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	<title>ASKDOCTORANCA&#187; Fall</title>
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		<title>Timing Is Everything … Even when It Comes To Water</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2011 12:30:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anca Martalog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We already know how important it is to drink a lot of water, but who knew timing effected things? In fact, drinking water at the correct time maximizes its effectiveness on the human body: 2 glasses of water after waking up helps activate internal organs 1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal helps [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We already know how important it is to drink a lot of water, but who knew timing effected things?</p>
<p>In fact, drinking water at the correct time maximizes its effectiveness on the human body:</p>
<ul>
<li>2      glasses of water after waking up helps activate internal organs</li>
<li>1      glass of water 30 minutes before a meal helps digestion</li>
<li>1      glass of water before taking a bath helps lower blood pressure</li>
<li>1      glass of water before going to bed helps avoid stroke or heart attack.</li>
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		<title>Fall Happenings</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:30:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anca Martalog</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fall]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Well it&#8217;s that time of year again&#8230;the weather is unpredictable, those of you with children in school are getting back into a routine, and the days are getting shorter. In Chinese medicine, autumn is lung season and is associated with breathing difficulties, among other things. I want to discuss a few key strategies for maintaining [...]]]></description>
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<p>Well it&#8217;s that time of year again&#8230;the weather is unpredictable, those of you with children in school are getting back into a routine, and the days are getting shorter. In Chinese medicine, autumn is lung season and is associated with breathing difficulties, among other things. I want to discuss a few key strategies for maintaining health and happiness through this and all seasons!<span id="more-2156"></span></p>
<p>Hydrate: I know I harp on this subject, but let´s face it…without water there is no life. As most of you know, this is the season of the winds – which also means that it is a dry season. All the more reason to drink good, pure water. Remember the rule; drink one half your body weight in ounces each day, preferably between meals. When the winds blow and it remains dry outside for days at a time, it is a good idea to increase that amount. Most fruits and veggies have high water content and can help you get what you need. For those of you with small children, get them in the habit of drinking water instead of juice, especially this time of year.</p>
<p>Breathe: Since it is lung season, I think it is an appropriate time to talk about this simple yet sometimes forgotten aspect of life&#8230;the breath. Webster&#8217;s definitions are: to take air into the lungs and let it out again, respiration, to live, to rest, life, spirit. Some of the most profound and ancient healing techniques known to man are centered on deep breathing. Yoga and meditation are examples of this, and both emphasize the fact that correct breathing can actually heal the body, mind and spirit! So next time you are faced with a stressful situation, deadlines, traffic, time constraints, aggravations, setbacks or even surprises why not take a slow, deep breath and then let it out very slowly. You might be pleasantly surprised at how much this small act may help.</p>
<p>Allergies and Asthma: Unfortunately, adult asthma has become a huge problem. This is partially due to our poor air quality, and for some the asthma is induced by allergies. The medications prescribed for asthma are very harsh on the body, and for some don&#8217;t help enough to outweigh the serious side effects. I am including this information here to remind all of you that there is natural relief for both allergies and asthma! (The allergy newsletter can be found here). Each case of asthma is treated individually and is too complex to list here, so please feel free to contact me if you or someone you know has recently been diagnosed, or has been suffering for a prolonged period with breathing difficulties.</p>
<p>Say NO to the Flu Vaccine: As most of you know from previous newsletters, I am against the Flu vaccine. If you are at all concerned, or are being pressured into getting the vaccine for either you or your family, the following are possible alternatives:</p>
<p><strong>Homeopathic:</strong><br />
Thymuline9CH taken 1 time per week, followed by Mucococcinum the next day  Cell Salts, Pleo Quent.</p>
<p><strong>Supplemental: </strong>there are tons of supplements that can help you strengthen your immunity in preparation for the winter, but I recommend a thorough investigation using the Body\scan to address your individual needs<br />
Try to stay away from synthetic and mass produced products that contain toxic tag-alongs which can be spotted on the label under Other Ingredients.</p>
<p><strong>Herbal</strong>:  similar to Supplements, these need to be individually prescribed for best efficiency.</p>
<p>The changing of seasons is full of possibilities, and I wish you all a wonderful and joyous autumn (the autumn equinox is September 21st). As always, I am available by phone or email&#8230;we are in the office Monday &#8211; Friday</p>
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		<title>Fall Weather Symptoms: Fight Back!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:30:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anca Martalog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well it seems that the fall weather is making its way all over the continent.  It&#8217;s that time of year when we can&#8217;t predict how it will be from day to day, which is hard on you allergy sufferers and also for anyone affected by drastic changes in weather. Here are my recommendations: Bump up [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well it seems that the fall weather is making its way all over the continent.  It&#8217;s that time of year when we can&#8217;t predict how it will be from day to day, which is hard on you allergy sufferers and also for anyone affected by drastic changes in weather.<span id="more-2154"></span></p>
<p>Here are my recommendations:</p>
<p>Bump up your fish oil or Essential Fatty |Acid Intake, as well as your Vitamin D;<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> it</span> will help with the dry weather and your overall immune system.</p>
<p>According to Chinese medicine, it is now Lung/Large Intestine season – so it&#8217;s crucial to keep your digestion at its optimal. This is the time to take your digestive enzymes religiously, and it is also a great time to consider any of the following cleanses:  30-days or 9-days.Doing this now could set you up for a healthy cold/flu season.</p>
<p>If you are bothered by a dry cough, post nasal drip or sinus issues, here are some helpful remedies: Nose spray and homeopathic <a href="http://www.holistichavenpharmacy.com/?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=41&amp;products_id=589" target="_blank">Kali Bic</a>. For extra prevention it would be helpful to stay away from dairy, and for some of you even wheat can worsen your symptoms.</p>
<p>Also in stock for those of you who want to prevent the flu the natural way…is this year&#8217;s homeopathic FLU SHOT. As you may know from newsletters past, I am strongly against the flu vaccines for many reasons – however I am happy to report that the homeopathic Flu “shot” works great!</p>
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		<title>the Top 10 Foods to Eat Organic</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:57:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anca Martalog</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;ve heard me many times stressing the importance of keeping your body as &#8220;clean&#8221;(de-toxified) as possible-it is of paramount importance for cancer prevention, increased focusing and concentrating ability and decreasing degeneration which results in speeding up aging and disease.   One sure way to do all this is by avoiding  Pesticides in Your Produce-at least as [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: medium;">You&#8217;ve heard me many times stressing the importance of keeping your<br />
body as &#8220;clean&#8221;(de-toxified) as possible-it is of paramount importance<br />
for cancer prevention, increased focusing and concentrating ability<br />
and decreasing degeneration which results in speeding up aging and<br />
disease.   One sure way to do all this is by avoiding  Pesticides in<br />
Your Produce-at least as much as you can&#8230;<br />
&#8230;so, here are <strong>the Top 10 Foods to Eat Organic:</strong><br />
Much of the food that we consume on a daily basis contains pesticide<br />
residues. While the FDA has regulations over the safe amount of<br />
pesticide content in any food, the levels are particularly worrisome<br />
in certain produce. While the consumption of these foods has been<br />
shown to have no adverse affects in the short term, it has been shown<br />
that high levels of these toxins found in the body over time can cause<br />
all sorts of illness and disease.<br />
While striving to eat organic is always something important, it is<br />
often difficult, inconvenient; and can become quite costly. Because<br />
not everyone can afford to go the 100% organic route every time they<br />
shop, there are certain foods that experts say are more important to<br />
eat organic than others. This is because they have high levels of<br />
pesticide residues even after being washed and readied for<br />
consumption. In fact, their toxin content is so high that nutrition<br />
experts recommend only eating these foods when and if they can be<br />
purchased organic.<br />
Below is a list of the top 10 offenders, some of the nasty toxins they<br />
contain, and ideal alternatives when organic can’t be found.<br />
Strawberries<br />
Main Nutrient: Vitamin C<br />
Pesticide Residues These Often Contain: Strawberries have high levels<br />
of fungicides, some of which are classified by the EPA as probable<br />
human carcinogens. They are also frequently contaminated with<br />
endosulfan, a chemical that interferes with normal hormone function by<br />
imitating the hormone estrogen.<br />
Healthy Alternatives: oranges, grapefruit, kiwifruit, watermelon<br />
Spinach<br />
Main Nutrient: Iron, Vitamins A and C<br />
Pesticide Residues These Often Contain: Because spinach is often grown<br />
in mediocre growing conditions, the crops are more susceptible to<br />
insect damage and mildew. To prevent these problems from ruining their<br />
harvests farmers use high amounts of pesticides and fungicides. As a<br />
result spinach is exceptionally high in DDT, permethrin, chlorthalonil<br />
and other cancer causing pesticides.<br />
Healthy Alternatives: kale, swiss chard, broccoli, brussels sprouts,<br />
asparagus<br />
Peaches<br />
Main Nutrient: Vitamins A and C<br />
Pesticide Residues These Often Contain: This fruit has a heavy dose of<br />
the cancer causing fungicides captan and iprodione, and the neurotoxic<br />
pesticide methyl parathion, which are used to combat insects.<br />
Healthy Alternatives: nectarines, watermelon, tangerines, oranges,<br />
grapefruit<br />
Apples<br />
Main Nutrient: Vitamin C<br />
Pesticide Residues These Often Contain: To keep apples so pretty and<br />
shiny as we have come to see them in the grocery store, it takes a lot<br />
of pesticides, fungicides and petroleum oil. Common pesticide residues<br />
found on apples, are Chlorpyrifos, Diphenylamine, Captan, Carbendazim<br />
and Thiabendazole.<br />
Healthy Alternatives: watermelon, nectarines, bananas, tangerines<br />
Pears<br />
Main Nutrient: Vitamin A, Potassium<br />
Pesticide Residues These Often Contain: Similar to apples, in order to<br />
have aesthetically pleasing pears great deals of insecticides need to<br />
be used. Common pesticides found on your average pear include:<br />
Carbendazim, Chlormequat, Dithiocarbamates, Tolylfluanid, Captan.<br />
Healthy Alternatives: canned pears, canned peaches, oranges<br />
Celery<br />
Main Nutrient: Carotenoids<br />
Pesticide Residues These Often Contain: As celery is primarily made up<br />
of water, it is no wonder that it absorbs anything and everything<br />
around it; this includes toxins and water found in the soil around it.<br />
As a result it is a major source of exposure to neurotoxic pesticides<br />
and the probable human carcinogen, chlorthalonil.<br />
Healthy Alternatives: carrots, broccoli, radishes, romaine lettuce</span></p>
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		<title>I have Diabetes. Can I Still Cleanse?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:46:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anca Martalog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, then there are a few things of which you should be aware if deciding to use the Cleansing and Fat Burning System. Type 1 diabetes It’s common to have lower levels of glucose while on the products. Be careful with your use of insulin. I recommend [...]]]></description>
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If you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, then there are a few<br />
things of which you should be aware if deciding to use the<br />
<a href="http://doctoranca.isagenix.com/ca/en/thirtyday.dhtml">Cleansing and Fat Burning System.</a><span id="more-2020"></span><br />
Type 1 diabetes</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">It’s common to have lower levels of glucose while on the<br />
products. Be careful with your use of insulin. I recommend<br />
to my patients that they cut their insulin in half while<br />
they do this program and adjust it accordingly. I also<br />
recommend my patients use short-acting insulin. Please<br />
consult your doctor before adjusting medication. You cannot<br />
expect to get off of insulin, of course, but you can expect<br />
to feel better and lower the levels of insulin required.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">During the Shake Days you may find that the glucose levels<br />
increase. This is expected, but if the rise is too high then<br />
you can consider switching to diluting the shake with our<br />
unflavored whey protein, IsaPro, or having ½ a shake 4 times<br />
a day or ½ a shake 2 times day. Watch your glucose levels to<br />
guide you.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Type 2 diabetes</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Monitor your glucose levels closely since it’s easy to have<br />
low levels while on the program. I personally recommend to<br />
my diabetics that they cut their medications in half if they<br />
are going to start on the 9-Day Program and if they are<br />
using insulin to only use the shorter-acting insulins.<br />
Please consult your doctor before adjusting medication.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">A temporary glucose rise would be OK since it’s better than<br />
you falling into a hypoglycemic state, which is more<br />
dangerous than a hyperglycemic state. What we generally see<br />
is a reduction of both medication and glucose levels with<br />
this program. The Shake Days may very well show an increase<br />
in the glucose levels but as your weight goes down this<br />
generally is self-correcting. If this rise is too great for<br />
you then you can switch to just the IsaPro or you can use ½<br />
a shake 4 times a day or reduce the amount to just ½ a shake<br />
2 times a day.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">I have also seen my patients no longer require any type of<br />
medication for diabetes, but individual differences doesn’t<br />
make this the case for everyone.* At the very least you<br />
should see a reduction in your weight and a reduction in the<br />
amount of medication that you are using.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Dennis Harper, DO<br />
Isagenix Scientific Advisory Board Chair</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">This information on this Web site is designed to support,<br />
not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient<br />
and her or his physician or other health-care professional.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and<br />
Drug Administration. <a href="http://doctoranca.isagenix.com/ca/en/nineday.dhtml">This product</a> is not intended to<br />
diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.</span></p>
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		<title>PREVENT THE SWINE FLU</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anca Martalog</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fall]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Immunity]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[AVOIDING CONTACT IS IMPOSSIBLE;   PREVENT THE SWINE FLU BY:    1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications)  2. &#8220;Hands-off-the-face&#8221; approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or slap) 3. *Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you don&#8217;t trust salt). [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>AVOIDING CONTACT IS IMPOSSIBLE;   PREVENT THE SWINE FLU BY:</strong> <span id="more-1727"></span><br />
 <br />
 1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications)<br />
 2. &#8220;Hands-off-the-face&#8221; approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or slap)<br />
3. *Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you don&#8217;t trust salt). *H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/ nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tami flu has on an infected one. Don&#8217;t underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method.<br />
 4. Similar to 3 above, *clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water. *Not everybody may be good at Jala Neti or Sutra Neti (very good Yoga asanas to clean nasal cavities), but *blowing the nose hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population.*<br />
 5. *Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C (Amla and other citrus fruits). *If you have to supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to boost absorption.  <br />
 6. *Drink as much of warm liquids (tea, coffee, etc) as you can. *Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction. They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm. Neti pots and sinus rinse kits are available at the drug store and relatively inexpensive….under $15.<br />
7.Follow the Homeopathic cold&amp;flu &#8220;shot&#8221;(the natural alternative to  the flu shot) every wk:  Thumuline-on Saturdays+Mucococcimun-on Sundays.</p>
<p><strong>Call our office for a 20-min. phone consultation to talk about it:  </strong><strong>905-884-7965</strong><strong></strong></p>
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		<title>Caffeine Cleansing-Fall is the best season to kick the habit</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:23:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anca Martalog</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Detox/Cleansing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[caffeine cleansing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Used originally in most cultures for ceremonies, caffeine has become the most ubiquitous drug in the western world. Most negative effects of caffeine are not necessarily a concern for the occasional user, but do occur with regular use of over 100 mg daily, also depending on the individual’s sensitivities. Being a stimulant, caffeine impacts the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Used originally in most cultures for ceremonies, caffeine<br />
has become the most ubiquitous drug in the western world.<br />
Most negative effects of caffeine are not necessarily a<br />
concern for the occasional user, but do occur with regular<br />
use of over 100 mg daily, also depending on the<br />
individual’s sensitivities.<span id="more-1712"></span><br />
Being a stimulant, caffeine impacts the adrenal glands (our<br />
stress glands) and overtime even leading them to exhaustion,<br />
especially when already run down by everyday stressors. It<br />
also damages vitamin B, the nerve-building vitamin needed to<br />
help us handle stress, it acts as a diuretic-removing<br />
precious water from the body and brain, it has been linked<br />
to osteoporosis and kidney stones due to one of its<br />
compounds, oxalic acid (present in both regular and<br />
decaffeinated coffee).<br />
Other depleted nutrients that need replenishing during<br />
average coffee use are: thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2),<br />
pyridoxine (B6), vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, to a<br />
lesser degree zinc, iron, calcium, and the trace minerals.<br />
Anyone with a regular caffeine habit should seriously<br />
consider discontinuing its use and in an addiction<br />
possibility, give it up completely; as anything that causes<br />
addiction, caffeine can lead to negative effects on the<br />
body, mind, and overall quality of life. The people who feel<br />
they cannot properly function without caffeine and believe<br />
they must consume it on a daily basis are addicted.<br />
The best way to approach a caffeine detox program is by<br />
first strengthening your adrenal glands (stress glands) that<br />
have been over stimulated during your caffeinated time, in<br />
order to easier manage the change, then by following a good<br />
nutritional cleansing program that will get rid of any extra<br />
toxicity in your body while supplying the needed nutrients<br />
for this job.<br />
Gradually replacing the caffeinated coffee with grain<br />
“coffees” (coffee substitutes) can be both helpful and<br />
emotionally welcoming by allowing you to maintain the same<br />
coffee-drinking social habits.<br />
The pleasures of coffee and tea drinking are as much a<br />
cultural phenomenon as they are a taste preference.<br />
Remember: habits are developed, not inherent, and anything<br />
we learn, we can also un-learn or re-learn.<br />
To find out more which nutritional cleansing program is<br />
indicated in your  case, take my <a href="http://www.askdoctoranca.com/self-tests/tt/">FREE TOXICITY SELF-TEST</a>.</span></p>
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		<title>FLU and VACCINATION</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:20:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anca Martalog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[　 October to April is flu season, when the influenza virus causes infection in the airways. Every year, countless otherwise healthy Canadian adults and children miss work and school due to the flu. Often confused with a cold, the flu causes headache, chills and dry cough, rapidly joined by body aches and fever. While the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />
　<br />
October to April is flu season, when the influenza virus<br />
causes infection in the airways. Every year, countless<br />
otherwise healthy Canadian adults and children miss work and<br />
school due to the flu. <span id="more-1701"></span>Often confused with a cold, the flu<br />
causes headache, chills and dry cough, rapidly joined by<br />
body aches and fever. While the fever declines on the second<br />
or third day of the illness, full recovery may take up to<br />
six weeks. For some, influenza leads to life- threatening<br />
illnesses like pneumonia, resulting in hospitalization and<br />
even death.<br />
A good diet, vitamins and exercise contribute to your<br />
general health, and although proper and frequent hand<br />
washing can reduce the spread of the flu, the best<br />
protection is prevention &#8211; especially if you have a medical<br />
condition.<br />
<span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Natural approaches</span></strong><br />
</span>To ward off infection this fall and winter, begin to<br />
strengthen the immune system with food and supplements.<br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Eat garlic:</span></span></strong><br />
shown to be an intense immune booster and it kills several<br />
types of bacteria and viruses. Load up on garlic in your<br />
food (pasta and sauces), and take an odourless garlic<br />
supplement to reap the benefits of the active allelic<br />
sulfide compounds.<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Supplement with Vitamin C:<br />
</span></strong></span>one of the most powerful immune boosting vitamins around.<br />
This precious water-soluble vitamin is found in oranges,<br />
orange juice, broccoli, other fruits and vegetables and high<br />
quality multi-vitamins. Chewable Ester C or Vitamin C<br />
supplements are readily available. An additional immune<br />
booster is liquid Vitamin C combined with zinc.<br />
Zinc it up:<br />
if C is the ‘super immunity’ vitamin, then zinc must be<br />
the ‘super immunity’ mineral, involved in the production<br />
of a type of immune building white blood cell called<br />
T-lymphocytes. Since soil erosion has caused reduced levels<br />
of zinc in food, most people are low in this mineral,<br />
leading to widespread immune problems.<br />
The riches food sources of zinc include beef, lamb, pork<br />
and salmon; vegetarian options include dairy products<br />
(yogurt), whole grains, beans, nuts, and nuts butters,<br />
pumpkin and sunflower seeds. Widely-available, zinc lozenges<br />
are very effective for sore throats.<br />
Eat probiotic-rich foods:<br />
probiotics are the ‘good’ bacteria that naturally<br />
inhabit the digestive system. Unfortunately, due to long<br />
term antibiotic used, a low fibre diet or a diet heavy in<br />
refined flours, sugars and/or alcohol, digestive microflora<br />
(the ‘good’ bacteria) can be compromised, causing health<br />
to suffer. Probiotics like Acidophilus or bufidus promote<br />
health by suppressing the growth of harmful bacteria,<br />
improving immune system function and enhancing the<br />
protective barrier of the digestive tract. They are also<br />
helpful in the production of vitamin K. Probiotics are kept<br />
refrigerated and available in capsule, liquid or powdered<br />
form. For best results, select a mixed-strain probiotics<br />
supplement with five billions organisms per capsules.<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Reduce sugar intake:</span></strong></span><br />
white blood cells fight off infection. A scale called the<br />
leukocyticindex is often used to measure how many invaders a<br />
white blood cell can kill within an hour. The average<br />
grading on the leukocytic index is approximately 13.9.<br />
According to Dr. Stoll, author of Saving Yourself from the<br />
Diseases-Care Crisis, within 15 minutes of consuming 100<br />
grams of refined sugar, the leukocytic index rating drops to<br />
approximately 1.4. In other words, the average person loses<br />
over 90% of immune function in this short time. It’s best<br />
to avoid sugar-laden food products like pop, candy, cookies<br />
and cake, especially when you are starting to feel run down.<br />
Opt for natural sweet choices such as fruit, healthy<br />
home-made popsicles or baked goods sweetened with apple<br />
sauce or yogurt.<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Get alkaline:</span></strong></span><br />
all foods, after being digested and metabolizes, release<br />
either an acid or an alkaline base (bicarbonate) into blood.<br />
Refined grains, meat, poultry, shellfish, cheese, coffee,<br />
milk, and salt all produce acid, whereas most fruits,<br />
vegetables, beans, almonds, olive and soy tend to be<br />
alkaline. The body thrives in an alkaline state rather than<br />
an acidic state. It’s very difficult, if not impossible,<br />
for bacteria or a virus to flourish in an alkaline state.<br />
Your alkaline state can be measured by your urinary or<br />
salivary pH (potential of hydrogen). To test your saliva,<br />
simply purchase pH paper from your local pharmacy or health<br />
food store. Wait at least two hours after eating, fill your<br />
mouth with saliva and swallow it. Do this once more to<br />
ensure your saliva is clean, and then test with pH paper. In<br />
the normal range (7.2- 7.4), the paper turns blue. If<br />
excessive acidic due to diet, medication or for other<br />
reasons, the paper turns a greenish yellow. If you’re<br />
overly acidic, be sure to get 70 % of your food intake from<br />
an alkaline source and 30 % from acidic choices. Opt for<br />
green powders in your morning shake, liquid chlorophyll in<br />
your daily water and alkaline forming foods like dark leafy<br />
greens (spinach and broccoli).<br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Sweat it out:</span></span></strong><br />
A hot bath, sauna or shower induces sweating and cleansing<br />
through the skin. Steam is an exelent treatment for<br />
respiratory problems, and a hot sower or sauna can soothe<br />
achy joints and muscles that accompany the virus.<br />
Stay hydrated:<br />
with water and diluted natural juices. This one is the most<br />
effective ways to flush out the system and avoid infection.<br />
Products that are labelled fruit drink, fruit beverage,<br />
punch, cocktail or -ade may look and even taste like real<br />
juice, but they are likely a mixture of sugar and water.<br />
Check the ingredient list. If the first words are water,<br />
sugar, glucose- fructose, artificila flavor etc., then the<br />
product only contains a small amount of real juice and you<br />
want to avoid these.<br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Rest:<br />
</span></span></strong>sleep and rest are the best methods to help restore and<br />
revitalize the immune system. Tuck yourself or your little<br />
ones in early to get at least 8 hours, and allow an extra<br />
nap to help the healing process.<br />
Start using the homeopathic cold and flu&#8221;shot&#8221;<br />
The natural alternative is a combination of two<br />
homeopathics, taken sublingually on two adjacent days(Sat.&amp;<br />
Sun., for ex.). Call our office to book your<br />
mini-visit(15min.) iover the phone to know more:<br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">905-884-7965</span></span></strong></span></p>
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		<title>H1N1 Update-natural protection</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:31:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anca Martalog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What you need to know this winter. People with swine flu may experience body aches, chills, cough, fatigue, fever, headache, loss of appetite, and sore throat. This cold and flu season you’re probably wondering most about the H1N1 virus and the likelihood of either becoming exposed to it, contracting it yourself or it spreading into [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">What you need to know this winter.</span></strong><br />
People with swine flu may experience body aches, chills,<br />
cough, fatigue, fever, headache, loss of appetite, and sore<br />
throat.<br />
This cold and flu season you’re probably wondering most<br />
about the H1N1 virus and the likelihood of either becoming<br />
exposed to it, contracting it yourself or it spreading into<br />
a pandemic which could potentially threaten your health as<br />
well as those around you.<span id="more-1684"></span><br />
 <br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;">H1N1 aka ‘swine influenza’<br />
</span></strong>Also known as ‘swine flu, ’is a contagious respiratory<br />
disease that initially only affected pigs. Generally,<br />
strains of swine flu virus would only infect pigs; however,<br />
influenza viruses are constantly changing their genes,<br />
through a process called mutation. Mutation allows the virus<br />
to ‘jump the species barrier’ and subsequently cause the<br />
condition in humans – resulting in H1N1 flu virus (human<br />
swine flu). Because humans have no natural protection or<br />
immunity to this strain of the virus, they are likely to<br />
become <span style="font-size: large;">ill</span>.<br />
The H1N1 flu virus is contagious. Person-to-person<br />
transmission is believed to occur the same way as regular<br />
seasonal influenza. The virus enters the body through the<br />
eyes, nose, and/or mouth. Coughing and sneezing releases the<br />
virus into the air, where it can be inhaled by others. The<br />
virus can also rest on hard surfaces like doorknobs, ATM<br />
buttons, and counters. If someone touches these surfaces<br />
with their hands and then touches their eyes, mouth, or nose<br />
they can become infected with the virus. And contrary to<br />
popular belief, you CANNOT get infected with the H1N1 flu<br />
virus from eating pork products.<br />
 <br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;">H1N1 symptoms</span></strong><br />
It is very similar to those of seasonal human influenza, so<br />
it’s tricky to distinguish between the two. People with<br />
swine influenza may experience body aches, chills, cough,<br />
fatigue, fever, headache, loss of appetite, and sore throat.<br />
Some people with H1N1 flu virus have also reported vomiting<br />
and diarrhea.<br />
The severity of symptoms can vary from mild to severe and<br />
patients sometimes require hospitalization. In some cases,<br />
severe complications such as pneumonia and respiratory<br />
failure can cause death. Like the seasonal flu, H1N1 flu may<br />
worsen existing chronic medical conditions.<br />
A doctor can perform laboratory rests that help identify<br />
the H1N1 virus. If you’ve recently travelled to an area of<br />
the world where there is a human swine flu outbreak or you<br />
have any flu-like symptoms, you should see your doctor and<br />
be sure to tell the doctor where you have visited. If you<br />
suspect H1N1, call your doctor’s office ahead of time so<br />
they can prepare for your visit.<br />
A vaccine is anticipated this autumn to protect humans from<br />
H1N1 virus. In the meantime, there are antiviral medications<br />
available to help prevent and treat H1N1 (amatadine,<br />
oseltamivir, and zanamivir). Most people with previously<br />
reported human ‘swine flu’ (H1N1) have been able to<br />
recover fully without medical attention and without<br />
antiviral medications. However, recent outbreaks indicate<br />
that treatment with antivirals may be needed.<br />
 <br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Back to basics: H1N1 flu prevention</span></strong><br />
•        Maintain a distance of one metre from people who<br />
are sick and have symptoms of H1N1 (e.g. fever, cough)<br />
•        Wash your hands with soap and water frequently<br />
and thoroughly for at least 15 seconds, or use alcohol-based<br />
sanitizers<br />
•        Get an annual homeopathic &#8220;flu shot&#8221;. This will<br />
ensure protection against most viruses by boosting your<br />
immunity.<br />
•        Practice good health habits like getting enough<br />
sleep, eating a nutritious diet, and staying physically<br />
active.<br />
If you become sick, stay home from work or school. Cover<br />
your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing<br />
or with your sleeve or hands, make sure to wash your hands<br />
thoroughly afterwards. For more information on H1N1 flu and<br />
cough, cold and flu prevention strategies, visit &#8230;.<br />
 <br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;">AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION&#8230;<br />
</span></strong>Add immune boosting foods, vitamins and supplements to your<br />
daily routine – garlic, Vitamin C, zinc, and Echinacea.<br />
Start the homeopathic flu &#8220;shot&#8221;(2 oral homeopathic<br />
remedies taken on alternate days, under the tongue).  Call<br />
our office-<strong><span style="font-size: large;">905-884-7965</span></strong>- for a 10min. mini consultation to<br />
learn how to do this.<br />
</span></p>
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		<title>Stress and Anxiety</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:38:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anca Martalog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How we perceive a stress-provoking event and how we react to it determines its impact on our health. We may be motivated and invigorated by the events in our lives, or we may see some as “stressful” and respond in a manner that may have a negative effect on our physical, mental, and social well-being. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />
How we perceive a stress-provoking event and how we react<br />
to it determines its impact on our health. We may be<br />
motivated and invigorated by the events in our lives, or we<br />
may see some as “stressful” and respond in a manner that<br />
may have a negative effect on our physical, mental, and<br />
social well-being. We must learn to relax and enjoy what<br />
matters!<span id="more-1621"></span><br />
Summer is already coming to an end and mid  September is<br />
knocking on our doors with its beautiful sunny days and cool<br />
refreshing nights. Students are stressed and anxious about<br />
the prospect of seeing their friends, discovering their new<br />
classrooms and meeting their new teachers and classmates for<br />
the coming year. Many will mourn their vacation and start<br />
reorganizing their use of time and facing the labyrinth of<br />
school deadlines ahead of them.<br />
Parents, on the other hand, face an explosive cocktail of<br />
emotions as they reorganize, reschedule and adjust the<br />
family budget while foreseeing trips to the store for school<br />
supplies and new clothing, all the while trying to save<br />
money.<br />
Fortunately, there are many natural solutions to help with<br />
the effects of stress and anxiety on the nervous system and<br />
the rest of the body like:<br />
•        Cerebral perturbations, memory and concentration<br />
problems – specific homeopathies have a positive effect on<br />
memory, attention deficit, and concentration.<br />
•        Nervous exhaustion – tissue salts like<br />
kalium-phosphoricum can strengthen and support the nervous<br />
system, guarding against nervous exhaustion and as<br />
lassitude, mild depression, nervousness, irritability,<br />
hysteric behaviour, or impaired memory, confusion,<br />
sleeplessness and  psychosomatic illnesses.<br />
•        Hyperactive/overactive brain activity (for<br />
example, in people that worry a lot, CEOs, students, people<br />
having to keep many deadlines all the time) – gemmotherapy<br />
like Ribes nigrum – helps you reduce nervousness, combats<br />
stress, and balances emotional stress.<br />
Homeopathic remedies, tissue salts, gemmotherapy remedies<br />
– they all can help you reduce your level of anxiety and<br />
stress caused by the start of school, changes in weather, or<br />
any other stressful events in your life.<br />
As always, for best results to an  individual approach,<br />
consulting  a qualified health care professional is the<br />
safest way. To find out your stress index, take Dr.Anca&#8217;s  </span></p>
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</a></span></p>
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