Friday, August 22, 2008

LETS TALK ABOUT TEETH

I brush my teeth with soap and have done so for over seven years.
I had already been using "natural" toothpaste for a long time.
Having cancer had caused me to seriously look at why so many of us are getting it.
I found that personal care products are a big contributor and that the ingredients in most tooth pastes are highly suspect.
I also began to wonder-why do our teeth decay?
As I sought answers, I began to see that like every other part of us, our teeth were made to be healthy and renew their own well being.
The past seven years in my own life and the lives of others I am close to has been proof enough for me.
DID YOU KNOW that using tooth soap allows the re-mineralization of the teeth? That's right. Our teeth if given the right circumstances will actually re-enamel themselves using the calcium and phosphorus ions in our saliva. This includes actually HEALING our cavities. Amazing isn't it, that supported by a good diet and with NO external interference, our bodies can actually HEAL OUR TEETH!
I actually believe that much of the need for dental work, including braces, is a result of our dietary breakdown and the type of oral care we have used in the past century.
Even using the natural tooth pastes containing glycerin, which coats the teeth, prevents the re-mineralization process.
As I have used tooth soap, my teeth have healed and produced no new cavities. I had a series of sensitive holes in my teeth along the gum line that the dentist said were a result of brushing too hard. Using the tooth soap has allowed these holes to fill in and they are no longer sensitive.
I always had a serious problem with plaque building up. The plaque is being prevented and actually removed by brushing with the soap! This is such GOOD NEWS.
Our family also uses a combination of Celtic sea salt and pure natural soda to give more whitening as needed.
There are lots of mainstream medical literature and professional research journals that contain information supporting re-mineralization. Many hundreds of people can testify to the miraculous healing power for our teeth, built right into our bodies. Our teeth WILL re-enamel themselves given the right conditions. tooth soap is part of the right condition.

Some good reading material that I can recommend:

GOOD TEETH BIRTH TO DEATH by Dr. Judd - He has done extensive research and provides many graphs and charts.

NUTRITIONAL AND PHYSICAL DEGENERATION by Weston Price - He shows that we must look to past cultures for answers.

PERFECT PRESCRIPTION TOOTH SOAP is a source for a wonderful tooth soap product and online excerpts from these authors.

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

COD LIVER OIL - YUCK!!!!!

As Mom's, we always want the best for our children.
I have to admit that there were times when that desire resulted in some pretty yucky tasting, if "HEALTHY" experiences in our home.
How very grateful I am now to have a product, once again sourced from Dr. Ben Kim, that I consider essential to health.
This wonderful COD LIVER OIL has a lemon taste that makes it very easy to use. As with the GREENS you need to take it daily. Carlson"s Cod Liver Oil is, I believe, the best on the market. The oil is from cod harvested off the coast of Norway. It is the best due to the optimal amounts of EPA and DHA, the strict guidelines they follow for purity (keeping their oil free of chemical modification and contaminants like mercury or lead) and the addition of extra vitamin E to protect the freshness and potency of the oil.
Carlson's test their fish oil regularly for potency and purity by an independent,FDA registered laboratory and found them to be free of detectable levels of mercury, cadmium, lead, PCB's and 28 other contaminants. These are all important considerations because there is no doubt that all brands of fish oil are not the same and you really do get what you pay for.
I will allow you to read the words of Dr. Ben Kim, to help you understand more about this wonderful oil.
If you would like ordering information please feel free to email me at hiswayforhealth@yahoo.ca
When you have finished reading, take a look at the awesome cod at the bottom of this page!


The Health Benefits of Cod Liver Oil and Fish Oil


By Ben Kim, D.C.

One of the best additions that my wife and I have made to our diets over the past few years has been cod liver oil. Why has cod liver oil become a permanent part of our healthy food plan? It is one of the most reliable and concentrated food sources of four nutrients that are essential to your health: DHA, EPA, vitamin A, and vitamin D. These four nutrients are needed for:

  • Healthy skin
  • Strong bones and teeth
  • Healthy joints
  • A healthy cardiovascular system
  • A healthy nervous system and prevention of depression and other mood disorders
  • A healthy lining for your digestive tract

DHA is a fatty acid that is essential to the health of your nervous system and eyes. It is vital to preventing depression. If you suffer from intermittent or chronic depression, this is one nutrient that you want to get every single day. If you want to get pregnant or are pregnant, you need to eat foods with DHA on a regular basis in order to support proper development of your baby’s nervous system and prevent depression during pregnancy and after the baby arrives. I am convinced that the vast majority of cases of post partum (after delivery) depression can be avoided just by taking cod liver oil each day.

EPA is a fatty acid that promotes a healthy cardiovascular system and decreases inflammation throughout your body. Its anti-inflammatory properties makes EPA especially helpful to people who suffer with arthritis. EPA is also closely linked with your emotional health, with many studies showing that it plays a strong role in preventing depression.

Vitamin A is necessary for proper vision, healthy skin, and strong mucosal linings, including the lining of your digestive tract. Many skin and digestive disorders cannot fully heal without a reliable supply of vitamin A.
Vitamin D is essential to maintaining strong bones and teeth. It enhances the strength and efficiency of your immune system, which decreases your risk of developing autoimmune conditions. Vitamin D helps your body regulate its blood sugar levels, playing an important role in preventing type II diabetes. Finally, vitamin D is one of several nutrients that are necessary for preventing high blood pressure.

My wife and I use a lemon flavoured variety of cod liver oil made by Carlson Labs. For the past twenty years, Carlson has been providing exceptionally high quality cod liver oil by using only cod that are harvested from clean arctic waters off the coast of northern Norway. These cold ocean waters contain the ideal nutrients for the growth of healthy cod, rich in the nutrients mentioned above.

During the fishing season, cod are gathered and brought to the fishery everyday, where workers immediately remove the liver oil from the liver tissues. Many other types of cod liver oil are not made on a daily basis because they come from cod that are caught by large boats which are out on the ocean for 1-2 weeks, making it impossible to make as fresh a product. This is an important point, as the freshness and nutritional content of cod liver oil depends largely on how quickly the oil is removed from the liver tissue.

Carlson uses a special steam extraction process that produces a super high quality oil that doesn’t have a bad taste or smell like some other varieties. As soon as the oil is produced, it is put into 2.5 ton containers that have nitrogen pumped into them. Nitrogen is necessary to remove any oxygen in the containers, another important step that is taken to maximize freshness, as oxygen can damage the valuable fatty acids in cod liver oil.

Ultimately, purified cod liver oil that is rich in nutrients and naturally occurring antioxidants is bottled in Norway and nitrogen-sealed, which ensures that there is no air in the oil or bottle. Many other providers of cod liver oil have it shipped to the U.S. in large drums, to be bottled later to save on costs. Having the cod liver oil bottled in Norway is another step taken to ensure freshness, eliminating the potential for problems that could come up during storage or shipping.

I appreciate that Carlson Cod Liver Oil is regularly tested using AOAC international protocols for purity and potency by an independent, FDA registered laboratory. These tests regularly confirm that Carlson Cod Liver Oil is free of detectable levels of mercury, cadmium, lead, PCB’s and 28 other contaminants.

If you are anxious about the taste, not to worry. Carlson Cod Liver Oil has a natural lemon flavour added to it, which makes it totally fine to take before or during your meals. We prefer to take it right before lunch or dinner in order to facilitate optimal assimilation of the healthy fats and fat-soluble vitamins in the foods that we eat.

If you’re thinking about taking capsules instead of the liquid, I highly encourage you to try the liquid for a month. Through my own experimenting and observing my patients over the years, I have found that taking the pure liquid produces superior results compared to taking gel capsules.

Please note: For most people, a safe dosage of cod liver oil is approximately two teaspoons per day. Two teaspoons will provide you with the following:

Nutrients in 2 teaspoons of Carlson Cod Liver Oil

DHA (DocosaHexaenoic Acid)

1000 to 1180 mg



EPA (EicosaPentaenoic Acid)

680 to 1000 mg



ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid)

80 to 100 mg



Vitamin A

1600 IU



Vitamin D

800 IU



Vitamin E (natural d-alpha tocopherol and mixed tocopherols)

20 IU




If you want to take more than two teaspoons per day, I recommend that you visit your doctor or a laboratory where you can have your vitamin D status tested. Having too much vitamin D in your blood can be harmful to your health


WHY GREENS?

I have come to believe in as little supplementation as possible.
Eating LIVE, WHOLE, and CLOSE TO THE GROUND is best.
Buy well, process minimally.
In the past, I have sourced, used and helped people find a huge variety of quality supplements.
I had the privilege of working in a wonderful whole food market.
What I discovered in those years, was that huge money can be spent with little or no benefit. It is so easy to throw the body systems off balance even with the use of supplements.
Thankfully there is a simple, affordable answer.
For many years, my family and I have used an amazing green food powder that brings balance and health to the body. What this powder offers is complete and sufficient to build and cleanse on a daily basis. I believe it supplies what the food in our world is unable to give us in the way of nutrients. I am very grateful for the opportunity to purchase what I know to be a quality product at such a good price. I have decided to let Dr. Ben Kim's own words speak to you about his GREENS.
If you would like more information about how to purchase the Greens after you read Ben Kim's article, please feel free to contact me by email.




Super Green Food:

The Highest Quality Vitamin, Mineral, & Probiotic Supplement
That I Can Recommend


One of the most frequent questions that I am asked is what I think of using vitamins and other nutritional supplements.

I believe that eating fresh, high quality food, locally grown whenever possible, should be the first dietary priority in every person's life. There isn’t a single nutritional supplement in this world that can do more for your health than a well-balanced, minimally processed diet can.

With that said, there is one whole food nutritional product that I can recommend without hesitation. It’s a green food mixture that is the highest quality and most effective nutritional supplement that I have ever tried.

I started using this green food mixture on a regular basis in the spring of 2003. I was so impressed with the quality of this product and the improvement that I noticed with my own health that I eventually began using it at my clinic in the treatment of a variety of chronic health conditions like acne, eczema, psoriasis, headaches, degenerative and rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and even heart disease.

After receiving plenty of positive feedback from many people who now use it on a regular basis like I do, I contacted the natural health company that created it more than 17 years ago. Once I told them about my positive clinical results with the greens, they were extremely gracious in agreeing to offer it through our Web site. Together, their company and I share a common goal of providing these greens to as many people as possible at the most affordable price available anywhere.

Here are a few of the many reasons why I personally use this green food mixture every day and can give it my highest recommendation:

  • It is 100 percent organic and wild-crafted whole food - it does not contain any synthetic vitamins, chemicals, or preservatives.
  • It does not contain any fillers. Many other green food products contain large amounts of apple pectin, rice starch, bran, lecithin, ground seeds, grains, and other materials that allow manufacturers to use less expensive green vegetables. Our green food mixture has only organic and wild-crafted green vegetables, which is what makes it so dense in nutrients and effective at supporting optimal nourishment and cleansing.
  • It contains a comprehensive combination of probiotics. These friendly and health promoting intestinal bacteria are critical to experiencing optimal health.
  • It contains a comprehensive mixture of digestive enzymes that can significantly enhance digestive efficiency and decrease unnecessary burden on the digestive organs, particularly the liver and pancreas.
  • It ensures optimal nourishment of one's cells with the numerous health-promoting antioxidants and phytochemicals that naturally occur in green vegetables. These nutrients are easily absorbed into the bloodstream, just like the nutrients in freshly pressed green vegetable juices are.
  • Ounce for ounce, it is one of the least expensive green food products available throughout North America – amazing when you consider its exceptional quality and the fact that it has no fillers.

Why do I recommend that just about everyone who can afford to do so take a high quality super green food product on a daily basis? Because doing so is likely to lead to the following health benefits:

  • Strengthening of one's immune system
  • Improvement in mental focus and clarity
  • Increase in energy level
  • Improvement in digestion
  • Healthier, softer skin
  • Stabilization of blood sugar level and blood pressure
  • Reduction of and sometimes complete recovery from food-related and seasonal allergies
  • Detoxification of heavy metals, pesticides, and other toxins that have accumulated over time

Many health practitioners recommend taking spirulina and chlorella, both of which have significant health-enhancing properties. Our super green food mixture contains both of these algae, along with all of the organic land and sea vegetables listed below.

Again, I firmly believe that nothing can substitute for a minimally processed, whole food diet. But if you are looking for just one natural health food product that can significantly enhance your health, I highly recommend that you try our greens.

100 percent organic and wild-crafted ingredients found in Dr. Ben Kim’s Greens

Land Vegetables: Whole Leaf Barley Grass,Whole Leaf Wheat Grass, Nettle Leaf, Shavegrass (Horsetail), Alfalfa Leaf Juice, Dandelion Leaf Juice, Barley Grass Juice, Oat Grass Juice, Burdock Root, Broccoli Juice, Kale Juice, Spinach Juice, Parsley Juice, Carob Pod, Ginger Root, Nopal Cactus, Amla Berry

Algae: Spirulina, Broken Cell Wall Chlorella

Sea Vegetables: Icelandic Kelp, Nova Scotia Dulse

Enzyme Complex: Amylase, Lipase, Protease, Cellulase, Bromelain, Papain, Alpha-Galactosidase

The above ingredients provide a whole food source of the following nutrients:

Calcium, the entire B complex, soluble and insoluble fiber, a full spectrum of trace and major minerals, hundreds of carotenoids, truly natural vitamin C, chlorophyll, tens of thousands of phytonutrients, and much more.

Comprehensive Probiotic Mixture – Health-Enhancing Intestinal Bacteria Includes Exclusive NSO™ (Natural Soil Organisms) and Implantable Species.
A. Agilis, L. Acidophilus, R. Arrhizus, DDS-1 Acidophilus, Bifidus, L. Bulgaricus, A. Brasilienese, B. Brenis, P. Chrysosporium, A. Citreus, L. Casei, P. Calcis, S. Cellulasae, P. Denitrificans, S. Faecium, S. Fradiae, P. Flourescens, A. Globiformis, S. Griseoflavus, P. Gelatic, B. Lipolyticum, A. Luteus, A. Lipoferum, A. Lwolfii, B. Laterosporous, P. Marinoglutinosa, , B. Macerans, P. Nigraclens, P. Putida, L. Plantarum, B. Pumilus, B. Polymyxa, B. Stationis, L. Salivarius, B. Subtilus, B. Succinogenes, A. Simplex, B. Subtilus, S. Thermopolis , A. Terreus, M. Verrucaria, T. Viride. , K. Zopfit.

Suggested Usage: Start with one teaspoon per day and increase gradually over two weeks to one tablespoon (three teaspoons) per day. One level tablespoon per day equals a 53-day supply. Can be mixed with water or juice, preferably freshly squeezed vegetable juice. Can also be blended with a fruit smoothie.

If you experience temporary beneficial cleansing reactions such as loose stools, reduce daily intake to one teaspoon or less, and gradually increase to one tablespoon over a two-week period.

Because our super green food mixture is organic food, it is non-toxic and can be taken in larger amounts if intense cleansing and nourishment are desired.



Monday, August 11, 2008

THE BASICS

For over 35 years I have passionately sought natural answers for health and healing.
As a Mother of 7 and a Grandmother of 9, I have had many challenges and opportunities to further the passion.
Over the years, I have come to believe that there are simple and reasonable ways to have power over our lives and health.
Our medical paradigm can be a discouraging place to be when you are sick. Often they have limited answers.
Having experienced cancer twice myself, I am incredibly grateful for the alternative answers.
In this article, I will give you a list of what I call THE BASICS.
I must confess that over the past 35 years, I have been extreme, fanatical, spent wasted money and gone to the ridiculous. Though I am still learning, I now know to keep it simple, keep it reasonable and most importantly, TRUST in the incredible bodies we live in.
Given what it needs, our body can overcome disease and slow the aging process.

The BASICS is just a list of what I believe we need to have to do just that.
Some of it we need to do everyday, some, much less often. Some of the Basics build our bodies, some of them cleanse, some of them both build and cleanse.

I first address the nutritional aspect of life. I believe that if we give our bodies what they need to physically do life well, we have a foundation from which we can address everything else.

THE LIST OF THE BASICS:

Greens
Cod Liver Oil
Raw Honey
Hemp hearts
Chia Seed
Wolf/Goji Berries
Psyllium Seeds
Celtic Sea Salt
Green Chai Tea
Live Foods
Parasite Cleanse
Bowel Cleanse
Lymphatic/Liver/Urinary Cleanse
Pau'Darco Tea
Essiac Tea
Apricot Kernals

There you have it for today. I will talk about each of these in turn.

The BASICS also includes a broader list about our home environment, relationships, exercise and care options. Remember, Natural changes take time, be patient with the process.
Please feel free to email me at hiswayforhealth@yahoo.ca at any time.

Thursday, August 7, 2008

THOSE BEES ARE AWESOME

I am so excited to tell you about the wonders of these tiny creatures.
Actually that very statement about bees being awesome was made by two of my grandchildren about 7 years ago. The girls were visiting with me for a few days. I had just removed a clay pan filled with our supper from a 450 degree oven and placed it on the counter. The younger of the two raised up on tiptoe and tried to look into the pan. In doing so she caught her tiny chin on the edge of the pan. There was an immediate blister and a howl of pain. I quickly grabbed my jar of raw honey and scooped some into my hand and rested her chin in it. Within seconds she had stopped crying and became still. Shortly there after she said to me, it doesn't hurt anymore Grandma. We proceeded with dinner and as we sat at the table I noticed that the blister had disappeared. I applied more honey at the end of the meal and by bedtime the burn was but a bright pink spot without pain. As I applied another few drops of honey the girls and I talked about how the bees had made this honey for us, causing them both to joyfully exclaim-THOSE BEES ARE AWESOME. By morning the spot where the burn had been was barely visible.
I have had many more opportunities to feel that way as I have personally witnessed the incredible healing powers of honey. From a deep leg ulcer that would not heal, to a set of fingers cut to the bone in the slats of a garage door, to multiple gashes and burns I have seen honey heal deeply and quickly without medical intervention and leaving no scars.
Without question, honey is the best salve for bee and insect stings.
I have much more to share with you about this nectar from heaven in the days ahead.

MY PRECIOUS CHILD

WHAT DO YOU VALUE?

IT ALL COMES DOWN TO LIFE CHOICES, TO PRIORITIES.

If you don't have health- what do you have to base your life on?
Sadly we live in a very toxic world. Our Air, our Water,our Food,all full of toxins.
We have a poor diet, even trying to make good choices. The reason for that is poor supply.
Sadly much of the time, it comes down to Money VS Health.

THE GOOD NEWS- THERE IS A WAY OUT!!

WE CAN CLEANSE

WE CAN BUILD UP

WE CAN CHOOSE TO LIVE DIFFERENTLY

There are simple ways that we can change our life and regain the power to live longer and with health.

A little time and effort will bring wonderful results.

We need to have FAITH in the incredible mechanism that we have been gifted with to dwell in.

More soon on how to keep it SIMPLE, BASIC AND AFFORDABLE