NICE HOME WHEATGRASS JUICER

Sampson Electric Gear Juicer

This juicer is not the highest end available but is a good home workhorses and gets the job done for a reasonable cost. Good way to get started. Will talk about the high end juicers in the future...

Quick product review for those interested in wheatgrass. Have been using our Sampson electric juicer for several years now - love it. We do only wheatgrass and nut butters with it. It is slow and powerful and gets the job done. Great yield. Google Sampson Gear juicers for best pricing.
Prior to this we tried a hand crank type - what a pain, don't bother.
By the way if you are doing wheatgrass, grow your own or buy it by the tray at the local health food store. Juice away.

MY 3 FAVORITE ESSENTIAL OILS

 Essential oils primer

To begin with I must start by saying I am a big fan of essential oils. I use them in one way or another, almost everyday for a whole host of purposes. I keep several small bottles in the car of lemon, grapefruit and orange oils. When I drive they seem to energize me and clear the air of other scents. I especially like the rich scent of frankincense; it seems to help me focus when I am writing articles such as this. I use my own blend of lemon eucalyptus when I fly.  The calming affects of lavender help slow things down at night before bedtime but most of all I very much respect the healing effects of tea tree oil and eucalyptus. I consider them the king and queen of my first aid kit.

A quick review tells us that essential oils are a pure derivative extracted from plants. They are considered by many to be plant hormones. So as to be considered pure, nothing is added or mixed with them. There are no added scents, or preservatives. The molecular structure is such so as when they enter the body through inhalation, skin absorption or otherwise they have a specific effect on the human body. Their vibratory frequencies match up to certain identifiable frequencies in the body thus causing the desired resonating effect. Essential oils enter the body as a subtle energy form.

The study of essential oils is a living science unto itself and since there are so many oils the combinations and effects is almost endless. Although it is different than traditional medicines essential oils if used properly may ease symptoms and aid the body in healing itself. The oils may used by themselves, in combination with others, or even mixed in with a carrier oil such as jojoba, which helps deliver the essential oils deeper into the skin and the body.

My Three Favorites

1. Tea Tree Oil

The scientific name is melaleuca alternifolia and is found as a native species in Australia. Since it has been used as a medicinal oil for centuries the effects of tea tree oil and how to use it have been passed down from generation to generation. I like something that has a proven empirical track record over generations of time. Tea tree oil is thought to increase the production of white blood cells that makes it as perfect aid in fighting infection and killing bacteria on contact. It is considered an anti-viral, anti-bacterial, ant-fungal as well as an immune system stimulant. This makes it an aid in fighting infection.

2. Eucalyptus oil

Having been in the health club industry for so long eucalyptus and I were very close friends. It is commonly used in saunas, steam rooms and inhalation rooms in health clubs. It is considered an extremely effective germicide, antiseptic, antibiotic, diuretic, analgesic, anti-viral, deodorizer, and anti-inflammatory. It is legendary for its effectiveness in reliving pain as well as bronchial congestion.

3. Lavender oil

Is known worldwide for its calming effects. It is used as a relaxant, antispasmodic, antidepressant, sedative and a nervous system tonic. Since it is well known foe its calming affect on the body it may very well help in preventing stress related diseases.  The element in lavender that helps reduce stress is called tarpenes. It has been used over the years for migraines, tension, and even burns and scalds and as an antiseptic. The best lavender oil comes from France

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The first aid kit

These three oils are easy to use and can be kept in small dispenser bottles which may help make up a great first aid kit. Consider using for the following.

Tea tree oil

Abrasions, acne, arthritis, athlete’s foot, bad breath, bites, blisters, boils, burns, chicken pox, chiggers, cold sores, cuts, cysts, dandruff, dermatitis, dry scalp. Ear infection, eczema, flea bites, fly bites on pets, foot odor, fungus, gingivitis, hemorrhoids hives, ingrown hair, itchiness, lice, mosquito bites, nail conditioner, pimples, psoriasis, ringworm, scabies, seborrhea, sore throat, stings, sunburn, thrush, ticks, toenail fungus, toothache oil, mouth ulcers, warts, yeast infections.

Eucalyptus

Arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, burns, cuts, emphysema, fibromyalgia, gout, hay fever, head congestion, insect bites, laryngitis, muscular dystrophy, neuropathy, osteoporosis, phlebitis, rashes, scoliosis, shingles, sinus, sunburn, insect repellant, repels fleas & ticks on pets.

Lavender oil

Antiseptic wash, anti-inflammatory, anxiety, burns, depression, flatulence, foot rub, fungus, herpes, hypertension, insect bites, insomnia, nausea, post partum, sinus headache, stretch marks, sunburn, wounds.   

Reference

Geronimo, M. Healing pain relief relaxation moisturizing- pamphlet on essential oils, Phoenix, AZ: Self Published. Used by permission of author Mark Geronim

3 TIPS ON EVOLVING YOUR DIET

Addition, Replacement and Substitution

Your new lifestyle should  not be one of deprivation, nor will it be a prescribed diet plan. It should be a program that you will adopt by continually adding positive practices and forms of energy to your everyday life in such a manner so as to crowd out the negative practices and negative forms of energy such as processed foods, or laziness. Things you will add are, health building foods, regular walks, positive meditations, generous giving behaviors, and much more. When you are done constructing your new lifestyle there will be no room for negative stuff. The Whole Health Warrior does not win his/her battles by direct force or confrontation but rather by deflecting the negative energy of his/her opponent (the anti-health forces) so that it drifts in another direction. This deflection is accomplished by developing highly positive forces and energies so strong as to not allow negative energies near you, a sort of whole health shield or protection. Once you start you will be adding positive foods, lifestyle habits, and other behaviors, to your day to day routines. In this way your shield grows. I call this the theory of addition, replacement and substitution.

WALKING AND STEP COUNTING WITH PEDOMETER

Just yesterday I was asked what pedometer do I suggest for everyday simple walking use. 

The answer is something that is simple : counts steps, easy to open and close, is protected with a cover, that has durability. The brand and model we had used for many years in our health club walking programs was
Accusplit AE 120XL. It is now available on Amazon for $14.95, which is a good price.Anything less expensive may not stand the test of time. Anything more complicated is more than we need.

The most important thing is that we all walk at least 30 minutes daily - this is called the Hygiene walk. It is an automatic and should be treated separately from our fitness or workout programs.It is included as part of the Whole Health Warrior natural hygiene sacred loop.

If we are to be an active individual a total of 10,000 total steps per day is the standard we should be striving for.
Our ancestors did that much before 10 am.

RON TEEGARDEN ON THE WHOLE HEALTH WARRIOR BOOK

Ron Teeguarden’s comments on Whole Health Warrior:

"Mike Chaet's new book, "The Whole Health Warrior," is an exuberant transmission of the rapidly emerging and essential live food based life paradigm. This paradigm, like all important paradigms in the history of humanity, encompasses more than a few rules of eating and a set of supportive recipes. The paradigm represents an evolutionary shift in human culture. This book spells out a clear path to a happier, more fulfilling life. It beams with the love and kindness of this new generation. The philosophy has deep roots, sprouting like a fountain from the Essene tradition of more than two thousand years ago and encompassing the post modern philosophy of great teachers like Gabriel Cousens. It is clearly a progressive, visionary approach to living, and points to the future of humanity. The human world is on a razor's edge. It is not possible that the modern synthetic diet as we know can persist. Meat cannot be raised in a sustainable way into the future - the earth's ecosystem cannot bear it. Partially due to modern communication advances, millions upon millions of people are becoming aware of the need to move to a vegetarian diet. At the same time, these millions of people are opening their hearts and becoming compassionate workers. That becomes the central theme of this hopeful and inspiring book, the evolution of an army of "whole health warriors." The book is definitely a call to action to change our lives, and to change the world in the same at the same time, in the same spirit - a spirit of love, compassion and universal joy. I wholeheartedly support the ideal and feel compelled to become a whole health warrior"..

Ron Teeguarden

Founder Dragon Herbs

Author - Educator

Taoist Master

An introduction the the immune syatem

We here so much about the immune system I thought I would share my immune system primer with you today.

The immune system is a combination of parts taken from the other systems. It is more of a complex as opposed to a pure system, but once again it is essential to our very existence. This system is the result of how truly aligned and coherent we are with all our systems. It is as if our thoughts, feelings and actions are in alignment, and synchronized.

Once again meditation and prayer are great to help keep this all in alignment. It consists of bone marrow, the thymus gland, the spleen, tonsils and adenoids, plus the lymphatic glands. Its primary job is to protect the body from invaders and foreign cells. When you get a cold, flu, virus, or any bacterial infection, it is the immune system that attempts to fight this off by activating defender cells. When you get an infection the body tells these cells to destroy the invaders. The bone marrow creates white blood cells called lymphocytes (B cells) which in turn create antibodies to combat the invaders which are called antigens. Other cells that help in the process, (antigens killers), are created in the thymus thus are called T- cells. Some of these cells have a sort of memory and know what to do, thus the term immunity. The lymph glands primarily function to filter out the antigens, thus preventing the spread of disease throughout the body. Any weakness in the immune system opens the body to invaders and disease. In the case of severe deficiencies such as Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), the immune system becomes so compromised that the body cannot fight anything off and may die from the simplest of diseases. Thoughts are clues for the immune system. What we believe in and what we think are like orders from our brains to our immune system. Thoughts are things and they carry a lot of power. They are a very strong form of energy. The direction and re-direction of our thoughts are a subtle and powerful talent and virtue. We must learn to cultivate this skill.

A few words on Xylitol

What is the Preferred Food Sweetener?

Xylitol is a sugar free food sweetener that was actually discovered around 1890 and has been used commercially as a food sweetener since the 1960’s. The preferred form comes from the bark of the birch tree. It is harvested in a sustainable manner that does no harm to the future growth of the tree. Xylitol may be extracted from other fruits or vegetables such as corn. At this writing our preference is the non – GMO source of birch xylitol.

This form of birch xylitol is non GMO, occurring naturally in the bark of the tree. Xylitol is also made in the human body in small amounts as part of the metabolic process. It has been proven to be of great benefit to diabetics in that it has a zero net carb effect on the body making it a very low glycemic sweetener. What makes xylitol different from other sugar alcohols is that it is a “pentosan” which is a polysaccharides consisting of five carbon pentose sugars while most other sugar alcohols consist of six carbon sugars. It is that extra carbon that may create dental and other health issues.

Considering the overall taste and versatility, the characteristic of xylitol are quite compelling:

1. 1 teaspoon (equal in taste to one teaspoon of sugar) only has 10 calories.
2. 1 teaspoon has 4 carbohydrates in the form of sugar alcohol, thus a net carb effect of zero.
3. There is basically no further food value to the product such as fats, cholesterol, proteins etc.
4. There is no aftertaste as found in some other sweeteners.
5. Contains no wheat, gluten, corn, soy or dairy products thus making it a vegan product.
6. Global research has linked it to healthy teeth and overall oral health.
7. The local brand we have settled on as a favorite is made in the USA. There are, however, other manufacturers worldwide that also provide good xylitol products.

A few things to watch when using xylitol. Over consumption may have a mild laxative effect. So be mindful of the amount you are consuming. Dogs should not consume xylitol heavy foods for they may cause hypoglemic effect in dogs which is not good. If you are a 100% raw foodist you must be aware that xylitol is not a raw product.