#getting my iodine and selenium in

[hungee-boy]

my thyroid has actually been reducing in size and i can actually breathe thank god for tuna bro

[adviceformefromme]

Personal health hacks that have completely changed my life in the last 9 months.

Absolute number one is removing carbs from my diet. I had THE WORST crashes and lethargy every single day after my morning oat meal, after my carb heavy lunch, and carb heavy dinner. Despite being vegan my body lacked nutrients and calories from under-eating being plant-based and carb-overloading. 

Introducing grass-fed meat and high quality eggs into my diet. Red meat gets such bad press in the media, but personally it has given me energy, strength and I feel much better eating this in moderation. 

Little exercise each day. Not killing myself with a hardcore workout and then not being able to move for rest of the week (which I was doing previously). I now do a little each day. 1.5 - 2mile run most days, and daily stretches and weights at home. Nothing crazy, but a little goes a long way and I find it much easier to be consistent doing smaller bouts on my own schedule daily. 

Hormone health, ensuring I am keeping my hormones balanced. I make watermelon juice daily with 1.5 heaped tablespoons of flaxseed. Alongside that. I take omega 3, DIM, Selenium, Iodine, Vitamin D +K2, Evening primrose oil for womens health. I eat foods that support healthy hormones, broccoli, carrots, sunflower seeds and removed the foods that cause imbalances (carbs, sugars).

Removing all stress from my life. Including moving overseas, deleting social media and keeping my circle small but wholesome. 

Quit drinking alcohol. Initially I thought I would have the occasional drink but I truly have no desire anymore. My life is significantly better for not drinking. My body never responded well to booze. 

Sleeping properly for 7-9 hrs per night. Meditating for 1 hour before bed usually puts me in a completely zen mode for relaxation. That means my phone is switched off, I use a lavender pillow spray and light candles to set the mood for a goodnight sleep. 

Zeolite detox for heavy metals (currently in the process). I have Zeolith Med powder each day with water to flush out any toxins. 

Learning about gut microbiome, and probiotics..in the process of obtaining kefir grains to make my own batch. Making sauerkraut on weekends and introducing a wider variety of foods into my diet. 

These are completely personal and I can honestly say I feel better than ever. I wish I had done the above years ago, especially the carbs! I got a continuous glucose monitor of Amazon to see how my body was responding to carbs before I completely cut them off and I recommend doing this if you want to know more about how your body is reacting to glucose. 

*this all took time and effort, but once I removed the distractions, the meaningless socialising, the boozing, the scrolling I’ve had time to invest in myself + my health

[yourgamemasterthewhiterabbit]

My symptoms have improved again by another leap. I don't ave any visible swelling in my hands anymore for one. I am waking without being stiff everywhere for another.

Everything still hurts. Like at this point I think I am left with just the muscle and joint damage and whatever the new bone growths are causing. The skin is really tight ant hot over some of the bumps because there's like, extra bone there now, but that irritation is fading too.

The summer sausage was too high in iodine. It shouldn't have been. Beef and pork are considered low iodine, mostly because -like humans- most of the iodine in a pig or cow is contained in their thyroid gland... But if those glands are being added to the mix in any sausage or canned meat product, that might explain it. I think I am tolerating the lean ground beef okay in small quantities though and 2 egg whites didn't set me back.

Beer also theoretically has iodine in it because they use iodine as a disinfectant and there's iodine in barley, but all lists seem to consider it a low iodine food, and a beer a day hasn't been hurting. I'm going to be stuck on a very low iodine diet for a while before being able to go back to a relatively low iodine diet. At some point in a month or two I should be able to start having calcium and phosphorus in normal amounts, and some vitamin d again a month or two after that without problems. In theory.

But that makes eating all my favourite anythings hard.

No half raw steak with bird flu, no egg yolks, no cheese.

So I'm thinking I'll get those cartons of egg whites and make sure they don't have an iodine based preservative in them. I can bake little pucks of egg whites and pickle them like eggs for snacks, and I can try to make some kind of cheesecake substitute with Italian meringue and flour.

I'm not even sure I trust Italian meringue with bird flue going around unless I also bake it after, but I am usually using it in a cake or pie or to make crunchy meringues anyway.

I have more little baby hairs growing back at my hairline again, these ones are under an inch long and I didn't start seeing them until this week, so that's probably and encouraging sign.

I also finally dragged it out of the new internet that your body needs selenium to process out thyroid hormone and that having enough selenium can really help manage thyroid health and prevent thyroiditis in general, so I might try to pick up a supplement. Eventually, I'll need to go to the store and buy dish soap, egg whites, and another credit card, at least, if not do actual groceries, but I was hoping to recover more first. In the meantime I have put everything I'm not spending into savings, as usual.

Right now I have barley that I pre-soaked and pre-boiled on with fresh water. The internet says iodine in barley is water soluble and that only some of the protein in barley is water soluble, so I am trying to maximize how much protein I can get out of it while minimizing the iodine content. In theory I could rinse and strain yogurt to do something similar, but it's so hard to get specific information that you know is actually accurate out of anything these days. I'm under the impression that most of the iodine in dairy is in the whey, not the milk fat or bacteria, and that's probably how I got away with butter and high fat cream and live culture yogurt before, but I don't know how much I'll be able to use that to help anything at this point. I guess I just have to get used to stewing beef instead of having blue-rare steak :( At least until bird flu goes away... I am not taking that risk. I don't care if the chances are low I do NOT need my immune system freaking out over h1n5 on top of everything. That bitch is unhinged. And I guess I remember my selenium and potassium...

[ayianagaines]

HIVES

umm… how do you stop it from flaring up? Not getting much help from the doctors I’ve been seeing. I have no allergies, literally came out of no where!

I just want to stop itching!

(Been taking vitamin d3, selenium, & iodine)

This has been going on since a week after my birthday (February 1st) & has not let up since!!

First I was taking Benadryl, Allegra, & Zyrtec. None have helped!

Now I’m treating it like a thyroid issue… been taking selenium, iodine & vitamin d3.

Nothing helps!

HIVES

The freezing cold showers helps but I must do it often to keep a control on it.

Witch hazel wipes & the anti-itch creams/ointments work for a bit.

&& the nights are the WORSE! sometimes I’m waking up with swelling either on or near my eyes as well as my lips!

Any advice? Help?

[marcomarconii]

Unlock The Power Of Minerals⚡👀

📌 Today, we are talking about minerals! Minerals are important for our health and many bodily functions. Let's dive into the importance of these nutrients and how to include them in your diet! ⬇️

1️⃣ Calcium: Strong Bones and Teeth

Calcium is for strong bones and teeth. It’s also for nerve function, muscle contraction, and blood clotting. Eat dairy, leafy greens, and fortified plant milks to meet your calcium needs. 🥛🥬

2️⃣ Iron: Oxygen Transport and Energy

Iron is used to produce hemoglobin, which transports oxygen in the blood. It’s also for energy production and immune function. Good sources of iron are red meat, beans, lentils, and spinach. Pairing iron-rich foods with vitamin C enhances absorption. 🥗🥩

3️⃣ Magnesium: Muscle and Nerve Function

Magnesium is for muscle and nerve function, energy production, and bone health. It’s also for blood pressure and blood sugar regulation. Nuts, seeds, whole grains, and dark chocolate are good sources of magnesium. 🍫🌰

4️⃣ Zinc: Immune Support and Healing

Zinc is for immune function, wound healing, and DNA synthesis. It’s also for growth and development. Eat meat, shellfish, dairy, and legumes to meet your zinc needs. 🦪🦪

5️⃣ Potassium: Fluid Balance and Heart Health

Potassium is for fluid balance, muscle contractions, and healthy blood pressure. Bananas, potatoes, oranges, and spinach are rich in potassium. Eat these foods for optimal heart health. 🍌🥔

6️⃣ Selenium: Antioxidant Defense

Selenium is an antioxidant that protects cells from damage. It’s also for thyroid function and the immune system. Brazil nuts, seafood, and whole grains are good sources of selenium. Eat balanced to meet your selenium needs. 🐟🥜

7️⃣ Iodine: Thyroid Function and Metabolism

Iodine is for thyroid hormone production, which regulates metabolism. Seaweed, fish, dairy, and iodized salt are good sources of iodine. Make sure you’re getting enough iodine for thyroid health and metabolic functions. 🧂🌊

➡️ Eat these essential minerals, and you’ll be healthier. Stay informed, be mindful, and enjoy the health journey! 👊🏽

📌 P.S. For more nutrition tips and recipes, consider joining my newsletter. 📬📬 https://marcomarconii.ck.page/18360dce95

[tribbleenchantress]

Adding to this I've seen some potato haters on this tumblr.com and my ancestors did not subsist almost solely on potatoes for generations and be historically recorded as being healthier then the normal peasant class of the time for their potato based diet for modern people to run around in circles saying potatoes have no nutrition, if most ok of your diet is potatoes the main nutrients you'll be deficient in is B12, D (if you get no sunlight), selenium, and iodine(assuming you don't use iodized salts) and any amount of supplementing that diet with meat fish or dairy will have you be mostly okay in terms of nutrients, as well as okay for protein and fat content assuming your not cooking potatoes with any oil or rended fat. potatoes are in fact great.

I've decided to use the term "convenience food" instead of "junk food."

I think it's more honest, and less loaded. It's all food, some of it is more appropriate when you don't have the spoons left for food prep. It takes slightly more energy to peel a banana than to open a bag of chips.

We try to save the convenience food for days when we need something easy, so eat a banana.

[beyond100-gen]

🦉 The Face of a REAL Pandemic ... vs a Scamdemic-Plandemic

(Rupa Pandemik Benar)

Allow us to list some key "features" of an actual pandemic in layman terms. Compare them with what you have been seeing this past year-plus, & ask yourselves:

Is the world facing anything like this now? Are governments, big tech, big media & big pharma justified (if ever) to censor & clamp down on honest discussions & information sharing? Is there even a real need to jump into pushing untested & unproven vaccines on to the masses, and then legalize a system with "green passes" or "vaccine passports" for citizens & on travellers & tourists? Are my loved ones & I really in grave danger from SARS-Cov2 & its variants?

Read the features of a REAL PANDEMIC below, and then observe, think, and speak up!

#1. Of the people who are exposed to the "deadly & really scary" virus, at least half of them get detectable infection.

#2. The infection is detectable by some bona fide tests, NOT by some non-definitive, hyped up test kits.

#3. Of those infected, at least 1 out of 10 drop dead within a week or two.

#4. There is no simple, cheap & natural remedy for them, no way to cure them, or to reverse the situation. Even if there were possible cures or treatments, the patients die too fast from the infection. (It's "from", NOT "with" it from some comorbidities, from drug interaction problems, or from injuries.)

#5. There are just no other viable, cheaper & near-zero-risk life-saving options available: Daily sunlight & fresh air don't help. Better & correct nutrition don't make a dent. No antiviral, antiparasitic, or other safe, proven medications work. No short-term mega-doses of nutraceuticals or nutritional supplements (e.g. Vits C, D3 & A, zinc, iodine, selenium, magnesium, sulphur, colloidal silver, Omega 3, alpha lipoic acid, astaxanthin), & long-proven herbals (e.g. echinacea, oregano, astragalus, olive leaf extract, propolis, goldenseal, elderberry syrup, boneset, bugleweed, plantain, yarrow, marigold) can fight it off. Not even short-term direct intravenous (IV) mega-doses of Vits C, D3 & A, zinc, selenium, magnesium, etc. can save the infected patients once they are stricken.

#6. People are literally dropping dead like flies on the streets, at home, and after coming back from malls, mosques, temples, churches, morning & night markets, seminars, gyms, offices, pubs, taking public transports, or taking walks around their neighbourhoods or parks without wearing a mask. They just drop dead within days!

#7. Droves of "dirty, stupid & poor" foreign-immigrant workers are dying from the infection. (Yes, "dying", NOT merely "tested positive" after being holed up somewhere crowded!)

#8. Patients stricken by the virus infection (NOT "by comorbidities") overcrowd the ICUs around the country. Blaring of ambulances are heard daily, everywhere. Doctors & nurses die suddenly from the infection; NOT from exhaustion, comorbidities, or some dubious vaccine they took to "protect" themselves.

#9. Ministers & officials who went for holidays with their cronies &/or family members come back with the infection, & half of them die from it! (Now, wouldn't that be nice? This is a "Malaysian" joke, f.y.i.)

Now, ask yourself, are we anywhere near the above scenario yet? Have we even been close to that since October 2019?

Observe, recall, think!

You may ask why; is there is a worldwide "conspiracy"; what could possibly be "their" motive; is something this BIG even possible or plausible; etc. But these are the WRONG questions!

You DON'T need to ask those who are mugging, killing or kidnapping you "why", or try to understand AND believe their motives! Duh!!

Neither should you ask a bystander who's helping you, to PROVE if there is a conspiracy against you! Double duh!!!

Just look and RECOGNIZE what the perpetrators are doing to you, and FIGHT BACK! (Do you need a high IQ for this??!)

Nevertheless, at this moment, we do recommend you ask questions such as these: Who are those who stand to gain most from the push for extended Lockdowns, for (unnecessary, untested, unproven & risky) Vaccines, AND for mass media & social media Censorships since this global madness began in 2020? (And who will stand to gain the most when your government wants to create & maintain apps for movement control and vaccine green passes or e-passports? This is another "Malaysian" joke, f.y.i.)

So, we ask you: Is the current global paranoia a real pandemic? Are you really that stupid? ⚡

*****

HOI! Si Bangla-bangla ("yang kotor & bodoh tu") pun takde mati di sini-sana! Pandemik benar, tulin, jati ke ni??!! KANTOI!!!

[manicdragondreamgirl]

I haven’t had chemistry since like 2008, and I’m also an idiot who likes to make my friends upset, so I rated the periodic table in order to tilt my friends:

Hydrogen - this is like your childhood friend who has always been with you more or less and always will be down to get a drink and chill even tho you haven’t spoken in years. Solid bro imo 7.5/10

Helium - always down for a good time, even if probably created Alvin and the Chipmunks which in some places is considered a war crime. 4/10

Lithium - Gives me bitchy vibes and is flammable as fuck if I remember. Skinny bitch with an attitude 3/10

Beryllium - idk this sounds like a sailor moon villain lol for that it can have a 6/10

Boron - more like BORONG amirite ha ha wait no seriously I have no idea lol 5/10 clean neutral rating

Carbon - *screaming* 2/10 I will not be taking questions

Nitrogen - cool cool cool tight tight tight 9/10 Nitrogen just is the cool hot chick you wish you were

Oxygen - kid who takes up all the glory for the group project even tho you did all the work, 4/10 for natural charisma

Fluorine - lol what are you knockoff chlorine lmfao bitch 3/10 reminds me of the dentist

Neon - I can vibe with this boy for his contributions to signs which cause my eyes to scream 8/10 modernized Art Deco thanks you

Sodium - 10/10 this is me and I won’t be taking questions next element

Magnesium - magnesium is a close relative of magnificent and therefore I think the case is closed folks 9/10

Aluminum - 10/10 for providing a home to my Diet Coke addiction I’d be dead without you

Silicon - 6.9/10 :smirk:

Phosphorous - This has a very soundly name and it’s welcome to do that but idk, not a fan, seems like he’d be smelly, 2/10

Sulfur - 1/10 pretty sure that dog farts are purely comprised of this and as such if I was leaving negative ratings I would

Chlorine - 7.8/10 for being in pools so we could swim without brain eating amoeba in the south you a champ

Argon - he seems like a nerd jk this guy has a good color 9/10 for just being himself

Potassium - I hate bananas and this word gives me the physical sensation of biting into one but only by thinking of abstract letters and making them into something which we can nutrientise from bananas and to me that shit is bananas, b a n a n a s — 3/10 for making me sing hollaback girl thru adhd word association

Calcium - hm my brain went to mega milk so you get a 2/10 today bud I don’t make the rules

Scandium - pretty sure this is fake lol what’s next faxdium, e-Mailite and copinium? 5/10

Titanium - this song’s a banger and also is the only thing that lets me wear earrings 10/10

Vanadium - if your erection lasts for longer than like idk it’s supposed to then don’t take vanadium wait what do you mean it’s not an ED treatment 4/10

Chromium - decent bloke shame the browser eats all your memory 5/10

Manganese - if a weeb tries to tell me how to pronounce mayonnaise one more time... 1/10

Iron - excellent tool against the fey, in your blood, what a bro, 10/10 this bitch slaps

Cobalt - has a powerful energy; I respect him. 8/10

Nickel - if I had a nickel for every time someone made this joke lol 5/10 he’s doing his best

Copper - taste bad 3/10

Zinc - isn’t that the dude in the green tunic and white tights who saves premcess Lelda or something lol 7/10 those games are good

Gallium - seems like a prick 4/10

Germanium - sounds like a child pronouncing geraniums which are superior 3/10

Arsenic - bad vibes coach 1/10

Selenium - isn’t this just sailor moon lol 10/10 love this bitch

Bromine - farmine wherever you aremine - 9/10 I love a good bro

Krypton - he’s okay I guess 5/10

Rubidium - yet another Steven universe villain who will be redeemed I imagine 4/10 seems a bit dull

Strontium - I feel nothing when I see this lad’s name and that seems like a shame 1/10 I don’t like it

Yttrium - this is an atrium in Yharnam, or something 8/10 would love to sit in one and make contact with higher beings

Zirconium - oh wait THIS is the sailor moon villain from the dead moon circus! 9/10 I enjoyed that arc

Niobium - seems sassy, I like that in an element 7/10

Molybdenum - I hate this one, rancid. 1/10 for making me have flashbacks to difficult Ancient Greek vocabulary there is no fucking way that sound combination is anything but Beta and Delta borking and then Latin being like oh imma steal that

Technetium - 6/10 decent name but seems a bit forced

Ruthenium - 5/10 kindly old lady element I guess lol

Rhodium - 10/10 this ain’t my first rhodium babee this lad has good vibes what a name what a king

Palladium - 10/10 for making me think of paladins

Silver - 12/10 I’m breaking the rules for this silver is the best it is so cool and also it is the other best tool for dealing with supernatural creatures when iron has failed you highly suggest Even if I am extremely allergic to it going into my ears...wait hold on

Cadmium - 2/10 sounds like a total douche

Indium - 8/10, i just think it’s independent and neat

Tin - 10/10 good ear sounds when involving rain and roof shapes and automatically reminds me of Nora Jones’s come away with me album which is also 10/10

Antimony - 7/10 decent protagonist good name all around seems rad

Tellurium - tell ur mom what? That’s so early 2010s league of legends humor bro 2.5/10

Iodine - strikes fear in my soul from having it poured on my wounds but this is why I have more pain tolerance than god 5.3/10

Xenon - I think this is a declension of Xena warrior princess which is a win in my eyes, 8/10

Caesium - kind of has a cunty Latin name, 4.5/10

Barium - yeah boss, bury’im! 7.5/10 I love a good mobster gag

Lanthanum - A bit pretentious on the Tolkien spectrum sorry bud 3/10 sounds like you’d be the dickwad elf everyone hates

Cerium - 6.5/10 I like this one, gives me a clean vibe

Praseodymium - the fuck who sneezed all their alphabet soup onto the paperwork and called it an element Christ we can’t keep doing this 1.5/10

Neodymium - oh my god what did I just say 1/10

Promethium - thank Christ we’re back to greek 9/10 Prometheus was a Chad I could get behind

Samarium - 5/10 gives me boring wizard vibes

Europium - 4.5/10 don’t rename opium chrissake can’t take these nerds anywhere

Gadolinium - 5/10 it’s a starship knockoff but it’s trying to be bold with the G sound

Terbium - 2/10 I don’t vibe with this one

Dysprosium - sounds like an antidepressant that has a lot of shitty side effects 3/10

Holmium - sounds like someone anxious asking their beloved to hold them 8/10 I like hurt/comfort fics

Erbium - you can’t just describe something as herby you daft bastard 2/10

Thulium - sounds like a spell I like it 8.5/10

Ytterbium - macguffin in a shite sci-fi show that gets highly overrated because BBC produced it and superwholock stans emerge and go utterly feral 1/10

Lutetium - bards are an element I agree 10/10

Hafnium - sounds like a river (my dog) sound and has a cute vibe, I’d offer it head pats 7/10

Tantalum - noooo you can’t be sad yuor so sexe haha 6.9/10 tantalizing

Tungsten - 10/10 this is a lad with history

Rhenium - 5.5/10 it’s ok

Osmium - 4/10 I wasn’t a big wizard of oz fan

Iridium - 9/10 sounds like iridescent and that’s in my top 10 favorite words and concepts

Platinum - 10/10 best Pokémon game

Gold - 7.9/10 all that glitters and all but it’s still pretty on some people, silver is better tho

Mercury - yikes 8/10 so it doesn’t kill me

Thallium - sounds like the brother character in a ps4 exclusive western rpg that oddly falls under the radar in terms of reviews and gets shafted at awards for no reason 7/10 I’ll support you tho

Lead - 2/10 that’s gonna be a no from me dawg pretty sure I still have lead in my hands from stabbing myself with my mechanical pencils

Bismuth - 6/10 sounds good in mouth and reminds me of biscuits for some reason, I’ll take it

Polonium - to thine own self be true so stop trying to act like the arts don’t influence science jk pretty sure this is named for Poland but hey that’s where we get the Witcher so you get a pass 6/10

Astatine - 1/10 I don’t even know what you are

Radon - 7/10 this motherfucker knows his shit and how to party, rad is right

Francium - I bring you francium...and I bring you myrdurdium... 7/10 for a good vine

Radium - killed the video star probably 9/10 I can get behind her

Actinium - as opposed to passtinium I prefer actinium in the voice of writing 8/10

Thorium - overrated Norse god 5/10 because lightning is still cool

Protactinum - sounds like some pretentious condom brand 4/10 wouldn’t do it with a dude who bought these

Uranium - I always thought she was a hot sailor scout 10/10

Neptunium - same for her I knew they weren’t cousins you couldn’t lie to me 4kids 10/10

Plutonium - sounds like a macguffin unfortunately 5/10

Americium - I read this with a pivotal letter missing and nearly died, 7/10 for the laugh

Curium - 10/10 gives me Curie vibes and also reminds me of curiosity which reminds me of—[old yellered before the association could set in]

Berkelium - what I shout when I want Burke (fam dog) to slaughter innocents and raze territories 2/10 world was not meant to know his commands

Californium - 1/10 California is cool with geography but probs could stand to chill with the ego sorry to my friends in Cali

Einsteinium - 6/10 it’s alright but we’re really running out of ideas huh

Fermium - 3/10 this one is porny

Mendelevium - 1/10 my brain didn’t like parsing this and I stand by my earlier statement of running out of good names

Nobelium - 0/10 you didn’t name any noble gases this cowards this gas can’t be a noble oh wait it’s NOBEL I take it back 5/10 seems an alright chap

Lawrencium - fear the old blood my sorry dead hunter’s ass I’ll never get back my life from the hours I spent trying to beat this lava shitting bastard 2/10 for being a boss who eats Taco Bell specifically before being challenged to have fresh lava shit with which to punish you for having the audacity to exist in his space

Rutherfordium - my god what a snob 4.2/10 I respect him a little but only because he sounds like a right lad

Dubnium - DROP THE BASS 10/10

Seoborgium - not sure about this one but it can have a 7/10

Bohrium - as an American English speaker this sound combination makes my pathetic throat become a black hole as I try to properly create the sound of it 10/10 I love when my body becomes a massive void in the universe

Hassium - lazy 2/10

Elements 109-118 can go fuck themselves I hate them all, collective 6.66/10 for their general demonic vibe

[fortheloveofnutrition]

We often talk about nutrition and immediately think of different fruits, herbs, and veggies. But let's reverse engineer it for a second and explore the way our bodies communicate when they need nutrients we haven't been consuming enough of.

Magnesium comes up a lot in reference to headache and PMS and I can tell you from experience that I now keep a big bag of Epsom Salts in the bathroom and soak regularly as it offers magnesium to soothe the body. Some other ways to get Magnesium are Dark chocolate(try to find organic and fair trade, Hershey's has been using PGPR instead of real chocolate), Avocados, Seeds like flax, chia, and pumpkin are great, easy to travel with sources as well. Pumpkin seeds alone have 150mg in a 1 oz. serving. Pumpkin seeds also contain the amino acid called cucurbitin, which paralyzes and eliminates worms from the digestive tract. I grind them up into powder and add it to my pets food to keep worms away for them too!

Now when I hear Iodine my first thought is Seaweed. That's right, Seaweed is one of the best sources of iodine around. And lucky for us, we live in 2020 where commercialized seaweed snacks are readily available from Whole foods, to King Soopers, to Shoprite, to Costco in many tasty flavors. I love SeaSnax brand. Iodine is an essential component of the thyroid hormones, and your thyroid is super important when it comes to regulating protein synthesis. Check out this article about iodine in which it states,"Iodine may have other physiological functions in the body as well. For example, it appears to play a role in immune response and might have a beneficial effect on mammary dysplasia and fibrocystic breast disease [2]."

Now when it comes to calcium, the dairy industry had paid a lot of money on advertising to make sure when we hear "Calcium" we immediately think "cows milk" but that is so far from the truth. consuming cows milk does the human body zero favors. Now, besides strong teeth and bones, this mineral is also important for muscle contraction, blood pressure regulation, nerve transmission, and blood clotting (1). Some great, plant based sources include beans, peas, and lentils as well as high quality soy foods. I know Soy can be extremely controversial since its a big GMO crop, but brands like Hodo Soy are committed to bringing great tasting soy products with integrity. Also, those super portable seeds come back like chia and flax. I like to generously dump those bad boys into smoothies. And if you love hummus, good news, Tahini, or the butter made from sesame seeds, has 130mg of calcium in just 2 tablespoons. And guess what? Seaweed is high in calcium too! Knock two nutrients out with one Kelp-y stone.

Zinc, Zinc, Zinc. Whattya think about Zinc? Is it just that white goop people sometimes put on their nose in the summer? No! Zinc is found in cells throughout the body. It is needed for the body's defensive (immune) system to properly work. Zinc plays a role in cell division, cell growth, wound healing, and the breakdown of carbohydrates. It also helps activate T cells which, "control and regulate immune responses and attack infected or cancerous cells." We can get Zinc from beans, chickpeas, lentils, tofu, walnuts, cashew nuts, chia seeds, ground linseed, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, wholemeal bread and quinoa. Hemp seeds are my favorite, I throw those on everything from smoothies, to dipping my banana in it like its sprinkles.

Then there's Selenium. It functions as an antioxidant in the body effectively reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, and maintaining healthy thyroid function. What the heck is oxidative stress?

"Oxidative stress is an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in your body. Free radicals are oxygen-containing molecules with an uneven number of electrons. The uneven number allows them to easily react with other molecules. Free radicals can cause large chain chemical reactions in your body because they react so easily with other molecules. These reactions are called oxidation. They can be beneficial or harmful."

So where do we get this magical, Selenium? Brazil nuts are a great source followed by sunflower seeds, shiitake mushrooms, red kidney beans, green and brown lentils, cashews, mung beans, and even brown rice.

Which brings us to Potassium the third most abundant mineral in the body. It helps the body regulate fluid, send nerve signals, and regulate muscle contractions. But most of us probably thought, "Bananas!"

Roughly 98% of the potassium in your body is found in your cells. Of this, 80% is found in your muscle cells, while the other 20% can be found in your bones, liver and red blood cells. Once inside your body, it functions as an electrolyte.

We can stock up on this nutrient from foods like beet greens, yams, pinto beans, portobello mushrooms, sweet potatoes spinach, kale, peas, and of course, Bananas.

Listen to your body!

[healthfoodfredblog]

What is Sea Moss and What Health Properties Does it Have?

Sea Moss, what is it and does it present any benefits with each day use? Once we consider how robust the ocean is, we realize how the various beautiful plants and corals that spread across the ocean bottom becomes a bountiful environment for nutrition. Among the foremost popular ocean plants is sea moss.

Though sea moss can act as a nutrient-dense food source or a topographic point for fish under the ocean, it may also provide health benefits to humans. Irish Sea moss is one in every of the foremost commonly used sea mosses, thanks to its ability to act as a food and a healing topical agent.

What is wildcrafted sea moss?

Irish sea moss, otherwise called Irish moss or seaweed, is an element of the carragheen species and may be a variety of alga found within the ocean. This moss primarily grows along the coasts of eire, the Faroe Islands, and Iceland.

Irish sea moss, when extracted from the ocean, is usually utilized in beer brewing, to create jellies, and in many ice-cream-making processes. In nature, it generally shows off a deep purple or brown color, while when air-dried, it always turns yellow or green.

It is often stated that sea moss contains 92 of the 102 minerals that the physical structure requires to function. it's rich in calcium and iodine, contains iodide and restrainer, zinc, natural silica and selenium.

Benefits

Irish sea moss is consumed in foods or applied on to the skin. Both methods can have extremely positive health outcomes if used properly. the advantages of sea moss range from boosting your system, improving your digestion, and potentially fighting premature skin aging.

For even more health benefits, try combining sea moss with bladderwrack, because the two typically go hand-in-hand for his or her similar and powerful health benefits.

Purple sea moss is an algae that grows within the sea on top of rocks, and is of course purple in color. Golden carageen is definitely available and most popularly consumed, but sea moss naturally grows in several colors that may include greenish-yellow sea moss, Red Sea moss, dark purple sea moss, and purplish-brown sea moss. Each pigment of sea moss carries its own beneficial phytochemicals. for instance, purple plants in nature are highly concentrated in pure, raw iron fluorine, so it's best to rotate your Chondrus crispus intake between the golden and purple variations so as to get the foremost benefits from the nutrient-dense sea vegetable.

The antioxidant that produces the pigment in our Purple Chondrus crispus is termed anthocyanin, which is a protectant for the plant from sunlight damage, cold temperatures, and other stressors. Anthocyanins are water-soluble vacuolar pigments that, looking on their pH, may appear red, purple, blue or black. after we eat food with this purple color, we successively receive the identical benefits.

Purple sea moss gel contains a thicker consistency than golden sea moss, making it more gelatinous in texture, which may be a perfect thickener for jello, puddings, soups and stews. Purple sea moss cannot only boost the system, additionally to the identical benefits as Golden Sea Moss, but it can even help to boost vision.

How does one prepare your Sea Moss Gel?

We thoroughly wash our sea moss with Key Limes then soak it for twenty-four in spring water and key limes to rid it of the ocean taste all while retaining its alkalinity. We don't apply any heat to our sea moss as we wish to stay it in its purest wild which retains its essential vitamins and minerals.

How can Sea Moss Benefit Me and My Family?

• It helps support our bodily functions and systems and aids in building a robust system.

• Sea moss is high in immune-boosting minerals like iron, magnesium, phosphorous and zinc. It also includes Vitamins A, B, C, D, E and K.

• It's rich in Iodine which helps the thyroid run properly and helps to balance thyroid hormones, which might help increase metabolism and promote weight loss. When consumed, sea moss can help decrease the appetite by making you're feeling full because it helps to regulate your cravings.

• It encourages bone and brain development during pregnancy and infancy, among many other important functions.

• Sea moss contains folate , which is crucial for prenatal health and development.

• it's also high in calcium to support bone and joint health.

• It's anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and could be a great prebiotic.

• Sea moss helps with constipation, chest congestion, respiratory ailments, digestive disorders, heartburn, and ulcers.

• It can even assist in treating depression, anxiety, and even ADD.

• It helps to get rid of mucus from the body, reduce inflammation and it also helps to fight colds and flu symptoms.

Can I use sea moss on my skin?

Yes, you sure can! Not only does sea moss assist in ridding the body of ailments, but it's also accustomed treat skin diseases like eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis and even sooths sun burn. Sea Moss is understood to own antimicrobial and anti inflammatory properties, which implies it can help with issues like acne and aging skin.It is a natural collagen that may help plump the skin and reduce the looks of lines and wrinkles. you'll incorporate sea moss gel into your daily facial routine so your skin can absorb the vitamins and minerals that the ocean moss contains providing your skin with an attractive natural glow.

I heard you'll be able to cook with sea moss gel is that true?

Yes, it's true. you'll be able to add 1- 2 tablespoons of sea moss gel to your morning smoothies, to your soups, use it as a thickener in your gravies sauces and stews. Listen, you'll be able to even add it to your deserts. If you simply want to urge the ocean moss into your body after a workout or within the morning before you begin your day you'll be able to take it straight no chaser. Sea moss gel is additionally a key ingredient that i take advantage of to form my son's baby formula.

Seamoss is 100% natural and doesn't contain any preservatives or additives. it's intentionally dried and cured to preserve all of its nutrients, colors and other beneficial properties.

Sea moss could be a kind of algae that grows on the Atlantic coastlines of North America, and also the Caribbean Islands. Traditionally seamoss is employed to treat illness, and a few have touted it to be the right elixir to extend male and feminine drive. Seamoss has been used for hundreds of years. Our ancestors understood the healing potential of this plant.

Sea moss contains nearly all minerals needed for you to thrive. it's antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and laxative properties. It soothes mucous membranes from colds, coughs, bronchitis, tuberculosis, gastric ulcers and intestinal problems.

The sea moss benefits the body completely. it's a nutrient-dense food that aids in energy and sleep. It promotes a healthy brain resulting in overall health and wellbeing.

“Sea moss is loaded with potassium,” says a spokesperson for Earthbal. “A study in 2008 performed by nation Journal Of Nutrition showed that folks on a high potassium diet had fewer symptoms of tension and depression compared to people who didn’t consume the maximum amount potassium.”

Sea moss helps to nourish hair and exfoliate the skin. it's also been proven to extend libido and helps with impotency. it's effective as a remover of mucus and phlegm that builds up within the body causing us to feel sick. the ocean moss acts as an expectorant and demulcent. it's used as an inflammatory medicine and a lung tonic in cultures across the world.

Real wildcrafted sea moss from Marine Protected Areas. We harvest only non-GMO, gluten-Free, raw sea moss (Chondrus Crispus), which is additionally commonly referred to as carrageen. Sea Moss provides fiber & trace minerals like potassium, calcium, iodine, and natural vitamins A, B, D, E & K. This sea moss is harvested within the Caribbean and contains 92 of the 102 essential minerals found in our body. This product has been popularized by a well-known natural doctor, Dr. Sebi, due to its powerful alkalinizing and healing effects. the merchandise that you just receive from us is 100% chemical-free.”

It’s a no brainer. Earthbal is where to shop for sea moss for the highest-quality, handpicked sea moss that's wont to bring you all of the natural benefits.

Sea Moss is Gluten Free, Vegan, Raw & Non GMO

Should keep within the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.

Can be stored within the freezer for 2-3 months.

Use: Take 1-2 Tablespoons Per Day

Keep Refrigerated

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💖 NUTRITION & WELLBEING EDITION - 10 WEEKS UNTIL 2025 - GLOW UP SERIES [WEEK 10] - 💖

So we’re 10 weeks till 2025, the new year is fast approaching, your energy levels are in the gutter and despite mentally wanting to change your life there’s just something keeping you stuck. You wake up and it’s the same story different day, tired, hungry, moody as hell.

While you might mentally want to change your life, your body needs to be on board and to do that it’s gona need the right foods, drinks and nutrients to have you functioning at your optimal level. Taking drastic action when it comes to changing your diet is how you’re going to see drastic results in your energy levels, productivity and overall wellbeing… 

The foundations: 

🛌 SLEEP: All those late night movies before bed, Netflix and chill, love-is-blind binging needs to stop immediately. You need a set bed time and you need to be consistent. Waking up and going to sleep at the exact same time every single day. I recommend 10pm - 6am or somewhere around there. 

🥱 Sleep with your mouth closed. Use mouth strips from amazon if you dribble, snore, or struggle to sleep properly - breathing through your mouth is most likely the culprit. It’s not natural and disturbs natures rhythm which is breathing through your nose. Mouth strips have been a game changer for me, and highly recommended. 

🚫 No screen before bed. This is obvious but those doom scrolling morning and nights are over. Switch it off, read a book, pray, meditate, do what you need to. This is about resting your body before bed so you can sleep well and function at your best the next day. 

Sleep supplements: Magnesium oil spray or tablets before bed 

🍴 FOODS & DRINKS: 2 litres water MINIMUM per day. Absolutely no alcohol for the next 10 weeks. Strict diet of vegetables, fruits, protein and healthy fats, high quality meats and fish. More herbs into your food. Seeds, whole grains such as Chia, Flaxseed, Pumpkin seed, Bulgar wheat. More pre-and-probiotics. Sprouted veggies. Snack on nuts. No sweets, no cakes, no carbs. No bread, no pasta, no rice, no gluten. No nothing that is not a whole food, or from the earth. You are your own doctor when it comes to food, so you will know what is best for you. Above is the closest diet to nature and has changed my life. Eating vegetables in season. Removing western foods, removing vegetable oil, only drinking structured water, herb teas, and freshly pressed veg juices. Changing your diet might mean you stop eating out, you cut the takeouts, you spend your evenings researching meal preps for Keto, or healthy diet. Your life will completely change when you start feeding your body ALIVE foods, instead of nutrient deficient, processed food that keeps you craving more. Yes you are going against the grain. You will be the minority, but what are the alternatives? Stay binging? Stay eating crap? Stay feeling crap? 

Supplements: 

Chronium, Berberine for support with blood sugar 

D3 + K2, B12, Vitamin C 1000mg, Turmeric, Probiotics, 

DIM, Milk Thistle, Selenium, Iodine Drops, Omega 3, Mega GLA for women’s health.

Other: 

Get full blood panel done to see any deficiencies 

Invest in a continuous glucose monitor from Amazon - see how your body is responding to foods you are eating in real time. 

🏃🏽‍♀️EXERCISE: There is no way around this. You need to do some fucking exercise. Even if you start with 10k steps per day. Just do it. Once you’ve switched up your diet you absolutely WILL have more energy. Join a gym, set the intention, put reminders on your phone affirming you ARE someone whoo does exercise and works out. Leave your gym clothes out before bed. Set yourself up to win. Find a friend or someone to work out with. Look on YouTube for a workout if the gym is not possible. Just try your best. This is a mind over matter. ~You got this. 

🧘🏽‍♀️ Finally…STRESS FREE LIVING…

You can eat all the healthy foods, do your 10k steps but if you are involved in a stressful life, those stress hormones are going to come and f**k shit up. You have to remove stress where possible. This is the NUMBER one health destroyer. Stress literally makes is ill. It depletes your energy, exhausts you, and keeps you in survival - not much different to the animals living in the wild. Your life can be so stress free once you realise you are actually in control of a lot more than you realise. Blocking HIM. Saying no to hanging out with HER. Hanging up the phone. Removing yourself from the drama. Quitting your job. Changing your course. Deleting social media. Switching off the news permanently. Distancing yourself. There is SO much you can do to remove stress. But it’s completely on you. You have to take control if you are serious about changing your life. 

That’s all for this week! Next week more advice on your pre-2025 glow-up.

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Strategies that can effectively help your weight loss

I have prepared for you a list of strategies that can effectively help your weight loss, support your general health and your mood at the same time.

1. Eat Slowly

You’ve probably heard this a couple of times but for some reason, you’ve never put it into practice. You will be surprised how fast your portions will decrease in size and how much better the food will be absorbed by your body. I also recommend you turn your meals into small meditation practices, eating in a state of complete relaxation for optimal absorption and digestion.

2. Get Enough Sleep

This might not be obvious at first, but a good sleep schedule is key to a healthy and permanent weight loss. How is that possible? Well, sleep keeps the “hunger hormones” (ghrelin and leptin) in check. When you don’t get enough sleep, you create an imbalance between these hormones and that leads to an increased appetite which, in turn, will put your weight loss journey to a halt. As you grow older, you will find out that you will need more and more sleep but I always recommend that the average adult should get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night.

3. Don’t Keep “Tempting” Foods In Your Home

It will be hard to stay away from “temptation” foods, especially as you take your first steps into your weight loss journey. And it’s going to be even harder resisting this temptation when you can kind it right on your kitchen shelf or in your fridge, up for grabs. The easiest method to avoid this is simply by not buying those foods in the first place. I like to think that the “out of sight, out of mind” saying applies to foods as well - the lesser you see them, the lesser you’ll crave them. Keep that up until the craving goes away for good.

4. Check Your Hormones

If you found yourself trying everything to lose weight and those extra pounds are still not gone, you might be having a hormone problem. One such issue is called “Thyroid Hormone Deficiency” and when this happens, your metabolism will significantly slow down, causing you to gain weight, instead of losing it. You can prevent this problem by eating enough iodine that you can naturally find in shellfish, fish, sea vegetables and iodized salt. The other hormonal issue that could be causing you to gain weight is called “Over Concentration of Stress Hormone”. This is caused by high levels of stress in your life (and body). When this happens, the stress releases cortisol hormones in your system, increasing the blood sugar levels. When underutilised, this blood sugar is turned into fat and naturally, this limits your weight loss.

5. Don’t Eat Carbs Without Fiber

Not knowing what you will eat tomorrow will throw you into the ‘grab what you have’ panic when you start to feel hungry. Preparing a meal on the fly makes you highly likely to choose higher-calorie, less nutritious food. So, when you have lunch or dinner today, make the plan for the next day’s meals. It’s much easier if you do this when you are not hungry and it gives you enough time to chop veggies ahead of time, take something out of the freezer to defrost or do part of the cooking today.

6. Positive attitude

If you avoid fiber, your body will direct you to the bad carbs (such as candy, white bread or soda) and this obviously is not a good choice. Instead, try to stick with good carbs and add more fiber to your diet. Some foods that are equally delicious and rich in fiber are legumes (beans, lentils), veggies (brussel sprouts, broccoli, spinach, squash, sweet potatoes) and fruit (apples, pears, oranges or berries).

My life-time vision is that of a world where everybody can easily and affordably manage to lose weight and keep those pounds off. That’s why I’ve spent most of my research activity trying and testing various ways that could really make a positive impact on people’s lives.

And after many trials, I’ve perfected a simple, yet powerful formula, consisting of amazing vitamins and plants - such as Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Selenium, Cat’s Claw, plus...

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Iodine supplementation improved my fitness and quality of life

Disclaimer: The content presented here is offered for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as medical advice. You should consult with your physician/care giver regarding your own medical care. I have no financial interest in any of the products or websites that I mention.

For most of my adult life I took a quality supplement which included the RDA of 150 mcg/day iodine. I lived a healthy lifestyle and never took any medications.

Then at age 50 when I began supplementation with a much higher amount of iodine at 12 mg/day, I immediately noticed a significant change. To my great surprise, it has felt like returning to my peak teenage years, with even better sleep quality and much higher testosterone. I have more energy throughout the day and my recovery from exercise is faster. This higher amount of daily iodine has improved my fitness and quality of life. Truly a joyful discovery!

Before starting, I read a variety of published information and studies about potential health benefits and safety of dosage. I highly recommend Dr. David Brownstein's book "Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can't Live Without It".

https://www.drbrownstein.com/iodine-why-you-need-it-p/iodine.htm

"Iodine is the most misunderstood nutrient. After 17 years of practicing medicine, I can say that it is impossible to achieve your optimal health if you do not have adequate iodine levels. I have yet to see any item that is more important to promoting health or optimizing the function of the immune system than iodine. Learn what forms of iodine you need and why there is not enough iodine in salt. See how iodine can help: breast cancer, fibrocystic breast disease, detoxification, fatigue, Graves' disease, and Hashimoto's disease. Find out why iodine deficiency may be the root cause of thyroid problems including hypothyroidism and thyroid cancer. Discover how to get iodine in your diet and improve your immune system." ___

Another book that I found very helpful is "The Iodine Crisis" by Lynne Farrow.

http://lynnefarrow.net/book.html

"Thanks to environmental pollutants Iodine deficiency has become a worldwide epidemic. Everybody knows pollutants cause cancer. What they don't know is that these pollutants cause a deficiency that can make us sick, fat and stupid. Iodized salt--supposedly a solution to iodine deficiency-- is actually a nutritional scam which provides a false sense of security. The Iodine Crisis explains how we became so deficient, then shows the time-tested solution to reversing many conditions. Lynne Farrow reveals how she and thousands of other patient-activists changed their lives by researching and using iodine. Frequently Asked Questions cover everything you need to know about iodine. The proof of iodine's benefit is demonstrated by the dramatic case studies shared in this book." ___

I also found the iodine research studies at Optimox to be highly interesting, especially publications #01, #02, and #04. In their research Dr. Guy Abraham and associates found through laboratory testing that 12 mg/day iodine is enough for most healthy adults to achieve optimal iodine levels throughout the body, with many health benefits.

https://www.optimox.com/iodine-study-4 Excerpt from Guy E. Abraham, MD. The Wolff-Chaikoff Effect: Crying Wolf? The Original Internist, 12(3):112-118, Fall 2005.

"To wrap it up, proper amounts of iodine in the food supply should be considered one of a nation's greatest assets. Removing iodine from the food supply is a form major mistake. Supplying daily intake of iodine for whole body sufficiency (100-400 times the RDA) gives protection against goitrogens and radioactive iodine/iodide fallout; improves immune functions, resulting in an adequate defense system against infection; decreases singlet oxygen formation which is the major cause of oxidative damage to DNA and macromolecules, resulting in an anticarcinogenic effect in every organ in the human body; results in a detoxifying effect by increasing urinary excretion of the toxic metals lead, mercury, cadmium, and aluminum, as well as the goitrogens fluoride and bromide; normalizes hormone receptor functions resulting in improved response to thyroid hormones both endogenous and exogenous; and results in better control of blood sugar in diabetic patients; stabilizes cardiac rhythm, obviating the need for the toxic sustained release form of iodine, amiodarone; and normalizes blood pressure without medication in hypertensive patients. Iodine deficiency is the major cause of cognitive impairment, worldwide. Therefore, iodine sufficiency would result in optimal cognitive function, something of great importance to every nation." ___

Historically the Japanese were estimated to consume a similar high amount of iodine at 5.3-13.8 mg/day, mostly from seaweed. Unfortunately as Lynne Farrow notes in her book, in present day seaweed may be polluted with heavy metals, oil spill dispersants, radiation, or other industrial contaminants from our now-polluted seawater. Dr. David Brownstein had a few different brands of seaweed scientifically analyzed by a laboratory and found that about 50% of the samples had very high levels of mercury and bromide, which he indicates can interfere with the body’s ability to use iodine. Also the longer the seaweed has been stored after processing, the more iodine is lost through sublimation into a gaseous state.

For an inexpensive source of iodine, I purchased USP pharma-grade potassium iodide crystals (in fine powder form) from CarolinaChemical. The product was manufactured by SQM, an established chemical company in Chile which is the largest global producer of iodine.

To make an iodine solution, I add 1/8th US teaspoon of potassium iodide crystals (just scooped and leveled off, not packed down, 940-1030 mg on my Weighmax CT20 milligram scale) into 16 US fluid ounces purified water at room temperature in a labeled jar with lid. I stir until the crystals are dissolved and store the solution in a dark location at room temperature.

1000 mg potassium iodide crystals * 0.7645 (76.45% iodine by weight) = 764.5 mg iodine, divided by 64 (number of 1/2 US tablespoons in 16 US fluid ounces water) = 12 mg iodine

A 1/2 US tablespoon of the solution contains 12 mg iodine. I gradually worked up to that daily intake. I read that if suddenly taking high amounts of iodine, some people experience temporary side effects as iodine helps the body excrete toxic bromide, fluoride, perchlorate, etc.

Included in my daily supplementation are the following which Dr. David Brownstein indicated may help the body more efficiently utilize higher amounts of iodine: vitamin B complex, magnesium 600 mg, zinc 30 mg, selenium 200 mcg. Selenium is especially important for thyroid health. I had already been using these supplements at these dosages for many years, so they were not responsible for the noticeable increase in testosterone. Perhaps the iodine flushed out toxic halogens, as suggested by the following.

https://itestosterone.com/iodine-testosterone/ Excerpt from Robert Clark. Iodine Increases Testosterone and Leydig Cell Functionality. 2017.

"One of the receptors that stores halogens in your body is the 'leydig cells' in your testicles.

Leydig cells are responsible for producing testosterone and because iodine and toxic halogens fight for these same receptors and our bodies are under constant attack from toxic halogens, your leydig cells may be compromised and corrupted.

Because iodine can bind to and force excretion of these toxic halogens and in some cases, is the only way to flush them out, iodine may directly improve your leydig cell functionality, therefore increasing your testosterone production."

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Tips to Boost Your Immune System

I can’t believe that six weeks have passed since we closed the doors at Ash Hill Natural Health Centre.  I am really missing my work and my patients and seeing as I can’t treat my patients currently, I thought I’d collate all the helpful hints and tips that I’ve been accumulating and pass them on.. It is important to say that I can’t stop getting you a cough, cold or Coronavirus.  What I can do is help you to strengthen your immune system so that your body can effectively fight off any infection.

Ways to stay healthy during lockdown:

The best foundation for your immune system is good diet, plenty of fluids, exercise moderately, get outside in the sun and make sure you get enough good quality sleep.  Avoid phlegm forming foods such as sugar, dairy, white wheat flour, refined starch and highly processed foods, excessive amounts of fruit (too much sugar).  

Stress has a depleting effect on our energy and immune system, so if you are finding this time of isolation very difficult, have a think about doing things that help relax and ground you, whether that is mediation, exercise, something artistic, reading a good book – whatever floats your boat!  If you would like to take up meditation, now is a great time and there are plenty of apps and online guides to get you started.  I’m happy to recommend some if you would like, just drop me a line and I will do my best to help.

Incorporate plenty of fresh garlic, onion and fresh ginger into your diet.

It is now commonly acknowledged that the basis of a healthy immune system starts with good gut health and the promotion of the healthy gut flora.  You can enhance this by avoiding the damp and phlegm forming foods mentioned above, and by eating food naturally rich in pro-biotics such as kefir, homemade sauerkraut (shop bought has been pasteurised which will have killed off all the goodness), kimchi, sourdough, almonds.  There are plenty of recipes online for these foods, but if you prefer you could just invest in a good quality probiotic supplement.

You can also try liquorice in moderation – too much can give you loose stools!   However, if you suffer from high blood pressure, you should avoid liquorice.

Colloidal Silver is another good way to boost your immune system.   It is a natural ancient way to treat viral, bacterial and fungus infections.  You can buy it as a liquid and put drops into water.

If you are feeling healthy and well it may be a good time to stock up the freezer with some homemade chicken stock.  If you do get ill, you are going to need some nutritious foods to help you recover, and a soup or stew made with the stock is ideal.  Ask your butcher for some chicken carcasses or use one left over from a roast dinner.  Add the bones only to a large pan with a quartered onion, some roughly chopped carrots, celery, half a bulb of garlic (no need to peel, just flatten with a knife), a few bay leaves, black peppercorns and a dash of salt.  You can add fresh herbs if you have them, such as rosemary, thyme and parsley.  Cover with water and bring to the boil.  Skim off any fat or scummy bits floating on the top and then simmer gently for 3 or 4 hours, skimming off if necessary.  Sieve the liquid and let it cool before putting it into containers for the fridge or  freezer.

You can stimulate some acupuncture points daily – percuss or tap Stomach 36 on the leg and then massage Lung 9 on the wrist.  Stomach 36 is found four finger widths down from the bottom of your kneecap, along the outer boundary of your shin bone.  If you press this point and then flex your foot by bringing your toes up, the muscle will pop out, then you know you are in the right place.  

Lung 9 is found at the wrist crease, between a tendon below the thumb, the radial artery and the bone at the base of the hand.  If you move your hand up and down, you should feel that you are right in the gap between the bones of the hand and the radius in the forearm.   See pictures below but please feel free to email me or call me if you have any trouble locating the points.

Vitamin C, D and Echinacea are all useful well-known supplements for boosting your immune system, but if you have an autoimmune condition or you are taking immune suppressing drugs then you should not take echinacea.  Zinc is another mineral that is essential for a healthy immune system.  Selenium is important too and this can be found in Brazil nuts.

Ginger and turmeric tea is something I often drink, especially if I feel I may be on the edge of a cold.  Simply slice up some fresh ginger and turmeric root (I use about 3 or 4 slices of each) and top up with boiling water.  It really is that simple!  You can add honey and lemon if you like, especially if your throat is sore.   The only time NOT to drink this tea is if you have a temperature.  This is because of the heating energies of the ginger – you don’t want to add more heat to a temperature.

Iodine is another natural solution that is anti-viral.  There is a very good YouTube video by a GP named Dr Sarah Myhill here which talks about inhaling iodine through a salt pipe.  I can’t say I’ve tried it but several of my colleagues swear by it!  Dr Myhill also has a great website which is a fabulous font of all health related knowledge here.

There are several herbal remedies that help boost the immune system and my favourite is Astragalus or huáng qi.  As well as helping your immune system it is also anti-aging and is an anti-inflammatory.  It is safe to take UNLESS you are breastfeeding, you have an auto-immune condition, or you are taking immune-suppressing drugs.

Exercise is important, but too much will deplete your Qi.  How about trying some Qi Gong or Tai Chi?  You can do it in your living room or your garden if you prefer and you can also do a lot of it seated.  It is a fantastic way of getting your blood and Qi flowing, removing obstructions and creating balance and harmony within the body.  There are plenty of tutorials on YouTube, but I particularly like Peter Deadman’s channel.   He is an acupuncturist as well as Qi Gong teacher and wrote several of our core textbooks.

Peter Deadman has posted a really helpful routine [CLICK HERE] for strengthening your lungs, which involves stimulating the lung channel just using your hands, and then using some heavy duty tapping and patting all over the ribcage to stimulate the lungs.  These moves are excellent at moving phlegm and if you do happen to get ill, I strongly recommend using these techniques.  A colleague who contracted Coronavirus said the percussive ‘thumping’ she gave her chest made an immediate noticeable difference to her breathing and allowed her to expel the phlegm.

I will be putting together a similar post with advice for during and after an infection, to help with the recovery phase, so look out for that in the next few days.

Sending best wishes and good health,

Rachel

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This Age Brings Forth The ReUnion Of The Twin Flames In Order To Restore The Unity Of Creation And Collapse Duality.

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The ideas presented here come from the perspective of the original author's experience in the process of Fusion of the Twin Flame and is not intended to qualify or disqualify the experiences of others.

The Union of the Twin Flame is one of service, which is not to be romanticized in the context by which one perceives the male and female relationship. The service of the Twin Flame is not only for the planet but also Cosmic and Universal.

The Twin Flame has a great challenge before them for their Union needs to accomplish surrender of ego to their One Essence.

1. One Essence

The Twin Flame originates from the same One Essence which was created by Father/Mother God from the Ocean of Love. That One Essence divided itself into two exactly equal and opposite intonations in order to experience form. In the beginning they remained always united as a perfect sphere with one center of gravity and one common equator or Zero Point ... However, as the three-dimensional experience unfolded they became separated in a dualistic system which pulled them into an unbalanced equilibrium expressing itself through two extended and separated forms. The Twin Flames are now coming back into unification through all dimensional frequencies in order to restore the Unity of God's Creations and collapse duality. Accordingly, there exists only ONE true tonal mate of the Twin Flame which is expressed in a male and female form ... the exact equal and opposite frequency intonation.

It is important to make the distinction between a Twin Flame and a soulmate. There exists only one pair of partners who are Twin Flames, which is not a disposable union ... for the Essence of it can never be replaced with another mate. Contrarily, soulmates come in many different forms and different intonations ... for a soulmate is anyone with whom you have had a past life experience.

2. Tonal Mates

We recently came across a very unique manner in which to explain or illustrate the concept of the Twin Flame.

In the book, "The Universal One", by Walter Russell he explains the principle of tonal mates in terms of chemical reactions.

Accordingly, it is stated ... that if we create a chemical union between the male action sodium (Na) which has an intonation of 601+ of the sixth octave ... and the female selenium (Se) which has an intonation of 702- of the next octave ... we have an unequal and unstable union of opposites.

Now, if either mate in an unequal and unstable union finds a more equal tonal mate it will leave the former and go to the latter.

Accordingly, the introduction of the female chemical iodine (I) which has an intonation of 801- of the eighth octave ... will cause sodium to leave selenium and combine with the iodine to form the more stable compound of sodium-iodide (NaI).

However, if we introduce into this new union the female chemical bromide (Br) which has an intonation of 701- of the seventh octave ... the sodium will leave iodine to form sodium-bromide (NaBr) ... an even more stable compound.

Finally, by the introduction of the female chlorine (Cl) which is the true tonal mate of sodium with an intonation of 601- of the sixth octave ... sodium will leave bromide to form the very stable compound sodium-chloride (NaCl).

Once the true tonal mates have come into union ... NO element from any octave whatsoever can displace chlorine from its union with sodium.

As the Twin Flame are true tonal mates originating from the same One Essence ... they are Divinely United by the Breath of God. Thus, we may have a new understanding to the words:

That Which God Has Joined Together

Let No Man Put Asunder.

3. Service

Many people idealize and romanticize the concept of the Twin Flame, however, the Union of the Twin Flame is carefully orchestrated by the Divine Mind in order to bring together a direct and exponential frequency impact through all dimensions and planes of this local Universe.

Do not expect candlelight dinners and bouquets of roses in this union ... that is not its purpose. This is a union which transcends all definitions of male/female unions on this planet. The Divine purpose for the union of the Twin Flame is to create the Harmonic Intonation of Completion and to be at service ... planetary service, cosmic service and universal service. Thus, personal preferences, relationships and perceived obligations may be thrust aside so that absolute service to the Divine Plan becomes the ONLY reality of the Twin Flame. When we take the Twin Flame beyond the human perception ... we see the potential of a tremendous force of Divine Action.

Are You Prepared To Serve?

4. Inner Completion

Only at the point of inner completion is it appropriate to bring together the Twin Flame. When you have reached a state of wholeness within ... you will begin to magnify your Divine Tonal Complement or Twin Flame. Thus, when you no longer feel a need for a partner ... he/she will appear.

We strongly suggest that one not jump out of a current relationship and immediately attempt a Twin Flame Union. The energetic link of the former relationship needs to be dismantled and all inharmonious frequencies associated with it need to come into equilibrium. Thereafter, a time-frame for frequency alignment of the Twin Flame needs to be a consideration. You do not want to bring old baggage into this union ... Why?

This is very important ... because when the Twin Flame comes together ... Everything is Amplified!

5. Amplification

Everything is amplified due to the Unified Field of No-Time which automatically accesses Higher Dimensional Frequencies. That which is harmonious is amplified AND that which is inharmonious is amplified. If you have not achieved Inner Fusion in Equilibrium ... everything may be blown out of proportion. Little irritants may become gigantic obstacles.

Because of this amplification ... the Twin Flame may not be able to stabilize the Union ... unless they have first achieved Inner Fusion. Even at such a point ... it is a continual challenge to remain in equilibrium as the frequency octaves increase.

When you enter a Twin Flame relationship ... the ability for the consciousness to move multi-dimensionally is common place and it must be recognized that you are not here to reenact human relationships but to act as a bridge to the Higher Dimensional Frequencies of Oneness.

You must be willing to let go immediately of inharmonious emotional reactions. Do not try to fit the Twin Flame relationship into a human context of interaction ... for it does not belong there.

If you need to get angry with your partner ... so be it ... it is just an illusion ... your identity is being challenged! However, it does not serve to remain in anger for more than five minutes ... Let go! ... It is an illusion. Do not let the mind and altered ego rationalize and justify such reactions. Remember, we are dealing with tremendous amplification here ... so seek equilibrium.

6. One Identity

The Twin Flame relationship is an Androgynous unit. This requires an adaptation in identification. You may not necessarily feel female and you may not necessarily feel male ...

As each one has completed their Inner Fusion ... there is an absence of polarity within the relationship. They are simply ONE! One Consciousness ... One Essence ...

The very nucleus of the cells of the two embodiments of the Twin Flame are fused together. They have realigned into their original sphere with one center of gravity and one common equator or Zero Point. And like the example of the union of sodium and chlorine ... they have lost their metallic qualities and become the "salt of the earth".

Allowing each one to demonstrate their ability without personal identification to the results. Without claiming the results as one's own ...

Because Nothing Is Truly Accomplished

Outside Of The Harmonic Note

Which Is Your One Essence!

7. Complementary

So, when we state that the Twin Flame is One Essence ... does this mean that they are exactly the same? Do they have the same Divine Attributes and abilities? ... Do they have the same strengths and weaknesses? ... Do they have the same likes and dislikes? THE ANSWER IS ... YES and NO!

They Are Complementary!

The Exact Equal & Opposite Intonation

The Union of Which Makes One Harmonic Overtone

The similarity is in the Harmonic Note ... and the difference is in the Opposite Intonation.

So what you will probably find is that each one carries the opposite or complimentary Divine Attributes within the Whole. Therefore, it is not to try to be what the other is ... but to allow the full expression of each one's Divine Attributes within the Union.

My partner brings information through in a vertical manner ... direct from the Source ... which is not necessarily sequential. I, on the other hand, have the ability to sort it all out in a horizontal manner to make it flow so that you can understand it ... which is complementary!

Thus, each one carries the complementary frequency of the Harmonic Note. Each one brings the complementary training and talents to support the Union and Divine Mission. Together ... they create a Unified Field of No-Time which allows it all to take place. Together they can accomplish more than they could as two separate beings. Together they multiply their powers exponentially.

There is no mistake ... the Twin Flame would not be brought together unless they had the absolute ability to complete their Mission of transcending the male and female dualities of this planetary system and bringing together the Harmonic Note of Completion. Thus, it is no longer necessary to play the purported designated roles of society ... but to fine tune the Harmonic Note of Completion through and by the Dimensional Frequencies.

8. Parallel Evolution

When the Twin Flame does unite and they begin to compare their lives ... do not be surprised at the similarity and complementarity of their evolution.

When I met my partner and we began to compare ... we found that within one to three months of each other we were enacting similar experiences. Following our Inner Guidance ... we twice moved our residences at the same time and in the same manner ... we were instructed to get rid of our furniture and detach ... we were instructed to end relationships ... and before meeting physically we experienced Fusion of Our Essence in the Higher Dimensional Embodiments.

The closer you come to Union the closer the time-frame of the parallel experiences. Remember, you are One Essence being guided by the same Source.

It does not matter where you are or what your lifestyle is ... if one is in reclusion and one is on public display ... when it is time for your Union it will happen. You do not have to go out and look for it. You do not have to wonder if every person you pass on the street is your Twin Flame. It is not in your hands to orchestrate this Union ... but it lies strictly in the hands of the Divine Mind and within your Sacred Heart and your Covenant with God.

9. Harmonic Note

Many people ask the question ... "How do I know for sure that this is my Twin Flame?"

I do not believe that this can be an externally answered question ... it is something that you will know within your Heart. The best I can hope to do is provide a Guiding Light.

We have already covered most of the points ... if you take into consideration Inner Completion ... Parallel Evolution ... Amplification ... One Identity ... Complementary Attributes and Service ... what is left?

The Harmonic Note will be the key identifying factor. Since you both originate from the same Essence ... you both carry the EXACT equal and opposite intonation. Thus, one may experience the sense of being with oneself ... alone but not al-one ... simply all ONE. The sense of Oneness is such that one does not feel as if there is another vibratory presence with them ... for the vibration is unified as ONE!

For example ... you may have, in past relationships or interaction with other people ... had to adjust your vibratory rate to accommodate others. This may have been evidenced by a need to pull back into your own space in order to attune to your own vibration and realign yourself.

In the Twin Flame relationship it is not necessary in any way to adjust your vibratory rate to accommodate the other. You are exactly the same ... vibrating to, with and within the same Essence. A unique Harmonic Note in the Ocean of Love.

Accordingly, the Twin Flame has the ability to remain in each others Presence in a Continuum of No-Time.

10. Employing Wisdom

Be aware that not all Twin Flames exist in the same dimension. Those Twins who are here on Earth have agreed to undertake this Divine Service. They have been specifically prepared to undergo this Mission.

Ultimately ... as the Earth moves into fifth dimensional alignment and the substrata of human consciousness is opened ... the Twin Flames may be reunited at other dimensional levels.

So, please, employ wisdom in assimilating this information. Do not take up a personal venture to find your Twin Flame and disrupt whatever harmonious relationships you are now in. We are here to live experiences in whatever form they may take. And if you are in a relationship and the experience is not completed ... then enjoy it!

It is not necessary that one be with their Twin Flame in order to serve the Divine Plan ... it is only necessary to follow your personal Covenant With God and ... Live the Love That You Are!

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All torment includes aggravation. Regular enemy of irritation enhancements are critical to counter aggravation. The essential enemy of irritation enhancements incorporate fish oil, flax seed oil, turmeric or curcumin (the dynamic fixing in turmeric), ginger, boswellia, bromelain, tart cherry and concentrated tart cherry juice, burdock, cayenne pepper/capsacian, dpla, kratom and gamma linolenic corrosive. Turmeric can likewise be applied topically on the skin. Sprinkle turmeric on a wet material or paper towel and apply it to the territory in torment. Eat an entire, natural plant based eating routine and do detoxification programs with characteristic enhancements to lessen aggravation.

For back agony and joint torment, including joint inflammation torment, attempt curcumin supplements. Curcumin is the dynamic fixing in turmeric, an incredible normal enemy of irritation operator.

For muscle and other torment, consider sulfur precious stones, valerian root, sacred basil and St. John's wort supplements alongside b complex nutrients, b1 nutrients, magnesium, turmeric/curcumin, kratom, ginger, boswellia, bromelain, burdock, tart cherry and concentrated tart cherry juice, arnica, dlpa, cayenne pepper/capsacian and restorative weed and cbd oil. These regular enhancements help loosen up the muscles and body and decrease torment. Back rub is useful for muscle, neck and back torment alongside vibrating back rub seats and gadgets,

All encompassing exploration additionally demonstrates the advantages of fiend's paw supplements, white willow bark supplements, cayenne pepper, ginseng and capsaicin supplements and kratom. Bromelain and boswellia are likewise great enemy of irritation supplements for relief from discomfort.

For joint pain and joint agony, all encompassing examination demonstrates the advantages of a blend of glucosamine, chondroitin, methylsulfonylmethane (msm) and dimethyl sulfoxide (dmso), alongside turmeric or curcumin (the dynamic fixing in turmeric), sulfur precious stones, valerian root supplements, white willow bark, capsaician, arnica, curcumin/turmeric, dpla, hyaluronic corrosive, boswellia serrata, colloidal gold, ginger, fish oil, flaxseeds and flaxseed oil, hemp oil, krill oil, ashwagndha, tart cherry and concentrated tar cherry juice, dlpa, villain's hook, nutrient C and rose hips supplements, boswellia, bromelain, aloe vera, skullcap, kratom, olive oil (scoured into the joints), silica, colloidal gold, a Chinese herb called lei gong teng, bone stock soup and eggshell layer supplements.

To fix harmed bone and ligament and improve joint health, drink bone stock, use gelatin powder, glycine supplements, glucosomine sulfate, amino corrosive supplements,,silica, biosil, drink diatomaceous earth in water (high in silica) and squashed and powdered natural egg shells (high in calcium). It is imperative to fix bone and ligament for joint inflammation and joint agony. Take magneisum, potasium and calcium supplements. Comprehensive research likewise shows the advantages of ozone treatment for joint pain and joint torment. The majority of this will help lift bone and ligament Improve flow with exercise and extending and enhancements including lycopene and Co Q-10/Ubiquinol and lutein.

For the help of muscle and joint torment (counting joint pain torment), all encompassing examination shows the advantages of sulfur gems, MSM and glucosamine, dpla castor oil, turmeric, curcumin (the dynamic fixing in turmeric) and ocean salt applied topically with a wet wash fabric or towel. Additionally attempt ashwagandha, olive oil and basic oils including frankincense, myhr, cyprus, cedarwood, juniper berry and peppermint.Take showers with Epsom salt or shower salts. Incorporate lavender and magnesium in your shower. Apply a wash fabric to the territory of torment absorbed warm water and Epsom salt or shower salts.

For fibromyalgia and the passionate torment of gloom, notwithstanding the enhancements referenced above, all encompassing exploration likewise demonstrates the advantages of Sam-e, 5-htp, ashwaghanda, and D-3. Likewise, with fibromyalgia and misery, it is critical to eat a high supplement diet, for example an eating regimen that comprises basically of entire crisp vegetables. It is imperative to kill or enormously lessen your utilization of prepared sustenances and refined sugar and starches (gluten) alongside soaked fats and trans-fats and GMO.

For fibromyalgia and wretchedness, it is likewise imperative to take great measured portions of regular nutrients (a, b complex, c, d3, e, k1 and k2) alongside fluid, colloidal follow minerals supplements, co - q 10 and astragalus. Likewise, attempt colloidal gold or silver for sadness.

For the torment of neuropathy, it is additionally critical to take great estimated dosages of alpha lipoic corrosive, feverfew, bilberry and skullcap supplements, regular b complex (particularly b1 and b12) and d3 nutrients, magnesium and an amino corrosive enhancement alongside cinnamon and turmeric and fish oil or flaxseed oil supplements.These amino corrosive enhancements are likewise useful: L-Citrulline, Acetyl-L-Carnitine and L-Arginine. Diminish glucose levels through eating routine, exercise and enhancements. Take great measured dosages of apha lipoic corrosive, grape seed extricate, lycopene, lutein, ginkgo biloba and HCA, and get cranio sacral Reiki, reflexology and foot rub. This will help get blood to stream to the feet and legs.

For cerebral pains magnesium, white willow bark, cayenne pepper enhancements, capsaicin and B complex nutrients and tart cherry and concentrated tart cherry juice and tart cherry enhancements.

All encompassing examination demonstrates the advantages of ozone/oxygen treatment joined with the other all encompassing procedures.

Extra solutions for relief from discomfort incorporate back rub, chiropractic care, Reiki and vitality treatment, needle therapy and restorative pot. It is likewise critical to exercise and stretch to get vitality to stream openly to the area of the torment. Likewise, scrub down with lavender basic oil and utilize loosening up fundamental oils, for example, vanilla, rose and botanical. Likewise, use spearmint and peppermint basic oils for agony.

Diminish pressure and contemplate. Stay heart focused and be at the time, stop negative and distressing contemplations and considerations about your torment. Do profound breathing activities in which you inhale straightforwardly into the heart and belly and spotlight on every breath.

Agony is low vibration vitality. To help diminish torment, it is essential to develop internal harmony and genuine feelings of serenity and raise your vibrations. You do this by being at the time, being cheerful, having a fabulous time, concentrated on appreciating life and the positive subtleties of work and tasks and doing things that satisfy you. Here is a perception practice that you can do to raise your vibrations to shake of the low vibrations of agony:

Sit or rests. Get settled. Unwind. Do some profound relaxing. Concentrate just on your breath. Close your eyes. Grasp high vibration gems (citrine, amethyst, orgone, clear quartz). Fasten your hands together. Utilizing your applied will, envision that you push out your vitality before your middle around 3 to 6 crawls from your middle. Do this with the goal to raise your vibrations.

Reflection assists with relief from discomfort. In this way, will anything you do to divert yourself from contemplating the torment - I.e., being completely occupied with the occasion. Additionally, investigate back rub, chiropractors and needle therapy for help with discomfort.

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You can likewise discharge caught vitality in your mind as pursues: rests and spotlight on full breaths into your heart. Envision that you are pulling vitality from your head, through your body and legs and out your feet. Hold establishing stones, for example, boji stones in your left hand while you do this activity. Likewise, do a similar representation while you sit up and plant your uncovered feet on the ground. Picture that you pull the vitality in your mind into your body and legs, and drive that vitality profound into the ground through your feet.