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Probiotics Basic Info

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    Probiotics in A Nutshell…

    The human gut contains 10x more bacteria than all the human cells in the body. 400 known species equaling 100trillion in the intestinal tract.

    Probiotics are ESSENTIAL for normal digestive, endocrine, and immunological functions of the bowel. They are therapeutic for treatment of variety of gastrointestinal and systemic disorders. Definitely needed if your gall bladder or spleen has been removed.

    Goal is to have an 80 to 20% ratio of good bateria verses harmful bacteria.

    In general, 1 billion CFU’s (colony forming units) is REQUIRED to deliver to the intestines. You can safely take up to 450 billion for patients with IBS, and even 200 billion following liver transplant.

    Do they need to be refrigerated? It is recommended it maximizes freshness. Probiotics that have micro encapsulated with fatty acids are the only exception. Probiotics sold in health stores are often not and have about 30-50% less viable microorganisms that they claim on their label.

    Probiotics live in the absence of oxygen. Dark Glass bottles are recommended. Moisture also kills micro organisms, keep in a cool dark place.

    Deliver systems are important because we want the absorption to happen in the intestines not the stomach. Stomach acid plays apart in breakdowns and absorption.
    The use of antibiotics feeds bacteria growth so it is important to double amounts during infectious times or if you are put on antibiotics or have heavily used them in the past.

    It is important to have B complex vitamins, especially B12, folates, and Vitamin K for probiotics absorption.

    When do you take them? Everyone is different but generally between meals or bed time is ideal so food or stomach acid isn’t interfering with absorption.

    Prebiotics are carbohydrates that are indigestible by the human intestine and selectively stimulate the activity and growth of certain bacteria in the COLON. Most are chains of 2-9 sugar molecules (oligosaccharides). They are commonly found in chicory, asparagus, artichoke, onions, leeks, garlic, and human breast milk. If you want to use food as medicine, consume those veggies. They should pass through the small intestine to the colon.

    There are different strains of probiotics that are more beneficial to your health issues which is why not guessing is important, research is good, but science based research is what professionals do. Knowing your source and trusting your health care practitioner to make the best recommendations for you. They may cost a little more, but why waste money and time guessing when you don’t have to?

    Gut health leads to immune health. If you want to power your body, supplementation is necessary.

    Anxiety Types, Signs and Symptoms

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      Anxiety Types, Signs, and Symptoms

      Do you know anyone with any of these symptoms?  They are real, please do not dismiss them.  Just listening without offering a solution may be the best thing you can do for your loved one today.  You never know someone else’s battles so judgements are harsh and unnecessary. Spread love and light and educate yourself.  They obviously trusted you enough to confide in you, don’t waste that moment you have to just love them.  It may save a life…

      Generalized Anxiety Disorder
      People with generalized anxiety disorder display excessive anxiety or worry for months and face several anxiety-related symptoms.
      Generalized anxiety disorder symptoms include:
      Restlessness or feeling wound-up or on edge
      Being easily fatigued
      Difficulty concentrating or having their minds go blank
      Irritability
      Muscle tension
      Difficulty controlling the worry
      Sleep problems (difficulty falling or staying asleep or restless, unsatisfying sleep)

      Panic Disorder
      People with panic disorder have recurrent unexpected panic attacks, which are sudden periods of intense fear that may include palpitations, pounding heart, or accelerated heart rate; sweating; trembling or shaking; sensations of shortness of breath, smothering, or choking; and feeling of impending doom.
      Panic disorder symptoms include:
      Sudden and repeated attacks of intense fear
      Feelings of being out of control during a panic attack
      Intense worries about when the next attack will happen
      Fear or avoidance of places where panic attacks have occurred in the past

      Social Anxiety Disorder
      People with social anxiety disorder (sometimes called “social phobia”) have a marked fear of social or performance situations in which they expect to feel embarrassed, judged, rejected, or fearful of offending others.
      Social anxiety disorder symptoms include:
      Feeling highly anxious about being with other people and having a hard time talking to them
      Feeling very self-conscious in front of other people and worried about feeling humiliated, embarrassed, or rejected, or fearful of offending others
      Being very afraid that other people will judge them
      Worrying for days or weeks before an event where other people will be
      Staying away from places where there are other people
      Having a hard time making friends and keeping friends
      Blushing, sweating, or trembling around other people
      Feeling nauseous or sick to your stomach when other people are around.
      Evaluation for an anxiety disorder often begins with a visit to a primary care provider. Some physical health conditions, such as an overactive thyroid or low blood sugar, as well as taking certain medications, can imitate or worsen an anxiety disorder. A thorough mental health evaluation is also helpful, because anxiety disorders often co-exist with other related conditions, such as depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder.
      http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml

      Amino Acids-Benefits & Facts

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        Purium Super Amino 23

        100% Vegetarian

        Vegan Friendly

        Superior for Athletes

        Super Amino 23 is pre-digested 100% vegetarian and vegan protein that has been featured in the Physician`s Desk Reference* and is comprised of non-soy legumes.

        Benefits:
        Aids in normalizing protein synthesis
        Assists with the stabilization or recovery of muscle strength, endurance, and volume
        Helps keep body tissues firm
        Helps minimize body fat
        May support a weight loss regimen

        Interesting Facts:
        Super Amino 23 is PREDIGESTED protein and it is 400% to 500% more nutritionally effective than isolates from whey casein and safer than soy. “Pre-digested” means Super Amino 23 does not enter the intestines and is absorbed into the lymph system; thus, Super Amino 23 produces no fecal residue. Because it is pre-digested, it is available to the body within 23 minutes of ingestion.

        Super Amino 23 has 99% NNU or Net Nitrogen Utilization, which is why there is no burden on your kidneys or liver like other proteins. This is because the liver and kidneys do not have to clear catabolic waste that comes with the digestion of common dietary protein.

        Super Amino 23 has over 30 clinical studies published on its uses and is listed in the Physician`s Desk Reference.

        Super Amino 23 is protected by 27 international patents and available in North America. (US Patent no. 5,132,113)
        There have been 8 years of field trials on the Super Amino 23
        18 years clinical trials: Super Amino 23 was first used for patients with stomach removed because of cancer. Then, elderly patients were given it for nutrition and recovery of lean tissue. Now, the terminally ill are also given Super Amino 23 to improve their quality of life.

        Medical doctors use Super Amino 23 to maximize protein utilization and minimize the negative effects of protein diets.
        Olympic athletes and fitness buffs around the world use the Super Amino 23.

        Super Amino 23 is also used by the Vatican (through its Caritas Foundation) to treat malnutrition & the effects of starvation in developing countries.

        Super Amino 23 is an all-natural way to build muscle mass, it also maximizes strength & endurance, minimizes body fat, and reduces recovery time.

        The Super Amino 23 formulation can be used for different purposes; as nutrition for people who need more and better protein, as part of a weight control program, for strength building, and as a muscle mass enhancement.

        5-Hydroxy GABA

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          5-Hydroxy Gaba
          Priority One
          45 capsules $26.14
          90 Capsules $39.95

          NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS
          A non-essential amino acid precursor and herbal combination useful for brain and nervous system stresses. 5-Hydroxy Gaba™ acts as a natural relaxant without addiction or the feeling of heavy sedation.
          MAY BE HELPFUL FOR
Anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, irritability, and all factors relating to stress disorders.

          Recommendations:
          One (1) capsule three (3) times daily, as a dietary supplement, or as directed by your physician.

          Serving Size: One (1) Vegetarian Capsule
          Amount Per Serving
Inositol …175mg**
          Thiamine HCI …25mg / 1, 666% DV
          Magnesium …25mg / 6.25% DV
          (Amino Acid Chelate)
          Niacinamide …25mg / 125% DV
          5-Hydroxy-Tryptophan …15mg**
          Valerian Extract 20:1
          (Yielding 0.8% Valerenic Acid)
          Lupulin …50mg**
          (Hops Pollen)
          Passion Flower …25mg**
          Glutamic Acid …25mg**
          GABA …100mg**
          (Gama Amino Butyric Acid)
          ** No US Daily Value has been established
          Contains:
          Rice Powder, Magnesium Stearate
          Supplemental Facts:
          Contains no preservatives.

          Chocolate Nut Butter Cookies

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            Chocolate Nut Butter Cookies
            GF, Refined Sugar Free
            Happily serves 12

            ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

            1 Cup Chocolate Peanut or Sunflower butter
            3/4 Cup Coconut sugar
            1 egg

            Combine all ingredients. Bake on 350 for 7-8 mins.
            If you are not using an already flavored nut butter, you can use a regular nut butter and ad 1/4 cup raw cacao

            Homemade Magnesium Body Butter

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              Want to make your own muscle relaxing lotion? Such a simple recipe and easy to make! If you do not wish to take the short time to make it, you can see my dear friend, Colleen Sinclair, owner of the Siphon Draw Apothecary.  She makes wonderfully combined skin care products from all natural organic food sources.  Also as a Holistic Nutritionist, she understands the biochemistry of the body and that’s it’s not just what we put in our body, it’s what’s absorbed on and in our bodies and skin. Www.siphondraw.com for more information.

              This recipe contains avocado oil, which has naturally occurring magnesium and potassium that help hydrate the skin. Avocados are one of the most mineral-rich superfoods in the world. In addition, magnesium oil is added — it’s transdermal so can pass through the skin into the body.

              Also, to naturally calm the body, this recipe contains lavender essential oil, which can relax muscles and reduce the effects of stress.

              Apply this CALM magnesium body butter recipe today to naturally increase minerals and healing compounds in your body!

              Dr. Axe explains it very simply:

              Check out this video on YouTube:


              Homemade CALM Body Butter Lotion
              Total Time: 45 mins to an hour

              Serves: 30-90
              ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS:

              1/4 cup Avocado oil
              1/4 cup Magnesium oil
              1/2 cup Cocoa Butter
              30 drops Lavender Essential Oil
              Large Glass Jar or Small glass Jar
              DIRECTIONS:

              In saucepan with water over low heat, place a jar containing the cocoa butter.
              Once melted, pour into bowl and let cool in fridge for 30 minutes.
              Using a standard mixer blend and whip it.
              Once whipped add in magnesium oil, avocado oil and essential oils and mix.
              Transfer to glass jar or plastic container and keep in refrigerator for 90 days.

              Zucchini Hummus

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                Zucchini Hummus

                GF, Vegan, Sugar free
                Happily serves 6

                All organic ingredients

                3 cups Butter beans, drained and rinsed
                2 cups yellow and/or green squash
                1 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
                2 garlic cloves, or 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
                1/2 TBSP onion flakes
                Himalayan sea salt to taste
                Red pepper flakes (optional) or Cheyenne pepper

                Cut garlic and let sit 5-10 minutes.
                Steam sliced zucchini about 3-5 minutes.
                Combine all ingredients in food processor and blend well.
                1/2-3/4 cup is a perfect serving size, dip celery or cucumbers for perfect well combined meal.

                Sugar Cookies

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                  Vegan, Gluten Free
                  Happily Serves 24

                  ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

                  COOKIES
                  1/2 Cup Vegan butter or butter
                  2/3 Cup Monk Fruit
                  1 tsp Vanilla extract
                  3 Tbsp Chickpea brine or flax egg, or 1 egg
                  3/4 tsp baking powder
                  1/4 tsp Himalayan Sea salt
                  1 2/3 Cups gluten free flour
                  2/3 Cup Almond flour
                  1/3 Cup Arrowroot
                  1 TBSP Almond or nut milk

                  FROSTING (optional)
                  1/2 Cup vegan butter
                  1 1/2 – 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
                  1/4 tsp vanilla extract
                  1-2 TBSP Almond or nut milk

                  Preheat oven to 375 and line baking sheets with parchment paper OR spray with coconut oil spray.
                  Add softened vegan butter (not melted or cold) to a mixing bowl and beat/whisk until creamy and smooth.
                  Add monk fruit and mix on medium speed until fluffy
                  Then add chickpea brine (or other egg substitute) and vanilla and mix again.
                  Add baking powder and sea salt and blend well
                  Then add gluten free flour blend, almond flour, and arrowroot and mix on low until the ingredients are combined.
                  Add almond milk and stir.

                  The dough should be thick, moldable and a little difficult to mix at this point. If too soft, continue adding a mixture of gluten free flour blend, almond flour, and arrowroot until a thick, moldable dough is formed. If too thick, thin with a bit more almond milk.

                  Transfer dough to the refrigerator and chill for 15 minutes. Once chilled, use a spoonful of about 11/2 TBSP of dough and roll into balls – the dough will still be soft. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets and press down gently with the back or your spoon to smash slightly.
                  Or you may roll out the dough on a well-floured surface until about 1/4-inch thick and use cookie cutters dipped in flour before pressing into the dough. Use a floured spatula to gently scoop onto baking sheets.

                  Let the dough rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before scooping and baking

                  Bake cookies for about 10-12 minutes or until the cookies appear fluffy.
                  Cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes.

                  To make frosting, add softened vegan butter to a mixing bowl and whisk/beat until soft.
                  Sift in powdered sugar in small amounts and mix, add the vanilla and whisk.
                  Continue adding powdered sugar until you have spreadable frosting.

                  Let the dough rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before scooping and baking.

                  Yeast Flora Support

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                    OrthoFlora Yeast Support
                    Protocol for Life Balance
                    90 Capsules $22.00


                    With Pau D’Arco, Oregano Oil, Black Walnut & Caprylic Acid
-Supports Healthy Balance of Intestinal Flora*
-A Dietary Supplement
-Vegetarian / Vegan
                    OrthoFlora Yeast Support™ is a unique formula with nutritional and traditional herbal ingredients that may help to support a healthy balance of intestinal flora.* Candida albicans is a naturally occurring yeast that typically resides in the gut as part of the normal gut flora. It is well known that a proper composition of intestinal organisms is critical to healthy digestive and immune system function, as well as for the support of proper detoxification processes.* Although OrthoFlora Yeast Support™ is not meant to clear Candida albicans from the gut, it can help to support a healthy balance of intestinal flora, a healthy immune system, proper detoxification, and overall digestive well-being.

                    Servings Per Container: 45
                    As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules twice daily with food or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

                    Serving Size: 2 Veg Capsules
                    Amount Per Serving
Calories … 10 
Calories from Fat … 5 
Total Fat … 0.5g
Saturated Fat … 0.5g
Trans Fat … 0g 
Total Carbohydrate … 1g
Biotin … 2mg (2, 000 mcg)
Magnesium … 45mg
(from Magnesium Caprylate)
Caprylic Acid … 500mg 
(from Magnesium Caprylate)
Pau D … 300mg
Black Walnut … 300mg 
(Juglans nigra L.)(Hull)
Oregano Oil Powder … 200mg 
(Origanum vulgare)(min. 1.75% Volatiles)
                    Other Ingredients: Cellulose (capsule), Garlic (bulb), Olive Leaf, Cat’s Claw Root, Wormwood Herb, Silica, Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source) and Cellulose Powder.
                    Contains tree nut (walnut hulls).
                    Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish or shellfish ingredients.
                    Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
                    CAUTIONS AND INTERACTIONS: Ingredients in this product may interact with hormonal medications such as insulin. If you are taking medications or if you are pregnant/nursing, consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use. May cause mild transient gastrointestinal discomfort.

                    Allergy Testing Explained

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                      Allergy testing At a Glance

                      I’m all about questions and explaining why. When we understand “Why” we do things, programs or guidelines become easier to follow and results tend to be easier to maintain when education is behind our actions.  Let me help you stop the guess work and customize your eating and supplement plan so you can be the best version of yourself you can be!!!

                      Formal name:
                      Allergen-specific IgE Antibody Test
                      Why Get Tested?
                      To help diagnose allergies; sometimes to monitor the effectiveness of immunotherapy (desensitization) treatment
                      When to Get Tested?
                      When you have symptoms such as hives, dermatitis, nasal congestion, red itchy eyes, asthma, or abdominal pain that your health care provider suspects may be caused by an allergy
                      A Sample is Required
                      A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm or finger prick at home test.

                      No Test Preparation Needed

                      What is being tested?
                      Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is a class of antibody (immune protein) associated with allergic reactions. It is normally found in very small amounts in the blood. This test measures the amount of allergen-specific IgE in the blood in order to detect an allergy to a particular substance.
                      IgE is an antibody that functions as part of the body’s immune system, its defense against “intruders.” When someone with a predisposition to allergies is exposed to a potential allergen such as food, grass, or animal dander for the first time, that person becomes sensitized. The person’s body perceives the potential allergen as a foreign substance and produces a specific IgE antibody that binds to specialized mast cells in the skin, respiratory system, and gastrointestinal tract, and to basophils (a type of white blood cell) in the bloodstream. With the next exposure, these attached IgE antibodies recognize the allergen and cause the mast and basophil cells to release histamine and other chemicals, resulting in an allergic reaction that begins at the exposure site.
                      Each allergen-specific IgE antibody test performed is separate and very specific: honeybee versus bumblebee, egg white versus egg yolk, giant ragweed versus western ragweed. Groupings of these tests, such as food panels or regional weed, grass, and mold panels, can be done. Alternatively, the health practitioner may pick and choose selectively from a long list of individual allergens suspected of causing a person’s allergies.

                      When is it ordered?
                      One or more allergen-specific IgE antibody tests are usually ordered when a person has signs or symptoms that suggest an allergy to one or more substances. Signs and symptoms MAY include:

                      **Fatigue is number one symptom!**
                      * Hives
                      * Dermatitis
                      * Eczema
                      * Red itchy eyes
                      * Coughing, nasal congestion, sneezing
                      * Itching and tingling in the mouth
                      * Asthma
                      * Abdominal pain or vomiting and diarrhea
                      * Bloating, excessive gas
                      * Skin breakouts
                      * Sluggish
                      * Stomachache, discomfort within 30 mins of eating
                      * Trouble concentrating, brain fog

                      A test may also be ordered occasionally to help evaluate the effectiveness of immunotherapy or to determine whether a child has outgrown an allergy.

                      Sources:
                      American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
                      Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America: What are allergies?
                      American College of Allergy, Asthma,
                      American Academy of Family Physicians: Food Allergies
                      Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN)
                      Nemours Foundation: All About Allergies
                      American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology: What is Allergy Testing
                      American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology: Tips to Remember: Allergy Testing
                      National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases