i am always reading and learning.  i live the life i do because i have gleaned what i can about how the body functions and utilized what i could.  what i have found is that sometimes it takes a bit of coaching and patience to turn the addiction to a bad habit around.  what is a pattern that is healthy for you may not be for my body.  we are all unique.

i love honey  in my tea but recently i have come to face that even a little is strong enough for my biofeedback machine to register as not so good.   so i have stopped using the little that i do.  i am drinking tea with soy and no sweetener.  i know that that may be nothing to someone but for me that is radical.  i want to know if i will feel different in a few weeks because i took a stand for my health by changing my addiction and dependencies for something that is making my body uneasy.

i just read this article in the common ground magazine and these paragraphs were congruent to my line of thinking.  i will rewrite the bits that i like.  the credits for the words are below.

Boost Your Immune System and Beat the Flu Season by Laura  Cook and Rayna Sagness,

” Filter your water.  This reduces the harmful toxins such as chlorine, lead and pharmaceuticals.  PH- balanced water is key.  Get out into nature and enjoy some fresh air.  toxins for vehicles and industries are constantly being pumped into the air you breathe.

Enjoy local and organic foods.  these are not only  pesticide free but also have an abundance of nutrients to support your body.  Supporting our local farmers also keeps our money in our communities and out of the pockets of the large corporations.

Limit or avoid microwave use.  Swiss researchers conducted a study in 1992 that show a drop in white blood cell count and increase in the LDL ( bad)  cholesterol of people who consumed microwaved food ( aside from other EMF dangers ).  Avoid trans-fats found in fried foods, pre-pared foods, partially hydrogenated and hydrogenated foods ( margarine is the most common ) and fast foods.  These trans-fats will block the ‘good’ fats from entering the cell membrane and promote the degeneration of nerve tissue.  You have choices”

laura cook and rayna sagness are holistic allergists and certified nutritional consultant/ registered holistic nutritionists.  Laura is co- founder of ZERO Allergies Inc.  Her practice specializes in allergy symptom elimination without the use of needles or drugs with a focus on nutritional support. www.zeroallergies.com/ info@zeroallergies.com 604-653-3900