I could go on and on about role of gluten and inflammation in the body. I cannot tell you the countless number of cases I see of chronic serious inflammatory conditions that get significantly better when gluten is removed from the diet.
More then 55 diseases have been linked to gluten, the protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. It’s estimated that 90% of the people who have either gluten intolerance or celiac disease are never diagnosed.
It is also estimated that as much as 15% of the US population is gluten intolerant. Could you be one of them?
If you have any of the following symptoms it could be a sign that you have gluten intolerance:
1. Digestive issues such as gas, bloating, diarrhea and even constipation. I see the constipation particularly in children after eating gluten.
2. Keratosis Pilaris, (also known as ‘chicken skin’ on the back of your arms). This tends be as a result of a fatty acid deficiency and vitamin A deficiency secondary to fat-malabsorption caused by gluten damaging the gut.
3. Fatigue, brain fog or feeling tired after eating a meal that contains gluten.
4. Diagnosis of an autoimmune disease such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ulcerative colitis, Lupus, Psoriasis, Scleroderma or Multiple sclerosis.
5. Neurologic symptoms such as dizziness or feeling of being off balance.
6. Hormone imbalances such as PMS, PCOS or unexplained infertility.
7. Migraine headaches.
8. Diagnosis of chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia. These diagnoses simply indicate your conventional doctor cannot pin point the cause of your fatigue or pain.
9. Inflammation, swelling or pain in your joints such as fingers, knees or hips.
10. Mood issues such as anxiety, depression, mood swings and ADD.
How to test for gluten intolerance at home?
I have found the single best ways to determine if you have an issue with gluten is to do an elimination diet and take it out of your diet for at least 2 to 3 weeks and then reintroduce it. Please note that gluten is a very large protein and it can take months and even years to clear from your system so the longer you can eliminate it from your diet before reintroducing it, the better.
The best advice that I share with my patients is that if they feel significantly better off of gluten or feel worse when they reintroduce it, then gluten is likely a problem for them. In order to get accurate results from this testing method you must elimination 100% of the gluten from your diet.
How to treat gluten intolerance?
Eliminating gluten 100% from your diet means 100%. Even trace amounts of gluten from cross contamination or medications or supplements can be enough to cause an immune reaction in your body.
The 80/20 rule or “we don’t eat it in our house, just when we eat out” is a complete misconception. An article published in 2001 states that for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity eating gluten just once a month increased the relative risk of death by 600%.
Still unsure?
Come make an appointment at my clinic Eleven Eleven Wellness Center in NYC or NY Modern Medicine in Westchester, NY.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Nine foods you should never eat again
With so much misinformation out there about food and how it affects human health, making healthy food choices for you and your family can be difficult and confusing. There are a number of specific foods; however, that you will want to avoid in almost every circumstance because they provide virtually no health benefits while posing plenty of health risks. Here are nine foods you should never eat again if you care about preserving your long-term health:
1) White bread, refined flours. By definition, white bread and refined flours in general are toxic for your body because they have been stripped of virtually all vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other important nutrients. Because of this, the body does not know how to properly digest and assimilate these so-called foods, which can lead to health problems. Refined white flour has also been bleached with chlorine and brominated with bromide, two poisonous chemicals that have been linked to causing thyroid and organ damage. (http://drlwilson.com/ARTICLES/BREAD.htm)
2) Conventional frozen meals. Most conventionally-prepared frozen meals are loaded with preservatives, processed salt, hydrogenated oils and other artificial ingredients, not to mention the fact that most frozen meals have been heavily pre-cooked, rendering their nutrient content minimal at best (especially after getting microwaved again at home). With the exception of a few truly healthy frozen meal brands such as Amy's and Organic Bistro, most frozen meals are little more than disease in a box, so avoid them in favor of fresh foods. (http://www.4us2be.com)
3) White rice. Like white bread, white rice has been stripped of most of its nutrients, and separated from the bran and germ, two natural components that make up rice in its brown form. Even so-called "fortified" white rice is nutritionally deficient, as the body still processes this refined food much differently than brown rice, which is absorbed more slowly and does not cause the same spike in blood sugar that white rice does. (http://globalnaturopath.com)
4) Microwaveable popcorn. This processed food is a favorite among moviegoers and regular snackers alike, but it is one of the unhealthiest foods you can eat. Practically every component of microwaveable popcorn, from the genetically-modified (GM) corn kernels to the processed salt and preservative chemicals used to enhance its flavor, is unhealthy and disease-promoting. On top of this, microwaveable popcorn contains a chemical known as diacetyl that can actually destroy your lungs. If you love popcorn, stick with organic kernels that you can pop yourself in a kettle and douse with healthy ingredients like coconut oil, grass-fed butter, and Himalayan pink salt. (http://www.naturalnews.com)
5) Cured meat products with nitrates, nitrites. Deli meats, summer sausage, hot dogs, bacon, and many other meats sold at the grocery store are often loaded with sodium nitrite and other chemical preservatives that have been linked to causing heart disease and cancer. If you eat meat, stick with uncured, nitrite and nitrate-free varieties, and preferably those that come from organic, grass-fed animals. (http://www.naturalnews.com/028824_processed_meat_heart_disease.html)
6) Most conventional protein, energy bars. By the way they are often marketed, it might seem as though protein and energy bars are a strong addition to a healthy diet. But more often than not, these meal replacements contain processed soy protein, refined sugar, hydrogenated fat, and other harmful additives that contribute to chronic illness. Not all protein and energy bars are bad, of course -- Thunderbird Energetica, Organic Food Bar, Boku Superfood, Vega Sport, PROBAR, and Zing all make healthy protein and energy bars. Just be sure to read the ingredient labels and know what you are buying.
7) Margarine. Hidden in all sorts of processed foods, margarine, a hydrogenated trans-fat oil, is something you will want to avoid at all costs for your health. Contrary to popular belief, butter and saturated fats in general are not unhealthy, especially when they are derived from pastured animals that feed on grass rather than corn and soy. And if animal-based fats are not for you, stick with extra-virgin coconut oil or olive oil rather than margarine. (http://www.naturalnews.com/027865_saturated_fat_health.html)
8) Soy milk and soy-based meat substitutes. One of the biggest health frauds of modern times, the soy craze is a fad that you will want to skip. Besides the fact that nearly all non-organic soy ingredients are of GM origin, most soy additives are processed using a toxic chemical known as hexane, which is linked to causing birth defects, reproductive problems, and cancer. Soy that has not been fermented is also highly estrogenic, which can throw your natural hormone balance out of whack. (http://www.naturalnews.com/026303_soy_protein_hexane.html)
9) "Diet" anything. Many so-called "diet" products on the market today contains artificial sweeteners like aspartame (Equal) and sucralose (Splenda), both of which are linked to causing neurological damage, gastrointestinal problems, and endocrine disruption. Many diet products also contain added chemical flavoring agents to take the place of fat and other natural components that have been removed to artificially reduce calorie content. Instead, stick with whole foods that are as close to nature as possible, including high-fat foods grown the way nature intended, and your body will respond surprisingly well. (http://www.naturalnews.com)
Sources for this article include:
http://www.rd.com/slideshows/15-foods-you-should-never-buy-again/
Learn more:http://www.naturalnews.com/038467_foods_avoid_processed_meat.html#ixzz2GG4r4Rvg
1) White bread, refined flours. By definition, white bread and refined flours in general are toxic for your body because they have been stripped of virtually all vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other important nutrients. Because of this, the body does not know how to properly digest and assimilate these so-called foods, which can lead to health problems. Refined white flour has also been bleached with chlorine and brominated with bromide, two poisonous chemicals that have been linked to causing thyroid and organ damage. (http://drlwilson.com/ARTICLES/BREAD.htm)
2) Conventional frozen meals. Most conventionally-prepared frozen meals are loaded with preservatives, processed salt, hydrogenated oils and other artificial ingredients, not to mention the fact that most frozen meals have been heavily pre-cooked, rendering their nutrient content minimal at best (especially after getting microwaved again at home). With the exception of a few truly healthy frozen meal brands such as Amy's and Organic Bistro, most frozen meals are little more than disease in a box, so avoid them in favor of fresh foods. (http://www.4us2be.com)
3) White rice. Like white bread, white rice has been stripped of most of its nutrients, and separated from the bran and germ, two natural components that make up rice in its brown form. Even so-called "fortified" white rice is nutritionally deficient, as the body still processes this refined food much differently than brown rice, which is absorbed more slowly and does not cause the same spike in blood sugar that white rice does. (http://globalnaturopath.com)
4) Microwaveable popcorn. This processed food is a favorite among moviegoers and regular snackers alike, but it is one of the unhealthiest foods you can eat. Practically every component of microwaveable popcorn, from the genetically-modified (GM) corn kernels to the processed salt and preservative chemicals used to enhance its flavor, is unhealthy and disease-promoting. On top of this, microwaveable popcorn contains a chemical known as diacetyl that can actually destroy your lungs. If you love popcorn, stick with organic kernels that you can pop yourself in a kettle and douse with healthy ingredients like coconut oil, grass-fed butter, and Himalayan pink salt. (http://www.naturalnews.com)
5) Cured meat products with nitrates, nitrites. Deli meats, summer sausage, hot dogs, bacon, and many other meats sold at the grocery store are often loaded with sodium nitrite and other chemical preservatives that have been linked to causing heart disease and cancer. If you eat meat, stick with uncured, nitrite and nitrate-free varieties, and preferably those that come from organic, grass-fed animals. (http://www.naturalnews.com/028824_processed_meat_heart_disease.html)
6) Most conventional protein, energy bars. By the way they are often marketed, it might seem as though protein and energy bars are a strong addition to a healthy diet. But more often than not, these meal replacements contain processed soy protein, refined sugar, hydrogenated fat, and other harmful additives that contribute to chronic illness. Not all protein and energy bars are bad, of course -- Thunderbird Energetica, Organic Food Bar, Boku Superfood, Vega Sport, PROBAR, and Zing all make healthy protein and energy bars. Just be sure to read the ingredient labels and know what you are buying.
7) Margarine. Hidden in all sorts of processed foods, margarine, a hydrogenated trans-fat oil, is something you will want to avoid at all costs for your health. Contrary to popular belief, butter and saturated fats in general are not unhealthy, especially when they are derived from pastured animals that feed on grass rather than corn and soy. And if animal-based fats are not for you, stick with extra-virgin coconut oil or olive oil rather than margarine. (http://www.naturalnews.com/027865_saturated_fat_health.html)
8) Soy milk and soy-based meat substitutes. One of the biggest health frauds of modern times, the soy craze is a fad that you will want to skip. Besides the fact that nearly all non-organic soy ingredients are of GM origin, most soy additives are processed using a toxic chemical known as hexane, which is linked to causing birth defects, reproductive problems, and cancer. Soy that has not been fermented is also highly estrogenic, which can throw your natural hormone balance out of whack. (http://www.naturalnews.com/026303_soy_protein_hexane.html)
9) "Diet" anything. Many so-called "diet" products on the market today contains artificial sweeteners like aspartame (Equal) and sucralose (Splenda), both of which are linked to causing neurological damage, gastrointestinal problems, and endocrine disruption. Many diet products also contain added chemical flavoring agents to take the place of fat and other natural components that have been removed to artificially reduce calorie content. Instead, stick with whole foods that are as close to nature as possible, including high-fat foods grown the way nature intended, and your body will respond surprisingly well. (http://www.naturalnews.com)
Sources for this article include:
http://www.rd.com/slideshows/15-foods-you-should-never-buy-again/
Learn more:http://www.naturalnews.com/038467_foods_avoid_processed_meat.html#ixzz2GG4r4Rvg
FDA moves closer to approval of GMO fish
FDA moves closer to approval of GMO fish, critics outraged | WorldHealth.net Anti-Aging Forum
One of my goals this year is to move patients and clients towards healthier, GMO-free diets and lifestyles. Of course, lets leave it to the FDA to approve a genetically engineered salmon for the masses.
One of my goals this year is to move patients and clients towards healthier, GMO-free diets and lifestyles. Of course, lets leave it to the FDA to approve a genetically engineered salmon for the masses.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
My New Business
ARBONNE!! I am so excited to be a part of this AMAZING company!!! NO ONE does it better !! Thousands of NWM companies open EVERY YEAR .. and such a small percentage last 5 years!! ARBONNE is 32 years old and they are just GETTING STARTED with incredible branding , global recognition and an opportunity of a lifetime . The one thing learned when starting my business from some incredible leaders and ...very experienced and successful people "never join a start up "... "make sure you have a company at least 10 years old", " ensure you have a strong compensation plan, not a bilateral comp plan" and " be sure you have a product line that anyone can use with an expanding target market" and THIS COMPANY OFFERS THIS, AND SO MUCH MORE!!
WATCH out, as this company will be a household name with as our CEO Kay Napier, branding genious from P&G (23 years) takes us international and infuses our brand domestically.. THIS IS GROUND FLOOR GOOGLE!!!
WATCH out, as this company will be a household name with as our CEO Kay Napier, branding genious from P&G (23 years) takes us international and infuses our brand domestically.. THIS IS GROUND FLOOR GOOGLE!!!
Friday, March 9, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Diet Soda: A Really Bad Beverage
Vascular events" have now been added to the widely known laundry list of ill-effects of diet sodas. An eye-opening study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine shows that individuals who drink diet soft drinks on a daily basis may be at increased risk of suffering vascular events such as stroke, heart attack, and vascular death.
Researchers from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and the Columbia University Medical Center studied the soda-drinking habits of 2,564 people in a multi-ethnic, urban population over a 10-year period, and discovered that daily drinkers had a 43 percent higher risk of having a vascular event than non-drinkers.
In today's fast paced climate, where zero calorie sodas find their way in many people's daily lives as an assumed healthier alternative to sugary drinks, many are disregarding much solid evidence showing that diet sodas are associated with multiple side effects.
The Ingredients:
Caffeine is quite dehydrating. For every ounce of soda, one needs 2 ounces of water to handle the toxin level. Caffeine causes irritability and palpitations in some. Caffeine elevates cortisol levels which contributes to weight gain, metabolic syndrome and diabetes. It is addictive in nature and depletes B-vitamins, especially B1 (thiamine). Fatigue, nervousness, general aches and pains, and headaches are all symptoms of a low B1 level. This level can be assessed by your physician. It contributes to a general malabsorptive state, and therefore depletes a variety of minerals as well, leading to fatigue and muscle cramps.
The FDA granted aspartame, which is 200 times sweeter than sugar, a "generally recognized as safe" status, or GRAS. It is composed of two amino acids – phenylalanine and aspartic acid, and contains 10% methyl alcohol, a light volatile flammable liquid alcohol used as a solvent and anti-freeze. It is a known neurotoxin.
Saccharin is quite dangerous as well. It is a non-caloric petroleum derivative and is 300 times sweeter than sugar. It is excreted unchanged in the urine being that it is not modified by the body.
Phosphoric acid's acidic nature dissolves calcium out of the bones. Caucasian women in particular have been shown to suffer from osteoporosis in the setting of high phosphoric acid intake (soda & coffee).
In spite of this study and prior research on the ill-effects of diet drinks, the diet soda industry is not going downhill after this study, especially being that soft drinks in general account for more than a quarter of all drinks consumed in the United States.
Note to my beautiful Blog-aficionados: Consider trading in your diet soda, diet anything, regular soda, Red Bull, and Monster drinks for Arbonne's Energy Fizz tabs. So many of my patients have made the switch.
Check out http://mymdplanb.myarbonne.com/ for ingredient information.
Safer, Cleaner, and Better in 2012.
MUAAAH
Tina
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Product Information Lipstick and Lead: Questions and Answers
Product Information Lipstick and Lead: Questions and Answers
Please read the long list of lipsticks that were tested for lead.
The FDA sets the upper limit of lead in lipsticks is 0.1ppp.
Hmmm, so if you apply lipstick 4 times daily... is that 0.4 total for the day ok? NOT
What if your 3 year old plays with your lipgloss?? Hmmm
Sounds like FDA states that a little lead is ok.
Of course!
They also said that a little arsenic in apple juice is OK. Does anyone remember the on-screen battle between FDA and Dr. Oz??
Be proactive. Take a stand. Why would you spend your hard-earned dollars on a product that is potentially toxic?
Honestly, do we need a study to tell us continued, daily, repeated use of lead on our lips may be harmful.
Please read the long list of lipsticks that were tested for lead.
The FDA sets the upper limit of lead in lipsticks is 0.1ppp.
Hmmm, so if you apply lipstick 4 times daily... is that 0.4 total for the day ok? NOT
What if your 3 year old plays with your lipgloss?? Hmmm
Sounds like FDA states that a little lead is ok.
Of course!
They also said that a little arsenic in apple juice is OK. Does anyone remember the on-screen battle between FDA and Dr. Oz??
Be proactive. Take a stand. Why would you spend your hard-earned dollars on a product that is potentially toxic?
Honestly, do we need a study to tell us continued, daily, repeated use of lead on our lips may be harmful.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Forks Over Knives And The China Study: Endophilia Cell Damage And More
Forks Over Knives And The China Study: Endophilia Cell Damage And More
For all my Vegan babies...Luv Ya all.
For all my Vegan babies...Luv Ya all.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Get Clean and Lean in 2012
I have created a 40-Day CLEAN & LEAN program featuring Arbonne's vegan, botanically based, and gluten free products. Make 2012 the year you finally learn about health and wellness.
Ok, so I am self promoting for once. Sue me!
Do you feel tired and sluggish all the time? Do you feel bloated most of the time? Has your skin and hair lost its glow? Skin rashes? Constipation? Poor memory? Headaches? Joint and muscle pain?
These are just some of the signs of toxic overload!
Join my 40-day program that will begin with a mini-detox, followed by a nutritional plan...that can be continued way past the 40 day mark.
Joining is very simple! There is no fee to join!
Call your family and friends. Join the program together!
The official start date of the plan will be Monday, Jan 2nd, 2012. We are NOT wasting anytime after the holidays!!
There will be a FREE group conferencing call every week for 4 weeks while you are on the plan. The calls are meant to be informative and motivating. Instructions will be sent via email after the purchase of the products.
Contact me at 914.909-2546 or tina.discepola@gmail.com for more info
Ok, so I am self promoting for once. Sue me!
Do you feel tired and sluggish all the time? Do you feel bloated most of the time? Has your skin and hair lost its glow? Skin rashes? Constipation? Poor memory? Headaches? Joint and muscle pain?
These are just some of the signs of toxic overload!
Join my 40-day program that will begin with a mini-detox, followed by a nutritional plan...that can be continued way past the 40 day mark.
Joining is very simple! There is no fee to join!
Call your family and friends. Join the program together!
The official start date of the plan will be Monday, Jan 2nd, 2012. We are NOT wasting anytime after the holidays!!
There will be a FREE group conferencing call every week for 4 weeks while you are on the plan. The calls are meant to be informative and motivating. Instructions will be sent via email after the purchase of the products.
Contact me at 914.909-2546 or tina.discepola@gmail.com for more info
Monday, November 21, 2011
Saturday, November 19, 2011
The Power of Protein
http://www.livestrong.com/article/323403-arbonne-protein-shake-ingredients/
My vegan protein shake is part of my daily routine.
I use a variety of different brands...mostly all vegan. I do use PhysioWhey Powder by Physiologics cuz its the only whey powder that doesn't upset my stomach
Arbonne protein powder in vanilla is one that I use often. It comes in individual packets that I can carry to work or the gym making it very convenient...so I just keep them in my car.
I also use Vega protein mix and Bio-Pure Protein by Metagenics. I like them all, but the convenience of the Arbonne shake makes it a winner.
My morning shake is made with:
2 cups water
2 scoops of protein powder
1 scoop Arbonne's Fiber Boost (which is pectin based soluble fiber...tasteless and effective)
1 scoop of Phytotality Greens Powder by Physiologics
1 scoop of D-ribose powder
1 tablespoon of almond butter
1 banana (sometimes berries also)
1/2 cup of oat bran powder or ground flax seed.
In the afternoon I simply mix 2 scoops of protein powder with 1 cup of water in a shaker cup.
I get about 40 grams of protein in shakes daily. The rest of my protein needs are met through foodstuff (eggs, fish, beans, peas).
I encourage everyone to lead low-carb lifestyles. These protein shakes are a safe and easy way to increase protein in the diet which are better calories for the body. They also help curb carb cravings. Our protein intake becomes more and more important as we age. Unfortuately, as peple age they tend to increase their carb intake, not the protein.
Have fun mixing your shakes, There are loads of great recipes online.
Happy Season of Thanks to ALL.
Bacioni,
Tina
To purchase Physiologic products, go to http://www.physiologics.com/. Use 914-909-2546 or ID # SP03061 to order.
To purchase Arbonne products go to http://www.arbonne.com/ Use ID # 19259404 to order.
Call 914-909-2546 if you have questions. t
My vegan protein shake is part of my daily routine.
I use a variety of different brands...mostly all vegan. I do use PhysioWhey Powder by Physiologics cuz its the only whey powder that doesn't upset my stomach
Arbonne protein powder in vanilla is one that I use often. It comes in individual packets that I can carry to work or the gym making it very convenient...so I just keep them in my car.
I also use Vega protein mix and Bio-Pure Protein by Metagenics. I like them all, but the convenience of the Arbonne shake makes it a winner.
My morning shake is made with:
2 cups water
2 scoops of protein powder
1 scoop Arbonne's Fiber Boost (which is pectin based soluble fiber...tasteless and effective)
1 scoop of Phytotality Greens Powder by Physiologics
1 scoop of D-ribose powder
1 tablespoon of almond butter
1 banana (sometimes berries also)
1/2 cup of oat bran powder or ground flax seed.
In the afternoon I simply mix 2 scoops of protein powder with 1 cup of water in a shaker cup.
I get about 40 grams of protein in shakes daily. The rest of my protein needs are met through foodstuff (eggs, fish, beans, peas).
I encourage everyone to lead low-carb lifestyles. These protein shakes are a safe and easy way to increase protein in the diet which are better calories for the body. They also help curb carb cravings. Our protein intake becomes more and more important as we age. Unfortuately, as peple age they tend to increase their carb intake, not the protein.
Have fun mixing your shakes, There are loads of great recipes online.
Happy Season of Thanks to ALL.
Bacioni,
Tina
To purchase Physiologic products, go to http://www.physiologics.com/. Use 914-909-2546 or ID # SP03061 to order.
To purchase Arbonne products go to http://www.arbonne.com/ Use ID # 19259404 to order.
Call 914-909-2546 if you have questions. t
Monday, October 24, 2011
Sunday, August 14, 2011
The Neck Bone is connected to the Ankle Bone
Oh, aren't I just a terrible blogger?? Oh well, I am not going to apologize for the busy-ness of my life. Fact is I am loving every moment. I run, run, run in a good way...not the breathless, frantic kind of run I used to do.
I LOVE being active and occupied.
So, all this running around takes its toll on my body. I do a good amount of daily exercise and core training. I am jumping in and out of my car most days. Probably the worst thing I do most days is sit at the desk with patients and in front of the computer. I never feel pain and my joints are good, but I sometimes feel twisted or "uneven".
Last Friday, I was seeing a patient for an IV treatments at my colleague's office, Dr Peter Sayegh. He asked me when was the last time I had an adjustment. I was embarrassed to say that it had been 2 or 3 years. I couldn't believe it. I used to be a regular. My kids grew up receiving regular adjustments until my good friend and chiropractor, Deb Gioe, passed away. I have had a couple of ART treatemnts in the city. The real problem is that I am running taking care of anyone and everyone but me. Uh ohhh, that is a big NO-NO!!! The other factor is that I have had not so good adjustments that have sometimes left me feeling a bit worse than when I walked in. So there is always that anxiety about trying someone new.
Sooo, I hesitated a bit, but Peter coaxed me in to the chair. Unbelievable!! I am back in full form.
The neck adjustment was so effortless. I had no problem hopping on the table after that. I love that he talks while he is hands on, so it relieves the anxiety of anticipation.
He offically wins my "Hands of Gold" award.
It was such a small adjustment x 3, but it has made a world of difference. My workouts are better. My balance is better. My lung expansion is better. Even my mood is better!! DAMN!!!
Life is most definitely better after a Peter Sayegh adjustment!
Anyone in the NY/Westchester/Tri State area...Dr Sayegh is definitely worth the ride over.
http://www.mycreatingwellness.com/
Ok, my faithful Bogga babies...Stay loose, stay connected.
Keep the scales balanced.
Its ALL good!!
Peace, Tina
I LOVE being active and occupied.
So, all this running around takes its toll on my body. I do a good amount of daily exercise and core training. I am jumping in and out of my car most days. Probably the worst thing I do most days is sit at the desk with patients and in front of the computer. I never feel pain and my joints are good, but I sometimes feel twisted or "uneven".
Last Friday, I was seeing a patient for an IV treatments at my colleague's office, Dr Peter Sayegh. He asked me when was the last time I had an adjustment. I was embarrassed to say that it had been 2 or 3 years. I couldn't believe it. I used to be a regular. My kids grew up receiving regular adjustments until my good friend and chiropractor, Deb Gioe, passed away. I have had a couple of ART treatemnts in the city. The real problem is that I am running taking care of anyone and everyone but me. Uh ohhh, that is a big NO-NO!!! The other factor is that I have had not so good adjustments that have sometimes left me feeling a bit worse than when I walked in. So there is always that anxiety about trying someone new.
Sooo, I hesitated a bit, but Peter coaxed me in to the chair. Unbelievable!! I am back in full form.
The neck adjustment was so effortless. I had no problem hopping on the table after that. I love that he talks while he is hands on, so it relieves the anxiety of anticipation.
He offically wins my "Hands of Gold" award.
It was such a small adjustment x 3, but it has made a world of difference. My workouts are better. My balance is better. My lung expansion is better. Even my mood is better!! DAMN!!!
Life is most definitely better after a Peter Sayegh adjustment!
Anyone in the NY/Westchester/Tri State area...Dr Sayegh is definitely worth the ride over.
http://www.mycreatingwellness.com/
Ok, my faithful Bogga babies...Stay loose, stay connected.
Keep the scales balanced.
Its ALL good!!
Peace, Tina
Friday, June 24, 2011
Life Long
Everyone at some point wonders what their lifspan will be. Will they be old, withered and gray sitting in a nursing home? Will they be an active octogenarian involved in community affairs and still driving? Will they drop dead in their 50's from a sudden heart attack. Will their life's end mimic their parent's story?
I have certainly posed these questions. I look at my parents who are vibrant and very physically active in their late 70's. My paternal predecessors all lived to their 90's and 100's. My mom's family(both sides)never seem to make it into their 80's, for one reason or another. We are very fortunate still to not have cancer as part of our family history. But both families had very similar lifstyles, diets, and habits in southern Italy. So what's the deal for me??
What do I do? I take excellent care of myself. I read the research done in the world of Anti-Aging and Longevity Medicine. I learn from the data, and try to incorporate those findings into the real-time of my life.
Many studies have been done on telomeres, their activity, and how the shortening of our telomeres impacts mortality risk and senior health.
THIS is what we need to pay attention to!!!
We are made up of Chromosomes which are made up of strands of DNA. The
Telomere is the segment of DNA that occurs at the ends of chromosomes, the CAP at the end of the chain. Telomerase is the enzyme that causes telomeres to lengthen. Our telomeres shorten and divide everyday. That is part of the aging process
Bad things happen when telomeres shorten or telomerase is lost When we no longer have telomerase, our telomeres shorten.... SOOO not good.
This is a data interpretation excerpt from the Journal of American Epidemiology. March 2011, a study on short telomeres and its link to increased mortality over a six-year period...."Data strongly suggests that erosion of telomeres is the result of an accruing burden of oxidative stress and inflammation, which is known to enhanced by exposure to infectious and inflammatory disease. The significant relationship between leukocyte telomere length and interleukin-6, a biomarker of inflammation, found here, and in an earlier study, supports this finding."
I never mean for these blogs to be scientific or difficult for anyone to understand, but it is important to know that science is the basis for what we doctors do. Functional doctors, integrative doctors, anti-aging doctors (WHATEVER!!) rely heavily on these sorts of studies, especially since our practices are considered to be out of mainstream medicine.
Ok, SOOO...now I when I talk about my anti-inflammatory diet(whole food alkaline based), and natural anti-inflammatory and immune-enhancing agents like turmeric and Vitamin D, and promote hormone replacement to help prevent inflammatory conditions like osteoporosis, arthritis, and coronary artery disease....This is what I'm really trying to do. When I go on and on about the environmental toxins that we are exposed to on a daily basis, and the efforts that we need to take to eliminate them....I am trying to SAVE our chromosomes.
Eating unprocessed foods, eliminating toxic exposures, building our immune systems to ward off infections and tumor growth are the things that we can all do to stop the aging process.
Everyday we are losing chromosomes. . So don't just be healthy some of the time. Don't just exercise sometimes. Be proactive in your march for longevity. THINK health all the time.
It's all about choices....and there is a consequence for every choice that we make in life. Determine what your outcome will be.
As for me....I'm on the long-term plan (and hopefully I won't get hit by a bus along the way).
Peace today and always,
Tina
I have certainly posed these questions. I look at my parents who are vibrant and very physically active in their late 70's. My paternal predecessors all lived to their 90's and 100's. My mom's family(both sides)never seem to make it into their 80's, for one reason or another. We are very fortunate still to not have cancer as part of our family history. But both families had very similar lifstyles, diets, and habits in southern Italy. So what's the deal for me??
What do I do? I take excellent care of myself. I read the research done in the world of Anti-Aging and Longevity Medicine. I learn from the data, and try to incorporate those findings into the real-time of my life.
Many studies have been done on telomeres, their activity, and how the shortening of our telomeres impacts mortality risk and senior health.
THIS is what we need to pay attention to!!!
We are made up of Chromosomes which are made up of strands of DNA. The
Telomere is the segment of DNA that occurs at the ends of chromosomes, the CAP at the end of the chain. Telomerase is the enzyme that causes telomeres to lengthen. Our telomeres shorten and divide everyday. That is part of the aging process
Bad things happen when telomeres shorten or telomerase is lost When we no longer have telomerase, our telomeres shorten.... SOOO not good.
This is a data interpretation excerpt from the Journal of American Epidemiology. March 2011, a study on short telomeres and its link to increased mortality over a six-year period...."Data strongly suggests that erosion of telomeres is the result of an accruing burden of oxidative stress and inflammation, which is known to enhanced by exposure to infectious and inflammatory disease. The significant relationship between leukocyte telomere length and interleukin-6, a biomarker of inflammation, found here, and in an earlier study, supports this finding."
I never mean for these blogs to be scientific or difficult for anyone to understand, but it is important to know that science is the basis for what we doctors do. Functional doctors, integrative doctors, anti-aging doctors (WHATEVER!!) rely heavily on these sorts of studies, especially since our practices are considered to be out of mainstream medicine.
Ok, SOOO...now I when I talk about my anti-inflammatory diet(whole food alkaline based), and natural anti-inflammatory and immune-enhancing agents like turmeric and Vitamin D, and promote hormone replacement to help prevent inflammatory conditions like osteoporosis, arthritis, and coronary artery disease....This is what I'm really trying to do. When I go on and on about the environmental toxins that we are exposed to on a daily basis, and the efforts that we need to take to eliminate them....I am trying to SAVE our chromosomes.
Eating unprocessed foods, eliminating toxic exposures, building our immune systems to ward off infections and tumor growth are the things that we can all do to stop the aging process.
Everyday we are losing chromosomes. . So don't just be healthy some of the time. Don't just exercise sometimes. Be proactive in your march for longevity. THINK health all the time.
It's all about choices....and there is a consequence for every choice that we make in life. Determine what your outcome will be.
As for me....I'm on the long-term plan (and hopefully I won't get hit by a bus along the way).
Peace today and always,
Tina
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Gluten and Thyroid Disease
Hashimoto thyroiditis is a condition where the body makes antibodies (attacker cells) to its own thyroid, causing it to function improperly.
According to research reported on in the medical journal Digestive Diseases and Sciences, a significant number of patients with autoimmune thyroid disease also have celiac disease. Celiac disease is a disorder that causes the intestines to react abnormally to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, oats, spelt, kamut, and other related grains.
"...researchers found that...organ-specific autoantibodies (i.e., thyroid antibodies) -- will disappear after 3 to 6 months of a gluten-free diet."
Celiac disease, which is sometimes referred to as celiac sprue, sprue, or gluten intolerance, makes it difficult for the body to properly absorb nutrients from foods. Symptoms include various intestinal difficulties, recurring abdominal bloating and pain, nausea, anemia, gas, tingling numbness in the legs, sores inside the mouth, painful skin rash on elbows, knees, and buttocks, cramping, hives, joint/muscle pains and aches, diarrhea, and constipation, among others. Untreated, celiac disease raises risks of contracting certain stomach cancers by more than double. Of perhaps greatest importance to thyroid patients, the researchers found that the various antibodies that indicate celiac disease - organ-specific autoantibodies (i.e., thyroid antibodies) -- will disappear after 3 to 6 months of a gluten-free diet.
(Digestive Diseases and Sciences, February 2000;45:403-406.)
The only real treatment for celiac disease is strict adherence to a 100% gluten-free diet for life. Following a gluten-free diet can prevent almost all complications caused by the disease. A gluten-free diet means avoiding anything that contain wheat, rye and barley, or any of their by-products.
Foods which can be eaten on in a gluten-free diet include:
•Fresh meats, fish and poultry
•Milk and unprocessed cheeses
•Dried beans
•Plain fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables
•Corn and rice
Foods prohibited on a gluten-free diet:
•Any bread, cereal or other food made with wheat, rye, barley and oat flours or ingredients and byproducts made from those grains.
•Processed foods containing wheat, gluten-derivatives, or thickeners. These foods include hot dogs, ice cream, salad dressings, canned soups, dried soup mixes, non-dairy creamers, processed cheeses, cream sauces, and hundreds of other common foods.
So what is the moral of that story: If you have Hashimoto's thyroiditis, or even Graves Disease, you MUST eliminate gluten from your diet. I have gotten people off thyroid medication over time with very strict elimination of gluten. Do this even if you do NOT have Celiac disease. You can still have a terrible intolerance to gluten and not test positive for Celiac.
So I am lovin all the fabulous gluten free products that are so readily available everywhere now...and all the gluten free bakeries opening up in NYC and surrounding areas. Check out all of the various websites for lots of fun and important tips on how to live a gluten free lifestyle. It is NOT impossible, and your health depends upon it.
www.gluten-free.org
www.wheatfree.org
Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery
You'll Love Our Breads—And Buns. Soft, fluffy and tasty!
www.RudisGlutenFree.com
www.arbonne.com ID # 19259404
gluten free and vegan supplements.
Best, in Wellness
Tina
According to research reported on in the medical journal Digestive Diseases and Sciences, a significant number of patients with autoimmune thyroid disease also have celiac disease. Celiac disease is a disorder that causes the intestines to react abnormally to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, oats, spelt, kamut, and other related grains.
"...researchers found that...organ-specific autoantibodies (i.e., thyroid antibodies) -- will disappear after 3 to 6 months of a gluten-free diet."
Celiac disease, which is sometimes referred to as celiac sprue, sprue, or gluten intolerance, makes it difficult for the body to properly absorb nutrients from foods. Symptoms include various intestinal difficulties, recurring abdominal bloating and pain, nausea, anemia, gas, tingling numbness in the legs, sores inside the mouth, painful skin rash on elbows, knees, and buttocks, cramping, hives, joint/muscle pains and aches, diarrhea, and constipation, among others. Untreated, celiac disease raises risks of contracting certain stomach cancers by more than double. Of perhaps greatest importance to thyroid patients, the researchers found that the various antibodies that indicate celiac disease - organ-specific autoantibodies (i.e., thyroid antibodies) -- will disappear after 3 to 6 months of a gluten-free diet.
(Digestive Diseases and Sciences, February 2000;45:403-406.)
The only real treatment for celiac disease is strict adherence to a 100% gluten-free diet for life. Following a gluten-free diet can prevent almost all complications caused by the disease. A gluten-free diet means avoiding anything that contain wheat, rye and barley, or any of their by-products.
Foods which can be eaten on in a gluten-free diet include:
•Fresh meats, fish and poultry
•Milk and unprocessed cheeses
•Dried beans
•Plain fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables
•Corn and rice
Foods prohibited on a gluten-free diet:
•Any bread, cereal or other food made with wheat, rye, barley and oat flours or ingredients and byproducts made from those grains.
•Processed foods containing wheat, gluten-derivatives, or thickeners. These foods include hot dogs, ice cream, salad dressings, canned soups, dried soup mixes, non-dairy creamers, processed cheeses, cream sauces, and hundreds of other common foods.
So what is the moral of that story: If you have Hashimoto's thyroiditis, or even Graves Disease, you MUST eliminate gluten from your diet. I have gotten people off thyroid medication over time with very strict elimination of gluten. Do this even if you do NOT have Celiac disease. You can still have a terrible intolerance to gluten and not test positive for Celiac.
So I am lovin all the fabulous gluten free products that are so readily available everywhere now...and all the gluten free bakeries opening up in NYC and surrounding areas. Check out all of the various websites for lots of fun and important tips on how to live a gluten free lifestyle. It is NOT impossible, and your health depends upon it.
www.gluten-free.org
www.wheatfree.org
Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery
You'll Love Our Breads—And Buns. Soft, fluffy and tasty!
www.RudisGlutenFree.com
www.arbonne.com ID # 19259404
gluten free and vegan supplements.
Best, in Wellness
Tina
Friday, June 10, 2011
Saturday, June 4, 2011
The Proof is in The Product
Oh man, Did I ever fall off the blog wagon, OR WHAT???? I meant to take a breather, instead I took a break, a long one.
Well I stopped writing, but I kept on with everything else in my life. My practice is doing well. Word of mouth works well, and the new patients keep calling. I also took a break from studying and trying new products. That is so exhausting...important yet, nevertheless, exhausting.
I suppose the most significant event that I can write about having to do with wellness is the start-up of my new business. Now why on earth would I want or need another business? I already have enough to do with my 2 practices, my home, and my family. I suppose that is the curse of the "very busy"...we are always looking to stay even busier. Well, thats not it at all.
I really love this new found product line, and am so happy that I got involved in the business of it.
In my search for better supplements to recommend to my patients, I discovered Arbonne International. My girlfriend from LA introduced us, and it's been a love affair since. I have finally found a good vegan, gluten free protein shake mix that I can offer to patients. As a matter of fact, all of their ingestible supplements are vegan and gluten free. The bonus package for me was that I discovered that their skin care line (for which they are famous ) is pure, chemical and toxin free, and strictly botanical based. They are the best skin care creams and lotions that I have ever used. People noticed my skin looking great even before I mentioned to anyone that I have been using a new product.
Now I know that this may be starting to sound like an info-mercial, but believe me, I am speaking from the heart. For the first time I can wholeheartedly recommend products to my sick, fragile, beautiful patients that I love so much, and have confidence that I am making the best recommendation for their health possible. It would be hard for me to sell something that I don't personally use. Heck, my kids are using this stuff...and I don't mess with their health at all.
As I have grown both in years and in professional experience, quality of work has become so vitally important. Before I sign a chart I ask myself, "Is this my best work?" "What is my intention here?" I want to make sure that my clients needs, wants, and best interests are served. First, and foremost, Do No Harm. I take that oath pretty seriously.
The quality (and affordability) of the product has always been very important to me. I have spent countless hours researching what I feel would be the best multi-vitamin, the best fish oil, the best glucosamine chondroitin, the best compounding pharmacy for hormones, the best remedy for eczema, etc. I try to support the smaller more personalized vitamin companies. With Rejuvenation Science (www.doctor.rejuvenation-science/cdiscepola/) I am dealing with Roxanne and Howard, the owners directly!!(and their Krill oil is ROCKIN!!!) With Physiologics (www.physiologics.com ID # I get a company that is very concerned with product superiority and environmental wellness.....all of their pills come in recyclable blue glass bottles (and best tasting whey protein on the market!)
With Arbonne (www.arbonne.com ID # 19259404) I get a 31 year old Swiss company dedicated to botanically based pure skin care and vegan, gluten free, supplements. Their RE9 skin renewal serum is DA BOMB!!!! Their protein powder, fiber boost, and Digestion Plus can be mixed together once daily EASY, EASY, EASY for my busy peeps.
Here is the best news, they are affordable. This is so important to me and my patients. These are tough times for everyone globally. I don't want people to stop taking care of themselves because it is too expensive
You all know, that any of you can shoot me a comment if you need supplement recommendations . If I don't know the answer, I will research it. Knowledge is POWER!!!
Ok, so I am back in the blog groove.
Rock it out today, my beautiful people.
Find some calm before the Monday rush.
Dream big when you lay to sleep.
God Bless.
xoxoxo......Tina
Well I stopped writing, but I kept on with everything else in my life. My practice is doing well. Word of mouth works well, and the new patients keep calling. I also took a break from studying and trying new products. That is so exhausting...important yet, nevertheless, exhausting.
I suppose the most significant event that I can write about having to do with wellness is the start-up of my new business. Now why on earth would I want or need another business? I already have enough to do with my 2 practices, my home, and my family. I suppose that is the curse of the "very busy"...we are always looking to stay even busier. Well, thats not it at all.
I really love this new found product line, and am so happy that I got involved in the business of it.
In my search for better supplements to recommend to my patients, I discovered Arbonne International. My girlfriend from LA introduced us, and it's been a love affair since. I have finally found a good vegan, gluten free protein shake mix that I can offer to patients. As a matter of fact, all of their ingestible supplements are vegan and gluten free. The bonus package for me was that I discovered that their skin care line (for which they are famous ) is pure, chemical and toxin free, and strictly botanical based. They are the best skin care creams and lotions that I have ever used. People noticed my skin looking great even before I mentioned to anyone that I have been using a new product.
Now I know that this may be starting to sound like an info-mercial, but believe me, I am speaking from the heart. For the first time I can wholeheartedly recommend products to my sick, fragile, beautiful patients that I love so much, and have confidence that I am making the best recommendation for their health possible. It would be hard for me to sell something that I don't personally use. Heck, my kids are using this stuff...and I don't mess with their health at all.
As I have grown both in years and in professional experience, quality of work has become so vitally important. Before I sign a chart I ask myself, "Is this my best work?" "What is my intention here?" I want to make sure that my clients needs, wants, and best interests are served. First, and foremost, Do No Harm. I take that oath pretty seriously.
The quality (and affordability) of the product has always been very important to me. I have spent countless hours researching what I feel would be the best multi-vitamin, the best fish oil, the best glucosamine chondroitin, the best compounding pharmacy for hormones, the best remedy for eczema, etc. I try to support the smaller more personalized vitamin companies. With Rejuvenation Science (www.doctor.rejuvenation-science/cdiscepola/) I am dealing with Roxanne and Howard, the owners directly!!(and their Krill oil is ROCKIN!!!) With Physiologics (www.physiologics.com ID # I get a company that is very concerned with product superiority and environmental wellness.....all of their pills come in recyclable blue glass bottles (and best tasting whey protein on the market!)
With Arbonne (www.arbonne.com ID # 19259404) I get a 31 year old Swiss company dedicated to botanically based pure skin care and vegan, gluten free, supplements. Their RE9 skin renewal serum is DA BOMB!!!! Their protein powder, fiber boost, and Digestion Plus can be mixed together once daily EASY, EASY, EASY for my busy peeps.
Here is the best news, they are affordable. This is so important to me and my patients. These are tough times for everyone globally. I don't want people to stop taking care of themselves because it is too expensive
You all know, that any of you can shoot me a comment if you need supplement recommendations . If I don't know the answer, I will research it. Knowledge is POWER!!!
Ok, so I am back in the blog groove.
Rock it out today, my beautiful people.
Find some calm before the Monday rush.
Dream big when you lay to sleep.
God Bless.
xoxoxo......Tina
Saturday, May 7, 2011
The Myth of Milk
All of my beautiful blogga peeps, I have missed you. Been busy with spring cleaning. Between work and family, I have been spending wonderful time in my garden, prepping to plant my seedlings, getting the patios ready for some summer parties. First party will be this sunday for Mother's Day. I am so lucky to still have my mom (and dad) with me and close enough so that we can spend time together.
Today's blog is about the dilemma of dairy. My mom, like many moms, made sure that we drank lots of milk when we were kids.She even insisted that I drink milk during my pregnancies because "the babies need calcium". I wish I knew then what I know now. Her intentions were good. Besides, this is what was taught to her. The benefits of milk are still touted today with all of the "Got Milk" ads.
I decided about 3 years ago to go completely dairy free. It has changed my life. I took my kids off milk as a beverage when they were very young, but they still had cheese (lots of fresh mozzarella cheese) and products made with milk. 3 years ago we did a complete elimination at home.
I currently take all of my patients off dairy also. That's my position. They can choose to do otherwise. After much research and thought, I truly believe that we should be off dairy after the age of 2.
Here are my thoughts. Milk is produced from a cow or a goat. That milk is intended for calves. Humans are the only animals to drink milk from another animal. We are also the only animal to drink milk past the age of two. Once other animals are weaned off the breast they drink water and eat food. If humans were meant to drink milk, well then, why aren't we drinking human breast milk which contains all of the nutrients and immunoglobulins meant for humans???
Secondly, milk has a very high allergenic potential...and.. Many many people are completely intolerant to milk. I can tell you that after the removal of dairy from people's diets I have seen severe eczema, irritable bowel, migraine headaches, asthma, painful menses, and chronic sinus just disappear. I have a few Lupus patients and MS patients that have gotten dramatically better off dairy.
Milk is high in sugar, and acts as an inflammatory agent in the diet.
The biggest obstacle with telling patients that they need to eliminate dairy is their concern for Calcium supplementation. NEWS ALERT: milk doesn't have a lot of calcium. You can get more calcium from Calcium fortified orange juice (organic, of course), canned sardines, and the dark leafy grens are just loaded with Calcium.
You can always take calcium as a supplement too. Rejuvenation Science makes a Skeletal Calcium product that I really like, and Physiologics makes Calsorb which is also good. You can find links to those site on my website. www.NYModernMedicine.com.
I tell people to explore the various milk substitutes that are readily available in most markets now. Almond milk, Hemp milk, Rice milk, Hazelnut milk are all very refreshing and tasty, and usually come in flavors. Watch out for the sugar content in the flavored ones. I recommend Silk Soy Creamer or Trader Joes Soy Creamer if you need a replacement for half and half. I normally don't recommend the soy milks for a variety of reasons, but a lot of people like the creamer for coffee.
People are also just afraid to get rid of dairy...as if they might be making a poor choice. They are especially afraid to eliminate it from their children's diet as if they might be robbing their kids of some important vitamins and minerals. Believe me when I tell you that your body will thank you after you get rid of it....and you wont miss it one bit.
Before I sign off, I want everyone to remember that anything and everything that a cow consumes or is injected with will show up in its milk.
I know a lot of the moms out there might dispute what I've written. Google it. DO your research. Know what it is that you are feeding to your children. Do not trust the FDA to determine what is healthy and SAFE for your children to eat.
To all the beautiful moms out there, have a joyous Mother's Day.
Enjoy your families. Take lots of pics. Cherish the memories that you have.
Till next time. Baci cari
Tina
Today's blog is about the dilemma of dairy. My mom, like many moms, made sure that we drank lots of milk when we were kids.She even insisted that I drink milk during my pregnancies because "the babies need calcium". I wish I knew then what I know now. Her intentions were good. Besides, this is what was taught to her. The benefits of milk are still touted today with all of the "Got Milk" ads.
I decided about 3 years ago to go completely dairy free. It has changed my life. I took my kids off milk as a beverage when they were very young, but they still had cheese (lots of fresh mozzarella cheese) and products made with milk. 3 years ago we did a complete elimination at home.
I currently take all of my patients off dairy also. That's my position. They can choose to do otherwise. After much research and thought, I truly believe that we should be off dairy after the age of 2.
Here are my thoughts. Milk is produced from a cow or a goat. That milk is intended for calves. Humans are the only animals to drink milk from another animal. We are also the only animal to drink milk past the age of two. Once other animals are weaned off the breast they drink water and eat food. If humans were meant to drink milk, well then, why aren't we drinking human breast milk which contains all of the nutrients and immunoglobulins meant for humans???
Secondly, milk has a very high allergenic potential...and.. Many many people are completely intolerant to milk. I can tell you that after the removal of dairy from people's diets I have seen severe eczema, irritable bowel, migraine headaches, asthma, painful menses, and chronic sinus just disappear. I have a few Lupus patients and MS patients that have gotten dramatically better off dairy.
Milk is high in sugar, and acts as an inflammatory agent in the diet.
The biggest obstacle with telling patients that they need to eliminate dairy is their concern for Calcium supplementation. NEWS ALERT: milk doesn't have a lot of calcium. You can get more calcium from Calcium fortified orange juice (organic, of course), canned sardines, and the dark leafy grens are just loaded with Calcium.
You can always take calcium as a supplement too. Rejuvenation Science makes a Skeletal Calcium product that I really like, and Physiologics makes Calsorb which is also good. You can find links to those site on my website. www.NYModernMedicine.com.
I tell people to explore the various milk substitutes that are readily available in most markets now. Almond milk, Hemp milk, Rice milk, Hazelnut milk are all very refreshing and tasty, and usually come in flavors. Watch out for the sugar content in the flavored ones. I recommend Silk Soy Creamer or Trader Joes Soy Creamer if you need a replacement for half and half. I normally don't recommend the soy milks for a variety of reasons, but a lot of people like the creamer for coffee.
People are also just afraid to get rid of dairy...as if they might be making a poor choice. They are especially afraid to eliminate it from their children's diet as if they might be robbing their kids of some important vitamins and minerals. Believe me when I tell you that your body will thank you after you get rid of it....and you wont miss it one bit.
Before I sign off, I want everyone to remember that anything and everything that a cow consumes or is injected with will show up in its milk.
I know a lot of the moms out there might dispute what I've written. Google it. DO your research. Know what it is that you are feeding to your children. Do not trust the FDA to determine what is healthy and SAFE for your children to eat.
To all the beautiful moms out there, have a joyous Mother's Day.
Enjoy your families. Take lots of pics. Cherish the memories that you have.
Till next time. Baci cari
Tina
Saturday, April 23, 2011
The Real Key to Wellness
Well I just didn't have time to do a formal blogspot this week. I was supposedly on vacation with my kids. We did go to Cape Cod for a few days and did the New England thing. When we had finally had enough of lobster and New England Clam chowder, we knew it was time to head home. Of course, upon arriving home, my phone messages and desktop mail were calling my name..vacation over.
I thought I would take a week off from the blog, but here I am on Easter eve, in between laundry loads, meditation and prayer, and I feel the need to write.
The past three days have been a whirlwind of personal issues. It is when I take the time to pray that I am able to sort out the issues, the struggles, the roadblocks. Clarity sets in when I pray, and the mountain becomes a small hill...and I can handle a small hill...no problem. When I pray the urgency and desperation lessen, and I feel the calm.
This Easter Eve I took some time to reflect on what the significance of the past three days means for Christians...and for me. I thought about the agony, suffering, death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. I thought about the sacrifice, and the love that was the basis for the sacrifice. When we have different levels of love, so to speak, there are different degrees of sacrifice. For example, the sacrifices I would make for my mom would be different than the sacrifices that I would make for a co-worker (one that I am close to and do love). Sorry, I am just not evolved as Jesus Christ. Guess what? NONE of us are!!!
So, the greater the love, the greater the sacrifice.
One day I would like to experience ONE LOVE...maybe in this lifetime? Maybe not. I have WAYYY too much ego.
The other thought that came to me during prayer had to do with the Resurrection of Jesus. To me that represents, new birth, new life, the future with endless possibilities. In the moment that I was thinking of all of this, I felt this incredible need to let go of so much guilt, angst, anger, prejudices, old bad feelings. I needed to FORGIVE myself, my kids, my ex-husband, my parents, just everyone. I needed to puke...is what it felt like. So I did. I puked. I cried. I verbally forgave everyone on my hate list. I cried some more...this time from relief.
You know what? I feel great! I feel 10 years younger. I just realized that the true secret to anti-aging is just living well and free of bad feelings. Why do most of us hold onto shit for years?? Hold on to it like our lives depended on it??
This is the answer I hope that you all allow yourselves to experience. Experience great love. Just love...unadorned, untamed, unconditional, unadulterated. That love allows you to just LET GO. Just letting go...of the past, of old hurt, of old mistakes, of old regrets. Wipe the slate clean; it is so refreshing.
Forgiveness frees you from chains of bad feelings.
It is truly the best anti-aging potion around. I guarantee you that.
Have a Great Easter everyone, whether you are Christian or not. We all have the opportunity to resurrect our spirits, and the renewal of mind and body will follow.
Be Well.
Have Faith.
Forgive them...for they know not what they do.
Pace,
Tina
I thought I would take a week off from the blog, but here I am on Easter eve, in between laundry loads, meditation and prayer, and I feel the need to write.
The past three days have been a whirlwind of personal issues. It is when I take the time to pray that I am able to sort out the issues, the struggles, the roadblocks. Clarity sets in when I pray, and the mountain becomes a small hill...and I can handle a small hill...no problem. When I pray the urgency and desperation lessen, and I feel the calm.
This Easter Eve I took some time to reflect on what the significance of the past three days means for Christians...and for me. I thought about the agony, suffering, death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. I thought about the sacrifice, and the love that was the basis for the sacrifice. When we have different levels of love, so to speak, there are different degrees of sacrifice. For example, the sacrifices I would make for my mom would be different than the sacrifices that I would make for a co-worker (one that I am close to and do love). Sorry, I am just not evolved as Jesus Christ. Guess what? NONE of us are!!!
So, the greater the love, the greater the sacrifice.
One day I would like to experience ONE LOVE...maybe in this lifetime? Maybe not. I have WAYYY too much ego.
The other thought that came to me during prayer had to do with the Resurrection of Jesus. To me that represents, new birth, new life, the future with endless possibilities. In the moment that I was thinking of all of this, I felt this incredible need to let go of so much guilt, angst, anger, prejudices, old bad feelings. I needed to FORGIVE myself, my kids, my ex-husband, my parents, just everyone. I needed to puke...is what it felt like. So I did. I puked. I cried. I verbally forgave everyone on my hate list. I cried some more...this time from relief.
You know what? I feel great! I feel 10 years younger. I just realized that the true secret to anti-aging is just living well and free of bad feelings. Why do most of us hold onto shit for years?? Hold on to it like our lives depended on it??
This is the answer I hope that you all allow yourselves to experience. Experience great love. Just love...unadorned, untamed, unconditional, unadulterated. That love allows you to just LET GO. Just letting go...of the past, of old hurt, of old mistakes, of old regrets. Wipe the slate clean; it is so refreshing.
Forgiveness frees you from chains of bad feelings.
It is truly the best anti-aging potion around. I guarantee you that.
Have a Great Easter everyone, whether you are Christian or not. We all have the opportunity to resurrect our spirits, and the renewal of mind and body will follow.
Be Well.
Have Faith.
Forgive them...for they know not what they do.
Pace,
Tina
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