The aging-inflammation connection at Pharmaca.com

The aging-inflammation connection at Pharmaca.com

Deadly Dozen

DEADLY DOZEN

Some foods hold more pesticides than others. It seems that researchers from a variety of backgrounds agree that the following as the list contains the 12 most pesticide laden foods.  

You do not have to avoid these foods instead you must pay special attention to buy these only as organic.

Apples,Celery,Grapes (imported)Peaches,Potatoes,

Spinach,Bell Peppers,Cherries,Nectarines,Pears,

Red Raspberries,Strawberries,

Organic produce UPC code starts with a number “9” –      Choose organic whenever possible!   

If you are unable to obtain organic foods, the following list includes foods with very little need for chemicals in growing process.  These foods are therefore a better choice if you must buy non-organic foods: 

Asparagus,Bananas, Broccoli,Citrus,Kiwi,Melons,Papaya,  Peas–sweet,Avocados,Blueberries,Cauliflower,Grapes – California, Mangoes,Onions,Pineapples,

Conventional produce UPC code starts with a number “4”

Gerri Kier, CNHP

Complete Nutrition Alliance

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SPRING DETOX!

Spring Detox – Cleanse and Recharge for Radiant Health April 1, 2009 | By Sandy Halliday In Detox,Healthy Eating | Although you can go on a detox diet at any time, Springtime has traditionally been regarded by naturopaths as the most important time of the year to detox. Magazines and newspapers are generally full of detox diet advice every January to combat the excesses of Christmas but practitioners of Chinese medicine also say we should wait until Spring to detox. They say that the body’s energies have cycles and the energies come to the surface at Springtime making it easier to detox. We are certainly more likely to prefer fruit and cold salad foods when we are warmer. New spring vegetables with all their valuable nutrients become available so it makes sense to wait to make use of them. If you want to stay healthy in this increasingly toxic world then it seems essential to detox and cleanse to prevent the build up of toxic chemicals in your body. The body has a very complicated and sophisticated detox system which works on your behalf every day but the sheer amount of toxins you are now exposed to means that it has become overwhelmed. Researchers have shown that we all carry a number of chemicals stored in our tissues that the detox system has been unable to get rid of.  Choosing a detox program that uses specific foods and supplements known to rev up the detox system can help lower this toxic load. You can find out more about this in my Definitive Detox Diet ebook. Your body produces toxins as a result of normal metabolism which can become harmful if allowed to build up but the most damaging toxins are more likely to come from the environment. They come from from your food, the water you drink and bathe in, products you use on your skin and in your home. Others chemicals come from furnishings, furniture and building materials in your home. You absorb them through your skin or breathe them in. These chemicals interfere with how your cells work and are considered to be the root cause of all disease and degenerative conditions. By following a good detox program you can : reduce your exposure to toxins provide the nutrients that support the detox pathways enhancing elimination of toxins provide nutrients that help repair, renew and nourish your body When the quality of the food coming into your body is of high quality the cells begins to discard the garbage that is clogging them up to make room for the superior materials which it uses to make new and healthier tissue. Foods to Lose: Take at least one week to reduce and eventually eliminate regular tea, coffee, fizzy drinks, alcohol, junk food, fatty and fried foods, foods containing hydrogenated and trans fats, sugar and foods containing it, processed foods and foods with additives.  Reduce and then avoid dairy and wheat products. Reduce your exposure to other toxins by using only natural products on your skin and for household cleaning. Filter your drinking water and ideally your shower water too. Avoid exposure to all chemicals in your home and garden as far as possible. Foods to Use: Fresh fruit and vegetables, especially cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels  sprouts, cauliflower, rutabaga (swede); whole grains, beans, lentils, nuts, seeds. Flavor with fresh herbs, turmeric and ginger. Drink filtered water and herbal, weak green or white tea. Here is an example of a detox diet that can be followed for 7 – 14 days depending on how experienced you are and the time you have.  You can change the times of meals to suit your own schedule. Make sure you have completed a colon cleanse before attempting the detox diet and ensure you keep your bowels moving throughout the detox. Use 1 – 2 tablespoons flax seeds (linseeds) whole or freshly ground in addition to the mixed seeds if necessary. Spring Detox Diet 7am  – 8 oz glass of pure warm water with juice of half lemon. 7.30 am  – Fresh organic fruit juice, organic vegetable juice or Green Smoothie. Add 1 tsp of your favorite green superfood. 8 – 8.30 am  -  Big bowl fresh fruit with 1 tbs mixed seeds. Eat enough to satisfy your appetite. 9.30  am  -  Glass of pure water, herbal tea such as peppermint, chamomile, dandelion, nettle, Pau D’Arco, echinacea, sage, detox blends, weak green or white tea. 10.30 am –   Fresh vegetable juice or Green Smoothie 12.30am   -  Large green leaf and raw vegetable salad. Or, if very hungry, a bowl of brown or red rice with steamed vegetables, lentils and herbs. Use quinoa or millet in place of rice on other days. 2pm  -  Glass of pure water, herbal or weak green or white tea 3pm  -  Another vegetable juice or smoothie Add 1 tsp Green  Superfood 4 pm  – Herbal Tea + snack, if hungry, of a handful of almonds that have been soaked overnight in pure water. 6pm  – Vegetable soup or large vegetable salad topped with a handful of sprouts 8pm – Drink another vegetable juice if hungry or snack on fruit. Do not eat after 9pm or it will not get digested before you go to sleep. Detox Support To gain most from the detox and to prevent detox symptoms it is best to support your body with specific nutrients that support the detox pathways. Try BodyHealth Complete + Detox Exercise Avoid strenuous exercise during detox but some form of gentle exercise is essential. Yoga, tai chi, brisk walking or rebounding on a mini-trampoline are good. Skin brushing & massage Brush your skin every day towards your heart with a dry skin brush to help circulate the lymph. A good complete body massage during the detox week is good too. Getting the most from the Detox To get the most from this detox it is essential to introduce animal protein foods very slowly and gradually when you have completed your detox and chew it well.  Start by having a little organic yogurt on the first day after the detox. Perhaps try an oat based muesli the next day that has been well soaked in fruit juice overnight to soften the flakes. Meat is more difficult to digest especially after a 7 or 14 day break. Start with a small amount of organic chicken or mercury free fish and chew it well. Don’t imagine that you have fully detoxed your body with a few days following this or any detox plan so try to keep to a very healthy diet and plan another detox next month.

SPRING LIVER FLUSH!

Spring Liver Flush: A Tasty Way to Awaken Your Body Its spring time, a great time to flush the liver. All winter we have been eating our hearty soups, meat, and products with fat in order to keep ourselves warm. Now it is time to clean our blood and renew our energy with an easy, simple Spring Liver Flush. R E C I P E : 1/8th of a Lemon (no peels) 8 cloves of organic garlic 2 TB Apple Cider Vinegar 3 TB Honey In a blender, combine all ingredients until it becomes a mash like consistency. Take 1 spoonful (about 1/2 Tablespoon) and eat it in the morning. Do this for three mornings in a row. Your liver will love you! The mash will go to your liver, and act as a cleansing screen for your blood. The garlic is a key ingredient here, as it is a blood thinner, detoxifier, and viral inhibitor. Honey is an anti-bacterial, helping to eliminate bacteria, the vinegar alkalizes the blood and cleanses, and the lemon also alkalizes, cleanses and offers Vitamin C and alkaloids and bioflavonoids (great for vein health). Watch the bags under your eyes, yellow tones to skin above eyes, and aches and pains fade away. Your liver has a tough job of taking everything you put into your body, and removing anything unhealthy. The liver runs all of your blood through it about 20 times a day! Help your liver do its job by “Cleaning the Screen”. Did you know your liver is the largest organ in your body, after the skin? It weighs about 3 pounds! We encourage the Liver Flush for whole health. You will notice a boost in energy, elimination of nagging symptoms, and increased bodily health. For even more liver cleansing and toning, try a cup of dandelion root and dandelion leaf tea. Milk thistle is also an excellent nourishing herb for assisting the liver in repairing itself. Enjoy!

HOW TO GET OVER A COLD

This is my own tried and true way to get over a cold.
What you will need:-
Bath Tub, Hot Water, Apple Cider Vinegar.

In the evening run a deep bath as hot as your body can stand. Pour 1/2 cup of Apple Cider Vinegar in the full bath. Have 1/4 cup of the Apple Cider Vinegar on the side of the bath. Preferably in a plastic cup.
While soaking in the tub, slowly sip the 1/4 cup of Apple Cider Vinegar.
It's a good Idea to have drinking water on hand too, and if your body is achy you can add Epsom Salt to the tub.
When it's time to get out, wrap your head in a towel and put your robe on, don't dry off, get straight into bed. Sleep zzzzzzzz
You will sweat, this is good because it helps eliminated the virus.
By morning you will wake up feeling 100% 

Cydney's ART

WHITE ELEPHANT STALL! 

BUG'S BOX!

SPACE CASTLE!

                                                                    

WOMAN IN DISTRESS!

PIRATE!

Why You Got Fat- By Gary Taubes

ANOTHER REASON NOT TO EAT SIMPLE CARBOHYDRATES!