CARBOHYDRATE:

1 oz of almonds, about 20-25 kernels, equals 170 calories.
FAT:  

One of the richest sources of fats. About half an almond’s weight is vegetable oil—a highly unsaturated fat.

FIBER:

1 oz provides your body with about 10% of its daily fiber need.

MINERALS:

Minerals are needed by your body for growth and proper maintenance. Almonds supply a high amount of the essential minerals phosphorus, copper, & magnesium. One ounce of almonds has the same amount of calcium as 2.3 ozs of milk and has the same amount of iron as 1.3 ozs of beefsteak or lean pork.

PROTEIN:

One oz of almonds supplies 10% of the USA RDA of protein.

VITAMINS:

One ounce of almonds contains the amount of vitamin E (35% t of the USA RDA) found in 7 ozs of wheat germ or from 18 to 20 ozs of liver. Almonds are a fine source of riboflavin (vitamin B2) and vitamin E.

Information is based on the brochure Almonds—A Health Nut, published by the Almond Board of California.  1 oz = 28 g.

 

In traditional / conventional medicine it is believed that symptoms represent illogical, improper, or unhealthy responses of the body, and that they should be treated, controlled, and suppressed.  When actually symptoms should be considered positive, adaptive responses to the variety of stresses the body experiences.  The body is trying to send a message while it is trying to heal itself.  So when we think about it in a logical manner, should we try to interfere with the natural processes that have been put in place by a much higher intellectual being than we will find in any human doctor?

Homeopathy comes from two Greek words. “Homoios” meaning “similar” and “pathos” for “disease”. This principal is known as the “law of similar”. Simply put the principal states that any substance which can cause symptoms when given to a healthy person, can help to heal people who are experiencing similar symptoms.

This concept is used in Traditional medicine as well.  With the immunization of patients small doses of agents that cause illness are given against the diseases. Others are radiation that causes cancer is given as a cancer treatment; Ritalin is given to hyperactive children; Gold although capable of causing joint pain is given to treat certain types of arthritis.

Although these and other medical treatments may resemble the primary principle of homeopathy, they do not obey the other essential principles of homeopathic medicine: using a minimum dose of the single medicine; the unique homeopathic pharmaceutical process; and the individualization of the drug to the person’s total physical and psychological characteristics.

Reference : Everybody’s Guide to Homeopathic Medicines

 

By Carol Forsloff.

 

The next time you eat chicken nuggets you might want to think again about what is used to mold the casing for it as it comes from cow’s blood which raises dietary questions as well as faith-based issues.

Vegetarians, vegans, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Seventh-Day Adventists, Buddhists and Jews have taboos against the eating of meat, especially products made from animal blood. Not knowing what holds certain foods together has created consternation among health-conscious and religious groups, despite the fact that almost every country in Europe last year approved the use of meat glue or a substance called thrombian or transolutaminase. That is the meat blood enzyme that is used to hold together a variety of different foods.

The meat glue additive was approved formally in Europe last year, but one year later in 2011 the arguments against its use are growing, as more and more groups learn about it. It is fast becoming a hot topic in the blogs and commentaries on healthy eating. There is a movement in Sweden to abolish its use as a result.

The dietary laws of Judaism are called the kashrut. For those who follow strictly the dietary laws of the Torah, this usually means refraining from eating meat for many conservative Jews. The eating of blood products is especially forbidden, whether it is human or animal blood. The law is related to passages in both Leviticus, which states clearly the blood of animals must not be eaten, and the book of Genesis where the shedding of blood is related to the killing of man. Other religious groups, such as the Jehovah’s Witnesses follow similar dietary guidelines in the prohibition against eating products made from animal blood, using similar scriptural bases for their beliefs.

While governments have issued the go-ahead for “meat glue” to be used in food, health care providers advise their professionals to be sensitive to cultural and religious differences in the treatment of individuals. This includes the provision of meals. Those guidelines maintain it is important to be sensitive to religious diversity and to learn the various prohibitions that violate the sacred laws of others. One example is the treatment of Buddhists, many of whom are strictly vegetarian and refuse to consume any meat or animal by-product, which includes even some medications.

The approval of the meat glue last year has outraged many Europeans, who are concerned about the insensitivity to health and faith concerns of numerous groups in a diverse culture. Health Impact News Daily’s observation is this in citing the outcome of research from the World Cancer Fund,

“There is strong evidence that … processed meats are causes of bowel cancer, and that there is no amount of processed meat that can be confidently shown not to increase risk …

Try to avoid processed meats such as bacon, ham, salami, corned beef and some sausages.”

In Switzerland critics against the use of meat glue have been especially vocal as have the citizens of Sweden. In the United States, the controversy and objections over meat glue is growing, especially as more and more consumers learn about it. In a "Mommy" forum these concerns are discussed in relationship to the negative impact on the health of young children.

Chef Wylie Dufresne of WD-50 restaurant in New York City uses meat glue for his famous Shrimp Pasta, that some consumers now question. Food critics point out that the safety of this additive is not assured and that how the enzyme is broken down remains a question, while some experts maintain there is no problem and others declare it raises food safety issues. Predominantly, however, the faith-based concerns have also been opened up because of the large numbers of religious groups who oppose the eating of meat, especially the eating of products made from animal blood..

A media source representing the "Healthy Chef" observes, however,

Just sprinkle a teaspoon of powdered transglutaminase on various meat scraps, knead them together and roll them up in plastic wrap. Put in the fridge and 6 hours later, you have an easily-sliced piece of meat that looks like real fillet.The amount of bacteria on a steak that’s been put together with meat glue is hundreds of time higher.Meat glue is a darker product altogether.The bacterial count in patched-up meat is extremely high because scraps that were outside pieces but are now glued together inside are hard to cook thoroughly.

Critics of the use of “meat glue” maintain that many consumers are unaware of the ingredients used in their food. The lack of full disclosure has created consternation and concern that many people may violate their religious and dietary codes without knowing and that this become a violation of their basic rights.

Source: http://www..digitaljournal.com/article/306060

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“The human organism is able to heal 60 to 70 percent of all ailments on its own,” says Professor Gustav Dobos, senior consultant at the Miners’ Hospital in Essen, Germany. To that end, the body is said to produce some 30 to 40 medicines, such as cortisone and substances to prevent kidney stones. Researchers understand some processes involved in such natural healing, but much remains to be discovered. Scientists discern that “a complicated interaction of hormones, immune messengers, and killer cells is at work,” says the magazine Vital, and “emotions and moods also play a role.” However, it further states that stress and personal problems can “weaken the immune system for months on end.”

I found this information to be quite helpful in teaching my clients what is causing some of their symptoms.  So I thought I would share it here with you. 

More and more information is available cautioning consumers to limit use of products containing chemicals linked to health concerns. Ingredients such as DEA, parabens, sulfates, petroleum, phthalates, propylene glycol, synthetic colours, and synthetic fragrances are commonly found in many personal body care porducts.

To calculate your personal CEQ, read the labels of the body care products you use and check off all the items that contain DEA, Parabens, sulfates, petroleum, phthalates, propyulene glycol, synthetic colours, and synthetic fragrances.

If you checked five or less, your CEQ is Low, 6 to 9 your CEQ is Moderate, and ten or more your CEQ is HIGH.  Know your exposure and minimize it so you can look good, feel great, and live the healthy life you were meant to live!

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