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=> ASK LENA Q & A EDITION!
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Today's question is a little bit deep but tried to keep it simple as it is a really poignant question that stands at the crossroads of weight loss and weight gain today!

Today's Motivatior is well done with HEART TO HEART, don't miss it as you will get a chuckle while learning the meaning of getting along!

I am answering health questions to the best of my ability using what I gleaned from 20-years as a Medical Office Nurse and Administrator along with my education in
nutritional and alternative modes. I am not a doctor and you should not think of me as one.

Q & A is for your information and education only and in some instances to give you a different perspective on a particular problem! 

My wish for you, in the use of the information gained here, is that you will apply it in a smart and safe manner in order to enhance your life and not harm it! Not to be used in place of your judgment but in  addition to...

I have always felt that I had to know all sides to a problem and then make a decision for myself and I hope that will be your attitude as well! 

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Thank you for your confidence and inquisitiveness! 
Lena

QUESTION:
 
I recently came across some info that basically says if you can get your lymphatic system moving better it will help to loose weight.
 
I know a bit about the lymphatic system from working with essential oils and massage ...but I never heard it could help with weight loss...Lena how about you?
 
Thanks for any thoughts on this...
Terrylyn~

 
ANSWER:
 
How to make this easy to understand?? Not always easy to explain in simple language...The lymphatic system works in two ways toward weight gain or weight loss and is varied and large... Consisting of the bone marrow, spleen, thymus gland, lymph nodes, tonsils, appendix, and a few other bodily organs is the flushing system working along with the digestive tract.

The lymph is probably the easiest to start with as it is the beginning of the whole system and empties into progressively larger lymphatic vessels/organs, which ultimately converge into - as creeks converge into a river and the river into the ocean/lake - the Thoracic Duct and drain their contents into the right and left subclavian veins in the thorax. What it amounts to is that the lymphatic system serves as a slow flowing, low pressure drainage system that collects a small portion of the interstitial fluid from throughout the body and returns it to the bloodstream. The Thoracic Duct arises anterior to the second lumbar vertebra as an enlarged sac, beginning as the cisterna chyli. This sac like the lymphatic mass collects lymph fluid from lower limbs (legs and feet) of the body as well as the digestive system. Hence circulating the fluids of the body! When improperly functioning (slow down) results in water weight gain that will inevitably result in fat gain OR if working properly will result in weight loss by washing out toxins and cleaning fat in the body...

The lymphatic system depends on muscular movement, breathing, exercise and simple gravity to move lymph fluid throughout the body. However, the Thoracic Duct (near the stomach) does contain smooth muscle (the same muscle type that exists in the lower digestive system and the arterial system) in order to aid lymph flow. Thus, frequent movement (EXERCISE) is critical for humans to properly move lymph and prevent lymph fluid build-up (so-called water weight) in the body.

All this makes it difficult to lose weight if all lymphatic parts are not functioning properly, and on the same note will make it easier to lose weight when functioning well!

The crux keeping the lymphatic system working well is a proper mineral and vitamin balance along with exercise. See my article The ABC's Of Minerals at http://www.antibiotic-alternatives.com/abcs_of_minerals.htm  One without the other will only half way work!

 Lena
 

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MOTIVATOR
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HEART TO HEART

In the 1960s, a National Aeronautics and Space Administration team working on the Apollo moon mission took some astronauts to Arizona, where the terrain of the Navajo Reservation looks very much like the lunar surface. With all the trucks and large vehicles were two figures that were dressed in full lunar spacesuits.

NASA official Charles Phillip Whitedog tells that a Navajo sheep
rancher and his son were watching the strange creatures walking about. The father did not speak English and his son asked for him what the strange creatures were. It was explained to that they were astronauts training to go to the moon. The man became excited and asked if he could send a message to the moon with the crew.

NASA personnel grabbed a tape recorder and the old Navajo spoke into it. When asked to translate, his son refused. The NASA people played the recording for other natives on the reservation, each of whom smiled or chuckled and likewise refused to translate. Finally, they paid someone to translate the rancher's message:

"Watch out for these guys, they come to take your land."

World history is replete with examples of people "watching out" for one another. But I believe today's world is learning the higher value of keeping faith. One writer accurately says, "On the day when we can fully trust each other, there will be peace on earth."

Keeping faith is essential between nations and within nations. It
keeps the peace. Keeping faith is essential between companies and their customers. It creates good will. And keeping faith is
essential between friends and within families. It builds bonds of love that no amount of adversity can break. Invincible bonds are forged upon the anvil of trust.

If people like you, they'll give you a hand. But if they trust you,
they’ll give you their heart. And heart to heart, we can face anything together.
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Steve Goodier Publisher@LifeSupportSystem.com  is a professional speaker, consultant and author of numerous books. Visit his site for more information, or to sign up for his FREE newsletter of Life, Love and Laughter at http://LifeSupportSystem.com .
 
 

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FOOD OF THE WEEK
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Nutrient Rich Little Known Grain:
 
One of the relatively unknown grains, tops in nutrients is Quinoa. Pronounced keen-wah, this grain is grown in the Andes Mountains in South America where it was once a staple food for the Incas.
 
Quinoa has a delicious light, nutty flavor. When it cooks, the grain opens up to make tiny spirals. Quinoa contains all eight amino acids and therefore has better protein value than most grains. A nutrient-dense grain; perfect for those who have elevated needs, such as pregnant or nursing mothers.
 
Vegetarians and people with food allergies will find quinoa a welcome choice; it's gluten-free and provides a remarkable array of nutrients.
 
It's a complete protein comparable to milk, according to the World Health Organization. For anybody who has an interest in health - and for the many people who have allergies to common grains - it's a delicious alternative."
 
Quinoa's greatest hurdle is that it's still relatively unknown to many cooks, even those with an interest in whole foods and natural approaches. For the many people who have limited food choices now you can use quinoa.
 
A simple recipe for preparing quinoa;
1 cup quinoa
Pinch of sea salt
1 3/4 cups water
 
Rinse quinoa well with warm water and drain. Quinoa has a natural coating called saponin that repels insects and birds that creates a bitter taste. Rinsing with warm water removes the saponin.

Place rinsed quinoa, salt, and water in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer 15-20 minutes, until all the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork before serving.
Makes 2 1/2-3 cups
 
For breakfast add a bit of honey and butter for a great stick-to-the-stomach breakfast grain!
 
Eat in health and watch for next week's nutrient rich food?
Lena

 

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