Health - 6 Hidden Reasons Why You're FAT (and Shouldn't Be)

6 Hidden Reasons Why You're FAT  (and Shouldn't Be)
If I were a genie and gave you three wishes, what would you wish for? I'd be willing to bet that some of the popular answers would include: To be rich! Good health. A big house. A head full of hair! To get the man or woman of your dreams. World peace. To be famous. Happiness. And of course, the BIGGIE... To take off the weight AND keep it off! If you're one of the people who has gone through countless cycles where you dieted, Iost pounds and turned around and put them all back on (and then some), you're not alone. And if you want to finally get off the roller coaster of going up and down in poundage, you must not only do what really works to take off weight, but you also must avoid.... The Six Diet Booby Traps Below are common booby traps that will almost guarantee that your efforts to shed the blubber will fail. And you will continue to be frustrated and want to take a sledgehammer to the scale. Without further ado, here they are: Booby trap #1: Falling for marketing deception Food manufacturers are VERY slick in how they market their products. They know that people are trying to be more health-conscious, so they are masterfully sneaky as they try to convince you that their products are somehow "healthy" even though they ain't. Know this: Many of these "healthy" foods are anything BUT. Take beverages, for example. Beverage manufacturers realize that people are catching on to the fact that soda can pack the pounds on you. So how do these companies keep the more health-conscious people fooled...er, I mean, happy too? "Healthy" sports drinks, of course! But they fail to point out that sports drinks and vitamin waters are LOADED with sugar and calories--in other words, basically no different than blubber-creating soda. "Low fat" is another deceptive joke. Products that are low fat are usually packed with sugar to help overcome the disgusting taste and texture of the food that resulted when the fat was taken out. And that sugar will add nicely to your muffin top.   Booby trap #2: All carbs are bad Thanks to protein-heavy diet plans like the South Beach Diet and Atkins, many people have been led to believe that all carbs are evil and will widen your backside. That's simply NOT true... Carbohydrates are VITAL to your body's functioning. Carbs are broken down into glucose, which is your body's primary fuel. Glucose is the main source of energy for muscle function, your central nervous system and especially your brain. Putting it bluntly, without carbs you DIE. The important thing is to become carb-savvy and choose COMPLEX carbs (like those found in whole grains, vegetables and legumes) and stay away from fat-creating processed and refined carbs (like sweets, white breads, white sugar, etc.)   Booby trap #3: Starvation I remember back in high school, my friends and I would skip breakfast AND lunch for days on end trying to become a magical size 3 or 5. But eventually we'd get ravenously hungry and go chow down a pizza, burgers, french fries, ice cream or whatever we could get our hands on. Not exactly a perfect diet plan. Plus we also didn't realize that if you don't eat at regular intervals throughout the day, you can mess up your blood sugar and insulin levels. That can make your body STORE fat and lower your metabolism -- both of which lead to weight GAIN--not Ioss.   Booby trap #4: Mucha too mucha Simply put, many people just don't realize how much they're eating. Common ways to lose track include eating restaurant portions (studies show many restaurant meals are enough to nourish 2-3 people), eating while watching TV (so you're not paying attention to what you're shoveling in) or eating straight from a package (so you don't know how much you've inhaled until you see the empty bag). That, coupled with the fact that many people eat WAY too fast (so they don't get the "full" signal until LONG after they've had too much food) leads to many a pair of jeans that you need to lie on the bed to zip.   Booby trap #5: Diet pill disaster Most diet pills are designed to suppress your appetite while giving your body a source of some (synthetic) nutrients. There are two glaring problems with this. First off, any weight you drop when taking these pills will come rolling back on (and then some) once you stop the pills and start eating food again. And second, your body knows the difference between synthetic nutrients and those found in real foods. The pills just don't cut it in terms of nutrition.   Booby trap #6: Couch potato-itis I know this is THE thing you dread hearing the most, but I've got to be blunt. If you have any hopes of wearing those skinny clothes in your closet (or for some of you, seeing your toes again), you MUST move your body. Don't listen to those ads for BS products like pills or shakes that claim you don't need to exercise. They know that is what people want to hear. Remember, they want you to buy LOTS of their product and will say whatever it takes to make you do so, your health (and weight) be damned.   What DOES work for Iost pounds Now that you know the six common diet booby traps, I'll tell you what you SHOULD do to once and for all take off the pounds AND keep them off! It's a simple matter of 1, 2, 3: 1) Move your butt Pick an activity you like or can at least tolerate and DO IT 3-4 times a week. Even brisk walking is fine and you can do that practically everywhere. Studies show it helps to have an exercise buddy to keep you motivated. So grab a friend, your honey, the dog, a co-worker or whatever and get moving. No excuses. No "But, but, but..." Move it. Your "butt" will be SO glad you did.   2) Eat REAL foods At least half and preferably 75-80% of what you eat should be real foods. Real foods include fresh fruits, raw or lightly cooked vegetables, lean meats and poultry, fish, whole grains, dairy and essential fats...just not all in the same meal! When you eat real foods like these in the right combinations, your body gets nourished the way it needs to be. And when you're properly nourished, these wonderful things happen: - You get full faster and end up eating LESS overall. - The real foods you're eating are inherently lower in calories than the burgers, chips, candy or whatever other nutritionally dead foods you may have eaten in the past. - Because you're properly nourished, you'll also STAY full and satisfied longer, so your chances of binging between meals have just been slashed. All of this means: You the blubber falls off and stays off!   3) Make sure digestion is fast and efficient This is by far the most important point of all. If your foods are not being broken down like they should be, you're not getting the maximum nutrition from them. And that causes feelings of hunger which leads to overeating (and weight gain). In addition, when your digestion is poor, that leads to waste buildup in your colon which can also bump up that scale number. It can also cause constipation, gas, bloating and eventually diverticulosis. Attaining good digestion is easy--it's just is a matter of eating foods that digest well together, and giving your body a little assistance if needed. Here's how: 1- Easily digested meals It's essential to feed your body with real food and make sure your meals are easily digested and that you're getting nourished. Now don't worry because this is easy and tastes great, too. First off, the Great Taste No Pain health system will help you structure tasty, nutrient-loaded meals that are a breeze to digest. The manual "How To End Stomach Pain Forever, Even If Your MD Says, 'No Way!'" shows you the few simple principles you'll need to know to make meals that digest easily and efficiently. This will keep acid wastes moving out and help maximize nutrient absorption, which in turn will help keep YOU feeling full and satisfied. Goodbye constant feelings of hunger and overeating! Not only will you enjoy scrumptious, nutrient-rich REAL foods (just wait until you try the mouth-watering dishes in the recipe book!), but you'll LOVE seeing those pounds disappear before your very eyes. And if gluten is a concern for you, there's also Great Taste No Gluten. You'll learn the same food pairing principles as in Great Taste No Pain, plus you'll get a collection of outstanding gluten-free recipes and guides for staying gluten-free no matter where you are.   2- A little digestive "help": Many people who have eaten a lot of hard-to-digest foods all their lives may be dangerously low in digestive enzymes...blowing through many of their limited lifetime supply of enzymes with every bite. That means incomplete digestion, lots of pain and an invitation for weight gain. That's why it's critical that when you eat some foods you know aren't healthy or won't digest well...you get some digestive "help" during moments of weakness. The help you need is right here -- Digestizol Max. Digestizol Max helps your body break down whatever you've eaten--proteins, fats, carbs, fiber--and conserves your precious enzyme supply. This will help keep your digestion running smoothly, even if you're low in enzymes or you massively screw up with your food choices. Remember, antacids don't help you digest foods. They halt digestion. But digestive enzymes promote digestion. Read more about Digestizol Max and all the ways it can help you here:   Try it and see how infrequently you'll need those nasty antacids.   Don't be trapped any longer! Look, if you want to once and for all shed the weight and keep it off, avoid the booby traps and do what really works. When you exercise, eat real foods, have good digestion and absorb nutrients like Nature intended, your body works the way it's supposed to. And that includes achieving and maintaining a normal weight easily and effortlessly! If that sounds good to you, see for yourself how effective a healthy diet and efficient digestion can be. Let the powerful team of Great Taste No Pain  or Great Taste No Gluten and Digestizol Max make today the first day of your new slimmer life. To your health, Sherry Brescia PS: We're now on Facebook! Like us here: - https://www.facebook.com/GreatTasteNoPain.HolisticBlendsInc PPS: Michael's down 6 pounds and his friend Iost 35! Hi Sherry, I have been struggling with being overweight and weight Ioss seems to elude me no matter what methods I try. A few weeks ago I was doing my daily walking/jogging on my normal route and bumped into an old friend. I could not avoid the fact that I barley recognized him as he had Iost approximately 35 pounds since I had last seen him! He shared his story of suffering with acid reflux and how he finally found an eating plan (Great Taste No Pain) that helped curb his acid reflux and heartburn. One of the benefits of the "Great Taste No Pain" diet was weight Ioss. I immediately got on-line decided to try your Great Taste No Pain plan. Since practicing the food mixing combinations 2 weeks ago I have Iost 6 pounds and no longer have a bloated belly. Thanks to you I will continue the program and have no doubt that I will be healthier and happier in the years to come. Regards, Michael ******************* Years of junk foods, meats, alcohol and soda drinking results in a decrease in your body's ability to produce digestive enzymes. This can result in daily painful gas, bloating, heartburn and constipation no matter how otherwise healthy your diet is! Digestizol Max can help turn that around for you fast. Its effective blend of 14 plant-derived enzymes and soothing herbs will help carry out the job of digestion and keep you feeling great! Learn more about Digestizol Max here. ====    Got low energy? Brain fog? CRS disease? You just may be low in in just one vitamin. One out of four people are. Read more about this deficiency and how you can help turn that around FAST. ====   Want the best probiotic on the market today? Then learn why Super Shield outshines all the rest here.  ====  A medical-grade fish oil like VitalMega-3 can help fight high cholesterol and triglycerides, as well as keep your joints feeling good, reducing chronic inflammation. Learn more about VitalMega-3 and all the great things it can do for you here. ====   Gluten has been linked to hundreds of health problems, including autoimmune diseases. If you are gluten sensitive or have an autoimmune disease, see what avoiding gluten can do for you.  Great Taste No Gluten will make gluten avoidance easy, while giving you 160 of the world's best gluten-free recipes to make you love every bite of your gluten-free life. Learn more about Great Taste No Gluten here. Want case studies?  Here are a few THOUSAND health turnarounds for you to marvel at. Haven't taken the Great Taste No Pain test drive?  Why not?  Get over to - http://www.greattastenopain.com/freereports/ and feel the power of Great Taste No Pain. Want to read past articles? Here they are. * Forward this email to the people you care about the most! (c) copyright 2012 Holistic Blends   - http://www.greattastenopain.com/great.asp - http://www.greattastenogluten.com/great.asp - http://www.bluerockholistics.com Orders: 1-315-295-1236 ====================   **The FDA has not evaluated all of these statements. The contents of this email are not to be considered medical advice and are for educational purposes only. If you are experiencing health challenges, always consult your doctor for medical advice and follow it even if it contradicts the contents of this email.** ================================= Pain-Free Living is a permission-based newsletter. The only way to receive it is to request it here

Health - Candida Quiz Explains Health Problems - Get 16 'Aha' Moments

Candida Quiz Explains Health Problems - Get 16 'Aha' Moments
Have you ever seen a horror movie where a normal person suddenly turns into a hideous creature? Like Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. The Wolfman. The Hulk. Well, something similar can be going on inside of you this very second with some tiny creatures that you can't even see with the naked eye. The transformation is not as obvious as a horror movie, but you end up suffering some horrible symptoms from it and probably don't even know the reason why. Chances are excellent that you've gone to a doctor for symptoms caused by these tiny creatures and gotten one or more prescriptions, maybe felt some temporary relief, but then your problem came back. There's a good reason for that. The reason is that a whole slew of vague, seemingly unrelated symptoms can be caused by YEAST OVERGROWTH in your body. And the scary part is, all the prescription drugs in the world won't touch it--that's why your symptoms can return. Yeast overgrowth is one of THE MOST COMMON maladies that affects both women and men, and it is also the least understood. Here is what you MUST know about... 1- What yeast is 2- What it can do to you, and 3- How to stop it Meet Candida Yeast (Candida) is always present in your body. It even serves a valid function--it kills harmful bacteria and pathogens in your digestive tract. As long as you have a proper acid/alkaline balance and a healthy population of beneficial bacteria in your system, Candida is kept under control and does what it's supposed to do. The problem is when Candida grows out of control... Then this relatively harmless yeast becomes a fungal monster that invades the rest of your body and wreaks havoc. There are 154 different species of Candida. Candida albicans is usually the culprit that causes infections in fingernails or toenails, vaginal infections in women as well as infections in the penile area in men. But Candida tropicalis, Candida glabrata, Candida parapsilosis, Candida krusei, and Candida lusitaniae also cause problems in your body.   From helpful yeast to harmful fungus When Candida transforms from yeast to fungus, it eats away at your intestinal walls and makes them more porous. This allows the Candida, and any poorly digested food molecules, toxins and wastes to get into your bloodstream. This is called leaky gut syndrome and can lead to rashes, food intolerances, brain fog, skin/nail infections and infections in the genitourinary area in both men and women. In addition, when yeast becomes fungus, two toxic substances - ethanol and acetaldehyde - are produced, which are VERY harmful to your cells. They hamper your red blood cells' ability to flow into the capillaries, which can lead to migraines, muscle aches and fatigue. These toxins also impair your white blood cells' ability to fight infection, which can cause allergies, skin rashes, acne and slow healing. It's too late, baby The important thing to note is that once Candida has manifested itself as an infection or other symptom -- whether it's a vaginal yeast infection, skin rash, migraines or any other -- that's the sign that Candida are already out of control in your body. In other words, Dr. Jekyll has become Mr. Hyde. That's why the medicines your doctor gives you are of limited benefit. They might clear up the symptoms for a short time, but the underlying cause - yeast overgrowth - has not been addressed. And it's only a matter of time before the symptoms come back. Take the yeast quiz Here's a quiz that you can take to see just how likely it is that yeast may be a problem for YOU: 1) Have you ever taken antibiotics for acne for 1 month or more? 2) Have you taken antibiotics for any other reason for 2 months or more, or at least 4 times in 1 year? 3) Do you suffer from persistent prostatitis, vaginitis or other genital problems? 4) Have you ever taken birth control pills for at least 6 months? 5) Have you ever taken steroid drugs like prednisone or Decadron? 6) Do you crave bread, sugar or alcohol? 7) Have you ever been pregnant? 8) Do you frequently feel fatigued, lethargic, drained, dizzy, spacey or disconnected? 9) Do you suffer from poor memory or concentration, inability to make decisions, loss of sexual desire or mood swings? 10) Do you frequently have abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, bloating or gas that can't be explained by diet or a GI problem? 11) Do you have foot, hair or body odor that is not exercise/sweat related and is not relieved by bathing? 12) Do you frequently have bad breath, nasal congestion or drip, dry mouth, rash or blisters in your mouth, sore throat or laryngitis? 13) Do you have a persistent cough, chest pain or tightness, wheezing or shortness of breath? 14) Do you have to urinate frequently, have incontinence or experience burning when you urinate? 15) Do you get spots in front of your eyes, erratic vision, eye burning or tearing, fluid in your ears or ear pain? 16) Do you have toenail or fingernail discoloration that will not go away, even with strong fungus medications? See how you measured up: 1 - 3 Yes answers: A yeast issue is possible, but not probable 4 - 8 Yes answers: A yeast problem is probable and affecting you 9 or more Yes answers: Yeast is a major issue for you And if you suspect Candida has become a Mr. Hyde in your body, here's what can help... How to stop yeast overgrowth Candida yeast feed on sugar, processed foods and refined carbohydrates. So when you eliminate these foods from your diet, you deprive Candida of the food sources it needs to multiply. But the problem is, people go "overboard" and eliminate ALL carbohydrates from their diet. That's not really smart because you NEED carbohydrates. Without them, your body starts to use protein to manufacture carbohydrates and your energy level plummets. Your brain also suffers because it needs glucose from carbohydrates, and you can become dehydrated. The best way to deal with Candida is an easy two-step approach: 1) Eliminate processed foods and BAD carbohydrates from your diet. They not only feed the yeast and keep them thriving, but they pack the pounds on your backside too. Bad carbs include white sugar, white flour and all things made from white sugar and flour. Focus instead on consuming GOOD carbohydrates like whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, legumes, seeds and nuts. The Great Taste No Pain health system can help make this a snap for you. In Great Taste No Pain, I help you choose good, healthy carb sources and fresh foods, which gives you a good acid/alkaline balance. It also teaches you how to identify the dangerous processed foods that are literal poisons to your body. And of course, I give you recipes and meal suggestions you'll positively love. Get The Great Taste No Pain health system can NOW and you'll feel like a Candida-fighting pro. 2) Boost your population of beneficial bacteria so they can control the yeast and keep them in check. Research studies have shown that it is important to use more than one species of strain of probiotics when dealing with Candida. Two of the powerhouse strains in Super Shield probiotic formula, Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Lactobacillus acidophilus, have been shown to be extremely effective in fighting Candida. And Super Shield's 11 other potent strains support L. rhamnosus and L. acidophilus in keeping your intestinal flora in a healthy balance, ready and able to keep yeast in check, fight off harmful bacteria, and strengthen your intestinal walls. Great Taste No Pain and Super Shield are your ticket to keeping Candida in check and helping to fight the effects of Candida overgrowth. To your health, Sherry Brescia PS: We're now on Facebook!  Like us here: - https://www.facebook.com/GreatTasteNoPain.HolisticBlendsInc PPS: Suzanne said goodbye to her recurring yeast infections AND tummy troubles! Hello Sherry, I have gone to 3 doctors about my yeast infections--one was a well-known gynecologist. None suggested your product, or any natural product, for my horrible reoccurring yeast infection. I had ordered your Super Shield for other reasons but I got rid of the yeast infections too! I did not even realize at first until I read an article you wrote about yeast. However, I did tell my friends I had not been having the yeast problem and I felt that it could be because of Super Shield! The gyn wanted me to use boric acid the rest of my life! Thank you for your product. A friend of mine suggested it for my digestive problems.....and they are much better now too! Suzanne **************** Got low energy? Brain fog? CRS disease? You just may be low in in just one vitamin. One out of four people are. Read more about this deficiency and how you can help turn that around FAST. ====   Want the best probiotic on the market today? Then learn why Super Shield outshines all the rest here.  ====  A medical-grade fish oil like VitalMega-3 can help fight high cholesterol and triglycerides, as well as keep your joints feeling good, reducing chronic inflammation. Learn more about VitalMega-3 and all the great things it can do for you here. ====   Gluten has been linked to hundreds of health problems, including autoimmune diseases. If you are gluten sensitive or have an autoimmune disease, see what avoiding gluten can do for you.  Great Taste No Gluten will make gluten avoidance easy, while giving you 160 of the world's best gluten-free recipes to make you love every bite of your gluten-free life. Learn more about Great Taste No Gluten here. Want case studies?  Here are a few THOUSAND health turnarounds for you to marvel at. Haven't taken the Great Taste No Pain test drive?  Why not?  Get over to - http://www.greattastenopain.com/freereports/ and feel the power of Great Taste No Pain. Want to read past articles? Here they are. * Forward this email to the people you care about the most! (c) copyright 2012 Holistic Blends   - http://www.greattastenopain.com/great.asp - http://www.greattastenogluten.com/great.asp - http://www.bluerockholistics.com Orders: 1-315-295-1236 ====================   **The FDA has not evaluated all of these statements. The contents of this email are not to be considered medical advice and are for educational purposes only. If you are experiencing health challenges, always consult your doctor for medical advice and follow it even if it contradicts the contents of this email.** ================================= Pain-Free Living is a permission-based newsletter. The only way to receive it is to request it here

Health - Research Show Pomegranate May Reverse Blocked Arteries

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Research Show Pomegranate May Reverse Blocked Arteries

Posted By: Jordon [Send E-Mail]
Date: Thursday, 18-Oct-2012 15:31:03

In Response To: Chinese Plant Compound Wipes out Cancer in 40 Days (Jordon)

. While technically a berry, pomegranate "fruit" may be nature's answer to turning the tide against the #1 cause of death in the industrialized world: heart disease. Let's start with what it tells us simply through experiencing it... Pomegranate has a remarkable astringency, giving your mouth and gums that dry, puckering mouth feel. This cleansing sensation is technically caused, as with all astringents, by shrinking and disinfecting your mucous membranes. Anyone who drinks pomegranate juice, or is lucky enough to eat one fresh, can understand why it is so effective at cleansing the circulatory system. Nature certainly planted enough poetic visual clues there for us: its juice looks like blood, and it does resemble a multi-chambered heart, at least when you consider its appearance in comparison to most other fruits. But sometimes the obvious (in appearance and effect) is not compelling enough – certainly not for the hyper-rational, "evidence-based" folks in positions of medical and regulatory power today – so we have science to lend additional support and credibility, and perhaps even keep some of us from being fined or going to jail for stating the obvious, e.g. "This juice may be beneficial to your health." Indeed, your mouth and your arteries are lined with the same cell type: epithelial cells. Together, they make up the epithelium, one of four basic tissue types within animals, along with connective tissue, muscle tissue and nervous tissue, and which comprises the interior walls of the entire circulatory system. So, when you feel that amazing cleansing effect in your mouth, this is in fact akin to what your circulatory system – and the epithelium/endothelium lining the inside of your veins and arteries – "feels" as well. How do we know this for sure? Read more: http://www.activistpost.com/2012/10/research-pomegranate-may-reverse.html

Health - The Cancer Cure of Paula Ganner....

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Dragon: The Cancer Cure of Paula Ganner....

Posted By: Revel [Send E-Mail]
Date: Wednesday, 17-Oct-2012 21:55:42

Thanks Dragon :) Fascinating information from Walter Last. http://www.health-science-spirit.com/kero.htm Kerosene. It's not just for cancer any more. Good for other ailments, too. +++ The Cancer Cure of Paula Ganner The modern wave of using kerosene as a cancer cure started in the early 1950s. At the age of 31, an Austrian woman, Paula Ganner, with cancer metastases and colon paralysis after surgery, had been given two days to live by her doctors. She remembered that in Eastern Europe kerosene was used as a cure-all, and she started taking a tablespoonful each day. After three days, she could leave the bed, and 11 months later she gave birth to a healthy boy. At age three, this boy contracted polio which she cured with one teaspoon of kerosene daily for eight days. Ganner started spreading the information about the amazing results of using kerosene for all kinds of health problems, and over the years she received 20,000 thank-you letters with success stories.

Health - Who Wants An Asthma Cure?

Who Wants An Asthma Cure?
I was out to breakfast with a friend recently and she showed me pictures of her 3 year-old niece. I said that she was adorable, and my friend said, "Yes, she is. But I feel so bad for her. They just found out she has asthma, poor thing." Unfortunately, illnesses like this in young children are WAY too common these days. Asthma has become one of the most common chronic diseases in children. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, asthma affects over 9 million children in the US alone. But it seems EVERYONE is getting it. It's becoming as common as a sore throat, for heaven's sake. From 1980 to 1995, adult-onset asthma rates in the US for adults between the ages of 35 and 64 increased over 60%. And it's not showing any signs of slowing down. The CDC has reported that asthma cases among adults grew by 4.3 million from 2001 to 2009! Adult onset asthma is more difficult to diagnose than asthma in kids because many adults have other underlying medical conditions (heart problems, acid reflux, emphysema) that may cause similar symptoms. But regardless of whether it's in a child or adult, the question remains: Why? Why are SO many adults and kids getting asthma these days? Well, here are 3 possibilities. I call them "The 3 Asthma Culprits"   Asthma culprit #1- Imbalanced gut microflora Studies show one of the culprits behind the sharp rise in asthma lies not in the lungs, but in the gut. Scientists have been studying the relationship between the beneficial and harmful bacteria in your gut and asthma symptoms, and their research shows a BIG connection. Here's why: Asthma is an inflammatory condition. Normally, your airways shouldn't get inflamed when they're exposed to things like harmless environmental organisms and changes in the temperature. But in people with asthma, that's precisely what happens. What that means is their body's anti-inflammatory mechanism isn't working properly. Now, beneficial bacteria in the gut (probiotics) help your immune system develop helpful cells called regulatory T cells. These are white blood cells that travel all through your body and reduce inflammation...kind of like a fire fighter putting out fires. So if someone doesn't have enough probiotic bacteria in their system, their level of helpful T cells goes down. This makes them more likely to experience inflammatory responses that they normally should not have, including asthmatic responses. In addition, numerous studies have been performed that show the development of asthma follows very closely with decreases in the population of probiotics in the guts of the people studied.   Asthma culprit #2- Lack of antioxidants Oh, the wrath of the typical fast food, processed food and soda diet continues to grow. Add asthma on to the list of ways these so-called "foods" violate your health. First and foremost, "foods" like these feed the harmful bacteria in your gut (while starving the good guys). This can encourage asthma symptoms through the gut connection mentioned in number 1 above. In addition, these so-called foods are completely lacking the naturally occurring vitamins, minerals and antioxidants found in real foods. And that, my friend, can cost you from head to toe and in your lungs. Studies show that people who eat foods higher in Vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, flavonoids, magnesium and selenium have lower rates of asthma. Many of these substances are antioxidants, which protect your cells from damage and inflammation. One recent study of asthma and diet showed that teens with poor nutrition were more likely to have asthma symptoms. Those who didn't get enough fruits and vegetables were the most likely to have poor lung function. On the flip side, a 2007 study showed that children who grew up eating a Mediterranean type diet (which is high in nuts and foods like grapes, apples and tomatoes) were FAR LESS likely to have asthma symptoms. But here's an important point: The studies also showed that supplementing with vitamins and minerals did not have the same protective effect against asthma that eating the natural food sources of nutrients had. In other words: Your nutrients should NOT come from a pill. Your body knows the difference.   Asthma culprit #3- Lack of Omega-3 essential fatty acids Not only are our diets grossly deficient in nutrients and antioxidants like I mentioned in number 2 above, but we're not getting the Omega-3 essential fatty acids that we need either. Omega-3 essential fatty acids are one of your body's natural anti-inflammatory agents...and since asthma is an inflammatory process, that's not good. Adding to that is the fact that the typical modern diet is LOADED with inflammation-causing Omega-6 EFAs, which studies suggest may WORSEN asthma symptoms.   So what can you do? Fight the 3 asthma culprits of course! If you or someone you love suffers from asthma, let me be the bearer of good news: You can safely and naturally get relief from asthma. Without the dangerous side effects of medications! Here's how you can help fight the 3 asthma culprits: 1- Take a top shelf probiotic supplement Probiotics help with asthma naturally from within...encouraging your body to learn to react more normally to environmental factors without an inflammatory response. Super Shield multi-strain probiotic formula was designed with asthma sufferers in mind. Super Shield contains Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Bifidobacterium lactis, both of which have been heavily studied and shown to be helpful to asthma and eczema sufferers. Plus, Super Shield's 11 other strains work synergistically with L. rhamnosus and B. lactis to strengthen your immune system and encourage the development of more inflammation-fighting T cells. In addition, Super Shield can help encourage better digestion and proper nutrient absorption...so you have a better chance of absorbing whatever vitamins, minerals and protective antioxidants you get in your diet. Learn all the ways Super Shield can help you here.   2- Eat foods that digest & absorb efficiently There's no getting around it--in order to have any degree of good health (including healthy lungs), you MUST get the nutrients and antioxidants your body needs from REAL foods. And part 2 of that is your digestion must be efficient in order to actually ABSORB those vital nutrients! And if all that sounds about as exciting to you as watching paint dry, not to worry. I can help you achieve both of those goals (and love every bite) with the Great Taste No Pain system or if you're gluten-challenged, Great Taste No Gluten. Both Great Taste No Pain and Great Taste No Gluten show you what foods to eat (and what foods to pair together) to keep digestion smooth and nutrient absorption high. Plus, they're loaded with delicious ideas featuring real foods that you'll absolutely LOVE -- there are no bland or boring dishes in my recipe books! I challenge anyone to find a dish in these books that isn't among the best -- if not THE best -- tasting food they've ever eaten in the respective categories.   3- Supplement with Omega-3 essential fatty acids The Omega-6 and Omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs) in your body work to stir up and then reduce inflammation. You see, Omega-6 EFAs activate your body's defense mechanisms like blood clotting, inflammation and allergic reactions, and you need those during emergencies such as when you sustain an injury or ingest something dangerous. Then when the "emergency" is over, Omega-3 EFAs come in and cool down inflammation, produce calmness in your nervous system and reduce cholesterol and clotting in the blood. This system works perfectly as long as you have about a 5:1 ratio of Omega-6:Omega-3 EFAs in your body. But the typical American has truckloads of inflammation-causing Omega-6 fatty acids in our acid-forming diets but not nearly enough Omega-3s, causing our ratios to skyrocket to 20:1 or higher. And we have the inflammatory conditions (including asthma) to prove it! But you can help reduce inflammation dramatically and fight asthma by replenishing your Omega-3 supply with a top flight fish oil formula like VitalMega-3. Just 2 capsules a day gives you a full 1,000 mg. each of the necessary Omega-3 essential fatty acids (known as EPA and DHA), which is the dose that has been recommended by experts to help bring your Omega EFAs into a more proper balance.   Asthma is making life miserable for increasing numbers of people, but that doesn't mean that you're completely defenseless against it. When you give your body the help it needs from within and fight the 3 asthma culprits, you could be breathing a whole lot easier. And possibly needing less or no medication at all! Wouldn't THAT be nice? To your health, Sherry Brescia PS: We're now on Facebook! Like us here: - https://www.facebook.com/GreatTasteNoPain.HolisticBlendsInc PPS: Frances is off her asthma meds and then some! Sherry, I have to share with you my latest blood work results. You can share them if you want. Not only have I been able to manage my heartburn, but also my asthma and now my cholesterol. My cholesterol level went from 199 to 159 within 3 months! The doctor took me off simvastatin and will watch it over the next few months. So, I'm off the purple pill, the asthma medicine, and the cholesterol drugs. Besides that, my weight is holding steady at 130 and I feel great. The only medications I am on is thyroid. Not bad for 67! All I need now is to get off my lazy butt and pump up the exercise! Thanks for all your help. Frances ******************* Got low energy? Brain fog? CRS disease? You just may be low in in just one vitamin. One out of four people are. Read more about this deficiency and how you can help turn that around FAST. ====   Want the best probiotic on the market today? Then learn why Super Shield outshines all the rest here.  ====  A medical-grade fish oil like VitalMega-3 can help fight high cholesterol and triglycerides, as well as keep your joints feeling good, reducing chronic inflammation. Learn more about VitalMega-3 and all the great things it can do for you here. ====   Gluten has been linked to hundreds of health problems, including autoimmune diseases. If you are gluten sensitive or have an autoimmune disease, see what avoiding gluten can do for you.  Great Taste No Gluten will make gluten avoidance easy, while giving you 160 of the world's best gluten-free recipes to make you love every bite of your gluten-free life. Learn more about Great Taste No Gluten here. Want case studies?  Here are a few THOUSAND health turnarounds for you to marvel at. Haven't taken the Great Taste No Pain test drive?  Why not?  Get over to - http://www.greattastenopain.com/freereports/ and feel the power of Great Taste No Pain. Want to read past articles? Here they are. * Forward this email to the people you care about the most! 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