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Health Seminar This Weekend!

Today, I have been getting ready for my seminar this Sunday! I am so excited! It is going to be fun, interesting and life changing!

I bought so much organic food for my raw food demo and for the complementary lunch! I love giving these workshops. There is so much more to share with people that can’t be shared in a book. They will learn a lot of my secrets that I don’t even put in my book. I also love the group dynamics. With all of my workshops, all the participants get to join my exclusive facebook group, where they can discuss things and stay connected. Now I am off to make sure the outside tables are set up for the outdoor luncheon. I have almost an acre and it is so nice to sit outside for the breaks and the lunch. Well, I will keep you posted on the fabulous event!

Exciting Things Are Happening!

Amanda has always loved life and lived it to the fullest!

Today, my daughter is heading off to law school. She has grown up so quickly. She said to me the other day; “mom, where did all the time go? I was just a little girl yesterday.” Life is ever changing. Embrace the change! Live life to the fullest! Be present. Don’t be thinking about problems. Start thinking about what you do want. Focus on the solution! The one thing we can always count on in life is change. Be flexible. Be present. Breathe deeply. Everyday is a new day!

The Healing Diet

Nancy recently presented a four hour talk on the Healing Diet, which is primarily for diabetics, but is also for anyone with cancer, heart disease and other health problems.

The Healing Diet is a program I have developed and created. It is a lifestyle program for my clients with diabetes, cancer and heart disease. I was asked to teach this program once more at Parker University in Dallas, Texas. I had a wonderful class of students. We had lively discussions. They have asked me to return and teach more classes in the future on this subject as well as others. They loved my new book, which Dr. Hall says is a great resource for them to use in their practice. I look forward to returning in the fall.

Water For Thought!

Water is one key nutrient to our health and well-being. Our

bodies are about 66–72% water. Blood uses the water to

transport oxygen, nutrients, and antibodies to all parts of

the body. Many illnesses are actually a result of dehydration. When we

feel thirsty, we are already dehydrated. I always drink a glass of pure

mineralized water as soon as I wake in the morning. When we wake

up, our body is empty, so our body will absorb whatever we ingest like

a sponge. Therefore, a glass of high-quality, mineral-rich water will be

utilized more efficiently. I try not to drink it with meals, because it can

water down the digestive enzyme juices, making it harder to digest the

food. It is best between meals.

Fereydoon Batmanghelidj MD studied water while he was a prisoner

in an Iranian jail. He treated and cured about 3,000 prisoners, using water

and a little sea salt to treat what he called chronic intracellular dehydration.

He found that most people are sick because of dehydration. He wrote

many books on the subject after his release. The “water cure” that he prescribed

is:

1. Sufficient water. Drink an ounce of water for every 2 pounds

of body weight daily. This means that someone weighing 200

pounds should drink 100 ounces of water a day. This is in

addition to any other beverages. Consume water first thing

upon getting up in the morning and then drink it all day long

on a continual basis every two hours.

2. Sea salt. Put 1/8 teaspoon of sea salt on the tongue with every

16 ounces of water. This is a key component in the “water

cure.” This is really important for people suffering from allergies

or asthma; the salt acts like an antihistamine.

Almost all public water supplies have added chemicals to the water

supply, including sodium fluoride and chlorine, both of which are poisons.

Chlorine was the first poison developed for warfare. Chlorine also

destroys the Vitamin E in the body and the good probiotics in the intestines.

“Industrial chemist J.P. Bercz, PhD, showed in 1992 that chlorinated

water alters and destroys unsaturated essential fatty acids (EFAs), [14] the

building blocks of people’s brains and central nervous systems.”135

While showering or swimming in chlorinated water, the chlorine

soaks into the skin cells. Our skin is our largest organ. That is why the

patch is used to give medicines to people; they absorb directly into the

skin and from there into the blood stream.

Research linking swimming in chlorinated pools to cancer and other

medical conditions continues to make headlines. The latest such studies

come from the Centre for Research in Environmental Epidemiology

in Barcelona, Spain. They indicate, among other things, that swimming

in a pool with chlorine may increase the risk of developing cancer and

damage lungs.136

Sodium fluoride and fluorosilicic acid are common chemicals added to

our municipal water supply. Studies were done for tooth decay prevention

with calcium fluoride. The companies that had a by-product of sodium

fluoride (that can be contaminated with lead and arsenic as well) are companies

that make aluminum and fertilizers. Sodium fluoride is the fluoride

that the government adds to the water supply. This is added on the pretext

that it is good for our teeth and health, but dental studies were done using

calcium fluoride, so this is a different type of fluoride from what is being

added to the water supply. Fluoride has been used in Chinese medicine as

a tranquilizer and also in many places as a rat poison.

According to Paul Connett, PhD, “Fluoride is a cumulative poison.

On average, only 50% of the fluoride we ingest each day is excreted

through the kidneys. The remainder accumulates in our bones, pineal

gland, and other tissues. If the kidney is damaged, fluoride accumulation

will increase, and with it, the likelihood of harm.”137 Fluoride affects the

thyroid gland and all our enzymatic systems. Side effects from fluoride

include weight problems, damage to our immune system, and other serious

disorders. These chemically derived fluorides are completely different

from naturally occurring fluoride.

Fluoride affects different people and ages differently. According to

Connett:

The level of fluoride put into water (1 ppm) is up

to 200 times higher than normally found in mothers’

milk (0.005–0.01 ppm) (Ekstrand 1981; Institute

of Medicine 1997). There are no benefits, only

risks, for infants ingesting this heightened level of

fluoride at such an early age (this is an age where

susceptibility to environmental toxins is particularly

high).138

Sweden, Denmark, Holland, Germany, Belgium, Norway, and France

do not put fluoride in their water. Some of these countries have made it

illegal to add to the water supply.

Huge numbers of Safe Drinking Water Act violations are reported

each year by water treatment facilities. Many areas have old, dirty water

pipes, and even some really old lead pipes, transporting the water. New

Scientist reported that a comprehensive survey of US drinking water

showed that it contained an array of hormonally active chemicals like

MTBE (methyl-tert-butyl-ether), a chemical found in fuel and a potential

human carcinogen in high doses, and atrazine, a US pesticide that

was banned in the European Union. Atrazine has been linked to reproductive

problems in lab animals and is also linked to both breast cancer

and prostate cancer.

In 2010, National Geographic reported that drinking water in schools

in 27 states was contaminated with toxic substances including lead.139 In

2009, the Associated Press analyzed data from the EPA and found the

public water for about 100 school districts contained lead, pesticides,

and other toxins.140 If it is being pumped to schools, then it is probably

being pumped into homes and businesses as well. Because of the state

of our municipal water supply, a good water filter can be a beneficial

purchase. I recommend purchasing one for the whole house. When we

shower, we can absorb as many toxins from the water as we can from

drinking about eight glasses of water, so a shower or bath filter is recommended

as well.

The Reverse Osmosis is an good choice for a water filter system.

When drinking purified bottled water, you can

add some minerals (like a pinch of sea salt) to the water. When you do

this your body won’t need to pull minerals from your body in order to

process the water.

Bottled water comes in a variety of choices. The EPA standards of the

Clean Water Act do not apply to bottled water; there is very little regulation

on bottled water, which is why I recommend having your own filter.

What about “vitamin waters”? Many vitamin waters contain all

kinds of ingredients, like high-fructose corn syrup, artificial color, preservatives,

and even caffeine. Make certain to always read ingredient lists

before you buy anything. Packaging can be very misleading.

You can also hydrate with good, high-quality fruits and vegetables that

are high in natural water content, like cucumber, watermelon, celery, and

carrots. They contain pure water that is rich with vitamins and minerals.

Watermelon is 90% pure, clean water. When you have these real, whole

fruits and vegetables as juices, you are getting natural electrolytes as well

as hydrating fluids.

Food for thought? Water for thought?

By Nancy Addison

Copyright@nancyaddison2012

Sources:

135 Hattersley, Joseph G. “The Negative Health Effects of Chlorine.”

Available at findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0ISW/...

ai_100767859/ or on Dr. Mercola’s website at

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kwcid=TC|15735|chlorine||S|b|9483696664&gclid=CMjlxLKX6qw

CFciC5Qod8y75Nw.

136 Popke, Michael. “Studies Reveal More Chlorine Risks, Including

Cancer.” Athletic Business website. September 14, 2010.

athleticbusiness.com/editors/blog/def....

137 Connett, PhD, Paul. “50 Reasons to Oppose Fluoridation.” St. LawEndnotes

367

rence University (Canton, N.Y.). These “50 Reasons” were first

compiled by Paul Connett and presented in person to the Fluoridation

Forum in Ireland in October 2000. The document was refined

in 2004 and published in Medical Veritas. See: www.fluoridealert.

org/50reasons.htm. In the introduction to this 2004 version it was

explained that after over four years the Irish authorities had not

been able to muster a response to the “50 Reasons,” despite agreeing

to do so in 2000.

137 Ibid.

138 Barclay, Eliza. “What’s Best for Kids: Bottled Water or Fountains?”

National Geographic Daily News. March 3, 1020. news.national

geographic.com/news/2010/02/100303-bo....

140 Associated Press. “Drinking Water at Schools Contains Lead, Pesticides,

Other Toxins: Study.” New York Daily News. September 25, 2009.

articles.nydailynews.com/2009-09-25/e...

safe-drinking-water-act-water-supplies-five-schools/2.

141 “Bottled Water: Pure Drink or Pure Hype?” Natural Resources

Defense Council website. www.nrdc.org/water/drinking/bw/bwinx.

asp.

142 Ibid.

Summer is the Time for Watermelon!

By Nancy Addison, CHC, AADP

Do you remember having a watermelon seed-spitting contest as a child? We were actually allowed to spit something! What a silly and funny activity for the 4th of July or a picnic. The heat of the summer is the perfect time to indulge in sweet, juicy, nutrient rich watermelon. Watermelon is luscious and refreshing as a snack or as part of a fruit salad, dessert, or drink. One cup of watermelon has only 48 calories, however it has high levels of nutrients, making it the perfect healthy treat. Watermelons are packed with Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamins B 6 and B 1, potassium, and magnesium. In addition, medical studies have shown that watermelon can help with inflammation conditions like asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, colon cancer, and arthritis. It is also high in the antioxidant lycopene, which has cancer preventing properties and helps oxidize cholesterol.

Watermelons were originally cultivated in Africa and have been used as a source of water for centuries. The flesh is 90 percent clean, pure water, which made it a safe water source in desert areas. There are over 500 varieties of watermelon throughout the world, including in India and Egypt, where they have been cultivated since 2500 B. C. They range in weight from 5 pounds to around 50 pounds, with the largest in recorded history being a 279-pound melon from North Carolina! When picking out a watermelon, make sure the surface is smooth and symmetrical, with a round or oblong shape. There should be a flat and slightly yellow place on one side where it was sitting on the ground. Take your thumb and thump the melon while listening for a rich thudding sound to ensure proper ripeness. They should be allowed to ripen on the vine; so buying your melon locally ensures it will be fresh and tasty. A watermelon can stay refrigerated for about 5 to seven days.

Once you have picked the perfect melon, enjoy a watermelon drink on a hot day!

Watermelon Drink

Cut watermelon into chunks and remove the seeds.

Place it in a blender.

Add a splash of fresh limejuice.

Variation: Add some sparkling water and a spring of mint for a fresh cocktail taste.

Watermelon Kabobs

Ingredients:

Kabob sticks

Watermelon

Fruit – a variety of colorful fruit like pineapple, apple, peach, mango, cantaloupe, grapes, kiwi, banana, etc.

Directions:

Cut the fruit into thick chucks.

Slide the fruits on the kabob stick.

Serve cold as a snack, desert or appetizer.

This is a fun food preparation activity that the children can help make.

How To Be a Healthy Vegetarian: The Healthy Vegetarian Guide and Recipe Book

Finally, “How to be a Healthy Vegetarian!” Both the health care provider and lay person have an easy to understand resource in reversing the course of preventable disease. Increasing lifespan and quality of daily activities through better decision-making in daily dietary choices is a recipe easily afforded in this time.

This book has been endorsed by two doctors and Larry Hagman from the show ” Dallas!” Jan Miller, the book publicist, said it contained enough information for 3 books! It is a comprehensive health encyclopedia for anyone who is interested in health, healing, nutrition and cooking. Dr. Hall said it was a great resource book for medical professionals! Dr. Massad said the information on sugar was the best information he had ever read on sugars and sweeteners! Almost half of the book contains fabulous healthy recipes! Put in your order today!

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Let’s Get Healthy with Nancy Addison Raw Food

Join Nancy and learn how to make the savviest food in the whole world! Learn how to make a gluten free, raw food meal, including:

mock spaghetti with marinara sauce,
mock parmesano cheese, which includes coconut kefir,
and a delicious desert of Date Nut Torte!

You won’t believe how delicious and easy these recipes are! You can become the savviest chef for your family and friends. This is fun and healthy.

A great present to give to anyone trying to adopt a healthier diet. Say yes and order it today.

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Let’s Get Healthy with Nancy Addison Smoothies

Do you have to “have” coffee in the morning to “get you going”?

Would you like a super power starter for your day that will give you more energy than coffee and without the down side?

Learn how to make 3 fabulous healthy organic smoothies.  Nancy has amazing recipes that will feed your body on a deep cellular level and give you more energy than coffee.  Get your day and your body started in just the right way for a power packed healthy day!

These are easy to learn and even easier to make!

This video includes a bonus at the beginning of her video that can help you with all your fresh fruit and vegetables!

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Let’s Get Healthy with Nancy Addison Mexican Food

Learn how to make a proper ginger root tea, a cucumber soup, a healthy whole grain rice and one of the best Mexican dishes ever!

Don’t miss the cherry sorbet desert, it is a cool, healthy, refreshing desert that just about everyone will love!

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New Date for the International Red Cross Fundraiser!

Amanda pictured with some of the teachers in her village in Mali, Africa

Nancy, Amanda ( Nancy’s daughter) and a woman from Amanda’s village in Mali

Amanda Addison with some of the Villagers in Mali, Africa

Due to a situation, I am being flexible and changing the date of the fundraiser I am holding for the International Red Cross.  You can click here to register for this event.

Nancy visits Bougoula, Mali, Africa.
Amanda ( Nancy’s daughter) served for 2 years in Bougoula, Mali, Africa with the Peace Corps

 

Making Healthy Eating- Delicious!

Would you love to lose some weight? Could you use more energy?

Do you want to raise the healthiest children possible?

Then this is the seminar for you!

In this seminar, you will hear how to:

How to eat for super health!

How to get more energy and feel better!

This seminar can help you save money on health care costs!

What is the real deal about raw food and why is it so popular.

How to pick the best fats, sugars and carbohydrates for you and your family!

I am giving a 2 1/2 hour health seminar on July 22th in Dallas, TX at the Hyatt House Hotel. Come and learn about how to lose weight, heal your body, gain more energy and much, much more!

This seminar is free, but donations are appreciated and 100% tax deductible! All the money donated for this event will go to the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Just last year, my daughter was serving in the US Peace Corps in Mali. Since her return last July, a military coup in the South and a rebel takeover in the North have occurred in the country, in addition to widespread famine and drought. The circumstances are quite serious. Many people are in need of food, clean water, and medical supplies, and the Red Cross is one of the few humanitarian groups braving the dangerous political situation to help distribute supplies and medical aid. I will be taking donations and 100% of them will go to to the International Committee of the Red Cross. The event is free, but a donation is appreciated! You must register on line on my website at www.organichealthylifestyle.com. There is limited space; so sign up today!

Come, learn, have fun and enjoy a few hours that can help you become healthier in so many ways! You will become a much savvier grocery shopper too! Make your reservations today! I will also be signing my new book for anyone who wishes to purchase one. I hope you will come and join us in helping these sweet people who have come under desperate times. I only have limited seating, so sign up today!

I am switching my shopping cart right now to infusionsoft and I don’t have it completely set up; so just email me at nancy@organichealthylifestyle.com and let me know if you wish to come to my event! I will be thrilled to have you! Sincerely, Nancy

Where: Hyatt House Information:

Hyatt House/Lincoln Park

8221 North Central Expressway

Dallas, Tx 75225

When: July 22, 2012

Time: Event from 2- 4:30 PM!

Nancy Addison CHC, AADP

Nutrition and Health Counselor

Healthy Cooking &Raw Food Instructor

Member of the National Speakers Association

nancy@organichealthylifestyle.com

www.organichealthylifestye.com

The Main Ingredient is Always Love!