Support For Healthy Living

A Great Resource for Food Intolerance Issues:

2005-11-20T05:51:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to give everyone a “heads up” to a wonderful website filled with support and information about food intolerance issues of all sorts.
Go to www.fedupwithfoodadditives.info
The website provides independent information about the connection between food and behavior, with particular attention to the affects on health and learning abilities in both children and adults. Its dietary recommendations and support revolves around “a low-chemical elimination diet free of additives, low in salicylates, amines and flavour enhancers (FAILSAFE)"

Who might gain value from FAILSAFE eating?
Well if you or your children are bothered by any of the following, it would definitely be worth taking a good long look.

* mood swings * PMT * short fuse * oppositional defiance * ADHD * foggy brain * learning difficulties * anxiety * depression * panic attacks * stomach aches * bloating * reflux * irritable bowel * ‘sneaky poos’ * food cravings * difficulty falling asleep * night waking * headaches * migraine * asthma * stuffy or runny nose * frequent ear infections * tinnitus * arthritis * eczema * or * restless legs.
The FAILSAFE Newsletter is published quarterly and available free by email. Just send your email address to
failsafe_newsletter-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

The latest newsletter (Oct – Dec. 2005) deals with
Food in cinemas
Asthma and additives
Schools peanut ban
The rise and rise of supermarkets
Food additives and dementia
Inauguration of the Nasty Food Awards

Sue Dengate and her husband Dr Howard Dengate, a food scientist, run the Food Intolerance Network. Biodata on their website states that Sue “is author of the bestselling Fed Up series, published by Random House Australia. In 2001, Sue completed a round the world 'supermarket tour' to compare the use of food additives in 15 countries. Her groundbreaking study about the behavioural effects of a common bread preservative was published in a medical journal in 2002.” A dedicated researcher, writer and lecturer, Sue donates her time and energy and for the past 11 years all proceeds from the sale of her books and talks have been used to run the Food Intolerance Network.

Check it out and spread the word about their work.

Prayer May Speed Heart Patient’s Recovery

2005-11-18T06:52:00.000-08:00

“Prayer may reduce the number of complications experienced by hospitalized heart patients, researchers report. Heart Patients who were prayed for by others, but were not aware of being the object of prayers, had an 11% reduction in medical complications or the need for surgery or medications while in hospital, according to the investigators. The authors examined the medical charts if nearly 1,000 heart patients, following their health histories between hospital admission and discharge.

All patients in the study received standard medical care. But unbeknownst to the patients, the researchers provided the first names of about half the patients to 15 teams of five self-identified, practising Christians. These individuals prayed daily for the healthy recovery of selected patients for a period of 4 weeks. The remaining patients were not prayed for as part of the study.

The authors report that the prayed-for patients had significantly lower complication rates than those not prayed for in the study. The research team effectively ruled out patient bias as a possible factor behind the benefits associated with prayer, since both patients and hospital staff were completely unaware of the very existence of the trial. Indeed, they say they have no “mechanistic explanation” as to how the prayers of strangers might have helped speed patient healing. The odds that chance might explain the findings are about 1 in 25, according to the authors.”

Extracted from the Archives of Internal Medicine – October 25th, 1999; 159:2273

Coconut Oil and Weight Loss

2005-11-17T04:42:00.000-08:00

I just had to do another post on the coconut oil !
This is fascinating stuff !!

Do all fats make fat ? Well, according to Dr Fife N.D., apparently not. Coconut Oil is digested differently than other fats. Most fats, when eaten, pass through the stomach into the intestines and it is in the intestines where the majority of fat digestion occurs. The fats are broken down into their individual fatty acids and absorbed into the intestinal wall where they are repackaged into lipoproteins. It is lipoproteins, then, that circulate in the blood stream. These Lipoproteins are what releases the particles of fat that collect in our fats cells and on artery walls.

The medium chain fatty acids from coconut oil, on the other hand, digest so quickly that they are basically broken down by the time they leave the stomach. As no further digestion is needed they are immediately absorbed into what is called the portal vein and sent directly to the liver. The liver then preferentially uses them as a source of fuel, for energy rather than stored as body fat.

Dr. Fife N.D. says that when you eat coconut oil, you are eating a source of energy, whereas with other fats you are eating a source of fat. Because of this easy absorption, there is less stress on the pancreas, liver and digestive system. The metabolism increases and because of this more calories are burned off. Ideal for those concerned with weight loss and excess fat, coconut oil can be used to help with weight management and to loose excess weight. In fact his book Eat Fat Look Thin explains how to use coconut oil to loose excess body fat, stimulate your metabolism, increase energy levels and improve thyroid function.

To further drive home this point, I’ve heard from several sources that in the 1940’s coconuts were used as feed for domesticated pigs in an attempt to fatten them up. The result was a leaner animal with increased appetite!! Now-a-days it has been found that soybeans and corn is the food of choice to fatten animals. These are known to have a pronounced anti-thyroid effect. Slow down the metabolism, put on the weight. :o)
Other websites of interest include: www.mercola.com/forms/coconut_oil
And http://www.coconutoil.com/

INTERNATIONAL COCONUT FORUM - Cairns, AUS.

2005-11-16T04:16:00.000-08:00

Coconut Revival – New Possibilities For the Tree of Life

Further to my post yesterday. An exciting development in favor of revitalizing interest in the coconut industry comes by way of the INTERNATIONAL COCONUT FORUM being held in Cairns, North Queensland, Australia on Nov 22 – 24th, 2005.

This event is sponsored in part by the Queensland University and the Australian Governments program, AusAID. Objectives of the forum include:

Discussing strategic issues in the development of coconut industries of the region especially related to new products and markets.
Discussing the past current and future international support for coconut research and development.
Discussing the potential benefits to Australia and cooperative efforts with producers elsewhere especially in the light of increased interest in coconut as a health food.

It is so exciting to see this development as it is focused energy in the right direction which can benefit everyone from the growers (up till now, generally poorly paid) right on through to the end user who is now armed with solid, scientific research to dispel propaganda used in the past to quash this valuable product as a competitor in the vegetable oil market. Bruce Fife’s work (mentioned in yesterday’s post) has done much to bring the true value of the coconut to the fore.

For more information about the International Coconut Forum , contact Dr. Yohannes Samosir on + 61 7 3365 9750, or email y.samosir@uq.edu.au

COCONUT OIL, HEALTH and M.C.T.’s

2005-11-15T02:46:00.000-08:00

A small group of us had the most wonderful opportunity to spend a quiet evening with Bruce Fife, ND the other day learning about the incredible health benefits of the humble coconut. Although highly valued in the coconut growing regions of the world, the health benefits of coconut oil, are only now just starting to break through a heavy cloud of mis-information that has found its way into just about every health book and journal available in the west.

The main criticism is regards it’s high saturated fat content. Saturated fats, as we know, are generally known as being a direct contributor towards the development of heart disease. Coconut Oil, however, is not like other saturated fats, in that it is composed of medium-chain triglycerides (MCT). Research has shown that these fats, derived from coconut oil, posses very unique nutritional properties. Research has shown that these MCT’s not only do NOT contribute to heart disease, but in fact, quite the reverse. They protect against it. This point is further supported by studies which show that those populations that use coconut oil as their primary source of fat have the lowest heart disease rates in the world.

One point that really caught my attention was the “kinship” between coconut oil and human breast milk - coconut oil was the number one source of MCT, while human breast milk came in as the second highest. There is something VERY special about these MCT’s. Recent medical studies have shown that both coconut oil and MCT can help strengthen immunity as well as protect against many common illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and even many infectious diseases including HIV and AIDS.

For more information about the value of coconut oil and Bruce Fife’s work go to http://www.coconutresearchcenter.org .

The Secret Dangers of the Flu Vaccine - Teleclinic

2005-08-02T06:25:00.000-07:00

In case you missed the recent announcement by Dr. Mercola regarding the upcoming Teleclinic, on Saturday, August 13th entitled “The Secret Dangers if the Flu Vaccine – and the safer options”, I have reproduced (below) the contact link as well as the introductory summary that was mailed out to subscribers.

Do Not Get the Flu Vaccine for You or Your Loved Ones Till You've Learned "The Secret Dangers of the Flu Vaccine"
- "One event you do not want to miss! Be sure to make room on your calendar on Saturday, August 13, because the powerful inside information you will learn on "The Secret Dangers of the Flu Vaccine" will not only make you think twice about taking the vaccine, but it may actually end up preventing a serious health complication and even saving a life! Whether to protect yourself, your kids, or your patients, I urge you make sure you hear this valuable information co-hosted by one of the world's leading vaccination experts!" Click Here for Teleclinic Details

This is a 3 hour call with opportunity to pose questions to Dr. Joseph Mercola and Dr. Sherri Tenpenny, in the final hour. This is a rare opportunity to get some straight answers firsthand from these most knowledgable physicians. Audio recordings and transcripts of the teleclinic will also be available at additional cost. For those in Australia who are real keen, you can get up a little before 2:00 AM EST to participate, or just decide to sleep through it and download the MP3 later.

Wishing you Good Health and Blessings, Sven

Dr Masaru Emoto in Australia - August 2005

2005-07-24T05:19:00.000-07:00

Feel free to pass this information on to your data-base to help spread the word that this amazing man is coming to Brisbane & the Gold Coast.

We are extremely fortunate to have this opportunity as Dr Emoto is already committed world-wide and will not be returning to Australia for sometime. He will also be presenting in Melbourne on Saturday August 6th at Melbourne University.

For Melbourne bookings Ph 03-9887 8330 or visit <www.aiis.com.au>

Other places that may be interested - Spas, Health Retreats,Naturopaths, Massage therapists, Bodyworkers, Kinesiology, Homeopathy,Bach or Australian Bush-flower Essences, purified or spring wateroutlets, yoga, gyms. Anyone with an interest in quantum physics,spirituality & alternative therapies, the environment or who already know of Dr Emoto's work and would love to meet him.

DR MASARU EMOTO - Appearing live in Brisbane & The Gold Coast FOR 2 NIGHTS ONLY Tickets $ 55 - on sale now ! Visit http://www.reiki-lifeunlimited.com

Monday, August 8th - 7pm to 10pm - at BRONCOS LEAGUES CLUB, RED HILL
Tuesday August 9th - 7pm to 10pm - at BOND UNIVERSITY - Cerum Theatre, ROBINA

TO BOOK ON-LINE VISIT http://www.reiki-lifeunlimited.com or

phone Ann on 07-3315 6088 Faye on 0412-778 205

Wise Traditions 2005 - 6th Annual Conference

2005-07-04T04:41:00.000-07:00

6th Annual Conference of the Weston A. Price Foundation
November 11 - November 13

WHERE GOOD FOOD AND GOOD HEALTH MEET

Your chance to find out about. . .

Latest research on vitamins A, D, and B12, critical nutrients in traditional diets
Holistic cancer therapies
Best nutritional approaches to heart disease
Pros and cons of root canals
Health benefits and safety of raw milk

Held at the beautiful

Westfields Marriott Hotel, Chantilly, Virginia, (near Dulles Airport)

Information-Packed Weekend!

This year we have planned multiple tracks on all three days.

Friday: Seminar on Fertility Awareness by Katie Singer; classes on lacto-fermentation of beverages, condiments and grains; and Sally Fallon’s Seminar on Traditional Diets.

Saturday: Joint session features internationally recognized speakers on our favorite vitamins—vitamin A (Noel Solomons, PhD, Director, CeSSIAM, International Nutrition Foundation, Inc), vitamin D (Dr. John Cannell, President, Vitamin D Council) and vitamin B12 (Dr. John Dommisse). The day will conclude with four concurrent panel discussions (Nutrition in Schools and Hospitals; Raw Milk Activism; Emotional and Psychological Dimensions of Nutrition; and What You Need to Know About the Upcoming Farm Bill and Sustainable Agriculture).

Saturday Banquet: Chefs John Umlauf and K. Michael Sullivan collaborate to prepare a delicious dinner based on the principles of nourishing traditional diets. Keynote presentation on the safety and health benefits of raw milk by Mark McAfee of Organic Pastures Dairy in California.

Sunday: Three concurrent sessions feature Mary Enig, PhD, Dr. Nicholas Gonzales and Dr. Tom Cowan on cancer; Sally Fallon, Dr. Peter Langsjoen and Joel Kaufman, PhD on heart disease; and Pentti Nupponen, DDS, Raymond Silkman, DDS, and Michael Goldman, DDS on holistic dentistry and root canals.

Monday: November 14 Meeting for Chapter Leaders: This year we have added a fourth day for chapter leaders, featuring presentations, discussions and workshops.

CEUs: We are in the process of obtaining Continuing Education Credits for many healing arts professions. Details forthcoming!

For further information, CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

Who should attend Wise Traditions 2005?
Doctors, nurses, nutritionists, dietitians, parents, students, food writers, food providers, farmers, public servants, cancer patients, heart disease patients, dental patients, people interested in nutrition, people with no interest in nutrition, people who love to cook, people who hate to cook, people who like to eat, baby-boomers concerned about their health, grandparents concerned about their grandchildren, couples who want healthy babies, people who want answers, people who love controversy. . . and You!

Here is the LINK to Lipton’s SPECIAL OFFER

2005-06-28T02:50:00.000-07:00

Go to http://www.bruceliptonbestseller.com/ for further details.

Right now, and until midnight tonight only (USA time zone), you can get over $253 worth of gifts if you purchase just a single copy of Dr. Bruce Lipton’s phenomenal best-seller, The Biology of Belief.

Bruce Lipton’s book is the definitive summary of the new biology and all it implies. It is magnificent, profound beyond words, and a delight to read. It synthesizes an encyclopedia of critical new information into a brilliant yet simple package. These pages contain a genuine revolution in thought and understanding, one so radical that it can change the world. Joseph Chilton Pearce, Ph.D., author of Magical Child and Evolution’s End

Joseph Mercola, D.O., founder of www.mercola.com , the world’s most visited natural health site, says:
You need to read this book to truly appreciate that you are not a victim to your genes but instead have unlimited capacity to live a life overflowing with peace, happiness and love.

The Biology of Belief SPECIAL OFFER – June 28th Only !!

2005-06-27T16:58:00.000-07:00

Just a brief update on Bruce Lipton’s book “The Biology of Belief” which I wrote about last week. If you have considered purchasing the book and haven't, then consider purchasing it from Amazon.com on June 28th (USA time).

If you order on that day through a special link to be posted on this site you will receive over $200 worth of free gifts from a dozen authors, teachers and friends who want to help Bruce reach #1 Best Seller Status. The gifts include free teleclasses, e-books, free video downloads and much more. Check back soon.

June 28th is Bruce Lipton’s Best Seller Day!

Blessings,
Sven

WISE TRADITIONS - Spring 2005 Issue

2005-06-26T14:51:00.000-07:00

This truely brilliant, quarterly journal published by the Weston A. Price Foundation is an informative and thought-provoking read, exploring the Wise Traditions in Food, Farming, and the Healing Arts.

It is dedicated to “exploring the scientific validation of dietary, agricultural and medical traditions throughout the world” and features fascinating articles on current scientific research, human diets, non-toxic agriculture and holistic therapies. It also “serves as a reference for sources of foods that have been conscientiously grown and processed”

The Spring 2005 Issue is now available and contains many well-researched topics including:

Vitamin B12
The Liver Files
Cobalt in Soil and Animal Health
Codex Alimentarious
The China Study
Maine Shrimp
Making Yoghurt
Treating Low Cholesterol
Raw Milk as Pet Food
Healthy Shopping and Resource Pages

Articles from previous issues are archived on their website at Weston A. Price Foundation .
To become a member of this non-profit, tax-exempt charity Foundation and receive their quarterly journal Click here.

Be prepared for enlightening information that could change your life.

Wishing you Good health and Prosperity,

Sven

Visit our HEALTHY LIVING NEWS site

2005-06-26T03:41:00.000-07:00

A quick note to say that we are making steady progress behind the scenes. Please check out the new Healthy Living News addition to our project, currently located at

www.supportforhealthyliving.com

We invite you to keep coming back to this site as we steadily grow to include more and more good news, helpful tips, practical ideas and information about Healthy Living, Organic foods, Natural Healing, Personal Development and cutting edge information on the Mind-Body Connection.

Wishing you Good Health and Prosperity,

Sven

The Biology of Belief

2005-06-08T04:53:00.000-07:00

These postings, to begin with at least, give me an opportunity to share bits of information and experiences that have come to light in our life that I hope will be of value to anyone reading these words. This blog and the greater extended project involving the theme of Support For Healthy Living is organically coming into form to serve all those striving to be all that they can be and looking for ways to participate in creating a world that works for the highest good of everyone.

We are in a time of massive change, not only globally, but also individually. We are all being "squeezed" in one way or another. Dr. Wayne Dyer uses the analogy of squeezing an orange and asks "What comes out when you squeeze an orange as hard as you can squeeze it ?" What comes out is "what's inside! ". That's what comes out !! And so it is with each of us. Right now, we are all being "squeezed". It is helpful to look at my own life in this regard (especially the most uncomfortable aspects) and look at what has been squeezed out of me. What has manifested in my life? How have I reacted? What have I said ... under pressure? ...... what "juice" has flowed out of me? Each, in our own way, we deal with challenges day in and day out. It is in taking responsibility for the "juice" that flows out of me that leads to my inner growth and spiritual development.

Striving for balance and wholeness in life is one major player in "Healthy Living". The details of what this means for each us may be different, but ultimately it involves integrating body, mind and spirit and realising that they all work together and are interdependent.

At the core level, it is pain and it is pleasure that motivates and guides our daily actions. What a blessing both of these are! I heard someone say once that what causes the pain in our lives is not "what is", but rather the resistance to what is. Accepting "what is" is often one of our biggest hurdles, while surrendering and letting go of past habits and beliefs to take on a new paradigm is another. These are all part of what might be called "developmental experiences".

Just recently we were introduced to the work of Dr. Bruce Lipton who was quoted as saying

"Subsequently, my life was transformed when I realized how my developmental experiences programmed my genes and behavior. With this knowledge I was able to rewrite limiting, self-sabotaging beliefs that were keeping me from experiencing the health, love and joy we all seek."

I am so excited about his latest book The Biology of Belief - Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter and Miracles.

"Author Dr. Bruce Lipton is a former medical school professor (University of Wisconsin) and research scientist (Stanford University School of Medicine).His experiments, examining in great detail the molecular mechanisms by which cells process information, have revealed that genes do not in fact control our behavior, instead, genes are turned on and off by influences outside the cell.

These influences include our perceptions and beliefs. He shows that our beliefs, true or false, positive or negative, affect genetic activity and actually alter our genetic code. Dr. Lipton's profoundly hopeful work, being hailed as one of the major breakthroughs in the New Sciences, shows how we can retrain our consciousness to create healthy beliefs, and by doing so create a profoundly positive effect on our bodies and our lives."

You can check out Dr. Lipton's work at www.brucelipton.com . For an EXCELLENT audio interview with Dr. Lipton by Gary Null in February this year as well as a review of his book go to www.beliefbook.com

or if you are in Australia his materials are available through the website www.chrishooper.com.au. With all the commotion that the movie "What the Bleep Do We Know!?" is causing, Dr. Lipton's work not only expands on the theme presented there, but (in the words of LeVar Burton - Actor, Director) ...... "his (Dr. Lipton's) breakthrough discoveries give us the tools for regaining the sovereignty over our lives"

By the way, if you haven't seen "What the Bleep .....then run, don't walk, to the nearest "alternative-minded" theatre near you or purchase a copy from AMAZON.com or, better yet, from www.whatthebleep.com

Till next post .
Blessings,

Sven

Store Wars and The Organic Rebellion

2005-06-04T19:23:00.000-07:00

Just in !!
This is a MUST SEE movie animation.
Store Wars and The Organic Rebellion

Do you value sustainable organic food production ?
Do you value freedom of choice ?
Do you value clean air and pure water ?
Do you want a fun way of delivering a powerful message to help increase citizens awareness as to how we each can play an active role in ensuring these essential basics of life are not taken over by vested interests ?

Then you MUST view and SHARE this movie !!
Store Wars and The Organic Rebellion

Join the Organic Rebellion and .... "may the Farm be with you".