August 10, 2010 Join the dynamic duo for an hour where your questions are answered and some are asked of you? Join Tina Marie and Todd Alan for an informative show! Tuesday, August 10th at 10 am Pacific, Noon Central.
My Life’s purpose… what’s yours?
Above all else I want peace and love to be experienced by all. My piece of the puzzle I have found comes in the area of health and healing. No one is truly happy and free to experience their world fully if they are living in fear. The number one fear I have felt resides in people is the fear of disease and illness. When we are of poor health we are diminished. When we are healthy and full of energy we can soar to the highest heights.
My life purpose is to help people know the immense healing power that resides within us in every moment. To have each person feel so in connection with that power that heals them, guides them and loves them that it is as automatic as breathing.
Yesterday I felt pain. I allowed it to sweep over me and did not resist. I felt the depth and totality of the pain as it felt timeless. The pain flowed not out of my body but into it as a messenger, and I a receptacle.
I asked myself…What opening has this pain taken residence in?
What is its purpose? I waited and listened.
The pain was universal, timeless, deep. I breathed it in and did not fear it. I gave it grace and knowing that all is well and in divine order. I cried deeply as it flowed through me. Faces of people I did not know came, looked and turned away. I blessed them all. As I bless you all.
So much pain is in the world today, on so many faces, in so many hearts.
We are in the middle of wars, fears for our safety, for our ways of life and all the while losing our connection with the divine flow that is us, living and expressing as us in this world here and now.
Today the pain is gone from my body but not the world.
Embrace another soul today – if not in body then in mind and in spirit. Touch someone’s heart and free them from the pain that resides there. Be a reminder of love, hope, grace and forgiveness.
I love you all, I bless you all. I embrace you all.
-Tina Marie
August 3, 2010 Guest: Harry Paul on Holistic Living with Tina Marie and Todd Alan The best selling phenomenon, Fish! A Remarkable Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results has now sold over 5 Million copies. Author of Fish! and motivational speaker, Harry Paul joins Tina Marie and Todd Alan on Holistic Living to share how the resurgence of the simple, yet effective, philosophies taught in Fish! are timeless. How do we motivate with trust and not fear, creating work environments that shift the employee attitudes and increase presentism and enthusiasm in the workplace? Live Tuesday at 10 am Pacific, Noon Central, August 3rd (http://www.holisticlivingshow.com)
Learning to love ourselves and want the best for ourselves includes loving others and making core changes in how we show up in our lives. As your support network, we want you to succeed in your weight loss goals. In your journals, make a note of any chatter you hear going on inside your head that would sound like sabotaging language. Our minds play tricks on us and sometimes keep us from our goals. Learn to tell the truth about the situation and come from a place of love and acceptance, for ourselves and others. You are worth it and we believe in you.
“Well I did what you said (the package said) and I still never lost weight”
“I have an old injury and can’t do that exercise”
“No matter how hard I try, I can’t …. “ it doesn’t seem….” “things just don’t change…”
“Well she did not call me so I …. “
“It’s not my fault that …. “
“My mother was always heavy too so….”
“I guess I just have to….”
“I know I am supposed to…” or “I oughta do this but….”
“I know they say you should ….” , “I should….”
“I do not ever have enough time to ….”
“I am not an early morning person”
“The human body was not designed to…”
“Well if I looked like ( ) then….”
“I will start tomorrow”
My kids arrived home one afternoon and found the house in disarray. Remodelers had swooped in and began demolishing their two upstairs bathrooms. Brown paper lined in bright blue painter’s tape, created a makeshift walkway through the house that led upstairs. Still more sidewalks of brown paper led outside to the trailer collecting the old bathroom now in pieces of old tile, sheetrock, plumbing and such.
Maddie, excited to see what her bathroom looked like in this new state of chaos, asked her older brother to go with her upstairs, as if wanting to be led with eyes closed to a surprise awaiting her. The cheerful tone in her voice and her innocent smile reminded me of the anticipation she would have Christmas mornings as she descended the same staircase to see the many presents awaiting her under the Christmas tree.
I followed them up, taking in their sense of wonder. I caught the expression on Maddie’s face as she rounded the corner to her bedroom. There she met with our housekeeper, Barbara, who was cleaning her room and making her bed with clean sheets, as two men ripped apart her bathroom only 12 feet away.
Maddie looked at me and smiled as if to laugh at the irony of the moment. A giggle slipped from my mouth as I, too, absorbed the experience. Cleaning up and tearing down all in the same moment. Isn’t that how life is?
The truth is that at all moments in life there is tearing down happening at the same time the creation of something better is taking place. Change is the only constant in our lives, yet so many of us have a fear of it.
Change, whether planned or not makes room for the same experience, a new moment.
I say, let’s smile, laugh and see with the eyes of a child, what lies beyond our own horizons. When change comes my way, especially the unexpected kind, I look to find the Yes in the moment, and most times, the Yes is found through the ease of laughter.
What change is in your experience that you can choose to look upon with a sense of ease and laughter? When irony comes into your awareness, can you find it fascinating?
Laugh, and laugh often.
Affirmation: I take on a new lightness in my life today and find the loveliness and laughter in many moments.
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The above content is taken from the collection of inspirational daily musings soon to be released in 2010 by Tina Marie & Todd Alan. To obtain your pre-released signed copy for only $20 plus shipping write to connect@holisticlivingshow.com
Namaste.
The following plan is a general nutritional plan that we advise all of our clients adopt. Each person’s needs are as unique and individual as they are. As your practitioner sees required, he or she may modify this plan. Please consult with them directly on any modifications or questions you may have.
Foods to include
Veggies – Go for 80% of your plate being filled with fresh or steamer or lightly sautéed veggies – try them for breakfast too.
Fresh Fruits – eat away from a main meal – 1 hour before, 1 hour after
Beans – excellent source of vitamins, fiber and proteins
Starches to have – wild rice, quinoa, kamut, buckwheat, spelt, amaranth, yams, sweet potatoes, Ezekiel bread
Meats – chicken, turkey, cold water fishes (cod, halibut, mackerel, wild salmon, herring …), 10 – 12 ounces in a week
Eggs – in moderation – 1-2 every other day
Nuts, Seeds – they are all great. Mix up the variety to stay away from too much fat in any one source.
Foods to keep off your plate & out of your mouth
We advise to avoid these foods because of the general allergic response they give our bodies. In some cases a high glycemic load, such as sugar, can cause damage to the body and set the body chemistry up for insulin resistance and diabetes.
Wheat
Flours (in general)
Potatoes
Rice
Corn
Sugar – all kinds
Alcohol
Coffee
Dairy (yogurt, milk, cheese)
Pork, Beef, Red meats
No fruit juices – unless it is minimally used for Accel drink smoothie
For a more detailed list of foods that can cause allergic responses, inflammation and congestion in the body,
Email info@tinamarie.com for a Free Self Test for your own Food Allergies.
Blessings, Tina Marie
Eczema is a very painful and embarrassing condition that if left untreated will spread and affect many areas of the skin layer. I have seen cases of eczema so deep, skin grafts were needed to assist in healing. The condition can affects is not discriminating, affecting newborns to the elderly alike.The health of our skin layer, also known as the integumentary system, is a key indicator of our internal health.
When eczema appears on the outside, I tend to look first inside to see what body systemsare at a state of imbalance and/or congestion. Generally, once congestion is removed, proper nutrition is provided and cellular health established, the body has all the means to heal itself. The following guide is a general approach that works for many. If your symptoms do not improve, feel free to call the clinic for a phone consultation where we can, through a routine questionnaire and simple blood test conducted at a lab near you, prepare a specific cellular diet that will address your own individual needs.
To your health and healing, yours, Tina Marie
877-887-8462, info@tinamarie.com
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What to do for your Eczema….
1 – When bathing – wash with soap bar ( Natural Beauty Bar) provided, no other soap or oil. This special cleansing bar is available in our store for $5 plus shipping or by calling 877-887-8462.
2 – Make a 50/50 Solution of Bragg’s Raw Apple Cider Vinegar and Distilled water Apply for 10 – 15 minutes before using the Derm Free Twice a day Dry skin easily, do not rub – with clean cloth
Important – do not use any other vinegar, or water. They have reactionary chemicals that aggravate the Eczema.
3 – Remove all sugar form the diet, corn, wheat, rice, oats, sodas, sweets, breads, juices. Give water or fresh squeezed juice from 1 orange or apple a day. Processed juices have way too much sugar and will aggravate the Eczema also.
4 – If you crave sweets, take 4 – 5 drops of Chromium/Vanadium under the tongue (adult), 2-3 drops (child). Hold for 30 seconds and swallow. Repeat every 30 minutes until craving has subsided. Limit to 3 doses in an 8 hour period.
5 – Do not use bubble baths or stay in a bath more than 15 minutes. Soaking skin will dry tit out and allow the Eczema to spread. Taking a shower is preferred.
6 – Stay away from chlorine. Use a mild soap when washing clothes, a dye free one without harsh chemicals or bleach.
7 – Use Candula lotion if itching occurs.
Continue treatment for 10 days even if Eczema appears to be gone.
Cholesterol is one of the many risk factors for heart disease, the higher your levels the more likely you are to have cardiovascular problems.
Basic Causes and Concerns of High Cholesterol
– The Cholesterol Myth
During the 70’s and 80’s much research was centered on the causes and effects of high blood serum Cholesterol. Some reports suggested that dietary consumption of cholesterol in the form of eggs contributed to these high levels. Detailed clinical studies found no rise in blood cholesterol levels by eating eggs prompting the statement by the British advisory panel “Most of the dietary cholesterol in Western communities is derived from eggs, but we have found no evidence which relates the number of eggs consumed to heart disease.”
– The New Data
It is true that high cholesterol is considered to be a contributor to the build up of plaque on artery walls which impedes blood flow to the brain, kidneys, genitals, extremities, and heart. High cholesterol may also lead to gallstones, mental impairment, and high blood pressure.
It is important to distinguish between serum cholesterol and dietary cholesterol. Serum cholesterol is the Cholesterol in the bloodstream whereas dietary chol is the cholesterol present in the food you eat.
Cholesterol levels are greatly influenced by you diet but are also dependant on your genetic makeup.
From a holistic viewpoint, high serum cholesterol levels are indicative of liver distress. Eating a low-chol diet may help, but your liver is over producing cholesterol; it usually isn’t enough to correct the problem. Indeed, the link between serum cholesterol and dietary cholesterol has never adequately been demonstrated.
The differences between fats
Not all fats are the same Cholesterol is a fat. Cholesterol is an essential part of every cell structure and is needed for proper brain function, nerve function and is the basis for the manufacture of sex hormones.
Cholesterol is manufactured in the liver and transported to the parts of the body where it is needed. Low density lipoprotein (LDL) are the main transporters of cholesterol through the blood.
Because LDLs seem to encourage the deposit on cholesterol in the arteries it is known as ‘bad cholesterol’. High density lipoprotein (HDL) on the other hand is known as ‘good cholesterol’ because it transports unneeded cholesterol to the liver for processing and removal from the body.
When the system is out of balance a build up LDLs and a lower level of HDLs to cleanse the blood results in arterial plaque which leads to heart disease.
Dietary Recommendations for reducing High Serum Cholesterol
Eggs have been given a bad rap because they have been linked to cholesterol but many researchers now believe that eating eggs has little or no effect on serum cholesterol levels of people who have normal serum cholesterol. Other studies have concurred that eating eggs can actually raise good HDL.
Lipski states that current thinking is that your cholesterol levels are normal, it is fine to eat egg yolks that have not been oxidized (exposed to oxygen) – eggs that are hard-boiled, soft-boiled or poached. Oxidized cholesterol can damage arteries and raise blood pressure.
Dietary fiber has been shown to normalize serum cholesterol. High-fiber diets reduce the risk of heart failure, high blood pressure and certain types of cancer. Taking in plenty of fiber in the form of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is very important in reducing serum cholesterol levels.
Fish is naturally low in cholesterol and studies show that people who eat a high-fat fish twice a week have reduced risk of heart disease and stroke. Other studies found that these fish oils are protective or therapeutic for high serum cholesterol levels, angina, high blood pressure and other disorders. The best way to get the oils is to eat the fish itself.
Cutting out hydrogenated oils and saturated fat can have more far-reaching effects on serum cholesterol and counting eggs.
A whole foods diet generally contains more trace nutrients which stabilize blood fats and promote a balance of essential vitamins and minerals.
Nutritional Supplement Regime
To understand where your test scores come in refer to the following chart:
| Sick | Normal | Healthy | |
| Cholesterol | <120->330mg% | 120-330mg% | 190-210mg% |
| Cholesterol/HDL | >8:1 | >5:1 | <3.5:1 |
| Blood Pressure | >140/90 | <140/90 | <125/85 |
| Pulse | >85 | <85 | <70 |
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| > = more than | < = less than | mg% = milligrams % in blood | |
Lipski points out that many researchers believe that an increase in vitamin C consumption may be the reason for the large decline in Cardiovascular disease. She also adds that oxidation of cholesterol in the vessels is caused by free radical damage. Vitamin C keeps LDL cholesterol from oxidizing, helps normalize serum cholesterol levels and reduces arthrosclerosis.
The following nutritional supplements provide assistance to a healthy diet in reducing serum cholesterol.
| Supplement | Suggested Dosage | Comments |
| Calcium | As directed on label | at night on empty stomach. Lowers cholesterol levels by binding to heavy metals. |
| Chinese red yeast extract | As directed on label | Has cholesterol Lowering properties. |
| Chromium Picolinate | 400-600 mcg daily. | Lowers cholesterol levels and improves hdl-ldl ratios. |
| Coenzyme Q10 plus Coenzyme A | 60 mg daily. | Improves circulation. |
| Garlic | 2 Capsules 3 x a day | Lowers cholesterol levels and blood pressure. |
| Vitamin A | As directed on label. | If you are taking cholesterol lowering drugs your lycopene levels will be reduced. Lycopene is one of the carotenoids that boosts the immune system. A clear and healthy immune system helps remove serum cholesterol. |
| Vitamin B Complex | As directed on label. | Very important in controlling cholesterol levels. Lowers cholesterol. Do not use a sustained-release formula. Suggested source: Sublingual B Total by Nutraceutical Solutions |
| Vitamin C | 3000-8000 mg/day | Lowers cholesterol. |
| Vitamin E | Begin with 200 IU a day and then increase up 1000 IU a day ( over a 2 week period) | Improved circulation. Use an emulsion form for rapid assimilation. Use a d-alpha-tocopherol form. |
| Essential Fatty Acids (Black Currant Seed Oil, Borage Oil) |
As directed on label | Reduces LDL levels and thins the blood. |
| Selenium | 200 mcg/day | Deficiencies have been linked to heart disease. |
| Lysine | 3 grams a day | Taken with Vitamin C for reversing arthrosclerosis. |
References
Prescription for Nutritional Healing (Third Edition), Phyllis Balch, C.N.C, , James F.Balch, M.D., Copyright 2000, Penguin Putnam Inc.
The Optimum Nutrition Bible, Patrick Holford, Copyright 1999, The Crossing Press
Digestive Wellness (Updated Second Edition), Elizabeth Lipski, M.S., C.C.N., Copyright 1996,2000, Keats Publishing
The path to optimal health relies on a system that is in balance. A balanced system is able to obtain its nutrients from the foods we take in, process the foods and nutrients without detriment to the body and eliminate all wastes safely and effectively. Many people rely on cleansing their bodies once or twice a year others have not ever considered what a cleanse is or what is can do for their personal health.
Starting a cleanse may seem easy based on packaging on many health products offered across the web and in our stores but cautions are suggested.
The body has organs and systems that naturally, when in good health, rid the body of toxins and maintain a homeostatic balance in our blood, digestive, endocrine, and elimination systems. When these systems operate optimally, disease and symptoms have little chance of taking hold.
The fist and most important organ in any cleanse in the liver. The liver performs numerous functions in cleaning our body, metabolizing sugars, fats, helping in the production of hormones, and eliminating wastes.
The second hard working organ(s) are the kidneys. Keeping the blood clean and free of toxins, balanced in minerals and electrolytes is not an easy job for these little guys, especially when we give our bodies high doses of sodas, coffee, alcohol, high sugar fruit juices and little water.
Lastly, when considering a cleanse the lymphatic system must be free and clear to remove wastes from our tissues. The immune system relies heavily on these pathways being in top working order. Imagine a freeway in a major city clogged with traffic. When we initiate a cleanse we do this to our lymphatic system.
Before starting any substantial intestinal, parasite, or blood cleanse, we need to first spend two weeks cleaning out these organs and systems. Below is an easy program to follow that assists in preparing your body for a major cleanse. I also recommend this program annually to keep our systems at optimal working order.
Liver
Milk Thistle Tea – 2 cups – 4 – 5 times a week for two weeks
Lemon Water – 10 ounces – 3 times a day for two weeks
(2 oz. fresh squeezed lemon juice and 8 ounces of purified water)
Kidney
Cranberry water – 10 ounces – 3 times a day for two weeks
(5 oz. pure cranberry juice and 5 oz. water)
Lymphatic
Jogging, brisk walking, or rebounding at least 15 minutes a day
Dry brush skin brushing morning and evening head to toe each day for two weeks.
Coffee Enemas – for the adventurous types.
Organic coffee – 1 quart diluted with 10 oz. purified water
Hold for 15 – 20 minutes in bowels twice a week for two weeks.
July 27, 2010 Guest: Sherry Anshara Join Tina Marie and Todd Alan as Holistic Living will place a magnifying glass on the American Ego to discuss how the crisis we are facing are humbling a society in disarray as they explore the difference between thoughts and thinking. Is there a difference? Oh yes! They will share some great and hilarious tools for provoking real thoughts, controlling your thinking brain and harnessing a power that only you possess.
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