Kirstie Alley prepares the first USDA certified organic weight loss supplement!

Deborah Klein, the Health Director for Kirstie Alley’s Organic Liaison Weight Loss Program was a recent guest on Bonnie Mechelle’s HealthTopia radio show (listen to this episode online). A registered dietician and author with a Ph.D. In Mind Body medicine, Ms. Kline came on the show to talk with Bonnie about what makes this program different from the many weight loss programs that are already available.

Kirstie Alley is an actress that the American public has watched as she struggled with her weight on the public stage. She was a spokesperson for Jenny Craig a few years back and she lost a large amount of weight following their well-known weight loss program, only to gain it back plus more. She began to get tired of the constant ‘yo-yo’ diet cycles of weight gain, weight loss and weight gain again. After her most recent significant weight loss, Ms. Alley launched her own signature program to help others lose weight, get healthy, and maintain the weight loss for life—something she knew all too well was a challenging task.

Bonnie Mechelle asked Deborah if Kirstie really lost the weight using the Organic Liaison program, or if she actually shed the pounds during her stint on the TV reality show, ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ Ms. Kline said that Alley lost 70 lbs. as a result of following the Organic Liaison program prior to joining the cast of the dance show.

Deborah described the program as a customized approach to weight loss where you get to choose from personalized menus and meal plans, clean supplements that include the first USDA certified organic weight loss supplement, peer support and a customer service team that is available by phone or through email. Participants are encouraged to eat organic fruits and vegetables, and follow a high fiber, low fat protein diet, and to keep a daily journal of what they eat, how they are feeling and how much exercise they did.

The Organic Liaison program recognizes that each person is different and has different needs when it comes to diet, lifestyle and weight loss. Ms. Klein counsels people and offers support to members who want to lose weight and keep it off. “We get to the core of what is going on with our members. We offer a family vibe.” said Deborah Kline when asked what makes this program different. The emphasis on eating a clean, organic diet, the peer and expert support, and the focus on learning habits that will help maintain a long-term healthy lifestyle makes the Organic Liaison program one worth investigating because it is designed to be sustainable for life.

Those who are interested in Kirstie Alley’s Organic Liaison Program should visit the website http://www.organicliaison.com to find out more about the program, the supplements and how to get started. To find out more information about Bonnie Mechelle’s HealthTopia Radio program, and sign up for the free newsletter, visit http://www.myhealthtopia.com today.

Heart disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women in the United States, claiming approximately 1 million lives annually. More die of heart disease than of AIDS and all cancers combined. By 2020, heart disease will be the leading cause of death throughout the world.

The LIVE-GIVING bloodstream reaches the heart by way of two arteries known as “coronaries.” Portions of these vessels may get damaged because of the accumulation in their interior or within their wall tissue of a type of fat called cholesterol.

This illness is said to be “silent”, because the victim does not discover its existence until it is too late, when he or she suffers a heart attack. But it can be prevented! Many persons who haven’t ever felt the slightest pain in the chest die suddenly of a heart attack. Then near relatives begin asking themselves the question: “Could I be sick, too?”

Quite possibly, yes. The coronaries’ silent illness afflicts millions who totally ignore its existence. This lack of knowledge may cause their death. Of every 100 persons who die of a heart attack, 25 never had any symptoms announcing it. And one of every 6 heart attacks, the first and only sign of problems is sudden death. But things needn’t happen this way. You can avoid this silent killer’s surprise visit by getting to know the risk factors in a timely fashion, and taking the necessary preventive measures.

RISK FACTORS IN CORONARY DISEASE

The main risk factors in coronary disease are: smoking, diabetes, high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, a diet with high fat content, inactivity, stress, excess weight and genetic predisposition. Make the necessary lifestyle changes. Here’s a list of the main changes you must make in your risk factors in order to protect yourself against heart disease:

CHANGE YOUR DIET

A healthy diet includes a moderate amount of fat (20 to 30% of daily calorie intake) and a sharp reduction of the quantity of salt (one teaspoon daily, less than 2000mg). Eat less cholesterol, saturated fat (meat fat, butter, cream, cheese) and hydrogenated fats (found in margarine, and most pre-packaged foods).

BLOOD PRESSURE

Check you blood pressure regularly. Doctors recommend that the systolic pressure (high value) be 120 or less; the diastolic pressure (low value) should be less than 85. If your numbers are above these values, you need to lower then. Limits are higher in older persons. Consult wit your physician.

SMOKING AND ALCOHOL

Stop smoking and do not consume alcoholic beverages. A cigarette’s nicotine constricts the blood vessels and forces the heart to work harder. The carbon dioxide (CO2) in cigarets impoverishes the blood by lessening the amount of oxygen in the bloodstream. Also, it causes damage to the inner lining of the veins and arteries.

STRESS

Exercise and get enough rest. Avoid nicotine, caffeine and alcoholic beverages, Try not to attach too much importance to secondary things. Be confident that your loving Heavenly Father will lead in your life if you allow Him to, and will supply all of your needs. Jesus said: “Each day has troubles enough of its own.” Paul the apostle counsels: “ Do not let the sun set over your anger.” Forgiveness is a therapeutic resource which generates peace of mind. These measures will help lessen stress’ destructive impact on your life.

EXERCISE

Get in the habit of exercising more. Devote at least 3 or 4 hours per week to moderate physical activity. This could include walking, jogging, swimming, or dancing. Take steps to be more active by parking further away and taking the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator. This will strengthen your heart and reduce your risk for getting heart disease.

OVERWEIGHT

A mere 10% off excess weight increases the risk of developing heart disease. If you decrease your weight by 10%, you will help lower your blood pressure. Being overweight puts extra pressure on the heart, so if you are overweight right now please consult with your doctor and put together a plan to lose weight in a healthy way. When you have the support and guidance of a weight loss coach, you’ll have inspiration and motivation to still to your plan. Learn more about Christian weight loss coaching at http://www.victorysteps.net

DIABETES

Have your blood sugar level measured to see if it is normal. You might be diabetic and not even know it. When you have diabetes, you changes of getting heart disease is even higher.

KNOW THE DANGER SIGNS

Your chances of survival in case of a heart attack improve if you are prepared for it. Most attacks give warning signs. Cardiologist have established the following:

TIGHTNESS
A sensation of tightness, pressure, fullness in the middle of the chest, lasting a few minutes. Also, there may be dizziness, heart burn and fatigue. The pain may come and go, or it may extend itself toward the neck, jaw,shoulder, arms of back.

SWEATING
Sweating, nausea, disorientation, difficulty in breathing.

PAIN
In women, the chest pain may be mild, and other signs may be ill-defined and happen while at rest rather than in activity,

YOU NEED TO PREPARE BEFOREHAND

Jot down the telephone and address of the nearest hospital or clinic’s emergency service, to get help without delay. The sooner you take the patient there, the greater the possibility of saving their life or avoid permanent damage to the heart. It is preferable to call an ambulance. While you wait, give the victim an aspirin for adults dissolved in water; doing so can partially restore the blood flow in the damaged artery.

If you are the person experiencing the symptoms of a heart attack, take the aspirin for adults once. Ask a member of your family or co-worker to call an ambulance or emergency medical service, or if necessary, tell them to ask a neighbor to do so.

It is important to know what preventative measures you can take to prevent heart attack so you can start making the necessary lifestyle changes to reduce your risks. It’s also important to know the signs of a heart attack, so you’ll recognize the symptoms in yourself or others. By reading this article today, I hope you become more aware of the silent but deadly disease, and do everything you can to stop it. May the Lord bless you and your family.

What you say to yourself is very important. Your inner thoughts form your outer actions and the manifestations of your goals and dreams. If you are constantly berating yourself and putting yourself down, then you are not going to be strong enough to stand opposition when it comes your way.

We often form our thoughts from what we repeatedly expose ourselves to. If you have been watching a lot of television, more than likely you will start having feelings of inadequacy because your life does not match up to some of the the glamorous, wealthy, beautiful, slim and talented people you may see there. You’ll start feeling bad about yourself and wondering why God did not give you a better life.

God has given you a great life. You have within you, the ability to accomplish any goal or dream that you can think of and beyond. God will pour his favor on the people who stand up in faith and fight for their dreams without giving up. Success is a what you find after a series of failure, you can’t succeed unless you are willing to fail. So if you have failed many times, then you are closer to success than you may think.

You have to change the way you think to get the breakthough you’ve been looking for. Telling yourself that you are a loser that will not ever get anything or go anywhere is not productive. This kind of thinking will leave you in a state of depression and hopelessness.

You have all the abilities that God has given you to learn more, grow more and try different things until you find something that sticks. Don’t you go another moment wallowing in self pity, instead pick yourself up dust yourself off and start fresh, as if it were the first time you ever tried and there was no such thing as failure. You can do it, don’t give up. Not now, not ever!

When it comes to weight loss and eating healthy, your inner dialogue can determine how successful you will be. If you set a goal to stop eating too much sugar, salt and fat, you will be met with tremendous temptation everywhere you go. There are fast food restaurants on every corner, vending machines filled with junk food at the office and social gatherings with tons of unhealthy selections just waiting to be eaten. When you see these foods, you’re going to be tempted to eat them. But here’s a few things you can ask to yourself to keep you from falling off the wagon:

Ask yourself:

How is this food going to make me feel physical, emotionally, spiritually after I finish eating it?

Is this food going to make me have energy, or will it take away my energy?

Is this food worth all the time it’s going to take to burn off?

Will this food make me feel proud after eating it?

If the answer is negative, that let’s you know that you have some food in front of you that will not benefit your mind, body and spirit. It will make you feel guilty, make you feel sluggish and make you feel spiritually underpowered. If you do slip up and eat the unhealthy junk food, don’t wait until the next day (or next week) to get back on track. Start over at the very next meal!

Choose fresh healthy foods to nourish your body, and you will be rewarded with weight loss, a great feeling of accomplishment and the joy of knowing you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you.

I bid you Godspeed.

Anxiety affects us all to some degree. It is normal to feel nervous when sitting a test, starting a new job or going for a job interview. However it is a lot less normal to feel anxious most of the time or to feel so anxious that you suffer a panic attack, which is the case for an unfortunate minority. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the most commonly occurring form of mental illness in the United States, affecting eighteen percent of the adult population. They are characterised by excessive, persistent, worrying and can make the lives of sufferers a living hell.

Treating Anxiety

Extreme cases of anxiety disorder are usually treated using antidepressants but the problem is that more and more people are becoming wary about taking them. Fears are increasing about the addictive qualities of prescription medicine, with the large numbers of people seeking help for addiction in Florida, Atlanta, New York and various other states putting those afflicted with anxiety off taking medication because they are worried about becoming dependent on it. Not all antidepressants are physically addictive but the association with addiction created in part by the media is still disconcerting for many. Fortunately there is an alternative. Researchers at the Global Neuroscience Initiative Foundation have released a review of twenty-four scientific studies involving over two thousand participants that suggests that herbal and nutritional supplements can provide effective treatment for anxiety.

The Results

The studies that the researchers reviewed and analysed included twenty-one randomised controlled trials. The results of fifteen of these trials demonstrated that herbal or nutritional remedies help to alleviate the symptoms of anxiety disorders. The substances that were the most consistently effective at reducing symptoms displayed by sufferers were the amino acids L-arginine and L-lysine, kava and passionflower. Shaheen Lakhan, who was one of the researchers who carried out the review, stated that herbal medicines could be just as important as traditionally used anxiety remedies when it comes to treating anxiety or anxiety-related disorders. He did however point out that more research needed to be done in order to establish the most effective doses of these herbs and nutrients to use.

Side Effects

The downside to the results of this research is that whilst the herbal and nutritional treatments for anxiety might not be addictive, they can still sometimes have a number of unpleasant side effects. Passionflower can bring about bouts of dizziness, confusion and drowsiness, the two amino acids can cause diarrhoea and stomach ache and kava has been banned in some countries because in rare cases it can bring about liver damage. This means that the first three treatments are the safest choices to opt for, as they only have fairly minor side effects when compared to those associated with kava and some people who have taken them report suffering very few negative effects at all. Although the risk associated with kava is relatively small, most people would agree that it is not worth chancing damage to the liver in order to reduce anxiety so this herb is best avoided. There have only been a small number of people whose livers are suspected to have been damaged by taking it but it is still more advisable to stay on the safe side and give it the body swerve.

Implications

The researchers at the Global Neuroscience Initiative Foundation point out that the cost of prescription medication is rising and herbal and nutritional remedies provide a cheaper alternative as well as being non-addictive. They offer a low cost alternative to conventional anxiety medications that won’t leave sufferers panicking about the possibility of addiction. According to the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, anxiety disorders cost the country more than forty-two billion dollars every year, which is almost a third of America’s one hundred and forty eight billion dollar mental health bill. This means that anything that can be done to alleviate anxiety will be beneficial to people’s wallets as well as to their minds. More importantly though it will enable them to live their lives without worry constantly eating away at them and taking its toll on their health. Anxiety can increase the risk of a stroke so reducing it could potentially save somebody’s life.  *article by Eve Pearce

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There have been vast advancements in technology over the past 30 years, from personal computers to smart phones and Mp3 players. Year after year our society becomes more technologically advanced making the tasks of life more convenient, easier and faster. However, much of our advancements in technology come at a heavy cost. The repeated every day use of technology can be detrimental to our mental and physical well being…

Becoming More Social And Antisocial At The Same Time

Social media has made it easier to talk to your friends and family and meet new people online, however it may cause social phobias for face-to-face interaction. It is hard to sense people’s body language, facial expressions and tone of voice when you are texting or typing and email to communicate with one another. The decreased interaction with “real people” may make it hard to get out of the the house to socialize and interact with others without feeling anxious or scared.

Not Living in The Moment, Anticipating The Next Email

When you’re constantly texting, emailing and posting messages on social media, your mind can be completely engulfed by what somebody is saying about you online and you can totally forget about what is going on on the outside world. It is easy to gage your self worth based on how many messages you’re getting from other people and how many friend you have on Facebook, this is never good because your true self worth should come from God, and your purpose that is destined through the Word of God. You can’t live in the present when you’re anticipating the next email, text or social media post from someone else. Meanwhile your spouse, boyfriend/girlfriend, children and friends my be standing right in front of you, craving your time and attention, but you have you head buried in your smart phone as if the phone is more important than them.

Texting While Driving, Dangerous and Deadly

Just as a drunk person thinks they are sober enough to drive, a texting person feels they can type out a full message while paying attention to the road. Texting and driving have caused thousands of deaths because it is a dangerous and deadly act. People do not realize that they can not fully commit 100% of their attention to two things at one time. If you are typing a message first you have to think about what you want to say, then you have to type out the words to say it, then you have to make sure the words are spelled out correctly so you will not send out the wrong message. How can you fully concentrate on the road when you have all of these things going on in your mind? You can’t! So don’t.

All text messages can wait until you are no longer driving (not at the stop light, but fully out of the car or when the car is parked). Give 100% of your attention to the road while you are driving because you never know when someone may dart out in front of you, or slam on their breaks while you’re trying to read a text message or email on your phone!

Sitting Sedentary On The Computer

When you spend countless hours in front of a computer screen your muscles begin to atrophy (break down and deteriorate) because your body is not physically active. Your posture suffers because more than likely, you are not sitting up straight in your chair, plus your eyes are straining looking in to a screen of light for hours on end. Put yourself on a timer, remind yourself to stand up and stretch or walk around after every 20 minutes whn working on the computer. This will help your circulation, your muscles and your digestion. It will also help you take a break from whatever you’re working on you you can relax and de-stress your mind and body.

Business Owners May Feel They Are One Click Away From Millions of Dollars

If you an entrepreneur, and your business is based online, it can be extremely difficult to pry yourself away from the computer. You may feel like the more time you spend on the computer, the more money you will make. This is dangerous because you will ignore you body’s need for proper nutrition, exercise, sleep and sunshine just because you feel like you’re not working hard enough online. You’ll also ignore your children or the other people you care about because you feel like you can take better care of them if you had more money, when what they really want and need is your love and affection.

There is nothing wrong with hard work, but you have to submit your request for financial increase to God so you can work smarter not harder. It does not make any since for you to kill yourself with too much computer time when you can trade that in for prayer time and get twice as far with your business.

All in all, technology is a wonderful thing. It can be used to make us safe and keep us healthy, but it can also be used to make us ignore the people we care about, ignore our body’s signs of exhaustion and sickness plus distract us from being safe drivers. So I encourage you to use technology wisely and be conscious of your mental, spiritual and physical health as you use it.

There are two ways you can approach parenting: one, from a reactive place and two, from a proactive place. Although you need to know and consistently use a simple, loving and effective discipline approach like I teach my clients, it is important, if not crucial, to learn proactive ways of avoiding misbehaviours in the first place.

What are the benefits of learning these “avoidance” or proactive strategies, other than not having to discipline so much? Well, all of the proactive parenting strategies actually deepen the bond you have with your child causing your child to want to refrain from misbehaving. Having close, emotional bonds with your child also ensures that their emotional “tank” is filled, so they don’t NEED to misbehave to try and get something they feel is missing.

Over and above this, using proactive parenting strategies increases your child’s sense of self worth by helping them create the image and accepting the image that they are trustworthy, responsible, respectful and cooperative.

Here are my top 15 positive parenting parenting strategies parents can take to help prevent misbehavior and the need for discipline.

1) Set clear, consistent rules.

2) Make certain the environment is safe and worry-free.

3) Show interest in the child’s activities.

4) Provide appropriate and engaging playthings.

5) Encourage self-control by providing meaningful choices.

6) Focus on the desired behavior, rather than the one to be avoided.

7) Build children’s images of themselves as trustworthy, responsible and cooperative.

8) Expect the best from the child.

9) Give clear directions, one at a time.

10) Say “Yes” whenever possible.

11) Notice and pay attention to children when they do things right.

12) Take action before a situation gets out of control.

13) Encourage children often and generously.

14) Set a good example.

15) Help children see how their actions affect others.

It is important for you to remember that child misbehavior is impossible to prevent completely. They are learning about how their world works by experimenting, and lucky you, you get to be their professor! Now, although misbehaviour is normal, that doesn’t mean it has to be constant or intense. Mild misbehaviour is what we’re after.

We want to shorten their learning curve, and the way to use the proactive strategies listed above consistently. Doing this, you will prevent 90% of all misbehaviours. For the other 10% learn a simple, loving and effective method to discipline and be consistent with it.

Erin A. Kurt, Stress-Fr*ee Parenting Expert, is founder of ErinParenting.com and the author of Juggling Family Life: A Step-By-Step Guide to Stress-F*ree Parenting, the proven step-by-step program that shows you exactly how to raise happy, respectful and well-adjusted kids in just 3 steps…guaranteed. To get your F.R.E.E. video series and receive her stress-fr*ee parenting articles on how to parent without yelling and get your kids to listen to you the first time, visit www.erinparenting.com.

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There are more options for plus size women’s clothing these days and they’ve been made far more available than before. They’re fashioned in such a way that they conform to plus sized women’s’ real contours, making the more attractive, without taking away from ease of use. Don’t hesitate to find the clothes that will show off your body and make it attractive, just go out there and shop smart.

And you start by not being afraid to show your body. It’s time to banish those oversized clothes from your closet. If you still have lingering boy issues, that’s normal and nothing to worry about. But you should also understand that you can find clothes that will better flatter your body. There has been a rise in the trend of women’s clothing designers who make clothes with plus sized women’s needs and strengths in mind. Don’t worry too much about what shape you have. You just need a shift in perception to change that liability into an asset.

To find clothes that complement you, you first need to learn what your body type is. Most can be categorized as apple shaped, with a wider midsection, or pear shaped, with more distributed on the lower half of the trunk and body. Apple shaped bodies need clothes that flaunt the upper side of your torso and disguise the middle portion. If you have a pear shape, your clothes should exposure your shoulders.

Plus size women’s clothing for fitness needs to be conducive to strenuous use, and also safe. They have to allow full movement around your range of motion. It is preferable to get actual exercise undergarments instead of reusing conventional ones. Shirts, stretch pants, bras and panties made for exercise are made to allow such unhindered movement to be possible so that you can work out best. And these clothes do come in different sizes to suit real proportions. There are in fact a few companies that make clothes just for plus sized women, but more often than not you’ll find brands used by everyone.

Plus size women’s clothing for fitness come in many different kinds of fabrics and each have their own useful attributes. Wicking fabrics will keep your sweat away from your body, allowing it to dry up faster. Antimicrobial fabrics kill bacteria and body odor that otherwise grows from sweating. Micro fleece is man-made wool. This fake wool also retains body heat, but is substantially. It’s manufactured in such a way that it’s not as thick but heats better than real wool. Bamboo is a unique substance to use with many properties, like lightness, durability, antibacterial, and biodegradability.

Don’t be afraid of flaunting your plus-sized body on the beach, especially since there are great swimwear designs that will complement it. Most commonly cited are tankinis, a combination tank top and bikini bottom. You can try tankinis, which are half tank top and half bikini bottom. V-neck tankinis and tank tops that go longer are preferable. Another great option is vintage inspired swimsuits, which can be stylish and complementary is used right. Look for swimsuits that have ruching, or a top with a pattern. Ruching refers to decorations made from cloth bunched up together. And of course, skirtinis have bikini bottoms like tankinis but have a real skirt instead.

For more information on plus size women’s clothing please visit PlusSizeClothingDirect.com.

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When your energy levels are very low, your body aches and your mind is drained, it is time to detox your body. Detoxification mostly involves blood cleansing by way of eliminating impurities from the blood in the liver, through kidneys, lungs, intestines, lymph and skin.

How to detox your body:

First, you must decrease toxins in your body. You need to reduce cigarettes, alcohol, coffee, eating foods with refined sugars and saturated fats. Next, you should reduce the use of personal health care products such as toothpaste, shampoos, deodorants and cleansers as well as chemically-based household cleaners.

There are lots of ways to detox your body and you should select those that suit your lifestyle and preference.

- Juice fasting involves drinking only fresh fruits and vegetables such as carrot, spinach, celery, cabbage, apple, pineapple and cranberry (no citrus fruits). Duration of juice fasting is typically one to three days.

- Water fasting means that only water is consumed. This way your digestive tract and organs rest completely and toxin build-ups are eliminated.

- Change your diet. Include in your daily diet whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables instead of packaged and fast foods that are rich in fats and sugar.

- Use sauna as a regular part of detox. It is a fantastic way of removing chemical buildups in fat cells.

- Skin brushing removes old skin cells, stimulates the lymph system and draws out toxins through the skin. You should use a dry skin brush made of soft vegetable bristles. Before you take a shower, lightly brush your feet in circular motion towards the chest area for 2 minutes.

These are just a few cleansing methods that will improve your health. It is vital to know the different ways on how to detox your body before you start with the different programs.

Do you know about these top quality body detox products. The results of these detoxification programs are almost like science fiction. You will feel like new born.

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Understanding the concept of sugar addiction symptoms

A possible definition may be: the impossibility for a person to resist to the sweet foods or beverages temptation. People suffering from this condition find impossible to stay without sugar for too long: usually a day, a meal sometimes even an hour. Many times people don’t realize they are suffering from it as the symptoms can be mistaken for seasonal affect disorder, general tiredness, dieting “issues,” or depression. Controlling addiction can be difficult when you don’t know it affects you. When you became aware of the existence of the sugar addiction symptoms you can easily manage the health risks and overcome the problem.

What are the sugar addiction symptoms?

Some general signs you need to know are:

a strong drive to eat sugar when you are depressed: when you feel upset or stressed you automatically turn to sugar for comfort.

obsession with sugar or sugary food: no matter where you are – working at office, walking in the park, partying with your friends – your thoughts are constantly stolen by sugar or sweet food.

sugar triggered defensive mechanism: you don’t want to be told about not eating sugar. You don’t want people criticize your addiction. The slightest comment about eating sugar or sugar addiction symptoms upsets you and generates defensive reactions.

energy depleted body: when sweet foods become a habit you start to rely more on these than on your natural energy resources of your body. Hence you feel weak, lethargic and depressed.

sugar habits: this is when you eat sugar or sugar food at about the same time each morning, afternoon, evening or even night. When you skip the “sugar” hour you find yourself very anxious or depressed.

sugar snacks when you are bored: when you are in a boring situation you grab a high-sugar snack to keep you occupied. This is one of the most important sugar addiction symptoms.
Thinking about the consequences and some tips

When this addiction is not discovered and diagnosed at the right time, the consequences are severe: hyperglycemia, type 2 diabetes, pancreatic problems, high cholesterol levels, hypertension obesity, anxiety and arthritis. There are behavioral consequences as well: hyperactivity, aggression, anti-social behavior.

Overcoming sugar addiction is not so difficult, but you need determination. Firstly, you have to accept that you are suffering from sugar addiction. Recognizing the problem means having won half the battle. Then you need to break the addiction. Eliminate sugar from your diet. Here are some tips you need to know when you discover sugar addiction symptoms in your life:

1. Avoid salt foods. They induce sugar cravings.

2. Eat more fruit and vegetables. There are sweet vegetables, too.

4. Buy smart: Read the labels on the foods you buy.

5. Eat whole grains. They contain complex carbohydrates (millet, barley, brown rice).

6. Ice-cream fans: eat only ice-cream that is reach in healthy ingredients and not high flavored, high sugar ice-cream.

7. Don’t give up sugar: the only thing you’ll get is a powerful crave.

8. High protein breakfast: in the morning eat high protein foods.

This is nice but where to seek help when you discover sugar addiction symptoms in your life?

Where to find help?

There are different levels of help. Some need just a helping hand from their friends. Others may need treatment in a sugar issues center. You may join an online support group. This may help some people. A new idea is hypnosis. Suggestions and sugar related hypnosis sessions work for a lot of people. Carefully devised exercises that stimulate metabolism offer another, more natural alternative. The will is extremely important. Be determined to win the battle. When there’s a will, there’s always a way. When things don’t go as planned and the sugar addiction symptoms don’t go away, don’t hesitate to seek professional treatment.

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ABOUT HEALTHTOPIA rADIO: Healthtopia Radio airs @ 6:30pm EST in Atlanta on WAEC 860 AM plus anytime online on TalkShoe, iTunes and Blogtalk Radio. Follow Healthtopia Radio on Twitter @MyHealthtopia. Join our Healthtopia Facebook Group and subscribe to our blog for Healthtopia’s latest and greatest updates! Healthtopia Radio is sponsored by: Floclaire, The Victory Steps Christian Weight Loss Program, Enliven Magazine, The Wow Network and Success NOT Sabotage. Learn more about Healthtopia Radio and new sponsorship opportunities at www.myhealthtopia.com.

HEALTHTOPIA RADIO SHOW: Bonnie Mechelle discussed the documentary film, The Business of Being Born, with the film’s director, Abbie Epstein on the HealthTopia Radio show. Ricki Lake was the 2008 film’s executive producer.  Through this film, Lake wanted to share the life changing experience of giving birth to her baby at home in the bathtub of her New York City apartment, but she also wanted to bring attention to all of the birth options that women have available to them today in the United States.

The popular film, which is available in DVD and can be seen on Netflix, has spawned several additional projects including a book, Your Best Birth, and a four DVD film series called, More of the Business of Being Born.

During the interview, Abbie Epstein, the film’s director spoke about the many options that women have today for women giving birth such as using a midwife in the hospital, midwife with a home birth,  using an ob in the hospital, etc.

Epstein mentioned that home birth rates have increased by 20%. She also spoke about her previous prejudice against midwives, but now she knows that midwives are clinically trained specialists in normal, low risk childbirth. They bring oxygen, IVs, hospital equipment to home births, and they work in collaboration with the hospitals and doctors. A midwife will transfer a woman to the hospital if an emergency situation occurs at home. Epstein also spoke about the use of Doulas for labor support. To learn more about birth options visit their online community: www.MyBestBirth.com.

ABOUT HEALTHTOPIA rADIO: Healthtopia Radio airs @ 6:30pm EST in Atlanta on WAEC 860 AM plus anytime online on TalkShoe, iTunes and Blogtalk Radio. Follow Healthtopia Radio on Twitter @MyHealthtopia. Join our Healthtopia Facebook Group and subscribe to our blog for Healthtopia’s latest and greatest updates! Healthtopia Radio is sponsored by: Floclaire, The Victory Steps Christian Weight Loss Program, Enliven Magazine, The Wow Network and Success NOT Sabotage. Learn more about Healthtopia Radio and new sponsorship opportunities at www.myhealthtopia.com.