Key Isometric Exercises: Forearm plank Side plank (on forearm) Supermans/Womans Wall squats Supermans/Womans Lie on your stomach with arms outstretched in front of you and legs behind you. Tighten abs and gently lift arms and legs a few inches off the ground. Be sure to gently lift the neck and head at the same time. […]
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(Key: Tox = Toxicity) Alfalfa-mineral-rich due to its root structure-given as sprouts or seeds-helps decrease cholesterol and increase appetite-poultice for insect bitesTox: can cause oxidative stress to red blood cell membranes Aloe Vera-known for its healing effects-helps with constipation, pancreatic health, diabetes, minor burns and wound healingTox: rare (poss. damage to gallbladder) Bilberry-entire plant can
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Boron Increases absorption and prevents urinary loss of calcium, magnesium and phosphorusConditions used for: Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), OsteoporosisSources: almonds, prunes, raisins, dark green leafy veggiesRDA: 1mg/day Calcium Most abundant mineral in the bodyHelpful with the following conditions: Gingivitis, High cholesterol, Hypertension, Kidney stones, Migraine headaches, Osteoporosis, Pregnancy, PMS, RicketsSources: dark green leafy veggies
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Vitamin A (Retinol)-Antioxidant-Prevents night blindness (nyctalopia)-Helps with repair and maintenance of epithelial tissues-Helps bone and teeth formationBeware: antibiotics, laxatives and some cholesterol lowering drugs interfere w/absorptionSources: Dark green leafy veges (kale, chard, cauliflower, broccoli, arugula, radicchio, spinach, asparagus), orange and yellow skinned fruit and veges (carotenoid); red meat (retinol)Dosage: 700 mcg for females, 900 mcg
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B1 (Thiamine Pyrophosphate) -Enhances circulation-Helps nerve function and cognition-Aids with carbohydrate metabolismBeware: deficiencies seen with alcoholics, antibiotics and oral contraceptive use Sources: whole grains, wheat germ, brewer’s yeastRDA: 20-25 mg/day B2 (Riboflavin) (active forms: FAD or FMN)-Necessary for RBC formation, antibody production and cell growth-Allows body to maintain serotonin levelsBeware: deficiencies with oral contraceptives, alcohol, antibiotics
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Email #12: Stress Less Stress is an ongoing battle in this day and age. Physical and emotional stress are hard to avoid, but learning how to manage your stress can do wonders for body and mind. Cortisol is the biggest stress hormone in the human body. Increased levels that remain chronically high are responsible for
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Everyone has a different comfort level with getting out of the house these days. No one can dispute, however, that sunshine, and fresh air are good for the human body. Therefore I think it’s incredibly important to make sure you get out in whatever fashion you deem safe for you. Here are some ideas for
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Email #5: Tapping Revealed Amongst other things, The Tapping Method is a simple yet effective way to increase calm and relieve anxiety, which we all need right now. It has actually been shown to help with a variety of conditions, from addiction to weight loss. Tapping is part of a broader program called the Emotional
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“The more you recognize and express gratitude for the things you have, the more you will have to express gratitude for.” – Zig Ziglar It may seem difficult right now to focus on the positive things in life. The more news sources you tune into, the harder it is to stay grounded and upbeat. There
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Email #3: Thinking outside the “Box” Packaged foods have become a mainstay in our society. Each of those bags and boxes of “food” are adorned with a label that reads like a chemistry experiment. In times such as these, it is clearly important to stock up on food. However in order to keep our immune
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