Today I began the "Tom Harper 28-day Miracle" and will be taking 8 oz. of FrequenSea per day. With this program I'll be saturating the cells in my body with the most perfect microscopic food/nutrition on earth - marine phytoplankton - and I will be documenting and sharing my results. I'm excited to experience how the body responds when it's "fed" optimum nutrition in megadoses.
Ken & I have both been taking the ForeverGreen products for about 10 months now and have experienced improved health as well as a new resolve to take better care of the only body we have. Maybe it's our "advancing" age that has made us more conscious of how we're eating but one thing I've learned is that no matter how old you are or what health issues you're dealing with, the human body is an amazing entity and has the ability to heal itself if given the proper nutrition.
My own experience so far with these products has been a 30 year improvement to my cardiovascular system by taking Pulse 8, FrequenSea and Azul and an overall feeling of well-being. I just feel GOOD! My aches & pains have disappeared; I have more energy and a positive outlook. When I think back to a year ago, I thought I felt pretty good and any problems I did have I attributed to getting older. Now, I realize that I'm NOT old and won't be for a long time so I should take care of myself and, maybe, just maybe after several more birthdays go by I will still have the most important thing I can have - good health!
So, I'll keep you posted over the next 4 weeks. If you want to join me and take YOUR health to new levels, take the tour at www.8794548.mycashmiracle.com/Step2.html .
Oh, and.....HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all the moms out there! Motherhood is truly the best job on earth!
"Health" is so much more than visiting your doctor when you don't feel good. True health is achieved through "wellness"....of the body, mind and spirit...to achieve balance on all levels and to do so in a way that honors WHO you are. We are a part of Nature and, as such, should look to Nature for our wellness.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Friday, April 30, 2010
Common Sense
I attended a "motivational speaker" event recently and enjoyed it very much and one thing she said really stuck with me. She reminded us that what she was telling us wasn't "new" or "ground-breaking" - we all "know" what we have to do because it's common sense. She was just there to remind us and challenge us to actually DO what we know needs to be done.
Over the past several months I've become fascinated with a common sense approach to my own health and the more I learn the more I realize that the key to good health or improved health is NOT rocket science and it's NOT hidden so that millions of dollars in research has to be spent to "uncover" it. I sometimes feel like a biology teacher because most people don't really know HOW their body works. They just take it for granted that it works and, no matter what they do to it or put in it or expose it to, it will continue to work. And, in most cases, it WILL continue to work but not very well. It limps along and we develop various ailments like chronic fatigue, allergies, high blood pressure, lower immunity and, perhaps, eventually a life-threatening disease. We've been bombarded with advertising and a medical community that advises us to "take a pill" to deal with these problems but many, many times that isn't "fixing" the problem, only covering it up and that allows other problems to surface. Besides, have you ever noticed the "side affects" of prescription drugs? Scary stuff.
Optimum health is, and always has been, right in front of us and, I think, we have to be reminded of how to achieve it. I think the growing popularity of holistic and naturopathic practitioners is a result of society waking up from the "prescription-induced" haze it's been in for a generation and realizing that our health has always been our own responsibility.
I've found my passion in learning about how the body responds to proper nutrition and sharing my observations with others. I'm like that motivational speaker - simply reminding people of what we've always really known - that good health is common sense. We all know we should eat better, exercise more, quit smoking, work less and relax more but most of us don't heed that little voice in our heads.
If we nourish our body at the cellular level with the best nutrition we possibly can, it will respond, regenerate, rebuild and heal itself and our quality of life will improve. When we experience good health, everything is better - our attitude, our relationships, our sense of well-being. When we begin to feel better we find that we WANT to exercise more and quit smoking and enjoy life more. We WANT to take care of our body because it responds so well to healthy choices. The human body is an amazing system of balance and what's really amazing is that even when it's out of balance it still keeps functioning but, like a car that hasn't been maintained, it may limp along. Trouble is, we can't trade in our body on a new model when it starts to fail. We can, however, take steps that will halt the damage and, in many cases, even REVERSE the progression of disease.
I have experienced such a reversal myself by consistently taking my ForeverGreen products for the past several months. I had my cardiovascular system tested 6 months ago and was shocked to discover that it was functioning at a 90 year old level. After taking Pulse-8 for six months I was retested and was amazed to find that my cardiovascular health had improved by 30 years! The really great thing is that as I continue to take this product my cardiovascular system will continue to function better and better, potentially getting back to functioning as a 20 year old. Now, if that can be achieved by simply drinking a nutritional supplement twice a day, that makes sense. I think it's a much better scenerio than ending up in the CCU having a stent inserted or having a stroke and possibly dying years before I should.
These products offer the very best in cellular nutrition. They contain specific foods found in nature that have very high anti-oxidant properties but what makes them unique and even more effective is the addition of marine phytoplankton which has healing properties and nutritional value second to nothing else. I'm excited about these products because I've experienced first hand what they can do. Providing my cells with the perfect food they need to do the job they're meant to do; keeping this body of mine functioning at its optimum level even when exposed to less-than-perfect eating habits; less-than-perfect exercise habits, environmental toxins and dangerous additives found in our processed foods – that all makes sense to me. And I'm happy to share THAT good news with anyone.
Over the past several months I've become fascinated with a common sense approach to my own health and the more I learn the more I realize that the key to good health or improved health is NOT rocket science and it's NOT hidden so that millions of dollars in research has to be spent to "uncover" it. I sometimes feel like a biology teacher because most people don't really know HOW their body works. They just take it for granted that it works and, no matter what they do to it or put in it or expose it to, it will continue to work. And, in most cases, it WILL continue to work but not very well. It limps along and we develop various ailments like chronic fatigue, allergies, high blood pressure, lower immunity and, perhaps, eventually a life-threatening disease. We've been bombarded with advertising and a medical community that advises us to "take a pill" to deal with these problems but many, many times that isn't "fixing" the problem, only covering it up and that allows other problems to surface. Besides, have you ever noticed the "side affects" of prescription drugs? Scary stuff.
Optimum health is, and always has been, right in front of us and, I think, we have to be reminded of how to achieve it. I think the growing popularity of holistic and naturopathic practitioners is a result of society waking up from the "prescription-induced" haze it's been in for a generation and realizing that our health has always been our own responsibility.
I've found my passion in learning about how the body responds to proper nutrition and sharing my observations with others. I'm like that motivational speaker - simply reminding people of what we've always really known - that good health is common sense. We all know we should eat better, exercise more, quit smoking, work less and relax more but most of us don't heed that little voice in our heads.
If we nourish our body at the cellular level with the best nutrition we possibly can, it will respond, regenerate, rebuild and heal itself and our quality of life will improve. When we experience good health, everything is better - our attitude, our relationships, our sense of well-being. When we begin to feel better we find that we WANT to exercise more and quit smoking and enjoy life more. We WANT to take care of our body because it responds so well to healthy choices. The human body is an amazing system of balance and what's really amazing is that even when it's out of balance it still keeps functioning but, like a car that hasn't been maintained, it may limp along. Trouble is, we can't trade in our body on a new model when it starts to fail. We can, however, take steps that will halt the damage and, in many cases, even REVERSE the progression of disease.
I have experienced such a reversal myself by consistently taking my ForeverGreen products for the past several months. I had my cardiovascular system tested 6 months ago and was shocked to discover that it was functioning at a 90 year old level. After taking Pulse-8 for six months I was retested and was amazed to find that my cardiovascular health had improved by 30 years! The really great thing is that as I continue to take this product my cardiovascular system will continue to function better and better, potentially getting back to functioning as a 20 year old. Now, if that can be achieved by simply drinking a nutritional supplement twice a day, that makes sense. I think it's a much better scenerio than ending up in the CCU having a stent inserted or having a stroke and possibly dying years before I should.
These products offer the very best in cellular nutrition. They contain specific foods found in nature that have very high anti-oxidant properties but what makes them unique and even more effective is the addition of marine phytoplankton which has healing properties and nutritional value second to nothing else. I'm excited about these products because I've experienced first hand what they can do. Providing my cells with the perfect food they need to do the job they're meant to do; keeping this body of mine functioning at its optimum level even when exposed to less-than-perfect eating habits; less-than-perfect exercise habits, environmental toxins and dangerous additives found in our processed foods – that all makes sense to me. And I'm happy to share THAT good news with anyone.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
When More ISN'T Better
The husband and I were recently on a vacation to a warmer climate and enjoyed it very much. One thing I really enjoyed was having someone else prepare, serve and clean-up our meals. But I noticed something when we ate at restaurants and it really started to bug me. Invariably, no matter what we ordered, we ended up with enough food to feed at least 2 more people. What a waste! We'd try our best to eat as much as we could but ended up feeling bloated and uncomfortable and, sadly, a lot of those terrific meal "left-overs" ended up being tossed away.
It seems to be a North American habit to expect our "money's worth" when it comes to meals (and many other things). So when we order a meal at a restaurant and our plate comes brimming over with food we feel like we got a deal. But is it really money well spent when, in many cases, it gets thrown in the trash? We've tried the "doggy bag" idea several times and though it eases our conscience at the time, the results are the same when we toss it out of our fridge a few days later.
What I find so disturbing about it all is that there are so many people going hungry - and I don't mean in third-world countries either! There are families in our own communities who don't have enough to eat and here are restaurants, throwing out perfectly good food because they overfilled our plates. We seem to have forgotten that "we eat to live" and, instead, we are a society that "lives to eat". Does anyone else see the connection here between that and the fact that obesity is becoming the number 1 health problem we face today?
What I'd like to see is all restaurants serve meals on smaller plates and lower their prices a couple of dollars per meal. Maybe they'd actually save money and, hey here's an idea, they could donate some of those savings to the local food bank! Sure, some customers may grumble a bit at first but after they found out that they're actually full after that smaller meal and they aren't throwing half the meal away they'd quit grumbling. We don't need to eat as much as we do. We don't even realize we're full until we feel uncomfortable and that's not healthy.
I challenge all of us to make a difference when we eat at restaurants & order from the appetizer menu. I do that most of the time now because I'm always pleasantly full (not stuffed) and I'm not wasting food. It's healthier for me and I feel better knowing I'm not throwing a perfectly good meal in the trash when there are so many going hungry.
It seems to be a North American habit to expect our "money's worth" when it comes to meals (and many other things). So when we order a meal at a restaurant and our plate comes brimming over with food we feel like we got a deal. But is it really money well spent when, in many cases, it gets thrown in the trash? We've tried the "doggy bag" idea several times and though it eases our conscience at the time, the results are the same when we toss it out of our fridge a few days later.
What I find so disturbing about it all is that there are so many people going hungry - and I don't mean in third-world countries either! There are families in our own communities who don't have enough to eat and here are restaurants, throwing out perfectly good food because they overfilled our plates. We seem to have forgotten that "we eat to live" and, instead, we are a society that "lives to eat". Does anyone else see the connection here between that and the fact that obesity is becoming the number 1 health problem we face today?
What I'd like to see is all restaurants serve meals on smaller plates and lower their prices a couple of dollars per meal. Maybe they'd actually save money and, hey here's an idea, they could donate some of those savings to the local food bank! Sure, some customers may grumble a bit at first but after they found out that they're actually full after that smaller meal and they aren't throwing half the meal away they'd quit grumbling. We don't need to eat as much as we do. We don't even realize we're full until we feel uncomfortable and that's not healthy.
I challenge all of us to make a difference when we eat at restaurants & order from the appetizer menu. I do that most of the time now because I'm always pleasantly full (not stuffed) and I'm not wasting food. It's healthier for me and I feel better knowing I'm not throwing a perfectly good meal in the trash when there are so many going hungry.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Changing How We Think
I'm sure you've all heard "If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten" and "If "wishes" and "buts" were clusters of nuts we'd all have a bowl of granola". Catchy little saying, aren't they? They also are perfect for describing the biggest obstacles in our quest for self-improvement - ourselves.
When people want to lose weight, want to change jobs, want more money or want better relationships they generally set themselves up to fail because they want these things to happen without venturing out of their comfort zone. They will pay big money to gyms and to weight loss companies looking for instant results but won't quit drinking beer or eating dessert; won't be consistent in going for their workouts. When they want to change jobs they're too afraid to apply for other jobs or won't take the courses that may help them get a better position and a raise at the company they currently work for.
When I hear someone say, "I've tried everything but nothing works...." or "I wish I could make more money..." I am reminded of those two little quotes. Sadly, I've done it myself - we all do it because we ALL "like" comfort zones; we "like" to take the easy road; we "deserve" to enjoy the little things in life like a beer or dessert or a cigarette. And if those things are what you truly enjoy then do them but don't feel guilty about it and don't "wish" for things to change.
I think it's a shame that many of us forget that we've been blessed with only ONE life and we get caught up in just making it from day to day and never really finding out what we're all really capable of - what our potential is.
Change can only come from within and that's why we fail. When someone signs up with a Weight Loss clinic they've taken the first step but when they realize that it's not just about taking supplements or eating less but more about changing their lifestyle and the way they think and the way they've always done things that's when they begin to fail because they don't want to change - they want the supplements to work their magic and do it for them. They want the fact that they've spent a lot of money to be the guarantee of their success.
Every day is a new opportunity to improve ourselves, to achieve something, to do more than just "BE". And whether it's simply to take a moment to breathe in the fresh air and really notice it or to smile at someone and really notice them or to take the first step in moving from where you are in life to where you want to be, remember, it IS about stepping out of that comfort zone if only for a moment. Make a bucket list - change it or add to it and cross things off as you do them. It will give you such a great feeling to know that some of the things you've always wanted to do, you've actually done but don't sweat it if you don't get them all done. Life is a work in progress and not a straight line from here to there. Don't "just do what you've always done" and expect things to change. Change comes from you doing things differently so DO IT and enjoy the journey!
When people want to lose weight, want to change jobs, want more money or want better relationships they generally set themselves up to fail because they want these things to happen without venturing out of their comfort zone. They will pay big money to gyms and to weight loss companies looking for instant results but won't quit drinking beer or eating dessert; won't be consistent in going for their workouts. When they want to change jobs they're too afraid to apply for other jobs or won't take the courses that may help them get a better position and a raise at the company they currently work for.
When I hear someone say, "I've tried everything but nothing works...." or "I wish I could make more money..." I am reminded of those two little quotes. Sadly, I've done it myself - we all do it because we ALL "like" comfort zones; we "like" to take the easy road; we "deserve" to enjoy the little things in life like a beer or dessert or a cigarette. And if those things are what you truly enjoy then do them but don't feel guilty about it and don't "wish" for things to change.
I think it's a shame that many of us forget that we've been blessed with only ONE life and we get caught up in just making it from day to day and never really finding out what we're all really capable of - what our potential is.
Change can only come from within and that's why we fail. When someone signs up with a Weight Loss clinic they've taken the first step but when they realize that it's not just about taking supplements or eating less but more about changing their lifestyle and the way they think and the way they've always done things that's when they begin to fail because they don't want to change - they want the supplements to work their magic and do it for them. They want the fact that they've spent a lot of money to be the guarantee of their success.
Every day is a new opportunity to improve ourselves, to achieve something, to do more than just "BE". And whether it's simply to take a moment to breathe in the fresh air and really notice it or to smile at someone and really notice them or to take the first step in moving from where you are in life to where you want to be, remember, it IS about stepping out of that comfort zone if only for a moment. Make a bucket list - change it or add to it and cross things off as you do them. It will give you such a great feeling to know that some of the things you've always wanted to do, you've actually done but don't sweat it if you don't get them all done. Life is a work in progress and not a straight line from here to there. Don't "just do what you've always done" and expect things to change. Change comes from you doing things differently so DO IT and enjoy the journey!
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Olympics and McDonalds???
I'm sorry but somehow, equating the best athletes in the world with a Big Mac is oxymoronic to me. I realize that the highest bidder was probably what decided who would be one of the official sponsors of the 2010 Olympics but what were the organizers thinking? They had a fantastic opportunity that they passed over in exchange for big money.
At a time when we, as one of the richest countries in the world, also have one of the highest rates of childhood obesity; a frightening number of chronic health conditions directly related to poor eating habits and spend hundreds of millions of dollars on treating these conditions these Winter Olympics would have been a fantastic world stage on which to promote a healthy lifestyle.
I think that educating people and helping them regain their health through healthier eating and lifestyle changes is going to ultimately depend on each of us, the "little people". By taking steps ourselves to be proactive about our health, setting good examples for our children and families and sharing with others how easy it really is, we can truly make a difference. We will be like the pebble thrown into the pond - a small ripple that gets bigger and bigger. This is evident from the number of small businesses being launched that promote health ie. health food stores, naturopathic clinics, fitness centres. Word of mouth from people who have succeeded in improving and restoring their health may not garner a spot as an Olympic sponsor but it may be the "slow and steady" approach that eventually wins this race.
If you're interested about regaining your health and that of your family I invite you to consider bringing ForeverGreen products into your life. They've made a huge difference in my personal health and I feel better than I ever have. Visit www.8794548.myforevergreen.org and then contact me for more information. I'm always happy to spread the word about health!
At a time when we, as one of the richest countries in the world, also have one of the highest rates of childhood obesity; a frightening number of chronic health conditions directly related to poor eating habits and spend hundreds of millions of dollars on treating these conditions these Winter Olympics would have been a fantastic world stage on which to promote a healthy lifestyle.
I think that educating people and helping them regain their health through healthier eating and lifestyle changes is going to ultimately depend on each of us, the "little people". By taking steps ourselves to be proactive about our health, setting good examples for our children and families and sharing with others how easy it really is, we can truly make a difference. We will be like the pebble thrown into the pond - a small ripple that gets bigger and bigger. This is evident from the number of small businesses being launched that promote health ie. health food stores, naturopathic clinics, fitness centres. Word of mouth from people who have succeeded in improving and restoring their health may not garner a spot as an Olympic sponsor but it may be the "slow and steady" approach that eventually wins this race.
If you're interested about regaining your health and that of your family I invite you to consider bringing ForeverGreen products into your life. They've made a huge difference in my personal health and I feel better than I ever have. Visit www.8794548.myforevergreen.org and then contact me for more information. I'm always happy to spread the word about health!
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Spring Cleaning
I was cleaning out some closets recently because it feels like Spring is on the way. It occurred to me that when we throw out the old stuff that's cluttering our lives we should also clean out our kitchen cupboards/pantries. When we're feeling that sense of renewal and optimism for nicer weather on the way it's the perfect time to "clean" out the bad eating habits that are ruining our health and vitality.
I challenge each of you to go through those pantries and toss (or donate to a food bank if you can't stand waste) all of the pre-packaged, processed items and make a new shopping list to restock your cupboards with healthier choices.
I just got myself a "HeathMaster" emulsifier and love it! It looks like a blender but is like a blender on steroids! It's a surefire way to make sure we're getting more than our daily servings of fruits and veggies. And when I combine better eating habits with taking my daily ForeverGreen www.8794548.myforevergreen.org products I can honestly say I feel better than I have for years.
My whole attitude towards eating has changed and it wasn't hard to do. I didn't make the change overnight but over a few months by gradually introducing better food choices into our home. Now it's automatic.
So, clean out those pantries! Make a new grocery list and restock with healthier choices. You'll never regret it and will be rewarded by feeling good.
I challenge each of you to go through those pantries and toss (or donate to a food bank if you can't stand waste) all of the pre-packaged, processed items and make a new shopping list to restock your cupboards with healthier choices.
I just got myself a "HeathMaster" emulsifier and love it! It looks like a blender but is like a blender on steroids! It's a surefire way to make sure we're getting more than our daily servings of fruits and veggies. And when I combine better eating habits with taking my daily ForeverGreen www.8794548.myforevergreen.org products I can honestly say I feel better than I have for years.
My whole attitude towards eating has changed and it wasn't hard to do. I didn't make the change overnight but over a few months by gradually introducing better food choices into our home. Now it's automatic.
So, clean out those pantries! Make a new grocery list and restock with healthier choices. You'll never regret it and will be rewarded by feeling good.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Back to Basics
Recently, a few of us were having a discussion about technology and how quickly it changes our world. It used to take decades for something to become obsolete - now it takes 3 or 4 years. Items like DVD players, CDs, land-line phones, newspapers, photo film, phone books, fax machines and even personal cheques are on the brink of becoming things of the past. We have started to "expect" change, depending on technology to make our lives faster, easier, even healthier. We've become slaves to technology and it's actually doing more harm to our health than we may realize.
Fast food, probably the biggest contributor to the obesity epidemic, may appear to make our lives easier but, really, does it take that much longer to prepare a healthy meal? Or pack a lunch to take to work rather than grabbing a burger and fries? Food isn't "real" anymore. It's processed, genetically modified and preserved until there's nothing of nutritional value left in it. Even good old water has been "enhanced" to include flavours and minerals and additives that claim to be healthier for you - for a price. What was wrong with water that we had to "fix" it?
Inactivity is the other result of technology and contributor to our sad state of health. We drive everywhere. Our kids play video games, watch movies and spend all of their time "networking" with their friends on the computer or cellphones. And with all of these conveniences that claim to give us more time we still have no time.
One thing technology can't do is take away our "humaness". No matter what, we are blessed with a human body and brain that no amount of technology can replicate. But, here's the key....we have to take care of it and that means getting back to basics. For however long mankind has been around, our lifespan has been, for the most part, based on how well we fueled our bodies. Granted, at one time, it was also based on whether a sabre-toothed tiger got you but no matter how far back you go in history, health has been based on food and medicine found in nature. Plants, fruits, essential oils, spices - the nutritional and healing benefits of these are indisputable and amazing. And when you feel better you'll have the desire to be more active. You will have increased energy, mental alertness and a wonderful sense of well-being and won't be content anymore to sit in front the the T.V. and watch another rerun or "reality" show. You won't want to "waste" a minute of your renewed vitality.
That's what I find makes so much sense about the ForeverGreen products. These all-natural products work in sync with our bodies, giving them the nutritional and healing benefits of plant and fruit-derived ingredients including the amazing marine phytoplankton. Visit www.8794548.myforevergreen.org , click on any of the product brands on the left side and watch some of the video clips.
You can also visit www.team-connections.com and read testimonials from people who have enjoyed improved health and well-being by introducing these products into their daily lives.
Good, common-sense nutrition isn't rocket science and it may not be as sexy as the newest "gadget" on the market but it's been around forever and it's what we need to, not only survive but thrive.
Fast food, probably the biggest contributor to the obesity epidemic, may appear to make our lives easier but, really, does it take that much longer to prepare a healthy meal? Or pack a lunch to take to work rather than grabbing a burger and fries? Food isn't "real" anymore. It's processed, genetically modified and preserved until there's nothing of nutritional value left in it. Even good old water has been "enhanced" to include flavours and minerals and additives that claim to be healthier for you - for a price. What was wrong with water that we had to "fix" it?
Inactivity is the other result of technology and contributor to our sad state of health. We drive everywhere. Our kids play video games, watch movies and spend all of their time "networking" with their friends on the computer or cellphones. And with all of these conveniences that claim to give us more time we still have no time.
One thing technology can't do is take away our "humaness". No matter what, we are blessed with a human body and brain that no amount of technology can replicate. But, here's the key....we have to take care of it and that means getting back to basics. For however long mankind has been around, our lifespan has been, for the most part, based on how well we fueled our bodies. Granted, at one time, it was also based on whether a sabre-toothed tiger got you but no matter how far back you go in history, health has been based on food and medicine found in nature. Plants, fruits, essential oils, spices - the nutritional and healing benefits of these are indisputable and amazing. And when you feel better you'll have the desire to be more active. You will have increased energy, mental alertness and a wonderful sense of well-being and won't be content anymore to sit in front the the T.V. and watch another rerun or "reality" show. You won't want to "waste" a minute of your renewed vitality.
That's what I find makes so much sense about the ForeverGreen products. These all-natural products work in sync with our bodies, giving them the nutritional and healing benefits of plant and fruit-derived ingredients including the amazing marine phytoplankton. Visit www.8794548.myforevergreen.org , click on any of the product brands on the left side and watch some of the video clips.
You can also visit www.team-connections.com and read testimonials from people who have enjoyed improved health and well-being by introducing these products into their daily lives.
Good, common-sense nutrition isn't rocket science and it may not be as sexy as the newest "gadget" on the market but it's been around forever and it's what we need to, not only survive but thrive.
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