WHOLE FOOD ALCHEMYST HEALTH SOURCE

The one thing everyone needs to know about cancer...it is mysterious.  Not only is every cancer unique in its methods of operation, but it is unique to each human being.  It seems the war on scientific, logical, and reasoned approaches to cancer treatment is suspect, but it is only suspect to those who live in fear (one way or another).  A diagnosis of cancer is scary, but it can be managed in a logical manner using an integrative approach.  The link below is simply a guide to use in order to avoid cancer myths that will not help your hope for a cancer cure.  Eat organic, eat those superfoods because they are a good source of nutrition, but don't believe they will cure cancer.  Eat well to support your body.  Don't believe the hype!   http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2014/03/24/dont-believe-the-hype-10-persistent-cancer-myths-debunked/

There are so many ideas on eating a healthy diet that I like to provide a glimpse into all types of concepts and options available.  The Ketogenic Diet is a hot topic with its roots in the treatment of certain types of epilepsy.  On his blog, Robb Wolf, provides a mini history of the use of a Ketogenic Diet on patients suffering with epilepsy.  It is a good read to add to your dietary information arsenal.   Links to Part I & II below: Image via Robb Wolf website http://robbwolf.com/2015/09/24/the-origin-and-future-of-the-ketogenic-diet-part-1/ http://robbwolf.com/2015/09/30/the-origin-and-future-of-the-ketogenic-diet-part-2/

This reminds one of the film, Medicine Man, from 1992 starring Sean Connery and Lorraine Bracco.  In the film, they are trying to protect the rain forest from big lumber business in hopes of finding cures for diseases.  In the documentary, The Sacred Science, they are looking at the Shamans of the Amazon and their sacred methods (that can't be found elsewhere) for coping with diseases.  Many messages in these films, specifically we need to protect the rain forest in order to find some new cures or investigate some sacred ones...and individually we need to live a conscious life. Here is the link to the film:  http://www.thesacredscience.com/screening_watchnow/ Personally, I would like to know how these folks are doing with their diseases, basically where are they now? Better or worse, dead or alive?

As you transition to a plant-based diet one must pay attention to nutritional needs.  Dr. Greger relates in the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9nNa81dSoY

If you have a busy life like I do, making Gluten-free Oat Breakfast night before is a big time saver in the morning.  I borrowed this recipe from the Food Matters website, making a few substitutions/suggestions in brackets following an ingredient.    Base Ingredients: 1/2 cup quick cooking oats [I use Country Choice Organic, Non-GMO, GF, Old Fashioned.] 1/2 cup coconut milk or coconut water  [If you are counting calories, go with the water.] 1/4 cup frozen blueberries [I use organic or wild grown.] 1 tbsp desiccated coconut [I use unsweetened.] 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp coconut sugar [I use organic agave, organic stevia, or nothing at all.] Optional: 1 tbsp Food Matters Superfood Protein   1 tsp chia seeds Toppings: Add extra coconut, blueberries and/or chia seeds to serve Recipe and photo credits via: http://foodmatters.tv/content/how-to-overnight-oats-3-ways Fresh, nutritious, and very simple. Now, change it up using your own favorite fruit... raspberries are a

Accurate nutrition informatin is so critical to your health that one must receive it from a reliable source with an education that includes critical thinking and focused research skills. With all the online "health coaches" or "not really a degree holistic nutritionists" you need a true advocate who is learned in seeking out authentic, science-based studies to translate accurate information.  Check out Erika Herman, author and certified nutritionist (as well as UCLA educated in Writing and Literature), to  help enhance your health and nutrition knowledge.  She is an articulate, expressive, and enthusiastic nutrition educator, with a sense of humor, as you can see. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjQK2adjqto

I always make my salad dressings from scratch, but while visiting a friend's house I was reduced to trying a "bottled" salad dressing.  Normally, I would forego the dressing and eat my salad along with the rest of the meal; HOWEVER, I was intrigued by the salad dressing brand.  I cautiously read the ingredients, not so bad, then I put a dab on my plate...shockingly good flavor.  It was a little sweet for me, as I NEVER add a sweetener to my dressings, yet this dressing was outstanding!  This very tasty "bottled" dressing is made by I Love Organic Girl...yes, the same company who consciously packages all of those organic greens also makes relatively clean salad dressings.  I tried the lemon agave, but they have several flavors available.  http://www.iloveorganicgirl.com/og/products/dressings/lemon_agave/

Plenty of cold-pressed raw juices have exploded onto the market over the past four or five years, but are they really raw?  The following article explains what the cold-pressed process is and provides information referencing what to look for on the labels. http://dailyburn.com/life/health/the-truth-about-hpp-juice-labels/ All image rights reserved www.wholefoodalchemyst.com.

In case you have been living under a rock, we are officially in a drought in California.  Here is an interesting and short article to help you make vital changes in your eating habits...no matter where you live.  Change your dietary habits, get healthy, and help change our world for the better.  Link to article: http://www.forksoverknives.com/california-water-crisis-drought/ Image via forksoverknives.com

Recently I discovered this very interesting new protein bar, not only does it not taste like a sugar-fest (only 2 g sugar), but it packs 15 grams of plant-based proteins...gluten-free too.  Normally, I don't eat peanuts but this bar hits the perfect mark for on my palate - integrating it into my pantry as the ideal go-to craving bar NOW.  They also have other flavors that include chocolate, but I am sticking with this Creamy Peanut Butter & Sea Salt dream. http://shop.rawrev.com/product-p/glocreamypeanutbutterbar.htm

As I have stated previously, I do not agree with coffee enemas as the same effect can be achieved by drinking coffee.  In my research I have discovered an interesting, safe, natural, and effective way to cleanse the colon and balance intestinal flora using kefir and freshly ground flax seed. Recipe via: http://goodmorningcenter.com/heres-how-to-effectively-cleanse-your-colon-with-only-2-ingredients/ Image: http://goodmorningcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/leneno-seme-i-kefir.jpg

"Get a jump start on that beach body with fit tummy water! All you need is 1 cucumber 3 lemons and about 20 mint leaves mix it with a gallon of water and enjoy!"  https://www.facebook.com/BioVi  http://www.biovibrands.com/

Whole Food Alchemyst supports our right to know what is in every product we consume. Take a look at the map, and ask yourself... Image: labelgmos.org  If this is something you support, follow the link, sign the petition, and pass it on. http://action.ewg.org/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=2110&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=ocpm&utm_campaign=2015Acq

Some of these films have been around for awhile, but that doesn't mean everyone has seen them. Each film educates the viewer about different problems facing food production, comsumption, and the need for transformation from soil-to-seed-to-dietary health.  A good place to start your own personal transformation to better health.    http://firstwefeast.com/eat/20-must-see-food-documentaries-you-can-watch-right-now/s/intro-slide/

Leaving milk behind can be a challenging task for the average milk-drinker, however, with the explosion of nut and other plant-based milks one can easily find a non-dairy version to love.  A few good reasons to be leave dairy milk behind for good... https://www.drmcdougall.com/2014/11/01/got-milk-got-disease/