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Dietary Changes
Posted by Nick (Toronto, Ontario) on 01/29/2011
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I DONT UNDERSTAND IT. I EAT SO HEALTHY FRUITS VEGGIES ALMOST RAW, TRIBULIS, GREEN TEA, COMPLEX B, PINEAPPLE, ENZYMES, YET I KEEPP GAINING WEIGHT. NOTE I WAS IN GREAT SHAPE 1 YEAR AGO AND NOW, I JUST DONT KNOW.
Master Cleanses
Posted by Saba (Mentor, Oh) on 10/19/2010
Is the master cleanse ok for a type 2 diabetic? Is a cup of maple syrup a day, ok? If it helps in weight loss it should be good for a diabetic? I appreciate your time.
Master Cleanses
Posted by Carly (Seattle, Wa Usa) on 10/20/2010
I would say NO - do not do this without talking to a doctor first. My brother was a diabetic.... And I know enough to know that this does not sound like a good idea. Please research more, and speak to a doctor before attempting ANY kind of a fast if you are diabetic, or very bad things could occur. Best to you,
Carly
Check Testosterone Levels
Posted by Mariella (Barcelona, Spain) on 09/16/2010
Mikke,
I've been trying to loose weight with apple cider vinegar with no success. Though, your suggestions made me think. How to increase our testosterone levels or help with a fat liver? Thanks and regards
Check Testosterone Levels
Posted by Nicolet (Racine, Wi) on 09/16/2010
Do you have abnormal testosterone levels? If something is off - your whole endocrine will have issues. Check your Free T3 and Free T4 thyroid levels. The FT3 hormone is your main source of metobolism
Check Testosterone Levels
Posted by H.lilia (Sonoma, Ca) on 07/23/2011
Hi, just wondered if you could speak more about what to do for low testosterone levels, and low hormone levels in general? I have low EVERYTHING right now (after two children, breastfeeding, etc. ), and no trace of cortisol at all! I was put on a low level of cortisol, and am working on consistency with herbs to help my adrenals (which have been deficient for years and years... ), but any other advice or recommendations would be wonderful! My energy is so low, and I am chronically fatigued, struggle with candida, etc. Thanks!!
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Cara (Nyack, Ny) on 09/09/2010
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I need to lose 20 pounds and have tried everything, exercise, dieting- nothing helps. I'll lose a few pounds then gain it back without changing anything. I have been trying the ACV (2 tbsp per 16 oz drank throughout day)that I saw on this site for about a week but have seen no change. I have also taken EV Coconut Oil (and cut fat & calories from my diet to make up for it). I am taking antidepressants and had my gall bladder removed and was wondering if either of these factors could be contributing to the inability to lose weight. I also have Epstein Barr and fibromyalgia so I have been taking vitamins as well as COQ10 & L-Carnatine for about a year just to have some energy. Any suggestions? Getting this weight off is really important to me, I'll try anything at this point. Thanks.
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Sarahtolson (San Diego, Ca) on 09/10/2010
Hi Cara.. I just wanted to ask if you are gluten free/dairy free yet? I have FMS, and supplements and everything else won't do me any good if I am eating foods that inflame the body. With FMS, gluten and dairy are super harmful and should be eliminated for life. Try it.. You will feel much better!
Multiple Remedies
Posted by L. (Red Deer, Alberta Canada) on 09/11/2010
I would check the side effects of the antidepressants. I too, have been dealing with some of your health issues, including weight. For me, I had to be satisfied that I was taking a whole food diet. That means fresh perishable foods. Also, mostly just plain, loose green tea in the am, and then only water or lemon water. Recently, I've tried MMS and colodial silver, and the weight has been reducing, as well as an increase in energy. You should read up on the alkalising drink, because it's imperative to keep your PH at about 7, or 7.25. When people ask me for supplements, (I guess they see I've improved) I always tell them about raising the PH, before I tell them anything else. The body heals with a neutral (7) PH.
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Malhotra (Delhi, India) on 03/04/2012
hi... Antidepressents r main cause of puttng on weight.. My friend was on antidepressent n she has 10 kgs. Nw she has stopped n switched 2 homeopatty medicine 4 her depression.
Hypnosis
Posted by Janie (Mattoon, Illinois) on 06/15/2010
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I have not seen this posted here on your website and am not sure as to what category this subject would fall into...perhaps both mind/body category and/or for weight loss , but I have now found me a healthy way of losing weight and living right,and it seems to be working for me totally! As of March 27th, 2010, I have lost twelve pounds and, although it has been gradual, I seem to be shedding the fat at a steady pace, and I believe that is the best way to do it. I have always been a somewhat healthy eater with a few (a lot of) temptations here and there, but I think I was just eating too much of all that "healthy" stuff! I now believe I have my eating under control and I owe it all to self - help "Hypnotherepy" (and of course, your website!).
I purchased a self-hypnosis book and audio CD online and it has been worth every penny! There were so many to chose from. I bought a couple before I actually found one that really worked and spoke just to me. Not only do I now have my weight under control, I am more at peace and life is truly worth living every day.I now eat to live instead of living to eat! And...all my sweet cravings went away. I now drink only pure, clean water (nothing else - I don't even want or crave anything else!). No cakes, cookies, candies, white sugars, white breads, etc. All those cravings are NOW completely gone. I don't have the desire for any of that stuff and this therepy has really helped in that respect. it took a couple weeks of listening to the audio CD daily until it kicked in and I finally "Got It" so if you decide to take this approach, give it a couple weeks to sink in.... ...It doesn't just happen in one session...
It is a form of brainwashing but I believe it's a good kind of brainwashing. You definately have to be open to this kind of therepy as well, going into it with a positive mind, knowing that it will be working for you. No negativity whatsoever! You can only get out of it, what you put into it.
My hypnotherepy session begins every morning before I get out of bed with a half hour tape session (using headphones). I do breathing exercises (kinda like yoga) along with it and during the whole session I am repeating positive affirmations. Stuff like... I am in complete control of my eating habits", "I deserve to be fit and healthy"...."My self esteem grows stronger and stronger every day", "I remain a healthy eater forever", "I deserve to be fit and healthy", etc. It also offers some imagery sessions to so you can focus on what you WANT to look like when you accomplish your ideal weight.
I am now strong believer (and a witness), that if you tell yourself positive things every day, you begin to believe them more and more. I think all of us need positive feeback constantly, to remind us how wonderful we really are as human beings, and what our capabilities are.. in order for us to function to our full capacity! I am now filling up my mind, my body and my soul, not to mention my tummy, with healthy words of encouragement, and really believing them... and the weight is coming off... Not only do we have to get rid of the junk food that we have put into our bellies, but we have to get rid of all the junk that has been fed into our minds throughout our lifetime, by beginning to replace it with healthy, positive thoughts. As of today, I am so full of energy.....so full of life..... .... and so full of.... H20! (Smiling as I take a sip).... Soooooo... Happy dieting. Happy living. I hope you find that which what works for you! Take care. Janie
Hypnosis
Posted by Kay (In The Valley, Ca, Usa) on 06/18/2010
Janie,
Is it possible for you to tell us or email the name of the hypnosis tape you ordered?
Thanks,
Kay
Hypnosis
Posted by Janie (Mattoon, Illinois) on 06/23/2010
To Kay.... the name of the hypnosis tape is called "Listen and Lose Weight" by Glenn Harrold. Although I have tried several, this is the best one that worked for me. Thanks for replying. Janie
Master Cleanses
Posted by Joyful (Memphis, Tn, Usa) on 05/20/2010
I was eager to start the Master Cleanse (recipe I used to follow) after doing much research. However, a question arises: is it okay to replace a meal or two with the Master Cleanse instead of doing ONLY the Master Cleanse throughout the day? For example, I did the Master Cleanse drink for breakfast and lunch, but by mid/late afternoon I was ravenous (but not shaky or irritable) so I ate some protein. For dinner I ate a large salad with a lean protein. I'm on the 3rd day of doing this protocol and I'm curious what others think. Thanks in advance!
RECIPE:
10 oz steam-distilled water
2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 tbsp BSM
1/10 cayenne powder
1 tbsp raw ACV
1 tbsp raw honey
pinch of borax
dash of ginger
dash of (real) cinnamon
Master Cleanses
Posted by Juliette (Santa Fe, Nm) on 05/21/2010
I'm currently doing the 'Clean' cleanse by Alejandro Junger. He advocats liquid meals for breakfast and dinner, and solid food (no sauces or anything though - for example today I'm having salmon grilled with VCO, sauteed broccoli rabe and arugula salad). I'm enjoying it, and feeling really great - and it's easy to maintain because you do eat some real food. The rational for having a liquid meal at night (a blended raw soup - last night was zuchinni, celery, basil, avocado and a little olive oil and sea salt) is that if you leave at least 12 hour window for digestion the body kicks into detox mode - which is why the last meal is very light. SO! I'm sure you could master cleanse and eat a little too - so long as you follow clean eating guidelines - it might just take a little longer.
Master Cleanses
Posted by Brenda (Sherman , Texas ) on 10/12/2010
What is bsm??? I understood all else but what is bsm????
EC: bsm= blackstrap molasses
Vegetable Oils
Posted by Sonia (Orlando, Florida) on 10/30/2012
To Andy re: What vegtable oils to avoid? Stay away from those that say hydrogenated oil. They are bad for everyone. Best are flax oil, olive oil, extra virgin coconut oil, sesame If extra virgin and cold pressed even better. Google them when in doubt. I did. It's how I started with coconut oil extra virgin. Very healthy for everyone. Contrary to myths, you lose weight consuming it cause immediately it turns into energy. Does not spike your insulin, and kills cravings. Also it suppresses your appetite so you eat less. I love it. I also traded cow milk for almond milk. Use raw honey instead of regular sugar. Coconut oil instead of butter or honey and I feel great. They give me energy all day long and I feel great. Thank you JESUS!
Vegetable Oils
Posted by Citygirl27 (Richardson, Tx, Usa) on 06/02/2013
Also you want to stay away from polyunsaturated oils, Omega-6 oils. These include canola, soybean oil, corn oil, safflower and sunflower oil. Olive oil is great, I mix it with coconut oil for my homemade dressings. Here is a good non-commercial link that explains it.
http://www.healthhabits.ca/2008/08/07/omega-6-badomega-3-good/
Vegetable Oils
Posted by Peter (Chicago, Il) on 04/08/2010
To: Bill from San Fernando,
Need your expertise. I know Ted wants to avoid using vegetable oil for cooking. Is peanut oil, olive oil or canola oil considers vegetable oil? Thanks!
Vegetable Oils
Posted by A (Sao Paulo, Brazil) on 04/12/2010
Excellent article about how corporations are actually running the US government (and through cascade effect, the rest of the world). It has been decades since these companies, with their fake paid-for studies and government sponsorship, are still convincing people to walk away from a diet that their ancestors handled quite well for thousand of years. The result is a sick, fat, and depressed society, full of health problems, and addicted to what these companies are massively producing in order to increase profit.
Wake up people. This is not the only massive case of deceit going on... Use your own observational skills and don't trust mass media. You will be surprised at what you find out.
Vegetable Oils
Posted by M (Muk, Wa) on 04/13/2010
Re: Plant oils
I am reading fast so do not know what all has gone before but glorifying our ancient past always gets my attention. I cannot actually speak for them but would think if ancient man had access to vegetable oils they would have used them.
Also they did not live as long as we do.
There is thought that prehistoric peoples ate very little meat and survived on plants as their main choice simply because they did not have the expertise to get animals and when they ate meat it usually was an animal kill which they chased the predator away and had the meat for themselves. A pretty picture thinking of them diving in grabbing something and gnawing away.
Now I expect an onslaught of non-vegetarian replies so the coward that I am I'm going to wait a few days before looking at your site again. :)
Mary
Vegetable Oils
Posted by David (Calabasas, Ca) on 06/29/2012
Because exercising improves the supply of new, oxigen rich blood all through your own entire body, moreover, you may often get better a lot more speedily from any sort of personal injury. All-in-all, exercising is really helpful you simply seriously ought to add it for your diet program.
Proceed rising your own weekly physical exercise. You may have started with 1 day of going for walks. And possibly you actually moved for 25 minutes or so. At this moment you may put in a subsequent day of lose weight in a week. You may change from walking the neighboorhood to walks in the nearby mall.
Make use of the sections from the diet regime that don't perform for you personally as commitment to locate points which do get the job done. Raise your physical exercise until finally you're taking walks (or performing other sorts of type of physical exercise) at the least 3 or 4 times every week.
Food Combining
Posted by Mary (Mukilteo, Wa) on 04/05/2010
Food combining and sequential eating
I would like the opinion of the site on the above subjects. They sounded very good so I started this morning by having fruit, an apple, and now have indigestion which this system is supposed to eliminate.
Does it work and any suggestions?
Thank you,
Mary
Vegetable Oils
Posted by Annonymous (Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Usa) on 04/05/2010
Oils are necessary for the integrity of cell walls, supposedly. High quality oils. Cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, expeller pressed UN-refined coconut oil, fish/flax/borage oil, hemp oil, sessame oil, evening primrose oil. Somewhere I heard that vinegar is really an oil. Don't eat processed, hydrogenated, heated/cooked oils. Organic, raw, unrefined, unheated, etc. Warming them is probably ok.
Master Cleanses
Posted by Vanessa (Garden Grove, Ca) on 09/27/2011
What do you eat during the master cleanse? I am trying to lose weight and I wanted to know if when you drink the drinks, can you still eat or just drink them before each meal? I am desperate to try this... let me know, thank you.
Safflower Oil
Posted by Ali (Kitchener, Ontario, Canada) on 02/16/2010
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This week I began using 2 tsp. daily of safflower oil used in food, along with a sensible diet. A recent study suggested this was helpfull in weight loss,especially belly fat. I lost two lbs. which I was happy with, all I changed was to cut all simple sugars from my diet however, I did enjoy fruit, one or two per day whenever a craving for sweets hit, usually an apple, pear or berries. I already used only 100% whole wheat or whole grain bread and pasta but I changed the bread to sour dough rye, wasn't crazy about the taste when used plain but scrumptious when toasted and drizzled with a little virgin olive oil and a little safflower oil and some all natural peanut butter sprinkled with fresh ground flax seed. I added a peeled apple with a good dash of cinnimon. I had this every morning for my breakfast. It is a good idea to have at least two or three cups of green tea daily, I made sure to have at least two cups, if you don't like the tea just take one 140 mg.capsule daily. Take it easy on how much dairy you consume, I had lite feta and a few sprinkles of parmesan on my pasta, also a small amount of chedder sometimes, couldn't resist as it is one of my weaknesses. It was not difficult for me as I normally have a large salad every day, sometimes with a small amount of lean meat or fish as a main course or a smaller one with a sandwich for lunch. Evening meal is lean meat or fish with lots of lightly steamed vegtables and about 3/4 cup brown rice, pasta or sweet potato and small salad if I need a little extra. I also have a large glass of spring or filtered water with juice of a quarter lemon squeezed in.
Is there anyone else who is using this protocol? If so what has been your experience? Also how long have you been using it and is two lbs a week a realistic goal in the long term? Any feedback would be appreciated. Oh yes, I also take a good multi vit. with extra vit. D3 in winter. Thanks Earth Clinic and also cuddos to all who post info. All the best, Ali
Hot Water
Posted by Rose (Hyderabad, India) on 12/19/2009
Is it true that drinking hot water helps in weight loss? If yes, how many times a day can it be taken?
Yerba Mate Tea
Posted by Goji (London, England) on 11/23/2009
I've recently been drinking yerba mate tea. Approximately three tea bags a day, and found that it really does increase one's energy and suppress appetite. However, I've researched it on various web sites and now find that drinking too much of it can in somes cases cause cancer. Does Ted or anyone else have any thoughts on this? Many thanks.
Yerba Mate Tea
Posted by Lilly (Sydney, Nsw Aust) on 07/29/2010
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I drink Yerba mate. Sipping it during the day, warm or cold. It suppresses my appetite and I don't get the same 'wired' feeling from coffee. (which is why I drink it haha)
Yerba Mate Tea
Posted by Parismilton (Montreal, Quebec, Canada) on 10/08/2012
drinking green tea and consuming fiber in food also helps much. if you do regular exercises also then you will be able to lose your weight more effectively.
Honey and Cinnamon
Posted by Debbie (Fitzgerald, Ga) on 10/12/2009
I have a question, could you take cinammon pills with the honey instead of mixing it? The cinammon is to over powering for me.
Honey and Cinnamon
Posted by Benjamin (Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States) on 04/23/2010
I was reading about the honey and cinnamon weight loss tricks and other weight loss methods and I was wondering if honey with tea helped at all?
Honey and Cinnamon
Posted by Citygirl27 (Richardson, Tx, Usa) on 06/05/2012
(question) I enjoy the taste of the remedy, but the cinnamon we have here is Mexican cinnamon. My question is, Is there a difference or do I need to stop worrying about which cinnamon? I saw big bags of cinnamon sticks at the Indian mkt today but didnt get one bc I have lots of cinnamon (canela) at home. That shop sources pretty much everything from India, or sometimes England like with my Amla hair oil. Spent way too much there this week though, sigh. Too many good things. Thx.
Master Cleanses
Posted by Rob (Indianapolis, Indiana) on 07/29/2009
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Master Cleanse (1/2 lemon, 2 tablespoons Grade B Maple Syrup and a little Cayenne)
I followed the Master Cleanse for 7 days. I did for both detox and weight loss. The weight came off rapidly, I lost 14 lbs over 7 days. I hadn't been able to lose more than 3-4 lbs during several previous attempts with restricting calories and working out.
I took one day with no food and just orange juice to come off, but the second day I started eating, especially at night. I would think the longer you go the more you need to follow the 3 days to get off program.
I would advise anyone to take a laxative. I didn't the first couple days and when I started the first couple days weren't pleasant. After that it became pain free. I would be more than willing to go back on in the future. Overcoming the psychological hurdle to only drink lemonade was hard. It was also a bit annoying to keep making the same concoction several times a day everyday.
best wishes
Master Cleanses
Posted by Gean (Salina, KS) on 07/30/2009
Did you drink the lemon juice/maple syrup/cayenne pepper once a day for seven days? Thank you.
Master Cleanses
Posted by Eve K (Houston, Tx) on 07/30/2009
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The lemonade can be consumed all day long, hot or cold. It is important to do the right ratios. Followed properly, the lemonade should deliver about 1200 calories per day and adequate nutrients/electrolytes to sustain normal activities. Get the book or read the official website, you will want to do the salt cleanse in the morning and take a laxative tea in the evenings. Personally I think the lemonade is delicious hot.
Master Cleanses
Posted by Rob (Indianapolis, In) on 08/12/2009
I drank the lemon juice throughout the day. I usually left the pulp in too. I think I had as many as 11 glasses in one day.
It still was difficult to keep making the lemonade to keep up with my hunger. I wish there was someway to make a gallon at a time, but when I left some in the fridge in a bottled water container it was completely disgusting and undrinkable.
Master Cleanses
Posted by Maureen (Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada) on 08/14/2009
Hi Rob, I have been making the Master Cleanse Lemonade for the past 10 years since going on a version of the cleanse. However, I still make the lemonade regulary as I like it. I make a 4 quart batch using 12 lemons and keep it in the fridge for two weeks or more. I strain the lemonade three times (until it flows through the strainer without any hint of pulp) and also I do not add cayenne pepper. When I feel like taking the cayenne pepper I add it to the individual glass. So maybe by not straining the lemonade and if you add the cayenne pepper up front, it affects the shelf life. I hope this helps you. Maureen
Master Cleanses
Posted by P (South America) on 08/14/2009
I have been doing fasts or modified diets like the MC for about 4 years now, once or twice a year. I highly advise people against doing it for weight loss reasons, unless it is followed and an improved diet change. You will get the weight back and ti could come with a vengeance. I think it could lead to other eating disorders too, who knows.
I have done MCs ranging from 7 to 21 days, strictly by the book and following the rules. The weight does come off (and a BUNCH of other nasty stuff too, if you have been there you know what I mean). I do it for health maintenance reasons, and follow it by a strictly vegetarian diet for about a month, then go back to my normal diet where everything is ok in moderation. It's an amazing experience.
Last time I fasted on water only and nothing more. You don't get the energy levels you get with the MC, but I found I was hungry less. It was easier, and more practical than making juice all day!
Master Cleanses
Posted by Kyra (Cortlandt Manor, New York, Usa) on 08/15/2009
You can not receive the full health benefits of the Master Cleanse Lemonade if you eliminate the pulp. We are supposed to eat our fruit not drink it, when you juice fruits and vegetables u take away vital nutrients and fiber, so in the case of a liquid fast, it is important to get as much of the fruit as possible.
Master Cleanses
Posted by Briana (Texas) on 05/31/2013
I am very interested in this but I have no idea what I have to take or how many times or when or what I can eat with it. Please it would be very helpful if someone could reply back with this info. Thank u so much
Honey and Cinnamon
Posted by Janice (Coloma, Mi) on 05/24/2009
At what time of day do you have your honey?
Juicing
Posted by Deirdre (Atlanta, GA) on 05/13/2009
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Found an incredible juicing recipe in a book called
The Raw Food Detox Diet by Natalia Rose . It's called green lemonade and yes, it really does taste like lemonade! I've been drinking at least one glass of this a day for 7 days and it has curbed my appetite like no tomorrow. I do a lot of exercise every day am usually starving afterwards, but not so if I drink this beforehand. It's amazing. I have made it for 3 friends and everyone loves it. The first thing my husband noticed (on me) was glowing, soft skin. First thing I noticed beside the appetite suppressant was increased energy.
Here's the recipe from the book:
1 head romaine lettuce or celery
5 to 6 stalks kale
1 to 2 apples
1 whole organic lemon (don't peel it)
1 to 2 inches fresh ginger (optional)
Juice all ingredients. For best results, drink on an empty stomach. Not a good idea to drink with meals according to the author. You can use any greens in place of romaine and kale. Important thing is to have dark leafy greens.
Highly recommend this book, by the way. Simply prepared "quick-exit" foods. Great philosophy.
Juicing
Posted by Deirdre (Atlanta, GA) on 05/22/2009
I've just finished 14 days of juicing at least once a day. I recently discovered chunks of fresh turmeric at the international market nearby and have been adding this to the drink when I can remember to. The drink is very energizing and great for the skin. As far as weight loss, slowly but surely. Additional exercise has really been the key for me, but this drink has indeed been a great appetite suppressant and removed sugar cravings.
Best green lemonade combinations:
1. Celery, Romaine, Ginger, Lemon, Granny Smith
2. Kale, Romaine, Ginger, Lemon, Fuji apple
3. Spinach, Red Lettuce, Ginger, Lemon, Granny Smith
Collard greens - extremely bitter, beware! Causes nausea that lasts several hours, despite the lemon juice and ginger.
Juicing
Posted by Gabriela (Pahoa, HI) on 05/09/2009
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Juice fasting for losing weight:
I go on a month-long juice fast every 2 or 3 years or whenever needed. This last time I went for 40 days. I didn't have a hard time apart from the very first day. Only on this day did I feel really bad. All the other days I felt rather good or even euphoric. I did drink fresh fruit juices, mostly in the first part of the fast grapefruit-orange juice (as it was available in our garden) and later added vegetable juices. I also made a rather large vegetable broth from a bowl of veggies including kelp and nutritional yeast. This made a wonderful hot alkaline drink. After I lost a lot of fat, I desired the nutrients of vegetable juices and included a lot of "green drinks". I haven't looked at my weight but I lost all my overweight. I was also determined to overcome my compulsive overeating habits.
