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=> ASK LENA Q & A EDITION!
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Greetings! I do hope your weekend was one of rest and relaxation to put you in a healthier mood with a brighter outlook on life.

As usual Steve has come up with another great Motivator, as only he can! If you enjoy his weekly Motivator let him know and tell him you read it in A Natural Environmental Health Facts Ask Lena Health Q & A ezine. Publisher@LifeSupportSystem.com

Wishing you a week of health and wealth building!

Your health questions are being answered 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! 

IF YOU HAVE A HEALTH QUESTION 
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Be sure to give at least your first name, if it is a question you want answered in person feel free to give me a call at 928-636-9425 or email me and let me know it's not for publication.

Thank you for your confidence and inquisitiveness! 
Lena

QUESTION:
 
I am plagued with Leaky Gut syndrome, can it ever be repaired? My doctor didn't give me much information on how to live with this or if it can be healed. Can you help?
 
Elizabeth
 
 
ANSWER:
 
I covered this with a similar question in 2003, but we have hundreds of new subscribers since that time so  I will do it again. A simple question with a not so simple answer.
 
Yes it can be repaired but will require diligence and work? Since this problem isn't usually talked about, checked for, or very well known I would like to help you and others understand what a leaky gut syndrome is?
 
Foods we eat passes into the small intestine, which is designed to allow nutrients to be absorbed from our food and into our blood stream. The mucus lining of the intestine consists of helpful bacterial and good yeasts, which break down the food into substances that are beneficially used by the body. When the composition of this lining is disturbed, the intestine walls can be damaged, and become porous - allowing unwanted substances to penetrate the lining and into the bloodstream. Prominent in people who have consumed a lot of antacids over the years or have a sugar addiction, of which both kills the natural flora in the gut leaving the intestines to struggle on their own and not do too well!
 
The body becomes overwhelmed by the flood of foreign substances - by way of chemicals and pesticides in our foods and what we put on our bodies and breath in the air - and reacts by producing antibodies resulting in inflammation to joints and circulatory systems, allergies and even mood swings.
 
What causes leaky gut ?
A large number of factors are thought to be the villains, including:
 * Overuse of antibiotics, antacids, steroids, NSAIDS (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc)
 * Poor diet - high in refined foods and sugars resulting in nutritional deficiencies
 * Incomplete digestion, caused by a multitude of habits, smoking and gulping foods (eating too fast and failing to chew food well).
 * Overexposure to environmental toxins, such as smog, skin care products, household cleaning products, chemicals and pesticides on and in foods, etc..
 * Stress
 * Parasitic infestations
 
 
Symptoms that may be the result of Leaky Gut:
 * Candidiasis, when "bad" yeast takes over the intestines and other parts of the body such as the vagina. In some instances, candida can even invade the brain when left undetected, but can be misdiagnosed as other problems..
 * Allergies - food, airborne, environmental, skin
 * A weakened immune system with all the problems that can follow
 * Chronic fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome
 * Auto-immune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, CFS and lupus.
 
 
Steps To Repairing Leaky Gut?
* First make sure it isn?t being exacerbated with a parasitic infestation. This requires a stool sample and examination by a lab.
  *Removing the candida yeast and its roots, which penetrate the mucous lining, by killing them with good bacteria. Read "Your Ecosystem Within"  Click Here  This can be done with Ionic Silver Water and Probiotics!
 * Cleanse the gut of toxins. (This too will occur when flooded with Probiotic enhancement.)
 * Keep away from the non-food foods: sugars, refined carbohydrates, coffee, fatty foods (meat & dairy).
 * Enhance the flow of digestive secretions such as HCl and pancreatic enzymes, this happens when the probiotic balance is re-introduced into the intestines..
 * Provide proper nutrition to the body!
* Lay off the cookies, candy and cake and stop drinking soft drinks (sodas, pop).
 * Include the right mineral supplement in the diet to replace those missing. Eating sugary foods and drinks disturbs the body's supply of minerals and the proper balance of intestinal flora normally present in the gut, the enzymes that facilitate digestion and protect the permeability of the intestinal wall can no longer function as efficiently without the proper mineral and probiotic balance.
 
Prevention and repairing requires;
 
"Eating clean." This means limit your intake of fruits and vegetables that have a high pesticide content. The most contaminated produce are apples, bell peppers, celery, cherries, grapes, nectarines, peaches, pears, potatoes, raspberries, spinach and strawberries. Buy organic versions of these foods for fewer pesticides and chemicals.
 
If organic produce is not an option, be sure to wash and rinse your fruits and vegetables well with soapy water. Dish detergent is fine. Then rinse with plain filtered water, chlorine in most water systems simply recontaminate your foods when rinsing.
 
If you do not have access to organic foods it is advisable to consume more of the "clean" fresh fruits and vegetables -- asparagus, avocados, bananas, broccoli, cauliflower, sweet corn, kiwi, mangos, onions, papaya, pineapples and sweet peas. These consistently have the lowest levels of pesticides.
 
Avoid foods that contain high levels of saturated fats, transfats and cholesterol, such as red meat, fast food and processed food. Choose low-fat, hormone-free and antibiotic-free sources of protein.
 
Do not use artificial sweeteners of any kind. These substances are commonly found in sugar-free candies and low-carbohydrate foods. Their short-term side effects include gas, diarrhea and bloating and long term neurological diseases, such as MS, ALS and others.
 
Get an adequate amount of fiber. Fruits, vegetables and whole grains, especially brown rice, which are good sources of fiber helps to maintain healthy bowel function.
 
Eat more foods that are rich sources of healthy bacteria -- natural probiotics, such as yogurt with lactobacillus acidophilus (LA). With yogurts read the label as so many flavored yogurts contain almost no LA and will add nothing to your need. Other foods that enhance healthy intestinal flora include tofu, miso, tamari, shoyu, tempeh, green tea and sauerkraut. The probiotic supplement my family and I take Click Here
 
Make sure you get sufficient daily intake of good clean filtered water! To figure out how many eight-ounce glasses you should drink, divide your body weight (minus one decimal point) by two. For example, if you weigh 160 pounds, drink eight eight-ounce glasses of water daily. Note: Don't drink your water with meals or you will dilute the acid needed for proper digestion.
 
Do not use antacids as a source of calcium. They can have a negative effect on the intestinal environment and digestion which makes for poor absorption.
 
Digestion is enhanced if you are relaxed when you eat. Chronic stress lengthens gastric emptying time... Work to release stress before eating. Take a walk or take a natural herbal stress control formula 30 minutes before eating.
 
Listen to your body's signals for elimination. Constipation promotes inflammation, and this may cause some hormones to be inappropriately reabsorbed by the blood, increasing the risk for certain hormone-dependent cancers. Usually people on healthy diets have a bowel movement following each meal.
 
Leaky Gut syndrome can impact the whole body creating other problems with spreading inflammation? Inflammation in the lining of the gut can lead to colitis or Crohn's disease. If the antibodies attack the joints, it can result in arthritis. Inflammation in the lungs can cause asthma. The presence of foreign substances also imposes an additional burden on the liver, which plays a vital role in preventing the clearing of toxins from the bloodstream.
 
Hope this helps, if you have further questions feel free to ask,
Lena

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MOTIVATOR
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MAD DASH

    This is the age
    Of the half-read page.
    And the quick hash
    And the mad dash.
    The bright night
    With the nerves tight.
    The plane hop
    With the brief stop.
    The lamp tan
    In a short span.
    The Big Shot
    In a good spot.
    And the brain strain
    The heart pain.
    And the cat naps
    Till the spring snaps -
    And the fun's done!

Sound familiar? But wait - this poem was actually published in The Saturday Evening Post in 1949, under the title, "Time of the Mad Atom." Seems that people were as rushed then as they are now!

Personally, I like the father who decided to slow down and spend some afternoon time walking with his son. The inquisitive boy used the opportunity to satisfy his curiosity on a few subjects he'd been
thinking about.

"How does electricity go through those telephone wires, Dad?" he
asked.

His father replied, "I don't know. I never knew much about
electricity, Son."

A few blocks further the boy asked, "What causes lightning and
thunder?"

"To tell you the truth," came the reply, "I never understood that
myself."

A bit later he asked, "Why do some leaves turn red and others turn
yellow in the Fall?"

"I'm not really sure, Son," his father answered.

Finally, as they were nearing home, the boy said, "Dad, I hope you
don't mind my asking you so many questions."

"Of course not!" exclaimed his father. "How else are you going to
learn?"

Maybe the old man wasn't a walking encyclopedia, but you have to hand it to him, he invested some time listening and talking to his son. Which may be far more valuable than rattling off accurate answers to questions! The message he gave his boy was: "You are important to me and I want to spend time with you." It's a matter of finding time.

Whether these are the worst of times or the best of times, these are the only times we've got. Today, will you find time for that which is valuable?
__________

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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Green and Yellow Diet and Health Food!

This vegetable has enhanced our table for weeks now. The garden is alive with vines holding them. CUCUMBERS! My husband and grandchildren think lunch or dinner without a plate of sliced raw fresh cucumber (aka cuke) is a crime!

My husband grows organic only in three varieties growing; the round pimply yellow lemon cuke The long huge green slicing cukes, small pimply pickling cukes.

The cucumber belongs to the same vegetable family as pumpkin, zucchini, which happens to look-alike, watermelon, and other squashes.

First cultivated in Asia in ancient times, it was brought to America by Columbus, and was eventually grown by both Native Americans and colonists from Florida to Canada. Today cukes grow in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, from the 1"-long ones sold as gherkins to mammoth greenhouse varieties that can reach 20" or longer. Can be found in grocery stores year round! Healthy and nutritionally sound.

The high water content in cukes make them a great diuretic for those of you looking to lose weight and/or lower blood pressure. They also are full of fiber making it perfect to keep your intestinal system moving right along another great weight loss item as well as lowering blood pressure.

Cukes are said to be great in helping in the treatment of arthritis since it helps eliminate uric acid. Its liquid is also said to be a rejuvenator and makes us feel and look youthful. Now who can't handle that? If you want to try rejuvenating your skin either puree or slice a cucumber and apply it on your face, let it sit for a half hour or so then gently rinse off with warm mineral rich water (mineral rinse; 1 teaspoon liquid minerals to a couple quarts of warm filtered/purified water). Cukes are touted to have the power to relax and alleviate sunburn pain as well.

Those great Minerals making them so good for you are; Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese and Selenium. Of course vitamins weren't left out either they include; C, A, E, K, B-6, B-12, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Pantothenic acid. 

Eating cukes:

If your cucumbers are organic and unwaxed, you can eat them unpeeled. Just wash them thoroughly under running water and Serve them sliced or diced in a salad or by themselves with splash of lemon juice and slat and pepper to taste or with a vinaigrette dressing. You can add a few slices in a sandwich or you can even juice it along with other vegetables. Some people like them steamed like squash but they lose most of their nutrients when cooked. Some people have a hard time digesting raw cucumbers, why, I don't know? Great fast food! My husband and grandchildren have been caught eating them straight off the vine in the garden!

This week will find me canning pickling cucumbers to eat year round.

Eat and enjoy this diet and health food!
Lena

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