Tina Tierney Health Talks: 2011

Do you know what's in your water?

6:22 PM | Labels: The water exchange company in MIchigan, water filtration system, water quality

If you are sick isn't one of the first questions that come to your mind; what made me sick?

In my own journey back to health it crossed my mind a thousand times. Every time I made my list of what could have triggered my auto-immune disease of wegeners-vasculitis I wrote down my drinking water and put a question mark. I read the "Auto-Immune Epidemic" book by Donna Jackson Nakazawa http://www.donnajacksonnakazawa.com/ (this is a must read book for anyone healthy or sick) where she talks about pollutants in our water and it being another trigger contributing to our auto immune epidemic.

I attended a water seminar where I was shocked to hear what is in our water even after it is treated before being returned to the lake. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHuFhQceXSY This link is a you tube video and is part 1 of 8 parts on the topic (very very informative). If you would like to learn more about why I highly recommend getting the best water system you can afford click on the above link.

I knew our water was polluted and years prior before getting sick I had thought to improve my brita water filter system. But I did not realize the facts about our water deep enough to take action and make a change that would really improve my drinking water. A situation if, I would have known then what I know now; I would have upgraded my water filtration system years ago.

For your convenience I have posted the company information below where I bought my water filters and encourage you to read the articles about getting some type of water filtration system which can remove the chemicals which have been known to cause cancer, auto immune diseases, and many other serious health problems.

I would like to introduce another made in the USA product we can all be very proud of! In fact "The Water Exchange" business is located right in greater metropolitan Detroit area in West Bloomfield, Michigan. The good news is they ship all over the United States and shipping is free.

The Water Exchange company sells every type of water filter system for your home including one for the shower. I am also pleased to announce I have added them as an affiliate for anyone wanting a quality water system at a reasonable price. Click on their link below at the end of this article to read what their water filters can remove out of your drinking water; everything except the good minerals.

Luckily I am in remission, and now the question that always crosses my mind is; what else can I do to increase my chances of staying in remission? One of the things I did was buy a 2 stage water filtration system for under my kitchen sink from the Water Exchange company. I feel much better knowing I have eliminated another thing off the list of what could re-trigger my vasculitis.

If by chance you do decide to order your filtration system from The Water Exchange; please click on the banner and I will receive 5% credit for you total order. If you don't purchase your system from them, just decide how you do want to upgrade your water quality and take action; ASAP, so you can drink cleaner healthy water.

Best wishes for continued good health!

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Lower your blood pressure with a homeopathic remedy I just Started Taking...

1:23 PM |

Michaels Blood Pressure Factor

Does Not Work!!!!! At my last visit to see my kidney doctor and hypertension specialist Michael's failed the test. First the nurse took my blood pressure and then the doctor. My blood pressure was 140 over 92 and the doctor said, "this isn't working good enough". I was so disappointed Michael's did not pass the test. I was already well into my second bottle and had been taking 3 tablets a day. I had also been meditating, almost daily taking a teaspoon of fresh crushed garlic mixed in raw honey, and had also been taking some other supplements which potentially help to keep blood pressure normal.

I want to point out that just because Michael's blood pressure factor did not work consistently for me, does not mean it would not work for you. I know the women at the local health store had rave reviews about it working for her. I am concluding supplements are similar to traditional medications in the way they say "One Size Does Not Fit All".

With that said, I now introduce to you a new supplement I just started taking which is working to lower my blood pressure and it has been consistently in the normal range every since I started taking it.

It is called... Blood Pressure Relief 11

I got it from my alternative doctor who also happens to be a traditional OBGYN as well. The company is called Natural Relief Inc.and their website is

www.natrelief.com

There are 60 Capsules in the bottle and I paid $27.00. Best of all the bottle reads Product of U.S.A.

I am very happy with this product and will report back in a later article how my blood pressure reading is when I visit my hypertension/kidney doctor next and what his comments are about the results I believe I am seeing.

I would like to ask my readers to please share any input you may have if you are currently using a alternative product which works that you have seen good results with and would like to share your wealth with us. Leave comments below. Thanks so much!

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Cashews make some amazing raw food desserts!

8:13 PM | Labels: desserts to lower blood pressure

In my research on how to lower my blood pressure through what I eat, I was pleasantly surprised to see cashews on the list!

Cashews make wonderful desserts such as the one I made for a recent raw food potluck called "PineappleIcebox Cobbler" from raw food author Ani Phyo.

Bottom

1 ½ cups raw unsalted cashews (soaked)

1 vanilla bean scraped out

2 Tablespoons Honey

Blend and form into bottom of pan – pat down smooth – put into freezer to set

Filling

1 ½ cups of raw unsalted cashews soaked

¼ melted coconut oil (in double boiler)

1/3 raw honey

Some water to thin and ease blending – blend all the above until smooth

Pineapple diced and folded into the above filling – layer onto top of crust

Topping

Can save some of the bottom mixture to put onto top

or, skip the bottom and just make the filling with the pineapple folded into it and put into individual cups. Freeze and thaw 30 minutes before eating. Delicious - you'd never know it was raw and loaded with so many health benefits.

See Ani making this on you tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VR4DlWU4Juk&playnext=1&list=PLE1E93E97A848FBD2&index=19

Cashews have one of the lowest fat content compared to other nuts and is also a monounsaturated fat. Monounsaturated fat will help to lower LDL and triglyceride levels. In addition they also contain magnesium

(1/2 cup cashews contains half of the daily amount of required magnesium). Because they contain magnesium and also help to lower cholesterol levels, they will help to prevent strokes and heart attacks. Most important for people on a plant based diet, cashews are another source of protein.

Now combine the benefits of eating cashews with pineapple and its anti-inflammatory enzyme bromelain, and you already have a reason to to eat this dessert. Pineapple also helps to maintain proper blood pressure, is anti-arthritic due to its anti inflammatory properties, also contains calcium which the magnesium in the cashews would help to better absorb, is a great source of vitamin A,, contains phosphorous which is another mineral your body needs to make its own calcium for your bone health, and also contains the most amount of the mineral potassium. Best of all pineapple prevents the formation of blood clots and is helpful if you have an enlarged thyroid gland (goiter).

This dessert gets even better because it also includes 1/4 cup of coconut oil which has a myriad of health benefits as written in "The Coconut Diet"by Cherie Calbom. Some of the health benefits from coconut are: reduces blood pressure, good for your kidneys, helps to maintains cholesterol levels, diabetes, and contributes to bone strength. But these are just some of the benefits, and if you need any further convincing there are entire books filled from front to back on the benefits of eating coconut.

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Alternative ways to lower blood pressure

9:50 AM |

Last year my blood pressure started climbing and once again I had an opportunity to see how traditional doctors are trained. If you have this take that! I left my doctors office with a script for Inderal LA (one of the most common high blood pressure medications prescribed).

I said, do you have any idea what could be causing my high blood pressure or how we could find out? I think he spent a couple minutes at most trying to get to the bottom of that. Some of the most brilliant doctors are not trained to get to the cause. Our traditional medical system has resolved it is just easier to take a pill and forget what may have caused your problem.

With this approach, no wonder so many people end up just taking this pill and don't make any changes to try and control their blood pressure their self. Which eventually leads them to needing a second pill because the first one didn't work as good as it should have. Many people end up taking a 2nd and even 3rd pill to control their blood pressure.

I immediately decided to fill the prescription just in case, and then researched it on my own. I also immediately bought an alternative medicine and began taking it. After doing some research, I bought a supplement called "Michael's Naturopathic Programs Blood Pressure Factors" Cardiovascular Support which contains a long list of herbs, minerals, and vitamins. I talked to a women who had high blood pressure and had great results in just a few days of taking Michaels. She takes 3 every night and saw her blood pressure drop within a few days of taking it. Eventually she said it went to normal.

However, if she stops taking it for a few days it goes right back up. In addition to this medication she also takes a garlic supplement and CoQ10 as I also do. I also take pycnogenol which can help and am further researching L arginine and L carnitine and may add one of them.

Recently Dr. Mercola published an excellent article on controlling blood pressure. For anyone already taking a prescription blood pressure medication this is a must read article http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/10/08/discover-the-secret-to-lowering-your-blood-pressure-in-15-minutes.aspx.

I will be adding on to this article once I see for myself if this medication is working or not? I invite you on the journey with me to find the best way to bring blood pressure down without having to take another prescription drug.

Another remedy that works well for a friend of mine is crushed garlic and raw honey mixed in together. Take one teaspoon everyday and you will see results in weeks. This lady had very high blood pressure and was able to bring it down to normal with no prescription medications. Even though it has been normal for some years, she still takes a teaspoon of this everyday.

Too much fructose can also cause high blood sugar. When you are starting any medication or supplement to lower blood pressure, cut out all sugar for at least 2 weeks. There is also a saying that it takes 6 weeks to see real results from anything you are trying to change through diet. Remember fruit also contains fructose and must also be eliminated in order to increase the time it takes to lower blood pressure through any means.

May you do whatever it takes to get your blood pressure down and safely manage another health challenge!

Eat Well To Feel Great

Warning!!!!! Do not take the advice in this article. Work with your alternative healing practitioner and never abruptly stop your medications! Seek professional advice and do your own research like I have done before deciding on this supplement. One size never fits all!!!!!!!!!!

Blessings for vibrant health!

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Have You Made These Important Changes For Your Health in 2010?

2:20 PM | Labels: 2011 changes to make

It's 2011 - Take Your Health Change Inventory - Here's What I did...

Get Rid Of Plastic Storage Containers and Go Green

I had already been working on this change for the last couple of years. In 2010 I bought the delux set of Pyrex storage containers and a set of the large mixing bowls with lids as well. The more I store my food in glass containers, the less I want to store them in plastic ever again.

Minimize Microwave Use

I don't use the microwave for myself and would get rid of mine, except my husband believes the benefits outweigh the risks. I heat things up in the regular oven or toaster oven when I need to. I go to the trouble to take frozen foods out of the plastic containers they come in and heat them in glass dishes (I try not to eat processed food).

Buy More Organic and/or local Whenever Possible

Since I eat so many different types of vegetables; especially lots of asian, they are not always available in organic. My other challenge is getting better about meal planning. Since I often decide the day of what I will be eating, the closest organic selection is 30 minutes away. Whenever I am at Whole Foods and buy organic greens, I build my meal or salad around those items first.

Last summer I grew collard greens, kale, swiss chard, tomatoes, parsley, basil, and a variety of other herbs. I will grow at least as much as I grew last year and hopefully more. Growing your own greens is the greatest way to maximize the nutrients you take in on a daily basis since you can eat them right after you pick them. Remember to buy Organic Seeds which have not been a victim of being genetically modified.

In 2010 I became very serious about buying beauty care products with all natural ingredients and no parabens. I consistently avoid the temptation to save money here. Your skin will just soak up those chemicals immediately. I discovered going organic has a domino effect. You start thinking, does it make sense to spend the money on organic if you are going to dump chemicals on your head to shampoo into your scalp?

I also got better at cleaning consistently with all natural cleaning products. This is a process for all of us to let go of cleaning agents which work really quick but are so deadly for us and the earth. There are good natural products out there and the variety is getting better as we all do our part.

The only power we the people have over getting rid of toxic cleaners and garden pesticides is to NOT BUY THEM! When we stop buying foods, cleaners, and etc that are toxic - the manufactures will change. Period!

I spoke to a variety of Congress people and Representatives that said this to me. Forget trying to pass laws or even get something on the ballot; just simply stop buying products that cause cancer and fuel the Auto Immune Epidemic!

Eat 50 percent raw food everyday!

It's so important to optimize the amount of enzymes and vitamins in your food everyday. I always have at least one raw salad, 1 fresh fruit smoothie (my favorite is still young thai coconut, pineapple, and fresh squeezed oranges), and half a blender full of green (rotate your greens) smoothie. Some days I do much better and eat raw all day. When I don't I just vow to do better the next day

Drink Better than Tap Water and Out of a Glass Bottle

In 2009 I began to change my water. The first thing I did was to stop drinking bottled water out of plastic.
I started drinking Kangen water in the beginning of 2010 and put it in glass bottles when I leave the house.
When I am traveling I buy some of the best alkaline drinking water available; Icelandic Springs, Fiji, and a few others. When it is available a newer water called Drink 360 which is also alkaline. All these waters cost a little more than many of the other bottled waters. However, I don't drink soda's or any other bottles of drinking materials containing sugar like many others do. It took awhile to see the value and finally decide the extra money is worth it; another example of the domino effect which occurs in mysterious ways once you go organic, green, and take really good care of yourself.

Stop Cooking With Oils That Turn To Transfats

I stir fry with coconut oil made for heating. Coconut Oil does not become a transfat when heated.
I do not like to eat the wrong fats anymore and focus on taking in the right fats. I try to have an avocado a day, flax seed oil on my salad, and avoid fried foods. I take at least 3 omega 3 fish oils a day and more in the winter. If I am drinking ample amounts of water and my lips are still too dry, I take an extra fish oil or evening primrose oil cap. I just started drinking Tulsi Tea is 2010 after I heard Dr. Mercola talking about Tulsi tea.

Make this the year you make some of these changes in your life. Rome wasn't built in a day as they say. You will find soon, you too will get on a roll with the domino effect.

Surround Yourself With Like Minded People Who Are Moving In The Direction You See Yourself Moving

Join a raw food meetup group or start your own, eat at raw food restaurants or at least restaurants which offer healthy selections.

Share with us what positive health change you made in 2010 or what you intend to do to improve your health in 2011?

All comments appreciated!

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Maximize the nutritional value in each and every salad with sprouts

1:41 PM | Labels: Salad a day wish

Happy New Year Dear Followers and Readers!

It is my sincere wish for you in 2011 you have the knowledge and discipline to eat all the best foods for your health and avoid your food enemies such as sugar, white flower, genetically modified foods and grains. I wish each and every one of you will eat well to Feel Great!

Simply eating at least one salad a day will already be an empowering health decision for many. Already eating at least one salad a day? Adding a few extra of the best ingredients such as sprouts will be another improvement for some of you in 2011.

I just made myself a salad with what I had on hand and all the ingredients were raw and mostly organic.

I made a salad dominated by fresh grown sprouts I grow myself. I buy sprouts from "The Sprout People" called French Garden and they even tell you how to grow them on their website. I have had excellent luck growing their sprouts.

Today's empowering delicious salad

3 cups of French garden homegrown sprouts

1 cup of Sunflower sprouts

1/4 cup watercress (add up to 1 cup)

1 cup of julienne zucchini

" " shredded purple cabbage

1 " " julienne carrots

1 cup of julienne cucumber

2 stalks diced celery

few red radish diced up

2 cups shredded collard greens

Dressing

1 whole lemon fresh squeezed

3 tablespoons flax seed oil (can substitute EVOO)

3 garlic cloves crushed

could add pink himilayan salt to taste or fresh ground black pepper

There are many ingredients that would taste great in the above salad that I rotate with such as

cubed red swiss chard, cubed avocado, sliced red pepper, pea shoots, edame beans, pea pods,hemp seeds to add protein, and whatever else you enjoy in your salad.

The dressing above is very basic - perfect for those who are busy or need to control their blood pressure by adding extra garlic whenever possible. Chopped Parsley and chopped tomatoes taste great added to this dressing too. But I am also making fresh tabouleh which will already have these ingredients in them. I use quinoa as a substitute for bulghur wheat.

I make up this salad ahead of time to last a few days. I add the dressing as I need it. Store in a glass container.

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Do you know what's in your water?

Lower your blood pressure with a homeopathic remedy I just Started Taking...

Cashews make some amazing raw food desserts!

Alternative ways to lower blood pressure

Have You Made These Important Changes For Your Health in 2010?

Maximize the nutritional value in each and every salad with sprouts