Active Release Technique

 June 19th, 2012 

A-R-T Is performed by a chiropractor . It is a  patented soft tissue system that lengthens the muscle of the body and removes myofascial adhesions. It achieves aits amazing results by moving muscles through their entire range while remodeling areas of scar tissue and spasm. Graston is another great method used to get deeper treatment.

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Dr. Jake Daly

Broccoli

Broccoli

 June 18th, 2012

Here are some great reasons to add these little trees ( broccoli) to your diet.
Broccoli contains a high amount of potassium, which helps maintain a healthy nervous system and optimal brain function, as well as promotes regular muscle growth.

Blood Pressure
Along with a high amount of potassium, Broccoli also contains magnesium and calcium that help regulate blood pressure.

Vitamin C
One cup of broccoli contains the RDA of vitamin C, an antioxidant necessary for fighting against free radicals. Moreover, vitamin C is an effective antihistamine for easing the discomfort of the common cold.

Bone Health
Broccoli contains high levels of both calcium and Vitamin K, both of which are important for bone health and prevention of osteoporosis.

Sun Damage
Broccoli is helpful in repairing skin damage thanks to the glucoraphanin it contains which helps the skin to detoxify and repair itself.

Immune System
One cup of broccoli bolsters the immune system with a large dose of beta-carotene. Trace minerals, such as zinc and selenium, further act to strengthen immune defense actions.

Cancer
Broccoli contains glucoraphanin, which with the body processes into the anti-cancer compound sulforaphane. This compound rids the body H. pylori, a bacterium found to highly increase the risk of gastric cancer. Furthermore, broccoli contains indole-3-carbinol, a powerful antioxidant compound and anti-carcinogen found to not only hinder the growth of breast, cervical and prostate cancer, but also boosts liver function.

Diet Aid Broccoli is high in fiber, which aids in digestion, prevents constipation, maintains low blood sugar, and curbs overeating. Furthermore, a cup of broccoli has as much protein as a cup of rice or corn with half the calories.

Vision
Studies have shown that the carotenoid lutein helps prevent age-related macular degeneration and cataracts, as well as possesses anti-cancer effects. Additionally, broccoli is a good source of vitamin A that is needed to form retinal, the light-absorbing molecule that is essential for both low-light and color vision.

Heart Disease
The carotenoid lutein may also slow down or prevent the thickening of arteries in the human body, thus fighting against heart disease and stoke. The B6 and folate in broccoli also reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, heart attack, and stroke.

Nutrients in
Broccoli
1.00 cup raw (91.00 grams)

Nutrient%Daily Value

vitamin C        135.2%

vitamin K           115.5%

folate                    14.3%

vitamin A           11.3%

manganese         9.5%

fiber                      9.4%

tryptophan        9.3%

potassium         8.2%

vitamin B            68%

Calories                30

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Worlds Healthiest Foods

Cook Fresh

 June 16th, 2012 

“You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces – just good food from fresh ingredients.”
― Julia Child

Grilled Pork Tenderloin & Asparagus with Peanut Dipping Sauce

Grilled Pork Tenderloin & Asparagus with Peanut Dipping Sauce

 June 14th, 2012 

Father’s Day is this weekend and that means grilling time.  Here is a recipe for something different than the usual burger.

In this recipe, half the marinade is used to flavor the meat and vegetables. The other half is whisked with peanut butter to create a tasty dipping sauce — a fun job that kids can lend a hand with. You can also enlist their help preparing the asparagus: show them how to gently hold an end in each hand and then bend the stalk into an upside-down U until the tough part snaps off.
Ingredients
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 pound fresh asparagus, rinsed and snapped
1 pound pork tenderloin
1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
Instructions
Make the marinade by whisking together the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and lemon pepper in a bowl, and reserve 1/2 cup of the mixture in a separate container.
Place the asparagus in a ziplock bag and pour in 1/4 cup of the marinade from the bowl. Work the bag gently with your fingers to distribute the marinade. Do the same with the pork tenderloin, using a second ziplock bag and the remaining marinade from the bowl. Let the meat and vegetables marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare a charcoal fire or heat a gas grill to medium-high, and oil the grates.
Add the peanut butter to the reserved marinade and whisk the mixture until smooth.
Grill the tenderloin for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, rotating it a quarter turn at a time, until the internal temperature registers 145º in the center. Remove the meat from the grill and let it rest for about 5 minutes (the internal temperature will rise to 150º). Meanwhile, grill the asparagus spears for 2 minutes per side.
Slice the pork diagonally into 1- to 2-inch slices. It should be juicy and slightly pink inside. Serve the meat and the asparagus with the peanut dipping sauce. Serves 4.

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Disney Family Fun

Kiwifruit

Kiwifruit

 June 13th, 2012 

The furry fruit that most people  forget about and yet it is one of the most nutrient dense fruits. It has twice the vitamin C of an orange, is high  in potassium, low in sodium, and a good source of fiber.

The Journal of Medicine reports kiwi  juice as having the ability to reduce oxidative stress and stimulate cellular repair.  Kiwi also works as a blood thinner, with none of the side effects of aspirin.  Also can help asthma by reducing the wheezing .  eating 3 or more servings of fruit per day may lower your risk of age-related macular degeneration.    Enjoying just a couple of kiwifruit each day may significantly lower your risk for blood clots and reduce the amount of fats (triglycerides) in your blood, therefore helping to protect cardiovascular health.

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150 Healthiest Foods on Earth

What is EFT?

What is EFT?

 June 12th, 2012 

E.F.T. (Emotional Freedom Techniques ®) is  an emotional version of acupuncture that often works when nothing else will. By stimulating certain meridian points by tapping on them with our fingertips we are able to free the emotional stressors that can contribute to pain, disease and physical ailments. In most instances, EFT provides astonishing physical and emotional relief.

EFT is very easy to learn, and will help you:

• Remove Negative Emotions
• Reduce Food Cravings
• Reduce or Eliminate Pain
• Implement Positive Goals

EFT is a form of psychological acupressure, based on the same energy meridians used in traditional acupuncture to treat physical and emotional ailments for over five thousand years, but without the invasiveness of needles. Instead, simple tapping with the fingertips is used to input kinetic energy onto specific meridians on the head and chest while you think about your specific problem – whether it is a traumatic event, an addiction, pain, etc. — and voice positive affirmations.

This combination of tapping the energy meridians and voicing positive affirmation works to clear the “short-circuit” – the emotional block — from your body’s bioenergy system, thus restoring your mind and body’s balance, which is essential for optimal health and the healing of physical disease.

How to EFT

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Mercola

http://eft.mercola.com

Food is medicine and can also be your problem

 June 11th, 2012 

As Hippocrates said “Food is thy medicine and medicine is thy food”.
That is not always the case. Some foods that are great for one disease can be bad for another. In the past 50 years food has gone from being a main source of health to becoming the main cause of disease and health problems( diabetes ). The #1 reason for death is caused by the wrong diet! High blood pressure and obesity to name a few are all due to a bad diet.
Foods Good  for Osteoarthritis                                                   Foods BAD  for hypothyroidism
Broccoli                                                                                                  Broccoli
Brussel Sprouts                                                                                   Brussel Sprouts
Bok Choy                                                                                                Bok Choy
Cauliflower                                                                                           Cauliflower
Barley                                                                                                     Barley
Oats                                                                                                         Oats
Kale                                                                                                         Kale
Spinach                                                                                                  Spinach

Foods GOOD for hypothyroidism                                          Foods BAD  for Kidney Stones

Celery                                                                                                   Celery

Leeks                                                                                                     Leeks

Okra                                                                                                       Okra

Bell Peppers                                                                                       Bell Peppers

Sweet Potatoes                                                                                Sweet Potatoes

Collard Greens                                                                                 Collard Greens

Millet                                                                                                   Millet

Rye                                                                                                       Rye

Eating foods that may be good for health problem can make another issue worse.  That is why sometimes going on a diet it can make a person feel worse.  The wrong diet will undermind any other effort that you do to become more healthy.   Getting a custom diet according to your own personal condition can help you to feel better and live longer. Another reason why there is no one size fits all  diet. What works for one person could make another person gain weight,  feel bloated and fatigued.

Contact me for a functional Diagnostic Nutrition report to help you fight fatigue, lose weight, eliminate bloating and other common health problems.

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Food Pharmacy