Lymphatic Massage
Did you know that you can give yourself a quick, do it yourself
lymphatic massage that will help your body eliminate toxins and also
supports good hormone function?
We now live in a world crowded with harmful chemicals that didn’t exist less than a century ago. Much of the food we eat, the medicines we take, the products we put on our skin and use in our homes contain synthetic chemicals the human body has a difficult time processing. Not only that, but electromagnetic fields and industrial pollutants bombard us daily. Over 4 billion pounds (!!!) of toxic chemicals are released into the nation’s environment each year, including 72 million pounds of recognized carcinogens.
The truth is, even though we have amazing detoxification systems in our body (kidneys, liver, skin, lymphatic system, etc), it was never designed to handle the toxic load of today’s world. Our body can’t keep up with all these toxins! Studies show that 100 percent of human fat cell biopsies contain elevated levels of harmful toxins. And when toxins accumulate in the body, health suffers.
Digestion problems, allergies, asthma, headaches and/or skin issues are often the first sign that we have excess toxins in our system and that our detox pathways can’t keep up with the load. Over time, these excess toxins lead to even more devastating health issues like cancer, neurological diseases, autoimmune diseases, heart disease, obesity and more. Cancer and heart disease barely existed less than a century ago and now they are the two leading causes of death!
The necessity for moving toxins out of the body is a key principle in holistic medicine.
And it’s key for getting and staying healthy in today’s toxic world! If we want to be healthy in today’s world we’ve got to keep our body’s detox pathways running properly so our body can get rid of these toxins that are making us sick.
One of the body’s detoxification pathways is the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is the body’s built-in sanitation center. It’s responsible for carrying away and filtering out toxins and waste from every cell, tissue and organ. The accumulation of toxins cause blockages and congestion in the flow of lymph so it becomes less and less effective at doing it’s job properly. When the lymphatic points become clogged, every system in the body is compromised! Can you see why it’s so important to keep this system running smoothly and properly?
And guess what helps move toxins out of the body and keeps the lymphatic system running smoothly?
Do It Yourself Lymphatic Massage Instructions:
- With your fingers, press firmly into the skin where a lymphatic point is located using my diagram above.
- Using firm pressure, massage in a circular motion for about 5-10 seconds.
- Work tender points for several extra seconds.
- Move onto the next point and repeat until all the lymphatic points are massaged. If you have a lot of tender points, please see note below.
Important Note: Do not massage a bruise or an injury. If you find that you have a lot of tender points, your body may be overwhelmed with toxins, so don’t massage them all at one time. If your body has too many accumulated toxins, massaging all the tender points may make you feel flu-like as the toxins are being unclogged and released. If that’s the case, just proceed slowly and massage a few points at a time.
The soreness may not go away immediately, but you are indeed helping clear the congestion (and you’ll probably notice a difference in how you feel!). Over time if you keep massaging these points daily, you’ll notice that the tenderness will go away, which is just what we want! That means you’ve successfully cleared the blockage and made a huge step at helping your lymphatic system run more smoothly! You can download her PDF here.. If you like her article please leave her a nice comment...
How Turmeric can Regenerate a Damaged Brain, Boost Brain’s Stem Cells
Although 2014 was the shining year for numerous foods, many would attest that turmeric held the gold medal in ‘hottest foods of 2014.’ The spice is relatively reasonably priced, available, and boasts seemingly countless health benefits. One of those benefits is revealed in a study conducted relatively recently, one which found that turmeric may contribute to the regeneration of a ‘damaged brain’ and help with neurological disorders.
Published in the journal Stem Cell Research & Therapy,
this recent study both showcases yet another benefit of turmeric while
providing evidence that the magic compound “curcumin” within turmeric
isn’t the only compound responsible for the spice’s health benefits.
Researchers noticed that a lesser known, fat-soluble component within
turmeric, known as Ar-turmerone, may make “a promising candidate to support regeneration in neurologic disease.”
Scientists
discovered that when they put neural stems cells in petri dishes and
bathed them in extracts of Ar-turmerone, up to 80% more of the stem
cells grew into neurons or others cells. This is compared to control experiments where the chemical wasn’t used.
What’s
more, upon injecting the turmeric extract into a part of rat’s brains
where these cells are located, similar increased growth and
proliferation of stem cells into neurons was detected, study co-author
Dr. Adele Rüger, a researcher at the University Hospital of Cologne, Germany, and the Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine says.
The study abstract reads:
“Aromatic (ar-) turmerone is a major bioactive compound of the herb Curcuma longa. It has been suggested that ar-turmerone inhibits microglia activation, a property that may be useful in treating neurodegenerative disease. Furthermore, the effects of ar-turmerone on neural stem cells (NSCs) remain to be investigated.…Both in vitro and in vivo data suggest that ar-turmerone induces NSC proliferation. Ar-turmerone thus constitutes a promising candidate to support regeneration in neurologic disease.”
Commenting on the findings, lead author Adele Rueger says:
“While several substances have been described to promote stem cell proliferation in the brain, fewer drugs additionally promote the differentiation of stem cells into neurons, which constitutes a major goal in regenerative medicine. Our findings on aromatic turmerone take us one step closer to achieving this goal.”
Turmeric Also Protects the Brain Against Fluoride
Excitingly, the above study is not the only one to showcase turmeric’s ability to heal or protect the brain. One study published in Pharmacognosy Magazine titled, “Curcumin attenuates neurotoxicity induced by fluoride: An in vivo evidence,” shows that the spice turmeric can prevent and even reverse damage from exposure to toxic fluoride.
That study concludes:
“Our study thus demonstrate that daily single dose of 120 ppm F result in highly significant increases in the LPO as well as neurodegenerative changes in neuron cell bodies of selected hippocampal regions. Supplementation with curcumin significantly reduce the toxic effect of F to near normal level by augmenting the antioxidant defense through its scavenging property and provide an evidence of having therapeutic role against oxidative stress mediated neurodegeneration.”
For the best results, be sure to pick up some black pepper with some turmeric during your next food shopping spree – this combo optimizes turmeric absorption.
Tyrosine
is one of the amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein.
The body makes tyrosine from another amino acid called phenylalanine. Tyrosine can also be found in dairy products, meats, fish, eggs, nuts, beans, oats, and wheat.
Tyrosine is used in protein supplements to
treat an inherited disorder called phenylketonuria (PKU). People who
have this problem can’t process phenylalanine properly, so as a result
they can’t make tyrosine. To meet their bodies’ needs, supplemental
tyrosine is given.
People take tyrosine for depression, attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the inability to stay awake (narcolepsy), and improving alertness following sleep deprivation. It is also used for stress, premenstrual syndrome(PMS), Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), alcohol and cocaine withdrawal, heart disease and stroke, ED (erectile dysfunction), loss of interest in sex, schizophrenia, and as a suntan agent and appetite suppressant.
Some people also apply tyrosine to the skin to reduce age-related wrinkles.
How does it work?
The body uses tyrosine to make chemical messengers that are involved in conditions involving the brain such as mental alertness.
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Of Drinking Warm Salt Water For A Week
If there was a simple, low cost, effective way to improve your overall
general health wouldn’t you do it? There just so happens to be such a
thing and all that it involves is warm water enhanced with sea salt.
When you drink a glass of salt water your body starts to immediately
benefit from it and in just 7 days your health is vastly improved. The
solution quickly starts to remove toxins throughout the body and that in
turn makes cells grow back stronger.
To harness the healing properties of salt water simply add 2 teaspoons
of sea salt (**not table salt) to 1 quart of lukewarm water and stir or
shake until you no longer see any salt granules in the glass or jar.
Drink all of the solution on an empty stomach, first thing in the
morning, for seven days straight. After one week you should stop for the
next week, and then you can repeat it every other week thereafter. It
may taste a bit too salty for your palette, but your body will thank you
in the end! There are many additional benefits beyond the detox aspect
of the drink. The most obvious being hydration, and when all natural sea
salt is added to filtered water you’re feeding your body even more
nutrients and minerals. Salt water also works to stimulate digestive
enzymes in your saliva and stomach that help to break up food and thus
speeds up the entire process. Salt contains many healthy minerals which
create an alkalizing effect that neutralizes acidity in the bloodstream.
This benefits and improves bone health, especially in individuals with
osteoporosis issues.
Another reason to drink salt water is that unrefined salt is known to
reduce both adrenaline and cortisol levels. These stress hormones are a
factor in relation to insomnia and besides keeping people up at night
they also make you feel jittery. By reducing their levels salt helps to
calm and soothe the nervous system and that helps you get a better
night’s sleep. Finally, salt water contains a variety of minerals that
all greatly benefit your skin. For example, iodine increases the
metabolic rate and oxygen consumption of the skin. Chromium does wonders
to alleviate dry scalp and reduces the prevalence of skin infections.
Sulfur makes skin appear more radiant and glowing by keeping it smooth
and clean. And lastly, zinc regulates oil glands and helps wounds heal
quickly.
NOTE: If you have hypertension or any preexisting medical conditions
consult your doctor before beginning the cleanse.
Read more at http://www.sun-gazing.com/health-benefits-drinking-warm-salt-water-week/#U5pA1QEMJf0OCpgE.99
This “Golden Honey” Mixture is The Strongest Known Natural Antibiotic -
You must prepare this Golden honey mixture because it is the strongest
known antibiotic
Many of you have already had some experience with turmeric. Someone had
used it as a spice, many used it in preparing “golden milk“, and some
had just seen bags of yellow powder in larger supermarkets or health
food stores and wondered what it is for. But few know that turmeric,
when combined with honey, becomes priceless natural remedy.
It has a very strong anti-inflammatory activity, which not only destroys
the bacteria that cause the disease, but also promotes natural
defenses. Unlike synthetic antibiotics, which you can find in pharmacy
in abundance, this medicine has no negative effect on the intestinal
micro flora.
Turmeric contains curcumin, polyphenol identified as essential active
ingredient, which reaches over 150 potential therapeutic activity,
including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
Consumption of turmeric and honey significantly improves digestion and
increases the activity of beneficial flora in the gut. This is
evidenced by a certificate of scientific literature. In Ayurveda
(Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old system of natural healing that has its
origins in the Vedic culture of India. ) this is a traditional cold
remedy.
So do not run at the drug store at the first symptoms of the disease,
instead use the “Golden honey”, mixture of turmeric powder and honey. At
the moment when the first symptoms of a cold kick in prepare yourselves
a golden-honey mixture that will last 3 days.
Ingredients needed:
3.5 oz / 100 grams of raw honey
1 tablespoon of turmeric
Method of preparation:
Add 1 full tablespoon of turmeric in 100 grams of raw honey. Mix well
and place the mixture in a jar.
How To Use it:
Taken at the first symptoms of a cold:
Day 1- take half a teaspoon of the mixture on every hour throughout the
day
Day 2 – take half a teaspoon of the mixture on every two hours
Day 3 – take half a teaspoon of the mixture three times a day
The mixture must stay in your mouth until its completely dissolved.
Usually, after three days, the cold subsides and the body recovers.
Many stated that they stopped cold without taking any pills thanks to
this mixture.
This composition can also be used in complex treatment of respiratory
diseases, by taking 1 teaspoon of the mixture three times a day. Repeat
this procedure during the week. You can add the golden honey in milk or
tea.
What you need to know
In case you are taking some medication and you want to use this
medicine, before doing so, consult your doctor first.
Do this especially if you suffer from hemophilia and hypertension,
because turmeric thins the blood and lowers blood pressure, although for
most this will be a big plus.
But, in addition to lowering blood pressure, turmeric may cause a
decrease in blood sugar levels. People who suffer from diabetes must
consult with your doctor as well.
What is really dangerous – do not consume turmeric if you suffer from
bile disease and you have deposition in it, because turmeric causes
muscle contraction in the gallbladder.
Extra Tips:
Indo-Tibetan medicine says: If you use turmeric after meals – it acts on
the throat and lungs, if you use it during the meal – it acts on the
digestive system, if you use it after a meal – it acts on the colon and
kidneys.
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- See more at: http://fitlife.tv/this-golden-honey-mixture-is-the-strongest-known-natural-antibiotic/#sthash.Jy2zGzAB.dpuf
Great information!! Cinnamon and Honey...! Drug companies won't like this one getting around. Facts on Honey and Cinnamon
It is found that a mix of honey and cinnamon CURES most diseases. Honey
is produced in most of the countries of the world. Scientists of today
also note honey as very effective medicine for all kinds of diseases.
Honey can be used without side effects which is also a plus.Today's
science says that even though honey is sweet, when it is taken in the
right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm even diabetic patients.
Researched by western scientists:
Source:
http://crossfitcodered.com/cure-common-ailments-with-honey-and-cinnamon/
- HEART DISEASES: Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, put it on toast instead of jelly and jam and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol and could potentially save one from heart attack. Also, even if you have already had an attack studies show you could be kept miles away from the next attack. Regular use of cinnamon honey strengthens the heart beat. In America and Canada, various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that as one ages the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalize the arteries and the veins.
- ARTHRITIS: Arthritis patients can benefit by taking one cup of hot water with two tablespoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. When taken daily even chronic arthritis can be cured. In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week (out of the 200 people so treated) practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain -- and within a month, most all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis now started walking without pain. BLADDER INFECTIONS: Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder....who knew?
- CHOLESTEROL: Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water given to a cholesterol patient was found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two hours. As mentioned for arthritic patients, when taken three times a day, any chronic cholesterol-could be cured. According to information received in the said Journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol.
- COLDS: Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold, and, clear the sinuses, and it's delicious too! UPSET STOMACH: Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also is said to clear stomach ulcers from its root.
- GAS: According to the studies done in India and Japan, it is revealed that when Honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.
- IMMUNE SYSTEM: Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacterial and viral attacks. Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of Honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles (where DNA is contained) to fight bacterial and viral diseases.
- INDIGESTION: Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food is eaten relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals. INFLUENZA: A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural 'Ingredient' which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.
- LONGEVITY: Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age. Use four teaspoons of honey, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder, and three cups of boiling water to make a tea. Drink 1/4 cup, three to four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life spans increase and even a 100 year old will start performing the chores of a 20-year-old
- RASPY OR SORE THROAT: When throat has a tickle or is raspy, take one tablespoon of honey and sip until gone. Repeat every three hours until throat is without symptoms.
- PIMPLES: Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it off the next morning with warm water. When done daily for two weeks, it removes all pimples from the root.
- SKIN INFECTIONS:Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin Infections.
- WEIGHT LOSS:Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast and on an empty stomach, and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water. When taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.
- CANCER: Recent research in Japan and Australia has revealed that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully. Patients suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder three times a day for one month.
- FATIGUE: Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research, says that a half tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, even when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, when taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at about 3:00 P.M., the vitality of the body increases within a week.
- BAD BREATH: People of South America, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water first thing in the morning so their breath stays fresh throughout the day.
- HEARING LOSS: Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts restores hearing.
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