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Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Chicago Enagic Super September Weekend
If you live in the Chicago area...or want to travel this weekend....then you need to come to the Holiday Inn Express in Rosemont, IL for a fantastic weekend filled with health tips & fun!
Michael Kinnett of CA will be the presenter...and he is an awesome speaker. Friday, the 24th of Sept. will be FREE to all from 7 -9 pm. Saturday will be and educational day for Distributors.
Here is the flyer for more information.
Wellness Weekend 9/24 & 9/25
Hope to see you there!
Debbie Mumm
http://www.healthy-environments.com
http://www.thewetterwater.com
Michael Kinnett of CA will be the presenter...and he is an awesome speaker. Friday, the 24th of Sept. will be FREE to all from 7 -9 pm. Saturday will be and educational day for Distributors.
Here is the flyer for more information.
Wellness Weekend 9/24 & 9/25
Hope to see you there!
Debbie Mumm
http://www.healthy-environments.com
http://www.thewetterwater.com
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Fall Allergies? Avoid these---
ATTENTION!
If you have fall allergies, you may be able to reduce your symptoms by avoiding certain foods and drinks. Your body interprets chemicals in certain foods to be allergens...which can lead to itchiness, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing and more. Check this list for surprising trigger and consider avoiding them to help with allergies.
If you are allergic to RAGWEED then avoid...bananas, cantaloupes, chamomile tea(a close relative of ragweed), honeydew, watermelon, zucchini.
If you are allergic to TREE POLLEN then avoid....almonds, apples, carrots, cherries, hazelnuts, peaches, pears, plums.
If you are allergic to GRASS then avoid...melons, oranges, tomatoes.
If you have seasonal allergies then avoid....beer, wine, liquor (all 3 contain histamine)
This information was stated by Clifford Bassett, MD, member of the public education committee of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
Have a HEALTHY Day!
Deborah Mumm
Healthy Environments
If you have fall allergies, you may be able to reduce your symptoms by avoiding certain foods and drinks. Your body interprets chemicals in certain foods to be allergens...which can lead to itchiness, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing and more. Check this list for surprising trigger and consider avoiding them to help with allergies.
If you are allergic to RAGWEED then avoid...bananas, cantaloupes, chamomile tea(a close relative of ragweed), honeydew, watermelon, zucchini.
If you are allergic to TREE POLLEN then avoid....almonds, apples, carrots, cherries, hazelnuts, peaches, pears, plums.
If you are allergic to GRASS then avoid...melons, oranges, tomatoes.
If you have seasonal allergies then avoid....beer, wine, liquor (all 3 contain histamine)
This information was stated by Clifford Bassett, MD, member of the public education committee of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
Have a HEALTHY Day!
Deborah Mumm
Healthy Environments
Sunday, September 05, 2010
The Truth about Vitamin and Energy Waters
Truth About Vitamin Water -- Do 'Functional Beverages' Work?
Water used to be just a source of mere hydration, but over the last decade the bottled variety has undergone a makeover. Enriched with all sorts of ingredients, from vitamin C to lemongrass, the beverage appears to offer a smorgasbord of health benefits, but truth be told, so-called "functional water" is more the work of clever marketing than a means of disease prevention.
Health for Sale
With the help of health buzzwords and smart packaging, beverage companies are taking advantage of our obsession with quick weight-loss solutions and wellness products. (In Japan, even logic-defying "diet water" is for sale.) This has caused bottled water sales to skyrocket.
In 2009, Americans ingested a whopping 8.5 billion gallons of H20. In fact, soda is the only drink Americans reach for more. Although the Food and Drug Administration is charged with regulating bottled water labeling, beverages that claim to energize, increase mental focus, improve memory, prevent heart disease and blast fat can be found on store shelves across the country.
For example, SoBe Lifewater's "B-energy" drink says it will "help your body unlock and release energy found in food." However, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) notes that B vitamins help convert proteins, fats and carbs into energy; they do not make a person feel more energetic. Most likely, any "energized" feeling you get as a result of drinking it is due to caffeine -- one bottle of B-energy contains more of the stimulant than a can of Coke.
For those of you concerned about memory loss, San Francisco–based Purity.Organic wants to help. The company's functional-water beverages contain ginkgo biloba, which they claim enhances memory. Unfortunately, there is no conclusive evidence to support an effect of ginkgo on memory or dementia, according to the National Council Against Health Fraud.
Some beverage companies build advertising campaigns around promising -- but preliminary -- research leading consumers to believe a functional water is some kind of prevention miracle. People who purchase Preventiv, a functional water containing the red wine antioxidant resveratrol, are led to think that their bottle of Berry Bordeaux benefits the heart. Preventiv's slogan is "Enjoy the heart healthy, anti-aging benefits of a case of red wine." (The company notes that the statement has not been evaluated by the FDA.) Although animal studies have demonstrated positive effects of resveratrol, a review of research on the chemical in the April issue of the journal Mechanisms of Ageing and Development showed that scientists are still in the midst of figuring out how it works in humans.
So, don't swallow the functional Kool-Aid just yet.
Lessons in Labeling
Last year, the CSPI filed a class action lawsuit against Coca-Cola for the health claims made on its product VitaminWater. CSPI stated that VitaminWater flavor labels such as 'defense' and 'energy' "play on the health-conscious mindset of consumers." The popular brand also came under fire for claiming, among other health benefits, to promote healthy joints, support immune function, and reduce the risk of chronic disease.
Perhaps most disturbing is that each bottle of VitaminWater contains 33 grams of sugar. CSPI wrote in the suit, "it is just another flavored, sugary snack food like Coca-Cola, except they chose not to carbonate it." (The company does, however, offer VitaminWater Zero that uses a natural sweetener instead.) "The sugars in VitaminWater actually inhibit the body's ability to burn fat," says Esther Blum, a dietician in New York City and author of "Eat, Drink and Be Gorgeous: A Nutritionist's Guide to Living Well While Living It Up." "If you really want to drink flavored water, stick with unsweetened or naturally-sweetened."
Not only was VitaminWater misleading consumers with health claims; it was potentially causing weight gain.
To Drink or Not to Drink ...
In August, San Francisco-based Soma Beverage Company introduced yet another nutrient-rich water. Called Goodberrymint, the beverage is unsweetened -- a plus -- and contains several types of berries, as well as mint. It sounds tasty, sure. But, says Blum, "nothing can replace fruits and vegetables in a diet." So, although the average American is already guzzling 400 calories daily, functional water should not be considered an alternative source of nutrients, or a way to prevent disease. Rather, think of it as just a fancier way to stay hydrated.
Health for Sale
With the help of health buzzwords and smart packaging, beverage companies are taking advantage of our obsession with quick weight-loss solutions and wellness products. (In Japan, even logic-defying "diet water" is for sale.) This has caused bottled water sales to skyrocket.
In 2009, Americans ingested a whopping 8.5 billion gallons of H20. In fact, soda is the only drink Americans reach for more. Although the Food and Drug Administration is charged with regulating bottled water labeling, beverages that claim to energize, increase mental focus, improve memory, prevent heart disease and blast fat can be found on store shelves across the country.
For example, SoBe Lifewater's "B-energy" drink says it will "help your body unlock and release energy found in food." However, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) notes that B vitamins help convert proteins, fats and carbs into energy; they do not make a person feel more energetic. Most likely, any "energized" feeling you get as a result of drinking it is due to caffeine -- one bottle of B-energy contains more of the stimulant than a can of Coke.
For those of you concerned about memory loss, San Francisco–based Purity.Organic wants to help. The company's functional-water beverages contain ginkgo biloba, which they claim enhances memory. Unfortunately, there is no conclusive evidence to support an effect of ginkgo on memory or dementia, according to the National Council Against Health Fraud.
Some beverage companies build advertising campaigns around promising -- but preliminary -- research leading consumers to believe a functional water is some kind of prevention miracle. People who purchase Preventiv, a functional water containing the red wine antioxidant resveratrol, are led to think that their bottle of Berry Bordeaux benefits the heart. Preventiv's slogan is "Enjoy the heart healthy, anti-aging benefits of a case of red wine." (The company notes that the statement has not been evaluated by the FDA.) Although animal studies have demonstrated positive effects of resveratrol, a review of research on the chemical in the April issue of the journal Mechanisms of Ageing and Development showed that scientists are still in the midst of figuring out how it works in humans.
So, don't swallow the functional Kool-Aid just yet.
Lessons in Labeling
Last year, the CSPI filed a class action lawsuit against Coca-Cola for the health claims made on its product VitaminWater. CSPI stated that VitaminWater flavor labels such as 'defense' and 'energy' "play on the health-conscious mindset of consumers." The popular brand also came under fire for claiming, among other health benefits, to promote healthy joints, support immune function, and reduce the risk of chronic disease.
Perhaps most disturbing is that each bottle of VitaminWater contains 33 grams of sugar. CSPI wrote in the suit, "it is just another flavored, sugary snack food like Coca-Cola, except they chose not to carbonate it." (The company does, however, offer VitaminWater Zero that uses a natural sweetener instead.) "The sugars in VitaminWater actually inhibit the body's ability to burn fat," says Esther Blum, a dietician in New York City and author of "Eat, Drink and Be Gorgeous: A Nutritionist's Guide to Living Well While Living It Up." "If you really want to drink flavored water, stick with unsweetened or naturally-sweetened."
Not only was VitaminWater misleading consumers with health claims; it was potentially causing weight gain.
To Drink or Not to Drink ...
In August, San Francisco-based Soma Beverage Company introduced yet another nutrient-rich water. Called Goodberrymint, the beverage is unsweetened -- a plus -- and contains several types of berries, as well as mint. It sounds tasty, sure. But, says Blum, "nothing can replace fruits and vegetables in a diet." So, although the average American is already guzzling 400 calories daily, functional water should not be considered an alternative source of nutrients, or a way to prevent disease. Rather, think of it as just a fancier way to stay hydrated.
Deborah Mumm, The Allergy Queen
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
How Soda Feeds Cancer & Tumors!
Greetings!
It wasn't that long ago that I enjoyed a soda or Gatorade as a special treat. I didn't buy that stuff often but did keep it available for my kids and their friends when they came over to visit. This is now a distant memory in my past. I love my kids and care for their friends too much to offer them a soda...or as some Naturopathic doctors call soda...Cancer in a Can.
Studies show that sodas and Gatorades will encourage cancer and tumors to grow in a body. I have shown people in my Kangen Water demos that these drinks take about 3 days for the body to recover from the acid amount it added to the body. I am not that thirsty...to drink 30 glasses of water to eliminate the acid from soda or Gatorade.
Here is one study that shows the dangers of drinking soda!
Cancer & Tumor Growth from Soda
So...have an Iced Tea, Lemonade or better yet, water...or Kangen Water...instead of a cancer enhancing drink. Okay?
Have a healthy day!
Deborah Mumm
The Allergy Queen
Healthy Environments
Sunday, August 01, 2010
The Allergy Queen: Are Your Laundry & Cleaning Soaps Safe?
The Allergy Queen: Are Your Laundry & Cleaning Soaps Safe?: "Greetings! Did you know that more people get sick or die from poisoning of common household products? These are products we use every day...."
Are Your Laundry & Cleaning Soaps Safe?
Greetings!
Did you know that more people get sick or die from poisoning of common household products? These are products we use every day... on our clothes, our furniture and even the dishes we eat off of! Because we can never fully rinse these chemicals off, we tend to breathe them or taste them.
Because we are unable to feel, see, smell, or taste many household toxins at first contact, it is important to be aware of the most common household toxins and to proactively take measures to prevent or reduce our exposure to them.
The most common household toxins are as follows:
1. Triclosan:
Most commonly found in: many liquid soaps and in some deodorants, toothpastes, cosmetics, kitchenware, and children's toys.
2. Phthalates:
Linked to: endocrine, reproductive, and developmental problems.
Most commonly found in: vinyl flooring, plastic food packaging, plastic bags, plastic clothing, detergents, children's toys, shower curtains, and personal care products like soap, shampoo, nail polish, and hair spray.
3. Bisphenol A:
Linked to: endocrine problems.
Most commonly found in: food and drink containers, baby bottles, teethers, toys, metal food cans, and dental sealants used to prevent cavities.
4. Carbon monoxide:
Linked to: cardiovascular and nervous system failure.
Most commonly produced by: leaking furnaces and chimneys, gas stoves, wood stoves and fireplaces, back-drafting from gas water heaters, and auto exhaust from an attached garage or nearby traffic.
5. Perfluorinated chemicals:
Linked to: many different types of cancer and developmental problems in children.
Most commonly found in: teflon-coated cookware, microwave popcorn bags, and stain-guarded clothing, furniture, and carpets.
6. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs):
Linked to: reproductive, respiratory, neurological, and developmental problems. Also linked to different types of cancer.
Most commonly found in: air fresheners, hair spray, perfumes, cleaning products, paints, carpets, and furniture made out of pressed wood.
7. Radon:
Linked to: lung cancer.
Most commonly found in: confined spaces, the most common of which are poorly ventilated basements that have cracked walls and/or floors.
8. Lead:
Linked to: cancer, neurological dysfunction, hormonal imbalances, reproductive problems, and developmental problems in children.
Most commonly found in: lead plumbing pipes found in older homes, lead-based paint, crystal tableware, and some varieties of imported mini-blinds.
9. Pesticides and herbicides:
Most commonly found in: non-organic food supply, non-organic farming regions, and non-organic landscaped areas that are well maintained.
Although we are all at risk of experiencing health problems due to exposure to the household toxins listed above, particularly worrisome are the effects that these toxins may have on babies growing in their mothers' wombs.
A study conducted in 2004 by the Environmental Working Group found that umbilical cord blood from 10 newborns contained chemicals used in consumer products, pesticides, and by-products from gasoline, garbage, and the burning of coal.
Still, within the context of living emotionally balanced lives, we can significantly lower our risk of developing many different types of chronic disease by doing our best to avoid the most common sources of the toxins listed in this article.
Please check out the plant-derived cleaning products that Healthy Environments promotes. They work great!
Deborah Mumm,
The Allergy Queen
Plant based Cleaning Products
Did you know that more people get sick or die from poisoning of common household products? These are products we use every day... on our clothes, our furniture and even the dishes we eat off of! Because we can never fully rinse these chemicals off, we tend to breathe them or taste them.
Because we are unable to feel, see, smell, or taste many household toxins at first contact, it is important to be aware of the most common household toxins and to proactively take measures to prevent or reduce our exposure to them.
The most common household toxins are as follows:
1. Triclosan:
Most commonly found in: many liquid soaps and in some deodorants, toothpastes, cosmetics, kitchenware, and children's toys.
2. Phthalates:
Linked to: endocrine, reproductive, and developmental problems.
Most commonly found in: vinyl flooring, plastic food packaging, plastic bags, plastic clothing, detergents, children's toys, shower curtains, and personal care products like soap, shampoo, nail polish, and hair spray.
3. Bisphenol A:
Linked to: endocrine problems.
Most commonly found in: food and drink containers, baby bottles, teethers, toys, metal food cans, and dental sealants used to prevent cavities.
4. Carbon monoxide:
Linked to: cardiovascular and nervous system failure.
Most commonly produced by: leaking furnaces and chimneys, gas stoves, wood stoves and fireplaces, back-drafting from gas water heaters, and auto exhaust from an attached garage or nearby traffic.
5. Perfluorinated chemicals:
Linked to: many different types of cancer and developmental problems in children.
Most commonly found in: teflon-coated cookware, microwave popcorn bags, and stain-guarded clothing, furniture, and carpets.
6. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs):
Linked to: reproductive, respiratory, neurological, and developmental problems. Also linked to different types of cancer.
Most commonly found in: air fresheners, hair spray, perfumes, cleaning products, paints, carpets, and furniture made out of pressed wood.
7. Radon:
Linked to: lung cancer.
Most commonly found in: confined spaces, the most common of which are poorly ventilated basements that have cracked walls and/or floors.
8. Lead:
Linked to: cancer, neurological dysfunction, hormonal imbalances, reproductive problems, and developmental problems in children.
Most commonly found in: lead plumbing pipes found in older homes, lead-based paint, crystal tableware, and some varieties of imported mini-blinds.
9. Pesticides and herbicides:
Most commonly found in: non-organic food supply, non-organic farming regions, and non-organic landscaped areas that are well maintained.
Although we are all at risk of experiencing health problems due to exposure to the household toxins listed above, particularly worrisome are the effects that these toxins may have on babies growing in their mothers' wombs.
A study conducted in 2004 by the Environmental Working Group found that umbilical cord blood from 10 newborns contained chemicals used in consumer products, pesticides, and by-products from gasoline, garbage, and the burning of coal.
Still, within the context of living emotionally balanced lives, we can significantly lower our risk of developing many different types of chronic disease by doing our best to avoid the most common sources of the toxins listed in this article.
Please check out the plant-derived cleaning products that Healthy Environments promotes. They work great!
Deborah Mumm,
The Allergy Queen
Plant based Cleaning Products
Monday, July 26, 2010
Times for Drinking Water?
Greetings!
Did you know you should drink half your body weight in ounces every day? This is to help flush out all the toxins you are taking in!
Did you know that there are optimal times of day to drink this water?
Drinking water at the correct time maximizes its effectiveness on the Human body:
2 glasses of water after waking up helps activate internal organs
1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal - helps digestion
1 glass of water before taking a bath - helps lower blood pressure
1 glass of water before going to bed - avoids stroke or heart attack
So...go get a nice tall glass of water!
To your Health!
Deborah Mumm
The Allergy Queen
The Wetter Water
Did you know you should drink half your body weight in ounces every day? This is to help flush out all the toxins you are taking in!
Did you know that there are optimal times of day to drink this water?
Drinking water at the correct time maximizes its effectiveness on the Human body:
2 glasses of water after waking up helps activate internal organs
1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal - helps digestion
1 glass of water before taking a bath - helps lower blood pressure
1 glass of water before going to bed - avoids stroke or heart attack
So...go get a nice tall glass of water!
To your Health!
Deborah Mumm
The Allergy Queen
The Wetter Water
Thursday, July 15, 2010
11 Reasons to Stop Drinking Milk
Greetings!
True or False? Drinking lots of milk helps prevent osteoporosis.
FALSE! Studies show that countries who drink lots of milk have more osteoporosis than countries that don't drink milk.
So-- is milk good for you? Not really. The dairy industry introduced milk years ago and since most people like the taste of it, incorporated it into the human diet as a necessary nutrient.
Here is a great article with 11 reasons why you shouldn't drink milk. So, if you and your family consume a lot of dairy products you may want to start reducing your intake on dairy so you can have a healthier future.
The first 3 reasons why Dairy is bad for you are:
1. Cow’s milk is intended for baby cows. We’re the only species (other than those we are domesticating) that drinks milk after infancy. And, we’re definitely the only ones drinking the milk of a different species.
2. Hormones. Not only are the naturally-present hormones in cow’s milk stronger than human hormones, the animals are routinely given steroids and other hormones to plump them up and increase milk production. These hormones can negatively impact humans’ delicate hormonal balance.
3. Most cows are fed inappropriate food. Commercial feed for cows contains all sorts of ingredients that include: genetically-modified (GM) corn, GM soy, animal products, chicken manure, cottonseed, pesticides, and antibiotics.
Read about the other 8 reasons to avoid dairy HERE!
Have a Healthy Day!!!
Deborah Mumm, The Allergy Queen
Healthy Environments Inc.
Monday, July 12, 2010
How to Clean your Fruits & Veggies
Greetings!
Recent studies are suggesting that the chemicals left on our fruits and veggies may be causing Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD or ADHD) in our children. How can you be sure you are getting all the pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals off your foods before you feed them to your family?
I made a little video that shows how I wash my produce. The timing on the sound is a bit off so I look a bit weirder than usual...ha! But you will get the idea.
How to Wash Veggies
Have a Healthy Day!!!
Deborah Mumm, The Allergy Queen
Healthy Environments
Recent studies are suggesting that the chemicals left on our fruits and veggies may be causing Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD or ADHD) in our children. How can you be sure you are getting all the pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals off your foods before you feed them to your family?
I made a little video that shows how I wash my produce. The timing on the sound is a bit off so I look a bit weirder than usual...ha! But you will get the idea.
How to Wash Veggies
Have a Healthy Day!!!
Deborah Mumm, The Allergy Queen
Healthy Environments
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Kangen Water has Record Sales in 2010
Approximately 4,000 Kangen Water machines are shipped monthly in the United States. The Enagic equipment has been perfected over decades of research by Japanese scientists. Using the highest-quality components, the machines purify water and ionize it, creating healthy Kangen Water for drinking. The water retains healthy minerals such as calcium while filtering out contaminants, and the alkaline structure makes it rich in antioxidants. Enagic machines are recognized by the Japanese government as medical devices, and used in Japanese hospitals to promote health. Enagic ionizers are also widely used in households around the world, with strong growth in the United States. In addition to drinking water, Enagic ionizers also create other specialized types of water, including acidic water for cleaning that can help eliminate the use of cleaning chemicals. As consumer interest in protecting both the environment and personal health grows, so have sales of Kangen Water.
The company's Q1 results expanded at an unheard of rate as households across the country learn of the benefits of Kangen Water, the tremendous potential of the firm's compensation plan, and the peace of mind afforded with the security of the company. Throughout the difficult economic times, Enagic has continued to thrive. After 36 years as the leading manufacturer of healthy ionizers, Enagic predicts strong interest in Kangen Water will grow throughout 2010 and into the coming decade.
This amazing water, produced with a state-of-the-art filtration machine manufactured by Enagic, a leader in the water purification industry. For over 30 years, this company has been conducting ground-breaking research in water with the power to create an alkaline body and positioning itself as an authority on the subject of water quality and its power to improve our daily lives.
Deborah Mumm
The Wetter Water
The company's Q1 results expanded at an unheard of rate as households across the country learn of the benefits of Kangen Water, the tremendous potential of the firm's compensation plan, and the peace of mind afforded with the security of the company. Throughout the difficult economic times, Enagic has continued to thrive. After 36 years as the leading manufacturer of healthy ionizers, Enagic predicts strong interest in Kangen Water will grow throughout 2010 and into the coming decade.
This amazing water, produced with a state-of-the-art filtration machine manufactured by Enagic, a leader in the water purification industry. For over 30 years, this company has been conducting ground-breaking research in water with the power to create an alkaline body and positioning itself as an authority on the subject of water quality and its power to improve our daily lives.
Deborah Mumm
The Wetter Water
Monday, June 14, 2010
How Healthy are Cucumbers?
I never thought cucumbers had much nutritional value...but I guess I was wrong. Take a look at the nutrition found in a cucumber!
You may want to grow some organic cukes of your own because cucumbers are a healthy fruit from the same family as pumpkin, zucchini and other squashes.
100 grams of cucumber has
• Vitamin A 180 I.U.
• Niacin Trace
• Vitamin C 9 mg.
• Calcium 32 mg.
• Iron 1.8 mg.
• Phosphorus 27 mg.
• Potassium 80 mg.
• Carbohydrates 17 gm.
• Calories 70
Some of the reported health benefits include
• Cucumber is best natural diuretic known, secreting and promoting the flow of urine.
• Helps in kidney and urinary bladder disease.
• Liver disease
• Pancreatic disease
• The potassium content of cucumber makes it highly useful for conditions of high and low blood pressure.
• Cucumber contains erepsin, the enzyme that helps to digest protein.
• The high silicon and sulphur content of the cucumber is said to promote the growth of hair, especially when the juice of the cucumber is added to the juice of carrot, lettuce and spinach.
• A mixture of cucumber juice with carrot juice is said to be beneficial for rheumatic conditions resulting from excessive uric acid in the body.
• Cucumber juice is also valuable for helping diseases of the teeth, gums, especially in cases of pyorrhea.
• The high mineral content of this vegetable also helps to prevent splitting of nails of the fingers and toes.
• Cucumber, radish and bitter gourd are beneficial in diabetes.
Deborah Mumm
The Allergy Queen
Healthy Environments, Inc.
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
7 Diet Tricks
Greetings!
Here is a nice article with Diet Tips you might like....
According to Live Science, these diet tricks will actually help you keep off the pounds:
Here is a nice article with Diet Tips you might like....
According to Live Science, these diet tricks will actually help you keep off the pounds:
Avoid corn syrup
Science shows that high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is bad news. One study showed that rats who drank HFCS-sweetened beverages gained significantly more weight than rats consuming the same amount of calories in sugar.
Keep away from junk food -- It's Addictive
Junk food can affect your brain in ways similar to drug abuse.
Structure meal times
Long stretches without food make people crave energy-dense snacks, which can make healthy choices difficult.
Satisfy your body -- especially at breakfast
A protein-rich breakfast leaves you less hungry for the rest of the day. Some fat in the meal can help, too.
Favor foods closer to nature
Favoring whole fresh foods over processed ones will naturally optimize the healthiness of your food choices.
Change your environment
Altering your food environment -- whether this means using smaller plates or keeping seconds out of immediate reach -- can help you lose weight.
Enjoy your food
Food that is eaten mindlessly is neglected food. When you pay attention, you are satisfied in a deeper way.
Sources:
Live Science May 23, 2010Deborah Mumm,
The Allergy Queen
Healthy Environments
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Getting Kids to Eat Fruits and Vegetables
Greetings!
You want to make sure your child is eating enough fruits and vegetables, but kids just don’t want to go near them. Some parents resort to hiding fruits and vegetables in kid-friendly foods. But some nutrition experts feel that if kids don’t know they are eating this good food, they may never make the connection to eat it in the future.
Getting Fruits & Veggies into Kids
So...try and keep it fun! Plus, eat good food with your kids and soon they will be doing it themselves.
Have a great day!
Deborah Mumm
Fruits & Veggies in Capsule Form
Friday, May 14, 2010
ABC Announces Soda can Help Prevent Kidney Stones!
Soda Prevents Kidney Stones???
I highly doubt it. A kidney stone is usually caused by an increase of acid in the kidneys. Soda is extremely acidic. It is so acidic it takes almost 3 days to return your body back to the state it was before consuming the soda.
Here is the article by ABC News....
Soda & Kidney Stones
What is your opinion on this?
Add acid to your body to get rid of a build up of acid??? Hmmm...doesn't make sense to me!
Deborah Mumm
The Allergy Queen
Healthy Environments
I highly doubt it. A kidney stone is usually caused by an increase of acid in the kidneys. Soda is extremely acidic. It is so acidic it takes almost 3 days to return your body back to the state it was before consuming the soda.
Here is the article by ABC News....
Soda & Kidney Stones
What is your opinion on this?
Add acid to your body to get rid of a build up of acid??? Hmmm...doesn't make sense to me!
Deborah Mumm
The Allergy Queen
Healthy Environments
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Autism and Kangen Water
Dr. Corrine Allen has had wonderful success using Kangen Water as part of her protocol in Autism patients. Here is an article with a quote from her on this.
Kangen Water & Autism
Have a healthy day!
Deborah Mumm
The AllergyQueen
The Wetter Water
Kangen Water & Autism
Have a healthy day!
Deborah Mumm
The AllergyQueen
The Wetter Water
Monday, April 26, 2010
10 Reasons to Drink More Water
More than two-thirds of your body weight is water. Without adequate water your body’s biochemical and electrical (yes electrical, read on!) processes begin to break down. The list of reasons your body needs water is as plentiful as the functions in your body, so due to space limitations, here are 10 good reasons to drink more water:
1. Your blood is over 80 percent water and needs water to make healthy new blood cells.
2. Your bones are over 50 percent water and, you guessed it, need water to make healthy new bone cells.
3. Drinking more water actually helps lessen pain in your body by getting your lymphatic system moving. The lymphatic system is a network of nodes, tubes, vessels, and fluid that move waste out of your tissues. It requires water to function properly.
4. Water helps to eliminate wastes and toxins from your body through the lymphatic system, kidneys, and intestines.
5. Water lubricates your joints and helps reduce joint pain and protect against wear and tear.
6. Water regulates your metabolism so if you’re overweight chances are you may need more water.
7. Water balances body temperature.
8. Water helps to ensure adequate electrical functioning so your brain and nervous system function properly. Your brain and nervous system send out electrical signals to function properly. Researchers estimate that your brain gives off about the same amount of electricity as a 60 watt light bulb. So, there’s some truth to the image of a light bulb going on when someone has a good idea.
9. Water alleviates dehydration (and I’ve already mentioned that most people are chronically dehydrated).
10. Every cell and organ in your body requires adequate water to function properly.
So, one of the quickest and easiest ways to improve your health is to start drinking more pure water every day. Be sure to drink water an empty stomach or you’ll simply be diluting your digestive enzymes and making your digestion less effective.
And, choose purified water as much as possible (but get yourself a BPA-free water bottle so you won’t pollute the planet with all those plastic water bottles. In wealthy, developed nations with plentiful access to water, we really have no excuses for not drinking enough water.
Adapted with permission of the author from the upcoming book, The Phytozyme Cure. (Wiley, December 2010). Copyright Michelle Schoffro Cook.
7. Water balances body temperature.
8. Water helps to ensure adequate electrical functioning so your brain and nervous system function properly. Your brain and nervous system send out electrical signals to function properly. Researchers estimate that your brain gives off about the same amount of electricity as a 60 watt light bulb. So, there’s some truth to the image of a light bulb going on when someone has a good idea.
9. Water alleviates dehydration (and I’ve already mentioned that most people are chronically dehydrated).
10. Every cell and organ in your body requires adequate water to function properly.
So, one of the quickest and easiest ways to improve your health is to start drinking more pure water every day. Be sure to drink water an empty stomach or you’ll simply be diluting your digestive enzymes and making your digestion less effective.
And, choose purified water as much as possible (but get yourself a BPA-free water bottle so you won’t pollute the planet with all those plastic water bottles. In wealthy, developed nations with plentiful access to water, we really have no excuses for not drinking enough water.
Adapted with permission of the author from the upcoming book, The Phytozyme Cure. (Wiley, December 2010). Copyright Michelle Schoffro Cook.
Michelle Schoffro Cook, RNCP, ROHP, DAc, DNM, is a best-selling and six-time book author and doctor of natural medicine, whose works include: The Life Force Diet, The Ultimate pH Solution, and The 4-Week Ultimate Body Detox Plan. Learn more at: www.TheLifeForceDiet.com.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Kangen Water & Parkinsons
Greetings!
It is always amazing to see health benefits from products we use. Kangen Water, made by Enagic, is no exception. Most people will see positive changes in their health after drinking Kangen Water for a week. No one would ever come back and ask for refills of water gallons with regular bottled water.
Here is a wonderful story. I have met Steve on numerous occasions and all I have seen is a healthy looking man. I did not know him when he was so ill with Parkinsons. Does this water cure Parkinsons? NO....
This water does not CURE anything. Once the body is hydrated properly then it can begin to heal itself...the way God intended our body to work.
Here is Steve's Story
Have a Healthy Day!
Deborah Mumm, The Allergy Queen
Healthy Environments
It is always amazing to see health benefits from products we use. Kangen Water, made by Enagic, is no exception. Most people will see positive changes in their health after drinking Kangen Water for a week. No one would ever come back and ask for refills of water gallons with regular bottled water.
Here is a wonderful story. I have met Steve on numerous occasions and all I have seen is a healthy looking man. I did not know him when he was so ill with Parkinsons. Does this water cure Parkinsons? NO....
This water does not CURE anything. Once the body is hydrated properly then it can begin to heal itself...the way God intended our body to work.
Here is Steve's Story
Have a Healthy Day!
Deborah Mumm, The Allergy Queen
Healthy Environments
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Update on our Hypo-Allergenic Cat
Greetings!
Well, we've had our Russian Siberian kitten for 2 1/2 months now and he is growing quickly. At 4 months he weighed 6 lbs. At the end of April he will be 6 months old and I think he is around 10 lbs. now. He is a beautiful cat with expressive golden eyes. He is very playful and extremely affectionate. He will crawl up on my lap and put his front paws on my shoulder and cuddle like a baby. My kids (the Russian-Siberian kids!) adore him and fight over who gets to sleep with him each night. My older 3 sons claim they do not like cats, but we have caught each one of them holding the cat or playing with him. Their response when we have mentioned this? "Dogs are better." Yeah, but they still like this cat.
My husband, who usually has to use an inhaler around a cat, has been fine with him. Nikita is a big furry kitten and up till now has shed very little. I am seeing that we need to brush him more as I hear they do shed a lot in the spring and fall. I have begun to see more clumps of fur on the carpeting and on clothes... as sure sign we are really cat owners now.
I found that Discovery Planet does a nice job describing different breeds of cats. Their video on Siberians is pretty accurate. These cats are quite dog like and a lot of fun. They are so cute too!
Here is the video....
So---if you have cat allergies but want a pet, this may be one cat you can tolerate. But any reliable breeder will want you to check this out before you bring a kitten home.
Here is a photo of Nikita...our Russian Siberian cat. I think he may just double in size in the next few years!
Have a healthy day!
Debbie Mumm, The Allergy Queen
Healthy Environments Inc.
Well, we've had our Russian Siberian kitten for 2 1/2 months now and he is growing quickly. At 4 months he weighed 6 lbs. At the end of April he will be 6 months old and I think he is around 10 lbs. now. He is a beautiful cat with expressive golden eyes. He is very playful and extremely affectionate. He will crawl up on my lap and put his front paws on my shoulder and cuddle like a baby. My kids (the Russian-Siberian kids!) adore him and fight over who gets to sleep with him each night. My older 3 sons claim they do not like cats, but we have caught each one of them holding the cat or playing with him. Their response when we have mentioned this? "Dogs are better." Yeah, but they still like this cat.
My husband, who usually has to use an inhaler around a cat, has been fine with him. Nikita is a big furry kitten and up till now has shed very little. I am seeing that we need to brush him more as I hear they do shed a lot in the spring and fall. I have begun to see more clumps of fur on the carpeting and on clothes... as sure sign we are really cat owners now.
I found that Discovery Planet does a nice job describing different breeds of cats. Their video on Siberians is pretty accurate. These cats are quite dog like and a lot of fun. They are so cute too!
Here is the video....
Click on 'Siberian' to learn more about this amazing breed.
Our kitten looks like the reddish one with white markings in the video.So---if you have cat allergies but want a pet, this may be one cat you can tolerate. But any reliable breeder will want you to check this out before you bring a kitten home.
Here is a photo of Nikita...our Russian Siberian cat. I think he may just double in size in the next few years!
Have a healthy day!
Debbie Mumm, The Allergy Queen
Healthy Environments Inc.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Proof that Enagic uses Medical Devices
Greetings!
Over and over I hear that Enagic's units are too expensive and that other units on the market are THE SAME for less money. However, they are not the same. Over 90% of our competition are units made from the same factory in Korea. These units are NOT listed as medical devices and have no certificates to prove this. Some websites claim they have certificates but if you check further you will find the numbers on these papers are not legitimate.
Our units, that produce Kangen Water, are medical devices and have been used in over 200 hospitals and clinics in Japan for over 30 years.
Here is a page listing our medical certificates.
Enagic Certificates
Have a Healthy Day!
Deborah Mumm, The Allergy Queen
The Wetter Water
Over and over I hear that Enagic's units are too expensive and that other units on the market are THE SAME for less money. However, they are not the same. Over 90% of our competition are units made from the same factory in Korea. These units are NOT listed as medical devices and have no certificates to prove this. Some websites claim they have certificates but if you check further you will find the numbers on these papers are not legitimate.
Our units, that produce Kangen Water, are medical devices and have been used in over 200 hospitals and clinics in Japan for over 30 years.
Here is a page listing our medical certificates.
Enagic Certificates
Have a Healthy Day!
Deborah Mumm, The Allergy Queen
The Wetter Water
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