Category: Building Health

BLOG POST – Myth Busters:Arthritis

Posted MichellePosted in Building Health

1. MYTH:  Arthritis is just part of aging. There is nothing you can do about it!

THE TRUTH:  Our bodies were built to be physically active  for 100+ years if we look after them. Injuries, stress and  poor nutrition are the biggest culprits. Keeping our body’s chemistry in balance is key and YOU can do that! Arthritis is often caused by crystalline deposits or minerals building up in the joints. You can help prevent arthritis by following these simple steps. And if you have it? Read on for valuable information to help you better manage it.

Understanding why this is happening to you and how to correct it is the secret to regaining health.

  • Are you acidic or alkaline? What does that even mean?
  • Are you eating mineral rich rood? More importantly – are you absorbing those precious minerals and trace minerals?
  • Arthritis can be caused by minerals which instead of being driven into the bone matrix where they belong they float around in the blood, and eventually can be dumped in the joints forming the crystalline deposits known as arthritis.
  • WHY?… Because your body is out of balance. Your equilibrium needs to be reset.
  • Do you have the TWO important co-factors necessary for complete mineral absorption?
  • Learn to “spring clean,” and BUILD HEALTH.

Read the HIGHLIGHTS from our new APP: Destress2Digest coming soon!   In the meantime…

HARD FACT number 1:

Digestion has to be working well in order to absorb minerals. We need saliva and urine pH * to be in the good zone. Click HERE to buy ph papers. Click on Test kits and buy the strips. THIS LINK will get you your DISCOUNT… for pH papers and all the water filters you see advertised on this website.

HARD FACT number 2:

Kidneys and parathyroids work together as a team and need to be strong and healthy in order to metabolise minerals.

HARD FACT number 3:

Ensure you have the two essential co-factors that must be in place to help move the minerals

into the bone where they need to be:-

1. HCL

2. Vitamin D3

The science behind it:

When we measure our pH properly we can monitor the overall health of our various organs, glands and tissues. We don’t need to have blood work done every time we want to check though. A simple test with litmus or pH paper can tell us.

Blood ph is around 7.365.

OPTIMUM Saliva pH: 6-2 7.6

OPTIMUM Urine: 6.4 -7.00

Being too acidic(below 6.0) can mean we are more open to infections. Inflammation which loves an acidic environment is a pre-cursor to disease. We also do not want to be too alkaline either, which can lead to alkalosis, which is problematic for the kidneys and other systems in the body.

when your body is in balance, the minerals are naturally moved from blood to bones and the excess excreted out of the body.

When the kidneys and parathyroid glands are unable to metabolise the minerals due to any number of things: diet, lack of electrolytes, dehydration, stress, unbalanced pH, infection… the body will naturally try to reset equilibrium, and will dump the minerals wherever they can…

This is the interesting part… If unable to excrete out: the minerals, may well be dumped in various places such as:

The foot: as a bunion

The eye: can cause glaucoma

The heart: builds into plaque

The joints: fingers, toes, hips, knees, spine – that’s arthritis

Summary:

BUILDING HEALTH – check pH, clean up digestion, healthy kidneys and parathyroids are crucial steps to stop, manage and even reverse arthritis.     

Want to know more? Download our APP : De-Stress2Digest

Click here if you have questions and want to learn more about BUILDING HEALTH?

Blog Post 8: Turmeric. Keep it fresh for supreme detox, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Posted MichellePosted in Building Health, Health, Natural Health

Turmeric needs to be of a supreme quality. So many people have said to me that they have tried turmeric as a detox or anti-inflammatory but “it didn’t work” or they didn’t notice much difference.

Well that certainly can be the case. Here’s why…

Turmeric contains natural oils which will become rancid quite quickly, meaning if the product is not consumed in a fresh state it will simply be a dead food. Void of nutrients.  It will be useless as a health enhancer.

If consuming the root, make sure it is fresh. If it has been imported, we won’t know how long it has travelled for or how long it has been stored. So In some cases, it may already be too old by the time you buy it. 

If it is potent, it will have premier DETOX properties. See this CASE STUDY.

So what’s the answer?

  1. Smell it! The aroma should be fresh, spicy and pungent. 
  2. Grow it yourself! The Royal Horticulture Society is one place that has tips on how to do so in the UK. You want to ensure you use seeds that are of high quality.
  3. Buying in capsule form is often the answer, BUT the turmeric should be encapsulated immediately after harvest. But how would you know?  Open the capsule and smell it, taste it. Check the label, look for vegetarian cellulose capsules, not gelatin, which have usually been heated. Premier research labs (PRL) based in America is a company that I trust because when you open a capsule you can smell the richness and the freshness. Cytoplan is a company here in England that I also trust and recommend.**

There are other companies too that have good products, just make sure you do your research.

Turmeric nourishes the gastrointestinal tract and supports liver health. It contains specific compounds known as curcuminoids, making it a potent antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties.

Cell-Active Curcumin Plus is a product made by Cytoplan and “contains curcumin from turmeric and gingerols from ginger root. It also contains Longvida® Optimised Curcumin which  renders the curcumin highly permeable, soluble and stable. Scientifically proven to be up to 285 times more bioavailable than standard 95% curcumin.” (Cytoplan.co.uk) Check the product below.

SO there you have it. Fresh, vibrant turmeric is a pungent spice that is beautiful to use in cooking to add warmth and depth to your dishes. And it will offer vital anti-inflammatory properties when you pick QUALITY sources.

**  If you take any prescription medications  PLEASE check with your doctor before taking turmeric. Do not use turmeric if you have gallstones or a bile duct obstruction. Turmeric is also a blood thinner, so if you are on blood thinners, turmeric would be a contraindication as it could actually slow blood clotting. Know that it could increase the risk of bruising and bleeding in people with bleeding disorders.

For quality turmeric click on this link to use my Cytoplan practitioner discount code to receive substantial savings at check out!

If you haven’t already, you will need to create an account with Cytoplan before you can buy products. Do so HERE and receive your “Welcome first time customer” money off.

Turmeric PLUS. CellActive-Curcumin Plus

60 vegan caps: £9.80.     60 vegan caps: £34.00

Turmeric Plus
Cell-Active Curcumin

If you are in America, Premier Research labs produce superior products. Set up an account first to buy from them. Use THIS link to do so.

   4.7 ounces: $23.47    60 caps $15.49      

So there you have it -Turmeric…

Not just a fragrant warming spice in the kitchen… the curcumin, when properly preserved is a potent, natural antioxidant, with effective. detox properties.

JUST KEEP IT FRESH!

In True Health,

Michelle 🙂

BLOG POST 7 – Salt. Good or Bad? And why knowing the differences is crucial to your health.

Posted MichellePosted in Building Health, Health, Myth Busters, Natural Health

MYTH: Salt is bad for you.

THE TRUTH: Table salt is horrible…. highly heated and processed it has no nutritional value and the chemical components can raise blood pressure, cause fluid retention and generally lead to poor health. But don’t let this confuse you.. A good, pure solar dried salt is capable of providing a pure gastrointestinal cleanse and can even serve as a natural, gentle laxative.  That’s right. The best part is – as it gets to work cleaning up your organs, it spreads vital trace minerals  through your body. And you desperately need those crucial minerals to survive and thrive… 

The minerally rich soil that past generations were lucky enough to take for granted has sadly become a thing of the past. Bad farming practices, heavy chemicals and pesticides have stripped our soil of those essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium that should be in abundance in our fruits and veggies. 

Also absent are vital micronutrients called Trace minerals,  only needed in small amounts but nature’s catalysts crucial in activating the enzymes necessary for all metabolic processes of life: Zinc, manganese, chromium, cobalt, selenium, iron, iodine and copper are crucial to improve brain and nerve function, promote cellular energy metabolism, support bones and muscles, cardiovascular health  and maintain a healthy electrolyte balance.

Case study:

One of my clients brought her one year old to see me and showed me his back. It was covered with large sores, which were itchy and causing pain and discomfort to the poor little chap. After conducting a health history of the toddler and his mother, I found that he was deficient in the trace minerals found in solar dried sea salt, green leafy veggies, grass fed butter, sea vegetables such as chlorella and kelp, wild caught fish, avocados and veggie or bone broths.  He needed something gentle to help detox the liver, and then flood the body with those vital trace minerals. So I suggested some dietary changes, but most importantly turmeric and a good salt. The sores cleared up in a few days!

A regular question I hear is “why would such a young child be suffering with this?”

Babies absorb their nutrients through the placenta in the womb of course. So they benefit from all the good nutrients we eat, but unfortunately they can also pick up some of the toxins that may have built up over a long time, from the mother or/and father. Those toxins can include chemicals from the water, air, and those in our food from pesticides etc. Alcohol and the use of prescription drugs such as antibiotics all contribute to toxic build up of course.

Here’s one I like. The salt is moist due to the natural brine.

Go to Selinanaturally.com  to find out more and see their whole range of products.

You can also buy it HERE

 

 

 

If in the USA:  This product from Premier Research Labs is second to none.

Premium Blend of Unrefined Sea Salts with Hawaiian Volcanic Clay

Features two premium, untreated, unheated, solar-dried sea salts

  • Pure Australian sea salt and pink Alaea Hawaiian sea salt
  • Supplies critical trace elements*
  • No “anti-clumping” agents as commonly added to regular table salt

You will need to have an account with Premier Research Labs  to buy products. To do so, click HERE

To BUY this amazing salt click HERE

 

BLOG POST 6: Skin: Psoriasis, Eczema, Hives, Acne: What you must do to resolve these health conditions to reveal CLEAR, SMOOTH skin.

Posted MichellePosted in Building Health, Health, Natural Health

MYTH: Skin conditions can only be fixed with topical creams, steroids, or prescriptions. 

THE TRUTH: These are all usually secondary conditions to a systemic problem.  

Which means they are symptoms of an underlying cause. Find the cause, resolve it and that is when the symptoms can truly be reversed.  Simply said, adopt the TRIPLE F method: 

Find it. Fix it. Forget about it.

Why do some people have asthma, and others don’t? Are we born with the issue or do we contact it later in life?

And why are skin conditions such as eczema, hives, psoriasis or acne so problematic and distressing for some people, yet others have clear healthy skin all their lives?

These are all questions that are a constant source of confusion and frustration for many people.

SKIN issues are health conditions with usually more than one root cause…

  1. There could be a detox elimination problem. This can occur when the body has a hard time clearing out toxins, including chemicals and pesticides in our food, water and even the air. The liver is the major player cleaning waste from the blood. And when it simply can’t keep up with the onslaught, it can dump toxins in other areas… sinuses being one place, the skin being a favourite…
  2. Gut issues are likely. Cleaning up digestion is key.
  3.  Inflammation is often a factor.
  4. STRESS is usually involved.

Perhaps you can see why just applying a topical cream or taking a prescription would not  SOLVE the problem.  So remember the TRIPLE F approach: Find it, Fix it, Forget about it!

As we explain in the True Health Philosophies, health is multi-faceted with FIVE levels:

Physical. Nutritional. Chemical. Emotional and Spiritual.

First and foremost we must DE-STRESS. The body will always have a hard time absorbing nutrients and eliminating toxins if we don’t deal with and learn how to manage our EMOTIONS and STRESS.

Stress is the modern-day enemy to True Health because:

  • Stress burns through minerals and nutrients.
  • Stress suppresses immune function.
  • Stress strips you of your energy reserves, drains your vitality.
  • Stress leads to an outpouring of the stress hormones adrenalin and cortisol.

Left unchecked it can cause a whole miserable range of problems from insulin resistance, weight gain, anxiety, hopelessness, depression, and excess inflammation – a precursor for disease.

Secondly, we need to make sure the detox organs are functioning well and are adequately supported. All explained in the De-stress 2 Digest system.

Thirdly, we must repair and heal our digestive issues. Why? Because DIGESTION is the foundation of health.

Let’s use PSORIASIS as an example: It is a condition that is often associated with SYSTEMIC INFLAMMATION and STRESS.

Some things to consider:

  1. ADRENAL SUPPORT: Support those extremely important little glands that sit on top of your kidneys. They are your STRESS POWER HOUSES in charge of vital hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol.  When you are STRESSED, the poor adrenals are pumping out cortisol at an alarming rate. Read all about FIGHT OR FLIGHT to understand how damaging this can be for the body. Things that you can be doing to help those adrenals include drinking lots of clean water, getting plenty of sleep, making sure you get lots of Vitamin C, magnesium and the GOOD salt. For a reliable product that supports adrenals see below.
  2. DE-STRESS. Yes, you can do lots of extremely beneficial things such as meditation, prayer, yoga, and be outside in nature. These are all fundamentally important to not just your PHYSICAL health but your MENTAL HEALTH.  But there might be deeper things affecting you such as unresolved issues from your past that have to be addressed. Maybe people who need to be forgiven? Learn more HERE
  3. Address and heal GUT ISSUES.

All of this and so much more is covered in the DeStress 2 DIGEST system, coming soon. In the meantime you can always EMAIL me with your questions.

There are products you can be taking to help with stress, gut issues and to boost health. You may need digestive enzymes, HCL, probiotics, adaptogenic herbs etc. But remember, everyone is different, so always check with your health provider first, especially if you are taking any medications as there may be contraindications. Feel free to ask me a question here.

Stress, is a big player, and so is a compromised immune system. Hormonal imbalances, infections, viruses can all play their part of course. But read on…

As mentioned, the liver and other organs in our body are constantly working hard to detox the chemicals and pesticides in our food, water and the air. Dumping them on the skin or in the nasal cavities is the liver’s way of moving them out of the body quickly. All those toxins can cause a stress on the liver. Bacteria, infections, heavy metals etc. can weaken the body’s immune system and damage health at a cellular level.

You simply do not want toxins floating around inside the body.  And yes you can be born with toxins in the body, depending on the health of your parents. Read this case study

If the liver and gallbladder are able to work together efficiently to eliminate the toxins effectively, then the chances of suffering with these health issues  may well be diminished or disappear entirely.

Remove the toxins. 

A sluggish digestion is often an indicator of too many toxins. Any of the following symptoms may relate: Bloating, uncomfortable gas, indigestion, burping, pains in abdomen, constipation, diarrhoea/diarrhea, sinus problems, breathing issues, skin rashes, headaches, fatigue.

So what to do? Here are some key points that we address in the True Health protocols:

  • Eliminating processed food, hydrogenated oils and focusing instead on eating a whole food diet, incorporating as many organic veggies and fruits as possible is key. But you already know that right?
  • Nourish your body with the right foods and essential fatty acids. Drink plenty of clean water to keep digestion healthy. 
  • If you are not having at least one regular bowel movement every day, then we need to work out why. It could be your diet, fibre or water intake. Is it your bile flow? You might benefit from enzymes, HCL, probiotics, or it could just boil down to stress. 
  • Take the guess work out of supplements, ensuring you are just taking ones that ACTUALLY work and you REALLY need. Two companies I use and highly recommend are HERE
  • Learn the quick way to release those enzyme inhibitors that make it hard to digest grains and nuts. Click HERE 
  • Clean up and support the liver, and target the blood to remove blood stasis (thick blood) which indicates toxins. **
  • Detoxify chemicals, heavy metals, viruses and infections that can cause a burden on your tissues and organ systems. Check HERE
  • Address STRESS and emotional blockages. That’s right.  Learn more? Click HERE 

(more…)

Blog Post 5- Food Allergies, what you NEED to know and the FIVE things YOU can do to change your life

Posted MichellePosted in Building Health

MYTH: When suffering with FOOD ALLERGIES you will FOREVER AND ALWAYS need to avoid the allergen in question.

THE TRUTH:  Allergies are a secondary condition to a systemic issue. Find the root causes, get to work on addressing them and watch the beauty of the body’s healing mechanisms spring into action!

Food allergies are not to be taken lightly as allergic reactions can be deadly. With peanut allergies doubling over the last two decades(1) it is crucial that we have more resources available to address this “21st century epidemic.” (1)

More on nut allergies soon. Let’s chat about gluten for a moment.

Coeliac/celiac disease is a serious condition whereby your immune system struggles and attacks your own tissues when you eat gluten. It causes inflammation in the gut and can prevent you from absorbing nutrients. Symptoms include bloating, pain and diarrhoea/diarrhea. People with coeliac disease need to be on a gluten-free diet until they have utilised the resources to reverse the disease.***

Foods that contain the protein gluten include:

  • Wheat based foods such as wheat bran, wheat flour, split, durum, kamut, semolina, bulgar wheat and couscous.
  • Barley, Rye, triticale, malt, brewer’s yeast.

The added problem for anyone suffering with allergies is that many products are processed in factories with nuts and gluten products, so cross contamination is possible.

But can I actually prevent allergies from impacting my life? Is it possible to reverse the problem completely?

Yes. There are things that can be done. Do not despair. With the right steps, knowledge and diligence, we can go a long way towards reversing the effects allergens can have on the body. Here are the FIVE steps you absolutely need to know and of course DO if you are having trouble eating gluten in your diet or indeed if you are suffering with other food allergies.

  1. Products containing gluten must be 100% organic as it is the chemicals and pesticides used in today’s farming methods that can turn gluten from friend to foe. The same goes with nuts and other crops. Our bodies weren’t designed to ingest chemically soaked foods. As good as our detox organs are at excreting toxins, overwhelm has increasingly become the norm, and for anyone suffering with an allergy knows, enough is enough!
  2. Soaking nuts and grains release the enzyme inhibitors which can make these foods difficult to digest. It really is quite interesting. Soak a handful of almonds for a couple of hours and they will swell in size, revealing a softer, buttery centre. Those almonds are now ‘live foods’ which left will sprout after a couple of days. They are more filling, more nutritious  and so much easier on the digestive system.**
  3. Understanding the Gut microbiome and its role in supporting our immune system is vital. With the overuse of antibiotics and pesticides in our society, it is now, more important than ever to make sure we have plenty of good flora in our guts, increasing probiotic foods, and our vitamin D levels are optimum.
  4. Ensuring the DIGESTIVE SYSTEM is strong, clear and all of YOUR detox organs are getting the support they need. Destress2Digest is a system that hands you the resources step by step. Simply said, it covers it all. Digestion is the foundation of health and is EVERYTHING!
  5. The gradual reintroduction of foods. This is an important concept which once learnt makes total sense… BUT for SERIOUS FOOD OR NUT ALLERGIES (1) READ ON…

(1) Dr. Kari Nadeau is the Director of the Sean. N Parker Centre/Centre for Allergy and Asthma Research at Stanford University in California. She has written articles as well as a book about her research and her work with many children and adults which spans across 17 years.

She uses ‘Oral immunotherapy’ under close supervision with her patients to literally reprogram the immune system. The premise being that the targeted allergen is re-introduced in tiny doses, gradually increasing the amount as the body learns to tolerate and re-assimilate the foods through the systems of the body (for up to 2 1/2 years in more severe cases)

Many will -at the end of the treatment- be able to tolerate accidental exposure to an allergen and others will be able to freely eat the allergen. In either scenario it is “life changing.”

(1) Dr. Nadeau calls it a “21st century epidemic” as peanut allergies have doubled over the past two decades. More than 10% Brits/Americans are now allergic to one or more foods.

(1) The UK has one of the highest rates of allergic conditions in the world with 20% of people suffering. 

* An article that she wrote in the Health section of The Times newspaper reads:
“An end to food allergies?” — meet the doctor who says it is possible. “Peanuts, eggs and other foods need not be deadly,” Dr Kari Nadeau tells journalist Damian Whitworth.

(1) To read the entire article click HERE You may need a subscription to the Times to read this.

She has also written a book of  her findings:

The End of Food Allergy:

The New Science of Reintroduction and Reversal to Take the Fear Out of Food by Kari Nadeau and Sloan Barnett (Ebury, £16.99)

SO as you can see, there is much that can be done towards reversing allergies IF we understand the underlying causes surrounding them. If you are prepared to do the work  it is entirely possible to strengthen the bodies ‘terrain” so that you can eventually eat the foods that you love again, and not have to worry about being exposed to allergens that are potentially harmful or even deadly.

Everything you need to know to clear, prepare and strengthen your body and immune system before  thinking about point 5 is right HERE

** BONUS: Click HERE for my recipe: Dope (dopamine and serotonin) coconut crusted nuts with a ‘serotonin’ filled buttery centre.  Want to know more about the benefits of soaking? With more Myths and all the resources you need for perfect digestion and BUILDING HEALTH? Then click HERE

*** Disclaimer: Anyone with a serious nut or grain allergy needs to always work under the supervision of a doctor or trained health professional. When re-introducing foods, do so with an epipen in a doctors’ office until you are told that the programme can be continued in the home.

Blog Post 4-Seasonal Allergies/Hay fever and the TRUE SOLUTIONS to relieve pain and discomfort for life.

Posted MichellePosted in Building Health

MYTH: Seasonal allergies such as hay fever, as well as sinus problems  and asthma can only be managed with anti-histamines, inhalers and prescriptions.

The Truth: If you want to merely band-aid the symptoms then the above might do that. But if you want to ERADICATE, ELIMINATE and REVERSE the problem then READ ON.

Here are some facts on Hay fever as reported by Cytoplan:

  • The UK has one of the highest rates of hay fever in the world, with statistics showing that between 10-15% of children and 26% of adults in the UK suffer
  • Climate change, pollution, nutrient deficiencies, urbanisation and stress have all been linked to rising figures
  • The medical term for hay fever is ‘allergic rhinitis’ and is caused by our immune system mounting an attack to airborne pollens from plants, trees, and grass
  • This excessive reaction causes the immune system to produce the antibody ‘IgE’ (immunoglobulin E). IgE binds to white blood cells, and this causes the release of the chemical histamine
  • Symptoms include Itchy eyes/throat, sneezing, blocked/runny nose, watering, red eye headaches, blocked sinuses, shortness of breath, tiredness

Sooooo – Why so some suffer with hay fever, and sinus problems and others can literally bathe in pollen and be fine?

Well it most likely comes down to one or more of the following three things:

1. A detox elimination problem

2. Gut issues

3. STRESS. Keep in mind when thinking about stress levels, it doesn’t always correlate with HOW much stress you have, but more importantly HOW YOU MANAGE that stress. More on that  HERE

Can you see why just taking an anti-histamine alone will not FIX the problem?

As we explain in the True Health Philosophies, health is multi-faceted: Physical, nutritional, chemical, emotional and spiritual.

First and foremost we must DE-STRESS.

The body will always have a hard time absorbing nutrients and achieving optimum health if we don’t deal with and learn how to manage our EMOTIONS and STRESS.  CLICK HERE  to learn more.

Secondly, we need to make sure the detox organs are functioning well and are adequately supported.

Thirdly, we must repair and heal our digestive issues. Why? Because DIGESTION is the foundation of health. All this is explained in the De-stress 2 Digest system

But for now, it is important that you learn how to remove TOXINS.

A sluggish digestion is often an indicator of too many toxins. Any of the following symptoms may  relate:

Bloating, uncomfortable gas, burping, pains in abdomen, IBS, constipation, diarrhoea/diarrhea, sinus problems. There could be breathing issues, skin rashes, headaches, fatigue.

So what to do? Here are some key points that we address in the True Health protocols and  the De-stress 2 Digest System.

  • Eliminating processed food, hydrogenated oils and focusing instead on eating a whole food diet, incorporating as many organic veggies and fruits as possible is key. But you already know that right? Support the gut with probiotics and vitamin A.*
  • Nourish your body with the right foods and drink plenty of clean water to keep digestion healthy. 
  • Take the guess work out of supplements and ensuring you are just taking ones that ACTUALLY work and you REALLY need. **
  • Support the immune system with lashings of antioxidants. We need vitamin A,* Vitamin C and D3, quercetin, Beta Glucan 1,3, 16.
  • We need plenty of essential fats and Selenium.
  • Clean up and support the liver, and target the blood to remove blood stasis (thick blood) which indicates toxins. *
  • Detoxify chemicals, heavy metals, viruses and infections that can cause a burden on your tissues and organ systems. *
  • Address STRESS and emotional blockages. That’s right.  Learn more? Click HERE 

* Vitamin A should not be taken in pregnancy or by smokers.

The product below is a great one-stop product as it really does contain the key ingredients needed to support your immune system and bring much needed relief in the dreaded hay fever season. Don’t let hay fever ruin your day, week or summer.

We’ve got this!

QUESTIONS?

** When ordering from CYTOPLAN, you first need to set up an account. Use THIS link to take advantage of your FIRST-TIME WELCOME SAVINGS! And at check input this  DISCOUNT CODE  and continue to receive discounts automatically on any future supplement orders!**

To order, click below:

Aller-G Formula **

60 vegans capsules £25.70

 

There are other products I would recommend for  detoxifying the liver such as the ones below. There may be gut issues as everyone is different, so CONTACT ME  with your questions.

 

Milk Thistle **

60 vegan capsules £13.90

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Cytoprotect Liver **

60 vegan capsules £14.60

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You must open an account with Cytoplan first, before purchasing products. But don’t forget to use THIS link to do so and to take advantage of your FIRST-TIME WELCOME SAVINGS!

**Remember, when taking supplements always check with your doctor or trusted health care provider first, especially if you are on any medications, to ensure there are no contraindications.

BLOG POST 3 – True Health Philosophy

Posted MichellePosted in Building Health

Our job as nutritionists is to educate people on how to take care of themselves… that might be on which foods to eat, and what to avoid, how to deal with and reduce the stress we often choose to ignore or bury deep inside. 

In Western medicine doctors look at the body as being purely physical and may treat symptoms and disease with the two main tools at their disposal – surgery and drugs. For any acute conditions, those modalities are often absolutely necessary and life-saving. And for those reasons conventional medicine is indispensable and second to none.

But the problem is, many of the daily health issues we deal with aren’t acute, they are chronic; building up slowly over time. Examples being sleep issues, energy levels, headaches, digestive issues such as bloating or constipation, allergies, rashes, diabetes, arthritis, inflammation, hormonal disruptors, stress, mood, depression… the list goes on.  And honestly, there isn’t a pill out there that alone will solve a chronic issue.

Why is that?

Drugs often band aid symptoms, and occasionally that is exactly what we need. If you have an important event to attend, or you just need to get through the day, but have a nasty bout of hay fever or a debilitating migraine, then implementing a quick fix will bring much needed relief.

But if the same problem keeps rearing its ugly head, a plan of action is what you need. And we have just that! Hunt for the root causes and eliminate them for good!

So whatever the health issues are, we show you how to dig in, clean up and ultimately BUILD HEALTH.

We know it is important it to eat a healthy diet, exercise and hydrate, all part of a healthy lifestyle. 

Testing for nutritional deficiencies, checking for infections, cleansing toxins, balancing hormones are  important. However, if you feel you are doing everything right –  but you’re not as healthy as you think you should be, something else is going on.

The culprit may well be a virus, a metabolic dysfunction or something missing in your diet, it’s true. But just as likely there is STRESS to deal with and EMOTIONAL ISSUES to address.

STRESS is the modern-day enemy to True Health because:

  • Stress burns through minerals and nutrients.
  • Stress suppresses immune function.
  • Stress strips you of your energy reserves, drains your vitality.
  • Stress leads to an outpouring of the stress hormones adrenalin and cortisol.

Left unchecked it can cause a whole miserable range of problems from anxiety, hopelessness, depression, insulin resistance, weight gain, and excess inflammation – a precursor for disease.

You may well be eating the healthiest food but literally starving your cells! Sounds crazy right?

But if you are crumbling under stress or just simply having a bad day then your body most likely ISN’T absorbing those vital nutrients.

Stress can diminish everything good that you do. This is so important to grasp, because your worries, fears, insecurities, anxiety and any negative emotions –  if ignored or worse – buried, will weaken your resolve and your immune system.  Stress can damage your cells, blocking your body’s ability to absorb the ‘good stuff,’ to function properly and to heal.

There’s no point eating an antioxidant rich meal, taking a bunch of supplements, but then getting stressed out at work, taking care of the family by yourself and slumping exhausted into bed before starting all over again the next morning. If this is the case a plan of action is most definitely needed.

The True Health protocols are unique because they first teach you how to dissolve the impact stress has on you, and to manage emotional issues effectively before moving on to the other components of good healing.

Here are EIGHT protocols we expand on in the De-Stress APP that are important for optimum health:

  1.  MONITOR your pH
  2.  REDUCE Inflammation…  either from an injury or a systemic issue? Know the difference.
  3.  ABSORB. Are you ACTUALLY getting THE MINERALS  you need? But more importantly are you absorbing them and other crucial nutrients?
  4.  CLEAN UP time using Anti-Microbial products if needed.
  5.  ADD INS: Does your body need enzymes, HCL, CoQ10, a multi or Immune support?
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BLOG POST 2-Myth Busters: Indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux

Posted MichellePosted in Building Health

MYTH:  Indigestion, Heartburn or acid reflux is caused by too much acid in the gut.

THE TRUTH:  It is actually an acid deficiency – specifically HCL – hydrochloric acid. That’s right. Hard to absorb? (no pun intended) The True reason behind that uncomfortable, painful, burning sensation you have been experiencing is that the body should be producing hydrochloric acid, and lots of it, make no mistake…    

Lactic acid is a by-product or waste product produced either by muscles working hard – OR – and in this case –  by fermenting rotting food. So when you reach for that anti-acid remedy…  it does one thing… it kills the lactic acid. Yay! (hence anti-acid.) But it also kills HCL. And that’s a disaster waiting to happen.

If the pain or discomfort temporarily goes away, BUT keeps coming back, that’s when you know you’re not really addressing the issue.

So what stops or slows down HCL production then if it so important?                                                                            

a) Aging. (once we hit 30 most of us start to produce less of this acid.)

b) Stress – how much and how we deal with it can deplete our HCL reserves

The result is: we simply can’t fully digest food, and wait for it…

Rotting food that sits around in our gut causes lactic acid

The TRUTH is…Fix the root cause and the symptoms will disappear.

Ok so that’s important to know.  But why is HCL so crucial for YOU?

FACT: It breaks proteins down into the essential amino acids needed for smooth digestion.

How does knowing this help YOU?

Ever heard of or suffered from digestive issues such as:

  • Leaky gut
  • IBS
  • Diverticulitus
  • Gastroenteritis

Well, these conditions can all stem from the SAME root problem. Protein molecules are large and NEED to be converted (in the stomach) into amino acids which are smaller and perfect to digest. It’s as simple as that. Left undigested in the stomach, these large molecules will enter the colon and can cause havoc. Because they cannot be broken down here, they will “leak” into the blood stream, and are seen by the body as ‘foreign.’ So… you must have enough HCL in your stomach to break down the -protein molecules into amino acids.

FACT: It’s a spring cleaning system for your gut, killing bacteria that enters the stomach, before the food moves down through the body into the intestines.

FACT: It’s a co-factor for mineral absorption. Sometimes the question isn’t “are we ingesting enough minerals,” but rather – “are we absorbing them?”

So HOW do we increase hydrochloric acid in the tummy? *

You can start by increasing your acid reserves gently and naturally…

Upon rising and on an empty tummy drink a glass of room temperature water with a large squirt of real lemon juice. Or… start with a shot of organic, raw, ACV (apple cider vinegar.)

You may need more support if for example you are experiencing bloating, especially if you are eating a lot of cooked food, you may find it beneficial to take some digestive enzymes which have a small amount of HCL in them.*

  • Digestive health – Take digestive enzymes when eating cooked food as the enzymes are impaired or destroyed by heat. People who incorporate a lot of raw fruits and vegetables into their diets are keeping those invaluable digestive enzymes intact.

In some instances, you may find you need pure HCL/betaine pepsin. But always check with a health provider first. *

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Indigestion is ultimately caused by an acid deficiency, specifically HCL.

We need good amounts of stomach acid to kill bacteria, and to break down molecules into amino acids for easy digestion.

When we are not producing enough HCL, food will simply rot in the gut and produce the by-product lactic acid in the oesophagus/esophagus which causes that uncomfortable feeling called heartburn, acid reflux or indigestion.

we can increase it in 4 ways:

  1. By drinking plenty of lemon juice in water
  2. Taking regular shots of raw, organic apple cider vinegar.
  3.  Increasing digestive enzymes by eating more raw foods and/or supplementing with Cyto Zyme, which contains a little HCL.
  4. Supplement with Betaine and Pepsin or HCL.**

Email me at: michelle@truehealthnutrition.com with any questions you may have.                                            

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