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H1N1 Truth

2009-09-23T10:43:00.000-07:00

So I was chatting with my sister last night and she mentioned to me that there had been two reported deaths in her area from the H1N1 flu. My sister is definately not a alarmist but she sounded concerned especially for my almost 2 year old nephew attending daycare. When we are constantly being bombarded with stories of death from the swine flu I think it's pretty normal to get a little concerned. However, before you lock yourself and kids down in quarentine here are some facts I found that the main stream media doesn't typically expose us all to.

All H1N1 deaths have been cases where the infected already have underlying medical issues. Medical issues ranging from complications related to old age, asthma , diabetes, chronic immune impairing diseases or just overall poor health.There are deaths from the flu every year. Also many people might not realize this isn't the first round of swine flu/ H1N1. Check out this dated footage from the 70's.

Here are some easy things you can do to protect yourself from getting the flu this season swine or otherwise.

Avoid alot of sugar and processed foods.- (can bring natural immunity of the body down)

Get enough sleep- (also decreases immune system in the body)

Excercise- (increases blood flow which builds up body's natural virus fighting power )

Take Omega 3 fish oils

Wash your hands- (keeps germs away from eyes, mouth and nose which is how virus typically enter the body).

Eat garlic- (natural immune booster)

And lastly, increase your vitamin D levels. I found this interesting because I know I always feel good in the sun which is a natural source of vitamin D. Studies suggests that the reason for flu season is largely because of low Vitamin D levels.Therapeutic levels are 50-70 ng ml.

Symptoms of H1N1 include:

Fever of more than 100

Coughing

Runny nose and/or sore throat

Joint aches

Severe headache

Vomiting and/or diarrhea

Lethargy

Lack of appetite

These symptoms are also the same as any other flu. If you do not have underlying health problems then its likely that you will fair the swine flu and return to health within 10 days.
To your health!

2009-04-03T11:52:00.000-07:00

Take The Stress Quiz

With all the responsibilities we have today it's not surprising that stress is a leading factor in many of our health problems.
As a Mommy of two, a wife, a business owner and the many other hats I wear on a daily basis I sometimes find myself feeling a little STRESSED OUT!
Stress is a killer. Literally.
Health professionals urge us not to underestimated or overlook it's affect on our health.
Stress can cause heart disease,ulcers,high blood pressure, acidosis which can lead to many diseases and it also inhibits weight loss and sleep.
So what can we do to lower our stress levels and find some peace?
Take this stress quiz to find out your stress level. Give yourself one point for each question you answer yes to.

1.Do you eat on the go? (ie. fast food,standing up,in the car etc.).

2.Do you try to do everything yourself?

3.Do you find yourself losing your temper easily?

4.Do you fail to find the humor in things that others find funny?

5.Do you set aside time for relaxation everyday?

6.Do you feel overwhelmed by all the responsibilities you hold?

7.Do you feel like you are often rushed for time?

8.Do you feel like there is only one way to do things?

9.Are you easily irritated?

10.Do people often tell you that you are making a big deal out of nothing?

11.Do you get mad when you have to wait?

12.Do you wake up tired?

13.Do you feel disorganized?

14.Do you make time to exercise?

15.Do you spend time thinking or analyzing past mistakes?

Scoring.

1-3 points. You have a low stress level and are handling your responsibilities.
4-7 points. You have a moderate stress level and are coping well with your
responsibilities.
8-11 points. You have a stress level that is a cause for concern.Change is
needed to ensure stress does not interfere with your optimum health.
12-14 points.You have high stress levels and are having difficulty coping with
responsibilities.Lifestyle change is necessary to ensure your Optimum
Health and prevent disease.
15 points. An intervention is needed. You may be at risk for serious health
problems. Implementing stress management tools is imperative to your
health.
Preventative care is crucial to your Optimum Health.

Lower Stress with Nutrition
Lower Stress with Adaptogens.
Lower Stress Hormone levels and lose weight.

Managing stress starts with us and how we perceive our circumstances.

"When you change the way you look at things,
the things we look at change"- Wayne Dyer

Get a Tan

2009-03-18T14:49:00.000-07:00

It's spring already and before too long we will be in sun bathing weather facing the question of to tan or not to tan!
I think it 's fair to say that almost everyone looks and feels better with a little color.
So here is some good news, the sun is your number one source of Vitamin D.

Vitamin D is an important part of your Optimum Health helping to keep bones strong fighting fatigue and depression.

Actually, Vitamin D is not a vitamin at all but a hormone.
It cannot be produced by the body on it's own and is generated by the body through unprotected exposure to the sun.
So if you are slathering up in sunscreen before heading out into the sun every time chances are you are not getting the exposure you need to generate optimum Vitamin D levels.

Lack of Vitamin D is common today.
In fact physicians that test for vitamin D deficiency report that 85% of their patients are deficient in it.
Some symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency are fatigue, depression, osteoporosis and inability to lose weight.

Two hours a week in the sun unprotected can raise your Vitamin D levels up to a healthy level.
Smaller amounts of Vitamin D can be ingested through food as well.
Wild salmon for example is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
Going out in the sun unprotected is somewhat unfashionable these days with health professionals preaching of skin cancer caused by the sun and indoor tanning beds.
So if you must use sunscreen consider the ingredients in it before you use it.
Many are loaded with harmful toxins that turn into carcinogens when exposed to the heat of the sun.
Dr. Raymond Francess and other health professionals suggest that this could be an indication of why skin cancer has been on the rise over the last decade.
Look for a natural organic sunscreen product or use the ancient Mediterranean way a high quality olive oil to offer protection from the sun if you plan to be out in it for long periods of time.
A sun tan is not harmful to your health.
A sun burn on the other hand is.
So get a tan this summer raise your Vitamin D levels and take another step towards your Optimum Health!

Tammy Garcia
Wellness Mentor
tammy@gittfit.com

Acidic Vs. Alkaline

2009-03-09T13:52:00.000-07:00

When we hear or talk about pH balance alot of times we think of things like swimming pools and fish tanks.

But, what about pH balance in our bodies?

A pH level is a measurement of acidity or alkalinity.

Most people are shocked when they learn how their pH levels can affect disease and deplete you of valuable nutrients in the body.

On the pH scale a normal level is a 7.0.
Anything below a 7.0 is into the acidic range.
Our bodies operate optimally in an alkaline environment.
When the pH levels drop below a 7.0 cells are impaired and cannot function.
The body will search for sources of alkalinity leaching calcium from bones and teeth causing dental problems and osteoporosis.
A diet of pre-packaged processed and fast food living causes our pH levels to drop below 7.0.
A body that becomes too acidic is at risk to manifest disease.
Specific foods have different affects on our pH levels.
Sugar (brown or white),soft drinks(diet or regular),white breads and pasta's,excessive protein( of any kind), salt and coffee are a few of the foods that deplete alkaline levels in the body.
Some indications that your pH levels may be low are bad breath,fatigue, hormonal issues (acne on the jaw line)and brittle nails.
Acidosis is a serious condition that occurs when the pH levels are below 6.5 regularly.
A body that is too acidic is setting the stage for serious disease.
To check your pH levels get some pH paper and test your urine first thing in the morning. It should be in the range of 6.5 and 7.5
To increase alkalinity in your body boost your diet with whole foods like fruits, vegetables and supplements of coral calcium and magnesium.
Also lemon alkalizes the body even though most people may think it would be acidic it is not.
The great thing about lemon is it can be easily added to water or any other food.
Take your pH levels seriously and set the stage for health.
Preventative care is the key to your Optimum Health.

Tammy Garcia
Wellness Mentor
tammy@gittfit.com

The Power of Juice

2009-03-02T12:33:00.000-08:00

Juicing is one of the quickest and easiest ways to give your body a nutrient boost.
Studies show that the nutrients from fresh juice hit your blood stream within 30 minutes of consumption.
There is a ton of valuable information in books and online about juicing and the awesome benefits of it.
In a nut shell, juicing cleanses your body on a cellular level.
It is a convenient way to get powerful chlorophyll which is a great blood builder due to it's molecular structure being the closest thing to hemoglobin.
Fresh juice delivers nutrients, enzymes, vitamins and minerals to your body while providing a cleansing effect. This weekend I watched a great documentary by Dr. Gary Null. Part of the documentary was a story about a New York fireman who developed fatigue and a heavy chronic cough after 9/11. Many of the emergency service workers developed serious health conditions after 9/11 from the exposure to all the debris in the air. Heavy metals,dust and asbestos filled the air making a cocktail of toxins that were inhaled by all. The fireman tried many different cough syrups, steroid treatments and medications and nothing worked. Finally, he heard about detoxing with juice and once he began this regime his heavy cough and other fatigue like symptoms began to disappear.
We are all exposed to toxins everyday some of them have little to no effect on us while others take form of fatigue or muscle aches and pains. Preventative maintenance is the only way to take charge of your health.Daily juicing is a quick and easy way to incorporate protection from exposure to harmful toxins.
Here is Dr. Gary Nulls recipe for detoxing from exposure to chemicals in the air.

1 Orange
1 Lemon
1 Lime
1 Grapefruit
1 tbsp.Raw Honey
Vitamin C (you can get this in powder form follow recommended dosage)
1 tsp.Bee Propolis

Cold and Flu Protection

2009-02-28T09:38:00.000-08:00

Cold and flu season is here.
So what can you do to protect yourself. Most people look for protection against cold and flu from over the counter products that promise to boost immunity.

Unfortunately, full protection doesn't come from a one time shot of immunity boosting potion. Preventative maintenance daily will keep you healthier the whole year long. However, some tips to decrease your chance of catching a cold or flu this season that you may not have heard before are:

1. Avoid sugar. There is strong scientific evidence showing that sugar weakens the white blood cells ability to fight off bacteria. The immune suppressing effects start 30 mins. after ingestion and can last several hours exposing you to cold and flu viruses.

2.Decrease caffeine intake. Caffeine is a diuretic which can dehydrate you. When you the mucus membranes in the nose and mouth are dry they cannot protect you from viruses by trapping them before they enter your body.

3.Take probiotics. Probiotics found in yogurt or supplements. The "good bacteria" produce beneficial effects by maintaining the balance of the microbial population in our GI tracts and stimulating the immune system. People who take probiotics are 30% healthier than people who do not. Click here for more info on Probiotics.

These tips combined with ones that we've all heard before like wash your hands, exercises, drink plenty of water, adequate sleep will help you and your family make it through this cold and flu season. If you do find yourself down with a cold or flu this season natural remedies free from harmful additives and toxins are the best route to find relief. Click here for a natural homeopathic remedy..

Watch labels for aspartame, msg and other harmful preservatives that are toxic many cold and flu relief products are full of them children's product as well.

Mammograms Increase Risk of Cancer

2009-02-27T13:33:00.000-08:00

Dr. Raymond Francis says mammograms increase risk of cancer through radiation exposure. In addtion, mammograms can cause cancer to spread if it is present during a screening due to the mass pressure put on an exisiting tumor. When I read that I said, "this makes a lot of sense". Safer way of early detection is thermography. Thermography is a diagnostic technique using a thermograph to record the heat produced by different parts of the body and is used to study blood flow and to detect tumors. It has no harmful side effects and is very effective. A great resource for natural health solutions is Dr. Francis's book.

2009-02-25T17:59:00.000-08:00

OPTIMUM HEALTH TIP #15

Are you stressed?

Nearly half (48 percent) of Americans say that their stress levels have increased over the last five years.

A new study by the American Psychological Association found that one -third of Americans are living under extreme stress.

Seventy -five percent of Americans asked said that money and work was the leading causes of stress in their live.

Slightly more than half of Americans (51 percent) said rent or mortgage costs were sources of stress this year.

Thirty-one percent cited the inability to balance work and household duties as their source of stress.

Thirty five percent said that work interference with their family relationships caused hardship in their family in the form of separation or divorce.

Overall the study found that "America's stress levels are continuing to escalate".

Stress is the number one contributing factor to physical conditions like obesity, heart disease, chronic fatigue, muscle pain and depression.

So what are you doing to manage your stress?

Most people who follow these strategies find it really helps them decrease their stress levels but some don't.
For most people implementing these strategies has given them a new lease on life.

1. Eat whole foods. Vegetables fruits and whole grains can improve your mood by regulating your blood sugar levels.
Many people are struggling with mood swings through out the day.
Regulating your diet so you do not have huge spikes in blood sugar can eliminate your mood swings.
Whole foods offer more nutrients to your body keeping it sustained over a greater period of time.

2. Drink water. 64 oz. of water a day will give your body the hydration it needs. Water helps organs operate at peak performance including the brain keeping you from feeling frazzled and drained.

3. Movement. Get out and walk, ride, yoga, play at the park with kids. Burn off some energy. Nervousness, worry, excited or angry its all energy. Penned up energy can manifest into physical pain. Burn it off. Some simple stretching or a few excercises can decrease the level of stress you are feeling.

4. Decrease your stress hormone. When you are stressed your adrenal glands produce a hormone called Cortisol the stress hormone. Cortisol causes premature aging (wrinkles), heart disease, chronic pain, and causes the body to store belly fat.Under chronic stress your body releases natural steroids which cause fat to accumulate in your abdomen giving you a pot belly. In the 1950's the Russian government commissioned the soviet academy of sciences to create a product to achieve maximum human performance.THe unique group of plants are called adaptogens most people experience mood improvement, mental energy,enhanced sleep and better focus. Read about how most people have improved their optimum health http://tinyurl.com/bf5d88.

5. Limit your news intake. Media outlets like newspapers, television broadcasts and talk radio are packed full of negative reports of the economy and other awful events. Limit the time you spend listening to and reading the news. Remember, media outlets have papers to sell and ratings to keep up. Sensational news stories keep those ratings up and those papers sold. All the negative news reports contribute to stress levels so keep it down to a minimum or better yet cut it out completely.

Control your stress levels .Don't let stress control you. Your Optimum health depends on it.

Tammy Garcia
Wellness Mentor
www.gittfit.com
tammy@gittfit.com

Optimum Health Tip

2009-02-18T11:10:00.000-08:00

Optimum Health Tip #14
TEN TIPS TO OPTIMUM HEALTH YOU CAN START TODAY

1. Hydration, Key to Optimum Health
Sure we've all heard this before. Water helps us lose weight. Water keeps us healthy but WHY? Forget about weight issues for just a minute. Think of your health in terms of function. Water is essential to our internal organs functioning at optimum levels. Organs like the heart , brain and kidneys need water to operate. Water keeps your cholesterol low and keeps the valves of the heart from blocking up.
Your brain is 80 % water. Dehydration of an organ that's 80% water leads to headaches, overall cloudiness and dysfunction.
The kidneys keep your blood clean and free from poisons and water helps them do that job. Drink at least 64 oz. a day and give your organs the water they need.

2.Stop the Process.
There are probably a thousand reasons we could list here of why processed foods are contributing to disease and unhealthy lifestyles.
But lets just take a look at one.
Processed foods are designed for longevity. They are made to last. Two strategies to food preservation are chemicals and overcooking. The problem with these strategies is two fold overcooking and chemically treated food results in a loss of nutrients in the food and a reaction from our bodies when ingested that leads to chronic inflammation internally.
Many people don't know that the underlying reason of many diseases like cancer, fibromyalgia and many others is chronic inflammation. Whole foods and incorporating more raw foods into your diet will decrease inflammation and keep your body nourished decreasing your risk for disease.

3.Get Off the Diet.
The word diet is a temporary word for most people. " I am on a diet" sounds like a temporary solution to a lifetime issue. Your diet should be a lifetime commitment. A diet should not involve anything that you cannot do for the rest of your life. Instead make small lifestyle changes that you can fulfill. Over time these new healthy changes will grow and lead to more healthy habits that in turn will bring you everything you want like more energy, weight loss and optimum health. Start today by incorporating these 10 tips.

4.Movement.
In order to achieve Optimum Health you've got to move it. When most people think of exercise the thought of a gym, stair master or a fitness class probably comes to mind. Movement is movement and too many people use the excuse that they don't have time. So incorporate more movement into your day. A good way to do this is to get yourself a pedometer and start walking. Keeping track of your movement is motivating. You don't have to wait to get to the gym. Get moving at work on your breaks, walk around, take the stairs get on the floor and do some sit ups. Yes, at work in your office, while your kids are in the tub, while your waiting for the microwave whatever, whereever it all counts. Soon your little mini workouts will lead to more fitness activities. You will want to make it to the gym/fitness classes.

5.Enzymes
Take a Probiotic. We have discussed enzymes before and many of you have started taking enzymes and are benefiting from there unbelievable power of healing. Enzymes help your body break down the food you intake and deliver the nutrients to the body through your blood stream. We do not get enough enzymes from our food as enzymes are only found in raw foods. With excessive consumption of processed and overcooked foods people are experiencing digestive problems contributing to a multitude of health issues. The more nutrients absorbed by the body the less cravings you will experience and you will not over eat. Just one of the many benefits of emzymes.

6.Fiber
Do the the fiber challenge. The USDA recommends 28 grams for a 2000 calorie a day intake. Fiber helps digestive regularity, rids body of dietary fats, lowers cholesterol and more. Fiber fills you up and keeps you from unnecessary snacking. Diet Cookies are a great way to get 8 grams of your daily fiber intake plus they make for a delcious snack on the go www.freedietcookie.com and enter code 239802.

7.Omega fatty Acids
Fatty acids are crucial to the body's brain function and keeping the body hydrated. Oils help keep more of the water hydrating your organs. Recent studies show that Omegas have a significant impact on increasing brain function and can help prevent depression and dementia. http://tinyurl.com/ddragt

8.Calcium
Take Calcium. When you think calcium you tend to think of dairy like cottage cheese. But what many people don't know is that greens also carry some of the highest content of calcium. Spinach, leaf lettuce and water cress are some great sources of calcium. Calcium helps your body burn fat. If you are hungry before bed eat a little cottage cheese to keep your stomach from rumbling and help your body burn fat while you sleep.

9.Vitamins and minerals.
Take your vitamins.
Don't underestimate the power of taking your vitamins.Vitamin and mineral deficiency does not go unnoticed by your body. When your body is deficient in vitamins and minerals it will show. It can show up in the form of horrible muscle aches, joint pain, losing hair, mood swings, misdiagnosis of diseases that land you in a lifetime of prescription drug medications. Your body will tell you what it is missing. Educate yourself on what Vitamin deficiency symptoms are visit www.gittfit.com regularly for prescription drug alerts and information on Vitamin deficiency.

10.Stress number one factor of disease.
Keep stress under check.
Stress is a killer leading to heart disease and other chronic health conditions. Feeling good is so important to your Optimum Health. Use techniques and strategies to deal with circumstances in your life to control your stress levels. Movement, meditation, giving yourself spiritual time and controlling how you think about your circumstances can lower your stress levels. Don't let yourself get too emotional over your circumstances. Keep in mind what you have and are grateful for. Make yourself focus on what you love even listing them out on paper. Herbs can also be helpful in controling stress levels decreasing release of the stress hormone cortisol www.ilovemylimu.com .

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Tammy Garcia
Wellness Mentor
www.gittfit.com
tammy@gittfit.com

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2009-02-11T06:35:00.000-08:00

Vaccination Nation

Immunizations like Dtap, MMR and the polio vaccination have certainly contributed to a longer healthier quality of life for most people.

By the time a child is six years old here in the United States the CDC (center for disease control) recommends thirty one vaccines.

Some of these doses are received over a span of months in as many as 5 separate doses while others are a one shot deal.

Thirty one doses and the list appears to be growing.

Have we become an over vaccinated nation?

Are these vaccinations really making us healthier?

Or are they making manufacturers of vaccines wealthier?

The latest vaccine controversy is the HPV vaccination called Gardasil.

HPV is human papillomavirus (skin warts or papillomas) that infects the skin and mucous membrane of humans.

There are forty different types of HPV some of which are thought to cause cervical cancer and some of which do nothing and often go completely undetected.

HPV is transmitted through sexual contact.

Gardasil is thought to prevent infection of some of these strands of HPV and therefore decrease the risk of cervical cancer in women who are vaccinated.

Because HPV is transmitted sexually the CDC recommends that women be vaccinated with Gardasil before the age of sexual activity starting as early as 9 and 10 years old.

In addition they recommend that women between the age of 13 and 26 also be vaccinated even though they may have already been sexually active exposing them to HPV.

The idea is that because there are 40 strands of the virus it may still offer protection from the strands they haven't been exposed to.

There is no current test to tell if a woman has ever had HPV and it is not known how long Gardasil offers protection.

Here is the thing.

There is no way to tell if this vaccine would or will ever actually help anyone.

If a young girl receives the vaccination at 9 and never presents with cervical cancer is that a success attributed to the Gardasil vaccination?

What if she does get cervical cancer? Gardasil does not protect against all 40 strands of HPV. Tough break I guess.

A woman 13- 26 gets vaccinated and still gets cervial cancer she was exposed to HPV before being vaccinated?

She gets vaccinated still gets pap smears and never gets cervical cancer? Gardasil or genetics?

She never gets vaccinated has regular pap smears and never gets cervical cancer.

You get the idea.

The CDC lists seven points on their website of things you should know about the Gardasil vaccination.

The seven points range from why it is important to get it and how to pay for it.

The cost being $375 by the way.

What the CDC website does not say is that Gardasil has been linked to over 8,000 Emergency Room visits since it has hit the market in 2006. Including 18 deaths.

Symptoms from the vaccine range from soreness at the injection site to paralysis, seizures, heart attack and death.

Forty-two women who received the vaccine while pregnant spontaneously aborted their baby or their babies were born with severe abnormalities.

Commercial advertisements running on television paint a glorious female bonding picture of mothers, daughters, friends and sisters united together to protect themselves against cervical cancer and its working.

Young girls are flocking to their docs and asking for the shot as reported by CBS .

This irresponsible play on emotion is sickening.

Somebody say just the facts mam, just the facts.

If you listen to the facts that are all crammed into the last 5 seconds of these emotional escapades on TV you'll learn that Gardasil has not been proven to protect against all cervical cancer.

That it may cause blood clotting, nausea and a list of other side effects.

Of course by the time the list is being read on the commercial some people have their heads buried in a tissue and they are already calling their sister to tell her to go get the shot.

I urge you as an optimum health seeker to once again be a critical thinker.

Weigh out the facts, then decide if a vaccination is right for you or your child.

There is just no way to tell how each individual person will react to a drug or vaccination.

And unfortunately, there is no turning back once you've decided to do it.

What may be fine for one person can be life threatening to another.

Ask yourself questions like what are my risks?

Do the benefits out weigh the risks? Can I wait to see what the side effects are before I vaccinate my nine year old?

Finally, research the risks.

Certainly manufacturers aren't going to display the negatives in plain sight but the stories and facts are available to those who search them out.

Remember, it's your health, your body, your decision and your optimum health depends on it.

Tammy Garcia

Wellness Mentor

http://www.vitamarkyourlife.com/

2009-02-06T16:58:00.000-08:00

Thanks to all of you who joined us on the conference call Thursday night. We shared a lot of information on the power and protection that enzymes can provide. I know many of you are eager to take advantage of the information and make the changes to your diets and supplements. So here is the info. on the enzymes and a list of the additives we discussed. http://tinyurl.com/cj4x9o

ex*cit*o*toxins : a substance added to foods and beverages that literally stimulates neurons to death, causing brain damage of varying degrees. Can be found in such ingredients as mono sodium glutamate, aspartame, cysteine, hydrolyzed protein and aspartic acid.

As requested here is the list of excitotoxins that are commonly found in our foods.This list was taken from Dr. Russell Blaylock's book, "EXCITOTOXINS, The Taste That Kills". A short clip of Dr. Blaylocks lecture can be viewed by scrolling down to the bottom of the blog.

Check your labels for the following ingredients they always contain MSG

Mono sodium Glutamate

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein

Hydrolyzed vegetable Protein

Hydrolyzed Protein

Hydrolyzed Plant Protein

Plant Protein Extract

Sodium Caseinate

Calcium Caseinate

Yeast Extract

Textured Protein

Autolyzed Yeast

Hydrolyzed Oat Flour

Additives that Frequently contain MSG

Malt extract

Malt flavoring

Bouillon

Broth

Stock

flavoring

Natural Flavoring

Natural Beef or Chicken Flavoring

Seasoning

Spices

These Items May Contain MSG

Carrageenan

Enzymes added

Soy protein Concentrate

Soy Protein Isolate

Whey Protein Concentrate

Remember it's difficult to eliminate ALL of these items but be conscious of how much you are consuming and protect yourself by getting the proper nutrition from whole foods and supplements.

2009-02-05T08:01:00.000-08:00

2009-02-05T07:22:00.000-08:00

Optimum Health Tip #12
Enzymes are energized protein molecules found in living cells.
They are instrumental to your body's digestion.
They break down proteins, fats, carbohydrates and fiber making it possible for your body to benefit from the nutrients in your food while removing the toxins.
Enzymes turn the food we eat into energy and unlock this energy for use in the body.
There are three kinds of enzymes.
Our body produces two kinds of enzymes on it's own metabolic and digestive.
The production of these enzymes decreases as we age.
The third is a food enzyme and must be ingested orally through supplement or food.
So what happens when we are enzyme deficient?
Well, it is very likely that most of us are lacking enzymes in our diet.
Enzymes are only found in raw foods or supplements http://tinyurl.com/cj4x9o .
Because so many of our foods are cooked or processed we do not get enough raw foods into our diet to get the enzymes we need.
When we do not get enough of these proactive little guys our body reacts adversely
Heartburn, indigestion, inflammation,obesity and even compromised immunity.
Dr. DicQie Fuller is a leading expert in the field of enzymes.
In her book "The Healing Power of Enzymes she describes FOUR different body types.
Each body type has specific characteristics.
Cravings and reactions can determine the enzyme deficiency in your body.
What do you crave?
How do feel after you eat it
Learn more about The Healing Power of Enzymes and how you can treat your body naturally Thursday night @9:00 P.M 712 432-2900 PN 883558

Learn which of the four body types you are and how enzymes contribute to your Optimum Health.

Join Us Tomorrow night 9:00 P.M MST. (712) 432-2900 PIN 883558

Tammy Garcia Karen Szymanowski
Wellness Mentor Chinese Medicine Practitioner
www.gittfit.com kszymanowski@yahoo.com
tammy@gittfit.com

Watch for next weeks Top Ten simple tips you can incorporate into your life TODAY for your Optimum Health Success.www.gittfit.com

Misdiagnosed

2009-01-28T23:16:00.000-08:00

Symptoms of anxiety and depression linked to hypoglycemia.
http://tinyurl.com/2uk6xt

Prescription Medications

2009-01-26T13:22:00.000-08:00

Well I was doing some research for an up and coming conference call I stumbled upon an interview from Bill Moyers PBS show. Melody Petersen is a journalist who has spent 8 years writing about prescription medications and drug companies. She has a unique perspective on medications as she has multiple sources inside and out of the prescription medication communities. She unveils some very disturbing facts in this interview. Sixty -five percent of Americans are on some sort of prescription medication. The first step in taking control of your own health is to educate yourself . Learn the risks vs. the benefits of taking prescription drugs.

http://tinyurl.com/ce2hte

2009-01-23T13:42:00.000-08:00

OPTIMUM HEALTH TIP #10

2009-01-23T11:45:00.000-08:00

Many people have found themselves plagued by chronic fatigue, headaches, obesity, fibromyalgia and/or muscle and joint pain. Living with these conditions is painful both physically and mentally. Some people who have found a way to live free from the symptoms of these conditions.

Consider your food source.

What is in your food?

Watch labels for these ingredients:

Glutamate
Glutamic acid
Monosodium glutamate
Calcium caseinate
Textured protein
Monopotassium glutamate
Sodium caseinate
Yeast nutrient
Aspartame* These foods often rich in taste are not rich in nutrients. Studies have shown that exposure to these kinds of food additives can not only cause obesity, fatigue and neurological problems but also contribute to behaviour disorders in children.

Dr. Russell Blaylock is a great resource for information on food additives and their effects .

http://tinyurl.com/bzt2p3.

Look at your diet closely.
Look at your childs diet.
Look at your food source first.
Are you taking in large amounts of these additives?
Eat whole and give your body the nutrition it needs:

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2009-01-07T13:23:00.000-08:00

OPTIMUM HEALTH TIP #8

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
When we react to the circumstances in our life it is driven by our emotions.
Many people struggle to control their emotions and have unhealthy habits that help them "cope" with their circumstances.
But some people have found a way to respond to their circumstances instead of reacting to them.
The way you think and feel is directly associated with your emotions.
So imagine if you could begin to control the way you think and feel?
You can't control your circumstances all the time.
But you can control the way you think and feel about them.
Learn easy strategies to help control the way you think and feel.
There will always be circumstances in our lives.
Learn how to respond instead of react to your life circumstances and stop sabotaging your Optimum Health.
For a free 30 min. consultation to our Optimum Health Program visit http://www.vitamarkyourlife.com/ and fill out the contact information in the "contact me" tab or call. Make 2009 Your Best Year.

Tammy Garcia
Wellness Mentor
888-857-3956