Dealing with ADHD naturally

Dealing with ADHD naturally

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Before taking medications a change in your diet and daily routine can help a person deal with ADD or ADHD in a natural way. Many people have found that the Feingold Diet has been a beneficial treatment with treating ADHD. The diet is very strict in the foods that can not be eaten. Many people start off slowly removing the foods from the diet so that they are not overwhelmed by all the changes. Yoga and meditation are great was to calm the mind and the body. It also reduces stress and impulsiveness  helps regulate sleep patterns, and decreases depression. Exercise (swimming is a great option)  also releases a natural increases the level of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin. These are the chemicals in the brain that regulate mood, anger, alertness, focus, and attention. This is similar to how medications like Ritalin work but done naturally. Music therapy also works to calm the mind and reduce stress.

Foods that should be eaten on a daily basis are foods that are high in

Zinc

Calf’s liver,  Oysters, fresh Crimini mushroooms,  Spinach

Summer Squash,   Asparagus, Pumpkin Seeds,  Yogurt ( Coconut)

Green Peas,  Broccoli

Magnesium

Pumpkin Seeds,   Spinach, Swiss Chard, Sesame Seeds, Halibut

Black Bean, Sunflower Seeds, Cashews, Almonds

Potassium

Swiss Chard, Lima Beans, Potatoes

Yams, Spinach, Papaya

Pinto Beans, Lentils, Kidney Beans

Iron

Lentils,  Spinach, Venison

Sesame Seeds,  Garbanzo Beans

Lima Beans,  Olives, Navy Beans

Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Sardines, salmon, flax seeds and walnuts

Vitamin B -6

Tuna,   Chicken, Turkey

Venison, Potatoes,Cod, Sunflower Seeds

Halibut, Spinach,Banana

Vitamin C with Flax seed twice a day

Cod Liver Oil

I Like to use BLUE ICE™ Royal Butter Oil/Fermented Cod Liver Oil Blend

Foods that should be avoided or eliminated from the diet are

Processed foods

Artificial coloring, sweeteners, flavors and preservatives

foods with Salicylates such as berries, apples, clove, oranges, peaches,grapes, peppers, prunes , plums, and tomatoes

Some people also have a problem with eggs, wheat,milk,chocolate, corn and soy.

After eliminating from the diet for 3 months foods can be reintroduced slowly. If a reaction happens eliminate the food from the diet.

 Get enough rest and choose foods that are warm, cooked, nourishing, and easy to digest. Sweet berries, fruits, small beans, rice, and all nuts are good foods to have a part of a balanced diet after the ADHD   is under control.

Sources

Worlds Healthiest Foods

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Ayurvedic healing

Perfect Health

Tomorrow I start my class for perfect health. I am Studying at the Chopra Center to become a Perfect Health teacher for Deepak Chopra. My first class is Panchakarma. What is Panchakarma? Panchakarma is the ultimate mind-body healing experience for detoxifying the body, strengthening the immune system, and restoring balance and well-being. It is one the most effective healing modality in Ayurvedic Medicine. It promotes Detoxification and Rejuvenation. It is recommended on a seasonal basis, as well as when an individual feels out of balance or is experiencing illness

Benefits

Eliminate toxins and toxic conditions from your body and mind
Restore your constitutional balance improving health and wellness
Strengthen your immune system and
become more resistant to illness
Reverse the negative effects of stress on your body and mind thereby slowing the aging process
Enhance your self-reliance, strength, energy, vitality and mental clarity
Bring about deep relaxation and sense of well-being

My ten day retreat will consist of

Step One: Preparatory Procedures

Panchakarma begins with oleation – applying and ingesting pure essential oils in order to loosen and mobilize accumulated toxins or ama. This step includes supplementation with organic seeds, as well as deep, soothing daily ayurvedic massage treatments using herbalized oils.

A vital aspect of this step is Swedana, a Sankskrit word meaning “that which produces heat in the system.” Specific steam and warm oil therapies are used to heat the body. This process helps open the body’s circulation channels (srotas) and allows toxins to flow more easily from the tissues to the GI tract for elimination. Swedana also relaxes the body, releasing tension and allowing impurities to be eliminated through the sweat glands.

Step Two: Elimination and Release

Once the body’s toxins have been mobilized, gentle therapies are used to release them from the body. The treatment includes a sequence of daily bastis – a therapeutic process in which medicated oils and herbal preparations are used to flush toxins from the intestinal tract. Bastis are often referred to as enemas but actually offer many more healing benefits than a simple colon cleanse. During a basti, the herbalized oils enter the deeper tissues and eliminate fat-soluble toxins that can’t be dislodged with standard enemas.

This stage of panchakarma also includes nasya, an ayurvedic treatment that gently cleanses the upper respiratory tract and sinuses. This soothing process uses pure herbalized oils to improve the flow of life energy and help you breathe freely and easily.

Step Three: Rejuvenation

The final step of panchakarma is rasayana,a term that means “that which is nourishing.” Once the toxins have been released, this is a critical time to begin replenishing the body with natural foods and herbs, revitalizing massage treatments, and healing practices such as meditation and yoga.

Abhyanga is an individually prepared herbal-oil massage designed to deeply penetrate the skin, relax the mind-body, break up impurities, and stimulate both arterial and lymphatic circulation. It enhances the ability of nutrients to reach starved cells and allows for the removal of stagnant waste. The desired result is a heightened state of awareness that will direct the internal healing system of the body.
Shirodhara is administered by gently and methodically pouring warm herbalized oil over the forehead, synchronizing brain waves and profoundly coordinating and calming the mind, body, and spirit.

Garshana treatments consist of a dry lymphatic skin brushing with either wool or a silk glove. This enhances circulation and cleans the skin so that subsequent oil and herbal treatments can penetrate deeply into freshly cleansed pores of the skin.

Swedana is an individually herbalized steam bath, during which the head and the heart are kept cool while the body is heated to remove mental, emotional and physical toxins lodged deeply within the tissues. The cool head and heart provide a sense of calm and openness while the therapeutic steam over the entire body can penetrate and cleanse deeply, without the body becoming overheated and stressed.

Pizichili is a continuous stream of warm herbalized oil soothingly poured over the body by two Ayurvedic therapists as they massage the body in perfect unison. The warmth of the oil and synchronicity of the massage combine for a deep tissue cleansing while supporting a heightened state of awareness that transcends description.

Udvartana is a deeply penetrating herbal paste lymphatic massage. This powerful exfoliating treatment magically Restore Your Natural Radiance conditions the skin while pressing stagnant lymphatic toxins out of the body.

Five Senses Therapy treatment combines the therapeutic effect of all five senses working in concert. Sound therapies are specific Vedic hymns and mantras recommended for each imbalance. Touch therapy enlivens specific vital points on the body called marma points. Taste therapy uses certain herbal medicines. Sight uses Ayurvedic color therapy, and smell is accessed with combinations of rare aromatics. The effect is a harmonizing of all the senses to bring one’s awareness to the source of thought and feeling within the heart.

Basti is an herbal enema specially prepared to pull toxins out of the colon. This is the final stage of each daily Panchakarma treatment. The freshly loosened impurities from each day of treatment are flushed out of the body via the effects of the basti. The basti also transports Ayurvedic medicines into the blood and tissues in order to trans-form the memory of damaged and toxic cells. It is considered one of the most important and most powerful aspects of the Panchakarma treatment.

Nasya consists of individually prescribed herbs and oil drops, inhaled through the nose, which clear the sinuses of excessive mucus. It is also an important therapy when medicating the central nervous system. This treatment combats the deep dryness that exists at the root of many respiratory and allergic conditions.

Shiro-Abhyanga-Nasya is a luxurious combination of a deep head/neck/shoulder massage and facial lymphatic massage, followed by deep inhalation of therapeutic aromatic steam, and a nasal and sinus nasya with herbalized nose drops. This popular treatment is an invaluable tool balancing most head, neck and respiratory disorders.

Pinda Swedana is a deep cleansing treatment where rice boiled in milk and herbs is massaged deeply into the tissues and joints. The treatment is deeply relaxing and rejuvenating as well as powerfully detoxifying.

By the end of my detoxification I will feel renewed and ready to tackle the new year.  I will share my experience with you as I journey towards Perfect Health.

Sources

Chopra Center

Ayurvedic healing

Spirulina

Spirulina

Spirulina is a type of seaweed rich in proteins, minerals and vitamins, such as, vitamin K, vitamin B12, biotin, folic acid and beta-carotene. This freshwater algae is, according to Natural News, useful in strengthening the immune system and preventing cancerous cells from developing. Dr Genene Tefera’s 2009 essay, Spirulina: The Magic Food, published in The Biodivesity Newsletter, listed the health benefits of spirulina, reporting that it helps regulate blood sugar levels, lowers cholesterol, re-energizes, detoxifies and promotes weight loss. Although spirulina is generally considered as being a superfood, greater scientific research is needed to verify the various health benefit claims.

Spirulina is one of the richest sources of vitamin B12, rating higher than beef liver, sea vegetables and chlorella.

Vitamin K as it helps to calcify your bones and prevents atherosclerosis, the hardening of arteries. Vitamin K also assists with the clotting of blood. The overuse of antibiotics or blood thinners such as aspirin can diminish vitamin K levels. Depleted levels of vitamin K can lead to bleeding disorders such as hematomas, heavy menses, bleeding gums and gastrointestinal bleeding.

Spirulina (speer-U-lee-nah) Arthrospiraplatensis, is a fresh water micro blue green algae that gets its name from its microscopic spiral shape. Spirulina has been eaten by many cultures throughout history. It is one of nature’s most perfect, nutrient rich foods, and is a world class immune system booster. Spirulina is also a renowned source of protein, chlorophyll, trace minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. It is well known as a protector against radioactive particles and an enabler for balancing pH, thus producing a more alkaline, health-giving state in your body. There has never been a more delicious way to get high quality nutrition! Try adding to your cacao smoothies, coconut elixirs, and raw desserts!
he benefits of Spirulina range far and wide. Most notably spirulina is one of the best sources of protein in the world. Spirulina contains about 65% protein including all eight essential amino acids. Plus, the protein in spirulina is five times easier to digest than that of meat or soy. Spirulina also contains an abundance of other nutrients such as, iron, vitamin E, beta-carotene, enzymes, omega 3’s and 6’s, DHA and a rare essential fatty acid called gamma linolenic acid (GLA), found in mother’s milk. GLA is a powerful anti-inflammatory known to ease everything from joint pains such as arthritis to menstrual cramping.
Recommendations:
Beginners or Kids (age 2-9): 3-5 grams (1 tsp) per day
Adults or Teens (age 10-18+): 6-10 grams (1 Tbsp) per day
Advanced or Cleansing: 11-20+ grams per day (2 Tbsp) per day
Great for Energy, Expecting Moms, Grounding, Immune System, Protein, Alkalinity, Anti-Aging, Phytonutrients, Antioxidant, Anti-Parasite, Minerals, Brain Function, Children, Clarity, Detox Heavy Metals/Radiation, Detoxification, Digestion

Source

http://www.sunfood.com/food/spirulina/spirulina-crunchies-8-oz-raw-natural-low-temp-dried.html

Mayo Clinic

Camu berry

 Has over 30- 60 times more vitamin C than oranges

For years the scientific community has known that camu-berries provide the richest and most bio-available source of vitamin-C on the planet.

Vitamin-C, as you may know, has many uses for preventing chronic disease.

 Vitamin-C is an antioxidant that prevents free radical damage to the DNA of the cells throughout your body, which helps in the prevention of cancer and heart disease .

Vitamin-C also prevents colds

 Helps maintain healthy functioning of your brain and nervous system.

Camu also protects against glaucoma, a debilitating disease of the eye and  cataracts.

Helps detoxify the liver

It’s a huge immune system booster and an all-around power-packed vitamin, but only in its full-spectrum natural form.

The camu-berry is a  natural  anti- depressant, for  even serious depression. It is a mood enhancer

I like to add it to my morning smoothie

camu powder

vitamin c  |  antioxidants  |  amino acids

The camu berry is one of the world’s most abundant sources of vitamin C—as much as 60 times more C per serving than an orange. This antioxidant-rich berry from the Amazon is also a plentiful source of potassium, calcium, protein, beta carotene, amino acids and powerful phytochemicals.

mother nature’s super c

Often called the Camu-Camu berry, this fruit grows on a low-growing shrub (Myrciaria Dubia) native to the lush climates along the Black Water River region of the Amazonian rainforest. The buzz about this potent berry has spread around the world, earning it the nickname “nature’s vitamin pill.” Containing a higher naturally occurring vitamin C content than any other food, camu has long been used for its nutritional and medicinal attributes. Navitas Naturals Camu is grown organically in Peru, where gentle freeze-drying methods are used to protect and maximize the nutrient potential of this extraordinary superberry powder.

http://navitasnaturals.com/product/443/Camu-Powder.html

Source:  natures-health-foods and Mayo clinic and Navitas  Naturals

Benefits of Meditation

Meditation

Did you know that meditation activates the prefrontal cortex ( higher thinking) and releases neurotransmitters, including dopamine , serotonin , oxytocin , and brain opiates? Dopamine is a antidepressant ; serotonin increases self esteem ; oxytocin is a pleasure hormone ( released during sex); opiates are the body’s painkillers and also provide a runner’s high. This has been linked to happiness . No single drug can simultaneously release all these chemicals. To start 2013 off healthy and happy learn to meditate. It is a gift to yourself.

Source: Deepak Chopra

Green Tea

Green Tea

Great for treating
diarrhea, hypertension, reduces platelet aggregation ( The clumping together of platelets in the blood) hypercholesterolemia
atherosclerosis, increase metabolism ( help with weight loss)
Make cause
Nervousness, anxiety, insomnia, irritability with excessive quantities.

Source

Herbal Therapy

Camu Camu

Camu Camu

There is currently a lack of clinical trials testing the health effects of camu camu. However, preliminary research suggests that camu camu may offer certain health benefits. Here’s a look at some key study findings:
Camu camu  provides immune system support

Helps maintain good eyesight
Reduces inflammation
Supports collagen, tendons, and ligaments
Helps fend off viral infection
Improves respiratory health
Helps maintain clarity of mind during stress

Helps brain function
Suggested use: 1 teaspoon one or more times daily mixed in water, juice or smoothies.

It is believed to have the highest vitamin C content of any naturally occurring food, more than 30  times more than oranges according to SunFood.  Due to its potent vitamin C content, camu camu is a powerful antioxidant, meaning that it can help your body effectively combat free radicals. Free radicals can contribute to premature aging, and therefore premature breakdown of elastin and collagen.

The Camu camu has a strong acidic taste. It is more readily available in a powdered form that can be stirred into food or drinks.

Sources Live Strong

Health benefits of chestnuts

Health benefits of chestnuts

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…

These yummy morsels are high in fiber and are a  low glycemic index food — one that raises blood sugar slowly

Chestnuts, unlike other nuts and seeds, are relatively low in calories; contain less fat but are rich in minerals, vitamins.

Chestnuts are chiefly made of starch when compared to other seeds and nuts, which are high in calorie, protein, and fat. Their nutrition composition is almost similar to that of other staple starch foods such as sweet potato, sweet corn, potatoes.

 They are exceptionally rich in vitamin-C. Vitamin C is essential for matrix formation in teeth, bones and blood vessels.  It also is a strong anti-oxidant, it offers protection from harmful free radicals. Good source of Vitamin A and B

Rich in folic acid.  Folic acid is required for the formation of red blood cells, DNA synthesis.

The nuts are an excellent source of minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus and zinc, besides providing a very good amount of potassium

Source Livestrong

Persimmon

Persimmon

A medium persimmon contains 120 calories and is an excellent source of Vitamin A, with 50% of the Daily Value coming from 1 serving of this festive fruit. They are an excellent source of dietary fiber, providing 6 grams/serving. Rich in antioxidant power (they contain 20% of the Daily Value of Vitamin C) and its health benefits include a healthier heart, immune system, and vision maintenance.

Foods to help reduce anxiety

Foods to help reduce anxiety

Vitamin B – Found in leafy vegetables, whole grains and legumes
Dairy – Calcium and magnesium
Sea Vegetables
Sesame
Practice stress reduction and relaxation exercises. Meditation and yoga are great options.
Avoid caffeine, sugar, alcohol and any foods that trigger sensitivities

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Healing Foods

Eating Healthy Foods

Eating Healthy Foods

 

Eating nutrient dense foods is not the only answer to a good diet. Consuming foods that your body is intolerant to can cause gas, bloating, fatigue, weight gain and  malnutrition. It is like trying to fill up the sink with out putting in the stopper first.

Contact me for food intolerance testing  and nutrition consulting. Stop taking the gas ex and pepto and take care of the real problem.  Start the year feeling your best

http://www.nutritionwarriorsconsulting.net/services.html

Natural Sources of Zinc

Benefits of Zinc

What does zinc do for your body?

• Helps balance blood sugar levels
• Strengthens the immune system
• Supports smell and taste
• Help the body heal after a trauma such as burns, surgery, and wounds.

Lack of zinc may cause

• Colds and infections
• Deppression
• Lack of smell and taste
• Low appetite
• Growth failure in children
• May cause acne in teen

Foods that contain Zinc

Calf’s liver

Oysters, fresh

Crimini mushroooms

Spinach

Summer Squash

Asparagus

Pumpkin Seeds

Yogurt

Green Peas

Broccoli

Sources

Healing Foods

World’s Healthiest Foods

Glutamine

Glutamine

The Mother of All Antioxidants

Glutamine stores in the body can become depleted from trauma, infection, surgery and intense exercise

What does it do for your body?

• Supports the mucosal lining through which the processes of digestion and absorption happen
• Source of fuel for the cells
•  support white blood cells
•   helps the body recover  from training, used by many weight lifters and athletes
•  boosts the immune system
• helps heal peptic ulcers
• helps the body eliminate fat soluble toxins (helps with detoxification)

The Foods to Eat that have glutamine 

 The main ones are

 garlic, onions

broccoli, kale, collards, cabbage, cauliflower, watercress,
aloe vera juice
asparagus
avacados
orkra

walnuts

whey meat and fish, beans and milk, yogurt, cheese and other dairy products

Exercise boosts your glutathione levels and thereby helps boost your immune system, improve detoxification and enhance your body’s own antioxidant defenses.

Source

Healing Foods

The best natural blood thinners

The best natural blood thinners

Turmeric

Used in Chinese medicine ,  turmeric is hailed for it’s ability to reduce pain and inflammation.

Pineapple

Bromelain is an enzyme found in pineapples that also has anti-inflammatory properties and is especially helpful in reducing pain and stiffness associated with arthritis when taken on an empty stomach. Its action is enhanced when taken in combination with turmeric and ginger. Additionally, bromelain is a wonderful digestive enzyme when taken with meals and helps break down proteins, protecting against the formation of uric acid crystals, which are responsible for causing gout and certain types of kidney stones.

Ginger

Ginger is one of the royal ancient spices of India, China and Japan whose action works to reduce inflammation of the joints and muscles as well as strengthening the immune system and reducing digestive upsets and vomiting. Ginger has been used medicinally for thousands of years and is most effective when used raw in a hot tea.

Garlic

A favorite spice for many people — and a popular healing agent around the world — garlic is not only a potent anti-inflammatory herb, but has proven antimicrobial, antifungal and antiviral properties. Eating garlic raw or lightly cooked.

Large amount of foods high in vitamin K can change the way the blood thins.  These foods would be spinach, kale, and collards.

Sources

livestrong and The world Healthiest Foods

Cilantro

Cilantro

Helps remove mercury from the body.

Cilantro has been helpful for people with Alzheimer’s and autism.

Can be drank as a tea.

May help control of Blood Sugar level

and

Cholesterol and Free Radical Production