Post on 27-Jun-2020
NewsletterIssue 1
5 Top Tips
For Vitality
7 Alkaline
Superfoods
Acidity
Self-Test Are You Endangering
Your Health?
World’s Top Nutrition &
Health Expert Yuri Elkaim On Foods That Give Us Energy
EditorialHello and Welcome to the first Alkaline
Diet Health Newsletter!
In this issue, there’s some great
information on superfoods – the types of
nutritional powerhouses that are readily
available at your local supermarket or
green grocer and have AMAZING
beneficial effects on your health and
energy if eaten regularly – preferably every day.
I am delighted to include an article written by one of the world’s
top nutrition and health experts and author of Eating for Energy,
Yuri Elkaim. Yuri has helped thousands of people just like me
and you lose 10, 20, and even 30 pounds while dramatically
improving their health and vitality in as little as 12 weeks (and
often sooner) with the healthy alkaline eating strategies.
I hope you enjoy this first issue and feel inspired to either start a
more healthy alkaline diet or become super-motivated to stay
alkaline and make further improvements.
Laura Wilson
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Just look how colourful and attractive alkaline meals are
– I made this lovely salad and took this photo in my
Mum’s garden with my own fair hands by the way
5 Top Tips For Vitality – Laura Wilson
Here’s some excellent tips for leading a healthy life,
keeping your body in good shape and feeling vital:
1 – BREATHING! Undoubtedly the most important
component to human health and vitality is oxygen. Each
morning take 10 deep diaphragm breaths (from the
stomach) at a ratio of 5:10:20. This means that you
breath in for a count of 5, hold your breath for a count of
10 (this fully oxygenates the body’s cells) and then breath
out for a count of 20.
Do ten of these per day. This is the single most powerful
way of enhancing your body’s immune system: “Improper
breathing is a common cause of ill-health. If I had to limit
my advice on healthier living to just one tip, it would be
simply to learn how to breathe correctly. There is no
single more powerful – or more simple – daily practice to
further your health and wellbeing than breath work.”
(Andrew Weil, Harvard Medical Doctor and author of
Health & Healing).
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2 – WATER The second most important thing we need to
do for our health is to drink clean fresh water. An adult can
live several weeks without food but no more than 10 days
without water. Our brains are 76% water, lungs 90%, blood
80% and processes such as digestion and circulation
cannot occur without it. Drink 2 litres of water each and
every day to keep hydrated and ensure good bodily
functioning.
3 – ESSENTIAL FATS We live in a society where we are
constantly bombarded with messages from the media and
product advertising which attempt to eliminate all fat from
our diets. How wrong they are! Completely eliminating fat
is one of the worst things you could do for your health.
Essential fatty acids (Omegas 3, 6 & 9) are exactly that –
essential, and deficiency symptoms include eczema, hair
loss, liver and kidney malfunction, wounds that don’t heal
well, female miscarriage, arthritis, stunted child-growth,
increase in cholesterol, low energy, loss of co-ordination,
water retention, lowered immune system…the list goes on.
5 Top Tips For Vitality (continued)
Great food that contain essential oils are mackerel,
herring, avocados, nuts and seeds and olive oil. Avoid
trans fatty acids at all costs – they are killers! These are
processed fats that the body cannot break down and are
labelled as hydrogenated fat/oil or partially hydrogenated
fats/oils on food packages. Numerous studies have
shown them to double the risk of heart disease to people
who eat it, so this is one fat that is fine to eliminate
completely from your diet!
4 – The power of AEROBIC ENERGY: To achieve the
optimum balance of fitness (ability to perform athletic
activity) and health (state in which all systems of body are
working optimally), you need to train your cardiovascular
system and metabolism. Research has shown that if you
exercise continually over a 12-month period then you will
form this positive addiction for life. Aim to do 3x 30 minute
sessions per week of cardiovascular exercise, such as
walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, aerobics, dance etc,
where you fell somewhat out of breath.
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The consequences (pain) of not exercising include
decreased lung capacity, higher risk of cardiovascular
disease, high blood pressure, cancer, diabetes and stroke,
diminished sex-drive, low energy levels, lower self esteem
and shortened life-span! Aerobic exercise does wonders
for your sense of self-worth, confidence, ability to cope
with everyday stresses and overall wellbeing. Plus it also
gives you a good time to reconnect with yourself, reflect on
things and clear your mind and it’s great fun!
Me swim training
in Turkey for
London Olympic
Triathlon in 2006,
it’s a hard life!
5 Top Tips For Vitality (continued)
5 – The importance of a DIRECTED MIND & HEART:
Utilised and directed effectively, our thoughts, emotions
and mindset can be one of the most potent allies towards
mitigating disease and manifesting energy and vitality.
The way we react to the daily hassles of life or to specific
stressful events can mean the difference between
‘coming down with’ an infection and remaining symptom-
free.
One of the most effective ways to maximise the power of
a directed mind and positive emotions is to flood
ourselves with the positive memories and emotions that
we have experienced consistently. You have to close your
eyes and embody with emotional intensity the feelings of
love, joy, fun and passion that you have experienced in
your relationship/s.
Don’t just think about your past, flood yourself with
images, emotions, sounds, textures and feelings. The
secret is to stack one great memory on top of another.
Questions to ask while doing an emotional flood are:
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• What are some funny things in my life that have made
me laugh out loud?
• What are some loving times? Sensual and sexy
experiences?
• When have I been proud of myself? What are some of
my proudest moments?
• What have I been grateful for in my life? Why am I
blessed?
• What are some fun times and experiences I’ve had?
• What are some spiritual moments in my life?
• What do I appreciate most in my life right now?
Acidity Self TestUse this checklist to get an indication of how acidic your
body may be may be. Determining your acidity
levels isn't an exact science, but this Self-Test can help
you get a better idea of how urgently you need to begin
alkalizing your body.
Beginning Symptoms
1. Acne
2. Agitation
3. Muscular pain
4. Cold hands and feet
5. Dizziness
6. Low energy
7. Joint pains that travel
8. Food allergies
9. Chemical sensitivities to odour, gas heat
10. Hyperactivity
11. Panic attacks
12. Pre-menstrual and menstrual cramping
13. Pre-menstrual anxiety and depression
14. Lack of sex drive
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15. Bloating16. Heartburn17. Diarrhoea18. Constipation19. Hot urine20. Strong smelling urine21. Mild headaches22. Rapid panting breath23. Rapid heartbeat24. Irregular heartbeat25. White coated tongue26. Hard to get up in morning27. Excess head mucous (stuffiness)28. Metallic taste in mouth
The next list goes through more serious symptoms of over-acidity…
Intermediate Symptoms
1. Cold sores (Herpes I & II)
2. Depression
3. Loss of memory
4. Loss of concentration
5. Migraine headaches
6. Insomnia
7. Disturbance in smell, taste, vision, hearing
8. Asthma
9. Bronchitis
10. Hay fever
11. Ear aches
12. Hives
13. Swelling
14. Viral infections (colds, flu)
15. Bacterial infections (staph, strep)
17. Impotence
18. Urethritis
19. Cystitis
20. Urinary infection
21. Gastritis
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22. Colitis23. Excessive falling hair24. Psoriasis25. Endometriosis26. Stuttering27. Numbness and tingling28. Sinusitis
Advanced Symptoms1. Crohn's disease2. Schizophrenia3. Learning disabled4. Hodgkin's Disease5. Systemic Lupus Erythematosis6. Multiple Sclerosis7. Sarcoidosis8. Rheumatoid arthritis9. Myasthenia gravis10. Scleroderma11. Leukemia12. Tuberculosis13. All other forms of cancer
Source: “Alkalize or Die”, Dr. Theodore A. Baroody, 2001.
7 Alkaline Superfoods For Supreme
Health & Energy – Laura Wilson
Following an alkaline diet and eating alkaline foods is one
of the very best things you can do for your health. It can
prevent disease and illness and keep you looking young
and full of vitality, as well as help you to lose weight
Check out this list of 7 wonderful and easy to find alkaline
foods that you should include in your diet almost every
day:
1. Spinach - In general, all dark green leafy vegetables
are alkaline foods. Spinach fall into this category and is
highly alkalizing. The chlorophyll contained in the green
pigment is pure sunlight energy and highly alkalizing to our
bodies. It is most beneficial eaten raw, in salads or even
juiced with some other alkaline foods, such as...
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2. Avocado - one of the only alkaline fruits, it makes a
great smoothie when blended with spinach, cucumber
and pineapple (pineapple is not alkaline but we are
looking to achieve a 70:30 balance between alkaline and
acidic foods, so this is ok). Avocado is also packed full of
essential omega oils, for a healthy heart and great skin,
hair and nails, as well as maintaining good joint
functionality.
3. Celery - With virtually zero calories in it and full of
nutrients, you can't really go wrong with celery. It's great
to eat celery sticks raw with hummus dip, or chop it up in
your spinach salads, with some seeds and almonds, or
make a cabbage and celery soup if you like. Celery loses
its bitter taste when cooked but remember that cooking
also destroys some of the vitamins and minerals and
makes it less alkaline.
7 Alkaline Foods For Great Health & Vitality (continued)
4. Tomatoes - our little round red friends are fantastic
alkaline foods and, like avocados, one of the only alkaline
fruits. Tomatoes contain lycopene, which can help to
prevent against heart attacks. However, lycopene it is not
well absorbed into the body unless the tomatoes are
cooked. Thus, the best sources are concentrated tomato
products like tomato paste, ketchup and tomato juice. Also,
vine-ripened tomatoes contain more lycopene than ones
that are picked before they fully ripen.
Tomatoes can be found everywhere ad they're pretty
cheap, so you should be eating them all the time, as a
main staple in your alkaline diet!
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5. Broccoli - broccoli contains loads of cancer
preventing/fighting anti-oxidants and it is also a good
source of folate, iron, fibre, potassium and vitamin K, and
has more calcium than a glass of milk (milk is acidic by
the way too).
6. Cucumber - like celery, there are virtually no calories
in cucumber, just water, nutrients and chlorophyll. Cut up
into crudités and dip in hummus, or chop into salads. The
most alkalizing part of a cucumber is its dark green skin,
so eat all of it.
7. Lemons - many people are surprised to learn that
lemons are an alkaline food. A fantastic and cheap way to
make alkaline water is to squeeze the juice of a couple of
lemons into a large jug of fresh water, or a lemon and a
lime and drink.
I’ve also published this article online here:
http://ezinearticles.com/?id=3120193
Foods That Give Us Energy - Yuri Elkaim
It's really unfortunate that the vast
majority of the population turns to
stimulants instead of looking to whole
foods for a boost of invigorating energy.
I guess part of the problem is that
humans are generally lazy and would
rather take the "magic pill" to fix all their
problems.
But when it comes to having more energy the irony is that
the stimulating foods such coffee, sugar, and energy drinks
actually fatigue your body in the long run. Sure they give
you a quick jolt of energy but then their real effects are felt
as they wear down your adrenal glands, disrupt your blood
sugar, and create a huge crash after the initial high.
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Ok, then, what are some natural foods that will give you
long-lasting energy?
Well, you may want to consider that no single food will
give you more energy than your overall diet. Sure you
could add in some of the energy foods I describe next but
if your diet is horrific to begin with, then you will not see
the sustained level of energy that you want.
Instead of searching for "miracle" energy foods your goal
should be to eat a diet that consists of foods that are
vibrating at higher energies. This means eating more raw
living foods. When a food has not been cooked, it
maintains its natural energy properties (not to mention all
of its other nutrients).
Thus, when you eat raw foods, you're giving your body
direct energy from the ultimate source - the sun - as most
of these foods will be plant-based, and the sun is where
they get their energy.
Foods That Give Us Energy (continued)
The closer you eat to the bottom of the food chain, the
more nutrition and energy will you acquire. Think about it -
it takes more of your energy to digest animal meat than it
does to digest a green vegetable, right? Plus, this green
veggie will have the maximum amount of living energy
versus a dead animal carcass.
Thus, to have more energy, you need to follow a high
energy diet. After that, you can start to knit pick and see
which specific foods give you more energy, if at all.
To help you get started, here is a list of some my favourite
energizing foods:
Wheat grass - if you haven't tried wheat grass then you're
missing out on some big time energy and nutrition.
Growing it and juicing yourself can be a bit of a pain but
you can easily get a "shot" at most health food stores or
juice bars. 1 oz of wheat grass juice packs more nutrition
than 2.5 lbs of green leafy veggies!
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Raw cacao (nibs or powder) - incredible source of
magnesium, antioxidants, and life force. These give me a
natural high that can last for hours without the
subsequent like you would get from coffee and
caffeinated beverages.
Foods That Give Us Energy (continued)
Goji berries - another incredible source of antioxidants
and polysaccharides that improve cell-to-cell
communication. I actually combine these with my raw
cacao nibs and complementary tastes work really well
together.
Remember that although these foods provide incredible
nutrition they are the like the healthier version of coffee
and other quick fixes. The key still remains to follow a raw
foods diet, as much as possible, that will provide you with
tons of life force, alkalinity, and nutrients to help your body
thrive.
About the Author
Yuri Elkaim is one of the world’s leading holistic nutrition
and health experts. If you want to lose weight and live your
healthiest and most energetic life ever, then you can learn
more about his raw food diet book, Eating for Energy and
get started with a FREE 6-part Energy Secrets e-course by
visiting http://www.eatingforenergy.ca/?hop=07731369
today.
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Well, that’s it for this month’s Alkaline Diet Health
Newsletter, I hope you’ve enjoyed it. Start taking
steps day by day to become more alkaline and
making wise food choices – you’ll soon see the
rewards.
Wishing you health & vitality,
Laura