Author: Monica

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7 Day No Processed Food, No Meat Low Sodium, No Sugar Challenge

Have you ever been diagnosed with a chronic disease; high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease, asthma? Are you overweight or meet the classification of obesity? Are you on multiple chronic medications? Have you suffered from side effects from your medications? Do you suffer from brain fog, depression, chronic pain? Well if the answer is yes to just one of these, this may be the help you’ve been hoping for.

Let’s do it as a community whether you are near or far!

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I want you to hear a testimonial from Dr. Milton Mills regarding 2 patient’s that he helped through a lifestyle change of eating plant-based. As many of you know, I’m not vegan and don’t eat exclusively plant-based, however, I’m finding that more and more I see my ingestion of meat and dairy as something that if not eaten in moderation (once to twice a week at most), I seem to suffer from pain, inflammation, brain fog, bloating, even if just for one day, I see it’s not the best thing for me or my family. Take a minute to listen, it may motivate you to give it a try.

Video credit: Plant Based News YouTube Channel

The drawbacks of ingesting animal products such as chicken, beef and farm-raised fish, eggs, etc. far outweigh the benefits. There are so many testimonials and the stories are increasing of people not only getting their lives back but also turning back the clock from going plant based. The thing that I believe stops us is not knowing how to get started or thinking that we don’t have enough money to do it successfully. (See my post on some tips and encouragement regarding this…..simply not true: https://tapin2life.com/2023/07/29/a-change-in-mindset-to-achieve-a-mainly-plant-based-diet/

So what do you have to lose; maybe except for a few pounds? The recipes are endless! Just remember to keep it as simple and organic as possible. Don’t cover up your food with condiments heavy in salt, sugar, preservatives and high fructose corn syrup. Natural is the best. If you eat out, there are vegan menus, just ask how the food is prepared and make it an adventure to find your go to restaurant when you want to treat yourself to a healthy, vegan meal. They do exist.

Last thought to leave you with. Know your baseline weight, blood pressure (if you have high blood pressure), average blood sugars (if you track them daily), and if you feel up to it your basic body measurements (waist, hips, chest, biceps circumference, thigh circumference, etc). If you suffer from pain, track your pain levels and use of medication if you take anything over-the counter and prescription). Notice your sleep pattern now and during the 7 days should you take this challenge. I’m sure after this, you too will have a testimonial to share!

Above: My version of Giant Steak Portobello Mushroom Burger on a small bun with purple cabbage salad and fresh cucumbers and carmelized onions and a side of rice with sesame seed oil and garlic. Make your own recipe and share here along with your testimonials.

We will start on Monday September 4th and end the evening of September 10th. LET’S GET HEALTHIER TOGETHER!

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Monica

Pop a Pill or a Plant?

  • In the United States, prescription drug use is more common among non-Hispanic White persons (50%), followed by non-Hispanic Black persons (45%), Hispanic (37%), and non-Hispanic Asian persons (33%) (CDC, 2019). 
  • American Indians and Alaska Natives have the highest rates of nonmedical prescription painkiller use (6.9%) followed by Hispanic persons (4.5%), White persons (4.3%), and Black persons (3.6%) (SAMHSA, 2105).
  • The top drug classes in the U.S. are high blood pressure medications, pain relievers, and mental health drugs (Statista, 2021).
  • It’s estimated that 66% of U.S. adults take prescription drugs (Health Policy Institute, 2021).

These are some horrifying statistics although we see it in plain sight on a daily basis if we’re paying attention; some of us have even fallen into one or more of the statistical category above. I want to share some news about a doctor that is one of few trying to make a difference by not easily passing a pill.

Video Credit: Real Stories

Now I’d like to share with you an excellent link just to show how many medications come from plants; this is just the most popular, not all inclusive. Of course a lot of herbs that are used are not on this list and maybe because Big Pharma hasn’t found a way to alter them so that they can apply for a patent for making money. https://www.thoughtco.com/drugs-and-medicine-made-from-plants-608413

Last but not least, for all that are suffering from pain and inflammation, please look at a few of my blog posts on natural treatment for pain. If we know the source of the pain, we will better know the proper treatment and a lot of the time it just takes a lifestyle and diet change. We eat a lot of inflammatory foods and drink even worse triggering beverages. First and foremost try to get a diagnoses and once you have that, look into natural therapies, make permanent diet adjustments and incorporate some way to exercise; something that you enjoy so that you stick with it.

Here is a recent blog post that may help if you suffer from chronic pain:

Suffer From Chronic Pain? A Natural Approach to Treatment
https://tapin2life.com/2022/12/31/suffer-from-chronic-pain-a-natural-approach-to-treatment/

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Monica

A Change in Mindset to Achieve a Mainly Plant-Based Diet

What’s Holding You Back?

Name one beneficial thing other than taste that we gain from meat that we can’t have by eating a mainly plant-based diet? These are some of the reasons that I have heard people say is why they haven’t began a mostly plant-based diet and dropped a heavily loaded down meat diet.

  • Too MUCH PREP WORK:
    • doesn’t take that much more time than having to kosher and soak your meat, skin and clean it than to wash and grind your meat substitutes or season them, etc.
    • Do meal prep 1-2 times a week and make it a family event! It will serve as education, help bring the family closer and get the job done quicker.
  • I WANT TO GET FULL:
    • Some people’s excuse is that there’s not enough protein and B vitamins and they don’t feel full. Not so, there are some very filling foods high in protein and/or fiber, even more so than meat: chia seeds, hemp seeds, chick peas and much more.
  • I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO/HOW DO I START?
    • Nothing beats a failure but a try. It’s fun experimenting. There is too much info out there now on healthy and alternative recipes for plant-based diets.
  • COSTS TOO MUCH
    • This is a myth. Calculate how many meals you can prep out of what you have bought from the store cooking plant-based and from scratch and how many meals you can get buying meat products.
    • Vegan and Vegetarian diets are said to cut costs by up to one third.
  • I don’t want to lose muscle mass:
    • Listen to this video by Dr. Bobby Price, a pharmacist like myself who recognized that his diet was killing him.

Video Credit: 4 Ways To BUILD Muscle Plant-Based NO MEAT, Dr. Bobby Price

BENEFITS OF GOING VEGAN/PLANT-BASED:

  • Meat and the process of cooking meat causes cancer ⚠️
  • You’ll see usually within the first 2-3 weeks a decrease in:
    • Weight
    • Blood pressure
    • Insulin resistance
    • stress hormone (cortisol) and hormonal balance
    • better quality sleep
    • decrease inflammation and pains
    • feeling less bloated and sluggish
  • It will educate us and our families and bring us together….generational blessings; not only a longer life but better quality of life
  • You will gain a more youthful look and feel!
  • Decrease the need for medications or get rid of them altogether; avoid adverse drug reactions and the kidney and liver toxicity that comes along with some drugs.
  • Herbs are cleansing, so you will most likely have more frequent bowel movements and less junk in your body (imagine all of that toxin in your system for days on end, undigested and fermenting at body temp 98.6 degrees F). TOXIC
  • It encourages us to eat at home and choose our food wisely (no GMOs, no preservatives, etc.)

What’s the minimum to start with in my pantry/fridge to get my plant-based/mostly plant-based diet going:

Please see my post on getting started:

http://What to stock in your cabinet/fridge to get started 🍲🥝🥗🍎

Tips from Dr. Bobby Price:

*Add before you start substracting: Put more veggies and fresh fruits into your diet and slowly ease into it. You’ll find it easier initially.

*Make it fun! Go to restaurants that have vegan menu options, find some staple recipes to start with (see my examples of breaded cauliflower, breaded broccoli and egg plant in my previous posts). 🥦🍄 You would be surprised how tasty, filling, nutritious and easy plant-based patties are 😋

*Know the major signs of toxicity: trouble sleeping, skin issues, body odor and bad breath, pain in the right upper abdomen (sign of liver issue)

*Top 3 things to strengthen your immune system: Dump sugar, Increase fiber to feed the good gut bacteria and make sure you get enough vitamin D (controls so much in our bodies). The average American eats 152 pounds of sugar per year 😱

*Know what the dangers are: meat and deli/processed meats are classified as level one carcinogens: The same as cigarettes, asbestos and plutonium!!!

Please watch this video also by Dr. Bobby Price about his personal story and why he turned to a plant-based diet:

Video Credit: Dr. Bobby Price Talks How To Get Unwanted Toxin Out Of Your Body, Detox The Right Way + More

Well I hope that this will encourage someone to get more healthy and that you minimize or eliminate meat in your diet . I am not 100% plant-based but I started this journey to help me and my family to be as healthy as possible and hopefully have a long life with quality. Perhaps one day I will be 100% plant-based. Now with all of that being said, I’ll ask again, WHAT’S HOLDING YOU BACK❓ Why not give it a try?

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Monica

Thyme is of the Essence

Thyme, also known as Thymus vulgaris or thymol, like so many other herbs, has some phenomenal properties that we all should take advantage of. It’s name is derived from the Greek work thymos which means courage or strength. Here are just a short list of it’s advantages:

  • Fights memory loss: This vibrantly flavored herb helps to protect brain cells from aging prematurely. It also increases the amount of active omega-3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) in the brain. Omega-3 fatty acids can increase working memory, executive function, and mood, and decrease brain atrophy.
  • Antiviral action
  • Antiseptic activity
  • Antifungal activity
  • Antioxidant
  • Antiinflammatory
  • Antineoplastic actions
  • Loaded with vitamins and minerals such as: Vitamin A, B (mainly B6 which helps maintain the GABA levels in the brain that act as a stress reliever), Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate (B9), and Vitamin E
  • A great source of iron
  • Great for PMS
  • Acne due to it’s antiseptic effects
  • The leaves of thyme provide a great source of potassium, calcium, iron, manganese, magnesium and selenium. The potassium content makes thyme also great for controlling heart rate, blood pressure and provides an important component of cells and body fluids.

Let’s watch this short video that explains these amazing health benefits

“14 Health Benefits of Thyme” by You Tuber The Healing Factor

To use it in cooking or as a tea:

If you’re making chicken or turkey or even a meat substitute such as tofu patties lightly breaded and baked, cauliflower or broccoli florets (lightly breaded and baked) or even oyster mushrooms, rub about 1-2 teaspoons into the food….less if you don’t have a lot to season.

For making tea, boil your cup of filtered water and insert 3 sprigs of fresh thyme leaves or 2 sprigs of dry (or flakes in a tea ball). Let it steep covered for 5 minutes. Add your lemon, honey or whatever else you desire and enjoy!

Thyme essential oil is also great to use in place of the leaves. You can use 1-2 drops:

Use it to inhale for cough and cold symptoms. Also can be used on the skin with a carrier oil for acne. If the oil is taken internally just remember it is very potent and a fraction, even a drop can flavor an entire dish depending on your taste. All essential oils are potent so not much more than that is recommended. Do your research.

So remember if you suffer from brain fog😕, memory loss, want to amp up your vitamin B for your nervous system💪🏿, feel more relaxed, have a cold/flu, suffer from mucous in the lungs, low on iron, etc, I could go on more but you get the picture. Give thyme a try!

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Monica

Prevent Another Rainbow Pill Tragedy

Let’s dive in with some sad statistics to get started in seeing what a dire situation we’re in as parents, grand parents and communities.

Fentanyl remains the deadliest drug threat facing this country.  According to the CDC, 107,622 Americans died of drug overdoses in 2021, with 66 percent of those deaths related to synthetic opioids like fentanyl.  Drug poisonings are the leading killer of Americans between the ages of 18 and 45.  Fentanyl available in the United States is primarily supplied by two criminal drug networks, the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

In September 2021, DEA launched the One Pill Can Kill Public Awareness Campaign to educate Americans about the dangers of fake pills.  Additional resources for parents and the community can be found on DEA’s Fentanyl Awareness page.

DEA United States Drug Enforcement Administration (an official website of the U.S. Government)

I want you to hear just one of the sad and heart breaking stories of a mother who lost a child to this growing epidemic. It’s even more crushing when you hear how it happened. Please take a look at Noah Rodriguez’s tragic story told by his Mother.

Video Credit: Texas Pictures Documentaries YouTube Channel

Due to rising poisonings from fentanyl laced cocaine and other illegal drugs, pills of street procured opioids and such that include fentanyl, Narcan (naloxone) is being carried by even some deputies, an opioid inhibitor that is sprayed into the nostrils for easier administration.

So why are people, especially our children so vulnerable to this horrible tragedy and why are we losing lives so easily?

  • We’re not speaking to each other enough! In this day of so much technology, we have gotten away from families sitting around the dinner table and breaking bread together at least once a day. I can remember growing up how my generation tried to keep this going but with single parent homes or even both parents being in the home but busy working trying to make ends meet, family time became very scant. We MUST put the cell phones down and be in each other’s presence. We MUST open up the lines of communication and actually speak to one another as well as be good listeners.

We can not feel afraid to share some realities with our children. Sometimes in the effort to shield them from the cruelties and horrors of the world and let them “have a childhood”, I fear that we are doing them a disservice and setting them up for being in a dangerous or even fatal situation.

  • Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid and more importantly 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine.  Only two milligrams of this drug is considered a lethal dose.  Due to illegal preparations, there is no way of knowing how much is in the pills that people are illegally procuring or being given freely. Imagine your child or loved one, even an adult at a party and being offered one of these cute and colorful pills or a powder form of it being slipped into their beverage. The person giving it to them may not even know that it’s dangerous. We must educate ourselves and our communities about it quickly to prevent any more lives being lost from this frightful epidemic. This isn’t just about addiction anymore, it’s about accidental poisonings and it’s on the rise.

Now I want to talk to you about my follow-up experience with Oregano Oil. If you check out my last post from June 17th, you will see all of the amazing benefits. One thing I did not fully investigate was the claim that it can also have a good influence on the brain. I truly believe in years to come that more research will show that it is not only possibly beneficial for depression and anxiety, but also to help with addiction. I began using it to combat inflammation and feel that it’s working but it’s only been 2 weeks. More follow-up to come but so far I feel very positive about the results in this short time. I have been taking an organic brand and worked my way up to 2 drops per day. I have found it to be very calming and the arthritis pain that usually comes from standing a lot has tremendously decreased. Check out the link below for more info as well as my last post.

The Healing Power of Oregano

This is How Oregano Oil Can Improve Your Mental Health

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Monica

The Healing Power of Oregano

Oregano is in the mint family of herbs and is one of the most powerful. It has been used for thousands of years or more. It’s a very potent and healing herb that emerging research is showing in these current times many health benefits that modern society is just beginning to take advantage of. It can help in the healing of so many different illnesses and conditions such as but not limited to:

Acne, candida and other fundal infections, allergies, cold and flu, ear infections, bronchial and asthma, bladder infections, high LDL cholesterol, antiparasitic and more. It’s also a powerful antioxidant digestive and weight loss aid. Please watch this short but very informative video by Dr. Gus to hear more about the healing power of oregano.

You can use the herb fresh, dried or as the oil. There are supplements that you can buy but why not use it in it’s natural form? Nothing tops nature. Oregano is also relaxing and if used in tea, let’s check out the benefits shared in the following video by YouTuber Clean Food Living. Who knows, you may want to start growing it yourself. I plan to very soon!😋

By the way, if you have the dried oregano leaves, use 2 teaspoons per cup of water, let steep and strain, enjoy with lemon, ginger, mint and honey or whatever natural sweetener you desire. Start slowly with the oregano oil, perhaps 1 drop in a carrier oil such as coconut oil if used topically and 1 drop in your cup of tea or a few sips of water. There are no definitive studies yet for the oil dosing. You don’t want to suffer from overloading your body as the toxins will come out as you use this daily. You can increase the amount of oregano slowly as needed. It’s also great for fungus of the feet if you use a few drops in water (you may need to experiment with the amount but it has been shown to work). Consult your doctor as always before using any natural remedy or medications.

So what ailments do you have that you may be able to benefit from by incorporating oregano into your diet? Leave me a comment if you have experienced healing from this powerful herb or if you have plans to use it. You never know, by sharing, you could help many people.

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Monica

Healing First From Inside to Reach Our Full Potential

Psalm 139:7 “Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence?” 
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There is nowhere that we could run or hide from our Heavenly Father. If you are one of His, He is always with you. We all have flaws and insecurities; some of us are broken from the damage that the world has done to us, but despite all of these things, the Most High has given us all gifts and life. Often we draw inspiration from others and think, ”If that had been me, I don’t think I could have survived what he or she went through”. But the key words are “went through”, meaning that they didn’t or maybe couldn’t dodge it but had to confront the problem no matter how huge and little by little work through it.

This post is about healing in order to reach our full potential. For me, reaching my full potential means finding my purpose. Each of us has one….some of us more. I feel that in order to feel whole, one must have a purpose. Our purpose comes from The Most High. We fight against the things that are often seen as difficult, we fight change because change makes us uncomfortable. This is His voice actually whispering to us what we ought to do. Here are a few things that I’ve discovered along the way to healing. I’m still not done but each day I’m learning how to move forward.

Tip #1- Go back and examine

If and when you get anxiety or laziness about doing something, whether it be a new or old task, or it may be worry about how you’ll tackle a problem, try to examine why you feel this way. Maybe it comes from a childhood experience that took your confidence down. If you can understand your hesitance at confronting the issue, that’s a huge step forward already. It goes against everything in us to go back to that place of discomfort or pain, but well worth it to understand what’s going on with us so that we don’t stay in that same place year after year…decades.

I’ll give you and example of why this is important. As many of you know, I began a journey to better health about 3 years ago. I could’ve started this years ago but I had anxiety like many of failure and change. When I began to unpack why and discovered that I was afraid of putting in all of the work like juicing, cutting way back on dairy, meat, refined foods, etc, because I didn’t want it not to work and I would have wasted all of that time and effort. At the end of the matter, I said to myself, ”So What”. It came from always being the only African American in many accelerated courses in high school, in my college courses as a Pharmacist, on my residency after college and on all of my jobs. I was so used to trying to “represent” my ethnic group and not being a disappointment that I subconsciously put that pressure on myself in almost every aspect of my life. (me above college 1992) If I could go back and tell my young self anything it would be, “Girlfriend you got this, only worry about pleasing The Most High and all will work out”.

Tip #2- Break large goals into steps

Let’s say you want to lose 50 pounds. If we look at it in terms of 50 pounds, most of us would never get started on the weight loss. As a matter of fact, a better way to look at it is what lifestyle changes do I need to make in order to be healthy. The weight will naturally come off if we make healthy lifestyle changes. Start with small things like finding a healthy substitute for sugar. There are so many natural ways to sweeten our food and drink. Another personal example: I received an herbal tea bag from a coworker and was told to please make us both a cup of tea for our break. Well before my journey to better health, I was using 3 teaspoons of brown sugar and about 1-2 teaspoons of honey (and had the nerve to include ginger and lemon…lol). I made the same cup of tea for my coworker and was asked how much sugar I used. When I told her, she said, ” Oh my goodness! No wonder I’m bouncing off the walls!” If I tried to go back to the way I used to make tea, I wouldn’t be able to tolerate it. My taste buds would reject the over sweetened tea. If we make changes in increments, but very deliberate and keep adding on healthy changes, in a few months to a year you will definitely see the difference. Set your goals whether it be to decrease sodium by replacing with potassium salt, or using agave or other natural sweeteners instead of sugar, incorporating juicing and replacing one cup of fruit and veggie smoothie with one meal a day. In time you will arrive at the ultimate goal…..50 pounds weight loss!!!💪🏿🏆💪🏿🏆💪🏿🏆💪🏿🏆

Tip #3- As stated above, self-care isn’t selfish

We must learn that saying no or perhaps at a later time is okay sometimes. If we abuse ourselves to the point where we have nothing left day after day after day, we’re not only no good to ourselves, we can’t help or serve anyone else effectively. This is when a depression sets in. We become sleep deprived, mentally drained, grouchy and just plain toxic to be around. Each and every one of us needs to do self-care and be spiritually grounded in order to fulfill our purpose. When we don’t do the things that refuel us, notice how quickly we come out of our place of peace. For me it’s continuing to cultivate my relationship with The Most High and taking time out daily to do one thing good for myself. That may be something I love such as working with my window garden, squeezing in some sewing or a workout, or just taking in my favorite series, even if no more than 30 minutes. Studying the Word is always a must as well.

Tip #4- Love is a healer

You can never go wrong by having a support system, starting with the Heavenly Father. He will never fail you. Whether they be close family members or friends, share your fears, your goals and what you feel your strengths are. Above all, never be that one that tries to give the least, after all, we’re all here to be of service to one another. It has been proven in multiple studies that people that are givers are the happiest and most at peace. Of course there is a balance to that (refer to tip #2 😊).

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Monica

Journey to Wellness: Turning Back the Clock Part 6- Stem Cell Reactivation & Enhancement!

We are all born with many stem cells that decrease over time. When we are embryos, the stem cells are general and differentiate into many types of stem cells that go on to serve their purpose. They play a major role in the body’s healing process. This is why stem cell research has led to advances in medical treatment of about 80 plus diseases; but what if our diet can help us to reactivate or enhance our stem cells to cure our bodies of certain diseases? Do we have to wait until we get seriously ill or are there things that we can naturally do to even prevent disease. Watch these short videos to see what I mean.

Video credit: You Tube The Doctor’s Farmacy with Mark Hyman, M.D., “Can Food Reactivate Your Stem Cells? | Dr. William Li

In addition to the foods mentioned above in the interview with Dr. William Li and Dr. Mark Hyman, it’s very interesting that we can enhance our stem cells that remain with us as adults by periodically doing a 72 hour fast. This 72 hour fast turns off PKA, a gene that needs to shut down in order for stem cell enhancement. Fasting prolongs our longevity for one reason due to stem cell enhancement.

Dr. Eric Berg, DC “Using Fasting to Enhance Stem Cells – Dr. Berg On Intermittent Fasting & Cell Regeneration”

In addition to the above tips in the videos, let’s talk about repair specifically of the nerve:

  • Omega-3 Fatty Acids: nuts, oils (olive oil, flaxseed oil, omega-3 oil, cod liver oil and blackseed oil), fatty fishes, chia seeds, flax seeds or in a supplement 1,000 mg per day- good for numbness, tingling. This nutrient helps in the regrowth of damaged nerve tissue following damage. It also prevents lack of oxygenation to the nerve tissue and keeps the nerve strong. Omega-3 also improves brain health.
  • Vitamin B6- especially good for neuropathy (nerve pain), if you have diabetes and have this symptom it may be worth trying this supplement 50-100 mg and may need to take it several times a day or increase foods high in this vitamin such as: potatoes, fish, beef liver, some non-citrus fruits, fortified cereals and poultry
  • Vitamin B12: This vitamin plays a huge role as well in nerve regeneration and repair. It helps to protect the myelin sheath of the nerve which is the nerve’s protective covering. You can get this from foods such as meat, fish, poultry, eggs. Most forms come as 1,000 mcg such as tablets, and can also be bought in the liquid form.

I hope this has been helpful and please, if you know someone that suffers from some type of degenerative disease, they feel really run down, a lot of aches and pains, or they want to do something to turn back the clock and feel more healthy, please pass this info and link on to them.

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Monica

Should I Remove My Mercury Fillings?

In my youth I have to admit, I didn’t give to much thought as to what I was eating or pay as much attention to mouth care. I received all of the teachings from my parents and dentist to brush my teeth at least morning and night as well as floss after eating, but sadly had no idea of the impact that poor dental hygiene could have on our health. It was good that I was told to do these things but it would have been much more motivating to see the effects of what not doing them resulted in.

Fast forward to today, I have about 5 amalgam fillings (dental fillings that include a high percentage of mercury) in my mouth and with the development of certain ailments over time, I continue to wonder if these fillings have anything to do with it. Please take a minute to listen to Brian Peddicord’s story in the video below. Although I don’t have a lot of his symptoms, I can’t help but wonder what else these amalgams cause and that many of us that received them did not give our consent knowing the risks. The first time I was ever asked for me and any of my children if I wanted amalgam or porcelain (another available option), I was about 40 years old and living in Israel. Should a dental cavity develop now in my mouth or my children’s of course I choose porcelain. It is more costly but well worth avoiding the health risks of amalgam. At any rate, I am of course trying to be healthier so that we avoid dental cavities along with the development of other disorders in the body.

Video credit: Brian Peddicord “Mercury Poisoning & Amalgam Fillings – My Story”

The scary thing about this is, how many of us know someone that fits Brian’s story? How much of this could have been prevented and think of what his life would have been like, all of the pain that could have been avoided. Of course our stories and struggles if used for good help countless others. Thank you Brian for sharing your story.

See the below article for more info on safety information and those at high risk for mercury toxicity from amalgam fillings:

https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/dental-amalgam-fillings/information-patients-about-dental-amalgam-fillings#:~:text=Should%20Dental%20Amalgam%20Fillings%20Be,amalgam%20filling%20is%20not%20recommended.

Getting the amalgam removed is not without risk either, however, there is an emergence of hope. Many natural dentists are beginning to come forth and have the training to decrease the risk of toxicity to the patient and the healthcare provider by a series of steps in the removal procedure and with special equipment. See the below videos by Dr. Berg regarding toxicity, ways to detox with natural products as well as his personal story and opinion. The video that follows is a doctor who has been trained in the removal of amalgam.

Video Credit: “Mercury Toxicity”, by Dr. Eric Berg, DC

Bottom Line:

With amalgam, the concern is regarding the metals used and with resin there is concern over BPA. The American Dental Association has information regarding the safety and efficacy of both solutions, but can we trust it? We must be informed of our choices and the possible consequences of those choices. Many of us I’m sure were not aware back in the day of the impact that these fillings would have on our lives and health. I’m sure some of the dental professionals may not have either. Removal will have to be weighed with the size of the filling, the soundness of the filling (is it damaged or in relatively good shape) and the health of your gum tissue, bone structure and teeth. Speaking to your dentist and your general physician can help you to decide as well as if you are having symptoms of toxicity.
 

Video credit: “Mercury Filling Removal Process”, by Millennium Dental Associates

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Journey to Wellness: Turning Back the Clock Part 5- Age Reversal on the Micro Level

Are you feeling your age? I mean are you 40 but feel like 50, or 50 but feel like 60 or 70? Suffering from brain fog, low energy, a lot of aches and pains? Trying to lose weight but no matter what you do it seems to stay with you? Well no matter what age you are, I’m positive that we can reverse our age. Many of you know my story, that I began a new journey about 3 years ago in search of healing for the pain I was in from arthritis in my hips, hands and back. As a part-time dance instructor and full-time pharmacist it was hard for me to imagine that I was going to be on a medication for the rest of my life or just suffer. Many asked me, “So you’re a pharmacist that doesn’t like taking the very medication that you dispense?” My answer was always an immediate, ”yes”. I always knew there was a better alternative for healing, at least in over 90% of medical situations. Do I believe that there are some medications that have their place? Absolutely! However, the majority of our health issues come from not allowing our bodies to heal the way they are intended to by indulging in the wrong intake of so called food, alcohol, sugar, salt and environmental issues beyond our immediate control; even down to the quality of water that we drink and bathe in.

Let’s dive right in and take a look at this Steve Harvey video in which he gives a testimony of how a lot of us begin to feel at a certain age. It may hit some of us at 30 and others not until 60 or beyond, but at some point, that wake up call will come that we need to start seriously taking better care of ourselves. I’m not posting this video to necessarily endorse his health drinks, however, I have heard great things about them. Please watch the video to hear how Mr. Harvey took action to get to a point of better health and educate himself how to maintain his health and help others as well.

Steve Harvey and medical team explain how he reversed his age at the micro level

As you heard in the video, Dr. Castel Santana said that Steve, like a lot of us suffer from Mitochondria Decline. You may remember from anatomy class that the mitochondria are a structure found in every cell of our body. They are the “powerhouse” of our cells.

So let’s recap what Dr. Santana said to Steve Harvey about “Mitochondria Decline”:

  • It effects the way we burn our carbs and calories
  • How ageing relates to weight loss issues
  • If the mitochondria in our cells is in decline, our whole body performs poorly
  • The mitochondria turn the food we eat into energy for the body
  • This energy that the mitochondria convert is called ATP
  • There are 3 major things that contribute to the decline or destruction of our mitochondira: the standard American Diet, ageing (which naturally happens because there are some things out of our control entirely) and toxins that build up in our body over time

So what can we do about it?

Well as you know, this is what most of my health posts on my blog are all about. First of all, eat REAL food!!! You don’t have to go vegan, you can eat food from the ground as it was intended and other things like fish or meats but in moderation. Eat good fats such as olive oil, avacado, omega 3 rich foods, drink quality water.

Avoid foods that cause inflammation and aging. Avoid of course smoking and overindulging in alcohol. These are no brainers but not easy to let go of so it seems hard to even begin.

Make small lifestyle changes, for example, step one, cut out or at least cut down on sugar. Find healthy alternatives and transition to them little by little then on to the next goal.

Decrease salt and season your food with a small amount for flavor but take advantage of herbs and spices to season your food and leave out artificial seasonings.

Find a way to work in a regular exercise program….whatever works for you 3-4 times a week but JUST GET MOVING!!!

Have a support system. If you do it with loved ones and friends it helps to keep you motivated and more than likely you’ll be more successful at making it a permanent change.

JUICING IS GREAT! A good way to get your fiber, vitamins and mineral in

Eat with purpose. No snacking.

Meal prep for several days is great and takes the guess work out. You’ll be more likely to not “fall off the wagon” so to speak

Intermittent Fasting! This promotes autophagy (the eating up of old sludge in the body and dead cells, even precancerous cells). Also this promotes a healthy weight and so much more.

Below is a link from a previous post that may help you to get started on just one healthy thing. I hope you will consider and not only for yourself but pass the info on to those that you love. Spread the word!

Journey to Wellness: Turning Back the Clock Part 3- Cut Out Sugar!

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