Alkaline Diet Health Tips Magazine Issue 1

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5 Top Tips

For Vitality

7 Alkaline

Superfoods

Acidity

Self-Test Are You Endangering

Your Health?

World’s Top Nutrition &

Health Expert Yuri Elkaim On Foods That Give Us Energy

EditorialHello and Welcome to the first Alkaline

Diet Health Newsletter!

In this issue, there’s some great

information on superfoods – the types of

nutritional powerhouses that are readily

available at your local supermarket or

green grocer and have AMAZING

beneficial effects on your health and

energy if eaten regularly – preferably every day.

I am delighted to include an article written by one of the world’s

top nutrition and health experts and author of Eating for Energy,

Yuri Elkaim. Yuri has helped thousands of people just like me

and you lose 10, 20, and even 30 pounds while dramatically

improving their health and vitality in as little as 12 weeks (and

often sooner) with the healthy alkaline eating strategies.

I hope you enjoy this first issue and feel inspired to either start a

more healthy alkaline diet or become super-motivated to stay

alkaline and make further improvements.

Laura Wilson

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Just look how colourful and attractive alkaline meals are

– I made this lovely salad and took this photo in my

Mum’s garden with my own fair hands by the way

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5 Top Tips For Vitality – Laura Wilson

Here’s some excellent tips for leading a healthy life,

keeping your body in good shape and feeling vital:

1 – BREATHING! Undoubtedly the most important

component to human health and vitality is oxygen. Each

morning take 10 deep diaphragm breaths (from the

stomach) at a ratio of 5:10:20. This means that you

breath in for a count of 5, hold your breath for a count of

10 (this fully oxygenates the body’s cells) and then breath

out for a count of 20.

Do ten of these per day. This is the single most powerful

way of enhancing your body’s immune system: “Improper

breathing is a common cause of ill-health. If I had to limit

my advice on healthier living to just one tip, it would be

simply to learn how to breathe correctly. There is no

single more powerful – or more simple – daily practice to

further your health and wellbeing than breath work.”

(Andrew Weil, Harvard Medical Doctor and author of

Health & Healing).


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2 – WATER The second most important thing we need to

do for our health is to drink clean fresh water. An adult can

live several weeks without food but no more than 10 days

without water. Our brains are 76% water, lungs 90%, blood

80% and processes such as digestion and circulation

cannot occur without it. Drink 2 litres of water each and

every day to keep hydrated and ensure good bodily

functioning.

3 – ESSENTIAL FATS We live in a society where we are

constantly bombarded with messages from the media and

product advertising which attempt to eliminate all fat from

our diets. How wrong they are! Completely eliminating fat

is one of the worst things you could do for your health.

Essential fatty acids (Omegas 3, 6 & 9) are exactly that –

essential, and deficiency symptoms include eczema, hair

loss, liver and kidney malfunction, wounds that don’t heal

well, female miscarriage, arthritis, stunted child-growth,

increase in cholesterol, low energy, loss of co-ordination,

water retention, lowered immune system…the list goes on.


5 Top Tips For Vitality (continued)

Great food that contain essential oils are mackerel,

herring, avocados, nuts and seeds and olive oil. Avoid

trans fatty acids at all costs – they are killers! These are

processed fats that the body cannot break down and are

labelled as hydrogenated fat/oil or partially hydrogenated

fats/oils on food packages. Numerous studies have

shown them to double the risk of heart disease to people

who eat it, so this is one fat that is fine to eliminate

completely from your diet!

4 – The power of AEROBIC ENERGY: To achieve the

optimum balance of fitness (ability to perform athletic

activity) and health (state in which all systems of body are

working optimally), you need to train your cardiovascular

system and metabolism. Research has shown that if you

exercise continually over a 12-month period then you will

form this positive addiction for life. Aim to do 3x 30 minute

sessions per week of cardiovascular exercise, such as

walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, aerobics, dance etc,

where you fell somewhat out of breath.


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The consequences (pain) of not exercising include

decreased lung capacity, higher risk of cardiovascular

disease, high blood pressure, cancer, diabetes and stroke,

diminished sex-drive, low energy levels, lower self esteem

and shortened life-span! Aerobic exercise does wonders

for your sense of self-worth, confidence, ability to cope

with everyday stresses and overall wellbeing. Plus it also

gives you a good time to reconnect with yourself, reflect on

things and clear your mind and it’s great fun!

Me swim training

in Turkey for

London Olympic

Triathlon in 2006,

it’s a hard life!


5 Top Tips For Vitality (continued)

5 – The importance of a DIRECTED MIND & HEART:

Utilised and directed effectively, our thoughts, emotions

and mindset can be one of the most potent allies towards

mitigating disease and manifesting energy and vitality.

The way we react to the daily hassles of life or to specific

stressful events can mean the difference between

‘coming down with’ an infection and remaining symptom-

free.

One of the most effective ways to maximise the power of

a directed mind and positive emotions is to flood

ourselves with the positive memories and emotions that

we have experienced consistently. You have to close your

eyes and embody with emotional intensity the feelings of

love, joy, fun and passion that you have experienced in

your relationship/s.

Don’t just think about your past, flood yourself with

images, emotions, sounds, textures and feelings. The

secret is to stack one great memory on top of another.

Questions to ask while doing an emotional flood are:


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• What are some funny things in my life that have made

me laugh out loud?

• What are some loving times? Sensual and sexy

experiences?

• When have I been proud of myself? What are some of

my proudest moments?

• What have I been grateful for in my life? Why am I

blessed?

• What are some fun times and experiences I’ve had?

• What are some spiritual moments in my life?

• What do I appreciate most in my life right now?


Acidity Self TestUse this checklist to get an indication of how acidic your

body may be may be. Determining your acidity

levels isn't an exact science, but this Self-Test can help

you get a better idea of how urgently you need to begin

alkalizing your body.

Beginning Symptoms

1. Acne

2. Agitation

3. Muscular pain

4. Cold hands and feet

5. Dizziness

6. Low energy

7. Joint pains that travel

8. Food allergies

9. Chemical sensitivities to odour, gas heat

10. Hyperactivity

11. Panic attacks

12. Pre-menstrual and menstrual cramping

13. Pre-menstrual anxiety and depression

14. Lack of sex drive


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15. Bloating16. Heartburn17. Diarrhoea18. Constipation19. Hot urine20. Strong smelling urine21. Mild headaches22. Rapid panting breath23. Rapid heartbeat24. Irregular heartbeat25. White coated tongue26. Hard to get up in morning27. Excess head mucous (stuffiness)28. Metallic taste in mouth

The next list goes through more serious symptoms of over-acidity…


Intermediate Symptoms

1. Cold sores (Herpes I & II)

2. Depression

3. Loss of memory

4. Loss of concentration

5. Migraine headaches

6. Insomnia

7. Disturbance in smell, taste, vision, hearing

8. Asthma

9. Bronchitis

10. Hay fever

11. Ear aches

12. Hives

13. Swelling

14. Viral infections (colds, flu)

15. Bacterial infections (staph, strep)

17. Impotence

18. Urethritis

19. Cystitis

20. Urinary infection

21. Gastritis


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22. Colitis23. Excessive falling hair24. Psoriasis25. Endometriosis26. Stuttering27. Numbness and tingling28. Sinusitis

Advanced Symptoms1. Crohn's disease2. Schizophrenia3. Learning disabled4. Hodgkin's Disease5. Systemic Lupus Erythematosis6. Multiple Sclerosis7. Sarcoidosis8. Rheumatoid arthritis9. Myasthenia gravis10. Scleroderma11. Leukemia12. Tuberculosis13. All other forms of cancer

Source: “Alkalize or Die”, Dr. Theodore A. Baroody, 2001.


7 Alkaline Superfoods For Supreme

Health & Energy – Laura Wilson

Following an alkaline diet and eating alkaline foods is one

of the very best things you can do for your health. It can

prevent disease and illness and keep you looking young

and full of vitality, as well as help you to lose weight

Check out this list of 7 wonderful and easy to find alkaline

foods that you should include in your diet almost every

day:

1. Spinach - In general, all dark green leafy vegetables

are alkaline foods. Spinach fall into this category and is

highly alkalizing. The chlorophyll contained in the green

pigment is pure sunlight energy and highly alkalizing to our

bodies. It is most beneficial eaten raw, in salads or even

juiced with some other alkaline foods, such as...


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2. Avocado - one of the only alkaline fruits, it makes a

great smoothie when blended with spinach, cucumber

and pineapple (pineapple is not alkaline but we are

looking to achieve a 70:30 balance between alkaline and

acidic foods, so this is ok). Avocado is also packed full of

essential omega oils, for a healthy heart and great skin,

hair and nails, as well as maintaining good joint

functionality.

3. Celery - With virtually zero calories in it and full of

nutrients, you can't really go wrong with celery. It's great

to eat celery sticks raw with hummus dip, or chop it up in

your spinach salads, with some seeds and almonds, or

make a cabbage and celery soup if you like. Celery loses

its bitter taste when cooked but remember that cooking

also destroys some of the vitamins and minerals and

makes it less alkaline.


7 Alkaline Foods For Great Health & Vitality (continued)

4. Tomatoes - our little round red friends are fantastic

alkaline foods and, like avocados, one of the only alkaline

fruits. Tomatoes contain lycopene, which can help to

prevent against heart attacks. However, lycopene it is not

well absorbed into the body unless the tomatoes are

cooked. Thus, the best sources are concentrated tomato

products like tomato paste, ketchup and tomato juice. Also,

vine-ripened tomatoes contain more lycopene than ones

that are picked before they fully ripen.

Tomatoes can be found everywhere ad they're pretty

cheap, so you should be eating them all the time, as a

main staple in your alkaline diet!


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5. Broccoli - broccoli contains loads of cancer

preventing/fighting anti-oxidants and it is also a good

source of folate, iron, fibre, potassium and vitamin K, and

has more calcium than a glass of milk (milk is acidic by

the way too).

6. Cucumber - like celery, there are virtually no calories

in cucumber, just water, nutrients and chlorophyll. Cut up

into crudités and dip in hummus, or chop into salads. The

most alkalizing part of a cucumber is its dark green skin,

so eat all of it.

7. Lemons - many people are surprised to learn that

lemons are an alkaline food. A fantastic and cheap way to

make alkaline water is to squeeze the juice of a couple of

lemons into a large jug of fresh water, or a lemon and a

lime and drink.

I’ve also published this article online here:

http://ezinearticles.com/?id=3120193




Foods That Give Us Energy - Yuri Elkaim

It's really unfortunate that the vast

majority of the population turns to

stimulants instead of looking to whole

foods for a boost of invigorating energy.

I guess part of the problem is that

humans are generally lazy and would

rather take the "magic pill" to fix all their

problems.

But when it comes to having more energy the irony is that

the stimulating foods such coffee, sugar, and energy drinks

actually fatigue your body in the long run. Sure they give

you a quick jolt of energy but then their real effects are felt

as they wear down your adrenal glands, disrupt your blood

sugar, and create a huge crash after the initial high.


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Ok, then, what are some natural foods that will give you

long-lasting energy?

Well, you may want to consider that no single food will

give you more energy than your overall diet. Sure you

could add in some of the energy foods I describe next but

if your diet is horrific to begin with, then you will not see

the sustained level of energy that you want.

Instead of searching for "miracle" energy foods your goal

should be to eat a diet that consists of foods that are

vibrating at higher energies. This means eating more raw

living foods. When a food has not been cooked, it

maintains its natural energy properties (not to mention all

of its other nutrients).

Thus, when you eat raw foods, you're giving your body

direct energy from the ultimate source - the sun - as most

of these foods will be plant-based, and the sun is where

they get their energy.


Foods That Give Us Energy (continued)

The closer you eat to the bottom of the food chain, the

more nutrition and energy will you acquire. Think about it -

it takes more of your energy to digest animal meat than it

does to digest a green vegetable, right? Plus, this green

veggie will have the maximum amount of living energy

versus a dead animal carcass.

Thus, to have more energy, you need to follow a high

energy diet. After that, you can start to knit pick and see

which specific foods give you more energy, if at all.

To help you get started, here is a list of some my favourite

energizing foods:

Wheat grass - if you haven't tried wheat grass then you're

missing out on some big time energy and nutrition.

Growing it and juicing yourself can be a bit of a pain but

you can easily get a "shot" at most health food stores or

juice bars. 1 oz of wheat grass juice packs more nutrition

than 2.5 lbs of green leafy veggies!


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Raw cacao (nibs or powder) - incredible source of

magnesium, antioxidants, and life force. These give me a

natural high that can last for hours without the

subsequent like you would get from coffee and

caffeinated beverages.


Foods That Give Us Energy (continued)

Goji berries - another incredible source of antioxidants

and polysaccharides that improve cell-to-cell

communication. I actually combine these with my raw

cacao nibs and complementary tastes work really well

together.

Remember that although these foods provide incredible

nutrition they are the like the healthier version of coffee

and other quick fixes. The key still remains to follow a raw

foods diet, as much as possible, that will provide you with

tons of life force, alkalinity, and nutrients to help your body

thrive.

About the Author

Yuri Elkaim is one of the world’s leading holistic nutrition

and health experts. If you want to lose weight and live your

healthiest and most energetic life ever, then you can learn

more about his raw food diet book, Eating for Energy and

get started with a FREE 6-part Energy Secrets e-course by

visiting http://www.eatingforenergy.ca/?hop=07731369

today.


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Well, that’s it for this month’s Alkaline Diet Health

Newsletter, I hope you’ve enjoyed it. Start taking

steps day by day to become more alkaline and

making wise food choices – you’ll soon see the

rewards.

Wishing you health & vitality,

Laura







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