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Running on Empty - Module #1

Untold Truth Seminar, Rochester, NY – 10/02/04 NSP Instructor Julie DeVisser Practicing consultant for over 10 years ND and a certified iridologist Natureopath@aol.com Travels and teaches classes on alternative health and alternative therapies around the country Mother of 6, former home school mom

UNTOLD TRUTH SEMINAR Module #1 – RUNNING ON EMPTY Nutritional Deficiency, Disease, and the Standard American Diet (S.A.D.!)

The Current State of "Health" Care 500,000 people die from heart disease every year. $208 billion spent on prescriptions 40% of cancers are related to poor diet and lack of exercise. 80% of cancers have some environmental toxin influence. People with diabetes are more than twice as likely to die prematurely. 5.2 million people don't know they have diabetes.

AMERICA IS #1 in health care spending $1.5 trillion last year, number expected to double in less than 10 years -

WHAT DOES IT BUY US??? "The US spends more per person on health care than any other country; yet in overall quality; its care ranks 37th in the world." (June 21, 2000; World Health Organization Survey, 2000)

Treating symptomatically, not getting to the root of the problem. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Louise Tenney – Today's Herbal Health (ISBN: 1580540821 ) When you treat with herbs – we make a mistake – we help heal other problems at the same time! Grape Seed extract for varicose veins healed fatty tumor cysts at the same time

Essential Guide to Prescription Drugs – look up the side effects of the drugs you are taking! (ISBN: 006055410X) Think about a trade – if you bought a cup of coffee, you think you traded $3-$5, but what you really traded were your bones! You can be trading your overall health for a cup of coffee, a piece of chocolate, etc. Drink purified coffee – HOT WATER!!

WHY SHOULD WE BE CONCERNED?

Our medical system is the third leading cause of death – It's really #1! Adverse drug reactions - Every medication you could ever take with affect both your liver and your kidneys. Dosing problems – should be different for every person; often is same amount Misdiagnosis – many cancers diagnosed as other problems and overlooked; if you are only looking at blood work, and not listening to the patient's symptoms, you can miss the real problem. For example – thyroid problem. The thyroxine might be produce, but not uptaken by the body. Cross-check what the symptoms are! Hospital-induced infection – becoming more and more prevalent; in the 1800's it was a scary thing to go into the hospital; germs spread due to lack of hand-washing & cross-contamination. Any new medical discovery takes 50 years to be accepted by the medical community at large. Strep and staph are still prevalent in hospitals today. Surgical complications – surgical items left inside the body; wrong body part operated on. The way we eat – this is one of the most [powerful, but we don't want to take responsibility for!

What is the "Truth about Health"? The truth defined: "Things as they actually are" Truth discovered by Science Observation Research Experimentation Experience Inspiration Intuition Common Sense

BAD FOOD FACTS

Americans consume 600 million Big Macs 20 billion hot dogs Veggies Less than three servings per day of vegetables counting tomatoes and potatoes 140 lbs. of potatoes, 51 lbs. of those in French fries 92 lbs. of lettuce, 90% iceberg 25 lbs. of tomatoes, 80% in ketchup and pasta sauce

What is this doing to us? How it is effecting us? How much fiber is in these foods? Could this really lead to illness?

Push-up pops can now be classified as a fruit serving for school lunches due to small amount of fruit juice. Schools that are eliminating sugar --- Standardized test scores going up, less crime; this affects funding in the schools, so many school districts will listen. Get the info to your local school board! Offer to come in and help them set up a more nutritious program. (Ask Eric for report)

Julie's testimony: Teen daughter eats no dairy, no wheat, no sugar, no pork – high A student with high achievement If we give our children good nutrition, they can think!!! They're balanced. Kids who dress all in black – shows a mood that they are feeling – depression Stop rewarding your children with candy!!! Especially in churches! Donate trophies or other alternative foods. We reward ourselves with food because "we have been so good."

Fallacies about illness Low energy, poor sleep, being overweight, poor mood is part of getting older Or...We realize our current condition is unacceptable but, we don't really know how we got here. Either way we accept the "inevitable" IF YOU KEEP DOING THE SAME THINGS IN THE SAME WAY, YOU ARE NOT GOING TO GET DIFFERENT RESULTS." (This is the definition of insanity!!!) Drug users think they won't suffer the affects of drug addicts. Look at that teen girl – she is eating a candy bar and drinking a coke and she looks great at 16. Look 30 years down the road – she won't be getting away with it then! This is the law of reaping and sowing

Untold Truth #1: Inflammation is your worst health nightmare. What is it? Pain and swelling, caused by a multitude of things: Stress Bad foods Drugs Enviro toxins Viruses Bacteria Pathogens Parasites

Why is it so harmful?

When it is repeated Chronic repeated inflammation, with no essential nutrients Eventually the body develops tissue damage, disease, and organ damage Final step - death

Cancer – chronic inflammation causes most cancers Heart Attack – chronic inflammation contributes to coronary atherosclerosis Alzheimer's disease – Chronic inflammation destroys brain cells Congestive heart failure – Chronic inflammation causes heart muscle wasting Stroke – Chronic inflammation promotes thrombo-embolic events Arthritis – Inflammatory cytokines destroy joint cartilage and synovial fluid Aortic Valve Stenosis – Chronic inflammation damages heart valves Kidney Valve - Inflammatory cytokine restrict circulation and damage nephrons Lupus (SLE) - Inflammatory cytokines induce an autoimmune attack Asthma - Inflammatory cytokines close the airways Psoriasis - Inflammatory cytokines induce dermatits Pancreatitis - Inflammatory cytokines induce pancreatic cell injury Allergy - Inflammatory cytokines induce autoimmune reactions Fibrosis - Inflammatory cytokines attack traumatized tissue Surgical complications - Inflammatory cytokines prevent healing Anemia - Inflammatory cytokines attack erythropoietin production Fibromyalgia - Inflammatory cytokines are elevated in fibromyalgia patients

Inflammation Partner: Blood Sugar High glycemic index foods cause a blood glucose rollercoaster, with constant blood sugar spikes. Soda Pop Fruit juice Pasta White bread These constant spikes lead to INFLAMMATION

In contrast to sugar spiking: Longevity study in mice and rats – reduced calorie intake by 30% CR animals lived to the equivalent of 140 human years Reduced disease Why did this study work?

Elevated glucose elevates insulin which turns on genes that induce inflammation and accelerate aging. Normal glucose turns on genes than enhance immunity, energy production and lower inflammation.

How do we lower our calorie intake by 1/3? Put one-third less food on your plate Use a smaller plate Cut down on refined carbohydrates (processed foods) - cause an instant rise in the blood sugar without fiber to offset it Eliminate soda pop – you are getting zero nutrition; robbing calcium from your body; linked with esophageal cancers and diabetes; it is a complete anti-nutrient; you trade off your bones and immune system, so now you are in a deficit; so the only way you can make up the difference is to take supplements. You can lose 20-30 pounds in a year just by eliminating soda. Cut out sugar – read your labels! It's in ketchup, mayonnaise, cereals (cheerios used to have no added sugar, but the consumers demanded it!); don't buy the junk and they'll quit making it. As long as we keep buying it, they'll keep supplying it. Buy the right foods and send a message that we want healthier foods! You make the same requests at restaurants (buckwheat pancakes, real maple syrup, raw honey as sweeteners, etc.). When you go to a Chinese restaurant, ask if they use MSG. Tell them you will send people there if they eliminate it. Ask them to add/use brown rice. Tell them you'll pay a dollar extra.

Inflammation Partner: Acidity

PH range of acceptance chart (see book) Look how narrow the range of acceptance is for iodine! No wonder so many people have problems with their thyroids! Use pH testing strips or get QFA evaluation done – do it first thing in the morning (most accurate: no intercourse the night before, no eating or drinking after 6 p.m.; otherwise you are testing how well chlorophyll works in your body [if it balances your pH]) Narrow range for iodine affects thyroid; thyroid imbalances create all kinds of neurological problems (bi-polar, schizophrenia If you get your thyroid balanced, it is hard to get that pH back into balance – spiraling effect; tenseness or stress causes the body to become acidic (also anger, jealousy, bitterness – need to choose to have right emotions). You have to wake up in the morning and say, "Today, I choose to be angry; I have a right to be angry!". Or we can get up and say., "Today I choose to be loving, kind, etc." What is the first thing that you consume in the morning? That will determine your emotions for the day. News? Or your Bible? Or Good music? Think on those things from Phil 4:8 (go through the list). Zig Ziglar's list of positives: What you think, is what you become. 5.6 – 7.4 – Magnesium (and everything in between) Typical sick person – 5.5 and below; have difficulty even breathing

Alkaline – most alkaline, watermelon; chew the black seeds, they aid your kidneys – you won't grow a watermelon! They help activate the kidneys, which helps you regulate mineral balance and neutralize your pH. Lemons will do the same thing. Acidic – sugar, coffee, soda pop, milk (not a good calcium source - get more from almonds, oatmeal, greens) - because it is acidic, it actually leaches calcium from the bones! People who drink the most milk tend to have the most structural problems. If you are buying commercial milk – used to get 15 years out of dairy cow, but now with the hormones given to the cattle, they get fat on less food, and because of all the fast growth they are giving them, their teats puss up (nice thick creamy puss), and if they don't catch it first, it goes into your milk; then they give them antibiotics. Soy and rice milks a better choice (still acidic). Almond milk is the best!!

You can start from scratch and grind your own almonds, otherwise buy almond butter. Raw is best. Roasted tastes yummy! In a blender, put in 2-3 T. nut butter (or ground almonds); 1 cup of hot water (to emulsify), a little bit of vanilla (1 t.), and a little honey (or stevia) to taste. Almond extract – just need 3-4 drops (Sam's Club is very good); pinch of sea salt; add cold water and ice to the top of the blender and blend. You can make milk, or frozen ice milk (thicker – don't add any extra water).

INFLAMMATION PARTNER: Oxidation You need to be using antioxidants! Thai Go (4095-1) Strongest Anti-oxidant known Fights inflammation Repairs the cells

Dr. Tom Mather – diabetic; leery at first because of the juices; 1 ounce twice a day; lot of energy but his sugar didn't go up. Was also taking a program similar to the current Habit of Health. After 3 weeks, his blood sugar had lowered significantly; by 4-5 weeks, lowered more, and he didn't need any more insulin; 15 weeks totally without insulin; got a bad infection in tooth that went way down into his foot so has had to be back on insulin right now, but when that is all healed he expects to be insulin-free again.

Get the Thai-Go Wellness Reports (www.naturestools.com) – they sell the Thai-Go on their own! Other testimonials/info: Soft tissue healing after car accident Severe eczema problem healed in less than two weeks Advanced female tumor - took 1 c. 4x a day for ten days prior to the surgery, and the tumor sack was empty. Advanced glaucoma; after two weeks they were normal Finger infection soaked in Thai-Go started healing immediately – almost totally healed in 2 weeks. Mix with water half and half and you can use it is a spray – anti-fungal Allergies Growths (malignant) disappearing; skin cancers (dirty colon, lack of anti-oxidants); putting anti-oxidants on your skin makes them look younger! That's why they are in your facial products. Great for acne, skin rashes Extremely high ORAC rating – oxygen radical absorption capacity 100 times stronger than Vitamin C Will help alkalize your body Noni – anti-inflammatory properties Mix Thai-Go and Noni half and half for best anti-inflammatory effects Best effect is taken on an empty stomach. Can balance out blood sugars and inflammation, and diminish your appetite.

UNTOLD TRUTH #2: Our "Watchdogs" Are Failing Us

Who are they? FDA Modern medicine Drug companies

Are the FDA and USRDA setting us up to fail?

Insufficient warnings about anti-nutrients (vs. what they did clamping down on ephedra) - why aren't they banning alcohol, trans-fatty acids, aspartame (causes inflammation and swelling in the brain); steroids in the meats; additives; preservatives, MSG, etc. Poor farming practices - "Today's farming methods may be producing more food but less value – some commercially raised oranges have been found to contain NO Vitamin C!". (Weston A. Price Foundation) Hormones, steroids, pesticides and antibiotics The good news --- Organic dairy farming is growing 75-80% a year! Food pyramid is obsolete – Harvard has updated it to one that is much healthier

UNTOLD TRUTH #3: You Live in a Toxic World Mt. Sinai Hospital - Body Burden Study Nine health activists were tested for 210 chemicals 167 industrial/agricultural chemicals found Average of 91 chemicals found in each subject 76 of the chemicals cause cancer, 94 cause brain damage, 79 cause birth defects or abnormal development. The combined effects of these chemicals has never been studied. It's a wonder we ever make it through airport security!

Some common poisons in our society today: Lead no safe level determined 1000% MORE THAN OUR ANCESTORS Mercury In our teeth and fish FDA allows 470 mcg. mercury per lb. in fish. BUT...EPA warns against ingesting more than 5-7 mcg. of mercury a day?? Aluminum In our cookware, cans, baking soda, which gets into our nervous system (alzheimer's, parkinsons, etc.)

POISON/NUTRIENT PROTECTION: Lead - Calcium Cadmium - Zinc Mercury - Selenium Aluminum – Calcium Chlorine - Vit. A,C,E Fluoride – Magnesium Pesticides - Vit. C, E, Selenium Nitrates – Vit. E, C

Good supplement program will address ALL of these needs Take OPTIMUM amounts, not just minimum requirements

UNTOLD TRUTH #4: A "Rescue" Effort is the Wrong Approach

Today vs. 100 years ago...Leading causes of death in the U.S. (as per National Center for Health Statistics, 2001)

1900: Tuberculosis Pneumonia Diarrhea and Enteritis Heart Disease Liver Disease

2001: Heart Disease Cancer Stroke Drug Reactions Accidents (including motor vehicle)

Modern Medicine's Approach to Health ---- you end up with prescription soup Age 0-4 – Amoxicillin, antacids (indigestion caused by lack of probiotics; suppress those stomach acids and you will end up with parasites; won't be able to digest essential minerals or proteins) Age 4-12 – Ritalin Age 12-18 – Drug "uppers" Age 18-24 – Appetite suppressants Age 24-38 – Prozac Age 38-65 – Xanax Age 65 - Everything

AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION On average, an American woman who reaches age 50 will live until age 81 Cure cancer and she lives to 84 Cure heart disease and she lives to 88 BUT, reduce systemic inflammation and she lives to well over 100 with a much healthier life span, without the health crisis along the way

A PARTING SHOT...WHERE ARE THE HEROES? WHO's Top Global Concerns in 2001 Clean water Antibiotic-resistant pathogens "This resistance caused in large part by poor prescribing practices, will have dramatic and detrimental effects on the health of inhabitants of all countries, as disease and infection spreads that no longer responds to antibiotic treatments." Each year 300,000 Americans die from...ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS!!

PILLARS OF PREVENTION:

PILLAR #1: WATER – use only polycarbonate bottles! Filter your water! (Water toxicity – takes 2 years for them to notify you; Jeff Bandes – artificial eye from toxic water)

A substance...inexpensive, no side effects, tastes great. Scientifically proven for: Weight loss Pain relief Better digestion More energy Mental acuity Better elimination (nice, soft mud) Headache relief Better activation of your supplements Drink plenty of water for optimal hydration 100-150 lbs. - 7-9 8-oz. glasses of water per day 150-200 lbs. - 9-11 8-oz. glasses of water per day 200-250 lbs. - 11-13 8-oz. glasses of water per day 250-300 lbs. - 13-15 8-oz. glasses of water per day Easy rule of thumb – take your body weight in pounds and cut it in half (ounces)

PILLAR #2: FOOD ENZYMES Spark plugs of the body Activates all chemical process, i.e. digestion and absorption Symptoms of enzyme deficiency Regular acid indigestion or heartburn Food allergies Foods "sits heavy on your stomach" Gas or bloating after meals Often constipated

Food Enzymes (with HCl): Optimizes food digestion and absorption Digests fats, carbs and proteins One capsule will digest 30 grams of protein, 30 grams of carbs and grams of fat

How they fight inflammation: Reduce acidity and oxidation caused by undigested foods Optimize and prepare other essential nutrients for assimilation. This replenishes reserves needed to produce energy, stop oxidation and remove toxins. Reduces workload of the pancreas and the liver, leaves them free to reduce acidity by more effective digestion, by detoxing cells from toxins and heavy metals, and by regulating BLOOD SUGAR. Part of the 90-day HOH challenge, 20% off!

PILLAR #3: FIBER Regulates digestion and absorption Activates elimination/cleansing Balances blood sugar When the colon is happy so are you!

What is your daily fiber score? 1-10 grams = Diet consists of fast and processed food (canned, pre-packaged meals). 11-20 grams = Mostly pre-processed diet, but includes a couple of fresh foods, like carrot sticks or an apple. 21-30 grams = Some processed foods, but also eats whole-grain breads and cereals, some beans and legumes and some servings of fresh fruits and vegetables. 31-36 grams = Diet is built on wholesome and raw foods, whole grain breads and cereals, and fresh salads.

NATURE'S THREE - helps sugar come in at a nice even level, instead of a rollercoaster up and down Psyllium – excellent for weight control and lowering blood sugar levels Oat bran – lowers blood cholesterol and acidity Apple Fiber – provides a slower absorption of simple sugars, helps maintain proper glucose levels Feeds the friendly colonic flora and shortens transition time Detoxification Immune enhancement Reduces bad fat and cholesterol absorption Prepares colon to absorb all other essential nutrients

RECIPES

6 oz. Organic apple juice 1-2 oz. Liquid chlorophyll 1 T. Nature's Three Shake and drink; follow with 8 ounces of water

Julie's favorite recipe (uses with her family) Use a blender and add frozen fruit 3 T. Nature's Three 3 pkgs. Healthy Blast Water to fill blender Could also add SynerProtein, Everybody's Formula

PILLAR #4: MULTI VITAMIN/MINERAL -

Body signals you are low: Inability to cope with stress Mental sluggishness Tense or fatigued muscles Slow recovery from wounds and illness Frequent illness Headaches Fatigue Brittle nails or hair Unusually dry skin Insomnia Nervousness Acne Food cravings Irregular or severe menses Infertility Brittle bones

Why take a combo program? "Most vitamins produce optimum results in the presence of certain naturally occurring "cofactors," such as trace minerals, enzymes and coenzymes, as well as other vitamins." Weston A. Price Foundation

Recent Studies on Vitamins/Minerals Zinc – protects against high cadmium levels and in turn reduces learning disabilities Multivitamin supplement – improves behavior in learning – disabled/hyperactive children Multivitamin – displaces lead in children: 49% drop, 28% drop in cadmium Vit. C and E – Reduced death from any cause in a 9-year period by 42% 500 milligrams Daily Vitamin C – 57% reduction in death from any cause Vitamin C and E – greatly reduces Alzheimer's disease 200 mcg. Selenium – in a 9-year study, reduced cancer incidence by 37% and mortality by 50%

SUPER SUPPLEMENTAL Provides higher than RDA levels of nutrients. Contains chromium and niacin to help control blood sugar. Also contains healthful minerals that compete with heavy metals. Contains antioxidants. Is in a base of phytochemicals that have anti-inflammatory and detoxifying properties.

90-DAY CHALLENGE – WILL SOLVE 75-90% of problems Can substitute VitaWave for $9 more

A Word about Quality: NSP exceeds USP standards! NSP tests every lot of raw materials. If it's on the label, it's in the bottle. NSP tests every batch of capsules and tablets. USP dissolution parameters: all capsules and tablets must dissolve in 30 minutes in water being agitated. All NSP tablets dissolve in water in 5-10 minutes. Capsules dissolve in less than 5 minutes.

(Cal-Mag is in a cruciferous vegetable base) "I thank the Lord for the difference in quality, because it has helped me mentally and physically, which has made a difference in me spiritually." (Julie)

PILLAR #5: OMEGA-3 FATS - Nature's Antifreeze Do you get enough? Natural Sources Herring Mackerel Salmon Blue-Green algae Omega-3-rich eggs Flax Oil Grass-fed cattle Wild game

Heart Disease Graphic of pig's artery when fed a KRISPY KREME diet [artery is blocked] - TC 565, LDL 273) Graphic of pig's artery when fed Krispy Kreme diet with fish oil (artery open) TC 546, LDL 293 No change in triglycerides or cholesterol – but the artery has opened just from the addition of the Omega 3's!

What about humans? 50% of cardiac deaths occur in people who were never diagnosed with CVD!! Researchers collected blood sample data for 17 years from physicians who died like this. Healthy amounts of Omega-3's reduced the risk of death by 81%.

Omega-3 Fish Oils Increases insulin sensitivity Increases anti-inflammatory cytokines Vasodilator (stroke risk) Enhances immune function Building blocks of vital tissues

How much Omega-3 do you need? 2.4 grams/day – maintain current health 2.4-4.8 grams/day – improve cardiovascular function 4.8-9.6 grams/day – improve brain function (including eliminating post-partum depression) 4.8-9.6 grams/day – achieve optimal health 9.6+ grams/day – treat neurological diseases

PILLAR #6: POWERFUL ANTIOXIDANTS How many are you eating? Fresh Fruits Fresh Vegetables Cruciferous Vegetables Berries Green Tea Greens Curry/Turmeric

Oxidative Nightmares Eating processed food (white sugar, flour) Eating fried food Overeating Over-exercising Overwork Sunburn Prescription and OTC drugs Smoking Alcohol Electromagnetic field exposure (e.g. cell phones, computers, x-rays) Environmental toxins (pesticides, lead, mercury) Chemotherapy/Radiation treatments

THAI-GO The ultimate antioxidant supplement beverage Mangosteen Lycium/Wolfberry Sea Buckthorn Extracts: Blueberry, Red and Concord Grapes, Raspberry, Grape Seed and Skin, Apple extract and Green Tea Extract Boosts energy Antioxidant – Highest ORAC value Boosts the immune system Anti-aging Cardiovascular & circulatory benefits Pain and inflammation Great tasting

PILLAR #7: PROBIOTICS (Beneficial bacteria) - How does your garden grow?

Beneficial Bacteria and Their Proven Benefits (of some of the best researched strains): Lactobacillus rhamnosus – Reduces intestinal inflammation and in turn skin inflammation. Boosts immunity and remedies diarrhea. Lactobacillus acidophilus – Antioxidant activity, anti bad bugs like E-Coli, Salmonella, H-Pylori. Remedies diarrhea, and vaginal infections. Bifodobacterium longum – Protects stomach lining from infection, antioxidant activity, reduces gas, reduces cholesterol. Lactobacillus casei – Stimulates immune system, reduces diarrhea, prevents infection

Are you at risk for deficiency? Antibiotic use Prescription and OTC drugs Antacid use Hospitalization Aging Eating Processed Foods Contaminated water and food Excessive alcohol drinking Cesarean birth

Bifidophilus Reduces inflammation in the digestive tract Keeps bad bacteria at bay Makes you STRONGER AGAINST VIRUSES AND BACTERIA!!!

THESE SEVEN PILLARS OF HEALTH will: Help reduce and control inflammation Control blood sugar Balance acidity Limit oxidative damage Help digestion, absorption, elimination Improve antioxidant profile (ORAC) Augment immune function

All seven are included in the 90-Day Habit of Health Challenge. Can't order more than two of the HOH challenges Fight inflammation at its root cause Not enough nutrients in our soil We don't take time to eat right and get everything we need 90 days, 100% money-back guarantee; takes 3 months to make a major difference in your body systems More energy!!!
-Sharon Grimes