiday you observe at this time of year,
it is a lovely time for all of us around the world
to unite and celebrate each other.

Let’s raise our vibration
and keep our immune system strong.
Please join me in putting on a smile,
wherever you are
or whatever circumstances you may be in.

A smile can create health and well-being
in your body.
Let’s allow our inner light to shine.

Put a smile on your face, and let that
light shine in your heart.

Holidays can be tough for some, so I challenge you,
my dearest friends to push through this…
put on some joyful music, smile, find something joyful
to think about (no matter what is around you),
and be your beautiful, amazing, incredible,
unique, divine self!

Here is an uplifting story
about how two men worked together
to accomplish an amazing goal,
to save their village.

Click here to read the full story
Blind Man And His Friend With No Arms
Work As One To Plant A Forest

Here are a few songs I have been enjoying in 432 & 528 hz,
which are healthy frequency tones!

The Christmas Song (432 hz) Nat King Cole

Brenda Lee – Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree (432Hz)

It’s Beginning To look A Lot Like Christmas (432 hz)
Michael Bublé

Linda Ronstadt – Silent Night 528 Hz

I wish you a healthy, abundant, joyful,
loving, and peaceful holiday season!!!

All my blessings and best wishes,

Love, Nancy

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Whether we make gingerbread cookies to eat, or gingerbread to make houses with for decoration, gingerbread can be a joyful activity during the holidays. The aroma of gingerbread baking in the oven can make the house smell amazing.

Cookies can be fun to make during the holidays. My children and grandchildren and I love to cook together when we get together.

Gingerbread has historically been consumed as an after dinner digestive aid. Ginger is known for boosting the immune system.
It gained a good reputation for protection against the Bubonic plague. Ginger was also known to ease or lessen the effects of nausea, gas, and bloating. It has the same reputation today. Finishing the meal with gingerbread biscuits can bring quick digestive relief.

On holidays when people tend to overindulge in rich foods, gingerbread cookies can be a lovely accompaniment to a meal.

Wheat, barley and rye are the three main gluten-containing grains. The gluten in wheat is named gliadin, while the type of gluten in barley is hordein and the one in rye is secalin.

If a grain is sprouted, whether it’s gluten-free or gluten-containing, it has had the enzyme inhibitors and phytic acid removed. Then,
it will be more digestible and you will absorb the nutrition more effectively. I order my organic sprouted flours from Blue Mountain Organics.

Organic, non-GMO ingredients are always encouraged.

Note: I have two recipes below. The gluten-free recipe follows this gluten-containing recipe.

Gingerbread Cookie Recipe

Ingredients

6 cups sifted organic flour (that contains gluten like wheat, kamut, or spelt. Thrive Market or One Degree both sell organic sprouted spelt flour.)

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter

1 cup dark-brown sugar, packed

4 teaspoons ground ginger

4 teaspoons ground Ceylon cinnamon

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves

1 1/2 teaspoons mineral-rich salt (Real by Redmond’s is a good choice.)

1 teaspoon finely ground black-pepper

2 large pasture-raised, organic, humanely-raised eggs

1 cup unsulfured molasses

Organic powdered sugar (optional for dusting the finished cookies with)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the room temperature butter and brown sugar until fluffy.

3. Mix in the spices, mineral-rich salt, and black-pepper, and then the eggs and molasses.

4. Add the sifted flour mixture on a low speed and be slow and steady.

5. Divide the dough into three parts. Wrap them in parchment paper and chill them for at least 1 hour.

6. Heat the oven to 350 degrees.

7. Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Keep it in the parchment paper, but unfold it. Cut a new large piece of parchment paper out. Press down with your hands to flatten the dough on the bottom parchment paper a bit.
Place the new piece of parchment on top of the dough, so your dough is between the two large pieces of parchment paper, and then roll the dough to 1/4 inch thick with a rolling pin.

Note: I used a small amount of flour to dust the bottom piece of parchment paper, so the cookies don’t stick as badly. The drawback to this is that it can make your cookies have a white flour look on them that doesn’t come off. If you are decorating them with icing, you may not want the white flour on the cookie.
I dusted mine with the white powdered sugar and that hid the white flour and added that finishing touch of sweetness to the cookie.

8. Remove the top piece of parchment paper.

9. If you don’t use the flour to dust the bottom piece of parchment paper, then fill a shallow, but wide, bowl with 1/8 cup water. Dip your cookie cutters in the water, and then cut out your gingerbread shapes. Then, gently peel away the edges of the parchment paper with your fingers, or use a toothpick for smaller areas. If the dough is not coming up easily, place it in the freezer for 5 minutes and try again.

10. Transfer to baking sheets lined with Silpat mats or parchment paper and refrigerate them until they are firm. That is about 10 to 15 minutes.

11. Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, or until crisp but not darkened.

12. Cool on wire racks, and decorate with icing or sprinkle them with powdered sugar.

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Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies

Ingredients

1 egg

3/4 cup blackstrap molasses

1/2 cup brown sugar (date or palm sugar works well)

1 1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp. baking powder

2 tsp. ginger, ground

1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon, ground

1/4 tsp cloves, ground

3 1/2 cups gluten-free flour – you can use all-purpose (I used sprouted oat or garbanzo bean flour)

1/2 tsp mineral-rich salt

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 T. pure water, warm

organic powdered sugar (optional to use to sprinkle on finished cookies)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the room-temperature butter and brown sugar until fluffy.

3. Mix in the spices, mineral-rich salt, and then the egg and molasses.

4. Add the sifted flour mixture on a low speed and be slow and steady.

5. Turn the mixer to medium-low and slowly dribble the water into the bowl.

5. Divide the dough into three parts. Wrap them in parchment paper and chill them for at least 1 hour.

6. Heat the oven to 350 degrees.

7. Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Keep it in the parchment paper and cut a new piece of parchment paper out. Press down with your hands to flatten the dough on the parchment paper a bit.
Place the new piece of parchment on top of the dough, so your dough is between the two large pieces of parchment paper, and then roll the dough to 1/4 inch thick with a rolling pin.
Note: I used a small amount of flour to dust the bottom piece of parchment paper, so the cookies don’t stick as badly, The drawback to this is that it can make your cookies have a white flour look on them that doesn’t come off. The white powdered sugar will hide this though, if you are using this as your decorative finish to the cookies.

8. Remove the top piece of parchment paper. 9. If you don’t use the flour to dust the bottom piece of parchment paper, then fill a shallow but wide bowl with 1/8 cup water. Dip your cookie cutters in the water, and then cut out your gingerbread shapes. Then, gently peel away the edges of the parchment paper with your fingers, or use a toothpick for smaller areas. If the dough is not coming up easily, place it in the freezer for 5 minutes and try again.

9. Transfer the cookies to a baking sheet lined with Silpat mats or parchment paper and refrigerate them until they are firm. That is about 10 to 15 minutes.

10. Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, or until firm.

11. Cool on wire racks, and decorate with icing or sprinkle them with powdered sugar.

Enjoy these healthy delicious gingerbread cookies!

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Leading nutritionist, award-winning author, & radio show host, Nancy Addison talks with James Roguski a researcher, author, natural health proponent, and believer in freedom. James has been researching what is going on in 2022, with the WHO (World Health Organization). He discovered that they have had secret meetings and proposals submitted by countries with representatives whose identity is kept secret and they are not elected. The WHO is creating world policy without our knowledge, due process, or full disclosure? This is something we should all be made aware of. International Health Regulations create worldwide medical tyranny and support a Globalist Agenda that does not support individual freedoms or rights.

This is critical information that will affect everyone on the planet. Please watch and share with everyone.

James Roguski’s website: https://jamesroguski.substack.com/p/wake-up-and-smell-the-burning-of?s=r

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Do not use the information provided in this blog, audio podcast, article, video  for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.

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This is an easy recipe that takes about 10 min. to make. I use only organic ingredients. This recipe yields about twenty-five 1-inch cookie dough balls.

Ingredients:

1 cup old-fashioned oats

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

1/2 cup ground flax seed

1/2 cup peanut butter or sun butter

1/3 cup raw, unrefined honey

1 tablespoon chia or hemp seeds

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Dye-free sprinkles, for rolling

1 tsp. mineral-rich pink salt (Himalayan or Real are good choices)

Directions

1. Place the oats, chocolate chips, coconut flakes, flaxseed, peanut butter, honey, chia seeds, pink salt, and vanilla in a food processor and pulse until thoroughly combined or you can have the children combine it in a bowl, which is really fun for them.

2. Scoop the dough with a small ice cream scoop then use your hands to roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the sprinkles. Serve or refrigerate in an airtight container.

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Through my research into many studies, it has revealed to me that environmental toxicants including pesticides, herbicides, and other pollutants are the most probable cause or link to an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. So, let’s look at these toxicants.

Pesticides
One 2011 study identified Paraquat and Rotenone as the two pesticides that were strongly associated with Parkinson’s. The study further explained that PD risk was associated with lifetime use of these pesticides.
In 2017, the first Paraquat lawsuit was filed in Missouri in behalf of farmers and agricultural workers who subsequently developed Parkinson’s disease after occupational pesticide exposure involving Paraquat.
A 2019 Washington State study revealed a link between premature mortality from Parkinson’s disease and exposure to glyphosate and paraquat (in which glyphosate is an active ingredient). Glyphosate has been associated with premature morality from Parkinson’s Disease.

Organic Pollutants
Exposure to organic pollutants like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and organochlorine pesticides has also been linked to an increased risk of developing PD. PCBs were used in various industrial settings until they were banned in the 1970s. A 2000 study found an increase in Parkinson’s disease cases which may have resulted from exposure to PCBs.
Heavy Metals
Numerous epidemiologic studies have suggested the role of air pollution in the risk of PD. Heavy metals including copper, lead, mercury, and manganese, (which are also airborne metals that are emitted into the air) may be linked to the development of Parkinson’s.

Agent Orange
Agent Orange is a defoliant chemical that was used to a great extent during the Vietnam war. Exposure to Agent Orange has been associated with birth defects and multiple types of cancer. In 2010, the Department of Veteran Affairs added Parkinson’s disease to the list of conditions that are potentially associated with exposure to the chemical.

My Top Suggestions For Natural Remedies

1. Eat organic, high-quality, fresh food.
2. Drink good-quality mineral-rich water.
3. Do a Bentonite Clay cleanse.
4. Exercise and sweat (you can use an infrared sauna).
5. Supplement your diet with organic apple cider vinegar.
6. Clean your home, garden, and body with toxin-free cleaners.
7. Use Lifewave patches.

A Healthy Eating Plan

It is shown that Parkinson’s patients who eat a whole-food, nutrient-dense diet that includes plenty of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables, and a limited amount of high-quality, non-processed, organic meats (that are free of antibiotics, hormones, and additives), live longer, higher-quality lives.

People with Parkinson’s should eat a variety of organic sprouted whole grains, organic vegetables, organic fruits, organic, non-pasteurized milk and dairy products, and organic, non-processed protein-rich foods such as meat and sprouted organic beans.

Include organic, raw, sprouted nuts, extra-virgin olive oil, pure coconut oil, fresh water fish, and pasture raised, organic fresh humanely raised eggs to your diet, for their beneficial fats.

Make sure to use the right type of mineral-rich pink salt, such as Redmond’s “Real” Salt or Himalayan Salt. (Throw out any white salt. It’s been bleached, and is unhealthy, and is read by the body as toxic.)
Make sure you are hydrating properly with pure organic coconut water and pure filtered water with the minerals added back in. A great selection of mineral-rich bottled water is “Crazy Water” #3 or #4 (HEB, Tom Thumb, Albertson’s, Kroger, and Natural Grocer all carry it.) Avoid municipal tap water.
Avoiding processed foods and those that contain preservatives, synthetic ingredients, antibiotics, MSG, fructose, high-fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, vegetable oils (containing soy, corn, cotton, and/or canola), and other chemicals is also very beneficial.

Never use a microwave in any way. It destroys the integrity of the food and water molecules in the food or liquid, and infuses it with chaotic energy that disrupts the harmonic energy of the body. Use a cup warmer, an electric kettle, a toaster oven, or a normal oven or stove top. It is well worth the effort.

To improve your health, 
eat Certified Organic all the time,
when possible. 

Some eating guidelines are:

1. Enjoy organic raw fruits and vegetables in their natural form, preferably vine or tree-ripened (avoid drinking any type of fruit juice or carbonated drink). These organic fruits and veggies in their natural form and vine or tree ripened provide antioxidants to help reduce free radical damage and lower inflammation. Consuming fresh fruits and veggies also help provide
fiber and natural pure quality water for hydration, 
which can help prevent constipation.

2. Consuming healthy fats like omega 3 fatty-acids. Healthy omega 3’s must be obtained from a food source. Most people are very low in omega 3 fatty acids. These omega 3 fatty acids support brain function and health, help the body absorb more nutrition, can provide more energy, elevate dopamine levels, and are anti-inflammatory.
Consume foods like avocado, pure unprocessed coconut and coconut oil, pastured butter, sprouted nuts or seeds like walnuts and flax, and cold-pressed hemp or flax seed oils. Adding cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil or hemp seed oil can provide vitamin E. Vitamin E is an important antioxidant. Vitamin E can be depleted by the chemical “chlorine” in tap water and swimming pools.

3. Eating a mostly vegetarian diet and minimalizing protein in the diet, has been shown to help reduce the symptoms of Parkinson’s.

4. Drink Green Tea daily. Green tea contains polyphenol antioxidants that help fight free radicals. It also contains theanine, which elevates dopamine levels in the brain. 

Pour hot (not boiling) water over green tea, let it brew for about 15-20 minutes, then drink. Try drinking three cups a day to reap the most benefits.
Some recommended organic green teas are: 

a. Tulsi tea (a good brand is Organic India.) – Tulsi tea is also known as holy basil and tulasi, and is one of the most revered herbs in the Ayurvedic pharmacy. Considered sacred, this herb has been revered for centuries due to its ability to impart clarity and lightness to the body, mind, and spirit.
b. Davidson’s Herbal Tea with Chamomile Flower. 
c. Numi Organic Tea.

Foods To Avoid

Try to cut down or eliminate:
non-organic, non-sprouted grains, seeds, nuts, quinoa, rice, from the diet.
GMO foods
Microwaved food
Processed foods
Processed beverages
Fast Foods
Sugar or artificial sweeteners
Alcohol – it can disrupt neurologic functioning and contribute to mood changes or complications.
Gut inflaming foods like shellfish, peanuts, gluten, and non-organic pasteurized dairy.


Supplements that can help with Parkinson’s 


Coenzyme Q10 (1,200 milligrams daily): A powerful antioxidant that can help slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease. Studies have shown very low levels of coenzyme Q10 in the brain and blood of Parkinson’s patients.
Liposomal Vitamin C (750 milligrams, 4x daily): Can be used as an antioxidant to prevent free-radical damage. Also supports strong immune function.
Vitamin E (400 IU daily): An important antioxidant that supports the brain.
Green Vegetable Powder Supplement: Make sure the formula includes spirulina, chlorella, broccoli-sprout, moringa, or wheatgrass to provide critical minerals and help with detoxification. ( If you order the broccoli sprout powder, from the IOGOP, put “Nancy” in the discount code box for a 50% discount.)
Omega-3 Fatty Acids (1,000 milligrams daily): Help reduce inflammation and support neurological health. 

Vitamin D and Magnesium. To maintain bone health, make sure your diet includes plenty of magnesium and Vitamin D. Vitamin D can’t be metabolized without sufficient magnesium levels, meaning Vitamin D remains stored and inactive for as many as 50 percent of Americans.

Natural Detoxification Systems
These can help in removing the body’s harmful toxins 
that have been or are causing the problems.


Bentonite Clay Cleansing – To Remove Harmful Toxins From The Body

Bentonite clay is a volcanic ash containing many minerals. Historically, Native Americans used it for detoxifying and cleansing their bowels. They called it Ee-Wah-Kee, meaning “the mud that heals.” Bentonite has the ability to bind with toxins, drugs, electricity, and heavy metals, and draw them out of the body.
You may wonder: If it is binding with these, does it bind with nutrients and pull them out too? Some studies have demonstrated that for bentonite clay to be harmful, 50 percent of a person’s food intake would have to be bentonite clay.[i] Nevertheless, I recommend you don’t do this cleanse very often, and make sure that after the cleanse you add some extra nutrients to your body.

Some people put the bentonite clay into their bath water (one cup in a tub of water) to help pull toxins from the body. The clay can dry out your skin though.

Strongly polarized, bentonite clay has a powerful electromagnetic field when hydrated. It can attract and hold on to forms of radiation, and it has the ability to pick up a great deal more than its own weight in positively charged particles. Dr. Jensen, ND, DC, PhD, suggested using bentonite to absorb radiation from bones, which are subjected to radiation through the use of X-rays, computers, television, and radiation treatments for cancer.

The medical community has found clay to have amazing healing properties. One study by a research duo from Arizona State University’s Biodesign Institute and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences found:
Unlike conventional antibiotics routinely administered by injection or pills, the so-called “healing clays” could be applied as rub-on creams or ointments to keep MRSA infections from spreading. . . The clays also show promise against a wide range of other harmful bacteria, including those that cause skin infections and food poisoning. . . Their study, one of the first to explore the antimicrobial activity of natural clays in detail, was presented at the 235th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, the world’s largest scientific society. . .

Clays have been used for thousands of years as a remedy for infected wounds, indigestion, and other health problems, either by applying clay to the skin or eating it. Cleopatra’s famed beauty has been credited to her use of clay facials. Today, clays are still commonly used at health spas in the form of facials and mud baths. However, armed with new investigative tools, researchers Shelley Haydel and Lynda Williams are putting the clays to the test, scientifically.

“Clays are little chemical drug stores in a packet,” says study co-leader Williams, a geochemist in the School of Earth and Space Exploration.[ii] In addition to finding that MRSA (met
hicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) was susceptible to bentonite clays, they found the clays exhibited antimicrobial effects against Mycobacterium ulcerans (which is related to tuberculosis, and results in a flesh-digesting disease) and two causes of food poisoning: E. coli and Salmonella.

However, pregnant women and people on pharmaceutical medications should avoid consuming bentonite clay, according to Dr. Akilah M. El, and everyone should “avoid taking bentonite clay within two hours of consumption of any medicine, including supplements.”[iii] This is because bentonite clay can absorb other molecules and might bind to some medications or supplements, affecting their absorption.
Bentonite clay can be used externally or internally. Arizona State University found that some bentonite clays were contaminated. So, only use food-grade bentonite clay (Sonne’s #7 detoxificant) that is specifically labeled safe for internal use. Consult your physician if you have concerns.

Use a wood, plastic, ceramic, or glass bowl and spoon when using bentonite clay. Avoid using a metal bowl and spoon, because the metal will react with the clay and reduce most of its healing properties.


Organic Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits

Apple Cider Vinegar is a natural, fermented vinegar made from fermented apple cider. Added to the apple juice is yeast, which causes fermentation. The yeast naturally converts the sugar found in the apples to alcohol. The primary health ingredient in apple cider vinegar is acetic acid. It is the acetic acid which gives ACV its health benefits. Acetic acid has a sour taste.
The health benefits of the acetic acid include: balanced blood sugar levels, improved digestion, reduction in inflammation, and lowered blood pressure. The acetic acid slows the breakdown of starch into sugar. This helps balance blood sugar levels. Dr. Stephanie Seneff, who was a senior researcher at MIT, focused some of her studies was on toxins in the environment, and how they can affect your health.
She told me that having some organic apple cider vinegar in a small glass of water can help flush out the toxic herbicide ingredient, glyphosate, from the liver.
Apple cider vinegar that is less processed and contains the “Mother,” is the healthiest. A popular brand is Bragg’s. They’re known for an organic, raw, unfiltered, unprocessed and low sugar product.
The health benefits of having some apple cider vinegar are that it contains high vitamin and mineral content, including vitamins A, B complex, C, and Beta Carotene, and the minerals include: sodium, phosphorous, iron, potassium, calcium and magnesium, as well as some complex amino acids, enzymes and pectin.

8 Suggestions For A Healthier Life With PD


1. Lifewave patches – X39 and Glutathione patch 
– crystal embedded patches, non-transdermal, and a natural detoxifier.

The inventor, David Schmidt, was hired by US Department Of Defense to keep our submarine crews/navy seals up and active without any pharmaceutical drugs or caffeine. He developed these patches. which are also being used and approved for US Olympic Athletes.


X39 patches activate the body’s own GHK- CU copper peptide, a copper peptide in our bodies. This peptide resets up to 4000 genes to a younger state, decreases inflammation and pain, helps repair collagen in all tissues, resets the circadian rhythm for better sleep, balances the brain and can encourage apoptosis of cancer cells.

Wearing this patch for over-all health along with the detoxifier glutathione has been shown to be a very power combination. X39 activates and can  reset your body’s own to support wellness and health. This would boost vitality in a completely non-invasive, safe and cost-effective way.

If you decide to order, please use my link and they may ask for my I D Number is 1439757 and my link will say “nancyaddison “
https://Lifewave.com/nancyaddison
Glutathione patches — a non-transdermal technology (nothing goes into the body)- offset and minimizes the effects of the unavoidable carcinogens in our lives.

Glutathione helps keep cells in the body from malfunctioning and protects against free radicals. 

(If you would like more information on the patches, please contact me at 214-202-9243, text first, or nancyalisa@protonmail.com. I can help you order them so you get more for your money).

2. Essential oils for Parkinson’s – 


Using essential oils may effectively reduce and calm some of the symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease such as depression, sleep trouble, skin inflammation and digestive issues. Helichrysum and Frankincense oil have been shown to reduce inflammation of the brain, and vetiver oil has been found to reduce tremors. Rub 2 drops of frankincense, helichrysum and vetiver oil on the temples and neck two times daily or put 2 drops of frankincense on the roof of the mouth.
They carry these essential oils at Young Living Oils.

3. Exercises and Other Movement Remedies

Washington University School of Medicine reports that exercise is at the forefront of Parkinson’s treatment.
Numerous studies now show that exercise seems to have many anti-inflammatory, antidepressant and neuroprotective mechanisms that improve cognitive health. Animal studies have revealed many exercise-related protective effects including reductions in dopaminergic neurotoxins, improved brain neurotrophic factors, improved neuroplasticity, as well as reduced risk of dementia and cognitive impairments. With exercise, you should Stretch to Prevent Stiff Muscles.
Gentle exercise and stretching make everyday tasks easier. They can also help reduce stiffness, soreness and pain.

4. Practice Mind-Body Exercises Like Tai Chi

Tai chi is the Chinese martial art of slow, rhythmic movement. Research conducted by the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at West China Hospital shows that in Parkinson’s patients, tai chi is great for maintaining strength and balance, reducing risk for falls, and can also helps alleviate anxiety or depression. (13) Source: https://draxe.com/health/natural-remedies-anxiety/
An hour of tai chi twice a week is recommended for helping with stability, coordination and tasks like walking.

5. Participate in Water Aerobics

Trouble balancing, muscle loss, strength decline and stiffness can make traditional exercises difficult. Water aerobics can have the same benefits as other types of conventional exercise without the risk of falling. Avoid chlorinated water, because it is toxic and can cause the loss of vitamin E, and the chlorine turns cholesterol to plaque.

6. Stay Hydrated 


Muscles can spasm when your fluid intake is low or when you’ve been consuming diuretics that increase urination, including alcohol, some herbal teas, or certain medications and prescriptions. That’s because your body only has so much fluid to go around, so when you’re running low and experiencing dehydration, fluid is drawn away from muscles. Instead your body prioritizes, keeping vital fluids in parts of your body that are needed to keep you alive (your brain and other vital organs).
The problem is that there are many nerves that connect to muscles and control your movements, but these only work properly when they’re surrounded by enough water and sodium (pink salt). When this ratio is off and you’re dehydrated, muscles become hypersensitive and involuntarily contract.

7. Acupuncture

According to the Neurodegenerative Disease Research Group at King’s College in London, recent research has shown that acupuncture can relieve Parkinson’s symptoms by generating a neural response in areas of the brain that are particularly affected by inflammation, such as the putamen and the thalamus.
Acupuncture has been used for centuries to help reduce pain, anxiety, insomnia and stiffness. Now it’s suggested that it can even help slow cell death and attenuate oxidative stress that causes damage to dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra.

8. Chiropractic Care

Since “PD affects the central nervous system primarily, keeping this part of the body functioning optimally is a must. Parkinson’s disease is a slow-acting disease that progresses in stages and affects the brain and muscle function. It is a brain disorder directly related to the nervous system which often causes shaking or tremors, specifically in the hands.” Recent studies have shown that chiropractic care has been proven to improve symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Because of this, regular visits to a chiropractor may be extremely helpful for those with Parkinson’s or those at risk of developing it.

“Dopamine plays an important role in how the brain functions. In individuals with Parkinson’s disease, nerve cells are unable to produce the required amount of dopamine that the brain and body need to function smoothly. Neurologically-based chiropractic care can focus on improving nerve function by removing spinal misalignments. These misalignments can cause interference which disrupts communication in the body. Gentle adjustments will remove these misalignments and allow nerve cells to function at optimal levels of health so that they ensure proper dopamine production and improve Parkinson’s symptoms.”

“Misalignments of the spine add to muscle stiffness, as vertebrae that are out of alignment can pull on muscles, causing tightness, tension, and pain. Chiropractic care focuses on restoring proper alignment and relieving muscles stiffness so muscles can work together more smoothly and effectively. This can help those with Parkinson’s get around easier, improve muscle control, and avoid dangerous accidents.”
“Chiropractic can slow down the progression of Parkinson’s disease substantially to improve the quality of life for those with the disease as well as for their family members and caretakers.” PHARMACEUTICAL Medication may help with managing symptoms, but it only MASKS the symptoms and CAN CAUSE other potentially harmful side effects.

“Chiropractic care seeks to address the root cause of the problem. This improves nerve function to decrease symptoms, increase health and function, and improve overall quality of life.”

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[ii] Arizona State University. (2008, April 7). “‘Healing Clays’ Hold Promise in Fight Against MRSA Superbug Infections and Disease.” Biodesign Institute. Retrieved from https://biodesign.asu.edu/news/%E2%80%9Chealing-clays%E2%80%9D-hold-promise-fight-against-mrsa-superbug-infections-and-disease
[iii] El, Akilah M. (2011, June 9). “The Health Benefits of Bentonite Clay.” Celestial Healing Wellness Center: The Natural Health and Holistic World According to Dr. Akilah El. Retrieved from http://docakilah.wordpress.com/2011/06/09/the-health-benefits-of-bentonite-clay/

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We all want to be our healthiest and have radiance from the inside out. We may also wish to get in shape for the warmer weather, when we wear shorts or a swimsuit.

So, where to start?

Eating locally grown, fresh organic foods has many benefits for health and weight loss. When we get healthier, our weight usually adjusts itself.

Local, fresh, organic food that has been ripened on the tree or vine is packed with salvestrols. These have natural cancer-fighting properties and more nutrients. For example, Vitamin C, chromium, and sulfur are a few critical nutrients that are very fragile and often get damaged in storage, packing, and transport.

I am always encouraging you to purchase organic, non-GMO foods because chemical fertilizers and pesticides destroy these critical nutrients in the soil and food, as well as add high synthetic estrogen to the foods, which can seriously throw off your hormone levels. This high level of synthetic estrogen is especially harmful to children, particularly male children.

Glyphosate (an herbicide and known carcinogen), the commonly used toxic poison that kills all life it touches, is harmful for many reasons. The most harmful reason is that glyphosate blocks the shikimate pathway, which is critical for the body to obtain “essential” aromatic amino acids, which are vital for health.

Even in the colder months, I’ve found that the local farmers have an abundance of fresh, organic vine-ripened foods from their greenhouses.

Find a local farmers market and enjoy a weekend outing to stock up on fresh food for the next few days or week, and meet a local farmer.

You can look up Farmers Markets near you by using the Local Harvest website and the NRDC (National Resources Defense Council’s) Local Food website to see what markets are near you.

By eating more fresh, whole, organic, non-GMO food in its natural form, you can restore your health, vitality, and a healthy weight.

This can be as simple as having a diet that is 80 percent whole, raw, organic, non-GMO, unprocessed food. It can have life-changing results.

Whole, raw, organic foods will feed the body on a deep, cellular level without stressing it as much as cooked food does.

People who consume fresh, uncooked foods find they don’t need to eat as much and they feel more satisfied. I think it is because their body is truly getting the nutrition it needs.

One big reason that fresh, whole plant-based foods are so beneficial to health is because they are high in fiber. Fiber adds bulk to your diet and fills you up more effectively than refined, processed foods. Many of the thicker, denser fibers in foods, like cruciferous vegetables, are called pre-biotics, because they support the health of the immune system, which is made up mostly of probiotics (good bacteria).

Eating more fiber-rich foods can help control your appetite so you take in fewer calories. Studies show that a diet that is high in fiber, made up of fresh fruits and veggies, can also help the body reverse diabetes, heart disease, and many cancers.

So, buy a rainbow of colorful, fresh, organic fruits and veggies for your meals this month. Give your body the nutrients it needs to create the health and vitality you desire.

Our body is our temple. Let’s honor that temple and give it the quality food it truly deserves. In this way, you will have radiant health from the inside out!

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Stick to a Schedule

Maintaining a schedule for yourself is a great first step to being productive at home. If you have some flexibility in your work hours, this is even simpler. Alternate work time, when your child can be engaged doing activities that require minimal supervision, with playtime, to engage your kids and give your own brain a break. While it’s tempting to work through naptime, don’t underestimate the importance of having a bit of downtime for yourself, too. Your schedule doesn’t have to be rigid — it can simply be the order of activities for the day that helps activities flow smoothly.

Dress for Success

A flexible wardrobe that goes from business to casual in a beat is beneficial. Leggings are comfortable for sitting and rolling on the floor and are generally out of view in a video call. You can work while in pajamas if you wish, perhaps with a nice blouse nearby in case you need to be seen from the waist up on an unexpected video call. No matter what you’re wearing though, if you’re a nursing mom, invest in a comfortable nursing bra to make nursing or pumping a simple affair.

Set Up Your Workspace

Having a specific area for work is important for many reasons. First, when you’re in that space, it’s a signal to others in your house that you’re “at work” and not to be disturbed. It also helps you with your own work/life balance by having a place to leave your work behind at the end of the day. Keep this space as free of distractions as possible, have a sight line to the children if you’re keeping an eye on them yourself, and have all the things you need for working at hand, such as outlets, a printer, pens, and paper.

Get Some Help

When you have a deadline looming or a large project, don’t be afraid to reach out for help. Many day cares have drop-in programs, where you don’t have to stick to a specific schedule. You can also call on friends and family to watch the kids for you while you take time to focus on something important at work. Remember, it takes a village.

It Can Be Done!

It’s definitely possible to work from home as a parent. This presents specific challenges, but those are easily overcome by following these tips and making sure you do your best to stay healthy and follow a plan.

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My answer to them is that you are not alone.
Stress… who doesn’t have that in their life at some time or other?

Stress is commonly known as the Silent Killer.

No one is immune from the day-to-day stresses that occur in our lives. Stresses can be anything from someone cutting us off in traffic, to work-related stresses, to the loss of a close friend or relative.

We may not be able to prevent ourselves or our loved ones from being affected by daily stresses, but we can choose how we react to them, and how our body is able to handle them.

Taking yoga, doing deep breathing, and exercising are all wonderful ways that can help someone to handle stress more effectively.

My daughter sent me this TED video, “How to make stress your friend” by Kelly McGonigal, and it is fantastic. This talk addresses stress and how we think of stress and it’s effects on our life and health.
Click Here for the link. I highly recommend watching it. I found it very enlightening.

Being a health counselor and nutritionist, I understand that most people these days need some help once in a while with boosting our mood, reducing and handling stress more effectively, or overcoming depression. There are a number of foods and supplements that can help reduce the effects of stress on our health, help us to sleep better, and fight depression.

I recommend always buying organic, non-GMO foods when possible, because they will have a much higher nutrient content, and less chemical toxins for your body. Eating a more plant-based diet is recommended.

Avoiding processed or restaurant foods, as well as the use of antibiotics (that can be unknowingly contributing to anxiety or depression) is recommended.

A few supplements you can take are complex amino acids. Amino acids (including L-tryptophan, N-A-C (N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine), L-Theanine), are good because they are the “building blocks of proteins,” and without a wide array of them in our diets, we can’t even survive, let alone thrive.

One reason we are depleted in some of these complex amino acids is because the herbicide, called Round-Up Ready
(containing glyphosate), which is used on most food crops, blocks some of these complex amino acids, and therefore we are not able to obtain it from our food.

L-Tryptophan (also called tryptophan) is one of these important complex amino acids that may be depleted or missing from most of the populations of the world.

L- Tryptophan is a natural mood regulator. L-Tryptophan helps the body produce and balance certain hormones naturally. Supplementing with tryptophan-rich foods (Organic, Non-GMO: poultry, beef, sprouted beans, sprouted lentils, sprouted pumpkin and sunflower seeds, chia seeds, sprouted buckwheat, sprouted oats, and eggs) or taking supplements helps bring on natural calming effects, induces sleep, fights anxiety and can also help burn more body fat.

L-Tryptophan has also been found to stimulate the release of growth hormones, reduce food cravings for carbohydrates, and help kick a sugar addiction in some cases.

An important byproduct of L-Tryptophan is 5HTP (5-hyrdoxytryptophan), which works in the brain and central nervous system to boost feelings of well-being, connection and safety.

In addition to complex amino acids, most people are deficient in a nutrient/mineral that is a critical component of their overall health (including mental health). This nutrient/mineral is magnesium. It is water-soluble, and it needs to be replenished on a regular basis.

If the magnesium level is too low, you can experience muscle cramps, heart arrhythmias, and even sudden death.

“Magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It helps to maintain normal nerve and muscle function, supports a healthy immune system, keeps the heartbeat steady, and helps bones remain strong. It also helps adjust blood glucose.

Magnesium is also known as “the mood mineral,” because it helps decrease feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression. Magnesium is important in the production of serotonin, a hormone linked to feelings of happiness.

It has been called the anti-stress mineral, because magnesium can help prevent feelings of nervousness or irritability. PsychologyToday.com recently reviewed various studies of the mineral, and labeled magnesium as the “original chill pill” because of evidence supporting its health and calming benefits.

According to some studies this article cites are ones that show a benefit of magnesium supplementation and relief of depression
(including post-partum depression), anxiety, insomnia, premenstrual dysphoria, cravings, chronic fatigue syndrome, mania, and schizophrenia, among others.

Magnesium chloride is the most effective type of magnesium, because of its high bioavailability, due to its efficient solubility in water. With our bodies being 66 to 72 % water, this is an effective and easy way to obtain and utilize this critically important mineral.

You can replenish the magnesium chloride in your body by either using a lotion, bath flakes, or by consuming a magnesium-rich diet. Examples of magnesium-rich foods are leafy greens, dark chocolate, bananas, whole grains, pumpkin seeds, and chia seeds.

In conclusion, if you are troubled with nervousness, depression, anxiety, muscle cramping, restless leg syndrome, insomnia, heart problems, or diabetes, try adding a little magnesium chloride and some complex amino acids to your daily health regimen. These simple supplements are easy, cost-effective, and very beneficial for relieving stress and creating better health and well-being.

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Storing it properly is important. We go to the store and buy delicious-looking food. But then we get home and end up storing it improperly, or we get busy and forget about it. Then we find our refrigerator having the aroma of over-ripe or rotting fruits and vegetables. One way we can spend less AND eat healthier is by storing our fresh food properly.

Many times we go to the store and see all of the beautiful fresh fruits and vegetables in season and on sale, and we overbuy. So, first, try to only buy what you truly feel you are going to eat in the next few days. Don’t try to buy produce to last for a week. It may not last that long. Some root vegetables can last a month if stored properly, but fresher, more fragile fruits and vegetables will only last about 2-5 days.

If you do buy too much, you can think about making a pie, or doing some canning, or freezing some of your more fragile fruits and vegetables before they spoil. Always store your food in its complete wholeness.

According to food scientist Barry Swanson at Washington State University, if you pull fruits and vegetables apart, you have broken the cells, and microorganisms will immediately begin to grow. Avoid breaking the skin and leave the stem intact.

He also says you should never place fruits and vegetables in airtight bags. That actually will speed up the decay. Be mindful that mold will proliferate quickly in airtight bags and can spoil the whole group of fruits or vegetables. Toss out any spoiled produce immediately, or put it into your compost bin.

Next, make sure you are storing the various types of fruits and vegetables with the right partners. Some give off high levels of ethylene gas (a ripening agent), which makes them and everything around them ripens or decay quickly. You want to keep these types of foods separate from each other.

Put things like kale and spinach in the same bin, and peaches and apples in another. If you put fruit with greens, it will cause the greens to rot or turn yellow in a few days. Greens are very sensitive to the ethylene gas. I have a little product called an E.G.G. (Ethylene Gas Guardian, which is shaped like an egg), and it absorbs the ethylene. I just put it in my bin with the fruits and/or greens.

Of course, if you need something to ripen faster, then you can use this knowledge to your advantage. You can put the one you need to ripen with a fruit that gives off the highest level of ethylene gas.

I also use produce bags by Bio-Fresh and Ever-Fresh. They will absorb ethylene gas and help your produce stay fresher longer. Keep root vegetables (including all kinds of potatoes) in a cool, dark, dry place. They can last up to a month if kept properly. Never store potatoes in the refrigerator, because they will develop a much higher sugar content.

Here is a list of fruits and vegetables, showing the best way to store them. These are high ethylene producers, and you can refrigerate them: apples, apricots, avocados, blueberries, cantaloupe, cherimoyas, cranberries, figs, green onions, guavas, grapes, honeydew, kiwifruit, mangoes, nectarines, papayas, passion fruit, peaches, pears, persimmons, plums, prunes, quince, and tomatoes.

The banana is a high releaser and should be stored in a cool dark place outside of the refrigerator.

The following fruits and vegetables are very sensitive to ethylene gas: asparagus, bananas (unripe), blackberries, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, chard, cucumbers, eggplant, endive, garlic, green beans, kale, leafy greens, leeks, lettuce, okra, onions, parsley, peas, peppers, raspberries, spinach, squash, strawberries, watercress, and watermelon. Keep them separate from the high ethylene gas-producing foods.

Mushrooms should be stored in a dry paper bag or breathable container and put in a cool place. I’ve been told to gently brush them off under water to clean them before preparing them for consumption.

Try to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables that have been ripened on the vine or on the tree. Tree or vine-ripened foods contain salvestrols, which are compounds that have natural anti-cancer properties. (1)

In fact, the word salvestrol comes from the Latin word “save.” So, growing your own food or buying from a local farmer is one way of getting food that is vine or tree-ripened. Food that is picked green and then ripened on the way to market does not contain these salvestrols.

Organic food is best because it is more nutrient-dense. Chemical fertilizers and pesticides can destroy nutrients in the soil, like sulfur, chromium, minerals, and probiotics, which are vital for our health.

“The Organic Center study found that organic foods were more nutritionally dense in 61% of the cases” and they “found conventional foods to contain higher nitrates, which are widely considered a potential health hazard.” (2)

Farmers’ markets are one of the oldest forms of direct marketing by small farmers. The fresh, organic produce is local, in season, less expensive, fresher, and it’s fun to meet your local farmers. Find a local farmer’s market near you with Local Harvest. Click here for Local Harvest link.

With all the fresh fruits and vegetables enticing us from their bins at the farmer’s market or grocery store, now we can make those delicious meals with our properly stored produce!

Bon Appétit!

Source:

1. Johnson, Dr. Ben. Qtd. in Bollinger, Ty. (2014). The quest for the cures… continues. (Film transcript). TTAC Publishing.
2. Steury, Tim. (Winter, 2009). “Is organic more nutritious?” Washington State Magazine.

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They expand on nutrition, cholesterol, minerals, and detoxification and how it contributes to disease or health.

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The Journal of the American Dietetic Association, published in 1998, showed that children consumed an average of 29 teaspoons of sugar each day, and it is scary to think how much sugar they can ingest in a single day around Halloween and the holidays.

Sugar breaks down the immune system and stresses the body severely – contributing to diabetes, obesity, tooth decay and a host of other health problems. Anything high in fructose, like high-fructose corn syrup or agave nectar, disrupts the body’s ability to make insulin, as well as being a hormone disrupter.

Halloween, however, allows a parent the opportunity to use the spooky theme to make new dishes seem fun and exciting. Did you ever think that green food is the perfect choice for a spooky Goblin Goulash smoothie?
This wonderful, raw, nutrient-dense green smoothie drink or food can help counteract all the sugar-dense foods they may be eating elsewhere. Children’s organs are forming into their twenties, and the food they eat goes directly into the formation of these organs. Therefore, it is crucial that the foods they eat have a pure, nutrient-dense nature. This makes choosing organic food much more important for children than adults.

Glyphosate, the leading herbicide used on non-organically grown crops, was originally patented as an antibiotic. This saturates the food and kills all life that it is growing in. Dr. Richard N. Olree Jr DC described this non-organic food as eating an antibiotic with every bite, on an interview on Diverse Health Services. He said that when we eat foods that are grown or killed (They use this herbicide now to saturate and kill crops like: sugar cane, soy, corn, grains, lentils, oats, beans, cotton, canola, etc. so they can harvest them quicker.) then it is like taking an antibiotic every time you take a bite of food. Would you want to take an antibiotic with every bite? Well, he said that is what we are doing when we eat non-organically grown food.

Antibiotics are non-selective, they kill all life. Our immune system is made of beneficial bacteria. These antibiotics kill all the bad bacteria, but are also destroying all the beneficial bacteria as well. Antibiotics destroy the beneficial bacteria that comprise our immune system, which is supposed to keep the bad bacteria in check. Ideally, we want a strong immune system made up of healthy beneficial bacteria. So eating organically grown food is important. Non-GMO is not enough, food should be Organic and non-GMO.

I highly recommend making a healthy, organic green smoothie at this time. It can help adjust the bodies’ PH balance, as well as being packed with nutrition, enzymes, and fiber. Drinking something green may sound spooky to you at first, but give it a try; you may be surprised by the taste.

When we introduce new foods, it may taste unusual at first, mainly because you are not used to eating that food. If you stick with it for about 10 days of 2 weeks, this gives your body a chance to develop new taste buds adjusted for this new food. So, if a healthier change of diet is desired, just stay the course and the foods will start tasting better and better.

When adjusting a child’s diet to include better quality food, a helpful method of encouragement can be rewarding them for trying this new food (a few bites at least 10 times or for two weeks). There is a good chance that when those two weeks are over, they may actually like the new food. Gold stars, a special outing, playing a game with them, or a morning of art can be wonderful rewards for children trying new and interesting dishes.

When your child comes down for breakfast on Halloween week, have this green smoothie – Goblin Goulash ready in the fun spirit of the holiday and know that you’re giving them something nutritious and share the experience with them.

It is best to make this drink in a good blender, because it can turn nuts, seeds, unskinned fruit, and vegetables to a liquid more easily. This drink is rich in phytonutrients and vitamin C, so try to drink it within 20 minutes, because the nutrients begin to dissipate after that time.

Iron is more absorbable into the body when vitamin C is present, so if you use baby spinach, this drink will be rich with vitamin C and Iron. In addition, leafy greens, such as the ones in this recipe, are high in protein without the unhealthy effects of many types of meat. Spinach is actually 45% protein!

Recipe for a “Goblin Goulash” Green Smoothie

Ingredients

1 cup Leafy greens (fresh watercress, romaine, red leaf lettuce, sprouts – in any combination and torn into pieces)
1 tsp. fresh, broccoli sprout powder (see below in notes)
2 Whole fruits (pear, apple, mango, papaya, pineapple, or combination) chopped into chucks with seeds and stems removed. (You can also use berries)
3 – 4 Dates (pitted and soaked in water to soften)
2 cups mineral-rich, non-chlorinated water (more water can be added to desired consistency)
1 Tablespoon Flax seed oil (cold pressed)
1 tsp. Lime or lemon juice (freshly juiced and used immediately)

Directions

Put all ingredients in the blender and blend. Serve immediately.
Note:
I order my raw. organically grown broccoli sprout powder from the Indoor Organic Gardens of Poughkeepsie. I put it in my food throughout the day. You can mix it in mash potatoes, apple sauce, cool soups, hummus, etc. It doesn’t have much flavor, so it’s easy to add this nutrient dense food to https://indoororganicgardensofpoughkeepsie.com/ Tell them or put the code “Nancy” in and they will give you a discount. They grow amazing sprouts and they can overnight them to you.

Have a safe, healthy, and fun October and Halloween!

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Omega-6 fats are inflammatory. Omega-3 fats are anti-inflammatory. For that reason, I avoid and recommending avoiding using too many almonds or drinking almond milk. I use unsweetened, vanilla hemp, or coconut milk these days rather than almond milk; and, I consume a mixture of sprouted nuts and seeds, instead of eating large amounts of almonds by themselves.

Almond milks today are made with pasteurized, unsprouted, and non-organic almonds. Therefore they are void of the nutrition you are desiring. Almonds, being a seed, are high in phytic acid and enzyme inhibitors, which makes them extremely hard to digest and can prevent your body from absorbing nutrients. Also, recent news has come out that the commercial brands of almond milk are actually thickened with carrageenan and not almonds!   This is bad, not only because they were deceiving people, but also because carrageenan can cause ulcers and gastrointestinal tract problems.

I love almonds, but by law, all almonds in the US have to be pasteurized, so all the almonds you are buying at the store have had the nutrition pasteurized out of them. If they say “raw” in the store, that doesn’t mean they haven’t been pasteurized or irradiated. In order to get almonds that still have the nutrients, you have to buy organic, raw, unpasteurized ones.

Here are a few almond brands that are organic, raw and unpasteurized:

1. Terrasoul Superfoods –  2 pounds –  $24.99
2. BH Almond Ranch 3 pounds – $24.95
3. Food To Live  1 pound – $18.98

In conclusion, enjoy raw, unpasteurized, sprouted almonds when you can, but make sure you balance the omega 3’s when enjoying them. Try having them with a mixture of other sprouted nuts and seeds (like walnuts and pumpkin seeds) that are higher in omega-3 fatty acids to balance them out,

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I am reminded of a story I read in 1995 of two twin baby girls. When they were born, Oct. 17, 1995, they were premature by 12 weeks and put in the neonatal intensive care unit of the Medical Center in Central Massachusetts in Worcester. As a standard practice of the hospital, the babies were placed into separate incubators in order to reduce the risk of infection.

One baby, Kyrie, was much larger than her sister Brielle, who only weighed two pounds at her birth. The larger baby, Kyrie, slept well and was healthily gaining weight, but her smaller sister, Brielle, was having trouble breathing and had low levels of oxygen in her blood, as well as low weight gain and problems with her heart rate. Everyone was deeply concerned, especially a particular nurse named Gayle Kasparian, who was trying everything that she could think of to help Brielle.

Then, on Nov. 12th, Brielle had an emergency health situation. She started gasping for air and started turning a gray-blue color; then she got hiccups and her heart rate went way up. Everyone was so afraid Brielle would not survive.

In desperation, nurse Kasparian remembered a common procedure a fellow colleague had mentioned to her once, that was common practice in most of Europe, but not done here in that country. It was the practice of placing newborn baby multiple births in beds together.

They called it double bedding. Even though she could not ask permission from her manager, because she was away and not able to reached, she asked the parents permission to put the girls together in one bed to see if it would help. They agreed. So, nurse Gayle, broke the rules and placed the larger baby sister with her smaller, now in extreme danger of dying.

The moment they were together, Brielle immediately snuggled up to her sister and within minutes, Brielle’s readings for her blood and oxygen were better than they had been since her birth. Kyrie gently put her arm around Brielle. It was such a beautiful, heartwarming, loving hug.

In the article I read, they called it a rescuing hug. It was a very powerful hug. Being together had quite literally saved Brielle’s life. It wasn’t much later that the parents were able to take the girls home, because they both were thriving.

Nurse Gayle did not get in trouble. In fact, the practice of double bedding multiple births is now a standard practice at the hospital. Sometimes, breaking the rules can lead to changes in old antiquated practices. It takes courage and a strong heart to do what you believe in.

More recently, CNN’s, Lisa Sylvester, did an updated report on the girls and showed them as teenagers. They said it was a hug that changed the course in medicine. Here is the news update.
 
So, as we lead our busy lives, remember that our connectedness and our ability to love are so precious, that we can literally save another’s life by just being there for them. Share those wonderful hugs and smiles with your loved ones. Take the time to truly listen, (while looking them in the eye, avoiding multitasking: being on your cell phone, computer, or watching TV.), be present, and reach out with the most precious gift you can give. That is the precious gift of you. You may never know how much of an impact that hug or smile might have on another’s life, but it is something you can give everyday without spending a penny.

I am mentally sending love and hugs to you all!
Love, Nancy

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We may not be able to prevent ourselves or our loved ones from being affected by daily stresses, but we can choose how we react to them, and how our body is able to handle them.

Being a health counselor and nutritionist, I understand that most people these days need some help once in a while with boosting our mood, reducing or handling stress more effectively, or overcoming depression. There are a number of foods and supplements that can help reduce the effects of stress on our health, help us to sleep better, and fight depression. In this article, I am also going to discuss a few things to avoid in processed or restaurant foods, as well as use of antibiotics, that can be unknowingly contributing to anxiety or depression.

A basic first step is to eat a well-balanced diet of organic fresh fruits and vegetables. I recommend always buying organic, non-GMO foods when possible, because they will have a much higher nutrient content, and less chemical toxins for your body.  Eating a more plant-based diet is recommended.

Some of these plant-based foods are listed below.

Lentils, chickpeas, beans, and quinoa are a wonderful source of protein, but in addition to this, they are rich in B vitamins. The B vitamins have a calming effect on the body. B vitamins can enhance our mood and help reduce anxiety.

Beans and legumes are healthful boosters of both dopamine (essential for the normal functioning of the central nervous system) and norepinephrine (It’s known as the the stress hormone, because it is released in times of high anxiety “fight or flight” situation.), which are both neurotransmitters. (Neurotransmitters are complex chemical couriers that coordinate communication between neurons, which in turn influences every cell, tissue, and system in our body.) What we eat affects the formation of neurotransmitters, and some diet-related neurotransmitters have a significant effect on our mood, our appetite and our cravings.

Romaine lettuce, spinach, turnip greens, mustard greens, parsley, collard greens, broccoli, cauliflower, beets, citrus fruits, lentils, basil, arugula, sunflower seeds, and mushrooms all contain the nutrient folate (B9), which helps us attain a calmer mood.

Enjoy yellow, orange and red fruits and vegetables. Papayas, beets, apples and red bell peppers have Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and folate, which enhance mood, energize, and repair cells damaged from stress. It is wonderful how eating a piece of fresh fruit can help calm the brain.

 Green vegetables like romaine lettuce, spinach, turnip greens, mustard greens, parsley, collard greens, broccoli, cauliflower, beets, and lentils are packed with Vitamin A.

Celery and celery seeds have been found to help lower blood pressure, reduce risk of cancer, lower LDL (bad cholesterol), reduce inflammation, and prevent age-related vision loss. It has been found to aid in the growth and development of nerve cells, creating a soothing effect for nerves. I like having a glass of pure, freshly juiced celery juice by itself a few times a week for the health benefits.

Eat foods that are purple. These foods contain anthocyanin antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation which contributes to bad moods. Purple foods include wild blueberries and purple potatoes.

 Wild Blueberries have been found (in a fully controlled double-blind study) to prevent low mood and depression. The study examined the effects of the flavonoid-rich blueberries on mood in young people, and found that the blueberries significantly boosted mood, which in turn helped prevent depression in the young people. Wild blueberries have twice the antioxidant power of regularly cultivated blueberries, and more antioxidants than twenty other fruits and vegetables, including cranberries, strawberries, plums, raspberries, and even cultivated blueberries.

 Purple potatoes were considered “treasures” of the Incas. Purple or otherwise, don’t peel these purple potatoes.  The skins of vegetables and fruits commonly contain high levels of antioxidants and nutrients, and are frequently much greater than the fruit or vegetable itself. (This also applies to skins you would not normally think to consume, like lemon skins).

The purple potato skins contain iodine, which is the main nutrient that supports your thyroid and helps stabilize hormone levels. This will help prevent mood swings. One of the particular health benefits of purple potatoes are that they can stop the blood vessels from feeding cancer cells, they boost the immune system and help in digestion health.

My children always loved it when I made purple mashed potatoes when their friends came over for dinner. It made our dinner more colorful and fun.

In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables, here are some effective stress-reducing foods and supplements you can add to your diet –

Maca root is a wonderful superfood that originated in the Andes. The raw powder of the maca root helps the body cope with stress. It contains more than 55 beneficial phytochemical nutrients that help our bodies regulate hormones, relieve the symptoms of depression, reduce stress, elevate mood, and increase stamina. Maca root has been found to fortify weak immune systems and aid in re-mineralizing the body.

Maca root helps the adrenal or suprarenal glands, which can be weakened by stress. These glands are chiefly responsible for regulating our body’s stress response. Common symptoms of adrenal fatigue include dark circles under the eyes, low blood sugar, lower back pain, knee weakness or pain, fatigue, cravings for sugar or salt, chronic infections, and lack of libido. The adrenal glands are very important for our immune system and proper thyroid function. Not many foods support and nurture the adrenal glands

Maca comes in gold, red and black colors. The red maca is most beneficial for balancing hormones, and increasing strength and stamina. Out of the three varieties, the red type has the highest amount of amino acids, (the building blocks of protein).

I buy raw, organic red or black maca root powder, because the raw root is not processed over 118°F, and therefore it retains the live enzymes necessary to feed the cells of the body. You can purchase maca root powder at health food stores or online. Maca root does not have much flavor, so you can add it to many foods. I add it to smoothies in the morning, and it goes well with fruit or cacao smoothies.

Drink plenty of high-quality water and avoid chlorinated and fluoridated tap water. The chlorine can destroy the vitamin E and the good probiotics in your body. The fluoride and the chlorine can prevent the thyroid from absorbing iodine which is the necessary nutrient needed for the thyroid to function properly. The thyroid can directly affect your mood and energy levels.

Foods And Beverages For Balancing Hormones

Hormones can play a part in how we feel. Depression, anxiety, insomnia, low libido are all signs that hormones may be imbalanced. Tulsi tea (It is also known as Holy basil), is a member of the mint family and a sacred plant in India. has been shown to help regulate hormones, relieve stress, as well as other health benefits.

Tulsi tea (Holy Basil) is a powerful antioxidant with demonstrated antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition to the tulsi tea, consuming healthy fats, like avocado or avocado oil, coconut oil, cold-pressed hemp or flaxseed oil (Omega 3 fatty acid) can boost your mood, as well as help in regulating hormones.

Also, according to William Li, M.D., President of the Angiogenesis Foundation, beets are particularly good, because eating them contribute a particular bacterium, Lactobacillus reuteri that supports the immune system. This healthy bacterium will enable your body’s ability to boost testosterone production, help your body reduce fat cell production (so you stay slim) and decrease tumor growth.  This beneficial bacterium will actually talk to your brain and have it release oxytocin that makes us feel good.

Make sure you avoid using alcohol-based or toxic mouthwashes because these toxic mouthwashes or toothpastes will destroy your beneficial bacteria that are naturally in your mouth. These beneficial bacteria are important to have in your mouth when you are chewing food. (Yes, we all need to slow down and chew our food well.) These bacteria help process things like the nitrates (naturally occurring, not the synthetic variety) in the beets, or glucose syanaze

in watercress, so you can obtain the most optimum health benefits from consuming healthy fruits and vegetables, like beets, onion, garlic, greens, watercress, etc. When we eat nitrates from plants, the chewing and natural bacteria in our mouth convert these nitrates into nitrites.

These natural nitrates, that we have converted from the nitrates when absorbed, are stored in our cells, are then turned into nitric oxide, which is a compound that’s proven to relax blood vessels and increase blood flow.

Many people struggle with hormone balance. Using a bio-identical compounded hormone created from yams is beneficial and avoids the side effects that can come from using synthetic versions.  It is recommended to balance estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.  A low testosterone can create depression. Low progesterone can affect your ability to sleep.

To determine your individual hormonal needs, have your physician thoroughly evaluate your hormone levels with a blood or urine test. You may need to specifically request non-synthetic, hormone therapy. Some physicians are not aware that there are natural, compounded hormone therapy and you may need to help inform your physician or find a naturopathic physician who will prescribe these for you.

After starting a natural hormone replacement program, your physician will monitor and re-evaluate your hormone levels, to assure they are maintained at their optimum range.

I order foods from the Health Ranger’s store. He analyzes the products personally for purity. (He carries a variety of things other than foods, including water purifiers, essential oils, etc.)

Supplements

1. Complex Amino Acids

Complex amino acid therapy has been found to help with many types of health problems, including lifting mood, calming the mind and creating a sense of well-being.  People who suffer from depression, anxiety and low mood could supplement their body with complex amino acids, because they get converted into neurotransmitters. These neurotransmitters include serotonin, noradrenaline and dopamine, and all of them play a major role in brain and bodily functions.

In a recent study, the researchers found that elderly people given complex amino acid therapy had “unequivocal improvement” with their dementia.

According to researchers, an imbalance of serotonin levels could be one of the causes of bipolar disorder. This is because this chemical is connected to body functions like eating, memory,  ability to sleep, impulse responses, learning, and sexual. When we are low in Dopamine we feel no pleasure, our world looks bland, we feel an inability to “love”, and we have no remorse about personal behavior.

There are foods that supply complex amino acids naturally. Here are a few good choices;

1. Banana

A banana is a natural food source of tyrosine. Tyrosine is the amino acid neurons turn into norepinephrine and dopamine. Norepinephrine and dopamine are neurotransmitters that are important in creating our ability to be motivated, concentrate and have a more effective memory.

     2. Beets (which are called beetroot in the UK)

While in other parts of the world (such as the U.S.A.) they are commonly called “beets” and their juice “beet juice”. Beets contain the amino acid Betaine. It is an antidepressant. Betaine acts as a stimulant for the production of SAM-e (S-adenoslmethionine). The body cannot do without SAM-e, which it produces. SAM-e is directly related to the production of certain hormones, such as dopamine and serotonin.    

3. Watermelon juice and watermelon rind

Watermelon and watermelon rind are both rich with vitamins A, B6, and C. Vitamin B6 is used by the body to manufacture neurotransmitters such as serotonin, melatonin, and dopamine. I frequently put the cleaned rind and the meat of the watermelon in a blender and create a delicious healthy drink. It is hydrating, has the fiber and the nutrients.

In addition to consuming healthy foods that contain complex amino acids, 5 HTP is a great supplement that contains these complex amino acids.  It has been studied extensively and has been shown to boost the mood in as little as 20 minutes.  L-Theanine is a complex amino acid that can help relieve stress and promote relaxation.

In addition to complex amino acids, there is a supplement, Protandim, that has been studied extensively and found to help with cell damage and oxidative stress. It can help reduce oxidative stress by 40% in 30 days. (I recently started taking it for my overall health.)

It’s been nominated for two Nobel Prizes for Medicine and has had over 26 peer-reviewed medical papers written about it.

ABC did a PrimeTime Update on this supplement to show it’s benefits for aging and overall health. 
(If you want to try this supplement, let me know, and I’ll be happy to help you in choosing which one of their products would be best suited for you and your health situation.)


Hemp Oil is another good supplement. Many clinical studies have shown that hemp oil benefits include anti-inflammatory, anti-convulsant, anti-oxidant, and anti-psychotic properties. There are encouraging trials with hemp oil being used as medicine for the treatment of neuro-inflammation, epilepsy, oxidative stress, nausea, anxiety and schizophrenia. 

Vitamins

Make sure you are not low in Vitamin D. Vitamin D is a prohormone and helps prevent inflammation. A deficiency of vitamin D can cause depression and has also been linked to cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, and some autoimmune diseases.

According to Creighton University, “Researchers are challenging the intake of vitamin D recommended by the National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine saying their Recommended Dietary Allowance for vitamin D underestimates the need by a factor of ten.” Robert Heaney, M.D., of Creighton University, wrote: “We call for the NAS-IOM and all public health authorities concerned with transmitting accurate nutritional information to the public to designate, as the RDA, a value of approximately 7,000 IU/day from all sources.”

Magnesium Chloride can help reduce stress, anxiety, and insomnia, as well as help with muscle cramping. I use the Magnesium Chloride by Elektra. You can soak in a bath with it or use the lotion with magnesium in it. Here is a link to the website: https://www.magnesiumviaskin.com/?ref=10  Magnesium needs to be replenished on a daily basis.

What Should We Avoid?

To start off a healthier eating plan to help relieve depression or anxiety, eliminate foods that have additives, preservatives, and food color dyes.

On a side note, if you are a coffee drinker, or have caffeine as a part of your diet, be aware that caffeine has been shown to suppress serotonin, as well as cause deficiencies in magnesium, iron and B vitamins.  (B vitamins are essential for our body to have a healthy nervous system, adrenal function and a healthy response to stress).  In fact, according to Duke University Medical Center, people who drink coffee have elevated blood pressure and higher levels of stress hormones all day and into the evening, creating a scenario in which the body acts like it is continually under stress.

Coffee’s diuretic effects can cause your body to excrete vitamins A, D, E, K and the essential fatty acids in the urine.  If you rely on caffeine, and suffer from stress or depression, you may want to reconsider if you really want caffeine as a part of your daily diet.

Increasingly since the 1960s, more people have come to depend on processed foods that contain colored dyes, MSG, preservatives and synthetic additives, and high levels of caffeine. Many foods such as juices, soft drinks, candy, gelatins, breakfast cereals, baked and snack foods, chips, crackers, cookies, salad dressings, frozen desserts, and even food you wouldn’t normally suspect, such as pickles or fresh produce, are coated in dye to make them look more pleasing or have MSG (monosodium glutamate) added to make people think they taste good.

A 68-page report called Food Dyes: A Rainbow of Risks by the Center for Science in the Public Interest states: “Studies of the nine dyes currently approved by the FDA suggest, if not prove, that most of the dyes cause health problems, including cancer, hypersensitivity, or neurotoxicity (including hyperactivity and behavioral problems).  In many ways, we may be able to help ourselves by cleaning up our diet and eating healthier foods.

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer. The component glutamate, or glutamic acid, is an excitatory amino acid neurotransmitter in the brain. These neurotransmitters in the brain are normal, but when there is an excess of them, cells will be over-stimulated and die. According to neurosurgeon Dr. Russell Blaylock’s book Excitotoxins: The Taste that Kills, these excitotoxins will stimulate neurons in the brain until the neurons die as a result. This causes various degrees of brain damage. MSG has since been added to almost all processed foods, including the sweeteners NutraSweet and aspartame. It is found in foods at almost all fast-food restaurants and even other restaurants you might not suspect.  The reason MSG has become such a huge part of the food industry is because it works on the brain as a pleasure trigger, making you think food tastes better. So, food that normally tastes bland may taste great with MSG added to it. The diet food industry has especially benefited from using MSG.

However, MSG can send pleasure impulses to the brain until it kills that part of the brain. This can lead to depression. Dr. Blaylock has tried for many years to educate people about the toxicity of this additive in our food supply.

The FDA has no limit on how much MSG can be added to food. Theoretically, in children, the long-term effects can be attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, and other learning disabilities. In adults, conditions such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and Lou Gehrig’s disease, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune disease, sleep disorders, migraines, depression and the inability to lose weight may be linked to excitotoxin damage. Over the years, more and more MSG has been added to foods.

Hydrolyzed proteins, also used as flavor enhancers, are proteins that have been chemically broken down into amino acids. When they are digested, the result can be the creation of free glutamate, which joins with free sodium in the body to form MSG. This means that while the ingredient label will list only “hydrolyzed protein,” the effect on the body is the same as if the product contained MSG.

Free glutamate can cause the body to react as if a drug had stimulated the nervous system. It can affect insulin metabolism, leading to excessive insulin secretion by the pancreas. Some common symptoms of a reaction to free glutamate are anxiety attacks, mood swings, depression,  asthma-like symptoms, attention deficit disorder, burning sensations, carpal tunnel syndrome, chest pains, diarrhea, disorientation and confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, flushing, gastric distress, headaches and migraines, hyperactivity in children, infertility and other endocrine problems, insomnia, irregular or rapid heartbeat, joint pain, mouth lesions, nausea and vomiting, numbness of parts of the body such as the fingertips, seizures, shortness of breath, skin rash, slurred speech, stomachaches, tremors, and weakness.

Click here for a complete list of hidden sources of MSG that Dr. Blaylock includes in his book Excitotoxins: The Taste that Kills. Many of these look just like “normal” food ingredients (a few examples of these: textured protein, bouillon, broth, stock, flavoring, natural flavoring, seasoning, spices, hydrolyzed oat flour, malt flavoring and/or extract, enzymes, and soy protein concentrate or isolate). Many of them are added to alternative meat products sold as vegetarian foods. That is why it is becoming more and more important for your health to buy whole, fresh foods and make meals yourself.

To be even more tricky, some of the ingredients aren’t MSG when they are put in food, but they create MSG when they touch saliva. So, they can say, it doesn’t have MSG, but when you ingest it, it becomes MSG. You may want to read more about this in Dr. Blaylock’s articles and books.

Avoid Soy

Another food to avoid is soy. Avoid soy and soy products that aren’t fermented. Soy foods are promoted as being healthy, but they are very hard on the body and extremely high in goitrogens – substances that are known to suppress thyroid function and actually promote hypothyroidism.  Unfermented soy is also high in phytic acid and can keep the body from absorbing other essential nutrients like calcium, magnesium, copper, iron, zinc and particularly protein. It’s been found to cause brain damage and cancer.

The thyroid is a master gland that controls almost every system of the body from the heart, GI tract, and weight, as well as sleep, mood, and the growth of hair, skin, and nails. One of the most reliable ways of spotting a thyroid problem is a basal body temperature below the normal 98.6 Fahrenheit.  Be sure to check your morning temperature three days in a row to confirm the actual average. Research shows that taking a natural supplement containing both iodine and iodide is very important to healthy thyroid function.  Iodine and Iodide have different functions, and we require both for optimum functioning of the thyroid.

I have always found that working in my garden or preparing food for the table to be a very relaxing and calming experience. When you are preparing a meal, light some candles, put on nice music, enjoy a cup of warm chamomile tea (natural caffeine-free chamomile tea has a calming effect on the body), and make it a wonderful, peaceful experience. This can set the tone that can help relieve stress and anxiety.

In conclusion, mood can be boosted tremendously by consuming healthy foods and supplements that fight depression and avoiding ingredients that can cause depression and anxiety. By eating a nutritious diet, a person can not only lift their mood but also live a happier, healthier life.

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You might also listen to recorded sounds of rain or ocean waves to help with sleep. They can relax your mind. Experiment to find out what works best for you. In fact, what works for you might change from time to time.

What Can Help You Sleep?

• Eat a light, comforting early supper.
• Exercise and breathe deeply.
• Make the bedroom a place of peace and tranquility, with as little radiation, annoying noise, and light as possible.
• Sleep on grounding sheets or a grounding bottom sheet. (It helps me immensely!)
• Use the Lifewave X39 in the day and the Silent Night Patch at night.
• Write down your list of things you must do tomorrow. This will get all those thoughts out of your brain about the next day.
• Think calming thoughts that are positive, uplifting, and filled with gratitude and thankfulness for 20 minutes right before bedtime.
• Write down five things that you are grateful for, or five miracles that happened to you or your child today, or five things that you want to happen tomorrow. Focus on the most positive things you can. (I found this was a perfect time for me to put these in my children’s baby books for them for the future, so they read about what they were doing as they grew up. First words, steps, discoveries, accomplishments, food favorites, people they met, funny events, and more.)
• Stay hydrated.
• Read a good book, with a positive message.
• Try a sleep CD to help relax the mind and body.
•  If your mattress is more than 10 years old, consider replacing it.

All of these things will contribute to being better able to  relax later and rest with peace for a healing sleep.

Food and Sleep Patterns

When you rest is when your body heals itself. I suggest you don’t eat anything about three hours before bed. If your body has to digest and process food, then it’s working. Allow it to rest and restore overnight, it needs to be free of chores and responsibilities. So give your body a break and have some soup for dinner or a light vegetarian meal. It would help to make your morning and lunch meal the main meals of the day.

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Today Nancy Addison talked  with Lisa Pineiro about natural ways to help with menopause symptoms on The Broadcast.

Natural Aids For Helping Deal

With Symptoms

As A Result Of Menopause

 Menopause is not a disease or illness; it is a natural event as a result of hormonal change as we age.

The following are general symptoms of menopause:

• Irregular periods
• Hot flashes — flushing of face and chest; may be accompanied by heart palpitations, dizziness, headaches
• Night sweats
• Cold hands and feet
• Vaginal dryness
• Insomnia
• Mood changes — depression, irritability, tension (usually happens with sleep problems)
• Gain in abdominal fat
• depression

I did a segment on The Broadcast on KTXD-TV about menopause.

Here is the link to watch my  (Nancy Addison) segment about Menopause on The Broadcast.

Preventive Care

Eat a well-balanced diet high in fresh fruits and vegetables. Eating a healthy, well balanced diet can help you reduce the risks and discomforts associated with menopause. A diet low in saturated animal fat can help reduce your risk of heart disease by providing the following benefits:

• Lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and triglycerides (fats in the blood)
• Lower blood pressure
• Maintain a healthy weight

Soy- Avoid soy products. Some evidence suggests that eating soy-based foods such as tofu might help reduce certain symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes. I don’t recommend them because eating soy can cause severe thyroid problems.

Get regular exercise– the benefits of exercise include:

• Keeping bones strong and warding off osteoporosis through weight bearing exercise, such as walking
• Reducing hot flashes
• Boosting mood
• Enhancing memory and concentration
• Lowering cholesterol

Nancy’s Favorite Helpful Supplements

• Make sure you have adequate amounts of Omega 3’s and Vitamin D

Text Nancy – 214-202-9243 to discuss your situation.

• Mood – 5 HTP and L Theanine
• Herbs – Black Cohosh, pycnogenol, red clover and Asian Ginseng- Make sure to  check with your doctor before taking herbs. They can interact with medical prescriptions.

Acupuncture

Homeopathic Remedies

• Lachesis — hot flashes, irritability
• Sepia — low energy, mood swings, vaginal dryness, irritability
• Pulsatilla — mood swings, insomnia
• Sulfur — hot flashes, irritability

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Here is a video  with the inventor,
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