Healthy Living – Water

As someone who studies health for a living, the subject of water and what kind is healthy comes up a lot. Below I have a study by a highly respected scientist for you to read and determine yourself.

Personally, let me just say to those of you drinking from plastic bottles…you’re killing yourselves for goodness sake! It is widely known that dioxins are deadly and in all drinking water from plastic bottles and/or heating things in the microwave or freezing plastic…this gives off killer dioxins. Sheryl Crow recently said on Oprah that her doctor told her that the main cause of her breast cancer was the overload of dioxins in her body. She was like….Who knew! Here she thought she was drinking lots of water and it was good for her excellent athlete’s body…not so. So stop drinking out of plastic and read this article so you can put a system in your home that alkalizes and heals your body, drink from glass…to take on the road fill up a Voss bottle and keep that as your water bottle.

Here’s the study, it’s kind of long, but you’ve got 15 minutes for your health right?

“Water treated by electrolysis to increase its reduction potential is the best solution to the problem of providing a safe source of free electrons to block oxidation of normal tissue by free oxygen radicals.”

Dr. Hidemitsu Hayashi, M.D.
Director, Water Institute of Japan

I undertook a study of water, off and on, for about four months. I am now slightly less confused than when I started. Wait, that is an overstatement. I know a lot more than I used to and, more importantly, I am aware of the real importance of this life-sustaining fluid – especially in its “ionized” form.

Water is an enigma to many – make that most – people. They know they need it, but they don’t seem to know why or in what form. I’d like to have a dime for every time I’ve heard that “water is water.” Well, I can assure you that while it may all look the same, it is definitely – and conclusively – not all the same. And here’s what I mean.

Water out of the tap is not the same as bottled water. Water flowing down a stream from a glacier is different from Mississippi River water. Everglades swamp water differs greatly from that in the Great Salt Lake. You get the picture. We have difficulty discerning, however, the quality, structure and properties of the water we drink and pay no mind to its purity, hydrating effectiveness, mineral content or electrical characteristics (what’s that?). Nor do we seem to know why these elemental attributes are important.

Book after book, study after study, and paper after paper have been produced about water. The Internet is a virtual library on water. While you can continuously study this never-ending volume of H2O paraphernalia, you will probably wind up confused and come to the prevailing (and cop-out) conclusion that “water is water”, but you would be missing one of the simplest and most valuable ingredients to good health.

Most of us know that the body is about 70% water, we should drink eight glasses a day, humans can go for weeks without food but only three to four days without water, etc., etc. What we don’t know – or fail to realize – is that most water is acidic, much of it is “dead” (no minerals), tap water is full of poisons (chlorine and fluoride), it struggles to hydrate our cells, and contains oxidants rather than antioxidants.

Let’s break it down. We’ve already discussed the importance of the acid/alkaline problem with cancer patients. Most humans are acid, which promotes disease. Remember the pH scale. The letters pH stand for “potential of hydrogen” or “per hydrogen” which just equates to the amount of hydrogen atoms (H+ acidic) and/or hydroxide ions (OH- alkaline) within a substance. So a pH of 8 would mean many times more hydroxide atoms (alkaline) than a pH of 6 (actually, 100 times more). This is important for two reasons. First of all, water with a pH of 8 would have a tendency to alkalinize us while that of 6 would acidify our bodies. Secondly, hydrogen is essential to fuel us and to heal us.

Water has electrical energy that can be measured in millivolts (no, you won’t be electrocuted), and that capacity for electrical charge can be positive or negative and lost or gained over time. What is imperative to understand here is that positively charged hydrogen atoms or ions (H+) make water acidic, while a hydrogen atom that bonds with an oxygen atom produces a negatively charged (OH-) molecule of water that is alkaline. The science goes way beyond what we care to pursue, but this is what you need to know.

The positive or negative characteristics of water are called the Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP) because of their ability to promote or neutralize free radicals in the body. Acid and alkaline are always at war within us and, because we constantly overload our systems with acid food and drinks (the H+ positive hydrogen ions) – acid usually wins and our bodies become acidic over time (read cancer). Conversely, if we concentrate on eating foods and drinking water with negative hydroxyl ions (OH-), we increase the negative charge or negative Oxidation Reduction Potential. These OH- ions then bind to the H+ (acidic) ions to neutralize the free radicals that cause the “rusting” or “rotting” of the human internal terrain.

Increasing the alkalinity leads to decreasing the oxidation. The effects of free radicals or oxidation of the cells can be better described as hepatitis, cirrhosis and cancer in the liver; pancreatitis, diabetes and cancer in the pancreas; and nephritis, nephrosis and cancer in the kidneys. While all are bad, do you see the common denominator to all of these? Yes, it’s cancer.

So ionized water increases our alkalinity and uses its negative oxidation reduction potential (ORP) to neutralize free radicals. There is one more important aspect that can be attributed to negatively charged, reduced water – low microclustering of the water molecules. This is a hot topic. There seems to be somewhat of a split school of thought within the scientific community on this subject. Many researchers believe that water is dynamic and can have no stable, low microcluster capability. An equal number believe the opposite and offer proof through studies using nuclear magnetic resonance testing that show that the electrolysis process reduces clustering of water molecules from 10-20 (or more) per cluster for regular tap water down to 5-6 for ionized water. This process reduces the surface tension of the water and allows for solubility and cell permeability.

And what did my Great Hekawi Grandmother say about the proof being in the pudding? So I had to put it to the test. Water has a half-life of 5-10 minutes in the stomach depending on how much you drink, how fast, and how cold it is. This means that the water (needing no digestion) has a 50% chance of having left the stomach completely within that period of time. Believe me, for good quality ionized water this is true and, like Elvis, it has left the building (stomach) within that time frame. It works for me and with all users with whom I have spoken. From experience you know that if you guzzle 12-16 ounces of any liquid you can feel it “sloshing” around down there for quite some time. On the other hand – and because of its low microclustering character – you can literally jump on a trampoline 5 minutes after consuming an equal amount of ionized water and feel no discomfort. And that’s because it has already been transported out of the stomach and is working its way into the cells. And I’ve heard that exact story from many who have tried it. There’s the empirical or “life” (not clinical) evidence.

Because of its low microclustering capability, its strong alkalinity and, most importantly, the low negative ORP and free radical scavenging capability, I believe that ionized water is a mandatory, baseline “treatment” for those with cancer.

Many people ask about distilled and reverse osmosis water. I simply tell them that they are acidic with all (or most of) the nutrients (minerals) removed. Sure, it’s pure. But at what cost? Water without minerals will scavenge them from your bones and everywhere else in your body as it moves through you. Water has an inherent need for minerals and, if it doesn’t have them, it will go find and take them. The stream running down the mountain picks up minerals from the rocks, earth and sand that it travels over. Don’t let it happen to you. Bag the distilled and RO water, the tap water, and bottled water, as well. Almost all water that is sold in a plastic container is acid and was bottled, on average, three years prior to your purchase! Gee, I wonder where it’s been?

Since your body is over 70% water, doesn’t it make sense to put the best water possible into it? I think so, especially if you have cancer. And you’ll feel the difference.

THE MACHINES: There are many different machines out there that produce ionized water. I have researched them – and you should too. The technology is pretty much the same across the board with this equipment, with slight differences, but the quality varies widely.

Operation is generally quite simple and the electrolysis process is straightforward. With most machines, after installing a provided splitter on the tap, with the flip of a small lever, water is diverted through a hose and into the machine where it is filtered. The chlorine and contaminants exit here. The water then enters the electrolysis chamber where it passes over, around and between titanium plates that are platinum coated or plated. These serve as the electrodes (electrical conductors). The minerals in the water are “ionized” which, basically, restructures the liquid into its alkaline (OH-) and acid (H+) components. The water then flows out of the machine via two different ports; one for the acid water and one for the alkaline. Fluoride is an acid molecule so it passes out the acid port and down the drain. Since the water molecule is fundamentally “split” at this point, the chambers shunt the lower pH fluid through a smaller hose and the high pH liquid through the main, upper hose. Settings on the equipment (most brands) will allow the user to produce alkaline water to about 10.0 pH and acid water to about 4 or 5 pH. A few go as high as 11.5 pH and as low as 2.5 pH.

But you wouldn’t drink 2.5 pH or 11.5 pH water, would you? The answer is normally “no” you wouldn’t. It appears that Americans have no fear of consuming 2.5 pH soda pop, however. The equipment that produces these pH extremes does so for specific reasons. Most people don’t know that when water gets below about 2.6 pH it kills most bacteria and pathogens known to man. This makes it ideal for open wounds, burns, and infections. In addition, 11.5 pH water is an emulsifier and will remove oils and pesticides from fruits and vegetables. I soak all my produce in 11.5 pH water for 5-10 minutes before storing or eating. When I take them out of this very high alkaline liquid, the water is actually yellow – reflecting the chemicals and pesticides that have been removed. It also will extend the “shelf life” of your produce to at least twice its normal refrigerator existence. And, since its high alkalinity draws out acids, many with arthritis and gout, muscle soreness or tissue injuries, utilize the 11.5 pH water to soak in to “pull out” acids associated with inflammation, injury and pain. Yes, I’ve seen it work.

Usually, drinkable water falls in the 7.0-9.5 pH range. Most who set out on the ionized water journey start at 8.5 and work up to 9.5. This allows for a build up to higher alkalinity in the body that can bring on a “healing process” known as a Herxheimer reaction. It is actually a good thing and demonstrates that the alkaline water is challenging the body’s disease-causing acidosis. Depending on the severity of one’s sickness or degree of acidity, this “reaction” should be relatively short-lived. Symptoms can be lethargy, tiredness, headaches, slight nausea, etc. If this reaction gets too severe, one should back off of the pH (read reduce) but INCREASE the volume of water ingested. As a result, the body will flush the toxins that have been “stirred up”, while reducing (slightly) the pH will slow the stimulation of these internal poisons.

We spoke of the Hunza people in a previous chapter regarding the nitrilosides in their food, namely apricot kernels. The Hunza have the longest lifespan in the world, routinely living to over 120 years old. Yes, they have a nutrient-rich diet that is devoid of all the crap and processed food that we ingest. But they also drink water from pristine glacial streams. The structure of ionized water is similar to that of “Hunza” water. Dr. Henri Coanda and Dr. Patrick Flanagan (and others) discovered that this glacial water had a very high natural mineral content, a high alkaline pH, and a load of active hydrogen with that very important negative oxidation reduction potential (ORP). Can we make the connection?

The technology that has become alkaline, ionized water was birthed in Russia back in the 1950’s. About 36 years ago the Japanese grabbed hold of the technology and perfected it. During the past three and a half decades it has gone through many phases, much research, and endless testing. Restructured ionized water, produced by electrolysis machines, has become a proven and accepted methodology in that country and drinking this substance is a way of life for the Japanese. It should also be so in America but, unfortunately, it’s not ( Well, it is now!!). As a matter of fact, one Company’s line of ionizers is now officially classified and certified as a medical device in Japan. And this is the company that I endorse and, as always, I must tell you that I receive nothing for saying so.

I informed you earlier that I spent about four months investigating both ionized water and the equipment that produces it. Within the past ten minutes, you should have developed a sufficient, working knowledge about this water, its efficacy, and importance for cancer patients. During the course of this water quest, I also reviewed the multitude of companies that produce ionizing equipment and their individual electrolysis technologies and “water reducing” machines. What I discovered is that there is a very wide range of quality and price among the many manufacturers. You can literally buy an ionizer for as little as $600 or as much as $6,000. You could also purchase a plastic bottle with a mineral filter that, in my opinion, will not get you anywhere you need to go – as we have previously discussed.

In the field of ionization and electrolysis, it became very evident to me that you really get what you pay for. While there are many machines that will give you excellent alkaline water and some that will provide a relatively high-negative ORP, there are many others that won’t do so and some for not very long. You must decide what works for you, what you can afford, and which technology or equipment makes you the most comfortable. I made my choice based upon quality (actual, not perceived), longevity, and the “studied proof” of its ionized water and overwhelming support from literally thousands of users via their life-changing testimonies. And, no, I didn’t just read about these – I have actually talked to the people, heard their stories, and viewed their results first hand. Their experiences were truly life changing.

Do your own homework – get what you feel is best for you. In a moment, I will tell you what I chose. Prior to that, though, let’s listen to what some of the experts say about alkaline, ionized water, and their reasons for why you should drink it.

Dr. Ray Kurzweil and Dr. Terry Grossman, authors of “Fantastic Voyage: Live Long Enough to Live Forever” state that: “Consuming the right type of water is vital to detoxifying the body’s acidic waste products and is one of the most powerful health treatments available. We recommend that you drink 8-10 glasses per day of this alkaline water. It is one of the simplest and most powerful things that you can do to combat a wide range of disease processes.”

Dr. Gabriel Cousins, author of “Conscious Eating” says it simply: “Water ionization could be one of the most important health breakthroughs in our era.”

“Alkaline water produced by a water ionizer has become the most important advancement in health care since Sir Alexander Fleming’s discovery of penicillin.” This quote (and a stunning one, at that) was voiced by “Cancer Cure” author, Dr. William Kelly.

Dr. Theodore Baroody, D.C., N.D., Ph.D. Nutrition, and author of the classic book “Alkalize or Die”, provides his opinion on this elixir of life:
“After years of very positive continuous clinical experiments that I am conducting with hundreds of clients using electronically restructured, alkaline water, it is my opinion that this technology will change the way in which all health providers and the public will approach their health in the coming years. My suggestion is to drink restructured, alkaline water whenever possible.”

“Ionized water has millions of hydroxyl ions per glass. No other water has this incredible benefit. Hydroxyl ions ‘neutralize’ cancer causing and destructive free radicals in the body.”

“Ionized water is thousands of times more healthful to your body than any other water. And the proof ‘is in the pudding’ so to speak. Everyone who drinks ionized water, either in its natural state as glacier milk, or from a properly built and functioning water ionizer, lives in a state of health light years beyond those that don’t.”

“One glass of Ionized water can hydrate your body better than gallons of any other water.”

“Ionized water alkalizes your body better than the only other method (eating a 100% organic and raw vegetarian diet).”

“Cancer, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, kidney/renal disease, cardio-vascular disease, ad infinitum, are all slowed, stopped, and in most circumstances reversed when drinking ionized water.”

“Ionized water can flush toxins and poisons out of your body better and with considerably less negative effects than any other detox program/protocol.”

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The last statement has been verified in spades by Dr. Hiromi Shinya, ( The Enzyme Factor – sold over 2 million books In his book The Enzyme Factor (page 159).- “Kangen Water is alkaline rich water (pH 8-9), and is considered the very best drinking water because of incomparable power of hydration, detoxification, and antioxidation.” Hiromi Shinya, MD (Developer & Pioneer of Colonoscopic Surgery)) the co-developer of the colonoscopy and a life-saving medical tool used for the endoscopic treatment that removes polyps in the colon. His technique for removing these growths, called the “Shinya Method”, is widely utilized in colonoscopies today. Dr. Shinya has performed more than 370,000 of these medical tests and over 140,000 polypectomies and is a staunch supporter of ionized water, mainly because he has seen its results in the descending colon. The video evidence, both before and after the usage of ionized water, is stunning. You can view these videos yourself by entering the good Doctor’s name into your search engine – hopefully, after you’re done eating. Dr. Shinya puts all of his patients on a high alkaline diet with a minimum of one gallon of (Kangen) ionized water (depending on body size) per day. All of the cancer patients that he and his team have treated have a ZERO recurrence of ANY kind of cancer. In his book he states flatly that if people would follow his recommended lifestyle – there would be no cancer at all.

If I were looking for an electrolysis unit today, I would choose the SD501 made by the Enagic Company. I have explained most of my reasoning for this decision in earlier comments. The versatile, multi-function SD501 is just under $4,000, but worth every penny and is simply the “Rolls Royce” of water ionizers. Other equally impressive units from this company range in price from $1,300 to $6,000 (commercial). The water that they produce is referred to as “Kangen Water”™, which is a registered trademark of the Enagic Corporation. No other company’s ionized water can legally be called by this name. They were the first, having been in business for over 30 years, and have been the unquestioned leader of this industry since their first unit was built. Most of their equipment will last for yours or my lifetime and, if we outlive it, they will recondition it for a small fee.

The fact is that I only want to buy one ionizer, I want it to be durable, and to always produce the high alkaline, lowest negative ORP, low microclustered water that my body really “thirsts” for. For all of my requirements, including the 2.5 acid water feature and the 11.5 super alkaline water capability, only Enagic fit the bill. Some may disagree with me – that’s O.K. Establish your own criteria and find the one that works best for you. Although the Enagic unit is a little pricey, it is more than worth it for what you get – and it might just save your life. Remembering that a single day in the hospital for a cancer patient now far exceeds $6,000, this could be a real bargain. I don’t believe mine will ever expire and I plan on living a lot more years. It will still probably outlive me – that’s how good I believe it is.

Whatever your choice, find a way to get good quality, highly alkaline, negative ORP, low microclustered, ionized water into your body as rapidly as you possibly can – especially if you have cancer. Do not drink a lot when you take medications as it makes them more potent. Take only a small amount with your meds and allow 30 minutes or so on either side of this for consuming larger quantities. Also, stop drinking about 20 minutes before you eat and wait for at least an hour after meals to resume.
Checkout the Enagic USA corporate website at www.enagic.com and review the technology and equipment.
If you choose to go another route for ionized water, please research thoroughly and choose wisely. You’ll be glad you did.

“This book is just fantastic! Bob has written a real ‘page turner’ that would be hard for any cancer patient to put down!” - Maureen Long, Owner, Camelot Cancer Care

“Bob gives you here a fabulous ‘User’s manual’ for your body. He says he’s giving you ‘the truth’ and he’s right. I’ve read dozens of books on healing cancer using natural substances – the why and how. This is the best. I’ve written and published three such books myself. This is the best. Bar none.”
- Bill Henderson, Author of “Cancer Free”

Dear Friends,
My father took his last breath in the early morning hours of September 24th, 2008. My mother did the same approximately 8 years earlier. Both died, unfortunately, from a disease that is highly curable. The problem is that most Americans do not know this fact.
I wrote this book because I don’t want you to make the mistakes that many, many fellow Americans – and others around the world – have made regarding treatments that simply don’t work.

“Killing Cancer – Not People” is about – cancer truth. I’ve spent over two decades studying and investigating alternative medicine and cancer, and the therapies, treatments, supplements, and protocols that work to cure this disease (and most others).

During this investigation, what I found both astonished and angered me. I discovered that cancer is both a business and an industry that employs more people than it treats. And make no mistake, it is a huge, multi-trillion dollar enterprise that runs amok and out of control. It’s about power and money – and there is no money in curing cancer.
If I knew ten years ago what I now know about cancer, I can say with confidence that many of my friends and relatives would be alive today. That’s how important the information in this book is. Here are a few examples:

Terminal inflammatory breast cancer: Gail H. was diagnosed with intralymphatic carcinoma and told to report for surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation treatments. She refused, instead deciding to employ the exact protocol outlined in this book. A year and a half later she is alive and well with no sign of cancer.

Stage 4 Throat Cancer: Given only 3 months to live in November of 2008, P. Powers was “shocked” and “devastated” and agreed to both 5 types of chemo over a 6-month period and 32 days of radiation. He developed mouth sores, fatigue, his hair and beard fell out, and he lost 60 pounds in the process. In a desperate search for something that would work for him, he began drinking a special kind of water (revealed in this book). On December 31st, 2009, his doctor called him and told him he was cancer-free.

Terminal Liver Cancer: In June of 2008, Don W. was told to go home and get his affairs in order. His doctor stated that he probably would not survive the two weeks it would take for his insurance company to approve the chemotherapy treatment. Don began a protocol forwarded within this book and is now over 22 months past his two-week expiration period.

For information on the Kangen technology, to try the water – FOR FREE - and to have your questions answered please contact YourHealthAZ@gmail.com

Living like you mean it!

So…what’s your story? Are you overweight, tired, always getting sick, have a chronic illness, depressed? Are you stressed, angry, resentful, full of regret, procrastination, and envy? Whatever your story happens to be doesn’t really matter; how long will you rehash your woe-is-me attitude about life; it’s truly your choice. It’s what you think, say and do everyday that will transform your life. Rehashing your story and using it to stay stuck so you don’t have to “get with the program” will keep beautiful, wonderful you from having the life of joy God has planned for you. Are you ready to live like you mean it? Are you ready to get over your excuses and marking time? Amen, brothers and sisters! Scripture says “You were born to shine” and frankly it can’t be done unless you have inner and outer peace, the presence of mind, body, & soul, health and vitality.

How do I attain this you ask….duh! How many times do you need to hear the same thing?

• You trust in God 100%, not 99%, 100% and you align your thoughts and actions with the Word of God and change your stinkin thinking and stop doing stinkin things. (I like The Message version of the Bible because for me it is easier to understand and I like Proverbs because it is the Book of Wisdom and tells me how to live properly so I don’t do all the stupid stuff I used to do.) Also, there is a daily devotional book called Jesus Calling by Sarah Young as well as Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer that will keep you thinking right. But you need to take some quiet time everyday with God sweet thing and let it sink into your heart until it is natural. Got 15 minutes for God and your peace of mind?

• A regular exercise program is not an option, we need it, you know it! A routine Christian yoga practice is a perfect option! It is the ultimate in multi-tasking and time management as it heals our bodies, calms our minds, strengthens our bodies and gives us the energy we need to kick butt. One thing I notice with certain students, they come and try classes (and love it), and then they let everything get in their way to make it to class. Science is science beautiful/handsome people; you can’t shine without regular exercise! Science also shows that too much exercise is acidic to the body, so don’t think you have to be a NFL player to take care of yourself. Most people begin exercising and quit because they get too sore, that’s why you should start off in yoga with maybe a Rest and Restore class and then a Gentle, then a Flow class in a few months. Be kind to yourselves and…you’re gonna get sore cause you’ve been hanging out with the remote on the couch too long. Take some great healing baths everyday, light a candle, take a break. If you don’t exercise regularly (at least 3/4 times per week), you will never enjoy life as you could and you can never be truly healthy. Period end of subject.

• Stop eating crappy food! Stop drinking crappy drinks! Stop thinking crappy thoughts! Oops, was that too harsh? My bad☺ THE key to health is to have a body that is PH balanced to at least 7.0. This means you have a body that is alkaline. How do you know if your body is alkaline…buy some PH strips by EnzyMedica (Whole Foods has it), pee on it around 4 or 5pm everyday and see where you are (early morning you will always be acidic as the body rids acids during sleep so don’t test then).

You must educate yourself on how to alkaline your body; here are the best ways I know how and just to clarify…I have no personal interest nor receive anything for or from these resources…they are simply the best I can give you:

1. Crazy Sexy Diet by Kris Carr (Funny and smart)
2. The Enzyme Factor by Dr. Shinya (For info on this Kangen System contact YourHealthAZ@gmail.com)
3. Asyra Testing (this helps you know your individual body’s chemistry and what you may be allergic to and what supplements you actually need instead of taking a bunch of supplements that are bad for you. (A must for your unique body). For Asyra testing information contact: YourHealthAZ@gmail.com

Nobody can take away your “shine” when lovely you are happy and healthy. As I’m writing this I feel like a broken record because I hear my friends, family, students say “I’m gonna get with the program”, but they don’t! Frankly, I am so bored with hearing this even though I love them to death! Just remember, you deserve to be healthy and full of vitality. God instructs us to take care of our temple, the peace of God, regular yoga practice and good nutrition will positively affect all areas of your life. But guess what? It’s up to you gorgeous. To quote Kris Carr’s book “When you are living like you mean it, you’re a force of nature. Now is the time to work on personal boundaries and do what’s best for you. It’s not selfish; it’s self-nurturing.” P.S. Kris Carr is not a Christian but she’s funny and right-on (I’ve studied a lot and like her book for it’s humor, state-of-the art prevention and reversal of disease science). Also, as one of my very mature Christian friends once told me “I’d rather have a doctor who is skilled and not a Christian than a doctor who is a Christian and unskilled. Her book is awesome and easy to follow, a great place to start and/or continue your education.

Then, of course, there is always Yahweh Yoga Teacher Training, for people who want to be teachers, as well as, those who just want an awesome transformation of mind, body, and soul health. This training gives you an amazing in-depth course in mind, body, and soul health. You could do all of it and be richer; more vibrant for God, yourself and the world. We would love to have you take this journey with us…do it…get with the program…have a fabulous life gorgeous! Live like you mean it!

To Him be the glory,
DeAnna

Introducing….Raw Food Chef Certification at Yahweh Yoga!

Many of you have shared with me that you wisely want to adopt a predominantly living food lifestyle, but don’t know how to make the transition. For this very reason, we are now offering Raw Food Chef Certification courses for our students. You will learn how to prepare many different and delicious living food recipes while earning your certification, which will then allow you to you to teach others with your new teaching skills.

We’re pleased to announce that fellow Yahweh Yoga graduate, Dawn Jones, who is certified as a Raw Food Chef through raw food industry leader, Alissa Cohen, will offer Level 1 and Level 2 Raw Chef Certification for our students during November as indicated below:

Each class is limited to 4 people.
3 classes each of Level 1 & Level 2 are being offered.

Level 1 Certification:

Level 1 is one day only, 3 classes of Level 1 will be offered the dates below,
please choose one date from below:

(Cost is $200 for Level 1 alone and includes your food for the day)

Class 1 -Saturday April 2, 2011 8am-8pm

Class 2 - Wednesday November 10, 2010 8am-8pm

Class 3 - Sunday November 14,  2010 8am-8pm

Level 2 Certification:

Level 2 is 3 days, however, Level 1 is a prerequisite to taking Level 2.

(Cost for Level 2  alone is $650 and includes your food during each day of training.)
The cost for both Level 1 and 2 taken together is $850.
(You my take Level 1 first and Level 2 at a later offering if you prefer.)

3 classes of Level 2 will be offered on the dates below, please choose from below:

Level  2 - Class 1:

November 7 - 9th, 2010:

Sunday November 7th, 8am-2pm and 4pm-8pm;
Monday November 8th, 8am-2pm and 4pm-8pm;
Tuesday November 9th, 8am-2pm and 4pm-8pm

Level 2 - Class 2:

November 11-13, 2010:

Thursday November 11th, 8am-2pm and 4pm-8pm,
Friday November 12th, 8am-2pm and 4pm-8,
Saturday November 13th, 8am-2pm and 4pm-8pm.

Level 2 - Class 3

November 15-17, 2010:

Monday November 15th, 8am-2pm and 4pm-8pm,
Tuesday November 16th, 8am-2pm and 4pm-8pm,
Wednesday November 17th, 8am-2pm and 4pm-8pm

According to an ever-growing number of leading doctors and health experts, a predominately organic living food lifestyle is known to be the healthiest of lifestyles, it makes you feel so very good, keeps you vibrantly healthy and also gives you the “glow” of health that can only be achieved by a lifestyle rich in living foods. Benefits include: re-evaluating your life, losing weight, clearer thinking, breaking bad habits, growing closer to God, family and friends, learning self-control and purifying body and soul. If you want to transition into this lifestyle and become certified, please let me know as soon as possible as space is limited.

deanna@yahwehyoga.com

With love and respect,

DeAnna

“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in every way and that your body may keep well, even as your soul keeps well and prospers.” 3 John 2

Essential Oils

What are Essential Oils?

An essential oil is a liquid that is generally distilled (most frequently by steam or water) from the leaves, stems, flowers, bark, roots, or other elements of a plant. Essential oils, contrary to the use of the word “oil” are not really oily-feeling at all. Most essential oils are clear, but some oils such as patchouli, orange and lemongrass are amber or yellow in color.

• Essential oils contain the true essence of the plant it was derived from.

• Essential oils are highly concentrated and a little goes a long way.

• They are emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically healing.

• Essential oils were mankind’s first medicine.

• Egypt essential oils were used in the embalming process. Well-preserved oils were found all over King Tutankhamun “tut” tombs.

• Priest and the Chinese have used oils for thousands of years.

• There are 33 species and over 500 references to oils in The Bible.

• The three wise men presented Jesus with Frankincense and Myrrh at His birth.

• God was the first aromatherapist – long before the word or concept was articulated by humans.

BIBLE BLURBS ABOUT OILS

In Ezekiel 47:12 and Revelations 22:2 it suggest that God gave us natural herbs, including their extracts to be our medicines.

Ezekiel 47:12 (New International Version) “Fruit trees of all kinds will grow on both banks of the river. Their leaves will not wither, nor will their fruit fail. Every month they will bear, because the water from the sanctuary flows to them. Their fruit will serve for food and their leaves for healing.”

Revelation 22 (New International Version) Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.

The first time oils were mentioned in the Bible was in Genesis 37:25 in the story of Joseph.

Genesis 43:11 (New International Version) Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in your bags and take them down to the man as a gift—a little balm and a little honey, some spices and myrrh, some pistachio nuts and almonds.

Mark 6:11-13 (New International Version) And if any place will not welcome you or listen to you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave, as a testimony against them.” They went out and preached that people should repent. 13They drove out many demons and anointed many sick people with oil and healed them. James 5:14 (New International Version)

Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. The spices in the Bible would not really resemble the crushed, ground and powdered versions we purchase in the store today. As for Myrrh it was probably not true Myrrh (Commiphora myrrh), inasmuch as that tree grows in Southern Arabia and Africa neither in Gilead nor in the land of Jacob. It most likely did not travel from the North to Egypt.

How to smell:

Remove lid and start to smell the aroma low holding the bottle at waist level then moving it clockwise up toward the nose slowly, draw the inhale in deep.

How to apply as perfume:

Apply with toothpick. A little goes a long way.

Baths:

We advise 6 drops per bathtub. We recommend lavender.

Body Sprays:

We recommend using only distilled water and 15 drops of oil. A delicious recipe is to combo grapefruit and lemon drops to the bath. Oh lala. Do you know that in an aroma study more men chose grapefruit as an arousal smell to incise them? Hmmm.

How and why can oils heal?

Essential oils are found in the circulating juices of the plants, which are technically called “oleo-gum-resins.” The “gum” part of the plant is water-soluble. The “oleo” part is the oil or lipid-soluble. Essential oils are comprised of tiny molecules while fatty oils are made of larger molecules. So if an essential oil is applied to the skin it can pass through tissue and cell walls to bring nutrition to the cell and carry out waste products out. Oils can help us to calm and relax; they can also help to speed up the immune system. It is important to understand the different uses for different oils. Here is a list of some of the most common and easy to find oils. Research conducted at Weber State University in cooperation with D. Gary Young, as well as other documented research, indicates that most viruses, fungi, and bacteria cannot live in the presence of many essential oils, especially those high in phenols, carcacrol, thymol, and terpenes. This, perhaps, offers a modern explanation why the Old Testament prophet Moses used aromatic substances to protect the Isrealites from the plagues that decimated ancient Egypt. It may also help us understand why a notorious group of thieves, reputed to be spice traders and perfumers, was protected from the Black Plague as they robbed the bodies of the dead during the 15th century.

OILS

Lavender

Common Uses: Properties of Organic Lavender Essential Oil include anti-depressant, anti-phlogistic, antirheumatic, antiviral, cytophylactic, bactericide, decongestant, deodorant, and as a diuretic. Herbalist regards Lavender as the most useful and versatile essential oil for therapeutic purposes. Lavender is the essential oil most commonly associated with burns and healing of the skin. It also has antiseptic and analgesic properties, which will ease the pain of a burn and prevent infection. It also has cytophylactic properties that promote rapid healing and help reduce scarring.

Frankincense

Common Uses: Organic Frankincense Essential Oil is highly prized in the perfumery industry and in Aromatherapy. The therapeutic properties of Frankincense Oil include use as an antiseptic, astringent, carminative, digestive, diuretic, sedative, tonic and expectorant. It has remarkable rejuvenating and healing properties and is excellent in skincare manufacturing. Frankincense Essential Oil is also believed to encourage a meditative state bringing balance and peace to individuals.

Geranium

Common Uses: Organic Geranium Oil can be used to help in the treatment of the following: acne, bruises, burns, cuts, dermatitis, eczema, hemorrhoids, lice, mosquito repellent, ringworm, ulcers, breast engorgement, edema, poor circulation, sore throat, tonsillitis, PMS, menopausal problems, stress and neuralgia. Its reputation as an extremely versatile essential oil is well documented.

Grapefruit Essential Oil (White)

Common Uses: Grapefruit Pink Essential Oil is believed by aromatherapists to be a spiritual up-lifter, and to ease muscle fatigue and stiffness. It is also a purifier of congested, oily and acne prone skin and is sometimes added to creams and lotions as a natural toner and cellulite treatment. Grapefruit Essential Oil is reputed to ease nervous exhaustion and relieve depression. Men found the smell of grapefruit more arousing than any other fragrance in a study of over 1000 men.

Ginger

Common Uses: Organic Ginger Essential Oil is believed by aromatherapists to be applicable for colds and flu, nausea (motion sickness, morning sickness), rheumatism, coughs and circulation issues. It also has warming properties that help to relieve muscular cramps, spasms, aches and ease stiffness in joints. Ginger is also viewed as an aphrodisiac and is believed to ease anxiety, renew vitality and revitalize self-confidence.

Lemon

Common Uses: Organic Lemon Essential Oil has been historically recognized as a cleanser. It is reputed as being antiseptic, and as having refreshing and cooling properties. On skin and hair it can be used for its cleansing effect, as well as for treating cuts and boils. Research has also shown Lemon Essential Oil to enhance the ability to concentrate.

Lemongrass

Common Uses: Organic Lemongrass Essential Oil is known for its invigorating and antiseptic properties. It can be used in facial toners as its astringent properties help fight acne and greasy skin. An excellent anti-depressant, Lemongrass Essential Oil tones and fortifies the nervous system and can be used in bath for soothing muscular nerves and pain. Lemongrass shares similar properties with citronella and has a great reputation for keeping insects away.

Myrrh

Common Uses: Indian Myrrh Essential Oil contains a number of flavonoids which assist in reducing inflammation and boosts the immune system. It is also reputed to be valued as a tonic, and is said to have antiseptic and anti-fungal properties. Indian Myrrh Essential Oil is very aromatic and is thought to enhance spirituality. Aromatherapists use both Myrrh and Frankincense to draw on the deeply meditative and healing quality of the oils.

Thieves

Common Uses: As the bubonic plague decimated Europe in the year 1413, four thieves were captured and charged with robbing the dead and dying victims. When the thieves were tried, the magistrate offered leniency if they would reveal how they resisted contracting the infection as they performed their gruesome acts. They explained that they were perfumers and spice traders and told of a special concoction of aromatic herbs, including cloves and rosemary, that they rubbed on their hands, ears, and temples. The proprietary Thieves oil blend was created based on research into the concoction used by the thieves of the 15th century. In 1997, studies conducted at Weber State University showed it to have a 99.96% success rate against airborne bacteria. The bacteria cultures were sprayed in an enclosed area, and Thieves oil blend was diffused for a given amount of time.

Clove

Common Uses: Cloves can be used in cooking either whole or in a ground form, but as they are extremely strong, they are used sparingly. Cloves may be used internally as a tea and topically as an oil for hypotonic muscles, including for multiple sclerosis. Cloves are used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine, Chinese medicine, and western herbalism and dentistry, where the essential oil is used as an anodyne (painkiller) for dental emergencies. Cloves are used as a carminative, to increase hydrochloric acid in the stomach and to improve peristalsis. Cloves are also said to be a natural anthelmintic. The essential oil is used in aromatherapy when stimulation and warming are needed, especially for digestive problems. Topical application over the stomach or abdomen are said to warm the digestive tract. The use of a clove in toothache is also said to decrease pain. It also helps to decrease infection in the teeth due to its antiseptic properties. Clove oil, applied to a cavity in a decayed tooth, also relieves toothache. It is also recommended for breast cancer both topical and internal.

Patchouli

Common Uses: A widely used fixative in perfumes, patchouli’s rich, earthy aroma providesan olfactory bridge between floral and herbaceous oils. Add a few drops to sweet almond oil to create a nourishing treatment for dry skin.

Why Live A Healthy Lifestyle?

Let’s be real; living a good, healthy lifestyle takes a lot of hard work for a long time. Then that lifestyle kicks into habit. When it becomes habit, you still must choose consciously, but the degree of difficulty minimizes over time, as it becomes second nature. The personal rewards for living a healthy lifestyle are so incredibly enjoyable and essential to a wonderful life that it’s worth the hard work it requires. First Corinthians 9:24-27 describes what it takes when it comes to experiencing the rich rewards received by living a truly healthy lifestyle:

“You’ve all been to the stadium and seen the athletes race. Everyone runs; one wins. Run to win. All good athletes train hard. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and fades. You’re after one that’s gold eternally. I don’t know about you, but I’m running hard for the finish line. I’m giving it everything I’ve got. No sloppy living for me! I’m staying alert and in top condition. I’m not going to get caught napping, telling everyone else about it and then missing out myself.” (MSG)

I hear the words “healthy lifestyle” tossed around a lot. They can mean something different to everyone. So, for the sake of clarity, let’s use these characteristics for our definition:

The Ideal, Healthy Lifestyle:

• Living a life grounded in Christ

• Growing emotionally mature in Christ and The Word

• Living in fellowship with family and friends who love and trust you and whom you love and trust

• Practicing Christian yoga at least six days during the week

• Eating mostly fresh, raw, organic, vegan foods

• Living (or seriously working on being) at your ideal weight; strong and toned, regardless of your age

• Cultivating awesome, real, enjoyable relationships

• Glowing and shining for God to those around you

• Feeling alive

• Looking at life and trials with a positive, God-focused approach

• Enjoying your work immensely

• Working toward financial security

• Taking time to relax and pray each day

To me, a truly healthy lifestyle is about living a life where mind, body, soul and health unify to produce a peaceful, thrilling life of love, richness and deep fulfillment…a life led by heartfelt focus, obedience and a desire to shine our best for God and give Him the glory. Sounds yummy, doesn’t it?

The thing is… it’s hard to live this way. At first, it’s very hard and it never really gets easy, but living a healthy lifestyle is the best goal in the world, in my humble opinion. Being happy in your own skin, experiencing vibrant health and living for God according to His Word is the happiest life anyone can live. That’s why we should live a healthy lifestyle.

One of my favorite yoga teachers, Sentra Brown, said, “If it’s not hard, why are you doing it?” I learned a lot from her. Work on something hard, make the shift and enjoy your life. It takes all you’ve got. Are you willing to give it? That’s the real question. Because there is no question about this…you have what it takes to be vibrantly healthy if you’re willing to work hard at it.

Beginning to live a healthy lifestyle all begins in the battlefield of our mind. Start by filling your mind with the information and inspiration you’ll need to change your lifestyle. Our website is a good place to find good information. If you haven’t read my first Healthy Living article(s), I invite you to do so here on the website, under the “Healthy Living” section. I also strongly recommend that you purchase and repeatedly listen to Joyce Meyer’s Battlefield of the Mind CD and/or DVD set. It will help you make “the shift” in your mind toward living a healthy lifestyle.

So, does a healthy lifestyle mean that many, if not all, of your pleasures: favorite things to think, say, eat and drink will have to go by the wayside forever? No. But it does mean you have to do what Scripture says and “go into strict training” after you have reached your goals, then moderation is good. Moderation is an important principle of living a healthy life. Are you ready to go into strict training and sacrifice your unhealthy habits until you reach your goals and finally make “the shift” to the new you, God wants you to be? It’s entirely up to you. No more excuses. The former is gone. The new is approaching. Each day is a new day.

If you want it, you can have it. It’s up to each one of us. I’m with you all on this. Let’s pray for each other and get better and better each day, by staying close to the definition of healthy living I’ve described. It’s not easy, but we’ve got what it takes. Let’s do it for Him! Shine brightly on this earth, my brothers and sisters!

Peace, Love, Joy,

DeAnna

A Perfect Raw(mostly)/Vegan Food Plan for Radiant Health

By DeAnna Smothers

I’m beginning to view pursuing radiant health as something that is really fun and challenging, instead of “work”. Being radiantly healthy is much different that being pretty healthy, it makes you literally glow from the inside out and that means we shine more for Him.

I’ve been so taken lately by Matthew 5:13 which says “Let me tell you why you are here.  Here’s another way to put it: “You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world . I’m putting you on a light stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand - shine”.

Additionally, my friend and I have been studying Joyce Meyer’s The Battlefield of the Mind. I am seeing that we allow the enemy to entice us with strongholds such as focusing on toxic thoughts and human “reasoning” of the flesh first,  then actions of the flesh that continue to help us destroy ourselves..you know, eating too much, drinking too much, judging too much, not trusting enough.

I love Joyce Meyer’s statement “I had exhausted every way I knew of to destroy myself” when describing the shift that happened for her when she realized she didn’t have to believe every thought that dropped into her head - that if the thought didn’t align with scripture, then toss it. If the food and drink weren’t something that would upgrade her health, she didn’t want to partake. That she finally realized to shine her brightest, she had to exercise and take care of her physical form. We have free choice, such a gift especially when used wisely. The Book of Proverbs is the book of wisdom in the Bible, whatever is there is the way to live in order to experience the best possible. By the way, have you seen Joyce Meyer lately, she looks better than ever!

My big Ah Ha moment was when I realized after studying Proverbs that if I choose not to live that way, that I am being disobedient, something that hurts my soul because I know it will not please my sweet Savior.  The mind shift I have had is motivated primarily by a desire to be obedient at a higher level. Have you seriously read Proverbs and what it has to say about eating and drinking too much?  It’s pretty clear that our mind, body and soul health are seriously important to God. No guilt now, He wouldn’t like that. I just want to move forward to brightly shine and glow for Him and it’s fun seeing what thought patterns, foods, drink and activities help me do that best. Right now I’m kinda glowy, but I have some serious room for growth and I’m excited!

God’s Word instructs us to shine, it even goes so far as to say that that’s why we are here. I realized a year or so ago  - finally wonder of wonders, that I could not shine  radiantly for God, myself, my family, friends, profession with a toxic mind, body and soul AND that I had them all! Not to an extreme mind you, for I have been progressing to a healthier mind and mostly raw for a while now and lost about 30 pounds and started feeling amazing! But then I got complacent for a while and stayed where I am, now I am ready for the next level.

Anyhow, I realized that for me living a mostly raw 90%/Vega Lifestyle helped me shine more radiantly for God, drop unwanted pounds fast and the lifestyle itself delivers a glow that cannot be achieved with a diet of toxic thoughts not in agreement with scripture, cooked foods and animal food and dairy no matter how you cut it. But it’s organic meat you say, yes so it doesn’t have hormones and pesticides that’s good, but it still clogs your arteries, sorry.

Here’s how my radiantly glowing friends typically live their lives each day and when I do it I am radiant too!  I’m trying to do this six days a week.  It’s a fabulous lifestyle and with delicious food and you have all kinds of energy.

• Go to bed early enough to get 8 full hours sleep.

• Awaken early enough to have some alone time and unhurried morning tea/coffee at least 6 days per week

• Practice Christian yoga in any form 6 times per week, Rest & Restore, Gentle, Flow, Power…mix it up if you like.

• Read and listen to inspirational music/messages on CD/Dads by Christian people they admire in the car, home, walking, Christian yoga.

• Hang around other like individuals.  Joining a Christian yoga studio/group is one way to do that.

• Have no more than 2 cups of coffee/tea in the morning…organic, of course

• Have a vegan Pea Protein drink in fresh home made almond milk with berries each day preferably 45 minutes after practice or working out, this is key. Vegans need protein and creamy taste, this was the missing link for me to move ahead.

• Have two large fresh organic green juices per day, or one juice and one green smoothie..best juicer for fast preparation and clean-up - Breville

• Eat a delicious greens salad with some raw goat cheese, organic sunflower seeds, avocado, tomatoes, any kind of veggie you like, everyday!

• Find restaurants that are organic and dressings that you like there.  After a meal at the restaurant, bring home some side orders of dressing for your week’s salad.

• Most radiantly healthy people don’t eat bread very much at all but if they do Once In A While,  it’s Ezekiel

• Most love chocolate and learn how to make the recipe below for yummy raw dehydrated chocolate macaroon’s.

• I also love making Popsicles with fresh organic almond milk/raw organic cocoa powder/coconut/stevia or other negligible insulin spike sweeters, this makes very yummy Popsicles; just get yourself a set of Popsicle holders, put ingredients in a blender, pour into Popsicle holder, put in freezer 4 hours and voila’! You can also just juice any fruit and pour it in the holders.

• Drink 6-8 glasses of reverse osmosis water or pure water everyday. This keeps toxics moving through and out your body.

• Once a week, my very radiantly glowy friends pretty much eat what they want, but not to extreme as toxics get you to crave more toxins. So if you are going to indulge, do it lightly and be mindful that you want radiant health and too many toxins will quickly steel your radiance.

• Read a book you like before bed, dare to just read for enjoyment.

• Be obedient to Scripture, take the time to learn it better. The Book of Proverbs is the book of wisdom in the Bible.  Just start there.  Whatever it says is true and righteous.

• My radiantly healthy friends all have their vitamin k2, B12, Thyroid, D3 levels checked annually and if they need these commonly needed supplements, they purchase them from Life Extension because they are the cleanest around and they are reasonable in price. You can get your blood tests there too.

Thinking of you all, sending love and peace your way.

DeAnna

Recipe:

Delicious Raw Chocolate Macaroons

• 3 cups unsweetened organic dried coconut

• 1 1/2 cups raw organic cacao powder

• 1 cup raw organic light agave or raw organic yacon syrup or Stevia to taste

• 1/2 cup raw organic coconut oil

• 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract

• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Mix, roll into balls, dehydrate at 115 degrees for 12 to 24 hours

Lower the temp or shorten the time for softer macaroons

For those without dehydrators place on lowest temp in oven for several hours

They are good even without dehydration, just fresh!

Nut Milks…so delicious!!

Nut Milks…so delicious, better for us by far and simple to make!

Hello Friends,

Before discussing the amazing benefits of nut milks I would just like to say hope you are all doing well and to thank you for all your comments and notes on the new Healthy Living section. I was really touched by the fact that some of you have been listening to The Joyce Meyer’s “Battlefield of the Mind” CD/DVD series for a long time; I was touched because I realized that those of you who have and continue to listen almost daily to this day, even after a long time, are people I love, greatly respect and look up to, people who set the bar of intimacy with God for me. Some of you said you are planning to purchase “Battlefield of the Mind” and listen to it over and over and over again, that made my heart smile, thanks! Choosing healthy thoughts, foods, drinks, actions and words all begins in our mind.

One of my friends said that her goddaughter and her mother listen to this series regularly at breakfast and the other day they hadn’t turn it on in a few days and her goddaughter said “Hey mom, I think we need a little Joyce”!  I point out once again that making a permanent shift to a super healthy lifestyle begins in the mind, it doesn’t matter if you know nut milks are great for you, if you do not choose to prepare and drink them, it’s not going to happen.  It all begins in the battlefields of our minds. It’s a constant discernment of what is toxic or non toxic to the mind, body and soul and whether or not to choose toxic thoughts, foods, drinks, actions, words to be our choices in life. Battlefield of the Mind helps you make this shift, promise!  I’m just going to keep bugging you until you do it because I love ya!

Okay so Nut Milks! One of my raw food teachers tells me that our senses need different types of tastes and one of those tastes is creamy. Here’s a great way to get your creamy taste buds fed in a healthy and delicious way.  Animal milks vs. Nut milks.  If you search the web for “summary of scientific studies on harm of animal (primarily cow) milk”, you will see harmful side affects like: Liquid Meat; allergies, anemia, arthritis, asthma, cancer, cataracts, diabetes in children, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, autism, heart disease and the list goes on.  So why would anyone drink animal milk when they could drink absolutely much more delicious nut milks, which has none of these side affect and tons of benefits?!?  I encourage you to do your own fact finding but here’s what one search http://www.care2.com/greenliving/nut-milk-in-a-minute.html has to say about it:

Here’s something I think you and your family will LOVE! Nut milks taste beyond yummy and are quite beneficial for our health and they are really easy to make (hardest part is getting the nut bag so just choose to order one already:) Try blending some purified ice or organic frozen strawberries, some fresh organic strawberries, pea protein and a couple of dates to a cup of nut milk and give it to your children as a malt, you can even put raw organic cocoa powder and organic banana’s in it to make it chocolate instead, or vanilla or all of the above…they will love it and it will be very nutritious for them. You will love it too, it gives solid peaceful energy for hours, while feeding your cells…mmmmmdelicious!

Almonds are members of the Rosaceae (Rose) Family and a relative of peaches, cherries and apples. They have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, demulcent, emollient, and tonic properties. They help alkalinize the blood and relieve chi stagnation in the liver. They are used to lubricate the lungs, relieve asthma and coughing, clear phlegm, improve energy and memory, strengthen the nervous system, and increase strength and sexual vitality. They are known as brain and bone food.

Almonds contain about 18 percent protein and are a good source of vitamin E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc. They also contain amygdalin, otherwise known as laetrile, an anticancer nutrient.

In Ayurvedic medicine, almonds are used to strengthen ojas, the essence that exemplifies intellect and spiritual receptivity. Yogananda, Indian guru and author of Autobiography of a Yogi said almonds foster “self control and calmness of the mind and nerves.”

A milk made from almonds or other soaked nuts can be a great substitute for dairy, soy or asceptically packaged products. I look for really raw almonds (most American almonds, even those marketed as raw are pasteurized), so either Spanish almonds, those you shell yourself from companies such as LivingNutz.com, farm.com or rawfromthefarm.com.

Almond Milk

Why settle for a product in an aseptic package that has a shelf life of three years? Choose vitality instead!

• 1 cup raw organic almonds, soaked overnight

• 1 quart  purified water

• 1 tablespoon organic raw honey or 2 dates, soaked 20 minutes

Rinse the nuts in a colander to remove enzyme inhibitors

Combine all ingredients in a blender and liquefy. Then strain through a nut milk bag you can get at http://www.rawguru.com/store/raw-food/nut-milk-bags-buy-3-get-1-free.html Pulp can be saved to add to casseroles, cookies or other dishes.

Note: These same directions can be used for making cashew, hazelnut, pine nut, sesame, sunflower, walnut, or pumpkin seed milk. Makes 1 quart

So dear friends let us remember our beloved Father says in Scripture..

3- John 1:2 American King James Version

“Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in good health, even as your soul prospers.”

Four Bible Food Groups

1. Organic Trees whose edible yield is bearing seed or is seeds.
2. Organic Plants whose edible yield is bearing seed or is seeds.
3. Organic Field plants , herbs, roots, leafy vegetables.
4. Organic Clean Meat

Here’s to our Godly health my brothers and sisters,

DeAnna

Making “The Shift” to a Healthy Lifestyle

Making “The Shift” to a Healthy Lifestyle

by DeAnna Smothers

Treasured Friends,

For years healthy living has been a passion of mine, yet it took years for me to actually make “The Shift” to permanently live a healthy lifestyle.  During these years I have studied and gained much knowledge about what real health actually is according to state-of-the-art experts I admire in the fields of health. I also cured myself of breast cancer naturally, without surgery, chemo, drugs and the like by implementing what I learned and now as I approach my 67th birthday this September, I am in the best shape and health of my life and I am often told I look a couple of decades younger than I am. As a Christian yoga teacher I regularly kick-booty of people in their 20’s.  I share this with you not to boast, but to hopefully be an inspiration to help you attain your health goals.

Everyday in my classes I see people struggling to make “The Shift” to a healthy lifestyle and this new Healthy Living section of our website is dedicated to helping those who want to make “The Shift” a reality in their lives.

As Christians, it is important to understand the motivation for wanting to live a healthy lifestyle.  If it’s to “look hot or younger” I don’t believe anyone will actually make it. Excellent health automatically produces a more attractive physical body, but if that is the motivation, it lacks depth and importance.  Here’s a Scripture that reflects my personal motivation and perhaps it will motivate you too:

Matthew 5:13-16 (The Message)  “Let me tell you why you are here.  You’re here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth.  Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world.  If I make you light bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket do you?  I’m putting you on a light stand.  Now that I’ve put you there - SHINE!”

In my view, it is impossible to SHINE when your mind, body and soul are toxic. If you are overweight, your mind, body and soul are toxic, plain and simple.  Even if you are confined to a wheel chair, you can SHINE with health.  For true health is a combination of mind, body, soul radiance. It is miraculous to watch people in wheel chairs go for and attain Olympic Gold is the Special Olympics.  Everyone can SHINE if they think, eat and exercise regularly with God at the center of their lives.

Mind, body, soul health is what we will be focusing upon in the Healthy Living Section for they are all inter-related. If you have a toxic mind, you cannot be healthy as it affects your peace and your body; if you eat toxic food, you cannot be healthy as it affects your mind and you cannot enjoy peace and/or a healthy body. If you do not trust 100% in our God, you cannot have peace nor would you understand your purpose for being alive is to SHINE for HIM. If you do not exercise for your own physical level, you cannot be healthy as the body needs to be moved and circulated daily.  For me, of course, Christian yoga is a huge answer to prayer and a fundamental component for a healthy life as it is a mind, body, soul practice that encourages, biblical thinking, eating fresh foods and building a strong body…the necessary ingredients for SHINING for HIM and being an instrument of peace on this earth.

So, here’s lesson one:  Please go to www.joycemeyer.com and purchase The Battlefield of the Mind CD or DVD series. It’s only around $30.00 including shipping.  Listen to it over and over and over until you totally understand it.  You cannot really loose weight, get strong, exercise regularly or eat well unless you mind is healthy and your decision to do so is always firm (naturally on very special occasions we party). The fundamental problem with people not succeeding in making “The Shift” to a healthy lifestyle is that they do not have a convicted mind to do so. Choosing to eat, drink and smoke toxic substances, not exercising regularly and feeling badly about yourself for a lack of self-control all begins in your mind and heart. When you truly study and understand The Battlefield of the Mind series, it will lift you up and give you the mind set you need to stop making toxic choices.  You will never succeed in making “The Shift” until your decision to do so is real and firm. This requires having a healthy godly mind that will be the bedrock to help you make excellent choices almost all the time, which is foundational and fundamental to making “The Shift” and to finally living and enjoying a healthy body and lifestyle.

Here’s to Healthy Living…a special easy recipe for you to enjoy.  One thing for sure, organic fresh foods are the quickest way to begin detoxifying your mind, body and soul (more on that to come). Remember in The Book of Daniel, God clearly shows us that for the most clarity of mind and strength of body, eating vegetables and drinking water is where it’s at. Otherwise, why would God have put that story in the Bible?

Quick, delicious Tacos - serves 4 (2 tacos each)

• Package of Ezekiel Sprouted Tortillas (these are alive and clean and actually digest as a protein)

• Organic Goat Cheese

• 4 - Organic Avocados

• 1 - Jalapeno (optional)

• 1 - Organic Lime

• 1 - Bunch Organic Romaine Lettuce

• 2 - Organic Roma Tomatoes

Sprinkle Organic Goat Cheese on 8 tortillas

Place tortillas under broiler until cheese melts

In a bowl, combine avocados, lime juice, tomatoes and jalapeno and mix together

Spread this mix on your tortillas

Cover with Romaine lettuce

Enjoy!  Yummy, yummy, yummy!

Peace and love to you all.  Please let me know subjects you would like me to cover in Healthy Living and I will be happy to do so.

DeAnna