How to get Rid of your Symptoms
I keep boxes of magazine pages and clippings on the topic of cleansing and eliminating toxicity. I get excited about this topic because you can never go wrong when you start cleansing the body.
Toxins come from both internal and external toxic overload, but either way, it shows up with symptoms in your body. Symptoms is your body telling you something and you better listen.
Hallelujah Acres (www.hacres.com) taught me that “The only true disease, Toxemia, is caused by obstructions in the human sewage system. The poor elimination of metabolic toxins (from food, exercise, stress, and environment) results in a septic poisoning of the bloodstream. If the body is never given a chance to effectively be rid of toxins…..it will store them away in the tissues and lymph and wait for an opportunity to ‘detoxify’.”
Here is the typical ‘symptom’ story I hear:
- You get a symptom or two, feeling like you have the flu, or you have diarrhea, or a headache, or something worse.
- You reach for a pill or medication to enable you to function as usual, because you have to keep going, and nobody likes pain or inconvenience. You MAKE the symptom go away one way or another.
- You eventually get over it, but unfortunately, your body suppresses and stores its toxins. They don’t just ‘go away’ by themselves.
- Your body now runs on overload with its stored toxins, until eventually you get something worse like arthritis, a liver problem, acne, chronic fatigue, and the list goes on.
It’s not difficult to make sure your body is clean and able to do its job of keeping healthy. Here are some helpful to-do items you can get started with today. Body cleansing doesn’t have to be complicated, and it can be fun if you have the support of someone else who wants to do it with you.
- Go on a juice cleanse for a week. Juice some carrot, apple, celery and parsley juice for breakfast every day. For added nutrition add beet and ginger slice. Drink a glass of watermelon juice later in the day. Also drink 6 glasses of pure clean water, and eliminate coffee or other comfort drinks. See how you feel.
- Go on a liver cleanse – once a month for 3 months.
- Eliminate all dairy from your diet for a month (cheese, milk, cream, ice cream, etc). Document any changes.
- Do a house cleanup of toxic household products you use. If you get anything from the regular grocery store it is likely toxic and should be disposed of. Be very very careful in which products you use in your home – vinegar, baking soda and borax are safe. This cleanup is very necessary for anyone with asthma or upper respiratory problems, and liver-related problems. Use very simple and pure household cleaning products. We recommend and use www.vermontsoap.com.
Areas of pollution include: smoke, pop and sugar drinks, bags of chips, nice expensive, but toxic body products, not enough fiber, lack of oxygen, not enough pure water, not enough rest and relaxation, or too much sluggish behavior with no exercise?
Be a sleuth and find out what things trigger symptoms in your body. Get to the root of what is destroying your health. The positive side of having symptoms is that your body is trying to tell you something, and you can do something about it.
It’s time for cleansing out the garbage in your body that’s causing the symptoms. Don’t cover up your symptoms – they are really your friends.
Lyn
PS This is not medical advice. We do not treat or cure disease. Please seek out medical advice from your trusted health professional.
DIY Easy Fiber Mix
#1 Health Improvement Tip – Get more Fiber in your Diet.
What do you do when your fiber supplement runs out? I have bought and used many fiber mixes on the market, and find that they work. The list of ingredients is all fairly similar, with a few distinctives here and there. The fact is, we all need a lot of fiber in our diet. And if we don’t get it in the fiberless foods we usually get, we must supplement.
Quick Constipation Solution
Looking for a great constipation solution that does not give you cramping or pain? Nature-SM tea could be exactly what you are looking for.
I have found a box of Natures-SM tea in many large grocery chains in the world, and I have also found it available online for around $5, with 30 teabags in a box. I use only the REGULAR tea (not the double or triple strength dieters tea).
Does Peeling actually remove the Pesticides?
I got a little nervous when our friend said “There is so much pesticide sprayed around here, make sure you peel all the vegetables you possibly can”.
We had gone for a daytrip up to the highlands of Panama, very close to the Costa Rica border, where much of the Panamanian food is grown. The land is lush with tropical vegetation, hills, valleys, birds, butterflies, and bright beautiful flowers, and I saw rows of food being grown high up on the mountains. The vegetable bags were abundant with potatoes, cabbages, carrots, tomatoes, squash, chard, beets, and onions, and we even got a huge bag for $6 – a great deal!
When I realized that most food is sprayed here I asked myself what kind of pesticides are being used? how much poison so far? and finally, does peeling your vegetables actually remove the poison? The organic greens at the town market suddenly looked pretty attractive.
I find here in Panama you can get organic vegetables but you have to look for it. Really, I don’t think it is too much different here than it is where you live. You just have to be aware and resolved to deal with toxicity on any food as best you can – thorough washing or even by peeling. Here’s what I am doing:
Tip 1. Using Grapefruit Seed Extract as a vegetable wash. I have Grapefruit Seed Extract (Nutribiotic) with me so I have been soaking everything in that. I have been putting 5-10 drops of GSE in a bowl of soaking water, to wash off the toxins from pesticides. Another vegetable wash that is easy for the do-it-yourselfer is white vinegar. Put approx. 1/2 cup of vinegar in a spray bottle and fill it up with water. Spray your vegetables and fruits, or you can soak them in the sink with vinegar.
Tip 2. Trying to get organic if possible. The local health food store has a source for organic chickens, eggs and vegetables in quantity. We also have a local organic farmer who sells at the Tuesday market, along with a man who parks his truck and sells organic vegetables and herbs from the back of his truck at very reasonable prices.
Tip 3. Counting the vegetables with thick skins or those that grow very high in the air as safe: peas in the shell, squash, broccoli, onions, cabbage, avocado, bananas, pineapple, mango. Avoid fruits where the pesticides go right in the core are apples and strawberries. Others to get organic if possible are: celery, bell peppers, potatoes, spinach, lettuce and thin-skinned vegetables/fruits.
Tip 4. Always check with the dirty dozen list and the clean vegetables are listed at http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/summary/
Of course, pesticide use changes in other countries, so you cannot guarantee that this list holds for your country. Ask questions and do your own research. Find out which fruits and vegetables grow naturally, and which ones attract bugs and are sprayed. Find out if the spray is on the actual produce and/or in the soil. Grow your own food if you can.
To be honest, the only way to know if pesticides remain on unpeeled vegetables is to have them tested for the chemical which they were sprayed with. And peeling doesn’t necessarily remove all sprays. My advice is, in the tropics wash your vegetables and fruits well.
Until then, I’ll support organic gardening as much as possible. You’ll make friends with some really cool people.
Lyn
Quick Flu and Cold Remedy
We all like to have a fast cure for the flu and cold. The flu is no fun, and nowadays I hear of people getting the flu right after having the flu shot to supposedly protect them from the flu!
Our 14-year old neighbor boy recently woke up with a head cold. The minute we heard about it, my hubby mixed up his magic potion of the juice of a lemon, a teaspoon of Vitamin C crystals, raw honey to make it taste nice, and warm water to fill the cup. Stir vigorously and drink!
After we gave it to the neighbor I remember wondering if he would even take it. You know how teenagers are sometimes.
The next morning we got a knock at the door. There was our neighbor boy, asking to learn how to make the magic potion, because he had felt so much better after taking the lemon/honey/Vitamin C mixture. There’s nothing like suddenly feeling better after getting a head cold or flu.
Our friend, Walter, swears by his practically instant sinus and cold remedy. This is eating one whole lime. He eats the whole lime, but I think you can squeeze all the juice into a cup and drink it. Others have tried it successfully. Personally I would dilute this with a glass of water and some raw honey (which is also good for the throat).
Another of my favorite remedies for the flu and cold is to get lots of extra sleep. Plus if you can get fresh carrot, parsley and apple juice your cells will really benefit.
Have fun beating the flu!
Lyn
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Do you have the six hidden hazards in YOUR home?
June 2012 issue of Consumer Reports Canada lists six hidden hazards in your home as:
- household cleaners
- old lead-based paint
- invisible killers: carbon monoxide and radon
- combustion of particles or gases
- interior mold
- air fresheners, candles and incense
Here are some of the highlights I got from the article.
Most cleaning products are not safe, including some “green” labels. For your own DIY cleaner, mix 1 tbsp of vinegar or lemon juice with 1 quart of water. Clean toilets with baking soda or vinegar and a brush. Baking soda can help get rid of odors on rugs or carpets. Sprinkle it on, wait 15 minutes and then vacuum.
Lead-based paint is the most significant source of lead poisoning in the US, found in older homes. Have a paint chip analysis done by a professional to be sure. Lead paint is extremely dangerous for children. Have an EPA-certified painter remove it.
Radon and carbon monoxide cannot be seen, smelled or seen, but both are deadly. Radon comes from the earth beneath your home, and is the leading cause of lung cancer. The only way to know you have them is to test for them. Install a carbon monoxide sensor, and make sure it has new batteries. Test for Radon. (Note: I’m not sure exactly how you test for Radon. If someone knows, let us know.)
Don’t let anybody smoke in your home. Clean your chimneys each year.
To me, this next one is one of the worst and insidious items on the list. Mold and bacteria can spread from a home humidifier, bathroom exhaust fans, and even clogged gutters where the water seeps into the house. (Note: Although Consumer Reports suggest treating small areas with a solution of 1 part bleach with 16 parts water, eye mask and respirator, we suggest that an Ozone generator is very safe, effective, and more efficient for larger areas.)
Air Fresheners are extremely dangerous because they contain phthalates which are linked to cancer and reproductive problems plus tons more. Even though manufacturers are cleaning up their products, we still can’t trust them, so get rid of all air fresheners in your home. Scented candles can trigger asthma attacks and allergies. Get rid of them too and watch your health improve.
Don’t wait, clean up the Six hazards asap!
Lyn
Easy Coconut Chocolate Squares
This recipe is easy, healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free, uncooked, and very yummy! Even the kids can make these squares. There are lots of options. Let us know how yours turn out.
Ingredients:
½ cup maple syrup (or honey, or ¼ of each)
¼ cup coconut butter (room temperature so it is soft)
¼ cup cocoa powder (can use carob powder but cocoa tastes best)
1 tsp cinnamon
½ cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter but peanut butter tastes best)
1 cup quick oats (or 1 cup dried coconut to make it gluten-free – or even add some ground flax seeds)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup sesame seeds (or hemp hearts)
½ cup unsweetened coconut
½ cup walnuts or pecans (or pine nuts)
Mix all ingredients together.
Spread the batter into an 8 x 8” pan lined with paper or plastic and place in the refrigerator to harden.
When it is hard, remove from the pan. Cut into squares and store in the freezer.
Our family likes to eat these as a treat directly from the freezer. They taste amazing.
Have fun in the kitchen!
Use a Chemical Roach Killer?
I was cleaning out the cupboards of our rental home the other day, and among the toxic household chemicals I threw out was a spray can of Baygon Roach Killer. See the other items I threw out here.
I looked at it, and knowing what a problem roaches are here in Central America, the fleeting thought came to me that this stuff could really be useful. Being pest-free sounded nice.
BUT ….. this can boasts that it kills instantly (mata al instante), and is more powerful than ever! It is for scorpions and cockroaches. On a closer look, here is what you really need to know.
This is an aerosol insecticide made in Mexico and the ingredient list on the back is so small you can hardly read it without magnification. The active ingredient is “cipermetrina” or cypermethrin. It warns to cover all food and to keep it away from your eyes and flame. You need good ventilation for the treated area for 30 minutes. Warning: this affects the central nervous system, causes irritation, dermatitis and paralysis.
In reading the MSDS for cypermethrin, it says “Exposure may cause irritation to eyes, mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract and skin; Exposure may also cause the following: effect fertility and/or unborn and breastfed babies; somnolence; convulsions, seizures or tremor; salivary gland changes; motor activity changes muscle contraction; urine volume increase; immuneresponse decrease; proteinuria; hypoglycemia; blood clotting factor changes.”
If this roach spray can cause this list of conditions, is it really worth using in your house? Would you want to put your kids or animals, and especially yourself at risk? Infertility and hormonal disruptors are becoming alarmingly more common, and chemicals like this are contributors to the problem. You never know the longer term effects of this chemical in the body.
Bugs and ants in the house are a terrible nuisance and it does take persistence to get rid of the problem. They often have a route that they enter the house – through the wall or a crack somewhere. I recommend making a custom natural killer for any kind of bug you might be faced with.
The EPA of the United States recommends natural approaches to keeping critters out of your house. You must clean up spills and crumbs immediately. Close up all bags of food and don’t leave them open lying around. Eat at the table so you keep food crumbs in one place. Do not leave dirty dishes in the sink, and always cover the trash, being careful to empty if often. You must be meticulous and consistent in order to starve them away.
Here are some natural recipes that I will be using if I need them here at this house.
Recipe 1 Ingredients: Baking Soda, icing sugar and water. Mix equal parts together into a paste, so the roaches can feed on this and also take back to their nest. This will make them bloat up and die.
Recipe 2 Diatomaceous earth, which you can buy in the hardware store or garden store. When the roach eats this, it will destroy their shell/skeleton and cause them to shrivel and die.
If we find we need roach killer, I’m planning on following the EPA’s kitchen cleansing protocol first, and then using one of the above recipes if necessary. Until that time comes, the Baygon roach killer is gone, never to return. By the way, if you friends find a better solution, please let me know.
Getting healthy together!
Lyn
