55-year-old former model battles breast cancer with diet changes; refuses chemo and surgery

The story of former model Jessica Richards' battle with cancer is a remarkable one, especially because it has defected from the use of conventional treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery. In her book The Topic of Cancer, Richards explains how following a strict metabolic diet and receiving high-dose intravenous injections of vitamin C has helped successfully reverse the progression of her breast cancer, to the shock of many conventional doctors.

It is a story you will likely never hear from the mainstream media, at least not from the perspective of being taken seriously, and yet it is one that people desperately need to hear. Rather than follow in the footsteps of the millions of others who have lost their lives as a result of all the cutting, burning, and poisoning, Richards made the personal, informed decision to naturally fight breast cancer by feeding her body a plethora of cancer-fighting nutrients, and cutting out a host of cancer-causing foods and substances.

After learning that she had an unusually large tumor in one of her breasts, Richards was told by her doctors that she would need to begin an aggressive treatment protocol that involved removing the breast, having it reconstructed, and undergoing an intense series of radiation and hormone treatments to keep it at bay. Knowing a bit about the toll this would take on her body, Richards decided to take a different route.

"The cancer consultant who'd done my ultrasound scans said my tumor was so large I'd need accelerated chemotherapy for several months," writes Richards about her initial diagnosis. "He said I would almost certainly need a mastectomy or at least a large lumpectomy with significant reconstruction, my lymph nodes removed, radiotherapy and five years of hormone-altering drugs after that."

After researching alternative options, Richards decided to eliminate all dairy and sugar from her diet, including most fruits, and instead eat lots of vegetables and take high doses of vitamin C intravenously. After just three weeks of starting this regimen, which many said she was crazy to undertake at the expense of conventional treatments, scans showed that Richards' tumor had essentially "gone to sleep," and was in the process of regressing. Almost immediately after beginning the protocol, in fact, Richards began to see drastic improvements.

"I switched from a generally healthy diet to a metabolic one, focusing on alkaline over acid foods and cutting out all sugars," adds Richards. "I also cut out all grains and most fruit, which are broken down into sugars. Instead, I concentrated on leafy green vegetables, short grain rice, quinoa and linseeds, and cut out all dairy, which is pumped with artificial hormones. I also had regular high-dose infusions of vitamin C, a natural form of chemotherapy."

With the help of alternative cancer specialists, Richards has all but completely cured her cancer

After several months of adhering to her strict diet, which she admits has not always been easy, Richards was told by her consultant radiologist that her tumor was effectively breaking down in the same way as it would with intensive chemotherapy, except without all the organ damage and other deadly side effects. A little over a year after first being diagnosed with cancer, Richards was able to stop her intravenous vitamin C injections -- and not long after that was told that she was completely healthy, and would not have to return for a checkup for another year.

Today, Richards is healthier than ever, and has never once had to be blasted with radiation, poisoned with chemicals, or had a knife cut her skin.


Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/036830_breast_cancer_dietary_changes_recovery.html#ixzz23kNq4owu

9 Weird Health Habits You Need to Adopt

Move past the annual checkups and daily sweat sessions. These habits are way more fun.

Eat soup out of a box.

Want to develop a single habit that will lower your risk of heart disease, brain cancer, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, and infertility? Give up canned goods forever. A slew of studies over the past decade have implicated bisphenol A (BPA), the chemical used to make the linings of canned goods as well as hard plastics and thermal receipt paper, in all these diseases, yet the Food and Drug Administration and many canned food companies refuse to ban it from their food lines. Some companies are seeking out replacements, but they aren't disclosing what they're using, and those alternatives could be just as bad (or worse) than BPA. Opt for soups and other products in boxes, which are BPA free, or in glass jars, if that's your only alternative.

Take up hiking.

Scientists in Japan have started prescribing "forest therapy" as a way for people to relax and boost their immune health, after a study found that men who'd spent six hours hiking in a forest over the course of two days had higher levels of "natural killer cells," which strengthen immunity and help fight cancer. The healthy effects of those two hikes lasted for 30 days. If a few days of arboreal wandering don't fit your schedule, seek out whatever nature you can find, such as a park—or even your own backyard. Being in nature is a natural stress reliever, and relaxation is great for your immune system.

Hit up happy hour with your BFF.

SSomething as simple as meeting a friend once a week for a drink or for lunch could add years to your life, based on a study from the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. According to the authors, good friends can keep you from dying earlier, possibly because they're good influences for healthy behaviors, for instance, helping you to stop smoking and encouraging you to exercise. Friends also can help counteract depression, cope with the loss of a spouse, and keep us from becoming isolated as we age.

Punch something.

Preferably a punching bag or couch cushion, not your boss. Caging up your rage can lead to poorer quality sleep, according to research published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine. And not getting enough sleep, numerous studies have shown, can boost your blood pressure, heighten your risk of depression, and undermine your performance at work.

Clean every day.

When it comes to fun, cleaning probably ranks up there with root canals and doing your taxes. But resist the urge to let your bed go unmade—it could extend your life. Scottish researchers have noticed that people who engage in moderate housework every day live longer than sedentary types, possibly because all the extra calorie-burn is good for your heart. Not only that, but cleaning makes you nicer. A study in Psychological Science found that people in clean-smelling rooms were more likely to donate money and volunteer to charitable causes than people in a room that hadn't been cleaned recently.

Walk around barefoot (at home).

Now that your home is nice and clean, take off your shoes and leave them by the front door. The soles of those innocuous shoes actually harbor residues of toxic heavy metals, chemicals, and pesticides that can cause brain damage, infertility, and even obesity. Lead in soil remains our major source of exposure to this brain-damaging metal that's been tied to dementia and Alzheimer's disease, and pesticides from your neighbors' lawns, such as Roundup and 2,4-D, have been linked to nerve damage and childhood leukemia. To top it all off, chemicals found in driveway sealants were recently found to trigger childhood obesity in a study by researchers from Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health. Slippers are more comfortable inside, anyway!

Take more naps.

Even at work, seriously! A few years ago, the Pew Research Center polled working professionals and found that just 34 percent of people took naps every day. However, a third of those people made over $100,000 per year. A connection? We think not. Studies have also found that naps improve cognitive function, memory, and alertness, and one study in Greece found that people who took three 30-minute naps a week cut their risk of a fatal heart attack by 37 percent—largely due to the fact that naps cut down on heart-damaging stress.

Have more sex.

A roll in the hay makes you feel good, yes, but it also does wonders for your ability to ward off colds, flu, and other unpleasant illnesses. Researchers at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, PA, found that having sex once or twice a week boosts your body's production of immune system antibodies by 30 percent, compared to those who didn't have sex. The proteins in question, immunoglobulin A, bind to disease-causing pathogens when they first enter the body, summoning the immune system to destroy them.

Use a vibrator.

o you're single and have to go solo? That's healthy, too, according to research from Indiana University's Center for Sexual Health Promotion, because it apparently makes you more apt to adopt other healthy habits. A survey conducted by the center revealed that both single women and women who incorporated vibrator use into sex with a partner were more likely to visit the gynecologist than non-users. Men who reported using vibrators with a partner were also more likely to give themselves testicular self-exams. Need any more excuses to start using sex toys?

So there you have it, a couple of new way's to be healthy and have fun in life.....

7 wonderful ways to cleanse you liver the natural way!

Our livers work extremely hard everyday to protect us from adverse affects from toxins and often it is easy for our livers to become overworked compromising our health significantly. Here are 7 common foods you can include daily to help cleanse your liver naturally.

The primary way in which your body expels toxins is via the liver, which detoxifies and cleanses your body by continuously filtering the blood of poisons that enter it through the digestive tract, the skin, and the respiratory system. But when your liver becomes overworked as a result of stress or excessive exposure to toxins, your entire system can be thrown off balance, and your health severely compromised.

Since the liver is also responsible for producing bile, another form of detoxification that is metabolically necessary for the breakdown and assimilation of fats and proteins from your food, it is exceedingly important that your liver be properly maintained. Without a well-functioning liver, your body will be unable to cleanse itself and absorb nutrients, which is a recipe for a health disaster.

"The thousands of enzyme systems that are responsible for virtually every body activity are constructed in the liver," writes Dr. Karl Maret, M.D., about the importance of vibrant liver function. "The proper functioning of the eyes, the heart, the brain, the gonads, the joints, and the kidneys, are all dependent on good liver activity."

"If the liver is impaired from constructing even one of the thousands of enzyme systems the body requires, there is an impairment in overall body function and a resultant greater metabolic stress on the individual."

So here are seven important foods you may want to begin incorporating into your diet in order to maintain a healthy liver.

1. Garlic

Garlic contains numerous sulfur-containing compounds that activate the liver enzymes responsible for flushing out toxins from the body. This bulbous relative of the onion also contains allicin and selenium, two powerful nutrients proven to help protect the liver from toxic damage, and aid it in the detoxification process.

2. Grapefruit

Grapefruit is rich in natural vitamin C and antioxidants, two powerful liver cleansers. Like garlic, grapefruit contains compounds that boost the production of liver detoxification enzymes. It also contains a flavonoid compound known as naringenin that causes the liver to burn fat rather than store it.

3. Green Tea

Green tea is loaded with catechins, a type of plant antioxidant that has been shown in studies to eliminate liver fat accumulation and promote proper liver function. This powerful herbal beverage also protects the liver against toxins that would otherwise accumulate and cause serious damage.

4. Green Vegetables

Leafy green vegetables such as bitter gourd, arugula, dandelion greens, spinach, mustard greens, and chicory also contain numerous cleansing compounds that neutralize heavy metals, which can bear heavily on the liver. Leafy greens also eliminate pesticides and herbicides from the body, and spur the creation and flow of cleansing bile.

5. Avocado

Rich in glutathione-producing compounds, avocados actively promote liver health by protecting it against toxic overload, and boosting its cleansing power. Some research has shown that eating one or two avocados a week for as little as 30 days can repair a damaged liver.

6. Walnuts

Walnuts, which contain high levels of l-arginine, an amino acid, glutathione, and omega-3 fatty acids, also help detoxify the liver of disease-causing ammonia. Walnuts also help oxygenate the blood, and extracts from their hulls are often used in liver-cleansing formulas.

7. Tumeric

Turmeric, one of the most powerful foods for maintaining a healthy liver, has been shown to actively protect the liver against toxic damage, and even regenerate damaged liver cells. Turmeric also boosts the natural production of bile, shrinks engorged hepatic ducts, and improves overall function of the gallbladder, another body-purifying organ.

enjoy!

since I didn't know what a Turmeric was I added this picture. It is also known as Curcuma longa. turmeric is a tropical rhizome(underground stems) in the ginger family.

5 Reasons to Get Swimsuit Ready With Cleanse Days

 

It’s that time of year where many people are sprucing up their home or wardrobe, but it’s also the perfect time to spruce up your health and body by cleansing with Isagenix. More than just a way to get your body toned for swimsuit season, cleansing with Isagenix offers a surefire way to recharge, gain energy, and improve your overall health.

Depending on the type of Isagenix system you’re embarking on, Cleanse Days will involve one or two days a week, or every other week, where you’ll abstain from food and in its place will be the drink Cleanse for Life, plenty of purified water, and other little nutrient-packed “tools” to get you through.

Ask anyone who’s lost weight on Isagenix and they will surely tell you that these Cleanse Days are what gave them the “jump start” to results and benefits that are seen from the overall system. It’s not just other people too—as with anything else made by Isagenix—Cleanse Days encompass the benefits seen in well-designed, published studies. Here are five reasons why Cleanse Days will bring you results:

1. “Jump Starts” Fat Burning: The reduction of calories on Cleanse Days stimulates the body’s fat burning furnaces by increasing human growth hormone while suppressing proteins responsible for fat synthesis and storage. Notably, the surge in human growth hormone also helps protect against muscle breakdown as long as followed with intake of quality protein (as on Shake Days).
2. Triggers Detoxification: The abstinence of food on Cleanse Days gives the digestion processes a break, allowing the liver to kick into detox high gear. Also, with the reduction of fat deposits on Cleanse Days comes the release of stored fat-soluble toxins. By drinking Cleanse for Life on Cleanse Days, this helps encourage even deeper detoxification. Cleanse for Life provides several significant advantages over traditional fasting: The drink contains B vitamins, which are depleted during normal fasting. These vitamins are essential for normal body metabolism and energy production. It also contains bioactive herbal ingredients demonstrated to stimulate antioxidative and detoxification enzyme pathways including glutathione transferases, catalase, and superoxide dismutase. And, finally, Cleanse for Life contains potent antioxidative complexes that directly contribute to the body’s antioxidant defense system.
3. Improves Insulin Sensitivity: A review of animal and human studies involving intermittent or alternate-day fasting, or abstaining from food for one or two days in between normal calorie consumption days, found that fasting resets cellular sensitivity to glucose and insulin (1). This in itself can bring better health—allowing the body to better control blood sugar. The opposite of being insulin sensitive is insulin resistant, which is related to metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Recently, research has shown that periodic intermittent fasting was associated with reduced risk in type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases (2).
4. Reduces oxidative stress and inflammation: As fat cells shrink, they release fewer pro-inflammatory cytokines (signaling molecules) that cause oxidative stress and inflammation. Less total body fat also helps improve antioxidant status in the body. The end result is improved health overall and lower risk of chronic disease. Oxidative stress, in particular, plays a heavy toll on telomeres (related to aging). The lower the oxidative stress, the better for healthy aging.
5. Activates Your “Longevity Genes”: Studies in animals suggest that intermittent fasting on Cleanse Days can activate genetic expression of SIRT1, dubbed the “longevity gene” (3). The scientific interest in sirtuins, the family of proteins that SIRT1 is a part of, has grown since the early 2000s because of findings that stimulation of them—via calorie restriction, intermittent fasting, and compounds such as resveratrol—may slow aging and increase lifespan.

So what the about other parts of the Cleansing and Fat Burning System that are so great? For one, Shake Days on an Isagenix system can also be considered “calorie restricted” days. Two meals replaced with an IsaLean Shake and one 400- to 600-calorie well-balanced meal will most likely equate to consuming fewer calories than normal. If followed consistently, this in itself can lead to weight loss. On top of weight loss, calorie restriction has shown in both animal and human studies to elongate life and protect against chronic disease (1).
What’s more, the biggest component of an Isagenix system is IsaLean Shake, a nutrient-dense meal that feeds the body whey protein, which has consistently shown in studies to be the top choice (compared to other sources of protein like soy) for:

• Reducing muscle loss, which is usually associated with most weight-loss plans (4;6)
• Reducing total body fat and visceral fat by increasing fat burning (oxidation) (5;6)
• Increasing thermogenesis, which increases the amount of calories burned (5)

On top of this, Isagenix systems promote the regular use of Ionix Supreme, an adaptogen-rich tonic that helps reduce the stress associated with weight loss and helps with the “feel good” effects of the program.
The beauty of a Cleansing and Fat Burning System from Isagenix lies in the combination of its individual parts. Not a system that involves restricting yourself to drinking plain juices, or worse yet, taking laxatives, Isagenix offers a lifestyle plan that supports weight and fat loss, will get you into swimsuit-shape, and supports muscle maintenance, supreme nutrition, and maximum detoxification.


References:
1. Varady KA, Hellerstein MK. Alternate-day fasting and chronic disease prevention: a review of human and animal trials. Am J Clin Nutr 2007;86-13.
2. Horne BD, et al. Usefulness of routine periodic fasting to lower risk of coronary artery disease among patients undergoing coronary angiography. Am J Cardiol 2008.2008 Oct 1;102(7):814-81.
3. Walker AK, et al. Conserved role of SIRT1 orthologs in fasting-dependent inhibition of the lipid/cholesterol regulator SREBP. Genes Dev 2010;24:1403-17.
4. Baer DJ, Stote KS, Paul DR, et al. Whey Protein but Not Soy Protein Supplementation Alters Body Weight and Composition in Free-Living Overweight and Obese Adults. J Nutr July 2011, 141.
5. Acheson KJ. Protein choices targeting thermogenesis and metabolism. Am J Clin Nutr 2011; 93: 525-34
6. Josse AR, Atkinson SA, Tarnopolsky MA, Phillips SM. Increased Consumption of Dairy Foods and Protein during Diet- and Exercise-Induced Weight Loss Promotes Fat Mass Loss and Lean Mass Gain in Overweight and Obese Premenopausal Women. J Nutr 2011;141:1626-34



Network Marketing, scary? hmmmmm lets see

Network Marketing, Multi-level Marketing, or direct selling. Everyone has heard of these terms. but what exactly are they and how do they differ from traditional corporate businesses? When most people hear of Network Marketing, they normally don't like it. don't want to have anything to do with it and start talking pyramid schemes..... Why do we react this way?

Lets look at the organizational structure of corporate America and then compare it to the organizational structure of a network marketing company (like Isagenix).

In corporate America, we under stand that there is a hierachical structure in place where the CEO is the top income earner and top decision-maker of the company.Underneath the CEO, you have Senior Vice Presidents, then vice Presidents, then Manager and so on until you reach the most entry level employee position within the organization. When we first enter the corporate structure, we come on board as an entry-level employee, typically work in a window-less cubicle, and are told to work hard to get noticed in hopes of getting a promotion to the next level.  We devote many long hours and years of our lives with the anticipation of being promoted to a corner office with increased pay.  Still, we work long hours and the process repeats as we strive to achieve another promotion, a bigger title and more pay.  Ultimately, we seek to become the CEO of the organization after we've devoted years to work our way up the corporate ladder.

When you look at a corporate structure, it creates a pyramid-like shape, identically the same as the network marketing structure.  Withing this structure, the CEO is able to gain freedom of time and money by leveraging the efforts of the managers and his many employees.  The employees, on the other hand have no leverage in this model and are trading their time for money ( also known as renting their income).  Equally importance is that the employees typically have very little to no ownership of business itself and do not share the same mentality as the owner(s) to go "above and beyond" in their job duties.

Many people are drawn to the corporate model because of their core values and how they were raised.  A person with an "employee" mentality like the security of having a regular paycheck and company provided benefits versus having to go out and earn a living based upon their own efforts.  In a nutshell, and employee accepts being told what they're worth, how much time they'll get off from work and is always at risk of being let go.

NOW, let's look at the structure of a network marketing company to see how it compares to that of corporate America.  Network marketing companies use people as independent business owners( or reps) to market their goods and services.  The goods and services offered by network marketing companies are not necessarily cheaper of more expensive then traditional business models, they are just marketed via the company's independent business owner to eliminate the expensive marketing costs.  In lieu of paying these expensive marketing costs, the network marketing company pays sales commissions or a percentage of the profits  back to the independent business owners for generating the sales.  If the products or services are consumed or ordered on a regular or on-going basis, the independent business owner has created a revenue stream for him or herself..:o)...

If a network marketing company is to be successful in selling lots of its goods or services, it will obviously need a large amount of independent business owners out promoting them.  This is where we come into the concept of a "down line" or levels below you.  You first pull from people you know, family, friends, co-workers, but as you become more successful this recruiting aspect is the genius part of network marketing that allows you as an independent business owner to duplicate themselves, similar to how a franchised business model is duplicated over and over.  By leveraging the efforts of other within your "down line", you are able to create an organization that is able to continue generating additional sales and expand itself without your direct efforts.  Once your organization is able to grow on its own, you will have essentially created a residual income stream for yourself(that you won) and you are no-longer trading TIME for MONEY. This is your goal, to make money while you are out doing the things you love to do, whether is be, gardening, hanging out with your family, hiking, exploring America etc....

Few people are drawn to network marketing because it does takes not being afraid to talk to people or failure every now and again, but in return you will achieve freedom of time and money. and in the end will have security of life because you are the CEO of your own company.

If you would like to talk to me and have questions how to get started with Isagenix and would like to  become an Isagenix Associate please go to my website www.dianakautzman.isagenix.com I only need 1/2 hour to explain how the system works and you'll be on your way to financial freedom.

The 20 Best Organic Foods

Why Organic Matters!!!

As you walk into an average grocery store you will face a choice of about 50,000 choices of products, And the labels will sprout terms like "low fat, high fiber, free range, and organic.". Some matter, some don't. Those labels aren't even the most confusing part, Many scientists say organic is more a nutritious than conventionally grown food, while others say it's not.  The back and forth is enough to make us "eat whats available and inexpensive" when we are hungry and try not to think too much about because it's all so disheartening and confusing. But not buying organic food is a mistake that you can no longer afford to make. According to more and more studies, eating organic foods can help you build more muscle and burn more fat, not to mention protect the environment from harm full pesticides and increase your chances of siring healthy offspring. 

So here are 10 top organic foods to get you started. Add them to your grocery list to upgrade your diet, strenghten your body and help heal the planet....:o)

Stoneyfield Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt with Honey. Its is sweetened naturally without added preservatives.                                                      

Stumptown Coffee Roasters Organic French roast. "direct trade: means the roasters buy directly from growers and then ship this dark, coffee to you.

Full Circle Bison Ranch Organic Grass fed buffalo (Rib Eye) This steak outranked all the organic beef brands.

Spectrum Organic Grape seed Oil (for medium to high cooking)

Samuel Smith Organic Ale. (full-bodied Ale)

Scribe 2008 Pinot Noir

Stonyfield Organic Reduced Fat. It's creamy but without the calories of whole milk

vital Farms, Pasture Raised chicken ('nough said)

Amy's Roasted Vegetable Tamale

Eden Organic Spicy Pumpkin Seeds. Seasoned with soy cause, garlic, and cayenne.

So these are just some of the wonder full products available to us and some of the ones I use/buy. they are available at your wholefood stores.

Enjoy. Live long, live healthy.

the importance of cleansing

Ok let me get right to the point!

Everyone know at least one person or has a friend/family member that has acne.

We also see all the commercials on how to treat acne with pro-active and such facial creams, medication. What allot of people don't seem to realize is toxic build up in the body can lead to many health issues  including unsightly acne. To permanently cure acne, you need to understand the root cause of the skin condition. Acne, often times, can be an indication of harmful toxin build up in our body's. Every day we are exposed to hundreds of toxins- from the food we eat, to the air we breathe, the water we drink, the items we touch, and our body is struggling to maintain good health.  And since the skin is the largest organ we have, the toxins are released through the skin, which ultimately can result in acne for many people.  Based on research findings, toxin build up can lead to other serious health issues as well. some of the health issues linked to toxin build up includes inflammatory skin problems, accelerated aging, digestive problems, hormonal imbalances and significant weight gain overtime.

And effective way to get rid of those toxins is to cleanse your body. Many detox programs currently available target the colon only. Isagenix is unique in that it targets all the organs including the liver, kidney's, entire digestive track, and even the lypmpatic system and blood. Isagenix is gentle, safe and effective!

Isagenix Nutritional program works by removing your body's toxin buildups.  Eating processed food with additives, preservatives and other things that are not natural are one of the major causes of toxin build-ups. By using the isagenix cleansing program to eliminate the waste and toxins out of your body, you get the following health benefits:

1. curing and elimination of acne and other skin problems

2. a noticeable improvement of skin tone and elasticity

3. the reduced signs of aging

4. a reduction in cravings of sugar and carbohydrates

5. healthy weight loss

6. you feel more energetic

Isagenix Cleanse for life helps to give your body the nutrition it needs to cleanse itself naturally, and unlike other "cleanses," laxatives or diuretics that can deplete your body, cleanse for life  nourishes and feeds your whole body with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and botanicals.

to order go to dianakautzman.isagenix.com