I have been lecturing for years about DIET SODAS and all DIET PRODUCTS!  Diet drinks include artificial sweeteners and food additives, especially ASPARTAME, which is actually know as a very powerful excitotoxin.  What are Excitotoxins???  Well, they are substances that are added to certain types of products that can literally stimulate nerve cells to death, causing gradual damage to your brain.  A simple change to lower your risk of Alzheimer’s and Dementia is to DITCH THE DIET SODAS!

What to avoid:  Safflower and Sunflower oils; corn oil; cream; cream cheese and all of the full-fat daily products.  Avoid Margarine, Vegetable shortening, and all products listing these in the ingredients.  Always avoid Hydrogenated Oils!

What to eat:  Avocados and nuts (keep all nuts in the refrigerator) walnuts, cashews, almonds and all nut butters are highly beneficial.  Good sources of omega-3 fatty acids are Salmon (and not the one that has added coloring) sardines, omega-3 fortified eggs; hemp seeds and flaxseeds (keep them cold at all times); lots of green leafy vegetables.

Supplements:  B-12; Vitamin D3; Vitamin C; Omega-3 Fatty Acids; Turmeric!

Exercise, Exercise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The winds in California have caused many of my clients to call and complain that they feel as though they have a cold.  It might actually be allergies, but, just to be safe, I would suggest taking Vitamin C; CO Q10 along with some fresh lime or fresh lemon in water a few times a day.  Hot or Cold water with the lemon and/or lime is just fine.  How much Vitamin C, most likely 3000-5000 for 4-5 days then just 2000 a day.

Do you have any of these symptoms?

*Dizziness

*Fatigue

*Mental Fog

*Poor short-term memory

*Irritability

What are all of these symptoms, well, DEHYDRATION, and dehydration is the common theme for Fatigue.  Actually, when we don’t drink enough water, our blood volume can decrease.  When our blood volume goes down our bodies then need to work way overtime just to get the right amount of oxygen and nutrients to our cells, which tires us out in a big hurry.  Therefore, you can fight the above listed symptoms by drinking plenty of water from the time you wake up to the time you go to sleep.

I often get asked which tea might work for various health related issues:

Rosemary Tea:  Seems to work well for Headaches

Valerian Tea: Works good for insomnia and anxiety

Peppermint, Chamomile and even Ginger Tea:  Eases stomach distress and helps with digestive issues

White Willow Bark Tea:  This tea seems to relieve pain in the same way aspirin would, but without the stomach irritation.

My mom suffers from Vertigo at least 2-3 times a year.  She ends up in bed for many days. It is the Calcium Crystals in the ear seem to move and cause the vertigo.  There are a few ways to attempt to get the Crystals back in place.  First is to always drink enough water throughout the day, every day.  Learn the Epley Maneuver, that involves lying down, turning the head 90 degrees away from the ear with the problem, then you need to turn the entire body in that direction.  If this maneuver is done at least 3 times nightly until Vertigo goes away, normally relief is found. There is another maneuver called Semont, which is very similar, however, it involves changing the direction of one’s position rather than rolling over. There are U Tube videos that are extremely helpful.  The last one is Foster Maneuver, this one is tough, it involves touching the head to the floor, then turning in the direction of the affected ear, then rising up quickly.  This one can bring on severe nausea.

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