Do You Need a Health Coach?

October 15, 2012 by
Why a Health Coach

Why a Health Coach ?

Do you need a health consultant / coach? You may make that decision by asking yourself the following questions:

* Do you or members of your family have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, AIDS, or some other chronic illness.

*Are you dissatisfied with standard medical treatment plans or the side effects of pharmaceutical drugs?

* Do you often feel ill with no specific diagnosis?

* Do you believe that you been exposed to toxic chemicals or to a highly polluted environment at work, at home, or in your community?

* Are you currently healthy and seeking to maintain your health?

* Are you an employer concerned about rising health costs and absenteeism?

* Are you interested in alternative healing and disease prevention?

* Are you searching for something beyond pharmaceutical medicine and surgery?

* Do you experience frustration with the fragmented treatment that often seems to be characteristic of mainstream health care?

* Are you baffled by the many options for natural or alternative therapies, both legitimate and questionable?

If you responded yes to any of these questions, it is likely that you would find the services provided by a natural health consultant / coach to be helpful.

The above information is opinion based except where noted. Always contact a licensed professional for information on the above subject or BEFORE applying or practicing the above information.
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GMO’s and Your Health Concerns

October 15, 2012 by

What is GMO
GMO (genetically modified organism) means the genetic material of these foods has been altered by inserting foreign DNA from other plants or animals, even chemical pesticides. The GMO process drastically changes the plant or animal genome from what nature intended into a large-scale biotech experiment. The problem is that we know very little at best about the long-term effects of GMO foods on human and animal health, farming and the general environment.

GMO government regulation
Labeling
In the U.S., GMOs don’t have to be labeled on packaging. This keeps consumers unaware of their increasing presence in the grocery aisle. But this November, California voters may make USA history with the first mandatory GMO labeling initiative, Proposition 37. If passed, the law will require the labeling of all GMO foods sold to consumers in California. The European Union, Australia, Japan, Russia, the Czech Republic and South Korea have already adopted such measures.

Possibel GMO Dangers
A growing number of independently published in vivo studies have analyzed the effects of feeding GMO foods to animals — mainly corn and soy — over the course of their lives. Results are extremely concerning and indicate:

GMO genetically modified organisms

GMO, Genetically Modified Organisms


Reduced fertility
Immune dysfunction
Organ damage
Accelerated aging
Allergies
Major changes in gastrointestinal system and other organs
Low birth weight
Cancer
Death
Other severe problems

These health effects merely scratch the surface of exposing possible GMO risks. Other crucial considerations include the potential for stronger antibiotic and drug-resistant bacteria to emerge, the need for heavier pesticides in the future and ongoing biological contamination of the environment with invasive plant species that can’t be controlled.

Protection
In the face of the dangers of GMOs, there are ways to help protect yourself. Here are my top recommendations for supporting your health in the face of GMO exposure:

Choose organic: An organic certification isn’t a completely failsafe protection, but choosing organic, non-GMO foods may reduce your exposure dramatically.

Support Digestion: Some in vivo GMO studies show that GMO foods change the gastrointestinal lining, causing increased cell proliferation, which can be a precursor to cancer. Reduced digestive enzymes were also noted, as well as increased allergies to non-GMO foods.

There are some effective ways to protect digestion with probiotic and prebiotic supplements; the minerals zinc and chromium; digestive enzymes such as amylase, protease and lipase; and herbs such as cinnamon, cardamom, pomegranate, ginger, lesser galangal with other digestive herbs. These ingredients improve digestive function, protect against harmful toxins and bacteria, help reduce inflammation and food allergies, and support the lining of the digestive tract. I recommend an integrative digestive formula containing these herbs and other ingredients for digestive health and protection. I also recommend taking a potent probiotic and prebiotic supplement.

Boost immunity: Immune system issues (and allergies) seem to be some of the first noticeable problems caused by GMO foods. There are a variety of ways to train immunity to better respond to allergens, microbes and foreign invaders. Medicinal mushrooms are excellent choices because they help to train immune cells to function better. They also reduce inflammation, help detoxify the body, support digestion and protect against cancer.

Protect DNA with antioxidants: Antioxidants are critical allies in protecting against DNA damage, repairing cells, reducing inflammation and fighting against abnormal cellular growth. Top antioxidant sources include vitamins A, C, E, Selenium, Glutathione, CoQ10, resveratrol, alpha lipoic acid, honokiol, sea buckthorn and others.

Protect organs and tissues with Modified Citrus Pectin: Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) regulates inflammation and fibrosis-related organ damage. It has also been proven in multiple studies to fight cancer growth and metastasis, reduce heavy metals and boost immunity. Because GMO foods are demonstrated to cause mutations related to abnormal cellular growth, organ damage and cancer, MCP is a valuable agent in helping to prevent these changes. And because it is also a powerful immune booster and helps detoxify the body, MCP may prove critical in protecting against GMOs.

The above information is opinion based except where noted. Always contact a licensed professional for information on the above subject or BEFORE applying or practicing the above information.
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Dementia, The New Junk Food Danger?

September 14, 2012 by

Not only does junk food make you fat, but it could cause dementia. New research shows that our calorie-laden diet boosts risk for dementia, a memory-robbing disorder some experts now call “type 3 diabetes.”

“Americans are literally eating a ‘diabetes diet’ that’s very toxic to the brain and other vital organs,” says Dr. Joel Zonszein, medical director of the diabetes clinic at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City. “And the one of the most terrible complications—brain damage—is occurring in younger and younger patients.”

In fact, a shocking new study reports that teenagers who eat a diet that’s high in fat and calories already show “accelerated cognitive decline.” The researchers blame rising rates of dementia on our increasingly unhealthy eating habits and couch potato lifestyle.

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Sodium Nitrate is a Natural Substance ?

September 12, 2012 by

The National Organic Program (NOP) would like to share an important notice regarding the use of sodium nitrate in organic crop production.

Since sodium nitrate is a natural substance, it is allowed unless specifically prohibited in the USDA organic regulations. Those regulations currently state that sodium nitrate can only be used to provide 20 percent or less of a crop’s total nitrogen requirement.

After the current restriction expires on October 21st, NOP expects continued compliance based on other sections of the USDA organic regulations.

Prior to October 21, 2012, operations must not:

Meet more than 20 percent of an organic crop’s nitrogen requirement with sodium nitrate.
Regulatory reference: 7CFR section 205.602(g)

On or after October 21, 2012, operations using sodium nitrate must still:

Maintain or improve the natural resources of the operation, including soil and water quality.
Regulatory reference: 7CFR section 205.200
Comply with crop nutrient and soil fertility requirements.
Regulatory reference: 7CFR section 205.203

A proposed rule regarding the use of sodium nitrate is forthcoming.

Notice: Sodium Nitrate Use in Organic Crop Production

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Filed Under: USDA - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Organic

Fraudulent Organic Certificate Alert

August 9, 2012 by

As received from the USDA National Organic Program;

Dear Anthony,

The National Organic Program (NOP) wanted to alert the organic trade and public to the presence of a fraudulent organic certificate.

USDA is also pleased to announce the 2012 National Farmer’s Market Directory.

Fraudulent organic certificates listing the following business are in use and have been recently reported to the NOP:

Asociación Proyectos Del Pueblo Colonia Iberia
Since 2009, no longer a certified organic operation

This certificate falsely represents agricultural products as certified organic under the USDA organic regulations, violating the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990.

The vigilance of the organic community is a vital force in ensuring organic integrity. Organic handlers should continue to review certificates carefully, validate with their certifying agents where needed, and send any suspicious certificates to the NOP Compliance and Enforcement team.

View Fraudulent Certificates

Persons with information regarding the production or use of these or other fraudulent NOP certificates are asked to send information to the NOP Compliance & Enforcement Division at email NOPCompliance@ams.usda.gov

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Fast Food King or Queen Junkie – Health Level 2

August 1, 2012 by
Fast Food King or Queen Junkie

Take a close look at what you are eating!

Fast Food King or Queen – Level Two of the Healthy Living Steps

Many of us eat fast food more often than we care to admit, but how do you know if you are addicted to fast food or even just over doing it.

“Food addiction and drug addiction aren’t all that different.”

ALSO; constant advertising, easy availability, fast access and the low cost of the “fast food” figure in to the addiction or the over eating of this modern day convenience food group.
Fast food may include convenience store ready to eat food as well as most traditional drive-ins, fast food chains and processed frozen meals (TV dinners).

A fast food junkie can be defined as someone who fits into one of the following categories:

1) Eating fast food once per day means you probably are over eating and over dependent on fast food which says you have a “Mild Fast Food Problem”.

2) Eating fast food eight to twelve times per week means you probably are in the beginning stages of being a fast food junkie which says that you are a “Fast Food Junkie” and are probably suffering from mal-nutrition and possibly causing damage to your digestive tract as well as setting yourself up for long term ill health.

3) Eating fast food thirteen times or more per week means you probably are a full blown “Fast Food Junkie” and says that you are suffering from some type of mal-nutrition and are experiencing long term health issues (either apparent or hidden).

4) Eating fast food and /or standard frozen (TV) dinners everyday and almost for every meal means you probably should seek professional help as soon as possible. Professional help means seeing a doctor and explaining to him your past fast food diet and request a health check up and then see a professional nutritionist for a recommended diet.

Here are some suggestions:

It’s not easy to break the junk food habit but it can be done. In a nutshell, you want to limit your access to the foods that do damage, but still allow yourself the occasional treat. Soon, you’ll be amazed at how good – and how thin – you feel.

Out of sight out of mind. This goes beyond keeping the chips and cookies out of your house. It’s also helpful to limit the amount of advertising you see. The more fast food commercials you’re bombarded by, the more likely you are to seek it out.

Eat carbs, protein and fat at every meal. When you eat meals that lack one kind of food, you’re likely to want it later.

Call a friend. If your cravings are stress related, talking will help you deal with the problem. Once you’ve done that, you won’t feel compelled to reach for comfort foods.

Give in once and awhile. If you never have a treat, you’ll just want it more. So, it’s better to savor a bite of chocolate today than it is to wolf down a couple of candy bars tomorrow.

According to Dr. Sam Sugar of The Pritikin Longevity Center, food addiction and drug addiction aren’t all that different. Why? Because the hormones that regulate eating also regulate activity in the part of the brain that’s responsible for drug addiction. It doesn’t matter whether that part’s stimulated by cocaine or cheesecake. It craves more of any substance that made it feel good. Unfortunately, some foods are more addictive than others. So, you’re more likely to crave chocolate than you are broccoli. That’s because sugar spikes production of the body’s feel-good chemical dopamine. If you’ve ever wondered why those fast food value meals are so hard to resist, it’s because cheese and salt are addictive, too. So the challenge now becomes overcoming those cravings.

Dementia, The New Junk Food Danger?

Health Level Three of Healthy Living Steps; Frozen Dinners, Chips, Sodas and Processed Grocery Store Items.

Healthy Living Steps

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Listings for pectin on the National Organic Program List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances

June 28, 2012 by

A Federal Register notice has been published addressing the implementation period for the listings for pectin on the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances. The notice allows certified operations to reformulate organic products containing pectin until Oct. 21, 2012.

CLICK HERE to find out more…

I hope the above health information has been of help to you.

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Filed Under: USDA - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Organic

Final Rule Renewing Over 200 Listings on the NOP National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances

June 14, 2012 by

This just received from the USDA:

The National Organic Program published a final rule renewing over 200 listings on the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances that were scheduled to expire this year. The rule also makes changes to the following substances (unless otherwise noted, all renewals and changes are effective June 27, 2012):

Only non-amidated forms of non-organic pectin, typically added to thicken jams and jellies, will be allowed when organic pectin is not commercial available.

The listing for iodine, which is used to fortify organic foods, has been clarified.

The allowed use of chlorine materials in organic crop production has been clarified.

The allowed use of lignin sulfonate in organic crop production has been clarified.

The allowed use of non-organic colors in organic processed products has been clarified. Organic colors must be used if they are commercially available.

The allowance for streptomycin to control infections in organic apple and pear orchards has been extended until October 21, 2014.

Effective October 21, 2012, yeast used in baked goods and other processed organic products must be organic, if commercially available and intended for human consumption.

Effective October 21, 2012, sulfur dioxide (smoke bombs) will no longer be allowed for rodent control in organic crop production.

Effective January 1, 2013, hops, typically used in organic beer production, must be organic.

Final Rule for Sunset Review 2012

Questions and Answers

Press Release

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Certified organic products of the U.S. and the European Union can be represented as organic in each other’s market

May 25, 2012 by

I just received notice from the USDA National Organic Program that “beginning June 1, 2012, certified organic products of the United States (U.S.) and the European Union (EU) can be represented as organic in each other’s market.

Please see below on how to trade organic products under this partnership, including additional specifications for wine.

Exporting EU Organic Products to the U.S.
Terms of the Arrangement. In addition to certification to the USDA organic regulations, all products traded under the organic trade partnership must meet the following requirements:

Organic apples, pears, and ingredients from organic apples and pears must be produced without antibiotics. Antibiotics may not be used for at least 3 years prior to the harvest of the organic apple or pear.
Products must travel with an EU import certificate (Certificate of Inspection) that has been completed by an NOP-accredited certifying agent.
Products must be either produced or have had final processing or packaging occur within the U.S.
Memo to U.S. Certifying Agents

Exporting EU Organic Products to the U.S.
Terms of the Arrangement. In addition to certification to the EU organic regulations, all products traded under the organic trade partnership must meet the following requirements:

Livestock must be produced without antibiotics.
Products must travel with a National Organic Program (NOP) import certificate that has been completed by an EU-authorized body.
Products must be either produced or have had final processing or packaging occur within the EU.

I hope the above health information has been of help to you.
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Organic Farmers and Growers Looking to Go Certified Organic?

May 21, 2012 by

If you are interested in joining the growing number of USDA Certified Organic producers, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) can help you with financial and technical assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program Organic Initiative.

Organic producers who wish to extend their growing season in an environmentally safe manner may also sign up for technical and financial assistance through the Seasonal High Tunnel Initiative. These steel-framed polyethylene-covered structures offer many benefits, including improved plant and soil quality, fewer nutrients and pesticides in the environment, and reduced energy costs for transporting crops to consumers. NRCS funding may only be used for 2,178 square feet of high tunnel per person or farming operation.

USDA Service Centers are designed to be a single location where customers can access the services provided by the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Rural Development agencies. This web site will provide the address of a USDA Service Center and other Agency offices serving your area along with information on how to contact them.

CLICK HERE to go to Natural Resources Conservation Service Office Location Map

I hope the above health information has been of help to you.

Healthy Martin website is designed to assist persons and organizations with finding natural health, alternative health and holistic health choices for you, your family and friends. We encourage people, health organizations and alternative health businesses to use this website to help promote natural, holistic, organic and alternative health lifestyle choices to America.

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