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November 18th, 2015 at 6:54 pm

Emerging evidence suggests a link between the gut microflora and metabolic factors in obesity. As such, there is increasing interest in food-based approaches to favorably alter the bacteria composition of the GI tract to modulate specific metabolic pathways. Seoul National University (Korea) researchers studied kimchi – a mixture of cabbage and other vegetables with chili peppers the fermented version not only has concentrated flavor, but improved digestibility, as it is a good source of lactobacilli, a “friendly” GI bacteria.

The team enrolled 24 obese women, to consume either fresh or fermented kimchi for 8 weeks. Fermented kimchi altered gene expression linked to metabolism, immunity, blood circulation, digestion, and blood pressure. As well, the investigators found that fermented kimchi raised the numbers of Bacteriodes and Prevotella, while lowering Blautia, in the gut; these changes appeared to correspond to metabolic pathway changes associated with weight/obesity.

Observing that: “fresh and fermented kimchi intervention exerted differential effects on the obesity-related clinical parameters,” the study authors write that: “ Correlations of these effects with changes in blood gene expression and gut microbial population were more evident in the fermented kimchi group than the fresh kimchi group.”

I will not extrapolate to determine whether this would help obesity but it is well established that peppers and other hot spicy foods raise the metabolic rate at which food is burned as fuel. Due to other problems inherent in doing this long term such as damaging the epithelial tissue of the gut, I would not recommend as a sole dietary intervention but it may help someone kick off a weight loss program if balanced properly.

Kyungsun Han, Shambhunath Bose, Jing-hua Wang, Bong-Soo Kim, Mi Jeong Kim, Eun-Jung Kim, Hojun Kim. “Contrasting effects of fresh and fermented kimchi consumption on gut microbiota composition and gene expression related to metabolic syndrome in obese Korean women.” Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, 23 March 2015.

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TOP Anti Aging Ingredients for SKIN!

November 11th, 2015 at 6:49 pm

Skin rejuvenation via natural means is many thousands of years old.

Now modern research validates a lot of ancient wisdom and some new ingredients have made it to the shelves. Which are most effective?

I have specialized in skin disorders since healing my own skin many years ago from some serious disorders.

I have also very recently begun a natural skin corrective brand which I am not actively marketing yet. Still those rare clients who have tried them have been effusive in their praise of the results achieved. I agree, you will not find better skin products anywhere. They are truly skin changing in no time. Today, I will discuss top ingredients to look for in anti aging products.

Retinol: This vitamin A derivative corrects lines, wrinkles, sunspots, sagging, crepiness, and more!

No wonder most skin experts agree retinols are the number one ingredient to look for. By speeding up skin cell turnover while also boosting circulation to the skin. Many products contain retinol. My product NourishUP! contains the highest allowable concentration of retinol in a formula that contains also vitamins C and E which work synergistically with retinol and also marine extracts and peptides. More about those a bit later. Most retinol products should be used twice daily followed by a good moisturizer like PlumpUP! or BuildUP!

Vitamin C: derived from fruits, vitamin C reduces signs of photoaging by neutralizing free radicals. It also evens skin tone, and removes hyperpigmentation even sunspots in some people. A 20% solution like BrightenUP! or my serum is necessary to get these benefits. If using this it is also necessary to protect your skin with daily sunscreen which is a great idea anyway. I like Climb On.

Kojic Acid: This natural acid derived from fungi, kojic acid has benefits like skin lightening safely without the side effects of hydroquinone. It also has antioxidant properties and antibacterial properties making it beneficial for some people with acne. My Product LightenUP! Contains the highest allowable levels of kojic acid along with other

AHA/BHA: AHA's are derived from milk or fruit which BHA is derived only from salicylate. AHA are exfoliators removing the surface cells of the skin which are helpful to dry skin, and can diminish the appearance of wrinkles. BHA's are helpful for wrinkles also and especially unblock pores and clear up acne. My ClearUP! Acne cleansing gel contains BOTH! It has been wonderful for my clients with chronic acne. It helps by reducing breakouts and then also resurfacing damaged dry skin, revealing new skin!

PEPTIDES: are strings of amino acids that penetrate deep into skin to address common aging concerns. They are popular because they stimulate production of collagen hyalauronic acid and elastin. These are natural components of skin that when depleted cause wrinkles and sagging. Many of my products contain peptides of all kinds. LineUP! helps repair and prevent expression lines while NourishUP! and BuildUP! contain peptides to accelerate skin repair!

I have small quantities of samples available so feel free to stop in for one, while supplies last.

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FLABBY Muscles? You may be deficient in THIS!

November 4th, 2015 at 6:17 pm

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Flabby muscles and lack of muscle tone are to most signs of lack of exercise or aging or low hormones or even all the above but new research may indicate something else going on. Could this common situation be due to an actual vitamin deficiency? Researchers at the University of London set out to learn this very thing! Their results were startling!

Vitamin D is most widely recognized to exert bone and immune effects. PB Tomlinson, from the University of London (United Kingdom), and colleagues completed a meta analysis of published studies of vitamin D and muscle strength in healthy adults (ages 18 to 40 years), covering a total of 310 subjects. Selected trials lasted from 4 weeks to 6 months and dosages differed from 4000IU per day to 60,000IU per week. Upper and lower limb muscle strength both showed a standardized mean difference of 0.32, for which h the investigators “[suggest] vitamin D supplementation significantly increased muscle strength.”

It is a pretty simple thing to be tested for vitamin D, a blood test. My favorite vitamin D supplement is a liquid form that is available right here!

It would be interesting to see if these findings would be applicable to older people.

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An OTC drug to avoid if you have fertility issues!

October 28th, 2015 at 6:39 pm

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New research indicates that regular use of this common over the counter type of medication can adversely affect a women's ability to conceive. According to Dr. David Silver a board certified Rheumatologist, "The mechanism of these affects inflammatory pathways that also play a critical role in the ovulation cycle and other stages of the reproduction."

As published in the the Journal of Rheumatology women who had been pregnant in the past as well as women who had never attempted to conceive were unable to become pregnant while regularly taking NSAIDs for arthritis related pain. After thorough investigation for alternate explanations, the women were asked to discontinue the use of their NSAID pain medication. In each of the case studies, women were able to conceive once they had discontinued the use of their NSAID pain medication.

Objective. To highlight the possible association between infertility and treatment with long‐term non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drug (NSAIDs). NSAIDs act mainly through the inhibition of cyclooxygenase, the enzyme that catalyses the synthesis of prostaglandins, which are essential mediators of ovulation, implantation and placentation of the conceptus.

Methods. Case reports of four women suffering from severe arthritis, on long‐term NSAIDs and undergoing extensive investigation and treatment for infertility.

Results. During the last 2 yr, four out of five women with severe arthritis and difficulty conceiving were counselled to stop NSAIDs, and they successfully conceived shortly after the withdrawal of NSAIDs.

Conclusion. NSAIDs, used largely for the treatment of rheumatological conditions, may be responsible for some cases of infertility.

Discussion

Recently, a small number of cases of infertility associated with the chronic use of NSAIDs have been reported in the literature [2–4]. We present here four further cases of women seen in our lupus pregnancy clinic during the last 2 yr with histories of primary or secondary infertility. They had in common severe inflammatory joint disease and chronic use of diclofenac. Two had been submitted to extensive investigation for infertility, and discontinuation of the NSAID was followed by successful conception after 2–6 months. Conception was spontaneous in three cases and followed one cycle of IVF in the fourth case.

Patients with rheumatological complaints and conditions and unexplained infertility should be asked about the use of NSAIDs before being subjected to extensive investigation or IVF. Reproductive failure due to NSAIDs is rarely reported, but its true frequency may be underestimated. We have excellent NATURAL solutions for pain...Curcumax.

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This common food may trigger painful GOUT attacks!

October 21st, 2015 at 6:52 pm

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GOUT is a type of arthritis, characterized by acute attacks of sudden burning pain, stiffness, and swelling in a joint. This condition is caused by an excess type of arthritis, gout is often characterized by acute attacks of sudden burning pain, stiffness, and swelling in a joint. The condition is caused by an excess of uric acid on the blood, leading to the formation of hard crystals in joints. Tanya Flynn, from the University of Otago (New Zealand), and colleagues analyzed data collected on 2150 New Zealand residents with clinically confirmed gout. Participants were surveyed for their food habits, with 71% reporting that they had one or more to gout food triggers. The researchers then analyzed data collected on 12,722 objects participating in the Atherosclerosis Risk In Communities (ARIC) Study, Cardiovascular Health Study (CHS), and Framingham Heart Study (FHS). Data analysis revealed that tomato consumption linked to higher levels of uric acid in the blood. Writing that: “the positive association between tomato consumption and serum urate levels suggests that the self-reporting of tomatoes as a dietary trigger by people with gout has a biological basis,” the study authors submit that tomatoes may be the fourth most common gout trigger food, after seafood, alcohol, and red meat.A type of arthritis, gout is often characterized by acute attacks of sudden burning pain, stiffness, and swelling in a joint. The condition is caused by an excess of uric acid on the blood, leading to the formation of hard crystals in joints. Tanya Flynn, from the University of Otago (New Zealand), and colleagues analyzed data collected on 2150 New Zealand residents with clinically confirmed gout. Participants were surveyed for their food habits, with 71% reporting that they had one or more to gout food triggers. The researchers then analyzed data collected on 12,722 objects participating in the Atherosclerosis Risk In Communities (ARIC) Study, Cardiovascular Health Study (CHS), and Framingham Heart Study (FHS). Data analysis revealed that tomato consumption linked to higher levels of uric acid in the blood. Writing that: “the positive association between tomato consumption and serum urate levels suggests that the self-reporting of tomatoes as a dietary trigger by people with gout has a biological basis,” the study authors submit that tomatoes may be the fourth most common gout trigger food, after seafood, alcohol, and red meat.

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The most important oil you've NEVER heard of

October 14th, 2015 at 7:09 pm

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As a Naturopathic doctor, ND, who specializes in digestive/GI disorders I first became interested in black cumin oil due to its long heritage as a way to quickly reduce inflammation in the gut for many of my clients. That was just the tip of the iceberg of its many benefits. According to Dr. Gary Null and NaturalNews:

"Black cumin oil is probably the single most important oil you can put in your system. Every time you take black cumin you are stimulating your immune system to fight on your behalf and increase natural killer cells." Null was referring to its ability to improve the immune system, treat cancer and HIV successfully.

Black cumin is also known as Nigella sativa, black seeds and kalonji and has been healing various maladies of the body for more than 2,000 years.

Although black cumin has been used for centuries, only during the last 40 years has the true potential of this remedy been realized. Originally, black cumin was used mainly for migraines, asthma and allergies.

Now it is shown to be successful in stimulating the immune system, against major insults to the immune system such as: HIV and healing cancerous tumors.

Black cumin is a a treatment for immunity

When you look at the broad term "immunity," auto-immune diseases should also be included. These little black seeds have shown to improve the immune system by 72 percent in as few as four weeks. Two studies were done in 1987 at the I.I.M.E.R. in Panama City, Florida to verify the immune building effects of black cumin. The volunteer groups were given one gram of black cumin twice a day or a placebo. After four weeks, the end results showed a 72 percent increase in T-cell ratios and cell functional activity in most participants.

Black cumin is now a viable option to treat and/or heal people afflicted with auto-immune diseases which are a leading cause of death and disability for many. In 2010, there were approximately 23.5 million Americans afflicted with auto-immune diseases which include more than 80 serious diseases. Some of the types are rare and some quite common like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Celiac disease and Crohn's disease.

Still, black cumin heals more than just auto-immune diseases such as cancer, diabetes, baldness, asthma and migraines. It eliminates parasites and even helps with menstrual blood flow.

Black cumin annihilates pancreatic cancer tumors

Dr. Hwyda Arafat at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson conducted several studies using Nigella sativa (black cumin) to treat pancreatic cancer. The results were astounding with an 80 percent cancer tumor cell death. Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths in America with an overall 4.6 percent survival rate over a five-year period. Dr. Arafat went on to say, "Nigella sativa helps treat a broad array of diseases, including some immune and inflammatory disorders. Previous studies also have shown anticancer activity in prostate and colon cancers, as well as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects."

How to take black cumin and dosage requirements

It is imperative to purchase organic, cold pressed oil that is free of additives. I offer a wonderful one right here. FREE shipping!

To benefit the immune system:

take one teaspoon daily mixed with raw honey or fresh juice one hour before breakfast. For immune illness take three teaspoons daily in divided doses combined with a healthy diet and exercise program. Both immune problems and cancer were treated historically with the addition of fresh garlic. Black cumin can be taken daily as a preventative for all diseases including heart disease.

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A Forgotten Diet CURE!

October 7th, 2015 at 6:42 pm

In this era of all things Paleo pertaining to diet and nutrition the fact that there are several real accounts of cancer victims healing themselves with a diet alone is not well known, even among alternative practioners.

George Oshawa first introduced the diet in the 1960's. The diet was all about balance according to asian philosophy. Balance of many factors as you will see.

The balance is attributed to the Chinese properties of yin and yang. Balance in these areas are essential to health. All foods are categorized as yin, yang, or neutral or balanced. In the 1960s, it was not uncommon to go on an all brown rice diet with the prescribed fermented soy sauce for a week or two in order to break through a spell of very bad health, or just as a cleansing fast. Of course, some people took it too far and perished and consequently this diet received a lot of bad press.

But there is much more to macrobiotics than just brown rice, although it is a staple. The diet focuses mostly on grains and legumes with some vegetables and sea veggies (seaweeds), very little fruit, and no animal meat, although some macrobiotic dieters allow for a little fish. A diet heavy with grains cuts across the current thinking of some highly regarded alternative health practitioners and writers who believe grains create inflammation. However, the macrobiotic diet has a long history of health giving success with its focus on whole organic grains.

Some raw food is considered okay, but light cooking, usually steaming or stir frying, is the preferred method of preparing macrobiotic foods. Although there are a few dissidents within macrobiotic circles, the macrobiotic diet mostly shuns ALL supplements, remember though this is back when the soil may have had some nourishment and foods were still unmodified.

After its introductory impact in the USA, public interest in macrobiotics waned. The notion of curing serious disease by diet alone was not appreciated, and as a method of getting healthier and staying healthy, it was considered too strict and severe by most.

One facet of macrobiotics that should be applied to all eating is chewing longer. It helps food digest better and let's you become more aware of when you`ve had enough to eat. ALSO, Something HUGE that was completely lost on our culture is that this diet was changed FREQUENTLY for the individual by their practitioner depending upon their current presentation IE, too yin, too yang, too hot too cold, or based on imbalances in their organs, weakness in the kidney or heart or blood or spleen or liver for example, seasonally and for other imbalances too numerous to list here.

Macrobiotics Today

Macrobiotics has remained over recent decades through the efforts of Michio and Gabriel Kushi`s books and their involvement with establishing training centers for macrobiotic principles, food selection, and cooking. Many of those who have adopted the macrobiotic diet as a life style did so after being stricken with life threatening diseases such as cancer or debilitating chronic issues such as Type 2 diabetes, chronic fatigue, and fibromyalgia.

They were magically led to macrobiotics, tried the diet strictly, and recovered quickly and painlessly.

I think the really valuable takeaway here is the concept of individualization and balance. Health is a continuum and what works for a time needs to be CHANGED at regular intervals. Very few people can do this for themselves. It really requires someone very knowledgeable who can teach you how to ultimately read your own body and make those changes yourself.

You`ll find those testimonials and resources for more detailed information on macrobiotics in the Sources section below.

Sources for more information:

Natural News TV Interview of Ken Walles (in case you haven`t viewed it yet)
http://naturalnews.tv/v.asp?v=75365...

A very comprehensive website for macrobiotics
http://www.macrobiotics.co.uk/

The Kushi Institute http://www.kushiinstitute.org/

The Kushi Institute of Europe http://www.macrobiotics.nl/

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Anti-Aging Starts Here!

September 30th, 2015 at 6:01 pm

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America's tremendous imbalance between stress and rest/relaxation/ enjoyment has created an society of chronically anxious, fatigued, "stressed out" Americans. I would go so far to say burnt out. Recent clinical research has shown that stress can shorten telomeres, the protective nucleoproteins at the ends of chromosomes. Thus stress can shorten life expectancy. Chronic stress is also associated with many of the biological changes we associate with "aging".

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Botanical adaptogens have been clinically shown to help the human adapt to stressors of all types. They also provide relief for the biologic shifts associated with stress, provide relief for anxiety, provide potent antioxidant protection, and improve energy and stamina. Pre-clinical studies on botanical bioactive ingredients show promising results in preventing the shortening of telomeres and enhancing the expression of longevity gene SIRT1, thus potentially serving to lengthen life. One botannical which has been researched thoroughly is Panax ginseng, this form of ginseng is beneficial to the adrenals. A very recent study demonstrates yet again this herbs positive impact on memory. Other nutrients which are noted to resuscitate the adrenals are: Pantothenate a B Vitamin, adrenal extract and licorice root as well as vitamin C. These are available in a formula here. Please see our Adrenal Aisle here.

Testing/Assessment

It is important to have adrenal hormone testing done for adrenal insufficiency as some of these supplemental nutrients can cause problems if not appropriate for someone. Testing will also help indicate the length of time treatment is needed. See Functional Adrenal Stress Profile by Biohealth Laboratory

Furthermore, stress must be greatly alleviated if not eliminated prior to beginning treatment.

Since the adrenals are the parent of most other hormones, proper care and nourishment is the first step in any person's anti aging program.

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Clues You're Eating Too Many Carbs!

September 24th, 2015 at 6:02 pm

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Although most of my clients are on lower carb programs initially many of them and most of you I find are eating WAY too many carbohydrates. It takes quite a bit of retraining to find a happy balance between NO carbs, and too many egatcarbohydrates. Here are some signs you are eating too much:

Do you tend to gain weight eating even healthy carbohydrates?

Are you fatigued or sleepy after a meal with carbs?

Are you a sweet or starchy food craver?

Do you find it hard to stop eating carbohydrates or sweets once you begin?

Do you get irritable or light headed after skipping a meal?

Do you tend to turn to carbs or sweets to help with emotional problems?

Do you tend to gain weight in the face abdomen and upper body?

Do you turn to sweets or carbs whenever you fweel down?

Does your weight fluctuate?

If you answered “yes” to three or more of these questions, you may be eating more carbs than your system can handle or process efficiently.

To regulate their negative effects, FIRST remove the sweet and starchy “white” and refined foods. If you've already done that, take it a step further. Try cutting back or avoiding all grains, including whole grains, legumes, as well as high-sugar fresh fruits. If you must have a treat, a small daily amount of low-sugar berries like blueberries may be okay for you — but you'll have to monitor how your body reacts to know for sure.

Then, you'll need to experiment a bit to find the right amount of carbs for your body, and to find out how your life circumstances affect your ability to tolerate carbs. Stress, sleep, exercise, and other factors will all affect your carb tolerance, so you'll need to find your own balance.

A tip to help you:

Eat more green leafy vegetables and healthy fats. These foods will fill you up while providing you with vital nutrients. You'll have a better chance of finding your healthiest level of grains if you're also getting enough other types of food.

Exercise. You might be able to tolerate more carbs if you give your body the vigorous movement that it craves. A sedentary life and a high-grain diet burdens your body with the worst of ALL worlds.

Many people have issues with carbohydrates due to bacterial balance in their body. For more information of that follow this link.

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September 23rd, 2015 at 6:26 pm

Due to the fact that we are swamped helping clients today, our blog article for this week will be delayed until tomorrow.

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