Infrared saunas - Excellent investment for better health

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Saunas have provided a great method for detoxification and relaxation for many years. We live in the most toxic of times. 83,000 chemicals have been introduced into our environment since the 1930s yet only about 200 of them have been tested for human safety. We are all carrying heavy metals toxicity whether we realize it or not. It's impossible to avoid.

Are your symptoms in this list?

If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional outbursts, skin problems, brain fog, low energy, memory problems, digestive problems, weight problems, high blood pressure, or even more serious problems like autoimmune disease, cardiac disease, or cancer, you may very well be carrying too many toxins in your body. Being toxic can manifest in many ways including digestive, mood balance, immunity and/or circulatory issues.

Infrared saunas provide a superior method of eliminating toxins from the body. The sweat produced in an infrared sauna is 7 times more detoxifying than a traditional sauna.  Studies have shown that repeated infrared sauna treatments lower blood pressure¹ and improve impaired blood vessel functions in patients with high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol. This suggests a preventive role for infrared sauna use for arteriosclerosis.²

Why are infrared saunas better than traditional saunas?

Infrared saunas differ than traditional saunas in several key ways which make them a better choice cost-wise, and a superior choice when it comes to health benefits. One of the main differences between a traditional sauna and an infrared sauna is the heat involved while inside the unit. Infrared saunas achieve the same benefits (and more) at much lower operating temperature. The temperature for a traditional sauna typically ranges between 150 and 195º F which can overwhelm those who are more sensitive to heat. Infrared saunas use a much milder temperature environment of between 120 to 140 degrees F. With the infrared technology, you will feel hot and you will sweat profusely, but at a much lower temperature.

Traditional saunas require more power to run than an infrared sauna, costing almost three times as much to run. This can make a huge difference, depending on how often you use the unit. In a traditional dry sauna, the temperature of the air increases around you, and causes the temperature of your body to increase as well due to absorption by heat convection. This causes your body to start the cooling process by transporting blood closer to the surface of the skin and opening pores through sweating.

Infrared saunas also heat the surrounding air but to a lesser degree. Instead, infrared saunas use infrared heaters to emit a specific wavelength of infrared light. Your skin absorbs this wavelength, causing your body's temperature to rise. This elicits the same effects as a traditional sauna with less overall heat needed.

Benefits of far infrared saunas

1. Detoxification
Sweating is one of the body’s most natural ways to eliminate toxins, making it a crucial part of detoxification. When compared to traditional Swedish saunas, infrared saunas allow you to eliminate about seven times more toxins.

2. Relaxation
The heat generated by the sauna will also help to relax muscles and relieve tension throughout the body, allowing you to relax and de-stress.

3. Pain Relief
Infrared saunas can relieve inflammation that causes muscle aches or joint pain by increasing circulation and relaxing your muscles.

4. Weight Loss
The heat generated by an infrared sauna will cause your core temperature to increase, which can also lead to an increased heart rate; the same increase in heart rate that you experience when exercising. When your body has to work harder to lower your core temperature or keep up with an increased heart rate, your body will burn more calories, resulting in weight loss. The Journal of the American Medical Association reported that a 30-minute infrared sauna session can burn roughly 600 calories.

5. Improved Circulation
As the heat from infrared saunas increases your core body temperature, your circulation will increase along with it. Consistent infrared sauna sessions, especially in the middle-infrared level, can stimulate blood flow, improve muscle recovery, and decrease pain and inflammation after intense exercise.

6. Skin Purification
Infrared sauna technology can help purify your skin by eliminating toxins from your pores and increasing circulation, resulting in clearer, softer, and healthier-looking skin.

7. Low Maintenance
One last benefit to infrared saunas is that they come primarily as pre-fabricated panels that snap together. They are a breeze to assemble.They are easy to move and reassemble in a different place, unlike large bulky traditional saunas that require special electrical work or a new gas line depending on the type. Far infrared saunas plug into a regular outlet.

Click here on on the image below to see the sauna that I have at home. i paid $187 for it and I've had it for about 4 years with no problems. It is reliable and effective. There are better models that are more expensive. I tried one at a health expo that cost $1000.00 and it was bigger and seemed more nicely built but over-priced in my opinion. My sauna fits nicely in my bedroom and I'm perfectly happy with it. The chair is small but with a towel draped over it, it's quite comfy.

Chia Seeds – One Tablespoon has more Calcium, Omega 3s, and Antioxidants than milk, salmon, and blueberries (respectively)

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Chia seeds are gluten and grain free naturally. The seeds readily dissolve into water or other liquids, creating a substance that looks like gelatin. This gel-forming action is due to the soluble fiber in the Chia seed.

Their benefits include the following:

• Five times more calcium than milk
• Seven times more vitamin C than oranges
• Three times more iron than spinach
• Eight times more Omega 3 than salmon
• Twice the potassium content of banana
• Contains 20% protein
• Contains 20% Omega 3 ALA, making it a super food for the brain and heart
• Suppresses the appetite and helps with weight loss
• Helps intestinal regularity
• Good for healthy skin, hair and nails
• Helps balancing blood glucose levels (good for diabetics)
• Supports bone health due to calcium and trace mineral boron
• Contains double the blood levels of alpha-linolenic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), both essential omega 3 fatty acids with proven heart health benefits.

Chia seeds can be used in many ways, such as breakfast cereals, puddings, infused into drinks, thickener for sauces and gravies, as an egg substitute in recipes such as meatloaf, muffins, and more. This is a great way to get nutrition into your kids. It makes them fuller longer, and feeds their brain, strengthens their bones, and protects their heart. 

Fish oil is a wonderful anti-inflammatory and source of omega  fats, but for strict vegans and vegetarians, chia seeds are a great alternative to taking fish oil. 

Chia Lemon Energy Drink

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This is a refreshing light lemonade that provides you with protein, fiber, omega 3 fatty acids, and Vitamin C. It's a great way to keep your energy high during your work day.

• Juice of 1 whole lemon
• 16 oz of water
• Mint leaves or peppermint drops to taste
• 1 tsp of chia seeds
• Few drops of stevia if desired

Give the chia a little time to soften before drinking. Enjoy cold.  

The Magnificent Motherwort - Slows Heart Palpitations, Reduces Anxiety, and much more

Motherwort is an herb from the mint family. The parts that grow above the ground are used to make medicine. It can be taken as a liquid tincture or in capsules. 

Stress, Anxiety, Hyperactivity and Hormone Balance
Stressed out? Feeling anxiety? Take a dropperful or a capsule of motherwort. It's used by hyper kids, women with PMS or menopause. It is also used near the end of pregnancy as a natural and gentle way to induce labor because it stimulates the uterus. Note: It should not be used during pregnancy or if one is experience heavy menstrual periods. However, it can be used for the absence of menstrual periods.

Heart Tonic and Hyperthyroidism 
Motherwort can be used by men and women for heart conditions, including heart failure, irregular heartbeat, and fast heartbeat. It is also very useful for over-active thyroid (hyperthyroidism) which often manifests in a rapid heartbeat.

Digestion, Skin, Singles and Eyesight Benefits
Motherwort is also used for intestinal gas (flatulence) and It can be applied directly to the skin for itching and shingles. The seeds of two of the species (Leonurus artemisia or Leonurus heterophyllus) are used to improve eyesight and as a general tonic.

See herbalist Susan Weed's site for dosage details.
http://www.susunweed.com/herbal_ezine/July08/wisewoman.htm


Personal Success Story

I personally started to experience a rapid heart rate at night, which is common with thyroid conditions. I took one capsule of Solaray brand Motherwort a couple hours before bed, and I slept soundly without any sign of rapid heartbeat. 
I later recommended this herb to a client who also had success with it upon the first usage.



Herb Pharm Motherwort Extract Supplement, 1 Ounce  




Solaray Motherwort Supplement, 425 mg, 100 Count

Color Coded Food Benefits - Black Foods (often Overlooked) are Exceptional!

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The colors in our foods indicate what types of benefits and nutrients they contain. Eating a wide variety of colors in your diet ensures you are getting plenty of antioxidants and preventing heart disease and cancer as well as many other health problems.



Black Foods

One color of foods missing is this chart is black. Black foods are incredible powerful. They grow in challenging environments because they are vigorous plants. The color black represents vigor, vitality and Jing energy, which is overall health. It determines your strength, healing power, reproductive potential and longevity. This is the primordial energy to get back up when you have nothing left.

Black foods include blackberries, schizandra berries, shilajit, black radish, black grapes, black maca, black beans, black rice and black apples. The following picture shows some black foods. Although the title refers to the kidneys, these foods are healing in many other aspects as well, including your overall health. Black radish juice is often used as a remedy for kidney stones. In fact, the benefits of black radish are so impressive, I plan to write a separate article about them in a future newsletter!

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CDC insider blows the whistle on a massive autism-vaccine coverup --- CDC admits to altering the MMR vaccine data

Congressman Posey Challenges CDC - Calls for an Investigation

For the last 12 years, the CDC has covered up the truth about the MMR vaccines link to autism. The CDC possessed clear evidence in 2002 that MMR vaccines caused a 340% increase risk of autism in African-American babies. The risk applies to babies of all races but it is particularly higher in African-American babies due to typically lower levels of Vitamin D due to the thicker pigment in their skin preventing the absorption of Vitamin D from the sun.

Instead of pulling the vaccines or warning the public, the CDC agency's top scientists and executives actively hid evidence and threatened any of those who dared to speak out.

Congressman Posey (representative for Florida's 8th district) requested documents from the CDC in a congressional hearing. The CDC has stonewalled him for 6 months now. Posey has called for an investigation.

"The CDC can't be trusted regarding investigating vaccine safety," Posey said. "Huge conflict of interest. I think the CDC should be investigated."
"When it comes to our children, we must make sure that any intervention is as safe as possible, including vaccinations. Scientific integrity is a key component to giving that assurance. I will continue to press for a full understanding of the evidence in this situation. The CDC has refused for more than six months to hand over documents I requested concerning this issue. That is not the type of response we expect from our government."

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The CDC now admits to altering the MMR vaccine study data
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THGbJnpywyw&feature=youtu.be

The CDC whistle blower has already handed over nearly 100,000 pages of documentation to independent researchers such as Brian Hooker, PhD.  Dr. Hooker explained that African American boys that received the MMR vaccine 'on time' as opposed to those who delayed the shot until after 3 years of age, were THREE times as likely to get an Autism diagnosis.

There are a number of additional issues beyond the MMR-Autism link. Dr. Hooker points out that the thimerosal preservative in many vaccines contains mercury which is 'dumbing' down our population so that even if a child does not become autistic, their IQ may very well be lowered. If you get your annual flu shot, you may be getting 'dumbed' down as well. There are safer ways to avoid the flu!

Dr. Mark Hyman says, "Cost considerations are also used as an argument to keep Thimerosal in vaccines. There is a small cost increase to use single-dose flu vaccines, but it is minor compared to the cost of neurodevelopmental disease in children. The global cost of taking Thimerosal out of all vaccines is $300 million a year, while the annual cost of autism alone in the United States alone is well over $100 billion. In the developing world, studies show that there is significant wastage of multi-dose vials, making single-dose vials comparable in cost".
Will Karma be served?

It breaks my heart that so many children have been permanently brain damaged just because of the greed of a few ruthless men. The men and women that go along with it are cowards with no ethics or integrity. How can anyone knowingly allow innocent children to be permanently brain damaged?

Not only does Big Pharma benefit from the vaccine profits, but they also profit from ALL further treatment that these children require. They just gained themselves a life-long customer with every child that they hurt. These individuals should serve time in prison for this crime against our precious children here in America....the land of the free and home of the brave. Who is free? Only the rich? Who is brave? only the poor? .... those that have to fight for their basic human rights? These crooked individuals are not brave. They are cowards...afraid to lose a salary in exchange for harming children. It's contemptible.

Karma can't come soon enough.

The full interview of Congressman Bill Posey by Dr. Brian Hooker is available on the Autism One website.

What is Hashimoto's (Thyroid) Disease? What are Thyroid Nodules? How to Shrink Them without Surgery!

Hi friends....

I shrunk my thyroid nodules by more than 1/12th of its original size in 2 months. They were unable to extract any cells at all using the needle biopsy.

A thyroid nodule is a firm lump in the thyroid gland, can be cancerous or benign (not cancerous). If found to be cancerous, or if are benign but they become too large, doctors routinely cut out the thyroid gland and put you on medication for the rest of your life!  That was NOT happening to this holistic healer!

When I asked my endocrinologist what would happen if the nodule was found to be cancerous, he didn't answer audibly. He simply made a cut-your-throat hand motion! Did he think that was cute? I thought it was pretty unprofessional personally!  I told him, "I'm going to heal it!"

Even though I wasn't 100% confident at the time that I could, my years of cancer research paid off beautifully. And when he delivered the results of my biopsy (my larger nodule had shrunk from 1.3cm to .08 x .1mm). He didn't even mention the second one which was much smaller.  Maybe it was gone altogether? When we talked and he found that my treatments had worked, he didn't even ask how I did it...I offered, but he wasn't interested. Wouldn't he want to help his other patients? I guess not. He sounded unhappy and unimpressed. Hmmm ....would that surgery might have paid for his next vacation?

 

Most people have never heard of Hashimoto's Disease. I had heard of it when I was diagnosed, but didn't know much about it. I knew a lot about health, because I had been an avid health researcher for 20 years by that time, but I had no idea of the learning curve I was about to embark on!

Shockingly, about four times as many people have Hashimoto's disease than those with Multiple Sclerosis, but most people have heard of MS...while hardly anyone knows what Hashimoto's disease is or how serious it is. They are both autoimmune diseases and have similarities but people with MS sometimes lose their ability to walk which makes their disease very physically disabling in a way that is visable and more apparent to others. Hashimoto's is also physically disabling but in different ways. The physical, mental and emotional decline of both of these diseases, I have learned, can be prevented and reversed.

There are many people that are conquering these two and many other autoimmune diseases with alternative and nutritional therapies that their mainstream doctors are not aware of or do not recommend for whatever reason. Mainstream physicians are focused on drug treatments for each condition and are so busy that most of them just don't have to time to thoroughly research nutrition and alternative therapies.

The following graphic shows all the bodily tissues that can be affected by autoimmune illness. Once you are diagnosed with one autoimmune disease, you are prone to getting others if you don't get your immune system under control. Unfortunately, this means giving up gluten, which causes a myriad of problems. Although this is a controversial topic, the experts from all over the world on gluten agree that it should not be eaten in any amount by people with autoimmune disease. I will be sharing more on this in future newsletters and blog entries. 

The statistic I previously mentioned (four times as many people have Hashimoto's disease....) only takes into account the number of people that have been diagnosed. Sadly, many people go undiagnosed for many years with Hashimoto's disease because the symptoms begin with common issues that many people face as they age....such as weight gain, chronic fatigue, mood imbalances, skin problems, digestive problems, dry hair, brittle nails, poor concentration...and more. Most of these issues can be explained away and many doctors don't put all the variables together and figure out the root cause...which is the thyroid. This disease progresses if not treated and can lead to heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Some people become completely bedridden from fatigue, brain fog, depression, and body pain. This doesn't have to happen. If only doctors were more on the ball when it comes to thyroid disease! I went to at least six different doctors asking about my thyroid and was not getting anywhere. I wasted years feeling miserable thanks to well-meaning but poorly trained medical people. If only I knew then what I know now. That's why I am so passionate about helping other people to avoid the same path. Life is short! No time to waste!

What clued me in to the fact that I had a thyroid problem - besides the weight gain and fatigue, was that the outer third of my eyebrows had thinned out...completely. This is uniquely attributed to thyroid problems. Sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures is another feature that is rather unique to thyroid problems. I believe I went undiagnosed for about 10 years. I was  in my mid-30's and I was prematurely aging, gaining weight, suffering with depression, anxiety, body pain, eczema, acne, constipation, dry hair, hair loss, brittle nails, dry eyes, and terrible brain fog. My thyroid hormone imbalance affected my other hormones and caused 2 weeks of horrible PMS every month, and my cycle shortened from every 28 days to every 24-26 days. This only left me with one good week out of the month!

Another reason many people go undiagnosed is because doctors do not know of a drug that lowers the thyroid antibodies. They typical treatment is to prescribe thyroid hormones if your thyroid hormones are out of range. I wrote about this in more detail in my last newsletter. Feel free to contact me if you'd like a copy.  It's actually more complicated and this is only one of those complications:  A prescription drug actually DOES exist that lowers antibodies but they don't prescribe it because it's an off-label use. They prescribe plenty of other drugs for off label uses, but when it comes to this drug, with virtually no side effects, that costs only $20/month...they shy away.Makes no sense right? Maybe if the drug was very expensive and they received a bigger cut, their eyes and ears would open up a little more.

To learn more, sign up for my newsletter using the link below. I will be publishing an article on this effective, side-effect-free medication in my next issue. You will receive a free Spring Salad Recipe Guide upon signup.  http://www.yourwellnesschampion.com/

 

Triggers and Nutritional Factors with Hashimoto's

Most patients with Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism will experience nutrient deficiencies, food allergies, chronic fatigue, leaky gut and adrenal fatigue. Symptoms of impaired digestion/absorption, anxiety, acid reflux, anemia, and chemical/environmental allergies may also be present. These issues if left untreated can lead to other autoimmune diseases, and even cancer so it is important not only to medicate, but to address any nutritional deficiencies. For example, most if not all women I have talked to or worked with that have Hashimoto's disease are deficient in Vitamin D. There are a number of minerals that are also commonly deficient. Eating a highly nutrient-dense diet is critical to feeling better. Also of great importance is removing foods that trigger symptoms. Gluten is the most common triggers. Others include dairy, eggs, soy, sugar, caffeine, and peanuts or tree nuts.

One common theme that also presents in many clients and associates I've worked with is insulin resistance. This a serious problem that makes it very difficult to lose weight and/or stop gaining weight. If this is not brought under control through dietary changes, detox methods and targeted supplements, it can turn into diabetes.

There are many triggers that can kick Hashimoto's and other autoimmune diseases into action. They include heavy metals toxicity, leaky gut syndrome, genetic weakness, and infectious organisms (such as Lyme disease, H-Pylori, Epstein Barr, or other viruses/bacteria that confuse your immune system). Once the process of autoimmunity starts, it's a lifelong issue that you must struggle to balance so my hope is to help people not only to go into remission from autoimmunity, but to prevent it from happening in the first place, especially in their children.

If you have Hashimoto's disease, it is possible to go into remission but it requires effort and dedication. You have to love yourself enough and be motivated enough to make choices that are not always easy. But there is no better feeling than when your energy is flying high, your pain is gone, you feel happy/calm again, your vision improves, your brain is sharp again and you are productive again!! Then you see that your efforts have paid off! It's a wonderful feeling! I

If you want help through this process, feel free to contact me. 

Always in support of your health and wellness,

Julie D.

I work with men and women to help them balance their thyroid, lose weight, shrink thyroid nodules, and improve their mood and energy levels.  I teach my clients to determine the root causes of their illness, how to work with their doctors to get the right tests and treatments, and how to improve their nutrition through diet and supplementation.
 
For a complimentary consultation, you can book an appointment here:
http://www.yourwellnesschampion.com/rates-and-fees

 
Julie Diaz is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and the owner of Your Wellness Champion. Julie works with individual clients and groups to support, educate, and encourage them to accomplish their health goals by making healthy changes in their diet and lifestyle. Julie also conducts teleseminars and lectures. Julie is a Citizen Journalist for Naturalnews.com and is also a Tier 1 certified health care provider, by the Gluten Free Society.

Julie is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and is Board Certified as a Holistic Health practitioner by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP).


See my story on Naturalnews.com

Woman shrinks thyroid nodules with pure nutrition, not meds

http://www.naturalnews.com/043264_thyroid_nodules_nutrition_pharmaceutical_medicine.html
 

Free Thyroid Summit! Starts Tomorrow June 2nd

Some of the biggest and brightest names in the thyroid world are offering a free online Thyroid Summit starting tomorrow June 2nd! It looks like a great opportunity to learn a tremendous amount of free information about thyroid disorders from the comfort of your own home.

In case you are unable to listen to all of the presentations, you can purchase the talks for a very reasonable prices. Check it out! And please share with anyone that you know that either knows they have thyroid disease, or someone you loves that really struggles with weight loss and fatigue...perhaps digestive problems and mood imbalances as well.

https://nq177.infusionsoft.com/go/thyroidorder/jak3503/