Timeless Health

Our Eyes Reveal Our Health

2011-11-16T20:20:00.000-08:00

We can dress up and put on makeup. We can disguise our moods and put on a happy face. But if you know how to read eyes, then you know that the eyes never lie. They always reveal the truth, for better or worse. Fortunately, the kind of view required to see this information is very close up. Based on what is presented in the irides and scleras, we are able to interpret a wide range of issues: physical, mental and emotional.

Iridology and sclerology are not healing methods – rather they are way of interpreting what is going on inside the body.

Don’t Manage Sugar – Eliminate It!!

2011-11-15T17:00:00.000-08:00

One of the most important things you can do to stop aging (and turn back the clock!) is to manage your diet and nutrition. If you want to see huge changes for the better, eliminate refined sugar ENTIRELY. Don’t fool around with this. Refined sugar (and refined carbs that act like sugars) can cause immune system confusion, inflammation, blood sugar fluctuations and mood swings. All of these side-effects are extremely aging.

Many of us are highly sensitive to the effects of sugar but don’t realize how controlled we are by it because it is so prevalent in our diets. By eliminating it completely, you will be able to gauge the difference. You may be tempted to just cut down, reasoning that a little sugar is OK. But if you will stop it altogether, you will most likely notice an enormous difference and your body will thank you by feeling better, becoming slimmer and looking fresher.

If you want sweet, try stevia. Stevia is an herb and will not cause a spike in insulin. It is available in a liquid extract form and packets.

Sugar can be very addictive and detoxing from it can set off a cycle of cravings, over-eating, starving, bingeing, etc. One way to circumvent this is to eat a small amount of protein-rich, nutrient dense food every few hours.

This is a big step and it takes resolve to follow through. Plan ahead and carry food, drinks – whatever you need. Suggestions: supplements like spirulina and chlorella are very satisfying – try a drop of cinnamon or peppermint oil to get rid of cravings, good quality protein powder in a jar – you can add water when you are ready to drink it.

Using Iridology & Sclerology as Tools for Prevention

2011-11-14T18:07:00.000-08:00

By looking at the various accumulations, colors, marking and etc. that are present in the iris and sclera, one can see areas of strength, vulnerability and significant concern. By seeing the early warning signs as reflected in the various reflex areas, one is able to help themself before a situation fully manifests. This is an amazing way the body speaks to us. It is incredibly simple, non-invasive and easy.

When Red Lines Appear in the Sclera

2011-11-12T15:20:00.000-08:00

Our bodies are built to be self-healing. We notice when we have a simple injury such as a cut or bruise, each day we can see a progression of healing. While these injuries do create stress on the body, we are generally able to heal quickly and without doing much of anything differently. These types of injuries do not create long term stress that will show up in the scleras.

If a cut were to become infected and create systemic infection, this could most definitely show up in the sclera. Where? A line would travel from the source reflex area to the reflex area(s) most affected. The type of line (straight, curved, squiggly, jagged, etc.) would indicate the degree of congestion/degeneration. With healing, lines can fade, soften or even disappear.

Honoring Our Veterans

2011-11-11T05:55:00.000-08:00

Big Love to All of Our Veterans who have Served This Country!

If you are a Veteran injured in Iraq or Afghanistan and would like an Iris/Sclera Reading free of charge, please contact www.HealingHeroes.org.

Evaluating the Human Condition

2011-11-10T12:12:00.000-08:00

Iridology is the science of looking at the iris and interpreting what is presented.

Sclerology is the science of looking at the sclera and interpreting what is presented.

By reading the signs, one can clearly see cause and effect; mentally, physically and emotionally. Vastly different, each science can verify the findings of the other.

Ancient wisdom is once again proved out in a hi-tech world.

Anti-Aging: Prolonging Your Youthfulness & Vitality

2011-11-09T17:37:00.000-08:00

Everyday on this planet can be a good day.

It is possible to live everyday happy, healthy, fit & gorgeous.

It is unnecessary for us to go into decline and degenerate.

Find out what you need to know about your own body. We are all unique so we therefore have different genetic tendancies, succeptabilities, strengths, nutritional needs, environmental factors and etc. An eye reading can reveal conditions and levels of physical, mental and emotional health.

Protect your health & vitality. While these bodies are built to be self-healing, it is easier to stave off potential problems than it is to correct chronic conditions.

Eating Right for You

2011-10-24T06:35:00.000-07:00

Do you try to eat like everyone else and feel differently later?

We can have slight or enormous differences in our bodies’ ability to digest foods like proteins or carbs. Many thrive on protein-heavy diets and others with vegetable-heavy diets. Some have great difficulty in clearing fats and oils and others have a large demand for fats.

Find out what your strengths and sensitivities are. You can eat and live to feel your best - and build your body into the body of your dreams.

Healing from the Inside Out

2011-10-23T14:42:00.000-07:00

Our bodies are always moving in the direction of well-being. Does that seem true for you or do you feel like you are getting older, and more tired and forgetful? How you feel is is a choice. You can choose to re-create yourself (your health, career, financial standing, social world, etc.) at will.

At any time, you can:

* Stop self-sabotaging habits.

* Give yourself at least 5 full minutes of gentle belly breathing sometime during the day.

* Get a good night's sleep (drug & alcohol free with a relatively empty stomach).
Our bodies do alot of their cleansing and repair work during night. If we go to bed full, our bodies waste precious healing time digesting food. If we eat sugar or things that turn into sugar (alcohol, refined carbs, etc.) these foods can suppress the immune system and further arrest our nightly repair cycle.

* We have similarities yet are all very unique. Don't waste time trying to be like everyone else. Discover what your individual strengths and sensitivities are.

You can rebuild your health and your life to be the highest and best version of your most exceptional self.

What if you could see what your eyes were saying?

2011-10-20T13:57:00.000-07:00

Now you can! Everything that we think, feel and experience is recorded cellularly and shows up in our eyes. They are, indeed, the window to the soul.

I take photos of your eyes with a special camera designed specifically for macro-closeups. I'll then go through those with you so you can see - just what exactly your eyes are saying.

Strong Constitution or Sensitive Constitution

2011-09-25T16:21:00.000-07:00

Which would you rather have? One’s constitution represents one’s ability to handle stress on all levels – mentally, emotionally and physically. A person’s constitution is a genetic predisposition which can be enhanced or detracted from by diet, environment and lifestyle choices.

At first glance, many would say they would like to have a strong constitution. A strong constitution will carry one through many bumps in the road without feeling those bumps. The down side of having a strong constitution is that one can routinely over-abuse themselves because he or she knows they can. If a period of rest and recuperation is not eventually observed, a person can take one hit too many and experience system failure.

For those with a sensitive constitution, they know they must take good care of themselves in order to be at their best. They tend not to abuse themselves because the price of recovery is just too high.

Knowing your constitution can help you to understand your body’s needs – ability to withstand stress, nutritional needs, tendencies toward glandular issues, tolerance of noise, inclination toward introversion or extroversion, and a whole host of other criteria.

Constitutional typing is one of many pieces of information an Iridologist can interpret from your eyes during an eye reading.

Thermograms instead of Mammograms

2011-09-24T19:59:00.000-07:00

If you’ve been sluggin’ through mammograms (dang that hurts!), you’re going to love getting a thermogram instead. The process is super-simple. A thermographer takes photos from the waist up of your bare chest area as you hold your arms up in the air and turn very slowly. The special camera used records levels of heat which can signify levels of inflammation and congestion. A doctor or thermographic technician can then interpret the results from the photos.

Bonus: these photos can show if you have cholesterol/plaque/inorganic minerals/heavy metal build up in the arteries in and around your chest. Another bonus: ask the thermographer to take photos of the carotid artery on each side of your neck - there could be cholesterol/plaque/inorganic minerals/heavy metal build up there as well. Because congested/scarred arteries are inflamed, they can image with the according level of heat. If you find out you have this type of build up, you can get proactive in getting rid of it instead of trying to do damage control after a heart attack or stroke. This is a simple and painless way to get a lot of good information.

If you do choose to have a mammogram, be sure to ask for a radiation shield for your neck so as to protect your thyroid and parathyroid from radiation.

How an Eye Reading Can Help You Maintain (or Regain) Your Health & Beauty

2011-09-22T06:42:00.000-07:00

An eye reading is a quick and easy way to find underlying causes – whether they have manifested into various stages of congestion or have not yet presented any symptoms. A little preventive care will go a long way in avoiding future illness, and without health, beauty means little and is quick to dissipate. Knowing how we might adjust our lifestyle to accommodate our physical and emotional uniqueness can pay big dividends in our future.

An eye reading can reveal such issues as genetic and constitutional predispositions, conditions that have developed over time, inherently strong or weak organs, glands and other tissue structures; lymphatic and immune system congestion, pancreatic insufficiencies, cerebral circulation, mineral depletion, level of nutrient assimilation, over-acid constitution, toxic accumulations, colon conditions, build-up of cholesterol plaque and inorganic salts; levels of stress and tension, thought and emotional patterns, mental and emotional pain and sensitivity, and several hundred other points as they relate to an individual.

The eyes are an outgrowth of the brain and as such, they respond to the constant patter received from all systems of the body via the brain. Eventually, this patter displays in very specific patterns upon the surface of the eyes. As the stages of congestion progress, various lines, colors and structures become more prominent. As congestion continues to develop, there is a "dimming of the lights” that takes place. This is a phenomenon wherein one hardly notices the internal degeneration from day to day – until one day when the situation becomes a calamity.

As with all stages of congestion, it is possible to heal. More advanced levels of congestion require more adherence to natural healing protocols. It is much less demanding to handle issues at a superficial level. We don’t always think of preventive care when we feel good, yet the easiest way to keep our health and beauty is to not let it go in the first place.

Unlocking the Mystery of Obesity with Iridology & Sclerology

2011-09-20T17:19:00.000-07:00

There are many causes of obesity, yet one obvious effect – overweight. Diets and fitness programs abound, yet many go unsuccessfully from one diet to another – feeling they have failed yet again. Even when we manage to starve off the weight – if we haven’t addressed the underlying cause(s), our success will be short-lived.

By observing the lines, colors, structures and accumulations in the iris and sclera, the cause(s) can be revealed.

The reasons for obesity are very individual. They can be as diverse as:

Thyroid stress causing the thyroid to be underactive thereby creating sluggish metabolism.

Lack of HCL and enzyme production or pathogenic presence causing poor digestion of food which causes fewer nutrients to be absorbed – creating hunger borne of malnutrition.

An emotionally-rooted fear that there won’t be enough – causing a desire to take it all in now.

Adrenal burn-out causing the release of excess cortisol creating excess desire for sugar and carbohydrates leading to excess fat storage.

A subconscious emotionally-based fear of becoming attractive and bringing in unwanted attention.

Storage of toxicity in tissue or organs causing low function, congestion and stagnation.

The causes of overweight are very diverse so it makes sense that losing weight is not a “one size fits all” proposition. When we address our own unique psychology and physiology, dropping excess weight can be an effortless and enjoyable process. If you are white-knuckling away excess weight, that’s a sure sign that when the diet is over, the weight will return. Nothing really changes until we get to cause and correct the problem. Many failed attempts at weight loss can break the spirit unnecessarily. When you discover the cause(s) of excess weight in your life, you can create a solution for a lifetime.

Reading the Eyes to Uncover Genetic Predispositions in Children

2011-08-15T21:34:00.000-07:00

What if you could discover the specific genetic inheritance of your children?

You could find out which genetic predispositions they have that will help them flourish and which tendencies to help them avoid. Knowing this information at an early age gives you and your child a huge head start in creating an amazing life.

As an example, a friend of mine has three boys, all under 12. The two older boys have similar strong constitutions and the youngest boy has a more sensitive constitution. An eye reading revealed that he had many deep and disorganized contraction furrows which are genetic. This made a lot of sense as he took things very seriously and stressed over details. Knowing this, Mom was able to help him get more physically active so he could burn off his stress. And while she had been rewarding good grades with extra allowance, she started to praise even his imperfect efforts. While she loved all her boys, she began to see their deeper differences and was able to modify her behavior to meet their individual needs. Eye readings further revealed the types of foods and nutrition that would benefits each of them the most. A single metabolic pigmentation (freckle) in the liver reflex area indicated a genetic predisposition to liver issues for the oldest boy. Knowing this, Mom is now able to reinforce good nutrition, and specifically for him, foods and herbal supplements that support the liver.

It is a tremendous advantage for a young person to grow up in an environment where their differences are known and celebrated. Genetic predispositions do not have to manifest. When we know what our genetic inheritance it, we can choose to embrace it or move beyond it.

Bouncing Back from Toxicity

2011-06-24T13:49:00.000-07:00

There are so many toxic food products on the market today – the list of new chemicals (pesticides, herbicides, flavorings, preservatives, colorings, steroids, vaccines and other drugs present in animal foods) is growing exponentially every day. Many of these products have worked their way into the average person’s diet and we’ve become accustomed to seeing them, using them and we no longer even notice their detrimental effects. Thus, a slow “dimming of the lights” takes place.

When we stop taking in toxic food products, it’s amazing how quickly our health can improve. These bodies are remarkably resilient!

Just eliminating all the junk and eating simple, clean foods in the least processed way can yield unbelievable benefits. This is a simple change you can make today. It is not complicated to do this. In fact, eating natural foods in their most natural state leaves more time and energy to enjoy your life.

You can create stunning changes very quickly. Don’t wait another day.

Stay Healthy – Stay Ready

2011-06-01T22:17:00.000-07:00

Being healthy allows us to be in a state of readiness to take advantage of new opportunities or handle unexpected challenges. Continually carrying a backlog of health issues into the future limits our quality and quantity of life.

If you have health issues, get an eye reading or other health assessments or tests that you need to find out exactly where you are in relationship to where you want to be. There is an old saying that “you don’t know what you don’t know”. Once you are fully informed, you can choose your protocols – alternative medicine, herbal medicine, raw foods, juicing, and etc.

Everything we are, think, feel, and do is filtered through this body. Give yourself the gift of the best life experience you were meant to have.

What do those red lines in your eyes reveal?

2011-05-30T13:56:00.000-07:00

An eye reading is an easy and non-invasive way to interpret the lines in your eyes.

Those red lines that don't go away during the course of the day are known as primary vessels. They can travel throughout the sclera (white area surrounding the iris) and become deeper and darker red-looking due to rising to the surface because of a loss of tissue strength and integrity.

Where the lines begin (cause) and where they end (effect) reveal areas of stress and congestion.

The patterns that present on the surface of the eyes communicate what is happening bio-energetically within the body. This is one of our body's brilliant early warning systems.

The Body Electric – Grounding out the Static & EMF’s

2011-05-23T20:32:00.000-07:00

The buildup of static electricity and electromagnetic pollution can contribute to nervous tension, insomnia and mental confusion – issues which can lead to bigger problems. How do we collect electrical pollution? Operating or being in the presence of computers, cell phones, televisions, appliances, even walking in rubber-soled shoes. There are grounding pads, sandals, and other products on the market that you can purchase to ground out electrical pollution.

A free and simple solution is to walk barefooted on the ground – it can be an area covered with grass, dirt or sand. (Make sure the area you are walking on is free of chemicals such as weed and bug sprays.) If it’s not possible to do this, try to connect to with a tree or large rock. Wrap your arms around the tree and touch as much of your skin to the tree as possible. This works because the tree is deeply grounded to the earth. This idea applies to a large rock as well – sit on it, lie on it – wrap your arms around it. Give yourself 10 to 15 minutes to enjoy connecting with nature in this way - feel yourself becoming calmer.

Body Waxing - Should You or Shouldn't You

2011-05-22T17:15:00.001-07:00

Here's what I would ask if I were going to get any part of my body waxed.

1. May I see the was ingredient list, please?
The skin is our largest organ. Anything applied to it can absorb into skin very quickly - especially hot stuff as heat opens pores.

2. What is the warming pot made of?
Ceramic crocks are usually painted on the inside and the paint could contain lead which can leach into the wax. Teflon coated pots can leach chemicals into the wax, as can aluminum. Basically, every answer that is not "stainless steel" or "glass" is the wrong answer for me.

3. Are the wax and applicator "single use"?
Enough said.

If you do choose waxing, make sure the "after wax" lotion is organic and non-toxic. The skin can be very irritated after ripping out hair and it needs to be treated delicately. In fact, some hairs don't come out easily and this may lead to spot bleeding. If your skin is in this tender state, make sure anything that touches your skin is sterile and organic (and use your own clean hands to apply it).

Its the Perfect Time for Green Smoothies

2011-05-11T21:04:00.000-07:00

Summertime is the perfect time for blending up delicious green smoothies. You can do a search for “green smoothies” and you’ll find lots of recipes. Personally, I just use what I have. Usually my drink consists of something like lettuce, spinach, parsley, cilantro, apple, and one or two types of berries and sometimes a banana. I add enough water to blend everything and a little liquid stevia (my favorite is Kal brand - no aftertaste). This drink can last 2 full days so sometimes I make extra.

What’s to love about this - blended foods are quick and easy to digest making the nutrition more bio-available, tons of nutrition and few calories.

Choosing an Iridologist

2011-05-10T16:55:00.000-07:00

Iridology is an art and science that is not licensed by any state of federal authority. It is suggested that you ask some questions as you are seeking out an Iridologist. Please make sure the Iridologist you see is:

1. Certified: This means that the practioner has met the standards of the practice.
2. Holistic: This means the practitioner sees you as a spiritual, mental, emotional and physical being and what shows up in your eyes is more than physical.

We are building on our knowledge exponentially everyday. With new and better lenses and lighting, we are seeing more than ever. Iridologists around the world continue to gather at events where we are sharing new discoveries and information. Choose a practitioner who stays on the leading edge of this knowledge

In Praise of Dr. Richard Schulze and His Herbal Products

2011-05-09T20:17:00.000-07:00

I love Dr. Richard Schulze’s herbal products. And I love his common sense approach. He studied with many of the natural health greats such as the renowned Dr. Bernard Jensen and the legendary Dr. John Christopher. You can tell Dr. Schulze is passionate about health – especially YOUR health. And his passion really shows in the quality of his products. My new favorite product of his is the Kidney Cleanse. I just finished the 5 day protocol last week and WOW – it elevated my game.

Don’t wait until your organs are talking to you to give them an opportunity to cleanse. Consider a proactive approach – check out Dr. Schulze’s website at www.herbdoc.com

Pupils – Another Way to “Read” the Eyes

2011-05-08T12:46:00.000-07:00

Iridology and Sclerology are two means of interpreting colors, structures and accumulations in different parts of the eyes. They each provide a distinctly separate modality of non-invasive health assessment. So here we have two different ways of assessing health without ever leaving the eyes.

Lesser known, the pupils are also a dynamic indicator of information based on size, shape including ellipsoidal inclination, presence of deposits, thickening or thinning of pupil border, and presence of applanations (flattening).

Pupils can reveal an abundance of information such as emotional aspects, digestive capability and absorption, energy usage and ability to form energy reserves, and inherited factors. Learned and performed correctly, we have three different perspectives to validate and enhance the findings of each modality – three ways of assessing health without ever leaving the eyes.

Seeing Changes in Your Eyes as You Heal

2011-05-07T22:32:00.000-07:00

We know we feel better as we heal and certainly there is a brightness that comes from our eyes. Our eyes provide further testimony to the inner healing taking place. Lines in the sclera can change, recede or even diminish. Structures, colors, accumulations and lines in the iris can change. This is the power of the body healing itself – and the tough yet delicate tissue responding to the body’s internal patter gives testimony to this healing. Observing the lines, colors, structures, accumulations, and etc. is also a good way to know if one is making progress with various protocols. To make this comparison, one would want photos taken regularly (at least every 4 weeks). If the person is not feeling better and there are no observable changes, he or she may need a more effective or aggressive protocol.

Thermal Cooker (instead of ceramic cooker)

2011-05-06T17:13:00.000-07:00

I love the idea of a slow cooker you can load in the morning and presto!... dinner is ready when you walk in the door. The challenge is finding one you trust is not made with lead-based paints, non-stick materials or other potential health hazards

I found a thermal cooker that works great and the bonus is that you do not have an unattended appliance plugged in all day. The inner pot is made of stainless steel and has a tightly fitted glass & stainless steel lid. You can put this stainless steel pot directly on the stove to heat your food as you are filling it. After heating to your satisfaction, you put the pot directly in the stainless steel vacuum pot. This thermal cooker slow cooks and keeps food steaming hot for hours. Great for camping and for taking hot food on the road. You can find this item in various sizes for sale at HealthyTraders.com
http://www.healthytraders.com/oyama-stainless-thermal-cooker-liters-p-3258.html.

Eat the Best

2011-05-05T18:10:00.000-07:00

If you really feel you must have that something that’s not on your healthy eating plan,just get the very best of what you like and enjoy every bite.

If it’s a steak, get the best looking, organically raised, freshest steak you can find. If you choose less than organic and fresh, you could be taking in second-hand steroids, vaccines and genetically modified soy and corn feed and various animal byproducts and etc. One really crummy choice can undo a lot of good and it’s not worth it. So eat only the best.

Remedy the Cause to Relieve Symptoms

2011-05-04T17:16:00.000-07:00

Most organs and glands are considered primary and other tissues are secondary. When primary issues are remedied, secondary issues tend to resolve automatically or at least easier. This is the natural order of healing. Treating symptoms only tends to mask the cause and drive it deeper – only to return another day, sometimes in a more serious form.

An example of this is nail fungus. If you see it on the outside of the body, it is surely on the inside as well. Pathogens attack weak and dying tissue. Applying topicals to the nails might temporarily reduce the symptoms – but does not help resolve the greater issue. Detoxing the fungus, however, can drive the fungus out of the body and the nail fungus will usually relieve itself without assistance.

Hallelujah for the Hallelujah Diet!

2011-05-03T21:09:00.000-07:00

My favorite diet is the Hallelujah Diet, which is more of a lifestyle shift than a diet. The Hallelujah Diet started with Rev. George Malkmus in 1976. By changing his diet, he recovered from colon cancer and other problems.

This diet is comprised of about 85% raw foods and 15% cooked (all vegan). There is juicing and barley grass involved. Literally thousands of people have healed themselves from every nature of disease by following this plan.
http://www.hacres.com/hallelujah-diet/explanation

If you want even faster results, the Hallelujah Recovery Diet is phenomenal.
http://www.hacres.com/hallelujah-diet/recovery-diet

Having a plan is a good idea when you are not well. You don't have to re-invent the wheel and when you're tired, you don't have to be creative or energetic - you can just follow the plan.

These testimonies are very inspiring.
http://www.hacres.com/library/testimonies

Hidden Degeneration

2011-05-02T15:41:00.000-07:00

Have you ever noticed how some people seem to not age? Despite a standard American diet and other poor habits, they look great and seem to feel great for a long time. Then suddenly, they turn a corner and age very quickly.

Through the process of homeostasis, the body is always striving to maintain balance. It will do so even at risk to itself. For example, when enough nutrients aren’t available, the body will “steal from Peter to pay Paul”. When we don’t have enough calcium to keep our heart pumping (a high priority), the body will take calcium from the bones (strong bones being a lesser priority than keeping our heart pumping).

When we take in too much indigestible junk food or too many environmental toxins, the body will store this toxic waste until it has a chance to dump it. If we don’t nourish ourselves and allow for regular cleansing, eventually there will be a tipping point. No one goes to bed healthy and wakes up with a dreaded disease. Most disease starts slowly and quietly. The natural, life-sustaining cycle is to cleanse and nourish. Many who have experienced dis-ease and disease have made “miraculous” recoveries by simply following this cycle. The more intense the dis-ease, the stronger one’s commitment to natural living should be. All the greatest health teachers throughout history have taught that as long as one has a pulse, there is hope for a full recovery. While it is never too late to take good care of yourself, save yourself unnecessary wear and tear and start today.

Sclerology - Reading the Whites of Your Eyes

2011-04-12T15:00:00.000-07:00

Sclerology is based on bioenergetic information and reveals a unique perspective of one's health and stresses. It is the science of interpreting the red lines, and other various markings and colorations in the whites of the eyes. If we know how to "read" the signs, we can avert many health problems. Whether the lines in your eyes reveal potential or chronic issues, being proactive in your health care will allow you to avert health problems and help you become independently healthy. More than ever, now is the time to take charge of your health care.

Looking for the Magic Bullet

2011-04-09T10:19:00.000-07:00

We often look for that one thing – that herb or nutrient - that will turn everything around – and indeed, nutritional deficiency is rampant in our society. Try this experiment. For just one day, eliminate all the energy drains - every junk food/drink, worry, self-doubt, superfluous television shows, constant e-mail checking, etc. (you know the ones). Sometimes, what we have is already enough.

Here’s to looking at you!

2011-04-07T14:15:00.000-07:00

Why do you think our eyes are considered the “windows to our soul”? Maybe because eyes are actually an outcropping of the brain, and as such, they reflect our thoughts, feelings and physical state of being – with or without a mask. Of all the features we tune into, when we get close enough to other people or animals – our focus always goes to their eyes. We can all surmise a lot of information quickly. If you are interested in going deeper - a closer, more thorough examination can reveal a whole host of physical, emotional and spiritual strengths, weaknesses, tendencies and genetic predispositions. A trained iridologist/sclerologist can interpret this information from your eyes.

How Long Does it Take to Get Well?

2011-04-06T12:41:00.000-07:00

The sicker one is, the more diligent one needs to be to overcome. The bigger the illness, the more one should do everything right (faithfully that is – rather than religiously). Use every opportunity to fortify yourself – eat and drink healthy foods and water, listen to good music, spend time in activities you enjoy. If you can’t do light exercise, at least get some outside air and breathe deeply. Some things not to do: don’t watch TV news (especially before sleeping), avoid newspapers, don’t eat prepared foods from publicly traded corporations unless they are organic (buy food from your local health food store, other local establishments you trust or farmers’ markets). Prepare for health – plan for it by mapping your new life with renewed health.

Forget the Calories (Focus on the Food Value)

2011-02-09T06:39:00.000-08:00

All calories are not created equally. Look instead at protein, carbs, fats, sugars, fiber, anti-oxidants, freshness, etc. Recommendations for eating snack foods based on their calories abound – completely overlooking the real value of the food. Low calorie yogurts for example. Many contain so much sugar, fake sugar, and chemical flavorings, (“natural” flavorings? – are they kidding?) that the carb and sugar content are equal to the calorie count. OK, so it’s less than 100 calories, but has no food value, will spike your insulin momentarily making you more hungry, and contains chemicals that may continue “giving” for a long time. Plan to snack on good quality, real food. Plan ahead and have food with you that you know is good quality and agrees with you. Some of my favorite hunger busters when I’m on the move are chlorella or spirulina tabs (they work!), or a drop or 2 of peppermint or cinnamon bark essential oil – easy to carry around and will give you a real lift.

Forget calories, snacks, chlorella, spirulina, cinnamon bark essential oil.

Vote for the Future of Real Food

2011-02-08T07:04:00.000-08:00

What real food IS hasn’t changed in 1000’s of years. Few of us would buy chemical cuisine, yet most is not labeled as such. Read labels carefully. When ingredients are printed so small you can’t see them, know that is intentional. Fake food is filled with “flavors and preservers” that will create new addictions, new health problems and new environmental fallout. When you choose real - organic food, you are keeping organic farmers in business and thereby sustaining the future of real food. Is it necessary to do battle with companies that are using all manner of cheap crap and toxic waste to “enhance” our food and drink? What if we all refused to buy inorganic and adulterated food? When we spend money, we are casting our ballot. When we “vote” for real food, we are supporting the future.

Holiday Cooking Felonies

2010-12-28T19:28:00.000-08:00

I’ve seen some cooking shows this month that have led me to wonder – how do some cooks survive the holidays? What is left when you take a piece of nature’s bounty – bread it (with white flour treated with aluminum so as not to clump) egg, and special seasoning (can you say “msg”?) deepfry it in olive oil (at which time it becomes rancid from being exposed to high heat) in a nonstick pan (like some teflon with your dinner?) pour sauce over it (made with a list of ingredients a mile long – just how many ways ARE there to say “msg”? and serve with a side of something else equally violated?

I think an x rating is in order – definitely a food assault.

If you find yourself looking at something that’s been cooked and tweeked beyond recognition and you have to ask “What IS that?”, don’t eat it!!

Get Rid of Roof Rats Naturally

2010-12-23T10:35:00.000-08:00

If you'd rather not have rat traps (dead rats??? Yuk!!!) and hazardous chemicals around your house and property, here's a natural solution.

Rats hate peppermint! How cool is that!

Try using peppermint tea bags. Spread them around the attic, the garden, really anywhere you have a problem. If you want industrial strength, you can also spray the bags with peppermint essential oil.

Much better than traps and chemicals.

Keeping Warm on Your Early Morning Runs

2010-12-22T10:04:00.000-08:00

If you like to powerwalk or run in the morning like I do, I've got a tip to help you stay warm this winter.

Try a teaspoon of cayenne in water before you head out the door. If you've never tried cayenne, do start with a small amount. I put a rounded teaspoon of it in water in a glass jar, shake it up and drink (on an empty stomach so it moves quickly throughout my system). It will warm you up and keep you moving. Cayenne is good for alot of reasons - it stimulates circulation and you'll probably discover its cleansing action as it brings mucus to your mouth and you start spitting. OK, that's kind of gross, but better out than in!!

Want to Drink Less Coffee & Enjoy It More?

2010-01-12T13:47:00.000-08:00

Love coffee too much to give it up? Maybe you don’t need to. Perhaps you could benefit more by simply upgrading a few choices around your coffee pot.

1. Drink the best quality coffee you can afford. Since coffee tends to be a heavily sprayed crop, use organic coffee beans. Even better – use your coffee dollars to support organic, shade grown, fair trade coffee growers.

2. Grind only the amount you need each day.

3. Consider using a French press coffee maker made of glass and stainless steel. We know that most plastics leach chemicals into water. Notice that when using a typical automatic drip coffee maker, hot steaming water is running through plastic receptacles – and day after day usage further reduces the plastic’s integrity.

4. Eliminate the toxic creamers and sweeteners in favor of more natural options. You can easily make enough cream or milk to last for several days out of nuts or coconut (shredded or creamed). If you choose dairy, choose organic – even though it’s pasteurized and contains animal hormones, it may help you avoid other steroids and vaccines and the residue of conventionally grown and genetically modified corn and soy-based animal feed. If you like sweet, try stevia (no calories and won’t spike your insulin).

When you thoroughly enjoy good coffee, one cup can be enough.

Becoming Disease-Proof

2009-03-04T11:22:00.000-08:00

Yikes! Another form of staph infection and it’s drug resistant. This one called is Mersa (short for MRSA which stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus). This is a fast-acting bacterial infection, one of many we are now commonly seeing. Why? Researchers believe one reason is the overuse of anti-biotics. When you add poor health, environmental toxins, impure water, unmanaged stress, lack of sleep and a few other wild cards to the mix, you have a recipe for disease.

Before you decide it’s time to nail the door shut forever, consider this:

You can disease-proof yourself.

If you are already ill, you can heal yourself.

If you’ve never heard this before, it may sound too good to be true. Rest assured, it is true. I challenge you to prove it to yourself. How? Learn how to take excellent care of yourself. Find out what you can eat and drink and do to build dynamic health. Seek out a highly skilled and experienced natural health teacher/counselor to guide you. When you learn how to care for yourself, the knowledge will be yours for a lifetime.

When you have this kind of energy and vitality, there is nothing that can touch you. I’m not kidding.

How Iridology Can Help You

2009-01-13T19:06:00.000-08:00

There has never been a more important time to take care of yourself. There is much uncertainty in many areas of life – yet when you know how to care for yourself, you can have confidence in your own well-being. Using natural methods, you can get healthy and stay healthy.

Iridology offers a non-invasive and cost-effective way to discover your body’s unique strengths and sensitivities. Your eyes can provide a wealth of information about your health – things that may be happening on cellular level which have not even manifested yet. If you are looking for deeper insight into your genetic inheritance, that can be seen in your eyes as well.

When you learn how to overcome health problems and rebuild your health, you take your power back. You regain the confidence in yourself that you were born with.

Who Keeps You Healthy?

2008-12-17T19:40:00.000-08:00

Are you waiting for the U.S. government to come up with a plan to keep you healthy and disease-free? Or how about provide you with insurance to overcome whatever ails you? Be prepared to wait a very long time.

Even in a perfect world, there is no entity other than you that can keep you healthy. It is your everyday habits of thought and self-care that keep you well. Your intention to take care of yourself outweighs even the worst effects of environmental exposures, things unknowingly ingested, even negative experiences from the past.

You must be willing to take responsibility for yourself. Shifting that responsibility to your parents, your employer, your country will always leave you frustrated and disconnected from your real power to heal yourself. When you take responsibility for yourself, there is nothing you cannot overcome.

Vegan Sources of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

2008-12-12T19:50:00.000-08:00

Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids. Our bodies do not produce these fats so we get them from foods or whole food supplements. Wild Alaska salmon is a rich source of omega 3 fatty acids, but many people are choosing not to eat fish. There are numerous and compelling reasons to forego fish. Maybe you are a vegetarian, vegan or just concerned about the contamination in our waterways.
Whatever your reasons, take heart – you don’t have to choke down (and burp up!) fish oil capsules anymore!

By the way, wild Alaska salmon get their high levels of omega-3 fats from their diet which consists mostly of phytoplankton (algae and various seaweeds) and smaller fish like krill which also feed on phytoplankton. Seaweed is a good source for us as well as is blue green algae. They may not sound as appetizing as salmon, but there are some great recipes for seaweed (like sushi, cucumber and seaweed salad, crunchy and salty snacks, etc.). And the algae comes in powder or capsule form.

A terrific source of omega-3’s is flax. You can use the seeds or the oil. If you use the seeds, buy them whole and grind them yourself fresh each time you use them. You need to grind them to be able to absorb their oil, otherwise, the seeds tend to stay intact throughout your intestines. The seed shell protects the oil from oxidation so just grind what you will use each day. Ground flax needs to be stored in the freezer or refrigerator to keep from becoming rancid. Raw walnuts are another good source and store them in the freezer or refrigerator as well.

Other great sources of omega-3’s are leafy green vegetables like kale, broccoli and spinach and green beans. Beans like navy and kidney are also fairly good sources. They need to be soaked overnight and cooked slowly at low temperature (think crockpot) to keep their nutrition intact.

Most oils are heat sensitive and omega-3 fatty acids are no different. Find ways to prepare these foods without heat or low heat so you can maximum their nutrition.

Healthy Teeth for a Lifetime

2008-12-10T19:32:00.000-08:00

Healthy teeth are a great asset and can help you live a long and healthy life.

Interestingly enough, our teeth can reflect our physical health. Gum disease, tooth decay and other oral infections are related to many conditions as diverse as heart disease and skin rashes.

There is no substitute for good food and water – they’re essential for overall health. Beyond that, here are a few simple things you can do to help your mouth cleanse and heal.

1. Eat lots of fresh, organic greens. Chew thoroughly, allowing the food to become liquid and your mouth to soak in the organic vitamins and minerals.

2. Consider oil pulling with unrefined, virgin coconut oil. Oil pulling is a technique that comes to us from Ayurvedic medicine and many have experienced miraculous results. (For details on oil pulling, you can google it or go to http://www.earthclinic.com/ for more information.) Coconut oil is my first choice for this as it is pleasant tasting, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and antiparasitic.

3. Avoid eating between meals – particular sticky and sweet foods that cling to teeth and encourage bacteria to proliferate.

4. Consider rinsing your mouth with water and sea salt when you are not able to brush (like after snacking or eating on the run). Sea salt contains trace minerals and also has antiseptic qualities.

Your teeth are meant to last a lifetime and with a little maintenance, they will serve you well.

Taking Care of Yourself

2008-12-02T13:16:00.000-08:00

There has never been a more important time to take care of yourself than right now. What you do for yourself everyday makes a difference. The intention you put forward to care for yourself is always rewarded. And make no mistake: there is no selfishness in caring for yourself. The stronger you are – the more you have to offer others.

Your body always wants to move in the direction of health. Symptoms are your body’s way of communicating to you. Even if you get off track, you can tune back in to your own inner knowing. Get quiet. Relax. Trust your gut. Your body could be asking you to change your diet, get exercise, seek out more knowledge – whatever the call – take the inspired action.

High Quality (Homemade) Foods for Dogs

2008-11-28T14:38:00.000-08:00

Are you among the people who no longer want to feed their family pets canned and processed foods? The ingredient lists, the recalls – dog food products are enough to make you sick (and our pets, too!)

Here are some simple suggestions for high quality nutrition.

Lentils provide a lot of nutrition and fiber, don’t take much time to cook and need no overnight soaking. All beans add nutrition and are pretty simple to cook. (Soak overnight and cook slowly on low heat to keep enzymes intact.) They are relatively inexpensive and you might even find a farmer’s market where you can buy them in bulk.

Dogs need oil and extra virgin olive oil is a great choice. You can supercharge it by adding garlic. Here’s how: peel & press at least 4 or 5 cloves into a pint-size glass jar. Add olive oil to the top and shake. Keep this in the refrigerator and add a tablespoon everyday to your dog’s food.

To this mixture, I like to add lots of raw, ground up vegetables - whatever I have on hand.

Other superfoods you can add: wheatgrass, barley grass, chlorella, spirulina and alfalfa.

Many people overlook the humble alfalfa, yet it is a superfood and here’s why: the roots can go down deep into the ground, 60 feet and beyond, soaking up nutrients that are no longer available in topsoil.

Trust Your Gut

2008-11-17T14:30:00.000-08:00

Do you know the truth when you see it or hear it? Yes, you do. We have intelligence throughout our bodies. You CAN trust your gut instincts. Your higher self is always on duty. When you get those intense inclinations, follow your inner wisdom.

Notice how you feel - especially if you feel increasing discomfort in a situation – follow your instincts. Often times when people allow self-doubt to dissuade them from following their own inner knowing, they say later that they had a feeling they should have done otherwise.

Your higher self is always available to guide you, to keep you safe and on the path to greater fulfillment. Pay attention to your feelings and move in the direction of what makes you happy. It sounds so simple, yet, as you move in the direction of feeling good, even more of what feels good will show up in your life.

Learn How to Cure Disease

2008-10-31T11:23:00.000-07:00

Have you heard the good news? There is a cure for cancer and a cure for AIDS! It’s the same cure and it’s so powerful that it can defeat literally any disease you can imagine. This amazing cure is something you personally have control of – something you can engage regardless of your current stage of health.

Here’s the cure: it’s your very own immune system!

If you’ve been led to believe that courses of drugs can make you well, please ponder this for a moment: Do you believe you can poison yourself to health? Is there any way on the planet that could possibly make sense?

Drugs (prescription or otherwise) are very powerful and the body (and mind) can become addicted to them quickly. If you are currently taking drugs and choose to get off of them, you must do so with a doctor who understands these drugs. If your doctor is not willing to help you do this, I encourage you to find a doctor who will.

It does take energy to learn how to restore your health, yet isn’t it worth the investment? Once you learn how to care for yourself, you can protect your health throughout your life.

Your body was not meant to degenerate and gradually suck the life out of your will to live. Your body was meant to last a lifetime – however you choose to define that.

Living Longer

2008-10-17T15:42:00.000-07:00

Are you planning for a happy, healthy and fulfilling life until you die or planning for decline in your old age? Whatever you’re planning for usually shows up.

Sometimes we take on the beliefs of others without even realizing it. Certainly the media has done it’s share to portray older people as helpless, cantankerous, irrational, slow, outdated, unhealthy and sexually undesirable. We just go with the flow - believe it’s inevitable that we, too, will go into physical and mental degeneration as we pass through time. We come to believe that the best we can hope for is to hold back the tide with smoke and mirrors.

Decline is entirely optional. We can choose to live our potential which expands everyday. Or we can choose to degenerate by neglecting ourselves – neglecting our health and our happiness.

Let’s really LIVE longer – not just take longer to die.

Real Health Insurance

2008-10-07T10:56:00.000-07:00

If you think health insurance is more than a medical insurance policy, you’re right!
More than anything, it’s about taking care of ourselves. Real health comes day by day, from the good health habits and habits of thought we practice continually.

All those daily maintenance riturals? Just own ‘em. There’s no way around good health habits like brushing, flossing, exercising, deep breathing, etc. so just embrace them. Prevention is a snap compared to the price of damage control.

And speaking of price, we all like to save money. In the long run, we save more money when we buy the highest quality foods we can afford. Buy organic or wildcrafted, fresh, local and in season foods. You’ll get more flavor and food value, and you’ll be supporting local farmers. Filling up on nutritious foods cuts down on cravings and you might find yourself eating less because you’re eating better. If you can’t find or afford to buy all your produce organic, check out the Environmental Working Group’s produce and pesticide ranking at: http://www.foodnews.org/. You can minimize your exposure to pesticides by avoiding the conventionally grown produce that typically contains the most pesticides. The Environmental Working Group is a not-for-profit, consumer advocacy group whose mission in part is to “ protect public health and the environment”.

So next time you think about health insurance, remember: ultimately, your health depends more on your willingness to take care of yourself and maintain a positive attitude than any other factors.

Spice it up!

2008-10-06T12:58:00.000-07:00

Are you interested in an easy and delicious way to increase your antioxidant and nutrition intake? Add herbs and spices to your favorite foods – it’s that simple.

To get the most benefit:

1) Use only organic or wild-crafted herbs and spices. (It’s counter productive to use anything that has been processed and or sprayed.)

2) Use herbs and spices fresh and uncooked. Those dehydrated under 118° are good but fresh herbs and spices are best, particularly if you grow your own.

3) Add herbs and spices at the end of cooking, after you have removed foods from heat. This includes salt and pepper.

If you’re still using salt, consider switching to sea salt or better still, kelp. Powered kelp is a very mineral-rich substitute that will help you forget all about salt.

Cooked black pepper is an irritant (expecially to kidney, liver and gall bladder areas) and irritation causes inflammation. Instead, look for raw peppercorns and grind your own. Freshly ground raw black pepper is delicious, has a tonic effect and even aids digestion.

Welcome to Timeless Health

2008-09-30T10:43:00.000-07:00

What an exciting time we live in! Never before have we had such a wealth of information available at our fingertips. Never before have we had the opportunities before us as we do now. The power to do or be or have anything we choose. Does that sound far-fetched – like a pipe dream? It’s not. And for millions of people on this planet every day, their reality is deliberately creating and enjoying the life they choose.

We are surrounded by success stories that we can’t hear over the blare of television news, or see over the glare of newspaper headlines. When we look closer, our very own lives are filled with incredible miracles. Which ones can you name right now?

Wherever you are with your health, you can raise the bar. You can choose to embrace health. When you feel healthy, your inner strength is intensified, your mind is clearer to make the right choices moment by moment.

I love teaching people how to become independently healthy. Knowing how to easily take excellent care of yourself provides riches beyond measure. Just ask someone who’s experiencing sickness.

Catch that higher vision of yourself – the vision that excites you right down to your shoes. And take the inspired action that follows.