When life gives you lemons...

Lemons

Of all the citrus fruits, lemon is the most potent de-toxifier. It kills intestinal parasites such as roundworms and dissolves gallstones.

Limonene, the volatile oil responsible for the distinctive lemon aroma, even helps treat some forms of cancer especially breast cancer.

If taken in the morning, lemon juice is known to improve liver function and has been used to help eliminate kidney stones.

The organic acids in all citrus fruits stimulates digestive juices and relieves constipation – especially lemons.

Although a lemon is acidic in nature, it alkalizes when ingested into the human body.

So when life gives you lemons – eat them, juice them, make lemonade and enjoy the detoxifying effects of this wonderful fruit.

Acai - Hard to Say, Easy to Eat

Acai berries (pronounced ah-SAH’-ee) are produced by a palm tree common in floodplain areas of the Amazon River. These dark purple berries, a little smaller than a blueberry, contain a thin layer of edible pulp surrounding a large seed.

One of the main plant chemicals getting a lot of attention in Acai, is a compound called anthocyanin, a group of flavonoids. A very well known antioxidant, anthocyanin-rich fruits have been shown to have anti-aging properties, help increase energy and aid in many skin conditions.*

Acai contains naturally-occurring, plant-based vitamin B, vitamin E, minerals such as iron and calcium, fiber and protein. Acai berries contain naturally-occurring amino acids, essential fatty acids (Omega 3, 6, and 9), and have an extremely high amount of antioxidants compared to other fruits. Acai even has more antioxidants than raw spinach, and 10 to 30 times more anthocyanins than red wine.

Acai berries also contain beneficial phytosterols. These are natural plant-based chemicals that have been shown to offer immune system benefits.*

OPRAH WINFREY SHOW 11/10/04 Oprah on Acai      

“It may seem odd to start this list of superfoods with one you’ve likely never even heard of. But studies have shown that this little berry is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world! Acai (ah-sigh-ee) is the high-energy berry of a special Amazon palm tree."

People Magazine 1/30/06: "The latest look-better, live-longer superfood? It's the Acai fruit. It's what Denise Richards swears by; what Kelly Slater downs before surfing competitions, and what Dr. Nicholas Perricone uses in his anti-aging potions. It's Acai, a multipurpose megabooster berry that Hollywood has been hooked on."

"ACAI contains a concentration of antioxidants, to help combat premature aging, with 10-30 times the anthocyanins (antioxidants) of red wine. Acai has an almost-perfect essential amino acid complex in conjunction with valuable trace minerals vital to proper muscle contraction and regeneration."*

"Rich in antioxidants and amino acids, acai is thought to be one of the most nutritional fruits of the Amazon basin." Dr. Perricone, in his bestseller The Perricone Promise picks acai fruit as the #1 Super Food in the world. He calls the acai berry the most perfect food on the planet to look and feel younger, enjoy revitalized health and decelerate the aging process.* The acai fruit has been featured on Oprah, in the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. Amazingly, the little acai berry - about the size of a blueberry - is being called the miracle berry.

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Kiwi - the "Fuzzy Fruit"

KIWI the “Fuzzy Fruit"

Great Health benefits are attributed to eating this delicious and nutritious “Fast Food”: 

-      A couple of Kiwis each day can significantly lower your risk for blood clots and reduce the amount of fats (triglycerides) in your blood.

-      Kiwi increases blood flow to the eyes and visual cortex

-      It’s a blood thinning alternative to Aspirin for protecting cardiovascular health (asprin and other NSAID drugs such as Thlenol and Ibuprofen can cause inflammation, ulcers and bleeding in the intestinal tract.)

-      100,000 people are hospitalized and 10,000 to 20,000 die from NSAID drug related complications each year.

-      Kiwi is an excellent source of Vitamins C (more than an orange) as well as vitamin E, polyphenols, magnesium, potassium, and copper - all working together to protect the blood vessels and the heart.

-      Kiwi is one of the most nutrient dense of the major fruits.

-      Lutein - effective in reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer. It may also help prevent cataracts & macular degeneration.  A serving (two medium sized kiwis) is the richest source of Lutein in the plant food world right behind fresh, organic yellow corn.

-      Kiwi contains soluble fiber that protects the heart and pancreas and insoluble fiber that reduces the risk of some cancers, constipation and diverticulitis.

-      Copper - vital for the growth of infants, bone strength, brain development, the making of red blood cells and building a strong immune system.

-      The heart works more efficiently with the help of potassium from fruits and vegetables.  Potassium is significant in controlling blood pressure, heart activity and maintaining fluid balance.  A serving of kiwifruit outranks bananas as the highest source of potassium among all fruits.

-      Folate, magnesium and vitamin E are well represented in kiwifruit - benefits range from bone formation to reduced heart disease.  Folate helps protect against birth defects, cancer and heart disease.  Magnesium aids in bone formation, heart rhythm regulation, muscle relaxation and nerve function.  Vitamin E reduces the risk of heart disease, cancer and exercise-induced oxidative damage.

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Best wishes to you for a HEALTHY, HAPPY life!!!!

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Coconuts

Coconut provides a nutritious source of meat, juice, milk and oil that has fed and nourished populations around the world for generations.  On many islands, it's the staple diet!

Many people avoid coconut because they say 'it's high in fat!’  Dispel the myth - saturated fats from plants are not dangerous! Coconut Oil possesses healing properties far beyond any other dietary oil and is extensively used in traditional medicine among the pacific island people.

It is one of the healthiest oils you can consume.  It is rich in lauric acid which is known for having anit-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. It also contains no trans fat... and you can even use it on your skin to prevent wrinkles! Speaking of skin care - two of my favorite skin creams are coconut based - "Coconut Dream" and "Sublime" are both all natural products and are amazing for their age-defying properties as well as their moisturizing ability. Check out the Wholefood Farmacy and their line of other natural and nutritious products.

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Back on Track

Unless you have suffered from back pain or have actually been stabbed in the back with a knife, it may be hard for you to imagine how painful and debilitating a back injury can be. Every day we have so many things to be thankful for, but so often we don’t realize it and we take “normalcy” for granted – like having a healthy, normally functioning spine.

Spinal health is of utmost importance in your body’s overall health. I truly realize just how important the spine is because as I write this blog I am suffering from a pulled muscle and misaligned vertebra in my back. So as I sit here writing while wincing in pain from every deep breath I take and slight shift my body makes, I am introspectively reflecting on the importance of the spine.

The spine is the interstate or superconductor of all information (including pain) through nerves to all parts of the body. These nerves conduct the electricity that is necessary for our body’s cells to communicate. If the nerves are blocked, then the electricity or information is impeded and a traffic jam basically occurs. If nerves are pinched or injured then the result is pain – sometimes a lot of it. If information cannot flow through the body’s nerves efficiently or if it is convoluted by pain, then the result is improper organ function, suppressed immune system, digestive disorders and stress. Many symptoms such as allergies, headaches, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, ringing in the ears, fatigue and more are simply the result of spinal misalignment.

I’ve had multiple back injuries over the last ten years – none of which came from heavy exertion, accident, strenuous activity or any of the usual suspects that you would attribute to back injury. Every time I have injured my back it has been the result of a very unsuspecting incident such as: slightly leaning over the bathroom sink to spit out toothpaste after brushing my teeth, turning slightly to pick up a bag weighing less than 5 pounds at waist height, and most recently, reaching down to tie my shoe. After deep contemplation and analysis of each injury and the days and weeks leading up to said injury, I came to the conclusion that each incident wasn’t the actual cause of the injury, but rather the culmination of a series of events leading up to the incident. Each time the series of events had some common denominators such as: decreased water intake and hydration, alcohol consumption (contributing to dehydration), less activity or less intense exercise, reduced or omitted stretching, less yoga and sauna time, more stress, lack of sleep, improper posture, excessive driving, no chiropractic maintenance treatments, sitting for long periods without standing and stretching… the list goes on, but you get the point.

I take full responsibility for each injury to my back because I know that I was not doing everything within my power to avert the calamity. I know without a shadow of a doubt that if I was following my own routine to the best of my ability that the injuries would have most likely never happened. How do I know this to be true? Because the very things that I just listed as factors (or lack thereof) leading up to the injury were the things that naturally healed me each time and then allowed me to go for years on a demanding schedule and rigorous workout routine without even the slightest hint of pain or injury. In fact, I’ve even been in multiple car accidents in which I was rear-ended and walked away with no soreness or injury at all – those accidents happened when I was “on my full routine” and in what I considered peak physical condition.

Since my back injuries have always occurred during periods when I admittedly slacked off on my routine, it take that as proof positive that if you don’t use it, you lose it (or injure it)! This further validates my motto that “if you fight as if you already have a problem, then you may never get one – but if you wait until you have a diagnosis (or injury) it may be too late.”

Here are some things you can do to keep your “back on track”:

-          Sit up straight and don’t slouch or hunch over- become cognoscente of your posture at all times

-          Uncross your legs when sitting (this also causes varicose veins)

-          Don’t keep a wallet or other items in your back pocket as this can cause your hips to shift and put pressure on your back when seated

-          Bend at the knees and keep your upper body erect when lifting things

-          Sleep on your back or side instead of your stomach

-          Take occasional breaks from activities that require sitting (couch surfing, working, driving, etc) and stand up and stretch, walk, rebound from heel to toe, or just simply move a little!

-          Hydrate with plenty of fresh, clean water

-          Wear comfortable shoes

-          Visit your chiropractor for routine preventative maintenance, exams and adjustments – before you have a problem

-          Take yoga classes regularly to maintain flexibility

-          Treat yourself to massage therapy regularly

-          Avoid drugs that stop the pain, but don’t get to the cause of the problem – these can lead to further injury and much more severe problems in the body.

F@#% Cancer

I've been saying this for years -  
Medicine, chemotherapy, radiation and surgery are not prevention methods and are not the only ways to prevent, combat and eliminate cancer:

1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size again yet. (Prevention is the obvious cure for all disease).

2. Cancer cells occur in the bodies of all animals almost every day.

3. When the person's immune system is strong the cancer cells will be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and forming tumors. 

4. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has nutritional deficiencies (and an immune system deficiency). These could be due to genetic, but also due to environmental, food and lifestyle factors. 

5. To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, change your diet to eat more adequately and healthy, eat 6-8 times each day and include supplements that will strengthen the immune system. 

6. Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing cancer cells and also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells in the bone marrow, gastrointestinal tract etc, and can cause organ damage, like liver, kidneys, heart, lungs etc. 

7. Radiation - while destroying cancer cells it also burns, scars and damages healthy cells, tissues and organs. 

8. Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often reduce tumor size; however, prolonged use of chemotherapy and radiation do not result in more tumor destruction. (It is important to note that initial treatment with chemo and radiation will also substantially damage the body’s immune system).

9. When the body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either compromised or destroyed, hence the person can succumb to various kinds of infections and complications. 

10. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy. Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other sites.

11. An effective way to battle cancer is to starve the cancer cells by not feeding it with the foods it needs to multiply. 

*CANCER CELLS FEED ON: 

a. Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, etc are made with Aspartame and are harmful. A better natural substitute would be Manuka honey or molasses, but only in very small amounts. Table salt has a chemical added to make it white in color – a better alternative is Bragg's Aminos or 24kt raw salt. 

b. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off milk and substituting with unsweetened soy milk or almond milk, cancer cells are being starved. (There is a whole chapter on the dangers of milk in my Health and Happiness book).

c. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. A meat based diet is acidic and it is best to eat only fish. Meat also contains livestock antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites, which are all harmful, especially to people with cancer. 

d. A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole grains, seeds, nuts and a little fruits help put the body into an alkaline environment. About 20% can be from cooked food including beans. Fresh vegetable juices provide live enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to cellular levels within 15 minutes to nourish and enhance growth of healthy cells. To obtain live enzymes for building healthy cells try and drink fresh vegetable juice (most vegetables including bean sprouts) and eat some raw vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures of 104 degrees F (40 degrees C). 

e. Avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate, which have high caffeine (and are acidic). Green tea is a better alternative and has cancer fighting properties. It’s best to drink purified or filtered water and to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap water. Distilled water is acidic and it needs to be alkalized if you drink it. The natural way to alkaline it is to squeeze fresh lemons in it. Lemons are an alkalizing fruit. 

12. Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the intestines becomes putrefied and leads to more toxic buildup. 

13. Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By refraining from or eating less meat it frees more enzymes to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allows the body's killer cells to destroy the cancer cells. 

14. Some supplements, vitamins, minerals, nutrients and anti-oxidants build up in the immune system to enable the body’s own killer cells to destroy cancer cells. Other supplements like vitamin E are known to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death -which is the body's normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells. 

15. Cancer is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit. A proactive and positive spirit will help the cancer warrior be a survivor. Anger, un-forgiveness and bitterness put the body into a stressful and acidic environment. Learn to have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy life. (Stress Less)

16. Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Exercising daily and deep breathing helps to get more oxygen down to the cellular level. Oxygen therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer cells. 

One more bonus tip from SeanDon: skip the deodorant/antiperspirant or use an all-natural, organic deodorant. Your typical off-the-shelf deodorant/antiperspirants contain toxins – and also block toxins from escaping your body through sweat.

“Fight as if you already have a disease and you may never get one – if you wait until you have a symptom or diagnosis, it could be too late!”

Health and Happiness to you - and F@#% you, cancer.

Asparagus "Stalking"

Asparagus is a member of the lily family which includes leeks, garlic and onions. It has a spear top with bud-like, compact and pointed head.

Perhaps it may surprise you that there are a few hundred varieties of asparagus but only a small number is edible.

Although it's available all year long, asparagus usually is most commonly found in spring and is best when harvested when it is about 6 to 8 inches tall.

The variety we eat is usually green or greenish purple in color. There is also a white variety which is grown underground to preserve its delicate flavor.  But these sunlight-deprived stalks lack the goodness of chlorophyll.

Asparagus is relatively expensive compared to other more common vegetables simply because it is harvested by hand. 

Nutritional Benefits: Asparagus is an alkaline food which is rich in protein but low in calories and carbohydrates.  It is an excellent source of potassium, folic acid, vitamins A, C and K, and traces of vitamin B complex. A good source of dietary fiber, asparagus is also rich in niacin, phosphorus and very low sodium.  And certainly most impressive is that it is one of those few vegetables that actually has the calcium and magnesium in the ideal ratio of 2:1.

Health Benefits: Asparagus has an abundance of the amino acid asparagine which helps to cleanse the body of waste material.  As a result, some people pass out smelly urine after eating asparagus.  Don't worry if this happens to you.  Just be glad that your kidney is functioning as it should.

Asparagus is one of the few vegetables that is highly dense in healthful nutrients that help many ailments.

Acidity, Blood:  The high alkalinity of this wonder food is effective in reducing the acidity of the blood and helps cleanse the tissues and muscles of waste.

Arthritis and Rheumatism:  A unique phytochemical in asparagus that produces anti-inflammatory effect helps relieve arthritis and rheumatism.

Bowel movement:  Consume asparagus regularly for its mild laxative effect and dietary fiber that provides for regular bowel movement.

Cancer:  Asparagus is a prime source of anti-oxidant and glutathione that can help prevent the dreaded cancer.

Cataracts:  The anti-oxidant and glutathione in asparagus prevents the progression of cataracts and other eye problems.

Diabetes/Hypoglycemia:  The healthful minerals in asparagus juice make it an important diet for people who are controlling their blood sugar levels.  However, it is not to be taken by people with advanced kidney diseases.

Diuretic:  Asparagus is a wonderfully diuretic vegetable and its efficacy is more pronounced when it is taken in juice form.

Heart disease:  Drink a small amount of asparagus juice mixed with raw honey three times a day daily to strengthen a weak or enlarged heart.

Kidney:  The diuretic and alkaline properties of asparagus help prevent or dissolve kidney stones.  It helps break up oxalic acid crystals formed in the kidney.

PMS symptoms:  The diuretic effect of asparagus juice helps relieve premenstrual swelling and bloating.  The magnesium in this wonder juice also help relieve irritability, fatigue, depression, etc.

Pregnant women:  The high content of folic acid, calcium and other minerals in asparagus are important in reducing the risk of birth defects and low birth weight.  The diuretic effect of the juice is also a big help in reducing water retention in pregnant women.

I’m not selling Asparagus, I’m just sayin…