Today’s Talk: LIVING with a CLEAN LIVER - 2

WHY a Clean LIVER? THE LIVER: It is a VITAL organ that deals with very toxic agents; Performs massively important tasks: Highly influences the prevention chronic degenerative diseases such as Heart Disease, Cancer and Diabetes to develop;

WHY a Clean LIVER? 1.Breaking down & eliminate Toxins; 2.Breaking down & eliminate excess Hormones; 3.Blood Sugar Balance 4.Production of Bile 5.Storage of Nutrients 6.Syntheses of Blood protein and Cholesterol

5 Habits to Break 1.Wheat 2.Milk 3.Caffeine 4.Alcohol 5.Bad Fats

5 Habits to MAKE!

5 Habits to Break 1.Water 2.The 5 3.SUPERFOODS 4.Anti-Aging Antioxidants 5.Detoxifying Supplements 6.Detoxifying Exercises

5 Habits to MAKE! WATER

5 Habits to MAKE! WATER  The minimum recommended water intake is about 1.5 litres/day (8 glasses); - IF you exercise or if the weather is hot the 1.5 litres are NOT sufficient!!!

5 Habits to MAKE!  Water drinking in appropriate quantity has a huge impact in your energy level and mental clarity;  It dilutes toxins in the blood, facilitating the work of the kidneys; refrigerate and helps in the oxygenation the cells of the body and brain! WATER

5 Habits to MAKE!  Even mild dehydration can lead to constipation, headaches, lethargy and mental confusion;  Water is a mineral transporter, is a lubricant and temperature regulator! WATER What if it is not enough?

5 Habits to MAKE!  Neglect in drinking enough can lead to increasing of risk of urinary tract infections and renal stones; WATER What if it is not enough?

5 Habits to MAKE! WATER What if it is not enough?  When only 1% of total needed fluids is lost temperature goes up and concentration is affected;

5 Habits to MAKE! WATER What if it is not enough?  ATTENTION: The thirst reflex kicks in when we have lost 1-2% of body water but it is often confused with hunger!  If ignored dehydration can continue to about 3%! = seriously affecting physical % mental performance!

5 Habits to MAKE! WATER  Signs of insufficient water intake: Prone to constipation Often thirsty Joint problems Feeling tired Difficulty concentrating Overheating Dry skin, mouth, lips Frequent infections Dry, brittle hair

5 Habits to MAKE! WATER  Signs of insufficient water intake:

5 Habits to MAKE! What is included in your total water intake/day? WATER

5 Habits to MAKE!  What is included in your total water intake/day? WATER Herbal & Fruit Teas

5 Habits to MAKE!  What is included in your total water intake/day? WATER Detox Natural Drinks

Tomato Water 5 Habits to MAKE! WATER

5 Habits to MAKE!  What is included in your total water intake/day? WATER Pure Water: ½ of your total intake!

5 Habits to MAKE!  Can’t drink Water? Develop the habit! WATER Any Detox Natural Drink diluted in water: 9:1

5 Habits to MAKE!  Don’t stress about drinking the whole bottle in one go. It doesn’t do much...  Drink throughout the day – FAR FROM MEALS: ½ hour before or 2 hours after! WATER The best way to drink all this water???...quite unhealthy, actually...

5 Habits to MAKE!  TEMPERANCE apply: -A man died after drinking 10 litres of water in one hour. Taken to extreme this can kill you!!!  Under normal circumstances you shouldn’t need more than 2-3 litres... WATER Holford, P. (2010). 9-Day Liver Detox. P.35

5 Habits to MAKE!  If you feel that you need to drink more than 3 Litres of healthy liquids/day you must seek professional advice as this is one of the first indications of development of Diabetes! WATER

5 Habits to MAKE!  Another drawback of this intemperance is that too much water way beyond your body needs dilutes your valuable electrolytes away, which play important role in maintaining healthy cell hydration. WATER Electrolytes = sodium and potassium salts

5 Habits to MAKE!  Can’t drink Water? Develop the habit! WATER Any Detox Natural Drink diluted in water: 9:1

5 Habits to MAKE! 1.Water 2.The 5 3.SUPERFOODS 4.Anti-Aging Antioxidants 5.Detoxifying Supplements 6.Detoxifying Exercises

5 Habits to MAKE! SUPERFOODS

5 Habits to MAKE!  Superfoods are simply foods that press all the right buttons: - Packed up with Nutrients & Antioxidants; - Free from anything bad for you including sugar! SUPERFOODS

5 Habits to MAKE! SUPERFOODS 1.SEEDS OF LIFE!

5 Habits to MAKE! SUPERFOODS  All seeds are packed up with minerals such as Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Zinc and Selenium;

5 Habits to MAKE! SUPERFOODS  Sesame & Sunflower = Rich in Omega 6  Flaxseed & Pumpkin = Rich in Omega 3 Hormone Balance Arteries, joints & brain Hot-Climate seeds: Cold-Climate seeds:

5 Habits to MAKE! SUPERFOODS  ATTENTION: Never roast your seeds or you will loose much of their vitality & benefit and DAMAGE the lovely fats in them!

5 Habits to MAKE! The Essential Seed Mix: SUPERFOODS

5 Habits to MAKE! The Essential Seed Mix: SUPERFOODS

5 Habits to MAKE! The Essential Seed Mix: SUPERFOODS

5 Habits to MAKE! SUPERFOODS 2. GO FOR GREENS !

5 Habits to MAKE! SUPERFOODS

5 Habits to MAKE! SUPERFOODS 3. Cruciferous Vegetables Rule

5 Habits to MAKE! SUPERFOODS 4. SULPHUR So good...!

5 Habits to MAKE! SUPERFOODS

5 Habits to MAKE! SUPERFOODS 5. GET JUICY!

5 Habits to MAKE! SUPERFOODS  -  If you feel your MIX is too thick, go creative, turn it into soup! Just add some Soya yogurt and/or seed butter... You’ll love it! Go Juicy !

5 Habits to MAKE! 1.Water 2.The 5 3.SUPERFOODS 4.Anti-Aging Antioxidants 5.Detoxifying Supplements 6.Detoxifying Exercises

5 Habits to MAKE!  ANTIOXIDANTS are the means we have to neutralize Free-Radicals; ANTIOXIDANTS What’s the problem With them?

POORLY NOURISHED CELL under attack of Free Radicals

Damaged cell = mutant cell A mutant cell will grow in disorder and instead of forming healthy tissues to contribute to the construction of the body, it will cause bad tissue formation and TUMOURS

Cancer cell

Damaged cells growing in disorder Tumor

OXIDATION = Free radicals powerful action

5 Habits to MAKE!  Where do the free radicals free radicals come from ? ANTIOXIDANTS

Antioxidants How Antioxidants Rescue Your Body

5 Habits to MAKE! ANTIOXIDANTS  ANTIOXIDANTS are TEAM PLAYERS;

5 Habits to MAKE! ANTIOXIDANTS  Vitamin C;  Vitamin E;  Zinc;  Selenium;  Anthocyanidins;  Beta Carotene;  ANTIOXIDANTS are TEAM PLAYERS;

5 Habits to MAKE! ANTIOXIDANTS  CoQ10;  Alpha Lipoic Acid;  Glutathione;  ANTIOXIDANTS are the means we have to neutralize Free-Radicals;

AA – Glutathione: RDA: mg The “Master” Antioxidant & Detoxifier produced in the body! Phase I : Neutralizes Free Radicals Precursor amino acids: Glycine, Glutamate and Cystine Prevents depletion FOODS RICH IN SULPHUR CONTAINING AA: Cysteine / Methionine Glutathione

Similarity???

Extremely Bad & Extremely Good!!!!

Extremely Bad & Extremely Good!!!! - Puts you under stress; - Destroys you sleep patterns; - Messes up with your BSL;

5 Habits to MAKE! ANTIOXIDANTS  The Potential of a fruit or vegetable is assessed by their ORAC. (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity)

5 Habits to MAKE! ANTIOXIDANTS 161,400 / 100 g

5 Habits to MAKE! ANTIOXIDANTS 161,400 / 100 g Go, Compare! 101,000 / 100 g

5 Habits to MAKE! ANTIOXIDANTS 161,400 / 100 g Go, Compare! 103,971 / 100 g

5 Habits to MAKE! ANTIOXIDANTS 161,400 / 100 g Go, Compare! 103,971 / 100 g - Puts you under stress; - Destroys you sleep patterns; - Messes up with your BSL;

5 Habits to MAKE! ANTIOXIDANTS 25,300 / 100 g

17,940 / 100 g 14,413 / 100 g 13,541 / 100 g 10,500 / 100 g

5 Habits to MAKE! 1.Water 2.The 5 3.SUPERFOODS 4.Anti-Aging Antioxidants 5.Detoxifying Supplements 6.Detoxifying Exercises

5 Habits to MAKE!  These are important supplements to take when you are in a Detox program: - Digestive Enzymes; - Probiotics; - Glutamine; DETOXIFYING SUPPLEMENTS

5 Habits to MAKE!  A Naturopath can help you evaluate your need for a detox and best frequency depending on your genetic structure and your present health circumstances. DETOXIFYING SUPPLEMENTS healthy  Even very “healthy” people might need a complete and deep detox every now and again... (which includes Repairing, nourishing, replenishing... and cleansing...)

5 Habits to MAKE!  There is a tendency of relating DETOX with a deep cleansing of the liver or gut only.  However, DETOX means a profound cleansing of the many systems in the body as well as a super nourishment of the entire body, especially the immune system. DETOXIFYING SUPPLEMENTS

5 Habits to MAKE! - Digestive Enzymes; - Probiotics; - Glutamine; DETOXIFYING SUPPLEMENTS

5 Habits to MAKE!  Digestive Enzymes: Speed up the rate in which a particular chemical reaction takes place in the digestive process.  Within our body we produce 22 different digestive enzymes: DETOXIFYING SUPPLEMENTS

5 Habits to MAKE!  PROTEASE = protein  AMLYLASE = carbohydrate  LIPASE = fats  CELLULASE = fibre DETOXIFYING SUPPLEMENTS EXAMPLE:

5 Habits to MAKE!  We each produce different levels of DE depending on our genes, diet, life style, gender and age.  As we get older, most people tend to produce less intestinal enzymes, so our ability to absorb nutrients decline... DETOXIFYING SUPPLEMENTS

DIGESTIVE ENZYME  You might want to select a product that contains enzymes that will help in your symptoms!

5 Habits to MAKE! - Digestive Enzymes; - Probiotics; - Glutamine; DETOXIFYING SUPPLEMENTS

5 Habits to MAKE!  Probiotics: Mean “FOR LIFE” as opposed to antibiotics = against life.  Consist of friendly bacteria and yeast, which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer health benefits on the host. DETOXIFYING SUPPLEMENTS

5 Habits to MAKE!  The gut contains around 11 trillion bacteria, weighing a total of 1.5 kg!!!  Ideally, 70% should be probiotic bacteria and only 30% other bowel bacteria. Usually it is the other way around... DETOXIFYING SUPPLEMENTS

5 Habits to MAKE!  The presence of probiotic bacteria in the gut discourages the growth of harmful bacteria and also stimulate production of antivirus;  They also produce short-chain fatty acids that support the liver in cholesterol metabolism. DETOXIFYING SUPPLEMENTS

 Good Probiotics come in BILLIONS of friendly bacteria! PROBIOTICS

5 Habits to MAKE! - Digestive Enzymes; - Probiotics; - Glutamine; DETOXIFYING SUPPLEMENTS

5 Habits to MAKE!  Glutamine: Produced by the body but can become essential during periods of stress.  It is the most powerful detoxifier produced in the body, maintains normal blood glucose and acids levels and supplies the brain with energy in the case of glucose shortage... DETOXIFYING SUPPLEMENTS

 Most prevalent amino acid in the body! GLUTAMINE

Think of SUPPLEMENTATION and ensure that you are LIVING with a CLEAN LIVER!!!!!

See Also: Thank very much you for your attention! Anti-Aging Antioxidants!