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Super Charge Your Immunity!
Well it's that time again. If you work in an office, have kids or even live by yourself, get ready for the coughing, nose blowing, moaning and general misery that goes with the cold and flu season! The average child gets a cold 6-10 times a year. The average adult 2-4 times. Getting one cold is too many for me! I hate that junk! Did you know that the US death rate from infectious diseases is now double what it was in 1980? Up to 170,000 people annually. What is this craziness? With all the medical advances, new drugs, new screening and new procedures how can this be? The Standard American Diet! Yep that is all I have to say…well okay not really. The average person takes in over 60% of their calories from processed food, animal products make up another 25% and what is left is fruits and vegetables. More than half of that number is made up of white potatoes including fries and chips…..yuck! Couple our nutrient empty diet with medical care that does not improve long-term health or quality of life and it spells disaster. We all believe that the only action that we can take when we anticipate this season or are coming down with a cold or flu comes in the form of a pill, liquid or an injection. The overuse of medication and specifically antibiotics are important contributing factors in the explosion of dangerous viruses, a compromised digestive system and even cancer. According to Joel Fuhrman “the drugs prescribed by doctors encourage patients’ risky life-style behaviors and self-destructive eating choices to continue; they give patients the “permission” to continue poor behaviors because they mask the symptoms of the disease.” I love this guy! Just read that again! To go even farther he says “this type of medicine is akin to your car mechanic “fixing” your flashing oil light by snipping the wire to the light on your dashboard.” Wow that is about as clear as it gets….. So enough of the doom and gloom, right? Well just a smidge more, before you can take action you need to know where you are a now…. How frequently do you get sick? How is your digestive health? What do you eat? A dynamite immune system is not just good or bad luck….we are made from the food we eat! I am about to say it again….so if your are tired of hearing it just look away. Eating a healthy diet and changing your lifestyle can boost you’re your immune system. No fancy tricks or bizarre supplements. You do not have to get sick as often or be sick for as long as you do now. So let’s cut to the chase… What do you have to do to have a top-notch immune system? It’s all about the phytonutrients. What the heck? According to Mark Fuhrman, MD in his book Super Immunity “Phytochemicals are bioactive, plant-derived chemical compounds important to the growth and the survival of the plant. The human immune system evolved dependent on phytochemicals for optimum functioning.” Nope you can’t buy them in pill form at your local CVS. They are right there in your frig (I hope they are) They are in leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables. Green vegetables are the highest nutrient dense food that there is. Eat them – eat a lot of them. I recommend that my clients include these in at least two meals a day – three is better. Along with leafy greens eat beans, berries, onions, garlic, mushrooms, nuts and seeds to super charge your body’s ability to fight off illness and disease. This grouping of foods are miraculous in fighting off disease, aging and aid in cellular repair. Pass on the processed food – crowd it out with natural organic veggies. Limit your animal product intake! These calories are for energy and make up the structure of the body but do not promote a healthy immune system. Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. Get out there and exercise. Get your 7 or 8 hours of sleep a night. This recharges your batteries and gives your body the time it needs to detox and heal. Simple stuff no? And it is the same stuff you need to do to have more energy, lose weight and look incredible. So what are you having for lunch?
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Most people wait until January to launch their new resolutions. Not me,when I am excited I want to get moving! My 2012 mission to create a movement! I want to get as many women on board as possible. No not just any women but those that are tired of accepting their health as it is. If you are 100% happy with your present health then you do not want to hang around for this! Go ahead unsubscribe - you really should! No more: "Yeah it would be nice to feel better" or "Wow you are lucky you have good health"! Demand good health for yourself. You have the right! Declare it, make the commitment to your health in 2012! Forget all those broken promises from past years - who cares! This is your time to finally: Get Rid of Your Digestive Problems More Energy Lose Weight Get off that SugarCoaster And Learn to Eat Healthy Food That You Love! We are at the start of something great. I can't make you care but I can tell you this, if you do not make the commitment to your health and change what you need to you will begin to believe those nasty ol' words ... "You had better accept it, it's just a part of aging." Uh, I don't think so! This is about commitment to better health! The Ultimate Digestive Wellness newsletter will also be different in some ways: There will be four issues per month with the delivery being on Tuesdays at 10am. Two of those issues will be in the format you are accustomed to. The third will be focused on deliciously healthy recipes and cooking tips! The last will address the latest medical and nutritional information, so you can make more informed decisions about your health. You will also get info about new program offerings! So what do you say? Make the commitment that in 2012 you will do what you need to do to be healthier, happier and start living the life you deserve? If so, make the commitment to your body by reading the passage below and Reply to this newsletter with... I Will! Dearest body of mine, After careful thought and consideration, I hereby promise to: Honor you as the temple of my soul Offer you healthy foods and drinks Realize that you deserve to be healthy Overcome the addictions that hurt you Love and appreciate you for what you do Accept that I have the power to heal you Adorn you with nice, comfortable clothes and shoes Realize that laughter, play and rest help you feel good Exercise regularly and appropriately for my body type Accept you and be grateful for you just the way you are Listen to messages you are sending me when you are hurt or sick Understand that my unexpressed emotions and thoughts affect you Be part of the movement! Demand Good Health! |
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