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LED Lights: What Do You Really Know About Them?

Category : Allergies , Diseases , News , Sleep

The world has gravitated toward new technology of using LED lights and has banned the traditional incandescent lights. I remember at the time of their fazing out of the ‘regular’ light bulbs, I went out and purchased all I could buy at the stores and stocked for my ‘future’. At the time, I didn’t trust this new technology. I still have my stock for my whole house and have heard others telling me that their entire house is in LED lights. These lights are just too bright for my eyes, others have stated the same. I even got rid of all of my overhead fluorescent lighting in my kitchen (mercury dangers). Well, we now come to the real concerns of the effects of this type of lighting on our eye and general health.

LEDs are a type of solid-state lighting that uses semiconductors to convert electricity into light. They don’t require a filament that will burn out or break. They are made to be longer lasting. However, the same technology that has made them so efficient also causes them to emit a high level of blue light.This is the same blue light that is emitted from computer screens, cell phones, and TV screens. So, you are now becoming overwhelmed with blue light in your environment. It is creating an excess, that your body’s health cannot comprehend.

The high energy, short-wavelength effect of blue light’s character means it will penetrate right into the retina, the inner lining of the eye. The human eye is not able to effectively block blue light, causing digital eye strain, difficulty focusing, dry irritated eyes, headaches, neck and back pain. Long term exposure problems include, age-related macular degeneration, and the damage to the retinal cells over time. Furthermore, excessive blue light exposure especially at night, can disrupt the body’s circadian rhythm, leading to sleep disturbances. This in turn can lead to deeper implications for overall health, including risks of heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. Those of you who have younger children and even grandchildren, please educate if possible.

So, the accumulation of your exposure to these lights in workplace, schools, and then computers, cell phones; may I go on? Then, to have the same harmful environment at your home can be very disrupted to say the least. It is best for your mood and health as your body relax and prepares for the sleep quality that is healthful. Blue light suppresses melatonin levels that regulates sleep and making it more difficult to fall asleep, thus reducing the quality of your sleep. Avoid screens, cell phones and overhead lighting 1-2 hours before bed, reduced lighting and blue light exposure will help maintain natural melatonin production. I use battery operated candles throughout my entire house in the evening hours to help my body know it’s time to sleep. Protecting my body is priority. This is the time to pass on this important information  to family and friends.

Read: http://frombirthuntilsunset.com/about/

Your health is top priority.
Marie

What Is Hidden Behind The Natural Flavorings On Food Labels

Category : Allergies , Arthritis , Diseases , MSG , News , Nitrites

The “natural flavor” label is a deceptive term that food manufactures often hide behind. Whether derived from animal or plant sources, these flavors are highly processed in labs with preservatives and solvents. The FDA regulations allow dozens of hidden chemical additives which are grouped under this single term, thus, the primary dangers alert to hidden allergens, chemical exposure, and engineered cravings.

Natural flavors are meant to enhance flavor, but will not necessarily add to the nutritional aspect of the food or beverage. These flavorings are very common in most processed foods and beverages. You may have also noticed that most ingredient labels show that the food can entail both natural and artificial flavors. In the case of a natural flavor, the original source has to be plant or animal. On the other hand, the original source of an artificial flavor is always a synthetic chemical. Companies also use it on heavily processed products falloff GMO’s, high fructose corn syrup and preservatives. This is purely a marketing tactic.

Importantly, all flavors contain chemicals, whether they are natural or artificial. Factually, every known substance on this planet, including water, consists of chemicals. The big problem is that the public is deceived on the safety data on natural flavors. Also, the combining of these chemicals in their processing can create adverse reactions to those who have food allergies or follow special diets. This is why it is imperative to investigate what substances a natural flavoring contains.

The lack of transparency behind the label of natural flavors for consumer health and safety concerns:
Hidden Allergens: The FDA only labels the “major 8 allergens” (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and peanuts). Any other sensitivities you have can trigger an abrupt allergic reaction.
Chemical Exposure: Common ones include: Propylene Glycol, BHA, Diacetyl, MSG Derivatives, Cochineal, and Polysorbate 80. Most of these are additives, colorings and preservatives. Research notes these are carcinogens. Check the link below for other names for MSG.
http://frombirthuntilsunset.com/2018/11/other-names-for-msg/
Engineered ravings: These flavorings are formulated to trigger dopamine in the brain, making them very addictive and highly palatable, which leads to overeating and weight gain.
Nutritional Deception: The word “natural” tricks people into thinking the food item is nutritious. In reality, these flavors just make it a “wanna-be-food.” It isn’t the real thing! There is zero nutrition and loads of sugar and fat.

To avoid the hidden ingredients, minimize ultra-processed, packaged foods…best to rely on the short, recognizable ingredient lists. Check the resources like Environmental Working Group (EWG) Food Scores to evaluate the transparency of different brands, and check directly with the manufactures about specific flavor sources. This is so important for the protection of our health.

To The Best Of Your Health
Marie

Freedom To Heal From Stress

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Category : Brain Function , Diseases , News , Sleep

Sometimes we learn our lessons by peeling back the layers of our life. Sometimes we keep repeating the same lessons like the ‘Ground Hog Day’ which the character kept experiencing the same day over and over. Sometimes we don’t want to look because it hurts too much or we just don’t want to deal with the emotions, it’s easier to just think than to feel. People fear the unknown, because we don’t know what we will find when we do look at it.

As human beings we will deal with stress in our lives; with our outward busy lives and living with unconscious trigger patterns, our body’s stress levels get stuck and don’t shut down. We become caught in our Sympathetic Nervous System, which is our ‘FIGHT OR FLIGHT‘ response and freeze there. When that happens the body’s nervous system is maladaptive and the body’s healing stops. There isn’t any rest and digest activation from the Parasympathetic Nervous System. The body must be in a calm state in order perform its healing processes. You can take all the supplements, healthy food etc., but your body will react to them, unable to absorb the nutrients because of the internal stand still. For your body to heal it has to be in a healing state…CALM is the healing state.

Awareness is the first way to interrupt unconscious trigger patterns, living life with your eyes wide open. We tend to go to our mind to escape our emotions, instead we need to consciously become aware of what’s happening in our system for us to be ready to change our mindset. Then, learning to stop these patterns of thinking and behavior so we can shift and calm the nervous system. Some tools to use are: breathing slowly and deeply, mindfulness, meditation. This helps to calm our mind and come back into our body. Sometimes we need to digest past emotions which haven’t been processed and have been held in our body, such as past traumas that need to be worked through so we can move ahead. If we don’t, they will ‘eat us alive’.

Transform is the key answer, dealing with underlying issues such as why do we go into our mind to escape our emotions in the first place? We may not feel safe, so we try and think our way to safety. We may not feel loved; thus, we need to learn to respect, care, and love the special person that we are. This is the core to a new heart so we can take care of ourself and come into a new body and a new home.
I give my encouragement to you all; remember, we are all in this together.

mariexray@webtv.net
Marie

Sicilian Purple Potato Salad

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Category : Recipes , Salads , Uncategorized , Vegetable Sides

Sicilian Purple Potato Salad

Sicilian Purple Potato Salad

 Servings: 4-6 hearty ones
Serving Size: approx. 2 cups
Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
Cooking Time: Potatoes 10-12 minutes
Suggestion: use all organic ingredients for health as well as flavor

Ingredients:
5 medium to large purple potatoes
16 oz cherry tomatoes
4 cups green beans, halved
1 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2-3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2-3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Prep: Can be done ahead of time
* Wash all the vegetables; peel and slice the potatoes Set aside.
* Cut the beans in half, cook with 1 cup of filtered water for 8-10 minutes,
til just tender.
* Cook the potatoes with an about 1 cup water for 10 minutes pierce to
check for doneness.
* When done cool and put in fridge til ready to prepare.

Making It:
1. Cut potatoes into bite size pieces.  Place in large bowl. Add the tomatoes
and the green beans.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients, stir gently.
3. Serve and enjoy!

**Don’t be afraid to alter how much of the ingredients to fit your family and lifestyle.

What Your Body Wants You To Know About The Dangers Of Consuming Seed Oils

Category : Allergies , Arthritis , Diseases , News

What are seed oils? They are made from the extraction process of seeds; using high heat, pressure and chemical solvents such as hexane. Of course, this processing damages the delicate fatty acids in the oil, thus, creating harmful compounds that damage our body’s health. Common examples include: canola oil (rapeseed), corn oil, cottonseed oil, grape seed oil, rice bran oil, safflower oil, soybean oil, and sunflower. One of the main reasons why manufactures use seed oils is long shelf life and is cheaper. So, therefore, maximum profits.

With clever and deceitful marketing, the food industry lobbyists and manufactures are pushing out these cheap oils into homes and restaurants under the guise of health and progress. Cottonseed was the first runaway, followed by corn oil and soy bean oils. These oils could be made on a massive scale.  Today, seed oils are found in nearly every processed food, from crackers and cookies to salad dressings and marinades. They are also used in restaurant cooking and especially fast-food preparation. The average American is now consuming over 20 grams of processed linoleic acid (Omega 6). This huge increase  as given to a rise in chronic diseases such as, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, inflammation, liver congestion, hormone imbalance,  and gut disruption; just a few. All due to these industrially produced oils.

Watch out for these seed oil aliases: sunflower lecithin, vegetable shortening, ‘expeller-pressed’ or ‘light’ oils, natural oils blend, high-linoleic safflower oil, rice bran extract. Even organic versions aren’t exempt. Always read the ingredient list. 

The dangers of cooking with these oils, especially at high temperatures, breaks down their delicate polyunsaturated fats. Thus, trans fats are then created, lipid peroxides, cancer and DNA damage and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (known to contribute to cancer development when inhaled or ingested. These also create faster aging and tissue damage, respiratory irritant. And reheating isn’t any better. So even healthy restaurants can sabotage your health as they recook  over again, using the same oils.

These seed oils unfortunately remain in your body for extended periods. Linoleic acid, the main omega-6 fat in seed oils will take about six years to replace 95% of it with healthier fats. The body needs a balanced ratio of Omega-3 and Omega 6 fats to incorporate long term health. So rid these seed oils from your diet and load up on detox-supportive foods, such as crucifers, (broccoli, cauliflower), etc. herbs (parsley, cilantro) and fiber-rich fruit. This information is so important and needs to be passed to family and friends. It’s all about health and healing, you and your health are very important, remember that!

Here are some other healthier options to use instead:
whole seeds, coconut oil (unrefined), cold-pressed avocado oil, macadamia nut oil, extra virgin olive oil, ghee (clarified butter).

Caring For Your Health,
Marie

What You Don’t Know Will hurt You…What Is Being Hidden in Our Food?

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Category : Diseases , News

A toxic and wicked food preservative in many of the popular foods causes DNA damage and cancer. This is also a substance that is used in paint strippers, rubber cement, and permanent spot remover. And yet, it is used a preservative in the foods eaten by the American public? What’s wrong with this picture? The culprit is sodium benzoate, which you may have noticed while glancing at a food label.
Many folks sadly dismiss this as one of those chemical preservatives that are needed to process packaged food. We need to know that there is an ugly truth that the food industry is hiding about this preservative.

Most people never learn that sodium benzoate is a leading cause of cancer. The danger of this chemical to humans is that it deprives the cells of oxygen, which compromises the body’s immune system, and can develop into blood cancer. It’s the cheapest mold inhibitor available, but it literally leeches the essential nutrients in the body…causing and exacerbating neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. In fact, the rubber production industry has banned the use of this chemical due to high incidents of developing leukemia among its workers.

In food items, sodium benzoate reacts with vitamin C and E, thus forming benzene. At this point, this is when leukemia is triggered due to the cellular mitochondria that has been deprived of oxygen, thus the programmed cell death results. The cells are unable to battle infection and disease, especially cancer, which is the uncontrolled division and mutation of cells. This chemical destroys at the DNA level. While sodium benzoate does extend shelf life of foods and beverages, those who regularly consume these foods will have shortened their own lives.

Some of the foods that contain sodium benzoate include salad dressings, soy sauce, vinegar, jams, and jellies, fruit juices, salsas, dips, sodas, shredded cheese, and baked goods. It is also used in toothpaste, cough syrup, mouthwash and many cosmetic products. It is now being added to the drinking water.

I had my own horrible experience with sodium benzoate that I will share. I ate a piece of cherry pie from a health food store for dinner. All ingredients seemed fine. Six hours later exactly, I woke up with my head spinning well as the room as spinning. I made it to the bathroom and spent the next few hours with severe
vomiting and diarrhea. It was a devastating night, and re-read the label the next morning: sodium benzoate was glaring at me. Never again will I consume anything with that. ALL baked goods bought it the store contain this chemical, I read all the labels. I only make and eat my own baked goods from now on, as to preserve me! I even added this information to my medical records, as many drugs do contain this as well as other preservatives.

Why do people wait for a toxic overflow before doing anything to change? Why wait till the body comes to the point of no return and then trying to decide that there needs to be changes, but by then it may be too late. We are all responsible for our own health. Please share the information with your family and friends.

Please take caution,
Marie

The Science Behind Flossing and Stroke Prevention; and The Floss Warnings!

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Category : Diseases , News

Science has proven that flossing is more than oral hygiene, it is a preventive health tool. When we think about stroke prevention let’s keep this in mind; concerning our daily habits, a well- balanced diet, regular exercise, and monitoring our blood pressure. These practices all need to be maintained as they will keep our health in check. While these are critical, new research has indicated that an often-neglected hygiene habit–flossing–could play an even greater role at reducing stroke risk. Yes, folks, flossing is the hidden “cheat code” for better health.

In fact, an in-depth study, which began in 1987, led by Dr. Slovik Sen at Prisma Health Richland Hospital and USC School of Medicine; involving over 6,000 participants in the Atherosclerosis Risk of Communities study. This is an intense study spanning decades with a follow-up period of 25 years; here are just some of the findings:
**Flossing reduced the likelihood of cardioembolic strokes by 44%.
**Flossing decreased the risk of ischemic strokes (caused by blood clots reducing brain blood flow) by 22%.
**Flossing was also linked to a modest 12% reduction in the risk of atrial fibrillation. 

Importantly, these benefits were not in correlation to dental visits and regular brushing. What makes flossing so powerful is its accessibility. Flossing might seem redundant, but a five-minute habit creates a protective barrier against life-threatening conditions, It outweighs the expensive medical procedures and drugs, thus reducing your risk of stroke and Afib.

There is the connection between oral hygiene and cardiovascular health which is systemic inflammation in the body. Flossing works by removing food particles and buildup of bacteria between your teeth, which is the common breeding ground for inflammation. These neglected bacteria, will enter your bloodstream, setting off systemic inflammation, thus creating a environment which produces the formation of blood clots. Chronic gum disease, is the aftermath of inflammation; once unchecked can be a trigger to poor cardiovascular health, as well as increased risks of strokes and heart attacks. Gum disease needs to addressed ASAP. Seeing your dentist regularly. Hint, using Xylitol and gentle warm water rinses does help with the healing process.

Make flossing a daily habit.  Use the right floss. See link below for warnings of using FLOSS with “Forever Chemicals” (it’s only a 3 minute video, but very informative.. it opened my eyes to the truth, and I have now changed my floss for my protection!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZbrKnwSNmE
String floss and water pic are good ways to keep your gums from inflammation and disease. Should you really floss? See link of article of one of the articles I researched below. Folks always beware of ignorance that will keep you in poor health.
https://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=fRDuFn&m=3alZQI_r6uZGM3O&b=s8kSOBsAuqg5AmJmGOrg.w
We are all responsible for our own health. Please pass along this important information to friends and family.

Sour Cream Double Chocolate Muffins

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Category : Desserts , Recipes , Uncategorized

SOUR CREAM DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MUFFINS

Sour Cream Double Chocolate Muffins

Makes: approx: 12-17 muffins depending on how full.
** Use all organic ingredients for health as well as flavor.

Prep: Preheat oven to 425 degrees
*Line cupcake papers into muffin pan.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup coconut oil
1 cup coconut sugar
2 eggs (or 1/4 cup sour cream to replace
each egg.)
1/2 cup coconut milk or other plant milk.
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
2/3 cup sour cream (I use a plant based sour cream)
2 cups organic Spelt flour
1/2 cup cacao powder
1-1/2 tsp. aluminum-free baking powder
1 tsp. sea salt
2 cups dark chocolate chips (Enjoy Life)
divided.

Making It:
* In medium bowl mix all the dry ingredients.
* In large bowl mix the wet ingredients, mix well.
* Mix the dry ingredients into the wet, stir well
until well incorporated
* Fold in 1-1/2 cups of chocolate chips into the
batter.
* Spoon into the muffin cups all the way to the
top; put remains chips on top, pushing into the
batter.
* Bake the muffins for 5 minutes at 425..then keep
muffins in oven and reduce temperature to 350 degrees.
Bake additional 15-17 minutes or toothpick test
* Allow muffins to cooling pan then transfer to wire
rack to continue cooling.

* Revamped from Sally’s Baking Addiction
**For longer storage freeze muffins up to 3 months,
thaw overnight in fridge..then bring to room
temperature.

Enjoy!

Snickerdoodles

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Category : Desserts , Recipes

Snickerdoodles

This recipe was revamped from a 1964 Betty Crocker
Cookbook to a healthier version.
* Please use all organic ingredients for health as
well as flavor.

Ingredients:
1 cup coconut oil, melted
1- 1/2 cups coconut sugar
2 eggs
2-3/4 cup organic Spelt flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. sea salt
2 Tbsp. coconut sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon

Prep:
* Heat oven to 400 degrees F
* Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

Making it:
* Melt coconut oil (cool slightly) and mix with
sugar and eggs, mix thoroughly.
* Measure flour, cream of tartar, soda and salt:
blend into the egg mixture.
* Form into 1″ balls. Roll in mixture of 2 tsp.
sugar and cinnamon.
* Place about 2″ apart on the cookie sheet.
* Bake 8-10 minutes. Cool on rack before
removing from pan.
* Makes about 6 dozen cookies.

Enjoy!!

Could Diet Alter Your Personality?

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Category : Allergies , Diseases , News

Could diet alter your personality? Your food may literally change everything about you. There is a tragic story called “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” that seems to be very prevalent to this time. Dr. Jekyll is the experiment and Mr. Hyde is the result or the consequence of that experiment. The moral of the story is all people have both good and evil within them, and that our choices determine who we are.

The good and evil could be altered parts of your personalities, somewhat engrained with tendencies that can be altered, at least looking at the aspects of experimentation. These alterations are composites of your choices. Personality is defined as the qualities that form a person’s character; sets of predictable behaviors or traits by which others recognize you as you really are. Even as genetics plays the main role, suggesting 30-40% heritability, there are other variables shaping all of us that exist outside of your DNA. Upbringing, stress, and life experiences play a more significant role than your genes. There are some dramatically and tragic DNA alterations to the mind, body that present a Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde experience to change your personality. In my own case, a given example, for me, is one smell of gasolineand I uncontrollably become a Mr. Hyde. Alcohol and different drugs can also play the same trauma as well. You all know what sugar does to children, wires them up to no return.

The one that is showing profound effect that influences your personality is diet. What goes into your body does have its effect on your gut, brain function, moods, hormones, stress responses, immune health, as well as regulating inflammation. For example,  an imbalanced microbiome within your gut may increase the likelihood of mood disorders, uncontrollable anger or rage, impulsivity, or hopelessness and apathy. Addictive behavior, cravings and withdrawals can become prevalent on the ultra-processed diet. Food preservatives,  chemicals, especially MSG, and toxins in these types of foods can alter the wiring of all the body’s functioning systems. These all do alter your personality. The personality disorder is the end result of all the body trying to defend itself against the ‘experiment’ raging within.

You do have more control over who you are and who you become—than you may have thought. You do need to listen and pay attention to what your body is trying to say to you through the symptoms you are experiencing. So, the next time you sit down to your meal, consider that you are not just feeding your body, but you are also shaping your mind. The choices are yours to bear…make the wise choices or suffer the grave consequences that not only affect you but also others around you by your reactive behaviors.

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