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ARE YOU ENERGIZED?

Most folks will say no to this question.  Many complain of being fatigued, sluggish and wanting to take several naps a day. Have you ever work up in the morning and felt like you didn’t really sleep? When we take care of ourselves we can reach the energetic levels we desire.  However, being energized comes from eating healthy, getting ample sleep, and doing exercise that we can handle.  Exercise can be difficult for those who are chronically ill, however there are exercises you can do while in bed.  Begin with 5 minutes a day and everyday add a couple of minutes.  Before long you will be out of that bed and able to exercise more.  You can use a one pound can of green beans.  Lie on your back and stretch out your arm, lifting the can slowly, at least 10 times. Then switch to the other arm.
 
Stress management is key to keep from zapping our bodies of energy.  Many have children and are caregivers of relatives and managing a busy household.  Many work and have demanding jobs and financial worries.  So how do we make changes to change our lifestyles, by eating good, cutting out the party life, and developing good sleep habits.
 
Changes should begin with the diet.  Because we are busy, people turn to processed foods, junk foods and this just adds to the problems.  Much of your energy goes into digesting these foods and creating more inflammation for our bodies.  Way to many folks consume GMO foods, Gluten, Sugars, Soda’s Coffee and many will reach for that afternoon candy bar to give them a new supply of energy.  WRONG…that candy bar only serves to cause a sugar crash later.  You need to put good snacks in your bodies, NOT sugar, and processed foods.  Eating NON-GMO foods of fresh veggies and fruits help to give you the kind of energy to get you through the day.
 
Think of your body energy supply as a bank.  When you use things like “energy drinks”, coffee, soda’s,  and candy bars this triggers the release of what our bodies have stored when it comes to energy.  This is why it is important to take a variety of supplements and herbals to put back into our body banks, what we need to protect our adrenals, organs, and immune systems, which burn out quickly, when you are feeding them junk.  Inflammation in our bodies creates fatigue, adrenal burn-out, which also relates to chronic fatigue, and fibromyalgia and continues on until we get a Cancer diagnosis.  Just think of this.  For every teaspoon of sugar that you eat, takes your immune 5 hours to recover from, which creating more inflammation for your bodies.
 
I turned to a good diet, by eating organic and NON-GMO foods, including no gluten, no sugars, and processed foods.  I also contribute my wellness program to the F.I.G.H.T protocol, which you can view the webinar’s by Dr. Garry Gordon, MD, DO, MD(h) on just how the FIGHT protocol works and can work for you. I strongly encourage for you to listen to the F.I.G.H.T. webinar’s before beginning your FIGHT protocol.
 
The FIGHT protocol also helps to protect us from the environmental toxins that are slamming our bodies daily.  I get my FIGHT protocol products fromwww.longevityplus.com… My health coach at Longevity Plus is Sandy Taft.  You can go to Longevity Plus and call the 800 number and ask for Sandy Taft.  Tell her that Linda Heming sent you.  Sandy is a “peach” and can guide you to the products you need to buy to get on your way to a life-long daily detox.  Makes sure you view all 6 webinars on the FIGHT protocol right here on my blog, so that you have a full understanding of what each product does for you in your wellness journey. I will also be happy to help guide you through this process.
 
Regards,
Linda 

Genetically modified (GM) foods

Big biotech claims that genetic engineering is a necessary step towards feeding the world’s growing population.  And yet debate still rages as to whether GM crops actually increase yields at all.  Furthermore, the UN recently stated that 30,000 people a day were starving to death, but not because of underproduction of crops.  It’s simply through lack of access. Continued

TEN food ingredients to avoid to feel better and look better

 

TEN  food ingredients to avoid to feel better and look better

Reported by: Jennifer Harrington
Email: <mailto:jharrington@abc15.com>jharrington@abc15.com
Last Update: 7/10 12:41 pm

<http://www.PaulaOwens.com>Paula Owens the author
of <http://thepowerof4-paula.blogspot.com>“The
Power of 4” says avoiding these 10 things will
change your body dramatically. Owens has a
master’s degree in holistic nutrition and a bachelors degree in kinesiology.

1. HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP: HFCS is the number one source of calories for most Americans and causes obesity.

You’ll find high-fructose corn syrup (GMO) in processed food, fast food, sodas, syrup that goes into your Latte, etc.

HFCS is extremely toxic to your liver, increases inflammation, causes obesity, oxidative stress and creates an aggressive insulin response.

2. PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED OILS (TRANS FATS):
Partially hydrogenated oils are found in thousands of processed foods (breakfast cereals, cookies, chips).

Trans fats are proven to cause heart disease and contribute to obesity.

Restaurant food, especially from fast food chains, often serve food loaded with trans fats.

Consequences of a diet high in trans fats include:
* increased inflammation
* decreased immune function
* decreased testosterone
* Arthritis
* Cancer
* Decrease IQ – learning disabilities.
American IQ has dropped 20 points in the past 20 years.
* Diabetes
* Elevated blood pressure
* Free radical production
* Heart Disease
* Interferes with neurological & visual development of fetus
* Liver damage
* Obesity
* Osteoporosis
* Type II diabetes
3. MSG: Monosodium glutamate is a chemical that has been associated with reproductive disorders, migraine headaches, permanent damage to the endocrine system leading to obesity and other serious disorders.

MSG is used in many foods as a taste enhancer. It is linked to reduced fertility.

4. SODIUM NITRATE: This is a preservative, coloring, and flavoring commonly added to bacon, ham, hot dogs, luncheon meats, smoked fish and corned beef.

Studies have linked eating it to various types of cancer. Continued