Nutritional Cleansing: Whole Body Recovery

Say goodbye to the old way of cleansing- Say hello to nutritional cleansing.  The benefits of nutritional cleansing not only includes getting rid of harmful toxins to allow for better nutritional absorption, but also comes armed with essential amino acids crucial to adequate nutrition intake. This is a one-stop-shopping cleanse program that allows the whole body to release unwanted toxins and to recover to its natural state through vitamin absorption. I have never felt so good after completing the 9-day cleanse using Isagenix.  I lost 8lbs, quit my caffeine addiction, and never felt so focused.  I believe cleansing is very important for our bodies to take a break from all the environmental toxins and to regain our natural balance.  Do you know why people yo yo after dieting?  It’s because toxins cause our bodies to hold onto weight.  If your body isn’t “prepared” for weight loss than the weight will come right back.  Seven pounds is the average weight loss for people using the Cleanse and Fat Burning system for nine days. Nutritional Cleansing increases the health benefits by achieving these two things:

•   Accelerate the removal of impurities from the body.

•   Nourish the body with vital nutrients to rapidly revive health.

A cleansed and revitalized body is stronger, resists illness better, is more efficient and performs at a higher level than one that is filled with impurities. Many people notice an ability to reach and maintain their ideal weight.  The most wonderful thing about Isagenix is that they provide you with a cleanse coach free of charge!  This helped me stay focused and motivated.  This is a no joke company with a mission of improving the health of anyone interested in living a better life.

To learn more about Isagenix please click on the link below.  If you are interested in starting your Nutritional Cleansing system please contact me by clicking on the "Contact Me" section of the website.  I can fill you in about my awesome experience and set you up with a cleanse coach to chat with you before you purchase anything so that your goals are fully understood and that you know EVERYTHING about the products.  I guarantee you will not be disappointed!

To purchase or learn more about nutritional cleansing through Isagenix's 'Cleanse for Life' click here.

Kick the Can - Natural Health

Kick the Can - Natural Health

A new study from researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) has found that a group of volunteers who consumed a serving of canned soup each day for five days had a more than 1,000% increase in urinary bisphenol A (BPA) concentrations compared with when the same individuals consumed fresh soup daily for five days. The study is one of the first to quantify BPA levels in humans after ingestion of canned foods. The findings were published in the November 23, 2011 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

“Previous studies have linked elevated BPA levels with adverse health effects. The next step was to figure out how people are getting exposed to BPA. We’ve known for a while that drinking beverages that have been stored in certain hard plastics can increase the amount of BPA in your body. This study suggests that canned foods may be an even greater concern, especially given their wide use,” said Jenny Carwile, a doctoral student in the Department of Epidemiology at HSPH and lead author of the study.

Exposure to the endocrine-disrupting chemical BPA, used in the lining of metal food and beverage cans, has been shown to interfere with reproductive development in animals and has been linked with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity in humans. In addition to the lining of food and beverage cans, BPA is also found in polycarbonate bottles (identified by the recycling number 7) and dentistry composites and sealants.

Reduce your exposure to BPA by eschewing canned food and soda in favor of fresh, organic meals. Buy staples like tomatoes for pasta sauce in glass jars or Tetra Paks, which are cartons made of paper, polyethylene and aluminum foil (the aluminum does not come into contact with the food). In addition, Eden Foods brand beans come in cans labeled "BPA Free."

Vitamin D Deficiency in Pregnancy

Unless you have been living under rock, you know that health disparities exist.  Tons of research is being done in this area including research around socioeconomic factors, genetics, and nutritional deficiencies.  When I think about all the advances in maternal and child health I can't help but remember when the discovery of folic acid supplementation during pregnancy was determined an effective way to prevent neural tube defects (NTD's). NTD's are birth defects of the brain and spinal chord. Folic acid works to prevent these birth defects only if taken before conception and during early pregnancy. Folate is a B Vitamin and is the natural form of folic acid that is found in certain foods. Since January 1, 1998, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has required the addition of 140 micrograms of folic acid per 100 grams of grain to cereals, breads, pastas and other foods labeled “enriched.” This fortification makes it 
easier for women to get folic acid from food they eat.

There has also been research on the adverse effects of Vitamin D deficiency for infants born to mothers who are deficient. These poor outcomes include increased rates of preterm birth, infection, c-section delivery, bacterial vaginitis, preeclampsia, and less efficient glucose metabolism. Currently, Vitamin D deficiency screening is not a standard of care for prenatal patients however emerging research is showing a possible link to disparate birth outcomes among African American women to Vitamin D deficiency. African American women are more likely to have insufficient levels of Vitamin D due to decreased skin absorption of the vitamin from the sun.  Differences in Vitamin D levels could help explain racial disparities in preterm birth rates and lead to treatments to reduce them.  This is really fascinating as it has the potential to be a low risk intervention that could improve the health of thousands of babies and reduce costs of a premature baby having to receive treatment in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).