Fighting breast cancer with flaxseeds

Fighting breast cancer with flaxseeds

Preventing and Reversing Heart Disease Starts At The Cellular Level

How do you prevent and/or reverse Heart Disease?
That's a real good question and one I sought after for years as my blood work worsened and I became sicker and sicker.  As, the prescription started to increase and before I knew it I was on way to many medications, continually gaining weight around the middle and with no improvement to my health.  I would hear from my doctor that you need to change your diet and exercise, with no instruction or explanation on what that really meant. Now, most people would look at me and say you look great you should be happy with the way you look.   It's not what's on the outside, it's what's happening inside that we can't see that is taking our health.  I made what I thought were changes to my diet and I thought I was eating healthy and exercising with a routine I thought would help me but only made me sicker.

So, what was I doing wrong?  Why can't I lose the belly weight and get myself feeling good again?  Sound familiar, please read on!

To follow are two important quotes that I have heard quoted similarly from many renowned doctors on how to prevent and even reverse heart disease, get off prescription medications and take back control of your health.
“Most adults, especially those entering middle age, are basically sitting ducks when it comes to heart disease,” Dr. Crandall warns. “That’s unfortunate, because heart disease is totally unnecessary. With the proper knowledge, and a few simple steps, it can be prevented, reversed, even cured.”  Dr. Crandall, chief of the cardiac transplant program at the world-renowned Palm Beach Cardiovascular Clinic in Florida, practices on the front lines of modern cardiology.

"You will learn the importance of combining a Healthy Diet that does not spike your blood sugar, a Modest Exercise Program, and Cellular Nutrition."  Dr. Ray Strand M.D.

I learned from an invite from a friend to a FREE seminar featuring Dr. Tom Carter, heart surgeon, information I had never heard before!

This was the jump start I needed on my journey to take back my health.  I learned about cellular nutrition and nutritional deficiencies and I learned this was the root cause of all my health problems!

Now, I am inviting you to learn from the best as well.  Information that will change your life!  Be sure to join me for this annual event to learn from the best for FREE with Dr. Tom Carter and Dr. Brian Dixon on Saturday December 10th speaking event at Northern Illinois University Rockford.

Why do we do these presentations and why are they free?

Because this is information that needs to be delivered to all and we are on a mission to get the word out.  There is no reason that here in the United States we are the leading country of heart disease.  This is unacceptable.  We provide the information you need to make the simple lifestyle changes to prevent and even reverse Heart Disease and over 70 degenerative diseases, with these simple  lifestyle changes.  And I am here to support you along the way.
  With that said I offer you the following three steps to get started today:

1. View my Free Nutritional Seminar at Live Well Certified Coach on the left hand column.
2. Get started with your RESET, Transform and Maintain where you will learn and live your new healthy lifestyle at  Get Set to RESET Your Life! 
3. Attend one of our many live free seminars further supporting your efforts to a healthy new lifestyle and learn the following.

• Proper Cellular Nutrition Supplementation (nutritional deficiencies are the leading cause of over 70 degenerative diseases including heart disease.)
• A Healthy Low Glycemic Diet (eating low glycemic may prevents and even reverses insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, lowers your unhealthy fat intake, and improves your HDL and LDL and reduces inflammation which is a leading factor in heart disease, heart attacks and strokes, and improves your immune system.)
• Moderate Exercise (Our bodies were not created to be sedentary, they were designed to move.  Moderate daily exercise improves your immune system, cardiovascular system, rids your body of toxins, and increases your production of key hormones and overall wellbeing.)
• Spiritual Health (Lowers your stress level and stress hormones whether it is from meditation, personal development and devotion, worship and/or prayer or just reading a good book. Resets your mind and spirit and allows deeper appreciation and awareness to the world around you.)

Get started NOW don't let the stress of the holidays rob you of your health with a "Christmas Coronary" which is a well- documented pattern of deadly heart attacks increasing during the holiday season and unfortunately many of them happen silently without any clear or obvious symptoms.

You can take back your health from the pharmaceutical companies, fast food chains, and empower yourself to live a healthier, happier life.  Email me today to jackiegemstar@yahoo.com to reserve your seat for the live speaking event with Dr. Tom Carter and Dr. Brian Dixon

I truly look foward to working with you on your new healthy journey.
God bless

Jackie Bennett
Jackie Bennett, Independent Associate
Jackie Bennett, Certified Live Well Coach

Brain Fog in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Brain Fog in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

I, like many of you that suffer from brain fog either as a symptom of Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue or another medical condition, are or have been looking for some kind of relief. 

Brain Fog Relief

Recently, I was dealing with some brain fog and had to drive so I decided to take what is called REV 3 Energy Surge Pack Dietary Supplement from Usana Health Sciences. It really helped my brain fog, so I tried it again on several occasions and got the same results.  I was like, hmm, what's in this that is helping with brain fog. So, I visited one of my favorite sites for information at http://chronicfatigue.about.com/od/symptoms/a/brainfog.htm and read the post about brain fog and learned that this product has several of the ingredients listed that people have used for this symptom.

Excitement Building

I am so excited about this product. I became an independent associate for Usana because their nutritional supplements improved my health so incredibly.  The ironic thing is I have had accessibility to this product for a long time but never used the surge packs. Now, I will use them and carry them with me all the time.  This product is not just for brain fog, it’s for anytime you need an energy boost, i.e. late night homework, keeping up with the kids, excess work, etc.  But, I can tell you this, when I feel the fog coming on or am dragging my feet I use this product. Please use as directed and only when needed.  I truly believe too much of anything is probably not a good idea.    Of course this product is not marketed nor is it intended to treat, cure or prevent any disease.  A link to product ingredients is below for your review.

Let the Research Begin

I have researched the ingredients on Consumer Labs (membership required) and a couple other sites and found that some of the ingredients have indeed been recommended for symptoms of brain fog associated with chronic fatigue/fibro.   I am a firm believer in educating yourself and taking the necessary steps to improve your own health. Here is what I found on one of the sites I researched for information on certain ingredients.

·         http://www.ehow.com/about_5411002_malic-acid-benefits.html

·         http://www.ehow.com/facts_4963348_what-rhodiola-used.html

·         http://www.ehow.com/facts_5001930_what-korean-ginseng-tea-used.html

Ingredients

Of course, if you are taking medications or have other health conditions please consult with your physician. Fortunately, for me I am no longer on any medications. There is a 100% satisfaction guarantee with Usana, so if you try this and it doesn’t work for you, return it for a full refund.  Here is the link to the ingredients in the REV 3 Energy Surge Pack Dietary Supplements.  http://shop.usana.com/media/Shop/products/Supplement%20Facts/US/DietEnergy/SupFact-139-US-Rev3Surge14Pk.pdf

If you would like to purchase the Rev 3 Energy Surge Pack Dietary Supplement you can find it at www.jackiebennett.usana.com click the shop online tab at the top, click Diet and Energy and you will find the surge packs towards the bottom.  They are small and easy to slip into your purse, pocket, drawer or glove box in your car so you can always be prepared.

I truly hope you give this a try.  I am so excited to have found this works for my brain fog.  To think that for almost two years I have had this product rite at my finger tips and never knew what it could do for me.  Go, figure!

God Bless,

Jackie Bennett

Usana Independent Associate

Live Well Intl. Live Well Certified Coach

www.jackiebennett.usana.com

www.livewellintl.com/jackiebennett

jackiegemstar@yahoo.com

Phone: (847) 778-3730

Fax: (815) 639-9159

I want Cookies, Candy, Chips and Cake for the holidays!!

Just a reminder for the holidays:  Carbohydrate Addiction & Insulin Resistance

You have hopefully learned all about the dangers of high-glycemic carbohydrates and how addictive they become.  Experiencing the freedom you have to choose healthy, delicious foods as you leave these cravings for processed carbohydrates behind is truly a blessing.  However, many of you have a false sense of security that you can now eat these foods without any worries of becoming addicted again.  Let me warn you, nothing could be further from the truth.  There will always be plenty of temptations surrounding us and going back to the old carbohydrate addiction is very easy.  Holidays, birthdays, special occasions, vacations, good days, bad days, and the list goes on and on.  You need to be continually aware of the fact that eating a few high-glycemic meals or snacks can quickly produce that roller coaster ride that will lead right back to those old cravings and desires.

Guard yourselves and when you do have some foods from the least desirable Food List, make sure that the next meal or snack is healthy and low-glycemic.  You need to be free to be able to eat anything you desire; however, it is also important that you also have respect for the dangers that can occur if you let your guard down too frequently.

With the holidays in full swing try to put this little tip into place.  When you are tempted by all those high glycemic foods during the holidays make it a practice to seek out the good low glycemic snacks first, such as the relish tray with carrots, celery, broccoli, tomato's, etc. first and eat them before you even consider the other treats laying around tempting you.  This will help to curb your appetite so you won't eat to much of what you don't want to eat.  Be sure to always have a dinner salad if possible with Olive Oil, Red Wine, Vinegar dressing and lot's of veggies in your salad to fill you up prior to the main course so you won't over eat and/or eat the high glycemic foods.

Now, I am not perfect by any means and I do eat some high glycemic foods from time to time and I do my best to put these practices into place.  I can tell you from experience that you can quickly and easily re-enter insulin resistance and the cravings and addictions for high glycemic foods.  When you feel the cravings for the high glycemic foods and fast foods that is your signal that you have re-entered insulin resistance and the addictions have returned.  Sometimes, we don't even realize this is happening again because we have slowly re-introduced some foods back into our diets.  If this is the case be sure to log what you are eating daily so you can see what it is that you have been re-introducing to your diet that is spiking your insulin and causing the cravings all over again.  This will allow you to take back control and keep your freedom to choose the healthier foods to eat.

I am going to post some more recipes that are low glycemic that you can prepare for the holidays and bring them with you for the host to serve.  This will enable you, your family and friends to enjoy a low glycemic meal or snack as well.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE


Interested in more information visit www.livewellintl.com/jackiebennett and watch the free Nutrition Seminar located in the left hand column.  Here you will learn about healthy eating, insulin resistance and what you can do about it.  Then give me a call or drop me an email and I would be happy to consult with you and answer any questions you may have.

Where exactly does the word diet come from anyway?

Daily Bites by Jackie Bennett info provided by “create the body your soul desires” by Dr. Karen Wolfe, Deborah Kern page 4,5 & 60

The word “diet” comes from the Greek root word “diaita”, which means  “to live one’s life,” and from the Latin root word, “diaeta,” meaning a “manner of living”.

Most people, however, start a diet as an external solution for quick weight-loss and often feel punished and deprived during the process.  The rewards are few and the behavioral changes are not permanent.  Sadly, many dieters will regain the weight they lost while dieting.  That’s why there are so many diet books on the market!

Here is what the word DIETS represent to the authors of this book:

The Conscious Body Method is a method to help you become conscious in your body.  It is organized in five areas, all of which impact your physical body.

Daily Living
   Be conscious of your life "style."
Individualize Nutrition
   Be conscious of how you "nourish" yourself.
Energize Yourself
   Be conscious of how you use and gain energy.
Think Well
   Be conscious of the thought you choose.
Seek Support
   Be conscious of the relationships you create.

Many of us go through our days like sleepwalkers.  Every now and then, we wake up for a moment of clarity and cry out, "What is happening here?" We don't pay enough attention to what we are doing as we are doing it, and then we wonder how we end up in the predicaments we do.

Mindfulness is conscious living and alert presence of mind.  Mindfulness helps you pay attention to what you are doing as you are doing it.  Mindfulness is a key muscle of the soul that requires constant exercise in order to create the body your soul desires.

Just some food for thought.  As I go through my journey seeking information and truths about nutrition and living a healthy life, I will share with you bites of what I am learning.  This does not mean I support nor have a belief in any particular diet or plan.  I believe what they shared is worthy of sharing with you so you can explore and invest in your own personal development and healthy lifestyle.

Have a wonderful blessed day!
Jackie

Daily Bites: Milk Produced with Artificial Hormones

Daily bites:  by Jackie
Information provided by Liz Vaccariello, Editor-in-Chief, PREVENTION

Milk Produced with Artificial Hormones
The expert: Rick North, project director of the Campaign for Safe Food at the Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility and former CEO of the Oregon division of the American Cancer Society
The problem: Milk producers treat their dairy cattle with recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH or rBST, as it is also known) to boost milk production. But rBGH also increases udder infections and even pus in the milk. It also leads to higher levels of a hormone called insulin-like growth factor in milk. In people, high levels of IGF-1 may contribute to breast, prostate, and colon cancers. "When the government approved rBGH, it was thought that IGF-1 from milk would be broken down in the human digestive tract," says North. As it turns out, the casein in milk protects most of it, according to several independent studies. "There's not 100% proof that this is increasing cancer in humans," admits North. "However, it's banned in most industrialized countries."
The solution: Check labels for rBGH-free, rBST-free, produced without artificial hormones, or organic milk. These phrases indicate rBGH-free products.

GOMBBS: Greens, Onions, Mushrooms, Berries, Beans, and Seeds

Hello Everyone,

As you all know I am dedicated to learning as much as possible on Nutrition and eating healthy.  But, wow there is a maze of information out there to be sifted through.  I spent most of today reading various studies and combing several web sites and came across this blog.  I truly believe in a low glycemic diet that includes a majority of fruits and vegetables as well as seed and nuts. 

This article basically spells out why these particular foods are often times called super foods and why you should implement them into your healthy lifestyle plan. 

Be sure to visit my free Nutrition Seminar and learn what a low glycemic diet is and why it is so crucial to your health, heart and your weight.  www.livewellintl.com/jackiebennett

However, I am currently reviewing Dr. Fuhrman's site and information and this is not an endorsement or approval or disapproval of his site or information or products.  This particular articles is cited with actual studies and pertinent information.  Enjoy!


GOMBBS: Greens, Onions, Mushrooms, Berries, Beans, and Seeds.

The Strangest Secret - Advantedge Article By Earl Nightingale

I am so excited to share with you an incredible article, tool and inspiration for anybody to motivate themselves to make changes in there lives. I have been studying many books, articles, studies, etc. for my own personal development and I am eager to share with you what I have learned along the way.

Nutrition for the mind and body
I have focused on Nutrition for our bodies minds and spirit. Nutrition not just in the sense of food, vitamins and minerals but nutrition for the mind and spirit. I not only want to inspire myself to set and reach new goals and places in my life both spiritually and financially but also be able to help others do the same. My free on-line nutrition seminar is a great place to start www.livewellintl.com/jackiebennett I have learned quite a bit over the last two to three years. Of course, as with everything in life not everything you read is worthy of keeping in our minds. In fact you really do need to be careful what you put into your mind and what you surround yourself with because that is exactly what is going to lead your mind, body, spirit and your future. This article puts a lot of what I have learned from many sources into one beautifully written piece of work. You see there really isn't any big secret.

Complacency
One thing I have learned about myself is that over the years I became complacent. Please, do not allow yourself to become complacent and not continue to seek wisdom and feed your brain. In doing so, like myself and 95% of Americans we fall into the trap of conformity. We become like cattle and we are controlled by the environment around us including but not limited to TV, Marketing, your neighbors, corporations, classmates, friends and even your spouse. I know because just like most of you I am one of them. I will touch a little more on that subject in future blogs.

The Book
As you read this article I believe it is important to note that like Earl states most of this information is also available in the oldest book around, the one and only Holy Bible. In my next blog post I will be sharing with you references from other personal development books and articles along with more incredible information and for some points I will reference where they are in the Bible. I have found a common link in allot of the personal development books, tapes, and even some articles from what most of us see as successful people. Some call it a spiritual connection, some call it finding there soul, some call it divine intervention or power and some state God's Laws of Success. Now, I am by no means a Bible expert, but I am reading and learning everyday what God wants for us and the Bible clearly is our map to a fulfilled, happy life.

Goals, Dreams, Vision
Till next time enjoy this article and take the time to truly digest what is said and take a look at your life, your goals and your dreams. Do you have any goals, dreams or visions? If not, where are you going?

Here's to your success and God Bless.

Jackie Bennett
Be of service ... build ... work ... dream ... create!

The Strangest Secret - Advantedge Article By Earl Nightingale.



The Strangest Secret - Advantedge Article By Earl Nightingale

Nutritional Supplement Product Quality Checklist

Here’s a quick Product Quality Checklist published by Lyle MacWilliam’s Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements:

1. Is the product delivered in a single dose? (A once-a-day tablet simply cannot provide the levels of potency needed for optimal nutrition without being too large to swallow.)
2. Are the potency levels of the ingredients high enough to provide optimal daily nutritional intake without compromising safety? 
3. Are the ingredients provided in their most bioavailable form? (Mineral salts are not as well absorbed as chelated minerals or minerals bound to organic carrier.)
4. Is the safety profile of each ingredient thoroughly researched and evaluated?
5. Does the company Meet United States and Canadian pharmaceutical guidelines – not food-grade guidelines – for Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs)
6. Is the product formulated to meet pharmaceutical standards for dull disintegration and dissolution?
7. Is the product potency guaranteed for a specified shelf life?
8. Is the product independently tested and guaranteed for potency and safety?
9. Is the product manufactured in-house? (or is it contracted out to the lowest bidder?)
10. Is the product free of ingredients that may have cumulative toxicities (pre-formed vitamin A and iron)?

If the product meets all of these criteria, you know that you have a nutritional supplement of exceptional quality.  If it doesn’t, keep looking.
In reality, it is just not feasible for the consumer to consider all these points about a product simply by scanning the label.  Many nutritional manufacturers don’t make such detailed information easily available – and that’s precisely the reason for this comparative guide.
Below is some of what I take on a daily basis and is the minimum recommendation you should take to protect your health from oxidative stress and provide optimal cellular nutrition?    
1.        USANA Essentials or Health Pack
2.        BiOmega (Fish Oil, Omega 3 fatty acids)
3.        Proflavanol C (Mega Antioxidants)
However, if you are taking cholesterol, blood pressure medications or certain anti-depressants you will need to add CoQuinone 30.  These medications block your body’s ability to produce Coenzyme Q10 which is essential to energy production in the cell.
I hope this information was helpful and I can’t express it enough that as a consumer you need to do your homework.  Don’t listen to the hype or fancy marketing.  Ask the important questions above, check the product ratings and only then should you give them a try.
God Bless

Daily Bites: Nonorganic Potatoes

It’s important to note that eating a low glycemic diet benefits you as described below and more.  Eating what are considered high glycemic foods, meaning it is absorbed into the blood stream quickly and can spike your blood sugar levels and put you on the glycemic roller coaster of spiking then dropping your sugar levels to low throughout the day.  This repeated process daily, 24/7, 365 days a year can lead to food cravings, irritability, depression, insulin resistance (inevitably to type 1 or type 2 diabetes), weight gain (primarily belly fat), cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke, cancer, fatigue, and many other chronic diseases.  Eating a low glycemic diet is highly recommended. Learn more at www.livewellintl.com/jackiebennett and watch the online nutrition seminar located in the left hand column.  Contact me at jackiegemstar@yahoo.com to get started on your healthy new lifestyle.


Nonorganic Potatoes
The expert: Jeffrey Moyer, chair of the National Organic Standards Board

The problem: Root vegetables absorb herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides that wind up in soil. In the case of potatoes—the nation's most popular vegetable—they're treated with fungicides during the growing season, then sprayed with herbicides to kill off the fibrous vines before harvesting. After they're dug up, the potatoes are treated yet again to prevent them from sprouting. "Try this experiment: Buy a conventional potato in a store, and try to get it to sprout. It won't," says Moyer, who is also farm director of the Rodale Institute (also owned by Rodale Inc., the publisher of Prevention). "I've talked with potato growers who say point-blank they would never eat the potatoes they sell. They have separate plots where they grow potatoes for themselves without all the chemicals."
 

The solution: Buy organic potatoes. Washing isn't good enough if you're trying to remove chemicals that have been absorbed into the flesh.

Heat Disease is not a disease of cholesterol, it’s An Inflammatory Disease!

What is heart disease?

We have all been told and marketed to for years that heart disease, strokes and heart attacks are a result of too much cholesterol causing a blockage or partial blockage to our arteries.  We have been told to change our diets to a low cholesterol diet and have of course been give the all-powerful prescription for cholesterol lowering drugs.  As a matter of fact this has been an incredible windfall for the pharmaceutical companies.  What most people don’t know is that studies have shown that most people, who have a heart attack, over 50%, have normal cholesterol levels.  Of course, now that this information is finally getting out and people are finally realizing that the cholesterol medications do not solve the problem we will of course get the new scripts for new anti-inflammatory drugs.  Well it’s time to get the truth about cholesterol and the truth behind what is the leading cause of heart disease, stroke and heart attacks.  No script required.

How to lower low grade inflammation

Heart disease is an inflammatory disease of the fine lining of the arteries called the endothelium.  You see insulin resistance begins in the smallest arteries of the muscle called the capillaries.  The low grade inflammation that starts here is the beginning process of high blood pressure, central weight gain, elevated cholesterol, elevated triglyceride levels, low HDL or good cholesterol levels.  This inflammation can cause damage to the DNA of the nucleus and lead to cancer.  So, the question we should all be asking is what causes the inflammation in the first place and how can we control it.  It’s really quite simple and most people can put into place the simple lifestyle changes needed to live a healthy life.  The underlying cause of this inflammation is oxidative stress which causes excessive free radicals in our bodies, triggering our immune systems to go into overdrive to stop the oxidative stress and eliminate the free radicals which in turn causes low grade chronic inflammation of our cells, the lining of our arteries, and the DNA nucleus of the cell.  I encourage you to watch a short video on Oxidative Stress and what it is and what causes it.  I will give you a short summarization of what are some of the causes of the free radicals which by the way is the result of Oxidative Stress.    

• High blood pressure 
• Diabetes
• Cigarette Smoking (primary and second hand smoke)
• Elevated Homocysteine level
• Oxidized or modified LDL level
• High Fatty Meal
• High glycemic meals (meals that spike your sugar)

This list of causes of inflammation is not all inclusive and the point here for your to notice is that all of these conditions can be reversed or eliminated with a diet made up of good fat, good proteins, good carbohydrates, modest exercise program and nutritional supplementation.  I have also written a note on Why Take Nutritional Supplement so please read this post. Additionally, there are other causes of oxidative stress like pollutants in our air, food, water, excessive stress, excessive exercise, radiation, sunlight, and most medication.  I invite you to learn a little bit more on what you can do to stop this process.  Please visit and watch my online nutrition seminar at www.livewellintl.com/jackiebennett which is located on the left hand side.  I invite you to contact me with any questions on how to get started with a Healthy Simple New Lifestyle.

God Bless,

                         

Jackie Bennett

Live Well Certified Coach