Herbal therapies...

As most of us are aware, the use of herbs as medicine has been part of human culture for thousands of years and has truthfully evolved into a science. Modern allopathic medicine is relatively new in comparison, being only 150 or so years old in its current form. For us to say that herbal medicine is a true alternative to modern drugs is in essence a truth and yet some in modern medicine would dispute that statement wholeheartedly. On a personal note my children and myself have never needed or used pharmaceutical drugs, always turning to herbs for everything from bruises to colds, from infections to inflammation, and always successfully and without side effects.

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How to choose the best green superfood formula?...

Green superfoods are natural, normally powdered food supplements providing a concentrated source of nutritional elements that deliver a much higher nutrient density than what is contained in commonly consumed daily foods. Green superfoods, in addition to being a superb source of nutrition, are also considered by many experts to be an effective medium to effect improvement in a wide range of health conditions. Green superfood blends are commonly available in health food stores, yet there are great differences in quality and effectiveness.

Most green superfoods contain ingredients that are not traditionally eaten in the west, but which are to a certain extent more common in Asian countries, such as seaweeds. Seaweeds are highly nutritious, especially in minerals and are commonly eaten in most Asian countries. They support proper thyroid function and it can be said that thyroid health is generally much better in such nations. Some of the more common seaweeds used in green superfoods are kelp and dulse as well as fresh water algaes such as spirulina and chlorella.

Cereal grasses such as those from barley and wheat are also commonly found in green superfoods. They are known for their high mineral and vitamin content. Wheatgrass, barley grass and other such ingredients and formulas go a long way to correct nutritional imbalances that many of us suffer from due to the difficulty in obtaining a highly nutritions diet in a culture that is so often on the run. Organic superfood options like these algaes and grasses can also help to provide reliable, consistent energy without resorting to sugary and refined foods that sooner or later cause problems with blood sugar.

A wide range of green superfood products are now available in stores and online. As more people become aware of the need to correct poor eating and exercise habits, there is no doubt that green superfood will become a more common supplement to many people’s daily diets. With a shake or smoothie, green superfoods become an easy way to ensure balanced and health enhancing nutrition.

Now that we know how beneficial green superfoods can be, how can we choose the appropriate one? Several factors need to be considered. Firstly always choose a superfood that has powerful nutrient rich elements that come first on the list of ingredients. These would be the dense superfoods such as the fresh and sea water algaes; spirulina and chlorella, barley and wheat grass. Also be sure that the formula contains high level of B vitamins, so important for your nervous system and many other energy related processes in the body. Ascertain whether your chosen blend contains fillers of any kind. Some ingredients may seem to be good but always remember that the nutrient dense ingredients should always come first in order of quality and price. For example, spirulina is quite expensive. If it comes towards the end of the list and something less expensive such as spinach comes first, you will know that your provider is cutting corners and favoring profit over quality. Also make sure that the blend is organically grown. Why pay for a great mix of ingredients if you then have to be concerned with pesticide residues.

All this being said my recommendation for the best available blend on the market today would be Enerfood Organic Green SuperFood. It is an energy drink that is packed with vitamins, protein and minerals. This yields improved mental clarity and great nutrition without bulking or filler ingredients and without sugars or sweeteners. It is also highly bioavailable  as well as being vegetarian and vegan. It is naturally low in fat while being high in protein, vitamins, minerals and many of the micro-nutrients that are difficult to find in our normal daily diets.

This unique formula also helps cleanse your body. Enerfood green super food powder attracts toxins and eliminates them safely and naturally.

Enerfood Super Green Energy Drink provides dense and highly concentrated absorbable nutrition in a powdered form. That means when you mix it with fluids, the vitamin and mineral-rich molecules can be easily processed by your body’s digestive system. This way your stomach and intestines can absorb the nutrients and minerals and put them to work right away.

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Solar Energy Panels: Are They Worth the Effort?...

A simple answer to this question, would be of course… YES.

However if you are considering a solar energy panel for your house then it would be wise to consider the options, before you make a rushed decision to spend thousands of dollars on a solar energy panel installation.

The fact is, if you pay for a professional installation, you will not see a return on your investment for another 10 or more years! This presents a real problem in the solar energy panel industry because many people are trying to buy a solar panel, simply to save money in the first place. Needless to say, spending thousands of dollars on solar energy panel installation, is not going to save you any money.. in fact it will take a big chunk of your money. If something happens to the solar panel before you see a return on your investment, then you are basically out of luck unless the panel is insured.

So then, how do you go about getting solar panels for your home, if you can’t afford brand-new ones? Surely there is a way for average people to afford solar panels.. the answer is, you will need to put in some work and install the solar energy panel yourself. Now, at this point you are probably thinking I am a lunatic for insinuating that you could possibly be capable of such a task.

The truth is,

The installation and the building process can be learned by just about anyone with the right set of instructions.

There are many guides and DIY kits available that can assist the average consumer in building and installing their own solar energy panel. Many of these guides are risk free, because they are backed by a guarantee and support. I would not recommend buying a guide that is not backed by a guarantee and support.

Saving money on electric bills and helping the planet is just another way to live healthy!

If you’re tired of high electricity bills, discover how thousands of families worldwide benefit from homemade solar panels and wind turbines to power their homes.

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Quit Making Excuses and Get Moving!...

by Carolyn Hansen
A Healthy lifestyle means a good diet, nutrition and exercise

healthy weight loss program" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2109/2212219500_f93f6fbd7a_m.jpg" border="0" alt="[Life´s a beach]" hspace="5" width="240" height="180" />If you want to get into better physical shape and improve your strength and fitness, sometimes the best thing to do is ‘quit.’ Quit? Yes, that’s right – quit. Health and Healthy weight loss starts with quitting more than just fast food. Sometimes the easiest way to make things happen in a positive fashion, for example…

* Get stronger so all of your daily activities and tasks are easier

* Lose some weight

* Slow the aging process

* Reduce your disease risk

* Feel better about yourself

* Create more energy

* Improve quality of life

…is to quit doing some of the things that are getting in the way of your progress.

Here are some healthy exercise ideas to get you quitting:

* What low return projects could you quit spending time on?

* What people who are not supportive of you could you spend less time with?

* What television shows can you quit watching?

* What websites can you quit spending time on?

* What telephone chit chat could be eliminated?

* What expenses that are not providing a good return on investment can you eliminate?

And here is one that may ruffle your feathers somewhat…

* What excuses can you quit making?

Sometimes the best motivation for becoming physically active comes from people who were once unmotivated to workout.

Any of these sound familiar?

* If I exercise, I won’t have enough energy left to do more important things.

* I get enough exercise at my job/around the house/with the kids.

* There is no time to exercise

* Exercise is hard, boring, tiring etc.

* Exercise does not work for me.

* I am too old to start now.

* I plan to start exercising when… (You fill in the blank)

Quit making excuses for not feeling good and being healthy!

There are many excuses used by individuals less inclined to look after themselves with the self care of a proper exercise program. It is a shame that many people have developed misguided notions that incorporating regular exercise into their daily lives is more burdensome than productive. As a result, they neglect the most important aspect of their life – their health.

But it is time to toss aside the excuses and make a commitment to getting more active.

You simply need to make physical activity a priority in your life and quit making excuses about why you can’t get the proper exercise that includes mostly strength training exercise that you need to stay healthy and lose weight throughout your life.

We all must take responsibility for our own health and that includes helping protect ourselves from preventable disease and premature death. Once you are active on a regular basis, you will enjoy many benefits, physically, mentally and emotionally.

So, instead of quitting the way most people do – they quit thinking big and they quit well before they even reach their lofty goals, go a different route and quit doing some of the things that are standing in your way and you might see a different outcome than you expect.

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Recipe FRAPPUCCINO: How to make a healthy frappaci...

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Healthy recipe for frappuccino, Homemade Organic gourmet coffee treat that’s healthier for you. Better than Coffee Shop.

For more organic coffee and cocoa recipes visit us at EnerHealthbotanicals Recipe section!

and did you know the history of Coffee?

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Coffee trends lean towards ganoderma infused java...

Coffee Drinking Trends Report

by Scott OBrien

Major Increase in Consumption among Young (News release: July 19th, 2007)
( this might be a few years old but the trend is still growing as of 2009!)

Coffee is now bigger than soft drinks!

Market penetration of coffee among American adults has surpassed that of soft drinks, reversing a 2-decade pattern. Specifically, the National Coffee Association’s just-published 2007 National Coffee Drinking Trends (NCDT) report reveals that 57% of American adults drink coffee daily, while 51% consume soft drinks daily. And 81% of American adults drink coffee, with 67% doing so at least once a week.

Make sure you are drinking the best coffee available – Only shade grown Organic fair trade coffee beans infused with Ganoderma and Cordyceps for daily immune support and enhanced physical performance. Nutricafe makes it easy and delicious to stay healthy!

Daily grind expanding

Daily coffee consumption among 18-24-year olds climbed to 37% — a jump of 6 percentage points over 2006, in a fourth consecutive annual increase, for an overall gain of 21 percentage points since 2003 when market penetration for this age group was only 16%. This segment also now drink 3.1 cups per day, up from 2.5 cups in 2005.

“Coffee is the new ‘black’ among beverages,” said Robert F. Nelson, president and CEO of the National Coffee Association, in a prepared statement. “Coffee is a trend-setting menu option for a new generation of consumers amid an exploding U.S. café culture.” This age group also exhibits the largest increase in daily and weekly gourmet coffee beverage consumption.

Reishi infused Coffee trend growing – and for good reason!

Research has demonstrated that Ganoderma Lucidum has several different active constituents. One group of active constituents is the polysaccharides. The various types of polysaccharides found in Ganoderma Lucidum have demonstrated immune-enhancing properties. This includes enhancement of several important interleukins. Another major class of compounds is the triterpenes. These compounds have been reported to have adaptogenic, anti-hypertensive, and anti-allergy effects.

Cardiovascular Benefits
Ganoderma Lucidum has been shown in some studies to inhibit platelet aggregation and reduce blood pressure. In studies of people with hypertension, researchers found blood pressure was significantly reduced over two-weeks’ time with reishi supplementation.

Immune Benefits
Ganoderma Lucidum is commonly prescribed by practitioners for long-term immune system support. In studies involving patients with advanced tumors, the patients were given Ganoderma Lucidum for thirty days. Researchers found a marked immune-modulating effect as demonstrated by an increase in T lymphocytes and decreased CD8 counts. Patients also reported reduced side effects due to chemotherapy or radiation as well as postoperation recovery.

Blood Sugar Balance
Studies have shown Ganoderma Lucidum to have a blood sugar lowering effect. Much of this activity appears to be due to polysaccharides known as Ganoderans A, B, and C.

It appears there are three main mechanisms behind this hypoglycemic effect. This includes Ganoderma Lucidum’s ability to elevate plasma insulin levels, to enhance peripheral tissue utilization of glucose, and to enhance liver metabolism of glucose.

Anti-inflammatory Effects

Studies have shown that hot-water extracts of Ganoderma Lucidum have anti-inflammatory effects. One study found that 50 milligrams of reishi powder had comparable effects to 5 milligrams of hydrocortisone.

Liver Protector
Ganoderma Lucidum is commonly used for its hepatoprotective (liver protective) action. One study of patients with hepatitis B and elevated liver enzymes (SGOT/SGPT) and bilirubin were given reishi for three months. Significant reduction in SGOT and SGPT were noticed within one month. After three months all values were within normal range.

Oxygenation
One of the unique uses of Ganoderma Lucidum is for altitude sickness. Reishi appears to reduce altitude sickness by oxygenating the blood. This benefit was studied in Asian mountain climbers that ascended mountains as high as 17,000 feet with minimal reaction.

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To Your Health,
Scott OBrien
phone: 716-537-2526
email: AskScottOBrien@gmail.com

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Probiotics – important immune boosters...

Probiotics are one of only two supplements that are recommended to all new patients who come to the Natural Health Center that I stared in 1985 (the other being an omega-3 fat supplement). … Friendly bacteria train your immune system to distinguish between pathogens and non-harmful antigens, and to respond appropriately. Providing vital support and boost immune system response. Beneficial bacteria have a lifelong, powerful effect on your gut’s immune system and your systemic …read the rest here form http://allentownchiropractor.wordpress.com/

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A toxic world requires daily detoxification...

We live in a toxic world.

From the air we breathe and the water we drink, to the artificial ingredients and preservatives in our food supply, our bodies have to work overtime just to eliminate enough toxins to continue operating smoothly.
When our bodies get overloaded with toxins, our immune systems becomes weaker and we become more vulnerable to everyday viruses or even more significant health issues like cancer or liver disease. That’s why it’s important to incorporate some simple daily detoxification practices into our lives.
When people hear the word detoxification, or detox for short, they often think of treatment programs for drug or alcohol abuse or spa retreats that only the wealthy can afford. But there are simple things you can do each day – no matter how much money you make – to detoxify your body.
Below are three daily detoxification techniques you can perform each day to help eliminate toxins and beautify your body.
Lemon Water
Fresh lemon has amazing internal cleansing properties. Not only does it help eliminate water retention, but it also helps detoxify the liver. Plus, it’s high in vitamin C.

Each morning, before you eat or drink anything else, heat six to eight ounces of pure, clean water and squeeze the juice from half a lemon into the water. Sip slowly, giving your body at least 30 minutes to digest the warm lemon water before having coffee, tea or breakfast…

…Fiber Up Your Diet
Good Fiber is an important nutritional element that helps the body naturally detoxify and eliminate waste. As it moves through the digestive track and intestines, fiber absorbs toxic waste and carries it out of the body through the bowels.
The problem is, with our over-processed food supply, most people don’t get anywhere near the recommended daily requirement of 20-25g of fiber each day. With low fiber intake, our intestinal track can get congested and actually release accumulated toxins back into the bloodstream!

Get enough FIBER everyday
Getting adequate fiber each day does require a bit of planning. To get a jump start on your RDA, begin your day with a high fiber breakfast such as fiber-rich cereal and a piece of fruit. Snack on things like nuts, seeds, baby carrots and dried fruits. Make sandwiches with high fiber bread. Add beans to soups, stews and taco meat. And serve a green salad with chunky vegetables with dinner each night.

Or just try our daily detox in a glass of water- nutritious and full of soluble fiber!)

Health Note: Because fiber absorbs water as well as toxins, make sure you increase your water intake when you begin eating more fiber.
Beauty Bonus: Increasing fiber intake has been shown to help promote weight loss. So if you need to shed a few pounds, adding fiber to your diet should help.
There are many nutritional supplements and fiber preparations on the market designed to detox your body and it’s not a bad idea to follow a more significant colon cleansing program from time to time. But for easy daily detoxification, the three things listed here will help you cleanse and beautify your body every day!

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Dynamic Daily Detox with Chlorella Spirulina and P...

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A Daily detox is easier than you imagined

There had been a lot of things patients are experiencing in relation to some chemicals that are left in their bodies. Many modern alternatives in healthcare may have side effects in the body even if they had been performed to provide tentative remedies to other forms of the body that has certain ailments. In cases like this, detox chlorella is a very important component to consider along with other phytonutrients and chlorella Spirulina. Colon cleasning is also very popular these dasy, to cleanse colon at home make sure you use an all natural product that contains NO stimulants or laxatives.

The road to complete wellbeing is never smooth and easy. Detoxification is one vehicle that could take you to your pursuit thus commitment to take green supplements like detox chlorella, chlorella Spirulina and phytonutrients are sure ways of getting there.

Dental patients who resort to implants with the use of dental fillings may be at greater risks of heavy metal contamination in their system. Many natural practitioners claim that the chemicals inserted and used for dental fillings called amalgam dental fillings leave heavy metal traces in the bloodstream of the body. This very incident may cause innumerable health predicaments in very subtle yet pressing ways.

Your teeth might be poisoning you

Dental fillings are composed of harmful chemicals like cadmium, lead and mercury. These chemicals are implanted in your system that blends with proteins thus a cause of functional problems in the blood level. These certain proteins are actually responsible and play a major role in enzyme production, hormones and other cells.

Due to the proliferation of heavy metals in the bloodstream some disorders and dysfunctions may occur with the brain development. Toxic metals are root causes of Epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, bowel movement disorder and other related syndromes. In this light, a thorough detoxifying cleanse is very vital to rid the body of substances that hinder healthy outputs and develops certain diseases and ailments. Some studies would even point to harmful chemicals in the body as perpetrators of the fatal cancer disease.

Get rid of heavy metals and risk of associated diseases

Detox chlorella plays an indispensable role in the cleansing of the body from unnecessary and harmful heavy metals that enter the bloodstream and destroys proteins in the body. Chlorella is green algae that have a fibrous layer which binds the metals that are disseminated in the body. This green supplement facilitates the elimination of heavy metals by pulling them out of the body tissues.

Chlorella is a natural detoxifier and cleanser

Chlorella is definitely a great detoxification agent that has the potential of actively and efficiently absorbing toxins from the body which are easily accumulated in the modern world that relies most of the time with chemical laden products and items.

Chlorella has been widely accepted and used in many medical fields especially in the pursuit of having healthier options for total wellness. Natural therapy is indeed an ancient art and way of treating diseases and chlorella plays a vital part in this medical and healthcare dimension.

For effective detoxifying process from any heavy metals and chemicals in your body, consistency and regular intake of chlorella, Spirulina and other phytonutrients is the only way of purgation and complete cleansing of the body.

California Coconut Cleanse

Other from this particular role, green supplements are also good agents of producing and enhancing T-cell activities which can boost the immune system for lesser chances of sickness and other serious diseases.

We encourage you to try a safe gentle and effective colonnic cleanse with out total body detox program called the California Coconut Cleanse.  And to add Enerfood green super food powder to your daily routine, it is packed with detox chlorella and other naturally cleansing whole foods and herbs. It is 100% organic and gluten free.

You deserve to feel healthy – start today!

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Why we eat the way we do? Part 1...

Have you ever finished something you were eating and thought; why did I ever eat that? Perhaps a moment of lucid conscious awareness populated your discerning mind for a brief moment in the otherwise routine blur of life. The big question is, how aware are we, if at all, of what gets past our lips on an inward journey, or even an outward one if we want to add another dimension to this discussion.

The truth of the matter in my estimation, is that we mostly eat driven by hunger or habit, compulsion or craving, yet rarely with any concern over desired beneficial outcome. That is to say, we hardly ever consider whether what we are eating, or drinking, for that matter, is going to truly nourish us in any manner. I would say then, that deepening our present awareness over the act of preparing, eating and drinking, could potentially have a radically beneficial effect over our health and that of all those we come into contact with.

Where do we start, you might ask. I believe we start with the conscious decision to take a little time, time to decide what we want out of food and drink and whether we are truly deciding upon our wants based upon a true desire to nurture self or other desires that have the reverse effect. Let us take the desire to eat something sweet for example. Do we choose a sweet thing to purely satisfy a craving or could we take this inner voice as a message that our bodies need something.

If we take the time to consider, rather that merely reaching for the closest, easiest and often least healthy item, then perhaps we can listen a little longer to that inner voice and with a little luck, determine a truer approximation of what our bodies would most benefit from. We could call this the eating of awareness. Maybe we would then choose a sweet, natural fruit, instead of a cookie.Tune in for the next part in a few days, when we shall muse over what do do with this new found awareness.

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