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Indigestion Symptoms: 3 Easy Steps

Understanding and preventing indigestion  requires that you know something about your body cycles.

While our bodies consist of complex systems that seem to enjoy throwing us for a loop, there are many constants that we can use to our advantage when working to create a smooth-flowing rhythm in how things work.

Here’s 3 Easy Steps to Improve Digestion: Read More

12 Ways To Get Rid of Cellulite Naturally

Getting rid of cellulite naturally is all about two important things: Diet and Exercise.

Cellulite is basically a combination of excess fat and body toxins lying beneath the surface of the skin.

Think about this: If your system is congested, your body will try to dump its metabolic wastes in areas of excess fat in order to get them out of the way, and create cellulite.

Engaging in a cellulite or fat cleansing process through diet and exercise may be the best way to get you started on attacking that cellulite and eating healthier.

Your overall health and also begin the process of ridding your body of that ugly cellulite. All you have to do is change your lifestyle in simple and positive ways:

Here are 12 simple tips on how to do it: Read More

Is Sugar Addictive?

waiter-dessertRaymond Francis, MIT graduate and expert in vitamin science explains sugar’s addictive qualities: “Animal studies show that regular consumption of sugar causes long-lasting changes in brain chemistry, similar to those caused by street drugs such as cocaine or heroin. These changes mean that even a single expo-sure to sweet, salty or fatty foods will change gene expression, stimulating opioids in the brain. These pleasure chemicals are addictive.” READ MORE

How Does Caffeine Affect Your Colon?

dreamstime_5591455“Caffeine’s addictiveness, in fact, may be one reason why six of the seven most popular soft drinks contain caffeine” reports the center for science in the Public Interest. It’s easy to become hooked if you’re exposed to caffeinated beverages early on.

With the addition of soft dink machines in elementary and junior high schools, and coffee shops on every corner, we are creating a nation of people that are physiologically dependent on this addictive toxin.

Drinking caffeinated beverages can dehydrate the body and interfere with digestion. Caffeine also interferes with the absorption of magnesium, which is critical in maintaining regular, healthy bowel movements.

Coffee over-stimulates the digestive system and can induce a temporary laxative effect, causing the bowels to expel waste before it’s had the chance to process and utilize vital water and nutrients. READ MORE

10 Ways to Fight Heartburn & Indigestion

heartburnDrink water before and after your meal. Do not drink liquids during a meal. Excess liquid will dilute the digestive juices that you will need to break up the food. Choose soothing warm drinks such as hot lemon water or herbal teas, or drink room temperature water.

Chew each bite thoroughly – your stomach doesn’t have teeth! Be mindful of your eyes being bigger than your stomach. Your best bet is to leave the table only three-quarters full. That will leave you content and energized, perfect for conversing with your loved ones. READ MORE

10 Tips For Reducing Holiday Stress

WinterfantasyHere are ten important behaviors you can apply now so that you’re prepared and ready to face the stress and challenges that may come your way this holiday season.

1. Take some time to reflect on what you learned, how you grew, what you accomplished. Begin to think about where you would like to be at the end of 2010.
2. Apply what you learned in exercise 1 and write your goals for New Year’s now. Don’t wait until December 30. Something magical happens when you physically write down your goals and dreams. It breathes life into your hopes and paves the way to make them a reality.
3. Speak powerful words: Don Miguel Ruiz mentions in his book, The Four Agreements, “Be impeccable with your words and use the power of your words in the direction of truth and love.” Even if you’re surrounded by ungrateful houseguests or overwhelming relatives, use the power of your words with positive intention.
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Your Body’s Built-in Clock

body clockEvery organ in your body has a repair and maintenance schedule to keep on a daily basis. Most of us in the West have never been aware of this, but Chinese and Ayurvedic holistic health practitioners have known this for hundreds of years.

If you feel sluggish, foggy, achy, or simply off at these particular times of day, you will know which organ is trying to repair the damage done to it. These uncomfortable feelings you are experiencing are the result of energy being expended to do these repairs.

Repair Table

Lungs:  3am – 5am ~Large intestine (or colon):  5am – 7am ~Stomach: 7am – 9am ~Spleen:  9am – 11am ~Heart:  11am – 1pm ~Small intestines: 1pm – 3pm ~Bladder:  3pm – 5pm ~Kidneys: 5pm – 7pm Pancreas:  7pm – 9pm ~Blood vessels and arteries: 9pm – 11pm ~Gallbladder:  11pm -1am ~Liver:  1am – 3am

Stomach: Between 7 am and 9 am, your stomach is repairing itself and does not need a big meal to deal with. While the large intestine and colon need fluid to repair properly in the morning, the stomach needs very little. Start with fluids (pure water or fresh juiced vegetables) or fresh fruit that is easily digestible. However, if you can, drink only fluids in the morning for optimal health. Read More

Is Candida Making Your Life Miserable

FullDo you feel as though nobody has a clue as to what’s happening to your health and your body?

Chances are that you’re dealing with the effects of a fungus called Candida Albicans. Candida Albicans is the most frequent opportunistic and costly fungal infection in man. Research shows a link between diabetes, hypertension, and immune system suppression and the mechanisms that Candida uses to spread throughout the body. Some of the other conditions commonly associated with Candida include allergies, skin conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, sugar cravings, gas and bloating, acid reflux, headaches, arthritis, depression, irritability, exhaustion, brain fog, anxiety, and sinus infections. READ MORE

The 3 Most Common Causes of Stomach Gas

gasbloating#1 – Lack of Stomach Acid:

A lot of people are low in stomach acid. You do need a certain acid pH to change what they call the valance of a mineral to change its confirmation to make it more absorbed. Many people with heartburn and indigestion are told they have too much acid. They’re given antacids which kill their stomach acid production.  Read the rest or Post a comment >> READ MORE

Chia Seeds: An Ancient Nutritional Powerhouse


Chia seeds have:

  • Twice the protein of any other seed or grain
  • Five times the calcium of milk
  • Boron, a trace mineral that helps transfer calcium into your bones
  • Two times the amount of potassium as bananas
  • Three times the reported antioxidant power of blueberries
  • Three times more iron than spinach
  • Hight amounts of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids.
  • You may want to consider adding some chia seeds to your dessert the next time you eat a sweet treat. Chia seeds slow the impact of sugars on the system creating a physical barrier between carbohydrates and the digestive enzymes that break them down, which slows the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar. That means the blood-sugar levels are kept more balanced which is a great benefit to those who are diabetic.

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