by Shirley Willie
(Port Vila, Vanuatu)
Break the young coconut and pour the juice into your blender. Scrape off the soft flesh and put in with the juice. Peel and cut pineapple into little cubes. Peel and cut ripe banana into small pieces. Put everything together and blend. Very refreshing and filling.
1/4 pineapple
1 whole young coconut fruit
1 whole ripe banana
Here is The Roundup, Edition 8, bringing you the best from around the web from the past two weeks!
A press release at the Wall Street Journal recently reported that three new studies have shown raw milk to be a low-risk food. These papers, along with dozens of others, were presented at the Canadian Centre for Disease Control in Vancouver. The presentation demonstrated how inappropriate evidence has been mistakenly used to support the “myth” that unpasteurized milk is a high-risk food. The scientific papers used quantitative microbial risk assessment (the gold-standard in food safety evidence) and demonstrated a low risk of illness from raw milk consumption for each of the following pathogens: Campylobacter, Shiga-toxin inducing E. coli, Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus. This low risk profile applied to healthy adults as well as members of more susceptible groups such as pregnant women, children and the elderly.
This report adds to the bulk of evidence suggesting that raw milk is a safe food, as I explained in my series, Raw Milk Reality. While many people believe that raw dairy is a healing superfood, others feel it is a dangerous and unnecessary risk to take. Normally, the government and the media dramatically overstate these risks, calling unpasteurized milk dangerous and unsafe for human consumption. However, as this report clearly shows, the fear over raw milk is largely unfounded. I strongly recommend checking out my series on raw milk if you’re still unconvinced about its relative safety.
The American Medical Association adopted a policy that officially labels obesity as a disease “requiring a range of medical interventions to advance obesity treatment and prevention.”Another study using more advanced diagnostic methods finds that among vegetarians, up to 62% of pregnant women, 86% of children and 90% of elderly are B12 deficient. Not surprisingly, the highest rates of deficiency were observed among vegans and lifelong vegetarians.New research demonstrates that pregnant mothers with diesel and/or mercury air pollution exposure are more likely to have autistic children.Trends in cholesterol-lowering medication use show that the percentage of adults using cholesterol-lowering medication increased from 5% to 23% from the late 1980s through 2010, while the number of adults eating diets low in saturated fat increased from 25% to 41%. This is unfortunate given that statin drugs don’t extend lifespan in women, the elderly (>80 years of age), or men without pre-existing heart disease. See my recent “Diet-Heart Myth” series for more about cholesterol and heart disease.Researchers found that short, moderately strenuous walks in the morning and after meals can improve 24-hour glycemic control in older and otherwise inactive adults.Robb Wolf takes on “Paleo Fantasy” – science says the Paleo diet is bunk, right? Think again.Dr. Briffa discusses a study that found dessicated thyroid to be a viable alternative to synthetic thyroid meds. (Something patients/clinicians have known for years…)Dr. Peter Attia presents his TED talk: “What if we’re wrong about diabetes?”The FDA decides to regulate fecal transplants, then changes its mind. (Mostly good news, I think.)Men’s Journal discusses how endurance athletes are finding success with paleo nutrition.Tagged as: b12, cholesterol, deficiency, diabetes, obesity, raw milk, recipes, the Roundup, thyroid
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Learn Moreby Jenn
(Wichita, KS)
I am new to juicing and tried this blend and it is very refreshing and delicious. The blueberries and lemon compliment each other as well as the Strawberries with the Spinach.
1-2 cups Blueberries
1/2 small Lemon
8-10 Strawberries
1 bunch of Spinach
Small amount of Pineapple
by Jenn
(Wichita, KS)
I was very impressed with this recipe. It was a lot sweeter than I expected, which is great!
1 bunch of Spinach
2 cups Baby Carrots
1/4 Small Lemon
2 Granny Smith Apples
Every week I get questions about hormone imbalance and a slow metabolism. These are conditions that are chronically plaguing both men and women all across america. What causes most of these issues? Problems with the thyroid.
And here I am going to tell you the best natural remedies and natural cures for the thyroid.
Did you know that according to the United States National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health, an estimated 27 million Americans suffer from thyroid disease? Not only that but 13 million of these sufferers are currently undiagnosed. Additionally, the risk of thyroid disease increases as you age and women are seven times more likely than men to be diagnosed with thyroid issues.
The thyroid is a small gland which can be found in the middle of the lower neck that produces a hormone that impacts each and every cell, organ and tissue in the human body. The thyroid gland is responsible for regulating body temperature and the heart rate as well as the production of protein and controlling the rate of your metabolism.
The causes of thyroid issues can be varied, but the 4 most common causes are:
1. Toxicity: Radiation and Heavy Metal exposure
2. Deficiency: In Iodine and Selenium
3. Food Intolerance: Gluten and A1 Casein Allergy
4. Hormone Imbalance – High Cortisol from stress, too many carbs, too little fat in diet.
In just a minute I will discuss the top ways to cure your thyroid problem but let’s first see if you potentially have a thyroid problem.
An underactive thyroid, hypothyroidism, is when the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone and an overactive thyroid, hyperthyroidism, is when the vital gland produces too much of the needed regulatory hormone.
Extreme fatigueDepressionForgetfulnessWeight gainIrritabilityNervousnessMuscle weaknessUnexplainable weight lossVision and eye issuesSleep disturbances and problems
Although these are the symptoms associated with thyroid issues, either type of thyroid problem is very difficult to diagnose without a proper urine or blood test.
Dr. Brownstein says, “The commonly used iodine spot skin test is useless. It’s better to get a “spot urinary iodine test” – which test your morning urine to see how much iodine is present. Or, you can take a “24 hour iodine loading test” – which gives you a pretty good idea how much iodine has been excreted and retained. Bottom line: get tested and consult a qualified, holistic medical professional.”
According to Dr. Datis Kharrazian, 90% of people with hypothyroidism have Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune hypothyroid condition, whereby the immune system attacks thyroid tissue. Therefore, to cure thyroid disease, or any autoimmune condition, you have to get to the source of the imbalance; not suppress the symptoms as is done with medication.
Most often thyroid conditions are treated with pharmaceutical’s like Synthroid, which have damaging side effects to your overall health. The great news is there are all-natural remedies that can help support thyroid function!
So lets talk about the top 7 things you MUST do to cure your thyroid for good.
Here are the 8 Secrets to fixing your thyroid issues:
1. Go Gluten and A1 Casein FREE – the most common allergies and food intolerances today are from wheat and dairy products because of the hybridized proteins of gluten and a1 casein. These proteins can cause “Leaky Gut” which in turn will cause inflammation of the thyroid and effect it’s function. Follow a grain-free diet or at least go gluten free. Then only consume dairy products that come from A2 cows, goat milk, or sheep milk.
2. NO BPA – Bisphenol A (BPA) is found in plastic bottles and can disrupt your endocrine system and effect your thyroid. I recommend only drinking out of glass, stainless steel, or BPA free plastic bottles.
3. Check Your Iodine Levels – If they are low use a kelp or organic liquid iodine supplement.
4. Heavy Metal Detox - I recommend using a combination of Milk Thistle, Turmeric, Chlorella, and Cilantro to detox these harmful metals from your cells and organs.
5. More Selenium – Make sure you’re getting enough selenium in your diet but also don’t go overboard. Some of the best selenium containing foods are brazil nuts, salmon, sunflower seeds, beef, mushrooms and onions.
6. Adaptogen Supplements – Can lower cortisol levels and improve thyroid function like Ashwagandha and Tulsi.
7. Silver Fillings Removal – if you have amalgam fillings talk with a DAMS mercury safe dentist about proper removal.
8. Lower Carbohydrate Intake - Lower your intake of sugars and grains and replace them with healthy fats. Most women especially consume far to many carbs which increase estrogen and negatively effect the thyroid. Instead consume healthy fats that will balance hormones like: coconut oil, coconut milk, avocado, grass-fed beef, wild salmon, chia, flaxseeds, and hemp seeds.
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