Dirty Dozen

Buy these edibles Organic, guide to pesticides

Celery
Peaches
Strawberries
Apples
Blueberries
Nectrines
Bell peppers
Spinach
Cherries
Kale/Collard Greens
Potatoes
Grapes

Always wash your edibles whether organic or not, ecoli thrives on fresh produce. Summer is coming our way, get out and visit your local Farmers Market, buy local, buy organic!

The growing consensus among scientists is that small doses of pesticides and other chemicals can cause lasting damage to human health, especially during fetal development and early childhood. Scientists now know enough about the long-term consequences of ingesting these powerful chemicals to advise that we minimize our consumption of pesticides.

"Gallbladder Flush"

What you will need:
2 gallons apple juice
3-4 TBSP Epson salt
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 fresh squeeze grapefruit juice

It's best to do your Flush with as little in your colon as possible. If you are already on a 100% raw or juice fast that's good. I started mine off as 100% raw for 6 months but still did a 5 day juice fast.

Day 1-4
1. Fast on juices (beetroot, celery, carrots) for 5 days
2. Drink 1/4 gallon of apple juice per day

Day 4
1. Drink normal juice for Breakfast and lunch and have you 1/4 gallon of apple juice.
2. 4pm drink your 1st epson salt dose - I did mine by mixing 1 TBSP of epson salts with 1/2 cup of room temp water-BIG YUK!!
3. 6pm eat a nice fruit salad - best part of the day!!
4. 8pm another 1 TBSP epson salt
5. 10pm mix 1/2 cup of fresh grapefruit juice (squeezed from the actual fruit) with 1/2 cup olive oil and drink it (not too bad-taste like a nutty beverage). Go to bed. Try to sleep on your right side in a fetal position (knees up to chest). This is where the gallbladder is and by sleeping on it it will keep the gallbladder "open" and help pass the stones.

Day 5
1. 8am another epson salt drink. That's it. I passed 100's of stones starting from my 1st epson salt drink but most passed from 9am to 11 am. You may feel crappy especially during the night and morning but when they finish coming out you will feel awesome and full of energy.

I recommending repeating this procedure in a couple of weeks. The second time around is the best!

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ADDITIONAL READING FROM ANOTHER SITE: - very useful.

This comes from another site I visit and this is what they had to say on the subject of liver/gall bladder:

TOXIC WORLD

The greatest assault is from modern food. As you are probably aware,most of the packaged foods at the market contain chemical additives and preservatives.The list is as long as your arm and includes arsenic,hydroxide of ammonia,ascetic anhydride,sodium hypochlorite,calcium aluminum silicate and magnesium stearate,to name a few.

The most prevalent of these toxins are trans-fatty acids from hydrogenated oils,WHICH ARE IN ALMOST EVERY PACKAGED OR PROCESSED FOOD IN THE SUPERMARKET.These oils,artificially hardened by metal and hydrogen gas,produce fatty acid trans-isomers that are not natural,and your body doesn't know what to do with them.

You are the only one responsible for choosing what you put in your body.Liver toxins can be found in the food you were brought up on and that you love best!The good news is that the liver is very forgiving.Optimum liver function can be restored and even a damaged liver can be regenerated.

LIVER DISTRESS SIGNALS

Some of the signals of liver distress include:

high blood pressure
elevated cholesterol
weight gain
pot belly
cellulite
indigestion
abdominal bloating
irritable bowel syndrome
hot flashes
eczema
acne
rosacea
pimples
chronic fatigue syndrome
depression
brownish spots on the skin(liver spots)
compromised pancreas
irritability


The list goes on.
Most people don't get the message and treat the symptoms with OTC or prescription drugs,which just adds more to the liver's burden,while they continue their liver-destroying lifestyles.

BULK UP YOUR DIET

Fiber is an essential ingredient for a well-functioning liver.It's the garbage truck that carries away cholesterol.A diet that emphasizes legumes,whole grains,raw and lightly steamed vegetables will give you sufficient fiber to facilitate peristaltic movement.

As a rule I take about 20g of psylium powder a day,in addition to whatever fiber I eat,just to make sure.Fiber can absorb water up to 30X it's weight,so be sure to include lots of water.

When you drink water and don't consume fiber,the water will be expelled through the urinary tract without removing toxins.Toxins hamper the bile duct and pancreatic ducts and engorges the liver.This interferes with digestion and assimilation of nutrients.

Yet another problem caused by improper elimination is the probability of parasites.A toxic buildup in the bowel creates an ideal environment for parasites.Incubation time is about 36 hours.So if you go 2 or 3 days without eliminating,it's a good bet that the parasites have moved in-and are quite content!

WEIGHT LOSS

The liver is a fat burning machine and normalizes weight by pumping excess fat out of the body through the bile and into the small intestines.Fiber reduces the re-uptake of fat and toxins from the gut to the liver.When you eat a low fiber diet,the bad fats get back into the bloodstream.Adequate amounts of HDL are not manufactured and LDL attaches to blood vessel walls.

A roll of fat at the waistline can be a sign of a fatty liver.This is a liver that has stopped processing fat and instead,has become a fat-storing organ,engorged and swollen with greasy deposits.No matter how much you diet or exercise,removing this fat roll will be impossible until you improve your liver function.

FOODS TO REFUSE

The water from your tap is chlorinated and probably fluoridated.Both of these are toxic gases that your liver must deal with.Don't add them to your liver load!

You need to avoid hydrogenated oils,heat-damaged fats,preservatives,chemical food colors,chemical taste enhancers,pesticides,sugar in all it's forms,artificial sweeteners,caffeine,and the many non-food additives listed on labels.All of these are toxins,yet we still eat them.Your busy liver becomes overworked trying to filter out these poisons so that they do not get into the bloodstream.What a responsibility!

-Use sweeteners such as honey,maple syrup and fruit only in moderation.Refined sugar is poison.
-Most dairy products are processed through pasteurization and homogenization.They are no longer the food nature intended.

THE LIVER CLEANSE

This is a staple of holistic practitioners.It's a non-invasive method of removing toxins and gallstones from the liver and gallbladder.There are several ways to do this.First I'll describe the protocol that I've used.This was taught to me by my great-grandmother,who passed peacefully last year at the age of 103.She still had her gallbladder.

Most people should probably do a colon cleanse first,unless they've been consuming a high-fiber intake regularly.When you flush your liver and gallbladder,you want wide-open plumbing to eliminate through.The best way to achieve this is probably by using either colosan or oxy powder.They're both the same thing.


If you are still eliminating a lot of crap after 5 days,continue until you are not.
This protocol also calls for drinking 1-2 qt of apple juice a day for 5 days.The juice contains malic acid,which helps loosen the adhesions between the stones,breaking them them up,making them smaller and easier to pass.
The first time I did this,I passed a LOT of stones,ranging in size from a grapeseed,to a cherry pit.Throughout the day I'd say at least ¾ cup,if not more!I don't know how big a gall bladder is exactly,but mine had to be full to capacity.I can't tell you how relieved I felt to see that junk on the OUTSIDE.
There is the likelihood of some nausea and discomfort during this process,though it's probably not as bad as having your gallbladder removed.In fact, the more discomfort you experience the more you needed to do this.The first time I did this,I woke up during the night,feeling nauseas,although I didn't throw up,and went back to sleep fairly easily.A friend of mine did throw up,but he was still glad he did it when he saw the results.

Vibrant Living Newsletter - Dear Readers, May 12, 2011

Continuing my odyssey at the Optimum Health Institute here in beautiful, sunny San Diego, California. Boyd tells me it remains rainy and cool up in Portland, so I'm happy to be able to get some rays and warmth! He did say the couple of sunny days the last two weeks provided a window to get some peas, beans, lettuce and chard planted.

Boyd also reports that he attended a very interesting and inspiring workshop around the Tattvas Essential Oils (picture right). This is the second (Level II) class Boyd has taken from Aileen Halvorson. Aileen was trained by the originator of the Tattvas Oils system, Candice Covington, and Boyd says Aileen's enthusiasm and insight into the daily use of the oils for spiritual inquiry and discovery gave him a lot of ideas.

The workshops are based on Candice's book, The Panchatattvas, which is packed full of information about how the oils affect the five elements in a person's life. Conciously using the oils along with other techniques described in the book can lead to profound revelations and add deep meaning to everyday life.

Boyd said the workshop covered in detail using the oils with the Tattvas amulets to amplify the effects of the oils--with the amulets and oils working together synergistically. He also mentioned that by noticing which of the oils and amulets are most resonant at a given moment, they can be used as divination tools--determining which oils/amulets you are drawn to, then reading the meanings of the choices in the book--can provide additional insights into the psyche.

Until next time...

In vibrant health,

Shay Arave, President
Subtleenergysolutions.com

Avocado Dressing

Place in blender

1 avocado
1 tomato
white onion
Cilantro to taste
1/4 tsp Mexican seasoning
a pinch of sea salt to out the flavors

Blend, add enough water to cover what is in the blender and VIOLA!

Fabulous on salad greens, great with a few chips, filled with good Omega 3's, helps support beautiful skin and did I mention, "it's a real taste treat."

Vibrant Living Newsletter - May 5, 2011

Wow, I'm having such a wonderful time here at the Optimum Health Institute. It's a lot of work, both physically and spiritually, but I feel like I'm really thriving.

Along the way, I've picked up some great raw recipes. Here's one that I've made a few times, and it's one that would be familiar to raw fooders, but it bears repeating!

Raw Seed Cheese

Ingredients

2 cups hulled sunflower seeds
1 cup unhulled sesame seeds
3 1/2 rejuvelac or 3 1/2 cups purified water ("Rejuvelac" is the lightly fermented seed soak water)

Method

Soak sunflower seeds overnight in water. Soak sesame seeds one hour before preparation. Rinse seeds. Place all ingredients in your Vitamix blender. Blend for about 1 minute, pulsating. Pour mixture into sieve and place over container to catch liquid and cover with a plate, set on counter for 6 to 8 hours, then place in refrigerator overnight.

If you like, you may season with all variety of flavors. I like to add a pinch of sea salt, fresh chopped herbs add wonder, curry powder, garlic, onion powder... whatever makes you happy.

This food is full of enzymes, B vitamins, and amino acids. It is a pre-digested protein, so it is easily assimilated into the system. Seed cheese is one of my most favorite foods, great with salad, steam veggies and straight up on its own. I love this food, fills you up and gives you plenty of energy.

Also, check out one of my favorites if you're on Facebook: Curried Quinoa Salad!

Until next time...

In vibrant health,

Shay Arave, President
Subtleenergysolutions.com

Seed Cheese

Ingredients

2 cups hulled sunflower seeds

1 cup unhulled sesame seeds

3 1/2 rejuvelac or 3 1/2 cups purified water


Method


Soak sunflower seeds overnight in water. Soak sesame seeds one hour before preparation. Rinse seeds. Place all ingredients in your Vitamix. Blend for about 1 minute, pulsating. Pour mixture into sieve and place over container to catch liquid and cover with a plate, set on counter for 6 to 8 hours, then place in refrigerator over night.


If you like you may season with all variety of flavors, I add a pince of sea salt, fresh chopped herbs add wonder, curry powder, garlic, onion powder...whatever makes you happy.


This food is full of enzymes and B vitamins, and amino acids. It is a pre-digested protein, so it is easily assimilated into the system. Seed cheese is one of my most favorite foods, great with salad, steam veggies and straight up, on its own.

Curried Quinoa Salad

1 cup quinoa grains

1 cup organic jasmin rice

1 red onion, finely diced

1 cup sultana grapes

1 red and green cpasicum bell pepper diced

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

1/2 cup chopped celery

1 cup fresh corn

1 heaped teaspoon ground cilantro seed

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 heaped teaspoon ground tumeric

1 fresh red chilie, finely diced

1 teaspoon finely grated ginger

2 cloves garlic diced

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 cup roasted cashews

Method

Rinse quinoa and rice in cold water and drain

Cook quinoa and rice in boiling water using the absorption method or in a rice cooker for approx. 10 to 12 minutes to retain the nutrients. In a separate bowl combine cilantro, cumin, cinnamon, chilies, ginger and garlic and add oil and vinegar to make the dressing.

Mix the ingredients together with a spoon. Set aside. Combine all the other ingredients in a large bowl. Now fold dressing through. Garnish with cilantro and toasted cashews.