Avoiding High Cholesterol Foods

Avoiding High Cholesterol Foods
 by: Dave Saunders

Cholesterol finds its way into our bodies in two main ways. The first is through our liver, which produces differing amounts of cholesterol in different people, and the second is through our diet.
A certain amount of cholesterol is needed by our bodies, but the liver makes all that is required for us. Any cholesterol that we intake through our food, is all extra cholesterol, and should be avoided as far as possible. Thus, what to eat and what not to eat becomes a major concern for people who are trying to become healthier and lower their cholesterol levels.
Many foods contain cholesterol and many don't. Food stuffs such as oils, fats, and animal products including meat, eggs etc are cholesterol containing foods. Plant foods do not contain cholesterol.
Within the category of cholesterol containing foods, there are those that are cholesterol high foods, while some may contain lesser amounts of cholesterol. Egg yolks as opposed to egg whites contain a very high amount of cholesterol. But of late, research has lead doctors to believe that egg yolks increase the HDL cholesterol, which is good for your heart and not the LDL cholesterol that is bad for you.
If you are in a quandary as to what to eat to lower your cholesterol levels, you should minimize your intake of meat, fats, and dairy products. Increasing your intake of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and grains can be very good for your heart as they are not cholesterol high foods.

About The Author

Dave Saunders is a certified nutritional educator, wellness coach and author. He is also the host of a weekly, nation-wide telephone lecture on health and nutrition. For additional information, please visit www.glycoboy.com or email Dave at dave@glycoboy.com

This article was posted on April 14, 2005

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Leading Medical Journal Concludes That Smoke Particles Cause Damage To All Human Cells

Leading Medical Journal Concludes That Smoke Particles Cause Damage To All Human Cells
 by: Dr. Craig Donnelly

Although there has been suspicion for years that air pollution does more to the body than what was known, it was not until recently that researchers in California discovered something quite significant. Through in-depth studies, these experts found that microscopic particles in the atmosphere can have the capability of disrupting some of the inner mechanics of cellular structure. With this information, researchers now understand why the urban haze produced by air pollutants is so harmful to humans.
How do these particles get past our bodies natural defenses and into our cells?
The scientists now know that even the smallest of particles found in smoke and dust can lead to cell injury, thanks to the extensive research. These particles are so minuscule, that they simply go past the body's natural defense system. The study also showed that these small particles are capable of traveling well past the bloodstream and lungs, penetrating within the cells. The pollutants then accumulate within a critical area, which is responsible for powering the cell, as well as helping it maintain function. Unfortunately, when this cellular component becomes damaged from the air pollutants, numerous diseases can develop.
Where do these particles come from?
If you have ever traveled to Los Angeles, Detroit, Phoenix, or other large cities, then you have noticed a gray-like haze that lingers overhead. It is this particle pollution that causes so much trouble. In fact, this very haze has now been directly linked with problems such as children missing school, shorter life spans, cancer, reduced level of lung function, more hospital admittances, heart disease, and aggravated respiratory illnesses. Because of this, strict rules have now been implemented by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for creating methods in order to reduce air pollutants.
Where do we go from here?
With the new regulations for all types of air pollutants, the EPA now estimates that more than 15,000 premature deaths and 350,000 cases of asthma will be prevented. Additionally, this agency estimates that approximately one million children will be spared problems with lung or respiratory problems just in the next 15 years. Even so, there still remains the mystery of which particle types cause which health problems. What researchers know is that the air is filled with all sorts of particles and many different sizes. The goal is to identify how each of these particles affects the body so the appropriate measures can be taken. However, this new research does identify that even the smallest air particle can have an adverse effect on the body.
New studies to further knowledge…
Another study consisting of 10 scientists involved the collection of various sized particles from the atmosphere close to the downtown Los Angeles area. The collected particles were then concentrated, placed in a solution, and added to two different cell types. The first group of cells was comprised of macrophages, which came from mice and is a scavenger type cell that destroys foreign mater found in the body's lungs, as well as other major organs. The second group of cells came from the deep lining of a human's lung. With the cells in the solution, chemical reactions in the tissue was examined, followed by the cells being examined using an electron microscope.
Interestingly, the discovery was that particles coming into contact with the cells triggered a response of inflammation, which could explain why pollution exacerbates things like asthma, airway inflammation, and other respiratory problems. However, as the scientists went into the cells even deeper, they found that one-tenth of a micron had collected within the structures of the cell, known as mitochondria. These are oblong in shape and considered the laborers of the cells, combining oxygen and sugar to produce the required fuel so the cells can continue functioning.
This study went on to show that when exposed to air pollutants, the cell wall of the mitochondria was damaged. With this, the "fuel" production was stopped and instead, other chemicals were produced, which creates the inflammation of the mitochondria and ultimately, the damage to the cell. With this information, top scientists realized that the past efforts to clean up air pollution did not focus on the small particles and the danger they impose.
The thing to remember is that the cell's mitochondrial is similar to a battery. If it becomes damaged, the cell will die. The reason this is so crucial is that what scientists now know is that the small particles are actually better at causing damage, meaning the ultra-fine particles should be a primary focus because of the extensive toxicity and ability to cause stress to the body's cells.
Protecting the air for tomorrow…
If you consider that the sky can change from a bright blue to a dull gray simple because of air pollution, you can only imagine what these particles can do when inhaled. What is so fascinating is that these particles that can be so damaging to the cellular system are actually microscopic pieces that range anywhere from broken up tire fragments to acid droplets. Then, these are measured in microns, which is a unit of measurement the same to one-millionth of a meter. Considering that the human hair is approximately 50 microns in diameter and that some of these inhaled air pollutants are 0.003 microns, it is easier to understand how they enter the cellular system in the first place.
There are still a lot of questions about air pollution and the body's cells but because research is now showing a direct correlation, it is believed that even more research will be conducted to narrow the types of particles down to specific damage. Although this type of research takes years, it does show that researchers and scientists are on the right track.

About The Author

Dr. Craig Donnelly founded BPA Air Quality Solutions / www.BreathePureAir.com as a result of his experience with his patients, many of whom suffered from allergies, asthma and airborne environmental sensitivities. Having been diagnosed with asthma himself, Dr. Craig understood about the origin of the health consequences many of his patients experienced on a daily basis from breathing contaminated indoor air. www.BreathePureAir.com specializes in home air purifiers, commercial air cleaners and smoke eaters and industrial air purification solutions.

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This article was posted on April 15, 2005

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Sinus infection: Beware!

Sinus infection: Beware!
 by: Marlon D. Ludovice

Do you feel pain over your cheeks and upper teeth, pain in the forehead, above the eyebrow, pain behind the eyes or on top of the head? Well don't just relax and disregard these symptoms because you might have a sinus problem that may result form a serious sinus infection!
According to medical study, Sinusitis is an infection or inflammation of the mucous membranes that line the inside of the nose and sinuses. Sinuses are hollow spaces, or cavities, located around your eyes, cheeks, and nose. Studies shows that when a mucous membrane becomes inflamed, it enlarge, blocking the passage way of fluid from the sinuses into the nose and throat, which causes pressure and pain in the sinuses. Due to the pain it gives to the patient, commonly difficulties in draining the sinuses transpire. Thus, bacteria and fungus are more likely to grow in sinuses that are unable to drain properly causing a more serious sinus infection.
What are the common symptoms of a sinusitis and how can we avoid it?
Typically symptoms of bacterial sinusitis include sinus congestion, sinus discharge, sinus pressure, and facial pain or headaches from sinus pressure. However, a common fault of many sufferers was they do not recognize that they are experiencing bacterial sinusitis and confuse their symptoms with cold symptoms. Thus, they ignore to seek proper diagnosis or treatment believing it was only a typical cold.
Avoiding sinusitis is always easy. There are many treatment choices which are currently available for sinusitis. Prescription medication like Antibiotics, Antihistamines, Decongestants, Leukotrinenes and Mucolytics are the common way to cure the infection. However, if in case a severe sinus infection was detected a complex treatment is needed such as Nasal Saline Irrigation & Steam Inhalation, Reflux Medications, Steroids and Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medication is conducted to treat the infection.
Once you have decided which type of treatment you wish to avail to avoid your problem, always approach your treatment with confidence, a positive mental attitude, and a thorough understanding of the anticipated outcome is a great help to your condition. It is important to set realistic goals for your recovery — and to be willing to work steadily toward achieving those goals.
Bear in mind that a healthy lifestyle is the answer to any health problems. Taking care of oneself and not abusing its capacity will always be recommended.
Doctor's advice prevention is better than cure. So, if you feel to have these symptoms, visit immediately your doctor for diagnostic. Beware of SINUS infection for sure you do not want to be a victim of it!

About The Author

Marlon D. Ludovice

Actually I'm not fond of writing, I don't even write at all. I am not expecting to be in this field. But nevertheless, I love to read books...almost everything interest me. Reading is my passion! And now that I am in an article writer team, writing gives me an additional thrill in myself...Before I love to read books but now I'm also in a writing stuff. I can say that I am not a good writer but I am always trying to be one.

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Some Yoga Exercises To Improve The General and Sexual Health

Some Yoga Exercises To Improve The General and Sexual Health
 by: Knut Holt

A healthy anal and genital area is of great importance both for the general well-being and for the sexual abilities. The same is true about a healthy respiratory tract and breathing apparatus.
Here are presented two poses and three breathing exercises that have the following effects when done together in a series: They stimulate the physiological functions of the genital and anal area. They correct muscle weakness and anatomical problems of the anal and genital region. They increase the sexual drive and abilities. They produce a stimulating response that spreads upwords along the spine and revitalizes the whole body. They stimulate the physiological functions of the respiratory tract and help against infections in the airways. The exercises are very good to start each day with, or to do before going to bed in the night.
POSE 1
Stand on your hands and knees upon the floor.
Kneel backword so that your buttocks go backword and down towords your feet and stretch your arms foreword.
Breath out and then take a deep breath in, filling your lungs totally with air. Hold your breath with the air inside.
Squeeze your anal muscles and pull your anal opening as deeply inword as you can. However do not strain when squeezing. This exercise shall not be exhausting.Relax your anal muscles compleetely again.
Repeat the sqeesing and relaxing 3-5 times, but not so long that you go out of oxygen in your body.
Empty your lungs. Rize up on your hands and knees again. Relax a while in this position and then repeat the exercise.
POSE 2
Lie on your back upon a carpet on the floor.
Breath out completely. Swing your armes in an arch over your head and down to the floor over your head so that your whole body is stretched from top to toe. When swinging your arms, take a deep breath filling your lungs totally with air. Hold your breath with the air inside.
Squeeze your anal muscles and pull your anal opening as deeply inword as you can. However do not strain when squeezing. This exercise shall not be exhausting. Relax your anal muscles compleetely again.
Repeat the sqeezing and relaxing 3-5 times.
Swing your arms back at the same time as you empty your lungs. Relax some while and then repeat the exercise.
BREATHING EXERCISE 1
Sit upon a pillow on the floor with your legs crossed and the back streight.
Empty your lungs completely.
Breath in counting to 4. When breathing in, try to do it in three stages that proceed smoothely into each other:
Use first your diafragm so that your stomack moves out.Then fill further by using your chest muscles.
And then complete the filling by using the muscles around your shoulders.
Hold your breath counting to 16.
Then breath out counting to 8. When breathing out, try to do it in three stages that proceed smoothely into each other:Use first your diafragm so that your stomack moves in.Then empty further by using your chest muscles.And then complete emptying by using the muscles around your shoulders.
BREATHING EXERCISE 2
Sit upon a pillow on the floor with your legs crossed and your back streight. Take 10 rapid deep breathes in and out after another, but not so rapid that you get strained or breath uncompleetely.
When breathing in, try to do it in three stages that proceed smoothely into each other:Use first your diafragm so that your stomack moves out.Then fill further by using your chest muscles.And then complete the filling by using the muscles around your shoulders.
When breathing out, try to do it in three stages that proceed smoothely into each other: Use first your diafragm so that your stomack moves in.Then empty further by using your chest muscles.And then complete emptying by using the muscles around your shoulders.
After the last in-breath , hold your breath with your lungs filled counting to 10.Then breath out.
BREATHING EXERCISE 3
Sit upon a pillow on the floor with your legs crossed and your back streight.
Empty your lungs completely.
Close your left nostril with the fingers of one of your hands.
Breath in through your right nostril counting to 4. When breathing in, try to do it in three stages that proceed smoothely into each other:Use first your diafragm so that your stomack moves out.
Then fill further by using your chest musclesAnd then compleete the filling by using the muscles around your shoulders
Hold your breath counting to 16.
Then close your right nostril with your fingers.
Then breath out through your left nostril counting to 8. When breathing out, try to do it in three stages that proceed smoothely into each other: Use first your diafragm so that your stomack moves in. Then empty further by using your chest muscles. And then complete emptying by using the muscles around your shoulders
When you have breathed out, repeat the exercise, but this time begin by closing your right nostril first.
RELAXING AT THE END OF THE SERIES:
When the series is done, then lie down upon a carpet on the floor andrelax for 2-5 minutes. This relaxation will increase the effects of the exercises and make you recover if the exercises have made you tired.
Concetrate upon relaxing your legs first, then your lover body, then your upper body, then your arms and shoulders, and at last your head and face. When the whole body is relaxed, try not to think about anything, and relax your whole body even furter. Then lie some time in this relaxed state without thinking about anything.

About The Author

Submitted by Knut Holt -
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Knut Holt is a international internet marketer and author with a focus on health items.

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The Word 'Diet'...Confused Yet!

The Word 'Diet'...Confused Yet!
 by: Gregory Boileau

Why is it that you are continually hearing a backlash against diets. It seems every time you turn around there is another person telling you that the diet industry is ripping you off, or that diet is a 4 letter word in which the three first letters spell D-I-E (who would of thought), and diets just don't work. For every person the word diet conjures up a different subtext, and this is what leads to generalized and erroneous statements.
The word 'diet', as defined by the dictionary, is a system of food; what a person habitually eats and drinks, and, a special course of feeding as to attain a daily allowance. Strange! Who would have thought that an industry that tells us what to eat and drink is ripping us off? For those of you who suffer from anxiety please excuse me if my sarcasm put you into panic mode. I mean after all could the diet industry, the trusted diet industry, really be putting your health at risk. Probably not...but YOU may be. Yep I just said it..YOU are probably putting your health at risk.
Why? Probably because you haven't done the nose-to-the-ground and get-your-hands-dirty type of fact finding you need to do before starting a diet. Wait...what is a diet? Therein lies the ultimate problem. Forget the diet basics, most people writing about diets are just as confused as the people trying to learn about diets.
You see, most country's have health organizations that purport to the generalized public a systematic way of eating as well as how much to consume on a daily basis. Have we heard of a food pyramid, food groups, or even the word serving size! My problem is this. Most authors focus on quick and easy diets that fail. They tell you that diets just don't work while at the same time telling you a few things that you should be doing to lose weight. If diets don't work than we shouldn't have the need to eat or drink or take any course of action to consume food? (psst look at the above definition of diet).
You see the word diet conjures up the notion of LOSING WEIGHT but it should embody what its true definition entails. If you have read the definition of diet you now know that it is a system of eating and drinking that we habitually become accustomed too. People are failing not the diet industry. Are there unscrupulous people in the diet industry trying to make a quick buck by telling you how to lose weight…Well...I have bad news for you. They're not telling you lies or tricking you; you can lose weight and melt away fat by manipulating your consumption of food, but what does losing weight have to do with the word diet?
Are you confused yet?? If you have been looking at magic weight loss plans that promise miracles you'd be surprised to learn that most are telling the truth (well not too sure about the miracle thing). Here lies my other problem; at what cost is their truth to your health? The truth is that these weight loss systems do work for a short period of time...
They work all right but you'll gain the weight back! They are not a means to a successful end. This is where the truth is twisted, but you can avoid all of this twisted confusion by educating yourself. The first line of defense is to go out on the attack and be proactive. If you're going to win this weight loss battle once and for all, if you're finally going to figure out whether this diet regime or that diet regime will work, if you're finally going to be successful and happy, you have to stop listening to opinion and start gathering the facts.
Where to begin this journey can be a daunting task, but equipped with the right information it doesn't have to be. Remember, knowledge is power. Before you start focusing on changing your systematic way of eating and drinking, as well as changing your habits, you need to make sure that your change is simple and do-able.
Wait! Are we talking about weight loss or diet? Do you see where the confusion lies? Weight loss can be achieved by manipulating YOUR diet (remember the definition), but diet and weight loss are two different issues with two very different meanings. Know the FACTS!
**The intent of this article is to show you that there is a difference between what a diet is and what weight loss is. As you can gather the word diet has nothing to do with weight loss beyond being it being a means that can be manipulated to achieve an end.

About The Author

Gregory Boileau

The-Today-Diets is a new diet site that is trying to make people understand that information is the key to success. If you jump into a program or another diet without all of the facts you may fail. Education gives a person power and choices, and this is the most powerful predictor of diet success.

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This article was posted on April 14, 2005

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Can a Yoga Prop Help 'Prop' Up Your Practice?

Can a Yoga Prop Help 'Prop' Up Your Practice?
 by: Della Menechella

Some people may wonder if using a yoga prop can help them get more out of their practice. My personal opinion is yes.
B.K.S. Iyengar introduced the yoga prop as a means of supporting proper alignment of the joints and bones during postures. Maintaining proper alignment is key to reducing the possibility of injury and to allowing you to get deeper into the poses. Props are especially useful for beginners, for people who do not have a great deal of flexibility, for those who are recovering from injuries, and for those with special physical needs.
TYPICAL YOGA PROPS
YOGA BLOCK – I use this yoga prop often, especially when I am doing a Forward Bend and my hamstrings are not yet flexible enough to allow me to comfortably touch my hands to the floor. Yoga blocks are a great aid to help you maintain proper alignment in challenging poses. You can stack several blocks to gain height or use them to support you in certain poses.
YOGA STRAP – Another yoga prop that I use often is a strap. Straps can help you reach limbs such as feet and hands during certain postures where you have limited flexibility. They help you maintain proper alignment and help you lengthen your body. I always use a strap for one of my favorite poses – Cow Pose – because I am not yet able to grasp my hands behind my back. The use of the strap allows my arms to be comfortable so I can fully relax forward in the pose.
YOGA BALL - This yoga prop is extremely versatile and it is one that I use several times each week. It is great for developing core strength because you need to recruit significant muscle fibers when doing postures in order to keep the ball from rolling and you from falling. It can be very useful for beginners and those recovering from injuries because it helps with support and alignment. A yoga ball is also great for stretching because you can get an extended range of motion.
BLANKETS - Although I don't often use them, blankets can offer many benefits. They can help support you in poses, they provide padding, and they also provide warmth so you can be very comfortable in restorative poses.
LESS COMMON YOGA PROPS
BACKBEND BENCHES - They help to support you during backbends. They reduce straining and allow your spine to maintain proper alignment while increasing flexibility in your shoulders, chest and the front of your body.
EYE PILLOWS - They are soft cushions that you place on your eyes to help you focus inward and achieve a greater sense of peace and calmness during relaxation poses.
There are times when using a yoga prop can help you deepen your practice, and during those times, you might want to consider using one or all of these props. At other times, you might not feel the need to use them. The important thing is to pay attention to your body and to respond to what it needs each time you practice.

About The Author

Della Menechella is a yoga and fitness enthusiast who has been involved in fitness for over thirty years. Her website http://www.beauty-fitness-yoga-source.com/ is filled with practical information about how you can make yoga and fitness a positive part of your life.

della@beauty-fitness-yoga-source.com

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Yoga Position . What Does Each Type Do?

Yoga Position – What Does Each Type Do?
 by: Della Menechella

I often wondered what the value of each type of yoga position is, so I did some research to find out. All yoga positions help to develop strength and flexibility. Yet the type of yoga position that you do also offers some very specific benefits.
STANDING POSES
They are included in many poses and they help to align your feet and body. This type of yoga position is especially useful in improving your posture. Standing poses strengthen your legs while simultaneously increasing flexibility in your legs and hips. They add to the mobility of your neck and shoulders and they increase the flexibility in your pelvis and lower back. One of the most basic standing poses is Mountain Pose.
SEATED POSES
These poses help increase flexibility in your hips and lower back, while also strengthening your back. They add suppleness to your spine and elasticity to your hips, knees, ankle and groin. They also encourage deeper breathing, which contributes to you feeling calm and peaceful.
FORWARD BENDS
This type of yoga position helps stretch your lower back and hamstrings. Forward bends also release tension in your back, neck, shoulders, and increase the flexibility in your spine. They often promote a sense of calmness. I find forward bends particularly challenging since I have a considerable amount of stiffness in my neck due to an old gymnastics injury. This is the type of yoga position where I often use a prop such as a strap or block.
BACK BENDS
They open your chest, rib cage, and hips. They strengthen your arms and shoulders, while simultaneously increasing flexibility in your shoulders. They help relieve tension from the front of your body and hips and they also increase spinal stability. You should always do back bends as a complement to forward bends in order to maintain balance in your body.
BALANCE
Although balance poses can be challenging, I find them to be some of the most fun poses to do. They help you develop muscle tone and coordination and also strength and agility. They help improve your posture because you really need to elongate your spine in order to keep yourself from falling over. This type of yoga position helps train your mind to focus your attention; if your attention if not focused, you will not be able to do the pose.
TWISTS
I love to do twists. Twists release tension in your spine and increase shoulder and hip mobility. They also help relieve backaches by stretching and opening up your back muscles. I often experience tightness in my upper back and twists help me loosen up this area. It is important to always do twists on both sides of your body in order to ensure alignment and balance.
SUPINE AND PRONE POSES
Supine poses are done on your back. They help stretch your abdominal muscles, they open your hips, and increase your spinal mobility. They release tension and strengthen your back, arms and legs.
Prone poses are done facing the floor. They strengthen your arms and back and open up your hips and groin. They relieve tension and increase flexibility in your spine. One of my favorite prone poses is Extended Seal because I find it very relaxing and it helps stretch out my shoulders and upper back.
INVERSIONS
This type of yoga position develops strength and stamina, particularly in your upper body. It also increases circulation because since your legs are higher than your heart, it reverses the normal flow of blood. Inversions help pull fluid out of your feet and legs, so they are great to do after you have been standing up for a long time. Advanced inversion poses require a great deal of strength and alignment and should only be learned under the guidance of a certified teacher. People with glaucoma, pregnant women and those who are menstruating should avoid inversion poses.
RELAXATION POSES
Relaxation poses are usually done at the end of a yoga practice. They calm your mind and body and encourage a deep feeling of relaxation. This type of yoga position is often one of the most challenging poses to do, particularly for Westerners who often have a difficult time letting go. One of the most well-known relaxation poses is Corpse Pose.
There are hundreds of poses in yoga and they all provide wonderful benefits for your mind and body. By understanding each type of yoga position, you can choose a well rounded practice with asanas from each type or do those that meet your body's needs at any given time.

About The Author

Della Menechella is a yoga and fitness enthusiast who has been involved in fitness for over thirty years. Her website http://www.beauty-fitness-yoga-source.com/ is filled with practical information about how you can make yoga and fitness a positive part of your life.

della@beauty-fitness-yoga-source.com

This article was posted on April 14, 2005

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Why Detoxify!

Why Detoxify!
 by: Yvonne Finn

Have you been hearing about detoxification more often? That's because we are now recognizing and appreciating that our bodies are not just separate parts, but a connected system which must be in "balance" if we are to feel and be well.
So what is detoxifying?
Well, it is an internal cleansing of toxins, from our bodies. These are toxins that we either produce, ingests or absorb. Our bodies produce toxins as it goes about it's regular daily functioning and when our system is working properly these toxins will be eliminated efficiently. But very few of us have systems that are so well balanced, anymore. We are not eating properly, we don't get enough rest or exercise. So, our bodies don't function as smoothly as they should.
We absorb toxins from the air as we breathe in pollutants from chemicals. Normally the body can neutralize and eliminate these. But as the levels of these toxins get increasingly higher, our bodies become over-whelmed and can no longer keep up.
This is why we detoxify!
Detoxification is a process and can be a gentle cleansing or a more rigorous therapy, where many foods are completely avoided over a long period of time. The detoxifying program you would choose would depend for the most part on the condition of your elimination system and your ove-rall health. You should get the advice and support of a Doctor or Naturopath. Most of us know when we need to detoxify, even if we don't put a name to it. We just don't feel "ourselves"! We get that hazy, lack of focus, fatigued, sluggish, blocked, over-all rundown feeling.
One of the reasons that I recommend getting the support of a health care practitioner is that you can, rule out a more serious cause for these feelings, and then better monitor the process and your progress.
A detoxification diet is usually very simple, consisting, of whole foods, fruits, vegetables, grains, lots of water and lean, (non-organ or cured) meats. Salt and sugar is normally not allowed. It is not a starvation diet, but a way to rest and re-balance your system.
This is suprisingly not the hardship that I thought it would be, when I did my first detoxifying this year in March. When the program was being explained to me, all I could think was, "how am I going to live without salt and sugar for a month"? Well, suprisingly, I not only survived, but now I almost never add sugar or salt to my meals!

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The Fine Art of Smudging

The Fine Art of Smudging
 by: Sam Stevens

An Aboriginal Canadian friend of mine who teaches at the Whispering Lodge in Toronto was explaining to me how physical or emotional healing cannot take place until the person is cleansed of any of the following conditions: Emotional conditions such as resentment, bitterness, envy, jealousy and guilt Negative thoughts about others or one's past or future Negative emotions such as grief, hatred, desire Bad or evil spirits Attachments or negative energy sent to us from other people
In most Aboriginal traditions, a sweat lodge, basically a tent or teepee or cave filled with smoke and heat, is used to remedy the sick person of these conditions. In ancient Rome, buildings called purgatoriums were used for the same purpose. These smoke and heat filled places were considered sacred spaces in which the spirits or God could lift negative entities and energies from an individual without interference with others. Many indigenous cultures throughout the world use burning herbs, plants and resins to accomplish the same purpose. In some cultures the smoke is taken into one's hands and rubbed over the body to blacken it. This is where the modern day practice got its nickname -- smudging.
Below is a list of common herb, plants, grasses and resins that are commonly used in smudging ceremonies. You can light these substances yourself and carry a bundle of the substance around your home in a counter-clockwise circle to cleanse your space. I highly recommend cleansing the body outside, however, as I have found that sage can burn very fast and create a lot of rapid whirling smoke that easily sets off the fire alarm.
Sage Sprigs - the most common substance used for cleansing is sage. The word sage comes from the Latin word Salvia which means, "to heal." There are also varieties of sage, which are from the Artemisia family of plants. This includes mugwort which s used for cleansing and protection. White sage is used for cleansing and protection. Combining branches of pine and white sages together and burning them is used to attract prosperity.
Cedar and Juniper branches - These evergreen boughs have historically been used to help cleanse, purify and protect ones belongings. Sometimes brooms are made from them to use the smoke "sweep" to cleanse a home during a house blessing.
Sweetgrass - This musty smelling grass is used to drive out bad influences and draw good influences into the home. It is often used after a prayer or ritual to "hold" the magic" in its place.
Copal - this aromatic plant resin is mainly used in South American rituals. The touch of the strongly scented smoke from burning copal is thought to cleanse and purify any object or person.
Frankincense and Myrrh - these "biblical" resins are used in Africa, the Middle East and Europe for ceremonies and rituals. Burned together they are thought to balance yin and yang, or the masculine and feminine energies in a place or dwelling. Either is thought to draw blessings into a home.
Tobacco - Tobacco is burned to float prayers upwards to the Creator where they will be heard and answered. Burning a tobacco along with sage, cedar or sweet grass is thought to enhance the magical intentions of the smudge.
Smudges and resins can be bought commercially from occult, new age and gift shops. I usually put the branches, plants or resins in the bowl and blacken my hands and face with it. While doing this I pray for protection, purification and blessings from above. If healing another person or purifying a room I will sometimes use a feather or a branch to waft the smoke in the desired direction.
Smudging is not all hooey and voodoo. The practice is also thought to created negative ions in the air that remove static and create a positive atmosphere. Not only do people usually feel good afterwards, it also creates a space for the free flowing of positive energies and prayers.

About The Author

Sam Steven's metaphysical articles have been published in many high-standing newspapers and she has published several books. You can meet Sam Stevens at http://www.psychicrealm.com where she works as a professional psychic. You can also read more of her articles at http://www.newagenotebook.com where she is the staff writer. Currently she is studying technology's impact on the metaphysics.

This article was posted on April 14, 2005

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Chakras 101

Chakras 101
 by: Sam Stevens

The chakras are different coloured energy centres that originate from seven different points in our body. Chakra is a Sanskrit (East Indian) word that means "Wheel". For millennia the chakras have been visualized as round balls, blossoms or spheres of light that can open, close, darken, brighten and spin! The location of each of the seven chakras represents a different aspect of human experience. Our emotions, ability to connect with others and physical health are thought to be reflected in the condition of each chakra.
Seeing your own chakras requires mental focus and powers of meditation. Remember these are imaginary entities that were invented by great mystics thousands of years before medical technology. The manipulation of these spheres or wheels of light, particularly the brightening and opening of them is thought, by many, to relieve a variety of ailments.
There are seven main chakra centres in the human body and the correspond with the seven colours of the rainbow or light spectrum:
The Red Chakra, also often referred to as the Root, First or Base chakra is at the base of the trunk of the body and is thought to correspond to the sex drive and to primal drives such as the desire to procreate, survive and destroy. This is the chakra to work on if you are having troubles with your health.
The Orange Chakra, sometimes called the Second, Sexual or Spleen chakra is in the abdomen and relates to the lower digestive organs. It corresponds to our ability to physically digest and eliminate food, emotionally digest events and process them in a healthy way and emotions such as joy or affection. This is the chakra to work on if you are having trouble letting go.
The Yellow Chakra, sometimes called the Third, Stomach or Solar plexus chakra is located in the upper stomach area just below the rib cage. It is the centre where we connect to others on an astral level and it relates to our abilities to transform or manifest events.
The Green Chakra is located in the chest and is related to the lungs and heart. It is sometimes called the Fourth or Heart chakra. It represents the flow of energy and flow of love in our lives as well as our ability to connect to others.
The Blue Chakra, sometimes called the Fifth, Thyroid or Throat chakra relates to the immune system, the regulation of hormones. It represents our ability to communicate effectively with others as well as creative and personal expression.
The Indigo Chakra, sometimes known as the Sixth chakra or the Third Eye, is located just slightly above and between the eyebrows on the forehead. It is related to the pituitary gland and mental and spiritual processes, as well as intuition, second sight.
The Violet Chakra, also sometimes known as the Crown chakra, the Seventh chakra, the White chakra or the lotus chakra is located at the top of the head. It is thought to be the gateway or connection to the spirit world, ascended masters and the higher self. It is the receptor of divine wisdom and divine inspiration.
When functioning well, the chakras are thought to be a conduit for the constant flow of energy through out our bodies. If these chakras are blocked, slowed in their spinning, darkened or not working, then you can correct this imbalance by imagining them being cleared from negative energies such as resentment, fear or trauma. Tuning up your chakras can make an enormous difference to your sense of well-being in general as they conduct the natural flow of energy through our bodies. Chakras that are blocked are thought to cause physical disease and emotional and spiritual dis-ease. Common blockages are negative emotions, the desire to hurt, being emotionally hurt, and the holding on to of fears and resentment and sometimes past life issues. The chakras interact with each other in a constant dancing of the spheres that extends outside our bodies. They exist in a constant state of renewal that can be enhanced by meditation, creative visualization, light working and breath work.

About The Author

Sam Steven's metaphysical articles have been published in many high-standing newspapers and she has published several books. You can meet Sam Stevens at http://www.psychicrealm.com where she works as a professional psychic. You can also read more of her articles at http://www.newagenotebook.com where she is the staff writer. Currently she is studying technology's impact on the metaphysics.

This article was posted on April 13, 2005

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Laxatives You Find In Drugstores

Laxatives You Find In Drugstores
 by: Rudy Silva

A laxative is defined as, A substance that is used to promote a bowel movement when you are constipated.
Laxatives work by starting and stimulating peristaltic action. Peristaltic action is a wave like movement that occurs throughout your gastrointestinal tract – esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon – that helps move your food into your stomach, through your intestines, through your colon, and out your rectum.
There are drugstore products, natural occurring foods, special nutrients, liquid preparations, herbal substances, and homeopathic liquids that have laxative effects. I do not recommend using drugstore laxatives or any other form of drugs to clear a constipation problem.
All my recommendations are for using natural foods, minerals, special nutrients, or herbal products. And some of these natural methods should also be used only for the time it takes to clear your constipation.
Recommendation: You should use Drugstore laxatives or drug laxatives only under Doctors recommendations.
There are no safe drugstore laxatives. These laxatives are habit-forming and work by desensitizing your colon. Their use can irritate nerves and muscles along the intestinal lining, interfere with digestion and adsorption, cause cramps, deplete fluids, and create other physical internal problems.
Laxatives can enlarge and seriously damage your colon when used for a longtime. Eventually, after continual use, you will not be able to have a bowel movement without using them.
If you have been using laxatives for a long time, you will have to retrain your colon to activate peristaltic action. This training will have to be done under the care of a medical practitioner. If you are tempted to use drugstore laxatives remember that, Laxatives bought in drugstores are of questionable safety.
Because of the action these laxatives have on the small intestine and colon, doctors and other health practitioners recommend their limited use since they, have chemical side effects that affect your health produce an active force that can damage nerves that control the muscles in your colon walls desensitizes your colon so your natural peristaltic action is reduced become habit-forming rush food through your intestines so it does not digest and absorb nutrients or minerals properly kill friendly bacteria, unless they are fiber foods contain preservative, coloring, and other additives that are unhealthy. Remove excessive fluids and electrolytes from your body.
Recommendation: Never use a laxative, Drugstore or Natural, when you have acute abdominal pain, especially if the pain is on the lower right hand side, where the appendix is located. See your doctor right away.
If you use drugstore laxative, use them for just the time needed to clear your constipation. Then starting looking at what it takes to stop your constipation from occurring.
Using Laxatives for the wrong reason can be life threatening.

About The Author

Rudy Silva has a Physics degree from the University of San Jose California and is a Natural Nutritionist. He has written an ebook called "How to Relieve Your Constipation with 77 Natural Remedies." You can get more information on this ebook and more constipation remedies at this site. http://www.stop-constipation.com

rudysilva@comcast.net

This article was posted on April 13, 2005

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Eat Fiber and Avoid Constipation

Eat Fiber and Avoid Constipation
 by: Rudy Silva

To have regular bowel movements and escape constipation you need to eat more fiber. Fiber from raw vegetable and fruits is better for you than fiber from grains. Why? Raw vegetables and fruits are live foods with enzymes, minerals, vitamins, and many antioxidants that are charged electrically. They have a magnetic energy that is absorbed by your DNA. So get more fiber from this source and less from grains.
Don't forget about water. If you don't get enough water during the day, your body will take the water out of your fecal matter in the colon and make your stools hard. Drink a minimum of 3 glasses a day of pure water and work up to drinking 5-6.
Here's where you need to do some "fiber work." You need to increase your fiber intake to around 40 - 60 mg or more. Yes this is a lot. In the past, I recommended 35mg of fiber, but this is an average. You want to have more than the average amount. Here are some foods with high fiber. Add them to your eating habits so that you will not be constipated. Fiber does much more in your colon than make you regular, it: combines with toxins and moves them out in your stools combines with heavy metal and moves them out in your stools combines with cholesterol and bile and prevents them from being reabsorbed into your blood stream. helps to prevent colon cancer and other colon diseases. keeps your colon walls strong and healthy by not allowing toxins to accumulate there. cleans the colon walls and pulls toxins out of colon pockets and holes.
The following foods provide 3 gm of fiber. Add a variety of these foods to your daily diet to get more fiber into your eating habits. Start eating these foods little by little to get use to eating high fiber levels. 1/3 cup prunes 2 slices of whole wheat bread 1/2 cup cooked winter squash 1/2 cup fresh cooked green peas 1/2 cup cooked kidney beans, or pinto beans, or cowpeas 1 cup of cooked barley, 1 1/2 cup of brown rice, 1 cup of millet 3 corn tortillas 1 1/2 cup spaghetti, 1/3 cup of spinach spaghetti 1/6 cup 100% bran, 1/2 cup cream of wheat 1 cup applesauce, 1 cup of apple slices, 1/2 cup of bananas, 1/2 cup figs 1 cup fruit salad, 1 cup of prune juice, 1 ounce of raisins 1/2 avocado 1 cup blueberries, 3/4 cup of cranberries 1/3 cup guava, 1 kiwifruit, 1/2 of a mango, 2 nectarines, 1/3 papaya 1 orange, 1 cup peach slices, 1 cup pears slices, 1/2 persimmon 1 1/2 cup pineapple, 1 cup strawberries 1/2 cup raisins, 3/4 cup coconut 1/2 cup rhubarb, 1/3 cup of artichoke hearts 1.2 ounces of almonds, 1/2 ounce sesame seeds, 1/3 cup of sunflower seeds 1/4 cup of baby lima beans, 1/7 cup of black beans, 1 cup green beans 1/4 cup of kidney, pinto, white or navy beans, 1/3 cup of lentils 1/2 cup broccoli, 1/2 cup Brussels sprouts, 1 cup cabbage 2 carrots, 1/2 cup of carrot juice 1 cup cauliflower, 5 stalks of celery 1 cup of chard, 1 cup of mustard greens 1 ear of corn 1/2 cup of mixed vegetables 1/2 cup of olives 1/2 baked potato, 1 baked sweet potato, 1 cup yams 1 cup tomato juice, 1 cup vegetable juice
How do you know when you are starting to get plenty of fiber in your diet? When you are getting plenty of fiber in your diet, your stools weigh less and float in your toilet water. So if your stools sink in water then you need more fiber. This is just a general rule. If you eat excess fiber your stools may sink, but I doubt any of you fall in this category.

About The Author

Rudy Silva has a Physics degree from the University of San Jose California and is a Natural Nutritionist. He has written an ebook called "How to Relieve Your Constipation with 77 Natural Remedies." You can get more information on this ebook and more constipation remedies at this site. http://www.stop-constipation.com

rudysilva@comcast.net

This article was posted on April 13, 2005

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How to Select a Hypnotherapist

How to Select a Hypnotherapist
 by: Paul Gustafson RN BSN CH

Most of us know all about daydreaming or zoning out. It is that unique moment in time when we lose all connection to whatever is going on around us. We may be present physically but we feel as though we are millions of miles away. That is an example of naturally occurring subconscious thought and hypnosis is the simple process of enabling it to occur.
The subconscious mind is a complex and powerful place. It is where all of our values, beliefs, habits and patterns reside. It is also our body's control center; it regulates our breathing, heart rate and the thousands of metabolic functions that occur automatically everyday of our lives.
The subconscious mind is active when we daydream, zone out, stare at a television or computer screen or when we sleep. It is also active when we are hypnotized. Having access to this powerful level of thought is the reason hypnosis is so effective in offering long term solutions for so many physical and emotional concerns.
The conscious mind, or short-term memory, has a much different job description. It keeps us in the here and now. It analyzes, critiques, accepts or denies the storage of daily information into the long term memory or subconscious mind. With the client's trust and co-operation the hypnotherapist helps them bypass the critical conscious factor and is then able to offer new positive direction in the form of suggestions, imagery and metaphors directly into the subconscious mind, where it is then acted upon and becomes the client's new reality.
Think of the hypnotherapist as a tour guide. Since hypnosis is the language of the mind they skillfully use nothing more than words to point clients toward relaxing vacation spots in their minds. The hypnotherapist has no power over the client at all; it is completely up to them how relaxed they choose to become or if they wish to become relaxed at all. So essentially, all hypnosis is self-hypnosis.
Hypnosis feels as right as rain! It is a natural peaceful moment of inner stillness. Some clients describe it as a peaceful heaviness, as though they are sinking or melting into the surface beneath them. Others describe sensations of floating or a mind–body separation. For most, hypnosis is a combination of deep physical relaxation and heightened focus.
Fifty to 100% of those hypnotized hear and remember everything that is said to them during a session because the conscious mind may be taking a break, but it is still quietly monitoring things from the background.
Today hypnosis is widely used in 21st century medicine, psychotherapy, athletics and dentistry. It helps with smoking cessation, weight loss, relieving symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, allergies, pain and stress. Hypnosis enhances general health, academic, sales and creative arts performance. It can help improve public speaking skills, confidence and self-esteem. Hypnosis helps clients to sleep better, improve concentration, memory and relationships.
It also helps students ace exams; it supports complication-free surgery and helps mothers comfortably deliver babies without the need for any medications. With hypnosis, clients are involved with the process of creating positive change, which is as empowering as it is rewarding.
The keys to success with hypnosis are fairly simple: you need to be an open and willing participant; you need to be truly motivated and lastly you should be sitting with someone who is professional and capable. In most states hypnosis is not a regulated profession which means there are no professional standards ensuring competence or accountability.
A good direction to take when looking for a qualified hypnotherapist is to find someone who is also a licensed healthcare provider such as a physician, registered nurse, psychologist, psychiatrist or a social worker. These individuals are educated and certified in their field and are more likely able to offer professional quality care.
You should also ask your primary physician for a referral. Although most doctors know very little about hypnosis it is a good base to cover and they may just surprise you with a referral. Another resource might be holistic health centers, where there are usually several modalities of holistic practitioners under one roof.
Online you can use sites like www.superpages.com which offer searches based on the category and distance from your home. From there you can research websites, office rates, qualifications and also get a feel for their level of professionalism, at least as it is presented on the internet.
From the initial phone conversation with a prospective hypnotherapist you should be able to gauge if they are generally interested in your concerns, how long they have been in business and what their qualifications are. You might ask if they are affiliated with any particular organizations. There are many reputable governing organizations which have their own code of ethics. An example would be The National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH).
You should also ask if the session(s) will be specific to your needs and if you receive a recording of the session for home reinforcement. Many hypnotherapists do not record the sessions and only offer a generic reinforcement tape while others offer nothing at all.
Also ask if they will teach you how to self-induce hypnotic trance which is a great way to help you own the process even more and it also helps you to become an independent practitioner giving you the opportunity to add new control and freedom to other areas of your life all on your own.
Another helpful question is to ask how many sessions you will need. The hypnotherapist should be able to give you a good idea of how many. You should also ask for references. I have a long list of satisfied clients who gladly make themselves available to anyone who is curious about my services.
If you get all the right answers to these questions and feel good about the person you are speaking with, the last thing is to make sure their rates are in line with the area they practice in. This varies greatly from one part of the country to the next. Don't let a few dollars dictate your decision. If you feel good about how they describe their services and they seem to respect you and your concerns don't let a few dollars get in the way of a positive experience.
Now that you have chosen a hypnotherapist the last step is to evaluate their office. If they got passing grades so far the chances are pretty good that the office experience well get good marks as well. Their office could be in an office building or in their home. You will know right away if it is clean and professional in appearance. You should feel safe and protected. The hypnotherapist should make you feel welcome and cared for. There should also be a comfortable place for you to relax during your session.
If everything meets your approval just relax and enjoy yourself. Hypnotherapy is a wonderful experience on many levels. You may discover great clarity and understanding. You may experience new freedom, control and fulfillment. In life we all follow the path of our most dominant thoughts, hypnosis lets you choose your thoughts and reframe your world.

About The Author

Paul Gustafson RN, BSN, CH is the founder of HealthyHypnosis.com in Burlington, Massachusetts. His 11 years of acute cardiac and hospice experience offer a solid foundation supporting his clinical approach to hypnotherapy. Visit HealthyHypnosis.com or call toll free at 888-290-3972 for a free video about hypnosis.

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This article was posted on April 14, 2005

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Too Many Books, Supplements and Programs

Too Many Books, Supplements and Programs
 by: Marc David

If I read 1 good valid murder mystery book, would I really want that to be the ONLY book on the subject? If my 8th grade history book was considered to be accurate by the majority would I really want to be limited to only knowing one author's thoughts on the subject? Or how about browsers and music players? Do I just want to use IE? It gets the job done well enough.
So what's the difference between those analogies and fitness ebook, supplements and programs? Really there's no difference to me.
Let me explain as I know there's a million web sites, book, supplements, and training programs. And for a beginner it's like:
Where do I start?!
When I first started off, there were a few major books on the subject (Arnold Encyclopedia) and of course the main muscle magazines. That is where I learned my information from. And locker room chat and so called friends. I was on the quest in the 10th grade to put on weight. A guy who was bigger then me gave me some golden advice. He said "Just eat everything man. Candy bars whatever." With that, I agreed that in order to get bigger and more muscular, I needed to eat. So at break, I ate an Snickers bar every day. Needless to say, I didn't get any bigger, I probably put on a tiny bit of fat and the dentist was happier. But when you don't have a lot of resources, it's pretty hard to judge.
I look back on that memory fondly. With the power of the Internet and the people coming out of the woodwork as experts, now there's so much information, sometimes it's the same situation, only there's many voices.
But I still like the fact that I have many choices.
If a person was ONLY to read the Max-OT guide, would they be alright? I'd say they would be better off then nothing but, they wouldn't be a good, well-rounded fitness type. And I'm not making any negative judgments about Max-OT. I love that program!
But think of the person who: Reads this message board for as much information as they can (conflicting or not) Buys eBooks and reads thru them to understand many perspectives Understand nutrition on a basic level as well as more advanced Knows of many training programs (can workout in a full gym or at home with nothing) Visits other sites to see videos of proper techniques Listens to advice in the gym but has a foundation to tell if the advice is accurate or base-less and knows of research outlets if it warrants further debate
The person in the first example only reads 1 eBook. It's a great eBook and it's free. But it cannot possibly cover everything. While this person will do well, they won't be as versatile as the person who's read thru many books, posts and forums to really understand how the body works, nutrition and more importantly, how it will affect them and their goals.
I remember asking people what they thought of this whole sport.
The majority were disenchanted by the slew of supplements, the million training programs, the 500 ebooks on bodybuilding and the paper classics. It's like they wanted to know out of the 1 million resources, which ones were the ones they should read. And it better not be too many.
But the problem with having somebody else choose for you obvious. And the problem with too few choices is obvious as well.
Having so many choices is actually quite good. Many DB members who have read over the posts, visited the sites linked to and talked about and purchased the eBooks that get talked about often have a very well rounded knowledge base. They also start to see a lot of repetition. 6 meals a day is the way to go if you are on a weight gain or weight loss program. It just depends on what you eat for those 6 meals that determines the outcome.
I look at my bookshelf and I see many fiction works and I see many books on supplements and vitamins. I look in my computer folders and I see well over 30 ebooks on fitness subjects. And I look in my supplement closet and see various programs and such. And I'm not confused. I like choices. I like different protein powders. Some shakes I love. Others give me an upset stomach. So having choices is good. And thru experience and time, I can pick and choose the best ones to suit my needs because after all the reading, the posting the debating with members, and just reading what people post, I get better and better at being able to pick out what will best work for me.
Do not get discouraged when you walk into a supplement store and see 30 different types of bars. Nor should you get angry or upset when you go to various places and see yet another book on fitness. Having choices benefits you. And thru reading and learning and talking, you will figure out what is hype and what is real. One man's bullshit is another man's placebo to a 400 lb bench press.
Keep learning and don't look for the ONE program or the ONE supplement or the ONE book that will tell you the golden truth. Fact is, if you only had 1 of everything, you'd be very limited in knowledge.
Keep reading!

About The Author

Marc David is a bodybuilder, writer, and author of the the e-book "The Beginner's Guide to Fitness and Bodybuilding" (BGFB): What Every Beginner Should Know but Probably Doesn't. Please visit his site at: http://www.beginning-bodybuilding.com.

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This article was posted on April 13, 2005

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Healthy Eating Summed Up

Healthy Eating Summed Up
 by: Dr. Jamie Fettig

_ Eat food that is: Fresh Pure.
_ The benefits of junk food are not worth the hidden price you have to pay.
_ Remind yourself "why" you are eating healthy daily
_ These Myths are NOT true: Eating Cholesterol does not increase your cholesterol levels Salt does NOT cause High Blood Pressure Eating Fat does NOT make you fat All refined carbohydrates are hazardous to you Artificial sweeteners of all kinds are not good for you All vitamins and supplements are NOT created equal
_ Diet Food really does taste bad. True Healthy food is good.
_ Healthy food is easier in the long run.
_ Junk food really is bad for you

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Dr. Jamie Fettig

I share all of these in more detail in my free e-course. Go to http://www.HealthyEatingDiet.com to get the full e-course. Dr. Jamie wants to help give you Permanent Results with his "non-diet." He is also giving you dozens of valuable free gifts to "ethically bribe" you into helping him make his new book, "The Ultimate Non-Diet" a #1 best seller. For details on the book go to: http://www.TheUltimateNonDiet.com/free.

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It's Not That Bad. The Biggest Lie We Tell Ourselves.

It's Not That Bad. The Biggest Lie We Tell Ourselves.
 by: Dr. Jamie Fettig

Some people say to themselves, junk food is not that bad. If you want to believe this than good luck. Remember how important your beliefs are and especially the ones that are faulty that you still believe. It goes back to what I said earlier. If you want to build a slim, toned and healthy body you need the right building blocks. Those building blocks are not found in junk food of any kind. I do not care how fat free or enriched it is, how many added vitamins and minerals there are, how low carb or "healthy" the manufactures try to make you believe it is. Junk food is junk.
The old expression >you are what you eat= is so true. If you believe the junk food is not that bad for you I really do take pity on you. Because no matter how much other stuff you do from this book, you will become less healthy, more overweight and have more and more aches, pains, symptoms and diseases. The bottom line is really that Junk food is Junk.
All you have to do is look at the history of man. Everything man has ever made or tried to improve beyond how nature created it, always turns out to be worse for you than the original product nature created. And if there is something that has not been proven to be worse for you than the product in nature, give it time. If you do not learn from history you are doomed to repeat it.
It is nice, wanting to believe that some day we will be able to perfect a new biotech food that gives us everything we need, lasts forever, is convenient and even comes in our favorite flavor.
That day has already come and it is called natural food. Eating Healthy is as simple as eating Fresh and Pure.

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Dr. Jamie Fettig

This article is part of a free e-course I offer. Go to http://www.HealthyEatingDiet.com to get the full e-course. Dr. Jamie wants to help give you Permanent Results with his "non-diet." He is also giving you dozens of valuable free gifts to "ethically bribe" you into helping him make his new book, "The Ultimate Non-Diet" a #1 best seller. For details on the book go to: http://www.TheUltimateNonDiet.com/free.

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Junk Food Is Not Easier To Eat

Junk Food Is Not Easier To Eat
 by: Dr. Jamie Fettig

There is something to be said about fast food being more convenient then healthy food that helps you be thin. I will give you that. But wait, how about this. Convenient when? It is definitely convenient now. How about later, when you don't have enough energy to do anything but go to sleep? Or when you cannot focus because all you feel like doing is taking a nap. Or is it more convenient when you have indigestion and heartburn and don't feel like doing anything?
We live in a world of now. A world of cause and effect. But the problem is that most people only look at immediate cause and immediate effect. Not fully realizing the body does not work on an instantaneous process. If you put something in your mouth, it can take hours to process the food, even days if your system is not working so good. So when people get heart burn, or are tired, or get headaches they often miss the fact that it may have been something other than what happened immediately before.
You cannot "save time". You can only spend it wisely. And no matter how convenient it may seem at the time, food that is "fast" never saves you time in the long run. This is also a little trick that is interesting and works everywhere in your life. The solution to why it seems like there is never "enough time." It is because we falsely believe we are doing things that save time. Almost everything you do to "save time" only ends up costing you more time. If you eat fast food because you are in a rush, you will lose at least double the time later you supposedly saved.
How much time is wasted because you have no energy to do what you want at the end of the day? How much time is wasted because you don't feel like doing anything? How much time do you spend not feeling ready to go? How much time do you spend being unproductive because of brain fog? These are the type of things that your body does when you eat fast food to "save time". And these are only the semi-immediate effects. Later in life your body starts doing all kinds of things that slow you down and don't allow you to do everything you want. This is in a large part due to what you put into your body. Because as you remember, if you try and build a brick house with rocks and stones, sooner or later it will fall apart.

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Dr. Jamie Fettig

Is junk food really that bad? I also share this and more with you in my free e-course that this article is a part of. Go to http://www.HealthyEatingDiet.com to get the full e-course. Dr. Jamie wants to help give you Permanent Results with his "non-diet." He is also giving you dozens of valuable free gifts to "ethically bribe" you into helping him make his new book, "The Ultimate Non-Diet" a #1 best seller. For details on the book go to: http://www.TheUltimateNonDiet.com/free.

This article was posted on April 13, 2005

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Diet Food Stinks!

Diet Food Stinks!
 by: Dr. Jamie Fettig

One big thing that can keep you from eating healthy is the idea of the food. People often think it sucks and doesn't taste good. That is the best thing of not dieting, the food tastes great. And since eating healthy is a "non-diet" the food also tastes great, often better than junk food. Have you ever had a strawberry that was so good it was almost orgasmic?
People get caught up in comparing the old food they used to eat to the new food they are now eating. Don't do this. Do not get caught up in trying to find something that tastes like your old favorite thing. Here is a little secret, the natural healthy food will not taste the same. It will taste better, if you let it. Let me explain what I mean with a story.
My friend was eating an apple, and after a bite or two, she put the apple down and was going to throw it away. It was one of the worst apples she had ever eaten, she said. Don't ask me why, but I wanted to taste the worst apple ever. I took a bite, and it tasted pretty good to me. And then I had a thought. If I ate the apple expecting an apple taste, it was pretty bad. In fact, horrible. But when I tasted the apple for the taste it had, without comparing it to anything else, it was fine. In fact, the apple was pretty good. My friend, who just a moment ago was going to throw the apple out, tasted it again. When she didn't compare it to what she thought an apple should taste like, she thought it was pretty good as well.
If you try to compare the new food you are eating to things you've eaten in the past, it will not be the same. It is not the same. But if you actually taste the new food you are eating for the food it is, you will find it is just as good, if not better, than the food you used to eat. Fresh and pure food always tastes better than toxic food, if you taste the food for what it is without comparing it to what you used to eat.
Find your new favorite foods from healthy selections and the food you eat will taste great.

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Dr. Jamie Fettig

Junk food is NOT actually easier and more convenient. I also share this and more with you in my free e-course that this article is a part of. Go to http://www.HealthyEatingDiet.com to get the full e-course. Dr. Jamie wants to help give you Permanent Results with his "non-diet." He is also giving you dozens of valuable free gifts to "ethically bribe" you into helping him make his new book, "The Ultimate Non-Diet" a #1 best seller. For details on the book go to: http://www.TheUltimateNonDiet.com/free.

This article was posted on April 13, 2005

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The Real Truth About Supplements

The Real Truth About Supplements
 by: Dr. Jamie Fettig

Not All Supplements are Created Equal. There are more supplements available than I would care to count and keep track of. So what is the biggest difference between all the different supplements? In my world you can divide all supplements into two categories: Whole Food Supplements Chemically Manufactured Supplements
If you follow along with the supplement news you will know that they are always discovering a new vitamin, a new cofactor, a new mineral, a new this or that. Now let me ask you a question, is it really "new" or did man just discover it. Of course, man has just discovered the importance of it.
Nature is great. She provides everything we need in nature. Or said another way, these new vitamins, minerals, cofactors and other newly discovered essential minerals are already found in nature in whole foods. Even if we don't know about them yet nature has always had them in our food. So when whole food supplements are made they already have and have always had all these newly discovered ingredients. Now let me ask you a question. If we as humans just discovered something, do you think the chemically manufactured supplements have this newly discovered thing in it? NOPE! The only place to get all the cofactors, minerals and essential nutrients before we know about them is whole food supplements.
A perfect example is Vitamin C. Everyone says vitamin c is the same thing as ascorbic acid. That is like saying an egg shell is the same things as an entire egg. They are completely different. Ascorbic acid is only the "shell" around what is the rest of Vitamin C. But when most people manufacture Vitamin C, they just manufacture the shell or what is ascorbic acid. Whole foods have then entire "inside" of every nutrient the whole foods supplements are supplying.
You can get good vitamin and mineral sources, or you can get cheap, not so good, imitation vitamins with parts missing. Which one do you think will be better for you? Of course, the ones that are whole, complete, and have everything your body needs to build itself healthy and strong again.
This means if you are going to take supplements, make sure you get them from a good source. If the supplements are really cheap, well, you usually get what you pay for. One of the best sources I have ever found is a company called Standard Process. www.standardprocess.com. The only problem with them is you cannot buy them yourself. You have to go through some doctor or other health care professional. I get nothing to recommend these supplements to you, that is how much I like them.
There are other good lines of supplements as well. LifePakJ by Pharmanex is also a great option. You can find out how to get these and other supplements at my website www.bazuji.com.

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Dr. Jamie Fettig

Tips to actually help make it easy for you to eat healthy is something I also share with you and more in my free e-course that this article is a part of. Go to http://www.HealthyEatingDiet.com to get the full e-course. Dr. Jamie wants to help give you Permanent Results with his "non-diet." He is also giving you dozens of valuable free gifts to "ethically bribe" you into helping him make his new book, "The Ultimate Non-Diet" a #1 best seller. For details on the book go to: http://www.TheUltimateNonDiet.com/free.

This article was posted on April 13, 2005

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