Naturopathically speaking, what does being overweight have to do with health?
Generally speaking, being overweight is just another symptom of the body being out of balance. Quite frankly, it is a health disorder that affects every organ system in the body, particularly the vital organs, i.e, the heart having to work too hard to pump blood, the lungs having to overexert to compensate to accommodate excess weight, the digestive system, especially the liver, having to overexert in order to attempt to breakdown and metabolize more food, the kidneys are overly exerted in attempt to maintain fluid balance, there is excessive toll on the bones, joints, ligaments and tendons due to excess weight. The excessive appetite indicates a chemical brain imbalance within the endocrine/hormonal system. Because of the body’s imbalance, being overweight predisposes one all major health problems, including the serious ones such as heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, fluid imbalance, stroke, type 2 diabetes, cancer, respiratory difficulties, chronic musculoskeletal problems, arthritis, disabling osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease, infertility, gallbladder disease, skin problems and much more.
Like it or not, our Creator designed your body to be healthy ONLY when it is in balance. By no means should you base a healthy body on simple vital signs and blood tests. The body is far more complicated than that. It is built with certain guidelines that are often not detected by such conventional medical testing. However, there is a general formula based on your height which enables you to determine your ideal weight. Unless you are very muscular or big-boned, you should not exceed 8-10 pounds of your ideal weight:
Ideal Weight Chart
Females
If 5 Feet Tall, Ideal Weight is 100. Add 5 pounds for each additional inch of height.
Males
If 5 Feet Tall, Ideal Weight is 106. Add 6 pounds for each additional inch of height.
More specifically, the amount of fat that you should have on your body is called a Body Mass Index. It is also based on your height, and is the ratio between body fat and lean body mass. The "target body fat range" for men is 14%-23%, and for women is 17%-27%.
Body Mass Index Chart
Let’s say you weigh 160 pounds, and you’re 66 inches tall. Use a calculator to perform the following 3 steps:
1.Square your height by multiplying 66 x 66 =4356
2.Divide your weight by 4356, which is .03
3.Multiply .03 by 705, which is 25.89 [This Is Your Body Mass Index]
Body Mass Index Analysis
19 or Below
No risk for cardiovascular disease [heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, problems with veins and arteries, circulatory problems], but possible risk of osteoporosis [softening of bones and loss of bone density], esp. for females
20-22
Superb health and optimal fat/muscle ratio with no risk for cardiovascular disease
23-25
Good health with slightly elevated level of body fat, but minimal risk for most diseases
26-27
Fair health with a fairly high level of body fat which could signify a possible future risk for diabetes or cardiovascular disease
28-31
Poor health risk with a surplus of body fat, insufficient muscle, and a high risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, premature aging, early death
32 or over
Frighteningly unhealthy with an extremely high level of body fat, high risk for muscle wasting, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, rapid aging, early death
What is the answer to losing weight naturally?
Since we have already established that being overweight is a symptom of a health disorder, naturopathically, it is addressed the same as other health disorders. Despite genetic propensity, Naturopathic Medicine believes that ALL health disorders manifest, including excess weight, and regardless of severity, most likely due to a direct or indirect result of nutritional imbalances as well as an accumulation of toxic substances. Our bodies require nutrients to regain health as well as to maintain health. The average diet does not even begin to provide adequate cellular nourishment, but it is absolutely essential to nourish the cells daily with vital nutrients that are easily and safely absorbed. Remember this basic rule: Your body is designed to heal itself. But you must consistently comply with providing it with the nutrients that it is intended to have, while eliminating and keeping out the toxins. It is really that simple. In other words, when the body is adequately nourished and detoxified, the health disorders begin to reverse while restoring normal organ function and normal weight.
The key factor to reversing disorders and disease is maintaining a balanced acid-alkaline state in the body. When this balance is maintained, the body is well-oxygenated. pH [potential of hydrogen concentration] is the term used to identify the intensity of an acid or alkali. The potential ranges from 0 [extreme acidic] to 14 [extreme alkaline]. If the pH deviates too far to the acid side or too far to the alkaline side [alkalosis], cells become poisoned by their own toxic waste and die. Just as acid rain can destroy a forest, and alkaline wastes can pollute a lake, an imbalanced pH corrodes all body tissue, slowly eating into the 60,000 miles of our veins and arteries like corrosives eating into marble. If left unchecked, an imbalanced pH will interrupt all cellular activities and functions, from the beating of your heart to the neural firing of your brain. Optimally, we want the fluids in our bodies to have a neutral pH level, which is 7.0-7.2. No health disorder or disease can possibly sustain itself when the pH is maintained in the neutral zone. At this level, the body detoxifies and heals itself; its cells are energized; and it has a strong immunity to all diseases.
Alkaline substances even loosen fat from cells. In fact, until the body pH reaches 6.4, fat will not budge. This is why many popular diet programs test your level of ketones. Ketosis is another term for acidosis, also referred to as keto-acidosis. By the same token, if the body maintains a pH level between 6.3 and 6.7, it will not gain excess weight. However, a highly acidic body is apt to gain weight because layers of fat are alkaline. If your diet is not balanced, the body will crave sugar and fat and store it. This is because your Creator designed your body to heal and balance itself. In other words, even though excess fat is unhealthy, the body has to prioritize by choosing the lesser of two evils. Rather than have you die from the excess acid that could quickly kill you, the excess weight gain is the body’s attempt to neutralize its excess acid. You may read more about Acid-Alkaline Balance [the pH Factor] here.
About Exercise:
Everyone needs two types of exercise. The first type is aerobics. These are exercises which improve your overall cardiovascular system by strengthening your heart, lungs and arteries by enabling your body, particularly your cells, to take in more oxygen. Aerobic exercises balance your body chemistry, normalize your weight, improve your energy, memory, anxiety level, coping ability, sleep quality, joint mobility and hormone balance. Every condition and function of the human body is significantly improved with regular aerobics. The exercises involve rhythmic continuous movement such as brisk walking, jogging, swimming, bicycling, rope skipping, fast dancing and cross-country skiing. Incidentally, brisk walking at a pace of 3-4 mph while swinging arms provides all the benefits of jogging with decreased risk to internal organs and other injuries.
For maximum benefits, aerobic exercises should be done for at least 30 minutes per session while maintaining your heart rate in your personal target zone. Thirty minutes following each aerobic session, count your heart rate for one full minute. If aerobics are done every other day, your heart rate should drop at a rate of 1-2 beats per minute each week. An indicator that you have become incredibly fit is when your resting heart rate is below 70 beats per minute for women, and below 65 for men. Before embarking upon a regular exercise program, it is a good idea to determine your current level of physical fitness.
toxic substances must be eliminated from diet and lifestyle.
I am also listing healthy substitutes
For correcting any health disorder, taking the nutritional supplements is only 50% of the solution. The other 50% is much more difficult. It consists of eliminating toxic substances from your diet and lifestyle. These toxic substances increase inflammation, body acidity, cancer cells, candida, interfere with healing, upset brain chemistry and hormone balance. These toxic substances include the following: All sugar [including fruit temporarily], white flour products [including pastas], dairy products, alcoholic beverages, drugs, processed table salt, processed foods, pre-packaged foods, foods grown and processed with pesticides, preservatives, antibiotics, or hormones.
More specifically:
Avoid sugar because it contributes greatly to inflammation, body acidity, hormonal imbalance and candida. These include fruits, fruit juices [frozen, bottled, canned], cakes, candy, chewing gum, cookies, ice cream, jams, jelly, Jell-O, marmalades, pastries, pies, preserves, sherbets, soft drinks, sugared fruit, tapioca puddings, white sugar, syrup, processed commercial yogurt, brown sugar, fructose sugar, corn syrup, soft drinks, honey, dehydrated cane juice granules, barley malt syrup, brown rice syrup, date sugar, maple syrup, sucanat, sorghum, and most of all Splenda and Aspartame [NutriSweeet] and Alcoholic Beverages [beer, wine and hard liquor all turn to sugar in the blood]...Xylitol And Stevia are 2 very healthy natural sweeteners that are perfectly OK to use. Also unsulfured blackstrap molasses is OK. Organically grown blue agave is also OK, but use only as minimally as possible. It is fine to combine the healthy sweeteners.
Avoid trans-fatty acids fake fats, which include margarine, olestra, olean. These fats are synthetic and pose a major health threat to all vial organs, particularly the liver which attempts to metabolize them. Instead, use olive oil, coconut oil or grape seed oil to cook [Butter does not become toxic when heated, but because it is animal fat, it may tend to raise the level of "bad cholesterol" in the body]. Olive oil [Omega 3 and Omega 6], coconut oil and grape seed oil [Omega 3] are the only oils that do not become toxic when heated.
Avoid dairy products [butter, cheese, milk, sour cream, whey, whipped cream, yogurt] because they contribute greatly to the spread of inflammation and body acidity.
Good substitutes are organic brown rice milk and nut milk; and raw goat milk.
Avoid white flour products because they contribute greatly to increased inflammation, body acidity, hormonal imbalance. These include cakes, pies, cookies, pastries, donuts, breads, crackers, rolls, biscuits, muffins, pancakes, pizzas, gravy, processed pasta [spaghetti, macaroni, ravioli, lasagna, noodles, dumplings]... Instead Use Whole-Grain Flour [Wheat, Brown Rice, Oat, Barley, etc]
Avoid Nightshade Plants...white potatoes, tomatoes, bell pepper, red pepper, eggplant, paprika, tobacco...They are healthy substances, but should be restricted if any inflammatory conditions are present.
Avoid processed table salt. It disrupts the body's normal pH, brain chemistry, hormonal balance, muscle function, and fluid levels. Use organic sea salt instead.
Avoid Processed Meats with toxic preservatives such as nitrates and nitrites [wieners, bologna, salami, pastrami, corned beef, bacon, ham, sausage, hot links]. They increase inflammation and body acidity.
Avoid ingesting toxic chemicals such as nicotine, tobacco, pesticides, herbicides, preservatives, processed foods, pre-packaged foods, refined foods, and tap water because they contribute to liver toxicity and free radical damage. Synthetic chemical and substances cause cellular havoc in an attempt to digest them. The body can only safely digest natural whole foods.
Avoid prescription and over-the-counter antacids. They actually do more harm than good. Antacids add considerably to the risk of cancer due to their ability to decrease the “good” estrogen and increase the “bad”. 30% of Americans take antacids of some kind on a regular basis, and they actually believe that they are a safe solution from their digestion problems. Nothing could be further from the truth. 12,000 Americans die each year from esophageal cancer, and its major warning symptom is heartburn. Heartburn not only indicates possible GERD, but also possible bleeding ulcers or heart problems. Antacids not only interfere with normal digestion, but they also mask symptoms of the real underlying problems. Hydrochloric acid in the stomach is the only acid that the human body makes, and it is extremely necessary for every cellular and enzyme function in the body, and to kill harmful bacteria. When antacids block the production of this acid, indigestion is incomplete and results in fibrous parts of food that remain in the digestive system. There they clump together and form large masses known as bezoars, which require digestive enzymes, particularly cellulase, to be broken down and digested properly. Instead, use Calcium Magnesium powder as a natural antacid or Natural Antacid Caps #B1190 ...To order this Nutritional Supplement: Call 800 527-9512 and place order with account number 2727P
Instead, eat lots of vegetables and fresh vegetable juices, whole grains, and meats only in moderation. Use organic if possible, or you may request suggestions on how to detox your own foods. Also drink 3 quarts of pure filtered water daily [EXTREMELY IMPORTANT FOR PREVENTING LIVER SLUGGISHNESS AND DEHYDRATION] and sleep at least 8 hours each night.
Avoid Personal items that are processed with any unnatural chemicals, dyes, inks, artificial fragrances. If any of the toxic substances are absorbed into your body, they are linked to a lowered immune system, increased inflammation, endometriosis, candida, and cancer...Undergarments, wash cloths, bath towels, bed linen, tissue paper, sanitary napkins, diapers, etc. Should be white, hypo-allergenic, made of cotton fibers. Menstruating females should use sanitary napkins instead of tampons, but if tampons are used they should be made with organically grown cotton fibers.
Avoid Toxic laundry and hygienic products...Use organic, or at least hypoallergenic [free of fragrances, dyes, inks] laundry and hygienic products that come in contact with your skin...Use 1 cup Clorox bleach with every laundry load to kill infections.
Avoid Toxic skin and hair products, toothpastes, mouthwashes, douche solutions, deodorants, make-up, nail polishes, nail glues, cosmetics, colognes, perfumes, lotions...Use only natural ingredients. ..You may purchase natural excellent dental, skin and hair products here.
NOTE to Women: Instead of mammograms, I strongly suggest Thermography
FYI: The scale that I use for normal lab values is located here
The importance of drinking a sufficient amount pure water:
When detoxifying or taking large quantities of supplements and/or medications, it is so very important to drink 2 ½ - 3 quarts of pure filtered water daily to offset any die-off symptoms. During detoxification, the more toxic you are, the more likely you are to experience a die-off reaction. Die-off means that your cells have begun to release toxins, but they are floating around in your bloodstream. It takes pure water to effectively eliminate them thru the kidneys. When you do not drink enough water, the dead toxins die and accumulate in your bloodstream faster than you can flush them out. Die-off symptoms are flulike symptoms: aches, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, headache, depression, drowsiness, dizziness, light-headedness, lack of energy, etc. These symptoms are an indication that a very toxic person is having an effective detox reaction. Individuals who are less toxic are less likely to experience these symptoms, and if they do, the symptoms are usually milder. Either way is considered an effective detox, but to prevent or reduce the severity of symptoms, it is very important to drink 2 ½ - 3 quarts of pure filtered water daily.
For weight balance, I strongly suggest the following:
There is a lot of info to take in, so please read this page thoroughly and in its entirety, along with the noted webpage links.
First of all, it is critical to understand that it is absolutely necessary to begin with certain basic nutritional supplements which provide specific nutrients that are deemed very necessary for health restoration as well as health maintenance of all health disorders, including female hormonal imbalance.
Basic Essential Nutrients That Are Required
For The Health And Healing Of All Health Disorders:
Healing cannot occur without certain nutrients. The nutrients found in this highly absorbable great tasting supplement are essential for the health and healing of nerves, muscles, bones, heart, hormone balance, teeth, gums, skin, hair, nails, and immune system. This formula is a balanced combination of vitamins, minerals [at least 72 ionic seawater minerals], phytonutrients, antioxidants, electrolytes and other nutrients that are needed for good health. One of the minerals is selenium. Research indicates that 200 mcg of selenium daily reduces cancer risk by 50%. The key factor to reversing disease is maintaining a balanced acid-alkaline state in the body. Minerals are alkaline because they relax the body from tightness, tension, stiffness, spasms, twitches, tics or jerkiness as in nervousness, anxiety, anger, fear, agitation, headaches, muscle cramps, menstrual cramps, arthritis, insomnia, constipation, heart palpitations, irregular heartbeats, high blood pressure, eye twitches, acne, plaque on teeth, plaque on heart and arteries due to cholesterol build-up, plaque on the brain [Alzheimer's], and an accumulation of estrogen building up inside the tissues [estrogen dominance]. The suggested adult dose is one ounce 1-2 times daily. Click here to purchase or for more details
Although the Comprehensive Liquid Vitamin/Mineral noted above is an excellent supplement, it needs to be supplemented with extra Calcium and Magnesium, which are essential minerals for Health and healing to occur. By far, the best calcium source and the best absorbed is Calcium gluconate, which is 90% vegetable, and is the purest injectable grade. When calcium is not properly absorbed, its deposits can lodge anywhere in the body and cause numerous diseases and disorders, including heart disease, arthritis and muscle disorders. Calcium and Magnesium are necessary for protein synthesis, healing inflamed tissue, muscles, bones, joints, heart, brain, and help to prevent muscular cramps and numbness. It also helps prevent Cancer; provides energy; healthy RNA and DNA; promotes restful sleep. It fights aching joints, brittle nails, eczema, high cholesterol, heart palpitations, high blood pressure, insomnia, muscle cramps, nervousness, numbness in arms and legs, rheumatoid arthritis, rickets, tooth decay, dementia, convulsions, delusions, hyperactivity, ADD, ADHD, OCD, bi-polar disorder, hormonal and brain chemistry imbalances that result in emotional outbursts, agitation, anger, anxiety, depression, crying excessively, difficulty concentrating, short-term memory problems, poor recall, irritability, restlessness, fidgety, nervousness, excessive stress, panic attacks, and more. Many people do not realize that calcium needs other minerals and trace elements for proper absorption. Therefore, taking plain Calcium supplements could cause more harm than good in the long run. Improper Calcium absorption can lead to kidney stones or other kidney problems and Calcium deposits in the joints. Magnesium has more health benefits attributed to it than any other mineral. It is mainly found in the bones and inside the cells, where it is necessary for the metabolism of and other nutrients. Magnesium is involved in regulating the acid-alkaline balance in the body, and for proper muscle function, including the heart. Follow bottle instructions. Click here to purchase or for more details
B-complex vitamins are essential in every aspect of healing of both physical and mental health. The suggested adult dose is one 50 mg capsule twice daily. To order this product, call 800 527-9512, and place an order for B-Complex #411 with account number 2727P. B-complex vitamins play many roles in the human body, affecting both physical and mental health, but primarily they nourish the brain and nerves, while calming the neuro-muscular system...Enhances circulation and assists in blood cell formation, which prevents certain forms of anemia, assists with carbohydrate metabolism and the production of hydrochloric acid, which is important for proper digestion and normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract...Optimizes cognitive activity, memory, learning and brain function...Preventing and reversing depression and anxiety...Has a positive effect on energy, stamina, growth, and normal appetite...Needed for muscle tone of the intestines, stomach, and heart...Acts as an antioxidant, enhancing immunity and protecting the body from cancer and the degenerative effects of aging, alcohol consumption, smoking...Aids in antibody production, cellular respiration, cell growth, alleviates eye fatigue and is important in the prevention and treatment of cataracts...Facilitates the use of oxygen by the tissues, promoting healthy skin, nails and hair...Helps the utilization and absorption of iron, fats, carbohydrates and protein...Required for proper digestion and absorption of foods...Plays a role in the production of the adrenal hormones and vitamin utilization...Helps convert fats, carbohydrates and proteins into energy...Prevents and reverses water retention...Helps in maintaining sodium and potassium balance...Aids in the prevention of arteriosclerosis [hardening of the arteries]...Important in the formation of lecithin and helps to reduce cholesterol levels...Inhibits the formation of a toxic chemical called homocysteine [attacks the heart muscle and allows the deposition of cholesterol around the heart muscle]...Promotes healthy sweat glands, nerve tissue and bone marrow...Helps make acetylcholine [an important neurotransmitter in the brain]...Helps protect against sunburn, skin cancer and other cancers.
Each pleasant tasting, cherry flavored lozenge contains 1000 mcg. of Vitamin B-12 and 400 mcg. of folic acid in base of mannitol and natural cherry flavor...To order this Nutritional Supplement, call 800 527-9512 and place order with account number 2727P...Vitamin B-12 and folic acid are intimately involved as vitamin cofactors in the cellular production of nucleic acids, protein and certain amino acids. Physiological anabolic functions of Vitamin B-12 and folic acid include DNA synthesis, RNA synthesis, nucleic acid metabolism, protein synthesis, cell division and amino acid synthesis (methionine, serine, glycine). The absorption of Vitamin B-12 is governed by the intrinsic factor, secreted from parietal cells of the stomach wall as a normal part of gastric juice. A failure in any stage in the absorption of the vitamin can render it unavailable. For instance, one third of people over 60 who no longer secrete gastric acid are unable to absorb Vitamin B-12 from food because they are unable to split B-12 from the protein complex to which it is attached. If the gastric juice of a person lacks the intrinsic factor necessary for absorption of Vitamin B-12, there is no uptake of the vitamin at all from the amounts normally provided in food. However, if amounts about 1000 times the normal dosage are given, sufficient amounts to meet the needs of an individual may pass through the wall by diffusion. Click here to purchase or for more details
Amino acids are the basis of life itself. They are a major constituent for brain, nerve, muscle, blood, skin, and internal organs. Amino acids are precursors to dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, and many other substances critical to health and well being. Besides building cells and repairing tissue, they form antibodies to combat invading bacteria and viruses; they are part of the enzyme and hormonal system; they build nucleoproteins (RNA and DNA); they carry oxygen throughout the body and participate in muscle activity. Amino acids are extremely useful in weight control, depression fighting, muscle building, proper hormonal activity, and proper function of the immune system. To order this product, call 800 527-9512, and place an order for Amino Acid Complex #960 with account number 2727P. Click here for more details
With all the negative hype going on these days about the dangers of high-fat diet, do not confuse Omega 3 fatty acids [the good fat from vegetable oils] with Omega 6 fatty acids [the harmful saturated fat from animals]. Omega 3 does not contribute to weight gain or other health problems. To the contrary, it actually makes you feel full longer, normalizes metabolism, balances hormones, and reduces inflammation. Omega-3 is critical for good health. However, the body cannot make it on its own. For this reason, omega-3s must be obtained from food sources. Actually both Omega 6 and Omega 3 are good healthy fats that our bodies need, but the danger lies in an imbalanced ratio of the 2. We only need about 5 times the amount of Omega 6 than we do Omega 3, but the typical Western diet provides at least 40 times as much. It is this gross imbalance that results in a host of health problems, including weight gain, hormone and brain chemistry imbalance, heart disease, tumors, cancer, arthritis; brain and nervous system disorders, including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, certain kinds of mental illness, depression, post-partum depression, bi-polar disorder, alcoholism, schizophrenia, dementia (including Alzheimer's), poor concentration and memory, attention deficit disorder, and more. The healthy thing to do is cut down considerably on Omega 6 fats, and supplement the Omega 3 fats. This supplement is a high-grade Omega 3 oil that is thoroughly screened to assure no contaminants. To order this product, call 800 527-9512, and place an order for Omega 3 Fish Oil Softgels #15049 with account number 2727P.
Start out with 2000 mg per day and work up to more, as tolerated. ALL aloe vera products are not created equal. It is in the boosting of the immune system's response to antigens (foreign elements in the body) that Aloe Immune has shown the most promise. It is clear from research conducted throughout the world over the past thirty years that Aloe Immune contains certain specific substances in the plant, which have very dramatic and impressive anti-inflammatory effects. Aloe vera has been demonstrated to reduce the overall microbial load within the body thereby revitalizing the body in its fight against microbes. Aloe Immune aloe vera contains a number of chemicals that enhance the activities of all of the immune system functions. 23 Polypeptides serve as immune system stimulators, helping to control a broad spectrum of immune system diseases and disorders. 20 Polysaccharides increase the action of white blood cells thus increasing the production of "killer" T-cells and interferon. They also chemically enhance the action of the "killer" T-cells. One of these polysaccharides, acelated mannose, has been patented as acemannen and is approved in Europe to stimulate the immune system. Aloe Immune is used to strengthen the immune and endocrine/hormonal systems, as well as to shrink tumors, cysts and other growths. It also helps balance sugar cravings. Click here to purchase or for more details
Death Begins In The Colon! "Probiotics" is a term that describes certain bacteria vital to the health of the intestinal tract. There are over 400 different known species of bacteria that inhabit the normal bowel -- including viruses, yeasts, and parasites. The intestinal tract is home to some 100 trillion microorganisms, but only a few of them are friendly. These friendly bacteria have been successfully used to rid the body of many dangerous microorganisms, and unlike drugs, herbs, vitamins and minerals, it is impossible to overdose on probiotics. Probiotics help to reduce. Without them, nutrients lose much of their effectiveness. Probiotic supplements should be taken daily as a line of resistance against pathogens. When illness strikes, it is usually because the beneficial bacteria have diminished [often due to poor diets that are high in sugar and fat, leaky gut, antibiotics, oral contraceptives, steroids, chemotherapy, or other medications]. Hundreds Of clinical studies have shown that probiotics can prevent and treat hundreds of common ailments. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria, which are vital to the health of the intestinal tract. When intestinal probiotics are deficient, candida yeast infections and leaky gut syndrome result. Most probiotics on the market today can not survive the pH changes that take place in the intestines. The Lactobacillus Sporogenes in the Flora Immune Probiotics survives with or without oxygen, survives at room temperature, survives light, survives hydrochloric and bile acids; survives any pH change, and no refrigeration is necessary. Capsules may be opened and mixed with food or liquids if desired…Note: Probiotics are essential to take if taking certain anti-microbials, including Oil Of Oregano, Garlic, Grapefruit Seed Oil or prescription antibiotics. It is used to protect the digestive flora and prevent yeast infections that result from certain anti-microbials. Click here to purchase or for more details
Dose: Take 1 twice daily...To order this product, call 800 527-9512, and place an order with account number 2727P...As for the immune system, CoQ10 stimulates T-Cells and is a potent antioxidant that scavengers free radicals [they cause degenerative diseases]. Recent findings substantiate the view that supplementation with CoQ10 can cause complete regression of certain tumors [including fibroid tumors and female organ cysts] and a reduction of fibrous tissue. It is also used to reduce blood clotting, thereby easing menstrual cramps. The liver and the heart contain the highest levels of CoQ10 in the body. Q-Gel is the ONLY duosoluble (dissolves in fat AND water) CoQ10 supplement and the only CoQ10 that exhibits 100% dissolution via USP testing standards. In other words, Q-Gel ensures that more CoQ10 gets into your system. Before Q-Gel was available, it took doctors carrying out clinical trials of CoQ10 several months to a year or more to achieve therapeutic blood levels of CoQ10. With Q-Gel, they are achieving therapeutic blood levels of CoQ10 in 3-4 weeks.
In order to re-establish overall health and hormone balance, liver detoxification is crucial. It actually converts sugar and fat into energy. Also, the first line of defense against cancer is your liver. The liver works hard to get rid of the excess estrogen. Because the liver is stressed trying to break it down to metabolize it and get rid of it, all of the other organs are stressed as well. The only way to rid the body of the toxins is thru detoxification, particularly of the liver. Essiac is used to detox all vital organs, especially the liver. A healthy liver is absolutely essential for a healthy immune system. In order to have a healthy immune system, you must detoxify your liver by cleansing it of stored toxins that accumulate over the years, resulting in a poor resistance to microbes, and culminate in various health disorders and diseases. Liver toxicity is often the cause of hormone imbalance in the first place. A toxic congested liver can result in fatigue, jaundice, constipation, depression, insomnia, anxiety, cravings, skin problems, poor digestion, poor circulation, poor mental alertness, poor weight maintenance, and more. Hair loss, thinning hair, and pre-mature gray hair result from hormonal imbalance as well as liver toxicity. People often mistakenly think that they inherit these conditions. Naturopathic Medicine does not believe that any disorders or diseases are inherited, but rather that you inherit a high requirement for certain nutrients. For hair loss, thinning hair and premature graying, my favorite is Essiac Tonic. This particular Essiac tonic is certified organic [contains no pesticides, herbicides or preservatives], non-fumigated, non-irradiated, and totally non-toxic. The herbs are freshly-ground minutes prior to cold-pressing to ensure potency. It is fast-acting, alcohol-free, and professional strength. Herb manufacturers who cannot make these claims are selling inferior, impotent and harmful products. This formula is the highest quality of Essiac formulas available anywhere on the U.S. market today. Instructions: Take the Essiac Tonic Liquid Drops on an empty stomach. Add 40 drops to 2-4 ounces of water 3 times daily. Wait 30 minutes before eating [If you have already eaten, wait 2 hours]. The number of drops in a bottle of liquid extract will vary depending on the viscosity (thickness) of the extract and its molecular weight. A 2-ounce bottle may range from 2000 drops to 2500 drops. Therefore this 2-ounce bottle will last 17-21 days, taking 120 drops per day. Take it for 32 days and then take one week off. Repeat the cycle as needed.
Note: This is a good nutritious product, except I do not advocate soy. The types of soy that are deemed safe to consume are still very controversial. You may do your own research on soy.
Suggested Use: As a delicious, high protein meal replacement, mix 2 scoops with 6-8 ounces of water. Shake or blend vigorously for 10-15 seconds. May be used up to 3 times daily.
Appetite control for hours on end
Increased energy and physical performance
The ability to eat smaller meals
Increased metabolism and calorie expenditure
Steady, significant weight loss
Accelerated burning of unwanted fat
Easy weight maintenance
No negative side effects
Hoodia is a natural substance that literally takes your appetite away.
South African San Bushmen who live in the Kalahari dessert drink Hoodia cactus juice to survive when food is not available. Now manufacturers are harvesting the cactus' appetite-suppressing properties.
Studies done by the manufacturer show Hoodia pills don't cause the typical side effects of other diet drugs such as jitteriness.
Fights Abdominal Fat! Enhances Metabolism! Helps Control Appetite! Cleanses and Replenishes! Feel More Energy! Mix 2oz. with 8oz. of water and drink 10 min. before each meal. Click here for video or for more details. Click here for testimonials.
Especially for stubborn abdominal fat...It reduces body fat, builds lean muscle and increases energy. It is the biggest advance in weight loss and obesity control in our lifetime. Think of it as an anti-fat that bums up other fats. They're calling it "the liposuction pill" because of the remarkable way it sucks fat out of the body's fat cells. Studies show that subjects lose 20% of their body fat without change in diet or exercise. While dieting with CLA supplementation, no adverse reactions were experienced (nausea, depression and stomachaches) that are common complaints of dieters, according to researchers. All study participants regained some weight after the study program ended, but those people taking the placebo gained weight at a ratio of 75 percent body fat and 25 percent lean muscle; Those given CLA regained 45% body fat and 55% lean muscle. A concurrent study conducted in Norway yielded similar results...A study published in the Journal Of Nutrition found that CLA reduces fat and preserves muscle tissue-- even stubborn hard-to-lose fat around the middle! Normally, when you eat a fatty food, that fat directly enters your body's fat cells for storage. But CLA emulsifies the fat into soluble molecules, then switches the fat's direction from your body's fat cells into your muscle tissue. There it is metabolized to produce energy. Without CLA, your body stores the fat you eat-- and even creates new fat cells to accommodate the extra load." CLA speeds up your metabolism so you lose weight and build lean muscle without trying. Although exercise is not required to lose the weight with CLA, regular exercise is certainly encouraged for better muscle tone and cardiovascular health. For the athletically inclined, Tonalin® CLA is of great assistance because it helps to pack on lean muscle, reduces body fat, and provides tremendous support for your immune system. Remember that all good things come with time. So, please don't judge whether Tonalin® CLA is working by looking at your bathroom scale -- at least not at first. Your body will be metabolizing fat better and building more muscle, and as you know, muscle is heavier than fat. If you're taking advantage of the great outdoors and getting some exercise (even just walking), you'll see the difference in increased energy. If you're not the active type, you'll see the difference in increased muscle tone and lower fat levels. For anyone looking for a healthy way to help decrease body fat while improving your immune system, Tonalin® CLA may be the answer!
Our bodies cannot make much of it, so we have to get it from food. Our two main sources of CLA are beef and milk, both of which are undesirable due to the fact that cattle do not graze on enough green grass, and also because of their high content of saturated fat, hormones, pesticides, herbicides, radiation, and harmful antibiotics. Beware! Don't buy "fake" CLA. There are companies out there selling pure vegetable oil and labeling it CLA, but only the patented Tonalin® CLA is laboratory-tested for potency and effect, made from 100% safflower oil. Click here to purchase or for more details
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This supplement contains Galactomannans, which have been shown to promote weight loss due to its property of binding directly to dietary fat and reducing its absorption into the body. You are likely to eat less because the galactomannan forms a gel in your stomach and takes up room. Also, the rate of gastric emptying is slowed. Result: you feel full longer and your appetite will be suppressed. Twenty obese subjects were given one gram of glucomannan with 8 ounces of water, one hour prior to each of three daily meals. Results from this double-blind placebo-controlled study showed a significant mean weight loss of 5.5 pounds over an 8-week period. Serum cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) levels were also significantly reduced in the glucomannan treated group, but not in the control group. No adverse reactions were reported by these subjects.
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Weight Loss: During weight loss programs, as the body is eliminating stored fat (Ketones), dangerously high levels of these fats may accumulate. The body generally does not have enough Carnitine to transport these fats into the mitochondria for breakdown. Therefore supplementing with Carnitine is generally advised during dieting to eliminate fats from the body.
For weight loss, I also suggest the Anti-Parasite Formula to remove and prevent parasites.
Dose: Take 1-3 tablets daily.
Suggested use: 3 tablets with breakfast and 2 tablets at bedtime.
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Enzymes are used for breaking down fats and carbohydrates. They also facilitate a safe and effective weight loss.
The Far Infrared Vita-Mat is an excellent tool for weight loss. It helps to generate two to three times the sweat produced in a conventional workout, and the implications for increased caloric consumption are quite impressive. Assuming that one lies on the Far Infrared Vita-Mat for 30 minutes, some interesting comparisons can be drawn. Two of the highest calorie output exercises are rowing and running marathons. Peak output on a rowing machine or during a marathon burns about 600 calories in 30 minutes. An infrared mat may better this up to 250% by burning 900-2400 calories in the same period of time. It might in a single session simulate the consumption of energy equal to that expended in a six- to nine-mile run. Far Infrared Therapy can, therefore, play a pivotal role in both weight control and cardiovascular conditioning. It is valuable for those who do not or cannot exercise, but who want an effective weight control and fitness maintenance program.
Infrared heat saunas burn 300-600 calories in just one 30 minute session! Here’s how many calories a 150 pound person normally burns up in 30 minutes of exercise:
Marathon Running 590
Vigorous Racquet Ball 510
Rowing (peak effort) 600
Swimming (crawl stroke) 300
Jogging 300
Tennis (fast game) 265
Chopping Wood 265
Cycling (10 mph) 225
Golfing (without a cart) 150
Walking (3.5mph) 150
Bowling 120
Frequently Asked Questions and Concerns
In general, what is the principle behind Naturopathic Medicine?
Every disease process begins with one single cell. Cells reproduce constantly. The goal of nourishment is to make healthier cells so that they will reproduce healthier cells, which will spread to the surrounding tissues, then to the organ, then to the organ system. The average diet does not even begin to provide adequate cellular nourishment, but it is absolutely essential to nourish the cells daily with vital nutrients that are easily and safely absorbed. Remember this basic rule: Your body is designed to heal itself. But you must consistently comply with providing it with the nutrients that it is intended to have, while eliminating and keeping out the toxins. It is really that simple. In other words, when the body is adequately nourished and detoxified, the health disorders begin to reverse while restoring normal organ function.
Why do people get sick?
Despite genetic propensity, Naturopathic Medicine believes that ALL health disorders manifest, regardless of severity, most likely due to a direct or indirect result of nutritional imbalances as well as an accumulation of toxic substances. Our bodies require nutrients to regain health as well as to maintain health.
The key factor to reversing disorders and disease is maintaining a balanced acid-alkaline state in the body. When this balance is maintained, the body is well-oxygenated. pH [potential of hydrogen concentration] is the term used to identify the intensity of an acid or alkali. The potential ranges from 0 [extreme acidic] to 14 [extreme alkaline]. If the pH deviates too far to the acid side or too far to the alkaline side [alkalosis], cells become poisoned by their own toxic waste and die. Just as acid rain can destroy a forest, and alkaline wastes can pollute a lake, an imbalanced pH corrodes all body tissue, slowly eating into the 60,000 miles of our veins and arteries like corrosives eating into marble. If left unchecked, an imbalanced pH will interrupt all cellular activities and functions, from the beating of your heart to the neural firing of your brain. Optimally, we want the fluids in our bodies to have a neutral pH level, which is 7.0-7.2. No health disorder or disease can possibly sustain itself when the pH is maintained in the neutral zone. At this level, the body detoxifies and heals itself; its cells are energized; and it has a strong immunity to all diseases. You may read more about Acid-Alkaline Balance [the pH Factor] here.
If your current supplements have not made a significant difference in your health, it is probably because they are lacking in quality and/or have been improperly absorbed. All of the supplements that I carry are of the highest quality and are very efficiently absorbed.
Of course, the next question that will probably com to your mind is how long will you need to take the nutritional supplements. Well, the answer will vary from individual to individual. Everyone has a unique body timetable for healing, which is based on their current level of toxicity, nutritional imbalance, as well as compliance to the dietary suggestions and taking the nutritional supplements that supply essential nutrients that are required for health and healing.
Why has your M.D. not talked to you about nutritional therapy? It is important to know that conventional medicine does not endorse natural medicine, so it is not likely that they would approve these supplements. The decision will have to be made by you. By the same token, as a Naturopath, I do not advocate synthetic drugs.
What about an office of telephone consult?
I have been in the Natural Health business for almost 20 years and in the Nursing field for over 30 years, and experience has taught me that phone or office consultations are not the best way for me to convey what needs to be taught. Conversations actually do more to convolute than to clarify. Therefore I find that it is in the best interest for everyone for me to limit the consults to email only. They are clearly written and easily understood. For the past several years, I have been doing about 60-70 of these per day, in addition to teaching 26 online Master level Natural Health and Nursing classes. It has become almost more than I can physically, mentally or emotionally handle. Therefore, I am no longer able to personalize every email, but the content will be extremely comprehensive and very effective if applied as suggested. If this is not what you expected, I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you, but I can assure you that it is probably far more information than you will receive anywhere regarding your specific health concerns.
Perhaps you think that I may not realize just how sick you are. If you read my personal health history you will realize that I can fully empathize what you are going thru. I know all too well what it is like when your life is on the line. That is exactly why I made the total transition into Natural Medicine. The discipline to follow the protocol is definitely not easy, but it is quite possible to do, and it is also very well worth it in the long-run. Just take it a day at a time, and do the best you can to comply with all the suggestions. You may read my credentials here.
Is there ever a fee for a consult? No, this information that I am providing is absolutely FREE to you, and it is exactly what I would say orally. I know that the information seems overwhelming, but if you would print it out, keep it with you, read it daily and begin to make at least 2-3 of the small dietary and nutritional changes per week, I promise that you will begin to see improvements.
You may be concerned about how to take the nutritional supplements. As a general rule, vitamins and minerals may be taken with food. It is also OK to take them with Colloidal Silver and the Omega-3 Softgels. However, herbs, i.e. the Essiac and Phytonutrients Plus Japanese Mushroom, should be taken on an empty stomach at least 2 hours apart from all other supplements. Also, do not combine herbal formulas with other herbal formulas at the same time. Space them at least 30 minutes apart from each other.
You may be wondering if you should gradually introduce the supplements into your body. The supplements that I carry are natural and food-based and do not have to be gradually introduced. But it depends entirely on your body. Everyone may not have the same tolerance to taking everything at once. You will have to be the judge of that based on the reaction of your body. I cannot assist you in making this decision.
Does insurance cover nutritional supplements? Generally, no.
As noted on this webpage, it is becoming increasingly more important to know about the dangers of synthetic drugs, as well as the natural substances that are essential for health and healing.The Nutrition Course offered by the International Institute of Holistic Healing is excellent. It is located here.
Nutrition Courses:
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This nutrition correspondence course is beneficial to lay persons as well as health care professionals because much of the content is not found in mainstream traditional medical books, health books, fitness nutrition courses, or even traditional nutrition courses. The International Institute of Holistic Healing is continually revising and updating the nutrition course material to keep abreast of new developments and research in the Natural Alternative Medicine field. To ensure that learning is as simple and effective as possible, all course content is clearly presented in easy-to-understand terms. Successfully completing the course would render you eligible to sit for the examination board of the AANC and earn the prestigious designation of Board-Certified Nutritional Consultant (C.N.C). The AANC, American Association of Nutritional Consultants, is a highly-esteemed and well-reputed organization.
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All of the nutritional supplements, lab tests, natural health courses, detox products and other products and services that I offer are listed here.
You may also purchase from the specific product webpage. Other payment options are located here.
To place an order by phone, call my assistant, Audrey Hester, at
817 457-1232.
Order hours are 8 AM - 4 PM CST Monday-Friday.
The postal address to place orders is:
International Institute of Holistic Healing, Inc.
A J Adams, ND
PO Box 944
Lancaster , TX 75146 USA
All orders are processed immediately and are usually sent on that same day or on the following business day. USA orders are sent via USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation, and usually arrive within 2-4 business days. Orders outside of the USA are sent via USPS Air Mail and usually arrive within 10-14 business days.
Note to residents outside of the USA: Due to increased worldwide terrorism, the USPS has drastically increased their security. Therefore, some of the nutritional supplements are not shipped outside of the USA. On each product webpage, you will find a note beside each ADD TO CART link that will state: This item is not shipped outside of the USA. Please check carefully for the note before you place your order.
These products and services, as all other natural supplements, are not evaluated by the
Food and Drug Administration.
Therefore, these statements contained herein are for informational purposes only.
These products and services are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
Always consult with your professional Health Care provider before beginning dietary supplementation.
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