Have you done liver flushes? -- With the jaundice sounds to me like you could be having die off in your liver/gb beyond its ability to release it on its own. -- Highly recommend you do some full out liver flushes if you haven’t already as the candida loves to accumulate there -- and nothing else will get it out other than the flushes that I know of. [End]
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”Beet Kvass” a fermented beverage, would also be a really great thing for him to have regularly. Here is recipe, suggest you make it with the kefir starter rather than the whey....
Beet Kvass
3 medium or 2 large organic beets, peeled and chopped coarsely
¼ cup whey or 1 packet Body Ecology Kefir Starter
1 Tbsp sea salt
filtered water
Beet kvass is an invaluable lacto-fermented tonic. It promotes regularity, aids digestion, alkalizes the blood, cleanses the liver and is a good treatment for kidney stones.
Place the beets, whey or kefir starter and salt in a 2-quart glass con ...
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Hmmm, I wouldn’t consider that healthy weight gain -- you might just get really bloated and constipated!
Most people have problems gaining weight because they have trouble absorbing/assimilating nutrients due to a congested colon/liver/gallbladder and permeable gut wall.
So, the best thing to do is embark on some major cleansing to restore proper balance and functioning of your system -- although this may initially cause more weight loss, which is a bummer, in the long run it will allow you to return to a normal weight.
Good luck! - Kelly [End]
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Hello -
Highly recommend that you get a copy of ”The Amazing Liver/Gallbladder Cleanse” by Andreas Moritz - he is the liver expert and also has a forum on this site.
I can tell you from firsthand experience, however, that the husband of one of my clients has Hep C and was not doing well. He was really going down hill and had tried EVERYTHING, including interferon, which he really had a hard time with.
Anyway, I recommend that they try Natural Cellular Defense (zeolite) by the Waiora company and do the detox protocol.
He started to have a complete turn around in a week! She said w ...
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Hi Basia -
Sorry for such a late response. I have been away and should have disabled the forum while I was unavailable, but forgot.
Anyway, in answer to your question, this is not a product I am familiar with. So don’t feel I can give an answer of any value.
From what I read, sounds like it works a lot like glandulars (liver, adrenal, etc.), but I don’t know anything about the specifics of this particular substance.
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Hey guys -
I am going out of town and will be back next week. I don’t know how to disable the forum for questions yet -- so just know that I will check back and answer questions beginning of next week.
Thanks!
Kelly [End]
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I LOVE wolfberries - otherwise known as goji berries. They are great for the immune system, digestion, liver, etc. Also help balance blood sugar. I mix them with raw pumpkin seeds for a quick snack.
I get mine from the Young Living company http://www.youngliving.com #176667 - I also love their Berry Young Juice or Ningxia Red as it is now called - great stuff!
Would love to know other good sources for bulk purchasing if anyone knows of anything, as they are a bit pricey.
Enjoy -
Kelly [End]
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Hey Everybody -
A few of you some time back had expressed an interest in the topic of curbing/eliminating cravings for health-robbing foods and I threatened to post a copule articles on my webisite to address this all-important issue.
Just wanted you to know that there are now 2 articles of a 3 part series now posted on my website for you to read called, ”Curb & Conquer Your Food Cravings.”
To view, go to: http://www.foodfitnessbyphone.com/articles/index.html
Hope they help!
Kelly [End]
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Oh yes, I actually have heard of this. I had a client whose mother and father took it and loved it. They were eating a very Standard American Diet and didn’t do anything special diet-wise and still got really good results.
It looks a lot like one I used to recommended a lot, Ultimate Cleanse or Multi-Cleanse by Nature’s Secret. The only problem with it was that it was waaaay too harsh for most people. So I always advised that people start with 1/2 of whatever the box recommended and proceed very gradually from there. Otherwise many people, esp those who are very sensitive, would be run ...
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You’re welcome.
BTW - many of my clients/program participants have lost significant weight just by making the switch to Level I of Eating for Health as described in my book. And they keep it off too.
I saw a woman not too long ago that lost 60 lbs in 6 months following Level I of EFH. That was 3 years ago and she has kept the weight off and never been happier after having dieted all her life.
Some of my clients have also lost weight by doing the Colonix program. But once again, don’t focus on the weight - focus on getting healthy and doing what’s right for the body and the weight ...
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Hi fellow Kelli ;-)
I have heard similar stories from others who have done the Atkin’s diet.
My suggestion is to stop focusing on your weight. My clients lose weight all the time by just adopting the sensible, balanced way of eating that I outline in my book -- which would be very helpful to you http://www.foodfitnessbyphone.com/products/index.html
Ultimately, weight is not about carbs vs. proteins vs. fats. Sounds to me like your body has gotten way out of balance with all this Atkin’s stuff and fasting, etc. If you stop looking at your weight and focus instead on adopting an Eati ...
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Are you sure it was the alcohol and not the billions of good bacteria? :-)
Different brands have different amounts of naturally occuring sugar based on the fruit juice that is added to it. For example, the blueberry flavored by the Synergy company has only 4 gms (1 tsp) of sugar in 16 oz bottle, which is really good.
Whereas, I just discovered the little 8.5 bottle by Kombucha Wonder Drink has 14 gms of sugar! Too much, in my opinion -- but still much better than straight up juice.
YOu can also get plain, don’t have a bottle at the moment to check the sugar content - but probable ...
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Hi Katie -
This is a big question that I don’t have enough time to address adequately right now. Check back in a couple days. I will address when I have a little more time.
Thanks - Kelly [End]
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Hi Michelle -
Not sure what you mean by ”drink mixes” - but doesn’t sound like something that would be your best choice for a beverage.
Water, herbal tea, and my two latest additions: coconut juice and kombucha are all at the top of my list when it comes to beverages.
You can get different flavored kombucha drinks in bottles in the refrigerated section of most health food stores now - it’s really great! Check the labels - contains over 3 billion lactobacillus! - So good for you no matter what you have going on. REally good for the gut, the liver/gb, blood sugar, candida, immune s ...
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Yes absolutely, anything you run through the body is capable of straining the liver. Just like anything you lift is capable of straining your muscles. So you must always take care to start very small and build up gradually so as not to do more harm than good.
Slow and steady -- and consistent is the name of the game when it comes to cleansing. The thing I really like about the zeolite is that it kills a lot of birds with one stone. Rather than having to do something for each individual thing - this for the liver, that for the kidneys, this for the candida, that for the heavy metals, etc ...
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Hi Kelly -
Hmmm, I don’t know exactly what you have been doing or for how long - for example, how many liver flushes and/or colonics have you done?
Sounds like you need to just keep cleansing for the most part. I find that most people underestimate the amount of time and what it takes to really cleanse their bodies thoroughly.
Also, if I were you, to dramatically accelerate this process and ensure adequate cleansing of the most stubborn stuff, I would also do a little roto-rooter by taking the liquid zeolite by Waiora -- http://www.mywaiora.com/630911
The website doesn’t give yo ...
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OK - go to: http://www.foodfitnessbyphone.com/programs.htm#PW You would definately be a candidate for my ”special program”. I also do individual consults, but it’s best, if you can, to do ongoing for awhile to get yourself on track.
As I always tell people: ”it took your body some time to get sick, it’s going to take it some time to get well again.”
Contact me at contact@FoodFitnessByPhone.com when you want to set up your initial 15-20 minute session for me to learn more about you and for you to learn more about how I work with people.
Look forward to hearing from you -
Kelly
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Hi Lovey -
Can’t address this adequately at the moment, but check back in a couple days and I will read through and give you my opinion.
I have jury duty on monday - ugh. So it may even be a few days, but I will answer. So check back.
Kelly [End]
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I personally believe anything can be cured. It’s just a matter of getting all the pieces to the puzzle put together.
I coach people through the healing process. If you are interested, let me know.
Much health to you!
Kelly
PS - I have never heard of the cracking noises with the eyes - so have no idea. Maybe ask around on some of the other forums and see if anyone else has experienced this. Good luck. [End]
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Could be, I’m actually not sure. Probably depends on the company. I had heard that they freeze them straight from the pickin’ and for this reason, many people believe that they contain more nutrients and enzymes.
I can’t keep track of all the food industry happenings - there’s just waaay to much going on - and it’s always changing!
Kelly [End]
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Hello -
With any kind of ”unusual” symptoms - as with any symptoms/conditions in the body, really - that doctors or other healthcare practitioners can’t figure out, comes the need to set the overall body back into balance. Which will in turn reverse the symptoms.
If you were a pot smoker and no doubt also drank alcohol and poor quality American foods, it would be wise to embark on a lifestyle-change and cleansing program that will help your entire body-mind system.
My book, ”If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It!,” can help you get started with a way of eating that will support your syste ...
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No, green veggies don’t really have a high starch (carbohydrate) content.
Frozen veggies in the bag are always raw to my knowledge. Veggies in frozen entrees are cooked, however, as you probably know.
With the frozen veggies in a bag, always check the ingredients label - if they’re not the natural food or organic brands, they often contain some kind of preservatives and/or color enhancers.
Hope that helps!
Kelly [End]
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The MA after my name is for a Master’s Degree in Cultureal Geography from the University of Chicago.
I don’t personally care much about letters after someone’s name, however, I had many people tell me that I should use the letters I have earned because it holds weight with certain people. Especially when I am seeking speaking engagments, etc.
Since much of my work as you have read in my book, deals with the ”cultural geography” of the our popular food culture, it is relevant to some degree and denotes an upper level of education through a conventional academic institution., which is ...
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Hi Katie -
There are a lot of home courses you can take these days that focus on holistic nutrition. Ultimately, you have to find one that you resonate with and also consider how much time/money you want to spend.
I can’t think of one that I really recommend, because honestly I don’t resonate with most of them. Either they take a very ”limited” approach by focusing on one particular kind of diet (i.e. macrobiotic, vegetarian, etc.) or they focus a lot on isolated nutrients and their therapeutic application (i.e. taking vitamin supplements to ”cure” a particular condition).
I got cer ...
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Hi Coffee Lover -
The problem with coffee is that caffiene acts more like a drug in the body than a food. It really upsets blood sugar levels (among other things), which can cause a cascading effect of numerous other problems.
3-4x a week is still a pretty good amount. Especially if you are adding pasteurized milk and/or concentrated sweetener.
Getting it down to a ”once-in-awhile” treat (1-2x month) would be of great benefit to your body. Try going off it completely for a good 3 months and see how you feel. Then add it back in. You will more than likely be very surprised to see how ...
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Hi Eve -
I don’t know that particular product’s ingredients, but if it contains a good amount of protease and/or celulase - both powerful yeast cleansers - and you have a bad case of candida, my guess would be that you are getting a big ”die-off” reaction when you take it.
In which case it would be a good idea to do a candida cleanse.
Digestive enzymes vary greatly in their ingredients. So it’s a good idea to check the labels and see what you are getting and start to develop awareness of how your body responds to different ingredients.
Hope that helps!
Kelly [End]
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Highly recommend you follow the basic elimination diet outlined in my book, ”If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It!” in order to identify any food allergies/sensitivities you may have.
Besides dairy as you have discovered, other culprits for sinus problems include: wheat, soy, corn, red wine, sugar, oranges, etc.
Before going on supplements to specifically target sinus problems, would be wise to discover what foods you may be eating that are causing/contributing to the problem. Get to the root cause!
Is also imperative that you cleanse your system as outlined on the many pages of this we ...
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Hi Vinny -
The two safest kinds of cookware I know of are:
1 - good old fashion, plain cast iron
2 - the cookware put out by the Young Living company - which is phenomenol. To check it out, go to: http://www.youngliving.us Then click on ”Essential Extras.” You can then click on each item and it should have a description. (my referral #176667)
If not, I can get you more info or you can call the company directly: 1-800-371-3515
It is a mlm company, the owner, Gary Young, is a great healer who is very big on cleansing and purity. It’s the best stuff out there!
Hope that hel ...
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It depends on the supplement. Some are better absorbed on an empty stomach, while others are better absorbed when taken with food. Best to follow what it says on the bottle -- and don’t worry about it if it doesn’t say.
A green food supplement that I recommend often that is high in protein instead of spirulina, is a blue/green algae product that comes in capsule or fresh, frozen form (the powerful stuff;-) It’s called E3Live or E3AFA and it is made by a company called Vision.
You can order it directly from the company by calling: 888-800-7070
Tell them I sent you and maybe someday ...
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Hello -
That’s a good question and yes, as with most any health/healing issues, there is a lot of difference of opinion on what to do to test your pH.
Following are some notes from a lecture by Dr. Mark Cochran who is a leading expert on pH. This is the protocol I have my clients follow for testing their pH.
Keep in mind, however, that in some cases your urine can test very acidic temporatily if you are taking intensive measures to alkalize as the body is dumping a lot of acid to be excreted.
Hope that helps! - Kelly
How to Test pH (by Dr. Mark Cochran)
Urine – before yo ...
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Hey Katie -
I think that’s fine -- but I’m concerned that all you are having is an apple with almond butter for breakfast.
I know you had mentioned before that you were trying to get away from sweets and had strong cravings for them (I think it was you).
If that is the case, more than likelly an apple with almond butter is not enough and will only set those sweet cravings in place right from the start.
I posted some tips for balancing blood sugar in a previous post that you might want to try implementing. Let me know if you can’t find it and I will repost.
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Yes, calcium does alkalize your system. But a calcium supplement that as an isolated nutrient is completely foreign to the body. Isolated nutrients can cause nutrient imbalances, congested liver/gb, kidney stones/congestion, etc.
Best to take a whole food supplement, like a green food supplement as I mentioned before, which will give you lots of calcium in addition to an array of other nutrients and help alkalize your system. Whole food supplements are always a better choice than isolated nutrients.
More an more studies are coming out showing that isolated nutrients (i.e. vitamin sup ...
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Hello -
Well, in answer to your question in part, I just watched World News Tonight and they finally announced a gov’t study that showed that taking calcium supplements does not decrease the risk of osteoporosis -- and in fact, increases the development of kidney stones.
This is something that I and many other natural healthcare practitioners have been telling people for years!
We don’t need more calcium in our diets in this country - and certainly not any more dairy. We are one of the highest dairy consuming countries in the world and also have one of the highest rates of osteoporo ...
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Hello -
Generally speaking if I had to rate these three sweeteners, I would put Stevia first as it has little to no affect on the blood sugar and is actually known to help balance blood sugar, improve digestion (go easy on it to start, as it can cause an initial detox reaction in the form of loose stools!) and host of other benefits.
I would place Agave second, as it has a lower glycemic index than honey. And put honey third, as it has the highest glycemic index.
Hope that helps!
Kelly [End]
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Hi Katie -
I think as a general ”rule” it’s wise to think about any kind of food in terms of a continuum. With regard to your nitrate-free turkey bacon, for example, it’s obviously a much better choice than hormone-, antiobiotic-, nitrate-laden turkey bacon, but an even better choice would be fresh, unprocessed, organic turkey.
The less processed the better, even if it’s a more natural brand. That said, however, you have to think about how often you have it. If it’s a once-in-awhile treat (1-3x month, let’s say) then it’s probably not going to be such a big deal -- but of course you h ...
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P.S. Just in case you were wondering, this teleclass is not a ”sales pitch” of any kind. It’s totally educational.
Because I am new to CureZone forum, just wanted to offer it for free to ”introduce myself” to those who are interested.
Kelly [End]
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Hello Everyone,
Want to invite you to attend my upcoming teleclass for FREE!
COLD & FLU BUSTERS: Staying Well All Year Round
This Monday, Feb. 13 at 7-8:15pm Mtn (9pm EST)
For description of class, go to:
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2 - put ”sign me up” in the subject line
3 - you will receive an e-mail with a teleconference # - simply call this # at the designated time of the teleclass
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Yes, thank you Northstar -- really important point.
Guess I forgot to mention in my original post that in addition to the ”yeast” element, nutritional yeast is similar to autolyzed yeast extract which is a form of MSG -- people who are sensitive to MSG are also frequently sensitive to nutritional yeast, although the reaction may not be as dramatic.
Kelly
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Hi Hoppy -
You just happened to catch me online - what fun!
Hmmm yeah, I know that many people are big advocates of the brewer’s yeast/nutritonal yeast flakes as they are high in the B vitamins, etc. I’m not such a big fan, however. Every time I eat them - which is very rare as I avoid them - I tend to have a severe reaction -- headache, get really tired and spacey, etc.
Based on my own personal reaction and that of others I have worked with that are sensitive, I just don’t trust them. Tend to have a ”when in doubt, do without” attitude about them.
But, as I always say: ”The proo ...
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You usually wouldn’t ”drink” it straight unless it was fresh, which is really hard to find in the continental States.
Coconut milk is really good in smoothies, fruit salad, making in a sauce for stir fry vegetables using coconut oil, etc.
Was just trying to think of some other things that would be filling for you.
Kelly [End]
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Hi Rygar -
I’m not familiar with that particular brand. Is it from the health food store?
If not, you really want to watch for other menacing substances besides sodium, for example MSG, artificial colorings, etc.
Anything canned is not your best choice for something you eat a lot of -- and when you do eat it, be sure you are eating a lot of fresh vegetables with it to help balance it out.
I would look for the best brand out there. Probably the best one I know of is Shelton’s Turkey Chili in a can. It has organic turkey. But it’s still more of a rare occasion kind of ”treat” than ...
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Hi Katie -
Almond butter can be challenging to digest in large amounts - any nuts can really. Sprouting nuts and seeds like you are doing with the almonds is a good idea.
Almond butter, especially the kind that is not fresh that comes in jars, can also be a bit moldy/fungusy as it has been sitting around for awhile.
Best to get it freshly ground if you can.
Are you doing coconut milk at all? That can be a help.
Be well,
Kelly [End]
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Hello Rygar -
Yes, I’m here!
I understand wanting to gain weight as I wouldn’t mind a few extra pounds myself;-)
However, increasing your protein intake for a designated amount of time isn’t going to produce long term results, but will in fact contribute to the problem in the long run by congesting your liver/gallbladder.
Ultimately, what would be a wiser approach for long term results and overall health, would be to follow the general recommendations for cleansing your system that are put forth on this site.
It may mean that temporarily you may lose even a little more weight ...
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Hmmm, that’s a really good question and a true answer is a little more complicated than you might think!
In our current terminology, yes, it would mean that it is not genetically modified. However, wheat has been significantly altered over the course of decades - before we even used the term GMO.
In a recent article in the Economist on wheat, they basically said that all this debate about genetically modifying wheat or not is irrelevant because it was genetically modified decades ago and is in fact, the first food to have been.
So, it gets kind of interesting.
Ultimately, the o ...
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Hi Haze -
I’m not a big fan of whey as many people are sensitive to it as they are to dairy - even if it is ”lactose-free.”
As with many foods, there is a big debate as to whether it is an alkalizing food or acid - with people on both sides of the fence.
I think ultimately it is wise to see whether or not it agrees with your system. And also to consider why you want to incorporate it into your diet.
I know that ”protein shakes,” etc. are very popular -- but I think there are so many better choices. A ”green food” drink would be a better choice in my opinion with some quality gree ...
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Hi Suzanne -
Cleansing and balancing your pH -- i.e. creating a strong, healthy internal environment -- would be your best approach to this problem.
In addition, you will want to make sure that you are eating foods that are in agreement with your body, getting adequate amounts of all the nutrients your system requires and eliminating those foods/substances that are working against you.
”If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat!” covers all the basics in this regard and would be a great place to start. It also includes instructions for a basic elimination diet which would be a great place to star ...
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Hi Oopsadaisy -
Candida is tricky.
Of course I agree with the general recommendations for a candida diet, i.e. no sugar or sweets, fruit, alcohol, etc.But diet is not going to do it alone.
The key to candida is cleansing and getting your internal environment alkalized. This can take a concerted amount of effort and time. But without doing adequate cleansing and turning the pH of the body around, although they are both an important part of the equation -- you can take anti-candida supplements and be on a candida diet from here until the cows come home, but you will never get it unde ...
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Hi Banos -
Yes, I agree with Oopsadaisy.
There is a great product called ”Ultimate Meal” that contains quinoa and yellow split pea powder that would be another good quick source of nutrients and protein for him. You can make it into a little smoothie for him.
Another product you might consider supplementing with would be E3Live AFA by a company called Vision - http://www.e3live.com - it’s high in amino acids and nutrients, particularly the B vitamins and essential fatty acids.
Good luck!
Kelly [End]
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Hi Katie -
Sorry for the delay in my response.
It’s good to remember that spelt is a species of wheat and contains gluten. There are two kinds avail in my area anyway, white refined spelt tortillas (which will break down into sugar very quickly) and whole grain spelt tortillas, which would be a better choice. The rice tortillas would be gluten free.
If you were going to do a juice fast, would be best to make it 80-100% veggie juice and just a small amount of fruit juice for flavoring really.
There is a big debate about carrot juice and its sugar content. So that’s another one tha ...
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I wrote my book just for you - seriously!
That’s what it’s all about - making the transition from the Standard American Diet to what I call, an Eating-for-Health diet.
If you order it from my website this month, you also get a free e-consult in which I will review your food diary and give some suggestions on where best to get started - for $19.95 you can’t go wrong. http://foodfitnessbyphone.com/aboutbook.htm
There is a whole section on helping children and the whole family make the transition as well.
I also have a teleprogram coming up that would also be very helpful for you ...
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Not while you are doing the MC, but just generally when you are preparing for doing the liver flushes you might try taking 1/2-1 tsp of Epsom Salt in water on empty stomach in the morning for 2-3 weeks.
This will not only help keep your bowels moving, but will also dilate the bile ducts and start clearing them out to some degree as well -- which is really important when it comes to the flushing.
I’m also a big fan of a series of colonics using a closed system, if you can afford it.
Good luck!
Kelly [End]
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Yes, goat protein comes from and animal, hence it is considered animal protein. It is easier for some people to digest than cow products, but can still be problematic for others.
I don’t think wheat would cause you to have blood sugar problems, but it could cause you to go through a little withdrawal/detox from it for a few days.
Not sure exactly what you are doing, but here are some general tips for balancing blood sugar that work well for most people. Once you get it stablized, can modify from there.
Tips for Balancing Blood Sugar ~
Imbalanced blood sugar is one of the prima ...
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Hi Libra -
A good way to think about what constitutes an easy-to-digest food is to think about it’s water content and density.
For example, if you had a continuum of foods that went from easy to digest to the most difficult to digest, on one end of the spectrum you would have protein which is the densest, most concentrated kind of food and the most challenging to digest. Next would be beans/legumes and probably nuts. Then gluten grains, followed by non-gluten grains, then vegetables and finally fruits, which have the highest water content and are therefore, the easiest to digest.
Of ...
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Hi Mobiance -
Re: waking up with acidic-tasting breath -- Sounds like your liver needs some clearing. Have you done colon and liver/gb cleansing?
Also, how do you know your system is alkaline? Seems unlikely that if your system was truly alakaline, you would have the problem of fungus on the nails.
Many people test their saliva for alkalinity and get an alkaline reading from their urine or saliva, but other tissues an organs can still be very acidic. This may also be why you are getting acidic taste in your mouth. Your body may be trying to unload excess acid.
You might try soak ...
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Hey Everybody -
Just want you all to know that I am super busy, but thinking of you and will get to your questions as soon as I can.
Thanks for your patience!
- Kelly
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Hi Lauren -
Wow! - that’s a lot of animal protein in a day. I think it’s *maybe* ok if you are doing this for short-term (a few weeks) therapeutic reasons, such as stabilizing blood sugar. But not a good idea as a long-term eating lifestyle -- will really congest your liver/gallbladder, kidneys, colon and create all kinds of problems in your system.
There is a huge debate about how much protein we need and even if we need it at all. Andreas Moritz, for example, makes some very good arguments about humans not needing protein in their diets at all. (Do search on his forum for more on th ...
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More than likely means your liver/gb are congested. Apples/apple juice help emulsify bile and liver/gb stones.
Have you been doing the liver flushing? If not, would probably be a good idea!
Be well, Kel [End]
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Hi Chalak -
It’s really difficult to say what’s going on without having more information. I work with individuals such as yourself over the course of a few weeks to a few months to help them ferret out what’s going on and to find what works for them.
I will tell you this, however. There are a lot of poor quality supplements out there and if your body is not able to processs them through, they could be causing you more harm than good.
Another thing that I see very often with people, is that they do all this intensive cleansing but don’t maintain what I call an Eating-for-Health lifes ...
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Hello -
Sugar isn’t something you want to eat regardless of what’s going on in your body - it’s not food, don’t eat it!
As for what you can and can not eat, a good place to start would be to become familiar with my 5 universal eating-for-health guidelines outlined briefly in an article posted on my website: http://foodfitnessbyphone.com/articles/not-food.htm
If this article resonates with you, they you may want to get my book, ”If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It!”, which will help you further in devising an indivualized healthy eating lifestyle.
My guess would be too, that you could ...
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Hi Anaisaia -
Intention is very powerful.
If you’ve got plates in beautiful hues of healing blue with dolphins and sea creatures adorning the edges, both symbolic of spirituality and healing, sounds good to me!
Certainly a better choice than eating off a toxic plastic container that just came out of the microwave;-)
Enjoy, Kelly [End]
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Hi Katie -
Generally speaking, the smaller the bean, the easier it is to digest - mung beans, lentils and aduki beans, for example, are all pretty easy to digest especially if you cook them until they split.
There is a recipe for Mung Beans & Rice in my book that you may like to try.
Garbanzo and black beans can be very gas producing. Pinto beans a little less so, especially if they are ”refied.” As you system gets clearer and stronger you will be able to digest them better.
To decrease the gas producing potential of beans in general, you can soak them overnight or throw in a pie ...
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Hi Achiever -
You are soooo welcome!
I went and glanced through your posts on the cancer forum.
Where do you live in Michigan? There is a fantastic ”underground” group of people who meet in Warren (sub of Detroit) called the Hope Group. They are a support group for people who are using/researching Cantron.
I went to one of their mtgs to learn about Cantron for my mother when I was in MI. Was an amazingly powerful experience. Person after person got up and told their amazing story of healing or partial healing - very moving.
If you are in the Detroit area or close enough to t ...
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Hmm, this is a big question - and really only the patient can come up with the ”right” answers as there are many variables to consider -- budget, comfort level, kind of cancer, what’s working, etc.
I went through two bouts of cancer with my mother and have coached several people with cancer through the process of navigating the natural road to healing. It is a quagmire that can be quite daunting if you let it. Don’t let it. Relax as much as possible and trust that you will be guided.
Here are some of my thoughts on this hot topic...
1 - most definately stop referring to this perso ...
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Hello -
Cravings & addictions to stimulants are a big, multifaceted topic that I cover more extensively in my book, ”If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It!”
http://foodfitnessbyphone.com/aboutbook.htm
Also, as I mentioned in an earlier post, I will have Part I of an article on this topic posted on my website and be sending it out in my e-zine in the near future, so you can check there or sign up for my e-zine and have it sent to you.
In the mean time, here is some info to get you started...
Most cravings stem from one or more of the following, usually all three:
1 - lack of adequat ...
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Hi Felini -
In a nutshell, it’s almost as bad as white refined sugar.
And no, unless you live in a cave somewhere or completely abstain from eating opf (other people’s food), you can not completely avoid it.
You can however, make sure that what you are getting at home is the best. Doing so will help offset whatever you might be getting on occasion from other sources.
I have really been getting into the Himalayan Pink Salt lately and making ”sole” that you can use as a remedy for most anything and also cook with. I order it from http://www.saltworks.com - was the best price I cou ...
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I would start by taking Just Barley, by Organic by Nature. It is avail at most health food stores and also online. It is gluten-free because it is harvested before the gluten starts forming. It is recommended by the American Diabetic Assoc for helping to balance blood sugar levels.
It is also really good for digestion and elimination. Because it has a cleansing affect on the body, start with just a small amount and build up from there.
I am going to have an article up on my website in the next couple days about cravings that you may find helpful as well. I may post to this site as w ...
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Yes, sprouted grains are always a better choice because they are easier to digest.
There are also tortillas made from spelt which is an alternative to wheat, which still contains gluten but is a better choice. And even better, at least in my area, there is a great gluten-free rice tortilla available as well.
- Kelly [End]
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Hi FF -
Generally I agree with keeping fruits and veggies seperate.
Carrots would be the exception, however, as they do go pretty well with apples for example. Your juice sounds really good and healthful, too. Apples and carrots are oftened juiced together and I think they are a fine combo.
Happy New Year! - Kelly [End]
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Himalyan Pink salt is known to help clear the liver and kidneys of stones and congestion. I highly recommend you read the book Water and Salt, by Barbara Hendel about this.
The pain you are feeling is no doubt a detox reaction and stuff getting stirred up to be cleared out. Go off it for a couple days and then resume with just a few drops of the sole rather than a 1/4 tsp. Build up gradually from there and be sure you are drinking lots of water - at least 64 oz. a day.
If the pain is bad, you can put salt water compresses over the kidneys or bathe int he pink salt - helps a lot. Get ...
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Hi Felini -
That’s a good question that I get asked often.
Generally speaking I think there is some validity to it. However,from my experience I have seen people do the blood type diet and get amazing results, while others have done it and had insignificant results.
So, then I always wonder to what degree did they do it, what other factors are going on in the body that may have prevented it from ”working” - a need for internal cleansing for example, etc.
I also think that he misses the boat when it comes to the common food allergens. For example, I am sensitive to soy and my sys ...
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Hello -
Being underweight can be associated with multiple factors. So, it’s not possible for me to answer that question on an individual basis without having lots more info.
Generally speaking, however, although you may lose a little more weight during the process, cleansing is the best way to gain weight in the long run. There is lots of info on cleansing on this site that can help you with that endeavor if you haven’t started already.
Also, I think it’s important these days to really look at whether or not you are *really* underweight or does it just appear that way because so man ...
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hmmm, I just went to my site and the articles come up fine. Try again. I just had them put up. So, I’d really like to know if there is a problem and I will tell my webmaster.
In the mean time, I have copy and pasted the article on wheat here to help answer your question regarding wheat. There is also a great article in the Economist this month on the history of wheat, that explains in part, some of the problems with wheat.
Hope that helps. Happy New Year! - Kelly
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Wheat: A Problem Food for Every Body
By Kelly Hayford, C.N.C., Copyrigh ...
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...forgot to answer your question re: beans and rice.
Once again, it really depends on your body. How do you do with beans? Are they a musical fruit for you or is your system able to process them through smoothly?
If you can’t digest them well, best to stay away from them or stick with the ones that are easier to digest such as mung beans or aduki beans. Black beans and kidney beans on the other hand can be real gas producers.
Also notice if they are easier to digest in different forms. For example, some people have no problem digesting refriend beans that have been mashed up and ...
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Hi Katie -
The amount of time it takes to clear an addiction to a stimulant like coffee or sugar really varies from person to person.
The best indicator for whether or not you can take a hit like that a couple of times a week or not without throwing yourself out of balance is whether or not symptoms or cravings show up.
I usually recommend that people go off stimulants for a minimum of 90 days if they want to clear it. Then test the waters by having something and seeing how it affects them.
Often when people do this they find that it has lost it’s appeal or they become so aware o ...
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Hi Katie -
Any animal protein has the capacity to carry parasites from what I understand. Anything you put in your mouth does for that matter. Having animals around, etc. You can’t ever avoid parasites entirely.
You can however, alkalize your system -- as your username suggests! -- which is the best preventative measure you can take. Better to focus on that and positive thinking, rather than feeling like you can’t eat anything, which can be depressing and certainly isn’t going to help.
A great affirmation is to affirm that your body has the strength and power to process whatever it ...
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Hi Katie -
To quell confusion on any matter concerning food and nutrition, I recommend thinking of things in terms of a continuum that goes from best to worst.
For example, in the case of almond milk your best choice would be to make it yourself -- which is actually surprisingly easy. Just soak almonds over night, peel off the skins, place in food processor or blender and add water until you have reached the desired consistency.
It will last for a few days. Or you can make up a big batch and vacuum seal it in Mason jars (FoodSaver is the vacuum sealer I recommend) and it will last ...
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Hi 0528 -
Yes, Epsom Salts can be a bit taxing to the body in general if used in excess over a period of time.
Re: an alternative - in order to answer that question I would need to know why you are taking them?
If it is in conjunction with the liver/gallbladder flushes as I am guessing, I am a very big advocate of using the ES in this case in the doses recommended by both Hulda Clark and Andreas Moritz and don’t see this amount as a problem for most people.
That said, however, if you are very sensitive and/or don’t weigh a lot, I think it is wise to cut back on the amount to 1/2- ...
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I still don’t have a clue as to what the original illness was. I felt as if things were actually going better than in a long while. I now feel as if I am still fighting the original infection along with all of the new problems. My diet was never all that great before, but since being sick, I tried organic for a while and really couldn’t tell that much if any difference. Since being sick, I have tried to drink at least a gallon of water a day and have tried many supplements and homepathic remedies and had some teeth that were bothering since my illness removed. After having the initial ...
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Hello -
I am a long time Cure Zone fan, have been referring clients and others to it for years and also have it listed in recommended websites in my book:
”If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! - The No-Nonsense Guide to an Eating-for-Health Lifestyle.”
Questions:
1 - How can I submit my book to Cure Zone to be listed on recommended books page? 2 - How can I establish forum to provide my expertise? I have such a passion for getting the word out and educating people about how and why they want to adopt a natural health lifestyle and would love to volunteer to provide answers to newbie’s qu ...
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Hi Andreas -
I have done a series of colonics, liv/gb flushes (about 23) as per your recommendations over the past 1 1/2 years. I am doing much better, but still have residual symptoms.
One interesting set of symptoms that seem to occur when I take alfalfa tablets or green food powders or minerals and possibly some other foods/supplements, is that I get symptoms of hyperthyroidism.
I’m just wondering if you can talk about how to reverse this condition specifically, since I think I am doing everything I am supposed to be doing in terms of the overall cleansing and diet. It seems wh ...
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