“No matter what your present health status is, we can significantly improve it 
                                                       adding quality and joy to your life.”

The nutritional value of the foods we eat nowadays is the lowest in the history of humanity, and the pollution of the environment we live in is at all time record highs.

Therefore, it is more challenging for us to be healthy, then it was for our ancestors. Toxic elements entering our body every single day and excessive stress most of us experience on a regular basis creates oxidative damage and inflammatory reactions, which can be very destructive to us by changing the metabolism of our cells and even affecting our DNA.

Many experts believe that oxidative stress as well as inflammation are the causes of premature aging, cancer, cardiovascular diseases and other health problems.

We not always have control over many factors that affect our health, but the ones which we can control, we should modify and utilize to our best advantage.

Whether you are seeking help with complex health problems or desire to preserve your existing good health, there are a few basic elements which are very important.

They are:

1.) Clean water to drink, fresh air to breathe

2.) Proper nutrition

3.) Adequate physical movement

4.) Proper mental and emotional attitude

Start your path toward your peak health potential with the following simple recommendations:

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  1.) Purify Your Environment  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOP
 

• Remove all toxic chemicals from your household. This includes: chemical cleaning agents, detergents, pesticides, insect repellents etc. Do not use “lawn care” because despite the name that implies a benefit to your lawn, it highly increases the risk of cancer for your family and your pets.

          Pesticides are the most fraudulent assault on American health.
          A study from the Harvard School of Public Health, has determined that exposure to even very low levels  
          of pesticides can increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease by 70 percent. [1] 

• Remove all processed, artificial food from your refrigerator and pantry.

          Processed foods contain harmful ingredients such as artificial flavors, colors, preservatives and thickening agents
          such as carrageenan. These ingredients have been linked to many health problems including allergies, asthma,
          ADHD, digestive disorders and even cancer.
          A 2006 study from the Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois concluded that the common food
          additive, carrageenan, has been show to cause ulcerations in the gastrointestinal tract and influence tumor
          formations in the colon. [2] 
          Therefore it is critical to learn to interpret ingredient labels of the foods you buy, not just the nutritional facts. It is
          equally important to know what type of fat a certain food contains, as well as how much fat there is.
          For example, take a can of sardines in olive oil and a can of sardines in cottonseed oil. Olive oil is a health fat as
          oppose to cottonseed oil that is a by-product of the cotton industry and is heavily loaded with pesticides.

• Remove all synthetic cosmetics and skin care products from your home; Many popular commercial skin care lines contain toxic ingredients such as phthalates, parabens, glycols, in addition to artificial colors and fragrance.

          You can absorb a great deal of toxins through your skin.
          One also has to be aware that many skin care companies will have the word “organic” incorporated on their label,
          yet they many contains the above mentioned chemicals as well.  

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  2.) Feed Yourself Nutritious Food  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TOP

• Eat local, organic food whenever possible. This type of food not only tastes better, has more nutrients, but is also free of toxic pesticides. If you are unable to obtain such food, the least you should do is to avoid foods which contain artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.

          As I mentioned before, familiarize yourself with ingredient labels of the foods you eat.
 

• Do not use artificial sweeteners such as Aspartame or Splenda; they may create many dangerous side-effects (including worsening a person’s diabetes) and may even lead to the development of brain cancer.[3]

          According to the American Diabetic Association drinking diet soda can actually make you put on weight.
          The more you drink, the more you gain.  

          The risk of obesity is as follows:

• A 36.5 percent increase for 1/2 can consumption each day
• A 37.5 percent increase for 1/2 to one can consumption each day
• A 54.5 percent increase for 1 to 2 cans consumed each day
• A 57.1 percent increase for more than 2 cans of diet soda consumed each day.

• Do not eat any hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils (partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil contains high amounts of arsenic).
• Do not eat meat and dairy from animals that were fed antibiotics, hormones and animal by-products. Meats from animals that were raised free-range, eating the food Mother Nature intended for them, are of the highest nutritional value, quality and taste. 
• Prepare your food in a correct way. Try to incorporate more raw foods to your diet. Foods that cannot be eaten raw, should be steamed, stir-fried, or cooked slowly. Avoid frying or grilling as much as possible since these food preparation processes can create hydrogenated fats and charred meats can be carcinogenic. Deep frying or grilling foods can create high levels of AGEs (advanced glycation end products) that accelerate the aging process of the human body.

• Do not use microwave ovens, they change the chemical structure of the food and destroy most of the vital nutrients. Even the most nutritious food, after being processed in a microwave, loses its bioavailability for the human body.

• A study conducted at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and the University Institute for Biochemistry revealed that food heated in microwave ovens has a negative effect on blood chemistry. Even vegetables cooked in microwaves increase LDL (bad) cholesterol while decreasing HDL (good)cholesterol. The study also found that micro-waved food decreases the number of red and white blood cells in the human body.[4]

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  3.) Drink Plenty of Purified Water  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOP
 

• Tap water is not acceptable. Municipal water systems are inefficient in removing all toxins and pathogens. Tap water is usually contaminated by chemicals from lead, arsenic, mercury and other heavy metals to herbicides and petroleum by-products. The chlorine in tap water kills-off beneficial gut bacteria and may potentially disrupt the intestinal microflora.

• A high quality water filter is a good investment. Water is necessary for body  hydration, healthy metabolism and assists the process of detoxification. 

• You may have a few cups a day of organic green tea. Green tea can improve your metabolism, balance the ratio of LDL to HDL cholesterol and is an excellent source of antioxidants known as catechin polyphenols. If you like fruit juices, drink only those which are organic and do not have added sugar, other sweeteners or preservatives.

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  4.) Start Moving  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOP

• Walking is one of the simplest exercises, with some of the greatest health benefits. It can reduce the risk of many degenerative diseases including heart attack, stroke and osteoporosis. Walking also has a positive effect on your body’s metabolism by decreasing cholesterol levels.

          According to a Harvard study, “brisk walking for an hour a day, five days a week, can cut the risk of stroke in half.” 
          (participation included 11000 men).

• Take a walk whenever you can, walk up a flight of stairs instead of taking an elevator, but do not jog along the busy streets or highways; you will inhale contaminated air filled with cadmium.

• Get rid of motorized lawn mowers and buy one which you can push or an electric instead of the one which runs on gasoline. You will not only decrease global warming but also have more oxygen to breathe in your surrounding atmosphere.

          According to the Union of Concerned Scientists: “One gas mower running for an hour emits an equivalent 
          amount of pollutants as eight new cars driving 55 mph for the same amount of time.”
         The EPA states that one gas lawn mower, produces 80 pounds of carbon dioxide each year.

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  5.) If You Have a Backyard, Grow an Organic Garden  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TOP
 

• Organic gardening is a method of growing plants without the use of synthetic chemicals (pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers). It is more cost effective and efficient then conventional gardening. By not using synthetic chemicals, biodiversity and quality of the soil is significantly improved allowing for greater water retention therefore generating higher yields. It has been documented that organic farms produce a harvest 20 to 40 percent greater then pesticidal farms.

    There are easy-to-grow varieties of fruit trees which are better then
    ornamental and require no pesticides, some types (such as sea-buckthorn)
    can actually improve soil quality.

    A landmark study of organic food was conducted by the European 
   Union in 2007 and concluded that organic vegetables and fruits had
   40 percent more antioxidants than conventional. In addition, organic
   milk was 60 percent richer in essential nutrients then factory farm milk.[5]  

• Working in your organic garden is a dynamic way of loosing weight. Did you know that you can burn more calories during an hour working in a garden, then during an hour running on a treadmill? –Prevention Magazine

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  6.) Start Using High Quality Nutritional Supplements  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOP
  

• Each day you are receiving doses of toxins from a polluted environment, but usually you are not getting daily doses of vital nutrients critical for optimal health. Despite the abundance of food in America, many people fall into the category of being malnourished because they lack the appropriate levels of essential nutrients in their body.

          Therefore we see a necessity to use nutritional supplements.                    

• Your supplement routine should include at the minimum a natural multivitamin supplement, multi-mineral supplement, omega 3 fish oil and an anti-oxidant supplement.

          It is wise to make an investment in high quality nutritional supplements. The low-priced ones, generic, may contain
          toxic elements, as well as artificial colors, preservatives, etc.
          Scientific studies (Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health) show that high quality supplements may be the
          best health insurance you can get. They neutralize chemicals, counteract free radicals and may decrease the risk of
          many degenerative diseases. In some cases they are absorbed better then nutrients from food.

          We offer top-of-the-line, carefully researched natural supplements and health products, at the best value.
          Contact Us for more information

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  7.) Have a Positive Mental Attitude   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOP

• A study from NASA showed that our brain can influence our DNA. Make your influence a positive one. You can see a glass as half full or half empty, that is your choice.

          Learn to meditate and relax, start a yoga class or simply begin noticing the beauty of the world that surrounds you.

If you want to be healthy, you have to live a healthy lifestyle. It is simple, easy and very rewarding. Once you discover the secret to this new life, you will never want to go back to your old style again.

We will coach you until you obtain the results desired by you.

You can count on our support. We will provide you with the most advanced scientific knowledge and expertise as well as practical advice.

I believe that everyone deserves to experience the richness of vibrant health and life in perfect balance.

Best of health,

Maria Kraszynska M.D.




References:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[1] Ascherio A, Chen H, Weisskopf MG, O'Reilly E, McCullough ML, Calle EE, Schwarzschild MA, Thun MJ (2006).
"Pesticide exposure and risk for Parkinson's disease

[2] Carrageenan induces interleukin-8 production through distinct Bcl10 pathway in normal human colonic epithelial cells Borthakur A. et al. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol (2007) 292:G829-G838

[3] Journal of Advancement in Medicine, Volume 4, Number 4, Winter 1991, Subject: HJR Brain Cancer
DOES ASPARTAME CAUSE HUMAN BRAIN CANCER? By: H. J. Roberts, MD

[4] Hans Hertel and Bernard Blanc, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and the University Institute for Biochemistry, 1992

[5] Catherine Paddock, Organic Food Is More Nutritious Say European Union Researchers, Medical News Today, October 2007

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