Wheatgrass is AMAZING!!!!!

Most people think wheatgrass tastes NASTY.... Personally, I think it tastes like green beans and I actually really like it;-)  Either way, it is one of the top 5 most beneficial foods you can consume to rid the body of disease and heal just about any health issue you may have. 
A few years ago, a friend of mine gave me a $30 gift card for Jamba Juice (not sure why) but when I went in to get my first smoothie, the guy recommended trying a shot of wheatgrass.  So, I did.  He warned me that a lot of people get nautious after their first shot, so I was kinda questioning why I would take it.  I later learned that one of the reasons for this is because of the high enzyme content of the juice.  Toxins are broken down immediately and passed into the bloodstream.  Lightheadedness and nausea experienced from this cleansing indicates toxicity and the need for regular detoxification. These upsets last only a short time and will decrease with increased juicing.  He also recommended an orange juice chaser;-) 
After my first shot, I immediately felt like I had more energy, so I decided to come back every day until my gift card was gone.  During the 2 weeks that I had my daily wheatgrass shot, my skin cleared up, I lost 10 pounds (your body feels full after drinking it because it has so many nutrients and it clears out any build-up of toxins in the digestive system) and got twice as much done every day because I had so much more energy.  The most effective way to consume it is freshly juiced but powders can be more convenient and cost-effective, although there is debate about the efficacy.


Here's a video that explains a little more about the benefits of wheatgrass:
Wheatgrass Made Easier 



40 Points about Wheatgrass and its Nutritional Values

1 Wheatgrass Juice is one of the best sources of living chlorophyll available.

2 Chlorophyll is the first product of light and, therefore, contains more light energy than any other element.

3 Wheatgrass juice is a crude chlorophyll and can be taken orally and as a colon implant without toxic side effects.

4 Chlorophyll is the basis of all plant life.

5 Wheatgrass is high in oxygen like all green plants that contain chlorophyll.  The brain and all body tissues function at an optimal level in a highly-oxygenated environment.

6 Chlorophyll is anti-bacterial and can be used inside and outside the body as a healer.

7 Dr. Bernard Jensen says that it only takes minutes to digest wheatgrass juice and uses up very little body energy.

8 Science has proven that chlorophyll arrests growth and development  of unfriendly bacteria.

9 Chlorophyll (wheatgrass) rebuilds the bloodstream.  Studies of various animals have shown chlorophyll to be free of any toxic reaction.  The red cell count was returned to normal within 4 to 5 days of the administration of chlorophyll, even in those animals which were known to be extremely anemic or low in red cell count.

10 Farmers in the Midwest who have sterile cows and bulls put them on wheatgrass to restore fertility.  (The high magnesium content in chlorophyll builds enzymes that restore the sex hormones.)

11 Chlorophyll can be extracted from many plants, but wheatgrass is superior because it has been found to have over 100 elements needed by man. If grown in organic soil, it absorbs 92 of the known 102 minerals from the soil.

12 Wheatgrass has what is called the grass-juice factor, which has been shown to keep herbivorous animals alive indefinitely.

13 Dr. Ann Wigmore and institutes based on her teachings has been helping people get well from chronic disorders for 30 years using wheatgrass.

14 Liquid chlorophyll gets into the tissues, refines them and makes them over.

15 Wheatgrass Juice is a superior detoxification agent compared to carrot juice and other fruits and vegetables. Dr Earp-Thomas, associate of Ann Wigmore, says that 15 pounds of Wheatgrass is the equivalent of 350 pounds of carrot, lettuce, celery, and so forth.

16 Liquid chlorophyll washes drug deposits from the body.

17 Chlorophyll neutralizes toxins in the body.

18 Chlorophyll helps purify the liver.

19 Chlorophyll improves blood sugar problems.

20 In the American Journal of Surgery (1940), Benjamin Gruskin, M.D. recommends chlorophyll for its antiseptic benefits. The article suggests the following clinical uses for chlorophyll: to clear up foul smelling odors, neutralize Strep infections, heal wounds, hasten skin grafting, cure chronic sinusitis, overcome chronic inner-ear inflammation and infection, reduce varicose veins and heal leg ulcers, eliminate impetigo and other scabby eruptions, heal rectal sores, successfully treat inflammation of the uterine cervix, get rid of parasitic vaginal infections, reduce typhoid fever, and cure advanced pyorrhea in many cases.21 Wheatgrass Juice cures acne and even help to remove scars after it has been ingested for seven  to eight months.  The diet must be improved at the same time.

22 Wheatgrass juice acts as a detergent in the body and is used as a body deodorant.

23 A small amount of wheatgrass juice in the human diet helps prevents tooth decay.

24 Wheatgrass juice held in the mouth for 5 minutes will help eliminate toothaches.  It pulls poisons from the gums.

25 Gargle Wheatgrass Juice for a sore throat.

26 Drink Wheatgrass Juice for skin problems such as eczema or psoriasis.

27 Wheatgrass Juice keeps the hair from graying.

28 Pyorrhea of the mouth: lay pulp of wheatgrass soaked in juice on diseased area in mouth or chew wheatgrass, spitting out the pulp.

29 By taking Wheatgrass Juice, one may feel a difference in strength, endurance, health, and spirituality, and experience a sense of well-being.

30 Wheatgrass juice improves the digestion.

31 Wheatgrass juice is high in enzymes.

32 Wheatgrass juice is an excellent skin cleanser and can be absorbed through the skin for nutrition. Pour green juice over your body in a tub of warm water and soak for 15 to 20 minutes.  Rinse off with cold water.

33 Wheatgrass implants (enemas) are great for healing and detoxifying the colon walls.  The implants also heal and cleanse the internal organs.  After an enema, wait 20 minutes, then implant 4 ounces of wheatgrass juice.  Retain for 20 minutes.

34 Wheatgrass juice is great for constipation and keeping the bowels open.  It is high in magnesium.

35 Dr. Birscher, a research scientist, called chlorophyll "concentrated sun power." He said, "chlorophyll increases the function of the heart, affects the vascular system, the intestines, the uterus, and the lungs."

36 According to Dr. Birscher, nature uses chlorophyll (wheatgrass) as a body cleanser, rebuilder, and neutralizer of toxins.

37 Wheatgrass juice can dissolve the scars that are formed in the lungs from breathing acid gasses.  The effect of carbon monoxide is minimized since chlorophyll increases hemoglobin production.

38 Wheatgrass Juice reduces high blood pressure and enhances the capillaries.

39 Wheatgrass Juice can remove heavy metals from the body.

40 Wheatgrass juice is great for blood disorders of all kinds

(TO GET THE FULL BENEFIT OF CHLOROPHYLL IT MUST BE FROM A LIVING PLANT)

Better World Books/Starting from Zero

This is without a doubt, THE COOLEST bookstore I have ever heard of....maybe even the coolest store, PERIOD.  They collect and sell books online to fund literacy initiatives worldwide.  They have more than two million new and used titles in stock and are a self-sustaining, triple-bottom-line company that creates social, economic and environmental value for all of their stakeholders.  All of their books are available with FREE shipping to any location within the United States (or $3.97 worldwide). And in case you’re concerned about your eco-footprint, every order is shipped carbon neutral with offsets from Carbonfund.org. UNBELIEVABLE!!!

This is a copy of the email I received from them confirming the shipment of my order:

Hello Samantha,            

             

(Your book(s) asked to write you a personal note - it seemed unusual, but who are we to say no?)            

 Holy canasta! It's me... it's me! I can't believe it is actually me! You could have picked any of over 2 million books but you picked me! I've got to get packed! How is the weather where you live? Will I need a dust jacket? I can't believe I'm leaving Mishawaka, Indiana already - the friendly people, the Hummer plant, the Linebacker Lounge - so many memories. I don't have much time to say goodbye to everyone, but it's time to see the world!            

             

I can't wait to meet you! You sound like such a well read person. Although, I have to say, it sure has taken you a while! I don't mean to sound ungrateful, but how would you like to spend five months sandwiched between Jane Eyre (drama queen) and Fundamentals of Thermodynamics (pyromaniac)? At least Jane was an upgrade from that stupid book on brewing beer. How many times did the ol' brewmaster have one too many and topple off our shelf at 2am?            

               

I know the trip to meet you will be long and fraught with peril, but after the close calls I've had, I'm ready for anything (besides, some of my best friends are suspense novels). Just five months ago, I thought I was a goner. My owner was moving and couldn't take me with her. I was sure I was landfill bait until I ended up in a Better World Books book drive bin. Thanks to your socially conscious book shopping, I've found a new home. Even better, your book buying dollars are helping kids read from Brazil to Botswana.

Um.....yah.   Pretty funny;-)  If only everyone did their business with a similar attitude.....




One of the causes they specifically raise money for is called Starting from Zero.  Here is what it's all about....... (taken from their website)

Cuttington University in Liberia: Starting from Zero

Posted by Andy on 02.18.2008 at 9:38 pm

Recently I had the opportunity to visit Liberia with others from Better World Books and Books for Africa . Liberia is a small country in West Africa that has been through horrific civil war for 14 years before finally re-establishing peace in 2003. Needless to say, just about every institution in the country is starting from zero, slowly building back up, and that includes their universities.

Cuttington University (map) is a rural 4-year university in Liberia . It is the oldest coed 4-year university in West Africa , considered by many to be the country’s most prestigious institution of higher education. It also happens to be quite close to the farm of Charles Taylor, the former president of Liberia who is currently on trial at the International Court of Justice in the Hague .

So here’s what I mean about “starting from zero”… four years ago, this prestigious university had no roofs on its buildings and no books in its library. The campus was ransacked during the wars… most of the books in the library were burned as fuel for fires.

Our group was able to meet with leaders from the university and hear their needs. Better World Books has committed to funding, through Books for Africa, the shipment of two 40-foot sea containers full of books (that’s 80,000 books) to Liberia for the country’s universities.

Cuttington is in dire need of books, so Liberia ’s brightest minds can be educated to help pull this country out of war-ravaged poverty. I think I speak for everyone at Better World Books when I say that we’re honored to be helping Cuttington.

SO..... the next time you want to buy a book, check this site out!!!!  Every book I've bought so far has been under $10!!!!!  and FREE shipping!!!!  and the money goes for an amazing cause;-)

Better World Books website link

How to stop a cold, DEAD in its' tracks...and other uses for Silver Hydrosol

Whenever I used to feel a cold coming on, I'd take lots of zinc, vitamin C and echinacea.  Then one day the store happened to be out of the zinc and echinacea so I asked the person behind the vitamin counter if she knew of anything else that might be comparable.  When she told me silver, I thought she was kidding.  She showed me the section with all of the silver hydrosol products and explained to me that silver was actually the worlds first intibiotic.  It was very effectively used for centuries before penecillin was discovered as an anti-bacterial and anti-viral and is still considered one of the safest and most effective ways to fight infections and viruses. 
So, I decided to give it a try.  It comes in either a spray or dropper, so you can spray or drop it under your tongue and you can actually use it anywhere on your body; like on a cut, instead of peroxide or alcohol, to keep it from getting infected, or in your ears for an ear infection.
Needless to say I was very surprised when it worked!!!  I started using it twice a day when I noticed the first signs that I might be getting sick, and continued using it for about a week.  The cold never stood a chance.  I've been using it ever since and the only time I've gotten sick was when I stopped using it after two days, instead of going for a whole week.  I also supplement it with capsules of oregano oil.  It's VERY strong, but also helpful. 

Below is a short article I found on silver hydrosol along with some website links that go into it in much more depth.

An in-depth history of silver


Colloidal Silver 101: A Beginners Guide to Colloidal Silver

Sovereign Silver

Oxy Silver Hydrosol



This info can be found at:  http://www.aromatherapy-at-home.com/silver-hydrosol.htmlWhat is silver hydrosol?

What is colloidol silver?
 It is a colloid of micro-fine silver particles dispersed in ultra-pure water, free of any other ingredient or contaminant.It is a pure water which is process by electrolysis with 99.9% pure silver (Ag)with average of silver concentrate 5-10 ppm(parts per million).
History of colloidal silver
Since the beginning of recorded history, silver has been regarded as a premier preservative and immune tool. First time the colloidal silver was introduced by Crepe, 1897. It was an entirely new field as the infectious disease was opened for the internal use of silver colloidal.
Silver Hydrosol in this era
Now, Silver-hydrosol represents the latest advancement in silver technology because the particle size and active state of silver has been shown to be unmatched against any other forms of silver on the market.
According to Dr. Eric Rentz, a notable doctor who has done extensive research into all forms of supplemental silver and has become an authority onsilver hydrosol: “There is no virus or bacteria on the planet anywhere that can stand up to a silver hydrosol. It doesn’t matter if it’s a DNA virus or an RNA virus. With the virus the silver-hydrosol will create a binding that the virus cannot replicate. Thebacteria, and the majority of bacteria species, it simply kills them, just like penicillin would if they were susceptible to penicillin.”
Silver-hydrosol can be taken sublingually on a daily basis to enhance your immune system for all times of the year. During times of immune challenge it can be taken every 15-30 minutes until symptoms are gone.  Using silver-hydrosol in a nasal spray is also effective if you’ve been exposed to the cold or flu in an airborne setting.

RAW

My mom and good friend have diabetes, so I bought this documentary for them, but after watching it along with the supplemental guide to eating raw, it seemed very obvious that eating a raw diet can actually cure EVERY disease, not just diabetes.

I think most people assume eating a raw diet means only eating cold, raw fruit and veggies, but there's actually SO much more!!!  For the last year or so I've slowly incorporated about 40% of completely raw food into my diet, which already consists mostly of foods that correspond with my body's ecology.  One of the doctors I see does detailed testing to find out which foods are IDEAL, OK, and NOT RECOMMENDED for each persons body individually, instead of just grouping you into a category.  I do "cheat" once in a while, because I don't believe in depriving the body or the mind of what you think you want......however, I 've also found that the cravings I normally have for the "bad" things naturally go away when I'm eating according to my body type.  I've lost over 50lbs and feel amazing!  I was "diagnosed" with several auto-immune diseases a while ago and believe that the way I'm eating now is contributing to their slow decline.

 This is the trailer for the film:

oh!!!....i feel a crush coming on....

Kefir 1

As most people (that know me) know by now, I have been researching, studying, experimenting, and actively procuring water kefir for the last several months. In order to help other people learn more about how amazing it is for them, I've summarized, documented and posted most of my findings on a group I started on Facebook.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=194652827192&v=wall

Because you can't purchase kefir grains in any stores, I guess it makes it a little difficult for most people to consume REAL kefir. There are lots of commercial kefir products out there but they only have a fraction of the probiotic benefits. (I've posted an article on my Facebook group that goes into the specifics of why commercial kefir and starter cultures aren't technically REAL kefir.)

I haven't read the "Body Ecology Diet" book yet, but I'm generally aware of its' concepts and they highly endorse the consumption of kefir, however, they also endorse the powdered starter-culture.....which I guess is because consuming the commercially available stuff IS better than not consuming ANY kefir at all. Here is a link to their info on kefir:

http://www.kefir.net/

I also found this short article that briefly describes some of its' health benefits. Because it hasn't been researched very extensively here in the US (by the medical community), not many of its' long-term benefits have been reported, however, there are many. It's also somewhat difficult to find really accurate information on kefir grains and/or non-commercial kefir. Here are a few sites that are good in my opinion:

http://users.sa.chariot.net.au/~dna/kefirpage.html

http://www.kefirlady.com/

http://www.timelesshealth.net/kefir/allaboutkefir.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tibicos

http://www.culturesforhealth.com/Water-Kefir-c4/


By Kristie Leong MD on April 11th, 2008
The Extraordinary Health Benefits of Kefir

Kefir is a fermented milk product with a sweet, yet tangy taste. It’s also being touted for its amazing health benefits.

As people become more aware of the role foods can play in their quest for better health, the challenge to find healthier alternatives to the traditional Western diet becomes important. One ancient food product that is being embraced for its apparent health benefits is kefir. Kefir is a fermented milk product that originates from the Caucasus Mountains in the former Soviet Union where it was used in ancient times to treat a variety of health related problems ranging from digestive disorders to infectious processes such as tuberculosis. Now, the Western world is starting to discover and embrace the apparent health benefits of kefir.

Kefir is made by adding a complex of yeast and bacteria to milk which are known as grains. These grains multiply as the milk undergoes fermentation which, in turn, creates more grains setting off a sort of self replicating process. It is this self replicating fermentation process that creates the uniquely tangy, carbonated taste of fresh kefir. Some describe its unique taste as similar to that of a fizzy yogurt. Although you can make your own rather kefir easily at home, it can be found at natural food markets such as Whole Foods and even in some supermarket chains.
Just what are the benefits of kefir that make it such a healthy food? Here are some reasons you may want to consider adding kefir to your diet:
It helps the digestion of lactose

With lactose intolerance being so common in this country, kefir can be a healthy alternative to traditional milk and yogurt. kefir contains a variety of bacteria that are thought to break down lactose in the stomach in people who are deficient in the natural lactase enzyme. This allows lactose deficient people to enjoy milk products again.
Promotes healthy immune function

A study published in the Journal of Immunobiology in 2006 showed that kefir has the potential to positively modulate immunity in mice making it more effective at destroying viruses and bacteria that enter the body as well as destroy tumor cells. Although these studies still need to be confirmed in humans, the potential for kefir to be helpful in maintaining a healthy immune system seems likely.
It’s rich in vitamins

Kefir is a rich source of vitamins including the B vitamins, vitamin K, as well as important minerals such as calcium and magnesium. These vitamins and minerals help to regulate almost every organ in the body, making the effects of kefir far reaching when it comes to nutrition.
It aids digestive function

Kefir is a rich source of healthy microorganisms known as probiotics which can help to maintain normal digestive function. It can be helpful in treating traveler’s diarrhea and can reduce gas formation in some people by promoting healthy digestive function. Kefir used during antibiotic treatment may help to cut down on the diarrhea sometimes associated with antibiotic use.
It may help to prevent breast cancer

A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Foods in 2007 showed that kefir extracts have components that specifically target and stop the growth of human breast cancer cells. For this reason, many women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer are adopting kefir as an alternative to milk.

The health benefits of kefir are still being discovered and explored, but it’s a simple and relatively inexpensive way to add vitamins, minerals, as health bacteria to your diet. Why not give this unique drink a try?