We’ve survived the great Christmas eat-fest and have decided to clean up our food act in 2010 – out go the snacks, puddings, booze and sweets and in come our 5-a-day fruit and veggies and plenty of water regime.  Great!

But maybe something’s still missing….what about the rest of our life?  Is it how we want it to be – or maybe it could/should be better? What to we REALLY want it to be like?  And how do we start to plan it?

Well, my friend and coach Julie has designed a brilliant (and free) e-course which will guide you step by step through the process of how to identify and achieve meaningful goals for 2010. 

Recognising and overcoming your “what’s stopping you” triggers can be tricky, but she has nailed a process that brings them out in to the open and blows them away! 

Then you can go on to the exciting part – living a life you love!

What is it that you REALLY want in your life – and how to you go about getting it?  Check out http://www.NewYearResolutions2010.com now!

Wishing you a happy, peaceful and prosperous New Year

Gillian

www.BowelHealthNow.com

Why Eat a Raw Food Diet? By Yuri Elkaim BPHE, CK, RHN

If you’re reading this article, you may be wondering about the benefits of a raw food diet, right? Well, the benefits of eating more raw foods are numerous and once you understand them you’ll probably wonder why you haven’t eaten more raw in the past. You’ll also think twice about eating dead cooked foods ever again.

Raw Foods Give You More Energy

I don’t think I know of a single person who eats at least 80% raw foods who doesn’t enjoy far more energy than the average person. I know that when I transitioned away from eating a diet made up of breads, dairy, and cooked foods, and adopted more of a raw foods diet, my energy went through the roof. And I’m not talking about the quick surge you would get from an espresso but rather long-lasting energy that enables you to do more with less.

For instance, eating raw will allow you to sleep less and have far more energy than you ever thought possible. When I’m eating at least 80% raw, I can easily function on just 4-5 hours of sleep. I literally bounce out of bed and don’t require any naps throughout the day. Oh yeah, did I mention that I workout every single day as well? Sometimes, even twice!

Energizing Enzymes

There are several reasons why a raw food diet will give you more energy. First, raw foods are rich in food enzymes. Enzymes are required for every single reaction in the body. Unfortunately, our bodies only have a finite number of these enzymes, so when we run out, we run out of life! To add to this, when you heat foods above 118 degrees fahrenheit, you destroy the food enzymes that are naturally present in all raw foods. Therefore, if you eat a predominantly cooked foods diet, you’re not getting enough food enzymes, which means that your body will have to produce and use more of its own to digest and metabolize your foods.

The more energy your body needs to divert towards digestion, the less energy you will have for other activities. You will feel more lethargic and tired as your body is trying to breakdown “dead” foods and figure out what to do with them.

So, the food enzymes inherent in raw foods are a big reason for boosting your body’s energy. They are the spark plugs and are intricately related to the next property that make raw foods so energy-boosting.

Life Force

When raw foods are left intact, they are also known as living foods. They are called “living” because they carry an incredible amount of life force.

Now, since every living being has an aura or energy field illuminating from their body, which foods do you think would enhance yours? High energy raw foods or cooked foods that dead? I think we both know the answer.

As I like to say, “eat alive and you will thrive”.

Weight Loss and Beautiful Skin

The other highly sought-after quality of a raw foods diet is its ability to help you lose weight and beautify your skin. Almost all raw foodists have reported losing weight they could never lose. At the same time, they notice an instant improvement in their skin. They look younger and have a natural glow that comes about because of the “living” nature of raw foods, their abundance of enzymes, and of course the plethora of nutrients that are ingested when eating more fruits and vegetables.

You will find it easier to lose weight on a raw food diet because your getting more nutrients and, therefore, your body won’t crave “dead” foods. Second, the enzymes help to breakdown the foods you are eating and excess energy and fat stores in your body. Third, raw foods are water-rich, which helps you feel more satiated, as well as hydrated.

Many of these reasons also help us explain why living foods make you look younger and beautify your skin. Enzymes, life force, water, and high quality nutrients all play a role in natural skin care.

We could talk about the benefits of a raw food diet for hours but the only to truly understand them is to experience them for yourself. So why not take action today and enjoy the health, the body, and the vitality that you deserve!

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://tinyurl.com/yldrs6o today.

Wouldn’t we all benefit from giving our systems a rest at least for one day a week?  That wouldn’t be too terrible would it?

Think about it – nutritious, vitamin packed, lovely fruit and vegetable juices (maybe spiced up with a bit of ginger) – sounds mouth-watering even as I type this!!  Add in plenty of water throughout the day and lots of buddie support and this is a wonderful way of boosting your immune system, re-educating your taste buds and improving your bowel health.

To find out more and get the link to this fantastic site just pop your details into the box on the right hand side and type “juice fast link” into the comments box.

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Gill

What about your office space – tidy desk, easy to find laptop and phone; or a mountain of paperwork teetering on the brink of collapse into an untidy heap on the floor where you won’t be able to find anything.

The list goes on – understairs cupboards, attics, spare rooms (where did I leave the bed/guest?). 

Have you got “it might come in useful” syndrome? Or it’s friend “it was a present I better keep it”.

Do you pay your bills on time, or put them off until the last moment?

How about your living space, does it flow easily between rooms or are there obstacles in the way, items stacked up in the hall, boxes to be unpacked still (how long is it since you moved?), too much furniture in each room ‘cos you downsized?

..and what about your brain?  Constantly on overload, mental list piling onto mental list, non stop internal chatter, negative self talk, judgement, criticism…or do you give yourself permission to chill sometimes, meditate and still that inner voice?

Hmm..consider for a moment that all this is mirrored in your physical being.  What are you holding on to?  How would it be if all areas of your life had space and calm within them, if order and joy flowed freely and easily around and through you?  What would that feel like?

Maybe we don’ t need so much stuff.  Think about the 80/20 rule and decide what you use most, then get rid of the other stuff that just sits there and serves no purpose save to add clutter to your life.  Enlist the help of family, friends and get enthusiastic about clearing out!  Its catching, and you meet some nice people at the local re-cycling centres!  Or use “Freecycle” to pass on your unwanted items to someone for whom it will provide a service.

To quote Louise Hay’s affirmation from her book “Heal Your Life” – “As I release the past, the new and fresh and vital enter.  I allow life to flow through me”

To your inner health and radiance,

Gill

p.s. for some tips on clearing out clutter, take a look at http://www.HomeMovingSecrets.com

Consider that the chronic pain you experience from IBS, and other inflammatory conditions, is directly related to the foods you choose to eat, and that there are foods that can reduce inflamation – how would that feel if you were pain free again?

This latest information is courtesy of a Holistic Nutritionist who has had personal experience of debilitating inflammatory discomfort.  You will learn:-

How eating the right food at the right time is crucial

How to turn your body into your greatest pain fighting ally

How to leave your pain and discomfort behind for good

To access more information follow this link http://tinyurl.com/o8eh3a and discover your way to meals that heal

Today’s news concerns the often painful condition of piles (haemorrhoids), and how these may be treated using natural methods. Piles (internal or external) are enlarged veins at the end of the colon which can cause misery to many people, and may be a chronic condition. Adding fibre to the diet, drinking lots of water, and eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables – the recommended 5 per portions per day or more – all help to maintain a healthy digestive system.

However, if you suffer from bouts of constipation you may need more specific remedies to alleviate the added misery of haemorrhoids. Now we are excited to learn about a system that was researched and developed by Holly, a former suffer from Piles.  To access this information see our page titled “Haemorrhoids (Piles)” at  http://www.BowelHealthNow.com

The testimonials speak of relief within a few days, even when a person has experienced pain, bleeding and discomfort for a number of years.

You can find out more about bowel health by adding your first name and email address to our opt in box on the right of the page,  and clicking the submit button.

Wishing you inner health and radiance,

Gill

p.s. Isn’t your own peace of mind and relief worth giving yourself this chance?  Click on http://www.BowelHealthNow.com now!

When our bowels are functioning normally we don’t give them much thought – but when they go wrong boy do they become the focus of our attention!

If you’ve every been constipated you will know how sluggish, lethargic and downright uncomfortable your body feels.  Your mind becomes clouded, unable to concentrate; you have a headache and can’t be bothered with things.

Diarrhoea on the other hand brings you attention to your gut with the griping pains and urgent messages to visit the toilet. 

Those who suffer with conditions such as IBS, colitis or diverticulitis  know only too well the impact this has on their daily lives, and the pain and misery it can cause.

What of the mind’s effect on the bowels?  Worried about something – your colon may stiffen, go into mild spasm and fail to pass food along, or go into overdrive and require emptying.  Are you prone to constipation or diarrhoea when stressed; do you suffer from indigestion?

Are you holding on to old feelings from the past?  How does this manifest in physical symptoms of the gut – literally, being unable to let go of old hurts can make you constipated!

Our intestines can be the “poor relations” of our bodies, neglected until they cause us discomfort, pain or problems – let’s think about them before its too late and elevate them to the status of VERY IMPORTANT – to be nurtured and cared for, fed and watered and kept in tip top condition.  In return they will extract nutrients and pass them into the blood or lymph systems; converting fat into fatty acids and glycerol,  protein into amino acids, carbohydrate into sugary glucose.  The large intestine will extract water and pass it back into the blood, pushing the remaining undigested fibrous mass towards and out of the exit route.

Efficient bowels = a feeling of wellbeing, lightness and clarity of mind – to quote Louise Hay “I gently and easily release the past and allow all life to flow through me”

Wishing you inner health and radiance,

Gill

www.BowelHealthNow.com