My Health EBook by Alicia Fieldings

Divas Weight-Loss & Health, Plus *Determined Individuals Visiting Alternative Solutions

Alicia Fieldings, Weight-Loss Coach Speaker on Health & Nutrition

Table of Contents The Vision of Divas………………………………..………………….…… 2 Forward ………………………………………………………………..……3 Preface ………………..…………………………………………….….……4 The Difference between two men chart ……………………………….……5 The seven day challenge………………………………………………….…6 Hydrogenated oils ………………….…………………………………….…7 Chitosan………………………………………………….……………….…8 Bad cholesterol………………………………………………………….…..9 Coconut oil ………………………………..…………………………….…10 MSG …………………………………………………………………….…11 76 ways sugar ruins health ……………..……………………………….…12 Stevia ………………………………………….……………………….… 15 Aspartame …………………………………………………………..……..16 Natural sweeteners………….………...…………………….…….………..17 Soy ……………………………………………………..………….…….…25 Acid Ph Imbalance……………………………………….……….…….… 27 Fat is your friend ………………………………………………….…….…29 Water vs coke ………………………………………….…………….….…33 Importance of water……………………………………………….…….… 35 Top essentials to life ……………………………………..………..…….…37 Vital functions of salt in the body………………………………………… 38 Healing with wheat grass……………………………….………………… 40 Are you clean inside…………………………………….………………… 41 Dangers of gastric bypass ……………………………….…………………44 Diets don’t work ………………………………………….……………….46 Where diets go wrong …………………………………….……….………50 Are you drinking enough water…………………………..………….…… 52 Can stress make you make………………………………..………….…… 54 Kitchen cabinet cleanup ……………………………………..……….……55 Positive confessions ………………………………………………….……57 Where do I start ……………………………………………………..…… 58 One week meal plan……………………………………………….……… 66 Don’t Drink Your Milk…………………………………………………….67

Alicia Kay Fieldings Born in Springfield, Massachusetts and raised in Queens, New York. Alicia realized her desire to understand more about the body and health. Her desire developed over the years and became more of a need wanting to reach many regarding the ability to defeat obesity and disease. She believes that by improving eating habits; including eliminating foods which are killing you slowly, could also regain your self esteem and your own purpose in life. Alicia attended Queensborough Community College, she earned her certificate for Medical Office Assisting. As this satisfied some of her desire to understand health; after a series of personal events concerning eating certain foods, she later began to do much research on her own and is now a certified weight-loss consultant and speaking on health and nutrition in America. Alicia willnow be able to reach the nations. Her goal is to travel world wide to share with people of all ages that you don’t have to be over-weight or sick any longer. At the age of 27, she Married David Fieldings who they both with their five lovely children now reside in Randallstown, Maryland. Alicia has always been as a child, and now an adult, one who didn’t take a statement at face value, but always wanted to know why ! If you told her not to talk while eating at the table, she wanted to know why. These are the things you will learn with her teaching: Why it is dangerous to talk while eating at the table ? Why is obesity such a problem ? Why are so many people sick and dieing of cancer ? Why industry is thriving from our ignorance. ? and so much more. To contact Alicia you may call: 410 496 8455 or email ladyalicia@divasweightloss.com

Divas

The Vision

Divas Weight-Loss & health, Plus Consultations Most of Divas customer base is initiated with the consultation service. If gives an overview of the hidden dangers in food causes obesity, bad health and low self esteem.

Divas Workshops

Workshops will be offered for men, woman &Weiddd children, which will help those who need support & discussion groups. Special speakers will come and also share the latest information regarding weightloss, health & nutrition.

Divas Fitness Center There will a fitness center with state of the art equipment; for a most healthful and enjoyable workout experience.

Divas Clothing Gallery With losing weight so suddenly many times you get in a pinch to buy something nice at the right price. New & Used clothing items priced to sell – Shop at Divas Clothing Gallery and get the best for less.

Divas Upper-room Room for Meditation, Rest & Relaxation

Divas Diner The Divas Diner will have the best foods and supplements available to our members as well as those who visit from the community. Dine in a beautiful, tasteful environment while you learn with daily healthful tabletop notes.

Divas Overnight For those who need a quick start on weight loss, will come stay overnight as many days as it takes. Enjoy the best of foods, supplements, and pampering, and much more.

Forw ard Note to all readers. This handbook for use with presentations and is simply a compilation of different lists, articles and Internet documentations put together by the presenter. Without the presentation some of the information may not make sense to you. For a better understanding feel free to call DIVAS at 410 496 8455 and arrange a private consultation for further explanation of the following. For those who have purchased this handbook and have gotten an understanding I congratulate you and bless you with good health for many days to come. Any questions you may email ladyalicia@divasweightloss.com Disclaimer: By using this handbook, you signify your assent to this disclaimer. If you do not agree to this disclaimer, please do not use this handbook. The information in this handbook is presented for the educational and free exchange of ideas and speech in relation to health and wellness only. It is not intended to diagnose any physical or mental condition, or to prescribe or promote any particular product(s). It is not intended as a substitute for the advice and treatment of a licensed professional. In the event that you use the information for your own health, or for your animals, you are prescribing for yourself or your animals, which is your constitutional right and for which the author of this site assumes no responsibility. Throughout this handbook, statements are made pertaining to the properties and/or functions of food and/or nutritional products. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and these materials and products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

-Alicia Fieldings, President DIVAS Weight-Loss & Health Plus AAAI –ASMI Certified Weight-Management Consultant American Aerobics Association International – American Sports Medicine International

Preface Greetings to all those that have found an interest in DIVAS. In this handbook I want to share with you some information that may not be apart of the main stream. They tell me that brain washing is changing the way a person thinks and acting upon what they have been taught. Well, I don’t want to brain wash you but I do want to change the way you think and encourage you to act upon what you’ve learn. I want to also change the way you see food and those involved in our food production. The word diet means a prescribed selection of foods or what is included in what you eat from day do day for your life. On occasion you may enjoy some ice cream or a chocolate bar; but that’s not to make us feel as though we’ve cheated that’s just part of our overall diet. What I encourage is an overall lifestyle change; and why temporary diets don’t last. What you’ll learn is how to balance what you eat and how to supplement. We will understand that we must take our health into our hands because it is our bodies and not our physician’s body. DIVAS will show you how to be in control of your weight and health. We will look at some supplements and why supplementation is important. I give you many things to avoid but I will give the reasons why you shouldn’t eat certain things. Remember you are what you think you are. From me to you, you are fabulous right were you are; and on this journey there will be a lot o f myths to dispel and a lot of temptations to pass up. But you can do through Christ who strengthens you. In the following pages we will discover some of the many foods and food additives to avoid. In the Holy scriptures it reads “my people perish for a lack of knowledge” there are many things we miss out on or are effected by just because we don’t know. This is also called ignorance. We want lay it out plainly for you so that you no longer will be ignorant.

You can yourself to a healthier life for sure. One way I share with people on how to get started with doing that is going back to the beginning of the reason why we are overweight or sick. We must do that by eliminating those refined foods, calories and fats that will create that type of body, and start eating fresh produce, whole grain and other good foods. On the next page you will review my seven-day challenge for starters. Determined Individuals Visiting Alternative Solutions

Weight-Loss & Health, Plus Presents

“The Seven Day Challenge” The seven day challenge is basically allowing your body to rest from a lot of foods that aren’t good for us and actually cause more harm than we could ever imagine. I used 7 days because it’s simply sounds better than 30 or 40 days. We can accept something quicker if it’s not going to take forever; and we will be more willing to listen to the rest of the program. There are different theories on how long it takes to create a habit and how long it takes to break a habit. I have heard 21 days; I have heard even more than that. I believe a habit can be broken in just one week. If you begin to feel better and lose some weight believe me you will not want to go back. And that’s what we want to do starting today. Make the commitment not to go back. Are you Ready !!!

From this point on we will start out with a bunch of Don’ts but before this is all over we will replace the don’ts with a lot of things you can do and things you can eat. For your seven day challenge we want to eliminate or really reduce the intake of the foods we eat. Let’s examine some of these and why we may want to limit or cut them out our diet altogether.

℘ fast foods* (For the reasons why see pages 7,11,12,16 &25) ℘ Boxed, instant or canned foods* (For the reasons why see pages 7,11,12,16 &25) ℘ Caffeine* (For the reasons why see pages 7,11,12,16 &25) ℘ Fried foods* (For the reasons why see pages 7,11,12,16 &25) ℘ Pork* (For the reasons why see pages 7,11,12,16 &25) ℘ Beef (Including sausages, hotdogs and luncheon meats) (For the reasons why see pages 7,11,12,16 &25) ℘ Shellfish of any kind (including shrimp, lobster, crab etc.) (For the reasons why see page 41 regarding toxic bodies) ℘ Junk food of any kind* (i.e. chips, candy, cookies, etc.) (For the reasons why see pages 7,11,12,16 &25) ℘ White bread* (You may eat *Ezekiel bread products and whole grain bread) (For reason why see pages 12) ℘ White sugar* (Use a little honey or stevia which is an effective natural alternative) (For reason why see pages 12) ℘ Carbonated drinks or carbonated waters* (For reason why see pages 33) ℘ Dairy* (For reason why see pages 67) ℘ Soy* (For reason why see pages 25) Do….

℘ Drink plenty of water (Purified water, Do not use distilled only on occasion during body cleansing fast) ℘ Exercise (Light exercise is good such as walking more etc) If have over 50 pounds to loose do not worry about exercising

much until you begin to meet your goals, it may do more damage than good by: Putting extra pressure on the joints & heart)

℘ Eat more meals a day, maybe 4 or 5 smaller meals. Finish heavy food intake by at least one hour before bed time. ℘ Try eating your heavier foods first, the salad (if that was part of the meal) second and no liquids at all during the meal. (The rule is no liquids 30 minutes before or at least 30 minutes to an hour after

℘ Use positive confessions everyday all day (Positive confessions found on page 57) ℘ If you cannot resist (And please try) eating foods that you know may be fattening consider using Chitosan (the all natural fat blocker which that binds fat.

(Information on pages 8 & 8a)

Here is one big reason to stay away from fast foods, boxed, instant or canned foods, fried foods, pork, beef, and other junk foods….

Hydrogenated oils

so called Trans fatty acid or Trans-Fat , non-saturated fats are dangerous and killing us slowly

Facts about Hydrogenated oils

If you have high cholesterol there are many natural cures ℘ Causes

hardening of the arteries ℘ Increases bad cholesterol ℘ There is no safe limit for use When reading your labels look for the following words that will all mean trans-fat

℘ Hydrogenated

oils ℘ Partially Hydrogenated oils ℘ Shortening ℘ Vegetable oil ℘ Canola oil ℘ Margarine ℘ Non-Saturated oils and many others Manufacturers are not due to put the proper listing of trans-fats on labels until 2006 so until then we the consumers must fend for ourselves

Chitosan Natural Fat Blocker

Benefits of Chitosan

℘ Absorbs

and Binds fat ℘ Reduces LDL Cholesterol ℘ Promotes Wound Healing ℘ Acts as Antacid ℘ Helps Control Blood Pressure ℘ Helps to Speed Bone Repair ℘ Reduces Levels of Uric Acid ℘ Promotes Weights Loss ℘ Boosts HDL Cholesterol ℘ Antibacterial/Anticandida/Antiviral ℘ Inhibits the Formation of Plaque/Tooth Decay ℘ Helps Dental Restoration/Recovery ℘ Improves Calcium Absorption Taking Chitosan with Ascorbic acid helps increase the amount of fat bound. WARNING: Chitosan is made from seashells; so only those that may have a seafood allergy may need to take precaution.

"Bad Cholesterol": A Myth and a Fraud! We in the medical profession, totally oblivious of the vital roles of cholesterol in the body, have been duped into thinking that it is this substance that causes arterial disease of the heart and the brain. The pharmaceutical industry has capitalized on the slogan of "bad cholesterol" and has produced toxic-to-the-body chemicals that minimally lower the level of cholesterol in the body and in the process cause liver damage to thousands of people, some who die as a result of using the medication. It is surprising that none of the frequently quoted and media-popularized doctors has reflected on the fact that cholesterol levels are measured from blood taken from the veins, yet nowhere in medical literature is there a single case of cholesterol having caused obstruction of the veins. Venous blood moves far slower than arterial blood and thus would be more inclined to have cholesterol deposits if the assumption of "bad cholesterol" were accurate. This mistake by us in the medical community, and its capitalization by the pharmaceutical industry, has caused an ongoing fraud against society. In truth, the so-called "bad" cholesterol is actually far more beneficial than is appreciated. The reason for its rise in the body is because of complications caused by chronic unintentional dehydration and insufficient urine production. Dehydration produces concentrated, acidic blood that becomes even more dehydrated during its passage through the lungs before reaching the heart – because of evaporation of water in the lungs during breathing. The membranes of the blood vessels of the heart and main arteries going up to the brain become vulnerable to the shearing pressure produced by the thicker, acidic blood. This shearing force of toxic blood causes abrasions and minute tears in the lining of the arteries that can peel off and cause embolisms of the brain, kidneys and other organs. To prevent the damaged blood vessel walls from peeling, low-density (so-called "bad") cholesterol coats and covers up the abrasions and protects the underlying tissue like a waterproof bandage until the tissue heals. Thus, the vital, life-saving role of low-density cholesterol proves this substance is of utmost importance in saving the lives of those who do not adequately hydrate their bodies so that their blood can flow easily through the blood vessels without causing damage. Cholesterol is an element from which many of our hormones are made. Vitamin D is made by the body from cholesterol in our skin that is exposed to sunlight. Cholesterol is used in the insulating membranes that cover our nerve systems. There is no such a thing as bad cholesterol. If all the primary ingredients are available for its normal functions, the human body does not engage in making things that are bad for its survival. Until now we did not know water was a vital nutrient that the body needed at all times – and in sufficient quantity. Water itself – not caffeinated beverages that further dehydrate – is a better cholesterollowering medication than any chemical on the market. It is absolutely safe and is not harmful to the body like the dangerous medications now used. Please share this information with those you care for. For more information about my medical breakthrough on the topic of chronic unintentional dehydration and the diseases it causes, other than what is posted on this site, refer to my books and tapes – products of over 20 years of fulltime research. F. Batmanghelidj, M.D.

Coconut Oil Coconut oil is the very best oil to cook with. It will also… • Improve your energy • Reduce your risk of heart disease • Reduce your risk of cancer • Improve your digestion and ability to absorb nutrients • Promote weight loss and maintenance of your ideal weight • Help prevent bacterial, yeast, fungal, and viral infections • Support and enhance your immune system • Help regulate your blood sugar and prevent or control diabetes • Help prevent osteoporosis • Help prevent premature aging and wrinkling of the skin • Help keep your skin smooth and soft • Help protect against skin cancer and blemishes Coconut oil does NOT do any of the following: • Does NOT contribute to heart disease • Does NOT contribute to weight problems • Does NOT increase blood cholesterol • Does NOT promote platelet stickiness or blood clot formation In choosing a coconut oil for your daily needs, I recommend that you look for a source that fulfills the following guidelines for healthy virgin coconut oil: 1. Should smell and taste like fresh coconuts 2. Certified organic, USDA standards 3. No hydrogenated oils / trans fats 4. No chemicals or preservatives added 5. Only fresh coconuts are used - no dried copra, which is used to make many other commercial coconut oils 6. No refining, bleaching, or deodorizing 7. No genetically modified coconuts (Non-GMO) Coconuts are from traditional palm trees only - no hybrid trees are used Information taken from: http://drbenkim.com/coconutoil.html

Here is one big reason to stay away from fast foods, boxed, instant or canned foods, fried foods, pork, beef, and other junk foods….

MSG

Monosodium Glutamate

Facts and Dangers of MSG ℘ Is proven to cause obesity ℘ Is put in foods and makes your taste buds enlarge to make the flavor of foods come alive ℘ Is addictive and is added to foods for that very reason ℘ Injesting MSG is linked to: Migrains, headaches, autism, ADHD, and even alzheimers ℘ MSG is an exitotoxins which is proven to eat holes in the brain of mice Food additives that always contain MSG: Monosodium Glutamate Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Hydrolyzed Protein Hydrolyzed Plant Protein Plant Protein Extract Sodium Caseinate Calcium Caseinate Yeast Extract Textured Protein Autolyzed Yeast Hydrolyzed Oat Flour Corn Oil Food Additives that frequently contain MSG Malt Extract Malt Flavoring Bouillon Broth Stock Flavoring Natural Flavors/Flavoring Natural Beef or Chicken Flavoring Seasonings Spices Food additives that MAY contain MSG or Excitoxins Carrageenan Enzymes Soy Protein Concentrate Soy protein Isolate Whey Protein Concentrate Also: Protease Enzymes of various sources can release excitotoxin amino acids from food protein

Here is one big reason to stay away from fast foods, boxed, instant or canned foods, fried foods, pork, beef, and other junk foods….

76 Ways Sugar Can Ruin Your Health Contributed by Nancy Appleton, Ph.D Author of the book Lick The Sugar Habit

In addition to throwing off the body's homeostasis, excess sugar may result in a number of other significant consequences. The following is a listing of some of sugar's metabolic consequences from a variety of medical journals and other scientific publications. 1. Sugar can suppress your immune system and impair your defenses against infectious disease. 2. Sugar upsets the mineral relationships in your body: causes chromium and copper deficiencies and interferes with absorption of calcium and magnesium. 3. Sugar can cause can cause a rapid rise of adrenaline, hyperactivity, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and crankiness in children. 4. Sugar can produce a significant rise in total cholesterol, triglycerides and bad cholesterol and a decrease in good cholesterol. 5. Sugar causes a loss of tissue elasticity and function. 6. Sugar feeds cancer cells and has been connected with the development of cancer of the breast, ovaries, prostate, rectum, pancreas, biliary tract, lung, gallbladder and stomach. 7. Sugar can increase fasting levels of glucose and can cause reactive hypoglycemia. 8. Sugar can weaken eyesight. 9. Sugar can cause many problems with the gastrointestinal tract including: an acidic digestive tract, indigestion, malabsorption in patients with functional bowel disease, increased risk of Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. 10. Sugar can cause premature aging. 11. Sugar can lead to alcoholism. 12. Sugar can cause your saliva to become acidic, tooth decay, and periodontal disease. 13. Sugar contributes to obesity.

14. Sugar can cause autoimmune diseases such as: arthritis, asthma, multiple sclerosis. 15. Sugar greatly assists the uncontrolled growth of Candida Albicans (yeast infections) 16. Sugar can cause gallstones. 17. Sugar can cause appendicitis. 18. Sugar can cause hemorrhoids. 19. Sugar can cause varicose veins.

20. Sugar can elevate glucose and insulin responses in oral contraceptive users. 21. Sugar can contribute to osteoporosis. 22. Sugar can cause a decrease in your insulin sensitivity thereby causing an abnormally high insulin levels and eventually diabetes. 23. Sugar can lower your Vitamin E levels. 24. Sugar can increase your systolic blood pressure. 25. Sugar can cause drowsiness and decreased activity in children. 26. High sugar intake increases advanced glycation end products (AGEs) (Sugar molecules attaching to and thereby damaging proteins in the body). 27. Sugar can interfere with your absorption of protein. 28. Sugar causes food allergies. 29. Sugar can cause toxemia during pregnancy. 30. Sugar can contribute to eczema in children. 31. Sugar can cause atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. 32. Sugar can impair the structure of your DNA.

33. Sugar can change the structure of protein and cause a permanent alteration of the way the proteins act in your body. 34. Sugar can make your skin age by changing the structure of collagen. 35. Sugar can cause cataracts and nearsightedness. 36. Sugar can cause emphysema. 37. High sugar intake can impair the physiological homeostasis of many systems in your body. 38. Sugar lowers the ability of enzymes to function. 39. Sugar intake is higher in people with Parkinson's disease. 40. Sugar can increase the size of your liver by making your liver cells divide and it can increase the amount of liver fat. 41. Sugar can increase kidney size and produce pathological changes in the kidney such as the formation of kidney stones. 42. Sugar can damage your pancreas. 43. Sugar can increase your body's fluid retention. 44. Sugar is enemy #1 of your bowel movement. 45. Sugar can compromise the lining of your capillaries. 46. Sugar can make your tendons more brittle. 47. Sugar can cause headaches, including migraines. 48. Sugar can reduce the learning capacity, adversely affect school children's grades and cause learning disorders. 49. Sugar can cause an increase in delta, alpha, and theta brain waves which can alter your mind's ability to think clearly. 50. Sugar can cause depression. 51. Sugar can increase your risk of gout. 52. Sugar can increase your risk of Alzheimer's disease.

53. Sugar can cause hormonal imbalances such as: increasing estrogen in men, exacerbating PMS, and decreasing growth hormone. 54. Sugar can lead to dizziness.

55. Diets high in sugar will increase free radicals and oxidative stress. 56. High sucrose diets of subjects with peripheral vascular disease significantly increases platelet adhesion. 57. High sugar consumption of pregnant adolescents can lead to substantial decrease in gestation duration and is associated with a twofold increased risk for delivering a small-for-gestational-age (SGA) infant. 58. Sugar is an addictive substance. 59. Sugar can be intoxicating, similar to alcohol. 60. Sugar given to premature babies can affect the amount of carbon dioxide they produce. 61. Decrease in sugar intake can increase emotional stability. 62. Your body changes sugar into 2 to 5 times more fat in the bloodstream than it does starch. 63. The rapid absorption of sugar promotes excessive food intake in obese subjects. 64. Sugar can worsen the symptoms of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) 65. Sugar adversely affects urinary electrolyte composition. 66. Sugar can slow down the ability of your adrenal glands to function. 67. Sugar has the potential of inducing abnormal metabolic processes in a normal healthy individual and to promote chronic degenerative diseases. 68. I.V.s (intravenous feedings) of sugar water can cut off oxygen to your brain. 69. Sugar increases your risk of polio. 70. High sugar intake can cause epileptic seizures.

71. Sugar causes high blood pressure in obese people. 72. In intensive care units: Limiting sugar saves lives. 73. Sugar may induce cell death. 74. In juvenile rehabilitation camps, when children were put on a low sugar diet, there was a 44 percent drop in antisocial behavior. 75. Sugar dehydrates newborns. 76. Sugar can cause gum disease.

Information taken from: http://www.mercola.com/article/sugar/dangers_of_sugar.htm#

Stevia The benefits of stevia as a sweetener: •

Stevia actually balances blood sugar levels, and is safe for use by both diabetics and hypoglycemics.

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8-10 times sweeter than sugar

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Ca be used in all beverages and foods

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Unlike aspartame, there are no reports of adverse effects from stevia’s use and scientific studies throughout the world prove out its safety. Stevia has never been shown to cause brain tumors, seizures, blindness, or any of the other 92 adverse reactions associated with aspartame. * Unlike aspartame, stevia reduces the craving for sweets, making it the ideal sweetener for a society desperate to lose weight.

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Unlike sugar, stevia reduces cavities by retarding the growth of plaque.

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Stevia is used as a digestive aid in Brazil.

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Stevia contains antiseptic properties which h have proven beneficial in speeding the healing process of skin wounds.

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Tests show that stevia’s antimicrobial properties inhibit the growth of streptococcus and other bacteria. This is especially noteworthy since some forms of streptococcus

Here is another big reason to stay away from fast foods, boxed, instant or canned foods, fried foods, pork, beef, and other junk foods….

Aspartame Any non-nutritive sweeteners such as: Nutrasweet, Equal, Splenda or Sweet-n-Low etc.

Facts about aspartame

It is called the Aspartame disease and for those who believe they have some of these following symptoms there is help. ℘ Causes false diagnosis of multiple sclerosis ℘ Causes methanol toxicity ℘ Causes systemic lupus; which has been said to be irreversible ℘ Converts to wood alcohol in the body ℘ Converts to formaldehyde, formaldehyde is grouped in the class of drugs as cyanide and arsenic DEADLY POISONS ℘ Then it converts to formic acid, which in turn causes metabolic acidosis ℘ Causes birth defects ℘ It makes you crave carbohydrates which makes you fat ℘ Causes severe seizures ℘ Causes all types of neurological problems ℘ Changes brain chemistry ℘ Is deadly for diabetic

NATURAL SWEETENERS Got a sweet-tooth? Eating natural foods doesn't have to be without an occasional treat. Experiment with these alternative sweeteners found commonly in my household (and at health food stores and co-ops--don't be afraid to ask store managers and co-operatives to special-order something you want but don't see). Barley Malt Syrup

Sprouted barley. Maltose, glucose, complex carbohydrates; 65 percent maltose, 30 percent complex carbohydrate, 3% protein. Dark brown, thick and sticky; strong distinctive flavor, like molasses. Half as sweet as white sugar.

Best used in combination with other sweeteners (use no more than 40% barley malt). Wonderful in spice cakes, gingerbread and baked beans. I like it in cookies too. Substitute 1&1/3 cups barley malt for every 1 cup white sugar called for. Reduce liquid in recipe by 1/4 cup and add 1/4 teaspoon baking soda per cup barley malt used. Purchase only 100% barley malt, not barley/corn malt syrup. Store refrigerated. Organic available.

Blackstrap Molasses

70 percent sucrose. The dark, syrupy "leftovers" from the sugar-refining process. Marginally qualifies as a natural sweetener, but it does contain most, if not all, of the redeeming value of the original cane plant--such as thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and chromium, as well as other micronutrients. Very strong flavor. A source of iron.

Excellent sweetener in quickbreads (such as zucchini bread), cookies, cakes, and pies. I sometimes use half molasses and half honey, brown rice syrup, or barley malt syrup when baking.

Brown Rice Syrup

Brown rice and various enzymes. Maltose, glucose, complex carbohydrates; 50 percent maltose and 37 percent complex carbohydrate. Amber

Baked goods made with rice syrup tend to be hard or very crisp. Use brown rice syrup in cookies, crisps, granola, pies, puddings. Do not use in cakes

colored syrup with mild "butterscotch" flavor. Half as sweet as white sugar.

or any type of bread-produces a gooey center. Substitute 1&1/3 cups for every 1 cup white sugar called for in recipe. Reduce liquid by 1/4 cup and add 1/4 teaspoon baking soda per cup rice syrup used. Store refrigerated. Organic available.

Date Sugar

Ground, dehydrated dates. Sucrose, glucose, fructose, complex carbohydrates. Contains folic acid. Mahogany color, coarse granules, kinda moist.

Use in crisps, crunches, as sprinkle or topping. Substitute like amounts for white sugar. Have read that you should dissolve in a small amount of water before adding to batters, but I have never done this. Use in combination with other sweeteners. Burns easily. Purchase date sugar made from unsulfured, organically grown dates. Store in a tightly closed jar.

Evaporated White Grape Juice and Brown Rice Syrup (Fruitsource, manufactured by Fruitsource Confections, Inc.)

33 percent or more complex carbohydrate. Yellowish-white, granulated sweetener;

Fruitsource is especially good to use when Sucanat is too dark colored for use in a recipe. I often use half Sucanat and half Fruitsource, when I wish to avoid having too strong of a"fruit" taste, such as when making cookies, brownies, cakes, etc. Substitute like amounts for white sugar in recipes. Store airtight, away from all moisture, or it will turn to granite! I buy small amounts and replace as needed.

Evaporated Whole Cane Juice (Rapadura, Sucanat)

Sugar cane, water removed. Minerals and molasses are retained. Sucrose and invert sugars*. Amber-colored coarse granules, mild molasses-like taste. WARNING: Just in:

This is the sweetener I use most at home, because of its rich flavor, relatively low cost, and ease of substitution. Use in virtually anything calling for refined sugar. Replace refined

* Buyer Beware of false claims!

Sucanat may not be truly "evaporated" whole cane juice as it once was; have been informed that method has been switched to "crystallization" which requires the adding back of molasses to an essentially refined product. Rapadura, manufactured by Rapunzel, continues to be 100% organic and is obtained through an evaporation process.

sugars with like amounts. Add 1/4 tsp. baking soda per cup Sucanat. Be sure to purchase organic. Any pesticides and chemicals used on the cane will be concentrated during processing. Store in tightly covered container.

Honey

Extracted from flower nectar by bees. Fructose, glucose, sucrose. Color and taste depend upon flower source. 20% to 60% sweeter than white sugar; use less!

Use in all baked goods. Honey has a very distinctive taste that takes getting used to for some people, but once you start cooking with it, it grows on you. Once source I have says use 2/3 to 3/4 as much honey as white sugar in recipes, but the other says only 1/2 as much. I tend to use half and have been satisfied. Reduce liquid by 1/4 cup, but if there is no liquid to reduce, add 3-4 tablespoons of flour for each 1/2 honey used. Also add 1/8 teaspoon baking soda per half cup of honey. Reduce oven 25 degrees and adjust baking time. Buy only pure, raw honey, as some honey has sugar added to it and/or has been cooked. Some vegans don’t use honey as bees are sometimes killed after season. Don’t give honey to children under age 2, as it can transmit botulism. Honey can adversely affect blood sugar levels.

Maple Syrup

From sap of maple trees (not the imposters in grocery stores!); about 40 gallons of sap produce 1 gallon of syrup; 60% sucrose

Use in all baked goods; wonderful in cakes and pies. Substitute 2/3 to 3/4 cup maple syrup for 1 cup white sugar.

"Evaporated whole cane juice" is a term used loosely on labels. Florida Crystals, turbinado, and raw sugar definitely do not qualify!

plus invert sugars; dark brown with maple flavor; high in potassium and calcium.

Reduce liquid in recipe by 3 T. and add 1/4 tsp. baking soda per cup maple syrup. Great on whole-grain pancakes and waffles. Buy only pure U.S. organic. Some maple producers still use illegal formaldehyde pellets and other additives during processing. Store refrigerated.

Maple Syrup Granules Dehydrated maple syrup. 93% (Maple Sugar) sucrose, 1% to 3% invert sugars. Light brown granules with maple flavor.

Use in all baked goods. This stuff is quite expensive, but I think it is perhaps the most richly flavorful of the bunch. Substitute straight across for white or brown sugar called for in recipes. Add 1/8 teaspoon baking soda per cup maple sugar. Store in tightly closed container. Organic available.

Mixed Fruit Juice Concentrate

Peach, pear, grape, and pineapple juice most common. Sucrose, some natural fructose. Generally amber colored and fruity tasting.

Use in all baked goods and desserts, especially spice, carob, and chocolate cakes. Substitute 2/3 cup for 1 cup white sugar. Reduce liquid 1/3 cup per cup and add 1/4 teaspoon baking soda per cup concentrate. Reduce oven 25 degrees and adjust baking time. Some concentrates are more acidic than others. Store in refrigerator, but use at room temperature.

Stevia Stevioside

A perennial shrub of the aster family; available in whole or broken leaves, coarse ground, powder extract, or liquid extract; 8-300 times sweeter than table sugar (depending on quality and whether it is leaf or extract) but with 0 calories; sweetening attributes are the

Grade A Paraguayan Stevia is the best, but hard to locate in the United States. Chinese and other non-Paraguayan Stevia may have an unpleasant aftertaste (bitter or grassytasting). (Emperor's Herbologist Stevioside is exceptional and has no

glycosides (Steviosides, Rebaudiosides and a Dulcoside).

unpleasant aftertaste.) For use in baking, the leaves are best dried and finely ground with a mortar and pestle. Dried stevia keeps its flavor for months. Use one teaspoon in place of one cup of sugar. Another source says to use 1-1.5 T. of green Stevia powder to replace 1 cup of sugar, or 1/4 tsp. white Stevia extract powder to replace 1 cup sugar. To make your own liquid solution, dissolve 1 tsp. white Stevia powder in 3 T. pure water and pour concentrate into a small bottle with a dropper; store in fridge. Approximately 1 tsp. of concentrate equals 1 cup of sugar. You will have to experiment in converting recipes, adjusting liquid and dry ingredients to make up for the lack of bulk that Stevia provides. Ground Stevia may be sprinkled lightly over cooking vegetables and meats, cereals and salads; significantly enhances the flavor and nutritional value of the food.

Taken from: www.livrite.com/sweeten.htm

Here is one big reason to stay away from fast foods, boxed, instant or canned foods, fried foods, pork, beef, and other junk foods….

Ten Important Reasons to Avoid Caffeine by Stephen Cherniske [Stephen A. Cherniske is a renowned health educator. With a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Albany and a master's degree in nutrition from Columbia Pacific University, Mr. Cherniske has over 30 years of clinical, research and teaching experience. His latest book, Caffeine Blues, is a must reading for all health seekers.] 1. Caffeine Blues is not a bad-news book. The bad news is what happens if you DON'T read it. Caffeine is an addictive drug that contributes to a long list of disease. The book provides the information you need to avoid those health problems. Such as anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, eye and vision problems gastrointestinal disease, miscarriage, etc. 2. The Caffeine Cover-up. This critical information is not provided by the caffeine industry. In fact, they're working overtime to make sure you DON'T learn about caffeine's proven deleterious effects. 3. Informed Choice. I'm not saying that everyone should stop drinking coffee, tea and soft drinks. Rather I believe that people should make informed choices, and until this book was published, that was impossible to do. The book provides an easy quiz to enable the reader to determine, first of all, how much caffeine they are consuming in a day. Usually people are shocked. Next, the book provides a clear and easy way to evaluate how that quantity of caffeine may be harming you. And third, the book provides an easy and painless program for reducing or eliminating your intake of caffeine. 4. Caffeine DOES NOT give you energy. This is the greatest myth that has been perpetuated by the caffeine industry. Scientifically, you cannot measure any increase in energy provided by caffeine. You can measure higher levels of stress, as evidenced by spikes in stress hormones, elevations in blood pressure and heart rate, but no one would claim that these are positive benefits. 5. There ARE ways to increase your body's production of energy. This has been my special area of research for 20 years (including years on the faculty of the American College of Sports Medicine, and advisor to the U.S. Olympic Team). Caffeine Blues includes this breakthrough material so that readers can begin to experience greater levels of health, energy and vitality at any age and in any condition. 6. Caffeine DOES NOT improve learning or memory. In fact the exact opposite is true. I have scientific studies showing that caffeine as

normally consumed can reduce cerebral flow by as much as 30%. That means less oxygen to the brain and reduced memory and cognition. 7. Caffeine DOES NOT give you a lift. Caffeine is referred to as a mood elevator but this is inaccurate. If you take a person who doesn't drink caffeine and give them some, it doesn't elevate their mood. It makes them uncomfortable and tense. In habitual users, caffeine appears to elevate mood, but research clearly illustrates that it's simply enabling them to avoid the depression and fatigue associated with withdrawal. It's a classic addiction scenario. If you deprive a smoker of their cigarettes, they feel miserable. You give them a cigarette, they feel much better. Does that mean cigarettes give you a lift, or are somehow good for you? 8. Women's Health. Caffeine is far more damaging to women, and Caffeine Blues contains an entire chapter devoted to women's health issues. It Highlights the effects of caffeine on bone mass and fracture risk, heart disease, anxiety and panic attack, menopause, PMS, anemia, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, depression, fertility and conception disorders and complications of pregnancy and childbirth. 9. Children's Health. Increasingly, children are becoming the primary target market for the caffeine industry. The strategy? Addict them at an early age in order to gain life-long customs. Caffeine Blues uncovers the darker side of this industry, as it markets products with ever-increasing amounts of caffeine in ever-increasing serving sizes. It explains how soft-drink companies ignored congress, health departments and medical associations and went directly for the promised land of market share: the schools. Today, in direct defiance of USDA guidelines, soft drink machines line the halls, cafeterias and walkways of schools from coast to coast. It is a matter of great urgency, and the health and welfare of an entire generation is at stake. 10. Ecology: pesticides, rain forest destruction and land use issues. Coffee is the largest agricultural commodity in the world. More coffee is grown and traded than wheat rice, corn or livestock. More than fruit, vegetables or any staple of the diet, COFFEE is number one. In fact, it's the third leading commodity after petroleum and strategic metals. More than automobiles, steel, and technology. Add all of those together and it couldn't touch coffee. Why? Because coffee is addictive. There's another problem. Coffee is also the most heavily sprayed of all agricultural commodities. It is grown in regions where there are very few restrictions, regulations or protections regarding pesticide use. The environmental impact is tremendous. Coffee doesn't grow in Kansas, it grows in and around the rain forest. In fact, rain forest has been destroyed to plant coffee farms. The fact is that coffee is a terribly inefficient and incredibly labor-intensive crop. Coffee is the seed of a cherry from a tree. Coffee cherries ripen at different times, so they have to be picked by hand. It takes approximately 2,000 Arabica cherries to produce just one pound of roasted coffee. Since each cherry contains two beans, your one pound of coffee is derived from 4,000 coffee beans. The average coffee tree only produces one to two pounds of mastered coffee per year and takes four to five years to produce its first crop.

Do the math. The world demand is 6 billion kg per year. That's 13 billion pounds. If the average tree produces one to two pounds of roasted coffee per year, this 13 billion pounds of coffee requires at least 7 billion coffee trees. The average farmer gets about 100 trees per acre, which means that 70 million acres of the most fertile land on this planet is devoted entirely to growing a product with no nutritional value; one that actually has proven and significant anti-nutrient properties, that is addictive and that contributes to a long list of disease states. Click here to order a copy of Caffeine Blues right now. Note from Chet: In place of coffee, try pure water with a squeeze of lemon. This is a tasty, healthy drink, either warm or cold. I have this drink several times a day.

Myth Exposed: Soy is Not a Health Food Not too long ago, soy foods were on the fringes of Americans' grocery lists. They were thought of as "hippie" foods or even food for those in impoverished countries. So how, then, did soy foods grow from an $800 million industry in 1992 to a $4-billion one in 2003? Because, after a heavy marketing campaign from the soy industry, Americans are largely convinced that soy is the miracle food to fight everything from cancer to heart disease to hot flashes--and a slew of other illnesses in between. Some 200 million Americans, many who may have once turned their noses up at the mere thought of soy anything, are now eating soy in record amounts and in newly created, highly processed forms: soymilk, soy burgers, soy energy bars, soy ice cream, soy cereal, soy meat--you name it, there's probably soy in it. If the health claims surrounding soy sound too good to be true, it's because they are. This important issue is the premise behind Dr. Kaayla Daniel's groundbreaking book, The Whole Soy Story: The Dark Side of America's Favorite Health Food. This powerful exposé reveals the truth about the soy myths that have infiltrated our culture. In it, you'll learn that: • Soy is not a health food • Soy is not the answer to world hunger • Soy is not a disease-preventive panacea • Soy has not even been proven safe It's ironic that soy has become so accepted as a health food when, as Dr. Daniel states, thousands of studies link soy to malnutrition, digestive distress, immunesystem breakdown, thyroid dysfunction, cognitive decline, reproductive disorders and infertility--even cancer and heart disease. But by the end of Chapter 3, The Ploy of Soy, you'll understand why the soy marketing campaign worked so well. Reading on you'll learn all about the different types of soy, the macronutrients in soy, the ANTInutrients in soy, heavy metals in soy, soy allergens, soy and cancer, and soy estrogens and the way they wreak havoc on your hormones. This latter issue is one of the most crucial and serious, as millions of Americans feed soy formula to their infants. In The Whole Soy Story, Daniel explains how the estrogens in soy can irreversibly harm the baby's future sexual development and reproductive health. She exposes and discusses these important, yet little known, facts about soy that would have any parent up in arms (if, that is, they were to read this book to find out the truth): • Soy impedes the sexual maturation of boys (p. 335) • Soy accelerates the sexual maturation of girls (p. 339) • In newborns, the hormonal effects of soy may be irreversible (p. 333) •

The average daily dose of soy estrogens in soy formula (38mg) is higher than the amounts that cause thyroid problems and endocrine disruption in adults (p. 334)

You'll also learn that some soy products are, in fact, good for you--but only certain types and in limited quantities. Daniel discusses the steps a soybean must go through before it becomes edible, and then healthy, in Chapter 5. Some of my favorite parts in this book, aside from the extensive reference section at the end, are the revealing testimonials included throughout. You'll read about an avid runner who developed thyroid damage after adding more soy products to her diet (p. 322), a 9-month-old baby girl (fed soy formula) who showed signs of puberty (p. 348), and a natural bodybuilder whose libido plummeted after he switched his protein intake to pure soy protein isolate (p. 367), just to name a few. Who should read this book? Everyone who has the slightest interest in protecting and preserving their health, but especially those who: • Buy into the myth that soy is healthy • Eat soy as their primary source of protein • Anyone who feeds soy to their infants with soy formula • If you are a prospective parent who plans to take advantage of this opportunity to protect your child's future reproductive health Also, if you are considering using soy as a treatment or preventive measure for menopause symptoms, osteoporosis, cancer, heart disease or any other condition--read this book first! The information it contains is invaluable and something you won't find anywhere else. The Whole Soy Story sends a much-needed wakeup call to Americans: The highly processed soy foods we eat today are not natural or healthy, and they're harming our health--not helping it. This book is a necessity and an essential read before you take your next bite, drink or pill of soy (believe me, by the time you finish this book, you'll have lost your appetite!). Taken from: www.mercola.com/2005/feb/26/soy_myths.htm

Is An Acidic pH Imbalance Making You Over Weight? Do you have an Over Weight Problem? Why are weight problems so hard to resolve? Here are some facts you may not know... Billions are spent on weight loss programs but the percentage of overweight people continues to climb. The number of overweight people increased dramatically during the last 40 years of the 20th Century. According to government studies, the following statistics reveal some startling facts about weight gain. Percent of U.S. Populace Overweight (20 years of age and over) Year

1960-62

1971-74

1976-80

1988-94

19992000

USA

44.8%

47.7%

47.4%

56.0%

64.5%

SOURCES: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys.

As you can see, the overweight problem in the United States has escalated. There are over four million-plus entries listed on Google.com for "Weight Loss." Do you know if any these entries have a real solution? We are hoping to help you out here, so you can determine for yourself what might work and might not before you buy another promise that may not address the underlying factors. It's time these Underlying Factors come to light... Fact #1: Acids build up in the body. A few contributing sources include processed foods, environmental pollution, chemical cleaners and cosmetics, polluted water, pesticides, and stress. An overload of acids in the body will act as a poison to it. *Poison: 1. a substance with an inherent property that tends to destroy life or impair health. 2. something harmful or pernicious, as to happiness or well-being. *Pernicious: 1. causing insidious harm or ruin; ruinous; injurious; hurtful: pernicious teachings; a pernicious lie. 2. deadly; fatal: a pernicious disease. *Definition from Random House Unabridged Dictionary

Fact #2:

The body stores acid poisons in fat cells. This is what the body does in order to keep the acid poisons out of vital organs. The body tends to hang on to the fat to keep the acid poisons from doing more damage in other areas of the body. When the body can't store the acid poisons in the fat cells, they are stored in vital organs and/or excreted through the skin causing skin eruptions or rashes.

Fact #3: The body uses a balancing mechanism to ensure high levels of acid poisons do not circulate in the blood stream. You can monitor the acid level by having a pH test done. Your pH number is a measurement of the potential of hydrogen, referring to a scale showing how acid or alkaline something is... the more acid -- the more hydrogen is present; the more alkaline -- the more oxygen is present. The blood of the body needs to be at a pH of 7.365 which is slightly alkaline, and the rest of the body works to ensure this happens. A professional healthcare provider can monitor the blood pH to predict and control health issues. When the blood remains between 7.3 and 7.4 on a consistent basis, the body has the ability to adjust to a normal healthy state which includes ideal weight. The monitoring of pH to predict and control health issues is not widely practiced here in the United States. You can monitor your blood pH by testing the pH of your urine and saliva. There is a certain protocol to follow and it is a good alternative to testing the blood pH. When you get the urine and saliva pH to read 7.0 on a consistent basis your body will be able to readjust to it's appropriate or natural weight. Your cravings will change. Your life will change... for the better. Your body will be working against any weight loss program which is not geared to move the pH of internal systems into the appropriate balance. Exercise and diet are two major factors that help balance the pH and maintain a healthy body when done correctly. But there are more factors not usually addressed. Learn more about pH and how you can use it to control your own health and weight. This system works because it addresses fundamental causes of most health issues. Janis Ihrig Taken from: http://www.healthelivingnews.com/articles/acidic_ph_imbalance_makes_you_over_weight.html

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Fat is your Friend Love Your Fat!

Fat is saving your life. You are not overweight you are over acid. The proof is in your blood. Switch to alkaline electron rich water with Greens

The pH Miracle for Your Healthy Weight! Julie Gerberding, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, "Obesity is the overt manifestation" of poor diet and sedentary lifestyle, and it's a "preventable risk factor." Now, the most obvious seems to elude us. But for those who have read The pH Miracle, The pH Miracle for Diabetes (released July 29th, 2004) and The pH Miracle for Weight loss (now available at 34% off- ("lick Here) understand that many if not all deaths are preventable and are caused by an over-acidification of the blood and tissues due to an inverted way of living, eating, drinking and thinking. I believe that the list of preventable diseases should also include heart disease, all cancers, AIDS, MS, and diabetes —just to name a few. ALL of these diseases are just as preventable as death by obesity and tobacco. In fact, the cures for all diseases will not be found in their treatments but in their prevention! For example, tobacco smoke is a colloid of sugar. Every time you inhale tobacco smoke you are taking a hit of sugar. And when you are not smoking or even stop smoking you turn to sugar in other foods to get your acidic sugar fix. You see tobacco company's paint the tobacco leaves with sugar and yeast. These two ingredients are the true leading addicting compounds in tobacco smoke and acidify the tissues of the lung leading to lung cancer and/or obesity. As many of you know, sugar is a major contributor to endogenous acid production and a major contributor to obesity, heart disease and cancer. Why? Because sugar turns to the acid, acetlyaldehyde, a nuero-toxin and then to ethanol alcohol that causes the body, organs and/or tissues to breakdown. This happens in the same way that Heinz 57 (an acid) tenderizes meat, acetlyaldehyde and ethanol alcohol tenderizes your organs and tissues. When excess acid starts to breakdown body cells the body goes into preservation mode by holding on to fat to park these dangerous acids away from the organs that sustain life. This is why WE GET FAT. We get fat because we are over-acidic and the body is trying to save it self from our poor lifestyle and diet choices. Eureka!!! America is not overweight it is over-acidic and 65% of ALL Americans need to get off their FAT ACIDS and GO TO HEALTH! Bottom line, it is not fat that is bad it is the acidic lifestyles and diets that are bad. Fat is saving your life! And for the almost 65% of the Americans that are obese if it wasn't for the fat on their bodies to park all the endogenous acids they create through smoking and acidic lifestyles and diets, they would ALL be DEAD! Instead of 400,000 deaths a year we would have 270 million deaths in one year due to acidic lifestyles and diets — ALL FROM ACID - NOT FROM FAT. So the next time you think about the extra FAT on your body, be grateful for the extra pounds and thank God for an incredible body that is working to save your life from your acidic lifestyle and diet choices. Always keep in mind that your body is holding on to fat to buffer excess acids and always remember that

YOUR FAT is saving your life! The key here is to be thankful and grateful and then get off your acidic lifestyle and diet and watch the extra fat literally melt away as you alkalize and energize your body. You cannot alkalize or energize your body if you are: 1) Eating or drinking high sugar fruit drinks or fruits like apples, oranges, pears, bananas, watermelon, etc., Instead of getting fit for life you will get fat for life when you eat high sugar fruits! 2) Drinking alcoholic beverages will make you fat! 3) Eating starchy foods like potatoes, pastas, breads, pastries, etc., breaks down to sugar, then to acid which will make you fat! 4) Smoking or using tobacco products are acidic and will make you fat. 5) Taking recreational drugs makes you fat! 6) Eating a high protein diet, including chicken, eggs, pork products, meat, turkey, duck, etc., are all acidic and makes you fat! 7) Drinking acidic coffee or teas with now over 90,000 acidic choices from your corner acidic coffee shop is a major contributor to obesity! 8) Eating dairy products including milk, cheese, ice cream, cream, etc., have concentrated sugars called lactose that breakdown to lactic acid AND that makes you fat! 9) Eating sugary or processed foods or fast foods are all acidic and makes you fat! 10) Drinking sodas, sport drinks or acidic water will make you sick, tired and fat! 11) Not exercising daily cause's acids to build up in the tissues and that also makes you fat! 12) Negative emotions like fear, anger, resentment, revenge will make you fat! If FACT, nutritional experts that advise our government actually believe if you eat 4000 calories and only burn 3000 calories that will make you fat. That somehow the excess calories will make you fat. That is totally ridiculous. Obesity is NOT ABOUT CALORIES it is ABOUT ACID and the body's ability to get rid of the excess acid. If you are doing at least 4 out of the 12 above acidic choices then you are acidic and a candidate for all the symptoms associated with lifestyles and diets that are acidic, including obesity, cancer, diabetes and death. Remember you do not get OLD you MOLD. Just like wine and beer or food left in your refrigerator to long, you too can and will ferment and rot. The body uses fat to slow down the acidic rotting or aging process. Now — the not so obvious. The same folks that bring us the acidic death causing tobacco products are the same folks that bring us the death causing acidic foods. Check it out for yourself. Is it not the same companies that make tobacco products the same companies that bring us the acidic processed foods that we find on the shelves of our Supermarkets? I believe so. One thing you need to keep in mind — you still have your free agency and can choose to eat acidic processed sugary foods, smoke acidic tobacco products, drink acidic alcohol

beverages, or take recreational and/or prescription drugs - or - alkalize and energize your body with the seven steps to your ideal healthy weight by: 1) Eating whole natural unprocessed foods and lots of green foods 2) Eating at least 60 grams of long chained poly-unsaturated fats 3) Drinking high pH alkaline water with a pH of at least 9.5 4) Taking nutritional supplements that support organs and organ systems 5) Daily exercise and sweating 6) Cleansing emotionally and 7) Reconnecting to your true self, spiritually. The choice is yours. If this country is the land of the free then you are truly free to choose. The true beauty in freedom is in the reality of having the freedom to choose! Whether it be right or wrong, acid or alkaline, light or darkness - you can choose now. I truly believe that each person must take personal responsibility for their own lifestyle and diet choices and not blame others for their poor choices. Especially when we know and have the truth and this truth can and will set us free physically, emotionally and spiritually. I believe that most intelligent people would agree that smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages, using illicit drugs and eating processed foods are hazardous to ones health and fitness. All I would suggest then, if you want to enjoy a life full of energy, vitality, fitness and health -CHOOSE WISELY!

Look what happens when you live this program!

Mitzi Major -• Lost 9O Ibs in 90 Days Before

WATER vs COKE WATER • 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies to half the world population) • In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger. • Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3%. • One glass of water shuts down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a Univeisiiy of Washington study. • Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue. • Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers. • A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page. • Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%, and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer.

COKE/PEPSI/ALL CARBONATED SODA • In many states (in the USA) the highway patrol carries two gallons of Coke in the trunk to remove blood from the highway after a car accident. • You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of coke and it will be gone in two days. • To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper with a crumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola. • To clean corrosion from car battery terminals: Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion. • To loosen a rusted bolt: Applying a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several minutes.

• To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of coke into a load of greasy clothes, add detergent, and run through a regular cycle. The Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains. • The actrve ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. Its pH is 2.8. It will dissolve a nail in about 4 days. • To carry Coca-Cola syrup (the concentrate) the commercial truck must use the hazardous material place cards reserved for highly corrosive materials.

• The distributors of coke have been using it to clean the engines of their trucks for about 20 years! « The U.S. Navy uses Coke to clean their toilets on submarines because they cannot use chemicals. • The pipes in a Coke factory must, be replaced every 6 months, • To clean'a toilet: Pour a cari of Coke into the toilet bowl and let the "real thing" sit for one hour, then flush clean. • The Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains. It will also clean road haze from your windshield. • The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. It's pH is 2.8. It will dissolve a nail in about 4 days. • The phosphoric acid in Coke leaches calcium from bones and is a major contributor to the increase in osteoporosis. • The citric acid in Coke removes stains from all china.

Now the question is, would you like a soda or a class of water?

Taken from http://www.lifesource41ife.com.

8 glasses per day to keep fat away WATER SUPPRESSES THE APPETITE NATURALLY AND HELPS THE BODY METABOLIZE STORED FAT. STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT AN INCREASE IN WATER INTAKE CAN ACTUALLY REDUCE FAT DEPOSTIS. Here's why the kidneys can't function properly without enough water. When they don't work to capacity some of their load is dumped on the liver. One of the livers primary functions is to metabolize stored fat into usable energy for the body. But, if the liver has to do some of the kidneys works it can't operate at full throttle. As a result it metabolizes less fat more fat remains in the body, and weight loss stops. DRINKING ENOUGH WATER IS THE BEST TREAMENT FOR FLUID RETENTION. When the body get less water, it perceived this as a threat to survival and begins to hold on to every drop., Water is stored in extra cellular spaces. This shows up as swollen feet, legs, and hands. The best way to overcome the problem of water retention is to give the body exactly what it needs—plenty of water. Only then will stored water be released. If you have a constant problem with water retention, excess salt may be to blame. Your body will tolerate sodium only in a certain concentration. The more salt you eat the more water your system retains to dilute it. But getting rid of unneeded salt is easy just drink more water. As it's forced through the kidneys, it takes away excess sodium. WATER CAN HELP TO RELIVE CONSTIPATION. When the body gets too little water, it siphons what it needs from internal sources. The colon is one primary source. Result? Constipation. But, when a person drinks enough water, normal bowel functions usually returns. HOW MUCH WATER IS ENOUGH? On the average a person should drink 8 - 8oz. Glasses daily. However an overweight person needs 1 additional glass of every 25 Ibs of excess weight. The amount you drink should also be increased if you exercise briskly or if the weather is hot and dry. Water should preferably be cold; it's absorbed into the system more quickly than warm water. Some evidence suggest that drinking cold water can actually help burn calories. When the body gets the water it needs to function optimally, its' fluids are perfectly balanced. When this happens, you have reached the "breakthrough point". This means: endocrine-gland function improves, fluid retention is alleviated as stored water is lost, more fat is used as fuel because the liver is free to metabolize stored fat. Natural thirst returns, there is a loss of hunger almost overnight. If you stop drink enough water, your body fluids will be thrown out of balance again, and you may experience fluid retention, unexplained weight gain, and loss of thirst. To remedy the situation you'll have to go back and force another breakthrough.

TOP ESSENTIALS of LIFE 1. Oxygen 2. Water 3. Salt

4. Potassium

5. Exercise 6. Oils

FACT - No one can live without these. Mainstream medicine too often ignores 2 & 3 in favor of selling drugs and procedures to treat the symptoms of dehydration. FACT - Nothing kills life quicker than lack of water.

FACT - The people with the worst health drink the least water and use the most deadly diuretic drought causing drugs - caffeine and/or alcohol. FACT - The salinity of the water outside the cells in our bodies is the same as the ocean.

FACT - In the middle ages people were put to a horrible death by salt deprivation. FACT - Health care makes big bucks by selling a quart of water with salt in it (Saline 4) for up to $350.00 installed, but won't tell the patients they do indeed need more water and salt in their diets. FACT - How can you expect drug companies to do research on the importance of water in our daily lives when they can't make money on it? Who does research to put themselves out of business? FACT - No two substances in the Bible are mentioned more than water and salt. FACT - The environment of an unborn baby is water and salt.

Sodium chloride or what is today called tabie salt (common salt) is the chemical compound NaCI. Chemically, it is 60.663% elemental chlorine (Cl) and 39.337% sodium (Na), http://www.celtic-seasalt.com/saltoflife/celticsalt.html http://www.celticseasalt.com/saitofiife/liggreycelse.html

Elements in Light Grey Celtic Sea Salt®

Taken from www.curezone.com

Vital Functions of Salt in the Body 1. Salt is most effective in stabilizing irregular heartbeats and, Contrary to the misconception that it causes high blood pressure, it is actually essential for the regulation of blood pressure - in conjunction with water. Naturally the proportions are critical. 2. Salt is vital to the extraction of excess acidity from the cells in the body, particularly the brain cells. 3. Salt is vital for balancing the sugar levels in the blood; a needed element in diabetics. 4. Salt is vital for the generation of hydroelectric energy in cells in the body. It is used for local power generation at the sites of energy need by the cells. 5. Salt is vital to the nerve cells' communication and information processing all the time that the brain cells work, from the moment of conception to death. 6. Salt is vital for absorption of food particles through the intestinal tract. 7. Salt is vital for the clearance of the lungs of mucus plugs and sticky phlegm, particularly in asthma and cystic fibrosis. 8. Salt is vital for clearing up catarrh and congestion of the sinuses. 9. Salt is a strong natural antihistamine. 10. Salt is essential for the prevention of muscle cramps. 11. Salt is vital to prevent excess saliva production to the point that it flows out of the mouth during sleep. Needing to constantly mop up excess saliva indicates salt shortage. 12. Salt is absolutely vital to making the structure of bones firm. Osteoporosis, in a major way, is a result of salt and water shortage in the body. 13. Salt is vital for sleep regulation. It is a natural hypnotic. 14. Salt is a vitally needed element in the treatment of diabetics.

15. Salt on the tongue will stop persistent dry coughs. 16. Salt is vital for the prevention of gout and gouty arthritis. 17. Salt is vital for maintaining sexuality and libido. 18. Salt is vital for preventing varicose veins and spider veins on the legs and thighs. 19. Salt is vital to the communication and information processing nerve cells the entire time that the brain cells work - from the moment of conception to death. 20. Salt is vital for reducing a double chin. When the body is short of salt, it means the body really is short of water. The salivary glands sense the salt shortage and are obliged to produce more saliva to lubricate the act of chewing and swallowing and also to supply the stomach with water that it needs for breaking down foods. Circulation to the salivary glands increases and the blood vessels become "leaky" in order to supply the glands with water to manufacture saliva. The "leakiness" spills beyond the area of the glands themselves, causing increased bulk under the skin of the chin, the cheeks and into the neck. 21. Sea salt contains about 80 mineral elements that the body needs. Some of these elements are needed in trace amounts. Unrefined sea salt is a better choice of salt than other types of salt on the market. Ordinary table salt that is bought in the super markets has been stripped of its companion elements and contains additive elements such as aluminum silicate to keep it powdery and porous. Aluminum is a very toxic element in our nervous system. It is implicated as one of the primary causes of Alzheimer's disease. 22. Twenty-seven percent of the body's salt is in the bones. Osteoporosis results when the body needs more salt and takes it from the body. Bones are twenty-two percent water. Is it not obvious what happens to the bones when we're deficient in salt or water or both. * The information on salt intake is taken from Dr. Batmanghelidj's book, "Water: Rx for a Healthier Pain-Free Life". Taken from http://www.curezone.com/foods/saltcure.asp

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Wheat grass Juice is one of the best sources of living chlorophyll available. Chlorophyll is the first product of light and, therefore, contains more light energy than any other element. Wheat grass juice is a crude chlorophyll and can be taken orally and as a colon implant without toxic side effects. Chlorophyll is the basis of all plant life. Wheat grass is high oxygen like all green plants that contain chlorophyll. The brain and all body tissues function at an optimal level in a highly oxygenated environment. Chlorophyll is anti-bacterial and can be used inside and outside the body as a healer. Dr. Bernard Jensen says that it only takes minutes to digest wheat grass juice and uses up very little body energy. Science has proven that chlorophyll arrests growth and development of unfriendly bacteria. Chlorophyll (wheat grass) rebuilds the bloodstream. Studies of various animals have shown chlorophyll to be free of any toxic reaction. The red cell count was returned to normal within 4 to 5 days of the administration of chlorophyll, even in those animals, which were known to be extremely anemic or low in red cell, count. Farmers in the Midwest who have sterile cows and bulls put them on wheat grass to restore fertility. (The high magnesium content in chlorophyll builds enzymes that restore the sex hormones.) Chlorophyll can be extracted from many plants, but wheat grass is superior because it has been found to have over 100 elements needed by man. If grown in organic soil, it absorbs 92 of the known 102 minerals from the soil. Wheat grass has what is called the grass-juice factor, which has been shown to keep herbivorous animals alive indefinitely. Dr. Ann Wigmore has been helping people get well from chronic disorders for 30 years using wheat grass. Liquid chlorophyll gets into the tissues, refines them and makes them over. Wheat grass juice is a superior detoxification agent compared to carrot juice and other fruits and vegetables. Dr Earp-Thomas, associate of Ann Wigmore, says that 15 pounds of Wheat grass is the equivalent of 350 pounds of carrot, lettuce, celery, and so forth. Liquid chlorophyll washes drug deposits from the body. Chlorophyll neutralizes toxins in the body. Chlorophyll helps purify the liver. Chlorophyll improves blood sugar problems. In the American Journal of Surgery (1940), Benjamin Gruskin, M.D. recommends chlorophyll for its antiseptic benefits. The article suggests the following clinical uses for chlorophyll: to clear up foul smelling odors, neutralize strep infections, heal wounds, hasten skin grafting, cure chronic sinusitis, overcome chronic inner-ear inflammation and infection, reduce varicose veins and heal leg ulcers, eliminate impetigo and other scabby eruptions, heal rectal sores, successfully treat inflammation of the uterine cervix, get rid of parasitic vaginal infections, reduce typhoid fever, and cure advanced pyorrhea in many cases.

Are You Clean Inside? .

This site is about colon cleansing, constipation, parasites, IBS, bloating as well as other topics listed to the right. If you’re interested in any of these issues, then you’ve come to the right place as DrNatura.com is the #1 Online Colon Cleansing Resource. We have more unbiased customer reports and testimonials than any other site on the Internet. What you’re about to find out is absolutely amazing, and the solutions we offer may be the answer to your prayers, as so many here will testify. Please read the stories of real people whose lives have been dramatically improved through internal cleansing.

Victims of a Toxic Colon Have you ever considered this simple question: Are you clean inside? We shower, our teeth and wash our hair on a daily basis, but we tend to ignore cleansing our until some form of disease sends us a wake-up call. Believe it or not, our insides, especially the colon which functions as the “sewer system” of our body, also requires cleaning. Constipation, parasites, IBS, gas, bloating, stomach pain, chronic fatigue, digestive problems can all be signs of a toxic colon. Don’t be a victim, suffering silently from these painful and often embarrassing health conditions. Find out truth about colon cleansing and how it can help you.

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Why Is Colon Cleansing So Crucial? We are all exposed to thousands of toxins and chemicals on a daily basis at work, in the home, through the air we breathe, our food and water supply, and through the use of pharmaceutical drugs. In addition, we are eating more sugar and processed foods than ever before in human history and regularly abuse our bodies with various stimulants and sedatives.

"Death Begins in the Colon" These toxins and “dead” foods lead to poor digestion, constipation, toxic colon build-up, weight gain and low energy. These common symptoms are more than just an inconvenience – they can lead to long-term health problems and serious disease.

“Of all the polite topics of conversation, the state of one's intestines is probably at the bottom of most people's lists. Let's face it: Irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, gas, diverticulitis and colon cancer are simply not things we like to discuss. And yet, as the old expression goes, death begins in the colon. Don't believe it? Ask any coroner. Autopsies often reveal colons that are plugged up to 80 percent with waste material.” – Vegetarian Times, March, 1998

“Parasites May Rule the World” This waste material is home to, in the words of National Geographic, "a sinister world of monstrous creatures that feed on living flesh: parasites”. Discover magazine published a feature article in its August 2000 issue: “Every living thing has at least one parasite that lives inside or on it, and many, including humans, have far more. …Scientists…are only just beginning to discover exactly how powerful these hidden inhabitants can be, but their research is pointing to a remarkable possibility: Parasites may rule the world. The notion that tiny creatures we've largely taken for granted are such a dominant force is immensely disturbing. … We are collections of cells that work together, kept harmonized by chemical signals. If an organism can control those signals — an organism like a parasite — then it can control us. And therein lies the peculiar and precise horror of parasites.”

The combination of environmental toxins, an unhealthy diet and parasites poses a grave danger to humans. “In fact, parasites have killed more humans than all the wars in history”, reported National Geographic in its awardwinning documentary, The Body Snatchers.

Do You Need Internal Cleansing? How do you know when it’s time to free your body of accumulated toxins, parasites and other waste material? Colon cleansing/detoxification can be beneficial for those with one or more of the following conditions:

▪ Chronic constipation ▪ Frequent gas & bloating ▪ Excess weight ▪ Frequent fatigue ▪ Impaired digestion ▪ Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) ▪ Candida infection

▪ Parasite infestation ▪ Recurring headaches ▪ Bad breath ▪ Hemorrhoids ▪ Irritability ▪ Frequent colds ▪ Protruding belly

For general information on internal cleansing please read this excellent article by Dr. Lynn Hardy, ND, CNC, director of the Global Institute For Alternative Medicine.

Why Is Constipation So Unhealthy? Many people are constipated and don’t even know it. They become so accustomed to feeling tired, bloated, irritated, overweight, etc., that they don’t suspect that their health is in danger. Or they may be on medications to cover up such symptoms, never seeking the underlying cause. If the problem of constipation is not addressed in time, it can slowly destroy a healthy body. As one of America’s foremost pioneering nutritionists, Dr. Bernard Jensen, author of numerous best-selling health books, put it: “The fact of the matter is that constipation is the number one affliction underlying nearly every ailment; it can be imputed to be the initial, primary cause of nearly every disturbance of the human system.”

Serious Trouble Waiting to Happen Many conventional doctors are under the misconception that having a bowel movement every two or three days is sufficient and even “normal” for some. This is a dangerous fallacy! A person with a healthy colon should in fact have two to three bowel movements per day, or one for each meal eaten. Elimination should be complete, fast and easy. The stool should be light brown in color, long and large in diameter, “fluffy” in texture and floating on top of the water. There should be no offensive odor and it should break apart with the toilet flushing. Going to the bathroom once every few days, sitting there straining for half-an-hour and passing black, hard “pebbles” that drop to the bottom is not only abnormal, it is also serious trouble waiting to happen.

If you’re not eliminating approximately the same amount that you are eating, then what do you think happens to the remainder? The accumulation of old, hardened feces sticks to the colon walls, inhibiting its proper function of absorbing the remaining nutrients from the fecal matter.

Instead it is forced to absorb toxins from the build-up and from the parasites that make this debris their breeding ground. The passage through which the feces are forced to travel is also greatly reduced in diameter so the stools become much narrower – even as thin as a pencil sometimes.

Common Causes of Constipation ▪ not enough fiber in the diet ▪ not enough liquids ▪ lack of exercise ▪ medications ▪ irritable bowel syndrome ▪ changes in life or routine such as pregnancy, older age, and travel ▪ abuse of laxatives ▪ ignoring the urge to have a bowel movement ▪ specific diseases such as stroke

Weight Loss and Flatter Stomach Many Colonix users report losing weight naturally while on the cleanse. One thing almost everyone boasts about is a flatter belly. All the accumulated toxins really help add to our midriff and getting rid of this “excess” internally will make a noticeable difference on the outside. (You’ll be able to take in a notch or two on that belt!) Also, once the body is cleansed, it can assimilate nutrients much more efficiently, thus reducing the craving for sweets and fatty foods. You’ll also find that once you’ve gone to all the trouble of detoxifying your body, you’ll be a lot more cautious about your food selections.

Taken from: www.drnutura.com

The Deadly Risks of Gastric Bypass Researchers are debating whether or not bariatric surgeries dealing with obesity present more benefits or more risks to patients. Gastric bypass surgery, which involves creating a smaller stomach by stapling off a section and rearranging the small intestine, is one they have been specifically focused on. While some researchers claimed the surgery saves lives of extremely obese people, an opposing study found that one in every 50 gastric bypass surgeries result in death within a month after the operation. Critics say the risks far outweigh the benefits, in that the surgery not only poses a risk of death, but also sets people up for medical problems such as malnutrition. Those in favor of the surgery disagree, and believe that patients who make it through the operation will benefit from improvements in common obesity-related health issues such as diabetes, heart disease and lung function. They even claim those who undergo the operation seem to live longer. In a study involving 66,109 obese patients, two groups were formed. The first group consisted of 3,328 patients who received gastric bypass surgery, while the second group included the remainder of the patients, or those hospitalized for some other medical reason. Researchers found: • •

In the time span of 30 days, one in 50 surgery patients died Approximately 3 percent of patients who had gastric bypass surgery were younger than 40 and died after 13.6 years, compared to the 13.8 percent who did not have the surgery

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After 15 years, 11.8 percent of patients of all ages who had gastric bypass surgery died, compared to the 16.3 percent who did not have the surgery

Another study concerning bariatric surgery involved 1,035 morbidly obese patients who had gastric bypass surgery and 5,746 patients of the same weight who did not have the surgery. The results from the study showed: • •

Sixty-seven percent of the gastric bypass patients lost their excess weight In a five-year follow up, six patients died (four from the operation), compared to the 350 patients who died and did not have the surgery

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Patients having bariatric surgeries had an 89 percent reduced risk of death

It is important to note: The success rate of gastric bypass surgery reflects the

experience of the surgeon, in that patients are at five times the risk of death during surgery if a surgeon is less experienced.

USA Today October 6, 2004 Dr. Mercola's Comment: At nearly $30,000 a pop, and with the endless health risks associated with it, is gastric bypass surgery worth it? It is the only approach that conventional medicine has for obesity, yet its longterm success rate borders on 10 percent, and is fraught many complications including: • Bone loss • Liver failure • Immune system damage A staggering two-thirds of Americans are either overweight or obese, putting them at increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, arthritis, depression and several forms of cancer. This is a problem of catastrophic proportions and one that can be relatively easily corrected. Gastric bypass may seem like the quick fix, but it is not the solution because of its many negative long-term health consequences. The good news here is that overweight and obesity are nearly 100 percent preventable, eliminating the temptation of potentially harming your body through overnight operations. By exercising, addressing emotional stresses and following my eating plan as fully described in my book, TOTAL HEALTH, controlling weight gain and obesity can become a reality. A perfect complement to my nutritional plan, which thoroughly covers the exercise components to staying healthy is Paul Chek's latest book, How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy!, which I highly recommend. Needless to say, I am not an advocate of bariatric surgeries and believe there are far more effective, healthy and less expensive options.

Taken from: www.mercola.com/2005/jun/21/gastric_bypass.htm

Diets Don't Work!

By Chad Tackett Many Americans view a healthy lifestyle as something difficult to attain--and something that's not much fun. Traditional diets have taught us that to lose weight, we must count calories, keep track of everything we eat, and deprive ourselves by limiting the amount--and kinds--of foods we eat. Diets tell us exactly what and how much food to eat, regardless of our preferences and individual relationships with hunger and satiety. Dieting can help us lose weight (fat, muscle, and water) in the short term but is so unnatural and so unrealistic that it can never become a lifestyle that we can live with, let alone enjoy! While very few diets teach healthy low-fat shopping, cooking, and dining-out strategies, many offer unrealistic recommendations and encourage healththreatening restrictions. Even more important, diets don't teach us the safest, most effective ways to exercise; they don't teach us how to deal with our cravings and our desires, or how to attend to our feelings of hunger and fullness. Eventually, we become tired of the complexity, the hunger, the lack of flavor, the lack of flexibility, the lack of energy, and the feeling of deprivation. We quit our diets and gain back the weight we've lost; sometimes we gain even more! Each time we go on another diet of deprivation, the weight becomes more difficult to lose, and we become even more frustrated and discouraged. Then we eat more and exercise less, causing ourselves more frustration, discouragement, depression. Soon we are in a vicious cycle. We begin to ask ourselves, "Why bother?" We begin to blame ourselves for having no will power when what we really need is clear, scientifically-based information that will help us develop a healthier lifestyle we can live with for the rest of our lives. Deliberate restriction of food intake in order to lose weight or to prevent weight gain, known as dieting, is the path that millions of people all over the world are taking in order to reach a desired body weight or appearance. Preoccupation with body shape, size, and weight creates an unhealthy lifestyle of emotional and physical deprivation. Diets take control away from us. Many of us who diet get caught in a "yo-yo" cycle that begins with low selfacceptance and results in structured eating and living because we lack trust in our body and are unwilling to listen and adhere to our body's signals of hunger and

fullness. On diets, we distrust and ignore internal signs of appetite, hunger, and our need to be physically and psychologically satisfied. Instead, we depend on diet plans, measured portions, and a prescribed frequency for eating. As a result, many of us have lost the ability to eat in response to our physical needs; we experience feelings of deprivation, then binge, and finally terminate our "health" program. This in turn leads to guilt, defeat, weight gain, low self-esteem, and then we're back to the beginning of the yo-yo diet cycle. Rather than making us feel better about ourselves, diets set us up for failure and erode our selfesteem. The attitudes and practices acquired through years of dieting are likely to result in a body weight and size obsession, low self-esteem, poor nutrition and excessive or inadequate exercise. Weight loss from following a rigid diet is usually temporary. Most diets are too drastic to maintain; they are unrealistic and unpleasant; they are physically and emotionally stressful. And most of us just resume our old eating and activity patterns. Diets control us; we are not in control. People who try to live by diet lists and rules learn little or nothing about proper nutrition and how to enjoy their meals, physical activity, and a healthy lifestyle. No one can realistically live in the diet mode for the rest of their life, depriving themselves of the true pleasures of healthy eating and activity. We Don't Fail Diets; They Fail Us! Decades of research have shown that diets, both self-initiated and professionallyled, are ineffective at producing long-term health and weight loss (or weight control). When your diet fails to keep the weight off, you may say to yourself, "If only I didn't love food so much . . . If I could just exercise more often . . . If I just had more will power." The problem is not personal weakness or lack of will power. Only 5 percent of people who go on diets are successful. Please understand that we are not failing diets; diets are failing us. The reason 95 percent of all traditional diets fail is simple. When you go on a lowcalorie diet, your body thinks you are starving; it actually becomes more efficient at storing fat by slowing down your metabolism. When you stop this unrealistic eating plan, your metabolism is still slow and inefficient that you gain the weight back even faster, even though you may still be eating less than you were before you went on the diet.

In addition, low-calorie diets cause you to lose both muscle and fat in equal amounts. However, when you eventually gain back the weight, it is all fat and not muscle, causing your metabolism to slow down even more. Now you have extra weight, a less healthy body composition, and a less attractive physique. Diets require you to sacrifice by being hungry; they don't allow you to enjoy the foods you love. This does not teach you habits which you can maintain after the diet is over. Most diet programs force you to lower your caloric intake to dangerously low levels. The common theory is that if you eat fewer calories than you burn, you will lose weight. But when you eat fewer calories than your body needs to maintain its life-sustaining activities, you're actually losing muscle in addition to fat. Your body breaks down its own muscles to provide the needed energy for survival. Traditional diets which use calorie restriction to produce weight loss are no longer appropriate. Most weight-loss programs measure success solely in terms of the number of pounds lost per weight loss attempt. Diets don't take into account the quality of the process used to achieve that weight loss or the very small likelihood of sustained weight loss. For long-term good health, you need to move away from low-calorie diets and focus on enjoyable physical activity and good nutrition. Exercising regularly and eating lean-supporting calories, protein and carbohydrates, and reducing fat-supporting calories will not only help you look and feel better, it will also significantly reduce your risk of disease. America spends billions of dollars on different ways to fix people. If we focused more on prevention and on improving our day-to-day behaviors, we could cut health care costs in half. Contrary to popular belief, leading a healthy lifestyle doesn't have to be difficult; it doesn't have to painful or time-consuming. Making gradual, simple changes in your diet and physical activity will make great improvements in your health and well-being, and they can drastically reduce your risk of disease. If your weight management program is to be a success, everything you eat and every exercise you do must be a pleasurable experience. If you're not enjoying yourself, it is unlikely that you'll continue your program. It's that simple. These small, gradual changes are not painful or overwhelming but rather the core of an exciting lifestyle that you will look forward to.

Take the frustration, guilt, and deprivation out of weight management, and allow yourself to adopt gradual, realistic changes into your life that will make healthy eating and physical activity a permanent pleasure. You will soon discover what your body is capable of and begin to look, act, and feel your very best. Good luck and enjoy all the wonderful benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle.

* Be sure to check with your health care professional before making any changes in your activity habits.

Chad Tackett

Where Diets Go Wrong When we discover that we are heavier than we want to be, we have a natural inclination to eat less food. We may skip lunch or eat only a tiny amount of our dinner in the hope that if we eat less our body will burn off some of its fat. But that is not necessarily true. Eating less actually makes it more difficult to lose weight. Keep in mind that the human body took shape millions of years ago, and at that time there were diets. The only low-calorie event in people's lives was starvation. Those who could cope with a temporary lack of food were the ones who survived. Our bodies, therefore, have developed this built-in mechanism to help us survive in the face of low food intake. When researchers compare overweight and thin people, they find that they are roughly the same number of calories. What makes overweight people different is the amount of fat that they eat. Thin people tend to eat less fat and more complex carbohydrates. Losing weight is not something one can do overnight. A carefully planned weight loss program requires common sense and certain guidelines. Unfortunately, there's a lot of misinformantion floating around and lots of desperate people are easily duped and ripped off. Every day one can open a magazine or newspaper and see advertisements touting some new product, pill or patch that will take excess weight off quickly. Everyone seems to be looking for that "magic" weight loss pill. Millions of Americans are trying to lose weight, spending billions of dollars every year on diet programs and products. Often they do lose some weight. But, if you check with the same people five years later, you will find that nearly all have regained whatever weight they lost. A survey was done recently to try and determine if any commercial diet program could prove long-term success. Not a single program could do so. So rampant has the so-called diet industry become with new products and false claims that the FDA has now stepped in and started clamping down.

Being seriously overweight and particularly obesity can develop into a number of diseases and serious health problems, and it is now a known fact that when caloric intake is excessive, some of the excess frequently is saturated fat. The myth is that people get heavy by eating too many calories. Calories are a consideration it's true, but overall they are not the cause of obesity in America today. Americans actually take in fewer calories each day than they did at the beginning of the century. If calories alone were the reason we become overweight, we should all be thin. But we are not. Collectively, we are heavier than ever. Partly, it is because we are more sedentary now. But equally, as important is the fact that the fat content of the American diet has changed dramatically. People who diet without exercising often get fatter with time. Although your weight may initially drop while dieting, such weight loss consists mostly of water and muscle. When the weight returns, it comes back as fat. To avoid getting fatter over time, increase your metabolism by exercising regularly. Select an exercise routine that you are comfortable with and remember that walking is one of the best and easiest exercises for strengthening your bones, controlling your weight and toning your muscles. Submitted by Joe R.

Are You Drinking Enough Water? Most people have no idea how much water they should be drinking, and most Americans live from day to day in a dehydrated state. They don't drink enough water. Without water, we would be poisoned to death by our own waste products and toxins resulting from metabolism. Water is vital to digestion and metabolism, acting as a medium for various enzymatic and chemical reactions in the body. It carries nutrients and oxygen to the cells through the blood, regulates body temperature and lubricates our joints (which is particularly important if you're arthritic, have chronic muscular-skeletal problems or are athletically active). We need water to breathe; we lose approximately one pint of liquid every day just by exhaling. If you are not in "fluid balance" you can impair every aspect of your body's physiological functioning. Dr. Howard Flaks, Beverly Hills: "As a result of not drinking enough water, many people encounter such problems as excess body fat, poor muscle tone and size, decreased digestive efficiency and organ function, increased toxicity in the body, joint and muscle soreness (particularly after exercise) and water retention." Proper water intake is the key to weight loss," says Dr. Donald Robertson, Scottsdale, Arizona. "If people who are trying to lose weight don't drink enough water, the body can't metabolize the fat, they retain fluid, which keeps their weight up, and the whole procedure we're trying to set up falls apart." "I'd say the minimum amount of water a healthy person should drink is 10 eightounce glasses a day," he continues, "and you need to drink more if you are overweight, exercise a lot, or live in a hot climate. Overweight people should drink an extra eight ounces of water for each 25 pounds that exceeds their ideal weight."

Your water intake should be spread judiciously throughout the day, including the evening. Dr. Flaks cautions against drinking more than four glasses in any given hour. Always check with your physician before embarking on a water intake increase program. You may ask, "If I drink this much water, won't I constantly be running to the bathroom?" Initially, yes, because of the hypersensitivity of the bladder to increased fluids. But after a few weeks, your bladder calms down, and you urinate less frequently, but in larger amounts. There is a difference between pure water and other beverages that contain water.

Water is water. Obviously you can get it by consuming fruit juice, soft drinks, beer, coffee or tea. Unfortunately, while such drinks contain water, they also may contain substances that are not healthy and actually contradict some of the positive effects of the added water. Dr. Jerzy Meduski, Los Angeles, California: "Beer contains water, but it also contains alcohol, which is a toxic substance. Beverages that contain caffeine, such as coffee, stimulate the adrenal glands; fruit juices contain a lot of sugar and stimulate the pancreas. Such drinks may tax the body more than cleanse it." Another problem with these beverages is that you lose your taste for water. The way to interpret all of this, therefore, is that the recommended daily water intake means just that--WATER! Contributed by Andi. Source of full article unknown (excerpts from Parade Magazine, Salt Lake Tribune, October 22, 1989.

Can Stress Make You Fat? You've heard that stress can kill you - that it's a risk factor for high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes - but is it also a risk factor for obesity? Is it really fast food that has made Americans the fattest people in the world... Or is it something more insidious? Scientists have charted the precise physiological mechanisms that convert a stressful event happening outside us into a stressful result inside us. Muscles contract to armor us against injury. Blood pressure rises, heart rate and respiration quicken to provide the energy we need to fight or flee. Digestion shuts down. Blood will clot more quickly to slow blood loss from injury. The liver releases energy in the form of glycogen, raising blood sugar. All these processes are designed to cope with acute stress. Unfortunately, when these protective mechanisms are activated over and over again for years and years, they cause great physical harm. Chronically contracted muscles induce chronic pain. The immune system's impaired ability to turn off inflammation leads to arthritis and other difficult to treat conditions such as Fibre-myalgia. Chronic high blood pressure and increased clotting cause heart attack and strokes. Poor digestion results in faulty absorption of vital nutrition, as well as gastritis and irritable bowel syndrome. Rapid shallow breathing removes too much carbon dioxide from the blood which then loses its proper acidity, causing heart palpitations, faintness and panic attacks. Chronically Increased blood sugar promotes Type II Diabetes.The release of cortisol from the adrenal glands shuts down the immune system, slowing wound healing and lowering the body's ability to fight off colds, flu and other more serious diseases. Last but not least, cortisol (we used to call it adrenalin) fosters deposits of fat, particularly around the abdomen. Have you been dieting, or just eating right, and exercising regularly, but can't lose any weight? The stress/cortisol connection may be the reason. Here's another reason why stress can make us fat. High starch foods, like pasta, potatoes, and white bread, stimulate the production of seratonin, that wonderful hormone responsible for a happy, relaxed mood. Dair/ products contain l-iryptophan, an amino acid that converts to seratonin. It's no wonder we crave those foods. They actually help us feel less anxious. As I noted above,, the stress response shuts down digestion. Conversely, digestion shuts down the stress response. Just the act of eating calms you. So don't stress over your weight. It's normal to eat more and put on weight when you're going through stressful times. Concentrate, instead, on finding ways to relieve the stress you feel. Review your lifestyle and see what needs to change. Then turn your attention to what and how much you eat; how little you exercise. Working with your body instead of against it is the key to enjoying lifelong health. ©2003 Pamela Adams, D.C.

Pamela Adams D.C. Taken from: http://www.healthe-livingnews.com/articles/can_stress_make_you_fat.html

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Kitchen Cabinet Cleanup In order to fulfill your goals in weight-loss and good health you will need to make changes in your kitchen cabinets. There are different seasonings and foods that slower through us in a state of obesity cancer and disease that need to removed immediately. Instead of…. Replace with…. Table Salt Unrefined Sea Salt (Grey in color and wet) Any seasoning with salt listed as an ingredient Powders and Herbs (i.e. Garlic Powder (i.e. Garlic salt) Any seasoning or boxed food with MSG (Monosodium Glucamate or Hydrolyzed vegetable Protein)

Seasons and Foods without MSG

Canned Foods (The Aluminum or Tin are toxins to the body and cause cancer and disease)

Fresh or Frozen Foods, Jar Contained foods is better (considering the ingredients)

The Microwave (The microwave kills any useful minerals therefore canceling any nourishment the food may have had)

Cook on the stove or convection oven

White Sugar White Flour White Bread White Rice Aluminum Pots, Pans & Cooking Utensils

Stevia, Honey, Molasses Whole Wheat Flour, Spelt others ***** Whole Wheat Bread, Ezekiel Bread ***** Brown Rice Stainless Steel Pots, Pans & Cooking Utensils Silver Cooking Utensils (Silver coins were once used by farmers, they would through the silver coin in the feeding troths to kill all of the bacteria) Iron Pots (When cooking tomato based sauces the tomato base pulls iron into the food and allows you get iron into your diet that way) Butter is still better (it can be fattening so use sparingly)

Margarine All Boxed Foods

Fresh or Frozen foods (Most boxed foods have hydrogenated oils & MSG in it, which prolong shelf life) it may be convenient but it’s killing us slowly especially the children

Pepper (Pepper promotes prostate cancer and causes negative reactions in the blood for both male and female. When you stop and begin using the rest of your spice cabinet you won’t miss it.) Mayonnaise Soy Products (i.e. Soy milk, Soy Ice Cream) (Its been proven that soy products reek havoc in the body, causing feminism in our male children, and over development of our girls.) (Soy milk is also made is huge aluminum vats which brings many toxins into the body)

Use the other Herbs and spices Check ingredients and just use sparingly as it can be very fattening. If necessary, Organic low fat cow’s milk (Natural by Nature at Whole foods Store is recommended by Author Sally Fallon (Although cows milk was not created for humans, does not digest properly and actually draws calcium from the bones where proper calcium is present in the body it the better of the evils (use occasionally), Goats milk (The best for the human body, may not

Hot Dogs, Sausages, Lunch Meats (Nitrates are used as a preservative which causes cancer especially in children and are extremely fattening) Snack: Cakes, Twinkies and the like (as much as possible)

taste the best you can be creative with it) Ground Turkey (Not turkey hotdogs and sausages they still have nitrates) fresh chicken or Turkey breast slices. (Hey all this puts us back to work in the kitchen but we are worth the extra work especially our family) Fruits, slushies

*****Check your local whole foods store other varieties (i.e. Woodlawn M.D. Sunsplash, Port Washington, M.D. Whole foods Store)

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“Positive confessions” I can do this because I deserve the good that will come of it. I can no longer eat or drink the poisons such as fast foods and sodas that were once killing me. I love fresh fruits and vegetables I love drinking lots of water during the day. My metabolism is so high that by the time I finish eating it burns those calories right up. I can do this because I have great will power and strength with Gods help I am losing at least a pound a day and enjoying the trip. I welcome my new wardrobe. I am in great health. Body, Soul & Spirit. I am healed. My children are healed. My husband is healed. I can do this !!!!

Where do I start Some smart healthy meal ideas Use DIVAS create-a-meal chart* *all meals can be seasoned to taste with most herbs and spices. Use Unrefined Seasalt and powders (Please refer to K.C.C. DIVAS Kitchen Cabinet Cleanup for your seasonings and alternatives) Breakfast Some warning and notes of foods to avoid in grey shading. Organic Eggs – Lightly fried in coconut Oatmeal with honey & Cinnamon On occasion All natural & Organic oil or light butter (butter burns quickly) Cinnamon is good for digestion and excellent to cereal with Organic whole milk (Brand with unrefined seasalt (organic being help process sugar intake Great for diabetes Natural by Nature Grass Fed Cows the best regular eggs will do if your Note: for all foods stay away from INSTANT Milk) You may consider this sometimes choices for shopping are limited) foods they are laden with hydrogenated oils, MSG when you get tired of cooking oatmeal, Remember butter is still better DO NOT and other additives that are not good for the body. eggs etc. Milk as we know is not the Use margarine or any other spreads no DO NOT USE Microwaves excellent food, the calcium in cows milk matter what they tell you it’s man made is not absorbable by human body if your and no good ! body is lacking calcium it will actually pull calcium out of the bones to compensate, so be sure to take your calcium supplements on those days. Hard boiled Eggs – with unrefined Grits with unrefined seasalt very little butter Whole Wheat toast with light butter seasalt Visit the Whole Foods Store in Port Washington or Sunsplash in Pikesville they have a wonderful assortment of breads. Lunch/Dinner Bone-less/ Skin-less Chicken Breast Spinach – Lightly Cooked Baked Sweet Potatoes Baked with spices Warning: for all vegetables do not over cook if it Very little or No butter light salt to taste doesn’t have some crunch to it you are eating (Unrefined Seasalt) dead green stuff Purchase all vegetables fresh or frozen Canned vegetables have too much refined table salt, preservatives and hard metals from the cans to the brain Chopped Turkey Burgers Broccoli Brown Rice Whole Wheat Bun – Light condiments * Refer to warning with unrefined seasalt to taste *Chose ketchup wisely preferably from health food store. Look for hydrogenated oils in all condiments. Talopia fish Romaine lettuce Salad Whole Wheat Spaghetti With your choice of tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots With Spaghetti Sauce etc. Warning: Most Salad dressing are laden with Warning: check for hydrogenated oils. hydrogenated oils. Try to become accustomed to The good one to choose is the one with using vinegar and/or olive oil olive oil only with other herbs and spices Vinaigrettes are no good ! It’s an advertising gimmick – We think because it has some vinegar in it’s safe but not so. Salmon Carrots Other whole wheat noodles Refer to vegetable warning Watch for the sauce ingredients

Chopped Turkey Meatloaf with tomato sauce Warning: check for hydrogenated oils. The good one to choose is the one with olive oil only with the herbs and spices

Cabbage Refer to vegetable warning Season to taste. Perhaps Smoked turkey breast may be your meat in this case – I don’t cook pork

Avoid Hotdogs, lunch meats & canned meats. They are made with Nitrates which is a known carcinogen (causes cancer) Nitrites are actually used to keep the color in these products.

Consider crock pot meals See website information at the bottom of chart

Peanut Butter & Jelly is fattening and a high allergen for some. If you must eat, peanut butter, choose organic natural peanut butter at your natural grocer with a natural jelly.

Consider Casseroles

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Made into strips and sautéed as stir fry (using fresh stir fry veges) Drinks Reminder: All drinks should be considered 30 minutes before and 30 – 60 after eating a meal. Drinking during a meal messing up the digestive process causing: Reflux Indigestion

Try to avoid sodas and other commercial soft drinks as much as possible just think….. “I can’t drink that, it’s poisoning me!”

Purified Water by reverse osmosis Excellent Choices for purified or specialty waters… Desani Penta Fiji Glauceau Any oxygenated water is excellent When possible avoid spring water as you can never tell what percentage is tap water which may be quite polluted and may add to body acidity

Vitamin Water (brand) Many flavor/themes Vitamin Water 8 Flavors 24/20 FL.OZ., Glaceau Vitamin Water Power-C / Dragonfruit 250% of the RDI vitamin C Essential / Orange-Carrot an assortment of essential vitamins from A to zinc Energy / Tropical Fruit vitamin C + ginseng and guarana Multi-V / Lemonade 100% of the RDI of vitamins A,C, and E + calcium Revive / Fruit Punch vitamin B + potassium, gotu kola and ginseng Focus / Kiwi-Strawberry (Pictured) vitamin A + ginkgo, goto kola and ginseng Formula 50 - Grape 50% of daily recommended vitamins Perform / Lemon - Lime electrolytes + low calorie + great taste

Try Juicing your vegetables Different combinations help cure and bring great energy in the body. Try online juicing page:

Avoid SOY – Soy have been found to reek havic in human bodies Refer to internet regarding the dangers of soy for further information. Extremely dangerous for pregnant mothers unborn children

Homemade Iced Tea with Stevia Stevia can be purchased loose, in packets or in liquid you may have to try to few to get the one that you prefer Note: Green Tea, although very popular, does have fluoride in it, which is a known poison. When making tea consider the caffeine content. Also get used to the least amount of honey if you are using honey to sweeten with.

Goats milk You can be creative and get powdered goats milk with purified water add your sweetener and/or fruits to help you and your children to get calcium and a healthy snack

Great change of taste for the day – should not be used to replace water intake however I personally do not recommend Rice milk or other alternative milks because they are processed by the same companies as soy; and more than likely in the same aluminum vats which is the leading cause of Alzheimer’s in America. However the choice would be yours, just take time to research for you and your families sake Homemade Lemonade with Stevia Stevia can be purchased loose, in packets or in liquid you may have to try to few to get the one that you prefer Fruit Slushies Using Ice, Fruit and Stevia or honey

Fruit Watermelon – Good for digestion Banana – Good for energy and potassium (also can be fattening) Strawberries-Blueberries & Raspberries – Best in the morning for cleansing Grapefruit – Good for burning fat (not good to take with prescribed medications as it makes whatever you’ve taken work rapidly) Peach, oranges, pears etc.

Snacks For chocolate lovers you’ll find that hershey’s chocolate is the best basic ingredient chocolate. Sugar, Coco, lecithin So enjoy hershey’s kisses sometimes

Stay away from potato chips it’s very fattening, it has lots of hydrogenated oil etc. Most fried snacks or just not good for us Try on occasion the all natural baked, with olive oil only chip, not a great choice to have everyday

Considering food combining: Try to eat one fruit at a time to get the benefit of that fruit and to avoid digestion issues

Snack bars and breakfast bars are normally very high in calories. If you have one on occasion that’s fine but to use them all the time can ineffective. If the bars are designed protein bars they may be good during a rigorous workout or not during the sedentary part of the day.

Avoid Cakes, Cookies, and Ring Dings as much as possible. Once in a blue moon with a fat blocker won’t kill you on the spot however.

Pomegranates

Natural Flavored Sherbets or Ices or a better choice over Ice Cream at least while you’re reaching your weight-loss goals. After you’ve reached your goals Ice Cream is great on occasion. Understanding that dairy is not the very best for us, but you have to balance it out and enjoy life.

Yogurt Yogurt has helpful probiotics in it which help with overall health and digestion. Is okay on occasion considering the dairy issue, sugar and fat content It’s all about balance

Check the web for other meal ideas www.allrecipes.com the website is great, it also allows you to the size of serving and automatically changes the ingredients for you. Remember whatever the ingredients are you need to check your K.C.C. or Create-A-Meal for what you can use as alternatives DIVAS is all about balance and awareness. There are many choices that although they may not be the very best for human consumption it’s not the worst and you can easily detox and cleanse and remain in excellent health. So you may see items as such that aren’t the very best but I’d rather put those items on the with the reason why you shouldn’t consume them often then not to put them at all and you eat them all the time and move toward an unhealthy state because of your ignorance. Enjoy your food,Eat often,Enjoy the good life! For any questions call or email anytime 410 496 8455 divasweightloss@yahoo.com

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Health, Nutrition and weight-loss quiz This is a learning quiz designed to give you the answers you need to come to grips with your journey for health and truth; as you read the questions you will begin to eliminate the obvious and find out the truths about health, nutrition and weight-loss in American.

Tap water is okay as long as you a. b. c. d.

Boil it Purify it through the process of reverse osmosis Avoid it like the plague Drink it bottled

The alkalarian theory says that when the body is in a constant alkaline state; it makes it impossible for the body to harbor sickness and disease. It also suggests that because the body is highly acidic, fatty cells are sent to protect your organs from burning up, therefore creating a state of obesity. You could probably eliminate much of your obesity problem by… a. b. c. d.

Drinking a alkaline drink such as lemon water Drink more acidic substances such as: soda and fried chicken By taking Calcium supplements None of the above

Chlorophyll is the base of life in all green vegetables, so it’s safe to say that if you are lacking in green vegetables in the coarse of a week…

a. b. c. d.

You can take Chlorophyll supplements Avoid anything that you are not able to chew like real green vegetables Pull up your grass in the front lawn and eat it Eat at least 10 – 15 servings of green vegetables per day

There are many sweeteners that are safe to use these include (May have more than one answer) a. b. c. d.

Splenda, Equal & Sweet n Low Honey Refined Sugar Stevia

When you mix processed meats such as: Pepperoni hot-dogs & a sausage with soda, understanding that it causes cancer in humans. One of the safest ways to avoid this problem that kills thousands of children with leukemia every year is: a. b. c. d.

Salt is a necessary mineral that most Americans are deficient. The best way to get the salt intake you need is: a. b. c. d.

Avoid those combinations as much as possible Eat the main meal then drink the liquid last Drink soda at least one hour after you’ve eaten the pizza None of the above

Eat sea salt in cooking to the desirable taste Use salt alternatives from the health food store Get used to eating food like God made it Use regular table salt sparingly

Studies show and have proven that salt has nothing to do with high blood pressure. The reason why so many people have high blood pressure is actually the lack of sufficient salt mineral in the body. The main cause for this in America is: a. Fear of believing that what the Doctors and Dieticians have told them must be true b. Salt is hard to come by c. Any seasoning that is white is bad for you d. None of the above

In America there is a tremendous recurrence of digestive problems such as: indigestion, heartburn and acid reflux. Some of the reasons for this is elementary and can easily resolved; which are: drinking during meals, laying down after meals and the lack of acid in the stomach. Regarding the lack of acid in stomach at the point of feeling an occurrence of heartburn or reflux attack what could be the best solution to this if done naturally:

a. b. c. d.

Take an over the counter antacid with added calcium Drink an ½ ounce of vinegar Drink extra water during the meal Massage the stomach until symptoms are gone

There are two categories of food. One category is dead food and the other category is live foods. The more live foods you eat you allow the body to heal & repair itself and properly assimilate the vitamins and minerals. The more live foods you eat, because of the natural enzymes it will also help with digestion. When eating anything boxed and stored on a shelve or overcooked or fast foods it’s considered dead. Eating too much dead foods lead to sickness, disease and cancer. The best way to avoid sickness, disease and cancer is to: a. b. c. d.

When eating dead foods take vitamin supplements Drink lots of water at the end of each meal Avoid dead foods and much as possible None of the above

10.

When finding your specific water intake for the day you must take half of your weight in ounces; so if you weigh 160 lbs you must drink 80 ounces in water. The best way to get the water in your body everyday is: a. b. c. d.

11.

It’s proven that fluoride causes dental fluorosis and is a poison. One of the reason the ADA doesn’t tell the public is because of money and shame: What is the best way to fight cavities: a. b. c. d.

12.

Use a non-fluoridated natural tooth paste from the health food store Eat less sweetened foods and drinks Gargle after meals and/or before bed All of the above

Hardening of the arteries is told be because of too much cholesterol; however this is another myth which we choose to believe. Hardening of the arteries is mainly from an over acidic body; with this in mind what could be the best remedy to ensure you have a more alkaline ph after meals. a. b. c. d.

13.

Drink anything with a water base such as: tea or lemonade Drink purified water by reverse osmosis Drink as much tap water as you can You can drink anything with at least some water in it like juice or coffee

Stay away from foods where cholesterol is present naturally Drink lemon juice at least ½ hour to 1 hour after meals Take extra calcium daily None of the above

It’s been shown that when we most believe that the ability to get a disease is from the genes it’s not that as much as it is passing on bad habits. So that you will live along life without disease we recognize now that some habits must be changed. What are some of those habits? a. b. c. d. e.

Eating Cooking Sleeping Exercising All of the above

The 12 questions you have just experienced is all truth. I am convinced that you must be either confused, frustrated or even angry that these things are not told to us. Through my own experience I was grieved and angry, but when I made the necessary changes in my life and changed my eating habits, the pounds came off and stayed off, I am still astounded. I weighed 180 lbs+ for a long time wearing a size 18/20 and sometimes 22. After making up my mind that I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. I began to rapidly lose weight so much that my friends and family thought I was sick; to be honest I started to get concerned

myself. As I lost the weight I actually lost the ability of getting sick at all and have been without sickness going on two years including two flu epidemics where this past winter they actually closed schools because of the vast amount of people who were sick (perhaps you were one of them –winter 2005) Last winter and summer I had to buy all new clothes (which was fun) wearing a size 12/14 and this year I’m still buying yet another wardrobe wearing a size 7/8. Don’t tell me it’s impossible. What you learned today is only the beginning but I think that’s all a person can take in one day. It’s all true and if you and your family apply there’s nothing you can’t accomplish. I give you this information because of my love for people and my love for the truth. I wouldn’t be so quick to ask others about all of this do the research yourself it’s all there for the reading. I say that because when people don’t know the answer they will naturally direct you to what they know and that may not be necessarily what you need! If you have anyone with disease or cancer please have them email me, and it would my pleasure to give them a thirty three day cure. This quiz will serve as a good review for you. divasweightloss@yahoo.com

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Breakfast 1

Lunch 1

Dinner 1

Monday Oatmeal with Honey & Cinnamon

Monday Chopped Chicken Breast

Monday Seasoned Baked Chicken Breast

Romaine Salad with Vinegar

Spinach

Whole-wheat Toast (Rub Butter onto Bread)

Brown Rice Romaine Salad with Vinegar

Breakfast 2

Lunch 2

Dinner 2

Tuesday

Tuesday Whole-wheat Spaghetti with Sauce made with Olive Oil

Lightly Fried Eggs with Coconut Oil Tuna Fish Salad

Divas Meal Plan For One Week

Whole-wheat Toast (Rub Butter onto Bread)

Romaine Salad with Vinegar

Corn Romaine Salad with Vinegar

Breakfast 3

Lunch 3

Dinner 3

Wednesday Oatmeal with Honey & Cinnamon Whole-wheat Toast (Rub Butter onto

Wednesday Chopped Turkey Burgers

Wednesday Baked Salmon

Bread)

Romaine Salad with Vinegar

Broccoli Whole-wheat Noodles Romaine Salad with Vinegar

Breakfast 4

Lunch 4

Dinner 4

Thursday

Lightly Fried Eggs with Coconut Oil Salmon Whole-wheat Toast (Rub Butter onto Romaine Salad with Vinegar Bread)

Chopped Turkey Meatballs

Breakfast 5

Lunch 5

Dinner 5

Friday

Oatmeal with Honey & Cinnamon Chopped Turkey Burgers Whole-wheat Toast (Rub Butter onto Romaine Salad with Vinegar Bread)

Breakfast 6

Lunch 6

Saturday

Lightly Fried Eggs with Coconut Oil Chopped Turkey Meatballs Whole-wheat Toast (Rub Butter onto Romaine Salad with Vinegar Bread)

Noodles with Butter Steamed Green Beans Romaine Salad with Vinegar

Oven Baked Fish Brown Rice Mixed Vegetables Romaine Salad with Vinegar

Dinner 6 Saturday Whole-wheat Ziti & Chopped Turkey Spinach Romaine Salad with Vinegar

Breakfast 7

Lunch 7

Dinner 7

Sunday

Sunday Whole-wheat Ziti & Chopped Turkey

Sunday

Oatmeal with Honey & Cinnamon Whole-wheat Toast (Rub Butter onto Bread)

All Drink should be 30 - 60 minutes before and after meals

Romaine Salad with Vinegar

Whole Baked Chicken Baked Sweet Potatoes with light Butter Steamed Whole Carrots & Peas Romaine Salad with Vinegar

Don't Drink Your Milk! Processing Is the Problem The path that transforms healthy milk products into allergens and carcinogens begins with modern feeding methods that substitute high-protein, soy-based feeds for fresh green grass and breeding methods to produce cows with abnormally large pituitary glands so that they produce three times more milk than the old fashioned scrub cow. These cows need antibiotics to keep them well. Their milk is then pasteurized so that all valuable enzymes are destroyed (lactase for the assimilation of lactose; galactase for the assimilation of galactose; phosphatase for the assimilation of calcium). Literally dozens of other precious enzymes are destroyed in the pasteurization process. Without them, milk is very difficult to digest. The human pancreas is not always able to produce these enzymes; over-stress of the pancreas can lead to diabetes and other diseases. The butterfat of commercial milk is homogenized, subjecting it to rancidity. Even worse, butterfat may be removed altogether. Skim milk is sold as a health food, but the truth is that butter-fat is in milk for a reason. Without it the body cannot absorb and utilize the vitamins and minerals in the water fraction of the milk. Along with valuable trace minerals and short chain fatty acids, butterfat is America's best source of preformed vitamin A. Synthetic vitamin D, known to be toxic to the liver, is added to replace the natural vitamin D complex in butterfat. Butterfat also contains re-arranged acids which have strong anti-carcinogenic properties. Non-fat dried milk is added to 1% and 2% milk. Unlike the cholesterol in fresh milk, which plays a variety of health promoting roles, the cholesterol in non-fat dried milk is oxidized and it is this rancid cholesterol that promotes heart disease. Like all spray dried products, non-fat dried milk has a high nitrite content. Non-fat dried milk and sweetened condensed milk are the principle dairy products in third world countries; use of ultra high temperature pasteurized milk is widespread in Europe. Other Factors Regarding Milk Milk and refined sugar make two of the largest contributions to food induced ill health in our country. That may seem like an overly harsh statement, but when one examines the evidence, this is a reasonable conclusion. The recent approval by the FDA of the use of BGH (Bovine Growth Hormone) by dairy farmers to increase their milk production only worsens the already sad picture. BGH causes an increase in an insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) in the milk of treated cows. IGF-1 survives milk pasteurization and human intestinal digestion. It can be directly absorbed into the human bloodstream, particularly in infants. It is highly likely that IGF-1 promotes the transformation of human breast cells to cancerous forms. IGF-1 is also a growth factor for already cancerous breast and colon cancer cells, promoting their progression and invasiveness. It is also possible for us to absorb the BGH directly from the milk. This will cause further IGF-1 production by our own cells. BGH will also decrease the body fat of cows. Unfortunately, the body fat of cows is already contaminated with a wide range of carcinogens, pesticides, dioxin, and

antibiotic residues. When the cows have less body fat, these toxic substances are then transported into the cows' milk. BGH also causes the cows to have an increase in breast infections for which they must receive additional antibiotics. Prior to BGH, 38%of milk sampled nationally was already contaminated by illegal residues of antibiotics and animal drugs. This will only increase with the use of BGH. One can only wonder what the long term complications will be for drinking milk that has a 50% chance it is contaminated with antibiotics. There is also a problem with a protein enzyme called xanthine oxidase which is in cow's milk. Normally, proteins are broken down once you digest them. However, when milk is homogenized, small fat globules surround the xanthine oxidase and it is absorbed intact into your blood stream. There is some very compelling research demonstrating clear associations with this absorbed enzyme and increased risks of heart disease. Ear specialists frequently insert tubes into the ear drums of infants to treat recurrent ear infections. It has replaced the previously popular tonsillectomy to become the number one surgery in the country. Unfortunately, most of these specialists don't realize that over 50% of these children will improve and have no further ear infections if they just stop drinking their milk. This is a real tragedy. Not only is the $3,000 spent on the surgery wasted, but there are some recent articles supporting the likelihood that most children who have this procedure will have long term hearing losses. It is my strong recommendation that you discontinue your milk products. If you find this difficult, I would start for several weeks only, and reevaluate how you feel at that time. This would include ALL dairy, including skim milk and Lact-Aid milk, cheese, yogurt, and ice cream. If you feel better after several weeks you can attempt to rotate small amounts of one form of milk every four days. You probably are wondering what will happen to your bones and teeth if you stop milk. The majority of the world's population takes in less than half the calcium we are told we need and yet they have strong bones and healthy teeth. Cows' milk is rich in phosphorous which can combine with calcium -- and can prevent you from absorbing the calcium in milk. The milk protein also accelerates calcium excretion from the blood through the kidneys. This is also true when you eat large amount of meat and poultry products. Vegetarians will need about 50% less calcium than meat eaters because they lose much less calcium in their urine. It is possible to obtain all your calcium from dark green vegetables (where do you think the cow gets their's from?). The darker the better. Cooked collard greens and kale are especially good. If you or your child is unable to take in large amounts of green vegetables, you might want to supplement with calcium. If you can swallow pills, we have an excellent, inexpensive source called Calcium Citrate, which has a number of other minerals which your body requires to build up maximally healthy bone.

It is much better than a simple calcium tablet. You can take about 1,000 mg a day. For those who already suffer from osteoporosis, the best calcium supplement is microcrystalline hydroxyapatite. It is also important that you take vitamin D in the winter months from November to March. Normally your skin converts sunshine to vitamin D, but the sunshine levels in the winter are very low unless you visit Florida or Mexico type areas. Most people obtain their vitamin D from milk in the winter; so if you stop it, please make sure you are taking calcium with vitamin D or a multi vitamin with vitamin D to prevent bone thinning. Most people are not aware that the milk of most mammals varies considerably in its composition. For example, the milk of goats, elephants, cows, camels, wolves, and walruses show marked differences, in their content of fats, protein, sugar, and minerals. Each was designed to provide optimum nutrition to the young of the respective species. Each is different from human milk. In general, most animals are exclusively breast-fed until they have tripled their birth weight, which in human infants occurs around the age of one year. In no mammalian species, except for the human (and domestic cat) is milk consumption continued after the weaning period. Calves thrive on cow milk. Cow's milk is designed for calves. Cow's milk is the number one allergic food in this country. It has been well documented as a cause in diarrhea, cramps, bloating, gas, gastrointestinal bleeding, iron-deficiency anemia, skin rashes, atherosclerosis, and acne. It is the primary cause of recurrent ear infections in children. It has also been linked to insulin dependent diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, infertility, and leukemia. Hopefully, you will reconsider your position on using milk as a form of nourishment. Small amounts of milk or milk products taken infrequently, will likely cause little or no problems for most people. However, the American Dairy Board has done a very effective job of marketing this product. Most people believe they need to consume large, daily quantities of milk to achieve good health. NOTHING could be further from the truth. Public health officials and the National Dairy Council have worked together in this country to make it very difficult to obtain wholesome, fresh, raw dairy products. Nevertheless, they can be found with a little effort. In some states, you can buy raw milk directly from farmers. Whole, pasteurized, non-homogenized milk from cows raised on organic feed is now available in many gourmet shops and health food stores. It can be cultured to restore enzyme content, at least partially. Cultured buttermilk is often more easily digested than regular milk; it is an excellent product to use in baking. Many shops now carry whole cream that is merely pasteurized (not ultra pasteurized like most commercial cream); diluted with water, it is delicious on cereal and a good substitute for those allergic to milk. Traditionally made creme fraiche (European style sour cream), it also has a high enzyme content. Taken from:

www.mercola.com/article/milk/

Stop the Absorption of Fats While You Eat! A natural product called chitosan is derived from chitin, a polysaccharide found in the exo-skeleton of shellfish like 'shrimp or crabs. While it has been in existence for millennia, its current form has just recently been synthesized. Chitosan is a naturally occurring substance that is chemically similar to the plant fiber called cellulose. Unlike plant fiber, however, chitosan is "magnetically" attracted to lipids and has the ability, acting like a "sponge", to significantly prevent fat in the digestive tract from being absorbed. Chitosan is not digestible; therefore it has no caloric value! No matter how much chitosan you ingest, its calorie count remains at zero. Chitosan affects fat in the stomach before it has a chance to become metabolized. It dissolves in the stomach and converts to a gel, which "traps" fat, thereby preventing its absorption and subsequent storage. Chitosan renders the fat useless to the body. Technically, it creates a "grease ball" out of excess fat which is then too large to be absorbed. Both the chitosan and the fat are excreted in the stool. A report In in the ARS Medicina (Helsinki, Aug-Oct. 1994) taking this substance lost an average of 8% body weight in 4 weeks. For a 200 pound person, this indicates a 16 pound weight loss, or 4 pounds per week. Ideally, if you neutralize fat after it enters your stomach, you spare your body from having to deal with that fat, and your body is better able to deal with stored fat. Besides absorbing fat to promote weight loss, chitosan also inhibits bad cholesterol and boosts good cholesterol. It also promotes healing of ulcers and lesions. It has antibacterial and anti-candida action. Chitosan acts as an antacid. Chitosan may help to control high blood pressure. It may treat and prevent irritable bowel syndrome. Chitosan helps to prevent constipation. It is a calcium enhancer and bone strengthener. Chitosan also reduces blood levels of uric acid (which causes gout) and has been reported to have anti-tumor properties. Chitosan may seem to be too good to be true. Can one product really accomplish all the marvelous things chitosan does and still be safe for human consumption? The answer is that chitosan has been safely used for more than two decades. Chitosan is a safe ingredient that is biodegradable and environmentally biocompatible.

Myth: Use of soy as a food dates back many thousands of years. Truth: Soy was first used as a food during the late Chou dynasty (1134-246 BC), only after the Chinese learned to ferment soy beans to make foods like tempeh, natto and tamari. Myth: Asians consume large amounts of soy foods. Truth: Average consumption of soy foods in Japan and China is 10 grams (about 2 teaspoons) per day. Asians consume soy foods in small amounts as a condiment, and not as a replacement for animal foods. Myth: Modern soy foods confer the same health benefits as traditionally fermented soy foods. Truth: Most modern soy foods are not fermented to neutralize toxins in soybeans, and are processed in a way that denatures proteins and increases levels of carcinogens. Myth: Soy foods provide complete protein. Truth: Like all legumes, soy beans are deficient in sulfur-containing amino acids methionine and cystine. In addition, modern processing denatures fragile lysine. Myth: Fermented soy foods can provide vitamin B12 in vegetarian diets. Truth: The compound that resembles vitamin B12 in soy cannot be used by the human body; in fact, soy foods cause the body to require more B 12 Myth: Soy formula is safe for infants. Truth: Soy foods contain trypsin inhibitors that inhibit protein digestion and affect pancreatic function. In test animals, diets high in trypsin inhibitors led to stunted growth and pancreatic disorders. Soy foods increase the body's requirement for vitamin D, needed for strong bones and normal growth. Phytic acid in soy foods results in reduced bioavailabilty of iron and zinc which are required for the health and development of the brain and nervous system. Soy also lacks cholesterol, likewise essential for the development of the brain and nervous system. Megadoses of phytoestrogens in soy formula have been implicated in the current trend toward increasingly premature sexual development in girls and delayed or retarded sexual development in boys.

Myth: Soy foods can prevent osteoporosis. Truth: Soy foods can cause deficiencies in calcium and vitamin D, both needed for healthy bones. Calcium from bone broths and vitamin D from seafood, lard and organ meats prevent osteoporosis in Asian countries—not soy foods. Myth: Modern soy foods protect against many types of cancer. Truth: A British government report concluded that there is little evidence that soy foods protect against breast cancer or any other forms of cancer. In fact, soy foods may result in an increased risk of cancer. Myth: Soy foods protect against heart disease. Truth: In some people, consumption of soy foods will lower cholesterol, but there is no evidence that lowering cholesterol improves one's risk of having heart disease. Myth: Soy estrogens (isoflavones) are good for you. Truth: Soy isoflavones are phyto-endocrine disrupters. At dietary levels, they can prevent ovulation and stimulate the growth of cancer cells. Eating as little as 30 grams (about 4 tablespoons) of soy per day can result in hypothyroidism with symptoms of lethargy, constipation, weight gain and fatigue. Myth: Soy foods are safe and beneficial for women to use in their postmenopausal years. Truth: Soy foods can stimulate the growth of estrogen-dependent tumors and cause thyroid problems. Low thyroid function is associated with difficulties in menopause. Myth: Phytoestrogens in soy foods can enhance mental ability. Truth: A recent study found that women with the highest levels of estrogen in their blood had the lowest levels of cognitive function; In Japanese Americans tofu consumption in mid-life is associated with the occurrence of Alzheimer's disease in later life. Myth: Soy isoflavones and soy protein isolate have GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status. Truth: Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) recently withdrew its application to the FDA for GRAS status for soy isoflavones following an outpouring of protest from the scientific community. The FDA never approved GRAS status for soy protein isolate because of concern regarding the presence of toxins and carcinogens in processed soy. Myth: Soy foods are good for your sex life.

Truth: Numerous animal studies show that soy foods cause infertility in animals. Soy consumption enhances hair growth in middle-aged men, indicating lowered testosterone levels. Japanese housewives feed tofu to their husbands frequently when they want to reduce his virility. Myth: Soy beans are good for the environment. Truth: Most soy beans grown in the US are genetically engineered to allow farmers to use large amounts of herbicides. Myth: Soy beans are good for developing nations. Truth: In third world countries, soybeans replace traditional crops and transfer the value-added of processing from the local population to multinational corporations. These Myths & Truths as well as our summary of soy dangers are provided on our Soy Alert! trifold brochure. You may print this PDF at home for mass distribution. If you wish, you can order quantities of professionally printed trifold brochures for a suggested donation of 25 cents each by using the Order Form.

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