THE HEALING POWER OF BONE BROTH...LET IT HEAL YOU TOO!

DID YOU KNOW?

Many of our modern diseases appear to be rooted in an unbalanced mix of microorganisms in your digestive system, courtesy of an inappropriate and unbalanced diet that is too high in sugars and too low in healthful fats and beneficial bacteria. 

For thousands of years, there have been traditional foods like fermented vegetables and cultured dairy that have been touted for their health benefits. But one common healing food that is now being recognized for its incredible health benefits is bone broth.

BUT WHY?

Bone broth is excellent for "healing and sealing" your gut, to use Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride term. Dr. Campbell's GAPS Nutritional Protocol, described in her book, Gut and Psychology Syndrome(GAPS), centers around the concept of "healing and sealing" your gut through your diet.

Nutrition researchers Sally Fallon and Kaayla Daniel of the Weston A. Price Foundation explain that bone broths contain minerals in forms that your body can easily absorb: calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, silicon, sulphur and others.   Just one of it’s added benefits is the fact it contains chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine, a supplements to reduce inflammation, arthritis and joint pain.

FACT:

Broth or "stock" plays an important role as it's easily digestible, helps heal the lining of your gut, and contains valuable nutrients. Abnormalities in your immune system are a common outcome of GAPS, and such immune abnormalities can then allow for the development of virtually any degenerative disease.

The Healing Benefits of Bone Broth

There are many reasons for incorporating good-old-fashioned bone broth into your diet.   The following health benefits attest to its status as "good medicine."

• Helps heal and seal your gut, and promotes healthy digestion: The gelatin found in bone broth is a hydrophilic colloid. It attracts and holds liquids, including digestive juices, thereby supporting proper digestion.

Inhibits infection caused by cold and flu viruses, etc.: A study published over a decade ago found that chicken soup indeed has medicinal qualities, significantly mitigating infection

• Reduces joint pain and inflammation, courtesy of chondroitin sulphates, glucosamine, and other compounds extracted from the boiled down cartilage
• Fights inflammation: Amino acids such as glycine, proline, and arginine all have anti-inflammatory effects. Arginine, for example, has been found to be particularly beneficial for the treatment of sepsis  (whole-body inflammation).  In addition, Glycine also has calming effects, which may help you sleep better.

Promotes strong, healthy bones: As mentioned above, bone broth contains high amounts of calcium, magnesium and other nutrients that play an important role in healthy bone formation

Promotes healthy hair and nail growth, thanks to the gelatin in the broth

IT'S ABOUT EATING RIGHT FOR YOUR HEALTH

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FLU SHOT WITHOUT THE SHOT

We all are well familiar with “the annual circulating flu”, the contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs.  The most common symptoms include: a high fever, runny nose, sore throat, muscle pains, headache, coughing, and feeling tired. The best way to prevent the flu is NOT by getting a flu vaccine shot each year...but by “boosting your immune system” daily, in order to protect yourself. 

PREVENTION: THE BEST WAY TO ATTACK THE FLU Prevent The Viral Attack On Your Body Before It Even Comes:

If You Are Experiencing Any of the Above Symptoms, You May Be Dealing With A Dysfunctional Immune System… THIS CAN BE REVERSED. LEARN HOW TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM www.RoyalHealingND.com

Why Should I Avoid The Flu Vaccine?

During this time of the year, conventional medicine health experts tend to turn to their annual “flu vaccine” to battle the flu and, of course, the push for everyone to take this completely unnecessary vaccine, which can be avoided.

By the peak of the 2012-13 season, 135 million vaccines were made available just about everywhere, from the grocery store around the corner to your workplace. Doesn’t all of this seem like a huge push by Big Pharma wanting to unload their toxic drugs under the guise of human health and safety to increase their bottom-line profits?

The DHHS lists 21 different side effects, from mild to serious, that may occur after taking a flu shot or nasal spray on their Flu.gov website. Interestingly, the site lists almost as many serious problems, as it does milder ones.  

Among the serious side effects stemming from receiving a flu shot that require immediate medical attention: Urticaria/Hives Malaise/Weakness Dizziness Breathing Difficulties/SOB High Fever Tachycardia/Racing Heart

Scientists are willing to concede one very serious health issue linked with receiving a flu shot: Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) an illness in which the body’s immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system linked to nerve damage, muscle weakness and fever.

Despite the long list of serious side effects, statistics about Americans who are sickened or die due to vaccines meant to protect them are virtually impossible to find.  THINK ABOUT IT… That said, in recent years, some countries have reported serious health problems with flu shots, ranging from narcolepsy in teenagers (Sweden, Finland and France) to fevers, allergic reactions, headaches and even death (Korea).

DID YOU KNOW?
The flu vaccine is less likely to be effective if the strains of flu in the vaccine do not match the strains of flu in the environment.  Nevertheless, even when the match is perfect, 1% of flu-vaccinated individuals end up with the flu compared to 4% of unvaccinated individuals.  The fact is that matching the strains of flu that are currently around and the vaccine is difficult because viruses evolve quickly, and it’s hard for vaccine producers to keep up.  THINK ABOUT IT…

As a Naturopathic Medical Doctor I approach the flu, like all imbalances in the body, which is to say I don’t assume the human body is subject to illness when the proper diet, supplementation and lifestyle precautions are taken.  When a patient is sick, it is necessary to look deeper and find out what missing links are interfering with the efficacy of their immune system.

My goal is to support each individual by strengthening the integrity of their immune system so there is less risk of a virus affecting the body, leaving it vulnerable to the aftermath of feeling sick, overwhelmed and miserable.

Understand that when the immune system is compromised it has less ability to fight off any viruses, bacteria or toxins we are perpetually faced with every minute of every day.  In addition, when we take things like vaccines, medications or antibodies, we mask the symptoms and actually weaken our immune system even further.  

***PROTECT YOUR BODY FROM THE FLU***

As the days get shorter and colder it is essential to protect your health.   Fact is, your body has all the tools it needs to protect itself without a toxic flu vaccine, take safer steps, starting today… to boost your immune system. Here some safe and natural steps to strengthen your immune system every day of the year and forget the vaccine flu shot:

The Natural Flu Shot Plan

1. ***ASK YOUR NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR (Alternative Medicine Expert) FOR THE NATURAL FLU SHOT REMEDY***
2. Improve your daily diet to include more fruits, vegetables and meats, ideally from organic sources. Remember to stay away from immune-depleting processed foods, full of enriched, fortified ingredients (like genetically modified products) that do nothing good for your health.
3. EAT CLEAN: Fill in any nutritional gaps in your diet by finding the best supplement for your health by an Alternative Medicine Expert.  We provide PRACTITIONER-TRUSTED supplements to support your individual needs and overall health.
   
4. Eat a nutrient-dense, whole foods-based diet:  Some of the most nutrient-dense foods include organ meats from grass-fed animal sources (like liver) and cold-water fatty fish, seasonal vegetables, fruits and starchy tubers (beets, parsnips, sweet potatoes, turnips) as well as nuts (if properly soaked first).
5. Prepare a Steam bath with essential healing oil such as Mentha piperita.
6. Increase Fluids:  Make a Diaphoretic tea by adding Sambucus nigra (flowers), Chamomilla, Fresh Ginger, and Dandelion in equal parts to a quarter liter boiling water, infuse 10 minutes, then take hot immediately in sips; use several times daily.
7. Eat as little as possible:  Listen to your body…if you have no appetite use that period to allow your gut to heal.
8. Limit your sugar intake as much as possible: Excess refined sugar consumption feeds bad bacteria in the gut, contributes to inflammation and depletes your body of much-needed vitamins and minerals.
9. Probiotic: Promoting healthy gut flora…so that the good bacteria outnumbers the bad.  This will help your body better protect itself against foreign microbes, including viruses.
10. Reduce the stress in your life, and you’ll remove one of the major problems that depletes your immune system. ***Instead, invest some of your free time visiting with friends, spend some time in nature, get a massage or learn relaxation techniques like yoga or meditation.***
11. Wash your hands often, but avoid antibacterial soaps that use harmful chemicals like triclosan.
12. Don’t skip on your sleep, one of the easiest and best ways to improve your health naturally.
13. Chopped raw onion covered with raw honey or sugar, cover for 6 hours and take 1 tsp. every hour or as needed for cough.
    
14. Fish and Cod Oil as EPA and DHA — fatty acids that help reduce inflammation.
15. Get enough fat-soluble vitamins A and D, which support the immune system.  Increase bioflavonoids and C rich foods with antiviral and microbial effects.
16. Such as: Garlic, onions, oranges, grapefruit, horseradish, lemons, elderberries, leeks, turnips, grapes, pineapples, honey, green leafy vegetables, cabbage and bone broth
17. Drink Bone Broth: Properly prepared bone broth, on the other hand, is an excellent source of bioavailable, immunity-boosting minerals such as magnesium, zinc, calcium, phosphorus, sulphur and other trace minerals.
18. Get your body moving with an exercise program, starting with baby steps like a short, brisk walk early on a cool morning.
19. You want to avoid eating foods that weaken the immune system.

AVOID:

• Heavy protein foods, fats, meats, shellfish
• Cow’s milk and other dairy products
• White bread, refined foods, processed foods, sugar, sweets
• Catarrh forming foods: tofu, meat, ice cream

How We Help

At Royal Healing Natural Health Center, our goals are to educate chronic skin care suffers about their conditions, share what contributes to health and wellness, and support our patients in any way we can.   Learn more about our programs by visiting the website RoyayHealingND.com or you can call us at 832-913-5022.  

THE SAD TRUTH ABOUT SUGAR

1. Over consumption of Sugar causes all these diseases:

           *Diabetes                           *Brain Fog                         *Obesity

                 *Hypertension                   *Depression                      *Metabolic Syndrome

                 *Fatigue                             *Tooth Decay                    *Heart Disease

                 *Violent Behaviour           *ADD, ADHD                      *Arthritis

                 *Fibromyalgia                   *High Cholesterol              *Acne   

                 *Cancer                             *Fatty Liver                         *Hormone Imbalance     

Added sugar is the single worst ingredient in the modern diet, in which can have harmful effects on metabolism and contribute to all sorts of diseases.  The excess sugar gets turned into fat, which can lodge in the organs such as the liver, stomach, or pancreas.  As a result, it can have harmful effects on metabolism, then contribute to conditions like cancer, diabetes, or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

2. Which important nutrients does Sugar contain?

               *Protein                  *Vitamins

                   *Minerals                *Enzymes

                   *Fiber                      *Calories

NONE! 

 Sugar contains EMPTY CALORIES = It has NO NUTRITIONAL VALUE

              

3. Which is more addictive, Cocaine or Sugar?

It’s a tie! 

According to brain scan activity. That’s why it’s so hard to resist!

4. Which has more Sugar - Oreo’s or Prego spaghetti sauce?  

Prego!  

Hidden sugars account for more of our sugar consumption 

than the sugar we can see. 

BE SURE TO READ LABELS WHEN AVOIDING SUGAR!!!

5. How many calories per day does the average person consume in Sugar?

500 Calories!  

Which might add 1 POUND of weight EVERY WEEK! 

 (1 pound of body weight = 3,500 calories)

If you are not sure whether or not you are addicted, take the 

Sugar Addiction Quiz

The truth of the matter is that peoople who need sugary snacks to stay sharp throughout the day, could be prisoners of their own beliefs. The brain works just fine without regular shots of sugar in people who believe their willpower is unlimited.  Psychologist Carol Dweck from Stanford University stated: “There's a dominant theory in psychology that willpower is limited, and whenever you exert yourself to do a hard task or to resist a temptation, you deplete this limited resource.”   

Think About It...

ARE YOU ADDICTED TO SUGAR ???

Answer YES or NO to the following questions.

1.       Is there a sugary food item in your daily eating routine.  (For example:  Do you have a latte’, frappaccino or ordinary coffee or tea with sugar every morning, or a donut or danish for breakfast every day, or a candy bar every afternoon for a pick me up, or a soda with lunch or dessert after every meal)?

2.        When you are under stress do you reach for something sweet?

3.        Do you feel good just thinking about sweet, gooey, sugary snacks like cinnamon buns, or Mom’s homemade apple pie?

4.        Have you ever wanted to cut down on the amount of sweets you consume?

5.        Are food issues getting in the way of your work, school or home relationships?

6.        Do you ever feel sluggish or fatigued from overeating?

Surprisingly, if you answered YES to any of these questions it could indicate that you have a sugar addiction.

Learn More: Royal Healing Natural Health Center