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Your Personal Wellness Coaching Guide

Welcome to your personal wellness Coaching Guide. This site is designed to help you understand the fundamentals of optimal health and guide you to some products that will positively impact your overall health and help you answer questions as to how to effectively choose products for specific conditions. As new advanced research, studies, information and products become available to enhance your health this site will be upgraded. I hope you will find the information helpful and informative.

The product solutions that are offered and the information shared come from personal experiences with the products named. It is not meant to prescribe or offer advice that may be contrary to your Health Professional. If you have conditions that are life threatening or require medical assistance we encourage you to always consult your Health Professional or Doctor.

Getting Started

We will talk first about the Five Essential Steps to Better Health, which include Hydrating Your Body, Walking your Body, Cleansing your Body, Nourishing your Body and Targeting your Body.

Interesting enough it has been shown through personal experience that if we work inside five steps every day we will maintain amazing health. These Five Steps are not talked about or practiced enough and people who find their way to this site may in fact find themselves needing to move through each step, evaluate your lifestyle and identify where you need to improve, regaining their best health step by step. Because of this situation we have devoted the introductory portion of this site to educating you on these very important aspects of health. Enjoy!

Step #1 Hydrating Your Body

Why Start with Water?

Recent studies have shown that over 90% of the world's population is dehydrated and not drinking the minimal amount of water required to keep our bodies operating at optimal capacity. When our bodies become dehydrated, our organs suffer, contributing to many degenerative diseases.

DID YOU KNOW?

Alzheimer's may be due to dehydration of the brain. Other degenerative diseases, like arthritis, diabetes, and colitis, have been linked to a lack of proper water intake in our daily diets. Dr. Fereydoon Batmanghelidj, University of Pennsylvania

How important is water?

Water is the most important nutrient that our bodies need to properly function. Water plays a critical role in the natural metabolic, digestive, and cellular regeneration processes. ALL of the systems in our body depend on water! Water helps

Enhance mental clarity Increase energy levels Maintain a healthy weight Regulate body temperature Moisten tissues in the mouth, eyes, and nose Protect body organs and tissues Enable proper digestion and prevent constipation Lubricate joints and tendons Flush out waste products Dissolve and aid in the absorption of vital minerals, vitamins, and nutrients Carry nutrients and oxygen to cells (Mayo Clinic, 2004, www.mayoclinic.com)

How much water should I drink?

The Institute of Medicine, based in Washington D.C., recommends that men consume 3.7 liters of total water a day and women consume 2.7 liters of total water per day.

DID YOU KNOW?

Thirst is not always a reliable gauge for dehydrating conditions. Thirst does not develop until AFTER the body fluids are depleted well below levels required for optimal functioning. Mayo Clinic, 2005

Step #2 Walking Your Body

Why choose walking as the second step in health?

While there are a number of excellent ways to give your body the exercise it needs, WALKING is the most natural and normal activity most people can do. Walking requires little time and no equipment, and research has shown that walking (brisk or power walking) can be more beneficial and effective to overall health than extended running workouts. Walking is so beneficial because it

Is easy on the joints and bones Increases stamina and improves mobility Expands heart and cardiovascular functions Reduces stress Improves mental alertness and function Assists in weight loss and toning Promotes proper organ functions

DID YOU KNOW?

Walking has the power to reverse the aging process and safeguard your heart. As you age, your arteries lose up to 60 percent of their stretchiness, leading to an increased risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. Regular walking triggers the release of substances that improve the overall condition of arteries and increase their flexibility. Researchers have found that walking alone can improve artery elasticity up to 35 percent. One study monitored 24 sedentary postmenopausal women, ages 60 plus, walking 40 minutes a day, 5 days a week. After 12 weeks, these women improved the elasticity of their arteries to the same condition of someone 28 years old. Dr. Kerrie Moreau, University of Colorado

Helping arthritis through walking

Regular exercise is a vital part of any arthritis treatment program because it increases strength and mobility, and reduces pain at the same time. The joint movement from walking strengthens cartilage, the material which protects the ends of bones, by transporting nutrients and waste products to and from it.

Walking away the blues

Walking and other exercise leads to the release of the body's natural happy drugs-endorphins. Many physicians recommend adding regular walking and exercise as a natural treatment to relieve a bout of depression.

DID YOU KNOW?

"Aerobic exercise of any kind has the power to calm jangled nerves and improve bad moods. When it is done every day, it can enhance self-esteem and combat depression. Research has shown that a brisk 20-30 minute walk can have the same calming effect as a mild tranquilizer." www.prevention.com

Step #3 Cleansing Your Body

"The secret to great health can be described in three words: Cleanse Your Body! Engrave these three words permanently in your memory." Dr. Paul Bragg

A critical step in health

Poor digestion may be the world's #1 health problem. Cleansing your body of harmful toxins and debris allows your body to fully absorb and utilize the nutrients from foods and natural supplements. Even if you're eating a fairly healthy diet, a toxic build-up may prevent your body from converting the essential nutrients you consume into the energy you require. Because of our high fat, high sugar, low fiber diets, cleansing your digestive tract may be the most critical step you can take to improve your health. Without proper cleansing, our bodies may experience problems such as

Constipation, which results in waste accumulation in the body Poor enzyme secretion, which results in inadequate digestion and absorption Abdominal bloating, gas, and cramps Harmful organisms (parasites) that rob the body of essential nutrients Food allergies Ulceration of the digestive tract Bowel irritation Compromised immune system

Additional symptoms from poor digestive health include headaches, joint pain, fatigue, skin eruptions, bad breath, and recurrent infections.

DID YOU KNOW?

90% of all disease and discomfort is directly or indirectly related to an unclean colon." Royal Academy of Physicians of Great Britain.

Why fiber is so important to digestive health

Dietary fiber plays a crucial role in the proper functioning and maintenance of the colon. Increasing the amount of fiber in the diet may reduce symptoms of diverticulosis and prevent complications such as diverticulitis. Fiber keeps stool soft and lowers pressure inside the colon so that bowel contents can move through easily. The American Dietetic Association recommends 20 to 35 grams of fiber each day, but the average American eats less than 12 grams of fiber per day.

DID YOU KNOW?

A Harvard Medical School study found that men who consumed only 12 grams of fiber a day were twice as likely to develop colon problems as men whose daily fiber intake was about 30 grams.

The other main organ we need to concern ourselves with when we are cleansing is our liver. The liver is the largest filter we have in our body. Absolutely every nutrient that goes into our body must pass through our livers. This is accomplished through our very complex circulatory system, and delivered to our liver via the blood. Here the liver will block and filter out toxins and wastes, collect and synthesize components, manufacture and excrete enzymes and acids to magically deliver to the body the much-needed nutrients required to sustain life itself. If we have a malfunctioning, overloaded and toxic liver we will be sick.

We respect the rule of thumb that nothing begins to permanently change in our body for at least three months, so when you approach a new lifestyle and make the improvements needed please be patient and commit to at least maintaining the changes and additions to your daily routine for 3 months minimum before expecting to see permanent, sustainable change. It is recommended to maintain optimal health after your initial cleanse, you would return to a Ã¢â‚¬ËœCleansing Program' once or twice a year for a 30-day period minimum.

The most frequently recommended way to cleanse and detox is to use the following products;

Cleanse with #4 or 5 3 months as directed (cleanses digestive tract)

Cleanse with # 8 3 months as directed (cleanses and supports liver)

Cleanse with # 12 3 months as directed (cleanses and supports blood, lymphs)

Detox with NFR # 89 3 months as directed (helps facilitate detox of chemicals)

Step #4 Nourish Your Body

Are we eating the right things?

Nutritional research and medical studies show that not only are we not eating enough fruits and vegetables, but that the ones we do eat are less nutritious than they used to be. The nutritional value of fruits and vegetables has decreased as much as 60 percent in the last 15 years. Accordingly, the FDA has increased its recommended dosage of fruits and vegetables to 5-9 a day. (www.5aday.com) Our diets are made up of more fats, more sugars, more carbohydrates, and fewer nutritionally rich foods. We are missing the essential vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and phytochemicals so critical in sustaining optimal body functions. One study suggests that one fast food meal may have more than 50 percent of our daily fat allowance and almost 100 percent of our daily saturated fat allowance. The Journal of Food Composition and Analysis reveals that Americans are getting nearly one-third of their calories from junk foods: soft drinks, sweets, desserts, alcoholic beverages, and salty snacks.

DID YOU KNOW?

"Diets containing substantial and varied amounts of fruits and vegetables could prevent 20 percent or more of all cases of cancer." The World Cancer Research Fund, The American Institute for Cancer Research, 1997

Eat your fruits and vegetables!

A Harvard medical report suggests that fruits and vegetables are rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, carbohydrates, and phytochemicals. Fruits and vegetables have been linked to many health benefits, including lowered risk for certain cancers, stroke, heart disease, and high blood pressure. The US Department of Health and Agriculture and several global health agencies recommend that the world population double the intake of fruits and triple the intake of dark green and orange vegetables.

DID YOU KNOW?

Fruits and vegetables fight to protect our health. They are packed with essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and disease-fighting phytochemicals. Because of this, eating plenty of fruits and vegetables everyday can help reduce your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, Type II Diabetes, and certain cancers. Fruits and vegetables are very low in saturated fat and total fat, and have no cholesterol. A diet high in fruits and vegetables may also help to improve cholesterol levels. US Department of Health and Human Services

Our lifestyles are busy, stressed and seemingly out of control. It is well established that the food chain that provides us food that is grown in nutrient deplete soils that are saturated with pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics and growth enhancing synthetic fertilizers. Our livestock is fed hormones and antibiotics that are still present when we eat them. It is well established that our foods are more and more processed and treated with preservatives and chemicals to enhance color, taste and flavor allowing for prolonged shelf life.

The reason we need to eat is to provide essential nutrients to our bodies. If we live a life where our bodies do not receive these nutrients we will begin to develop degenerative diseases. The first symptoms of this happening are; fatigue, suppressed immune function, depression, aching joints and muscles, lean body tissue loss resulting weakness and loss of stamina, foggy memory, insomnia, anxiety or edginess, constant colds-flues, lethargy, headaches etc. More severe conditions arise when prolonged deficiencies occur. This will result in health crisis issues, chronic debilitating issues and impairment in your ability to enjoy life or even life-threatening conditions.

Step #5 Target Your Body

Once you have established a new lifestyle of health through hydrating, walking, cleansing, and nourishing your body, you will have a foundation of health that will enable you to focus on specific areas of concern in your vital organs and body systems. Without this foundation of better health, your body could not fully utilize the medical and nutritional scientific advancements in such areas as

Heart health Weight loss Women's hormone therapy and menopausal treatments Men's prostrate health and vitality Bone and joint health Immune health Digestive health Fitness and strength health Anti-aging health

To Summarize

We know that educating people and then helping them to find the solutions for their concerns is the most effective way to truly contribute to making a difference for individual's long-term health. The research and studies referenced in the previous pages are just a few of the many findings evolving into the next generation of nutritional sciences and medical discoveries. We believe in pioneering the advancements in nutritional sciences, research, and health education to aid in the future of integrative medicine and health. We believe that total health must start with Hydration, Walking, Cleansing, Nourishing, and Targeting your body through healthy lifestyle choices, advanced nutritional supplementation, and application of medical sciences.

To begin your Wellness Program identify where you need to make adjustments and improvements in your life. Take the steps you need to correct and improve following the easy steps of correctly Hydrating, engage is a simple Walking Program, make sure you have Cleansed and are covering the basics of Nourishing your Body, then identify any specific complaints and move to address these complaints in a manner that is comfortable for you. Use the guide that is on this site to easily find the products that will support you in your journey back to optimal health. Remembering to always observe the Five Steps to Wellness on a daily basis and include these basics as well as your specifics.

Let's Have a Look

1. HYDRATE and drink at least 8-10 glasses of filtered water daily and limit your intake of caffeine, sodas and alcohol

2. WALK daily-it has been shown 3 ten minute brisk walks is as beneficial as one 30 minute walk if it is done daily and reduces your risk of heart attacks by more than 50%. Remember these walks need to be outside of your daily routine

3. CLEANSE using fiber rich foods and supplement to bring your total fiber intake as close to 35 grams of fiber per day keeping your digestive track clean and free of toxic build up from the normal biological processes that occur in our bodies

4. NOURISH your body by eating a diet that is rich in as many fresh organically grown fruits and vegetables daily, and limit or eliminate the content of everything processed and or white--sugar, flour, milk etc. and supplement your diet daily with high quality natural vitamins, minerals, antioxidants enzymes and fiber. Your basic and daily needs would be addressed with these products

1. Life Health System (Male or Female) this system will fulfill the Ã¢â‚¬ËœThree Pillars' requirements by giving you fiber supplementation with Fiber # 16 , vitamin, minerals antioxidants with Core Vitamin and mineral # 18 or 19 (male or female) and phytonutrients with fruits and vegetables # 20 fulfilling daily needs for fruits and vegetables.

2. Digestive Enzymes # 22 this is a product containing digestive enzymes to aid in proper digestion of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Using an enzyme supplement will help take the load off our digestive system and assist in preparing our foods for maximizing nutrient absorption. There is a school of thought that we are no longer producing enough enzymes to correctly break down the foods we eat and everybody benefits from having better enzyme content in there nutritional programs.

5. TARGET your conditions that are of importance to you either because of risk factors and

and you wish to be pro-active in preventing or because of an existing health concern or

issue you wish to intervene with.

TARGETING refers to a number of things that contribute to prolonged and vibrant lives. Included in targeting are your immune system, your skeletal system, and your lean body mass. Let's look at these in the order listed not to be confused with order of importance. Every aspect of this portion plays an equally important role in sustaining optimal health, wellness and youth. The rest of this information contained in the following pages is devoted to helping you TARGET confidently.

1. Immune System------your immune system is what protects you from simple things such as colds and flues as well as more devastating conditions such as cancers, and autoimmune diseases. It requires a number of things in order to function optimally. The basics to having a high functioning immune system are diet, exercise, rest, stress control and nutrition targeted at limiting free radical damage. We think of viruses and infections as immune attacks, however everyday exposure to the chemicals and toxins in our environment as well within our bodies serve to overload and overtax our immune systems. We need to constantly to be feeding ourselves the basic nutrients required for optimal function of our body as well as immune enhancing nutrients and anti-oxidants. Regular detox programs will relieve the burdens of toxins on our immune systems and allow this system to function optimally. Eating a diet rich in phytonutrients from fresh organic grown fruits and vegetables and drinking filtered water are essential to protecting this system. Proper rest allowing the body to regenerate is essential and controlling our stress to minimize the emotional stress on this delicate system is advisable. Exercise which increases our T-Cell production and allows the body to release these scavenger killer cells is essentials but results in the necessity of more anti-oxidants to relieve the free radical damage caused by the overall pump the body gets from the physical activity.

2. Skeletal System-----this is the framework for your body. We strong dense bone density as well as the connective tissue that holds everything together. Women have long know the importance of strong bones, however today 1 in 4 men face osteoporosis and this statistic is rising. We need to be aware of building our skeletal system to maximize bone density even in our children. Bone density starts to drop off naturally in our mid thirties and continues to decrease the rest of our lives. We can halt or at least slow this process by feeding ourselves highly absorbable natural calcium, exercising frequently doing weight bearing and strengthening exercises.

3. Lean Body Mass----we think of our lean body mass as the muscles of our legs, backs and arms. Lean body mass also refers to our heart and all other organs. When we are strengthening our visible body muscle mass we also strengthen and enhance the function of these organs. We require lean body mass to efficiently use our glucose and create energy, maintain optimal weight and a sense of vibrancy and overall well-being. To enhance our lean body mass we require exercise as well as a diet high in protein and low in saturated fats. We need to consume high quality proteins and digest them efficiently; this is where an enzyme supplement is very beneficial. We can also supplement with protein supplement to increase our digestible protein content in our diet and facilitate building lean tissue. Obesity is the fastest growing disease in the world. Many weight loss products promote a "fast and easy" approach to weight loss at the expense of long-term health and sustainable weight management. Weight loss programs need to be natural, sustainable, and nutritionally sound. Programs that promote nutritional supplementation together with diet and exercise allow the body to utilize its natural metabolizing functions to sustain long-term weight balance. The key to weight loss is to do it in a natural, healthy way that does not jeopardize your long-term health.

The Whole Picture of Nutrition

Vitamins: These are the foods for the over 7 trillion cells in the body. When evaluating the mount of Vitamins required for optimal health on a daily basis people often refer to the RDA, which was really established to give guidelines for the minimum required to stay alive. The RDA was set to help to serve as the basis for evaluating the adequacy of diets of groups of people not individuals. Research has shown that individual's requirements may in fact be much higher according to their lifestyles. Factors that enter in are the environment and lifestyle stresses, which will destroy vitamins and bind minerals. Factors that enter into this are things such as smoking, people exposed to toxicity, alcohol consumption, processed foods in diets, stressful working or living environments, injury, illness or a genetic or family history that precludes you to potential illness.

Minerals: Minerals are the source of energy at the cellular level. A little known fact is that if you don't have the right mineral content in your diet and your body vitamins will not work. Plus--no minerals - no energy! The key function of Vitamins and Minerals is to serve as the essential components in the enzymes and co-enzymes required for every chemical reaction in the body. If an enzyme is missing the vitamin or mineral component it cannot function properly. The enzyme's supporting role that makes trace minerals and macro-minerals so essential to health. Macro-minerals are the minerals the body requires in the amount of 100 mg or more per day. Micro-minerals are the minerals the body requires in trace amounts.

It is important to recognize that minerals need to be chelated or ionized for absorption by the body. The body requires that these minerals be escorted to the blood stream, (minerals in their natural state are rocks, we cannot absorb these) therefore they need to be chelated or ionized which allows a higher absorption rate. Even with this the body will only absorb a percentage of the minerals consumed that is why we see such a high RDA. The key is that you find mineral supplements that have research and processing that allows for the highest absorption rate. Example: Calcium---most calcium on the market is inexpensive because it is made from chalk. It is the same chalk that is used on the blackboards. It is not very absorbable and therefore renders minimal benefits. The most absorbable Calcium is Calcium Citrate Malate.

Consuming too high of dosages of any single mineral can impair the absorption of other minerals, and looking to colloidal minerals is really minerals that are crushed into a really fine state then suspended in a liquid solution. Colloidal minerals then require the Hydrochloric Acid in the stomach to mix with it and convert them to an ionized state before the body could absorb them through the intestinal wall. As we age the body produces less and less Hydrochloric Acid making it more difficult for us to absorb minerals at all. Therefore always seek chelated or ionized minerals for maximum benefits.

Amino Acids: These are the complete proteins that are used to rebuild all of the cells in the body. Seventy five percent of the body (minus the water) is made up of protein. Muscle fiber, cell membranes, enzymes and brain tissue are all protein. There are 22 Amino Acids and 8 are referred to being essential. This means they must be supplied through our food source or supplements. The body does not have the ability to produce these. When the body is deficient in protein the body will use it's own protein which is often the muscle tissue.

Dr. Eric Braverman, author and researcher at Princeton Brain Bio Center says "Every second the bone marrow makes 2.5 million red cells. Every four days the lining of the gastrointestinal tract and the blood platelets are replaced. Most of the white cells are replaced in ten days. A person has the equivalent of new skin in twenty-four days and bone collagen in thirty years and all this continuous repair work requires amino acids"

A deficiency in even one small amino acid will have ill effects and may manifest as reduced energy, sleeping disorders, chronic fatigue, digestive problems, hair loss, skin problems, nervousness, anxiety, poor mental health, emotional upset, obesity, malnutrition, and a toxic blood stream.

Essential Fatty Acids: EFA's and Fish Oils form the foundation of your body's ability to produce hormones, blood, brain fluids, and connective tissue. They also contribute to overall health and maintaining a healthy blood pressure. They provide energy and aid in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. They prevent dry skin, provide lubrication for joints, improve immune function, prevent cardio-vascular problems, discourage blood clotting and prevent food cravings for fatty foods.

There are two main types of fatty acid groups, Omega 3s found in fish oils (referred as EPA and DHA) and Omega 6s found in plants (GLA). Several plant oils contain both. These are flax seed oil, black current oil, borage oil, and evening primrose oil. Omega 3 fatty acids work to reduce blood clotting and Omega 6 fatty acids work to encourage blood clot formation.

The North American diet is notoriously high in Omega 6 fatty acids and this contributes to the high rate of cardiovascular disease, and is terribly low in Omega 3 fatty acids because of low consumption of cold-water fish. Our diets are high in the consumption of Arachidonic acid, which contributes to pain and inflammation, and blood clotting. Arachidonic acid is an Omega 6 fatty acid. The ideal is to achieve a balance between Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids.

Diets low in Omega 3 fatty acids contribute to such conditions such as blood clots, high LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol), high triglicerides, brain or nervous dysfunction, MS, arthritis, lupus, migraines, immune dysfunction, and diabetes. General fatty acid deficiency demonstrates itself as dry, scaly skin, dry falling hair, infertility, varicose veins, irritability, Ã¢â‚¬Ëœflightiness', and nervousness. Eating a diet high in animal meats, polyunsaturated margarines and using vegetable oils can contribute to depletion of Omega 3 fatty acids.

Enzymes: Enzymes are the workers of the entire body. Derived from raw foods, enzymes are necessary to break down foods (Digestive Enzymes) and deliver nutrients to and rebuild the body at the cellular level (Metabolic Enzymes).

There are two kinds of enzymes needed by the body---Enzymes and Co-enzymes.

Enzymes are ideally provided by our raw food source and contribute to our digestion. Cooking or processing our foods destroys these enzymes because they are temperature sensitive. When we have a diet deplete in fresh raw fruits and vegetables we then call upon the body to provide the enzymes required for digestion. This means the enzymes that would usually be used for maintaining youthful tissue gets used up in digestion. As we deplete these enzymes we begin to experience common digestive disorders such as bloating, gas, belching, indigestion, heartburn, fatigue and premature aging. As we age we secrete lower levels of Hydrochloric Acid for digestion (40% of adults may have insufficient secretion levels and by the age of 60 over half have been found to have insufficient secretion levels) showing up as bloating, belching, burning, flatulence, food allergies, indigestion, diarrhea or constipation, and nausea after taking supplements. It could also manifest showing up as, itching around rectum, weak, peeling or cracked fingernails, dilated blood vessels in the cheeks and nose, iron deficiency, undigested food in the stool, chronic candida yeast infections and upper digestive tract gassiness. Supplementing with Digestive Enzymes and ProBionic - friendly bacteria-acidophilus, Bifidobacterium will aid in the food digestion and will help regenerate the body's pool of enzymes.

Co-enzymes are enzymes that the body requires for all the activity at the cellular level. These enzymes (minerals) sustain the regeneration of the body and life itself.

Hormones: Your hormones serve as your body's foremen. Without hormones or even the proper balance of hormones, the body will not function correctly. There are literally millions of hormones, however the primary family of adrenal and reproductive hormones, are most likely to get you out of balance causing many types of dysfunction. Hormones are especially sensitive to diets, drugs, chemicals and toxins as well as stress. Chemicals and some drugs can actually mimic hormones in our bodies and cause hormonal imbalances resulting in the body acting like it is overburdened with estrogens. There are a number of natural solutions to restoring hormone balances as well dietary solutions. Exercise and high fiber diets are imperative to protecting our hormone balance. It is recommended that you explore this question by reading a book by Dr. John Lee Ã¢â‚¬ËœWhat Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Menopause'. Dr. John Lee pioneered the natural progesterone solution and will explain to men and women exactly what is going on and how to combat this problem.

Hormonal balance is essential for overall health and hormones are involved with every system in our bodies. Understanding how you can manage your hormonal balance therefore is imperative.