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Who’s Immune System needs Boosting?

How many people do you know who suffer from asthma, allergies, arthritis, skin sensitivities, low energy, bad breath, respiratory problems, or vision problems, to name a few?   We all know people with these concerns, or you may currently be experiencing these health issues yourself.  Why do so many people suffer from these immune-related problems?  There are several reasons.  This newsletter is dedicated to revealing the toxins and poisons we are exposed to on a daily basis, and tips to detoxify your body and your home.   If you want to boost your immune system, read on…

1.Detoxify your body regularly

2.Choose wisely what you put into your body, and onto your body

3.Detoxify your home

4.Replace toxic products with safer alternatives

Cleansing your digestive system is a great place to start.  This will help by giving your digestive system a break , and allow your body to release toxins that have been stored in your cells and digestive tract for years.  First, eliminate sugar, white flour, white rice, white potatoes, white pasta, alcohol and processed foods.  The simpler and less processed the food, the better. Your body can then break down food properly and absorb the nutrients to fuel your body and mind.

The next step is to use herb/vitamin combinations specifically designed to detoxify the body.  The more extensive detox programs involve kidney and liver cleanses as well as colon cleanses.  Prepared detox programs can be found at health food stores or through private distributors.

Hyperthermic therapy is an adjunct that aids your body in cleansing and healing itself.  The basic goal is to sweat, which helps clean clogged pores, draw out toxins and kill harmful bacteria and viruses.  A quick shower after each session prevents reabsorption of the expelled toxins.

Foods that are alkaline-forming are essential to keep your body in optimal health.  In this category, you will find almonds, wild rice, green leafy vegetables and the onion family.  Avoid acid-forming foods, such as dairy, eggs, sugar and red meat as much as possible.  An acidic body is a perfect environment for disease to develop.  For a list of neutral, acid- and alkaline-forming foods, visit:    http://www.liferesearchuniversal.com/acid.htmlAs well, cancer-causing toxins, dioxin and PCB, and antibiotic residues can be more than 10x greater in farmed salmon, so wild salmon is a wiser choice.

Foods that support liver detoxification: apples, artichokes, asparagus, beets, broccoli, brown rice, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, dandelion greens, garlic, oat bran, onions, spinach, tomatoes, walnuts, turmeric,  cinnamon & licorice.  Keep your liver healthy, because its most valuable role is detoxifying the body!

Organic foods are better for your body and for the environment.  Consider choosing these foods as much as possible.  Certain foods, such as strawberries, tomatoes and bell peppers  are the foods that contain the most amount of pesticides and are the first to be replaced with organics.  Visit this site for the top 10 reasons to go organic: http://www.organicfood.co.uk/topten.html

Consider vitamin/mineral supplements to supply more essential nutrients as your body may not be getting enough from your diet.  Omega 3 essential fatty acids are primary on the supplement list, as are probiotics and anti-oxidants.

Your cleaning products may be making you sick!  View the CBC Marketplace broadcast entitled  "Toxic Brew" online by going to:

www.whyusvideoinfo.com/show  and click on "The Toxic Home".  You will get some compelling reasons for getting the poisons out of your house.

Read labels carefully – everything you inhale, put on your skin or wash your clothes with affects your health.  Your skin is your biggest organ, and whatever chemicals your put on it will eventually make its way into your bloodstream…

Many ingredients still found in traditional cleaning products are known or suspected to cause cancer, block natural hormone production, affect fetal development, or lead to sperm damage in men and infertility in women!

Vapours from liquid BLEACH, for example, can interfere with brain function, aggravate heart conditions and asthma and are suspected to affect the reproductive system.  LAUNDRY DETERGENT, in liquid form, can cause chronic lung irritation and dermatitis with repeated exposure, and dust from the powder form can cause central nervous system depression and laboured breathing.  Even your mouthwash , which contains formaldehyde and ethyl alcohol, can cause central nervous system depression.

Keep your home clean, but don’t endanger your health!  Alternatives are available.  For more details, please contact us for a list of contacts and products that are extensively researched, natural, very effective, and often less costly than the products available in your local grocery store.

Upcoming events at  The Café of Life

Every month, Café of Life hosts  workshops to bring you and your family current health-related information.      Talks times are 7:30pm – 8:30pm.

1.Discovery Workshops:

-Monday April 10^th:  Asthma, Allergies and Immune Boosting with Dr. Allison

-Thursday April 27^th: Freedom from Fibromyalgia with Dr. Shaian

2.Fuel Your Life guest speaker

-Tuesday April 18^th:  Ellen Goldhar

3.Kids’ Spring Event