21 Day Detox Program

October 6, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Fall is in the air and doesn’t it smell delicious? Pumpkins, mums, and corn stalks are gracing our doorsteps. Dinners are moving toward root veggies and warming soups. It’s time for apple picking, raking, hiking, as we breathe in deeply of the fall air. Sweaters are coming out of storage; summer clothes are being put away with a smile as you recall summertime fun. Just as the seasons have a rhythm so do our bodies and it’s best to embrace and move with this rhythm of nature.

Now is a perfect time to cleanse, detoxify, and nourish your body and spirit in preparation for winter. Our bodies are naturally designed to detoxify although recent studies have shown that we are all carrying a burden far greater than our bodies can handle! Results of this toxic body burden are symptoms and dis-ease. Supporting the removal of toxins at least twice a year is an important strategy for optimal health. Are you toxic? Click to find out.

A carefully and professionally designed detoxification program can help you find relief from symptoms such as:

  • Digestive issues
  • Headaches
  • Skin blemishes and rashes
  • Aches and pains
  • Fatigue
  • Insomnia
  • Mood swings and irritability
  • Extra weight
  • And more….

This fall I invite you to join me in this new 21 Day Detox Program. The program consists of 3 Thursday night meetings from 6:30 -7:30 and begins with an orientation on Oct 28th where we’ll discuss how to modify our diet and prepare for detoxification. On Nov 4th we’ll share how to go deeper by replacing a meal with a delicious smoothie. Nov. 18th we celebrate our success and share strategies for continued wellbeing.

Included in the $350 fee you’ll receive $320 in nutritional supplements to enhance your detox process. These sophisticated, evidence based, professional quality products include:

  • Detoxification Support Packets – taken twice daily supports the liver in removing toxins efficiently.
  • PaleoCleanse – a comprehensive functional food protein powder to fuel detoxification and promote optimal liver function.
  • PaleoMeal – provides protein and nutrients; a favorite that many of the past cleanse clients have continued with over the years.
  • PaleoFiber – a blend of soluble and insoluble fibers that will aid regularity and move toxins out of the gastrointestinal tract.
  • PaleoGreens – a delicious combination of high antioxidant, nutrient rich fruits and veggies that helps to alkalinize the body.

Join us won’t you? Click here for FAQs on cleansing and to register click here.  Sign up a spouse or a friend and you’ll receive a $25 discount.

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The Sunshine Vitamin

August 31, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Vitamin D is a hot topic right now as more and more research points to its importance on our health and wellbeing.  Vitamin Dgirl in sunshine deficiencies are a growing epidemic around the world and contribute to many chronic diseases.  Why? One reason may be that we’ve been taught to fear sun exposure, spend less time in the sun, and when we do slather ourselves with sunscreens that are often loaded with toxic cancer causing ingredients!

What is Vitamin D?

Vitamin D, the “sunshine vitamin” is produced by the skin when exposed to ultraviolet-B (UVB) rays from sunlight.  The natural form of vitamin D is cholecalciferol, is not really a vitamin but a prohormone that your body actually produces from cholesterol.  Vitamin D3 benefits much more than your bones; it stands in a class by itself as it targets over 2000 genes in the human body, has receptors in the brain, and is an important immune system regulator. Learn more at http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/

Why is Vitamin D a hot topic?

Many healthcare providers see that Vitamin D is one of our most important nutrients with numerous benefits. Dr. Mercola says “I believe optimizing your vitamin D levels may be one of the simplest, most effective ways you can significantly improve your health.” Vitamin D insufficiencies have been linked to:

  • Asthma and other lung diseases
  • Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Depression
  • Hearts disease
  • Chronic pain
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Neurological diseases
  • Cancer (doubles the risk)
  • Diabetes
  • Autoimmune diseases
  • And other health challenges

Vitamin D also plays an important role in activating your immune defense against infectious diseases like the flu.  As we will again soon start hearing much about the upcoming flu season now is the time to make sure you are not deficient in vitamin D for the best protection.

What You can do!

You know my credo by now: Good health is a choice that YOU can make today. Below are three actions that you can choose:

  1. Let the sunshine warm a large portion of your body for at least 15 minutes per day. That’s all it takes for your body to generate Vitamin D3 in your skin, however, that still may not be sufficient. Of most importance though, do not burn your skin!
  2. Increase the amounts of Vitamin D in your diet. Oily fish, organ meats, cod liver oil, animal fats, and whole eggs are good sources.
  3. Find out what your Vitamin D level is by getting your blood levels checked.  Nourishing Wellness now offers 25-OH Vitamin D testing at a very reasonable price and is billable to your insurance. This test is currently the only way to tell if you have or are taking the correct amount of Vitamin D3. Contact us to find out more. (link)

 

Vitamin D Dose Recommendations
Below 5 35 units per pound per day
Age 5 – 10 2500 units
Adults 5000 units
Pregnant Women 5000 units
WARNING:
There is no way to know if the above recommendations are correct. The ONLY way to know is to test your blood. You might need 4-5 times the amount recommended above. Ideally your blood level of 25 OH D should be 60ng/ml.

 

To learn more visit www. www.vitamindcouncil.org or www.mercola.com

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