Unleash the Power Within Part 4-2 VitalLife

THE 12 MASTER PRINCIPLES OF A VITAL LIFE:

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he 12 Master Principles—The 8 Gifts and the 4 Poisons—represent the key to creating an extraordinary base of health, vitality, and energy. Most of these principles are things you are already doing. This program is about how to maximize your body and mind to achieve optimum levels of health, while these principles will not take you any additional time, they will allow you to be more effective and therefore produce a greater quality return.

These 12 Principles are easy, fast, and fun!

THE 12 STEPS OF PURE ENERGY THE 8 GIFTS: GIVE YOURSELF THE GIFTS OF ... I . T H E POWER OF VITAL BREATHING &LYMPHASIZING 2. THE POWER OF Livi NG WATER & LIVE FOODS 3. THE POWER OE ESSENTIAL OILS 4. TH E POWER OF ALKALINITY—Go GREEN! 5. THE POWER OF AEROBIC ENERGY 6. THE POWER OF MAXIMUM NOURISHMENT 7. THE POWER OF STRUCTURAL ALIGNMENT & MAXIMUM STRENGTH s. THE POWER OF A DIRECTED MIND & HEART

THE 4 POISONS: DRAMATICALLY REDUCE OR ELIMINATE YOUR INTAKE OF 9. THE POISON OF PROCESSED FATS 10. THE POISON OF ANIMAL FLESH 11. THE POISON OF DAIRY PRODUCTS 12. THE POISON OF ACID ADDICTIONS

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THE 12 MASTER PRINCIPLES OF A VITAL LIFE:

THE POWER OF PURE ENERGY: THE 8 GIFTS Mind & Heart \

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6. Maximum Nutrition

5. Aerobic Energy & Power

4. Alkalinity

3. Essential Oils

2. Living Water & Live Foods

1. Vital,Breathing & Lymphasizing

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ndoubtedly, the most important component to human health and vitality is oxygen. In fact, human life would not be possible without it: oxygen produces ATP (adenosine triphosphate) and without ATP our bodies would immediately shut down. When a person breathes, there is an exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen. The oxygen, which is taken in by the body from the atmosphere around us, is picked up by the hemoglobin in the blood and distributed to all of the body's trillions of cells where it is then used to fuel the cells and release energy (ATP). In addition, the makeup of the human body is largely composed of the element oxygen, especially factoring in that water is composed of 33%j3xygen. It's clear, then, that optimal oxygenation of your cells through proper nutrition, fluid intake, exercise, and stress management is absolutely necessary in order to maintain your health and create a vital life.

"Improper breathing is a common cause of ill health. If I had to limit my advice on healthier living to just one tip, it would be simply to learn how to breathe correctly. There is no single more powerful—or more simple—daily practice to further your health and well being than breathwork."

ANDREW WEIL, M.D.

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LYMPHASIZING: THE BENEFITS OF REBOUNDING ^M The vertical use of acceleration, deceleration, and gravity provide the ideal ' conditions for cleansing cells. Hfl

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Rebounding is a true cellular exercise. It builds physical cellular strength by challenging the structure of each cell. This strengthening of the cells helps to protect against degenerative disease. It leads to improved posture, increased vascularity, better muscle tone, enhanced timing, sharper vision, greater coordination, better balance, more rhythm, and elevated energy levels.

•• By working against the constant gravitational pressure while bouncing, you resist the earth's pull. Gravity becomes a force for the good of your entire body. •• Rebounding will let you improve the working of your heart muscle by improving the tone and quality of the muscle itself and by increasing the coordination of the fibers as they wring blood out of the heart during each beat. HI It provides the stimulus for a free-flowing lymphatic drainage system, which helps rid your body of toxins, cancer cells, wastes, trapped protein, bacteria, viruses, and other waste the cells cast off. •V When you are rebounding, you are flooding the cells with oxygen. This enables * them to convert glucose into ATP and also into glycogen. Thus, rebounding can actually increase your ability to convert glucose into glycogen. Further, it may be possible to train your body (through consistent lymphasizing) to store this glycogen and have it released when you need it for a sudden burst of energy.

SOMETHING TO THINKABOUT . . . The G-force (gravity) at the top of the bounce is eliminated and the body becomes weightless for a fraction of a second. At the bottom of the bounce, the G-force suddenly doubles over what is ordinary gravity on earth, and internal organs arc put under pressure. Their cellular stimulation is increased accordingly so that waste materials within cells get squeezed out. The lymphatics carry the waste away to be disposed of through the urinary tract and other excretory mechanisms.

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ater is an essential and major component of all living matter. It is the largest single component of the bodv:_OurJmiins are 76% water, our lungs are 90% water, our blood is 84% waterTandblood plasma is 98% water. Critical processes such as digestion, circulation, and excretion cannot occur without it. It carries nutrients to all vital body substances, plays a crucial role in maintaining body temperature, and serves as building material for growth and repair of the body. •

Q: What is the most important element to health? A: Oxygen. Without it, we would die within minutes. Q: How long can your body survive without air? How long can your body survive without food? How long can your body survive without water intake? A: The second most important element in our health is water. An adult can live several weeks without food, but no more than about 10 days without water. Your body can only lose about 10% of its water and still survive.

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YOUR BODY'S MANY CRIES FOR WATER

BY DR. FERRYDOON BATMANGHELIDJ BACKGROUND: Dr. Batmanghelidj was a political prisoner in Iran, during which time he was placed in solitary confinement. He_d£cided:not to eatanyfood chmngJ^aHirriebecause he believed thai_adthout movement or exercise, jhe_ food would be^mgjpjdc^iviflynhjs bp3y_._ So, for seven days, he went almost without food and drank only water. Miraculously, h rig. Once he was out of solitary confinement, he was taken to the main block of the prison where there were about 250-300 other prisoners. Late one night, some people brought a fellow prisoner to him who was doubled over in pain. The guards wouldn't take the prisoner for medication so he came to Dr. Batmanghelidj as a last resort. Because he didn't have any medication to give, he gave him two glasses of water, and within three minutes, the man started to brighten and his pain diminished. Thus, Dr. Batmanghelidj prescribed him two glassesjrf watgr^every thre^JiQjArjjQx^Te^umtijm^fJojjrjnonrl^ thatthey were in the same block. This^ioc^STiirribecausethejnanjTad.rjeptic ulcer-disease andyetwater^wascuring At this point, Dr. Batmanghelidj became curious about water as medication so he devoted the remaining time in prison to research the impact of water. During the two years and seven months of his incarceration, he treated over 3,000 similar, cases. Eventually, Dr. Batrnangehlidj came to America where his initial research was published in the Journal of Clinical Gastroentrology. Later, the University of Pennsylvania hired him to further his research. His primary conclusion is that medicine has labeled states of dehydration in many different ways and that water canj^kyjmjrngpjtan^ maintaining, healthjgut curing^disease—Dr. Batmanghelidj passed away in November 2004. Although his work continues to touch many lives, he is sorely missed as a medical researcher, pioneer, and beloved husband and father. The next pages contain a synopsis of some of his work. For more information, refer

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I How do you get dehydrated? Through activities of daily living, the average day's loss of fluid is 2.5 liters, which is generally replaced by the fluid we drink and the food we eat. But exercise, sweating, diarrhea, temperature, or altitude can significantly increase the amount of fluid required. The most common cause of increased fluid loss is exercise and sweating. The effects of even mild dehydrating are decreased coordination, fatigue, and impairment of judgment. The sources of fluid loss are respiration, perspiration, urination, and defecation. The rate of loss from each of these vary according to activity levels, air temperature, humidity, and altitude.

I How do you know if you're dehydrated? • A dry mouth is the last outward sign of dehydration. Also, thirst perception deteriorates with age. • If you are thirsty it means your cells are already dehydrated. • A severely dehydrated body produces orange or dark color urine. • A somewhat dehydrated body produces yellow urine. • A carefully hydrated body produces colorless urine. " Some side effects of dehydration include stress, headaches, back pain, allergies, weight gain, asthma, high blood pressure, and Alzheimer's disease.

CAFFEINE & ALCOHOL: THE SLOW KILLERS • Alcohol halts the process of reverse osmosis, which allows water to enter the cells. • Caffeine stimulates the kidneys to secrete more water out of the body than there is water in the beverage in the first place. • Caffeine also inhibits the enzymes thai support memory function. • America currently consumes 64 gallons of soda per capita, Last year, the average American consumed over 600 cans of soda.

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How much water do you need to drink? " Each day you should drink half of your body weight in ounces. In other words, if you weigh 200 pounds, you should be drinking 100 ounces of water a day. " Ideally,you should npvpr_gn_rnnrp than 1.5-0x20 minutes_witiTQut sipping water. " You shouldsfart drinking water in the morning, before you even get out of bed. Thisjs_yyjigrryou. arejnost/tgxic^ a^nd^dejtyclratecl * You should always drink/water prior to eating to support the digestive process.

DRINK 1/2 YOUR BODY WEIGHT IN OUNCES DAILY! If you weigh 200 pounds, you should drink 100 ounces (6.25 pints / 3.13 quarts / 2.96 liters / 2960 mL) 1 ounce = .0625 pints / .0313 quarts / .0296 liters / .00296 mL

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TAKE OUR TEST How Much Water and Live Food are You Consuming? I Write down everything that has pas; - egffi . jfy rotA^. c*u *rd

yourlips in the last 24 hours: k^cfy, ktir. ONE MAN'S DIET: 36 HOURS

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Look at your list of everything that has passed your lips in the past 24 hours. What percentage of your diet is made up of water-rich foods?

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EVERY TIME YOU REACH FOR FOOD, ASKYOURSELF, "WILL THIS CLEANSE ME ... OR CLOG ME?"

SUMMARY: At least 70% of your diet should consist of water-rich foods. This allows your body to cleanse itself. Failing to consume this percentage of water means you are clogging your body, not cleansing it. A typical diet—in America, Europe, Asia, Australia, etc.—consisting of only 15% water-rich foods, is suicide!

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"Water is the mother of the vine, the nurse of the fountain of fecundity, the adomer and refresher of the taortt." CHARLES MACKAY, THE DIONYSIA

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WATER CONTENT OF COMMON FOODS 1

94% 91% 88% 85% 80% 76% 74% 68% 50% 40% 36% 32% 16%

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Gifts

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his step is about the power of fat. We live in a society where we are constantly bombarded with messages from the media and with products attempting to eliminate all fat from our diets. There are no-fat cookies, cakes, breads, crackers, pastas, salad dressings, chips, cereal bars, and the list goes on and on. What few people realize, however, is that completely eliminating fat from your diet is the worst thing you can do! The truth is that fats are very important to our diets and overall health; the secret is to know which fats are healthy and which fats will kill^Essential fatty acids are healthy or healing fats—every cell in your body requires them to function, particularly your brain, which is made up of 60% fat.

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These good fats consist of the essential fatty acids: Ornegaj and Omega 6. Your body must consume these fats to survive. Without them the lipid membrane around your cells starts to break down.

12 REASONS WHY ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS ARE IMPORTANT TO HEALTHY LIVING • Essential fatty acids are necessary for many vital functions in cells, tissues, and organs. They ^crease oxidation andjnetabo lie, rate. Energy levels rise with higher stamina and decreased raovery'trmJ Q Skin Care: Besides creating smooth, velvety skin, it helps improve acne, psoriasis, and eczema. 9

Digestion: Essential fatty acids help to prevent leaky intestines that can lead to allergies,

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In the cardiovascular system fatty acids arc required to % triglycerides, make platelets less sticky, and lowerjjlgod press 9 Fatty acids elevate mood, lift depression, and improve ourjtability tn deal with stress. High stress levels promote high blood pressure, water retention, inflammation, and blood clot formation. 9

Fatty acids stabilize the heartbeat, preventing heartbeat abnormalities (arrhythmia) that can lead to cardiac arrest.

|J| Overweight people and animals benefit from fatty acids because their kidneys expel excess water. V In the immune system, essential fatty acids protect DNA from damage. Although it is not a cure for cancer, essential fatty acids benefit people and animals with cancer. Fats provide _ nutritional support for cardiovascular and immune systems. ™ Sufferers of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis report decreased inflammation. UJJ Essential fatty acids are involved in transporiingjninerals thrpugh_the_bpdy Q The brain does not Junction without essential fatty acids.. H Research indicates that an unborn child draws from its mother's body substantial amounts of the essential fats required to build its brain.

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TIME FOR AN OIL CHANGE The best sources of essential oils

| Twinlab Krill Oil This marine product provides Omega 3 benefits and the biologically active compounds EPA and DHA. It provides natural j^ntio*i^an{s. (Vitamins A, E^ Astaxanthin-a carotenoid and flayonoids). Krill oil is in a phospholipids form, which allows it to be absorbed easily into the body. Krill is similar to shrimp, they are a sustainable species, and because they are lower on the food chain, they are relatively free of the industrial toxins that plague most fish and therefore require minimal process and are not overheated during processing. Studies show benefits from taking 300-mg per day. Twinlab's Krill Oil (Krill Essentials™) is available at most health food and/or vitamin stores. Each Krill oil capsule contains 72 mg of omega-3 fats.

| Udo's Choice Oil Blend Udo's Choice Ultimate Oil Blend is a special blend of carefully chosen, natural, unrefined oils. It contains oils from fresh, certified organic flax, sesame, and sunflower seeds, as well as oils from wheat germ, rice germ, and oat germ. The oil blend is also rich in lecithin (which provides the building materials for healthy cell membranes), medium chain triglycerides (MCTs are easy to digest and assimilate and are used as a source of energy}, and Vitamin E to improve shelf-life and to act as a free radical scavenger in the body. Natural, unrefined Udo's Choice contains an ideal balance of the essential fatty acids (EFAs) omega 3 (alpha-linolenic) and omega 6 (linoleic). These EFAs are essential to life itself as they cannot be created by the body and must be obtained through diet. Studies show that most contemporary western diets are lacking in omega 3. However, too much of either omega 3 or omega 6 will cause a deficiency of the other. Udo's Choice Oil Blend was created to provide a single oil that provides both EFAs in the right amounts: the 2:1 ratio of

3s to 6s. The best way to take Udo's Oil is directly from a shot glass, or by putting on your salad, or on top of other foods after they are prepared. Never heat Udo's Oil and always keep it refrigerated. Udos Choice Ultimate Oil Blend is available at most health food stores in the refrigerated section, www.udoerasmus.com.

SUGGESTED AMOUNT: TAKE 1 TABLESPOON PER 50 POUNDS OF BODY WEIGHT EACH DAY. FOR EXAMPLE, IF YOU WEIGH 150 POUNDS YOU SHOULD TAKE 3 TABLESPOONS PER DAY.

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THE POWER OF : Go GREEN!

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his program is about energy: the vital force within each of us that allows us to maximize our capacity as human beings. At the same time, when we get out of balance, and our energy is depleted, we experience all kinds of problems such as stress, fatigue, depression, and disease. Balanced body chemistry and maintaining a proper ratio between acid and alkaline foods in your diet are of vital importance to maintaining your health. In fact, too much acidity in the body's tissues is the cause of many types of health changes ranging from lethargy and fatigue, to obesity, and ultimately to much bigger health challenges and disease. One of the highest priorities of your body is to make sure that the alkalinity throughout your body remains at a level supporting cellular life. At a fundamental level, the regulatory mechanisms such as breathing, circulation, digestion, and hormonal production balance the pH level in the body by removing acid residues from body tissues. If the pH deviates too far to the acidic or the alkaline side, cells become poisoned by their own toxic waste and die.

THE PH SCALE: This is a measure of how acidic or alkaline a substance is. The initials pH stand for "Potential of Hydrogen." Acids have pH values under 7, and alkalis have pH values over 7. If a substance has a pH value of 7, it is neutral-neither acidic or alkaline.

Different tissues of the body need to maintain different levels of pH to sustain life. The blood and most tissues should be slightly alkaline, whereas urine, saliva, and the digestive tract should be slightly acidic. In fact, the blood can only support very minor fluctuations in its pH level and still sustain life. Most important, however, is the body's alkaline reserve: an excess of alkali (comprised of elements such as sodium bicarbonate) that is stored until it's needed to neutralize excess acid in the body. If the body becomes too acidic, or depletes its alkaline reserves, then the cells begin to weaken and break down, and body functions become compromised.

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CONSEQUENCES OF AN IMBALANCED /OVERLY ACIDIC PH: n If you are overweight, you most likely do not have a 'fat' problem, you have an acid problem! Too much acid in the body, acidosis, has two consequences: First, it will likely cause the body to produce more insulin, and thus, to store more fat. Second, it will cause the cells to break down due to the pressure to continually produce insulin. n Too much^acid decreases th^gxygen^affinity ojJTgrng^loJzirjJrrtheJblood. When oxygen supplies are^diminishecTto thecetlsT it compromises all body functions.

Consequences of this include premature aging, eyesignt~an31nernbry problems, wrinkles, age spots, poor hormone regulation, etc. I When blood plasma becomes more acidic, it acts as a chemical irritant that slowly attacks and eats away at the smooth muscle tissues of the inner walls of arteries and veins, weakening the structural composition and creating irregular blood pressure. I It becomes more difficult to control high blood pressure due to the increased workload on the heart. I Acidosis disrupts general lipid and fatty acid metabolism, leading to neurological problems and hormone imbalances within the endocrine system, leading to increased potential for urinary problems and infections. 1 Acid increases the likelihood of cellular mutations. I Proper electrolyte activity is impaired by an overly acidic body environment. I The body has decreased access to energy reserves due to inhibition of efficient cellular and body metabolism. I An acidic pH allows the binding of cholesterol to heavy metals and other cellular debris, increasing the rate at which plaque builds up in the vascular network. UNLEASH THE POWER WITHIN

MAKE IT FUN AND SIMPLE Put lemon in the water you drink throughout the day. lemon and a tiny bit of good salt (Himalayan nalayan or Celtic Ci sea salt) for salad B Use dressing. Or make your own salad dressing .g with recipes you find in your local Iocs health food store (flax seed oil, lemon 3n juice, juia Bragg™ Amino Acids, pepper and garlic make a great combination!). Substitute sprouted wheat breads and pizza crusts for white or wheat. Satisfy your needs for texture: baked tortilla chips with fresh guacamole, crunchy I vegetables with fresh hummus (chickpea spread), sprouted wheat pita bread or tortillas with avocado, sun-dried tomato and a little bit of soy cheese and spices. Almond butter on sprouted wheat toast, creamy or crunchy broccoli soup, etc. Sun dried tomatoes add a lot of flavor as well. Keep a fresh salad in the refrigerator so you always have one ready to eat. spices: Bragg™ Amino Acids, Spice Hunter spices (or any natural spices found I Use at health food stores), fresh herbs, Celtic sea salt, etc. one-to-four ounces of wheatgrass per day. Start low and increase the I Drink amount over time. You can fmd'this atany major health food store or juice bar. smoothie or glass of vegetable juice can satisfy a sweet craving, especially I Aonfresh a warm day.

Experiment and have fun. There are a. lot of great recipe books you can find at your local health food store. Or, just experiment with different flavors and textures on your own.

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WHAT MAKES WHEATGRASS so VALUABLE? In addition to chlorophyll, wheatgrass provides the following nutrients to the body: n Vitamins: Wheatgrass contains a high amount of: • Vitamin A (aids in bone growth, eyesight and reproduction), • Vitamin B (aids brain and body development, the adrenal glands and the nervous and digestive systems) • Vitamin C (aids the development of healthy skin, teeth, gums, eyes, muscles, and joints) • Vitamin E (helps the heart and reproductive systems in a form that is much more easily absorbed by the body than synthetic vitamins.) n

Minerals: Of the more than 102 minerals available in the soil, 92 of them are absorbed by wheatgrass, including: • Calcium (builds strong bones and teeth, regulates the heart, and helps balance blood pH) • Iron (aids red blood cell formation and the transport of oxygen to the cells) • Sodium (helps digestion, elimination and the regulation of body fluids • Potassium (balances the body, tones muscles, firms skin) • Magnesium (helps muscle function and elimination)

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Amino Acids: Wheatgrass containsj.7^mino acids, including all 8 of the essential amino acids (which comprise proteins in the body). These are the 8 amino acids that the body cannot manufacture by itself — it must synthesize these from the foods we eat.

n Enzymes: Wheatgrass contains a lot of enzymes and also stimulates the body to produce its own natural enzymes. n

Wheatgrass .stimulates peristalsis and supports thyroid functioning.

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THE POWER OF /kro^ ENERGY WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FITNESS vs. HEALTH? •ft'Tims

is the physical ability to perform athletic activity.

is the state in which all the systems of the body—nervous, muscular, skeletal, circulatory, digestive, lymphatic, hormonal, etc.—are working optimally.

Your goal is to become not just fit, but healthy.

SOMETHING TO THINKABOUT ... To achieve the optimum balance of health and fitness, train your metabolism. Research has shown that if you exercise consistently overjjj-jnpnth period, you" will Torrn_this~positive addiction for a lifetime^

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AEROBIC vs. ANAEROBIC EXERCISE 5-3 |nu*s ix weeK /l^y he term "aerobic" means, literally, "with oxygen" and refers to moderate exercise sustained over a period of time. Your aerobic system gives you your endurance, and it encompasses the heart, lungs, blood vessels, and aerobic muscles. If you condition your metabolism to operate aerobically, and supply it with proper diet and exercise, you burn fat as your primary fuel.

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"Anaerobic," on the other hand, means "without oxygen," and refers to exercises that produce short bursts of power. Anaerobic exercise burns glycogen as its primary fuel, while causing the body to store fat. The body's chemical response to a workout, not the workout itself, determines whether or not it is aerobic or anaerobic. The level of intensity—one's heart rate — is a major factor in determining whether the particular exercise is aerobic or anaerobic. At lower heart rates, walking, skiing, biking, swimming, and dancing are good examples of aerobic exercise. The previous examples at a high heart rate or an activity such as weight lifting are examples of anaerobic exercises as they require intense stop and start exertion. T -aM

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THE 10 PRINCIPLES OF STRENGTH THROUGH MOTION

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he Egoscue Method® defines the laws of physical health utilizing customdesigned therapies to reintroduces the laws that will return the body to its natural state of health—free from pain and limitations.

All of the steps in this ten-step process are personalized to the specific needs of each participant. There are no manipulations or artificial stimulations. The dynamic program becomes a process of transformation in harmony with the body's changes as the laws are applied and reestablished. This personalized program usually extends to eight weeks with a follow-up for reinforcement or the development of a maintenance program.

THE THREE FORCES Q THE FORCE OF MOVEMENT In order to maintain optimal overall health and keep our vital physiological systems functional, we need to have consistent movement hi our daily routine. If we don't, we suffer from motion starvation and our bodies will begin to reflect the dysfunctions that are being created—pain, illness, and structural defects. Motion is a renewable resource that must be replenished constantly and responsibly.

H THE FORCE OF PSYCHOLOGY How we view our bodies and the beliefs we have about the body's complexity and capabilities will either result in a fully functioning body moving with easy fluidity or one without structural support, little energy, and far less physical ability and agility. Therefore, we need to take responsibility and create a lifestyle that includes proper exercise. In turn, we'll be able to do whatever we choose knowing that our bodies will be able to support us.

B THE FORCE OF STIMULUS The body requires constant input in order to maintain its systems and functionality, and to continue to replenish itself from the cells up. Otherwise, the body becomes stagnant, we become lethargic, intellectually lazy, and unable to respond to the demands of our daily lives with efficiency and elegance. A body that is stimulated is alive, energetic, and continually growing.

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THE SEVEN LAWS | THE LAW OF VERTICAL LOAD Gravity is necessary for health. In order for gravity to exert a positive and dynamic influence on the body, the body's postures must be vertically aligned.

| THE LAW OF BALANCE In order for the Law of Motion to be effective and true, the body must achieve balance {muscle memory), which is necessary to constantly return the body to the first Law of Vertical Load. In order for this process to occur, muscles must work in pairs and work equally on both sides of the body. Being left- or right-handed hinders this balance only when we violate the laws of motion.

| THE LAW OF COMPENSATION Even though we are not moving enough to maintain function, we are moving. It is the compensating movements that we are unaware of that cause problems. Muscles that were never intended to be involved in various postures and actions are used to take over the functions of the correct muscles, thereby causing dysfunction, stress, or pain. Functional muscles evenly distribute the shocks and stresses of our movements.

| THE LAW OF DYNAMIC TENSION There are 660 muscles in the body. The muscles in the front of the body, the anterior muscles, are designed to bend the body forward (called flexion). The muscles in the back of the body (known as extension muscles) are used to hold you structurally erect and allow you to bend backward. There is a balanced amount of tension between these muscle groups that allows you to stand upright. Neither activity can take place healthily unless they occur simultaneously.

| THE LAW OF FORM AND FUNCTION Simply stated, bones do what muscles tell them to do. All skeletal motion is initiated by muscular activity.

| THE LAW OF BREATH AND OXYGEN The body can not function without oxygen. So essential is this law, that the body has redundant systems to ensure compliance.

| THE IAW OF RENEWAL The body is organic, therefore, it is in a constant state of growth or rebirth. Muscles, bones, nerves, connective tissues, cartilage, etc., are all alive. If the body is not renewing, it is because we are violating the laws of physical health. The more laws we violate, the faster we age and die.

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DONNY EPSTEIN'S HEALING THROUGH ENERGY

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onald (Donny) Epstein is a pioneer in mind/body development and his work amazingly bridges dimensions of energy, consciousness and structure. Through practitioners of his work around the world and personally with Donny in group and private retreats, individuals are able to focus on their human development and create evolutionary changes that are real and sustainable. He is the developer of Network Spinal Analysis (NSA), an application developed for use in the chiropractic profession, and Somatic Respiratory Integration (SRI) utilized for self care awakening and connection exercises. He also has an exciting revolutionary application and discipline in development. His methods parallel the triad of physiology—focus, language and most especially structure. Rather than attempting to correct a "problem" and restore you to a previous state, Donny's technologies help establish new strategies, resources and an internal state of enhanced resourcefulness that has not previously existed. In NSA Care gentle precise touch along the spine cues the brain to create new wellness promoting strategies. Two unique 'waves' develop in the care helping the body suspend the anchors to defense patterns and what appears to be limiting beliefs and structures. New strategies for using energy, resources, information and making more constructive choices are nurtured through repetition and education. Research demonstrates that Network Care is linked to enhanced wellness through the widest range of indicators. It promotes healthier constructive choices and enhances the wellness benefits of other methods such as exercise, diet, meditation and yoga. SRI is a process of checking in with your body's vibrations, and allowing your internal rhythms to instruct, enliven, and heal you. It is a protocol that combines breath, touch and dialogue to put you in touch with your body and instantly change your state. It aims to change the tension system of the body, to shift old ways of behaving and thinking. SRI helps you to check in rather then check out. There are twelve stages, and once a person learns how to do the exercises of the each of the rhythms, they have a powerful system for self-healing and transformation. Epstein is the author of numerous articles, publications and books, including Healing Myths, Healing Magic and The Twelve Stages of Healing. For more information, visit www.wiseworldseminars.com, www.donaldepstein.com or www.associationfornetworkcare.com. UNLEASH THE POWER WITHIN

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odern medicine relies heavily on technology to identify disease and to develop cures in the forms of medicines, surgical procedures, and therapeutic interventions. For thousands of years, however, alternative forms of medicine—ranging from eastern Chinese doctrines to tribal communities—have focused also on a natural, internal ability of the body to raise its resistance, fight disease, and create health. One of the most potent biological mechanisms that promotes this type of health and healing is found directly in the mind. Utilized and directed effectively, our thoughts, emotions, and mindset can be one of the most potent allies toward mitigating disease and manifesting energy and vitality.

DR. ANDREW WEIL ON STRESS AND THE MIND Physician Andrew Weil, M.D., research associate in ethnopharmacology at Harvard University and author of Health and Healing (Boston: Houghton-Mifflin Company, 1985), says, "External, material objects are never causes of disease, merely agents waiting to cause specific symptoms in susceptible hosts. Rather than warring on disease agents with the hope of eliminating them, we ought to worry more about strengthening resistance to them and learning to live in balance with them more of the time." If we have poor coping skills, deficient social support, and high stress, then the internal balance of our bodies may be easily upset and our resistance lowered. Illness or disease, then, occurs more from our vulnerability than from external agents that are "the cause" of our health problems. The more vulnerable we are, the more risk we run of getting sick. The factors that place us at risk range from our attitudes and appraisals in coping with stress to the kind of food we eat and the genes we inherit. Our mind and behavior, our environment, and our genetic predispositions are the common contributors to disease. The way we react to the daily hassles of life or to specific stressful events can mean the difference between "coming down with" an infection or remaining symptom-free. Since most of the microbes that afflict humans are already in our bodies, they play a part in disease only when other risk factors lower our immunity or otherwise increase our susceptibility. As we have indicated, a risk factor is any characteristic, condition, or behavior we have that increases our chances of getting sick. Smoking is a risk factor; so is a persistent perception of life as hopeless or uncontrollable. Excerpt from Who Gets Sick: How Beliefs, Moods, and Thoughts Affect Health (revised and expanded) by Blair Justice. Copyright (c) 1988, 2000 by Blair Justice. Reprinted by permission of Dr. Blair Justice.

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HEART MATH: THE HEALING POWER OF THE HEART

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ost people think of the brain as the primary director of all human functions: directing our muscles, movements, speech, and bodily functions such as sleep, eating, elimination, and sex, as well as determining our feelings, thoughts, and emotions. While the brain is undisputedly one of the most important and powerful organs in the body, there is another organ that has a miraculous power beyond what many realize: the heart.

HEART-BRAIN COMMUNICATION: Through moden research we now know that the heart con nunicates with the brain and the rest of the body. 1. Many of us learned that the brain ran everything and, consequently, controlled heart function. 2. The heart actually sends more messages to the brain than the brain sends to the heart. 3. The heart communicates in four different ways: a. a neurological communication through the nervous system (electrical) b. a biophysical communication: the pulse (pressure wave) c a biochemical communication: the hormones. The heart produces hormones such as oxytocin, 'the love hormone' d. an energetic communication-electromagnetic. 4. The heart has its own intrinsic nervous system. 5. This heart brain is composed of neurons, neurotransmitters, proteins and support cells. 6. It sends information to the brain via nerve pathways that terminate in the higher perceptual centers.

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haos creates a 'fight' between two sides of the nervous system — like driving a car with your feet on the accelerator and brake at the same time. This is why these emotions tend to leave us feeling drained: they are inefficient mental, emotional, and physical expenditures. On the other hand, coherence creates clarity of thought, synchronization between multiple systems, and ultimately less stress and higher performance. Thus, when you are feeling caught up in a disempowertng pattern of emotion, one of the quickest and most powerful solutions is to balance your nervous system by breathing through your heart:

1. Shift your focus to the area around your heart. 2. Now feel your breath coming in through your heart and out through your solar plexus. 3. Activate positive feelings and emotions by embodying them while breathing through your heart. Source: The HeartMath Solution by Doc Childre & Howard Martin. It is highly recommended that you read this book.

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EMOTIONAL FLOODING

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ne of the most effective ways to maximize the power of a directed mind and positive emotions is to flood ourselves with the positive memories and emotions we have experienced consistently. The secret is to close your eyes and embody with emotional intensity the feelings of love, joy, fun, and passion, that you have experienced in your relationship. Don't just think about your past—flood yourself with images, emotions, sounds, feelings, and textures. The secret is to stack one great memory on top of another.

QUESTIONS TO ASK WHILE DOING AN EMOTIONAL FLOOD * What are some funny times in my life that made me laugh out loud? * What are some loving times? Sensual and sexy experiences? * When have I been proud of myself? What are some of my most proud moments? * What have I been grateful for in my life? Why am I blessed? * What are some spiritual moments in my life? * What are some fun times and experiences I've had? * What do I appreciate most in my life right now?

When you are flooding your past, you might also want to create a future flood—a vision for how your life will be. Anticipate any happy, fun, proud, loving, crazy, sexy, sacred, beautiful, romantic, funny, or exciting moments in your life and experience them as if they are happening right now! Can you see the magic of your life unfold before you? Do you feel the positive emotions that surround you in your life? Do you find yourself under a Christmas tree with children yet unborn? Envision any magical moments to come from this day forward.

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D WHAT ARE PROCESSED OR TRANS FATTY ACIDS? They are man-made or processed fats, which are made from a liquid oil. When you add hydrogen to liquid vegetable oil and then add pressure, the result is a stiffer fat, like the fat found in a can of Crisco. Trans fats are also called hydrogenated fats.

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Q ARE ALL FATS BAD? No, not all fats are bad! "Good fat" is a major source of energy for the body. These "good" unsaturated fats include the essential omega 3 fatty acids that help lower risk of heart disease and cancers. Some unsaturated oils are also used by the body for construction of cell walls and help in the proper functioning of nerves. The American Heart Association's Nutrition Committee strongly advises that healthy Americans over age 2 limit their intake of saturated fat and trans fat to less than 10 percent of total calories. Additionally, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring that food manufacturers list trans fat on food labels so it will be easier for consumers to avoid trans fats. Manufacturers had until January 1, 2006 to comply.

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TIPS TO REDUCING TRANS FATTY ACIDS IN YOUR DIET: • • • • •

Use olive oil and garlic in place of butter. Limit commercial baked goods (cookies, pastry, crackers). Limit snack foods and chips. Avoid deep fat fried foods and fried foods at restaurants. Limit packaged, convenient foods.

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rocessed fats are fats that are destroyed through cooking (at temperatures above 118° Fahrenheit) such that they are unusable and toxic to the body, thus resulting in acid and disease conditions in the body. Examples of foods that contain processed fats are butter, margarine, cheese, whole milk, meats, etc. The dangers of bad fats (or processed fats) include poor circulation (leading to high blood pressure), poor elimination, excess congestion and toxicity in the body. In addition, the body is not able to perform the functions that good fats (or unprocessed fats) provide.

Be certain, however, to get your essential fatty acids.

FATS IN THEIR NATURAL, UNPROCESSED FORM, SERVE FIVE MAJOR FUNCTIONS 1. They build cell membranes. 2. They aid in the production of hormones. 3. They raise metabolism and create energy. 4. They protect the body by buffering and neutralizing acids. 5. They provide lubrication to the body so that the cells are free to move. Unprocessed fats are any fats that occur in their natural state. The best examples are the fats contained in avocados, olive oil, almonds, and flax seed oils.

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e know fats and oils are terrible for us, and that the daily cup of Joe and other addictions are only doing us harm. But meat and dairy are staples of the American—and increasingly, global — diet and it may be hard to imagine a life without strawberry milkshakes and cheeseburgers. The truth is traditional thinking about nutrition is killing us—prompting growing rates in heart disease, cancer, obesity and more. We must open our minds to new ways of eating, including incorporating a plant-based diet. In The Food Revolution: How Your Diet Can Help Save Your Life and Our World, internationally renowned author John Robbing presents the following statistics in order to impart the negative consequences of sustaining a meat-based diet:1

HEART DISEASE • Risk of death from heart disease for vegetarians compared to non-vegetarians: Half. * The blood cholesterol level of vegetarians compared to non-vegetarians is 14 percent lower. • Drop in heart disease risk for every 1 percent decrease in blood cholesterol: 3-4 percent. * Incidence of very high blood pressure in meat eaters compared to vegetarians: 13 times higher.

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CANCER * Impact on risk of lung cancer for people who frequently eat green, orange, and yellow vegetables: 20-60 percent reduction. * Most common cancer among American men: Prostate cancer. Risk of prostate cancer for men whose intake of cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale, mustard green and turnips) is high: 41 percent reduction. * Risk of colon cancer for women who eat red meat daily compared to those who eat it less than once a month: 250 percent greater. , by John Robbins with permission of Conari Press, imprint of Red Wheel/ Weiser,

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THE CHINA STUDY Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, and Long-Term Health by T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. and Thomas M. Campbell II T A Te live in a society that spends more per capita on health than any other society in the world. Yet, I /\ I two-thirds of Americans are overweight, over 15 million Americans have diabetes, the incident of * V heart disease has been at the same level for over 30 years, half of all Americans take a prescription drug every week, over 100 million Americans have high cholesterol, and one-third of young Americans are overweight or are at risk of becoming overweight. After more T. COLIN CAMPBELL, PH.D. than 40 vears of research on the impact of nutrition on health, however, Dr. Campbell has concluded that the majority: T. Colin Campbell has b sen at the of these challenges comes down to one source: nutrition. forefront of nutrition reseiarch for mo than 40 years. Cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and many other diseases that plague our modern society, can in fact be prevented as well • He is the Jacob Gould Shurman as treated by a whole foods, plant-based diet. Professor Emeritus oi Nutritional Biochemistry at Cornell University • He has received a tola! of 74 grant-years of peer-reviewed research funding and authored or co-authored more than 350 scientific articles • He directed the China Study-trie most comprehensive study of health and nutrition ever conducted. Lead by longtime researcher T. Colin Campbell, the ongoing study began in 1983 wilh a partnership between Cornell University, Oxford University, and the Chinese Academy of Preventive Medicine. • He received the 1998 Research Achievement Award from ihe American Institute for Cancer Research • He has appeared before congressional committees and federal stale agencies; over 25 TV programs; and been the lead story in USA Today, the New York Times, and widely publicized TV documentaries.

Based on a 27-year grant from the National Institutes of Health (NTH), the American Cancer Society, and the American Institute for Cancer Research, Dr. Campbell revealed following specific findings about protein: • Low-protein diets inhibited the initiation of cancer by aflatoxin, a mild toxin found in peanuts and com (aflatoxjn is one of the most potent carcinogens ever discovered) • After cancer initiation, low-protein diets dramatically blocked subsequent cancer growth • Cancer was consistently promoted by casern, which makes up 87% of cow's milk • Even at high levels of intake, "safe" proteins from plants did not promote cancer Protein is a vital component in a healthy body. It functions in the form of enzymes, hormones, structural tissue, and transport molecules, which are necessary for life. Proteins exist as long chains of amino acids. When proteins "wear out," they must be replaced through the foods we eat. When we digest proteinbased foods, the resulting amino acids can be used to build new body proteins.

Food proteins are said to be of different quality, depending on how well they provide the amino acids we need to synthesize new tissue proteins. According to these standards, the highest quality proteins could be obtained by eating human flesh, followed by animal flesh. The greatest efficiency, however, in building neiv proteins does not equal the greatest health. "Low-quality" plant projein, which allows for slow but steady synthesis of new proteins, is the healthiest type of protein. All of Campbell's findings point to the same conclusion: people who consume the most animal-based food get the most chronic diseases, and that even small amounts of animal-based food cause adverse effects. Source: The China Study: Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health, by T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. with Thomas M. Campbell II. Printed by permission from BenBella Books.

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ontrary to popular belief, chicken is not a healthy alternative to eating red meat. In many ways, consuming poultry is even worse. The process that takes a chicken from a farm to the kitchen table is a harrowing one filled with opportunities for poisoning.

Chickens are subjected to numerous levels of contamination before they are forced out of their packed cages, dumped into scalding tanks and passed through defeathering machines. At the end of the process, the chickens are submerged into a chilled holding tank, dubbed "fecal soup," consisting of a pool of waste and bacteria. $3YeAccording to former USDA microbiologist Gerald Kuester: "With the advent of modern slaughter technologies there are about fifty points during processing where crosscontamination can occur. At the end of the line, the birds are no cleaner than if they had been dipped in a toilet."'

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SOMITH1NG TO THINK ABOUT. .. If the quality of your own health isn't enough to keep you from eating chicken, here's more disheartening facts about the way chickens are slaughtered. Did you know that chickens are crammed into tiny, battery cages with at least three other birds so they are unable to stand or spread their wings? Or that chicks are debeaked without anesthetic to prevent them from injuring each other in the unnaturally confined conditions? Or that modern farming methods using growth hormones and artificial lighting mean that many chickens outgrow their bones, resulting in fractured and broken legs?

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If you enjoy eating meat, you should know what creates the flavors and textures found in beef and chicken. The taste is from the uric acid, or the urine, of the animal. Uric acid is highly toxic, and can cause arthritic pain in the body. The chewable texture comes from the putrefactive germs that tenderize the meat. These germs, which are from the colon, flood the animal once it's killed and soften the tissues for "proper" consumption.

Choose meats that are: (1) Free range (2) Kosher (3) Antibiotic-free (4) Organic Stay away from red meat and choose leaner cuts. Choose seafood — it can be a great choice for protein, essential fatty acids, and nutrition as long as you get a natural, clean source. Two options for fresh, natural seafood: (1) www.vitalchoice.com (2) Monterey Bay Aquaraium "Seafood Watch" Program lists best choices, alternatives, and fish to avoid, www.mbayaq.org

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THE MILK MYTH Dairy products are now in vogue with many people who fall privy to "white mustache" celebrity endorsements and media coverage and assume this type of diet to be a health advantage. Many people view milk and other dairy products as a means to guard against degenerative diseases, such as osteoporosis. But how much do you really know about this white liquid? In truth, there may be better ways to get your calcium than from these high-protein, high-fat products. Recent studies on the effects of dairy products have shown that dairy makes a greater contribution to osteoporosis, kidney problems, and certain forms of cancers. In Dr. T. Colin Campbell's Protein Study it was found that cancer was consistently promoted by Casein, which makes up 87% of cow's milk protein.1 Additionally, women who eat diets rich in animal foods excrete moreValcium in their urine, providing a negative calcium balance—a high risk factor for osteoporosis.1 J "? CfaJCtQ,

Q WHAT is CALCIUM AND WHY DO I NEED IT? Calcium is a mineral that the body needs for numerous functions, including building and maintaining bones, teeth, blood clotting, the transmission of nerve impulses, and the regulation of the heart's rhythm. Ninety-nine percent of the calcium in the human body is stored in the bones and teeth. The remaining 1 percent is found in the blood and other tissues. The body gets the calcium it needs in two ways. One is through eating foods that are calcium rich, the other way the body gets calcium is by pulling it from the bones. Animal protein increases the acid load in the body which makes blood and tissues more acidic. To neutralize the acid, the body pulls calcium from the bones, thus weakening them. A recent report published in the Journal of Pediatrics suggests that boosting consumption of milk or other dairy products is not necessarily the best way to provide the minimal calcium intake of at least 400 milligrams per day.

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Collapse of vertebrae leads to chronic pain and characteristic bent spine, while the fractures of the long bones impair mobility and may require surgery. Hip fracture, in particular, can result in permanent disability. It is estimated that 10 million Americans have established osteoporosis and another 34 million have osteopenia, or low bone mass, which leads to osteoporosis. It is responsible for over 2 million fractures annually. About 50% of women and 25% of men are expected to have osteoporosis in their lifetime.'

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I WHAT CAN BE DONE TO PREVENT OSTEOPOROSIS? While treatments are available, there is no cure for osteoporosis, so prevention is key. To minimize your risk of osteoporosis, Campbell recommends the following: stay physically active, eat a variety of whole plant foods, avoid animal foods (including dairy), and keep your salt intake to a minimum. In addition, the following is recommended to help prevent osteoporosis;'

IF YOU WANT HEALTHY BONES • Don't smoke, don't start • Avoid excessive alcohol

1. Regular weight-bearing exercise • Increase exercise!

2. Consume the daily recommended amount of Calcium and Vitamin D 3. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco abuse

THE CONSEQUENCES OF DAIRY CONSUMPTION DAIRY HURTS YOUR BODY IN MANY WAYS: 1. CANCER hundreds of chemical components, including the hormone, insulin-like growth factor 1 (1GF-1). Milk consumption increases the circulating levels of this hormone and increased JGF-1 levels are strongly implicated in prostate cancer, colorectal cancer,

For example, in nine separate studies, the strongest and most consistent dietary factor linked with prostate cancer was a high consumption of milk or dairy products. In the largest of these, the Health Professionals Follow-up Study, men who drank two or more glasses of milk a day were almost twice as likely to develop advanced prostate cancer as those who didn't drink milk at all/ 2. MUCUS PRODUCTION Milk and dairy products tend to generate excessive mucus in the intestines, sinus and lungs. The extra mucus in the intestines hardens and forms a coating on the inner lining that is relatively impermeable to nutrients. This of course means poor absorption, which in turn means chronic fatigue. Milk consumption is also an important factor in nasal dripping and excessive phlegm in your throat. 3. ALLERGIES

4- IN ADDITION Studies have proven that dairy products are also a leading culprit in many other health problems, such as irritable bowl syndrome, rnalabsorprion of nutrients, obesity, and mineral and amino acid deficiencies.

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I DON'T KIDS NEED MILK FOR PROPER GROWTH AND STRONG BONES? Do children who have "got milk" really have stronger bones? The powerful dairy industry would like you to believe this is true! In a press release. Dairy Management, Inc. listed the following goals: to market to young children and their mothers, to use schools as a channel to young customers, and to conduct and publicize research favorable to the industry. In 2002, the organization's Web site delivered over 70,000 lesson plans to educators. As Campbell observed, "The dairy industry is truly teaching its version of nutrition to the next generation of Americans."" A recent study published in the Journal of Pediatrics states that in a review of 37 studies examining the impact of calcium consumption on bone strength in children older than 7, researchers at the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine in Washington found 27 did not support drinking more milk to boost calcium.™ In fact, physical activity of youths was shown to be the primary stimulus for increased bone growth and development.

SOMETHING TO THINKABOUT ... "Cow's milk contains hormones which are secreted from the pituitary of the cow." This was pointed out many years ago by Dr. Michael Rabbens of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania and has been confirmed by other researchers as welt. "These are powerful growth hormones designed to raise a calf from 90 pounds at birth to 1,000 pounds at physical maturity two years later. By comparison, a human infant is born at 6-8 pounds and reaches physical maturity at 100200 pounds 21 years later."

OTHER SOURCES OF CALCIUM With numerous delicious alternatives on the market today, you don't have to give up your favorite foods to maintain a proper nutritional balance. Some alternatives include soy milk, rice milk, yogurt made with a rice or soy base, or even sesame seed milk. Although it can be said that dairy products tend to contain more calcium in absolute amounts than calcium-rich plant foods, when absorption is taken into account, the amount of plant food to get the same amount of absorbable calcium is modest. For example, other ways to obtain absorbable calcium found in one cup of cow's milk include a cup soy milk, a cup of cooked kale or turnip greens, two packages of instant oats, two-thirds cup of tofu, or 1" cups of broccoli.™

SOMETHING TO THINKABOUT... The level of dairy product consumption in the United States is among the highest in the world, accounting for 72% of dietary calcium intake, and osteoporosis and fracture rates are simultaneously high.

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diet that promotes over-acidification of the blood and tissues allows for a terrain that is conducive to the growth of virus, bacteria, yeast, and fungus—the great decomposers of cells and tissues in the human body. Think of it like this: A refrigerator must stay cold in order for food to stay free of bacteria, fungus, and mold. If the terrain of the refrigerator is compromised and the refrigerator begins to warm up, the food inside will begin to grow bacteria that evolves into yeast and mold. The food begins to deteriorate and is destroyed. The same thing happens to the inside of your body when you overeat acid-producing foods. This is how all infectious and degenerative diseases begin.

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WHAT'S THE SOLUTION? To reduce and eliminate acid you need a diet consisting of live alkaline foods: dark green and yellow vegetables, soy beans, sprouted nuts, seeds, grains, and essential fatty acids. This diet lowers the over-acidification of the blood and tissues with its abundance of bases and alkaline salts.

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SAY NO TO ACID ADDICTIONS Q CAFFEINE The toxic alkaloid of caffeine is the active ingredient in coffee, tea, cocoa, and soft drinks — of which we can't seem to get enough. In fact, coffee is the world's second most valuable commodity behind petroleum in terms of dollars traded. More than 500 billion cups of coffee are consumed every year worldwide!

KILLING OURSELVES WITH CAFFEINE Caffeine can compromise one's health and vitality by weakening the body's forces. * Caffeine stimulates the adrenal glands to produce adrenaline and cortisone, hormones your body depends on to elevate heart rate, increase respiration, and blood pressure. Eventually the adrenal glands become exhausted and stop responding, leaving you more vulnerable to health hazards. * It can acutely affect the cardiovascular system (high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, or arrhythmias or palpitations in the hearts of susceptible individuals), the digestive system (stomach upset, ulcers, diarrhea, reduced nutrient absorption), and energy expenditure. * Possible links between caffeine and disease: bladder cancer in men, breast cancer in women, and birth defects (when taken by pregnant women). * Other consequences include restlessness, anxiety, irritability, muscle tremors, sleeplessness, chronic fatigue, and headaches.

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT... When glucose levels in the body rise, the pancreas reacts by releasing an excessive amount of insulin into the body. The sugar is then rapidly burned, producing a surge of energy (the high). The blood-sugar level then falls below the normal level producing some unpleasant symptoms (the low) such as headache, unnecessary hunger, "the shakes," fatigue, and like any other drug, the craving for more. Additionally, high insulin levels inhibit the release of growth hormones, which in turn depresses the immune system. High insulin levels also make our bodies feel "hungry," and result in increased fat cell storage.

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1 SUGAR Processed of refined sugar must be avoided. It is very acidic and increases glucose levels in the blood to rise rapidly. Glucose is the first thing to be metabolized by yeast, bacteria, and fungus. and mold in the body — this creates a highly acidic environment where disease and symptomology thrive. Sugar is an addictive drug that causes diabetes, obesity, coronary thrombosis, tooth and gum decay, varicose veins, stomach trouble and, indirectly, mental disturbances. The most common source of sugar in our diets? Soft drinks. There has been a 500% increase in per capita consumption of soft drinks, from the 1950s to today. More than 50 million cola beverages are consumed daily in the United States! According to the National Soft Drink Association the average 12-ounce nondiet, carbonated soft drink contains the equivalent of 10 teaspoons of sugar and 150 calories. That amount of sugar can immobilize the immune system by about 33 percent (and about 30 teaspoons will shut it down for an entire day).

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IF YOU'RE GOING TO... Drink soda, pick 7-UP. Since inception, neither 7-UP nor Diet 7-UP have had caffeine, and the Diet version has only trace amounts of sugar. SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT ... One study reported 2005) suggests that a woman who consumes just one can of a is 83% more likely to acquire diabetes than a woman who has less than one such beverage a month.

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| NICOTINE The negative effects of nicotine abuse are well known. The many harmful effects of tobacco consumption have been listed by the U.S. Surgeon General on every cigarette package. These include increased risk of heart disease, lung cancer, stroke, emphysema, and hypertension. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2005, more than 168,140 cancer deaths will be caused by tobacco use alone. Consequently, smoking endangers both your life, and the lives of those around you. UNLEASH THE POWER W I T H I N

juices contain up to 5 teaspoons of sugar per serving! * According to the Oklahoma Fit Kids Coalition: A school-age child in Oklahoma, on average, drinks four 12-ounce soft drinks a day. Sedentary kids who drink that much soda will be 13 pounds heavier the calories from four regular sodas a child would have to bike for our ours.

ALCOHOL According to Dr. Melvin H. Knisely of the Medical College of South Carolina in Charleston, "Every time a person takes one drink of alcohol—even a social one— he permanently damages his brain, killing off thousands of brain cells."

WHITES It's a good practice to avoid all "white" foods such as: wheat products, breads, rice, sugar, and potatoes. This is because these foods are all very high carbohydrate, high glycemic foods; therefore the consumption of these foods spike our blood sugar. In addition, stored grains (wheat, rice, barley) begin to ferment in 90 days under most conditions and in a short time, be full of mycotoxins. This a natural process that is regulated, but not preventable. (Note: corn and peanuts can easily become contaminated with fungi).

Q VINEGAR Vinegar is the product of decay and contains acetic acid which affects the liver in much the same way that alcohol does. Vinegar thickens the blood — putting a strain on the functioning of the arteries and heart — and also interferes with the digestion of starch.

Q DRUGS The dangers of illegal drugs are obvious, but the potential dangers of prescription drugs are not so well publicized. In fact, billions of dollars are spent each year marketing the positive effects of these so-called wonder drugs. The public is becoming increasingly aware of the risks now that popular drugs such as Vioxx were yanked from the shelves after it was found to double the users' risk of heart attack and stroke) but the fact is Americans buy more medicine per person than residents of any other country: about 130 million Americans swallow, inject, inhale, infuse, spray, and pat drugs from 3.65 billion prescriptions written each year. In addition to the secondary effect prescription drugs can cause, over-the-counter drugs should not be considered 100% safe. The drug Aleve (also known as naproxen) made headlines when it was linked to a 50% increase in heart attacks. Common painkillers can cause stomach irritation or even bleeding, and some allergy medications have side effects such as irregular heartbeat.

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT... If the health benefits of avoiding these drugs aren't incentive enough, think of the expense. The pharmaceutical industry raked in $250 billion dollars in 2004—Americans spent as much on drugs as they spent on gas!

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