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  • Nutritional information About 25 Highly-recognized Foods

    Posted on August 27th, 2008 Anna No comments

    Asparagus
    • Asparagus are high in glutathione, an important anticarcinogen
    • It also contains rutin, which protects small blood vessels from rupturing and may protect against radiation
    • Asparagus is a good source of vitamins A, C and E, B-complex vitamins, potassium and zinc
    Avocado
    • Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fat, which is easily burned for energy.
    • An avocado has more than twice as much potassium as a banana.
    Bananas
    • You don’t need to eat bananas for the potassium! (Although it is present in bananas, potassium is the predominant nutrient among most all fruits and vegetables.)
    • Bananas are high in sugar, so they should not be eaten if you have blood sugar problems.
    • Don’t eat bananas on an empty stomach; combining them with a bit of protein will help to normalize the insulin response caused by the sugar in the banana.
    • Green-tipped bananas are better for your health than over-ripe bananas..

    Beet Greens/Root
    • Beet greens contain notable amounts of calcium, iron, magnesium and phosphorus
    • They also contain vitamins A, B-complex and C
    • Beet roots are high in carbohydrate levels and should therefore be used sparingly or according to your metabolic type.
    Broccoli
    • Broccoli contains twice the vitamin C of an orange
    • It has almost as much calcium as whole milk–and the calcium is better absorbed
    • It contains selenium, a mineral that has been found to have anti-cancer and anti-viral properties
    • Broccoli is a modest source of vitamin A and alpha-tocopherol vitamin E
    • It also has antioxidant properties
    Celery
    • Celery is the best vegetable source of naturally occurring sodium.
    • It is high in potassium.
    • The high water content in celery makes it ideal for vegetable juicing.
    • As an easy way to reduce grains in your diet, spread peanut butter on celery rather than bread.
    Cilantro
    • Cilantro may be useful to treat urinary tract infections
    • Both the leaves and seeds aid digestion, relieve intestinal gas, pain and distention
    • They also treat nausea, soothe inflammation, rheumatic pain, headaches, coughs and mental stress
    Chicory
    • Chicory contains inulin, which helps diabetics regulate their blood sugar levels
    • It may be cleansing to the liver and gallbladder
    • Chicory is beneficial for digestion, the circulatory system and the blood
    • Chicory leaves are a good source of calcium, vitamin A and potassium

    Chinese Cabbage
    • Chinese cabbage has anti-inflammatory properties
    • It is an excellent source of folic acid
    • Chinese cabbage is low in calories and low in sodium
    • It is also high in vitamin A and a good source of potassium

    Dandelion Greens
    • Dandelion is beneficial to digestion and is an antiviral that may be useful in the treatment of AIDS and herpes
    • It may also be useful in treating jaundice, cirrhosis, edema due to high blood pressure, gout, eczema and acne
    • Dandelion is also used to treat and prevent breast and lung tumors and premenstrual bloating
    • Dandelion greens are high in vitamin A in the form of antioxidant carotenoid and vitamin C
    • They also contain calcium and potassium
    • Dandelion root contains inulin, which lowers blood sugar in diabetics

    Fennel
    • Fennel contains the antioxidant flavonoid quercetin
    • This herb is anticarcinogenic and can be useful for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation
    • Fennel can be useful for indigestion and spasms of the digestive tract
    • It also helps expel phlegm from the lungs
    Green Beans
    • Fresh beans contain vitamin A, B-complex vitamins, calcium and potassium
    • Green beans are diuretic and may be used to treat diabetes
    Jicama
    • Jicama is low in sodium and high in potassium
    • It has a slightly sweet flesh that’s on the order of water chestnuts, but crunchier
    • Due to their high carbohydrate content, they should be used sparingly and according to your metabolic type

    Kale
    • Kale eases lung congestion and is beneficial to the stomach, liver and immune system
    • It contains lutein and zeaxanthin, which protect the eyes from macular degeneration
    • It also contains indole-3-carbinol, which may protect against colon cancer
    • Kale is an excellent source of calcium, iron, vitamins A and C, and chlorophyll
    Kohlrabi
    • Kohlrabi, which belongs to the cabbage family, is an excellent source of vitamin C and potassium
    • It is also high in fiber
    • Kohlrabi helps to stabilize blood sugar and is therefore useful hypoglycemia and diabetes
    • It can also be effective against edema, candida and viral conditions
    Mustard Greens
    • Mustard greens are an excellent anticancer vegetable
    • They may also be beneficial for colds, arthritis or depression
    • While mustard greens sold in the United States are relatively mild in flavor, some mustard green varieties, especially those in Asia, can be as hot as a jalapeno pepper depending on their mustard oil content

    Onions
    • Onions are an excellent antioxidant, and they contain anti-allergy, antiviral and antihistamine properties.
    • Sulfur compounds in onions help to detoxify the body.
    • Onions aid in cellular repair.
    • Onions are a rich source of quercetin, a potent antioxidant.
    • To obtain the maximum nutritional benefits, onions should be eaten raw or lightly steamed.
    Parsley
    • Parsley is useful as a digestive aid
    • It helps to purify the blood and stimulate the bowels
    • Parsley is an anticarcinogen
    • It contains three times as much vitamin C as oranges, and twice as much iron as spinach
    • Parsley contains vitamin A and is a good source of copper and manganese
    Peanut Butter
    • When buying peanut butter, only buy organic varieties.
    • Non-organic peanut butters are high in pesticides and fungus and contain aflatoxin, a potent carcinogenic mold.

    Peanuts<br />
    • Peanuts contain beneficial protein, but many people are allergic to them and find them hard to digest. Always purchase organic and soak overnight. Lighly toast for 4-5 hours at a temperature of 120.
    • They also contain aflatoxin, a carcinogenic, which may explain why peanut farmers have been found to have disproportionately high rates of cancer.
    • Peanuts are high in fungus and, often, pesticides.
    • They do not contain any omega-3, which can contribute to distorting your omega-6:omega-3 ratio.
    • The peanut is actually a legume, not a nut (which is why they are often roasted).

  • Breast cancer solutions

    Posted on August 21st, 2008 Anna No comments

    18 things that CAUSE cancer: (in no particular order)

    Smoking cigarettes

    Mammography radiation – see articles on mammograms

    Chemotherapy and radiation

    Perfumes and fragrance products

    Cosmetics and personal care products – see articles on personal care products

    Drinking non-organic milk or eating non-organic dairy products

    Hydrogenated oils and trans fatty acids – See Poison In the Food or articles on hydrogenated oils

    Home cleaning products, including laundry detergent, dryer sheets, etc.

    Plastic food containers – includes plastic lining inside food cans

    Sodium nitrite – found in most processed meats, see articles on sodium nitrite

    Pesticides, PCBs, chlorine and other chemicals

    Acrylamides (formed during high-heat food processing such as frying)

    Watching television / lack of exercise

    Severe emotional distress or relationship stress

    Refined sugars / refined grains

    Dry cleaning chemicals

    Hair color chemicals

    Nail polish remover

    22 things that PREVENT cancer:

    Vitamin D and sunshine – see the Healing Power of Sunlight and Vitamin D

    Anti-cancer foods – see articles about anti-cancer foods

    Green tea – see articles about green tea

    Broccoli and cruciferous vegetables – see articles about broccoli

    Medicinal mushrooms – reishi, shiitake, agaricus blazei, etc.

    Lycopene and tomatoes

    Infra-red saunas and sweat lodges – because sweating expels toxins

    Chlorella – see articles on chlorella, or check out a recommended chlorella product: Rejuvenate! From IntegratedHealth.com

    Pomegranate seeds – see artiles on pomegranate or http://www.ats.org/news.php?id=32

    Omega-3 oils / chia seeds – available from GoodCauseWellness.com

    Rainforest herbs – There are many anti-cancer rainforest herbs, including graviola and Cat’s Claw (Una de Gato). Recommended sources is Terry Pezzi of the high-integrity Amazon Herb Company (also helping to preserve the Amazon rainforest) – Another great source of rainforest herbs is Rain Tree with Leslie Taylor

    Juice detoxification – Read books by Dr. Gabriel Cousens or visit his retreat in Southern Arizona

    Acupuncture – helps move blood and chi (body’s energy)

    Sprouts – ALL sprouts are anti-cancer. Best sprouting machine is the EasyGreen Automatic Sprouter (use any search engine to find resellers)

    Red clover – Helps cleanse the blood. Find from any supplement maker.

    Deep breathing / oxygenation / stress reduction – Best product is called Stress Eraser (highly recommended)

    Yoga, Tai Chi or Pilates – These all boost lymph circulation

    Cacao – (real chocolate) – Good sources are NavitasNaturals.com or Superfoods.com

    Therapeutic massage – helps move lymph, boost circulation

    Mint – grow your own (the easiest plant to grow)

    Apricot pits / laetrile / vitamin B17 – View this World Without Cancer video featuring G. Edward Griffin

    Blackberries – Most berries contain some form of anti-cancer medicine

  • Posted on August 18th, 2008 Anna No comments

    Keep your thoughts positive because they become your words
    Keep your words positive because they become your behaviors
    Keep your habits positive because they become your values
    Keep your values positive because they become your destiny.

    –Mahatma Gandi

  • Posted on August 12th, 2008 Anna No comments

    There is a Web site called WalkScore (www.walkscore.com) lets people find out just what amenities and services are within walking distance in neighborhoods all around the country.

  • Send texts

    Posted on August 11th, 2008 Anna No comments
    Here’s some helpful ways to send texts directly from a PC to a cellphone, if you happen
    not to have access to a cellphone at any time. These are for the U.S. market only
    by the way:
    T-mobile: phonenumber@tmomail.com
    Virgin: phonenumber@vmobl.com
    Cingular: phonenumber@messaging.sprintpcs.com
    Verizon: phonenumber@vtext.com
    Nextel: phonenumber@messaging.nextel.com
    Another option is to use the online service provided by Chikka.com (windows only).
    A third alternative is Teleflip – simply email: phonenumber@teleflip.com
    (your message will automatically get forwarded to the right cellphone
    provider, and it’s supported by advertising.
  • The House of 1000 Mirrors

    Posted on August 11th, 2008 Anna No comments

    Long ago in a small, far away village, there was a place known as the House of 1000 Mirrors. A small, happy little dog learned of this place and decided to visit. When he arrived, he bounced happily up the stairs to the doorway of the house. He looked through the doorway with his ears lifted high and his tail wagging as fast as it could. To his great surprise, he found himself staring at 1000 other happy little dogs with their tails wagging just as fast as his. He smiled a great smile, and was answered with 1000 great smiles just as warm and friendly. As he left the house, he thought to himself, “This is a wonderful place. I will come back and visit it often.”

    In this same village, another little dog, who was not quite as happy as the first one, decided to visit the house. He slowly climbed the stairs and hung his head low as he looked into the door. When he saw the 1000 unfriendly looking dogs staring back at him, he growled at them and was horrified to see 1000 little dogs growling back at him. As he left, he thought to himself, “That is a horrible place, and I will never go back there again.”

    All the faces in the world are mirrors. What kind of reflections do you see in the faces of the people you meet?

    Japanese Folktale

    Thought for the Day: “Loving people live in a loving world. Hostile people live in a hostile world. But it’s the same world. How come?” Dr. Wayne Dyer

     

    The cause of a poor self image is an accumulation of negative emotions about one’s self.

    Try this green  drink?

    • 2 cups spinach
    • 2 cups cucumber
    • 1 head of celery
    • 1/2 inch or teaspoon ginger root
    • 1 bunch parsley
    • 2 apples
    • Juice of 1 lime
    • Juice of 1/2 lemon

    Combine everything in a blender, this recipe makes 28 to 30 ounces—about three to four servings.

     

     Also Add—a shot of cod liver oil. Cod liver oil has vitamins D and A.

    I recommend one tablespoons of regular strength.  Best taken in the morning

     

    Cod Liver oil helps with Anxiety, helps prevent low blood sugar and helps the body make the adrenal hormones it needs to deal with stress..  also relieves depression when used together with coconut oil.