Christmas cake is full of dried fruit and often made with the fruit soaked in more fruit juice.
What's wrong with that I hear you ask?
Fructose is what's wrong. If you read my November letter reviewing the book "Sweet Poison" you will see that sugar - actually the fructose in sugar is toxic to your body and can cause many chronic illnesses. As dried fruit and fruit juice contain concentrated fructose, they are the worst things to consume - particularly at a time of year when you are probably overindulging with other things such as rich dinners and alcohol.
So take my advice and give the fruit cake (and fruit mince pies) a miss this Christmas. Your body (and wastleline) will thank you for it.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
November Newsletter
Welcome clients to my November newsletter.
If you don't want to receive these newsletters, please send me an email and I'll take you off my list.
Feel free to forward this email on to friends and family that you think may find it interesting.
I HAVE FINISHED ALL THE HOURS REQUIRED TO BE ACCEPTED AS A FULL BOWEN THERAPIST
Further to this happy news, I can now offer health rebates for those of you who have private insurance that covers extras like Bowen.
There are many health funds that cover Bowen Therapy. Some of the main ones are as follows:
MBF Health
CUA Health Fund Ltd
NIB
BUPA Australia
NRMA
I WILL BE AWAY IN DECEMBER
I will be away from the 3rd to the 15th of December due to family commitments. Please take note if you are planning to see me around that time.
Please book in sooner rather than later.
TIP OF THE MONTH - REGULAR BOWEN THERAPY CAN KEEP YOU FROM DEVELOPING LONG TERM PROBLEMS FROM CHRONIC POOR POSTURE
Poor posture - which sometimes we have little control over due to work, driving, etc. can cause nagging pains to develop.
These pains are caused by the connective tissues gluing and not allowing the nutrients to get to your muscles effectively - starving them.
Over a long period of time, permanent damage can occur. It's a bit like not servicing your car and wondering why it breaks down.
Regular treatments are like a service for your body. They keep you running without breakdowns.
FURTHER INFORMATION ON SARCOPENIA
Last month I talked about the epidemic that effects us all.
Sarcopenia is the gradual loss of muscle mass as we age and there are several things we can all do to avoid or delay it's onset.
If you want more information, I have written a detailed article which you can read here on my blog.
Prevention is always better than cure - and usually less painful!
BOOK REVIEW - THE SWEET POISON QUIT PLAN
My book of the month is The Sweet Poison Quit Plan by David Gillespie - published 2010.
This is the follow-up to David's first book - "Sweet Poison" - which he summarizes in this book so there's no need to buy both.
As you can probably guess, this is a book about the evils of sugar and it's addictive qualities that make it harder to give up than cigarettes or drugs.
The book has one of the ugliest covers I've seen - a close-up of an over-decorated cup-cake with the slashed red circle we associate with "no smoking" across it.
At least it's memorable and as the contents are just as disturbing, I guess it's appropriate.
David is a solicitor who wondered why he (and most of the adult population of the western world) seemed to be getting fatter, despite their attempts to diet and exercise more than their forebears.
He applied his legal brain to the problem and after extensive research, he discovered the culprit was sugar - or more specifically, the fructose in sugar.
Sugar is made up of 50% glucose and 50% fructose. Glucose is necessary for cell function in our bodies but fructose is turned straight into fat that circulates in our blood system doing all sorts of damage from making us fat to causing diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer's and heart disease to name just a few of the major bad effects. It is in short, poison to our bodies in the amounts we consume in almost all the manufactured foods we buy or cook.
But what about the fructose in fruit I hear you ask? David explains that we can deal with a small amount of fructose - from about 2 pieces of whole fruit per day. He stresses that fruit juice is one of the worst things you can consume because you are getting a large dose of fructose and hardly any fibre.
With apologies to my cane-growing neighbours, I can't recommend this book highly enough.
David lost 40 kilos after he got over his sugar addiction and he shows us all how to do it too.
The book also includes some great recipes that David's wife has devised so you can still get a sweet hit without the fructose - and they aren't using artificial sweeteners. I tried the banana muffins recipe and they were great!
MY WEBSITE AND BLOG SITE
If you would like to see more information about Bowen Therapy, you might like to check out my web page on the
Natural Therapy Pages at http://www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/therapist/25736
You can also check out updates to my blog site at http://bowentherapytips.blogspot.com/
Best wishes to you and your families,
Carolyn.
If you don't want to receive these newsletters, please send me an email and I'll take you off my list.
Feel free to forward this email on to friends and family that you think may find it interesting.
I HAVE FINISHED ALL THE HOURS REQUIRED TO BE ACCEPTED AS A FULL BOWEN THERAPIST
Further to this happy news, I can now offer health rebates for those of you who have private insurance that covers extras like Bowen.
There are many health funds that cover Bowen Therapy. Some of the main ones are as follows:
MBF Health
CUA Health Fund Ltd
NIB
BUPA Australia
NRMA
I WILL BE AWAY IN DECEMBER
I will be away from the 3rd to the 15th of December due to family commitments. Please take note if you are planning to see me around that time.
Please book in sooner rather than later.
TIP OF THE MONTH - REGULAR BOWEN THERAPY CAN KEEP YOU FROM DEVELOPING LONG TERM PROBLEMS FROM CHRONIC POOR POSTURE
Poor posture - which sometimes we have little control over due to work, driving, etc. can cause nagging pains to develop.
These pains are caused by the connective tissues gluing and not allowing the nutrients to get to your muscles effectively - starving them.
Over a long period of time, permanent damage can occur. It's a bit like not servicing your car and wondering why it breaks down.
Regular treatments are like a service for your body. They keep you running without breakdowns.
FURTHER INFORMATION ON SARCOPENIA
Last month I talked about the epidemic that effects us all.
Sarcopenia is the gradual loss of muscle mass as we age and there are several things we can all do to avoid or delay it's onset.
If you want more information, I have written a detailed article which you can read here on my blog.
Prevention is always better than cure - and usually less painful!
BOOK REVIEW - THE SWEET POISON QUIT PLAN
My book of the month is The Sweet Poison Quit Plan by David Gillespie - published 2010.
This is the follow-up to David's first book - "Sweet Poison" - which he summarizes in this book so there's no need to buy both.
As you can probably guess, this is a book about the evils of sugar and it's addictive qualities that make it harder to give up than cigarettes or drugs.
The book has one of the ugliest covers I've seen - a close-up of an over-decorated cup-cake with the slashed red circle we associate with "no smoking" across it.
At least it's memorable and as the contents are just as disturbing, I guess it's appropriate.
David is a solicitor who wondered why he (and most of the adult population of the western world) seemed to be getting fatter, despite their attempts to diet and exercise more than their forebears.
He applied his legal brain to the problem and after extensive research, he discovered the culprit was sugar - or more specifically, the fructose in sugar.
Sugar is made up of 50% glucose and 50% fructose. Glucose is necessary for cell function in our bodies but fructose is turned straight into fat that circulates in our blood system doing all sorts of damage from making us fat to causing diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer's and heart disease to name just a few of the major bad effects. It is in short, poison to our bodies in the amounts we consume in almost all the manufactured foods we buy or cook.
But what about the fructose in fruit I hear you ask? David explains that we can deal with a small amount of fructose - from about 2 pieces of whole fruit per day. He stresses that fruit juice is one of the worst things you can consume because you are getting a large dose of fructose and hardly any fibre.
With apologies to my cane-growing neighbours, I can't recommend this book highly enough.
David lost 40 kilos after he got over his sugar addiction and he shows us all how to do it too.
The book also includes some great recipes that David's wife has devised so you can still get a sweet hit without the fructose - and they aren't using artificial sweeteners. I tried the banana muffins recipe and they were great!
MY WEBSITE AND BLOG SITE
If you would like to see more information about Bowen Therapy, you might like to check out my web page on the
Natural Therapy Pages at http://www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/therapist/25736
You can also check out updates to my blog site at http://bowentherapytips.blogspot.com/
Best wishes to you and your families,
Carolyn.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Sarcopenia - the truth about aging muscles
Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia gets its name from the Greek words “sarx” meaning flesh and “penia” meaning poverty.
So Sarcopenia is the poverty of the flesh.
Sagging skin, wrinkles, poor posture and sunken ribs are due to sarcopenia.
Sarcopenia is actually the degenerative loss of skeletal muscle mass that occurs during aging and the corresponding increase in fat cells. It is similar to osteoporosis which is the gradual loss of bone.
Muscle loss is associated with reduced muscle strength and coordination that increases the risk of frailty and falls. Together with osteoporosis, sarcopenia is a major health problem for elderly people but one that does have treatments which I will outline later.
First, let’s look at Sarcopenia in more detail.
Causes of Sarcopenia
1. Aging process
The fibres that make up our muscles can be divided simply into slow twitch and fast twitch fibres. Slow twitch muscle fibres are used for aerobic activities like walking and running. Fast twitch muscle fibres are used for lifting, posture and other anaerobic activities. They are also the first to die and evidence suggests this process starts for all of us at about age 30.
2. Physical inactivity
Together with aging, inactivity is the main accelerator of sarcopenia. That is because without use, those fast twitch muscle fibres die faster.
Even active people of normal weight could be suffering from sarcopenia as they lose the fast twitch muscle fibres they haven’t been using.
The following chart shows the rates of muscle loss in inactive people.
Prevalence of Sarcopenia
Ages Percentage lost Women Men
Age 25-60 .5% per year
Age 60-70 1% per year 23% 13%
Age 70-80 2% per year 35% 25%
Age 80-90 4% per year 43% 52%
Age 90+ 8% per year
3. Decreased hormone production – testosterone and HGH
Testosterone and Human growth hormone levels fall as we age and these effect the ability of our bodies to synthesise protein.
4. Decreased protein synthesis
Decreased proteins means our muscles are actually starved (remember the Greek meaning of sarcopenia being “poverty of the flesh”).
Lack of adequate protein accelerates the death of muscle cells.
5. Decreased female oestrogen levels post menopause may be a factor.
Process of Sarcopenia.
Muscle cells die and are replaced by fat cells which swell. In fact it is actually quite possible to be obese and suffering from sarcopenia.
It is also possible for two people with the same BMI and thigh diameter but for one of them to have sarcopenia and the other not to. The one with sarcopenia would have a larger percentage of fat than the other and there are various tests that can be carried out to determine this.
What we can do to counteract the effects of Sarcopenia?
Bowen Therapy can help
Bowen Therapy rebalances the fascia that supports the muscles and that helps the muscles to receive the nutrients they need to function normally.
So it stands to reason that Bowen Therapy plays a part in preventing and reversing the effects of sarcopenia but it has best results when combined with activity.
Increase protein input
We need protein to build and maintain muscle mass. Protein comes from 2 sources. Essential proteins are absorbed from the foods we eat like meat, eggs and nuts. Synthesised proteins are produced in the body through the actions of hormones.
As we age our ability to absorb proteins from digestion reduces. Elderly people often lose their thirst and appetite reflexes which adds to this problem.
Hormone levels also drop as we age so our ability to synthesise proteins reduces. So we actually need more essential proteins to counteract that.
The process of sarcopenia speeds up if we starve ourselves of protein and this is often the case with the elderly but even middle-aged people can benefit from increasing their essential protein input.
Supplements
Research suggests hormone replacement therapy may help reduce the effects of sarcopenia but the benefits may be outweighed by the risks.
There are some supplements that may help and have fewer side effects.
These include:
Magnesium – the element well known for muscle health and function
Calcium – often prescribed with magnesium – also helps build bone
Fish oil – improves circulation, joint mobility and may help in the process of motor unit restructuring
Protein – we already talked about increasing essential proteins. Nuts, fish and tofu are all good sources of essential protein
Water – correct hydration is vital for muscle maintenance and muscle health. Alkaline water penetrates cells better so that would also be a recommendation.
The power of Resistance Training
Remember those fast and slow twitch muscle fibres?
Fast twitch fibres are like an agile tightrope walker. The neurones that power fast twitch fibres are fast and have great precision.
Slow twitch muscle fibres are more like a lumbering bull in a china shop. They have less speed but live longer than fast twitch muscle fibres and the neurones that power them have less precise innervation.
When we are actively using our muscles for anaerobic activities – such as weight lifting - our fast twitch muscle fibres are engaged so are less likely to die from lack of use. Unfortunately some still die due to aging but a process known as motor unit restructuring occurs that replaces them with slow twitch fibres. It’s similar to the recircuiting that occurs after a brain injury.
Slow twitch fibres are not as precise as fast twitch fibres so balance and speed are reduced slightly which is why older athletes can never compete with younger ones, but some strength is maintained.
Why resistance training?
Keeping aerobically fit such as walking, running or biking is important for health but does little to help stave off sarcopenia. That is because those activities only use the slow twitch muscle fibres.
We need resistance training to force the body (anaerobically) to maintain the connections with the fast twitch fibres (or carry our motor unit restructuring with slow twitch fibres) in order to maintain (or increase) muscle mass.
Studies have shown that even moderate resistance training of two 20-minute sessions per week can significantly increase muscle mass in elderly people.
Resistance training has also shown to have positive effects on other conditions like osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, coronary heart disease, diabetes and depression.
Types of resistance training
Weight training machines – these are the usual machines found in most gyms and should never be used without a qualified instructor advising clients on how to use them, how many reps and sets and what weights are appropriate.
Elastic bands – these are the large bands that can be used safely by most folk as each person can only use them to his or her ability.
Objects around the home – people can do simple resistance training with simple free weights or objects like soup cans. These also need to be demonstrated and you should never try to overtrain or lift weights that are too heavy. Elderly people can tear muscles or break a bone if they lift something too heavy.
Body weight – push-ups are the obvious example and there are many more that can be suggested. Once again, caution is needed in selecting and carrying out these exercises.
Why should we start resistance training?
One study of people aged 78-84 who went on a resistance-training program increased their protein synthesis by an average of 182%.
Another study showed elderly people who did resistance therapy for 45 minutes 3 times per week for 12 weeks had an increase in muscle mass and strength of over 30%.
It appears that resistance training can increase hormone concentrations, which in turn improves protein synthesis rates, motor neuron firing rates, muscle fibre growth and creates a more efficient motor unit. This all causes faster muscle contractions and greater force production.
It’s like your muscles are growing younger!
Suggested Exercises
Reps of 10-15 at a weight the client finds “somewhat hard” for all major muscle groups – pectorals, latissimus dorsi, deltoids, abdominals, gluteals, quadriceps and hamstrings.
A selection of multi-joint exercises is recommended as apposed to single-joint movements.
Allow the weights to increase progressively
Include a variety of moderate to intensive cycles within the exercise plan
Resistance training should be done two or three times per week and each session should be at least 48 hours apart – one session may be enough for maintenance.
Elderly people need to be taught correct lifting techniques and breathing – personal trainers can help
You should take on a minimum workload for the first 8 weeks to allow joint connective tissue to adjust to resistance training.
Workout sessions should be kept to 20-30 minutes for elderly clients.
Do not use any joints that are inflamed due to arthritis or other joint or bone disorders.
Seek medical advice if you have diabetes or dementia as resistance training could exacerbate their condition.
Conclusion
In the ideal world we would all take the supplements recommended to us by health professionals and attend gyms where suitably qualified instructors would guide us through carefully planned programs to maximise our fitness and muscle health. But ours is not an ideal world.
We each need to make the decisions that we are happy with regarding our future health and combating sarcopenia is one of those areas where a little preventative work can make a huge difference.
Sarcopenia gets its name from the Greek words “sarx” meaning flesh and “penia” meaning poverty.
So Sarcopenia is the poverty of the flesh.
Sagging skin, wrinkles, poor posture and sunken ribs are due to sarcopenia.
Sarcopenia is actually the degenerative loss of skeletal muscle mass that occurs during aging and the corresponding increase in fat cells. It is similar to osteoporosis which is the gradual loss of bone.
Muscle loss is associated with reduced muscle strength and coordination that increases the risk of frailty and falls. Together with osteoporosis, sarcopenia is a major health problem for elderly people but one that does have treatments which I will outline later.
First, let’s look at Sarcopenia in more detail.
Causes of Sarcopenia
1. Aging process
The fibres that make up our muscles can be divided simply into slow twitch and fast twitch fibres. Slow twitch muscle fibres are used for aerobic activities like walking and running. Fast twitch muscle fibres are used for lifting, posture and other anaerobic activities. They are also the first to die and evidence suggests this process starts for all of us at about age 30.
2. Physical inactivity
Together with aging, inactivity is the main accelerator of sarcopenia. That is because without use, those fast twitch muscle fibres die faster.
Even active people of normal weight could be suffering from sarcopenia as they lose the fast twitch muscle fibres they haven’t been using.
The following chart shows the rates of muscle loss in inactive people.
Prevalence of Sarcopenia
Ages Percentage lost Women Men
Age 25-60 .5% per year
Age 60-70 1% per year 23% 13%
Age 70-80 2% per year 35% 25%
Age 80-90 4% per year 43% 52%
Age 90+ 8% per year
3. Decreased hormone production – testosterone and HGH
Testosterone and Human growth hormone levels fall as we age and these effect the ability of our bodies to synthesise protein.
4. Decreased protein synthesis
Decreased proteins means our muscles are actually starved (remember the Greek meaning of sarcopenia being “poverty of the flesh”).
Lack of adequate protein accelerates the death of muscle cells.
5. Decreased female oestrogen levels post menopause may be a factor.
Process of Sarcopenia.
Muscle cells die and are replaced by fat cells which swell. In fact it is actually quite possible to be obese and suffering from sarcopenia.
It is also possible for two people with the same BMI and thigh diameter but for one of them to have sarcopenia and the other not to. The one with sarcopenia would have a larger percentage of fat than the other and there are various tests that can be carried out to determine this.
What we can do to counteract the effects of Sarcopenia?
Bowen Therapy can help
Bowen Therapy rebalances the fascia that supports the muscles and that helps the muscles to receive the nutrients they need to function normally.
So it stands to reason that Bowen Therapy plays a part in preventing and reversing the effects of sarcopenia but it has best results when combined with activity.
Increase protein input
We need protein to build and maintain muscle mass. Protein comes from 2 sources. Essential proteins are absorbed from the foods we eat like meat, eggs and nuts. Synthesised proteins are produced in the body through the actions of hormones.
As we age our ability to absorb proteins from digestion reduces. Elderly people often lose their thirst and appetite reflexes which adds to this problem.
Hormone levels also drop as we age so our ability to synthesise proteins reduces. So we actually need more essential proteins to counteract that.
The process of sarcopenia speeds up if we starve ourselves of protein and this is often the case with the elderly but even middle-aged people can benefit from increasing their essential protein input.
Supplements
Research suggests hormone replacement therapy may help reduce the effects of sarcopenia but the benefits may be outweighed by the risks.
There are some supplements that may help and have fewer side effects.
These include:
Magnesium – the element well known for muscle health and function
Calcium – often prescribed with magnesium – also helps build bone
Fish oil – improves circulation, joint mobility and may help in the process of motor unit restructuring
Protein – we already talked about increasing essential proteins. Nuts, fish and tofu are all good sources of essential protein
Water – correct hydration is vital for muscle maintenance and muscle health. Alkaline water penetrates cells better so that would also be a recommendation.
The power of Resistance Training
Remember those fast and slow twitch muscle fibres?
Fast twitch fibres are like an agile tightrope walker. The neurones that power fast twitch fibres are fast and have great precision.
Slow twitch muscle fibres are more like a lumbering bull in a china shop. They have less speed but live longer than fast twitch muscle fibres and the neurones that power them have less precise innervation.
When we are actively using our muscles for anaerobic activities – such as weight lifting - our fast twitch muscle fibres are engaged so are less likely to die from lack of use. Unfortunately some still die due to aging but a process known as motor unit restructuring occurs that replaces them with slow twitch fibres. It’s similar to the recircuiting that occurs after a brain injury.
Slow twitch fibres are not as precise as fast twitch fibres so balance and speed are reduced slightly which is why older athletes can never compete with younger ones, but some strength is maintained.
Why resistance training?
Keeping aerobically fit such as walking, running or biking is important for health but does little to help stave off sarcopenia. That is because those activities only use the slow twitch muscle fibres.
We need resistance training to force the body (anaerobically) to maintain the connections with the fast twitch fibres (or carry our motor unit restructuring with slow twitch fibres) in order to maintain (or increase) muscle mass.
Studies have shown that even moderate resistance training of two 20-minute sessions per week can significantly increase muscle mass in elderly people.
Resistance training has also shown to have positive effects on other conditions like osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, coronary heart disease, diabetes and depression.
Types of resistance training
Weight training machines – these are the usual machines found in most gyms and should never be used without a qualified instructor advising clients on how to use them, how many reps and sets and what weights are appropriate.
Elastic bands – these are the large bands that can be used safely by most folk as each person can only use them to his or her ability.
Objects around the home – people can do simple resistance training with simple free weights or objects like soup cans. These also need to be demonstrated and you should never try to overtrain or lift weights that are too heavy. Elderly people can tear muscles or break a bone if they lift something too heavy.
Body weight – push-ups are the obvious example and there are many more that can be suggested. Once again, caution is needed in selecting and carrying out these exercises.
Why should we start resistance training?
One study of people aged 78-84 who went on a resistance-training program increased their protein synthesis by an average of 182%.
Another study showed elderly people who did resistance therapy for 45 minutes 3 times per week for 12 weeks had an increase in muscle mass and strength of over 30%.
It appears that resistance training can increase hormone concentrations, which in turn improves protein synthesis rates, motor neuron firing rates, muscle fibre growth and creates a more efficient motor unit. This all causes faster muscle contractions and greater force production.
It’s like your muscles are growing younger!
Suggested Exercises
Reps of 10-15 at a weight the client finds “somewhat hard” for all major muscle groups – pectorals, latissimus dorsi, deltoids, abdominals, gluteals, quadriceps and hamstrings.
A selection of multi-joint exercises is recommended as apposed to single-joint movements.
Allow the weights to increase progressively
Include a variety of moderate to intensive cycles within the exercise plan
Resistance training should be done two or three times per week and each session should be at least 48 hours apart – one session may be enough for maintenance.
Elderly people need to be taught correct lifting techniques and breathing – personal trainers can help
You should take on a minimum workload for the first 8 weeks to allow joint connective tissue to adjust to resistance training.
Workout sessions should be kept to 20-30 minutes for elderly clients.
Do not use any joints that are inflamed due to arthritis or other joint or bone disorders.
Seek medical advice if you have diabetes or dementia as resistance training could exacerbate their condition.
Conclusion
In the ideal world we would all take the supplements recommended to us by health professionals and attend gyms where suitably qualified instructors would guide us through carefully planned programs to maximise our fitness and muscle health. But ours is not an ideal world.
We each need to make the decisions that we are happy with regarding our future health and combating sarcopenia is one of those areas where a little preventative work can make a huge difference.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Eat Fruit on an empty stomach
Here is a copy of an email a friend sent me. It contains some disturbing but interesting information about our eating habits and a warning about heart attacks.
Eating Fruit on an empty stomach
Dr Stephen Mak treats terminal ill cancer patients by "un-orthodox" way and many patients recovered. He explains: before he is using solar energy to clear the illnesses of his patients.
He believes on natural healing in the body against illnesses. See the article below.
Letter to original email writer:
Dear Shereen,
Thanks for the email on fruits and juices. It is one of the strategies to heal cancer. As of late, my success rate in curing cancer is about 80%. Cancer patients shouldn't die. The cure for cancer is already found. It is whether you believe it or not. I am sorry for the hundreds of cancer patients who die under the conventional
treatments.
Thanks and God bless.
Dr Stephen Mak
EATING FRUIT...
We all think eating fruits means just buying fruits, cutting it and just popping it into our mouths. It's not as easy as you think. It's important to know how and when to eat.
What is the correct way of eating fruits?
IT MEANS NOT EATING FRUITS AFTER YOUR MEALS!
* FRUITS SHOULD BE EATEN ON AN EMPTY STOMACH.
If you eat fruit like that, it will play a major role to detoxify your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities.
FRUIT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOD.
Let's say you eat two slices of bread and then a slice of fruit. The slice of fruit is ready to go straight through the stomach into the intestines, but it is prevented from doing so.
In the meantime the whole meal rots and ferments and turns to acid. The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to
spoil....
So please eat your fruits on an empty stomach or before your meals! You have heard people complaining - every time I eat watermelon I burp, when I eat durian my stomach bloats up, when I eat a banana I feel like running to the toilet, etc - actually all this will not arise if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach. The fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas and hence you will bloat!
Greying hair, balding, nervous outburst, and dark circles under the eyes all these will NOT happen if you take fruits on an empty stomach.
There is no such thing as some fruits, like orange and lemon are acidic, because all fruits become alkaline in our body, according to Dr. Herbert Shelton who did research on this matter. If you
have mastered the correct way of eating fruits, you have the Secret of beauty, longevity, health, energy, happiness and normal weight.
When you need to drink fruit juice - drink only fresh fruit juice, NOT from the cans. Don't even drink juice that has been heated up. Don't eat cooked fruits because you don't get the nutrients at all. You only get to taste. Cooking destroys all the vitamins.
But eating a whole fruit is better than drinking the juice. If you should drink the juice, drink it mouthful by mouthful slowly, because you must let it mix with your saliva before swallowing it. You can go on a 3-day fruit fast to cleanse your body.
Just eat fruits and drink fruit juice throughout the 3 days and you will be surprised when your friends tell you how radiant you look!
KIWI: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin E & fibre. Its vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.
APPLE: An apple a day keeps the doctor away?
Although an apple has a low vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.
STRAWBERRY: Protective Fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protect the body from cancer-causing, blood vessel-clogging free radicals.
ORANGE : Sweetest medicine. Taking 2-4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessens the risk of colon cancer.
WATERMELON: Coolest thirst quencher.
Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are vitamin C & Potassium.
GUAVA & PAPAYA: Top awards for vitamin C.
They are the clear winners for their high vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fibre, which helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene; this is good for your eyes.
Drinking Cold water after a meal = Cancer!
Can u believe this?? For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine. Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.
A serious note about heart attacks HEART ATTACK PROCEDURE': (THIS IS NOT A JOKE!) Women should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting. Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line. You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack. Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms. Sixty percent of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up. Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep.
Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know the better chance we could survive.
A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this mail sends it to 10 people, you can be sure that we'll save at least one life.
Eating Fruit on an empty stomach
Dr Stephen Mak treats terminal ill cancer patients by "un-orthodox" way and many patients recovered. He explains: before he is using solar energy to clear the illnesses of his patients.
He believes on natural healing in the body against illnesses. See the article below.
Letter to original email writer:
Dear Shereen,
Thanks for the email on fruits and juices. It is one of the strategies to heal cancer. As of late, my success rate in curing cancer is about 80%. Cancer patients shouldn't die. The cure for cancer is already found. It is whether you believe it or not. I am sorry for the hundreds of cancer patients who die under the conventional
treatments.
Thanks and God bless.
Dr Stephen Mak
EATING FRUIT...
We all think eating fruits means just buying fruits, cutting it and just popping it into our mouths. It's not as easy as you think. It's important to know how and when to eat.
What is the correct way of eating fruits?
IT MEANS NOT EATING FRUITS AFTER YOUR MEALS!
* FRUITS SHOULD BE EATEN ON AN EMPTY STOMACH.
If you eat fruit like that, it will play a major role to detoxify your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities.
FRUIT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOD.
Let's say you eat two slices of bread and then a slice of fruit. The slice of fruit is ready to go straight through the stomach into the intestines, but it is prevented from doing so.
In the meantime the whole meal rots and ferments and turns to acid. The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to
spoil....
So please eat your fruits on an empty stomach or before your meals! You have heard people complaining - every time I eat watermelon I burp, when I eat durian my stomach bloats up, when I eat a banana I feel like running to the toilet, etc - actually all this will not arise if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach. The fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas and hence you will bloat!
Greying hair, balding, nervous outburst, and dark circles under the eyes all these will NOT happen if you take fruits on an empty stomach.
There is no such thing as some fruits, like orange and lemon are acidic, because all fruits become alkaline in our body, according to Dr. Herbert Shelton who did research on this matter. If you
have mastered the correct way of eating fruits, you have the Secret of beauty, longevity, health, energy, happiness and normal weight.
When you need to drink fruit juice - drink only fresh fruit juice, NOT from the cans. Don't even drink juice that has been heated up. Don't eat cooked fruits because you don't get the nutrients at all. You only get to taste. Cooking destroys all the vitamins.
But eating a whole fruit is better than drinking the juice. If you should drink the juice, drink it mouthful by mouthful slowly, because you must let it mix with your saliva before swallowing it. You can go on a 3-day fruit fast to cleanse your body.
Just eat fruits and drink fruit juice throughout the 3 days and you will be surprised when your friends tell you how radiant you look!
KIWI: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin E & fibre. Its vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.
APPLE: An apple a day keeps the doctor away?
Although an apple has a low vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.
STRAWBERRY: Protective Fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protect the body from cancer-causing, blood vessel-clogging free radicals.
ORANGE : Sweetest medicine. Taking 2-4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessens the risk of colon cancer.
WATERMELON: Coolest thirst quencher.
Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are vitamin C & Potassium.
GUAVA & PAPAYA: Top awards for vitamin C.
They are the clear winners for their high vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fibre, which helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene; this is good for your eyes.
Drinking Cold water after a meal = Cancer!
Can u believe this?? For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine. Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.
A serious note about heart attacks HEART ATTACK PROCEDURE': (THIS IS NOT A JOKE!) Women should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting. Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line. You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack. Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms. Sixty percent of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up. Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep.
Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know the better chance we could survive.
A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this mail sends it to 10 people, you can be sure that we'll save at least one life.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
"eat, pray, love" - my word is hats
If you've read Elizabeth Gilbert's book "eat, pray, love", or seen the movie staring Julia Roberts, you will know that Liz spends a year "finding herself" while traveling through three countries eating, praying and loving. (Wouldn't we all like to be able to indulge ourselves doing that!)
At the end of the story Liz finds the word that best fits her - attraversiamo - an Italian word that means "crossing over".
It symbolises the struggle she has endured to get to where she is at that point and the new life she is about to start with Felipe - her Brazilian lover.
It got me thinking about what word best suites me. I wrote down lots of words that were all part of who I am but struggled to find just one that suited me best.
My shortlist consisted of: helper, artist, therapist, seeker.
There is no one word that envelops all those but I noticed that when you take the first letter of each word, you get hats - and I laughed at the simplicity and appropriateness of it for me.
As a woman, wife and mother I have worn many hats and I am sure I will continue to do so for the rest of my life. So hats is my word - not as romantic as Liz's but it's mine.
What's yours?
At the end of the story Liz finds the word that best fits her - attraversiamo - an Italian word that means "crossing over".
It symbolises the struggle she has endured to get to where she is at that point and the new life she is about to start with Felipe - her Brazilian lover.
It got me thinking about what word best suites me. I wrote down lots of words that were all part of who I am but struggled to find just one that suited me best.
My shortlist consisted of: helper, artist, therapist, seeker.
There is no one word that envelops all those but I noticed that when you take the first letter of each word, you get hats - and I laughed at the simplicity and appropriateness of it for me.
As a woman, wife and mother I have worn many hats and I am sure I will continue to do so for the rest of my life. So hats is my word - not as romantic as Liz's but it's mine.
What's yours?
Thursday, October 14, 2010
October Newsletter
Welcome clients to my October newsletter.
If you don't want to receive these newsletters, please send me an email and I'll take you off my list.
Feel free to forward this email on to friends and family that you think may find it interesting.
HOLIDAY AWAY FROM BALLINA
I will be away from next Wednesday afternoon (the 20th) until the end of October so if anyone wants a treatment before I go,
please book in now.
TIP OF THE MONTH - WEIGHT TRAINING CAN HELP YOU AVOID SARCOPENIA AND OSTEOPOROSIS
Sarcopenia is the gradual loss of muscle and osteoporosis is the gradual loss of bone density.
Both these occur due to aging as well as a lack of weight-bearing exercise.
Although walking is often heralded as the wonder exercise for life, it does little for your arms or upper back.
Without a regular routine of lifting small weights, we all stand to lose much of our bone and muscle as we age.
Muscle weakness can lead to falls resulting in broken bones to name just two of the consequences.
The good news is that even a little bit of weight-bearing exercise several times each week can reverse some of
the damage and prevent further loss. So grab those weights and start lifting - it's never too late.
STUDY SHOWS BOWEN THERAPY HELPS IMPROVE HAMSTRING FLEXIBILITY OVER TIME
I found an article about a study done by a respected European College on the effects of Bowen Therapy on hamstring flexibility.
The study showed that Bowen Therapy does improve hamstring flexibility over time.
I have copied the full article into my blogsite. You can visit my blog (link below) to read it if you are interested.
The great thing is that these sorts of studies carry far more weight with traditional medicos than the anecdotal evidence we
have had so far about the wonderful effects of Bowen Therapy.
Let's hope they might start to take complementary therapies like Bowen more seriously in the future.
Prevention is always better than cure - and usually less painful!
BOOK REVIEW - EAT RIGHT FOR YOUR TYPE
My book of the month is Eat Right For Your Type by Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo.
It was first published in 1997 but has been updated each year since then.
Dr D'Adamo and his father (both physicians and naturopaths) have made it their life's work to study the effects of eating
according to each person's blood type.
We are all type O, A, B or AB and as each blood type evolved at different times due to the available foods at that time, we
do best when we stick to a diet close to that original diet.
Thus, type O's are best suited to a diet of meat and simple vegetables, A's do best on a largely vegetarian diet, B's are the
omnivors who can eat a little of everything and AB's are a combination of A and B.
It's a little more complicated than that but an interesting idea that seems to be backed up by many studies done by Dr D'Adamo
over the years. He has even worked out which exercise works best for each blood type.
If you've ever wondered why you seem to thrive on certain foods and yet others do better on different foods, this book may shed
some light on why that is so.
Eating the right diet can not only improve your vitality but help you avoid cancer or heart disease to name just two of the major
health issues facing us today.
MY WEBSITE AND BLOGSITE
If you would like to see more information about Bowen Therapy, you might like to check out my webpage on the
Natural Therapy Pages at http://www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/therapist/25736
You can also check out updates to my blogsite at http://bowentherapytips.blogspot.com/
Best wishes to you and your families,
Carolyn.
If you don't want to receive these newsletters, please send me an email and I'll take you off my list.
Feel free to forward this email on to friends and family that you think may find it interesting.
HOLIDAY AWAY FROM BALLINA
I will be away from next Wednesday afternoon (the 20th) until the end of October so if anyone wants a treatment before I go,
please book in now.
TIP OF THE MONTH - WEIGHT TRAINING CAN HELP YOU AVOID SARCOPENIA AND OSTEOPOROSIS
Sarcopenia is the gradual loss of muscle and osteoporosis is the gradual loss of bone density.
Both these occur due to aging as well as a lack of weight-bearing exercise.
Although walking is often heralded as the wonder exercise for life, it does little for your arms or upper back.
Without a regular routine of lifting small weights, we all stand to lose much of our bone and muscle as we age.
Muscle weakness can lead to falls resulting in broken bones to name just two of the consequences.
The good news is that even a little bit of weight-bearing exercise several times each week can reverse some of
the damage and prevent further loss. So grab those weights and start lifting - it's never too late.
STUDY SHOWS BOWEN THERAPY HELPS IMPROVE HAMSTRING FLEXIBILITY OVER TIME
I found an article about a study done by a respected European College on the effects of Bowen Therapy on hamstring flexibility.
The study showed that Bowen Therapy does improve hamstring flexibility over time.
I have copied the full article into my blogsite. You can visit my blog (link below) to read it if you are interested.
The great thing is that these sorts of studies carry far more weight with traditional medicos than the anecdotal evidence we
have had so far about the wonderful effects of Bowen Therapy.
Let's hope they might start to take complementary therapies like Bowen more seriously in the future.
Prevention is always better than cure - and usually less painful!
BOOK REVIEW - EAT RIGHT FOR YOUR TYPE
My book of the month is Eat Right For Your Type by Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo.
It was first published in 1997 but has been updated each year since then.
Dr D'Adamo and his father (both physicians and naturopaths) have made it their life's work to study the effects of eating
according to each person's blood type.
We are all type O, A, B or AB and as each blood type evolved at different times due to the available foods at that time, we
do best when we stick to a diet close to that original diet.
Thus, type O's are best suited to a diet of meat and simple vegetables, A's do best on a largely vegetarian diet, B's are the
omnivors who can eat a little of everything and AB's are a combination of A and B.
It's a little more complicated than that but an interesting idea that seems to be backed up by many studies done by Dr D'Adamo
over the years. He has even worked out which exercise works best for each blood type.
If you've ever wondered why you seem to thrive on certain foods and yet others do better on different foods, this book may shed
some light on why that is so.
Eating the right diet can not only improve your vitality but help you avoid cancer or heart disease to name just two of the major
health issues facing us today.
MY WEBSITE AND BLOGSITE
If you would like to see more information about Bowen Therapy, you might like to check out my webpage on the
Natural Therapy Pages at http://www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/therapist/25736
You can also check out updates to my blogsite at http://bowentherapytips.blogspot.com/
Best wishes to you and your families,
Carolyn.
Bowen Technique Effects Hamstring flexibility.
I found this article about a study done by a respected European College on the effects of Bowen Therapy on hamstring flexibility. You may find it interesting.
The effects of Bowen technique on hamstring flexibility over time
The hamstring muscles are regularly implicated in recurrent injuries, movement dysfunction and low back pain. Links between limited flexibility and development of neuromusculoskeletal symptoms are frequently reported. The Bowen Technique is used to treat many conditions including lack of flexibility.
A study led by the European College of Bowen Studies investigated the effect of the Bowen Technique on hamstring flexibility over time. The study was published in Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies.
An assessor-blind, prospective, randomised controlled trial was performed on 120 asymptomatic volunteers. Participants were randomly allocated into a control group or Bowen group. Three flexibility measurements occurred over one week, using an active knee extension test. The intervention group received a single Bowen treatment. A repeated measures was conducted for the three time periods.
The results revealed that a single treatment of the Bowen technique demonstrated immediate significant increases in the flexibility of the hamstring muscles in asymptomatic subjects, maintaining improvements for one week without further treatment. No significant change over time was noted for the control group.
Explanations for the changes observed with the Bowen technique have not been well researched. The superficial pressure applied during the technique, yet lack of joint loading, weight bearing, warm-up or stretching, invalidates changes attributable to tissue creep through loading or plastic deformation of tissues. Many of the studies previously discussed have localised interventions specifically to the hamstring muscles. The present Bowen study provided manual stimulation to multiple regions including; the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, pelvic attachments; latissimus dorsi, hamstrings, gluteals, hip adductors and TFL. The anatomical linkage through the presence of inter and intramuscular fascial ‘slings’ and compartments has enabled a deeper, more integrated approach to understanding how manual stimulation or mechanical tension may be transmitted from one region to another. Muscles are linked to each other through fascial and ligamentous connections…the force of muscle contraction is potentially passed via specialized connective tissues to the skeletal structures and lumbopelvic articulations.
Reference: Michelle Marr, Julian Baker, Nicky Lambon, Jo Perry. The effects of the Bowen technique on hamstring flexibility over time: A randomised controlled trial. Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies.
The effects of Bowen technique on hamstring flexibility over time
The hamstring muscles are regularly implicated in recurrent injuries, movement dysfunction and low back pain. Links between limited flexibility and development of neuromusculoskeletal symptoms are frequently reported. The Bowen Technique is used to treat many conditions including lack of flexibility.
A study led by the European College of Bowen Studies investigated the effect of the Bowen Technique on hamstring flexibility over time. The study was published in Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies.
An assessor-blind, prospective, randomised controlled trial was performed on 120 asymptomatic volunteers. Participants were randomly allocated into a control group or Bowen group. Three flexibility measurements occurred over one week, using an active knee extension test. The intervention group received a single Bowen treatment. A repeated measures was conducted for the three time periods.
The results revealed that a single treatment of the Bowen technique demonstrated immediate significant increases in the flexibility of the hamstring muscles in asymptomatic subjects, maintaining improvements for one week without further treatment. No significant change over time was noted for the control group.
Explanations for the changes observed with the Bowen technique have not been well researched. The superficial pressure applied during the technique, yet lack of joint loading, weight bearing, warm-up or stretching, invalidates changes attributable to tissue creep through loading or plastic deformation of tissues. Many of the studies previously discussed have localised interventions specifically to the hamstring muscles. The present Bowen study provided manual stimulation to multiple regions including; the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, pelvic attachments; latissimus dorsi, hamstrings, gluteals, hip adductors and TFL. The anatomical linkage through the presence of inter and intramuscular fascial ‘slings’ and compartments has enabled a deeper, more integrated approach to understanding how manual stimulation or mechanical tension may be transmitted from one region to another. Muscles are linked to each other through fascial and ligamentous connections…the force of muscle contraction is potentially passed via specialized connective tissues to the skeletal structures and lumbopelvic articulations.
Reference: Michelle Marr, Julian Baker, Nicky Lambon, Jo Perry. The effects of the Bowen technique on hamstring flexibility over time: A randomised controlled trial. Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies.
September 2010 E-Newsletter
Welcome clients to my first newsletter.
I hope to send these out once each month and I hope you get some useful information out of them.
Feel free to forward these emails on to friends and family that you think may find them interesting.
TIP OF THE MONTH - DRINK WATER FOR WEIGHT LOSS
The tip of the month will be a fun and (hopefully) useful piece of advice that I have found to help me or others.
This month it is an oldy but a goody for those of us trying to shed some excess winter kilos.
Every time you feel hungry, drink a glass of water. Quite often when you feel hungry you are really thirsty.
Also, water will help fill your stomach if you are about to have a meal so you eat less.
Water will also aid your digestion so that food waste passes through you faster.
Water is also vital for bodily functions that all use up calories so staying well hydrated helps you avoid
gaining weight in the first place.
UPDATE ON MY BOWEN THERAPY TRAINING
I have just completed a wonderful weekend in Brisbane completing the final module of my Bowen Therapy
Diploma. I will soon be a fully qualified Therapist (I am presently at practitioner level).
As a therapist I will be allocated a provider number and will be able to offer health rebates to those clients who
have private health cover with a variety of health funds. This will dramatically reduce the cost of a treatment for
those clients. I look forward to seeing more of you when that happens.
BOOK REVIEW - KITCHEN TABLE WISDOM
I love reading books about natural health and wellbeing and my book of the month is Kitchen Table Wisdom by
Rachel Naomi Remen, M.D.
It was published in 1996 but is still a great read today and just as needed.
It is a collection of amazing true stories that cover all the big issues such as suffering, meaning and love.
The stories are told in the way we used to share experiences over the kitchen table - before the internet turned
life into the more impersonal thing it is today!
I can recommend this book to anyone going through a crisis or just wanting to reconnect with humanity.
You should be able to find it at most libraries but I bought my copy over the internet and it cost me $1 and
$8 postage from the US! Well worth every cent!
MY WEBSITE AND BLOGSITE
If you would like to see more information about Bowen Therapy, you might like to check out my webpage on the
Natural Therapy Pages at http://www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/therapist/25736
You can also check out updates to my blogsite at http://bowentherapytips.blogspot.com/
Finally, if you don't want to receive these newsletters, please send me an email and I'll take you off my list.
Best wishes to you and your families,
Carolyn.
I hope to send these out once each month and I hope you get some useful information out of them.
Feel free to forward these emails on to friends and family that you think may find them interesting.
TIP OF THE MONTH - DRINK WATER FOR WEIGHT LOSS
The tip of the month will be a fun and (hopefully) useful piece of advice that I have found to help me or others.
This month it is an oldy but a goody for those of us trying to shed some excess winter kilos.
Every time you feel hungry, drink a glass of water. Quite often when you feel hungry you are really thirsty.
Also, water will help fill your stomach if you are about to have a meal so you eat less.
Water will also aid your digestion so that food waste passes through you faster.
Water is also vital for bodily functions that all use up calories so staying well hydrated helps you avoid
gaining weight in the first place.
UPDATE ON MY BOWEN THERAPY TRAINING
I have just completed a wonderful weekend in Brisbane completing the final module of my Bowen Therapy
Diploma. I will soon be a fully qualified Therapist (I am presently at practitioner level).
As a therapist I will be allocated a provider number and will be able to offer health rebates to those clients who
have private health cover with a variety of health funds. This will dramatically reduce the cost of a treatment for
those clients. I look forward to seeing more of you when that happens.
BOOK REVIEW - KITCHEN TABLE WISDOM
I love reading books about natural health and wellbeing and my book of the month is Kitchen Table Wisdom by
Rachel Naomi Remen, M.D.
It was published in 1996 but is still a great read today and just as needed.
It is a collection of amazing true stories that cover all the big issues such as suffering, meaning and love.
The stories are told in the way we used to share experiences over the kitchen table - before the internet turned
life into the more impersonal thing it is today!
I can recommend this book to anyone going through a crisis or just wanting to reconnect with humanity.
You should be able to find it at most libraries but I bought my copy over the internet and it cost me $1 and
$8 postage from the US! Well worth every cent!
MY WEBSITE AND BLOGSITE
If you would like to see more information about Bowen Therapy, you might like to check out my webpage on the
Natural Therapy Pages at http://www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/therapist/25736
You can also check out updates to my blogsite at http://bowentherapytips.blogspot.com/
Finally, if you don't want to receive these newsletters, please send me an email and I'll take you off my list.
Best wishes to you and your families,
Carolyn.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Aloe Vera - does it work?
I recently read a book all about the wonderful benefits of Aloe Vera. We all know Aloe Vera is great on cuts, burns and insect bites but did you know you can drink the juice?
I didn't and am now experimenting with a course of Aloe Vera juice morning and night to see if it makes any difference.
As I don't have much wrong it may be hard to tell but I would settle for a stronger immune system and a more efficient digestive system (2 of the many claims the proponents of Aloe Vera juice make).
The juice itself from the health food store is quite bitter but I found some sweetened Aloe Vera "drink" from the supermarket and when I mix the 2 50/50 the result tastes of nothing really - just like water - and it's clear like water too so easy to take.
I'll keep you posted on my health outcomes. I've only been on it for 3 days so too early to tell yet.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
The Wonders of Honey and Cinnamon
Honey is the only food on the planet that will not spoil or rot. It will do what some call turning to sugar. In reality honey is always honey. However, when left in a cool dark place for a long time it will do what I rather call "crystallizing".
When this happens, loosen the lid, boil some water, and sit the honey container in the hot water, off the heat and let it liquefy. It is then as good as it ever was.
Never boil honey or put it in a microwave. To do so will kill the enzymes in the honey.
Cinnamon and Honey
~ Bet the drug companies won't like this one getting around.~
Facts on Honey and Cinnamon:
It is found that a mixture of honey and Cinnamon cures most diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Scientists of today also accept honey as a very effective medicine for all kinds of diseases without any side effects.
Today's science says that even though honey is sweet, if taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm diabetic patients.
Weekly World News, a magazine in Canada , in its issue dated 17 January,1995 has given the following list of diseases that can be cured by honey and cinnamon as researched by western scientists:
HEART DISEASES:
Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply on bread and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack.
Also, those who have already had an attack, if they do this process daily, they are kept miles away from the next attack Regular use of the above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heart beat.
In America and Canada , various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that as you age, the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalize the arteries and veins.
ARTHRITIS:
Arthritis patients may take daily, morning and night, one cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. If taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured.
In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University , it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast they found that within a week, out of the 200 people so treated, practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain, and within a month, mostly all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis started walking without pain.
BLADDER INFECTIONS:
Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder.
CHOLESTEROL:
Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 1 litre of tea water, given to a cholesterol patient, was found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two hours.
As mentioned for arthritic patients, if taken three times a day, any chronic cholesterol is cured.. According to information received in the said Journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol.
COLDS:
Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold, and clear the sinuses.
UPSET STOMACH:
Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also clears stomach ulcers from the root.
GAS:
According to the studies done in India and Japan , it is revealed that if Honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.
IMMUNE SYSTEM:
Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacteria and viral attacks. Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of Honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight bacterial and viral diseases.
INDIGESTION:
Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals.
INFLUENZA:
A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural ' Ingredient' which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.
LONGEVITY:
Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age. Take four spoons of honey, one spoon of cinnamon powder, and three cups of water and boil to make like tea. Drink 1/4 cup, three to four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life spans also increase and even a 100 year old, starts performing the chores of a 20-year-old.
PIMPLES:
Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water. If done daily for two weeks, it removes pimples from the root.
SKIN INFECTIONS:
Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections.
WEIGHT LOSS:
Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast on an empty stomach, and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water. If taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.
CANCER:
Recent research in Japan and Australia has revealed that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully. Patients suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder for one month three times a day.
FATIGUE:
Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens, who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts, are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research, says that a half tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at about 3:00 P.M. when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, increases the vitality of the body within a week.
BAD BREATH:
People of South America , first thing in the morning, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water, so their breath stays fresh throughout the day.
HEARING LOSS:
Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts restores hearing.
You might want to share this information with friends and family. Everyone needs healthy help information ~ what they do with it is up to them ~ share with your email buddies!!!!!
When this happens, loosen the lid, boil some water, and sit the honey container in the hot water, off the heat and let it liquefy. It is then as good as it ever was.
Never boil honey or put it in a microwave. To do so will kill the enzymes in the honey.
Cinnamon and Honey
~ Bet the drug companies won't like this one getting around.~
Facts on Honey and Cinnamon:
It is found that a mixture of honey and Cinnamon cures most diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Scientists of today also accept honey as a very effective medicine for all kinds of diseases without any side effects.
Today's science says that even though honey is sweet, if taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm diabetic patients.
Weekly World News, a magazine in Canada , in its issue dated 17 January,1995 has given the following list of diseases that can be cured by honey and cinnamon as researched by western scientists:
HEART DISEASES:
Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply on bread and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack.
Also, those who have already had an attack, if they do this process daily, they are kept miles away from the next attack Regular use of the above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heart beat.
In America and Canada , various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that as you age, the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalize the arteries and veins.
ARTHRITIS:
Arthritis patients may take daily, morning and night, one cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. If taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured.
In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University , it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast they found that within a week, out of the 200 people so treated, practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain, and within a month, mostly all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis started walking without pain.
BLADDER INFECTIONS:
Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder.
CHOLESTEROL:
Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 1 litre of tea water, given to a cholesterol patient, was found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two hours.
As mentioned for arthritic patients, if taken three times a day, any chronic cholesterol is cured.. According to information received in the said Journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol.
COLDS:
Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold, and clear the sinuses.
UPSET STOMACH:
Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also clears stomach ulcers from the root.
GAS:
According to the studies done in India and Japan , it is revealed that if Honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.
IMMUNE SYSTEM:
Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacteria and viral attacks. Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of Honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight bacterial and viral diseases.
INDIGESTION:
Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals.
INFLUENZA:
A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural ' Ingredient' which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.
LONGEVITY:
Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age. Take four spoons of honey, one spoon of cinnamon powder, and three cups of water and boil to make like tea. Drink 1/4 cup, three to four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life spans also increase and even a 100 year old, starts performing the chores of a 20-year-old.
PIMPLES:
Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water. If done daily for two weeks, it removes pimples from the root.
SKIN INFECTIONS:
Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections.
WEIGHT LOSS:
Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast on an empty stomach, and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water. If taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.
CANCER:
Recent research in Japan and Australia has revealed that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully. Patients suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder for one month three times a day.
FATIGUE:
Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens, who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts, are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research, says that a half tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at about 3:00 P.M. when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, increases the vitality of the body within a week.
BAD BREATH:
People of South America , first thing in the morning, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water, so their breath stays fresh throughout the day.
HEARING LOSS:
Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts restores hearing.
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Thursday, June 24, 2010
Advanced Bowen Course
I just got back from an interesting 3 days in Brisbane studying advanced Bowen techniques with Brian Smart from SmartBowen. He is an amazing man with a wealth of knowledge about Bowen Therapy. He's at the cutting edge of developing new Bowen moves to help in every situation and knows bodies and how they function better than anyone else I've met.
I learned many new moves - some of which I have already used sucessfully on clients.
I also learned about how injuries progress. For example, Bowen Therapy applied as soon as someone pulls a muscle or tears a tendon can actually start the healing process before inflamation even sets in. Because once a body part is inflamed, it is impossible to do any more treatments until it has settled down and regular ice therapy is the best treatment. But even that can be tailored. For example, an ankle may need 15 minutes of ice treatment, then let it warm up, then another 15 minutes, etc. for 48 hours. A larger body part such as a thigh may need 20 minutes icing then warming, etc.
I also learned some serious sports stretches where the clients themselves can increase their own stretching ability and we only help. Brian demonstrated on me and it really worked.
I learned many new moves - some of which I have already used sucessfully on clients.
I also learned about how injuries progress. For example, Bowen Therapy applied as soon as someone pulls a muscle or tears a tendon can actually start the healing process before inflamation even sets in. Because once a body part is inflamed, it is impossible to do any more treatments until it has settled down and regular ice therapy is the best treatment. But even that can be tailored. For example, an ankle may need 15 minutes of ice treatment, then let it warm up, then another 15 minutes, etc. for 48 hours. A larger body part such as a thigh may need 20 minutes icing then warming, etc.
I also learned some serious sports stretches where the clients themselves can increase their own stretching ability and we only help. Brian demonstrated on me and it really worked.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Winter Aches and Pains
Many aches and pains we experience in winter are arthritic. Cold, damp conditions seem to seep into our joints and make them sore and stiff.
Regular Bowen treatments can help keep you moving but there's lots of other things you can do for yourself to stave off the winter blues.
It's important to keep warm - scarves, jumpers and wooly socks are great and better than turning up the heating or standing under hot showers.
Remember to keep well hydrated - keep up the water but make sure it's at room temperature and not cold from the fridge. Herbal teas and plenty of soups and fruit will also help. When we become dehydrated, our bodies are more susceptible to injuries and viruses.
Maintain a regular excercise program. This is vital to reduce or avoid muscle and joint pain. Start with regular walks and build up to aerobic and weight workouts. You may have to find ways to excercise indoors. Gyms are great in the winter but even dancing in your home is an option if it's too cold or wet to venture outside.
Get some sun when you can. Vitamin D levels fall in winter and we need more sun to help activate the same levels as summer. Vitamin D is essential for so many bodily functions, consider a supliment if you can't get enough.
Add regular doses of olive leaf extract to your morning juice. It acts as a natural antioxidant and helps your body fight off cold and flu viruses before they can take hold. Echinacia, vitamin C, zinc, garlic and horshradish are other popular supliments for boosting your immune function.
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