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Drinking Water Can Help You Lose Weight!

 

 

Losing Weight By Drinking Water!

Many people today go on diet after diet, in an attempt to lose unwanted pounds. I personally know several people who are always dieting. What if you could lose weight easily and without a huge monetary investment? Well, here is a method that just might work for you. Drinking plentiful amounts of water can actually help a person lose weight. When people diet they may cut out a lot of water because they don’t want to retain water or they may think drinking water will make them retain water weight. But in reality, it may do just the opposite.
Studies have shown that if a person isn’t getting enough water in their system, then organs, like the kidneys will actually start hoarding water. (1) When dehydrated other negative reactions by the body occur. Dehydration can lead to dizziness, headaches, a feeling of weakness, cramping muscles, and a general feeling of tiredness. A dehydrated person may not feel like doing things, like exercising. In fact, when someone is feeling fatigue, it is most likely caused by dehydration. Other studies have shown that consuming water can help curb hunger pangs. (2) In reality, many hunger cravings are actually the result of the body craving hydration. (3) And “even mild dehydration will slow down” the body’s “metabolism by as much as 3 percent.” (4) So, if you want to lose some weight, try drinking lots and lots of water first thing in the morning and then all through the day, about two and a half hours after each meal.

Dehydration is more common than you might think. In fact, a Harvard Medical School study said that seventy –five percent of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (5) In a study by Associate professor Robert Kenefick of kinesiology at the University of New Hampshire, he found that even in the winter, “people just don’t feel as thirsty when the weather is cold.” (6) “When they don’t feel thirsty, they don’t drink as much, and this can cause dehydration.” He also discovered that when exposed to the cold, the hormone AVP reacts differently and the thirst sensation is reduced about 40 percent. Kenefick says. “Humans don’t naturally hydrate themselves properly, and they can become very dehydrated in cold weather because there is little physiological stimulus to drink.” (7) Kenefick offers this advice: “Drink plenty of water, especially when exercising or working outdoors. A good way to monitor proper hydration is to examine urine output – the color should be nearly clear.” (8)
When we get thirsty, we are already in a dehydrated state. Most illnesses today can actually be traced to dehydration. Many people may be drinking fluids and thinking they are hydrating their body, but in actuality, if they are consuming fluids like coffee and sodas, they are consuming dehydrating liquids.

“ Dr. Batmanghelidj studied water while he was a prisoner in an Iranian jail. He treated and cured about 3,000 prisoners using water and sea salt to treat, what he called chronic intracellular dehydration. He found that most people are sick because of dehydration. He wrote quite a few books on the subject after his release. The “water cure” that he prescribed in his books 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.” (9)
The doctor used pure sea salt, not purified table salt. Pure sea salt contains the minerals that our body needs in order to absorb water optimum ally. So, take this formula and add some hydrating water to your diet. The benefits can be surprising. This new formula for weight loss can have you feeling and looking great!
Sources:

2, 3, 4, & 5: The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County, May and June Connecting Lewis County Newsletter. 2011. P.O. Box 72, 5274 Outer Stowe Street, Lowville, NY 13367

1, 6, 7 and 8: http://www.livestrong.com/article/392..., Hydration & Weight Loss

9. How to be a Healthy Vegetarian by Nancy Gibbons Addison 2012. -taken from the chapter on water.

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18: Healthy Ways To Deal With Depression

Depression is a big problem in today’s world. Radio show host and health expert – Nancy Addison talks about the many ways you can help naturally in dealing with depression and it’s debilitating symptoms. From hormones to supplements, Nancy talks about the various ways you can help someone you love who is battling depression or stress.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

What is depression?
Stress and depression
Symptoms of depression
Importance of hormones and supplements
Ways you can help a loved one deal with depression
Many more helpful information

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17: Nutrients for optimum health Part I

Necessary Nutrients for life! – Part 1 – Nutrition Expert, Radio Show Host – Nancy Addison talks about what are necessary nutrients for optimum health and well-being. Nancy goes through a list of vitamins; foods; supplements; why they are important; why you need to get them in various ways; how they interact with each other or with other foods; etc. that she believes are paramount in having optimum health and a healthy body.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

Importance of vitamins
Nutrients for daily health
Vitamins according to age, gender, health needs
Chemical interaction between vitamins and with other foods
A lot more useful information

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16: What supplements are right for you?

Health/Nutrition Expert, Radio Show Host- Nancy Addison expands on the various supplements she feels are important for optimum health and well-being. Nancy describes the quality, the various types and what to look for when shopping for supplements. She also goes into detail on carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, cleanses, intestinal help with regularity. Tune in for this great information! For more information go to: www.organichealthylifestyle.com

What you’ll learn from this episode:

Supplements for optimum health and well-being

Supplements for healing

Food categories and their role in health and healing

So much more.

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15: The bees, environment and art

Radio show host, Nancy Addison talks w/ artist Matthew Willey, of “The Good of the Hive” Initiative, committed to personally painting 50,000 honeybees – the number necessary for a healthy, thriving hive – in murals across the US. Through art and social media engagement, The Good of the Hive raises awareness about the current struggle of the honeybees, celebrates their amazing behaviors, & draws attention to the inextricable connection between people & honeybees.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

The amazing benefits of bees to the environment
Role of bees in food production

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Nancy Addison on Magnesium

Nancy Addison (Award Winning, Best Selling Author & Organic Health Expert) talking with Richard Kemp (Peabody Award Winner and host of Agri-Business News, KLGD fm 106.9 theCountryGiant) about magnesium, ways to supplement it, why you would want to have more added to your diet for optimum health.

Creating An Organic Garden That Butterflies Love!

 

 

 

I feel closer to God in my garden than anywhere else on earth.
I consider it our sacred job to support and protect the precious soil and creatures that live here.
Butterflies and frogs are indicator species that show how healthy our environment is.
If our environment lacks these species, then we need to make it healthier and less toxic.
For this reason, I do three things I feel are vitally important for the health and well-being of my garden: plant flowers that attract pollinators, avoid using pesticides, and provide clean drinking water for animals.
When I plant my garden every year, I plant fragrant, pollen-rich, and nectar-rich flowers.
These will provide safe, nourishing food for butterflies and draw more pollinators to my vegetable, fruits, and herbs. This helps the plants produce more food, and it makes my garden more beautiful to be in.
This is now more important than ever, because many GMO plants and hybrid flowers like the “knock-out roses” have flowers that have no nectar.
Four species of large bumble bees are now extinct because they quite literally starved to death due to enormous areas full of flowers lacking pollen. I try my best to support the pollinators in our web of life: bees, hummingbirds, dragonflies, bats, and butterflies.
These fragile creatures do so much for the health of our environment, but they need our support. If you care about this, buy plants for your garden or landscaping that are rich in fragrance, pollen, and nectar.
Organic, native heirloom plants are always best. Heirloom plants have been handed down from generation to generation of gardeners in a region, so they have proven to do well in a particular soil and temperature.
If you inter-plant some of the flowering plants with your hedgerows, you will provide additional forage for pollinators of all kinds.
Stagger your plantings so there is enough food throughout the year.
Here are seven outstanding, nectar-rich flowering plants that attract butterflies and pollinators to keep your garden lovely, fragrant and environmentally healthy!
Butterfly Bush. The butterfly bush is a shrub that produces flowers of white, yellow, pink, and purple. The flower clusters are up to 15 inches long and have a delicate scent that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden. They require partial shade to full sun, and they grow up to eight feet tall. They are deer-resistant. They bloom from midsummer to the first frost.

Butterfly Weed. The butterfly weed is a pest-free perennial wildflower which is great for saving time and money. Its beautiful flowers are orange, red, and yellow. They grow about three feet tall and bloom from spring to early fall. With full sunlight and enough water, this easy-to-grow plant will produce beautiful, nectar-rich flowers. Monarch butterfly larvae prefer this food.

Keys of Heaven. Keys of heaven are a brilliant scarlet red that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. This bushy plant grows at least three feet tall and makes a lovely border. It needs full sun. It will grow in early midsummer in hotter climates, and it will bloom all summer in cooler climates.

Joe-Pye Weed. The Joe-Pye weed is a large plant with nectar-rich, pink flowers. It is a butterfly favorite. It can produce many seeds that you can replant in more areas of your garden.

Sunflowers. Sunflowers come in many varieties. They are extremely easy to grow and are incredibly rich with nectar. They will keep blooming all summer long until the first freeze. They will reseed if you allow them that freedom. The best part is that they will provide beautiful flowers for your home all summer long.

Asters. Asters are a perennial flower that brightens up late-summer and fall gardens with its star-shaped blooms. There are more than 175 species found in North America with a huge variety of colors to choose from. They smell divine.

Dragon Flower. The dragon flower is an easy-to-grow perennial with gorgeous white or cream-colored flowers. They are very nectar-rich and will attract a wonderful array of life to your garden. The Monarch butterfly is particularly fond of these flowers. If you plant them with dill, which the Monarch butterfly caterpillar loves, you have a fabulous combination to help the Monarch butterfly.
A few more plants to add are marigolds, zinnias, violets, lilies, red penstemon, and crocuses. You can grow berries in your garden, or herbs such as lavender, sage, parsley, and dill. Butterflies love dill for their caterpillars.
I have some of the most beautiful Monarch butterfly caterpillars in my garden when I plant dill amongst my flowers. You can also plant female yaupon holly, poplar trees, and redbud trees.
To make your garden non-toxic and healthier, stop using pesticides! Pesticides kill our pollinators, poison the environment, destroy vital nutrients in the soil and the food we grow, and can cause nerve damage to anyone exposed to them. Their runoff pollutes our water, too.
Avoid using pesticides in your yard or garden.
On the environmental side, the weed killer, glyphosate, has virtually wiped out milkweed in Midwest corn and soybean fields, a major factor in the dramatic 20-year decline of monarch butterflies that depend on milkweed for food and reproduction.
It’s also important to provide safe, clean drinking water for all the wildlife, including the pollinators. Every living creature needs water to survive.
I put a drip on my birdbath, so it has a ripple which is easy for pollinators and hummingbirds to see. The ripple also prevents mosquitoes from breeding in the water, because mosquitoes only lay eggs in still, standing water.
I also put water on the ground to help the local wild animals have enough water to drink. It’s a web of life, and I try to support all the precious parts of that web that God gave us.
With these organic, healthy gardening tips, I hope you have a healthy and lovely garden!
Over the last few decades, a handful of agrichemical giants have acquired 65% of the world’s seed supply, so I recommend buying organic seeds you like, in bulk, and keeping them for your own personal use. I buy them to use for growing my sprouts, which I put in my salads.
Here are a few organic, non-GMO seed companies I recommend:
Heirloom, Organic, Non-GMO Garden Seeds – Salad, Salsa, Fruit, Herb, Vegetable – Collection of 16 Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated Seeds: Zucchini, Kale, Beet, Tomato –
Mountain Valley Seed Company
$21.99
100% CERTIFIED ORGANIC NON-GMO Culinary Herb Set – 12 popular Easy-to-Grow Herb Seeds by Zziggysgal
$13.99
Heirloom Garden Vegetable Seeds NON GMO Easy Growers
Veganseeds
$15.95
*100% USDA Organic* Highest Quality Non GMO Herb Seeds – Elegantly Designed Variety Packets and Instructions For Home Cooks – Product of U.S.A. – HOME CHEF HERBS – Ideal For Indoor and Outdoor Growing – No Gardening Experience Required – Start NowHome Chef Herbs
$14.95
Herb Garden – Organic Herb Seeds – Non GMO, Heirloom, Non Hybrid – 10 Culinary Varieties Including Basil, Cilantro, Fennel, Parsley and More
Rebel Gardens
$15.99
Notes:
I made a short organic gardening video if you wish to view it, click here.

I studied Environmental Sciences and Landscape Architecture at Texas A& M University. I also was secretary of the Earth Society, which is affiliated with the UN.

I am also a certified wildlife rehabilitator. The environment and the creatures who inhabit this planet are one of my dearest concerns and passions.

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Clean Green Talk Show with Leslie Reichert

I’m on a radio show Clean Green Talk Show with Leslie Reichert. Talking about health, well-being and how to do a cleanse. It was 10-13-2015.

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Fresh Produce Storage Tips

Fresh Produce Storage Tips

Fresh produce is part of this healthy eating plan and lifestyle.  Storing it properly is important. We go to the store and buy delicious-looking food. But then we get home and end up storing it improperly, or we get busy and forget about it. Then we find our refrigerator having the aroma of over-ripe or rotting fruits and veggies. One way we can spend less AND eat healthier is by storing our fresh food properly.
Don’t try to buy produce to last for a week. It may not last that long. Some root veggies can last a month, if stored properly, but fresher, more fragile fruits and veggies will only last about 2 -5 days. If you do buy too much, you can think about making a pie, or doing some canning, or freezing some of your more fragile fruits and veggies before they spoil.
Always store your food in its complete wholeness. Never place fruits and veggies in airtight bags. That actually will speed up the decay. You do want to be mindful that mold will proliferate quickly and can spoil the whole group of fruits or veggies. So, toss out any spoiled produce immediately, or put it into your compost bin.
Next, make sure you are storing the various types of fruits and veggies with the right partners. Some give off high levels of ethylene gas (a ripening agent), which makes them and everything around them ripen or decay quickly. You want to keep these types of foods separate from each other. Put things like kale and spinach in the same bin, and peaches and apples in another. If you put fruit with greens, it will cause the greens to rot or turn yellow in a few days.
Greens are very sensitive to the ethylene gas. There are a product called the Bluapple  and it absorbs the ethylene gas. I just put it in my bin with the fruits and/or greens. Of course, if you need something to ripen faster, then you can use this knowledge to your advantage.
You can put the one you need to ripen with a fruit that gives off the high level of ethylene gas. I also use produce bags by Evert-Fresh. They will absorb ethylene gas and help your produce stay fresher longer.
Keep root veggies (including all kinds of potatoes) in a cool, dark, dry place. They can last up to a month if kept properly. Never store potatoes in the refrigerator, because they will develop much higher sugar content.
Here is a list of fruits and veggies, showing the best way to store them. These are high ethylene producers, and you can refrigerate them: apples, apricots, avocados, blueberries, cantaloupe, cherimoyas, cranberries, figs, green onions, guavas, grapes, honeydew, kiwifruit, mangoes, nectarines, papayas, passion fruit, peaches, pears, persimmons, plums, potatoes, prunes, quince, and tomatoes.
This is a high releaser, but should be stored in a cool dark place outside of the refrigerator: banana.
There are very sensitive to ethylene gas: asparagus, bananas (unripe), blackberries, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, chard, cucumbers, eggplant, endive, garlic, green beans, kale, leafy greens, leeks, lettuce, okra, onions, parsley, peas, peppers, raspberries, spinach, squash, strawberries, watercress, and watermelon. Keep them separate from the high ethylene gas producing foods.
Try to purchase fresh fruits and veggies that have been ripened on the vine or on the tree. Tree or vine-ripened foods contain salvestrols, which are compounds that have natural anti-cancer properties.(1)In fact, the word salvestrol comes from the Latin word “save.” So, growing your own food or buying from a local farmer is one way of getting food that is vine or tree-ripened. Food that is picked green and then ripened on the way to market does not contain these salvestrols.
Organic food is best, because it is more nutrient dense. Chemical fertilizers and pesticides can destroy nutrients in the soil, like sulfur and chromium, which are vital for our health. “The Organic Center study found that organic foods were more nutritionally dense in 61% of the cases” and they “found conventional foods to contain higher nitrates, which are widely considered a potential health hazard. (2)
With all the fresh fruits and vegetables enticing us from their bins at the farmer’s market or grocery store, now we can make those delicious meals with our properly stored produce!
Bon Appétit!

Copyright@nancyaddison2015

Sources;

Johnson, Dr. Ben. Qtd. in Bollinger, Ty. (2014). The quest for the cures… continues. (Film transcript). TTAC Publishing.
Steury, Tim. (Winter, 2009). “Is organic more nutritious?” Washington State Magazine. Retrieved from http://wsu.edu/s/index.php?id=749

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Scoliosis – How I Healed The Pain

How I Overcame (Healed) My Scoliosis

Some of you may know that I was diagnosed with scoliosis about 35 years ago. I never really wanted to address it, and I tried  to ignore it for a long time. But I continually struggled with my arms becoming numb, and I would get a backache so severe, I had to go lie down on the floor in the most embarrassing places (like in the checkout line at the grocery store, or in the dressing room at a department store), because I couldn’t stand the pain.  I simply had to lie flat on my back for a while in order to get some relief.

I went to doctors, and they said I needed surgery. They said I needed to be put in a brace. I went to physical therapy for many years. Finally I started going to a chiropractor, who started doing adjustments on my back. As he did this, I started to feel some relief.  I didn’t feel that I was really that bad.  I had always had a high pain tolerance, and I thought I could just push through it as I had always done.

I started speaking in front of groups, as a result of wanting to share my message of nutrition and healthy cooking with others.  When I went to a speaking coach one day, he said, (in front of the whole class) “Nancy, you can never be a speaker, because you look like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders.”

He told me to look in the mirror and see how I held my right shoulder much lower than my left.  As I looked in the mirror, I realized just how uneven I looked a lot of the time, and especially when I was tired.

I didn’t want to be a burden to anyone, and I usually didn’t say anything about it. I tried desperately to stand up straight more of the time. I had a shoulder pad that I put into the right shoulder of my clothes in an attempt to hide the fact that my right shoulder was usually dipped down a little.

I went to my beginner ballet class once a week, trying to build up my core and work on my posture.  My ballet teacher gave me the name of his chiropractor, and suggested I go to him. I took him my X-ray, and he said I needed to come regularly for a while to get adjustments. I started going to my chiropractor on a regular basis, and it did help to lessen the pain.

But when I had just turned 59, I was doing a lot of traveling with my friend, and she commented on my posture and my newly developed limp.

I finally told her about the extreme pain I was feeling in my hip and lower back. She told me about a supplement she had just started taking, and she said that this supplement had been developed for joint pain relief. She suggested I look into it, as she thought it might help with my back pain as well.

I looked into it, and I found that it had some chicken cartilage in it. Since I had been a vegetarian for over 27 years, this didn’t seem like an option I could do.  I went on with my life, but as the months passed, I realized that the pain was excruciating.  I thought to myself, “Well, I can try the supplement and see if it works. If it doesn’t, I will stop using it.”  I made the decision to try it, and thought, “Well, I’m 95% vegetarian.”

I started using the supplement. At first, it was strange, because I actually had a bit more pain on and off than usual. But as I researched the supplement, a lady who was using it to help with her nerve damage told me that the nerves were just waking up and regenerating.  That can cause a little pain to some people. So,  I decided to stick with it and give it a chance to work. I thought maybe it was like the growing pains my son felt in his shins when he had growth spurts in his adolescent years.

I had done enough research to know that in human, randomized double-blind studies, this supplement had been shown to help with joint pain within three months.

I decided I was truly going to give it a chance to work. I continued taking the supplement, and I went to my chiropractor on a regular basis.  I discontinued ballet for a while, because of my limp and the discomfort in my back.

I forged ahead as best I could, and then one day, about five months later, I realized I no longer had any pain in my back.  I was happy and thankful beyond belief. My hip pain was gone as well. I started looking for another ballet class to take. I couldn’t wait to start again, now that I felt so much better.  I wanted to keep my core strong, and maintain the best posture I could.  I believe that ballet keeps your body limber, so that you can have better balance.

I’ve been on this supplement over two years now. It has quite literally given me my life back. I’m amazed at how good I feel, now that I’m 61. I no longer limp. I’m able to do so much more now, since I no longer have any pain. I can attend my ballet classes regularly, go skiing, scuba diving, hiking, horseback riding, and all the other things I love. These activities make my life so much more vibrant and healthy.

I also get massages as often as I can. When a bone is out of alignment, like mine was, the muscles tense up and the body tries to adjust, and it can take on a spiraling effect that is hard to get out of.  A massage loosens up and relaxes the body.  Then the chiropractor can be more effective at adjusting and aligning the body.  The joint pain relief supplements restore the cartilage, lubricate the body, and help to decrease the inflammation.

Not only is my back pain gone now, but I have more energy, I feel great, and people are telling me that I look like I’m in my 40s!  The extra bonus of the supplement I’ve been taking, is that it restores the thickness and hydration of the skin, causing it to be smoother, firmer and younger looking.  I now call it my fountain of youth supplement.

Here I am, 61 years old, with no limp, no back pain, and no joint discomfort.  I feel great.  I’m limber and energetic, and I can do all the things I love to do!

In conclusion, I healed my body naturally, and without surgery or drugs.  With the right tools, and the belief in your body’s ability to heal, anyone can do it.

If you would like more information on my healing program, please contact me at nancy@organichealthylifestyle.com.

You only have one body.  Help it be the best it can be.

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