It's All About Almonds

Almond products are nutritious and delicious. Recent studies show that almonds are one of the most nutritionally complete foods. Almonds are cholesterol free, low in saturated fat, low in carbohydrates, high in dietary fiber, high in antioxidant Vitamin E, and high in Calcium, Riboflavin, Copper, Zinc and Magnesium.

  

Additional health benefits of almonds -

• high in monounsaturated fats, the same type of health-promoting fats as are found in olive oil, which have been associated with reduced risk of heart disease

• substituting nuts for an equivalent amount of carbohydrate in an average diet resulted in a 30% reduction in heart disease risk. Researchers calculated even more impressive risk reduction--45%--when fat from nuts was substituted for saturated fats (found primarily found in meat and dairy products). 

• improved complexion
• improved movement of food through the colon and the prevention of cancer. 
• healthy fats and vitamin E, a quarter-cup of almonds contains almost 99 mg of magnesium (that's 24.7% of the daily value for this important mineral), plus 257 mg of potassium.
• decrease after-meal rises in blood sugar, but also provide antioxidants to mop up the smaller amounts of free radicals that still result. 
• the inclusion of almonds in the diet with elevating the blood levels of high density lipoproteins and of lowering the levels of low density lipoproteins (LDL). Lowering LDL-Cholesterol can reduce your risk of heart disease. (LDL is the form of cholesterol that has been linked to atherosclerosis and heart disease). 

• the more almonds consumed, the lower the meal's GI (glycemic index) and the less the rise in blood sugar after eating.

"It's all the components working together," explains Gene Spiller, Ph.D., director of the Health Research and Studies Center in Los Altos, California. "It's the fiber, the unsaturated fats, the arginine, the plant sterols and other phytochemicals. They all work together to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease." 

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Genetic Roulette - The World's Most Dangerous Food Scam...Exposed!

Watch Jeffrey Smith's Groundbreaking Movie, Genetic Roulette - The Gamble of Our Lives is turning out to be a life-changer, and you can watch it for FREE online until September 22, 2012 at www.GeneticRouletteMovie.com.

Genetic Roulette—The Gamble of Our Lives has audiences rushing home to clear out their cupboards of dangerous genetically modified (GM) foods. The evidence presented in the film makes the best case yet for why genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are linked to disorders such as allergies, inflammatory bowel disease, infertility, autism, and cancer, to name a few. One health practitioner, Mary Tobin, L.Ac., said the film “provides abundant evidence that eating a GMO-free diet is the single most important change Americans can make for their health.

That evidence not only includes doctors and patients testimonials, but also veterinarians and farmers who describe dramatic health improvements in animals that switched to non-GMO feed. The categories of diseases that improve in humans and animals are the ones found in lab animals fed GMOs.  And these are many of the same categories, e.g. immune, reproductive, and gastrointestinal disorders that have been on the rise in the US population since GMOs were introduced.

Exposing the Dark Side

This 85 minute documentary reveals, what author John Robbins calls, “the bullying and deceit of the biotech industry,”— including manipulation of research, attacks on independent scientists and their findings, and infiltration and control of government regulators.

The film also reveals for the first time to horrific impact among workers on a South Africa farm, who were consuming a higher amount of GMO corn than probably any other group in the world.

Upbeat, Empowering and World Changing

Although this film’s eye-opening evidence in the film is sometimes shocking, it is by no means a downer. According to Robbins, it “shines a bright light of hope that we can reclaim our health and our food systems.” Smith explains that as little as 5% of the US population switching to non-GMO foods should deliver a tipping point, inspiring food companies to kick out GM ingredients. It was such a consumer rejection that already kicked GMOs out of Europe.

The film is being released right in the throes of the California campaign for Prop 37. If it passes in November, food companies will have to label products made with GM ingredients (like they do in nearly 50 other countries). Not only will this make it far easier for people to buy healthier non-GMO choices, the expected migration away from labeled GM products will probably accelerate the tipping point.

Genetic Roulette—The Gamble of Our Lives is a production of The Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT). Those who view the film during the free showing week are encouraged to support IRT’s efforts, through donations, by subscribing to the Spilling the Beans free e-newsletter, and by joining with other citizen advocates through the Non-GMO Tipping Point Network—to help get the word out in California and beyond.

“GENETIC ROULETTE unveils a world most of us have never seen. It raises alarming questions about GMOs, and we deserve answers. For all that you love, hear this message and act now.”
— Frances Moore Lappé, author of Diet for a Small Planet and EcoMind

We hope you share this ground breaking film with your family and friends.

Watermelon Slushy

Why should you eat watermelon?

Watermelon is very detoxifying. It's rich in lycopene, which has been shown to protect against a growing list of cancers. Lycopene also protects against heart disease, and protect our DNA inside white blood cells.  Watermelon is higher in lycopene than tomatoes.

Watermelon is abundant in B Vitamins, which are crucial for energy production.  Watermelon delivers more nutrients per calorie, as it is so water-dense, making it an outstanding fruit to consume both pre and post work-out.

Half a watermelon contains over 12,000 IU's of Vitamin A, which keeps your eyes, skin and mucous membranes moist.  It also neutralizes free radicals that cause tissue and cellular damage.

Watermelon contains citrulline, a compound that helps relax blood vessels, similar to what happens when a man takes Viagra.  It's also beneficial to the heart, circulatory and immune system.

Watermelon improves our body's defense system via high concentrations of Vitamin C, an antioxidant that helps ward off illness and helps our bodies combat daily pollution and environmental stress.

Recipe for an easy Watermelon Slushy

Tip: Always use seeded, organic watermelons. 

To make:

• freeze three cups of watermelon chunks overnight and

• blend with 2-1/2 cups coconut water.

Pour, garnish and enjoy!

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8 Health Reasons to Love Watermelon

We love watermelon!
• Watermelon reduces the risk of dehydration and is a good source of antioxidant vitamins A and C, which build your immune system and neutralize free radicals.
• Watermelon contains a high level of lycopene, a potent betacarotene antioxidant. 
• Antioxidants reduce the risk of asthma, colon cancer, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, prostate cancer and protects against macular degeneration. 
• Watermelon is rich in vitamins B1 (Thiamine), which is responsible for converting sugar into energy, the production of acetylcholine -- a neurotransmitter which relays messages to the muscles and nerves.  B1 assists with better eye health, improved brain function, and development of myelin sheaths, which are the protective covering of the nerves.
• Watermelon is high in vitamin B6, which is responsible for the proper function of 60 enzymes within our bodies, contributes to the manufacturing of seratonin, a chemical in our brain, and plays a major role in the production of hemoglobin and cells within the immune system.
• Watermelon is high in magnesium, an essential mineral responsible for transmission of nerve impulses, body temperature regulation, detoxification, energy production and the formation of healthy bones and teeth.
• Watermelon has a natural cooling affect on the body as it is high in the amino acid, citrulline, which is used to make another amino acid, arginine, which is used to remove ammonia from the body.
• Watermelon is also a good source of potassium, which carries oxygen to the brain, has the ability to lower blood pressure and helps prevent kidney stones.

Summer is wrapping up, so enjoy watermelon while you can. Your body will love you for it!

Note: Consume organic SEEDED watermelon.

Enjoy!
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Tea Tree Oil - The Universal Antiseptic

Tea Tree oil is one of the most popular and useful essential oils. The natural antiseptic, germicidal, anti-fungal, antiviral, antibacterial and immune-boosting qualities of Tea Tree oil make it applicable to a wide range of health conditions and household uses. It is also frequently used in cosmetic, skin care, and hair care beauty products.  Tea Tree oil is well-tolerated, having no known allergic reactions.

More and more people are rejecting chemical-laden, health-destroying, hazardous (yes, hazardous!) household cleaning products commonly found in local supermarkets.  Big chemical corporations are not required to list ingredients on the product label, which gives them carte blanche to use toxic ingredients without public knowledge.

There are companies who manufacture eco-friendly, non-toxic cleaning products, but it's easy and more economical to make your own.  You may notice a physiological and emotional change when you use them, as they are safe to the skin and emotionally soothing.  Once you start using your own recipes, you may not ever go back to using commercial products!

Clinical studies date back to 1923 by Dr A R Penfold, an Australian chemist, who found that Tea Tree leaves contained an essential oil which showed antiseptic and bacterial properties 13 times stronger than carbolic acid, the accepted standard of that time.  In 1930, E M Humphrey identified that Tea Tree oil's disinfectant action on typhoid bacilli was 60 times greater than that of hand soap.  By the 1940's, Tea Tree oil became standard issue in military first aid kits.

If you're looking to replace chemical-laden, toxic household cleaning products, Tea Tree oil is one of the strongest natural antiseptics you'll find, and is one of the best choices for ingredients in home cleaning recipes.  In addition to routine housekeeping, Tea Tree oil is an effective mold and mildew killer.  Mix 2 teaspoons of Australian Tea Tree oil in a spray bottle with 2 cups of water.  Spray mixture on musty area.  The smell will dissipate and the mold will be gone.  Tea Tree oil can also be used as an insecticide.

It's easy, economical and more healthful to make your own cleaning supplies with the antibacterial properties that nature provides.

Easy Breezy Pineapple Sorbet

Here's a quick and easy dessert recipe to cool you and your guests on hot summer days and nights.  Tip: Choose the most ripe pineapple you can find.

Ingredients:
• 1/2 pineapple (approx 2 cups)
• Use your favorite sweetener to taste.  You may not need any if the pineapple is very ripe.
• 1/2 cup water
• optional squeeze of lemon juice

Directions:
• Cut into cubes and remove from the pineapple.  If you do this carefully, you will create it's own serving bowl from the shell.
• Place all ingredients into a food processor or blender and mix until smooth.  Scoop mixture into a covered container and freeze for 1-2 hours.
• Remove from freezer and scoop mixture back into the blender and mix til smooth again.
• Scoop mixture into pineapple shell, martini glass, etc., and re-freeze for 5 hours.
• Serve and enjoy!

Action Needed in Hawaii Opposing Dietitian Licensing Bill!

OPPOSE Hawaii: Hawaii House Bill 2570 and Senate Bill 2832 are monopolistic dietitian bills that would make it illegal to “practice dietetics”, which is already defined so broadly in Hawaii to include using nutrition to achieve and maintain health. H.B. 2570 passed the House Health Committee and was referred to the House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. S.B. 2832 was introduced and assigned to three Senate Committees, the first being the Senate Health Committee. Hawaii session will be complete in early May, so these bills may move fast! What you can do: First, contact your personal House Representative and all the members of the House Consumer Protection and Commerce Committee to let them know you Oppose H.B. 2570. Then, contact your Senator and all members of the Senate Health Committee to tell them to Vote no on S.B. 2832. Contact legislators by phone, email, or personal letter. All names and contact information are listed at the end of this email. Also, keep in touch to come to any future hearings. What the Bill Does: H.B. 2570 and S.B. 2832 would make criminal the practice of anything within the already broad definition of “dietetics”, which includes using nutrition principles to maintain human health! Although Hawaii already has protection for the title “dietitian”, H.B. 2570 and S.B. 2832 would unconstitutionally limit our freedom of speech and our freedom of choice in practitioners of natural health. Introduced to consolidate Hawaii laws and to move the licensing of registered dietitians as healthcare professionals from the Department of Health to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, the bills limit herbalists, naturopaths, nutritional consultants, and even people like housewives who need to talk about food and herbs all the time. There is no reason for adding the illegality of “practice” of dietetics to this consolidation bill. Contacting Legislators: 1. Distribute Call to Action Letter. Please sign the one-page action letter, or your own letter, and send by e-mail, fax, or regular mail to your personal Senate and House Representatives. Also, please forward this email to your friends and family to have them take action too. Telephone calls, emails or letters are extremely important at this time! 2. Contact Hawaii House and Senate Committee Members. Call the phone numbers listed below to leave a message with each member of both the HouseConsumer Protection and Commerce Committee and the Senate Health Committee. E-mail, fax or mail the attached action letter, or your own letter, to the committee members. Call from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 8 a.m. to adjournment on Saturdays. The message : “I oppose H.B. 2570 / S.B. 2832 as written – it unconstitutionally limits our freedom of speech on nutrition information and decreases and jeopardizes consumer options in natural health care.” 3. When Contacting Personal and other Individual Senate and House Representatives: If you write or e-mail , begin your communication with Dear Representative ____________: Include the bill number, for example: RE: Please Oppose H.B. 2570 / S.B. 2832. Please take the time to write a personal note on your letter as this will have a greater impact with the legislators. Tell them about your rights as a consumer in Hawaii to a free and educated choice in health care providers. Also tell them that you depend on alternative and complementary care for you and your family. Build a relationship with your personal Senate and House Representatives . Make an appointment, call them, write them and email them, and start building a strong relationship with them. To determine who your personal Senate and House Representatives are, please go to http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/, and enter your street name in the box labeled “Find Your Legislator”, located in the upper right-hand corner, and click “GO”. When Hearings are scheduled, please plan to attend. THANK YOU for your commitment to Health Freedom! If you have questions, contact us at info@nationalhealthfreedom.org. Members of the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce Representative / House District Phone Fax E-mail Address Robert N. Herkes (Chair; H.D. 5) 808-586-8400 808-586-8404 repherkes@Capitol.hawaii.gov Rm #320 Ryan Yamane (Vice Chair; H.D. 37) 808-586-6150 808-586-6151 repyamane@Capitol.hawaii.gov Rm #420 Tom Brower (H.D. 23) 808-586-8520 repbrower@Capitol.hawaii.gov Rm #315 Rida T.R. Cabanilla (H.D. 42) 808-586-6080 808-586-6081 repcabanilla@Capitol.hawaii.gov Rm #442 Mele Carroll (H.D. 13) 808-586-6790 808-586-6779 repcarroll@Capitol.hawaii.gov Rm #405 Denny Coffman (H.D. 6) 808-586-9605 808-586-9608 repcoffman@capitol.hawaii.gov Rm #317 Ken Ito (H.D. 48) 808-586-8470 808-586-8474 repito@Capitol.hawaii.gov Rm #432 Gilbert Keith-Agaran (H.D. 9) 808-586-6210 808-586-6211 repkeithagaran@capitol.hawaii.gov Rm #302 Sylvia Luke (H.D. 26) 808-586-8530 808-586-8534 repluke@Capitol.hawaii.gov Rm #332 Angus L.K. McKelvey (H.D. 10) 808-586-6160 808-586-6161 repmckelvey@Capitol.hawaii.gov Rm #427 Joseph M. Souki (H.D. 8) 808-586-9444 808-586-9499 repsouki@Capitol.hawaii.gov Rm #433 Clift Tsuji (H.D. 3) 808-586-8480 808-586-8484 reptsuji@Capitol.hawaii.gov Rm #402 Corinne W.L. Ching (H.D. 27) 808-586-9415 808-586-9421 repching@Capitol.hawaii.gov Rm #330 Barbara C. Marumoto (H.D. 19) 808-586-6310 808-586-6311 repmarumoto@Capitol.hawaii.gov Rm #304 Cynthia Thielen (H.D. 50) 808-586-6480 808-586-6481 repthielen@Capitol.hawaii.gov Rm #443 Members of the Senate Committee on Health Senator / Senate District Phone Fax Email Address Josh Green M.D. (Chair; 3) 808-586-9385 808-586-9391 sengreen@capitol.hawaii.gov Rm #222 Clarence K. Nishihara (Vice Chair; 18) 808-586-6970 808-586-6879 sennishihara@capitol.hawaii.gov Rm #204 Rosalyn H. Baker (5) 808-586-6070 808-586-6071 senbaker@capitol.hawaii.gov Rm #230 Suzanne Chun Oakland (13) 808-586-6130 808-586-6131 senchunoakland@capitol.hawaii.gov Rm #226 Maile Shimabukuro (21) 808-586-7793 808-586-7797 senshimabukuro@Capitol.hawaii.gov Rm #223 Sam Slom (8) 808-586-8420 808-586-8426 senslom@Capitol.hawaii.gov Rm #214 Glenn Wakai (15) 808-586-8585 808-586-8588 senwakai@capitol.hawaii.gov Rm #203 OC

Health Freedom WINS in Virginia and Colorado!

Congratulations Virginia Virginians for Health Freedom defeated a restrictive Dietitian Licensing bill, H.B. 345, on February 2, 2012. The bill was heard in the House Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions and was tabled until 2013! National Health Freedom Action assisted Virginians for Health Freedom in these efforts, preparing point-documents detailing the reasons for opposing the bill and helping prepare opposition testimony for those who were able to testify. Thank you for your calls, e-mails, and faxes to your legislators to oppose H.B. 345. Great job Virginia! Congratulations Colorado Colorado Health Freedom Advocates defeated a monopolistic Dietitian Licensing bill, H.B. 1060, in Colorado on February 6, 2012! The bill was heard in the House Agriculture, Livestock, and Natural Resources Committee and was tabled indefinitely! National Health Freedom Action flew attorney Anne Tenner out to testify against the bill on behalf of NHFA and the thousands of consumers and practitioners of natural health in Colorado. Many Colorado citizens and concerned organizations were in attendance, several of whom provided opposition testimony as well. Additional Health Freedom groups in attendance included Colorado Sunshine Health Freedom Foundation, Colorado Springs Citizens for Health Freedom, Colorado Natural Health Coalition, Weston Price Foundation, and more. Thank you for your calls, e-mails, and faxes to your legislators to oppose H.B. 1060. Great job Colorado! OC

Caravan of Mothers to Commit "Milk" Crimes and Defy FDA -- LIVE BROADCAST NOW!

A caravan of mothers is on the way today, NOVEMBER !, 201,1 to FDA's doorstep in Silver Spring, Maryland, to defy FDA interstate commerce and food safety law on raw milk in support of farmers across the nation willing to supply fresh milk to mothers across state lines risking their business to serve their customers.

Check out the breaking news and videos from the event at www.RawMilkFreedomRiders.com

That website also has a map of the location if you'd like to join in the caravan of moms who are planning on transporting raw milk across state lines, in direct violation of current FDA regulations (which make no sense). They plan on eating raw milk and cookies in protest while Robert Scott Bell and Adam Kokesh from Adam vs. the Manride along as "embedded reporters."

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/034027_raw_milk_protest.html#ixzz1cTHknfZM

Speakers Include: Joel Salatin, Mark McAfee, David Gumphert, Max Kane, Michael Schmidt, Liz Reitzig and many other mothers from across the nation.

Will the raw milk moms be arrested? Listen to Robert Scott Bells' LIVE BROADCAST! http://www.naturalnewsradio.com/

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What "They" Want You to Believe About the New Vaccine Laws

There's a new law in California requiring 7th -12th graders to get a Tdap Booster before returning to school this fall.

Is the vaccine mandatory? NO.

California maintains Medical and Personal Belief Exemptions, as permitted by law.

• Medical Exemption
  A licensed physician (MD or DO) who feels a vaccine is not indicated for a student because of medical reasons should submit to the school (via the patient’s family as needed) a written statement documenting the medical exemption. A form that can assist in this process is available to physicians. The school will place a copy of the completed statement in the student’s file
• Personal Beliefs Exemption
  A parent or guardian may have a child exempted from required immunizations if immunization is contrary to his/her beliefs. Schools have standardized procedures for parents and guardians who request a personal beliefs exemption.

If you don't live in California, check your state vaccine exemption laws. You may need to spend an extra minute researching the information, but it's well worth your time.

For more information: http://www.shotsforschool.org/immunizationlaws.html

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