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TOP 3 Health and Detox Centers! September 18, 2011 |
Superfood Evolution Ezine -- Issue #021
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Hello friends, Welcome again to Superfood Evolution! A big thank you to all my Superfoods-for-Superhealth site visitors for your attention and support! Here we go with my monthly newsletter #21. Many of you expressed great interest in learning more about superfoods, superhealth and achieving optimal states of aliveness! So, here it is by popular demand! It is my intent to uplift and empower your true health potential to create the best life ever for you and your family. "You are what you eat" is the first rule of thumb here, the rest just falls into place!
My TOP 3 Health and Detox Centers!Often times achieving superhealth happens in a series of stages. Simply introducing new superfoods to the diet is the first step. Once you begin to "add in" healthier, nutrient-rich foods, most people naturally find that they don't crave
unhealthier options as much as they used to. As the taste buds recalibrate to the natural flavors of pure living foods and superfoods, the senses, as well as the cells, tissues and organs, become satiated and satisfied with real nutrition.
The next level of health can occur when the need for further detoxification becomes apparent. This is especially indicated when particular health issues rise to the surface, signaling the need for deeper cleaning of the internal organs, liver and colon. Cleansing any backed up waste, undigested proteins or toxic residues can be extremely beneficial to the body if a long, healthy life is your goal. Some people can do periodic cleanses or fasts alone without supervision. Others, especially those who experience a range of health problems from minor conditions to life threatening diseases, could benefit from the guidance of medically trained professionals experienced with the fasting and detoxification process. These are my top three health and detox centers that offer highly skilled medical attention to help each individual with their specific needs and requirements. Each provides lab and blood testing and support is offered throughout the process with a variety of cleansing modalities such as, massage, colon hydrotherapy, chiropractic work, psychotherapy, and more.
1) TrueNorth Health Center, Santa Rosa, Ca - is a state of the art facility that specializes in water fasting as a way to regain and rejuvenate health in the highest way possible. The center provides medical supervised fasting for all conditions and states of health with a team of doctors. I have heard only good things from those who have experienced TrueNorth. Each program is specially designed and tailored to meet the needs and health concerns of each individual. Dr. Alan Goldhamer is the founder of TrueNorth Health Center. You can call him for a free consultation. They offer medical and chiropractic services, psychotherapy and counseling, massage and body work. And the best thing of all is that they are VERY AFFORDABLE. They are committed to making health available to all and offer very affordable prices and rates. Visit: TrueNorth Health center.
2) Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center, Patagonia, AZ - offers a variety of different self improvement retreats and green juice fasting programs. Gabriel Cousins, founder of the center, is author of the book There Is A Cure For Diabetes and has done extensive research in this field, offering specific programs for reversing diabetes naturally. Watch this video on diabetes here and learn about the other programs and retreats they offer.
3) Hippocrates Institute, West Palm Beach, FL - The Hippocrates Health Institute has been the preeminent leader in the field of natural and complementary health care and education since 1956. Hippocrates was originally founded by For a half of a century, the Institute has helped hundreds of thousands of guests realize that good health is everyone's birthright, along with a life free of disease and pain. The Hippocrates philosophy is founded on the belief that a vegan, living, enzyme-rich diet, complemented by exercise, positive thinking and non-invasive therapies, are integral to optimum health. The Hippocrates Life Change Program is a renowned residential program that runs weekly every Sunday through Saturday throughout the year. The entire recommended program is three weeks; however one can stay for as little as one week. Of all three of the top health and detox centers listed this is by far the most established and well known. Check out Hippocrates Health Institute for more info.
ASK A Question Section!
If you have a question about superfoods, super nutrition, diet or superfood recipes.... ask it HERE. In next issue of Superfood Evolution Ezine I will select four and, to the best of my ability, answer them directly. 1) Heidi B asks.... I'd like to saute shiitake mushrooms. How does cooking affect the medicinal properties?
Shira's ANSWER: Cooking shiitake mushroom helps to release the polysaccharides and makes them more bio-available to the body. I never eat my mushrooms raw. I either steam or marinate and dehydrate them at a higher temp. Steaming is the best way and then drinking the liquid or making a soup. Sauteing shiitake will also release some of the medicinal qualities. I do "low flame" saute them on occasion, but I use oils, like coconut oil, that are more stable for high heat frying.
2) Stacey asks.... I was wondering if you happen to know some simple and easy supefoods that someone (who is not so into a healthy diet) can take to help rid the body of heavy metal toxicity without going through intensive fasting?
Shira's ANSWER: Supplementing your current diet with certain superfoods can definitely help to release toxins like heavy metals. From my experience it just takes longer, especially if their is excessive weight or fat on the body. However, adding in the micro-algae Chlorella can be particularly beneficial because it is known for its effects at detoxifing heavy metals, like mercury. In addition, zeolites and bentonite clay help to bind and carry these toxins out of the body. If your into it, green juicing or green smoothies for breakfast can also help to detox. From my experience once people start eating better they naturally want to continue and what they once thought of as a "healthy diet" now becomes just what they want to eat.
3) Natimah asks.... I want to try adding tulsi tea to my homemade kombucha. What proportions do I use and do I still use the black tea. If so, can I use green tea instead? Thank you so much, I love your website.
Shira's ANSWER: You can add four or more herbal tea bags or four heaping Tablespoon of dried tulsi leaf per gallon batch of kombucha. Add it when you add the black tea. This makes very delicious tulsi kombucha! Yes, you can use green tea once the kombucha mushroom is well established. Just don't use it on your first batch.
4) Eric asks.... Can you buy medicinal mushrooms in raw form not just powdered form?
Shira's ANSWER: Yes you can buy medicinal mushrooms in their raw state thanks to a new product now available by Foods for Longevity that sells a raw mycelium biomass of different mushrooms like reishi, chaga and six others. It is quite amazing. There has been no testing thus far comparing the extracts to the effectiveness of pure biomass, but you can certain feel the increased energy and medicinal qualities from using them. See link below for more info. Products of the Month
Pili Nuts, 1 Kilo - 2.2lb This is a new variety of nut that has recently come to the forefront of the raw food world. It is a Polynesian nut that is rich, creamy, full of flavor and one of the most oiliest nuts available, even more than macadamia. You will be hearing more a about this super nut that is described to taste like chocolate and turns a dark brown when blended or stone ground.
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Mycelium Biomass Magic 8 - Foods for Longevity This company that brought us raw Chaga and Reishi medicinal mushroom biomass now have developed a new product that blends eight different varieties. The Mycelium Magic 8 is a combination of organic, freeze dried mycelium powder that consists of the following 8 mushrooms: Reishi, Chaga, Cordyceps, Turkey Tail, Lion’s Mane, Shiitake, Maitake, and Agarigus Blazei.
Drink Your Dandelion Juice!
We tend to juice a lot in the summer months, at least once or twice a day. One of the greens we've been adding to our juice blends is dandelion. It is a bitter green, so it is nice to mix it with veggies like apple, carrot or cucumber. The bitter quality of this green makes it a superior detoxifier that promotes a clean, healthy liver. We try to add it into our juices and even green smoothies to add in the bitter flavor that is often missing in our daily diet. Dandelion greens are a great addition to many juicing recipes, but if you are brave enough, a shot of pure dandelion juice can be very healing to the liver, especially when fasting. Here in California you can find dandelion in most produce sections. It is also one of the most popular wild edible greens, growing all over the world.
Latest Superhealth UpdatesHorsetail - Learn How To Identify and Wildcraft Horsetail!
What is horsetail? Horsetail is an aquatic wild herb that grows in many places around the world. Join us on a horsetail plant harvest and learn more about how to dry, use and prepare it. Discover its unique superfood component that can make it a super healthy addition to any herbal tea.
Tulsi (Holy Basil) Tea - Try This Refreshing Tulsi Iced Tea Drink!
Discover this great tasting iced herbal brew recipe that really hits the spot on a hot summer day. Learn about the amazing benefits of this sacred East Indian herb and why you may want to consider adding it to your herbal tea pantry. Energizing tulsi tea is delicious hot or cold and provides a healthier alternative to addictive stimulant drinks.
Recipe of the Month:Summer Salad Medley
Making a raw food meal does not need to be complicated. Often times I have had the most satisfying meals using what I have on hand in the fridge or stocked in the pantry. Lately, since it is quite hot where we live, we have been enjoying many kinds of salad medleys. This means that we get creative blending miscellaneous veggies and seasonings into our salad bowl. Sometimes you don't always have greens or lettuce, but there are other veggies that make very flavorful and crunchy colorful salads that can even serve as a main meal. Summer Salad Medley Recipe: Grate, chop and dice the following into a salad bowl.
Pesto Dressing: Blend any flavorful green like cilantro, basil, or dill with garlic, nuts or avocado, olive oil and sea salt. The best part about pure clean vegetable eating is that it gives you energy plus the enzymes, fiber and water content for fueling and hydrating the body. Experiment with making your own salad medleys using vegetables that you normally don't eat. In fact, next time you go to the market, choose ONLY the one's you've never had. This can be very fun game to open up the taste buds to new vegetable varieties. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
DVD/BOOK of the Month:DVD - Fasting Can Save Your Life
Fasting Can Save Your Life - The ancient and basic health solution will help you overcome the damaging stresses of modern living. This documentary was filmed at TrueNorth Health Center following people through their fasting experience. It addresses questions like: How long should I fast? How is water fasting different than juice fasting? Is prolonged fasting dangerous? It discusses how fasting can benefit nearly everyone, explained in an easy to understand format. The filming was done by 2 individuals who actually were doing a 30 day fast themselves. They followed many of the patients at a clinic, from beginning to end of their fasts, with their feelings and thoughts concerning fasting. BOOK - The Miracle of Fasting
The Miracle of Fasting by Paul Bragg This book is written in typical Paul Bragg style with passion and exuberance about the subject of fasting. It is a small book, but it covers a lot of the basics in an easy to understand manner. This is one of the first fasting books I read and I loved Paul's unique way of describing the process. He humor and love of life shines through as always. Very inspiring!! Thanks for joining me on my twenty-first edition of Superfood Evolution. If you would like to subscribe or tell a friend click here.
Until next month... Here's to your Superhealth! Much love, Shira
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