Your Life-Your Choice February, 1999 ==================== issue 25 Letter from the Editor Thanks for joining us for another issue of Your Life-Your Choice. I apologize for this issue going out a couple days late. Our Newsletter host had server problems over the weekend. Fortunately, Phil from Oaknet Publishing (our Host) took care of the situation as soon as it was identified. Thanks Phil! I just have one small announcement to make and then we'll get on with the news! I want to thank all of those who have and will participate in our "Find A Practitioner" program. You have made it an unbelievable success! In fact, we are having difficulty keeping up with the demand. You remain completely annonymous until YOU contact the practitioners from the list we send you. There is a process that we go through in generating that list. Practitioners listed in our own Wellness Locator receive TOP PRIORITY, and are always listed first. The enormous demand for this program is a definite indication that people look to Your Life-Your Choice to fill their alternative medicine needs in ALL modalities, and in every part of the world. There has never been a better time to be listed in the Wellness Locator. Not only will your listing be working for you for a full year, but Your Life-Your Choice will forward YOUR contact information to all requests for your expertise in your local area. I have not seen any other directory on the web offering this service. So do your professional friends a favour! Tell them to go to http://www.Life-Choices.com/promote.html and find out how to get listed. And to the practitioners who subscribe to Your Life-Your Choice, what are you waiting for? Help us help you, to help others who need your services. Until next time Your Life-Your Choice wishes you health and prosperity. Brigitte Synesael Editor of Your Life-Your Choice Traditional Medicine Isn't Enough Any More! Your life is your choice-don't make it the doctor's choice! http://www.Life-Choices.com/yourlife ********************************************** @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ @ @ IN THIS ISSUE: @ @ 1. PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS @ Our sponsors make this newsletter @ FREE to subscribers. Please take a @ moment to visit them. @ @ 2. CALENDAR of WORLD CELEBRATIONS @ See what special events are @ being celebrated around the @ world. @ @ 3. "Complementing Magnetic Therapy With @ The 4-Day Diversified Rotation Diet." @ (part three) @ Food and other addictions play a major @ role in the development of degenerative @ diseases. Find out how to manage them. @ @ @ 4. PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS @ Our sponsors make this newsletter @ FREE to subscribers. Please take a @ moment to visit them. @ @ 5. YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT! @ We all have a list of foods that give our @ digestive system fits for several hours @ after we eat them. Find out what we can do @ to combate this problem. @ @ 6. 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If you have a Holiday you'd like to share, please send mailto:yourlife@life-choices.com. Include the name of the Holiday, the country that celebrates it, the date it is celebrated (details like the first Sunday in May), tell us a little about the Holiday; why it's important and how it is celebrated. ********************************************** Section 3 "Complementing Magnetic Therapy With The 4-Day Diversified Rotation Diet." (part three) By Dr. Boyce N. Berkel http://www.uniquenterprises.com/html/mt.htm Read about Dr. Boyce Berkel on our Meet the Team page; http://www.Life-Choices.com/team.html ---------- The 4-Day Diversified Rotation Diet is presented in a 3-part series. In part one you found out the physiologic basis for the diet. Last month in part two you found out specifically what the diet consists of, and how you can use it. Today in part three you will find out how to manage food and other addictions that play such a major role in the development of degenerative diseases. This completes the series on the 4-Day Diversified Rotation Diet. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Magnetic Management Of Addictions What Is An Addiction? Addiction occurs when there is a production of symptoms occurring on the withdrawal of a narcotic. The classic example is the chronic frequent use of cocaine. When the narcotic is high in the body, there is a mental high with euphoria and disordered judgement. Three to four hours later, when the narcotic is low, there is a mental low, depression, and again disordered judgement. Note that the ingested narcotic suppresses the body's own production of narcotics. Thus, in addiction, there is a roller coaster type of mental high without pain, followed by a mental low with pain. Human metabolism has an acute stress response reflex. When an injury or other acute stress is present, there is a rise in serotonin in preparation for action. At the same time, this acute stress raises self-made opiate polypeptides (endorphins) to reduce the physical or mental pain of the stress. When the acute stress state keeps being frequently evoked so as to be chronic or near chronic, this counter-stress response fatigues and no longer evokes the production of endorphins and serotonin. This sets the stage for food addiction. Foods are eaten, which trigger the production of Serotonin and self-made narcotics. There develops a roller coaster type of too little, below normal amount of serotonin-opiate response to the fatigue response. This is relieved by eating a food which evokes the serotonin-opiate anti-stress reflex, producing more than a normal amount of serotonin and opiates. Thus, the addiction roller coaster state of food addiction is perpetuated. All addiction, whether to exogenous narcotics or endogenous self-made opiates due to a food stress reaction, have biological deteriorating consequences. The symptom producing the withdrawal phase characteristically starts at 3-4 hours post-meal and if a food is not eaten to raise the serotonin-opiate complex, the symptoms will worsen through the next three days. By the fourth day, the withdrawal symptoms are diminishing and by the fifth day, they are characteristically gone. There is a percipient rise in body acids during this withdrawal phase which normalizes back to a biologically normal alkaline state by the fifth day. Dr. Philpott's knowledge of this comes from thousands of patients that he has tested for a five day period. Blood and saliva was tested for the pH. The addiction phenomena is reversed by the fifth day following a fast after which food maladaptive reactions evoke acute symptoms within the first hour of eating a meal of the single food being tested. THE SEQUENCE OF FOOD ADDICTION IS AS FOLLOWS: Addictive Withdrawal Phases Blood sugar is frequently low, when physiologically normal serotonin-opiate complex is low. This occurs characteristically, 3-4 hours after the meal. During this withdrawal phase, there develops anxiety, tension, depression, physical and mental symptoms. Pain often develops. Addictive Relief Phase Food relieves the symptoms and the pH normalizes to a normal alkaline pH. Serotonin-opiate complex rises beyond normal. Anxiety, tension, depression, physical and mental symptoms and pain disappear. Euphoria and impaired judgement develop. Blood sugar normalizes and or sometimes, is higher than normal at 1-2 hours after the meal. Addiction is deteriorating with the end stage being maturity onset type diabetes mellitus and it's numerous physical and mental complications. Characteristically, before the development of diabetes mellitus Type II, there are several years of food withdrawal symptoms that occur at 3-4 hours, post-meal, associated with hypoglycemia. At 24 hours post-meal, there often is a hyperinsulinism which precedes the hypoglycemia occurring at the 3-4 hour level. This is the compensated stage of maturity-onset type diabetes mellitus. After several years, the hyperinsulinism fatigues and stops at which time the blood sugar stays up overnight. At this stage, when the blood sugar stays up overnight, the diagnosis of clinically significant diabetes mellitus Type II is made. Finally, in the late, late stage, the insulin production drops so low for a few people, that insulin is given as a practical management of the diabetic state. This is the sequential story of how maturity onset type diabetes mellitus develops. THE DIMENSIONS OF ADDICTION THE ROLE OF NARCOTICS There are exogenous narcotics serving a useful purpose in medicine to relieve pain. These are such as morphine, Demerol and others used in medicine. By law these are used under the judgement of a physician. There are a number of exogenous narcotics used illegally to produce pleasurable euphoria and altered mental states. Cocaine is an example. The human body makes endogenous narcotics. These are termed endogenous polypeptide opiates, and are given the name endorphins. THE ROLE OF SYMPTOM RELIEF There is a physiological level of endorphins that is not addicting. In case of a stress-injury emergency there is a pain protection of an acute rise in endorphins along with a rise in synaptic junction transmitters (norephrinephrine, ephrinephrine, serotonin) ready for fright, flight or fight. If and when these stress type injury responses occur frequently, there then develops a state of endorphin addiction with a typical physical and mental symptom relief and euphoria phase when endorphins are higher than normal and a symptom (pain, anxiety, depression, weakness) phase when the endorphins are lower than normal. The endogenous opiates producing a self-made state of addiction can be evoked by numerous non-narcotic physical and chemical stressors. Tobacco, caffeine, alcohol when frequently used can be stressors evoking endorphins producing addiction. Frequently eaten foods can become stressors evoking the production of endorphins. Alcoholism is addiction to the foods from which the alcohol is made. Alcohol interferes with the selective absorption of foods and thus there is a four times increase in the development of addiction to foods from which the alcohol is made and also the same problem exists when using alcohol with the foods that are eaten. Gambling with its euphoric expectation of winning can become an addiction due to the physiological response of increased endorphins. Addiction with its disordered metabolism leads to degenerative diseases especially, Type II diabetes mellitus. THE ROLE OF ALTERED JUDGEMENT AND DISORDERED AFFECT Addiction with its pleasurable excitement phase followed by its painful withdrawal phase trains in an addict an obsessive- compulsive neurosis. There develops a compulsion to seek a pleasure phase and avoid the painful phase. Thus, there develops a learned compulsion to seek the narcotic, tobacco, alcohol, caffeine, amphetamine, symptom relieving food, pleasurable anticipation of winning while gambling and so forth. Judgement becomes distorted, affect disordered and hostile aggression expressed when the goal of pleasure seeking is interfered with. The addicted person becomes self-centered and incapable of reasonable interpersonal relationships. THE ROLE OF DISORDERED METABOLISM The withdrawal phase of addiction to narcotics or the self-made endorphins due to non- narcotic stressors is a state of acid-hypoxia. This is painful and leads to symptoms. Brain function is interfered with by this acid-hypoxic state leading especially to depression and weakness. Target tissues that have either been injured infected or have otherwise compromised metabolic function are the first to develop symptoms. Most characteristically, pain and soreness. Infections flourish in this state of acid-hypoxia. Carbohydrate metabolism is disordered resulting in hypoglycemia with further symptom production. When the narcotic substance or non-narcotic stressors evoking endorphins produce the euphoric state and symptom relief state, there is a state of alkaline-hyperoxia. Exogenous narcotics and self-made narcotics (endorphins) are alkaloids which produce an alkaline state in which there can be a normal amount of oxygen for biological functions and normal oxidoreductase enzyme function processing the free radicals, peroxides, acids, alcohols and the aldehydes. Thus, there is a see-saw metabolic function including the relief phase followed by a disordered metabolic function during the withdrawal symptom phase of addiction. The higher than normal exogenous narcotics and endorphins creates its own problem in disordered judgement and an unnatural euphoria. A person who misses a meal and has symptoms emerge is in trouble with food addiction. A person who eats food to relieve physical or mental symptoms is in trouble and is either already or will soon become a food addict. The simple fact is that a person eating foods to remove mental stress symptoms, no matter whether this is protein, carbohydrate or a mixture of these is in trouble. Eating to relieve symptoms is simply an incorrect method of managing symptoms or for that matter, weight reduction or optimum weight maintenance. The result of eating to relieve symptoms is mentally and physically deteriorating. ~~~~~~~~~~ Editor's Note: Watch for the conclusion of this article in next month's issue 27. ******************************************** Section 4 PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS Icemall is giving away $199.00 worth of FREE e-books and reports! Check it out today! http://www.icemall.com/free_gift.html ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 4 FREE Reports on Marketing for Quicker and Larger profits! Get your FREE Reports and FREE Newsletter ($149.00 value) packed with Traffic Tricks, Technical Tips, and Internet Trends! mailto:webmaster@cashramp.com with Subscribe TTips in subject NOW! ******************************************** Section 5 You Are What You Eat! By Joe Carr, Ph.D., C.N.C. Read about Dr. Joe Carr on our Meet the Team page; http://www.Life-Choices.com/team.html ---------- Trite, overused expression? Not hardly! One of the most common health problems in America today is poor digestion. It seems that we all have a list of foods that give our digestive system fits for several hours after we eat them. So, what can we do to combate this problem? In a word: ENZYMES. Digestive enzymes can be an important supplement to aid our digestion. They are a catalyst that will speed up the chemical reactions of digestion, which saves the body a lot of energy. Digestion uses a good deal of energy, which explains why our bodies are sluggish after a large meal. There are literally hundreds of thousands of enzymes active in every organ, tissue and fluid of your body, and each has its own specific function. Enzymes digest our food and convert it so that our muscles, nerves and glands are fortified. Enzymes assist kidneys, lungs, liver, skin and colon in their important eliminative tasks. Actually it would be easier to list what they do not do, for they are involved in every aspect of our lives. In other words, enzymes move our muscles, stimulate our nerves, make our heart beat, keep us breathing and even enable us to think. We get enzymes from two sources, those made by our body and those we ingest. Only raw or uncooked food contains enzymes. Enzymes are heat sensitive, so when our food is cooked, most of the enzymes are destroyed. The body itself is called upon during digestion to take enzymes from the body to digest the enzyme depleted food. This puts stress on our organs and tissues which in turn can have serious consequences. Enzymes are one of the key substances in the body -- without them we could not exist. Since our bodies are live enzyme organisms, we need live enzyme foods that are properly digested and properly assimilated. Enzymes are also necessary for proper elimination. What creates enzyme deficiency? Digestion of food takes a high priority and acts as a powerful stimulus in the demand for enzymes. We add to that stress, pollution, strenuous exercise, colds, fever, pregnancy, caffeine, and alcohol which all contribute to enzyme depletion. The body may not have its storehouse of enzymes replenished at the necessary rate. When you eat food continually deficient in enzymes, your digestive organs become exhausted. The body puts a higher priority on digestion than on maintaining health, and it will call on enzymes from other parts of the body to finish the job, thereby depleting the immune system. Our body can be weakened to such an extent that it can no longer defend itself against disease. Dr. Edward Howell likened the enzymes in our body to a bank account. Each of us is born with a limited number of enzymes our body can produce in a lifetime, we can call this our enzyme bank account. The enzyme bank account can get out of balance - heavy withdrawals and skimpy deposits. Deposits are made by eating enzyme rich raw foods and by supplementing the diet with plant enzymes. Withdrawals are made by eating cooked or processed foods, and by the number of enzyme robbers we mentioned earlier. As our enzyme bank account is depleted over the years, we begin to recognize illness, ulcers, constipation, bloating, arthritis, headaches, PMS, chronic fatigue, etc, etc. Enzymes are present in raw food, which specifically aid in their digestion. Bananas, avocados, papayas, mangos, and pineapples are examples of fruits that are high in enzymes. One of the best sources of enzymes is sprouts. Most enzymes in food are destroyed by heat. Cooking food by steaming, microwaving, and baking destroys most of the enzymes. Our bodies also make some enzymes, but this process decreases as we age. Steaks and pizzas require enzymes to digest but contain no enzymes. When we eat these processed foods our bodies start the process of making enzymes for digestion. If we can't make enzymes fast enough or in sufficient quantities, indigestion may result and stress is put on the body. Sufficient vitamins and minerals in the diet are also important in the production of enzymes. There are over 1000 types of enzymes. The enzymes most often found in supplements are: 1) lipase - to digest fats, 2) protease - to digest proteins, 3) amylase - to digest carbohydrates, and 4) lactase - to digest milk sugar or lactose. Enzyme supplements can help solve digestive problems. They are readily available in health food stores but are even showing up in more "mainline" retail stores like Walmart and Walgreens. They can be taken approximately 30 minutes before or 30 minutes after eating. The absolute best source for qualtiy enzymes is in, as noted above, sprouted foods and raw, organic fruits and vegetables. We are indeed what we eat. Begin the healthy habit of supplementing your diet with nature's catalyst and enjoy the healthy benefits. ************************************************************* Section 6 Hot and Spicy Noodles with Vegetables This is a contribution of Susan Wylder. Reprint permission given by Renee from Veggies Unite! - http://www.vegweb.com/ ---------- 1/4 c Rice wine 2 tb Ginger root, grated fresh 2 Garlic cloves, minced 1 c Carrots, thinly sliced 1 c Broccoli stems, sliced thin 1 c Cabbage, sliced thin 2 Green onions 1/4 c Water 1/2 ts Sesame oil, dark 1/2 ts Cayenne pepper 1 ts Hoisin sauce (optional) 4 c Rice noodles, cooked Soy sauce to taste In a wok over medium-high heat, heat rice wine or mirin until bubbling. Add ginger, garlic, carrots and broccoli. Stir-fry until carrots soften slightly, about five minutes. Add cabbage and green onions; cover and cook three minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove vegetables to a platter and set aside. Add water, sesame oil, up to 1 tsp. cayenne and hoisin sauce, if desired, to wok and heat until bubbling. Add noodles and stir-fry until heated through. Add vegetables and heat through. Add soy sauce to taste. Note: The sesame oil gives this dish a great flavor, but leave it out if you can't afford the few grams of fat it contributes. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ GARDEN HARVEST SALAD By Howie M. Thomason RNCP mailto:hmt@ican.net Read about Joe Carr on our Meet the Team page; http://www.Life-Choices.com/team.html ---------- There is only one kind of food that contains enzymes, and that is raw food. We need protein, vitamins, and minerals for the production of enzymes, be they metabolic or digestive, and by eating foods that contain enzymes we can lower the demands on the body to produce them. The human digestive system works best when both meals and combinations of different foods are simple. For 6 Salads; • Mix the vinaigrette, and let chill to blend while you make the salad. 1/2 CUP OF LIGHT OIL 1/4 CUP TARRAGON VINEGAR 1/4 teasp. HOT PEPPER SAUCE 2 MINCED SHALLOTS 2 TBS. DIJON MUSTARD 1/2 teasp. SESAME SALT 1/4 teasp. PEPPER • Make the salad. Choose half of what is available from below. ROMAINE LETTUCE BUTTER LETTUCE ARUGULA OR RADICCHIO ICEBERG LETTUCE RED LEAF LETTUCE GREEN LEAF LETTUCE • Choose half of what is available from below. AVOCADO SLICES WATER PACKED SLICED ARTICHOKE HEARTS SLICED GREEN ONIONS SLICED ROMA OR CHERRY TOMATOES SLICED PEELED CUCUMBER SLICED DAIKON RADISH SLICED BUTTON MUSHROOMS • For the toppings, choose from the following; GRATED CHEESE SOY BACON BITS SNAPPED FRESH PEA PODS SUNFLOWER - ALFALFA SPROUTS TOASTED SUNFLOWER SEEDS TOASTED PINE NUTS TOASTED WALNUT PIECES • Pour the dressing over, toss and enjoy. Nutritional analysis per serving; 269 calories 6gm. protein 13gm. carbohydrate 8gm. fibre 23gm. fats 0gm. cholesterol 63mg. calcium 3mg. iron 83mg. magnesium 610mg. potassium 145mg. sodium 1mg. zinc ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Disclaimer All material appearing in this newsletter is provided for educational purposes only. It is provided with the understanding that authors and contributors are not offering medical advice or services. 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