Get Your House in Order

How many of you go for regular check ups?  Have you been to the doctor lately and they told you to watch your carb intake and your processed sugars because the blood sugar was slightly elevated; or did they give you the eye ball when they asked you about your diet?  Have they told you to watch your cholesterol because it can lead to heart disease or your salt intake due to hypertension.  These are all warning statements that a physician will typically issue prior to medicating a patient for common metabolic disorders.  Thanks be unto God, the ground is fertile and the harvest is plentiful because the ground, earthy veggies are actually a prescription for good health, preventative measures and even prescribed to cure.  Yes!  Food is medication if consumed properly.   Certain vegetables contains high levels of vitamins, proteins, fibers, omega 3, which are all essential in promoting healthy hearts, strong bones and muscles, digestive systems and can help prevent reoccurring diseases, fight existing ones, or prevents them occurring.  Working in healthcare I see the cost of care, premiums and deductibles, along with co-pays for consultations and treatment plans; all of which does not include the cost of medications.  By changing your daily intake you can say goodbye to pharma and never see that one eyed look from your physician again (unless both eyebrows are raised in astonishment at your good results).

So last year I got blood work done as a requirement for our health plan.  The cardiologist I work for ordered a bunch a tests and a complete panel.  When he and I reviewed the results together he asked me what I was doing to get such a good LDL numbers.  LDL is the good cholesterol.  The normal range is about 65, mine was 119 if I remember correctly.  He couldn't believe it, he even showed the other cardiologist.  I have to give God the glory- its not of my works but His work in me.  My diet started to incorporate more vegetables, less sugar and sweeteners, limited amount of dairy, limited white foods, home made roti instead of bread (whole wheat flour Indian breads aka Chapati) and lots of avocados.  It was evident that the alterations in the diet was evident in the lab values.  Exploring different foods (which I was not a fan of -- at all) I started eating things that I would have NEVER eaten before- for example BEETS..   blek!!  Now I go to a spot in Elizabeth on Elmora Ave called El Portal Taqueria  (located at 179 Elmora Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ open from 11am to 11pm) to get the quart size of Beet Juice. You can order: La mezcla de jugito - tell them to ponga todos - betabal, zanahorrias, celeri, manzana y naranjas.  (Your welcome for the Spanish lesson)   All of this had me looking into what fruits and vegetables and certain combinations are really capable of.  Holistic medicine, natural approach to curing the body.   I'm sold!

Just Beet It!!  

Beets 
Apples
Carrots
Celery
Oranges

I know I know.  Trust me, I never thought I would eat beets, I didn't even like the way they looked back at me in the salad bar, I wouldn't even consider sniffing them let alone eating them or drinking them.   The Beet Juice Recipe is a combination of organic fruits and veggies processed through a juicer.   Beets, celery, carrots, apples and oranges.  Its really good. First sip its kind of earthy but you get past that when you taste the sweetness of the carrots, orange and apple combo.  This combination prevents certain cancers and is used in treatments of cancers during chemotherapy, detoxes the body and promotes healthy liver functions and detoxes the liver as well, helps with lethargy, improves exercise stamina, skin issues, lowers cholesterol, lowers high blood pressure, aids in heart healthy functions, slows the progression of dementia sharpening the memory and enhances brain function.  Overall it promotes a healthy immunity.   Drinking these juices on a daily basis (might not be quart size and it doesn't have to be) will ensure you a clean bill of health.

I read an article on humanhealth.com who stated that a Chinese herbalist was treating his patient for lung cancer.  He had his patient drink this combo everyday for three months and the patient was cured from lung cancer.

Singers--  Worship Leaders---   How effective are you if you have a throat infection.  This combination cures throat infections as well.

Results of weight loss and over all health improvement vary from person to person depending on the severity of the issue but results were noted within the first 30 days to 3 months.

Lunch on the go! This is what I call Fast Food

Wasa thins 
1/2 Avocado
Sliced Tomato
1 can of Albacore Tuna in water
(little mayo)

1 Can of Tuna can make from 3 to 4 Wasa Toast sandwiches.  This meal is heart healthy, protein packed, fiberous and filling.  It's good if you're on the run and need to eat quickly, while watching your weight or trying to lose weight.  Nothing is worse than trying to "diet" and feel like you're starving all day.  That's a trap, its a set up, a set up for failure.  How many times do people stop "dieting" because they feel like they are going to keel over from hunger.  O.k. truth be told, most people stop because they aren't satisfied when they don't see immediate results and they feel like all the time they spent hungry was not worth it; especially since there was a dessert party at work and your coworkers are parading the chocolate cake, fudgie crispy edge brownies, with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream right in front of your face.  Ah well, time to dig in to the ice cream-- just kidding! On a serious note if people don't feel satisfied and see that the weight has come off in 5 days they are discouraged.  Here is why some are not successful- one word that throws everyone off- its a four letter word-  DIET...  Eating right is not a diet, its a lifestyle change and if committed for the right reasons you will never diet again.  You will maintain a healthy weight, lose weight, bring your body's operating systems into alignment of "perfect harmony" which impacts your overall health- mind and body.  We'll leave it to Jesus to heal the soul.




Avocado is a little green ball of medicine--  can be costly at times but worth it when you know how to pick them!  Avocado lowers cholesterol, its a great source of fiber and proteins.  High in nutrients: Vitamin K, C, B5, B6, E and Potassium. Foods that are high in protein and fiber tend to be a bit heavier and therefore keep someone fuller longer.

Avocado and tomato combination prevents cancers and helps with inflammation diseases, prevents heart diseases, such as Coronary Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis which is commonly caused by elevated cholesterol.  This little green veggie also reduces the risk of kidney failure, strokes and heart attacks.  Avocado consumption reduces one's BMI and therefore promotes healthy weight loss.  Specific to MEN- Avocado has been proven to inhibit the growth of cancerous cells in the prostate.   While others may have been diagnosed with cancer, incorporating this vegetable can help the body during chemotherapy and even reduce side effects.

I firmly believe that Jesus is the healer, the great physician and can do all things.  It takes one touch, one word, one encounter to experience His healing power; but He has also provided the soil, the ground and seed to plant and grow and added upon that wisdom to know what we are working with to put it all together.  Everything God does starts with a seed so if these veggies and fruits are of Jesus, than why wouldn't you feed your temple which hosts Jesus with the things that are of Him.  It seems too much like right- Remember, your body is not your temple its THE TEMPLE  of the Holy Spirit and in order to be used it needs to be maintained and kept clean.   Lets start today!  Some simple changes can change your life completely.

As I see more articles and get more information I will continue to update the site on holistic approaches to medicine and overall health-   Let the plant life heal the mind and body and allow Jesus to heal the soul!   God Bless You!

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