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Easy Ways to Balance an Acidic Diet
by, Dr. Phil Domenico

The American diet is anything but balanced. The mass consumption of meat, grains and processed foods causes the body to become overly acidic, which strips it of minerals. Over the long haul, those who do not balance their diet with alkaline foods (fruits and veggies, primarily) become prone to weak bones, joints and muscles, heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, and a host of other health problems. In other words, long-term health and longevity have everything to do with acid-alkaline balance.

Consider the Inuit (a.k.a., Eskimos), who do not have access to many fruits and vegetables. Their diets consist largely of seal meat, fish and whale blubber. While they eat few grains, their diet is nevertheless highly acidic. Though a sturdy bunch, with healthy hearts, their bones start breaking down prematurely. Indeed, the Inuit people have the worst longevity statistics in North America.

In contrast is Okinawa, where more people live to 100 years of age than anywhere in the world. While meat, rice, soy and seafood (highly acidic foods) are squarely in the diet, so are a vast range of different vegetables and fruits, rich in anti-oxidants, as well as minerals that counteract acidity. A wealth of fascinating anthropologic and scientific evidence exists that supports the acid-alkaline theory of health and longevity; there is much information to research this further.

The typical American diet is similar to that of the Inuit in that there is entirely too much meat and not enough alkaline vegetables to balance it. Factory farms in the US manufacture meat and animal products in unhealthy ways, leaving them loaded with toxins and inflammatory compounds. Furthermore, charring meat adds flavor, as well as cancer-causing substances.

To make matters worse, the acidity of the American diet is compounded by all the starches and sweets consumed. Many of these processed foods can be as acidic as meat, chicken, fish and seafood (colas are even more acidic), but are not nearly as full of nutrients. Acidic foods are also generally lacking in fiber, which helps control blood sugar and improves bowel health. The friendly bacteria in the gut need fiber to function. Without them, not only does the digestive system suffer, but also the immune defenses.

The problem is not so much any particular food, but rather the cumulative effect of a highly acidic diet over many decades that eats away at our health. For some, the answer is to give up meat. However, this choice is not that easy or fun, and could lead to protein, zinc, iron and vitamin B12 deficiencies. There is also nothing easy about giving up sweets and starches, as most people crave these foods, especially if there is delicious fat, salt, or caffeine in them. The food industry knows how to get us hooked, and it is not easy going cold turkey.

So, where does that leave us? What can we do to reduce the impact of an acidic diet? For one, reduce the serving sizes of the acidic foods, while increasing the amount of greens and other alkaline veggies during a meal. Think of it as a deck of cards (the acidic food serving size) surrounded by a forest of greens. This markedly reduces the total number of calories consumed, while reducing the acid impact. Eating organic foods (especially animal foods) helps, because it reduces the toxins present while increasing the nutritional content and alkaline balance. Learning about what foods are highly acidic or alkaline can help one balance the diet better.

Yet, to make it easy, here are a few highly alkaline foods that - if used liberally at breakfast, lunch and dinner - would go a long way towards improving the diet. It is as easy as sprinkling a bunch of black pepper on everything. Consider adding paprika, parsley and horseradish as well, or squeeze lemon or lime juice on fish, salads, or in your beverage. Add onions to everything. Munch on pumpkin seeds, or add them to the salad. Use sea salt (Celtic, French or Himalayan preferred) rather than regular table salt. Substitute sweet potatoes for white potatoes. Use Apple cider vinegar rather than Balsamic vinegar. Choose miso soup with seaweed. Drink ginger tea, or add crushed ginger to your morning eggs and other foods. If you like radishes, eat them like candy. If you want something sweet, eat unsweetened pineapple, mango, cantaloupe, tangerines, mandarin oranges, kiwi and assorted berries. Let watermelon or vegetable juice be your summer thirst quencher. Quell a hunger with celery smeared with nut butter. Smear half of an avocado on toast, rather than margarine. Add asparagus, winter squash and chestnuts to round out the list of extreme alkaline foods.

Along with green leafy vegetables (especially collard or mustard greens, endive and kale), the foods mentioned above can make a major difference in the balance of things, and protect the bones, joints, muscles, heart, brain, liver and kidneys. Alkaline bodies are also much more resistant to infection and cancer.

As diets go, these are not boring foods by any means. Indeed, there is a great variety to choose from, and hundreds of simple recipes to play with. In addition, many other healthy and tasty foods are alkaline forming, though not with the same impact as the foods listed above. There are also alkaline mineral supplements, such as the citrates of potassium, magnesium and calcium, which can have profound effects on health and well-being.

Who knows? You may enjoy these foods and the health benefits so much you will wean off the refined grains, sodas and toxic meats - the easy way...one alkaline food at a time.

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What Everybody Ought to Know About Food Additives
by Christine H. Farlow, D.C.

Every day we are bombarded with information about food products that are healthy, all natural, have no artificial ingredients, no preservatives, low fat, no fat, no cholesterol, sugar free, vitamin fortified and provide 100% of your daily vitamin requirements. Are these foods as healthy as the advertising tries to make us believe they are?
Let's look at the facts. There are more than 3000 different chemicals added to our food. The company that wants to produce the chemicals or use the chemicals in the foods they produce usually does the testing for safety.

Safety testing has only been done for individual additives, not for combinations of additives. Nobody knows the effects of the many different additives used in the thousands of different combinations. To make matters worse, because of political pressure, the FDA allows manufacturers to add small amounts of cancer-causing substances to our food. So, not only are many of our foods not healthy, they're unsafe.

The FDA has even approved, as safe, additives it has known to be unsafe. Take, for example, Olestra, the fat substitute which was approved by the FDA over the objections of many leading food scientists. Olestra can cause diarrhea, abdominal cramping and may even contribute to cancer, heart disease and blindness. Foods containing Olestra must have a warning label on the package.

Then there's the artificial sweetener aspartame, also known as Nutrasweet. Aspartame was approved and claimed safe by a specially appointed FDA Commissioner after his own Board of Inquiry that investigated aspartame claimed it unsafe. Aspartame can cause birth defects, central nervous system disturbances, menstrual difficulties, brain damage in phenylketonurics, seizures, death and a long list of other reactions too numerous to mention. It may cause irreversible health damage over the long term.

Fats are another story. A certain amount of the right kind of fat is necessary for your nervous system, your immune system, the formation of cell membranes, and the absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins. The problem is that over 90% of the food produced today contain hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oil, which contributes to heart disease, elevated cholesterol and triglycerides, non-insulin dependent diabetes and cancer. Research even shows an association between attention deficit disorder and hydrogenated oils.

The next time you grocery shop, look at the label of every item before you buy. Unless you already buy all organic and natural foods, almost every item you pick up will contain hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils. Instead, choose products that say no hydrogenated oils. Use raw organic butter instead of margarine, and extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil or flaxseed oil (flaxseed oil should never be heated).

If you're eating more chicken, turkey and fish, because it's healthier, you may be surprised to learn that sliced chicken and turkey from the deli contains nitrites. And nitrites cause cancer. Nitrites are found in almost all processed meats, including luncheon meats, hot dogs, sausages and bacon. Then there's tuna, a healthy choice if it only contains tuna and water and is only eaten occasionally. But, most tuna contains broth or hydrolyzed vegetable protein, which contain MSG. And MSG is not required to be listed on the label because it is an ingredient in the broth, not directly added to the tuna. This is the way food manufacturers hide MSG in the food they produce. And hidden MSG can be a very serious problem to those who are sensitive to it. MSG can cause a wide variety of symptoms including migraines, numbness and tingling, asthma, seizures, diarrhea, panic attacks and heart problems.

Other sources of hidden MSG include autolyzed yeast, boullion, stock, malt extract, malt flavoring, barley malt, maltodextrin, natural flavors, pectin, seasonings, carrageenan, soy sauce, soy protein, whey protein, anything enzyme modified, fermented, protein fortified, or ultrapasteurized, fast foods, chips, condiments, salad dressings, lunch meats, sausages and soups. In fact, most processed foods contain MSG according to Kathleen Schwartz of the nonprofit group No MSG.

So, buyer beware! Even if the label says "all natural ingredients" and "no preservatives," the product could contain harmful additives. So, how do you know which foods are really safe to eat? You need to read the labels and know how to interpret the information on the label.

Here's a few hints on what to eat and what to avoid: Eat fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, good quality protein and healthy fats.

Avoid these additives:

  • Aspartame or Nutrasweet
  • Saccharin
  • MSG and Free Glutamates
  • Artificial colorings
  • Nitrites and Nitrates
  • Caffeine
  • BHA and BHT
  • Brominated vegetable oil or BVO
  • Olestra or Olean
  • Sulfites

Here's a general rule of thumb:

If the list of ingredients is long, there are probably a lot of chemical additives in the product, and you're risking your health by eating it. If the list of ingredients is short, it may or may not have harmful additives in it, so you need to read the label carefully before you purchase it.

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The good, the bad and the ugly fats
by Sherry Brescia

One of the more dangerous dietary trends today is the low fat or no fat obsession.

Look at the grocery stores shelves and you'll see thousands of products that are touted as low-fat, non-fat or reduced fat.

But what so many fat-resistant people don't realize is that ALL fat is not the enemy.

Just the bad fats are.

Bad fats are saturated fats and trans fats.  These fats raise your cholesterol, clog your arteries, pack on the pounds and shorten your life. 

Here's a quick low down on the bad fats:

  1. Saturated fats:  These come from animals - all types of meat and dairy products (including lard, butter and cream).  Other sources are palm and palm kernal oil.

  1. Trans-fats:  They come from hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils (like shortening and margarine).  Hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils are used in most processed snack foods, cookies, side dishes, snack cakes and most bakery goods.

Now, food manufacturers know that people are leery of fats, and since they want to make sure their profits stay high, they create low-fat or non-fat versions of their products.  You'll even see them proudly proclaim "No Trans Fats!" on many of the labels and boxes. 

What they fail to tell you is that in place of the fat, they've put in...

Sugars. 

That's right.  Lots and lots of sugars.  They've got to make the stuff taste good somehow, and sugar does the trick.  Remember, low-fat or non-fat doesn't mean zero calories.

And most times the sugar comes in the form of high fructose corn syrup--the single worst form of sugar on the planet.

So it's basically smoke and mirrors..."It's GOOD for you!"

Uhhhh, no.

They also add artificial flavorings and chemicals when sugar won't do. 

Bottom line here is to stay away from foods with bad fats AND their low-fat or non-fat cousins--neither will allow you to have any measure of decent health so you can do all the fun, wonderful things you want to do in your very long life. 

Now for the good fats:

Good fats play a VITAL role in our bodies, and not getting enough of them leads to nutritional deficiency, inflammation and tissue degeneration.

Here are just some of the amazing things good fats do:

  • They help construct cell membranes, produce hormones and eliminate acidity. 
  • They protect your organs, help keep you warm and help your body absorb nutrients.
  • They lubricate your joints, provide energy and help protect against heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, arteriosclerosis and blood clots.
  • They can help relieve arthritis, asthma, PMS, allergies, skin problems and behavioral disorders.
  • They boost brain function.


Good fats are also called essential fatty acids, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.

Raw (not roasted) nuts, seeds and avocados are all great sources of good fats. 

Fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, herring and trout are also sources of good fats.

Good fat oils include olive oil, safflower oil, soybean oil, borage oil, fish oil, evening primrose oil and grapeseed oil.

Just remember, these oils are good unless they have been hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated.  Then, they are very, very bad.

When shopping for oils, look for those that are cold-pressed and are in a dark container. --they have not been subjected to heating, are the freshest and are less likely to be rancid.

The recipes in the Great Taste No Pain system feature good, healthy oils and natural good fat food sources.  The
manuals also provide suggestions for delicious alternatives (to bad fats like margarine and shortening).

You don't need to make all fat your enemy any longer.  Let Great Taste No Pain be your guide to enjoying health- enhancing good fats.

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An All-Natural Approach To Heal And Prevent This Bacterial Disorder
by Consumer Health Advocate, Frank Mangano

Known scientifically as cystitis, a bladder infection is a condition characterized by an urgent need to empty the bladder. In people with this condition, frequent and even painful urination is common. A desire to urinate constantly - even when the bladder is empty - is a symptom common in many people as well.

The urine of a person with a bladder infection often has a cloudy appearance and has a strong unpleasant odor. In children, bladder infections often bring about pain in the lower abdomen as well as a burning sensation during urination. Blood in the urine may also occur. Cystitis is generally more an annoying problem that isn't one of any seriousness but if left untreated it can eventually lead to kidney infection.

The ureters, kidneys, urethra, penis and bladder all play distinct roles in helping the body rid itself of material waste (urine). Urethritis (infection of the urethra), acute pyelonephritis (infection of the kidney) and cystitis (infection of the bladder) are conditions that are more common in women than men and many conditions in which the kidneys, urethra or bladder are affected are described as urinary tract infections (UTI). Most UTIs are concentrated in the bladder & urethra.

The reason why most cases of pyelonephritis, urethritis and cystitis occur more frequently in women than men is because of the closeness of the vagina, anus and urethra and because of the length of the urethra in females. This allows bacteria to easily be transmitted from the anus to the bladder by way of the vagina & urethra.

Bladder infections in men typically occur as a result of bacteria ascending through the urethra or from an infected prostate gland.

Many factors including use of a diaphragm, pregnancy, systemic disorders and sexual intercourse can contribute to the development of a bladder infection. A structural abnormality or an obstruction of the urinary tract which restricts urine flow can also increase risk of developing a bladder infection. Bladder cancer can cause bladder infections as well.

The regimen outlined below includes a holistic approach to treating & preventing bladder infections:

Foods such as watermelon, celery and parsley - which are natural cleansers & diuretics - should be consumed in the diet.

Citrus fruits - which produce alkaline urine that promotes bacterial growth - should be avoided.

Drink plenty of liquids, especially pure, unsweetened cranberry juice, which is a very effective cure for bladder infections. Do not consume cranberry juice cocktail, which is loaded with refined sugar. At least one 8 ounce glass of pure water should be drank every hour.

Avoid carbonated beverages, coffee, chocolate, processed foods, alcohol, simple sugars and caffeine.

Be sure to empty the bladder every two to three hours and avoid "holding it in", which can worsen the infection.

Take 2 teaspoonfuls of whey power or acidophilus tablets or capsules with each meal.

Supplementing with the following may also be beneficial:

Garlic (2 capsules 3 time daily) - Natural antibiotic and a powerful immune system enhancer. Use the brand Kyolic from Wakunaga, which is an odorless organic garlic supplement.

Vitamin C plus bioflavonoids (4,000 - 5,000 mg daily in divided doses) - Produces an antibacterial effect through acidification of urine. Be sure your brand of Vitamin C contains bioflavonoids, which help increase absorption.

Colloidal silver (take as directed on label) - Natural antibiotic that kills viruses, fungi & bacteria.

Acidophilus (take as directed on label and on an empty stomach. You can also use 1tbsp in 1 quart of warm water as a douche) - Essential to restore "friendly" bacteria.

Calcium (1,500 mg daily) - Reduces irritability in the bladder.
Magnesium (750 mg daily) - Helps control the stress response and is needed to balance calcium. Use chelate form.

Potassium (99 mg daily) - Replaces lost potassium from frequent urination.

Buchu (take as directed on label) - An herb that helps stop the burning sensation upon urination.

 
* Important notes: It is recommended that you seek the advice of a qualified healthcare practitioner prior to using any alternative therapies to treat cystitis. Any recommended doses are for those over age 18. Always check herb and vitamin use with your child's health care practitioner prior to administering them.

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Chronic Back Pain Limits Brain Power
by Jesse Cannone CFT, SPN, CPRS

You don't need to be a scientist to know that chronic back pain can have a negative impact on your life, often bringing with it anxiety and depression. It can affect your ability to work, sleep, and perform other daily activities.

Until recently, it has been assumed that whatever changes occurred in the brain as a result of chronic back pain were only temporary and that the brain would revert to a normal state once the pain stopped.

Recent findings by researchers from Northwestern University have turned this assumption on its head. What they found was that chronic back pain - defined as pain lasting six months or longer - can cause significant and long-lasting damage to the brain, aging it up to 20 times faster than normal.¹

Shades of gray

In fact, chronic back pain actually shrinks the gray matter of the brain - the part responsible for memory and information processing - by as much as 11 percent each year. In contrast, normal aging of the brain results in just a 0.5 percent loss of gray matter a year.

Scientists compared 26 healthy volunteers with 26 patients who had been suffering with chronic lower back pain (some with sciatica) for more than a year. Those with chronic back pain with sciatica had the largest decrease in gray matter. Another significant finding: The longer a subject had had chronic back pain, the more brain loss he suffered.

One theory on why there is such a large decrease in gray matter is that chronic pain forces nerve cells to work overtime. Even more troubling is the possibility that if chronic back pain is allowed to continue, it may become harder to reverse and less responsive to treatment due to these changes in the brain. Experts say the findings should sound a warning to patients with back pain to seek care as soon as possible.

Driven to distraction

The Northwestern study is consistent with other research on chronic pain and cognitive ability. Scientists at the University of Alberta have confirmed that chronic pain can impair your memory and concentration.

In testing done by Drs. Bruce D. Dick and Saifudin Rashiq at the university's Multidisciplinary Pain Centre in Edmonton, Canada, two-thirds of participants who suffered with chronic pain had a difficult time paying attention and remembering simple facts.

Participants in the study - all of whom had pain lasting six months or longer - were given computerized memory tests, along with a neuropsychological test of attention on what were identified as "pain" and "less pain" days.

On a "less pain" day, participants were tested after they received a pain-reducing procedure as part of their ongoing treatment at the Centre. On a "pain" day, participants were tested without getting any pain-reducing procedure. Sixteen of the 24 participants - 67 per cent - showed signs of cognitive impairment on their pain-testing day. Although the sample of participants was small, the findings were statistically significant, according to the lead researchers.

You must remember this

Further evidence of a link between chronic pain and brain function comes from a study done at Keele University in the United Kingdom. Scientists compared the "prospective" memory - such as remembering to pick up groceries or keep a doctor's appointment - of 50 subjects with chronic back pain to the memory of 50 subjects who were pain-free.

Investigators used something called the Prospective Memory Questionnaire, a self-rating scale that requires users to record the number of times their prospective memory fails in a given period of time. The scale measures three types of prospective memory: long-term habitual, short-term episodic, and internally cued.

Those with chronic pain had significantly impaired short-term memory compared with subjects who were pain-free. No differences were observed in the other types of prospective memory.

"One explanation for the observation of short-term prospective memory deficits may be related to the link between pain and stress and the impact of this relationship on cognitive function," Ling's team reported.

The ideas is that when pain kicks in, it triggers a region of the brain known as the lateral occipital complex (LOC). When this happens, it overrides a person's ability to concentrate and accurately recognize images.

Strategies to improve memory

The investigators said they hope that these findings will help guide the care of patients with chronic pain and encourage the development of skills to offset memory problems.

Here are a few quick tips to improve your memory:

Read out loud

If you want to remember something, saying the words out loud will help burn the information into your brain. If you can turn it into a rhyme, even better.

Write things down

Mental clutter makes it hard to recall data. Use address books, datebooks, and calendars. Jot down notes on more complicated material and reorganize your notes as soon as possible. The physical act of rewriting can help imprint facts into your memory.

Rehearse and review

Go over what you've learned the day you learn it, and review it periodically. Researchers call this "spaced rehearsal," which has proven to be more effective than cramming.

Get your vitamins

Nutrients such as vitamins B, C, and E can nurture brain function. Dietary sources of B include spinach and other dark leafy greens, strawberries, melons, and black beans. Vitamins C and E improve the flow of oxygen through the brain. Good natural sources are berries, sweet potatoes, red tomatoes, green tea, nuts, citrus fruits, and liver. Omega-3 fatty acids - found in cold-water fish such as salmon and tuna - are also associated with improved cognitive function.

Surprise your brain

Another way to help your brain perform better is to stimulate it through novelty. For example, brushing your teeth with your left hand (if you're right-handed) will fire up seldom-used connections on the nondominant side of your brain. Or try "neurobic" exercise, which forces you to use your faculties in unusual ways - say, getting dressed with your eyes closed, taking a course in a subject you know nothing about, or cooking a recipe in an unfamiliar cuisine.

The brain maybe affected by pain but you should never let pain control how or what you think about. If pain relief is what you are after you must hold a firm belief that you can achieve your goals and if believe heart and soul and keep you're your thoughts concentrated and coordinated there is no way that you can not achieve what you are after.

1. The Journal of Neuroscience, November 17, 2004 · 24(46):10410 -10415

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Yeast Infection

A yeast infection can be far more far reaching than you ever thought. Yeast infections can spread to your entire body, and be very harmful to your health…

So if you have any of the obvious symptoms of a yeast infection, such as thrush, jock itch, ringworm, white coated tongue, athlete's foot or a fungal nail infection, you should be aware that these could indicate a more serious infection inside your body.

There are other more innocuous symptoms too, which could easily pass unnoticed in busy modern lives. These could indicate a serious yeast infection inside your body, which could easily lead to more serious health problems.

Symptoms to look out for include: bloating, wind, constipation or diarrhea, food cravings, sensitivities and intolerance's, sinus problems and runny nose, cystitis, fatigue, depression, irritability, feeling spaced out, brain fog.

Yeast infections inside the body start in the gut. Yeast (also known as candida albicans) lives normally in the gut in a healthy individual. It is usually kept in check by 'friendly bacteria' which lives in the gut too. Sometimes the yeast gets out of control - a 'yeast overgrowth' - this is when it starts to cause you health problems.

There are conventional treatments, and natural health remedies for candida yeast problems - but none will be entirely effective unless you get your diet sorted.

What you eat can have a huge effect on the bacteria living in your insides. The yeast itself feeds on sugar, and as it feeds on sugar it creates a nasty waste product (called acetaldehyde) which is highly toxic to the body. As the yeast feeds and grows stronger, it creates long roots, which burrow into the walls of your gut and causes leaky gut syndrome (hideous thought, huh?)

So clearly sugar should be top of your list of foods to avoid! This is not just sugar added to tea or coffee - it is all sugar! Sugar in processed foods, cakes, pastries, even white bread. You should also avoid the natural sugars in fruit, or in derivatives such as fructose, lactose, maltose and dextrose.

Other foods could also be affecting your yeast overgrowth. So as well as natural and refined sugars, also avoid: alcohol, yeast products, smoked and cured products (such as meat and kippers), fermented products (such as vinegar or soy sauce), caffeine (tea and coffee), chocolate, dairy and cheese (except for 'live' yogurt), mushrooms, nuts and any foods you are allergic to.

Don't panic and think you might have to be on this strict diet forever. After a few weeks you may be able to reintroduce fruits and then other food stuffs more gradually.

To avoid yeast overgrowth in the future, though, it is still advisable to steer clear of refined sugars, and sugars in processed foods, such as cakes, pastries and white bread.

Follow a healthy diet of raw and cooked vegetable, some fruit (later on) and whole grains. The most effective food that you can include in your yeast-free diet is 'live' yogurt. Live yogurt contains the 'friendly bacteria' that you need to bring a healthy balance back to your gut, and to help keep candida yeast under control. (You can also buy probiotic supplements which contain the same 'friendly bacteria'.)

The yeast free diet will work very well to kill off yeast overgrowth, and maintain a healthy balance of bacteria in your gut - but it may take quite a while.

For faster results, you may want to check out herbal remedies for yeast infection. These are very effective at removing the yeast overgrowth, and in combination with the yeast free diet, should keep you completely yeast free in the future.

Useful herbs for this purpose are: garlic, barberry, pau d'arco, grapefruit seed extract, olive leaf, oregano oil, tea tree oil, peppermint, rosemary, echinacea.

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