A Great Cancer Story

Just had to share this wonderful story. 

My Cancer Story

By Kim H.

In January of 2007, I was diagnosed with breast cancer.  I had a lumpectomy and then started chemotherapy a month later.  My sister had undergone chemotherapy and while she assured me I would be fine, she also gave me pointers on how to cope with the very uncomfortable (okay, miserable) side effects such as bowel distress and mouth sores.

With this in mind, I knew I had to do something to try to build my body’s defense systems.   When Kathy Price walked into my office one day, I followed a prompting to ask her about Body Balance.  I began taking it immediately. 

I had chemotherapy treatments every other week and I was on what they refer to as “dose-dense” therapy.  In other words, they plastered me with chemo because I had a very aggressive form of breast cancer.   While I did suffer with nausea, especially with the first drug, I kept waiting for the abdominal distress to come.  I never got it.  I also seemed to bounce back faster than other chemo patients.  When I sat in the therapy room with other ladies, I could hear them talking about the famous mouth sores.  I was so afraid of getting them because to hear them talk, they would totally put you out of commission, and I needed to be able to work.  One woman described her mouth sores as if someone had pulled her tongue out of her mouth and run a cheese grater over it until it was raw and bleeding. 

When I started the second drug, a receptionist handed me a piece of paper with suggestions as to what I could do when I developed mouth sores.  I told her that I hadn’t had any yet.  She said, “Well, I hope you don’t get them, but most people do.”  A few week later, I awoke in the night with a very sore tongue.  It felt as if it were on fire and like I had extremely large canker sores…although I didn’t.  I got out of bed and took a pain killer, but I also put some Body Balance in my mouth and just let it sit there for quite awhile.  I did this several times throughout the day and by that evening, my sore mouth was gone.  When I related this story to my doctor he said, that doesn’t happen to anybody! If they get mouth sores, they really get mouth sores.”   

Another blessing I had was that of my blood count.  I never had to take a shot to keep my platelets or red blood cell count high.  My doctor would say, “I don’t know what you’re doing, but keep it up.”   

One day my daughter was visiting me while I was on chemo, and she said, “Mother, I haven’t heard you complain headache for a long time.”  I had to stop and think about it.  I had suffered with migraines for some time, and after my daughter said that, I realized I hadn’t had a headache for several weeks.  And I have only had one bad headache since that time.  My migraines are gone.  I also don’t have any restless legs anymore. 

I am convinced that I need it for overall well-being, but also to help my body fight off a return of the cancer.   

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Now Body Balance has 65% more Sea Vegetables and a more potent Aloe Vera. Still the same great taste too. I hope you give it a try. 

Be well,

Mary

So tired of being tired

Everyone is talking about being exhausted all the time. Life is so crazy and we are stressed to the max! We don't take time off - can't afford to.  We don't get enough sleep - can't afford to. We don't always eat right - can't afford to? Or can't afford the time?  So what is the answer in this crazy, extreme life we created?

First of all, even if all of the above is true, a different perspective is needed here. We feel we can't afford the time, cost, energy, whatever to treat our bodies well. Here is the truth. We really can not afford not to. 

We all have these two little adrenal glands that help us deal with stress. Going back to the beginning of the human race these glands have allowed us to deal with extreme stress and survive. Here comes a lion - I need to run or fight like crazy. Extreme rush of adrenalin to give me super-human strength so I can survive. Afterwards I crash from all of that exertion and excess adrenalin, but that's OK because I am safe now so I rest and restore my body before the next trial. 

Jump to today - here comes the boss - say the right thing, have all the work done, make sure it's super-fantastic so I don't lose my job so I can keep my house and feed my family. Phone is ringing, emails need to be answered, need to take work home with me, need to work late into the night and get up early for a morning meeting - need caffeine to look like I'm awake - no time to rest - no time to restore my body - just keep pushing. . . . . . 

Wow! Your body is saying "Really?!?? You want me to do that again?!?!? When do I get to rest?"

Guess what - when your adrenal glands are exhausted they can stop producing adrenalin - that 'fight or flight' hormone that keeps you going at high-stress levels. What happens then is a system crash that will force you to either stop everything or use major drugs to keep going. Yuck! 

We need to make some changes as the best forward-thinking companies recognize. Some are incorporating yoga classes on site. Others are making time for Meditation or even mid-afternoon naps. If you have not tried the 15 minute nap, please do! It's amazing how that tiny bit of time can calm your nerves, reduce your stress and make you more alert and productive. 

Stress-free eating helps too. Avoid sugar and caffeine for starters. Add more fruits and veggies or if that doesn't seem appealing or possible, add one of the great whole-food, organic, cold-processed products that will give you your fruits and veggies in a quick shake. Two I recommend are Body Balance and Natraburst. I use them both. 

Stay hydrated - try for half your weight in ounces of water daily. (ex. you weight 160, drink 80 oz). 

MOST IMPORTANTLY - BREATHE! 

Remind yourself to take deep belly breaths whenever you can. Take a 5 minute break and just breathe as deeply as you can. You will be amazed at the results - more energy instantly, better sleep, weight loss, better health, better complexion, etc. 

This is the only body you get this time around. It needs your love and attention. We all need you to take care of yourself so you can be here for a while and share your wonderful gifts. 

Be well always,

Mary

More on adrenal fatigue...

http://www.adrenalfatigue.org/what-is-adrenal-fatigue

Natural Help for Seasonal Allergies

So many of you are suffering from the very high pollen counts in the air lately. One of my favorite remedies for this is using a Neti Pot to flush dust and pollen from the nasal cavities. It's easy and safe and can be used daily. Try it in the evening before bed and I think you'll sleep more soundly. To learn more about using a Neti Pot click here.

We've also had wonderful results with clients supplementing daily with a good whole-food vitamin/mineral supplement. One to try is Body Balance. Also - be sure to add 2000IU to 5000IU of Vit D daily. This will really help your body cope with allergens.

Another helpful remedy the energy clearing I can do for you. Along with EFT, we can help your body to respond differently to the allergens. To read more about this, go to my site and click on Energy Clearing.

Finally, Dr. Mercola has put together a great list of natural remedies for allergies.

Natural Treatments: Dietary Friends and Foes

About one-third of seasonal allergy sufferers have something called "oral allergy syndrome," in which your immune system is triggered by proteins in some foods that are molecularly similar to pollen. Your immune system looks at the protein molecule and says, "Close enough!" and attacks it. If you are allergic to ragweed, for example, you may have cross-sensitivity to melons, bananas, tomatoes, zucchini, sunflower seeds, dandelions, chamomile, and echinacea. If you have a grass allergy, you may also react to peaches, celery, tomatoes, melons and oranges.
Besides avoiding foods that may trigger your allergy, there are a number of foods that can be helpful for calming down allergy symptoms.
Consider the following:

• Omega-3 fatty acids: According to Mother Earth News, a German study published in the journal Allergy found people who have diets rich in of omega-3 fatty acids suffer from fewer allergy symptoms. A second study in Sweden found that children who regularly ate fish prior to age one had much lower allergies by age four. My favorite sources of omega-3 fatty acids are grass fed meat and eggs, and krill oil. (Fish has become too contaminated to rely on as a staple.)
• Probiotics: In a 2008 study, researchers discovered that people who took probiotics throughout allergy season had lower levels of an antibody that triggered allergy symptoms. They also had higher levels of a different antibody (IgG), thought to play a protective role against allergic reactions. Other researchers found evidence that giving probiotics to newborns and mothers-to-be may help prevent childhood allergies.
• Vitamin D: Insufficient vitamin D levels have been linked to more severe asthma and allergies in children. Vitamin D has also been found to reduce allergic responses to mold.
• Hot peppers: Hot chili peppers, horseradish, and hot mustards work as natural decongestants. In fact, a nasal spray containing capsaicin (derived from hot peppers) significantly reduced nasal allergy symptoms in a 2009 study.
• Locally produced honey: Many believe that consuming locally produced honey, which contains pollen spores picked up by the bees from your local plants, can act as a natural “allergy vaccine.” By introducing a small amount of allergen into your system (from eating the honey), your immune system is activated and over time can build up your natural immunity against it. Just be careful to consume honey moderately as it’s high in fructose.

Below are several other foods and herbs you might want to try:

• Quercetin: Quercetin is an antioxidant that belongs to a class of water-soluble plant substances called flavonoids. Although research is sketchy, many believe quercetin-rich foods (such as apples, berries, red grapes, red onions, capers and black tea) prevent histamine release—so they are “natural antihistamines.” Quercetin is also available in supplement form—a typical dose for hay fever is between 200 and 400 mg per day.
• Butterbur (Petasites hybridus): Another natural antihistamine, this herb has been used since ancient times to treat a variety of conditions, including migraines. In a German study, 40 percent of patients taking butterbur root extract were able to reduce their intake of traditional asthma medications. A British study found butterbur as effective as the drug Zyrtec.
  
  A word of caution is needed, however. Butterbur is a member of the ragweed family, so if you are allergic to ragweed, marigold, daisy, or chrysanthemum, you should not use butterbur. Also, the RAW herb should not be used because it contains substances called pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can be toxic to the liver and kidneys and may cause cancer. Commercial butterbur products have had a lot of these alkaloids removed.
• Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica):  Another natural antihistamine, stinging nettle has a long history of use for seasonal allergies, without the drowsiness and dry mouth associated with many pharmacological antihistamines. Nettle inhibits your body’s ability to produce histamines. The recommended dose is about 300 mg freeze-dried nettle extract daily.
• Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis): Goldenseal may be helpful for seasonal allergies. Laboratory studies suggest that berberine, the active ingredient in goldenseal, has antibacterial and immune-enhancing properties.
• Eucalyptus oil: This pure essential oil can be healing to mucus membranes. You can apply a drop on a cotton ball and sniff it several times a day, add a few drops to water (or to a nebulizer, if you own one) for a steam treatment, or use a few drops in your bathwater.

Refer to this University of Maryland article for a more complete discussion of common herbal allergy treatments.

Please call for a free consultation. 608-515-8569

Be well,
Mary
www.TheJoyofLivingWell.com
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Detoxing from Radiation

There is a lot of worry right now about radiation toxicity after the Japan disaster. We have learned that milk from our west coast has up to 300 times more radiation than normal. If you are concerned, there is something you can do.

We know that special clays are very good at cleaning toxins out of our system. Calcium Bentonite Clay can be used both internally and externally as a detoxing agent. Externally clays will actually pull impurities through the skin so a good, warm bath with clay should be part of your weekly routine. Read more about it here.

An even better clay for catching and removing toxins is Monmorillonite Clay as found in the Herbal Body Wrap solution from Life Force. This wonderfully soothing mixture of clay, salts, herbs and sea weeds makes a fantastic bath as well as a wrap. Simply prepare the solution as per label instructions and pour it into a steaming tub of water. Immerse yourself for an hour, then rinse with cool water. Many people find that they are not only energized by this bath but their clothes fit more loosely and they continue to lose weight for several days afterward.

Along with the Herbal Body Wrap, you will want to use Body Balance on a daily basis. This mixture of 9 specific sea vegetables, organic aloe vera, organic black cherry and raw honey will further energize you as it chelates heavy metals and toxins from your body.

So be proactive when it comes to your health. You are in control and nature has provided you with a bounty of resources.

Be well,
Mary
http://www.thejoyoflivingwell.com

Bio-available Iodine in Sea Vegetables

The article below outlines just a couple of the amazing benefits of eating sea vegetables. Since the Japanese eat more sea vegetables than almost an other country in the world, there is hope that they will find some protection from this radiation. Our prayers are with them.

"Seaweed for protection against radiation
By Dr. Linda Page on 03/16/2011

Here at Healthy Healing, we extend our deepest sympathies to everyone who has been affected by Japan’s deadly earthquake and ensuing tsunami.In the wake of these events, I understand many of you have serious concerns about radiation fallout from the brewing crisis with Japan’s nuclear reactors. Our office has been inundated with questions on how to protect against radiation damage in the body since last week. I’m glad to report we do have some good news in light of all this destruction.

Seaweeds purify all the world’s oceans- they can do the same for your body. Seaweeds like kelp, dulse and Irish Moss can protect us from a wide range of toxic elements in the environment, including radiation by-products, converting them into harmless salts that our bodies can eliminate.

Natural iodine in seaweeds can reduce by almost 80% radioactive iodine-131 that is absorbed by the thyroid. Seaweeds are so effective that even the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission recommends that people consume two to three ounces of seaweeds a week (or 2 tbsp. of algin supplements a day) for maximum protection against radiation poisoning.

Although seaweeds contain the compounds that directly counteract carcinogens, most researchers believe that they also have value in boosting the body’s immune system so it can combat the carcinogens itself."

Body Balance contains 9 sea vegetables specifically chosen from hundreds of varieties to have the most potent healing effects. These include:
* Sea Lettuce
* Irish Moss
* Bladder wrack - A brown sea vegetable with vital nutrients and minerals.
* Kombu
* Dabber locks
* Norwegian Kelp
* Gigartina Chamissoi
* Dulse
* Nori
In addition Body Balance contains the inner-leaf gel of organic Aloe Vera which is a power-house of healing in itself.

We've been taking Body Balance for years. The stories of healing are many.  You still have time this month to try Body Balance and get FREE Shipping on your first order. All Life Force products come with a 100% money back guarantee on cost of the product. So you have nothing to lose.

Give yourself and your family an edge. Get started on Body Balance. Your body will thank you.

Mary
www.theJoyofLivingWell.com

Losing Weight is Impossible If . . .

Losing weight is impossible if...
If you have your "danger foods" in the house.

I know the food gurus all say that there really is no "bad food"; however, I know that there are certain foods that draw me like a magnet if I'm tired or depressed or angry or bored or..... (fill in the blank).

The ONLY WAY that I can lose weight is to
* get those foods out of the house
* keep them out and
* find something healthy, delicious and easy to grab when I'm in a mood.

Then and only then will I be able to change my habits, end my cravings and lose that weight.

What are your "danger foods"? Usually it's something sweet or salty or both. So what are some substitute foods to get you started on the right path? Here are just a few suggestions. I'd love to hear from you if you've found some "happy" foods that work for you.

Vit D for Eczema and Asthma

The following is from an email by Dr. John Cannell regarding Eczema, Allergies, Asthma and Vit D. He is speaking to a parent with a young infant. Both have allergy and skin conditions. While I know that the Sea Vegetables and Aloe and our liquid Calcium are wonderful for these problems, I do believe that extra Vit D is essential especially in the northern climates. The following is an excellent explanation of why this is so along with references to medical studies. At the end of the article, Dr. Cannell states that the eczema and asthma will slowly improve over several years. I have seen both improve in a period of months using Body Balance.

Be well ~ 

Mary

[click below to read the full article]

Farmer's Market Salad

Perfect day! Started with a glass of Body Balance and an apple. Then off to the Madison Farmer's Market with Mark and Dan. WOW! Way too much to choose from. We found some wonderful mixed spring greens, arugula, spinach, two types of radishes, purple and white spring onions and a couple of plants. Mark and Dan also found some amazing bakery and I bought a loaf of Cress Spring Bakery's Sunny Spelt bread. Yum!

So I made this delicious salad for lunch with all of the greens mixed together, the purple onions, radishes and some baby portobellos we also found at the market. I added some green chick peas and the dressing of Braggs Cider Vinegar, Braggs Liquid Aminos, organic coconut oil, salt, pepper and a dab of organic horseradish.  Add a slice of the Spelt bread and this was a great ending to a perfect morning.

Hope your Saturday is wonderful.
Be well ~
Mary
http://nomorepillsforme.com, maryslifeforce@gmail.com

Bone Density the Natural Way

Do you worry about Osteoporosis? Do you already have it? Maybe you Mom or your Grandmother has it. Did the doctor prescribe Fosamax? Hmm.... Fosamax is in the news again and I think you should take a look at what they are saying.


"Serious Fosamax Side Effects"
 http://www.yourlegalguide.com/fosamax-side-effects/

"Fosamax Raises Bone Fracture Questions Among Patients"
http://www.newsomelaw.com/blog/2010/03/09/fosamax-raises-bone-fracture-questions-among-patients

"Osteoporosis Drug Blamed for Leg Breaks"
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/03/11/osteoporosis-drug-blamed_n_495027.html

So what is the answer? You could do something completely natural that has been creating positive results for over 20 years.

I'm talking about OsteoProCare and Body Balance by Life Force. Body Balance, with it's 9 sea vegetables and aloe vera is loaded with bio-available minerals, vitamins, anti-oxidants, amino acids, essential fatty acids and enzymes. There have been hundreds of cases reporting relief from pain, illness, fatigue and more.
However, when you add liquid OsteoProCare, with calcium orotate, magnesium, potasium, boron, Vit D3, glucosamine and chondroitan and a host of other minerals, really wonderful things start to happen.

"My husband, Cliff, was run over 4 years ago working in a manhole, with the car parked on top of him. Fractured scapula, ribs, shoulder, knee injuries not to mention other internal problems. His orthopedic doctor and internist were impressed at how his bones have meshed back together and the density of them. After 2 years of recovery, his is now back working plus we are building a new home literally with our own 2 hands along with our families help. No more leg cramps, RLS (Restless Leg Syndrome) is improved. Body Balance, OsteoProCare, and FlexioPlus have really helped in our journey back to health."
Kathryn Price

Life Force International is one of the few companies in the US that uses calcium orotate (by combining calcium carbonate and oritic acid) in a calcium supplement. It is the most expensive of the carrier chelates which is why so many other companies fall back to using calcium citrate or calcium carbonate.

When you combine this powerful ingredient (in liquid form no less) with other high quality ingredients it sets OsteoProCare apart from anything else currently in the marketplace.

"I have been suffering with a frozen right shoulder for over 2 years. I faced surgery with no Health Insurance. I had so much pain, I wasn’t unable to lift my arm above shoulder level or behind my back. I had to have help dressing.  To remove my shirt was excruciating. I had gone to many doctors, including a pain management doctor who prescribed 2 cortisone shots with no help.  I have been seeing a chiropractor for 6 months everyday for therapy with some help, but I would always relapse. On one of my worst weeks when I was ready to quit my business, (I own my own mobile hair salon), and give up, I was called by two ladies, Patsy Pvete and Tina Slayton from Lifeforce.  I had been praying for God to help me.

On Feb.1 2009 I received my first Body Balance, OsteoProCare, and FlexeoPlus. I took it everyday. Feb 14 which is my birthday I had been on the product 2 weeks.  This is when I noticed after a weekend that I was able to move my arm.  After that the mobility in my shoulder has become more flexible and less painful. I am now able to go back to the gym and I am working out with more energy."
Tina Martin

"Calcium orotate is absolutely free of any side effects and in this respect, it is far superior to all the conventional calcium salts now being used. Because calcium orotate can penetrate the complex cell membranes, it can compensate for a disturbed calcium transport through these cell membranes.

And what is more, in suitable cases, this substance is a very satisfactory agent in the re-calcification of metastatic defects in the skeletal system."
H.A. Nieper M.D.

Terry Lieder has been on Fosamax for almost 7 years due to osteoporosis in her hips. It was 3 1/2 years ago that her friend Beth introduced her to Body Balance and Osteoprocare. After being on these products for just over a year, she went in for her regular bone density test and discovered that the osteoporosis was finally reversing. She was gaining bone density! Her doctor was pleased and told her to keep doing whatever she was doing.

Melissa W. had gone through menopause and was diagnosed with early osteoporosis due to low estrogen levels. She decided to try the Body Balance and OsteoProCare too. About 2 years later she had a second bone density test to check how much bone density had been lost due to the disease.
Doctors were surprised to find that Melissa's bone density had actually increased by over 1 point. 
Very exciting news.

My hope is that you will look into the information provided here, talk with your doctor then make a more informed decision about your health. Remember - it's your body - your life - and only you should have the final say in how you care for it.

Be smart and be careful. Get all the facts. Then think natural. If there is a way to achieve the same or better results using natural means, why not give that a try first.

As always, be well~

Mary
http://www.NoMorePills.us, maryslifeforce@gmail.com

Chewing Gum Fools Your Body

Well this is interesting -

"Chewing gum interferes with the coordinated digestive tract reflexes ...
Every time you put a stick of gum in your mouth and start to chomp, your brain thinks you're eating food. So it sends signals to your stomach, pancreas, and other digestive organs to get them ready for the digestive process.

Your pancreas is fooled into manufacturing a batch of the digestive enzymes your brain thinks you'll need.If you keep this pattern going month after month, your pancreas gets exhausted from the repeated over-production. Then it won't be able to produce the digestive enzymes you need when you actually require them." Check out Dr. Mercola's site for more info.

One thing you can do if you don't want to start popping pills is to EAT RAW FOOD. Raw food is full of naturally occurring digestive enzymes in a usable form - the way nature intended.

That's one of the reasons I love Body Balance. It's made up completely of RAW, ORGANIC FOOD of the highest quality. It is cold processed (juiced) in an on-demand basis so the product you get at your front door is very fresh and full of live enzymes.

No wonder we see such great results. Cindy told me last week that since her family has started taking Body Balance, they haven't had one cold or flu all winter. Jackie says her energy is through the roof.
Fran's migraines stopped completely after just one week on Body Balance. Unbelievable? Not really.
Our bodies are amazing. When we feed them right, they can heal themselves.

Are you ready to start feeding your body the way nature intended?

Life Force is offering FREE SHIPPING for the month of FEB on all first time order of 4 bottles or more. PLUS - I can get you a FREE OSTEOPROCARE this month too. OsteoProCare is our Liquid Calcium / Mineral / Vit D supplement that also has a long history of healing and pain-relief.

To read more stories go to www.liquidstories.com or to watch video stories go here.

Start enjoying vibrant, energetic health right away. Contact me for more info.

millionsmore@gmail.com,  http://www.NoMorePills.us, http://marycrawford.firstclassteam.com

Sugar Shock

If you are trying to lose weight, should you opt for the cheeseburger with the works or the low-fat yogurt parfait with fresh fruit and granola.

According to tons of research and Jorge Cruise's latest book, "Belly Fat Cure", go for the cheeseburger!

Surprised? Well here's how it works -  sugar causes your body to produce more insulin which then makes your body hold on to belly fat. When you limit the sugar, you body burns the fat instead of storing it. At least I think that's how it works. : )

So what's the solution? According to Jorge again - limit your sugar intake to 15 grams a day. Think 5 grams per meal or one bigger sweet item.

How does that translate into real food? One teaspoon of sugar = 4.2 grams. Here are some examples of common foods, sauces, drinks and snacks:

1 cup of cantaloupe cubes = 13 g
1 orange = 23 g
1 banana = 17 g

SoBe Green Tea: 16 ounces = 50 grams sugar
Arizona Iced Tea: 16 ounces = 48 grams sugar
Glaceau Vitamin Water: 20 ounce bottle = 32 grams sugar

Yoplait Original 99% fat free, Lemon Burst: 6 ounces = 31 grams sugar
Jimmy Dean Breakfast Entrees, Sausage & Cheese Croissant with diced apples and hash browns: 1 entrée = 21 grams sugar
Weight Watchers Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cups (and other flavors): 1 small cup = 22 grams
Hunt’s Snack Pack Pudding, Chocolate Mud Pie: 1 snack pack = 20 grams sugar
Kellogg’s Smart Start Strong Heart, Toasted Oat: 1 1/4 cup = 17 grams sugar

Sauces:
Newman’s Own Tomato & Basil: 1/2 cup = 12 grams sugar
Prego Fresh Mushroom Italian Sauce: 1/2 cup = 11 grams sugar
Sweet Baby Ray’s Honey Barbecue Sauce: 2 tablespoons = 15 grams sugar
Bull’s Eye Brown Sugar & Hickory: 2 tablespoons = 14 grams sugar
KC Masterpiece: 2 tablespoons = 12-13 grams sugar

Snacks:
Yogurt Covered Raisins = 40g Serving
Fruit Roll-Ups 1 piece = 14g
Power Bar, Chocolate Peanut Butter 1 bar = 65g
Caramel Rice Cakes 1 cake = 13g

The bottom line is that you will lose belly fat quicker by avoiding sugar than by avoiding fat or calories.
Whoohoo! Go ahead and add some sweet butter to those roasted veggies we talked about last week.
Whole milk lattes and yoghurt are fine and may fill you up more so you won't crave the sweet treats.
To learn more go to Jorge's web site and check out his book.

Remember to feed yourself healthy with natural, whole-food nutrition of Body Balance, OsteoOmegaCare, AminoCharge and TruGreens. These super-foods will help you fight the cravings that make you sneak sugar.

If you need extra support, you can reach me at maryslifeforce@aol.com.

Have a wonderful, healthy and fit new year.
Mary

Cell Phones - Are They Dangerous?

They have us surrounded - with electromagnetic fields that is. The technology is exciting and most of us don't know how we could live without it today. There is, however, a dark side to all of this wonderful technology - EMF's are bombarding our bodies on a daily basis and we are just beginning to understand the consequences.

Research shows cataracts, blood composition changes, hormone alterations, and chromosomal abnormalities are induced at high frequency energies. The power levels involved were one hundredth of the standard now set by the US government. An Air Force study on rats in the early 80's showed stress induced reduction in immune system response and cancers of the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands at a low (0.5pW/cm2) energy level.1


Research on close to the head pulsed digital wireless communications signals show them to increase non-malignant tumors of the auditory nerve, increase brain cancer, cause chromosomal damage and DNA breaks in brain tissue.2

Yikes! The research also shows the children are far more susceptable to the effects of EMF's than adults. How many children do you know who have cell phones - and are on them constantly!
 
What can we do to protect ourselves?
 
Detox is a big one. Detox on a regular basis to remove heavy metals from your body because guess what - heavy metals in your body are great conductors of EMF radiation.  That means you want to get rid of your almagam (silver) fillings in your teeth also. Be sure to go to a dentist who specializes in this process or the mercury released during removal can make you ill. 
 
Take Charcoal to help soak up and eliminate toxins while you detox. Charcoal can absorb up to 100 times it's weight in toxins!
 
Use a good daily supplement that chelates heavy metals and other toxins removing them from your body. Body Balance has been shown to do this for over 25 years.
 
Every 3-6 months do a Colon Cleanse. We use one that is very gentle, won't disrupt your day, yet is very effective. You'll find it at http://www.nomorepills.us/.
 
You'll find lot of tips to help you avoid emf's in your home at http://emf.mercola.com/sites/emf/home.aspx but we know there are limits to what we can do without. So be PROactive with your health. Take care of yourself and you body will have a better chance of protecting itself from the effects of EMF's.
 
Be well ~
 
For more information email millionsmore@gmail.com , http://www.nomorepills.us/

We Need More Fruit & Veggies

A new report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has some interesting statistics:

• only 14% of adults in the US eat the recommended number of servings of fruit and veggies daily
• 33% of adults eat two or more servings of fruits while 27% eat 3 or more servings of vetetables (recommended amounts)
• Washington D.C. has the best fruit and veggie eaters - not Boulder or Seattle - with 20% of adults reporting they eat the recommended amounts daily. [or so they say....]
• Mississippi - you're not doing so well with only 8.8% of you eating the recommended amount [or maybe you are just more honest]
• High School students report only 9.5% of them eat 2 fruits and 3 veggies daily - could the school lunch program have something to do with that?

There is an organization in the Dept. of Health and Human Services called 'Healthy People 2010' that has set a goal of 75% of us eating our 2 fruits and 50% of us eating our 3 veggies by 2010. They are not very confident about reaching that goal. They remedy for this is to ask grocers to stock more fresh fruits and veggies. Not great for the grocer since produce has such a short shelf life - can they really afford to absorb the added expense? One good suggestion is providing more fresh fruit and veggies in the school cafertias. That is a good idea - I know my kids would eat it.

So here is something to think about. What if we do eat our 5 servings a day? What if we still feel less than great. Did you know that farmers in the US only need to put 3 minerals back into the soil to make the plants grow and look normal? Did you know that there are 70 essential minerials and trace minerals that your body needs to function well? If you are not getting those from the fruits and veggies you eat daily (and you are not because they are not in there) then where can you get them?

You must supplement your diet with minerals. They are the spark plug of you entire system. If you are tired - if your muscles ache - if you have headaches - panic attacks - problems sleeping - weight problems - - - you are probably lacking in essential minerals.

What kind of minerals should you look for? If you want your body to absorb the minerals you take (so you don't flush them down the toilet) then look for something liquid, whole-food and organic. When you supply your body with all of the essential minerals and trace minerals every day from the recommended type of source, then you will certainly feel an incredible difference.

Check out Body Balance. Why? Because -

• it has ALL of the essential minerals & trace minerals
• it has Amino Acids, Phytonuitrients, Essential Fatty Acids, Enzymes & Vitamins (121 all together)
• it's from Whole-Food Organic sources
• it's liquid and proven to be 98% absorbed by your body
• and it tastes Great - even kids love it!

Your body is begging for it so why not give it a try. You have 45 days to use it up. If you don't love it, send back the empties for a full refund. We've been in business for 25 years and this is the real deal.

I'd love to hear from you. Email me at millionsmore@gmail.com.

Be well ~

Mary

Leaky Gut - Could you have it?

This story, and many others, are available at www.LiquidStories.com . Forward this story to your friends, family, everyone. You never know whose life you are going to change!


Leaky Gut Syndrome

(story from Tcha)

My daughter who is 9, was diagnosed at 3 years old, with Leaky Gut Syndrome. As the protein kernel inside wheat (gluten) passes into the blood stream, her immune system sees it as an allergen and attacks it, causing my daughter to: breathe poorly, complain her stomach hurts, contract a runny nose and persistent cough; all symptoms of her gluten intolerance.

When she takes 1.8 oz of Body Balance daily, her stomach doesn't hurt and is free of all of her other symptoms. Her uncle has Celiac Disease and has found Body Balance to be one of the very few supplements he's able to take daily without experiencing toxicity from the product.

Hope this is helpful. BTW, its because Body Balance has helped my daughter that I continue to share her story with anyone interested in experiencing greater health and well-being.

Take good care,
Tcha


So what exactly is Celiac Disease - and could I have it?
Celiac Disease (CD) is a lifelong, digestive disorder affecting children and adults. When people with CD eat foods that contain gluten, it creates an immune-mediated toxic reaction that causes damage to the small intestine and does not allow food to be properly absorbed. Even small amounts of gluten in foods can affect those with CD and cause health problems. Damage can occur to the small bowel even when there are no symptoms present.
(http://www.celiac.org)
Gluten is the common name for the proteins in specific grains that are harmful to persons with celiac disease. These proteins are found in ALL forms of wheat (including durum, semolina, spelt, kamut, einkorn and faro) and related grains rye, barley and triticale and MUST be eliminated.

Symptoms of Celiac Disease May Include One or More of the Following:

• Recurring bloating, gas, or abdominal pain
• Chronic diarrhea or constipation or both
• Unexplained weight loss or weight gain
• Pale, foul-smelling stool
• Unexplained anemia
• Bone or joint pain
• Behavior changes/depression/irritability
• Vitamin K Deficiency
• Fatigue, weakness or lack of energy
• Delayed growth or onset of puberty
• Failure to thrive (in infants)
• Missed menstrual periods
• Infertility male & female
• Spontaneous miscarriages
• Canker sores inside the mouth
• Tooth discoloration or loss of enamel

Here is a great web site for more information on Leaky Gut Syndrome too http://www.leakygut.co.uk/About%20Leaky%20Gut.htm

For more information on Leaky Gut Syndrome, check out the August issue of Scientific American on Celiac Disease. Great information - lots of pictures. : ) This is something that is affecting a great number of people - many of whom do not even know they have it.
See more at http://www.celiac.org/

We know that Body Balance can help. I have several customers with Celiac who have been helped tremendously by the Body Balance formula. Please let me know if you'd like more information.


[Life Force products follow the philosophy that when you give the body the nutrients it needs, it can generally heal itself. We do not promise any cures. We simply provide excellent nutrition to supplement your regular diet.]

A Love Story

I'd like to tell you a story that started back in the 70's when Wayne and Geri met and fell in love. San Diego was a great place to start a family so they did - three beautiful babies followed. Then something went wrong. After the 3rd baby, Gerri began to lose her health. She went into early menopause, developed migraine headaches, anemia and an overwhelming fatigue that had her back in bed by 2:00 in the afternoon. Wayne had to take off work to help care for the 3 small children. He was terribly worried about his beloved Gerri.

They spent several years going to doctors without much luck. Then Wayne decided to take matters into his own hands. While in the service as a med-tech, he had read about the Japanese people and how they lived very long and healthy lives. Much of this was attributed to their consumption of sea vegetables which made up 25% of their diet. He had always wanted to pursue this further and decided now was the time. He got together with some colleagues and came up with a formula containing 9 very potent sea vegetables, organic inner-leaf aloe vera, organic black cherry and raw honey. Any of these ingredients is a potent healer on it's own, but together he hoped they would really help Gerri.

Gerri began taking this pleasant tasting drink daily even though she didn't hold much hope for success. She was surprised when, after only a week, her persistent migraine headaches were gone! After that she said it felt as though life was slowly seeping back into her body. Her strength returned, her fatigue disappeared, and, within 3 months, she was healthier than ever.
Wayne was able to return to work, and Gerri was so excited about her results, she decided to share the drink with her doctors. It was her doctors who told her that this wonderful drink might help others and she should consider sharing it.

Well Wayne and Gerri has always envisioned themselves one day being involved in something that would make a difference in the world. They decided that this sea vegetable and aloe drink might be that thing. They formed a company called Doctor's Signature (since it was the doctor's idea to share this product) and they set up shop in the kitchen with the garage for their office.

They decided that doctors would be their best audience and proceeded to knock on doors. At first it was difficult - they had no credentials. But they got lucky when they knocked on the door of Dr. William Saccoman. He had started the first 'wellness clinic' in the US and was world renowned for his Nobel Prize winning work on Vit C with Linus Pauling. He had also been recognized by the World Congress for his research and had earned two Physician Recognition Awards from his colleagues. Gerri and Wayne knew none of this. They just asked if he would like to take a look at their healing juice. He did. After a couple of weeks, he called them and said he had never seen anything so packed with nutrients, and he asked if he could help them with their company.

And so, with Dr. Saccoman's help, Doctor's Signature and their wonderful drink, Body Balance, spread throughout the US, Canada and into Australia and New Zealand. Over 6000 health-care providers were using this product with their patients. In 1996, Wayne and Geri decided that they could help more people if folks didn't have to go to a doctor to get their Body Balance. So they formed a network marketing arm of the company and called it Life Force International.

Today, 25 years later, Life Force is still growing, is still completely debt free, is still family owned with Wayne and Gerri's children partnering in the business, and is still driven by the mission to help others with their health and their wealth. Wayne often refers to this as "love sharing". What an incredible couple. It's a true love story.

Digestive Enzymes

How are digestive enzymes destroyed or rendered inactive?

1. Chemical cultivation. When natural food is grown in an artificial, chemical environment created by chemical fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides, enzyme content suffers.

2. Heat. Enzymes begin breaking down at 118° F and are totally destroyed at 129° F.

3. Pasteurization, Sterilization, Freezing, Micro-waving. All these modern processes render enzymes inactive.

One of the most effective ways of preventing disease is to maintain an ample reserve of enzymes in the body.

Medical research shows that food enzyme supplements can fight illness, slow the development of life-threatening diseases, and slow the effects of aging. Dr. Francis Pottinger conducted an amazing study with over 900 cats. He fed one group of cats raw milk and meat. They lived healthy and disease free. They produced healthy litters generation after generation. He fed another group of cats pasteurized milk and cooked food. After the first generation, this group became lethargic and began to suffer from allergies, infections, and other diseases, including heart, kidney, and lung diseases. Each succeeding generation of cats that ate cooked food suffered more diseases. By the third generation, the cats were unable to reproduce.

Another study showed that after eating cooked food, the human body reacted just as if suffering an acute illness. Within 30 minutes of eating cooked food, white blood cell counts increased dramatically, as though the body were fighting an infectious disease.

In a very interesting experiment, one group of pigs was fed enzyme-rich raw potatoes and another group enzyme-deficient cooked potatoes. The pigs eating cooked potatoes gained weight rapidly. The pigs that were eating raw potatoes did not get fat.

An area of deep concern is obesity. Dr. David Galton at the Tufts University School of Medicine tested people weighing 230-240 pounds. He found that almost all of them were lacking lipase enzymes in their fatty tissues.

Lipase is found abundantly in raw foods, a fat-splitting enzyme that aids the body in digestion. Lipase activity breaks down and dissolves fat throughout the body. Without lipase, fats are kept and stored in tissues. We see this manifest around the waistline, hips, and thighs. According to 1998 statistics, a minimum of 25 percent of our children are overweight today—an increase of 33 percent since 1978. This obesity may be due to chronic enzyme deficiency.

The need to supply our bodies with raw food and therefore live enzymes is critical. That's why we love Body Balance. With 9 sea vegetables, organic aloe, black cherry and raw honey, Body Balance is loaded with abundant live enzymes as well as vitamins, amino acids, minerals and phytonutrients. Body Balance is cold processed and produced FRESH as ordered so it arrives at your door full of all the good nutrition nature intended.

What makes Body Balance so good for us?

Here's a list of the ingredients in each bottle...

Alaria esculenta The brown alga name Maria esculenta is translated to mean “edible wings.” Alaria sea vegetables have a nice flavor, and they are popular as a food item in some cultures. Like other brown sea vegetation, Alaria esculenta contains fucans—carbohydrate-related nutrients that are often described as the “slimy stuff” found on the outside of the skin of the plant.

Alaria esculenta is made up of 42 percent alginate. In addition, it contains fucoidan, and a number of amino acids (or protein building blocks) . Lastly, Alaria escuienta is relatively high in potassium which helps promotes a healthy nervous system.

Aloe Vera A Sumerian clay tablet, found in the city of Nippu written around 2200 BC, is the first document to include Aloe vera among plants of great healing power. Egyptian writings record Aloe as being used medicinally 1,500 years before the birth of Jesus Christ. The Hebrews in the Bible’s Old Testament carried Aloe with them in the wilderness for 40 years to be sure they would have it in their new land. Greek physician Dioscorides wrote of using Aloe for constipation, burns, and kidney ailments.

Life Force's aloe plant is grown in fertile fields at the base of a volcanic mountain in Mexico near the equator. This is significant for several reasons. Fields are fed with water rich in volcanic trace minerals. Sunlight and rain is ideal for aloe, and even the wind plays a part. Certified "organic" under the protocols set by QAI (Quality Assurance International). Aloe is hand-farmed from preparing the soil, to planting, to cultivating, to artfully cutting the leaves.

Ascophyllum nodosum Ascophyllum nodosum is a slow growing sea vegetable found in the northern Atlantic ocean. It grows by attaching itself to rocks and boulders and can live to be several decades old.

It contains high amounts of fucoidan—a specialized polysaccharide. Fucoidan molecules tend to bond with sulphate groups. While this may not say much to the rest of us, scientists know that the higher the sulphate group count in a plant, the higher the plant’s medicinal potential.

It is believed its high fucoidan count may be why in studies an extract from the sea plant helped prevent blood coagulation. This could be beneficial for those at risk for heart disease and stroke. Additionally, fuicoidan has been shown to have significant cancer-fighting properties.

Black Cherry Body Balance is a tastier drink because it has black cherry flavoring, all natural and of course being a botanical, it also contributes its share of phytonutrients. Black cherry contributes to supporting healthy uric acids levels, which supports health

Chondus cripus Chondus cripus grows in thick patches and has leaf tips that are iridescent. Once the sea plant is removed from the water, however, it loses its color. This plant is rich in iodine, which is known to promote a healthy thyroid. Chondus cripus is a powerful antioxidant that has a unique genetic structure.

Scientific literature reports that one single gene isolated from Chondus cripus contained a polypeptide of 825 amino acids. The role of antioxidants is important to health. Sickness, particularly chronic illness, has been attributed to the high presence of free radicals in our modern society.

Fucus vesiculosus The common name for Fucus vesiculosus is bladder wrack. It is grown on the coastline of colder regions including the northwestern United States and northern Europe. The plant has receptacles that are usually swollen at the ends, which has everything the plant needs to reproduce (both eggs and sperms). When it’s about to die, the seaweed’s swollen ends will burst. This way the plant manages to reproduce itself.

The plant has a thick skin that secretes a sticky substance that helps keep it moist. It contains fucoidan and myostatin, which have been reported to have varying health benefits such as being an anti-coagulant (blood thinning and anti-clotting), anti-inflammatory, and anti-viral. There will be more about fucoidan and it benefits in the section about the brown sea plant Ascophyllum nodosum.

Fucus vesicuiosus also contains alginate. Besides helping to excrete toxins from the body, alginate may also positively affect the immune system T-cells and support the endocrine system (or hormonesystem) in the body. Lastly, alginate from Fucus has been used to help control gastroesophageal reflux disease (also known as GERD). GERD is a type of chronic heartburn. Statistics show that more than 60 million Americans experience heartburn once a month. The alginate from Eucus may help control the reflux problem and reduce the acidity content of the stomach.

Gigartina chamissoi Gigartina chamissoi is a leafy, red seaweed. There has been quite a bit of research done on the natural carrageenans found within Gigartina. arrageenans are a special kind of polysaccharide. Originally, carrageenans from red seaweed were extracted and used for gelling and thickening agents in the food industry. Then it was discovered that some of these carrageenans worked well in skin products and cosmetics.

Within the last few years, scientists have discovered that the carrageenans in Gigartina also possess some unique medicinal properties. Among other things, they have found them to be antibacterial as well as antiviral. In fact, one study showed that an extract of Gigartina could kill the bacteria Streptococcus. In addition, in 1997 scientists from Argentina found carrageenans in Gigartina to be anti-herpetic (able to kill the herpes viruses) and anti-coagulant (able to prevent blood from clotting).

Honey The types of flowers the bees pollinate determine flavor and color of honey. The darker shades of honey are believed to have more antioxidants. The study showed no weight gain in participants for the month they were consuming honey. And, some claimed that eating honey for breakfast actually made them feel full and satisfied.

Eating honey along with supplemental calcium appeared to enhance calcium absorption in rats, according to a study from Purdue University. In addition, the researches suggested that the absorption of calcium increased as the amount of honey taken was upped. Sugar is a crystalline carbohydrate extracted from sugar cane and sugar beets. It is a non-nutritive empty calorie that robs the body of vitamins and minerals. Sugar is addicting. The biggest culprit? Soft drinks, which account for one-third of our total sugar intake. Honey contains vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, and is a wonderful beauty aid that nourishes the skin and the hair. Honey acts as an antibacterial and antifungal agent and helps disinfect and speed the healing process in wounds, scrapes and burns.

Laminaria Laminaria is a perennial type of sea plant, meaning that it grows back year after year. As with the some of the other brown sea vegetables, Laminaria digitata contains potassium, iodine, and calcium, which may promote health of the nervous system, thyroid gland, and bone structure. There has been quite a bit of research done on Laminaria digitata because of its apparent health benefits. We will discuss just a few studies.

A couple of recent studies (in 2003 and 2004), demonstrated that in a laboratory setting Laminaria digitata displayed strong anti-cancer properties. For example, in the first study a sxolution extracted from Laminaria digitata had a strong inhibitory activity gainst the spreading of human leukemia cells. The second study looked specifically at tumor cells. In this experiment the extract from Laminaria digitata killed tumor cells in both in vitro and invivo tests. In vivo means the extract was able to kill the tumor cells within a living biological organism (such as rats), whereas in vitro means the experiment was done in a test tube or some similar medium.

Another study, completed as recently as 2005, showed that a preparation made from Laminaria digitata acted as an effective vaccine against several disease-causing fungi in the human body such as Candida albicans, which is involved in various gastrointestinal as well as vaginal infections.

Palmaria palmate High in potassium and calcium, the red sea plant Palmaria palmata is named for its resemblance to the palm of the human hand. Like other red sea vegetables, it is also known for its high levels of healthy antioxidants. One scientific journal reports that Palmaria palmate has anti-cancer properties. Extracts from the sea plant were tested on human cervical cancer cells. It was found that chemicals in the sea plant stopped the cells from reproducing and spreading.

Another health benefit of Palmaria palmate may be to those with irregular blood sugar and even those with diabetes. Scientists found that the polysaccharides in Palmaria palmate affect the intestinal absorption of glucose and insulin response.

Porphyra yezoensis Nori, a sea plant known to scientists as Porphyrayezoensis, is one of the most widely used sea vegetables in Japan. It has been grown in Japan as a food source for hundreds of years. As a plant, it is highly nutritious. It contains minerals such as zinc and copper, as well as various vitamins and provitamins.

As of late, Porphyra yezoensis has also become the subject of a number of health-related studies. It has been shown to help healthy liver activity, prevent the occurrence of gallstone disease, and control blood cholesterol levels. It also contains sulfated polysaccharides, which may inhibit the growth of certain tumors and help prevent ulcer activity in shay ulcers.

Porphyra yezoensis is a potent source of vitamin B. Diseases aggravated by low levels of vitamin B in the body are dermatitis (skin inflammation), depression, and anemia (low iron). One recent study, published in 2001, showed that Porphyra yezoensis has high amounts of bioavailable vitamin B

Stevia Stevia is a genus of about 150 species of herbs and shrubs in the sunflower family (Asteraceae), native to subtropical and tropical South America and Central America. As a sweetener, stevia's sweet taste has a slower onset and longer duration than that of sugar, although some of its extracts may have a bitter or liquorice-like after taste at high concentrations.

With its extracts having up to 300 times the sweetness of sugar, stevia has garnered attention with the rise in demand for low-carbohydrate, low-sugar food alternatives. Stevia also has shown promise in medical research for treating such conditions as obesity and high blood pressure. Stevia has negligible effect on blood glucose, therefore it is attractive as a natural sweetener to diabetics and others on carbohydrate controlled diets.

Ulva Lactuca Ulva Lactuca is often called sea lettuce. It grows in many areas around the world but especially in the northern hemisphere. Ulva Lactuca has a long history of being used in different cultures medicinally. In Cuba, sea lettuce was boiled and then drunk as a juice to kill intestinal worms. In Bretagne, the plant was applied directly on wounds to help stop infection.

The main elements within Ulva Lactuca are bioactive substances as well as fiber, iron, calcium, and magnesium. It contains polysaccharide fibers that cannot be dissolved or degraded by digestive enzymes.

This aids in digestion. One particular polysaccharide within Ulva Lactuca is called ulvan. Ulvan is asulfated polysaccharide that has been shown to kill cancerous colon cells. Researchers from France reported ulvan proved to be useful in killing various human cancer cells. The iron content in sea lettuce is high, 15 times higher than the iron found in an egg yolk or spinach. Iron is known to stimulate the immune system and improve overall strength and physical performance.

Blending sea vegetables with Aloe Vera juice adds to the nutritional value of a dietary supplement. Aloe Vera should be whole leaf, cold processed Aloe Vera juice that is certified by the International Aloe Science Council and rated Kosher for purity. A recent survey found that Aloe Vera is the most popular organic remedy on earth. One prominent physician suggested, “If Aloe Vera were to be discovered today, it would be hailed as the wonder drug of this century.” Mounting research agrees that Aloe Vera has powerful healing and soothing properties. This recognition is largely due to its ability to clean morbid matter from the stomach, liver, kidneys, spleen, bladder and small intestines.

Although there are over 200 species of aloe, one of the best is Aloe Barbadensis, which contains over 75 nutritional compounds including vitamins, minerals and 18 amino acids. One of the top rated vegetable sources of vitamin B12, Aloe is also an excellent source of vitamins B1, B2, B6, C, niacinamide and choline. It has long been used for ailments ranging from cuts, burns and bruises to digestive and intestinal irregularities.

Oxygen at the cellular level is essential to growth and life, and Aloe Vera contains more oxygen molecules than the fluids of any other plant. Dr Steve Levine reports in Antioxidant Adaptations: Its Role in Free Radical Pathology, 1985, “Hypoxia, or lack of oxygen in the tissues is the fundamental cause for all degenerative disease.” Dr Otto Warbur, twice Nobel Laureate, was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1931 for discovering the cause of cancer. He states, “The growth of cancer cells is initiated by a relative lack of oxygen. Cancer cannot live in an oxygen rich environment.”