A Good Diet

Foods Fit for a Good Diet
Good diet it is common knowledge that a balanced diet helps fend off illness. Conversely, television regularly shows us people with diet-related illnesses who seem to be at risk of disease because they aren't eating correctly, for whatever reason. After seeing these shows, when many people consider "disease prevention," they think about a tube of pills from their doctor. They believe that these are the only methods available, but nothing could be farther from the truth! Actually, one of the most important tools you can use is your diet... and we're not just talking about your appearance. We're talking about your overall health. Regularly eating a diet of good diet foods will lower your risk of cancer and other diseases. Although it is hard to believe, what we eat really does play a large role in our total health.

Let's put it a different way: as the saying says, "You are what you eat." As cliché as this saying is, the basic meaning is true. Your body's survival relies on a number of different things. If you think long-term, you will understand why diet is so incredibly important. Think of all the people you have known who have had cancer, both people you see in your daily lives and the "stars" we see on TV. Many of these people avoid the common causes of cancer: no smoking, drinking, drugs, or alcohol. So, why are there so many people who have cancer?
While some risk factors include genetics and pollution, up to 1/3 of the cases are related to diet. You read that correctly: people get cancer because of what they eat. More accurately, people get cancer because of what they don't eat. In fact, there are some very important foods you can eat to help prevent cancer as well as other illnesses. Make sure you bookmark this article, so you can revisit it regularly to check your progress or have questions.
Apples. Another old saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away," is once again true! Apples are full of vitamins A and C, and they assist with lowering cholesterol. Finally, they decrease your risk of getting cancer.

Broccoli. Even though a former president scorned this vegetable, it is still a good diet source of calcium. Also, one serving has 97% of your daily vitamin C!
Oranges. A "fan favorite," oranges are not only tasty, but they also help prevent colds and flus as well as many forms of cancer.
Onions. You won't think of holding the onion knowing that just half an onion per day lowers your cholesterol. Also, remember how you used to cry every time you cut up an onion? This is actually a sign that onions are especially good diet for asthmatic people or those with various breathing problems because they "open up" your sinuses, so to speak. They also contain cancer-fighting agents for such cancers as stomach cancer. Onions also reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke. Although you might think onions are from the devil, it was once believed that onions came from a good diet sent to extend people's lives and make them healthier. Based on all of the positive aspects of the onion, there just might be some truth to that belief! Either way, they are a food fit for your good diet.

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Body Fitness

Total Mind Body Fitness
Total mind body fitness, six years ago my daughter then 28 was taking regularly a very powerful pain killer for back pain. Her doctors had to monitor her usage because it could become addictive.
One day I volunteered to go on a trip with a friend of mind to watch a demo of a simple machine that promised much with minimum output on the part of the user. When I tried this machine called a Chi Machine I had an amazing experience.

After just five minutes of use I felt the energy flowing through my body. Since I was a Reiki practioner I recognized this Chi or Bio-Electric energy easily. In addition I felt alert, energized, and focused. Other people at the demo spoke of the benefits they had got from using the machine regularly. This included one person who had suffered for years with back pain.
Enthused I went to my daughter and suggested that she invest in a Chi Machine. My excitement fell on stony ground. She suggested that maybe I was 'conned' by a slick MLM operator. She said that new immigrants were constantly being pushed to get into business with gimmicky products. She could not see how something so simple that moved your legs in a swing cycle could have such profound effects.
To cut a long story short... I went ahead and ordered a machine. When she saw I was going ahead my daughter offered to pay half of the purchase price to ease me of any financial let down if things went wrong.
Six years later we both own Chi Machines. For 2 years we had a network of over 100 users in 10 countries. My daughter quit using pain killers for her back pain because it disappered after three weeks of using the Chi Machine. I lost 15 lbs and four inches off my waist in one month. I have maintained this over the last six years. My daughter has maintained the same weight and dress size without dieting over the six year period. I have been physically fit and without major illneses despite my age.
We both use our machines daily. Our sleep has become deep and profound. We are mentally alert after use in the morning and relaxed in the evening. As we explored the world of energy healing we realized that our right and left brain co-ordination was way above avewrage. In short it is easier for both of us to access our intuition and creative abilities.
So I heartily recommend a twice daily 20 minute session with the Chi Machine. All you do is: drink a glass of water before and after the session, lie on a mat, put your ankles in a comfortable position, and let the machine swing you back and forth in a precise manner. After the session lie quietly for two to three mintues and let the energies flow freely through your body.
For twenty minutes your body gets a spinal massage, your mind is allowed to float freely between the left and right poles of your brain, your lymph and blod systems are allowed to clear themselves of toxins, each organ of your body recives the most efficient flow of energy, and you feel connected to the universal source.
That's it. Total cleansing of body, mind, and spirit twice a day.
Six years later my machine has paid itself over many times in physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits.
So for those of you who find it difficult to keep a proper Yoga, Pilates, or Tai Chi routine perhaps this might be for you. Be warned though that you have to create a habit. I estimate that one month of use can get you into the habit.

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