When we ingest insoluble fiber, i.e. greens, peels, nuts, seeds, beans, and the skins of grains our bodies will unlock the door to eliminate toxins. The removal of toxins will eradicate overall mucous & sinus conditions, balance the ph in our intestines, unclog our bowels, prevent colon cancer, and greatly improve the condition of our skin. WOW!
Oral Health Part II
Remember that our whole GI system is connected. Taking care of our mouth takes care of our whole body. Again, I will list a few suggestions from the book “Healthy mouth, Healthy body” by Dr. Victor Zeines.
1. Persistence pays off. A disciplined program of oral hygiene that includes brushing at least twice each day pays great oral health dividends. This can include the use of flossing and a water pick, which can reap benefits as well. This works because it massages the gums. Gum massage is beneficial as well.
2. Consider anything that can improve your immune system like vitamins, minerals & herbs.
3. Valuable tools typically include regular visits to your dentist.
4. Eat high fiber foods like vegetables and fruit. Especially your daily apple!
5. Juice fasts & or cleanses assist in removing toxins from the body. When we remove toxins we therefore, improving oral health & hygiene. Other detoxification methods like skin brushing can also aid in removing toxins.
Oral Health Part I
What some of us don’t realize is that oral health and colon health are connected. This one long interconnected tube that runs from our anus to our lips is one long tube! The general health in one area of our Gastro Intestinal (GI) system is all connected. Today I will list a few suggestions from the book “Healthy mouth, Healthy body” by Dr. Victor Zeines, to support clients in their overall GI Health.
What can be done in order to prevent Gum Disease:
Avoid Stress. Stress changes our internal environment. Therefore, these changes are for the worst. Stress can increase harmful bacteria and increase acidity in the body. Acidity and bacteria lend themselves to disease.
Avoid sugars, salt and harmful fats. Pay attention to your body & listen to it. When you do not feel well it may be because what you have eaten may be taking the minerals out of your body. Harmful fats include: partially hydrogenated oils. Sugar has many names the only ones that I eat include stevia & xylitol. Celtic Sea Salt is the only form of salt that I will use for my family & myself. I know that there are a few other types of sea salts but I am not well versed in which ones they are at this time.
Become an educated consumer. The more you know and learn about your own health the more likely you are to implement what you learn. Natural substances can promote healing and prevent disease.
I have been wanting to pass this information along for a while now. After you read the following please let me know if you have any questions.
A simple way to detect low thyroid function:
Purchase a digital or basal thermometer
Before you get out of bed or drink anything
Place thermometer under your armpit for 5 minutes [rectal or oral may be done as well {however, if you experience sinus infections, they raise the oral temperature, then do not take the temperature orally} ]
Record and take the temperature for 5 consecutive days
Normal armpit or oral temperature is 97.8-98.2
Normal rectal temperature is 98.8-99.2
Temperatures below that are suggestive of low thyroid.
Adapted from Gut Solutions by Brenda Watson
ACID REFLUX
Ask the question – “What is eating at me?”
Affirm “I digest and assimilate all experiences peacefully and joyously.”
INCLUDE:
• L-Glutamine (take 5-20,000 mg daily)
• Enzymes (papaya, ginger, marshmallow, bromelain – take after meals)
PLEASE SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH ME IN PERSON OR BY PHONE TO RECEIVE SUPPORT ON DIETARY RECOMMENDATIONS
Daily bowel elimination is vital to healing COLON HYDROTHERAPY CAN BE VERY HELPFUL
AVOID:
• Many drugs including: theophyline, Demerol, valium, & morphine as they weaken the esophageal spinchter
• Cold beverages, sushi, chocolate, carbonated beverages, coffee, spicy foods, black pepper, raw onions, yellow onions, sugar, alcohol, turkey, cheese, cream, eggs, chips of all kinds, avocados, nuts, & nut butters, seeds, chemicals, caffeine related substances, fried and greasy and fatty foods, all animal fats, oils, ghee (cultured butter), butter, artificial ingredients, artificial sweeteners, refined carbohydrates, highly processed and refined foods.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The lower esophageal muscle can be weakened by factors other than food. The following recommendations may be helpful in reducing symptoms:
1. Avoid chewing gum and hard candy. They increase the amount of swallowed air which, in turn, leads to belching and reflux.
3. Do not lie down immediately after eating. Avoid late evening snacks.
4. Avoid tight clothing and bending over after eating.
5. Eat small, frequent portions of food and snack if needed.
6. Lose weight if overweight. Obesity leads to increased reflux.
7. Elevate the head of the bed six to eight inches to prevent reflux when sleeping. Extra pillows, by themselves, are not very helpful.
Preparing For Enema
An enema can be done with ease without much preparation. It best done in the morning on an empty stomach and preferably after your typical bowel movement. Please also follow the instructions on the box of the enema kit.
How to take an Enema?
The best time for taking an Enema is in the morning 1-2 hours before breakfast or in the evening, 2 hours before or after dinner.
Fill stainless steel pot with water. Warm the water to be lukewarm (97oF-100oF). Check the temperature on your inner wrist like checking the milk in a babies bottle.
Hang the Enema bag from a height of a towel rack about 3 feet above you. While you typically lay down on the bathroom floor.
Apply olive oil to end of the enema catheter for lubrication.
Over the sink, toilet or tub turn the Enema nozzle on to ensure that water coming out of the catheter in free flow without any air bubbles. Then turn the nozzle off.
Now, practice the posture recommended in the enema instruction booklet, and slowly insert the lubricated Enema catheter approx. ½ – ¾ of its length into the rectum and turn the enema nozzle on. You will feel the water reaching in your upper rectum and left part of the intestine (colon).
If you feel the water is enough for intestine or if you experience the reflex to eliminate, then turn the Enema nozzle off.
If you feel that the water in your rectum is sufficient, turn the nozzle off and move the catheter out.
You can stop when you feel that you have released a good amount of fecal matter. This may take 15 minutes or up to an hour depending on the efficiency and tone of your colon. After one releases their fecal matter one can add 2 oz of chloroyphyll to the enema bag as an implant if desired.
How often to take an Enema?
Enemas can be taken a few times weekly.
But for a normal healthy person, looking for better health and well-being, one can take an Enema once a week. It is always better and convenient to practice it on weekends when you may have more time.
Hyper acidity or conditions of excess constipation indigestion.
People experiencing any of these conditions can take an enema two to three times a week or on alternate days for 1 Month to 3 months. Once the symptoms start disappearing and you begin to feel good, the frequency should be decreased and nature should be allowed to take over.
Note: Enema is not habit forming. Instead, after cleansing the large intestine, the intestine is actuated to perform better. The peristaltic movement (moment of contraction and relaxation of intestine which moves the fecal matter toward the rectum and Anus) also improves.
White Chia seeds are higher in Omega-3 Fatty Acids than Mexican Chia
White Chia seeds are higher in Protein & water absorption than Mexican Chia
They are also more aesthetically appealing in food preparation
There is controversy that there is any difference between the white or the black Chia seed.
Here is one physicians referral and why for Colon Hydrotherapy…
“In my practice, I recommend colonics when we are helping to improve a person’s detoxification process… Colonics improve the liver’s ability to cleanse itself. So, we see that colonics help people with allergies, chemical sensitivities, any immune system disfunction, heavy metal toxicity, and, of course, chronic constipation… The clients I’ve referred to Bella have all had great results.”
Dr. Jeffrey Morrison, MD
Founder of The Morrison Center For Integrative Medicine
My biggest adversary has at times been my husband. I love him dearly but he expresses in obvious & passive ways that he does not like the fact that I suggest for our daughter to have broccoli for breakfast. Maybe he does not like it because he is the one making breakfast.
Why is he making breakfast? He has great breakfast skills and determination to do so, and I for years had not been able to get up in the morning. (don’t tell him but that is changing) He is making breakfast b’c, he used to make breakfast every morning for his two younger brothers and well that is a another story.
Sometimes when we are changing our diet our body or our family members resist, get mad or just plain don’t like it! This may be obvious in their behaviors, attitude and demeanor.
Maybe they are in the middle of tax season. Maybe they just had a bad day. In the past I could not move through the energy of my significant other resisting my efforts. Today I have become stronger and stronger. A great diet brings me the gift of being grounded and ready to accomplish anything. As I, in spite of all else, make what gives me high energy, fortitude & deep conviction knowing that this works without a doubt. I am moving through it all today.
How does your family make it hard for you to loose weight, change & take care of yourself?
How do you manage your frustrations and walk towards success, regardless of any and all resistance?
I had been suggesting for clients to use magnesium regularly. My partner in Newburgh bought some Cal Mag in the same brand (powder) that I had been using. I bought it and tried it. After taking it a few times I realized that I could not live without it. I had been experiencing a little stress on & off. After using the cal mag all the stress is gone, totally! You can’t loose:)