Stop the joint and chronic pain

People often ask me... "what did you do to stop the chronic knee pain", "did you really stop your endometriosis pain"?  The answer is with Dandelion root and yes I did.   It's amazing now when I think back to how much pain I was in.  I had, had 2 surgeries on my knee and 3 surgeries on my endometriosis but the pain persisted.  It wasn't until I was so completely in pain that I finally decided I needed to change.  Why does it take so long for some of us to accept that deep down inside we do really know what to do with most choices we are faced with; however, somewhere along the line we convince ourselves otherwise,...

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Peeling the layers of a sugar disorder

Wow, how silly am I... here I thought that because I had reversed my diabetes II that all of my sugar battles had been won.  How wrong was I?   Little did I know that I needed to also continue to stick to a hypoglycemic diet.  I had been so focused on my new plan that I lost site of balancing my proteins.  It is true that you need the great raw organic vegetables and fruits, the minerals, ph balance at 7.0, however, it is also true that you need to work harder at balancing proteins and complex carbs.  The challenge for me has always been trying to find non-animal proteins as I generally only eat fish periodically. ...

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Fighting for Energy

Many ask me what I use to keep my energy up and how do I recharge after I do cardio.   For me what has proven to work is to eat a teaspoon - or - tablespoon of coconut oil (organic  and extra virgin) in the morning and right before a workout or anything needed more energy from me.  I have also found that this is the best way to start my day: AM - 1 lemon squeezed in water (distilled with concentrace minerals added) AM - Power Green Shake -   PREJUICE: Kale Brocoli Tomato Carrot Raddish Celery Turnip root Grapefruit (1) 1/2 banana Ginger (1 small chunk) Sprouts (handful) ADD: Jarrow Unflavored Whey (1scoop) Trace...

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SUPER FOOD SALAD

SUPER FOOD SALAD Try this salad to give you a powerful boost.   Whether you are Paleo, Vegan or just looking for a well rounded meal this combination just might do the trick.  Loaded with nutrition, digestive enzymes, proteins, vitamins, gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, can help aid in absorption, reduce inflammations, can help in reversing disorder and help create an alkaline friendly environment.    Kale (handful) Spinach (handful) Dandelion (half handful) Broccoli (2 tablespoons) Berries  (2 tablespoons) Flaxseeds  (1 teaspoon) Lentils  (1 tablespoon) Avocados (1/2 chopped and somewhat mashed) Black or Adzuki beans (1 tablespoon) Squash  (2 tablespoons) Raw almonds (1 tablespoon) Walnuts  (1 teaspoon) Garlic    ...

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Cranberry Chop Salad

 Cranberry Chop Salad If you are looking for something to hit the spot but want to keep it light.  This is a great salad loaded with proteins, enzymes, vitamins, and essential fatty acids.  Combine as per needed per (1): Mixed Greens (handful) Cabbage (handful shredded) Sprouts (handful) Avocado (2 tablespooons) Adzuki beans (soaked/rinsed in water 24 hours) (1 tablespoon) Garbanzo beans (soaked/rinsed in water 24 hours) (1 tablespoon) Dried Cranberries (2 tablespooons) Goat Cheese Crumbles (optional) (1 tablespoon) Chopped Celery (2 tablespooons) Chopped brocoli (2 tablespooon) Chopped Carrot (2 tablespooon) Crushed eggs (1 - 2)  Dried raisins (optional) (1 teaspoon) Dressing: Balsamic Vinegar (1 tsp) combine with either: 1 tsp grape seed veggenaise or 1...

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Making food work for you

Many ask me 'what do you eat'?  It would seem that you don't eat anything.  But the truth is I eat alot and love my food as it loves me.  I've outlined what I have found to be successful for me below and hope that it can help you create your own plan that works for you. Here is my daily recipe: Lots of Distilled Water with Concentrace Trace Minerals Lots of Raw Organic Fruits, Veggies, Herbs and Spices Sometimes Flash heated Organic Fruits, Veggies, Herbs and Spices Sometimes Dried Organic Fruits, Veggies, Herbs and Spices Sometimes  Organic Nuts and Seeds Once and a awhile Sprouted Grains Sometimes Fish, Range Free...

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Is Candida the missing link to your unexplained health issues?

Find out if you have CANDIDA today take the quiz! Yeasts are single cell fungi living organisms that are neither animal nor vegetable. They live on the surfaces of all living things, including fruits, vegetables, grains, and your body. They're a part of the "microflora" which contribute in various ways to the health of their host. Yeast itself is nutritious, and small amounts of yeast give bread its light taste. To understand Candida I recommend buying the book "The Yeast Connection". Is Candida the missing link to your unexplained health issues?  New Medical discovery courtesy of the Rockefeller University... The Nuclear...

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In the beginning... How to turn your health around starting today.

Starting anything new is difficult, let alone trying to implement a life change with food.  Are ready to do something but you're not sure what to do first?  Here are some ideas that helped me get started that may help you.  Now I know this may sound crazy but it is what I did and it did completely change my life and my health. IN THE KITCHEN: Go get rid of... 'WHITE' flour (pastas, rice, bread, cereal)  Sugar - (corn syrup, white sugar, splenda, agave) Baked Beans - Beans in a can Potatoes - (white/red) Anything with GMO Soda Juice Scared yet?  Amazingly enough it seemed hard to remove these items from my life...

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Healthy Snacks To Go...

HEALTHY SNACKS TO GO Everyday we are on the go and every where we go we try to maximize on our daily routine by doing what is the quickest and easiest.  Unfortunately, for our bodies this is not always the best choice for our general health.  Below are some quick ideas for snacks on the go and items that you can carry with you everywhere you go. You'll need....  A small travel cooler about the size of a lunch box, or a little bigger if needed.  Containers - bpa free all sizes A knife A fork Foods Great for travel: Avocado Hummus Carrots Broccoli Snap peas Celery (great with almond butter) Cucumbers Cabbage...

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A Great Raw Food Diet for a Dog or Cat

A Great Raw Food Diet - Dog/Cat Ingredients: 1. Raw, naturally raised (without hormones and antibiotics), ground turkey; and whole, ground chicken (about 1/3 of the diet) 2. Raw, pureed organic carrots, cabbage, kale, celery and apples (in blender or food processor with water until baby food texture.) Note: Remove apples and other fruit if your dog has an ailing pancreas, too much sugar for them.(about 1/3 of the diet) 3. Raw, organic egg yolks; THE YOLKS MUST BE RAW. (figure 1/2 yolk to 1 full yolk per day) Keep the egg whites for you and your family but please don't give them to your dog they mess with their biotin absorption. 4. Ground, organic flax, pumpkin and sesame seeds (flax only for the cat)(handful is fine per day) SUPPLEMENTS: [approx. 1/3 of the diet by volume]  ·...

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Sweet Potato Pancakes

SWEET POTATO PANCAKES A dairy free, gluten free meal 1 Large Sweet Potato (soak in water for 24 hrs then blend in a food processor) 2 Eggs 1 Dropper of Liquid Vanilla Stevia 1 tsp of cinnamon A splash of nutmeg A splash of cloves A dash of ginger A tsp of vanilla extract 1/4 cup of coconut milk Mix all of the above in a bowl until creamy add more coconut milk if you need to thin the batter out.   Smear coconut oil throughout your pan and heat to medium.   Pour the size pancake you'd like to create and let it cook on medium to low heat, cover for a few minutes and flip when it appears to be cooked most of the way thru.  These pancakes take a little bit longer to cook so stay patient they are worth it. When they appear to be cooked all the way thru put them on a plate, add...

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A Journey of Healing from Ulcerative Colitis

A Note from I'M Holisitc... So many suffer from disorder and disease, Mica has an inspiring story on how he has battled Ulcerative Colitis using alternative and natural methods and how he has won.  Whether you suffer from Ulcerative Colitis, IBS, Krohn's or other Auto Immune disorders you might find hope by reading more about Mica.  A Journey of HealingMica Akullian M.S. - Holistic Health Counseling I was challenged with Ulcerative Colitis for eight years before I discovered how to heal myself. Over the course of those eight years I investigated countless alternative healing modalities and various types of alternative...

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