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What do these and other autoimmune diseases have in common? COWS MILK!

The following autoimmune diseases are listed in order of most to least common:

• Graves Disease (Hyperthyroidism)
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Thyroiditis (Hypothyroidism)
• Vitiligo
• Pernicious Anemia
• Glomerulonephritis
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Type 1 Diabetes
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
• Sjogren’s Disease
• Myasthenia Gravis
• Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis
• Addison’s Disease
• Scleroderma
• Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
• Uveitis
• Chronic Active Hepatitis

FACT: Women are 2.7 times more likely to be afflicted than men.

FACT: 1 in 31 Americans have an autoimmune disease.

Other commonalities include

• Immune system mistakenly attacks cells in its own body, thinking they are invaders.
• They tend to occur in people living furthest from the equator.
• One or more of these diseases can afflict the same person.
• Consumption of animal based foods (especially cow’s milk) increase the risk.
• A virus may trigger the onset of the disease.

Type 1 Diabetes occurs in children. Evidence shows it is related to diet, dairy to be more specific. This occurs when a baby is not nursed long enough. They are fed cow’s milk protein instead in infant formula. For many infants, it does not digest fully and may be absorbed by the blood. The immune system sees it as a foreign invader and begins to destroy it. Since these also resemble cells of the pancreas (which make the insulin), the child loses its ability to produce insulin. The child then becomes Type 1 Diabetic and all too often for the rest of their life.

Cow’s milk may cause one of the most devastating diseases that can befall a child.

Quote and information taken from, The China Study, by T. Colin Campbell, PhD and Thomas M. Campbell II

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“If the clothes fit, who cares what the scale says.” This is something I’ve had to tell several of my clients. They literally drive themselves crazy in trying to stay a certain weight day in and day out. So what if you are a pound or two heavier! It could be any number of reasons…

• what you are eating
• water retention
• are regular bowel movements a problem?
• have you begun working out? Muscle is heavier than fat.

It is possible to eat more and weight less. Anyone can lose weight on fewer calories and you don’t need to pay a celebrity endorsed diet program to tell you so!

In the book, The China Study, Dr. Campbell compares the caloric intake of the least active Chinese to that of average Americans. He found the Chinese caloric intake to be 30% higher, yet their body weight was 20% lower than that of the Americans. He came to the conclusion that the “secret” to their optimal weight was that Chinese office workers travel on bicycle and their diet consists of low fat and low-protein. Diets high in fat and protein transfer calories from conversion to storage. Whereas, a low fat and protein diet allow the calories to be lost as heat. This is known as Thermogenesis – the production of body heat during metabolism.

Bicycle riding aside… vegetarians also experience this benefit. They have a higher metabolism at rest – the calories are released via body heat rather than being deposited as body fat. Calories aside… weight gain from excess animal protein is the least of your worries.

I have heard one doctor call high-protein, high-fat, low carbohydrate diets “make yourself sick” diets, and I think that’s an appropriate moniker. You can also lose weight by undergoing chemotherapy or starting a heroine addiction, but I wouldn’t recommend those, either. T. Colin Campbell, PhD

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Drinking water has never been so easy – pick your size, flavor, additives (oxygen, electrolytes), or even a message of love or gratitude on your bottle. The intention is great, but you can tape the same message on your recycled bottle and have the same effect, without the price tag!

Choices for drinking water include:

• boiling for 5 minutes
• store bought filter/bottled water/from a water machine
• reverse osmosis
• distilled
• alkaline water filters
• visit a natural spring
• “treat” water with the sun, Himalayan salt, dowsing, etc…

Whichever type of water you choose, drink more! A client of mine lost 40 pounds drinking 1-½ gallons of water a day over a period of three months. This was the missing link in his daily routine. If you hit a plateau in your weight loss regime, try drinking more water. It suppresses your appetite and helps keep you full longer between meals.

The amount of water a person needs to drink depends on your source of information and your body weight. Generally, the more weight you carry, the more water you need. Some health experts say to drink one ounce of water per pound of body weight, while others say to drink half your weight in ounces. Dr. Mercola, states to drink one-quart for every 50 pounds of body weight. See what works best for you. Don’t focus on who’s right or wrong, just drink more! Give your body the moisture it so desperately needs.

Even your vehicle needs water to keep it going. Your plants, trees, grass, fruits, or vegetables will shrivel and die without water – so will your body and brain! Why allow yourself to look and feel old before your time?

A raisin, a prune, and leather are all dried out – YOU don’t have to be!

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Is there really such a thing? Can we look and feel younger and avoid the dangers of the quick fixes like a shot of Botox or cosmetic procedure? I believe so! Of course the earlier we start, the better the results. However… it’s NEVER TOO LATE. Following one of my cleanses (detox), I was told by many I looked 10 years younger, which was not at all bad for less than a shot of Botox!

If we are not liking what we see in the mirror, we have the power to change it. Perhaps it’s time to rethink your meals? Eating healthy can be fast, easy and very affordable, it just takes some creativity (though not much)!

Other possible ways to turn back the hands of time include:

• Be grateful for e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g
• Getting a great haircut
• A new outfit
• Spirituality
• Meditation
• Exercise/Yoga/5 Tibetan Rites
• Volunteer
• Do what makes your heart sing
• Find your purpose
• Know your passion
• Avoid smoking
• Drink plenty of water
• Limit sugar, white flour, and animal protein (for starters)
• Avoid packaged foods
• Eat real food and find ways to use it on your skin – avoid harsh expensive “beauty potions”
• Poop daily (no joke!)
• Put your body on the same schedule as your vehicle (CLEAN IT OUT) – both will run smoother and last longer.

No doubt my list can go on and on. I love learning new natural ways to add “face value” and improve the quality and quantity of my life. More than that, I like sharing it. If you find you don’t have reason to do the same, perhaps you are not living on purpose. What are you truly passionate about? You can Age Less, On Purpose! Isn’t it time you took action?

Nature gives you the face you have at 20, life shapes the face you have at 30… But at 50, you get the face you deserve. Coco Chanel

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Vegan, vegetarian, omnivore, carnivore, herbivore, lacto-ovo vegetarian, pesca-vegetarian… which one are you? I happen to be a combination of the last two. Which ever you may be, do your best to not become a fanatic – listen to your body instead. There is no one-size-fits-all to anything. I based my list on expert lists as well as what I like to eat. With that, here the last of my “Top 10.”

Raw milk: There may be some of  you out there who do not like “regular” milk (I was one of those), those who are lactose intolerant, and those that need more enzyme and probiotics in their diet, actually we all do. I include milk because it can be healthy in moderation, a great source of calcium, protein, Vitamin A & D, and omega-3. Having met the founder of organic pastures (they produce raw milk), I am now a regular drinker of it. Raw milk, I might add does not produce mucus like the heated homogenized/pasteurized versions.

Turmeric/garlic/onions: I overlapped spices with condiments and vegetables because they are all so important and used to flavor food, so I list them as one. Turmeric is great for arthritis, the liver, detoxing, and the eyes. Garlic is excellent for practically whatever ails you including: parasites, cancer, cholesterol, blood pressure issues, immune, and heart. It is anti-viral/microbial/oxidant, which also helps keep weight under control.  Onions and turmeric are both anti-inflammatory, while garlic and onions are both excellent for cancer, blood pressure, anti-viral, anti-oxidant, and heart. Onions are good for asthma, bones, and a great source of Vitamin K.

Wild Salmon: This is another food that is anti-inflammatory, good for the brain, heart, and memory. It is a great source of omega-3’s and because of the “good” fat; it is beneficial for blood sugar issues. It is also a great source of protein and minerals. “Anti-inflammatory”… is not only great to prevent disease, but wrinkles as well.

This “Top 10” includes more common foods that others may like or may be more apt to try. It is balanced because it incorporates main dish, side dishes, snacks, breakfast, lunch, dinner ingredients and the oil and spices to cook. I also included 2 types of drinks, though I don’t recommend people drink while they eat.

If one is ill or diagnosed with disease, a plant based diet can do wonders.

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