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Showing posts with label health. Show all posts
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Monday, January 4, 2010

A Note on Vitamin D3

Monday, January 04, 2010 | Posted by Ulla Jacobs | Edit Post

A health problem with a family member prompted me to research the effects of Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) on the body. Along with Vitamin A & E, I knew it to be oil soluble, which means it dissolves in oil and is not flushed from the body each day like vitamins C and the B complex. Then I began to uncover the reported benefits to the body for a number of ailments. The further I searched the longer the list grew. Some of the claims were as follows:

  • Lowers blood pressure
  • Anti-flu
  • Helps fight off respiratory disease
  • Helps fight off Type 2 Diabetes
  • Helps prevent various cancers
  • Good for bone health due aiding in the ability to absorb calcium
If any or all of these claims are effective, this little vitamin is indeed a powerhouse, a treasure trove to be tried.

So, I did.

After eight days of taking 1000IU sublingually, morning and evening, I experienced arthritic symptoms and constipation, which took three days to clear after stopping the dose. This led me to believe the uptake of calcium is increased as taking calcium supplements does the same thing to me.

I began to wonder what Mother Nature provides us with.

Sunshine naturally converts cholesterol into Vitamin D based as oil soluble to retain it in the body for longer periods of time. I examined the practices of applying sun block and taking anti-cholesterol drugs to bring the levels down. Both of these moneymakers for pharmaceutical companies stand at odds with the natural process. Also, since these practices have been accepted, skin cancer and other forms of cancer have skyrocketed. Should we perhaps be sun tanning in moderation in the spring to build up a tolerance and then tanning more in the summer to build up a store of Vitamin D, without the sun block to interfere with the natural process? This is what I have done for many years. I seldom get colds or flu and my skin is not wrinkled so it works for me. In addition I will now add Vitamin D3 supplementation as well, only in the wintertime and sparingly.

If it really is effective for many ailments, why are we not hearing more about the benefits of this vitamin in the mainstream media? Unlike pharmaceutical products, it is very inexpensive to buy.


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Monday, May 25, 2009

Swine Flu - Part Deux

Monday, May 25, 2009 | Posted by Ulla Jacobs | Edit Post

So back to the lady on the plane...

Do I think she will get ill?
Possibly.
Why is that?
To me there are three reasons:
  1. The low vibration of fear will align with and draw to the low vibration of viruses.
  2. She will manifest what she constantly dwells on; a match via the Law of Attraction
  3. The Mind / Body connection.  The body takes direction from the mind.
This lady was so invested in the concept of illness that she will likely bring it on via any one or all three methods.
It is important to focus on what we want, not what we don't want.
In order to stay healthy, the focus must be on health.
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Saturday, May 23, 2009

Eat Yourself Well

Saturday, May 23, 2009 | Posted by Ulla Jacobs | Edit Post


Food has always been important to me but never more so than when I went through a healing crisis.  Diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, I knew changes needed to be made.  I now support the organic community choosing to work with only the best ingredients.  I fully attribute the change in diet, lifestyle as well as clean eating and use of supplements to my full recovery.

The following recipe is not only wholesome but also full of good nutrition.  A taste explosion!  The sauces can be made ahead of time which allows the flavors to marry...

Kudos to Fresh Restaurants in Toronto for creating amazing recipe from their cookbook ReFresh.  Enjoy!



Green Goddess Rice Bowl
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
1 head bok choy, torn
1 bunch green kale, torn
1 bunch swiss chard, torn
6 cups cooked brown basmati
1 batch Tahini Sauce (see below)
2 sheets nori, torn
1/3 cup sunflower seeds, toasted
1 batch Simple Sauce (see below)
1/2 cup white pickled ginger

Method
1. Steam broccoli and greens until they are tender and bright green.
2. Out 1 1/2 cups cooked brown basmati rice in a large rice bowl.  Drizzle 2 tablespoons of Tahini Sauce on the rice.  Place nori pieces on rice.
3. Arrange the steamed greens and broccoli on the brown rice around the bowl.  Sprinkle toasted sunflower seeds on top.  Drizzle 2 tablespoons of Simple Sauce on the vegetables and rice.
4. Garnish with a small mound of pickled ginger on top.  Repeat for each serving.

Tahini Sauce
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 tbsp lemon juice
2/3 cup filtered water
1/2 cup sesame butter (tahini)

Method
Whiz garlic, parsley, salt and lemon juice in a blender or food processor.  Add the water and sesame butter.  Run until smooth, scraping the sides down once or twice.

Simple Sauce
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1/2 cup tamari
3 tbsp sesame oil
1 1/2 inch ginger root, peeled and minced
4 tbsp lemon juice

Method
Put all ingredients in a saucepan.  Bring to a boil and let simmer for 10 minutes.  Remove from heat and let cool.

(It didn't last long at my daughter and son-in-law's house!)
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