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Don’t Be Misled—Scented Air is Not Clean Air!

Have you ever noticed that when you enter a hotel or a hotel room, or a public bathroom that there is a strong scent surrounding you?  Over the years as we have traveled, we have noticed an increase in the use of air fresheners, air sanitizers and air deodorizers.  Whether it is in the carpet, or plugged in the outlet or even just a scented candle, the room seems to be filled with that smell.
Recently I was with my sister in her car and she had one of those scented objects plugged into her car.  I couldn’t help but immediately remove it and warned her of the dangers these present.
We have nearly given up hotel rooms due to those strong scents—there is no way to open a window to bring in fresh air and it doesn’t even take the whole night before we have a headache and I start a coughing fit.
While some people are more susceptible to these smells than others, the true damage is much worse than you think and it will hurt even the one who thinks they can handle it.
The Air Freshener Industry and the Candle Industry make a billion dollars a year off your desire to have a fresh smelling car, clothing, house, etc. 75% of American homes use some form of them.  As we have seen, so do restaurants, public restrooms and hotels.
As Summer turns into Autumn and the scents like cinnamon, apple, pumpkin spice, and other autumn and winter smells become enticing through candles and other unnatural fragrance providers, just remember these tips before you go out and bring in any toxic fume that smells good.
Some toxic chemicals accumulate in ever-increasing amounts in the human body over a period of years, so the health consequences are rarely attributed to them. Victims sometimes suffer from a strange form of cancer, or they might have some new-age disease like chronic fatigue syndrome; and of course, there is the growing popularity of ‘genetic disorders’.
According to Anne Steinemann, Ph.D., a professor of civil engineering at the University of Melbourne who has studied extensively the health impacts of fragranced household products, one-quarter of the ingredients in air fresheners are classified as toxic or hazardous. “Ultimately your risk depends on exposure,” she says. “You don’t have to have symptoms. Just because it doesn’t kill you, it doesn’t mean it’s not harming you. Some effects are not immediately obvious.”
To its credit, the State of California forces labeling of ingredients that are known to cause cancer or reproductive harm, under Proposition 65, but this is the entirety of this industry’s regulations.
The Natural Resources Defense Council studied the effects of air fresheners, discovering that they currently undergo no safety testing. The results were disturbing, because they revealed high levels of phthalates, which are known to be especially harmful to children. These chemicals were even present in sprays which were claimed to be “All-Natural” and “unscented”. Phthalates were not disclosed in the list of ingredients for any of the products.
“Phthalates are hormone-disrupting chemicals that can be particularly dangerous for young children and unborn babies. Exposure to phthalates can affect testosterone levels and lead to reproductive abnormalities, including abnormal genitalia and reduced sperm production. The State of California notes that five types of phthalates — including one that we found in air freshener products — are ‘known to cause birth defects or reproductive harm.'”
— Natural Resources Defense Council
1,4-Dichlorobenzene is a chemical that is found in the blood of 96% of Americans. It has been linked to lung damage, is a known carcinogen, and it is an E.P.A. registered pesticide. Studies found it to increase rates of asthma. It can be found in the majority of air fresheners, toilet deodorizers, and mothballs. It works by attacking the receptors in the nose, and thus eliminating the sense of smell. This is how the new generation of air fresheners actually “freshen”. This chemical was introduced into the American market with the Febreze product from Proctor & Gamble. The new generation of air fresheners that were inspired by the success of Febreze are literally using chemical warfare to destroy their customers’ sense of smell. That lack of smell is where the illusion of freshness comes from.
The user only smells these air fresheners for about a minute after they have been sprayed, and then the nose cannot smell most fragrances anymore. This is not a normal adjustment to odors, any more than a loss of one of the other four senses. The process is the equivalent of using a chemical blinding agent to escape the unpleasantness of a bright light; when that chemical is known to be both poisonous and carcinogenic. By design, the freshening chemical causes damage to the mucous membrane, which is claimed to be temporary. However, no long-term studies have ever been done to test the effects of chronic exposure. It is important to remember that anything inhaled is immediately absorbed into the blood through the lungs relatively unchanged.
Dichlorobenzene is the main ingredient used to manufacture the infamous pesticide DDT, and its cousins, DDE and DDD. Chlorine alone has a tendency to form DDT and DDT-like compounds when it reacts with many other substances. These compounds disrupt the endocrine system by destroying hormones throughout a body, in a similar manner to BPA; but in a much more powerful way. Sometimes exposure results in horrific health problems that never completely disappear. It may help to put the situation into perspective by being made aware that use of most air freshener brands is the literal practice of inhaling small amounts of DDT. Inhalation is much more dangerous than oral ingestion of the same amount.
Some fragrances cause changes in blood flow, blood pressure, mood, and trigger migraine headaches. A massive 72% of asthmatics cite these fragrances as a trigger in causing asthma attacks, and they have been implicated as a cause for the initial development of asthma. Asthma rates in the United States have doubled since 1980, and the use of air fresheners has doubled since just 2003.
Most synthetic fragrances are also known respiratory irritants, which means that they cause inflammation in the lungs, leading to an increased mucous production, and a greater vulnerability to other chemicals, allergens, and infections. Ninety-five percent of synthetic fragrances are derived from petroleum. They include benzene and aldehydes; which are known to cause cancers, reproductive effects, and problems with the central nervous system. These effects on the nervous system result in increased cases of Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and more.
Phthalates, like those found in air freshener mists, are usually used in the production of PVC plastics. All air fresheners containing phthalates lack any labeling to indicate their presence. Phthalates are also found in air fresheners that are labeled “unscented” and “all natural”. With an estimated 75% of consumers using air fresheners in their homes, we strongly recommend improving ventilation systems to dilute these chemicals as much as possible, if they cannot be eliminated altogether. According to the Environmental Working Group, phthalates produce liver cancer, but this link has not been officially acknowledged by regulatory agencies.
The scientific community closely examined air freshener safety about a decade ago; studies revealed that an abundance of potentially dangerous chemicals and chemical byproducts—such as formaldehyde—are released with each perfumed puff. A 2015 study published in the journal <a href="http://www.researchgate.net/publication/280945278_EPHECT_III_Health_risk_assessment_of_exposure_to_household_consumer_products">Science of The Total Environment</a> assessed the health risks of breathing in those chemicals in a realistic scenario: in a home while using other household products that contain the same ingredients. Researchers found that electric air fresheners release significant formaldehyde emissions on their own (17% of the Critical Exposure Limit or CEL), and that combined with seven other common household products (such as all-purpose cleaning agents and furniture/floor polish), your exposure to formaldehyde can reach 34% of the CEL in just 30 minutes.
“Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen,” says Dr. Steinemann. “As for symptoms, you may experience eye, nose, and throat irritation, coughing, wheezing, bronchitis, and dizziness.” Reactions and reaction severity depend on your individual sensitivity, she explains.
According to the World Health Organization, other indoor sources of formaldehyde include: resins found in particleboard and plywood, paints, varnishes, household cleaning products, cosmetics, and more. “When using any chemical mixture with another, there’s the potential of a more adverse reaction” says Dr. Steinemann. “You increase your risk when you combine products with fragrance, such as cleaning products, hand sanitizers, laundry products.”
Worried about formaldehyde exposure in your home? Formaldehyde air testing kits and monitors are available at Amazon and other retailers. EPA.gov says, “Formaldehyde is one of the few indoor air pollutants that can be readily measured, identified, and if possible, remove the source. If not possible to remove, reduce exposure by using a sealant on all exposed surfaces of paneling and other furnishings.”
The chemicals emitted from air fresheners (and other toxic products) accumulate in the fatty tissues over time, so the danger increases as they build up inside a body. The presence of toxins inside fat can make weight loss difficult. Since the human body uses fat to store certain materials that are too toxic for it to process, breaking down the fat would mean releasing those toxins again, so a body may resist fat loss for self-defense. Thus, fat retention is sometimes the result of an immune system properly responding to a danger.
Sooner or later, society will have to revert to old-fashioned means of cleaning, cooking, and keeping our homes smelling pleasant. This will include the removal of non-stick pans, air fresheners, and hand sanitizers. While they may make certain tasks easier, avoiding them is an essential step to ensure a long, healthy life for your family. Since children are most at risk, we hope that those reading this will dispose of their air fresheners, to minimize the exposure of those who are not able to protect themselves.
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What to Include In Your Bedroom to Support Good Sleep

It’s no secret that a good sleep is important not only to how you feel on a daily basis, but also your overall health and wellbeing.
Sleep is an essential function that allows your body and mind to recharge, leaving you refreshed and alert when you wake up. Healthy sleep also helps the body remain healthy and stave off diseases, according to the <a href="https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/why-do-we-need-sleep#:~:text=Sleep%20is%20an%20essential%20function,the%20brain%20cannot%20function%20properly.">Sleep Foundation</a>. Without enough sleep, the brain cannot function properly.
Additionally, <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/sleep-problems-diet-choices/">not sleeping enough</a> can cause cravings, overeating, and not getting the nourishment you need on top of added stress, moodiness, and fatigue to how you’re feeling that day. 
That’s why it’s so important to optimize your sleep routine and your environment so you can ensure you’re getting a good sleep every night. 
<h2>How Your Environment Impacts Your Sleeping Habits</h2>
Our physical environment plays a huge role in our health and habits. 
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There are certain elements your environment needs to both have (or not have) in order to support your health.
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In the context of sleep, this can look like having a comfortable bed and avoiding things like the TV that may disrupt your sleep.
Your environment can also support you in breaking some of the habits you’d like to stop doing and create new habits that are more aligned with your needs and goals. Visual cues in your environment can either help or prevent you from achieving that. 
That’s why it’s so important to take a look not only at your nighttime routine itself, but also how you’re setting up your environment to support your ideal routine so that you can create more ease with improving this area of your wellbeing. 
<h2>8 Ideas for What to Include in Your Bedroom for Good Sleep </h2>
While having a regular sleep routine is key for being able to wind down and activate a deep sleep, there are also a few products you may consider to help optimize your sleep. These are some of my favorite products that have helped me always get the deep rest I need. 
<h3>1. High-Quality, Comfortable Mattress  </h3>
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One of those pieces I cannot recommend enough is having a high-quality, natural mattress. A few years ago, I was struggling with my sleep, and I swapped out my mattress for an <a href="https://shrsl.com/297t6">Avocado Green Mattress</a>! I didn’t realize how much my mattress impacted my sleep, but as soon as I invested in a new one, it made a noticeable difference.
Not only is this mattress super comfy, but it’s also all-natural and made with green materials. I’m a big researcher and <a href="https://shrsl.com/297t6">Avocado Mattress</a> had the most transparent and detailed information about their materials, sourcing, and environmental impact, and it aligned so well with what I value and was looking for. I’m all about brands that have missions to support your healthy lifestyle and that are better for the planet.
<h3>2. Essential Oils </h3>
Essential oils are a great way to bring a relaxing vibe to your space. I love the <a href="https://oseamalibu.com/products/vagus-nerve-pillow-mist?utm_source=shareasale&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=1286250&utm_content=793466&sscid=61k5_nn0v0">Vagus Nerve Pillow Mist from Osea</a> (you can use NUTRITIONSTRIPPED for 10% off sitewide!) 
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The vagus nerve is the main component of the parasympathetic nervous system, which oversees a vast array of crucial bodily functions, including control of mood, immune response, digestion, and heart rate. 
Remember, the parasympathetic nervous system is your “rest and digest” system, so when it comes to sleep, activating that state is key.
This serene pillow mist creates a calming atmosphere just in time for bed. I love having little nightly rituals like this to signal to my body and brain that it’s time for rest and I also love that it smells good too thanks to it’s ingredients including lavender, chamomile and lemon tea tree! 
<h3>3. Sleep Mask</h3>
If you live with someone who likes to sleep with the TV on or have bright lights outside of your window, blocking that light is important for a good sleep.
Research shows that artificial light at night has negative effects on your quality of sleep. It disrupts your sleep-wake cycle, making it more difficult to both fall and stay asleep. 
That’s why a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JZX0Y3U/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nutritstripp-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01JZX0Y3U&linkId=a5f233fb67b07ac220aab40fb6f363ff">sleep mask</a> is a must-have!
<h3>4. Wake Up Light and White Noise</h3>
Putting my phone out of reach and not using my phone for my alarm clock changed the way I started my mornings and also how I went to bed at night.
I used my phone for my alarm that I would put on my nightstand, but it was an open door for me to scroll on my phone right before bed and after my alarm went off in the morning.
Something I try *really* hard not to do so I switched up this practice and created a new habit byputting my phone on airplane mode, keeping it out of our bedroom, and using this light you see here, which is the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GXWDXBD/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nutritstripp-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07GXWDXBD&linkId=f78c3f58b5085e10d686700501cf1e0d">Philips SmartSleep Connected Sleep and Wake-up Light</a>. 
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Another reason why I’m a big fan of this light is the light-guided breathing feature so you can inhale and exhale with the light as it goes dim to bright in cycles of 4 seconds. Just a few minutes of deep breathing can help trigger your parasympathetic nervous system to create space for your body to relax, rest, and sleep. 
Lastly, it also includes a white noise feature which I love to use and can help block out any sounds that may disrupt your sleep. 
<h3>5. Wearable Sleep and Activity Tracker</h3>
I’ve been using the <a href="https://ouraring.com/">Oura ring</a> for a while now and it’s helping me track the actions I take and how that impacts my sleep quality and readiness for the next day.
Just like other fitness trackers, the Oura ring connects to an app that gives you so many insights about your readiness, sleep, and activity levels. 
Deep sleep, REM sleep, light sleep, sleep timing, and nightly heart rate insights help you understand your overall sleep quality and offer personalized bedtime guidance.
Good quality sleep is linked to health, mental wellbeing and even avoiding serious long-term illnesses, so using a sleep monitor to check you’re getting enough rest is a no-brainer.
I also personally love that it’s a minimalistic design worn on your finger as a ring rather than a larger watch which is typical of most trackers.  
<h3>6. Sea Salt Lamps and Beeswax Candles</h3>
If you have a lot of natural light then utilize it! Natural light can be so peaceful, not to mention more economical versus having lights on all day.
After sunset, we typically turn off all blue lights and switch over to <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005CJ2SA4/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nutritstripp-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B005CJ2SA4&linkId=70140c7bb6285114f39e19de99509275">beeswax candles</a> (which seems quite primitive but amazing and cozy!). Or we turn on <a href="http://amzn.to/2F0NGcr">sea salt lamps</a> which are a beautiful amber warm color which is more conducive to relaxation.
<h3>7. Weighted Blankets</h3>
Snuggling up under my <a href="https://bearaby.com/products/the-napper?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8dnykLu-4wIVB56fCh0aYQGzEAYYASABEgLcjPD_BwE&variant=20782759673945">weighted blanket</a> is part of my daily routine for stress relief. 
Studies have shown that weighted blanks support with anxiety, insomnia, stress, and even autism. 
Weighted blankets come in a variety of styles and weights so you can feel supported and also have a style that matches your aesthetic. I love the <a href="https://bearaby.com/products/the-napper?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8dnykLu-4wIVB56fCh0aYQGzEAYYASABEgLcjPD_BwE&variant=20782759673945">Bearaby</a>, which comes in 15-25 pounds and is made with GOTS-certified organic cotton, which is not only better for your health and the environment, but it also makes it more enjoyable to use year-round because it’s not too warm during those hotter months.  
<h3>8. Cooling Sleeping Pad</h3>
Being the right temperature is essential for good sleep (65 degrees to be exact).
In fact, <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3427038/">a study</a> found that the temperature of a room where you sleep is one of the most important factors for achieving quality sleep, and <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5446217/">another study</a> showed that most people experienced abnormal sleeping patterns during the summer when it’s more difficult to keep the room cool. 
Tennessee summers are hot and winters are cool so we needed a way to support our sleep with hot summer, and the <a href="https://shrsl.com/31jbt">OOLER Sleep System with Chili Cool Mesh<img alt="™" class="wp-smiley" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.0.1/72x72/2122.png" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></a> has been helping with exactly that. 
This sleep pad goes on your bed and you can control the temperature from 55 degrees to 115 degrees to sleep in any season. 
Each person can control their own temperature, so if someone likes it a little warmer or cooler than the other person, that’s totally okay, which is great for us!
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3 Reasons to Stop Drinking Soda Today

Most people know that soda is loaded with refined sugars, harsh chemicals and harmful ingredients, but the unfortunate truth isn’t keeping individuals from drinking the beverage. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 63 percent of children and 49 percent of adults drank some type of sugar-sweetened beverage on any given day between 2011 and 2014. Do these same people understand the havoc soda can wreak on the body, and how they’re ultimately destroying their own health by contributing to the soda industry?
This beverage is loaded with sugar and offers no nutritional quality, according to Lona Sandon, RD, assistant professor of clinical nutrition at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
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“Soda is loaded with sugar and offers no nutritional quality.”
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“The calories in regular soda are coming entirely from added sugar, and you’re not getting any value in terms of vitamins or minerals, or even good quality carbohydrates,” she told CNN.
So you can’t benefit from drinking soda, but why else should you stop drinking the sugary stuff? Here are a few reasons why you should put down the carbonated beverage today and say goodbye to it for good:
1. It Increases Your Diabetes Risk 
Because you’re consuming added sugar, drinking too much soda may increase your risk for diabetes – and opting for a diet option doesn’t make a difference. According to a study lead by researchers at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in Houston, drinking one diet soda per day was linked to a 36 percent increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Both conditions can increase your risk of developing high blood pressure and cholesterol, heart disease and stroke.
2. It Can Negatively Impact Your Brain 
Did you know that following a diet that’s high in refined sugars can impact your mental health? According to a study conducted by researchers at the Department of Physiological Science at the University of California, consuming too much refined sugar may result in impaired learning, memory and behavior.
“We have investigated a potential mechanism by which a diet, similar in composition to the typical diet of most industrialized western societies rich in saturated fat and refined sugar (HFS), can influence brain structure and function via regulation of neurotrophins,” the researchers of the study wrote.
They fed animals a high sugar diet and found their ability to learn and remember things was impaired.
3. It Destroys Your Teeth 
When you consume sugary beverages, bacteria existing in your mouth latches onto the sugar and produces acid, which eventually eats away at the enamel of the teeth. This is the easiest way to develop cavities. If you are quitting soda, you may want to consider our <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/oral-health-probiotics-30bil-cfu.html">Oral Health Probiotic</a>.
Removing soda from your diet may seem difficult at first, but it’s a smart choice that can positively impact your overall health in the long run. By following the Hallelujah Diet and instead drinking natural smoothies and juices, you can curb a sweet craving without damaging your immune system.
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Transitioning Your Teen Onto The Hallelujah Diet

Teen eating habits are hard to keep up with. Some days they’re following a healthy regimen, other days they’re living off processed snacks from morning to night. Though this type of lifestyle may keep them satisfied, it’s going to deteriorate their overall health to the point of no return by the time they reach a certain age. If you’re living with a teen whose eating habits are out of control, now may be the perfect time to consider encouraging them to transition their diet.
As you know, a plant-based diet is one of the most health-conscious regimens anyone can follow. It’s the perfect way to eliminate unhealthy habits by removing saturated fats, refined sugars and grains, processed foods, dairy and meats and replacing them with nutrient-rich vegetables, fruits, organic whole grains, nuts and seeds. Though it may seem as simple as giving a lecture, we all know that it’s going to take more convincing than that. Here are a few ways to help your teen make a plant-based diet transition:
Give Them the Cold Hard Facts 
Start by giving your teen the same information you know about the Standard American Diet. Though it may come off as alarming, your kids deserve to know the damage following this regimen can do to the body.
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Make the Transition Smooth 
Changing eating habits takes time, and your teen likely won’t be inclined to cut unhealthy foods with the snap of your finger. Slowly encourage your kids to eliminate meats and dairy from their diet – you can start by removing these options from family dinners throughout the week – and then stop buying harmful snacks, sugar and fats. When these options are out of reach, your kids will be less likely to go out of their way to find them.
Keep a Supply of Fresh Fruit Around 
One of the keys to eliminating harmful snacks is to make beneficial snacks available.  Fresh fruit makes an excellent snack, so find fruits in season and keep your fruit bowl and refrigerator well stocked.
Experiment in the Kitchen 
Encourage your kids to look through our database of <a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/Fall-In-Love-With-Food-Again/">plant-based recipes</a> and choose a few that spark their interest! Then, you can all experiment in the kitchen and figure out which meals taste best. This is a simple way to get the whole family involved in the transition.
Try a Tasty Supplement 
Beyond eating plant-based foods, teach your children the importance of nutritional supplements. Our <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/barleymax-berry-flavored-60-day-supply.html">Berry BarleyMax</a> makes the perfect starting product for teens, as it packs a punch of vitamins and minerals, while also tasting delicious. From there, you can encourage them to try other supplements as they please.
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How Does a Diet Change Aid Cancer Prevention

Many people associate cancer with being a hereditary disease that’s unpreventable. However, by making smart lifestyle choices, you can reduce your chance for developing cancer and multiple chronic conditions. Taking care of your skin, quitting smoking, eliminating alcohol consumption and exercising daily are a few ways you can aid cancer prevention, but diet makes an even larger impact on your overall health and longevity.
So how exactly does a diet change reduce your risk for developing cancer? Let’s take a closer look at some of the food options to avoid, plus replacement suggestions for fueling a healthy body:
How Does Diet Impact Your Risk? 
While there are certain uncontrollable factors – such as genetics – that may increase your cancer risk, the American Cancer Society reports that only 5 to 10 percent of all cancers are the result of inherited genes. That means that the lifestyle choices you make, such as following a proper diet, have a much stronger impact on your chance of developing cancer.
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Neglecting to eat a variety of wholesome fruits and vegetables, and instead consuming processed meats, refined sugars and grains, GMO products, preservatives and other chemically-ridden options can negatively impact your entire body. When you fill your system with these harmful additives, you’re essentially breaking down your immune system, reducing your body’s ability to defend itself against chronic diseases. According to Cancer Research UK, an unhealthy diet can increase your risk for developing the following types of cancers:
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<li>Mouth.</li>
<li>Upper throat.</li>
<li>Larynx.</li>
<li>Lung.</li>
<li>Stomach.</li>
<li>Bowel.</li>
</ul>
Eating the Right Foods 
By consuming nutrient-rich foods, you can fuel your immune system to fight off viruses that may lead to cancer. According to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, eliminating saturated and trans fats, salt, sugar and processed foods is the first step. Next, start following a diet that’s rich in vegetables, fruits and fiber. Avoiding meat is another suggestion for aiding cancer prevention, according to Carolyn Lammersfeld, vice president of Integrative Medicine at CTCA.
“Diets rich in red and processed meats are associated with an increased cancer risk,” she said.
Instead, she recommends following a diet that focuses on organic whole foods, such as fruits, vegetables and beans.
Whenever possible, choose organic products. Finding fruits and vegetables that have been grown in safe soil with no modifications, pesticides, chemical fertilizers or other processes reduces your chance of consuming artificial ingredients which could result in developing disease.
Our Suggestion: Start Juicing! 
By now, you know that consuming a primarily raw, plant-based diet is key to cancer prevention, but that’s just the start. To ease the process of getting used to eating so many fruits and vegetables – and increase the amount of vitamins and minerals you consume each day – we recommend juicing. It’s a simple way to reduce the toxins in your body, while supercharging your system almost instantly. Check out some of our favorite <a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/Fall-In-Love-With-Food-Again/recipe_type/juices/">homemade juice recipes</a> for some inspiration in the kitchen!
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Can House Dust Make You Fat?

We all know that diet and physical exercise are extremely powerful in the fight against obesity.  But there is also another important factor that is gaining attention although it has been around since the beginning of time—household dust.
It’s not just skin cells and dust mites that we need to be concerned about anymore.  Common environmental pollutants that invade your house every day from sources such as open windows, flame retardants on furniture and clothing, plastics in the kitchen, chemicals in the cleaning supplies, and dry cleaning chemicals as well as many other synthetic or naturally occurring compounds can interfere with or mimic the body’s hormones.  They are known as endocrine-disrupting chemicals or EDC’s.
A recent (2017) study in American Chemical Society’s journal Environmental Science and Technology reports that small amounts of house dust containing many of these compounds can spur fat cells to accumulate more triglycerides, or fat, in a lab dish.
These EDC’s are known for their negative effects on reproductive, neurological and immune functions.  But other studies are finding the effects on metabolic functions can include weight gain later in life if exposed to them early in life.  The new term for these house dust chemicals is “obesogens”.
While some manufacturers have reduced the use of EDC’s in products, most have no interest in changing their chemical composition.  People have so little knowledge that the dust sitting on their nightstand or on their counters can be inhaled, ingested or absorbed through the skin.  As is typically the case, children are the ones who tend to be most adversely affected by this dust.  The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that children consume 50 milligrams of house dust each day.
This brought to mind an interesting correlation that might be worth studying further.  When our son was diagnosed at the age of 14 with Hodgins Lymphoma, there must have been 6 or more different doctors asking if he had indoor pets.  The answer was a resounding yes.  There were several dogs in the household while he was growing up.
This study just makes us wonder if the house dust he was growing up with might have had other components in addition to the normal chemical ingredients that may have been a factor in his developing that type of cancer.
Concerned about the potential effects EDCs in dust might have on children’s health, Heather Stapleton and colleagues wanted to see if the compounds in house dust might influence fat cells.
The researchers collected samples of indoor dust from 11 homes in North Carolina and tested extracts from the samples in mouse cells, often used to test compounds for potential effects on the accumulation of triglycerides, a type of fat. Extracts from seven of the 11 dust samples triggered the cells to develop into mature fat cells and accumulate triglycerides. Extracts from nine samples spurred the cells to divide, creating a larger pool of precursor fat cells. Only one dust sample had no effect.
Additionally, among the 44-individual common house dust contaminants tested in this model, pyraclostrobin (a pesticide), the flame-retardant TBPDP, and DBP, a commonly used plastic, had the strongest fat-producing effects. This suggests that the mixture of these chemicals in house dust is promoting the accumulation of triglycerides and fat cells, the researchers say. Amounts of dust as low as 3 micrograms — well below the mass of dust that children are exposed to daily — caused measurable effects. Thus, the researchers also suggest that house dust is a likely exposure source of chemicals that may be able to disrupt metabolic health, particularly in children.
The best thing you can do is to limit the amount of dust in your home. Some of the most effective ways to do this include:
<ul>
<li>Use an air cleaner with a HEPA filter. This can help remove some allergens (such as pollen or animal dander) and smoke from either tobacco or fireplace from the air in your home.</li>
<li>If you have wall-to-wall carpet, tear it out and replace it with wood or tile flooring if you can, as it’s one of the leading causes of excess dust in the home. You should also avoid furniture covered with fabrics. Use pillow and mattress covers made from a tight-weave fabric that keeps out dust and dust mites. Use furniture made of wood, plastic, leather or vinyl that you can wipe clean. Granted, each of them will have their own chemical composition, but unless you want to sit on the floor, you will need to choose the least of the allergenic options.</li>
<li>Damp-mop hard floors such as tile or hardwood once a day.</li>
<li>Dust and vacuum once or twice a week to remove the buildup of allergens. Use a dry cloth to wipe hard surfaces such as countertops, tables and other furniture.</li>
<li>Put airtight, plastic dust-mite covers on pillows, mattresses and box springs.</li>
<li>Use pillows filled with polyester fibers instead of feathers.</li>
<li>Wash bedding in very hot water (over 130 F) once a week. The water needs to be this hot to kill dust mites. Dry the bedding in a hot dryer.</li>
<li>Either create your own household cleaners out of non-toxic ingredients or purchase ones that are non-toxic. Whether it is laundry soap, dish soap, candles or room fresheners, stay away from anything that will cause you to breathe in their residue and cause metabolic distress.</li>
<li>Even though keeping your windows open will invite other forms of environmental dust, it will also provide fresh air to enter your home which is far better than a closed off room.</li>
<li>Stop sending your clothes to a dry cleaner.</li>
</ul>
For more information on how to eliminate toxins from your home, consider reading my book Unravel The Mystery, A Safe Effective Approach To Beating Cancer. You don’t have to have cancer to learn many other ways to eliminate household and environmental toxins from your home.
There is no way to completely eliminate dust, but by following these tips you can significantly reduce the health risks of the dust in your home, so that you and your family can breathe easier!
Journal Reference:
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<li>Christopher D. Kassotis, Kate Hoffman, Heather M. Stapleton. Characterization of Adipogenic Activity of House Dust Extracts and Semi-Volatile Indoor Contaminants in 3T3-L1 Cells. Environmental Science & Technology, 2017; DOI: <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.7b01788">1021/acs.est.7b0178</a></li>
</ol>
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Speed Up Weight Loss the Healthy Way

There's nothing more frustrating than changing your lifestyle habits only to notice little to no weight loss in return. It takes time, of course, for your body to adjust to healthy eating and exercise, but maybe you need an extra oomph of encouragement to be successful. Weight loss pills might seem like a quick fix, but they're not worth jeopardizing your overall health! Diet pills come with multiple negative side effects, such as mood swings, constipation and headaches, and can also increase your heart attack and stroke risk, according to MyFoodDiary.
Perhaps there are a few more habits you need to adopt to help the extra pounds melt off. Consider the following natural and healthy ways to speed up weight loss:
1. Get Some Sleep 
You know that prioritizing sleep allows your body to recharge for the next day, but did you know it may aid your weight loss? A study by researchers at Case Western Reserve found that short sleep duration was associated with weight gain in the future in its participants.
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Adults should sleep between seven and nine hours every night to properly rest their bodies – and set them up for success in the weight loss department.
2. Perform Weight-Lifting Exercises 
Most people associate losing weight fast with cardio exercises, such as running or jogging. Weight lifting, however, builds muscle mass, which allows you to burn more calories by increasing your metabolism. This can speed up weight loss and help you reach your goals faster, rather than relying on the treadmill to help you lose pounds.
Balance weight lifting and high-intensity interval training throughout the week to see the best results from your workouts.  
3. Stay Hydrated 
Whether you're thirsty or not, neglecting to fuel your body with water and keep it hydrated can halt weight loss. A study by researchers at the Franz-Volhard Clinical Research Center found that participants who drank 500 ml of water within 40 minutes increased their metabolic rate by 30 percent. This time frame can be compared to what someone would spend in a gym or at the park exercising. The researchers also concluded that drinking two liters of water – or the recommended eight glasses a day – can increase energy throughout the day, so say hydrated from morning until night. Hydration can be from pure water, but vegetable juice, smoothies and high water-content food also count toward your total water intake and keep you hydrated.
4. Eat Throughout the Day 
The typical routine of breakfast, lunch and dinner needs to be removed from your mind – it belongs in the past with the SAD diet. If you only eat three times a day, you're more likely to binge or overeat to feel satisfied. Instead, consume healthy snacks between your meals. Not only will this keep you full and satisfied throughout the day, but it'll boost your metabolism which can help you shed those pounds. Who knew eating more could mean weighing less?
Over the years, we've collected dozens of testimonies from people who have lost incredible amounts of weight while following the Hallelujah Diet.
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Organic vs. Non-Organic: What’s Better for Your Health?

Following a primarily raw, plant-based diet is a move in the right direction, but it’s only the first step in your journey to optimal health. Have you ever consider buying and consuming only organic foods? Someone who is not familiar with the difference between organic and non-organic products may be confused – does the label make them safer? Are they the more nutritionally dense option? What exactly sets organic and non-organic foods apart?
If you’re more interested in learning about the difference between organic and non-organic foods, use this tool as a guide to help you make the right decision:
What Makes Food Organic? 
The term “organic” refers to the practice in which an agricultural product is grown and processed. According to the Mayo Clinic, growing plant-based foods organically enriches the soil and water quality, reduces pollution, provides safe livestock habitats and promotes a self-sustaining resource cycle for farmers. Most importantly, it keeps fruits and vegetables as natural and healthful as possible. Instead of using synthetic fertilizers to add nutrients to food, farmers rely on natural matter to reserve and improve soil quality, thus keeping the plants exactly how God created them.
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Are Organic Foods Safer? 
Because conventionally-grown products are created with chemical fertilizers and weeds and pests are controlled with synthetic pesticides, many see non-organic foods as the more harmful option. As for organic foods, they’re grown with natural fertilizers – such as manure and compost – and the weeds and pests are controlled naturally. This method ensures the soil is as natural, nutrient-dense and as free of chemical abuse as possible, which in turn, keeps your fruits, vegetables and whole grains as healthy as can be. Some of the main benefits of organic foods include, according to Helpguide:
<ul>
<li>Limited pesticides – Organic foods will not contain harmful chemical residue.</li>
<li>Optimal freshness – Because foods don’t contain preservatives, you can count on choosing the freshest option from your market when it’s labeled organic.</li>
<li>Environmental friendliness – Organic farming conserves water, reduces soil erosion, increases soil fertility and reduces pollution.</li>
</ul>
How Can I Tell if My Food is Organic? 
When shopping at your grocery store, be on the lookout for the USDA organic label. This ensures the product is 95 percent or more organic.
You can also visit your local market and get to know your farmer. He or she likely prioritizes organic practices.
Or, you can take matters into your own hands. By growing your own fruits and vegetables, you won’t have to worry about pesticides and preservatives. Plus, you’ll save a lot of the money and effort that goes into buying products from the grocery store.
At Hallelujah Acres, we want to ensure you’re consuming the best-quality supplements you can get your hands on. That’s why most our of products are made from organic plant sources. We stand by our commitment to help you reach optimal health, and believe this guide can help you make the best decisions toward longevity and wellness.
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How to Increase Your Energy Without Caffeine

Starting the day with a cup of coffee is a top priority for many people. In fact, according to a survey published by Reuters, 62 percent of over 3,000 participants reportedly drank at least one cup of coffee per day. While it's certainly a quick fix for drained energy, it's not exactly the healthiest and safest solution. According to Medical Daily, consuming too much caffeine can increase anxiety, muscle spasms, restlessness and even one's chance of developing osteoporosis.
Thankfully, there are other ways to boost your energy in the morning – and they won't wreak havoc on your mental and physical well-being. In fact, they'll improve your overall health! Here are a few alternative methods to increasing your energy, no caffeine included:
1. Prioritize magnesium 
Magnesium indirectly impacts the body, balancing the actions of calcium and muscle contraction, but it also improves energy production. Pumpkins, almonds, cashews and spinach are excellent sources of magnesium, but you may also consider a supplemental approach. <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/magnesium-complex.html">Hallelujah Diet Magnesium Complex</a> is a complex of four easily absorbed forms of magnesium that supports overall health and promotes longevity.
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2. Drink more water 
Without enough water in your system, the body becomes dehydrated which leads to fatigue. It's especially critical to drink a tall glass of purified water when you wake up to refresh and recharge your body after a long night's rest. Continue drinking water throughout the day to stay focused and energized.
3. Start making smoothies 
Mixing your favorite fruits and vegetables into a delicious smoothie is a simple and satisfying way to consume a multitude of vitamins and minerals at once. Choose foods that naturally boost energy, such as citrus fruits, spinach, pumpkin seeds, apples, kale, bananas and peaches to create your smoothies. Look to our <a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/Fall-In-Love-With-Food-Again/recipe_type/beverages/">favorite smoothie recipes</a> as inspiration for your next concoction in the kitchen.
4. Switch to BarleyMax! 
Instead of reaching for a cup of coffee in the morning, try a serving of <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/barleymax-original-60-day-supply.html">BarleyMax</a>! This organic juice concentrate is derived from young barley and alfalfa leaves, harvested at peak nutrition to provide the most powerful, living nutrition possible. Simply mix it with water or fresh juice and receive multiple benefits: increased energy, strengthened immune system, improved circulation and more. It's jam-packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and trace elements which help you build your healthiest, most energized body.
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Do You have Trouble with Slow-Healing Cuts?

Have you noticed that as you age, and you cut yourself or have a wound from another injury, that it seems to take much longer to heal than when you were younger?
Whether it is a cut or a graze or a full-blown wound, you can begin by using an antibacterial silver ointment to protect it from infection and allow the body to begin the recovery without added problems.  This silver ointment will not accelerate any healing but will prevent further infection.
Accelerate Healing with These Natural Remedies
A variety of herbs, supplements, and plants can speed up healing and prevent infection naturally.
<ol>
<li>Honey</li>
</ol>
Honey has proven antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities. Honey has been shown to help speed wound healing by numerous mechanisms. It is an ideal dressing for wounds as it fights infection, reduces inflammation, and provides a moist healing environment all in one natural substance. Manuka honey may be the best option. To use, spread a thin layer of raw honey on your bandage before covering the cut.
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<li>Chamomile</li>
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The little flower has been used to treat burns, bruises, sciatica, and hemorrhoids, among other things. It’s also a viable treatment for minor cuts and mouth sores, as well as bleeding or infected wounds. Doctors in Germany tested chamomile as a <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3318194">treatment for recent tattoos</a>, which often bleed. Tattoos treated with chamomile extract healed more efficiently than those treated with typical tattoo balms. The flower’s healing properties, according to another human trial, likely come from its flavonoids and essential oils, which scientists have found can penetrate deep into skin. Several other studies on various types of wounds show that chamomile is extremely effective in speeding the rate of healing; it has even been shown to be as effective as hydrocortisone creams. It helps to kick start the body’s natural healing processes and regenerate tissue. Look for tinctures or natural products containing chamomile at your local health foods grocery, or make a compress out of chamomile tea (you can even put the teabags directly on minor cuts).
<ol start="3">
<li>Aloe Vera</li>
</ol>
This plant has many healing properties. It is a great treatment for burns, but it can also be good for cuts and scrapes as well; aloe promotes formation of collagen, prevents infection, and more. You can buy creams or gels that contain aloe vera, but my favorite way to use it is straight from the plant. Cut off a tip of the plant and spread the gel-like insides over your cut, then cover with a bandage. Mixed results show that aloe vera should not be used on very deep cuts, so stick to shallow scrapes to be safe.
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<li>Zinc</li>
</ol>
Zinc is essential to wound healing. People who are zinc deficient often show delayed healing rates. Topical application of zinc to a wound can help speed up the process. It is antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory, and it also helps to stimulate the growth and maturation of cells to rebuild the damaged tissue. Look for a zinc ointment meant for wound care at a natural grocery store.
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<li>Tea Tree Oil</li>
</ol>
Tea tree essential oil is one of the best ways to treat a wound to help prevent infection. It is a great antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal. Tea tree oil is so effective that it can actively attack and eliminate staph infections such as MRSA. The aborigines of Australia used tea tree leaves to heal skin infections and wounds and burns by crushing tea tree leaves and holding them in place with a mud pack. Thankfully, we can just use tea tree oil applied 3-5 times a day to effectively heal our wounds quickly and efficiently.
When researchers at the Good Shepherd Hospital in Texas tested tea tree oil on patients who had infected cuts, they found the time it took the tea tree group to heal, compared with the control group treated with conventional antibiotics, was strikingly shorter. Applying tea tree oil or tea tree cream directly to your cut twice a day will cut down inflammation.
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<li>Garlic</li>
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Allicin in garlic has been shown to be as effective as a 1% penicillin solution! It is a great anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal and can help heal almost any wound. Garlic can cause damage to the skin, however, so making sure you don’t leave it on the skin for longer than 20-25 minutes. You can make a mix of 3 crushed garlic cloves and 1 cup of wine, blended, let stand for 2-3 hours and strain. Apply to the wound with a clean cloth 1-2 times a day.
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<li>Calendula</li>
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This beautiful little flower is considered a vulnerary agent (a substance that promotes healing). This plant is an anti-inflammatory too, and is slightly anti-microbial. It can be used topically to help heal abrasions, skin infections and internal infected mucous membranes. You can buy calendula salves at health food stores, and you can use this to apply to your wounds. For internal infections, make a calendula tea with 1 cup warm water and 1 tbsp. calendula flowers.
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<li>Marshmallow Root</li>
</ol>
Marshmallow root is not the same as the sugary white cylinders you can find in the candy section at your grocery store – this plant is actually incredibly healing to wounds inflicted on the body. Marshmallow is great for drawing out toxins and other bacteria found in wounds when used as a poultice, and it can shorten the healing time by drawing out impurities. It can also be used to heal burns and bruises! Creating a poultice with marshmallow and applying it to your wound can speed wound healing.
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<li>Cayenne Pepper</li>
</ol>
Cayenne pepper is great for helping blood to clot faster at the site of your wound, and disinfects the wound due to its anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. Cayenne pepper will stop wound bleeding in 10-12 seconds, and if the wound is more severe, having the afflicted individual consume an 8-oz. glass of water with 1tsp. cayenne can significantly help too!
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<li>Potato</li>
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Potatoes can heal wounds? Potatoes have this type of gravitational pull which draws out infections from any type of wound or abscess. Make a raw potato poultice with shredded potatoes and maintain this throughout the day, changing it every 4 hours or so (and rinsing with salt water in between). This will ensure that inflammation is reduced and that there will be no chance of infection! To make a poultice, shred raw potato with a grater, and spread this onto a clean cloth. Apply to the affected area, and cover with gauze and then some saran wrap or other material of choice. Leave overnight and remove in the morning. Clean affected area with salty water, cover with clean dressing and continue until healed.
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<li>Lavender</li>
</ol>
The amazing benefits of lavender were accidentally discovered by a French scientist, René, Gattefossé, who was severely burned in a laboratory accident and immersed his hand in a vat of Lavender. He found that this oil promoted hasty tissue regeneration without any scarring! Use lavender essential oil to help promote natural wound healing. Use topically 2-5 times per day by applying 2-4 drops on the wound area. Dilute as required!
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<li>Goldenseal</li>
</ol>
This plant is known for its antiseptic and astringent properties. It can be used for cuts, wounds, infections, bites and stings and is also used internally to help treat sinus infections and inflammation of the stomach and intestinal tract. The main components of goldenseal are alkaloids called berberine and hydrastine which help destroy many types of bacterial and viral infections. Use goldenseal ointment on your wounds (found in local health stores), and watch your healing time drastically reduce!
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<li>Coconut Oil</li>
</ol>
Coconut oil, amongst a million other things it can do, can effectively heal wounds! It has amazing antibacterial and antifungal properties and can even prevent scarring of wounds too! Use coconut oil on your wound to help speed recovery – apply coconut oil under a band aid and re-fresh 2-3 times a day. Watch your cut heal in no time!
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<li>Witch Hazel</li>
</ol>
Witch hazel is a wonderful astringent that contains procyanidins, resin and flavonoids, all of which make it a very soothing, anti-inflammatory plant. Soaking a cloth in some with hazel and applying it to cuts, bruises and other wounds can significantly reduce swelling and speed up recovery time. Witch hazel can also control bleeding – to help reduce bleeding, apply witch hazel to a fresh wound and wrap it up in gauze.
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<li>Juniper Leaves & Berries</li>
</ol>
Juniper berries, which were also used as a flavoring for gin back in the 17th century, are also very useful in the treatment of inflamed joints and wounds. These berries are very rich in B vitamins and vitamin C, which make them great for speeding up recovery time of cuts, scrapes and other wounds. Juniper berries contain antibacterial and antiseptic properties as well, so they are great for treating numerous wounds or sores like psoriasis, eczema and other skin problems!
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<li>Comfrey Root</li>
</ol>
The genus name for comfrey is Symphytum, which literally means to “unite or knit together.” Comfrey contains a substance called allantoin, which helps cells grow faster, and so it literally improves healing time of broken bones, mends wounds quickly and helps burns heal quickly with little scarring. In fact, comfrey is often called knitbone! Allantoin is also found in the placenta of pregnant women to help the baby grow and develop in a decent amount of time. Use comfrey as a poultice next time you break a bone or get a bruise, cut, scrape or other wound.
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<li>Colloidal Silver</li>
</ol>
It’s true that there are no high-quality studies substantiating silver’s health claims and there are risks of using it that you should be aware of. However, colloidal silver can be a great natural antibiotic if used properly. The antibiotic properties of silver are potent and the risk to human health in terms of toxicity is negligible.
Colloidal silver helps kill bacteria without damaging newly forming skin cells. It does not sting or burn. Other antiseptics sting when applied to a wound because they are killing the surrounding wall tissue cells. Colloidal silver does not harm the surrounding cells or tissue. Some people use a silver spray and sprinkle the colloidal silver over the affected area to help heal wounds faster.
Note that some clinical studies prove that natural silver – particularly colloidal silver – can destroy Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) pathogen quickly and effectively. MRSA is a bacterium that can infect surgical wounds. It’s tougher to treat than most strains of staphylococcus aureus – or staph – because it’s resistant to some commonly used antibiotics.
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<li>Proper Diet</li>
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Eat well to promote faster healing. If you want to know how to heal a cut fast, it is important to look at your diet, as your body needs a variety of vitamins and nutrients to support the healing process.  Vitamin C, for example, helps make collagen, stimulates the renewal and growth of skin cells, modulates inflammatory processes, and helps turn on genes that promote wound healing. And protein is in extra high demand when your body needs to rebuild tissue. Make sure to get plenty of vitamin C, E, and A; protein; omega-3 fatty acids; zinc; and antioxidants to support your body.
Top Foods to Heal Wounds
Green leafy vegetables – Kale, broccoli, spinach, and other greens are high in vitamin K, which is essential for blood clotting.
Clean protein – The body cannot rebuild lost tissue without protein. Add a quality protein powder to your morning smoothies and consume plenty of nuts, seeds, and beans.
Vitamin C – Is essential for manufacturing collagen an essential component of skin and tissues. Increase your intake of vitamin C rich fruits and vegetables such as citrus fruits, bell peppers, strawberries, and tomatoes.
Zinc – The chemical reactions necessary to rebuild bone requires zinc. To increase your intake of zinc, add pumpkin seeds, and spinach to your diet.
Omega 3 Essential Fats– Essential fats are critical to help rapidly heal wounds. Avocados and fish oil are great to consume.
Foods That Slow Healing
Alcohol – Increases inflammation which does not promote healing. 
Sugar and refined grains – Promote inflammation and can slow healing. 
Hydrogenated oils – Processed foods contain hydrogenated fats which also promote inflammation and decrease the ability of your body to heal. 
Processed foods – May contain chemicals and dyes which can slow wound healing.
Summary
When you have a wound, ensure that you have a clean diet, plenty of oxygen and use nature’s healers. It may surprise you how miraculous your self-healing body still is!
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Vitamins and Minerals to Prioritize During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a life-changing experience for women, giving them the opportunity to bring new life and love into the world. To ensure the baby properly develops while in the womb, it’s critical for mothers to make exceptionally healthy lifestyle adjustments. Staying hydrated, getting enough sleep every night and exercising moderately are essential, but following a proper diet is just as critical. There are a number of crucial vitamins and minerals mothers need to prioritize during pregnancy to ensure the baby’s proper mental and physical development.
We recommend mothers consume the following vitamins and minerals during pregnancy and after the baby is born:
Vitamin B12 
Vitamin B12 is critical for maintaining the myelin sheath that protects nerve fibers and optimized blood cell growth, according to what Olin Idol shared in his book, “Pregnancy, Children & The Hallelujah Diet.” Because plant-based foods do not contain this vitamin, we recommend trying our Hallelujah Diet B12/B6/Folate supplement instead.
Calcium 
Calcium plays a role in fetal bone development, especially during the final trimester, according to Idol. Because you won’t rely on dairy products during pregnancy, consume calcium-rich vegetables such as kale, broccoli and turnip greens.
Magnesium 
Magnesium is essential for muscles to relax. Lack of magnesium has been linked to preeclampsia and supplying supplemental magnesium during pregnancy greatly reduces the risk of preeclampsia. Good sources of magnesium are spinach and other leafy greens, beans, lentils, nuts and seeds, organic whole grains, and most vegetables and blackstrap.
Vitamin D 
To maximize calcium absorption and utilization in your baby, prioritize vitamin D. Having optimal levels (between 50 and 80 ng/ml) of vitamin D is so critical during pregnancy that we strongly suggest getting a vitamin D blood test for 25(OH)D. Spending time in the sun is the best way to ensure you’re getting your daily dose of this mood-enhancing vitamin. Continue to spend time outside with your baby after he or she is born, remembering to take breaks and wear protective clothing. If your vitamin D level is not optimal even with sun exposure, consider taking a vitamin D supplement, such as our <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/vitamin-d3-with-k2.html">Hallelujah Diet D3/K2</a> to boost your levels.
Folate 
Folate is necessary for proper cell tissue development in your baby. Excellent dietary sources of folate include leafy greens, other green vegetables, whole grains, root vegetables, beans and lentils.
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Iodine 
Iodine is critical for mental and physical development. Lack of iodine can lead to mental and neurological impairment and higher infant mortality. Sufficient iodine leads to a higher IQ. Iodized salt helps your thyroid a little, but it is an insufficient source for your whole body. Consider using our <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/nascent-iodine.html">Hallelujah Diet Nascent Iodine</a> for you and your baby’s health.
Protein 
Protein is essential for helping your fetus develop and thrive during your pregnancy. Since Hallelujah Diet followers avoid meat, you can get your daily protein from beans, lentils, delicious leafy greens, organic whole greens, seeds and nuts.
Iron 
Throughout your pregnancy, your bloodstream intertwines with that of your fetus, and you both create and pump new blood. This makes prioritizing iron critical to healthy baby development and your overall wellness, according to Idol.
“Because of the extra iron needed to support the increased blood volume, as well as that required by the placenta and the fetus, it is important that daily requirements are met through the mother’s diet,” he noted.
Leafy green vegetables, whole grains, beets, lima beans, lentils, almonds, peaches, pears and sea vegetables and blackstrap molasses make excellent sources of iron.
Essential Fatty Acids 
During the last trimester, essential fatty acids are key for helping your child’s brain fully develop. They also play a role in building and maintaining structural cell membrane throughout the body. Mothers can consume flaxseed oil and chia seeds to meet their EPA omega-3 fatty acid requirements. However, DHA is best supplied by a clean fish oil.
For more information on following the Hallelujah Diet before giving birth, during pregnancy and after your child is born, read our very own health expert Olin Idol’s book “<a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/pregnancy-children-and-the-hallelujah-diet.html">Pregnancy, Children & The Hallelujah Diet.</a>”
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7 Ways to Stay Hydrated During the Summer Months

Let’s start by pushing aside the myth that we should drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day. There is <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/25/upshot/no-you-do-not-have-to-drink-8-glasses-of-water-a-day.html">no science behind this belief</a>, even though, especially during the hot summer weather, you will frequently hear this repeated over and over. It is a fact, however, that in the summer months when the temperature rises, our perspiration increases. Every day, our bodies lose water naturally through the intestines, skin, lungs, and, of course, urine. Participating in physical activity increases perspiration even further, leading to water loss; therefore, <a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/health-news/proper-hydration-how-much-do-you-really-need-to-thrive/">proper hydration or replacement of water in our bodies is essential</a>.
<h2>Benefits of Drinking Enough Water</h2>
Health Line offers the following <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-health-benefits-of-water">seven science-based health benefits</a> of drinking enough water:
<ol>
<li>Maximizes physical performance</li>
<li>Positive effect on energy levels and brain function</li>
<li>Prevents and treats headaches</li>
<li>Relieves constipation</li>
<li>Treats kidney stones</li>
<li>Prevents hangovers</li>
<li>Helps with weight loss</li>
</ol>
Even more <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/290814.php">health benefits from drinking enough water</a> include:
<ul>
<li>Joint lubrication</li>
<li>Formation of saliva and mucus</li>
<li>Oxygen delivery throughout the body</li>
<li>Boosts skin health and beauty</li>
<li>Cushions the brain, spinal cord, and other sensitive tissues</li>
<li>Regulates body temperature</li>
<li>Supports the digestive system</li>
<li>Flushes body waste</li>
<li>Helps maintain blood pressure</li>
<li>Promotes healthy airways</li>
<li>Makes minerals and nutrients accessible</li>
</ul>
<h2>How Do You Tell if You’re Dehydrated?</h2>
According to <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26066941">research by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health</a>, more than 50 percent of children and adolescents in the U.S. are not getting the hydration they need. This number, when it comes to adults, is only slightly better; The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that 43 percent of adults don’t drink enough water. If you’re thirsty, you are probably already dehydrated. However, lack of thirst doesn’t necessarily mean you’re well hydrated. Here are two quick ways to check the state of your body’s hydration:
<ul>
<li>Two finger skin pinch. In a matter of seconds, the skin should spring back to its normal position.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/johannah-sakimura-nutrition-sleuth/simple-ways-stay-hydrated-this-summer/">Check your urine</a>. When well-hydrated, your urine will be mostly clear with a tinge of yellow. If you see darker yellow or orange, the “warning” colors, start drinking fluids.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Still Not Sure?</h2>
You might be surprised by the <a href="https://www.everydayhealth.com/news/unusual-signs-of-dehydration/">signs and symptoms of dehydration</a>.  <a href="https://med.uth.edu/internalmedicine/faculty/john-p-higgins-md-mba-hons-mphil-facc-facp-faha-facsm-fasnc-fsgc/">John Higgins, MD,</a> Professor of Medicine at The McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas, states that these could include:
<ul>
<li>Bad breath caused by your body not making enough saliva</li>
<li>Dry skin, which may even appear flushed</li>
<li>Muscle cramps due to changes in electrolytes, such as sodium and potassium</li>
<li>Fever and chills, where the higher the fever, the more dehydrated you may become</li>
<li>Food cravings, especially for sweets</li>
<li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/dehydration-headache">Headaches can be caused</a> by even mild dehydration</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Looking Beyond Water – Seven Ways to Stay Hydrated</h2>
While you might think that staying hydrated simply means drinking more water, think again. There are at least <a href="https://health.usnews.com/wellness/slideshows/8-ways-to-stay-hydrated-this-summer-without-drinking-water?onepage">seven ways to stay hydrated this summer</a>, and all without even drinking water. These include:
<ol>
<li><a href="https://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/2015/05/13/the-10-best-ways-to-hydrate-that-dont-involve-water">Eating fruit and vegetables</a> which have a high water content.</li>
<li>Feasting on summer fruit, which could contain up to 92 percent water. Just be aware that these are also high in natural sugars.</li>
<li>Iced coffee, while sometimes being mildly diuretic, has been <a href="https://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/articles/2016-05-25/surprising-nutrition-facts-on-nuts-coffee-and-more">shown to not lead to dehydration</a>. In fact, with a cup of coffee consisting of 98 percent water, it could be a valuable source of hydration.</li>
<li>Avoid excess amounts of alcohol, which could lead to dehydration.</li>
<li>Consume cold soup, especially if it contains vegetables with a high water content. <a href="https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/watermelon-gazpacho-recipe">Gazpacho, traditionally a cold Spanish soup</a>, is a great chilled soup option.</li>
<li>Start your day with an oatmeal breakfast that is especially beneficial with the addition of fresh fruit.</li>
<li>Additional hydration options <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2012/06/18/155115477/is-the-coconut-water-craze-all-its-cracked-up-to-be">include potassium-rich coconut water</a> and vegetable juices. Keep in mind that some fruits are loaded with natural sugars and are best eaten in their whole form including their fiber rather than as a juice.</li>
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<h2>Tips for Staying Hydrated</h2>
Here are some tips for ensuring the intake of all the fluids you need and avoiding dehydration:
<ul>
<li>Keep a water bottle handy. “If it’s right next to you, you’ll likely get into the habit of sipping it without even realizing it,” says the nutrition expert and <a href="https://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/johannah-sakimura-nutrition-sleuth/simple-ways-stay-hydrated-this-summer/">Everyday Health columnist Johannah Sakimura</a>.</li>
<li>Spice up plain water. Add a splash of fruit juice or chunks of fresh or frozen fruit or try naturally flavored calorie-free seltzers—their fizz and fruit flavor makes them more appealing.</li>
<li>Try different unsweetened teas. These are available in a variety of flavors. Even a mug of hot peppermint or chamomile tea at night will count toward your daily fluid goal.</li>
<li>Replace your dry snacks with fresh or frozen fruit, non-dairy yogurt, healthy smoothies, celery with peanut butter, and cut veggies with hummus.</li>
<li>Pile on the produce. Strive to make half of every meal vegetables and fruit. Not only will this provide water, but you’ll also get a hearty dose of vitamins, minerals, and fiber.</li>
<li>Sip more during meals. Not only will this help you stay hydrated, but you will eat more slowly.</li>
</ul>
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<h2>The Takeaway</h2>
Water lubricates your joints, protects soft tissues, flushes waste from your body, and helps regulate your temperature. The amount of water you need to drink every day is impacted by factors, such as:
<ul>
<li>How much you exercise you get</li>
<li>The environment where you live (e.g., hot weather or high altitudes)</li>
<li>Your general health</li>
<li>Whether or not you’re pregnant or breastfeeding</li>
</ul>
While it can be a challenge to know how much water you actually need, it’s also possible to consume too much water. <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000394.htm">This could result in hyponatremia</a> or too little sodium in the blood. To help you to track and monitor your water intake easily, the activity tracker app you might already have on your smartphone would be a great place to start. For more information on hydration and <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/">following a plant-based diet</a>, be sure to check out our many product lines here at the Halleluiah Diet.
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Rapid Virus Recovery, A Book by Dr. Thomas Levy, MD, JD

<h3>A Commentary by Michael Donaldson, PhD</h3>
Dr. Thomas Levy has done it again. Following up such blockbuster books like Curing the Incurable: Vitamin C, Infectious Diseases, and Toxins and Death by Calcium and then Magnesium: Reversing Disease Dr. Levy has made the book <a href="https://rvr.medfoxpub.com/">Rapid Virus Recovery</a> available as an ebook for all of humanity.
What is the potential impact of this book? Quite simply the end of our current global situation in about 2 or 3 weeks. While this seems like a wild claim after more than a year of the world’s inept response to nothing more than a severe flu bug, Dr. Levy backs up his claim with facts, research and a protocol that can be implemented around the globe.
After all, few first aid products are more widely available at lower cost than hydrogen peroxide. A single session could cost as little as ¼ of a cent. The electricity might cost more than the hydrogen peroxide, it is so cheap.
“That’s it?” you ask. “A whole book about nebulizing hydrogen peroxide?”
Yes, in all of the scientific, well-referenced details that you would expect from Dr. Levy. This single idea became a whole book because of an important discovery that Dr. Levy made while using nebulized hydrogen peroxide for clearing chronic respiratory infections, which we will get to in a minute.
The main point of the book, as seen by the title, is a protocol using a nebulizer and hydrogen peroxide to rapidly clear any respiratory viral infection. A nebulizer is a small, inexpensive air compressor that makes aerosols (most of the particles smaller than 5 microns) of a therapeutic liquid that can be breathed deep into the lungs. The aerosol mist is breathed in over a 5-15 minute period. Mesh nebulizers are also available that are very portable, battery operated and almost silent for discrete use anywhere.
The basic protocol is to put drug store grade 3% hydrogen peroxide into the nebulizer chamber and nebulize with a face mask or mouth piece for 10-15 minutes about 4 times a day when initial symptoms such as a slight runny nose or scratchy throat appear. Hydrogen peroxide can be irritating. If this is the case, pure water can be used to dilute the hydrogen peroxide 50%, which then can be tolerated by most people. Further dilution is OK but reduces the potency as well. Dr. Mercola has advocated the use of <a href="https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2021/04/29/the-truth-about-covid-19.aspx">very dilute hydrogen peroxide</a> with great benefit. Dr. David Brownstein has also used dilute hydrogen peroxide as part of his <a href="https://cf5e727d-d02d-4d71-89ff-9fe2d3ad957f.filesusr.com/ugd/adf864_cc5004cfa84a46d3b1a0338d4308c42c.pdf">anti-viral protocol</a>. So, diluting the hydrogen peroxide will not take away all of the benefits, but progress may be slower.
While food grade hydrogen peroxide may be optimal, the use of common first-aid quality hydrogen peroxide is quite safe and has produced excellent results. The lack of food grade hydrogen peroxide should not deter someone from benefiting from this protocol.
What are the benefits of a nebulizer? The beneficial agent can be directed to where it is most needed in the smallest effective amount. Higher concentrations can be achieved in the respiratory tract and lungs via nebulizer than via intravenous injections. It is the very best way to get beneficial agents to the lungs. There are systemic effects as well, but main benefits are in the respiratory tract.
Why hydrogen peroxide? Hydrogen peroxide, with a chemical formula of H2O2 is naturally occurring in the body. In fact, hydrogen peroxide is one key compound that the immune system uses to kill virally-infected cells within the body. By supplying more hydrogen peroxide you are just augmenting a very natural process already present in the body. And when hydrogen peroxide is done you are just left with water and oxygen, both of which are beneficial to the body.
How does it work? Hydrogen peroxide can pick up an electron from excess iron or another metal and form the hydroxyl radical and water. The hydroxyl radical is an aggressive free radical and rips an electron from nearby proteins, DNA, or lipids, causing cellular damage and ultimately cell death. The presence of excess iron is a key feature of infected cells and cancer cells, so it turns out that hydrogen peroxide is activated at the point of greatest need. Otherwise it is rather benign, non-aggressive and quite safe. It is like a security force keeping vigil over a compound that only goes into threat deactivation mode when an active threat is revealed.
It turns out that vitamin C readily donates an electron to iron, making vitamin C a great companion to hydrogen peroxide application. Even without nebulizing hydrogen peroxide the presence of high amounts of vitamin C allows the immune system to generate large amounts of hydrogen peroxide itself for killing pathogens. So, the application of hydrogen peroxide, along with oral vitamin C, is just augmenting the natural system already in place. It is orthomolecular nutrition at its core, using natural occurring nutrients that the body recognizes and is able to use safely and effectively, without the side effects so common from pharmaceutical drugs and vaccines which are foreign to the body.
What are the other benefits of nebulizing hydrogen peroxide? (This is the rapid gut recovery part). Before the SARS CoV-2 virus hit in early 2020 Dr. Levy was working on this book with the discovery that nebulizing hydrogen peroxide could break down the biofilm protecting chronic pathogenic colonies (CPC). The aerodigestive tract is home to various focal infections such as gingivitis, periodontitis, tonsillitis, even infected tonsils that appear normal, and chronic sinus infections. Pathogens from these infections are continuously swallowed, compromising the integrity of the gut lining (leaky gut) and contributing to gut dysbiosis like functional dysbiosis, irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory diseases like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Dr. Levy explains that without eliminating the aerodigestive tract infections there is little hope in normalizing the gut microbiome. However, over the course of several weeks the application of nebulized hydrogen peroxide can result in the establishment of normal, or very near normal gut microbiome. His <a href="https://www.peakenergy.com/articles/omns20191025/Reboot-Your-Gut:-Optimizing-Health-and-Preventing-Infectious-Disease">own story</a>, from a blog written in October 2019, is that nebulizer therapy enabled him to eliminate a chronic sinus infection of 60 years duration, a minor miracle in his case. Dr. Levy claims that the key to normalizing the gut microbiome is elimination of chronic pathogen colonizations present in the aerodigestive tract through the use of nebulizing hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide succeeds where antibiotics fail, because it can break down the biofilm layer protecting the pathogens from detection and elimination. In fact, rapid gut recovery was to be that main point of this book project until our world was turned upside down in 2020. Then, it turned out that hydrogen peroxide applied by nebulizer was also the best strategy for that issue as well, thus the name of the book.
So, Rapid Virus Recovery and Rapid Gut Recovery all in one fell swoop. This is great news, because so many people are dealing with gut issues. The functional gut disorders and chronic inflammatory diseases seem to have an aberrant microbiome at the heart of the problem. The issue is very hard to resolve via probiotics, changes in diet, or supplements. Could it be that Dr. Levy is right? If we get rid of the infections, then maybe we can stop sending so many pathogens down the pipe and get ahead of the pathogenic storm. This is very good news and worthy of more investigation and personal application.
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How to Reduce Your Blood Pressure Naturally

Did you know that 75 million Americans live with high blood pressure? That amounts to 1 in every 3 adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Unfortunately, many people don’t even know they have it, because it usually comes with limited signs or symptoms.
But high blood pressure isn’t just a problem in itself – it can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, diabetes, arterial damage, vision loss, ruptured blood vessels and even loss of cognitive function if it goes untreated.
Resorting to medication to reduce blood pressure levels may seem like the easy way out, but it’s not the healthiest, nor your only option. For those seeking a more natural approach to reducing blood pressure, read on:
1. Maintain a Healthy Weight 
A spike in blood pressure levels is often the result of gained weight. That’s why we recommend getting rid of those extra pounds as one of the easiest lifestyle choices that contributes to controlled blood pressure. According to the Mayo Clinic, men are at risk if their waist measures greater than 40 inches, and women are at risk if their waist measures more than 35 inches. Losing pounds and maintaining a healthy weight can be as simple as exercising more often and changing your eating habits – following a diet that eliminates preservatives, added sugars, refined grains and saturated fats is key.
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2. Exercise Regularly 
Exercise isn’t only great for keeping your body in top shape. It can also strengthen your heart, reduce your stress levels and control your blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association. If you’re new to exercise, don’t feel obligated to throw it into your everyday schedule right off the bat. Implementing moderate level physical activity, such as brisk walking or biking every once in a while, is a simple way to get started. At some point, you should reach 150 minutes of moderately intense activity per week, with two days focused on strengthening exercises.
3. Follow a Wholesome Diet 
Eliminating saturated fats, sodium and cholesterol is the first step to controlling your blood pressure, but incorporating healthier options is even more important. Following a primarily raw, plant-based diet that focuses on fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, legume and whole grains can lower your blood pressure and contribute to overall health and longevity. A handful of raw, unsalted almonds a day may help to reduce blood pressure. Make it a priority to eliminate processed foods, preservatives and non-natural products from your pantry. Instead, follow a primarily raw, plant-based diet that prioritizes your health and leads to nothing but a long and fulfilling life.
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