Micky Dee's Healthy Advice

A basic rule for maintaining one’s health- stay away from the center of the grocery stores!

Stay around the periphery.

The periphery is where the fresh foods, are generally found.

More often than not the fruits, vegetables, and meats will be on the periphery of the store. My advice to shun meat and BkCreative has a beautiful hub on some reasons why you should. If that doesn't do it I've added a couple of my own.

The items in the center of the stores, quite often, make your rear-end swell up! The center of the store usually contains processed flours, sugars, snack foods, potato chips, etc.

My exception to this rule is that I love frozen fruit. I have been so disappointed with fresh strawberries and such that some fruits- yes –give me frozen and I’ll keep them frozen until they make it into my protein-banana-frozen fruit-spirulina-lecithin smoothie. The frozen fruits are substitutes for ice as well.

Remember: FRIED FOOD KILLS! STAY AWAY FROM FRIED FOOD!

Fried foods lead to obesity and an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes with increased amounts of saturated fats and cholesterol.

Even having a fast-food salad can have its draw-backs. The vegetables included in fast food salads are generally GMO products grown under less than ideal conditions for producing optimal nutritional content. Pushed to produce at the maximum level, these crops are usually sprayed with chemical pesticides and herbicides. Often prefab salads have been on the shelf for quite a while. Vegetables begin to lose their nutrients not long after they’ve been harvested.

Besides the low quality of the produce, there’s the added bonus of everything else they throw in the salad. Even those tasty looking grilled chicken salads can contain 22 percent of your daily fat intake, 43 percent of your daily cholesterol allotment, and 40 percent of your sodium allowance. You get all that and a solid dose of trans-fat!

Many of our health related problems are due to over acidity. If you go to bed tired and wake up tired, the chances are you are over acidic. Weight problems can be attributed to over acidity. Joint and muscle pains, Hormone, cardiovascular, bladder, kidney, immune problems, bone, teeth, digestion, yeast, fungal overgrowth, degenerative diseases, and cancers can be attributed to a pH imbalance.

pH (potential of hydrogen) is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. It is measured on a scale of 0 to 14—the lower the pH the more acidic the solution, the higher the pH the more alkaline (or base) the solution. When a solution is neither acid nor alkaline it has a pH of 7 which is neutral.

The pH of a person’s body is the balance or imbalance of acidity and alkaline. When there is neither a proper balance, the pH is 7. The lower the pH, the higher the acidity is. The higher the pH the higher the alkaline of the solution. This balance is of the body’s fluids and tissues.

There are many Alkaline/acid testing alternatives. Most will be a simple and very often inexpensive "ph test papers". You can check your urine or saliva very quickly. This is recommended twice a week.

This technology is not new at all and goes back to at least 1933 when Dr. William Howard Hay published A New Health Era. This book claims that that all disease is caused by "self-poisoning",  or autotoxication.

Another publication by Theodore A. Baroody, N.D., D.C., Ph.D. says: The countless names of illnesses do not really matter. What does matter is that they all come from the same root cause...too much tissue acid waste in the body!

The pH imbalance is very common in the American diet whish consists of too many animal products such as meat, dairy, eggs, etc. We also eat processed acidic foods such as white flour, sugar, coffee, and soft drinks. Chemical sweeteners are also a problem.

Your body is performing thousands of functions every second. Your blood and fluids are constantly trying to maintain this pH balance. In order to do that your body will rob your bones of calcium and your muscles of magnesium. Your body will consistently try to keep this pH normality.

I addition to our acidic diet, our lives are saturated with stress. Our foods are compromised as well as our choices.

Taking vitamins may seem as though they aren’t doing any good and this can be the chronic condition of pH imbalance. For absorption and for chemical reactions and enzymes to properly exist, your body may have to have the pH corrected.

Our foods are compromised. Doctors and others may tell you that if you eat correctly you will be fine. You will need no supplements. Where is this magical land that they are referring to? In 1951 a person could get the daily requirement of vitamin A by eating two peaches. Today you would have to eat 53 peaches. I don’t have tome to eat 53 peaches. I can’t even get 53 peaches a day, especially in the winter.

Many of today’s foods are picked “green”. They are “bagged” and shipped and as they are shipped they are gassed to hurry ripening. The last 72 hours on the vine are the most important for having nutrients. The plants, in a sense and sometimes in reality, are dying. The “fruits” are drawing nutrients from the roots and the soils progressively in those last 72 hours. These are nutrients that we are deprived of and this is exactly why we need “supplements”.

Vitamin B Complex- water soluble

B1 (Thiamine) -Carbohydrate metabolism, energy production, growth, appetite, digestion, nerve activity, gastro intestinal tonus

Sources: wheat germ, soy-bean flour, brewers yeast, beans, potatoes, cereals, nuts, some fish

Depleting factors: alcohol, antibiotics, birth control pills, coffee, stress, diarrhea, (N.B. increase intake when increasing intake of carbohydrate)

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B2 (Riboflavin)- Maintains skin, digestive tract and vision, co-enzyme in respiratory enzyme system

Sources: offal, avocado, soy beans, nuts, cheese, milk, potatoes, cereal

Depleting factors: alcohol, birth control pills, tobacco, coffee

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B3 (Niacin)- Circulatory system, growth, maintenance of nervous system, co-enzyme in tissue respiration and fat synthesis

Sources: meat, fish, peanuts, brewers yeast

Depleting factors: alcohol, antibiotics, birth control pills, coffee, corn, tissue trauman

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B5 (Pantothenic acid)- Antibody formation, carbohydrate metabolism, stimulation of adrenals, keeps skin and nerves healthy

Sources: liver, spinach, broccoli, eggs, milk

Depleting factors: alcohol, coffee, sleeping pills, stress

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B6 (Pyridoxine)- Co-enzyme in protein, fat and carbohydrate metabolism, controls magnesium levels

Sources: liver, herring, potatoes, pork, whole grain cereals, eggs, milk

Depleting factors: aging, alcohol, sleeping pills, radiation exposure, birth control pills

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B12 (Cyanocobalamin)- Co-enzyme in protein synthesis, blood cell formation, maintenance of nerve tissue

Sources: offal, egg yolk, cheese, milk, fish, meat

Depleting factors: aging, coffee, laxatives, sleeping pills

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B15 (Pangamic acid)- This is a disputed vitamin, whose reputation is the subject of unresolved arguments. However, the Russians have claimed to use it to benefit athletes. Cell oxidation and respiration, increases the body's efficiency in using oxygen, stimulates glucose, fat and protein metabolism

Sources: no natural usable sources, so available only in tablet form

Depleting factors: alcohol, birth control pills, coffee, sleeping pills

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)- water soluble- absorption of iron, calcium diffusion, synthesis of collagen, maintenance of blood vessels

Sources: citrus fruits, blackcurrants, rose-hips, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, tomatoes, potatoes

Depleting factors: antibiotics, anxiety, aspirin, burns, cortisone, sulfa drugs, tobacco, stress

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Vitamin D (Calciferol)- fat-soluble, normal growth through bone growth, absorption of calcium and phosphorous, gland and nerve function

Sources: tuna, halibut- and cod-liver oils, herring, sardines, butter, margarine, milk, eggs, sunlight

Depleting factors: mineral oils

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Vitamin E (Tocopheral)- fat-soluble, normal growth maintenance, normal muscle metabolism, maintains integrity of central nervous system and circulation, maintains kidney tubules, lungs, genital structures and liver

Sources: lettuce, corn, green peppers, peanuts, wheatgerm, whole-wheat flour

Depleting factors: air pollution, birth control pills, iron

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Vitamin K (Menadione)- fat-soluble, Normal blood clotting, normal liver function

Sources: cabbage, cauliflower, soy beans, pork, beef, liver, potatoes, tomatoes, egg yolk

Depleting factors: air pollution, antibiotics, aspirin, diarrhea

B-Complex

Vitamin D

Fish oil: is oil derived from the tissues of oily fish. It is recommended for a healthy diet because it contains the omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), precursors to eicosanoids that reduce inflammation throughout the body. Fish oil has links to being an anti-depressant.

CoQ-10:It is found in foods, particularly in fish and meats. In addition to playing a significant role in the energy system of each of our cells, CoQ-10 is also believed to have antioxidant properties and may play a role in heart health. Many who take this supplement notice that this nutrient enhances physical energy. Studies with CoQ-10 have mostly focused on its benefit involving certain types of cardiovascular disease, including congestive heart failure and hypertension.

Glucosamine: is often combined with chondroitin sulfate, a molecule naturally present in cartilage. Chondroitin gives cartilage elasticity and is believed to prevent the destruction of cartilage by enzymes. Glucosamine is sometimes combined with methylsulfonylmethane, or MSM, in nutritional supplements.

Collagen: is the major insoluble fibrous protein in the extracellular matrix and in connective tissue. In fact, it is the single most abundant protein in the animal kingdom. The various collagens and the structures they form all serve the same purpose, to help tissues withstand stretching.

DHEA: levels typically peak by the time people are in their 20s and decline with age, which is why there has been considerable interest in DHEA and its role in aging. In fact, DHEA supplements have been touted as an anti-aging hormone because lower levels of DHEA have been reported in some people with type 2 diabetes, breast cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, AIDS, adrenal insufficiency, kidney disease and anorexia. Certain medications may also deplete DHEA, such as corticosteroids, insulin, opiates and danazol.

Chlorella: Acts as an efficient detoxification agent to help rid your body of toxins, provides your body with an added defense mechanism, delivers enzymes such as pepsin and chlorophyllase ,which promote your healthy digestion, helps support an efficient elimination system by boosting growth of beneficial flora in your intestinal tract, helps boost your immune system with its antioxidant content. Chlorella is twelve times more digestible protein than beef. It will rebuild nerve tissue in the brain and throughout the body.There are too many benefits to list them here.

Spirulina: is a type of blue-green algae that is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and carotenoids (a type of antioxidant that can help protect cells from damage). It contains nutrients, including B complex vitamins, beta-carotene, vitamin E, manganese, zinc, copper, iron, selenium, and gamma linolenic acid (an essential fatty acid).

L-Arginine-ornithine: is an essential amino acid that has been shown to lower blood pressure, treat Hypertension and promote wound healing. Athletes have also found L-Arginine to be beneficial for muscle recovery. L-ornithine may be used as an alternative since it metabolizes to L-Arginine in the body

Lecithin: (Nervous, Circulatory) is a fat-like substance called a phospholipid. It is produced daily by the liver if the diet is adequate. It is needed by every cell in the body and is a key building block of cell membranes; without it, they would harden. Lecithin protects cells from oxidation and largely comprises the protective sheaths surrounding the brain. It is composed mostly of B vitamins, phosphoric acid, choline, linoleic acid and inositol. Although it is a fatty substance, it is also a fat emulsifier. Hence, it supports the circulatory system. Its choline is useful for making acetylcholine.

Anti-oxidants- Antioxidants are substances that may protect your cells against the effects of free radicals. Free radicals are molecules produced when your body breaks down food, or by environmental exposures like tobacco smoke and radiation. Free radicals can damage cells, and may play a role in heart disease, cancer and other diseases.

Amino acids- Amino acids are critical to life, and have many functions in metabolism. One particularly important function is as the building blocks of proteins, which are linear chains of amino acids.

Arginine is a conditionally nonessential amino acid, meaning most of the time it can be manufactured by the human body, and does not need to be obtained directly through the diet. The biosynthetic pathway however does not produce sufficient arginine, and some must still be consumed through diet. Individuals who have poor nutrition or certain physical conditions may be advised to increase their intake of foods containing arginine. Arginine aids in healing and recovery time.

I consider Ambrotose the most important supplement. Mannatech owns the patent for this wonderful "healthy cell growing" product.

There are eight essential “sugars” for growing healthy cells. Mother milk has six of those and that is one reason why babies get off to such a good start. After we are weaned off mother’s milk we are lucky to get two.

Each human cell is coated with its own unique signature of carbohydrates which are made up of branched combinations of eight essential sugars. These are glucose, galactose, mannose, fucose, xylose, N-Acetyl-glucosamine, N-Acetylgalactosamine and sialic acid.1. Nearly all tissues in the human body require a proper "dusting" of these branched sugar molecules on their surface to act as receptors for proper recognition and communication between cells. It is through interactions between these receptors that immune cells recognize friend from foe and without them we would be defenceless against invading pathogens8.

Under normal circumstances the body obtains these sugars by breaking down starches supplied in the diet into glucose. This is because the principal sources of carbohydrates in our diet are limited to maize, rice or wheat, sugar cane or beets and milk and these foodstuffs supply only glucose and galactose. Its is glucose then which acts as a common denominator from which all the others can be fashioned through a time consuming and energy dependent series of steps. In reality however we are often deficient in up to six of these sugars because of inborn errors in metabolism, missing or defective enzymes and even vitamin deficiencies all of which are required to orchestrate the assembly of carbohydrate receptors on the cell surface. Over time this may lead to a breakdown in communication between the immune system and local tissues and even result in autoimmune diseases like arthritis, celiac disease and even HIV. Until recently experts have placed little importance on simple sugars as anything more than an unhealthy fuel source but it is now accepted that glucose and its descendents are essential for cellular immunity.

Studies are showing rather than manufacturing these missing simple sugars from more common types like glucose or galactose, cells actually prefer to absorb them directly intact and unchanged from the intestine into the blood and from the blood into the cells1 and this is where Ambrotose comes in. Its aloe concentrate supplies all the essential sugars the body needs in pre-packaged form and this restores cellular recognition and communication without putting unnecessary stress on the body to synthesize the raw materials itself. In this way Ambrotose prevents the immune system from pouncing on cells with faulty receptors ensuring rapid tissue recovery in many autoimmune and inflammatory conditions like Crohns, IBS, Colitis, Celiac and even less well understood cases of ADHD, Arthritis, CFS/FMS cluster, HIV and cancer.

I’ve been traumatized by speeding automobiles colliding with my body. I’ve broken both clavicles, my scapula, ribs in my back, my side, my front left, and front right. I have a rib that is pulled away from the sternum. I’ve broken other things such as hand, wrist, fingers, nose several times, etc. I have bulging discs in my back. I have pain running into my right hip with pain and numbness running down my right leg to my right foot.

A few years ago I was in failing health. I wanted to ride my bicycle faster more than I wanted to feel good. I was neither riding well nor was I feeling well. I really wanted an operation for my back to relieve the pain.

Inflammation was killing me. I had neck-aches, head-aches, and I was having severe pains throughout my body. I really felt that I was aging with the speed of light.

I ride better today than I did years ago. I feel better than I did years ago.

The addition of these vitamins and other supplements, especially chlorella, spirulina, anti-oxidants, and ambrotose, have made a huge impact on my health.

There are several berries/juices that can help. I have a small amount of goji juice and acai juice almost every day. The goji is less acidic than the acai.

I don’t want to add another day. I want to ride my bike faster and feel better. Living longer may be a great added incentive for some folks to “live better”.

I venture out with my bicycle and although I fail with the very best athletes, I also excel with most athletes of all ages who bicycle for sport.

For exercising with limited time- try exercising for 32 minutes at a time. We are given 32 minutes for our health. If we don’t have 32 minutes then what kind of slavery are we living in?  Is it of someone else’s choosing or our own? Thirty two minutes is the “optimum time” for exercising to lose weight.  After 32 minutes our bodies burn fat and calories more efficiently.

And remember:

It’s 32 minutes of work and/or fun.

If you don’t exercise with the rising of the sun,

There are about 99 chances to one,

You’re just not going to get it done!

At the end of the day you will be too tired to exercise!

If I were to choose products that I’d rather live with, the first would be ambrotose. The second would be either chlorella or spirulina.

These are also- alkaline!

Stay balanced!

Reduces rate of intestinal carbohydrate absorption, reducing insulin response.

Increases speed of transit of inte4stianl contents to ileum, to raise PYY and reduce saiety.

Inhibits absorption of some free fatty acids to the colon, which are metabolized by colonic bacteria to short-chain fatty acids SCFA), which supress insulin.

CHRONIC ETHANOL EXPOSURE__________CHRONIC FRUCTOSE EXPOSURE

Hematologic disorders__________________

Electrolyte abnormalities____________________

Hypertension_________________________Hypertension

Cardiac dilatation______________________

Cardiomyopathy_______________________Myocardial infarction

Dyslipidemia__________________________Dyslipidemia

Pancreatitus__________________________Pancreatitus

Malnutrition_____________________________

Obesity______________________________Obesity

Hepatic dysfunction (ASH)_______________Hepatic dysfunction (NASH)

Fetal alcohol syndrome _________________Fetal insulin resistance

Addiction_____________________________Habituation, if not addiction

A problem that cannot be spoken of enough is the danger of fructose. Too much sugar is bad. Fructose is worse. Soft drinks contain fructose, caffeine, and salt. Caffeine is a diuretic. This makes you urinate clear water. Caffeine makes you pee. The fructose hides the taste of the salt. The salt makes you thirsty. You drink and consume more fructose. Many of our foods contain this poison.

FOOD MANUFACTURERS DO NOT HAVE OUR HEALTH IN THEIR HEARTS!

PROFIT SHOULD NOT BE THE MOTIVATING FACTOR FOR PRODUCING FOODS.

THERE ARE CHANGES THAT WE CAN MAKE IN OUR LIVES TO BE HEALTHIER.

THE "GOLDEN RULE" SHOULD BE APPLIED IN ALL OF OUR GOVERNMENT, IN ALL OF OUR BUSINESSES, IN ALL OF OUR LIVES.

Avoid all sugared liquids.

Eat carbohydrates with fiber.

Delay 20 minutes before having another portion.

Exercise 32 minutes per day-minimum!

While exercise does burn calories- you cannot burn all your weight off by exercising.

Exercise reduces stress, thus improves cortisol release. Reduce your stress and your appetite eases. Stress and obesity go hand in hand.

Improves skeletal muscle insulin sensitivity. It brings your insulin levels down.

Exercise makes the TCA cycle run faster, detoxifies fructose, improves hepatic insulin sensitivity.