Do You Use Organic Lotions Yet?

The push towards more environmentally friendly products has reached the skin care field. Organic lotions are becoming all the rage now in this industry. All across North America there is a new desire to do whatever we can to preserve the earth. Green is in! Isn’t it fantastic that so many people are taking an active approach in using environmentally safe products.Organic lotions can be found at any health food or healthy living store. You can also find a variety of websites that offer these products for sale at reasonable prices. In fact, many people even make their own organic lotions or creams. Since these are natural products, there are no chemicals or harmful ingredients added. Thus, they are safe to make and safe to use.If you do make your own organic lotions and you get good at it, maybe you could make some money selling them to friends and relatives. If you decide to buy your own products, always read the label first. If it contains preservatives then do not buy it. These chemicals allow the product to stay on the shelf for months or years at a time. The only negative aspect of organic lotions is that do not last as long as the synthetic products. If you use the products on a daily basis like you should be, then having a jar of cream last for several years is not important to you. When you are out shopping for organic lotions avoid any product that contains petroleum. This mineral oil jelly does nothing more than dry out your skin even more. Therefore, why buy it? Concentrate on spending your money on products that work. Even large companies that manufacture skin care products are developing their own lines of organic lotions and creams.You are probably noticing that the store shelves are becoming stocked with natural products rather than the synthetic products that filled the shelves up until very recently.Many organic lotions contain rich essential oils that are known to provide an aromatherapy benefit. Not only are you protecting your skin but also you are calming your nerves at the same time. In conclusion, millions of people are switching to natural products over synthetic products including organic lotions. You will be glad you made the move to these safe, effective products.

Today we’re going to talk about hidden food allergies. The first thing that it is important to understand is that there are different types of reactions to foods that we are allergic to. The most commonly understood and easily detected reaction is called a type 1 reaction or IgE reaction. With this type of reaction it is very easy to detect an allergy to a particular food. The symptoms of a Type 1 reaction are swelling of the throat, hives and an anaphylaxis type of reaction, a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic response. We are not focusing on that today because these allergies are very easily detected. The type of allergy I want to talk to you about would more likely fall into the category of food sensitivities which are the result of an entirely different immuno/ biological process altogether. One that instead of being an immediate reaction may take hours or even days to actually become apparent. This is one of the reasons that most people have trouble recognizing the relationship between the symptoms that they are experiencing with something that they ate days prior (type 3 or type 4 reactions), even though type 3 and type 4 reactions are much more common. In fact only 5 percent of the population is affected by the type 1 so that means that most are affected by the type 3 or 4 allergy which is the “hidden” type. How do you recognize whether or not you or someone you know could be experiencing a type 3 or 4 sensitivity or allergic reaction? The most common way of diagnosing such sensitivities is to undergo an elimination process where diet is severely restricted and then one by one foods are reintroduced into the diet (usually one food per week). This can take months or even years to complete!!! Until now this has been the “Gold Standard”! The news I am about to share with you is LIFE CHANGING!!! Say goodbye to the old gold standard because now there is a very simple in home test which will detect hidden food allergies! I know of a woman who suffered migraines for 18 years. She had been through test after test week after week and the doctors kept saying “there is nothing wrong” as they proceeded to prescribe another medication for her migraines. She spent thousands on these tests; in fact one of them cost her $1,200.00! After much arm twisting she took the in home test (for $99.00) and viola!!! The in home test revealed that she was allergic to foods in the mustard family. She is proceeding with the recommended protocol and I am happy to report NO MORE MIGRAINES! Another woman suffered from severe eczema for most of her life. There were times when she was house ridden for the better part of a week. After taking the in home test, she found out she was allergic to dairy. She is now on her way to living a normal life. Now I am not a doctor nor am I saying that we “cured them”. In fact that would be a felony (Thank you FDA). We simply detected the allergy and gave them the gastrointestinal support they needed to heal. Typically once the GI tract has healed itself; it has been found that the food can then be reintroduced with no further reactions! The strange thing is that this type of test has been used by physicians for years with amazing success but it isn’t promoted widely. This is because most doctors tend to focus on Type 1 allergies instead of the other 2. Let’s look at food allergies and sensitivities a little closer; shall we? In a typical type 1 the food antigens can trigger the mast cell mechanism at any point in their journey through the body. Lip, tongue, throat burning and swelling are most obvious symptoms of this. The antigen may not react in gastro intestinal tract but activate Type 1 responses in blood or target organs, especially lungs and connective tissue. The onset of “immediate reactions” may be delayed hours after eating offending foods. Major symptoms include: flushing, swelling, shortness of breath, fast heart rate, panic, pain, and confusion. What happens when dealing with a type 3 or 4 reaction (hidden sensitivity) is quite different. In this type of reaction the antibodies bind directly to the food particles themselves as they enter the blood stream. Then they form different sizes of circulating immune complex. This complex is comprised of the allergens and the antibodies that reacted to it becoming bound together and then circulating in the blood stream. It is important to understand that in this case there is a delayed reaction of symptoms not seen with the Type 1 reaction. Also unlike Type 1 reactions, type 3 and 4 are usually from a food that you eat OFTEN and even CRAVE. In fact cravings are common as are withdrawal symptoms. The numbers here are huge! It is thought that nearly 60 to 80 million Americans suffer from this type of reaction. What are the symptoms of type 3 %26 4 reactions? There are hundreds of them! (Hold on to your chair.) You know someone who is affected by this. Tinnitus, recurrent ear infections, asthma, dark circles under the eyes (allergic shiners also seen in children reacting to vaccines), chronic digestive problems (diarrhea, constipation and heartburn), spastic colon, migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel, fluctuations in blood sugar, joint and muscle pain, fluid retention, brain fog and or mental confusion, irritability, eczema and many others. In fact studies have shown that even (temporary) changes in your voice or hoarseness can take place as the result of these reactions! The good news is that they are reversible but a skin test will not detect their presence. How do we end up with these reactions or sensitivities? Lack of breast feeding is one culprit. When breast feeding became unpopular asthma became epidemic. This is largely due to an immunoglobulin deficiency, as human immunoglobulin is not contained in cow’s milk. Food sensitivities of all types are far more prominent in babies who were not breast fed. Let’s think about that… When a baby is born it is meant for that baby to have mommy’s breast milk. The intestine is somewhat porous. All of the foods going through the intestine are being exposed to the blood stream in a way does not take place after weaning, when porous elements of the intestine gradually begin to close. The food that passes through the intestine from that point forward is not directly exposed to the blood as it would be in earlier years. In fact many people who have wheat allergies were fed wheat based formulas when they were infants!! It is also important to note that when genetically modified soy was introduced into the UK, soy allergies skyrocketed by 50 percent and I suspect that many other GMOs are causing allergic reactions among the unsuspecting populace at large. See the GMO Trilogy for more information on the devastating effects of genetically modified food. If you sit back and think or better yet, keep a mental note of this article, I am sure you will encounter someone you know who meets the criteria or has the symptoms mentioned above. I STRONGLY encourage you to let them see this information because it just might CHANGE THEIR LIFE! Stay tuned for next weeks’ “Custom Health 4 You News” Hidden Food Allergies Part 2. Until then… Yours in health and wellness! Tiffane If you want to learn more about hidden food sensitivities and The in home test; The Allertest visit http://www.customhealth4you.com/Allertest.html Tiffane Coe has been healing herself naturally for the past 5 years! She is a staunch opponent of CODEX ALIMENTARIUS and believes that supplements should remain legal without a prescription. Since switching to a mostly organic diet and supplementing she has not been on any form of medication including antibiotics. Her 9 year old daughter is also medication and antibiotic free for two and a half years. To learn more visit http://customhealth4you.com

Making better use of your slow cooker

When most people think of using a crock pot to prepare food, they tend to think of dishes that are perfect for cold weather. For example, your parents may have used a crock pot to cook a roast or vegetable stew. But, crock pots can be used to prepare meals for every taste and climate. One of the reasons many people use crock pots is because they save time. Rather than slaving away over the proverbial hot stove, busy people can prepare one of thousands of crock pot recipes and allow them to slowly cook without supervision. An added benefit is the aroma of delicious food that spreads throughout a room or house. Below, you’ll learn about how to use your crock pot (including a couple of food safety tips) and a few great ideas for crock pot recipes that are good for your health.Food Safety Using Your Crock PotMost cooking aficionados agree that the foods you cook in your crock pot need to be at 140 degrees. It’s best to reach this temperature quickly to ensure the food is safely prepared and safe to eat. If you’re using crock pot recipes that will include frozen food, defrost the food before putting it in. That way, you can raise the temperature of the food to 140 degrees quickly. One last thing to remember: if you’re going to put food into your refrigerator right after preparing it, let it cool a bit. Otherwise, the food will be warm when you put it in your refrigerator, giving bacteria an opportunity to grow.3 Tips To Savoring Your Crock Pot RecipesUse these quick tips to get the most out of your dishes. These tips are easy to remember and can have a big impact on how your food tastes after cooking it in your crock pot.1. Don’t fill the crock pot to the top. If you do, the food won’t cook properly. Keep in mind that the items on the bottom will cook more quickly than the rest. Only fill the pot approximately 3/5 to the top.2. Try to get rid of as much fat as possible before cooking the foods. Chances are, your crock pot recipes don’t require the fat anyway. The reason to do this is because fat tends to melt after hours of cooking. Trust me. You’ll be able to taste the difference.3. Here’s a tip that can make a tasty meal even more delicious. 30 minutes before removing the food from your crock pot, take the lid off the top and turn the heat close to “high.” It’ll bring out the flavor in the juices.Ideas For Healthy Crock Pot RecipesBelieve it or not, you can find recipes for foods that are great for your health. Pork roast with vegetables, fajita stew and steak and beans are just a few of the healthy crock pot dishes you can prepare. Chicken and apples, black bean chili and chicken cacciatore can also taste delicious from your crock pot.

Ginseng - Increase Libido Naturally With This Time Tested Chinese Herb

Beware of Inferior QualityToday, Ginseng has entered into the mainstream and is commonly seen on health food shelves - but don’t be fooled, many of the these supplements do not contain enough quantity or quality ginseng to have any affect whatsoever on the body.When buying, look for Ginseng extract from the root, (rather than leaf) which is up to more powerful 500% more potent! than leaf extract and keep in mind Ginseng is like a wine the older it gets the better it gets so really only look for Ginseng in the product which is at least 20 years old. In Ginseng there is a huge difference in terms of potency and strength and all Ginseng is definitely not to the same. Combining With Other Herbs In Chinese Medicine overall health and sexual health are linked. You need to heal the whole and while Ginseng helps boost blood flow and energy, two of the major components of sex drive, its best to combine it with other herbs and 3 popular ones are: Horny Goat Weed, Cnidium and Ginkgo Biloba which all act to help increase energy and blood flow. Today, many companies are blending formulas which contain all these in one potent cocktail to increase libido and boost overall wellness. Finally… Ginseng remains one of the most potent tonic herbs in the world and if you get quality Ginseng it can not only boost your libido but also your overall sense of wellbeing. It’s been used for thousands of years and if you try it, you maybe glad you did.

Creating Vegan Recipes

For any vegan, the lack of vegan recipes can be frustrating. If you%26rsquo;re looking for something new, and aren%26rsquo;t finding what you want online or in a cookbook, try creating your own vegan recipe.Simple RecipesA vegan recipe can be very easy and simple to create. If you%26rsquo;re looking to create a savory lunch or dinner, your best bet is balance. Try to include more than one food group into your meal for lots of textures and the best nutrition.Follow your InstinctsCreating a new vegan recipe does not need to be something that is long agonized over. When making a sandwich or pasta, if you%26rsquo;re stuck by an idea, give it a try. You never know, you may invent the next great vegan recipe.Indulge YourselfJust because a recipe is vegan doesn%26rsquo;t mean it needs to be all about health food and granola. There are many great and indulgent sweet and savory vegan recipes. Try frying something, and don%26rsquo;t be afraid of brown sugar.Creating a new vegan recipe can be very rewarding. If you%26rsquo;ve come up with something you think is great, share it with friends or online. That way they can enjoy your creativity, and offer suggestions for new dishes.

What are the secret ingredients for weight loss? It?s not a magical diet pill or anything you can buy in a bottle. The secret is not any organic health food or low fat, low sugar foods, although these things help and are needed for weight loss success. To really succeed at losing weight the recipe is weight loss motivation, total commitment and knowledge. Getting Motivated for Weight Loss Finding the right motivation can be the key to weight loss and no loss Motivation is all about getting encouraged to do something challenging. So look for ways you can excite yourself to lose weight. Here are a few weight loss motivation tips to help you get excited about losing weight. Grab a friend and lose weight together. Remember that everyone will lose weight at different rates so don?t get upset loses faster than you. Use this friend to vent your feelings and thoughts on weight loss. Stay motivated by tracking and recording your weight loss. Using tracking tools is a great your advancement. You can find a weight loss chart on-line to download and use or create your own. You can record and monitor your calories eaten, exercise calories and inches lost. Seeing your progress visually is a excellent motivator. Build a bonus plan and give yourself a reward when you reach a 5 pound or even 2 pound loss. You can also reward yourself for having a healthy week even if you didn?t lose weight. Just create a reward system that keeps you motivated during your weight loss challenge. Lastly, be your own best friend by writing down your own motivational saying. Make it something you can relate to and get motivated by it. Post it where you can read it often when you need a jolt in your motivation. Get Committed to Lose Weight Secondly after weight loss motivation you want to find commitment to lose weight. (Don?t simply say|It?s not as easy as saying|It takes more than just saying} you want to lose the weight but really commit to it by writing it down. Build a weight loss plan and set goals. You should have your final goal, the one where you state you want drop 2 dress sizes or lose so many inches.. This is the big challenge you are setting up for. Develop smaller goals that you can use to assess your progress. For example you can create weekly and even monthly goals. These can be anything from ?I want to add 30 minutes of exercise 3 to 4 times a week? to ?I want to lose 2 inches this week?. Make your goals achievable so that you don?t get disappointed and lose motivation. Read your goals often to remind yourself of what you want to achieve for the week, month or day. Weight Loss Knowledge You cannot successfully implement a plan unless you have the right knowledge. Learn all you can about what it will take for you to achieve weight loss. Understand the proper calorie intake for weight loss and how many calories you burn. To lose weight you must create a calorie shortage. You burn calories every day doing your normal everyday tasks and even while sleeping. This is what is known as your basal metabolic rate (BMR). Your BMR is calculated by using your height and weight, gender and age and exercise level. Once you figure out your BMR then you can modify and create a calorie deficit. You can do this be either taking in fewer calories or by adding more exercise or both. Studies show that people who add exercise in addition to dieting you lose weight faster and are more likely to keep the weight off, so you should plan for eating healthy as well as adding exercise to your weight loss goals. Visit Exercise 4 Weight Loss for more exercise and weight loss tips, tools, recipes and much more.

The Benefits of Green Tea

The many beneficial health properties of green tea are still being discovered; used a great deal especially within the weight loss industry and for products which are used as antioxidants. Green tea weight loss extracts can be consumed in many ways including as regular tea plus it can be purchased in liquid or tablet form but whichever way it is used it has an excellent record as a calorie burner.In addition to weight loss functions, it can also help slow the signs of aging by helping to speed up the regenerative functions of the cells. Whilst this is an added benefit, weight loss products rely on its ability to work as a natural laxative and use it as a product that purges toxins from the system. The body’s system is stimulated into burning more calories than usual, and will thus avoid useless accumulation of fat tissue.However, a person wanting to shed excess pounds cannot rely purely on green tea weight loss products alone; health food and physical activity are still required. Improvement to general eating habits is necessary because the intention to lose weight implies the dieter wants a much healthier lifestyle.The greatest benefits are seen when people who drink green tea, do so before they go to sleep even though it can be used at anytime. It is quite normal for most people to find they’re stomach and bowel upset during the first few days after using the product but this should not last much longer than this. Such green tea weight loss effects are normal, particularly if you haven’t used the plant before as the body adjusts to the accelerated metabolism that eliminates the toxins much faster, before they pass into the blood. Providing you stick to your diet which would include exercise, an increase in fluids and vegetables you will see benefits within seven days of starting your diet.Extracts from the ginseng root are often mixed with green tea as combined; the two prove to be more effective. Considered to be the root of life in China and Tibet, ginseng root brings the vitamin and mineral supplement the body needs during a detoxification period.When ginseng is used in association with green tea it stimulates the immune system and fortifies the user, representing a valuable energy source, during the stressful period when you are returning to normal weight. Natural products like green tea and ginseng are safe to use even on programs lasting up to 26 weeks at a time.

Anti-Stress Diet – For Better Health and Avoiding Illness

Can diet affect our reaction to stress? It can, and was proved in recent research at the University of Calgary in Canada. It showed a high fat diet increased our negative reaction to stress in general, while a low fat diet produced the opposite reaction…that is, a the low fat diet reduced the negative consequences of stressful events. This is something the health food proponents have been claiming forever, but some scientific evidence now is helping us understand just how correct eating can affect our entire life.The University of Calgary StudyThe study used two groups; one who ate a McDonald’s breakfast (42 grams of fat) and the other who ate a low fat diet of natural cereals and low-fat milk. The groups were subjected to stress, and measured for symptoms of suffering from the consequences of that stress. The low fat group did not suffer any symptoms while the high fat group suffered measurably. The groups were then reversed, with the McDonald’s group eating the low fat diet and the low fat group eating the high fat breakfast. The results were measured again, and like the first test, the high fat group suffered while the low fat group did notBasis of the Low Fat DietThere are a few guiding principles of the low fat diet. They are as follows:• The daily consumption of food must include at least 33% of fruits and vegetables. If the vegetables are cooked, they must be lightly cooked only, such as steamed, but never boiled. • Animal foods should not contain very much fat. Red meat can be totally avoided, and replaced with turkey and chicken (with fatty parts removed).• The use of fats should be limited to extra virgin olive oil or similar, with as little of trans fats or hydrogenated fats allowed.• Fried foods should be limited to oriental style stir frying, and the use of oil restricted to those listed above.Typical Selections of Low Fat MealsBreakfastA natural cereal with low fat milk, fresh fruit, and natural products like honey give you good protection against stress suffering (a natural reaction). Breakfast should limit severely animal products (including milk).Lunch The natural Japanese diet of raw fish and rice, Miso soup and vegetables gives you continued protection against negative stress reactions and can keep you thin (or help you to become so)Late Day SnackFruit of any kind.DinnerThe best diner would be a fresh dark green leaf salad (such as spinach or Ruccola) with tomato and other salad (raw) vegetables. A dressing of extra virgin olive oil and natural vinegar (or lemon juice) and a very limited amount of salt provides not only a healthful diner but its light so your sleep will be uninterrupted by digestive irregularities. Follow the GuidelinesJust saying no to certain foods can bring you the anti-stress results you need. Refrain from deep fried foods (potatoes are especially fatty ), and choose the lighter fare. ResultsThe results will be your protection against stress, and this has its corollaries in helping you maintain a normal blood pressure, increased efficiency of immune system, reduced or ideal weight, and positive mental outlook…that is, you will feel better and be happier.

Foods Good for a Healthy Colon

We all must have heard “We are what we eat”. If we eat healthy food then surely we will lead a healthy life however failing which we may need to face some ups and downs every now and then besides visiting the doc occasionally. In this article we are going to talk about foods good for healthy colon.Fiber is undoubtedly the ultimate health food and it is a known fact that it is known to increase intestinal bulk for the following purposes:Elimination of constipationPromotion of weight loss by decreasing appetite and improving the absorptionPrevention of colon cancerLowering the cholesterolHelping in the treatment of IBS and diverticulosisMany people especially in the United States of America including the ones who claim to be on healthy diets fail to achieve the minimum levels of recommended fiber in the diet that has been set to 20 – 35 grams per day for adults. This is why people fall prey to colon cancer, as the staple food to fight against colon cancer is a good fiber diet. That is one of the best foods good for healthy colon.One of the convenient foods good for healthy colon is a good quality psyllium supplement as it is a source of soluble fiber and found in grains like oats and barley. In fact psyllium has notably higher portions of fiber compared to oat bran.One of the other foods good for healthy colon Is a good fiber supplement containing herbs which offer insoluble fiber and gently clean the digestive track while promoting quick elimination of the waste in the body. On passing through the system the insoluble fiber cleans the colon’s lining helping dislodging toxins and other dry and old fecal stuff.Colonix Intestinal Cleanser is simply the most effective, best tasting and safest fiber supplement on the market today!There are other nutritious foods that are good for a healthy colon. You can consume food such as fresh or frozen vegetables and they are a good way to add supplements to your dietary fiber. They are natural, don’t cost too much and are easily available besides maintaining your body as a whole. What more could you expect? Usually foods good for healthy colon are void of animal matter so it means being a vegetarian does make sense here. Vegetables and fruits can be really colon friendly and can be processed or even digested by the body with ease.

Creating Vegan Recipes

For any vegan, the lack of vegan recipes can be frustrating. If you%26rsquo;re looking for something new, and aren%26rsquo;t finding what you want online or in a cookbook, try creating your own vegan recipe.Simple RecipesA vegan recipe can be very easy and simple to create. If you%26rsquo;re looking to create a savory lunch or dinner, your best bet is balance. Try to include more than one food group into your meal for lots of textures and the best nutrition.Follow your InstinctsCreating a new vegan recipe does not need to be something that is long agonized over. When making a sandwich or pasta, if you%26rsquo;re stuck by an idea, give it a try. You never know, you may invent the next great vegan recipe.Indulge YourselfJust because a recipe is vegan doesn%26rsquo;t mean it needs to be all about health food and granola. There are many great and indulgent sweet and savory vegan recipes. Try frying something, and don%26rsquo;t be afraid of brown sugar.Creating a new vegan recipe can be very rewarding. If you%26rsquo;ve come up with something you think is great, share it with friends or online. That way they can enjoy your creativity, and offer suggestions for new dishes.