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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.
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<li>Honey</li>
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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).
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<li>Aloe Vera</li>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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:
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<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:
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<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:
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<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:
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<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:
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<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>
</ol>
<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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What is the Difference Between Healthy and Unhealthy Dietary Fat?

Some people are nervous about adding fat into their diet, because they assume that any type of fat is bad for their health. But, there are many ways that dietary fat can be beneficial for your health, and a moderate amount should be included in your meal plan. The most important factor is to make sure that you are getting the right types of fat in your diet, because there are big differences in the way healthy and unhealthy fats impact your overall health and wellness.
Saturated Fat vs. Unsaturated Fat 
Most people know that saturated fat is known as the “bad” fat and unsaturated fat is known as the “good” fat. Do you know how to tell the difference between these types of fats? Saturated fat usually comes from animal products such as meat and dairy, while unsaturated fat is usually plant derived. But, just because the fat comes from a plant source, doesn’t mean that it is good for your health.
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Certain types of plant seeds are used to create oil, such as corn, peanut, safflower, and sunflower. These plant seeds are high in certain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) which cause an inflammatory response when they are consumed. When inflammation is present in the body, it can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and more.
Omega 3’s and Omega 6’s 
Two common types of PUFAs are omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids. Both of these are needed for the body to optimally function, but you need to have the right balance of the two in order to achieve optimal health. The inflammatory response comes from the fats that are high in omega 6. At the same time, it has been found that not enough omega 3 essential fatty acids can increase the risk for certain types of cancer.
To improve your diet and prevent cancer, it is best to minimize animal fats that are high in saturated fats and choose healthy plant fats instead. Focus on quality and a reasonable quantity of healthy fats, and you can reduce your risk of cancer and improve overall health. Good choices include coconut oil and olive oil, but you need to make sure they are extra virgin and cold-pressed. You can boost your omega-3’s by consuming flax seeds, chia seeds, or cold-pressed flax seed oil.
Do you want to prepare more meals with healthy fats derived from plants? Check out the “<a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/unravel-the-mystery-a-simple-effective-approach.html">Unravel the Mystery Recipe Book</a>” which includes a number of recipes that make it easier to include these beneficial fats in your diet. Also, you will find it helpful to read “<a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/unravel-the-mystery-a-simple-effective-approach.html">Unravel the Mystery</a>“, by Ann Malkmus, which teaches more about the ways your lifestyle habits will impact your risk of cancer.
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