Health Guidance

Alternative health in its simplest form is natural healing.
Using nature’s resources to cure the ills and diseases
that plague our society. Relieving pain without using toxic
drugs is the best result when one chooses alternative health
solutions. Alternative health may be answer to the problem of increased
medical costs.

Dr. Pelzer, in his book ‘The Health Revolution states

“Approximately one seventh of the U.S. economy, about $1.5 trillion,
is devoted to what is erroneously called the ‘healthcare’ business.
Healthcare is a misnomer, as this one seventh of the economy is really
devoted to the sickness business – defined in the dictionary as ‘ill
health, illness, a disordered, weakened, or unsound condition, or a
specific disease.’

Changing our health when we change our choices is the first step to
achieving optimum health. Some alternative health techniques include
massage, acupuncture, nutrition, therapy, aromatherapy and stress
management. Continue reading ‘Alternative Health Solutions In Its Simplest Form Is Natural Healing’ »

Calories can seem to sabotage our diets on a daily basis. Working out for 30 minutes can burn up to 350 calories but it just take half a cup of your favorite coffee drink to put those calories back into your body. Cutting 100 calories from your diet on a daily basis might be much easier then you thought. From blotting the grease off your favorite piece of pizza to skipping the whip cream on your favorite drink will diminish those extra calories in a jiffy! Before you know it your calories will be gone and so will your saddlebags. Dr. Pousti has put together a list of 20 ways you can cut 100 calories from your diet and look amazing for the rest of summer.

1. Go for regular coffee with sugar free splenda and non-fat milk and skip the calorie packed Frappuccino.
2. Instead of eating a whole bagel try splitting it with a friend and consume half the calories.
3. Make your eggs with egg whites only and still get your protein without the fat and cholesterol that is found in the yolk.
4. Say no to cheese on your sandwich.
5. Skip out on the croutons when eating a salad.
6. Eat a turkey burger instead of a regular burger.
7. Order your hamburger protein style, no bread just lettuce wrapped around the meat and veggies. Continue reading ‘20 Ways to Cut 100 Calories’ »

Most people who are health-conscious enough to take a daily multivitamin are probably also trying to eat well. Most likely they try to eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, all-natural whole grains, and lean protein. This alone, combined with a consistent exercise regimen, will definitely keep you looking and feeling younger. But the real secret to anti-aging may be in the daily multivitamin. A recent study has shown that there may be an incredible life-extending effect that results from taking a daily multivitamin.

There is a natural lifespan to normal, healthy cells that is linked to the so-called telomerase shortening mechanism. The telomeres function by ensuring the cell’s chromosomes do not fuse with each other or rearrange during cell replication. This is very important because it basically helps the cells to avoid developing into cancer. Telomeres have been described as the ends of shoelaces, without which the lace would unravel.

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One day when I was feeling tired, I reached for a fresh orange. I had not eaten any fresh fruit in a long while. Immediately upon eating that orange, I felt a surge of energy. Wow, I thought, food really affects my energy level. Later, I happened to be chatting with a man who wanted to recruit me for marketing a certain kind of berry that was supposed to make you super energetic. I thought to myself, that berry juice is expensive and the orange I just ate has the same fantastic qualities. I wondered, do people need to pay a lot for a product to believe in its amazing healthful effects? Simply eating fresh fruits and vegetables will recharge your batteries as well as or better than many “magical cure” food products.

The foods you eat are very important for combating fatigue, especially with the added demands on your time and energy related to cancer in the family. When you feel like you can’t possibly do one more errand or talk to one more doctor, energy foods will give your body and mind a boost, and even make you feel optimistic.

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The fast paced lifestyles we lead today, along with modern conveniences, have come with a price. We seem to no longer have the time to eat a sufficiently balanced diet. The result is an increasing need for us to supplement our diets with a good multi-vitamin.

The wide variety of multi-vitamin brands and nutritional content can be extremely confusing. Many people are unsure of what the benefits of the individual nutrients are, as well as which ones they really need.

When choosing the right multi-vitamin you should first consider the factors of your individual lifestyle and dietary needs. Factors like stress, age and activity level, should all be taken into consideration. There are a variety of multi-vitamins available today that are designed to meet your individual dietary needs.

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When was the last time you looked at your self as a priority? The majority of us put everyone else ahead of ourself. So, I am giving you permission to start now and do something for yourself. Make the decision to get healthy. Make the decision to start now and get your body in shape. We are blessed with this one body (I sound like Sally Fields in the Boniva commercial) and it is up to you to take the first step to make it last. So, let’s talk steps.

Step 1: Educate yourself on how to read labels. Here are some tips on what you don’t want to see on labels: Fat more than 10 grams, no more than 500 milligrams of sodium per serving, no trans fats, no carbs more than 25 grams. Now go clean out the kitchen and make your family eat healthier. Continue reading ‘Making Me a Priority’ »

Soccer is by far the most popular game on the planet. Countries create holidays in order to celebrate any success that their national team might have at different world tournaments. The game is simple, it takes great skill, and for some reason soccer just hasn’t caught on in the United States. Yet, soccer is coming to America, and is claiming a firm hold on America’s youth. The number of youth playing soccer is greater than the amount of youth that are playing baseball (America’s game). Although the sport is gaining popularity among America’s youth, there is still a wide generation gap between those who love soccer and those who never got into the soccer craze.

If you have never played soccer, then you might be missing out on a workout that you would really enjoy. Soccer is a great way to work up a sweat, and to lose some of the extra pounds that you have on your body. Soccer is actually an easy game, on the surface, for people to start playing. All you have to do really is kick the ball. Kicking a soccer ball around a park can be just as fun as passing around a freebie, or throwing around a baseball or football. The nice thing about soccer is that you don’t require anyone to play catch with, and you can still be practicing your soccer skills. Continue reading ‘The World’s Game is Coming to America (Sort of) (Whey Protein and weight loss)’ »

Studies have shown that if you are starving yourself, then you aren”t losing weight effectively. That doesn’t mean that you should just eat anything that you have a craving for, and not eat within moderation. Yet, it does mean that if you are subscribing to a weight loss strategy that has you missing meals and starving your body, then it will turn out poorly for your overall health. Breakfast is a meal that many people miss eating, to the detriment of their weight loss goals.

A meal that Americans are having trouble eating is a healthy breakfast. Studies have shown that a well balanced breakfast is a keystone to a healthy diet and lifestyle. Many people who are trying to lose weight miss manage breakfast, and that leads to failure in their weight loss ambitions. Breakfast, as the name of the meal explains, is the breaking of the night’s fast. Your body has been sleeping, and recharging during the night’s sleep. When sleeping your body is conserving energy, and partially shutting down. This partial shutdown slows your body’s metabolism. The body doesn’t start to metabolize and burn energy, which is how your lose weight, until it takes in some form of nutrients. That is one of the many reasons why breakfast is essential to losing weight. Once you eat breakfast, your body will start to burn energy, and prepare for the daily load ahead of it.

Continue reading ‘Don’t Skip Breakfast if you want to Lose Weight (Nutrition, Weight loss, and Whey Protein)’ »

Most of the times, the necessary body building diet that can drive our training into the thresholds of success is not exactly what we would rather eat if we were let to choose. Yet the healthy foods you must eat, the dieting schedules you must keep and the consistency you must observe are not only good for you muscle pursuit but also for your health.

Like most conventions, even dieting for a body building program sometimes becomes a bore and we feel very low emotionally. We loose the psyche to cook and eat the same, same food over and over again, without breaking the trend and buying some fries and chocolate once in a while. This very eventuality is what makes it hard to diet, the fact that we are limited in what you should eat. Were there no limitation and no requirement, say for example what you eat is all that is available, you would not be bored or lustful to eat the junk anyway. Continue reading ‘A Consistent Diet Is The Key To Health Weight Loss’ »

“How eating Seasonally and locally supports you most nutritiously and healthfully”

18 Raw Recipe Tips before you get started on your Recipes

Before you get started on a recipe, here are a few basic points to keep in mind:

Your ingredients should be raw, of course (raw carob powder, raw tahini, raw almond butter, unpasteurized miso, and so on). A few recipes call for items that are not raw . These can be used for flavor, if desired or ommitted.

Use Organic produce when possible.
Wash all produce.
Peel what needs to be peeled (for example, bananas, avacados, jicama, papayas, and any waxed produce); otherwise, leave the peel on (for example, carrots, apples, and unwaxed cucumbers).
Remove large, hard seeds, such as those as of dates and prunes, and also some smaller ones, such as those of citrus fruits and papayas.
Remove woody stems, such as those as figs and apples.
Use pure water in any recipe that calls for water (or for soaking).
When a recipe calls for soaking nuts or seeds you’ll typically soak them in twice as much water as their dry volume. Large nuts are generally soaked from eight to twelve hours. Small nuts and seeds are generally soaked from four to six hours. Rinse nuts and seeds in a colander after soaking, and drain them well and quickly before using them. Discard the nut soak water in the garden or use it to water plants. It is not for consumption. Dried fruit should be soaked in a small amount of water (just enough to cover) until it is tender. The soak water can usually be included to add moisture to a recipe. Certain recipes may deviate from these guidlines.)
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