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IMMUNE SUPPORT & (Better For You) Creamy Chicken & Rice Soup!!
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Friday, October 14, 2011
LOCALLY GROWN = WIN WIN!!
I am excited about this! For all those in the Texoma area there are many locally grown, organic options closer than you think!
This means more nutrition, less harmful impact on the environment, and support of the local farmer.
A patient sent this site to me & it looks great! Check it out!
http://www.texomacore.org/Texoma-Grown-Directory.html
This means more nutrition, less harmful impact on the environment, and support of the local farmer.
A patient sent this site to me & it looks great! Check it out!
http://www.texomacore.org/Texoma-Grown-Directory.html
Friday, August 19, 2011
KIDS HEALTH TALK RESOURCES
Thank you to all who attended the kids health talk last night - it was a great success!! If you missed it here is the handout for resources & further information.
If you would like to have your child's physiology evaluated to determine any nutrient needs call the office to schedule at 972 800 4462
If you would like to have your child's physiology evaluated to determine any nutrient needs call the office to schedule at 972 800 4462
Kids Should Be Our Top Priority! Are Yours Really Healthy??
BASIC KIDS PROTOCOL
4-12 Cyrofood/day depending on size
2-4 Tuna Omega Chewable/day depending on size
2-6 SP Green Food/day depending on size
ATHLETES – BASIC SUPPORT PLUS
Ligaplex II – 4-6/day
Whey pro Complete – 1 shake after workout or athletic event for recovery
Other options as needed per case:
Boswellia, Ligaplex I, Glucosamine Synergy, & Gotu Kola
HOW TO START….Today!!
1.. Bring in additions before subtracting
2. Get the kids actively involved & emotionally connected
3. Show them the importance by being a good role model
4. THROW AWAY the crappy oils & products with harmful ingredients
5. Limit sugars & grains
6. Increase veggies (even if hidden)
7. Drink the right amount of water
AND THEN KEEP IT GOING…..
Get active AS A FAMILY
Supplement accordingly
Get regular adjustments
Sleep in total darkness minimum 9 hours/night
Remember the bank principle: 80/20
Get a top ten list …then do it again
Minimize meds
Websites:
Books:
Deceptively Delicious by Jessica Seinfeld
The Whole Soy Story by Kayla Daniels
Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon
Generation XL by Dr. Mercola & Dr. Lerner
If It’s Not Food Don’t Eat it by Kelly Hayford
Information on GMO foods
Seeds of Deception by Jeffery Smith
SNEAKY HARMFUL INGREDIENTS IN FOOD.
MSG or Monosodium Glutamate
We look for MSG on the labels of our food, and if we find it, we may purchase another brand. But what if we were to read one of these ingredients?:Glutamic Acid
Hydrolyzed protein
Autolyzed protein
Textured protein
Yeast extract
Autolyzed yeast extract
Protein isolate
Soy sauce
Modified food starch
Modified corn starch
Calcium caseinate
Sodlium caseinate
Broth
Maltodextrin
Seasonings
Natural flavor
Monopotassium glutamate
Glutamate
Gelatin
Hydrolyzed vegetable protein
Hydrolyzed plant protein
Textured protein
Yeast food
Yeast nutrient
Torula yeast
The above are all synonyms for monosodium glutamate or MSG. Food manufacturers are not breaking any labeling laws here for the FDA permits MSG to be labeled in this way.
The health issues cannot be ignored in regards to food additives and MSG. The following conditions have been linked to the consumption of MSG:
Numbness or paralysis
Mouth lesions or sores
Swelling of hands, feet or face
Diarrhea
Mitral valve prolapse
Nausea
Arrhythmia
Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Vomiting
Rise or drop in blood pressure
Stomach cramps and gas
Irritable bowel, colitis, constipation
Rapid heartbeat
Angina
Swelling or painful rectum
Spastic colon
Heart palpitations
Chills, shaking, shuddering
Extreme thirst
Water retention and bloating
Tendonitis and joint pain
Arthritic-like pain
Abdominal discomfort
Flu-like symptoms
Asthma symptoms
Stiffness or jaw or muscles
Shortness of breath
Heavy feeling of arms and legs
Chest pain
Mental dullness
Chest tightnessDepression
Runny nose and sneezing
Dizziness
Light headedness
Postnasal drip
Disorientation or mental confusion
Bi-polar symptoms
Bronchitis-like symptomsAnxiety or panic attacks
Sore throat or hoarseness
Hyperactivity in children
Chronic cough/tickle in throatAttention Deficit Disorder ADD
Gagging reflex
Behavioural problems
Shin rash/hives/itching
Feeling inebriated
Mouth lesions
Slurred speech
Tingling on ear or extremities
Balance problems
Skin flushing or burning sensation
Aching teeth
Seizures or tremors
Dark circles or bags under eyes
Memory loss
Urinary problems
Lethargy
Difficulty focusing
Sleep disorders
Pressure behind eyes
Migraines or headaches
Vision disturbances – seeing lights
Reproductive disorders
Endocrine system imbalances
Appetite control problems
Nervous system disorders
The food industry does not want to scare away it’s customers by stating MSG on the label, but neither does it want to supply you with an allegedly flavor deficient (their words) product. So to bypass this problem, MSG is reworded, carefully, with the FDA’s blessing, to not sound like the dreaded MSG. Obesity is strongly linked to MSG, because MSG harms your endocrine system which disrupts your appetite control, causing you to eat even though you are feeling physically full. If this sounds like you, try to avoid MSG and see if a more normal appetite occurs.
Yeast extract was the first ‘codeword’, but now we are on to that one, so ‘torula yeast’ is the latest non-threatening term, and sadly this is found in ‘all-natural’ foods like veggie burgers. The food manufacturers state that these MSG-like substances are needed flavor enhancers, yet any of us who cook up a meal seem to manage just fine without it.
None of us should have to double-check ingredient lists with a de-coder booklet, but these companies' bottom lines are to supply a good tasting product and make money, not to improve your health.
Some other harmful ingredients to avoid are partially hydrogenated oils, high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors & colors, BHT, & bleached flour.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
THEORIES & MYTHS BUSTED AGAIN!
I SAW THIS ARTICLE ON MSN HEALTH...COMMENTS IN PARENTHESIS ARE MY OWN...
There's a paradox that has long puzzled doctors: Roughly half the people who have heart attacks have perfectly normal cholesterol levels. I had a patient once whose total cholesterol was just 145—well below the 200 threshold above which doctors recommend treatment. And yet he had suffered two heart attacks by the age of forty-eight. Another patient had cholesterol above 300. But at the age of seventy, she had no plaque in her coronary arteries. How could this be?
Doctors now have at least a partial explanation.
(**Hint Hint** For years all the cholesterol bashing has largely been based on “theory”)
While we've all been obsessed with our total cholesterol numbers, it turns out that the size of those cholesterol particles is equally important. Excess LDL, or "bad" cholesterol, ends up getting deposited in arterial walls and forming plaque, which causes arteries to stiffen and blood pressure to rise—and ultimately leads to heart attacks. But not all LDL particles are equally likely to do damage. If they're very small, they're like little darts that easily pierce the arterial lining and deposit plaque. If they're large, they bounce off harmlessly, like beach balls.
Most of us check our cholesterol levels every year and can readily recite our good and bad cholesterol numbers. But very few of us get tested for particle size, even though the tests have been available clinically since the mid-1990s—and widely available in the past five years. These tests are generally covered by insurance, so tell your doctor you want one. They're graded in different ways, but most tell you if your particle size is small, medium, or large.
If your doctor determines that too many of your particles are small, you can turn this around with lifestyle changes or medication—or a combination of the two. (**With all the side effects of statin drugs, how about giving the lifestyle changes alone a fair shot!!)
The healthier your diet and exercise, the more your LDL particles will resemble those big beach balls. And as your waist shrinks, your LDL particle size will grow. No wonder trimmer waists are associated with better heart health. (Notice they didn’t say the more medication you take)
There's a paradox that has long puzzled doctors: Roughly half the people who have heart attacks have perfectly normal cholesterol levels. I had a patient once whose total cholesterol was just 145—well below the 200 threshold above which doctors recommend treatment. And yet he had suffered two heart attacks by the age of forty-eight. Another patient had cholesterol above 300. But at the age of seventy, she had no plaque in her coronary arteries. How could this be?
Doctors now have at least a partial explanation.
(**Hint Hint** For years all the cholesterol bashing has largely been based on “theory”)
While we've all been obsessed with our total cholesterol numbers, it turns out that the size of those cholesterol particles is equally important. Excess LDL, or "bad" cholesterol, ends up getting deposited in arterial walls and forming plaque, which causes arteries to stiffen and blood pressure to rise—and ultimately leads to heart attacks. But not all LDL particles are equally likely to do damage. If they're very small, they're like little darts that easily pierce the arterial lining and deposit plaque. If they're large, they bounce off harmlessly, like beach balls.
Most of us check our cholesterol levels every year and can readily recite our good and bad cholesterol numbers. But very few of us get tested for particle size, even though the tests have been available clinically since the mid-1990s—and widely available in the past five years. These tests are generally covered by insurance, so tell your doctor you want one. They're graded in different ways, but most tell you if your particle size is small, medium, or large.
If your doctor determines that too many of your particles are small, you can turn this around with lifestyle changes or medication—or a combination of the two. (**With all the side effects of statin drugs, how about giving the lifestyle changes alone a fair shot!!)
The healthier your diet and exercise, the more your LDL particles will resemble those big beach balls. And as your waist shrinks, your LDL particle size will grow. No wonder trimmer waists are associated with better heart health. (Notice they didn’t say the more medication you take)
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
THE BABY IS HERE!!!!
REMEMBER ANGIE....THIS WAS HER STORY....
AND NOW HER PRECIOUS LITTLE HEALTHY ADDITION IS HERE....WELCOME TO THE WORLD SWEET ONE...
Cortt David Best
Born June 29
8 lb 3 oz
20.5 in
We are so excited he is finally here! He is an awesome little baby! He doesn’t cry much and is doing great. Jarrell totally loves his baby brother! He is such a big helper!
AND NOW HER PRECIOUS LITTLE HEALTHY ADDITION IS HERE....WELCOME TO THE WORLD SWEET ONE...
Cortt David Best
Born June 29
8 lb 3 oz
20.5 in
We are so excited he is finally here! He is an awesome little baby! He doesn’t cry much and is doing great. Jarrell totally loves his baby brother! He is such a big helper!
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