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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.

This information was provided with permission by Dr. Zeines who is the Author of the book “Health Mouth, Healthy Body”

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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.

May the above information be used in God's highest good, in order to create infinite potential for love, healing and wellness of all living beings.

Blessings,
Bella
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The information contained in this blog is not for providing any diagnosis, treatment, cure for any disease or medical condition nor it is provided as medical advice. Bella Garrison does not diagnose or provide remedies for treatment of any illness. If you are suffering from any illness or medical condition or are taking prescribed medication, we recommend you consult a qualified physician before commencing any dietary, nutritional or exercise program. Similar signs or symptoms does not necessarily mean that everyone can can apply the above information.

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.  Dr. Zeines gave permission for this information to be used on this site.

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.

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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.

May the above information be used in God's highest good, in order to create infinite potential for love, healing and wellness of all living beings.

Blessings,
Bella
bellabethgarrison@gmail.com

The information contained in this blog is not for providing any diagnosis, treatment, cure for any disease or medical condition nor it is provided as medical advice. Bella Garrison does not diagnose or provide remedies for treatment of any illness. If you are suffering from any illness or medical condition or are taking prescribed medication, we recommend you consult a qualified physician before commencing any dietary, nutritional or exercise program. Similar signs or symptoms does not necessarily mean that everyone can can apply the above information.

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?

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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.

May the above information be used in God's highest good, in order to create infinite potential for love, healing and wellness of all living beings.

Blessings,
Bella
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The information contained in this blog is not for providing any diagnosis, treatment, cure for any disease or medical condition nor it is provided as medical advice. Bella Garrison does not diagnose or provide remedies for treatment of any illness. If you are suffering from any illness or medical condition or are taking prescribed medication, we recommend you consult a qualified physician before commencing any dietary, nutritional or exercise program. Similar signs or symptoms does not necessarily mean that everyone can can apply the above information.

In a very short time I believe I have become a committed green smoothie drinker.

I must confess that I don’t generally eat fruits with anything else. I know that for me in order to have efficient digestion and what is typically suggested is to eat fruit alone. I do my best to follow the rules. For some of you new to greens adding fruits may be the best way to start.

In order to have a tasty smoothie I began to add a banana to my green smoothies. However, I noticed that I had felt tired after having them.

Therefore, my green smoothies have just become fruitless, but an exciting green & red. Hahaha. No more fruit in my smoothies for me. I add in ginger, nutmeg, tumeric & maybe a little cinnamon as well.

The fiber in the blended green drinks for me surpass any juiced drink that I have had. (not including wheat grass)

A typical morning includes a blended smoothie like this one: (all veggies are washed)
8 oz water
1 granny smith apple (without core)
7 stalks of collard greens
1/2 bunch of parsley
1 Tbsp spirulina powder
1/2 cucumber
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1″ piece of ginger root
1 garlic clove
1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp tumeric
2 pkts of emergen ‘c’ vit c pkt
L-Glutamine powder
MSM
1Tbsp of pre-soaked white chia seeds in 6 oz water

Often my friends wonder why I am not ever tired. I think doing what I love & drinking my green smoothies have something to do with it. Enjoy! Let me know what you think. I would like to her what works for you.

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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.

May the above information be used in God's highest good, in order to create infinite potential for love, healing and wellness of all living beings.

Blessings,
Bella
bellabethgarrison@gmail.com

The information contained in this blog is not for providing any diagnosis, treatment, cure for any disease or medical condition nor it is provided as medical advice. Bella Garrison does not diagnose or provide remedies for treatment of any illness. If you are suffering from any illness or medical condition or are taking prescribed medication, we recommend you consult a qualified physician before commencing any dietary, nutritional or exercise program. Similar signs or symptoms does not necessarily mean that everyone can can apply the above information.

Why Gas?

Many clients ask why and how do I get so much gas. Gas can come from a few different sources.

Carbonated beverages {they are literally air in a liquid!}
Cruciferous veggies
Beans
Soy products
Improper food combining
Talking while we eat
Gum chewing
Candida produces its own gasses
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.

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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.

May the above information be used in God's highest good, in order to create infinite potential for love, healing and wellness of all living beings.

Blessings,
Bella
bellabethgarrison@gmail.com

The information contained in this blog is not for providing any diagnosis, treatment, cure for any disease or medical condition nor it is provided as medical advice. Bella Garrison does not diagnose or provide remedies for treatment of any illness. If you are suffering from any illness or medical condition or are taking prescribed medication, we recommend you consult a qualified physician before commencing any dietary, nutritional or exercise program. Similar signs or symptoms does not necessarily mean that everyone can can apply the above information.

The movie Food Inc. is in Newburgh NY.

It is time for you to get out to the big “Yellow Bird” building and see the little movie “Food Inc”. The Downing Film Center is showing the movie all week until next Thursday. You can call ahead to reserve your tickets. The theater is great because you can sit back in old easy chairs and be comfy cozy. Look up the Downing Film Center in Newburgh NY.

In thinking about seeing this movie it makes me think about changing our eating habits, denial, and what nourishes us. Yes, some of us are in denial and we like it. It’s okay. We want to stay where we are. You’ve heard it before some of us don’t like change.
Yet, there are a few of us that do like change and taking risks. Now I love taking risks. This for me is the only way of being fully alive. Not too long ago I did not like change as I ate the same old foods for years and years, driving home from work eating cheese doodles. Now I cannot even phathom the orange on my fingers, in my mouth or even the smell of cheese doodles in the car.

When I work with clients I ask them, “What are you willing to do?” Some of them are ready to make the dietary changes and some of them are not. No judgment. Any step towards progress is progression, right? Buying and eating the frozen veggies rather than the microwave dinner may just be our progression this week, month or year.

Then again who wants to get real? Who wants to live an honest life of what is really going on with food in our country and the world? The problem now is that like the banking industry the food system of what was working is no longer working. We are starting to wake up and know what we are eating is not actually food.

A little self-discipline can go a long way. Like I should talk. I know that when I eat a little chips and salt my neck hurts and there I did it again. But what do we do when we do not have the discipline? We can go see a movie like Food Inc. let it resonate, percolate & change our lives. Yes, we are human and “every moment is a choice” as my friend Arthur would say. Every moment we decide for or against denial, change or nourishment & whether or not to be fully alive.

Co-producer of the movie is Eric Schlosser.
I have not spoken to Eric Schlosser in two years but what an impression he left on me. Eric Schlosser wrote the book “Fast Food Nation”. It was not his book that left the impression; it was him and his energy. He walked across the stage of Time Warner Center to present to the 1000 peers in my nutrition class, started to talk from his heart, took out from his back pocket some folded yellow ledger paper and began to tell us the story of our Fast Food Nation. I heard peace and stillness in his message. It resonated in his work, and emanated from his being.

After his talk we spoke for a while about the dangers of cloned meat, school food and Michael Pollan. He also shared with me that his spiritual practice is spending hours in nature.
When one is as grounded as the earth may it spread so that we all be still and one with nature. When you see this movie may it stir your heart and the soft tiny voice be heard within your soul so that you may know “What really nourishes you?”

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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.

May the above information be used in God's highest good, in order to create infinite potential for love, healing and wellness of all living beings.

Blessings,
Bella
bellabethgarrison@gmail.com

The information contained in this blog is not for providing any diagnosis, treatment, cure for any disease or medical condition nor it is provided as medical advice. Bella Garrison does not diagnose or provide remedies for treatment of any illness. If you are suffering from any illness or medical condition or are taking prescribed medication, we recommend you consult a qualified physician before commencing any dietary, nutritional or exercise program. Similar signs or symptoms does not necessarily mean that everyone can can apply the above information.

I hope you are looking forward to my cooking classes. I cannot wait to play and have fun with you all.

I am hosting one monthly class at the Grail in Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY if the classes have more than 7 people or at another location if less than 7 people.

The Grails property hosts a large house called The Phoenix, an attractively furnished Victorian manor with four to five meeting areas, a large kitchen, a breakfast room, a dining room. It offers a tranquil setting conducive for small groups of 15 – 30 people to come together to create.
Check them out @
The Grail Website in Cornwall

I look forward to creating beauty in all forms with you during our fun classes.

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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.

May the above information be used in God's highest good, in order to create infinite potential for love, healing and wellness of all living beings.

Blessings,
Bella
bellabethgarrison@gmail.com

The information contained in this blog is not for providing any diagnosis, treatment, cure for any disease or medical condition nor it is provided as medical advice. Bella Garrison does not diagnose or provide remedies for treatment of any illness. If you are suffering from any illness or medical condition or are taking prescribed medication, we recommend you consult a qualified physician before commencing any dietary, nutritional or exercise program. Similar signs or symptoms does not necessarily mean that everyone can can apply the above information.

My mornings consist of sharing the responsibility of getting our daughter Sierra taken care of and then It is my turn.
I typically drink a little warm water or warm water with magnesium citrate “calm”.
Then within an hour I will drink 4 Tbsp of chlorophyll in water with lemon & a lemon lime vitamin C packet from the health food stores.
If my morning varies it is because I may incorporate a porridge of a whole grain. My favorite is a (yes processed) Quinoa flakes with coconut, cinnamon, stevia, and coconut milk. The recipe should be on my blog here somewhere:)
A couple of hours later I will have a green juice, wheat grass juice & or a blended kale/green drink.
Usually for dinner I will eat a salad with salmon or avocado or a various veggie dish cooked or raw for dinner.
When ever I am in the city I always drink wheat grass. Most days I will have 2ozs some days I will drink 4ozs.

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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.

May the above information be used in God's highest good, in order to create infinite potential for love, healing and wellness of all living beings.

Blessings,
Bella
bellabethgarrison@gmail.com

The information contained in this blog is not for providing any diagnosis, treatment, cure for any disease or medical condition nor it is provided as medical advice. Bella Garrison does not diagnose or provide remedies for treatment of any illness. If you are suffering from any illness or medical condition or are taking prescribed medication, we recommend you consult a qualified physician before commencing any dietary, nutritional or exercise program. Similar signs or symptoms does not necessarily mean that everyone can can apply the above information.

Phytic Acid Prevents Digestion

Whole grains contain phytic acid in the bran of the grain which combines with key minerals, calcium, magnesium, copper, iron, and zinc. The phytic acid prevents the absorption of the minerals in the intestinal tract. This makes it more difficult to digest properly. Soaking, fermenting, or sprouting the grain before cooking or baking will neutralize the phytic acid, releasing these nutrients for absorption.

The soaking of the grain allows enzymes, lactobacilli and other helpful organisms to not only neutralize the phytic acid, but also to break down complex starches, irritating tannins and difficult-to-digest proteins, including gluten. For many, this may lessen their sensitivity or allergic reactions to particular grains. Everyone will benefit, nevertheless, from the release of nutrients and greater ease of digestion.

How to Soak

1. The first stage of preparation is to soak the whole grain flour in an acid medium and liquid. The basic idea is to soak all the flour with the liquid ingredients and 1 Tbsp of an acid medium per cup of water called for in the recipe.

Acid mediums options include: cultured buttermilk, kefir, cultured yogurt, whey, lemon juice or vinegar. Dairy product acid mediums must be cultured!

- Brown rice, buckwheat, and millet do not have as high of phytate content and thus need only be soaked for 7 hours (these are great last minute grains if you forget to soak, won’t be a big problem – also recommend purchasing brown rice pasta for this reason as well)

-All other grains (whole wheat, spelt, kamut, oats, etc) should be soaked from 12-24 hours, with oats have the highest level and best soaked for 24 hours.

2. Leave your grains soaking at room temperature on your counter. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, or with a plate to prevent it from drying out. After soaking, you add the remaining ingredients, if required, and proceed with recipe.

Another benefit I have found to soaking is that it absorbs the liquids and expands the grains, making a larger quantity in the end. This is very true especially with soaking oatmeal. If you forget to soak, it results in a smaller batch, but if you do soak it increases the quantity and is more satisfying and filling as well. This will obviously extend the food budget and the satiety of your family. Whole grains overall are much more satisfying and fill you up longer than white products…so once again, more value for your money!

Brown Rice

2 cups short grain brown rice (rinsed and soaked overnight)
3 3/4 cups water
2 pinches sea salt

Bring rice and water to a boil. Add two pinches of sea salt. Cover and lower flame to simmer for 40-45 minutes. Makes 6-8 servings.

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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.

May the above information be used in God's highest good, in order to create infinite potential for love, healing and wellness of all living beings.

Blessings,
Bella
bellabethgarrison@gmail.com

The information contained in this blog is not for providing any diagnosis, treatment, cure for any disease or medical condition nor it is provided as medical advice. Bella Garrison does not diagnose or provide remedies for treatment of any illness. If you are suffering from any illness or medical condition or are taking prescribed medication, we recommend you consult a qualified physician before commencing any dietary, nutritional or exercise program. Similar signs or symptoms does not necessarily mean that everyone can can apply the above information.

Get Sun

Lately a few clients have been diagnosed with a vitamin D deficiency. I have been hearing it more and more. Well….

GET SUN!
Yes we take fish oils, or we can try supplements, but what is our body really telling us?

GET SUN!
How has it come to be that we live our lives so that we do not get our nourishment from the sun that our bodies are meant to receive.
Do you recall studying in school that the plant life that really nourishes us gets its energy from the sun? Did you recall that plant life nourishes us as well?
My personal trainer & dear friend Arthur Mitchell taught me to put my water in a glass jar in the sun with a crystal to magnify the energy in absorbing the suns energy.
I guess we have forgotten that the sun & water nourishes us and helps all things grow.

Vitamin D deficiency: muscle pain, weak bones/fractures, low energy and fatigue, lowered immunity, symptoms of depression and mood swings, and sleep irregularities. Women with kidney problems or intestinal concerns (such as IBS or Crohn’s disease).

Vitamin D supplements or the sun? You decide.
What Ya Think???
GET SUN!

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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.

May the above information be used in God's highest good, in order to create infinite potential for love, healing and wellness of all living beings.

Blessings,
Bella
bellabethgarrison@gmail.com

The information contained in this blog is not for providing any diagnosis, treatment, cure for any disease or medical condition nor it is provided as medical advice. Bella Garrison does not diagnose or provide remedies for treatment of any illness. If you are suffering from any illness or medical condition or are taking prescribed medication, we recommend you consult a qualified physician before commencing any dietary, nutritional or exercise program. Similar signs or symptoms does not necessarily mean that everyone can can apply the above information.