SAFE WEIGHT LOSS

The only safe (healthy) way to permanent weight loss is the Renewal Protocol.

Benefits include:
1. Overall health and well-being
2. Weight loss (resulting in reversal of diabetes in many cases)
3. Reduced inflammation (inflammation is at the root cause of many diseases)
4. Eliminates the yo-yo effect of other diets
5. Treats the problem at its source

How it works:
1. Rests and resets the pancreas while alkalizing the body.
2. Provides the proper, high-quality protein and alkalizing agents so the body can heal itself.

It has over 20 years of successful use in Europe and is now available to those around the world.

SWINE FLU SHOT

From a story online form CBC News:

Preliminary research suggests the seasonal flu shot may put people at greater risk for getting swine flu, CBC News has learned.

"This is some evidence that has been floated. It hasn't been validated yet, it's very preliminary," cautioned Dr. Don Low, microbiologist-in-chief at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto.

Four Canadian studies involved about 2,000 people, health officials told CBC News. Researchers found people who had received the seasonal flu vaccine in the past were more likely to get sick with the H1N1 virus.

Scleraguy writes: I thought vaccines were intended to cause us to avoid getting sick? Do not believe the hype. Vaccines only let our immune systems know what to look for. If your immune system is weak to begin with, it will not help fight the flu.
What to do: strengthen your immune system with herbs and supplements now.

SUPERFOODS FOR YOUR BRAIN

For those suffering from dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, some degree of cognitive impairment, mild memory loss and diminished alertness, as well as brain-related disorders, such as depression and chronic anxiety...

Research clearly shows that some foods can improve mental performance and help prevent long-term damage. Best choices...

Sardines. They have two to three times more omega-3 fatty acids than most other fatty fish. Our bodies use omega-3s for the efficient transmission of brain signals. People who don’t get enough omega-3s in their diets are more likely to experience learning disabilities, dementia and depression.

Recommended: Three cans of sardines a week. Sardines are less likely to accumulate mercury or other toxins than larger fish.

If you don’t like sardines, you can take fish oil supplements (1,000 mg twice a day).

Omega-3 eggs. They’re among the best foods for the brain because they contain folate along with omega-3s and choline. Folate is a B vitamin that’s strongly linked to mood and mental performance.

Recommended: Up to eight eggs a week. Only buy eggs that say "Omega-3" on the label. It means that the chickens were given a fish meal diet. Eggs without this label contain little or no omega-3s.

Low-glycemic carbohydrates. The glycemic index ranks foods according to how quickly they elevate glucose in the blood. Foods with low glycemic ratings include legumes (beans, lentils) and whole-grain breads. They slow the release of sugars into the bloodstream and prevent sharp rises in insulin. Try the Renewal protocol.

Why it matters: Elevated insulin is associated with dementia. Elevated insulin damages blood vessels as well as neurons.

Recommended: Always eat natural, minimally processed foods. They’re almost always low on the glycemic index. For example, eat apples instead of applesauce... whole-grain bread instead of white bread... or any of the legumes, such as chickpeas, lentils or soybeans.

Nuts. They’re among the few plant foods that contain appreciable amounts of omega-3 fatty acids. They also contain antioxidants, which reduce brain and arterial inflammation that can lead to cognitive decline.

Recommended: One to two handfuls daily. Walnuts and macadamia nuts are among the highest in omega-3s, but all nuts are beneficial. Avoid highly salted and roasted nuts (the roasting changes the composition of the oils). Lightly toasted is okay.

Cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower and kale. They contain detoxifying compounds that help the liver eliminate toxins that can damage the hippocampus and other areas of the brain involved in cognition.

Recommended: One cup daily is optimal, but at least four cups a week. Cooked usually is easier to digest than raw.

B-12 foods. Meat, dairy products and seafood are our only source (apart from supplements) of vitamin B-12 in the diet. This nutrient is critical for brain health.

Recommended: Two to three daily servings of organic lean meat, low-fat dairy (including yogurt) or seafood. Also important: I advise everyone to take a multi-nutrient supplement that includes all of the B vitamins.

Green tea. It’s a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that also stimulates the liver’s ability to break down toxins. New research indicates that green tea improves insulin sensitivity -- important for preventing diabetes and neuro-damaging increases in insulin.

Recommended: One to two cups daily.

Berries, including blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. The darker the berry, the higher the concentration of antioxidant compounds. In studies at Tufts University, animals fed blueberries showed virtually no oxidative brain damage.

Recommended: One-half cup daily. Frozen berries contain roughly the same level of protective compounds as fresh berries.

originally written by:

Mark Hyman, MD

The UltraWellness Center

FROM BRENDA WATSON'S "THE DETOX STRATEGY"

RENEW
1...Reduce exposure to toxins in your environment
2...Eliminate toxins in your body using specific herbal cleansing protocols
3...Nourish your body properly
4...Energize through exercise
5...Wellness happens

The World Health Organization reports nearly one-quarter of disease is caused by environmental exposures. They also say, "well-targeted interventions (cleanses) can prevent much of this risk."

If you have been dealing with chronic illness, low energy, accelerated aging, or if you simply have had trouble gaining mental clarity and feeling the best you can, it is time for a change.
And that change starts with an understanding of how toxic you really are.

Do something today to start on the road to superior health.
Start a detoxification program.