When I look at everything going on around the planet at present, at all the news that hits my comm lines, of anything I could share with you, THE most important, the most applicable and the most beneficial thing would be this.
Anything you can do to make yourself
More aware
More perceptive
More intelligent
More energetic
More powerful
and a better communicator
is the best thing on which you can focus that will have beneficial effects on all whose lives you touch.
This week, what I would like to do is ask you to take a minute and do the following:
1. Make a list of 6 things in your life you would like to improve.
2. For each item on that list, write down something you could confront doing to improve that area.
Let me know what results you get from doing this will you?
How Do You Like Your Eggs?
The good folk at Nuferm, from where I source the 2012 probiotics I put in my top bars and powders, sent this Easter themed email that I thought to share with you as it has some very good recommendations for helping girls to keep “down there” in tip top condition!
Ovarian Health Issues are on the rise. Here are some quick facts & suggestions to keep your goody basket in great health this easter.
Ovarian Cysts
Ovarian cysts are common in women during their reproductive years, little fluid filled sacs that are produced during each menstrual cycle, commonly known as a ‘follicle’ which will release the ova/egg during the time of ovulation. If pregnancy does not occur, the follicle typically breaks down while being shed along with the uterus lining.
Ovarian Cysts can form when this process does not develop properly the follicle enlarges while filling with fluid. An ultrasound or laparoscopy can be used to diagnose ovarian cysts.
Types of ovarian cysts
Simple cysts or Functional cysts
The most common, usually harmless and typically resolve themselves within 3 or 4 menstrual cycles.
Endometrial Cysts or Chocolate cysts
These cysts occur when endometrial tissue attached itself to the ovaries, usually filled with blood, these can cause serious ovarian and fertility issues if left untreated.
Dermoid Cysts
These can contain various types of human tissue including hair, nails and teeth.
Cyst-adenoma
These cysts form from cells lining the outer surface of the ovaries.
Symptoms of ovarian cysts
Ovarian cysts can often present without any symptoms at all, other times the following can be experienced.
Pressure caused by the enlarged cysts can leave you with a feeling fullness and discomfort within the abdomen.
Painful sexual intercourse.
Disrupted/irregular menstrual cycle and/or painful periods.
Treatment options
Supporting our bodies with organic, healthy foods, minerals and probiotics to ensure optimal thyroid and hormonal functions are met, may reduce the symptoms of ovarian cysts and encourage healing.
Avoid diary products – dairy products have been known to worsen the effects of cystic formations within the body.
Avoid margarine and processed vegetable oils.
Increase Iodine, Selenium and Vitamin D Intake
Iodine deficiencies may increase the risks of cysts within the ovaries, breast and thyroid gland. Treating the thyroid with nutritional medicine has been known to resolve issues related to cystic growths.
Selenium & Vitamin D have also been known to shrink, drastically reduce the size of the ovarian cysts.
Fragrance Is The New Secondhand Smoke
Smelling sweet is not so good!
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So you want to slow the aging process of your body?
There is a wonderful stem cell boosting ingredient called AFA also known as Blue Green Klamath Algae. Today I a newsletter telling me how good it is as an anti-aging supplement. Here is the newsletter on it.
On my 40th birthday my mother said to me: Son, if you’re going to fight the ageing process, know this: You are going to lose.
Very true and wise words.
However, my thinking is a little less fatalistic.
As you age, your body’s immune system weakens, making you more vulnerable to infections and disease…
If that is the case, then the opposite is also true: Strengthening you body’s defences can help slow down the ageing process.
But where does one begin?
By taking a handful of supplements every day?
Not at all!
In the last 10 years, an enormous amount of scientific research has been carried out on blue-green algae (scientific name Aphanizomenon flos-aquae, or AFA for short).
This algae is not only a powerful antioxidant (fighting inflammation and oxidative stress, and boosting immunity) but also contains a high concentration of nutrients (over 65 vitamins, minerals and enzymes), the complete spectrum of eight essential amino acids and ten non-essential amino acids, and has the most biologically active chlorophyll of any known food, which is instrumental in promoting good health.
One of the most exciting discoveries is that AFA stimulates natural killer cells – white blood cells that have an important function in immune protection by searching out and destroying cancerous and virally-infected cells.
Studies have shown that within just two hours of ingestion, AFA boosted the circulation of Natural Killer cells by a massive 40 per cent.
AFA is also one of the best sources of beneficial omega-3 essential fatty acids. Animal studies have shown that it significantly raises blood levels of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) – two omega-3 fatty acids that are known to lower the risk of heart disease and stroke, reduce inflammation and prevent depression.
Arthritis, eczema, depression…
The blue pigment found in AFA, called phycocyanin, has been found to be a strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Not only does phycocyanin block the production of a particularly nasty inflammatory chemical called leukotriene B4 that is implicated in causing diseases like arthritis and eczema, it has also been found to be one of the most powerful natural COX-2 inhibitors.
COX-2 (cyclooxygenase-2) is an enzyme that causes inflammation, suppresses the immune system and promotes cancer. Pharmaceutical COX-2 inhibitors, often prescribed for arthritis, have recently been shown to carry alarming risks of heart disease or stroke, so having a safe and effective natural alternative like AFA is now even more important.
AFA’s benefits don’t end there – people taking it have reported improvements in their mood, mental energy, mental clarity and quality of life. This is not surprising, as AFA is a unique source of a mood-enhancing substance called phenylethylamine (PEA).
PEA is a chemical produced naturally in the brain and is responsible for the good feeling you get when absorbed in a pleasurable activity. In one study, a dose of 10mg a day of PEA reduced depression in 60 per cent of patients, a success rate better than many prescription drugs, with no unpleasant side-effects.
As you can see, there is no doubt that AFA packs a powerful punch when it comes to boosting your body’s defenses and slowing down the ageing process.