Being Vegetarian By BeachBody
By Coach Scott Black on Apr 11, 2011 | In Announcements, Tip Of The day | Leave a comment »
It would seem that everyone is getting in on the game. Check out what BeachBody writer Stephanie S. Saunders has to say on the subject of being vegetarian:
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I Passed My Raw Food Nutrionist Certification
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Dealing With Gout
By Coach Scott Black on Dec 12, 2010 | In Announcements, Tip Of The day | Leave a comment »
The following protocols and ideas are a few examples and explanations that will help you overcome the adversities that plague you during an outbreak of gout. The recommendations are largely related to when a breakout occurs. Other than those times it is best to stay with a diet that does not tend to aggravate gout.
Gout is a common type of arthritis that occurs when there is too much uric acid in the blood, tissues and urine.
Uric acid is an end product of the metabolism of a class of chemicals known as purines. In people with Gout, the body does not produce enough of the digestive enzyme uricase, which oxidizes relatively insoluble uric acid into a highly soluble compound. As a result, uric acid accumulates in the blood and tissue and ultimately, crystallizes.
When it crystallizes, uric acid takes on a shape like that of a needle, it jabs its way into the joints. It seems to prefer the big toe, but other joints can be affected as well.
Uric acid is a by-product of certain foods, so gout is closely related to diet. Obesity and an improper diet increase the risk of gout. But gout is found in all walks of life. 90% of gout sufferers are male. Uric acid kidney stones may be a related problem. He best way to get a definitive diagnosis is for a physician to insert a needle into the infected area and extract some fluid, examine under a microscope looking for uric acid crystals.
CONSIDERATIONS
· Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) is helpful for flare-ups. This oily liquid is applied topically. Note DMSO from a health store should be used.
· Honeybee venom has provided relief for some gout sufferers.
· Deficiencies of certain nutrients produces excessive uric acid: B5, A and E
· People who have candida or who have taken antibiotics often have increased levels of uric acid.
· Chemotherapy releases large amounts of uric acid.
· In rare cases a secondary type of gout called saturnine gout can result in toxic overload.
· Cortisone is commonly prescribed. However this may put added strain on the adrenal glands, which are already stressed.
RECOMMENDATIONS
· When gout strikes, eat only raw fruits and vegetables for two weeks. Frozen or fresh cherry or strawberries neutralize uric acid. Also include grains, seeds and nuts.
· Maintain a diet low in purines. Purines are organic compounds that contribute to uric acid formation. (I.e. anchovies, asparagus, consommé, herring, meat gravies and broth’s, mushrooms, mussels, sardines and sweetbreads.
· Consume PLENTY of water. Distilled water is best. Fluid intake promotes excretion of toxins even uric acid.
· Do not consume meats specifically beef and pork. If you do then try to eat kosher products. These products have had the uric acid removed from them.
· Consume no alcohol. Alcohol increases uric acid levels.
· Do not eat fried foods roasted nuts or any other foods containing or cooked in heated oils. When heated, oils become rancid. Rancid fats quickly destroy Vit E which increases uric acid
· Avoid rich foods such as cakes and pies. Leave white flour and sugar out of your diet.
· Avoid the amino acid glycine. Glycine can be converted into uric acid more quickly in people who suffer from gout.
· Limit caffeine, cauliflower, dried beans, lentils, fish, eggs, oatmeal, peas, poultry, spinach and yeast products.
· If you are over weight, lose the excess pounds. Losing weight lowers serum uric acid levels. Fasting for longer than 3 days can drastically increase uric acid level.
Dealing With ADD & ADHD
By Coach Scott Black on Dec 11, 2010 | In Announcements, Tip Of The day | Leave a comment »
Throughout the years ADD has had many names: Hyperkenisis, ADHD, minimal brain dysfunction and hyperactivity to name a few.
ADD is broken down into three subtypes:
ADD with hyperactivity, ADD without hyperactivity and ADD residual type (someone older than 18)
The most interesting study I have come across is that America is one of the few countries whose children suffer from this disorder. The good news is that some researchers and doctors are starting to pay attention and realize that ADD is predominately a nutrition related problem. This is not to say that some people do not suffer from chemical related issues. In-fact there are rare cases as to where a chemical imbalance may need to be corrected with a physician's help.
Regardless, to a parent who has a child with ADD, the problem is exceedingly real.
Contributing Factors
- Excessive sugar consumption
- Poor diet choices (aka, eating too much processed food and not eating "live" foods)
- Food allergies and sensitivities
- Ear infections
- Nutrient deficiency
- Heavy metals
Alternatively but just as important, lack of excercise and daily activities and perhaps even lack of discipline and proper stress management are also leading factors to our nations rising ADD / ADHD problem. I will not focus of this message for this posting but suffice it to say GET OUT OF THE HOUSE and ENJOY LIFE and WORKOUT YOUR BODIES!!
So what is a parent to do? Well we can start by elimiating the following items:
- White sugar
- Processed honey
- Syrup
- Fruit juice
- Corn Sweeteners
- Maltose
- Dextrose
Then eliminate as many artificial additivies from your child's diet as possible.
Next I would recommend you journal your child's diet for a few weeks. Once you discover what causes continued hyperactivity then remove those from your childs diet.
Also remove the following items from your childs diet.
NO DAIRY PRODUCTS All dairy must be removed. This includes cheese, ice cream, and yogurt. This is the single most important restriction.
· CUT SUGAR INTAKE BY 95%. Read the labels and get it out of their diet.
· NO JUNK FOOD. If it comes from a cellophane wrapper throw it away.
· NO YELLOW FOODS. Most important here are corn and squash. Children with ADD are commonly sensitive to these foods.
· Eliminate items with food coloring. And avoid those items that are known to cause sensitivities in children (see below sensitivity list for help)
· NO FRUIT JUICES. Fruit juice can normally have more sugar in them than soda. Eat fruit instead
· NO HYDROGENATED OILS. This means margarine, Crisco, and the thousands of products like Jiff peanut butter which contain them. READ THE LABELS.!! If the ingredients say hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oil, LEAVE IT ON THE SHELF!
· ELIMINATE CHOCOLATE. And caffeine!
· NO ASPARTAME, EQUAL, NOR NUTRASWEET PRODUCTS. Instead try Barely Malt Sweetener.
· NO PROCESSED MEATS. This includes most meat purchased in the deli case. No MSG. NEVER EAT PORK OR SHELLFISH!
· IMPROVE BREAKFAST. Serve moderate protein and moderate complex carbohydrate meals. Eliminate breakfast cereals with milk. For lunch serve fresh meals consisting of about 40% protein and 60% complex carbohydrates.
· EAT FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES EVERYDAY AND AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE!!!
· TAKE A MULTIPLE VITAMIN/MINERAL BUILT FOR YOUR CHILD. Ask about our customized nutrients.
· USE THE FOLLOWING 2 NUTRIENTS TO HELP STABILIZE INSULIN LEVELS: Chromium Picolinate, Vanadyl Sulfate
The following shows food sensitivity rankings.
Red Dye 88
Yellow Dye 80
Blue Dye 80
Coloring / Preservatives 79
Cow’s Milk 73
Soya 73
Chocolate 33
Grape Flavor 40
Orange Flavor 40
Peanuts 47
Wheat 30
Corn 40
Tomato 47
Egg 20
Cane Sugar 40
Apple 40
To find out what items you could add to your diets then goto to this previous posting titled - What Foods Should I Eat And What Foods Should I Not Eat
Remember of course to eliminate all processed food!! Add fresh vegetables and fruits to your lifestyle. Try to ensure that your's and their diets are at least 60 to 70% live food.













