2011- A Year of Growth & Change

Wishing you a happy holiday season...from our family to yours!

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Whole Food Supplement with Fertilized Egg?

If you are someone who loves reading about natural ways to fight illness or disease...then read on.
If you are someone who believes you can drink or eat whatever you want, never exercise or take nutritional supplements...then stop reading this, you won't be interested.

I was totally glued to the first conference call I heard on this product called, Laminine. Lifepharm Int'l is the company that is promoting this amazing whole food product. Our bodies process foods and uses nutrition for building itself up..not isolated vitamins.

Laminine is a natural, synergistic Super Food that contains 22 amino acids, trace minerals, vitamins & Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF). 11 Clinical Studies have been conducted which showed Laminine’s positive effects on Physical, Mental, Emotional Strengths and Overall Health.

Most people see results within 48 hours. It comes with a 100% money back guarantee!


Reasons I love Laminine--
1) A whole food the body loves
2) Very affordable 
3) See results quickly
4) Backed by doctors and science proof 
5) Money back guarantee

Want to try it? Read about it here
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Apple Halloween Treats

Halloween Apple Bites! These toothsome treats are a fun and healthy break from Halloween Sweets! Ingredients-- • Apples • Slivered almonds Instructions-- 1. Just quarter and core an apple, cut a wedge from the skin side of each quarter, then press slivered almonds in place for teeth. Tips: If you're not going to serve them right away, baste the apples with orange juice to keep them from browning. Serve and Enjoy!!! Deborah Mumm, The Allergy Queen – http://www.healthy-environments.com/nutrition.asp

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Lake Geneva WI Fall Hike

Fall can be a beautiful time. It is also the time that allergies can be bothersome. The cool weather prompts the turning on of the furnace in most homes. Did you have yours checked this year? Did you change the furnace filter? Remember to do that regularly! Here is a little slideshow of a beautiful fall day I had recently! Enjoy.... Deborah Mumm The Allergy Queen http://www.healthy-environments.com

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Steve Jobs Leaves Powerful Message

Words of Wisdom from Steve Jobs

"Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life," Steve Jobs said during a Stanford commencement ceremony in 2005.



"Because almost everything -- all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure -- these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important."



"Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart."


Here's to the Crazy Ones


Steve Jobs Stanford Commencement address
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Live each day like it is your last!
Living a healthy life is far more pleasant than an unhealthy life...

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Alkaline Annie meets Fat Fred!

I just made an animated commercial for Alkaline Water. It is rather funny. I still need to work out a few kinks but not bad for a first try. What do you think?
Will people want to learn more about ionized alkaline water after seeing something like this?

GoAnimate.com: First Date by The Water Gal

Like it? Create your own at GoAnimate.com. It's free and fun!

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Why NOT to use Antibacterial Soaps?

As a community we tend to overuse antibacterial soaps and hand sanitizers. What is wrong with them?

The antimicrobial chemical triclosan in antibacterial soaps is believed to disrupt thyroid function and hormone levels in people; when it mixes into waste water, it can cause sex changes in aquatic life. And health experts believe that overuse of this and other antibacterial chemicals is promoting the growth of bacteria that are resistant to antibacterial treatment.

Better alternative: Good old-fashioned soap and warm water will kill just as many germs, studies have shown. If you must use a hand sanitizer, pick one that’s alcohol-based and doesn’t list triclosan or other chemicals on its label.

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Do You Know the Truth about Bottled Water?

Everyone needs to know the true story behind bottled water!

Did you know, for example, that the Food and Drug Administration does not require that a bottled water manufacturer disclose the source of the water or the bottling location?

Did you also know that the FDA does not force manufacturers to test their water; they have the responsibility of doing it themselves? And numerous taste tests have shown that bottled water doesn't taste any better to the average person than tap water.

Facts like these and more are things you should know and understand in order to promote wellness and have security about the source of YOUR water.
With Kangen Water®, you face no uncertainty. You know exactly what you are getting - great-tasting ionized alkaline water that delivers optimal hydration with no secrets.

After all, many diseases thrive in an acidic environment, and who knows what kind of environment exists for bottled water manufacturers and their water sources? Do you want to gamble on uncertainty, or do you want to bank on a sure thing with healthy alkaline water?

Learn the truth about bottled water...
Visit my website and see how the wonderful taste and properties of Kangen Water® can help you make the clear choice - and the RIGHT choice!

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Get FREE DVD-Alkaline Water

 Discover why Alkaline Water helps the body to heal.  FREE DVD!.....

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Natural Highs

 There are some things that just make you feel good....and they are usually FREE!  That's right.  You don't have to spend money to feel good.  Here are some NATURAL HIGHS for you.  Let me know which one is one of your favorites. ( #2 and #44 are mine!)

1. Falling in love.

2.  Laughing so hard your face hurts.

3.  A hot shower.

4.  No lines at the supermarket  .

5.  A special glance.

6.  Getting mail.

7.  Taking a drive on a pretty road.

8.  Hearing your favorite song on the radio.

9.  Lying in bed listening to the rain outside.

10.  Hot towels fresh out of the dryer.

11.  Chocolate milkshake (vanilla or strawberry).

12.  A bubble bath.

13.  Giggling.

15.  The beach.

16.  Finding a 20 dollar bill in your coat from last winter..

17.  Laughing at yourself.

18.  Looking into their eyes and knowing they Love you

19.  Midnight phone calls that last for hours.

20.  Running through sprinklers.

21.  Laughing for absolutely no reason at all.

22.  Having someone tell you that you're beautiful.

23.  Laughing at an inside joke with FRIENDS

24.  Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you.

25.  Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep.

26.  Your first kiss (either the very first or with a new partner).

27.  Making new friends or spending time with old ones.

28.  Playing with a new puppy.

29.  Having someone play with your hair.

30.  Sweet dreams.

31.  Hot chocolate.

32.  Road trips with friends.

33.  Swinging on swings.

34.  Making eye contact with a cute stranger.

35.  Making chocolate chip cookies.

36.  Having your friends send you homemade cookies.

37.  Holding hands with someone you care about.

38.  Running into an old friend and realizing that some things (good or bad) never change.

39.  Watching the expression on someone's face as they open a much desired present from you.

40.  Watching the sunrise.

41.  Getting out of bed every morning and being grateful for another beautiful day.

42..  Knowing that somebody misses you.

43.  Getting a hug from someone you care about deeply..

44.  Knowing you've done the right thing, no matter what other people think.



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Drink Water or Coke?

Water or Coke?

Water or Coke?


WATER

#1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated..
(Likely applies to half the world population)

#2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is mistaken for hunger.

#3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3%.

#4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University of Washington study.

#5. Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.

#6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.

#7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.

#8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%., and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer. Are you drinking the amount of water you should drink every day?


COKE

#1. In many states the highway patrol carries two gallons of Coke in the trunk to remove blood from the highway after a car accident.

#2. You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of Coke and it will be gone in two days.

#3. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl and let the 'real thing' sit for one hour, then flush clean. The citric acid in Coke removes
stains from vitreous china.

#4. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper with a rumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola.

#5. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals: Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion.

#6. To loosen a rusted bolt: Apply a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several minutes.

#7. To bake a moist ham: Empty a can of Coca-Cola into the baking pan, wrap the ham in aluminum foil, and bake. Thirty minutes before ham is finished, remove the foil, allowing the drippings to mix with the Coke for a sumptuous brown gravy.

#8. To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of Coke into the load of greasy clothes, add detergent, and run through a regular cycle.. The Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains. It will also clean road haze from your windshield.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

#1 the active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. It will dissolve a nail in about four days. Phosphoric acid also leaches calcium from bones and is a major
contributor to the rising increase of osteoporosis.

#2. To carry Coca-Cola syrup! (the concentrate) the
commercial trucks must use a hazardous Material place cards reserved for highly corrosive materials.

#3. The distributors of Coke have been using it to clean engines of the trucks for about 20 years! Now the question is, would you like a glass of water? or Coke?





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Are You Hydrated?

Are you drinking enough water? You'd be surprised how easy it is to get dehydrated.

Low-grade dehydration (versus acute and clinical dehydration) is a chronic, widespread problem that has major impacts on well-being, energy, appearance and resiliency. Christopher Vasey, ND, a Swiss naturopath and author of The Water Prescription (Healing Arts Press, 2006), believes that most people suffer regularly from this type of chronic dehydration because of poor eating and drinking habits.

Chronic dehydration can cause digestive disorders because our bodies need water to produce the digestive juices that aid the digestive process. If we don’t get that water, we don’t secrete enough digestive juices, and a variety of problems — such as gas, bloating, nausea, poor digestion and loss of appetite — can ensue.

Bottom Line: If you’re not actively focusing on hydrating throughout the day, there’s a good chance you could be at least somewhat dehydrated, which could be negatively affecting your energy, vitality and immunity — as well as your appearance. Experiment with drinking more water throughout the day. You may observe an almost immediate difference in your well-being, and even if you don’t, establishing good hydration habits now will do many good things for your cellular health over the long haul.

Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/8-common-myths-about-dehydration.html#ixzz1ToJttmjx
Drink more water---especially ionized, alkaline water!

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Feed your Family for Free?

I recently discovered this program that shows you how to get your food for free each month. The company is MPB and they have a great track record for success with this program. So--if you would like to learn how you can get paid plus FREE food each month--then go here and check it out!

Feed Family Free

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Hollywood Secrets to Lose Weight Fast

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Are you tired of watching television stars with trim and fit bodies? Do you wish you could afford the systems they use? Even if you can't get the personal trainer there is a program that many of the stars use in their own homes to get that perfect looking body.

19 years of research and painstaking work outs has gone in to developing this revolutionary program which is designed to be followed by anybody, any age, male or female.

This program has been developed as a 100% guaranteed fat loss system and results have been proven throughout California before we even thought about publishing it. Many scientists and nutritionists compared notes and passed on information and results which were trialed, tested and proven over the past 6 years. This really is the nutritional and training guide of the stars.

So if you would like to learn how to lose fat without pills... without starving yourself... and without screwing up your metabolism for ever... Then this is the program for you! I have researched this and found it to be true.

Go now and take a look at this amazing weight loss program for the elite.

Elite Weight Loss Program

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Which States are the Fattest?

Obesity Rates are exploding in the USA! Sad, but true.
20 years ago not a single state had an obesity rate over 15%. Now ALL 50 states are over that!

Mississippi, where 34.4 percent of the people are obese, has the highest obesity rate. Other states with obesity rates above 30 percent include: Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and West Virginia. Thirty-eight other states have obesity rates above 25 percent.

Other highlights of the report include:

The number of adults who do not exercise rose across 14 states.
Obesity among men is up in nine states, but dropped for women in Nevada.
Obesity prevalence varies with education and income. The least educated and the poorest had the highest rates of obesity; college graduates had the lowest.

For the second year in a row, obesity rates rose in Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Missouri, Rhode Island and Texas.

And, for the third year straight, more residents of Florida, Kansas, Maine, Oklahoma and Vermont tipped the scale toward obesity.

Colorado, with an obesity rate of 19.8 percent, is the only state where the rate is less than 20 percent, the investigators found.

Bottom line--- We all need to eat less and exercise more. We need to learn to reach for healthier, nutrition packed food instead of junk food. It is not too late to make a change so we can change these obesity statistics.

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The Cure for Cancer They Don't Want you to Know About!

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Why does the Body hang onto Fat?

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10 Tips to Help you Sleep Better

10 Tips to Help you Sleep Better

1)      Exercise--- 30 minutes 4 times per week will improve sleep quality.

2)      Cherries---  This fruit is rich in melatonin which helps the body regulate the sleep cycle.

3)      Same Time Ritual--- Try to go to bed at the same time every night.

4)      Chill Out ---- A cool bedroom lowers your core body temperature, which initiates sleepiness.

5)      Relax--- A warm bath with lavender or rose oil will calm the nerves, and raise your body temperature to help you fall asleep faster.

6)      Sheet Quality --- Choose sheets that you love. Crisp and cool, go with percale. Prefer soft and cozy?  Then go with sateen or flannel.  A long lasting linen is an Egyptian cotton.

7)      Lights off--- Turn off the TV or computer. Face the alarm clock away from you so you don’t see the time during the night and then start thinking of the day ahead.

8)      Sleep Sideways--- Snoring, besides bothering a partner, can wake you up. Airways are most blocked when on your back, so sleep on your side.

9)      Cut Coffee—Cut out coffee or other caffeine by 2 pm. It may be difficult to cut out caffeine when you hit your afternoon slump, but take a walk or drink a glass of water instead.

10)   Mattress—Choose the mattress that is not too hard or too soft.  Flip and rotate your mattress every few months to avoid lumps or sags.

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Natural Egg Dyes for Easter Eggs

If your family is dying eggs this Easter, you may wish to try out a natural method of egg coloring. Long before the 88-cent variety was available in Wal Marts across the country, dyes made of natural materials (plants, berries, nuts, teas, etc.) were used to dye all sorts of items in a number of ways.Are you thinking you'd like to show your children the old-fashioned, natural way of coloring Easter eggs---instead of chemical colors?

This article has some great ways to make colors from real foods like blueberries and even spinach!
Let me know if you try it...and what you thought of doing it the OLD way!

Natural Egg Dyes for Easter

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Inspirational Thought

People are like stained-glass windows.

They sparkle and shine when the sun is out,

but when the darkness sets in

their true beauty is revealed

only if there is a light from within.

– Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

We need positive thoughts to keep healthy....

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125 Best Packaged Foods

 Greetings!

I know!  'Packaged Foods' and 'Healthy Foods' are words that should not be used in the same sentence. However, I agree with most people in that we live in a fast paced world and not everyone can choose to eat fresh foods all the time.  So, when I saw this extensive list online, I felt I needed to share it with you.

At least you can begin to make healthier choices with your packaged foods from the store! But still remember, that FRESH is BETTER...

The Best 125 Packaged Foods




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7 FREE Tips towards an Allergy Free Home

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The World's Healthiest Foods

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130 foods that can serve as the basis of your Healthiest Way of Eating. Links to the articles about these foods can be found below.
Of course, there are many other nutritious foods other than those that we have included on our list that we feel are wonderful, health-promoting foods; if there are other whole foods - such as fruits, vegetables, nuts/seeds, whole grains, etc - that you like, by all means enjoy them. Just because a food is not on our list doesn't mean that we don't think that it can be included in a diet geared towards the Healthiest Way of Eating as long as it is a whole, natural, nutrient-rich food.
This is a great list...super website that shows benefits of each of these foods.  I thought you might enjoy it!

Best Foods List

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Are Children being Over Medicated?

 Millions of kids are taking prescription medications...and the drug industry loves it!

Since 2001, high blood pressure meds for kids have risen 17 percent, respiratory meds 42 percent, diabetes meds 150 percent and heartburn/GERD meds 147 %. Fifty percent of pediatricians also prescribe kids insomnia drugs according to an article in the journal Pediatrics.

In fact, 25 percent of children and 30 percent of adolescents now take at least one prescription for a chronic condition says Medco, the nation's largest pharmacy benefit manager, making the kid prescription market four times as strong as the adult in 2009.

Consider statins like Lipitor, the world's top selling medication, which was approved for U.S. children in 2008 and recently in a chewable form in Europe. In addition to known risks of liver dysfunction, acute kidney failure, cataracts and muscle damage, they can enable bad eating.
"Plenty of adults down statins regularly and shine off healthy eating because they know a cheeseburger and steak can't fool a statin," writes Dr. Michael Brus of the Huntington Post. "Imagine a 10-year-old who loves his fast food and who knows he can get away with it if he pops his pills."

And then there's GERD in babies.

Even though the approximately 71 times a day that babies spit-up is considered perfectly normal and does not damage the esophagus, the number of GERD prescriptions for babies has recently quadrupled writes pediatrician Darshak Sanghavi. The drugs don't treat baby reflux but they "may increase brain bleeds and gut damage in preterm infants as well as the risk of food allergies in older infants," says Dr. Sanghavi, author of the bestselling book "A Map of the Child" Oops.

Why are so many meds targeted to the child patient?

"Children are known to be compliant patients and that makes them a highly desirable market for drugs," says former Pharma rep Gwen Olsen author of "Confessions of an Rx Drug Pusher." "Children are forced by school personnel to take their drugs, they are forced by their parents to take their drugs, and they are forced by their doctors to take their drugs. So, children are the ideal patient-type because they represent refilled prescription compliance and 'longevity.' In other words, they will be lifelong patients and repeat customers for Pharma."

(This information was taken from Martha Rosenberg of the Huntington Press. 3-2-11)

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Germs! Where are they Lurking?

 Greetings!
This is a topic most of us would rather not talk about.  But, it is always better to have some knowledge and use some prevention tools to keep us healthy.  So let's talk about GERMS.

An average adult can touch as many as 30 objects within a minute, including germ-harboring, high-traffic surfaces such as light switches, doorknobs, phone receivers, and remote controls. At home, you do all that you can to keep the germs at bay. But what happens when you step out the door to go to dinner, do some grocery shopping, or visit the doctor's office? Know where germs are most likely to lurk, as you'll find out here.

 

One place I have never thought much of was 'the Restaurant Menu'.

Have you ever seen anyone wash off a menu? Probably not. A recent study in the Journal of Medical Virology reported that cold and flu viruses can survive for 18 hours on hard surfaces. If it's a popular restaurant, hundreds of people could be handling the menus--and passing their germs on to you. Never let a menu touch your plate or silverware, and wash your hands after you place your order.

 

More germy areas to watch for later....

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Microclustering with Penta & Kangen Water

Does Penta Water hydrate your cells as well as Kangen Water?
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Penta Water- Premium Water or Not?

 Recently I learned that people drink certain waters because they assume they have great health benefits.  So I thought I put it to the test.  In this video I tested Penta Water...a premium water usually found in Health Food Stores.   Check out my results!

Penta Water Test

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The New Dangerous Sweetener

 The manufacturer, Monsanto, assures you this is safe - while adding in a substance from the EPA's most hazardous chemicals list... one that's highly flammable and is a skin, eye and respiratory irritant needing special handling techniques. Do you really want to ingest this stuff?  There is proof it could cause neurological damage...and yet the FDA is approving it.  Hmm....
Should you trust the FDA with Neotame...a new sweetener?  Check out this article....

Neotame Dangers


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Why Artificial Sweetners are NOT a Dieter's Friend?

On of the biggest marketing and PR tactics for man-made chemical sweeteners has been the claim that they help in the battle against obesity. Folks, they don't.

They never have and they never will.

 One reason for aspartame and neotame's potential to cause weight gain is because phenylalanine and aspartic acid – the two amino acids that make up 90 percent of aspartame and are also present in neotame -- are known to rapidly stimulate the release of insulin and leptin; two hormones that are intricately involved with satiety and fat storage.

 Insulin and leptin are also the primary hormones that regulate your metabolism.

So although you're not ingesting calories in the form of sugar, aspartame and neotame can still raise your insulin and leptin levels. Elevated insulin and leptin levels, in turn, are two of the driving forces behind obesity, diabetes, and a number of our current chronic disease epidemics.

 Over time, if your body is exposed to too much leptin, it will become resistant to it, just as your body can become resistant to insulin, and once that happens, your body can no longer "hear" the hormonal messages instructing your body to stop eating, burn fat, and maintain good sensitivity to sweet tastes in your taste buds.

What happens then? You remain hungry; you crave sweets, and your body stores more fat.

Leptin-resistance also causes an increase in visceral fat, sending you on a vicious cycle of hunger, fat storage and an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and more.

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12 Tips for Stepping into a Healthier Year

Here are some basic steps to get you back on track for good health this year:
1. Go alcohol free for 2 weeks.
2. First thing in the morning, start each day with a glass of room temperature / warm water with either: a) the juice of half a lemon in it or b) 2 teaspoons of raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar. This is great for boosting liver function. It is very alkalizing!
3. Eat plenty of fresh veggies, especially loads of green ones – a combination raw and lightly cooked is best.
4. Beetroot (roasted, grated into salads, juiced) and beetroot leaves – great for liver support.
5. Good quality meats – organic, grass fed, free range or wild. Beef, chicken, lamb etc. No processed deli meats (high in preservatives, flavors etc.)
6. Wild caught smaller fish (as opposed to contaminated farmed fish. Ask your fish supplier where they get their fish from – Ocean? River? Farm?). Avoid large fish such as tuna, swordfish, ling, marlin as these are startlingly high in mercury.
7. If you’re in a colder climate, now id the perfect time for some warming soups – such as chicken and vegetable. Mmm…
8. In the southern hemisphere, now is the time to get into the very high antioxidant containing, low glycaemic index super fruits of summer: cherries and berries – blue, black, mulberries, raspberries.
9. Drink plenty of clean fresh water – filtered or spring water. 2L per day. Herb teas count. Black, green and white tea don’t count. Herb teas which are particularly detoxifying include: dandelion leaf (for kidney detox) and dandelion root (for liver detox), burdock, calendula, fenugreek.
10. 1 cup of green tea each day
11. Go coffee and dairy free for 1-2 weeks.
12. Go sugar free (use xylitol or stevia instead to sweeten drinks or for cooking). Sugar is our number one ager and cause of all modern degenerative diseases.

Even if you do half of the things on this list you’ll be off to a great start to feeling better and looking better!

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