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Hi everyone, I hope you all had a spectacular 4th of July! This week I bring you all some simple ways to stop disease in it's tracks. Some of these may be familiar, some not some you may already be doing but all carry some real health benefits with minimal investment. To learn more read on...
If you haven't yet…get on the Vitamin D bandwagon!
Get your vitamin D level checked and keep it monitored as Vitamin D treatment may be helpful for everything from treating and preventing autism, autoimmune illness, cancer, chronic pain, depression, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, flu and neuromuscular disease.
B vitamins
Homocysteine, an amino acid, has been linked to cognitive impairment and the brain shrinkage associated with conditions like Alzheimer's. A recent study out of the University of Oxford found that high doses of folic acid, vitamins B6 and B12 helped lower the blood levels of homocysteine and further reduced the associated brain shrinkage by up to 90 percent in the areas of the brain most affected in Alzheimer's patients. While these results are preliminary and more research is needed, they lend promise for a simple intervention for Alzheimer's patients.
Prescription Drugs are the 4th leading cause of death in this country.
Explore natural solutions wherever possible. ALSO, over the counter medications are being linked to more and more adversities. For instance, some popular drugs used to treat allergies and insomnia could actually increase your risk of developing severe cognitive problems in the future. Drugs linked to dementia now include common anticholinergic medications like Benadryl, Advil PM and Unisom.
For allergy symptoms, stinging nettle supplements have been shown to help ease allergy symptoms by reducing the level of symptom-causing histamine your body produces. For insomnia,m agnesium is known as the “relaxation” mineral. Try working more high-magnesium fo ods into your diet, including leafy green vegetables, sesame and sunflower seeds, and sprouted oats.Also consider supplementing with vitamin B12. Many people are deficient, a problem that could interfere with healthy sleep.
Make your Grilling safer this summer.
Using store-bought marinades containing sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, or even honey can triple the formation of heterocyclic amines. These HCAs form when meat muscle tissue is exposed to high temperature cooking like grilling. HCAs are most closely linked to stomach and colon cancers, but may also increase your risk of breast, prostate, liver, lung and skin cancer, too. Instead, use vinegar or lemon juice-based marinades with herbs like rosemary to help block the formation of cancer-causing compounds by up to 96 percent. There is evidence that constant grilling and broiling is not good for your digestive organs so don't grill or cook at high temperatures every day.
Turmeric/Curcumin just keeps getting better!
With an amazing array of benefits, including the potent anti-inflammatory properties associated with curcumin, one of turmeric's renowned healing compounds this spice should definitely be in your cooking and supplement artillery. Interestingly, this same compound could actually help reverse depression, too. According to Chinese Medicine, this compound moves stagnant energy in the liver meridian, a major source of depression. This has been confirmed by western research, and it works for many of my clients.
USE sunscreens, use them correctly and choose sunscreens without skin cancer-triggering ingredients.
I was recently astonished by the number of people I polled casually who either did not use sunscreenat all or used them incorrectly. While it is true that exposure to some sun is vital for good health and that it's how your body manufactures disease-fighting vitamin D you do need to apply sunscreen if you are out longer than 15 minutes or so. Also make certain that you reapply according to the directions on your chosen product. A recent report from Environmental Working Group found 16 percent of beach and sport sunscreens, 14 percent of moisturizing sunscreens, and 10 percent of sunscreen-containing lip products contained the ingredient retinyl palmitate. This form of vitamin A is an antioxidant that actually could trigger skin tumors and lesions when it comes in contact with sunlight. Coconut oil… etc may only have an SPF of up to 4. Here's one I recommend.
Investigate Frankincense Oil
While this important health ally first appeared in the bible as a gift to the baby Jesus, it is being rediscovered today. Today, frankincense oil is becoming more scientifically backed for its healing properties. It may even help protect against cancer, or, in some cases, help alleviate some of the worst side effects of certain cancer treatments. For example, a 2011 study published in the journal Cancer found frankincense reduced brain swelling by up to 75 percent in people undergoing radiation for brain tumors. That means there's now a science-backed alternative to steroids, a drug with many undesirable side effects. Other research focusing on frankincense oil and powder finds it may help boost the immune system, reduce inflammation and actually target cancer. It's also used to help treat autoimmune ailments like Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis.
Make lemon water or bitters part of your daily routine.
Lemon water is probably one the cheapest detox drinks you can prepare at home. For just pennies per serving, lemon water helps trigger your liver to produce more bile, which helps your gastrointestinal tract run smoothly. It also helps your body absorb food nutrients more slowly, which helps stabilize insulin levels, increase the amount of nutrients you absorb, and reduce bloating. If you are allergic to lemon or it is too acidic you can try herbal bitters which can have a similar effect.
Caution: To protect your tooth enamel from lemon water, drink from a straw and rinse with baking soda to neutralize any leftover acid in your mouth.
Make Some REAL Bone Broth
Real home made bone broth is rich in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine, compounds that can help heal and reduce pain for ailments like osteoporosis, arthritis and leaky gut syndrome. It is the easiest thing in the world to do in a crock pot…
There's a reason why chicken soup is an old-school remedy for cold and flu, too. University of Nebraska Medical Center researchers found the amino acids found in real bone broth helps lower respiratory tract inflammation while improving digestion. Bone broth also helps boost the immune system. This helps treat disorders like allergies, arthritis, and asthma. Please: Do use bones from organic, grass-fed animals to avoid dangerous additives. Here's some simple instructions:
- Place the bones in a 3-quart slow-cooker. ...
- Peel and cut your herbs, garlic and vegetables
- Fill the slow-cooker with filtered water. ...
- Add 1-2 tablespoons (or one good 'glug') of organic apple cider vinegar.
- Set the slow-cooker on low and cook for 18-24 hours.
- Strain the broth through cheesecloth or a strainer and cool.
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