Top 55 Lean-Body Foods For The Holidays

By Dan Robey, author of Power of Positive Habits

Did you know that there are many foods that actually help you develop a trim and fit

body during the Holiday Season?

This is also a great way to start off 2010.

You will love this article by Mike Geary an Author, Certified Nutrition Specialist and friend of mine.

In many of my previous articles, I like to provide a healthy snack or meal recipe that not only is delicious and healthy, but also helps to get you closer to that hard-body
appearance that everyone is looking for, while also more importantly, improving your health for life.

In this article, I'd like to give you healthy food ideas in a

different way. This time,I figured I'd just give you some ideas of what I stock my fridge and cabinets with.

Remember, if you don't have junk around the house, you're less likely to eat junk. If all you have is healthy food around the house, you're forced to make smart choices. Basically, it all starts with making smart choices and avoiding temptations when you
make your grocery store trip. Now these are just some of my personal preferences, but perhaps they will give you some good ideas that you'll enjoy.

Alright, so let's start with the fridge.

Each week, I try to make sure I'm loaded up with lots of varieties of fresh vegetables.During the growing season, I only get local produce, but obviously in winter, I have to resort to the produce at the grocery store.

Most of the time, I make sure I have plenty of vegetables like onions, zucchini, spinach, fresh mushrooms, red peppers, broccoli, etc. to use in my morning eggs. I also like to dice up some lean chicken or turkey sausage into the eggs, along with some swiss, jack, or goat cheeses (preferably raw grass-fed cheeses when I can find them).

By the way I'm talking about whole eggs, NOT egg whites. Always remember that the yolk is the most nutritious and nutrient dense part of the egg, so only eating egg whites is like throwing away the best part... and no, it's NOT bad for you because of the cholesterol... eggs actually raise your GOOD cholesterol. Try to get free range organic eggs for the best quality.

Coconut milk is another staple in my fridge. I like to use it to mix in with smoothies, oatmeal, or yogurt for a rich, creamy taste.

Not only does coconut milk add a rich, creamy taste to lots of dishes, but it's also full of healthy saturated fats. Yeah, you heard me...I said healthy saturated fats! Healthy saturated fats like medium chain triglycerides, specifically an MCT called lauric
acid. If the idea of healthy saturated fats is foreign to you, check out my healthy fats article.

Back to the fridge, some other staples:

* Chopped walnuts, pecans, almonds - delicious and great sources of healthy fats.

* Cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, and yogurt - I like to mix cottage or ricotta cheese and yogurt together with chopped nuts and berries for a great mid-morning or mid-

afternoon meal.

* Whole flax seeds or chia seeds - I grind these in a mini coffee grinder and add to yogurt or salads. Always grind them fresh because the omega-3 polyunsaturated fats

are highly unstable and prone to oxidation, creating high levels of free radicals in
pre-ground flax.

* Whole eggs - one of natures richest sources of nutrients (and remember, they increase your GOOD cholesterol so stop fearing them).

* Salsa - I try to get creative and try some of the exotic varieties of salsas.

* Avocados - love them...plus a great source of healthy fats, fiber, and other nutrients. Try adding them to wraps, salads, or sandwiches.

* Butter - don't believe the naysayers; butter adds great flavor to anything and can be part of a healthy diet (just keep the quantity small because it is calorie dense...and NEVER use margarine, unless you want to assure yourself a heart attack).

* Nut butters - Plain old peanut butter has gotten a little old for me, so I get creative and mix together almond butter with sesame seed butter, or even cashew butter with macadamia butter...delicious and unbeatable nutrition!

* Leaf lettuce and spinach along with shredded carrots - for salads with dinner.

* Home-made salad dressing - using balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and Udo's Choice oil blend. This is much better than store bought salad dressing which mostly use highly refined soybean oil (full of inflammation-causing free radicals).

* Whole grain wraps and whole grain bread (look for wraps and bread with at least 3-4 grams of fiber per 20 grams of total carbs).

* Rice bran and wheat germ - these may sound way too healthy for some, but they actually add a nice little nutty, crunchy taste to yogurt or smoothies, or can be added when baking muffins or breads to add nutrients and fiber.

Some of the staples in the freezer:

* Frozen berries - during the local growing season, I only get fresh berries, but during the other 10 months of the year, I always keep a supply of frozen blueberries,

raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, cherries, etc. to add to high fiber cereal, oatmeal, cottage cheese, yogurt, or smoothies

* Frozen fish - I like to try a couple different kinds of fish each week. There are so many varieties out there, you never have to get bored.

* Frozen chicken breasts - very convenient for a quick addition to wraps or chicken sandwiches for quick meals.

* Grass-fed steaks, burgers, and ground beef - Grassfed meats have been shown to have as high as, or even higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids than salmon (without the mercury). Also, grass-fed meats have much higher levels of conjugated linoleic acid
(CLA) compared to typical grain-fed beef. I recently found an excellent on-line store where I buy all of my grass-fed meats now (they even deliver right to your door in a sealed cooler) - http://www.healthygrassfed.2ya.com/

* Frozen buffalo, ostrich, venison, and other "exotic" lean meats - Yeah, I know...I'm weird, but I can tell you that these are some of the healthiest meats around, and if you're serious about a lean healthy body, these types of meats are much better for you than the mass produced, hormone-pumped beef and pork that's sold at most grocery stores.

* Frozen veggies - again, when the growing season is over and I can no longer get local fresh produce, frozen veggies are the best option, since they often have higher nutrient contents compared to the fresh produce that has been shipped thousands of miles, sitting around for weeks before making it to your dinner table.

Alright, now the staples in my cabinets:

* Various antioxidant rich teas - green, oolong, white, rooibos are some of the best.

* Whole wheat or whole grain spelt pasta - much higher fiber than normal pastas

* Oat bran and steel cut oats - higher fiber than those little packs of instant oats.

* Cans of coconut milk - to be transferred to a container in the fridge after opening.

* Brown rice and other higher fiber rice - NEVER white rice

* Tomato sauces - delicious, and as I'm sure you've heard a million times, they are a great source of lycopene. Just watch out for the brands that are loaded with nasty

high fructose corn syrup.

* Stevia - a natural non-caloric sweetener, which is an excellent alternative to the nasty chemical-laden artificial sweeteners like aspartame, saccharine, and sucralose.

* Raw honey - better than processed honey... higher quantities of beneficial nutrients and enzymes. Honey has even been proven in studies to improve glucose metabolism (how you process carbs). I use a teaspoon or so every morning in my teas. Yes, it is pure sugar, but at least it has some nutritional benefits... and let's be real, a teaspoon of healthier raw honey is only 5 grams of carbs... certainly nothing to worry about.

* Organic maple syrup - none of that high fructose corn syrup Aunt Jemima crap...only real maple syrup can be considered real food. The only time I really use this (because of the high sugar load) is added to my post-workout smoothies to sweeten things up and also elicit an insulin surge to push nutrients into your
muscles.

* Organic unsweetened cocoa powder - I like to mix this into my smoothies for an extra jolt of antioxidants or make my own low-sugar hot cocoa by mixing cocoa powder into hot milk with stevia and a couple melted dark chocolate chunks.

* Cans of black or kidney beans - I like to add a couple scoops to my Mexican wraps for the fiber and high nutrition content. Also, beans are surprisingly one of the best sources of youth promoting antioxidants!

* Dark chocolate (as dark as possible) - This is one of my treats that satisfies my sweet tooth, plus provides loads of antioxidants at the same time. It's still calorie dense, so I keep it to just a couple squares; but that is enough to do the trick, so I don't feel like I need to go out and get cake and ice cream to satisfy my dessert urges.

Lastly, another thing that's hard to go wrong with is a good variety of fresh fruits and berries. The staples such as bananas, apples, oranges, pears, peaches are good, but I like to also be a little more adventurous and include things like yellow (aka -
mexican or champagne) mangoes, pomegranates, kumquats, papaya, star
fruit, pineapples, and others. Also, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and cherries are some of the most nutrient and antioxidant-dense fruits

you can eat.

Well, I hope you enjoyed this special look into my favorite lean body meals and how I stock my cabinets and fridge. Your tastes are probably quite different than mine, but hopefully this gave you some good ideas you can use next time you're at the grocery store looking to stock up a healthy and delicious pile of groceries.

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Dan Robey, author of Power of Positve Habits

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Important Note:

The contents of this blog are not to be considered as medical advice. Always consult a physician before beginning or changing any exercise, fitness or nutritional program.

NASA and Spirulina

NASA have done a lot of researches on spirulina and have proved to make spirulina as the best form of food for astronauts because of its ingredients. Full literature review is attached. If you don't have time look at the abstract and final two pages of the literature.
WHAT IS SPIRULINA ?

Spirulina is a blue-green algae which is believed to be the first form of plant life on earth (nearly 3.5 billion years old).

Since its rediscovery in the 1960's, Spirulina has been exhaustively and extensively tested by scientists around the world. And has proved to be the most powerful and well-balanced source of nutrition on the planet.

Tests done by NASA found spirulina to be an excellent, compact space food for astronauts (1 kg. of Spirulina is equivalent to 1000 kgs. of assorted vegetables).

International health organizations have hailed Spirulina as one of the "Greatest Superfoods on Earth".

An ideal food supplement, Spirulina provides the body with all the essential nutrients required daily, leaving you fresh, active and energetic through out the day.Some Nutritional Benefits of Spirulina100 times more Vitamin A than carrots!
Spirulina is the world's richest natural source of Beta-Carotene (Pro Vitamin A), which helps to improve eye sight.6 times more protein than eggs!
Spirulina has a very high natural protein content (upto 70%). This protein is a called complete since it has 18 of the 22 amino acids that the body needs and being organic in form, has very high digestibility (up to 97%). This ensures proper utilization & assimilation of the food a person eats.

50 times more Iron than Spinach!

Anaemia or iron deficiency is one of the most common health problems of our country. Spirulina's rich content of natural Iron & folic acid helps not only to greatly improve haemoglobin levels in the blood, but being organic, is 60 times more absorbable than synthetic iron present in most of the haematinics.

7 times more Calcium than milk!

Spirulina is one of the World's richest known sources of natural Calcium which helps build strong bones.

10 times more Potassium than most vegetables!

Spirulina's potassium content (up to 10 times more than common vegetables) helps prevent hypertension.

One stop shop for Anti Oxidants!

Unstable molecules called "Free Radicals" are generated in every human body as a result of normal metabolic processes. These have been linked to ailments like cancer, arthritis, cataracts, strokes, heart attacks, diabetes and premature ageing. To combat these free radicals you need 'Anti-Oxidants' like Vitamins A,C & E, Zinc, Selenium, Super Oxide Dismutase. Spirulina is the world's richest and only natural source of all these Anti-Oxidants.

Good Source of Gamma Linolenic Acid

Fat deposits in blood vessels called cholesterol are the reason behind a majority of heart problems. Spirulina has Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA), which dissolves these fat deposits, thus preventing heart problems. Spirulina is the only known vegetarian source of Vitamin B12 which helps fight stress and calm your nerves.

Immune System

Unique 'Biliproteins' & 'Carotenoids' in Spirulina strengthen the body's immune system against possible infections.

Research suggests when Spirulina is taken with anti-cancer drugs, antibiotics and pain killing drugs, toxic side effects to the kidney can be significantly reduced and shorter recovery times may be possible.


References

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Likewise, please go through the spirulina website and read and see who is talking about this " greatest food" on earth. Please click on

www.iimsam.org

What Enzymes Do To Your Everyday Life?

Research perennially shows that diseases are triggered by accumulated free radicals in the body that contribute to its degeneration and decline in proper function. Through time, stress, environmental pollution, chemicals and even environmental issues play a role in the body's inability to process enzymes needed to lead a normal life. Minimized or lack of enzymes in the body at all would provide serious damage in health.

Good health starts in proper digestion. But to achieve healthy digestion, a good amount of enzymes is required for the body to allow for breathing, swallowing, drinking, eating and digesting nutrients. Enzymes are protein molecules, either manufactured by plant, animal or man himself, that can facilitate these. It can also assist in all chemical reactions of the body, including regeneration of the cells and improvement of the immune system.

According to Dr. Edward Howell, pioneer of Enzyme Therapy, enzymes are much needed by bodily processes. Without it, neither do vitamins, minerals, and hormones nor other activity at all would take place. "Enzymes are substances that make life possible," Dr. Howell says.

Enzymes are organic catalysts responsible for numerous biochemical reactions in the body. They are mostly in charge in digesting food, transporting of nutrients, delivering hormones, purifying the blood, balancing cholesterol levels, nourishing the brain, building protein into the muscle, and carrying away toxic wastes from the body. Also, enzymes have a hand in slowing down the aging process by improving the body's total grasp of its functions. When the body is working properly, it should maintain helpful results in combating certain diseases.

There are three main categories of enzymes:
1) Digestive - in which enzymes are secreted by the salivary glands, stomach, pancreas, and the small intestine to help break down food into simple parts;

2) Metabolic - in which enzymes are produced in the cells and found throughout the organs, in the bones, the blood, and inside the cells themselves; and

3) Food - wherein enzymes are naturally occuring in fresh and unprocessed foods such as fruits, eggs, dairy and meat.

Studies have identified more than 3,000 types of enzymes in the body, with each working for a specific purpose. Digestive enzymes, for example, convert food into smaller components so that the body can absorb it easily. Some enzymes help break down protein for rebuilding and maintaining lean muscle tissues, regulating brain chemistry, and improving the immune system. These specific roles help paint a general picture of a well-balanced body. The secret, of course, is keeping a healthy digestion through active enzyme activity.

But as the body is exposed to poor diet, digestive stress, illness, and trauma while continuously working up its enzymes time and time again, its number would eventually diminish. Less enzyme activity could mean a decline in metabolic processes and in turn, the body would be prone to long-term health damage. Like a dull knife sharpened every morning, a well-balanced body must maintain renewed enzyme activity at all times. This is why the body must veer into replenished enzymes through supplementation.

Miracle of Morinda Citrifolia

One of the most sought after health remedies in Polynesia for over 2,000 years now is the noni fruit. Morinda citrifolia or noni is known to have massive amounts of therapeutic effects among its users, including those suffering from viral and fungal infection, inflammation, and degenerative diseases. Most people have seen the wonders of Morinda citrifolia that they included the fruit in their daily food intake and way of life.

Morinda citrifolia contains numerous active enzymes, vitamins, and minerals helpful in better digestion and nutrient absorption. The effectiveness of enzyme supplementation is greatly expected and found only in Morinda citrifolia because it facilitates body wellness, as well serves as a preventive measure on certain diseases. Its naturally occurring enzymes provide for enzyme activity needed by the body to shy away from toxins and ultimately improve health.

Enzyme Rich DXN Products:

DXN Morinzyme is a fermented Noni (a.k.a. Morinda Citrifolia) concentrate botanical beverage juice which contains all the natural enzymes produced from the fermentation process of Noni fruits. Enzymes are important for metabolism, such as enhancing digestion, nutrient absorption as well as assisting in cellular regulations. This beverage can be prepared by adding 2 tablespoons of Morinzyme Noni concentrated into one glass of cold water. Recommended on empty stomach one to three times a day.



DXN Morinzhi is a nutritious botanical beverage specially formulated from Morinda citrifolia (Noni) and is enriched with Roselle. Morinda citrifolia has been traditionally used as health drink among tropical folks. It enhances digestion and nutrient absorption, and assist in cellular regulations.

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Enzymes Facts

1. Enzymes outweigh all other nutrients in terms of health benefits.

2. Each body cell needs over 100,000 enzyme particles necessary for metabolic

processes.

3. Enzymes cannot work properly without minerals, vitamins, and proteins.

4. Enzymes boost the immune system.

5. Enzymes improve digestion.

6. Enzymes lower the risk of heart diseases.

7. Enzymes help prevent diseases.

8. Enzymes speed healing after surgery.

9. Enzymes reduce the effects of aging, wrinkles, and sun damage.

10. Enzymes minimize inflammation of muscle and joint reactions.

11. Enzymes cleanse the body system from allergic reactions.

12. Digestive enzymes are released through sweat, body sweat and in time lost

through natural aging process of the organs that produce it. For the body to

remain at its optimum state, continual replacement of enzymes is needed.

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YOUR AGE BY THE DXN PRODUCTS MATH

Don't tell me your age, you'd probably will lie anyway.

But this will show you how consuming DXN products can tell your age THIS YEAR (2009) !!!

Step 1: Answer this question:
“How many times in a week you are consuming DXN products?” (Your answer should be 1 to 9)

Step 2: Multiply the result by TWO to make it more believable.

Anyway, you are a wise consumer of DXN products, right?

Step 3: Add FIVE to the result from Step 2.

Step 4: Multiply the result of Step 3 by FIFTY.

Step 5: From the result of Step 4, add 1,759 IF you already had your birthday this year (2009).

IF NOT YET, add 1,758 only.

Step 6: Subtract your four digit birth year from the Step 5 result.

*** You should now have a three-digit answer ***

The last 2 digits on the RIGHT is your AGE (Yes! Surprised?).

While the digit on the LEFT is your answer on Step 1.

If you think this is cool, share it to ALL your DXN partners and friends…

More Power !!!

WHAT IS CORDYCEPS?

Chinese Cordyceps (cordyceps sinensis) can be ascribed both to flora and to fauna. It dwells in China on the high-mountain Tsinuzan, 3500-4200 m above the sea level. Cordyceps is a two-unified organism - a plant and an insect. The two forms of Cordyceps existence were described in an ancient Chinese book "A new compilation
of pharmacology" (1757). But the history of Cordyceps application in China as means of strengthening health and preventive measure against diseases has over 1200 years.

During winter Cordyceps lives under ground in the form of a cocoon which has germs-hairs-future organs of vegetable existence. With the coming of spring the hairs shoot out and Cordyceps starts its existence completely like a plant. In summer ascospore shoots itself out of the filial cyst. There grows a spore (or ascogoniade) which settles on a butterfly larva and starts its existence as a parasite. The infected larva buries itself in earth. In winter the spore turns into a bacterium and ruins little by little the internal organs of the larva but the horn capsule remains unaffected. Underground the Cordyceps larva winters not less than 2 years. It bears long starvation, permanent oxygen deficiency. It feeds on high mountain plant rhizomes including Plygonum, Astragalus and Ophiopogon. Its body is rich in specific biological components.

Thanks to its diverse structure Cordyceps in its literal meaning carries out cell "repairs", being a preventive and rehabilitation factor of the human body. It is tasty, easily assimilated, has no side effects and has no contra-indications.

Rehabilitation and preventive properties of Cordyceps

- restores kidney function, has a marked effect at kidney insufficiency, chronical kidney diseases, uremia and urino-genital system on the whole;

- is recommended under defects and diseases of the hemogenic system, e.g. at low hematochrome and lack of thrombocytes and leucocytes including radio-therapy and chemo-therapy with cancer patients;

- at cardiovascular system diseases: arrhythmia, heart diseases, atherosclerosis, thrombosis, high level of triglycerides;

- at insomnia, nervous exhaustion and chronical tiredness, at stresses;

- for prevention of premature aging;

- on acute and chronic hepatitis and tumors of various origin;

- is necessary for removal toxins and a number of radio-active substances thanks to its ability of stimulating kidney and liver function;

- for prevention of diseases of respiratory system: bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis;

- at diseases of brain, sclerosis of brain vessels, non malignant tumors of the brain;

- at hypertension, hypotension, some variety of anemia (an the background of low activity of hemogenic system);

- at metabolic diseases including diabetes and pancreatitis;

- at decrease of the body resistance to diseases: frequent diseases of the respiratory system and of the mouth cavity;

- at various fermental deficiency including allergy;

- exercises influence on endocrine glands and improves metabolism.

Cordyceps is used to strengthen the body and mind at a fundamental level. It is said to be able to increase the "primary motive force for life activities." Cordyceps is one of the primary herbal substances used in tonic herbalism as an anti-aging agent and for the purposes of rejuvenation.

Cordyceps replenishes Yin and Yang Jing, restoring the deep energy expended as a result of excessive exertion, adapting to stress or from aging. It is also a very powerful lung tonic, increasing respiratory capacity and efficiency. And, like other tonic mushrooms, Cordyceps is one of the most potent immune modulating agents known to mankind.

Who Can Use This Formula?

Because it contains both Yin and Yang it can be used by anyone safely and over a long period of time. A powerful and proven athlete's herb. Cordyceps is highly regarded in China as a tonic for those who are recovering from an illness or an operation, or after giving birth. In these cases, the Cordyceps helps the patient recover their physical power, to improve their appetite, and to protect the body from infection.

Typical Usage
2 or 3 tablets, 2 or 3 times per day

Note:
Cordyceps is very widely used for the purposes of strengthening the primal Kidney functions, which include sexual functions, brain power, structural integrity and healing ability. It is a potent Yin Jing tonic, but it is also a very powerful Yang tonic.

As a sexual tonic, Cordyceps is considered to be one of the best. It is not as quick acting as the best of the Yang tonics like Deer Antler, Epimedium and Sea Dragon, but it has a profound long range strengthening capacity. It is commonly used for impotence, sexual neurasthenia, frigidity and infertility.

Consistent use of Cordyceps helps to strengthen the physical structure, and specifically benefits the lower back region, the knees and ankles. It is used for backache due to injury, fatigue, stress or simple aging.

Cordyceps is also a major Lung tonic. It can be used to strengthen respiratory power in those who require extra energy in order to perform physical work (e.g. labor, sports or exercise) or it can be used by those who suffer from deficiency of Lung power. It is especially beneficial to those who suffer chronic Lung weakness with cough, wheezing or shortness of breath.

Cordyceps has always been used to fortify the defensive system of the body and large amounts of recent data indicate that Cordyceps is a very potent immune system potentiator. Researchers in Japan and China have isolated a number of polysaccharides in Cordyceps which strengthen the immune system, and at least one, CO-1, has been shown to have strong anti-tumor activity. Maintaining the immune system is one of the mechanisms that can slow down aging and prevent both degenerative and acquired diseases.

Other studies have shown that Cordyceps can have a benefit in the vascular system as well. Cordyceps improves the function of the micro-circulation and improves efficiency at the capillary level. Cordyceps has been shown to help regulate blood pressure and to strengthen heart muscle.Cordyceps is one of the absolute superstars of the Chinese tonic herbal system. It is an extremely effective and powerful life enhancing agent, ranking right up there with Ginseng, Ganoderma and Deer Antler. Because it is rare, potent and highly treasured, like Deer Antler, it is very expensive. It is the main ingredient in a number of expensive elixirs and tonic formulations.

Many studies now indicate that Cordyceps can help the body resist a wide range of pathogenic bacteria, fungi and viruses. Cordyceps is used in Asia to help treat fungus and yeast infections, and intensive research is being conducted at dozens of institutions in China and Japan relating to the potential of Cordyceps to treat cancer and HIV infection.

Cordyceps is considered in Asia to be a robust and virtually miraculous athlete’s tonic. Cordyceps has attained even greater fame in the last few years since the quintessentially successful track coach, Ma Jia Jun, created a secret formula, based on Cordyceps and Tortoise Shell, which he gave to his China National Women’s track team. Subsequent to their taking this formula, which was made with Cordyceps as the dominant ingredient, the women of this team came to dominate the world track scene for more than two years. The members of the team broke many world records, most of which they still hold.During their reign, they were accused of taking steroids or other illegal drugs, since their rise to dominance was so quick. But all drug testing proved negative. No trace of any illegal substances has been detected in their blood.

None of Ma’s track women were ever found to be consuming anything other than his secret Chinese tonic herbal formula. Due to a number of reasons, mostly associated with personality conflicts between Ma and his track stars (he refused to let them grow their hair, to keep much of their prize money or to keep the luxury cars they won as prizes on the world track circuit, for example), virtually all the women refused to stay in Ma’s camp and they all went independent.

No longer having access to his secret Cordyceps recipe, all of the stars have lost their dominating athlete prowess. In 1995, a year after leaving Ma, only one of the former superstars qualified for the National Team which represented China at the World Championships.Ma’s recipe is still secret (though we know it), although the whole world knows of its existence. We only know that the two dominant ingredients are Cordyceps and Tortoise Shell, a major Yin Jing tonic.
Cordyceps is highly regarded in China as a tonic for those who are recovering from an illness or an operation, or after giving birth. In these cases, the Cordyceps helps the patient recover their physical power, to improve their appetite, and to protect the body from infection. When blended with other tonics such as Ginseng, Ganoderma, Lycium or Astragalus, Cordyceps’ power is just increased as the synergy of the various herbs results in an even more powerful tonic.

Production

In the last several years, it has become possible to grow a number of fungi by "fermentation" technology. The fungus is literally grown in large tanks, and in just a matter of days a large quantity can be produced. The technology has now become highly advanced and is making previously rare herbs like Cordyceps and Ganoderma much more accessible. Many studies indicate that the chemical nature of this biotechnology Cordyceps is almost identical to that of the wild variety and pharmacological and clinical studies seem to confirm this.The new biotechnological approach to growing Cordyceps possesses two truly great advantages. The greatest advantage of the new technology is that the herbal substance, in this case Cordyceps, can be highly controlled by scientific means during its growth and "standardized" so that every batch is virtually identical---and in a sense, "perfect." This is very important in pharmaceutical terms because without standardization, it is difficult or impossible to develop drug-type standards for substances like Cordyceps. Once an herb can be standardized, all kinds of studies can be conducted that will be accepted by the scientific community, including our FDA.Fermentation technology makes this substance available to anybody who wants it, and this is great news for the world.

Until now, few people have even heard of Cordyceps because of its rarity. In the next decade, as a result of the new fermentation technology, Cordyceps will become known throughout the world.

There is one more advantage, at least by some people’s standard, to the new fermentation Cordyceps. The fungus is grown without the use of animal nutrients and the result is a 100% pure "vegetarian" health product.

Cordyceps is another quality product of DXN International.

To order and for more information on other DXN Natural Health Products,
Contact: Dan Reyes 
DXN Member ID: 011333196
Cell No. (001) 604-727-3640

WHAT IS PH LEVEL?

PH Level......what the heck is a PH level?

I am sure that is what most people will say when they read this blog.

Your PH level is the Acid/Alkaline level of your body and it is EXTREMELY important.

Let me ask you a question.

Have you ever seen an ad on television foran anti-acid product like Tums, Priolsec,Pepcid AC or Zantac 75?

I bet you answered YES!

Let me ask you another question.

Have you ever seen an ad on television telling you to check your PH levels?

I bet you have not!

Why?

Because, drug companies make billions selling you these products.

Did you know that almost all acid problems are caused by an acid/alkaline imbalance in your system?

Did you know that you may be able to throw away all those pills if you simply balance your PH?

Did you know that MANY diseases have their root cause in an acid imbalance?

If your body is too acidic you may well suffer from constant indigestion, heartburn, fatigue and many other symptoms.

How can you check your PH levels and correct them if your body is too acidic?

PH urine test strips are available at most health food stores and drug stores.

Make it a habit to check your PH levels at least once per month.

Your PH should be 7.3 to 7.4 which is ideal.

If your body check out to be too acidic do the following:

1. Add more fruit to your diet such as Watermelon, Mango,Papaya, Grapefruit, Limes.

2. Add more vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, and garlic.

3. Squeeze lemon in your drinking water.

Stay away from:

1. White flour

2. Pork

3. Beef

4. Shell fish

5. Cheese

6. Ice cream

We have been using DXN products since 2004 to stay healthier, feel and look good.

If you are interested to learn more about DXN products, you can email me or visit my website at http://www.miraclemushroom.info/ for a detailed tour on how this miracle mushroom can improve your overall health.

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What is PSORIASIS?

(The information shared below was a reply on psoriasis by a DXN product expert on how DXN's food supplement products may help the problem in a natural way.)

PSORIASIS is an immune-mediated disease. This means the condition is caused by faulty signals in the body’s immune system.

It is believed that psoriasis develops when the immune system tells the body to over-react and accelerate the growth of skin cells. Normally, skin cells mature and are shed from the skin’s surface every 28 to 30 days. But in the case of psoriatic cell, it takes only about 8 days. Thus causing scaly patches spread to cover larger and larger area.

As psoriasis is related to immune system, a healthy diet and a positive mental outlook is essential for a strong immune system. Stressful condition and nervous tension tend to worsen the psoriatic condition.

Please find below some of the recommendations to share with a psoriasis patient.

1. Get plenty of dietary fiber for maintaining a healthy colon. The build up of toxins in the colon may interrupt the normal immune responses.

MycoVeggie is an excellent choice of fiber. Kindly take half hour before breakfast and lunch.

One scoop of fiber powder mix well in 250 ml of luke warm water and drink immediately once prepare.



2. Include plenty of fruits, grains, vegetables and deep sea fish in daily meal.

3. Avoid fried food, processed food and saturated fats (found in red meat and dairy product).

4. Consume DXN Spirulina tablet daily as a good source of essential fatty acids, chlorophyll and beta carotene.


These nutrients are crucial for a healthy immune system. Can start with 3 tablets per day and can increase gradually up to 20 tablets.






5. Consume DXN Lion's Mane tablet daily for promoting a healthy digestive system and nervous system. Can start with 3 tablets per day and can increase gradually up to 20 tablets.





6. Consume 2 teaspoons of DXN Reishi Mushroom Powder daily as it contains a wide spectrum of nutrients which help to regulate and balance our inner body systems.





7. Consume DXN Morinzhi daily, 2 tablespoons in 250ml of water and twice per day. Morinzhi is a nutritious beverage that is rich in various types of vitamins and minerals.


The Vitamin C in DXN Morinzhi assists in skin repairing, skin healing and promotes overall skin health.Please seek medical advice from professional health care provider as the patient is experiencing diarrhea and lower blood pressure.


The above recommendations only serve as a useful supplement to the conventional medication applied in psoriasis.