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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.

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

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?

Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland becomes overactive and secretes excessive amounts of the hormone thyroxine.
Symptoms can range from mild to severe. The body fails to receive the nutrient support that it needs to function because the excessive amounts of thyroid hormone strongly affects the digestive system.

Common symptoms and signs of hyperthyroidism

* Palpitations
* Heat intolerance
* Nervousness
* Insomnia
* Sleep disturbances
* Breathlessness
* Increased bowel movements
* Light or absent menstrual periods
* Fatigue
* Fast heart rate
* Trembling hands
* Weight loss
* Muscle weakness
* Warm moist skin
* Hair loss
* Staring gaze

Graves disease (1 type) :

* the above classic symptoms & the following:
* skin on the legs becomes thickened & itchy
* blurred or double vision may also occur

Hyperthyroidsim may:

* Occur after an infection or following physical or emotional stress
* Lead to an enlarged thymus, over growth of the lymph nodes, and heart and bone disorders.

To help reduce the symptoms of hyperthyroidism, you can:

* Lower stress. This helps relieve symptoms of anxiety and nervousness. For more information, see the topic Stress Management.
* Avoid caffeine. Caffeine can make symptoms worse, such as fast heartbeat, nervousness, and difficulty concentrating.

DIETARY GUIDELINES

Eating the cruciferous vegetables helps suppress thyroxine production enjoy these often for the best effect, eat them raw. These include: broccoli, cauliflower, & kale

Eat sea vegetables such as dulse, hijiki and kombu in your diet by adding them to soups or as a side dish.

It is crucial to avoid stimulants such as alcohol.

HERBS
-Dandelion root regulates the liver function therefore benefiting the thyroid gland
-Iceland moss and kelp are natural sources of iodine taking them daily can be helpful
-Valerian can help sleep issues

SEE BELLA
For additional support in nutritional supplements, homeopathic remedies, aromatherapy, acupressure & bach flower remedies.

Dietary Thyroid Inhibitors
* Unsaturated oils (all oils that are liquid at room temperature except, olive oil)
* Soy products (tofu, soybeans, soy protein, tempeh, soymilk, edamame)
* Raw cruciferous vegetables Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, collard greens, Chinese broccoli, kohlrabi, bok choy, turnip root and greens and rutabaga) contain thyroid inhibitors which must be cooked to be destroyed. – must be cooked to destroy the thyroid inhibitors.
* Some people say a diet low in animal protein. Animal protein (with every meal) is required to make the thyroid hormone and to convert it to the active form in the liver.

Environmental Thyroid Inhibitors
* Pesticides
* Fluoride
* Mercury
* Radiation

Thyroid Inhibiting Substances
* Synthroid (T4),
* ALL estrogenic substances: natural and synthetic estrogens; herbal (phyto) estrogens such as black cohosh (Remifemin), sage, pennyroyal, licorice, soy products; and estrogen mimics, such as unsaturated oils.
* Excess iodine
* PABA
* Beta-carotene as a supplement or in raw carrot juice (without the fiber).
Every moment is a choice.
May you know your body’s own regenerative powers.
Choose cooperation with natures great forces to heal.
May you dare to breathe in the universe, stretching mind, body and soul to reach for love, balance & truth.
Every thought, action or inaction, what we eat and how we handle life in general contributes to our body’s ability to maintain balance.