Setting my HCG Diet Plan in Motion

By Amelia Handley

I'm tying up all the loose ends so I can get moving on my own HCG Diet Plan. I decided to use HCG Diet Direct's homeopathic HCG weight loss formula. That way I could purchase it online without a prescription. I decided to use their cookbook and B-Total Sublingual in addition to the required formula. (If you've read my previous articles you already know this much). You also already know that it was hard to only get 2 additional products because they all looked and sounded pretty fabulous.

In my past few articles I've given short summaries of the benefits of some of the products that I didn't choose to work with; just to be fair! I don't want to inadvertently downplay any great products just because I have a limited supply of cash! So after I finish telling about all the options you'll have all the info you need to choose your own supplements, etc.

I've already told you all about most of the items and supplements available for purchase through HCG Diet Direct. The only two left are the Thyroid Function Supplement and the Hormone Balance Supplement. As you can tell by their names...they both have very specific purposes. And depending upon your own lifestyle/health they could be the perfect choice for you.

HCG Diet Direct's Thyroid Supplement is manufactured by NuLife Herbs. It comes recommended by HCG Diet Direct and many dieters as a beneficial product for use before and after the HCG diet plan as well as during the course of the diet. It aids in healthy thyroid function by providing the correct nutrients to the gland. Healthy, functional thyroids are widely believed in the medical industry to promote weight loss. It is also commonly accepted that a healthy metabolism increases dieters' chances of maintaining a healthy weight.

The Hormone Balance Supplement has its own unique benefits. It's also created by NuLife Herbs and is sometimes referred to as Love Passion #9. It's also highly recommended for HCG dieters, but only women. This supplement does exactly what the name implies: its balances the body's hormone levels. One of the main ingredients is Maca. It's a Peruvian root vegetable. It's said to be one of the most potent hormone balancers found in nature. As an added bonus for women on the diet and the men in their lives...it's also a natural aphrodisiac. So keep that in mind!

And that's that! I have now provided you with a full run down of all the options when it comes to tools and supplements available for purchase that you can use in combination with your homeopathic HCG weight loss formula to succeed on your own HCG diet plan. I'm so glad I'm done because I still haven't heard back from my buddy that was going to start the diet with me (with a little side bet to encourage us to do well). I'm going to need to take some time to go talk her into it. Keep your fingers crossed that I can get her on board. It will make it more fun for all of us, I'm sure! - 17274

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Amelia Handley studied exercise science at university with a minor in Nutrition. Yet she still found herself veering from diet to diet in order to control her weight. With HCG Diet Direct she's found a program that allows her to combine her desire to control her own body weight with her education and not feel off balance.

Getting Lisa on HCG

By Amelia Handley

So if you've been paying attention you know that this is the 6th article in the series that will give you all the details as I go about my own HCG diet. I've already gone through the research phase. I've already chosen who I'll order from and what to order. And I've already started bullying my friend, Lisa, into doing the diet with me as added incentive (with a side bet involving a new pair of jeans). As of this morning she hadn't called back to confirm so I immediately started a harassment campaign intended to get her to agree to my plans.

I called her up and found out her husband had decided to be against her doing the diet. Jay can be so annoying (mostly to me...Lisa loves him dearly). So I harassed and bugged and did a bit of annoying of my own until I got her to pass along the info that some distant relation of some sort did a similar diet using something called Mediral HCG Detox. I'd never heard of the phrase so I had to assume it was something different than what we were doing with HCG Diet Direct. Just to make sure I called the company up and asked.

And they said that's a product made by a different manufacturer. They have no connection to HCG Diet Direct. Mediral HCG Detox is not even the most current product made by that particular manufacturer; although some distributors still stock it. Regardless...HCG Diet Direct never provided any Mediral HCG Detox or related products created by the same manufacturer. So the reviews based off Mediral HCG Detox really didn't relate to the diet as outlined by HCG Diet Direct.

It's the perfect argument for getting Lisa back on my HCG dieting team (of two, but whatever!) I called Lisa back and told her to tell Jay that Mediral HCG Detox was something totally different and he was going to have to come up with some other reason to keep her from following through on her decision to join me on the diet. So...after a bit of muffled back and forth man/wife discussion while I waited patiently on the phone, she's back in!

So tonight's the night. We're both getting online to make our orders. We're also supposed to decide the actual "start date" for our diet since it's going to be a lot easier to stick to the rules if we aren't at any really awesome function during the 25 days. We're going to put our calendars together and see what we can come up with.

Regardless I want to get my HCG Diet Direct products in hand so Lisa and I are making our orders tonight. (She's ordering the HCG Diet Direct Homeopathic HCG Weight Loss Formula and she'll use the cookbook, but she's not ordering the B-Total Sublingual). It makes me feel like I have an unfair advantage in our agreed upon wager of a pair of jeans to the person who falls of the HCG wagon first. But I'm willing to take it. Hey! I told her what I was ordering and she didn't add it to her cart. I can't force her to do the right thing; I only give advice! - 17274

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Amelia Handley studied exercise science in college with a minor in Nutrition. Yet she still found herself veering from diet to diet in order to control her weight. With HCG Diet Direct she's found a program that allows her to combine her desire to control her own body weight with her education and not feel off balance.

Medication and Supplement Help for the Cancer Fighter

By Angela Peterson

Vitamins, herbs, and other remedies should be researched. Mom took Selenium, Vitamin C, E, Potassium, soy protein, beta-carotene, and food enzyme to aid in digestion, and an antioxidant blend. Selenium has so little taste, we poured the powder into her protein shakes and that worked well for Mom.

Mother was never a good pill taker due to a strong natural gag reflex. A Nurse showed us how some pills (ask the nurse) and vitamins could be crushed into applesauce to help her get them in her system. Some things can be taken through an IV or as a shot.

Ask their doctor to prescribe medications, especially pain medications, through a shot or IV. The reason is this: if they take a pill and then vomit (which happened often with Mom) they will not give them another pill until the next scheduled time since they were unable to determine how much of the medicine (if any) they kept down and ingested.

Usually, pain pills may be given every 4-6 hours, so this means your Cancer Fighter may be in horrific pain for hours waiting for their next dose. It is very important for their quality of life that they do not risk throwing up the painkiller and have to endure until the next scheduled pill.

There are also places that make medicine in liquid forms for people with gag reflex problems if the IV and shot types of pain killers are not working for your Loved One- ask your doctor or nurse if you are interested. Tomato soup and sauce is an excellent source of cancer-fighting Lycopene.

"No other word can strike fear in a person or family member like the word, "cancer." As a professional pain management nurse, I cannot recommend this book ENOUGH! This book is timeless and is a MUST for any patient or caregiver faced with a diagnosis of cancer or life-threatening illness."

-Susan Brown, RN, BSN, Professional Pain Management Nurse Cancer Treatment Centers of America - 17274

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Secrets to Body Building Finally Exposed

By Josh Wintrop

Do you want to learn how to build six pack abs, lean muscle, and get ripped? The first step in achieving these goals is to begin to work toward losing fat. This is required prior to developing a fitness routine. Enhancing and defining muscles can only happen after the layers of fat that cover your muscles has been removed.

Basically, there are two scenarios which can possibly happen. If you're one of the scrawny types who has trouble bulking up and adding muscle, your first task is to gain some weight. This doesn't mean putting on a large amount of unhealthy weight, just some mild, healthy weight gain that will make it easier for you to build muscle.

The second scenario is when you have a beer belly or a paunch. Before you can discover that there are actually muscles underneath, you need to work on removing all the fat, and that's the time that you can start building and developing your muscles.

Regardless of which scenario fits, it is important for you to understand the next step in the process. At this point, you can get started on a program that will show you the secrets to muscle building. So first lose the fat, then launch your plan for no-nonsense muscle building.

'Lean' is the keyword that you need to remember here. When you're seeking an effective weight loss plan that also helps you to build up your muscles, there are some things you should consider before you get started. Is the author of the program knowledgeable about the topic? This is certainly one of the first things to look for when deciding on a program.

Second, you want your weight loss/muscle building plan to be the type that ensures long-term results, rather than a temporary fix. Getting involved in a quick weight-loss plan that eventually falls through is one of the primary mistakes people make when they're eager to shed excess pounds. They go for the short-cuts, which aren't usually the wisest way to healthy weight loss. Yes, the results may be seen soon -- as soon as you step on the scales -- but it's unlikely that this sort of loss will continue long-term.

A successful, healthy weight loss and muscle building routine will mix diet and some form of exercise, from moderate to strenuous. In good time, the weight loss results you've been seeking will appear; not only that, the pounds you've lost will be gone for good, and you'll be able to work on muscle-building.

There is one additional piece of information. You will want to select a weight loss and muscle building plan that you can stick to for the long haul. It is common for individuals who desire to lose weight, to begin an exercise program, only to give up on it after a short time. If your goal is a healthy, fit lifestyle, than you will need to make changes in your eating habits, as well as the manner in which you exercise. Using a combination of these two is the true-blue, no-nonsense way of losing weight and building muscle. - 17274

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How To Lose More Arm Fat By Getting More Sleep

By Katherine Crawford M.S.

Learning how to lose arm fat and burning the midnight oil do not mix well. After all, sleep is a critical component for recovery and by extension, for losing arm fat. Most women know this.

However, sleep plays a more important role in your quest to lose arm fat: it dictates how hard everything seems. How? Because sleep is responsible for replenishing hormones that control your mood.

Thus, if you do not get a full and restful night of sleep, every single little task for losing arm fat will seem abnormally difficult.

What I am getting at here, is that sleep is vital because of the psychological effect it has. And psychology is your most powerful tool when figuring out how to lose arm fat. After all, the body does follow the mind.

So without further ado, here is how to lose more arm fat by getting more sleep:

1. Use a light box. The amount of light that indoor lighting provides is dismal. Thus, your body's internal clock may think it's in complete darkness all day. This will prevent it from a establishing a regular and replenishing sleep schedule. The solution? Use a light box.

2. Get hot. The best way to do this is to exercise hard, very hard. The higher your body temperature gets during the day, the more delta sleep you will get at night. Delta sleep, by the way, is the deepest phase of sleep. The more delta you get, the faster you will be able to lose arm fat.

3. Reduce caffeine as much as possible. Even if you don't feel wired at night, caffeine could still be interrupting your sleep without you being aware of what is going on. How so? Because you unconsciously awaken every single night. And caffeine can increase the amount of these awakenings.

4. Evacuate your thoughts. This will be most beneficial for women who suffer from the "racing mind" syndrome. In essence, your body needs a transitional period before entering deep sleep. So you must have at least one hour prior to bed for evacuating your mind. Movies and books can really help with this.

Learning how to lose arm fat requires learning how to sleep well. If you are not getting a full night's sleep, losing arm fat will be extremely hard. Not only will it mess with your mood, it will also decrease recovery and make you hungrier the next day. So start getting some sleep so that you can finally have the sexy arms of your dreams! - 17274

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Highly regarded author, Katherine Crawford M.S., a Harvard exercise physiologist and former flabby arms victim, is an expert on arm toning exercises. Unlock how to get sexy and toned arms now by visiting her blog on upper arm exercises.

HCG Diet Drops: A Safe and Easy HCG Diet

By Joshua McNeill

HCG diet drops are quickly becoming the hottest diet plan in the United States. They work quickly and effectively to literally melt pounds off of your body. Instead of having to take as many as 12 pills a day or going through painful injections, these diet drops are absorbed and get to work with no pain or fuss.

HCG is something that everyone is supposed to have, but for various reasons is not being produced by some peoples bodies. While this can usually be attributed to diet and lifestyle, there are other reasons as well. Because of the lack of this hormone, the hypothalamus gland cannot do what it is meant to do to regulate emotions and body fat.

Traditionally, HCG is administered as an injection or as an oral pill. HCG is produced naturally, but can also be produced synthetically. The HCG drop is not an injection or pill, but rather a liquid drop administered under the tongue. The HCG drop is also chemically different from traditional injection HCG.

The HCG diet drop is a solution that is full strength HCG that has been diluted with sublingual solution. While the injections are much stronger, using the HCG drops is much safer as the dieter administers them on their own and there is much less risk. This is one of the reasons why this diet is taking off like a meteor.

As far as the diet is concerned, it works the same exact way. A nutritional outline is there for everyone as far as what they recommend is eaten. Looking at the diet, the first thing that is immediately noticeable is the fact that there is no fat in the diet. This is because they load you up with proteins and fiber that the body needs to stay strong and eliminate the fat so the HCG can work naturally with the body to burn off all of that excessive weight.

A normal diet period generally lasts between twenty and thirty days, however the diet can be extended longer if necessary. It is not recommended to extend the diet beyond forty days as any prolonged diet can lead to difficulties. Also, it is recommended that dieters abstain from heavy exercise for the first three weeks. When adhering to the low calorie diet it is important to increase your fiber intake and stay hydrated by drinking lots of water.

For anyone that is looking to lose weight quick and not suffer some off the drawbacks or cost of injections, HCG diet drops are a great alternative. They are very affordable and will get results very quickly. Many people are amazed at how quickly they work and use this diet once or twice a year to keep themselves looked great. - 17274

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Maybe Baby? Getting the Right Nutrition for Conception

By Keith Woolley

Newspapers have been writing a lot about fertility and the fact that more and more women are making a choice to start a family in their 30's or 40's. Girls these days are highly likely to have a high flying career and be considering town trips, shoe shopping and sports autos, and a lot less about Mothercare, changing nappies, and pushing carts.

The average age for giving birth in the United Kingdom is going up about 2 months annually. The average age in 2007 was 29.3 years compared with 28.6 years in 2001. Statistics prove the average woman under thirty will get pregnant within the first 6 months and those in their early thirty's may take up to and longer than 9 months. From 35 onwards it might take one year.

Some girls are spending a lot of money trying to increase their possibilities of conceiving naturally, but this should be a nonessential expense. Lord Robert Winston, pioneer of IVF treatment, informed the Daily Mail that girls who freeze their eggs to delay maternity are being given fake hopes by fertility clinics. He goes on to claim that this does not in any way guarantee that a ladies will become pregnant or go on to have a healthy baby.

So without ditching the thrilling way of life what can you do to help boost your fitness for that 'maybe baby' stage? Being healthy is way easier than you'd think. Here are some tips

For her :

Iron

Most ladies recognize iron as an important mineral for good health. Despite this knowledge, iron deficiency is regarded the most common nutritive deficiency and the most influenced group are ladies of child-bearing age. Studies have shown that even delicate deficiencies of iron are linked to reduced fertility. It appears that a deficiency of iron may perform a part in ovulatory dysfunction. Take daily Iron supplements ( look for non-constipating form )

Essential trans acids

The force on girls to remain slim has lead to many women adopting very low fat diets. Unfortunately, this pattern of eating is related to a decline in fertility. The necessary trans-acids ( found in nuts, seeds and oily fish ) have many functions throughout the body, including balancing the hormones concerned in fertility. Try Omega 3-6-9 capsules with a mix of prime quality fish, flax and borage oil.

Multivitamin and mineral formula

A multivitamin and mineral formula has for some time been regarded as a measure for general wellness and as health insurance. Studies now suggest that a multivitamin formula may also be beneficial for maintaining fertility in ladies. Studies in the latter 90s proved that girls who frequently took a multivitamin formula, were less sure to be infertile due to ovulatory failure than those who did not. Similarly, the more frequent and regular the supplements were taken, the better the results .

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Vitamin D3



Vitamin D3 ( also known as the sunshine vitamin ) could help the fertility of women affected by ovulation Problems. One in 5 girls suffer with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ( PCOS ) and can have a lesser chance of conception at a later age. Researchers at Yale varsity faculty of medication ( 2008 ) concluded ladies with ovulation problems or PCOS were much more sure to be short of vitamin D.

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For him :

Your other half should be thinking along the same lines as you when it comes to living healthily. Sperm count and motility plays a very important part in the act of attempting to become pregnant. Why do all of the hard work when your better half plays an equal part in the act of conception? Recent figures ( from Norwich Union health-care in 2005 ) show that 2.5 million men suffer with barrenness in the United Kingdom. Male infertility may account for as much as a 3rd of Problems with conception so it is important that your man takes similar steps to you to keep himself and his sperm in tip top health.

Zinc

Zinc is clearly one of the most vital nutrients needed for fertility, particularly for men. Studies show that a low zinc intake corresponds with a low sperm count and poor sperm motility.

Vitamin C

As an antioxidant, vitamin C is essential for good health. For men, this nutrient plays a particular role in augmenting fertility. Research has shown that vitamin C may help to reduce the clumping together of sperm and thus reinforces sperm motility. Additionally, vitamin C usually reinforces sperm quality and protects the DNA contained within it from damage.

Visit www.solgar.co.uk for more information on vitamin & mineral supplements

. - 17274

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The first step in pregnancy is getting the correct Prenatal Support. Go along to the Solgar site and find all the data you need. Keith Woolley is a Research Director for Natural Food Stores in the UK

The Number One Meal

By Susanne Marra

A smart idea to get off to a good start is breakfast. You must have heard this when you were a kid. I do not mean sugary cereal! Protein is the best choice first thing in the morning. It will give you the energy to go on until lunch .

I love a protein shake for breakfast. It's quick,easy, and I know it provides the nutrients I need. Organic protein powder is the beat choice. it is important because most regular protein powders have protein sources that have been exposed to pesticides, hormones and antibiotics. We should try to avoid putting these things in our body.

Another good option is the egg white with whole grain bread and turkey. Turkey is a excellent source of protein and you will get much more fiber with whole grain bread than you will with white.

The oatmeal is a great option. Oats make you feel full for some time due to its low glycemic index. If you currently eat sugary cereals and wants to lose weight, oats will be a good option. You should always opt for oatmeal that does not have any additives like sugar. Brands with added sugar tend to have much too much sugar and some contain artificial sweeteners. Add raisins, slices of apple and almonds for some interesting flavors. You should remain satisfied for a while with this choice.

If you want to keep your metabolism up eat small amounts all day. Grapes are another option for low glycemic index, plus they have high water content, ideal for hydration. Make your snacks something healthy. You should always drink water throughout the day also. Everyone needs water! Here you will find great information on water. http://thewatercure.com water. This site has great information about the benefits of water. - 17274

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The Power That Green Tea Boasts

By Aoife Joyce

Did you know that Green Tea has been named 'The Skin Tea'? It has been so named due to properties it holds that can do wonders for your skin. Is clear, youthful, invigorated skin something you could live with? Then do read on and you will discover just how "in the tea leaves" your skins future is!

Green Tea originates from China and dates back as far as 4,000 years ago. It is made from the dried leaves of the pretty plant that is Camellia Sinensis, a perennial evergreen shrub. The tea leaves are dried out using steam, which prevents destruction of the hugely important antioxidants found in this 'skin tea'. These antioxidants are scientifically known as catechin polyphenols, the main catechin being in short terms EGCG. This EGCG takes prevalence over the rest as it has such vast effects on the body's health as a whole.

Your skin has a life cycle of 28 days. When new cells are formed from stem cells, it takes them about 20 days to travel to the very surface of the epidermis (outer layer of skin). They then stay there and are ready to die. However... it has been shown that EGCG appeared to react with these dying cells and they began dividing and renewing themselves again. So if dying skin cells can be re-energized, then the skin in turn will improve in condition and will naturally look and feel renewed.

A study released by Stanford University recently said that, via a volunteer group of Green Tea drinkers, the presence of EGCG in the tea verifies a diminished red vein look, reduction in pore sizes and refined skin. It also showed that EGCG can prevent the release of Histamine, which in turn lowers the skins sensitivity levels. This can have a diminishing effect on the presence of Acne Rosacea.

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Harvard Medical School state that "in test tubes, catechins (antioxidants) are more powerful than Vitamin C and E in halting oxidative damage to cell". In fact, EGCG catechins are 100 times more effective than Vitamin C and 25 more effective than Vitamin E.

One cup of Green Tea supplies 10-40mg of catechins, which supplies you with more antioxidants than a decent serving of spinach, broccoli, carrots and strawberries.

Free Radicals are said to be 'unpaired' electrons that have the ability of damaging cells membranes .In saying this, it has been shown that EGCG holds the power of killing these Free Radicals. Therefore these superb antioxidants can assist with UV radiation protection, by eating up any UV radicals that enter the skin. This information is very attractive considering that 90% of the skins anti-aging signs are caused by UV rays.

Vitamin B - Riboflavin, is also found in Green Tea, and is responsible for keeping the tissues of the skin, hair and nails in good condition and to heal and protect the tissues of the skin.

It is easy to see why, from the above information, Green Tea has been classed 'The Skin Tea'. There seems to be no limit to the good it can do for you. As well as its immaculate collection of powerful ingredients, it has the most vibrantly refreshing taste. Add to your cup some freshly squeezed lemon juice and this boosts its anti cancer properties for you as well. - 17274

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How To Lose Arm Flab By Improving Circulation And Accelerating Results

By Katherine Crawford M.S.

Figuring out how to lose arm flab can be difficult if you don't know what you are doing. And key to getting fast results is improving blood flow or circulation.

You see, arm flab is not directly burned in your arms. It's disassembled in your arms and then transported elsewhere to be oxidized.

Thus, increasing transportation of dismantled arm flab by increasing blood flow will bring you faster results. Furthermore, research has shown that more fat is broken down when blood flow increases. As an added benefit, most activities that increase blood flow also increase calorie burning.

Thus, here is how to lose arm flab by improving circulation and blood flow:

1. Workout earlier in the day. When you exercise hard, your body releases catecholamines. These hormones not only increase the size of your arteries, but they also get your heart to pump faster. The perfect recipe for better blood flow.

2. Don't be so sedentary. When you sit for extended periods of time, blood flow gets interrupted because there is so much pressure on your ischial tuberosities. The best way to prevent this is to begin working from the standing position.

3. Stay away from saturated and trans fat. Both of these fats increase cholesterol and decrease blood flow. Not to mention, they are also horrible for your heart. But don't stay away from all fats. After all, unsaturated fats can actually increase blood flow. They also help your body build more arm flab burning hormones.

4. Limit sugar. Not only does it have a lot of calories, but it also degrades the lining of your arteries. And less healthy arteries translate into less blood flow. Not good if you want to lose arm flab!

If you really want to lose arm flab, increasing blood flow will be a step in the right direction. After all, blood flow plays a critical role in how much fat your body burns. And the more fat you burn, the faster you will get lean and sexy arms. - 17274

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Are You Digesting What You Eat?

By Ellen Valentine, CNC

When I first started studying nutrition and natural healing, the saying was, Death begins in the colon. Now, with more research it is more correctly said that death begins with bad digestion. In fact the cure of disease really begins with better nutrition and more efficient ways to combine those nutrients. Why?

First of all lets talk why proper foods and the right combinations make all the difference, especially when a person shows symptoms of disease.

We can say digestion begins in the mouth; and actually, that process starts with what the nose smells. Think of what happens when you smell turkey cooking. Your mouth begins to salivate, right? Salivary amylase in the mouth begins the breakdown of carbohydrates. That process, with carbohydrates should be completed in the small intestine.

So then, we can say digestion begins in the mouth; and actually, that process starts with what the nose smells. Think of what happens when you smell turkey cooking. Your mouth begins to salivate, right? Salivary amylase in the mouth begins the breakdown of carbohydrates. That process, with carbohydrates is completed in the small intestine.

Carbohydrates begin digesting in the mouth, not so with proteins. Chewing proteins alerts nerves in the stomach to begin creating hydrochloric acid, imperative in the digestion of proteins. When HCL is at a low, something that happens to most people as they age, then the other component in digesting proteins, pepsinogen wont work properly. HCL stimulates pepsinogen to turn into pepsin.

This is because carbohydrates begin digesting in the mouth, not so with proteins. Chewing proteins alerts nerves in the stomach to begin creating hydrochloric acid, imperative in the digestion of proteins. When HCL is at a low, something that happens to most people as they age, then the other component in digesting proteins, pepsinogen wont work properly. HCL stimulates pepsinogen to turn into pepsin, so it is a crucial part of the digesting proteins process.

The small intestine is the major digestive organ in the body. It begins at the pyloric sphincter, a valve-like gate way leading from the stomach to the duodenum, the first section of the small intestine, and ends at the ileocecal valve. If foods have been combined correctly there will be less stress in the duodenum.

The small intestine is the major digestive organ in the body. It begins at the pyloric sphincter, a valve-like gate way leading from the stomach to the duodenum, the first section of the small intestine, and ends at the ileocecal valve. If foods have been combined correctly there is less stress in the duodenum and better health.

When putrefied food stays in the system long enough, the body becomes overloaded with real debris. The immune system is overloaded trying to keep waste clean enough to store in the body.

The assimilating factor in the small intestine, which spans the many feet of the small intestine is aided by the finger-like projections called villi and micro-villi, is slowed immeasurably when the body gets bogged down with days old undigested waste. The body begins starving for nutrition and the aging process accelerates. Over many years, illness sets in and the body will most likely be overweight.

Once putrefied food stays in the system long enough, the body becomes overloaded with real debris. The immune system is overloaded trying to keep waste clean enough to store in the body.

Once putrefied food stays in the system long enough, the body becomes overloaded with real debris. The immune system is overloaded with trying to keep waste clean enough to store in the body.

Once this pattern is established, once illness sets in, what should you do? What are the next steps back to health? Eat mostly fruits and vegetables, use a juicer and eat food in combinations that ease the work load of the digestive system.

To Your Best Health, Ellen Valentine, NC - 17274

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Ellen Valentine is a Nutritional Counselor and Life Transitions Coach. Eat well, eat smart, and live long. How you combine food makes all the difference. Eat well, eat smart, and live long.

The Amazing Little Brazilian Acai Berry

By Nicholas Page

Americans first started to notice the Brazilian acai berry around 2004. Since that time the Internet and TV offers have increased dramatically. Herbal remedies, supplements and acai products are everywhere. Because the promotion of these products has been so extensive lately, people don't quite know what to think and are hesitant to jump on this speeding bandwagon. Is this just another health fad or is there something to it? When you consider just a few of the basic ingredients of this berry - dietary fiber, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids - you would have to agree it must contain some health benefits.

By now most people know the story of red and purple grapes and the now famous French Paradox: high intake of red wines yet low rates of heart disease. This low rate of heart disease has been linked to the antioxidants in red wines. In fact the darker the grape the higher the antioxidant level. The acai berry is a very dark purple fruit and has very high levels of antioxidants. Most people who have tasted the fresh acai berry compare it to a mix of chocolate and berry, what a wonderful blend of flavors. These natural antioxidants are known to neutralize oxygen free radicals in our bodies.

Many of the claims about the health benefits of acai are due to the antioxidants. Without enough antioxidants in our system we can succumb to what is called oxidative stress. Oxygen free radicals are a natural result of cell metabolism but an excess of free radicals can damage and even kill biological cells. Free radicals have been linked to health problems such as heart disease, macular degeneration, diabetes and even cancer. Regularly ingesting natural antioxidants is a very good way to neutralize free radicals and promote the healing and strength of our cells thereby boosting our immune system.

Another wonderful ingredient in the acai are the polyunsaturated fatty acids. These nutrients are so important to us that our bodies are actually capable of producing them from other compounds. But there are some fatty acids our bodies cannot produce, these are the essential fatty acids. Acai berries contain some of the same essential fatty acids found in olives. The only way our bodies can get these essential nutrients is by directly eating them. Polyunsaturated fatty acids can lower our cholesterol levels which in turn improves blood circulation, lowering our blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart diseases.

There is also plenty of fiber in the acai and we all know the benefits of fiber. The average American diet is very deficient in dietary fiber because of our love for processed and fast foods. Without the proper amount of daily fiber we are at a high risk for many forms of digestive disorders. Without a healthy digestive tract our bodies cannot move food and wastes properly which can contribute to obesity. Lack of fiber can also be the cause of irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids and constipation. Now with the acai we have another source for dietary fiber.

There are still many thousands of plants that have not yet been evaluated. Who knows what their herbal and medicinal properties might be. Is it any wonder that discoveries like the acai berry are still being made today? This little Brazilian acai berry really is a remarkable discovery. While we may not be able to get our hands on this fruit directly, there are many acai products and supplements available to us. Right now these supplements are the best source for the healing properties of the acai. Extracting and preserving the potency of the active ingredients is difficult and not all manufacturers and distributors are the same. Maximum Acai Power is a high quality source giving you the option of trying first for free to prove their quality. - 17274

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