Follow The M.A.P.
Follow The M.A.P.
Follow The M.A.P.
MAXIM 1
Let Food Be Your Medicine
Hippocrates, the “founding father of modern medicine” made the astounding
connection with food and how it could heal the body. Food is the foundation of our
health. Food fuels our cells and organs. If we ingest toxic and dead food, then
guess what happens to our bodies? Yes, they become toxic, diseased and die
prematurely. Discover the foods that will turn on your healthy genes and learn to
focus on foods that alkalize and balance your body and drink structured water
when possible.
Hydration - Our body is 60% water. It is the medium for every process in the
body. Examples include assimilation, temperature regulation, transport of
nutrients, cognitive thinking, mood, oxygenation of the body, keeping mucous
membranes moist and detoxification. Our blood is 80% water; our brain is 70%
water. Water is everywhere and needed for all things.
Hydrogen water (molecular hydrogen) - Hydrogen (H2) is the most abundant
molecule in the Universe. Hydrogen water contains hydrogen molecules that can
act as powerful antioxidants. These molecules may help neutralize oxygen free
radicals that contribute to disease development, inflammation, and aging.
Neuroprotective
Excellent antioxidant
Anti-inflammatory
Protects organs
Lowers cholesterol and blood sugar
Improves a wide variety of diseases
Is not toxic even at high concentrations
Sources:
John Ellis Water — Hydrogen is the Fuel of Life! CHANGES THE
HYDROGEN BOND ANGLE from 104 to 114 degrees so it’s easier for the
“Body Electric” to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. 13 Patents 332
FDA Tests.
HIM (Hydrogen Infusion Machines) — these home units use a special
membrane called a Nafion membrane or PEM (proton exchange membrane).
The units are specifically designed for producing and dissolving molecular
hydrogen into highly-filtered water.
H2 Portable Units (HIMs or ERW) — portable water bottles that produce
and dissolve H2 into drinking water. These devices can generate neutral pH
or alkaline pH hydrogen-rich water depending on the type. They are
convenient and can produce hydrogen-rich water within 5 to 10 mins.
Hydrogen Tablets — use elemental magnesium to produce molecular
hydrogen. These metals are called alkali metals; they naturally react with
water to produce molecular hydrogen. These tablets can be ingested or
dropped into water to produce hydrogen rich water. They are a great way of
producing higher concentrations of dissolved hydrogen in water, or to drink
hydrogen water on the go.
Other water sources:
Reverse Osmosis
Spring water (avoid plastic bottling/ BPA’s-bisphenolA,)
Movement
Our bodies are designed to move. Movement is function, transportation and
detoxification. We must redefine the mindset around movement and exercise from
a vanity-focused industry to a health focused function.
Function of Movement
Every day we move our body to build neurological synapses. Consider it working
out for your brain. Opposite arm to leg movements, like walking, stimulate the
right and left side of the brain and keep communication flowing across the corpus
callosum. Training your brain through movement is a real thing and quite
necessary for the optimal function of our brains and bodies.
When moving emphasis should be on the value of simple walking, not for calorie
burning, but for the old adage if you don’t use it you lose it. This statement is very
true.
Movement and Detoxification
When we talk about movement we are talking about a process of detoxification,
not calorie burning. Again, this category has fallen victim to the market trends to
sell you something. Calories are units of heat. Most toxins are fat soluble so they
stick to fatty tissues such as the fat in your body, your brain and spinal cord. In
order to remove them from the body, cells must be destroyed. This process is
called autophagy.
Autophagy is your body’s way of identifying bad or old cells that no longer
benefit the system. The body selects these cells for destruction by the immune
system, utilizing the left over healthy parts to be used to enhance other cells. The
three ways autophagy occurs in the body is intermittent fasting, ketogenic diet and
exercise or movement.
Physical movement is one component of the whole; mind, body and spirit.
At night, blue light can suppress the secretion of melatonin and wreak havoc on
our circadian rhythms. Blue light hits a molecule called retinal, it triggers a cascade
of chemical reactions that could be toxic to cells in the retina of the eye.
There are two types of 'photoreceptor' cells in the retina responsible for detecting
light: rods and cones. Rods make up the majority, and they rely on a protein
called rhodopsin in order to detect light.
Blue light exposure at night triggers a distortion in an important protein in the cell
membrane. This is followed by an increase in both oxidative damage and
calcium levels in the cells. It's toxic!
Calcium signaling controls many aspects of our cellular biology including immune
system function and inflammation.
Every year more than two million new cases of age-related macular
degeneration are reported in the United States.
Setting the Stage for Optimal Sleep
In this fast paced world, we must learn to manage and control the parts of life we
can actually manage and control. One of those parts is setting the stage for sleep.
For some, adjusting some simple parameters can make all the difference.
1. Have a regular bedtime and stick to it. So many people go to bed far too
late. Quality sleep happens before midnight and this is due to the Circadian
Rhythms of the body mentioned previously. Adjusting your bedtime to
follow the natural phases of sunset to sunrise will set the stage for optimal
health. It is a societal stigma that going to bed early is a sign of laziness or is
uncool; when truly, a bedtime between 8:30 pm and 10 pm provides the best
opportunity for Circadian reset.
2. Set the mood and environment of your sleep space. Discovering and
implementing your optimal environment for sleep is crucial for a good
nights rest. Make sure your space is quiet, at a comfortable temperature with
minimal light. If you enjoy reading, get into bed early to have 15 to 20
minutes to wind down. Remember the pineal gland is our indicator for
melatonin release (our sleep hormone). It is stimulated by low light.
3. When and what you eat matters. Our nutrition has a lot to do with our
quality of sleep. First, we should be providing our body with real food (see
Nutrition section) to assure nutrient density, giving our bodies every
opportunity for all systems go! Second, avoid foods that may stress the body
like sugar. Avoid non-food items that are processed, chemically laden and
allergens.
4. Last, a large meal should not be consumed two to three hours prior to bed.
Not only will a person be uncomfortable with a large meal in their system
but it puts the body in a state of increased function when sleep is the time for
body processes to slow down and rest.
5. Meditate or pray. Doing something calming as a regular practice can be
very beneficial and set the mind to rest. This is a great way to start the
process for falling asleep and staying asleep. Meditation builds the size and
grey matter of the hypothalamus, the control center for the autonomic
nervous system leading to lower stress and better sleep.
6. Dim the lights and free yourself of electronics. Many people choose smart
devices to wind down or read before bed. While scrolling through social
media posts is fun, the LED blue light can confuse the pineal gland,
decreasing the amount of melatonin to release and offsetting our normal
circadian rhythm. One simple change of putting down the smart device an
hour before bed, could make all the difference in quality sleep. We see this
crisis growing in children due to the overuse of smart devices and LED
exposure to the pineal gland. Sleep issues are increasingly becoming more
problematic due to the high usage of smart devices. Do your pineal gland a
favor and read a real book before bed.
Elimination
We are bombarded with toxins daily! Having the ability to eliminate these toxins
from our body is vital for sustained health. There is so much emphasis in January
for cleanse and detox programs. While these can be beneficial, many people are
not prepared for the stress that a cleanse/detox can cause to their system.
Remember cleansing or detoxification is stress to the body, systems and organs.
RESETTING the body and getting the organs and systems prepared for the
journey ahead is vital for a successful process. What is their body capable of
handling? If our body is not ready or can’t handle the detox process, you may end
up sicker or feeling worse. When we reset the body, we provide the education and
foundations for all systems and organs involved to function to the best of their
ability. Only then should we consider a cleanse or detox.
“If you don't take care of this the most magnificent machine that you will ever
be given...where are you going to live?” - Karyn Calabrese
Our Body has its OWN Detoxification Process
When all systems are functioning in perfect harmony and we are not surrounded by
daily toxic assault, our body’s elimination pathways would be enough. If we ate
organic, non-GMO, whole foods with complete mineral and nutrient density;
eliminated all bad thoughts, experienced no stress or trauma and faithfully led our
lives to know all would be ok, we would need zero help regarding the elimination
of toxins. The only toxins our body would have to worry about would be
byproducts of our fully functioning systems, which the body would easily identify
and eliminate in a timely manner. But let’s face it. We do not live in that perfect
world. Daily, we are assaulted with toxins on a physical, emotional and spiritual
level and must provide our body with the appropriate support to enhance
elimination pathways for optimal health.
Negative Side Effects to Too many Toxins:
Systems sluggish
Toxins remain longer than they should
Damage and inflammation
Overstimulation of the immune system
Organ dysfunction
Emotional distress
Poor assimilation
Cellular mutation
Weight gain
A Few Signs Your Elimination Pathways Need Support:
Allergies
Bowel movement irregularity
Fatigue, low energy, difficulty getting out of bed
Feeling bloated or sluggish
Food intolerances
Headaches
High cholesterol
Irritable moods
Nausea
PMS, menopausal and hormonal issues
Problems shifting weight
Skin problems such as acne
Sleep disturbances, especially waking during the night between (see Chinese
Meridian Wheel)
Sinus issues
Breathing issues
Swelling
Inflammation
Recurrent bladder or kidney issues
Dark circles under the eyes
Joint issues
The Elimination Pathways
B - Bowels
U - Urinary
L - Lungs
L - Lymph
S - Skin
Bowel
The bowel is comprised of the colon, liver and gallbladder. This system of
elimination does so much but for the purpose of this overview we will zoom in on
a few processes. One way we rate the efficiency of this system is with normal daily
bowel movements. We hear so many people say, “I don’t have a bowel movement
everyday but my doctor says that is just my normal.” This simply is not healthy! I
would agree with this statement if a person didn’t eat every day. Our body is
designed to absorb nutrients and eliminate waste on a daily basis. If a person is
eating daily than daily elimination is needed.
What is Normal?
Normal bowel function consists of daily bowel movements. These movements
should be easily expelled from the body and shaped like a smooth banana. Any
deviation from normal and healthy is a sign that this elimination pathway needs
support. The chart above shows the deviation from normal on both sides of
optimal.
Consistency: The bowel movements to the left of Type 4 indicates hard, cracked
and pebbly stool. This type of bowel movement indicates dehydration. This type of
individual may experience frequent constipation and painful bowel movements.
This issue is unfortunately common in children due to lack of water consumption.
For this issue the best advice is more water, fiber (fruits and vegetables) or
probiotic based foods. Consistency to the right of Type four is an indicator that
proteins are not being digested properly. Loose stools are common with dysbiosis
of the digestive tract as well. Parasites, candida and other imbalances can lead to
soft bowel movements or even frothy diarrhea.
Color: The color of bowel movements can easily vary with what a person eats,
especially if they are not breaking down and absorbing those nutrients. While off-
color bowel movements can indicate other issues. Although the color of stool is not
a diagnostic tool, if the issue remains persistent it is always recommended to seek
out the advice of a licensed medical professional.
1. Brown: Normal
2. Dark brown or black: Slow digestion (the stool is staying in the colon too
long), old blood; could also be due to supplements such as iron or activated
charcoal or foods like blackberries or blueberries
3. Light brown or grey: lack of bile salts, medication side effect
4. Yellow: Fat assimilations issues, low hydrochloric acid in the stomach,
underlying infection
5. Green: Consumption of leafy green vegetables, food coloring in the diet
(watch for this with kids), may occur during certain times of pregnancy
6. Red or bloody stool: May be due to food such as beets or red dyes,
hemorrhoids (need for bioflavonoids) or a more serious condition. The
higher in the digestive tract the bleeding, the older the blood will look upon
exiting. Older blood will be darker while bleeding from the lower part of the
digestive tract will be brighter red.
Sink or Float: Stools should sink! But again look at the consistency. If it sinks
quickly and is hard or in pebble form this may be a confirming sign of dehydration.
Occasional floating of stool is normal. This is an indication that gas is in the
digestive tract that can occur after a consuming carbonated beverages. However, if
a normal pattern for a client is floating bowel movements it may indicate poor fat
assimilation or fermenting in the colon. Look deeper for issues with dysbiosis, (the
overgrowth of candida.) Are you consuming enough good fats in your diet? There
are a few other factors to highlight with daily bowel movements. A thin stool
(diameter of a pencil) may indicate inflammation of the intestinal lining. Mucous
in the stool may again be fat assimilation or an indicator of food sensitivities. All
of these signs, although not diagnostic, lead to ask yourself better questions
pertaining to diet, hydration, medications or anything else that may disrupt the
elimination pathway.
The Liver and Gallbladder
The liver and gallbladder are also involved in this elimination pathway. Consider
the liver the master multi-tasker with over 500 different roles in the human body.
The liver is responsible for:
Fat and carbohydrate metabolism
Vitamin and mineral storage
Immune function
Detoxification
The liver plays a vital role in the detoxification process of the body. The liver
filters the daily assault. One function of the liver is to convert fat soluble toxins to
water soluble. This is referred to as Phase 1 & Phase 2 detoxification. During
Phase 1 oxidation reduction and hydrolysis occurs. There is a class of enzymes that
reside in the liver, P- 450. The function of these enzymes is to act as catalysts to
these processes. When we are over exposed to toxins, this process can speed up,
and dump too many toxins into the body. When the body is exposed to too many
toxins at once, it can slow the filtration down and the person may become
symptomatic. By keeping our environment clear (mind, body and spirit) or in
balance, we help the liver deal with normal levels of toxicity.
Optimal function of the lymphatic system results in killer T&B cells. “Lymph
organs include the bone marrow, lymph nodes, spleen, and thymus. Bone marrow
contains tissue that produces lymphocytes. B-lymphocytes (B-cells) mature in the
bone marrow. T-lymphocytes (T-cells) mature in the thymus gland. Other blood
cells such as monocytes and leukocytes are produced in the bone marrow. Lymph
nodes are areas of concentrated lymphocytes and macrophages along the lymphatic
veins. The spleen is similar to the lymph node except that it is larger and filled with
blood. The spleen serves as a reservoir for blood, and filters or purifies the blood
and lymph fluid that flows through it. If the spleen is damaged or removed, the
individual is more susceptible to infections. The thymus secretes a hormone,
thymosin that causes pre-T-cells to mature (in the thymus) into T-cells.
The Lymphatic System is a major elimination pathway and deserves the same
attention as any other pathway for optimal function.
Skin
Before we leave the bathroom in the morning we expose our skin to nearly 300
chemicals. The skin is a fascinating organ because it does both absorption and
elimination. Everything we put onto our skin either enhances or hinders its
function. Also, anytime you put something on your skin it has the potential to be
absorbed into the blood stream directly. This fact is the primary selling point for
essential oils. However, even chemicals have this ability. Keep that in mind the
next time you freshly mop your kitchen floor then walk barefoot over those
chemicals. Our exposure to chemicals is daily. “It is estimated that more than 13
million workers in the United States are potentially exposed to chemicals that can
be absorbed through the skin.” ~ Center for Disease Control and Prevention. In the
home or at work your skin is your fist line of defense against toxic assault.
Depletion of Nutrients
Did you know? JAMA changes their position for the first time in 40 years from
“eat right” to “eat right and take a multivitamin” - Journal of the American
Medical Association, June 2002 –
The US has lost up to 80% of the nutritional content in produce in the last 50 years
due to environmental toxins.
The U.S. grows genetically modified organisms GMO’s – which are illegal
in many countries.
Industrial chemicals are now allowed to be used as additives to our food
without any significant testing for safety.
Some chemical additives are withheld from labels when they are in small
enough amounts or if they are categorized as “others”.
Importance of Supplementation
It is becoming harder to get the nutrients our bodies need to live a healthy life
due to poor soil, environmental toxins, and genetically modified foods.
Most people now eat 60% of their meals “on the go” or dine out. While there’s
nothing wrong with going out now and then, 60% is excessive and most
restaurant options are not healthy.
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