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Eat Fat? Yes… find out why

ellenbriggs — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:06:24 +0000

Yes, you should eat fat. Find out which and why. Valerie Berkowitz is a Fat Expert, and no, she is not fat… well, she is 8 months pregnant with number four! Fight obesity. Menus and Recipes. Tune in Friday, June 4th, Noon EST, www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.com or listen for free on iTunes!

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

Eat Fat to Improve Your Mood

ellenbriggs — Mon, 31 May 2010 17:30:56 +0000

Fat has been given a bad reputation. Good fats fight depression and bolster your mood. Even some saturated fats found in meat are positively good for you. A healthy balanced of the Omega 3 and Omega 6 fats are your answer to not only positive brain activity but also healthy weight loss. This and more will be explained on our radio interview with dietitian and author, Valerie Berkowitz on Friday, June 4th – tune on iTunes!
Until then, enjoy your Memorial Day burger ( lose the bun…).

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

Radio Gems: Get Rid Parasites Living in You and Your Children!

ellenbriggs — Fri, 14 May 2010 21:20:53 +0000

Gross but true – at least 85% of Americans have parasites – tiny little “critters” that lay around 100,000 eggs inside you every month – they feed off your insides, grow and reproduce. Their daily waste is the most toxic of this combination. Children are the most vulnerable. Parasites are truly sickening. Before the onset of pharmaceuticals, people commonly cleansed both their animals and themselves, regularly. It is time to get back to the basics and use cleansers at least twice a year. Dr. Valerie Saxion has a great one, Paracease, or go to a natural food store find a good brand there. After being cleansed you should experience renewed energy and health. For more about parasites, refer to Dr. Saxion’s book, Every Body Has Parasites.

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

Fat Cells release “poison” into tissues

ellenbriggs — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:55:49 +0000

Poison is strong word but it reflects Dr. Bob Sears passion. Fat cells do not just sit around doing nothing while coating your organs and body. Fat cells actually release inflammatory chemicals which Dr. Sears describes as being poison to your tissues. The reality is, inflammation is the root of most if not all diseases: heart, cancer, strokes, depression, you name it… Those inflammatory chemicals cause interactive cellular disturbances. Dr. Sally Byrd describes it this way, “It is like your body is on fire.” We can’t see or hear it but it’s happening. And so begins the downhill run to disease. Please note that these diseases are showing up among children. How sad is that? (To learn more, download our March 5th interview with Dr. Sears for free on itunes or listen to the archived version on www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.com.)

To many, managing weight is all about how you look on the outside, but, on the inside is it all about living a healthy life or struggling with disease and dying. Now you know why being overweight and obesity is a serious disease. Put your priorities in order, make Better Food Choices and get moving.

… for the health of your family,
ellen

Radio Gem: Mid-Life Moms First Aid Kit. Thank you Dr. Zand!

ellenbriggs — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:12:08 +0000

Dr. Janet Zand offered many solutions to address hormonal chaos, be it after you deliver a baby, while you are major stressed, and when you are going through “the change.” Here is what I call her Mid-Life Moms First Aid Kit:
– Siberian Ginseng (standardized) – herb
- Maca (herb)
- Holy Basil (herb)
- Turkey/Chicken broth made from boiled bonees and cooked vegetables: “Dr. Zand’s Adrenal Recovery Soup”
- Add miso paste and dried seaweed to any soup
- Water, drink lots of it
- Green tea, herbal teas – if drink coffee do so only in the am
- Lots of fresh food – not processed
- Turkey, yogurt and other foods with L-tryptophan
- Vitamin D, check for deficiency
- Exercise, even if short walks count – everyday
- Hot Shower, bath with lavendar!
- SLEEP – at least 7 hours a night (dark room, 3 hours after eat a medium to light meal)

SHORT CUTS:
- Calms, a homeopathic remedy
- Chamomile Tea
- Calcium Magnesium before you go to bed unless allergic to ragweed or taking a blood thinner
- Mid day short naps – even 10 minutes helps
- 10 deep breaths at a time (yawning counts!)

Google Adaptogenic Herbs for more information and be sure to consult your doctor about combining them with prescription drugs.

You can feel sane and rested again. Listen to this entire show for more, www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.com

… for the health of your family,
ellen

Radio Gems: Why Inflammation is the Root of Disease

ellenbriggs — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:58:24 +0000

Have you always thought that inflammation is a just the swollen area where have been hurt – a cut or sprained ankle? You are right and wrong. Inflammation is a reaction that occurs in your body when it deals with a foreign organism or trauma. Dr. Keri Marshall explained the connection between inflammation and disease. When a cell becomes inflammed, it is filled with extra fluid, the rescue program. Unfortunately this becomes a problem when this extra fluid hangs around in a chronic state. Then the needed nutrients do not enter the cell and the waste materials does not leave. This fluid becomes stagnet and invites disease. Stagnet waters breed unwanted micro-organisms. So does the stagnet fluid in your cells. You may notice the heat coming out of an inflammed area, however, this is hard to detect from an internal organ.

What do you do? First, don’t eat foods that breed inflammation such as sugar. Second, eat foods that deter inflammation such as artichokes. Have your adrenal glands checked. Get massages and/or exercise. Sleep for at least 8 hours a night … don’t laugh (turn off your computer and TV and go to bed). Reduce your stress level (say NO to what is not possible to do in time available). Be in tune with your body.

… for the health of your family,
ellen

How to Beat the Swine Flu or any flu…

ellenbriggs — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:18:10 +0000

Dr. Michelle O’Shaughnessy said it all, “Build your body so you can’t get the Swine Flu.” That’s it. A strong immune system is your best defense. A daily diet of junk food, processed food, and few to no vegetables or fruits weakens your immune system making you and your family a prime candidate for flues or any other disease. Herbs, vegetables and fruits (lower glycemic/sugar are best) are your immune builders. They fill your body with good guys who can knock off the bad guys before they get a grip.

You have yourself to look at and decide whether you want get sick and be dependent on the “band-aid” medical care of this country. Be smart and fill up with foods that fight the bad guys and win! P.S. It helps if you claim to be well.

… for the health of your family,
ellen

Sleep – Food for your Health

ellenbriggs — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:38:51 +0000

And how are you sleeping? Restless? Short hours? Deep sleep? Not too many moms I know sleep for the adult recommendation of 7 to 9 hours a night . I have blogged about sleep before and opted to do so again since this is such a critical subject. Sleep deprivation absolutely negatively impacts your health.

“Chronic, inadequate sleep raises the risk of cardiovascular disease, depression, diabetes and obesity. It impairs congitive function, memory and the immune system and causes more than 100,000 motor-vehicle accidents a year. Sleep deprevation also changes the body’s metabolism, making people eat more and feel less satisfied.” * … and it makes you cranky. The way you eat can determine how well you sleep (need minerals from fruit and vegatables!) – but that’s another blog.

Try to find a way to give up an evening activity, relax with a comforting book (even if your eyes close after the first three sentences) and go to bed earlier. The No sugar or caffeine after six pm rule helps a lot. Sweet Dreams.

… for the health of your family,
ellen

* Melinda Beck, ” When Sleep Leaves You Tired”, Wall Street Journal, June 9, 2009, p. D1