Heal Thyself ↔ Healthy Self

The phrase “Heal Thyself” may be proverbial in nature.  But, its simple derivation to “Healthy Self” can be just as proverbial.

These two phrases are dualistic in nature: unique and separate, yet united and one in the same.  To heal thyself, one must be the healthy self.  To be the healthy self, one must heal thyself.  We all know how to do this; we’ve simply forgotten.  But, it’s never too late.  The mind-body-spirit triad is of the utmost importance to maintain harmony and balance in our lives.  Remaining in tune & enriching the triad with mental, physical, and spiritual nutrition is vital to health & healing.  Incorporating these practices into your everyday life are actually quite easy.

MENDication’s dogma and approach were created in order to make such practices practical and achievable.  So please remain positive!!  No matter what disease/dis-ease experience, the appropriate knowledge, guidance, and action will catalyze the healing process.

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An Apple a Day Allows Us to MENDicate

The idiom “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” holds much truth and wisdom.

Aside from their popularity, deliciousness, ease of packing to travel, no need for preparation, market availability, and variety, apples have much, much more to offer.  They contain natural, easy to assimilate essential vitamins (natural complexes of vitamin B and C) & minerals (calcium, potassium, phosphorus, etc.).  They’re a source of complex carbohydrates with low glycemic index and help maintain energy levels for prolonged periods.  Apples are fruits with high water content which promote hydration, detoxification, and overall health.  Their active enzymes also promote proper digestion and easy absorption of nutrients.  Also, their high levels of pectin regulate bowel movements by increasing bulk and promoting efficient peristalsis.

Here are some other health benefits (adapted from Wikipedia and other sources):

• Reduce the risk of cancer (i.e. colon, prostate, lung)
• Prevention of heart and vascular disease
• Lowers serum cholesterol & LDL
• High antioxidant profile (vitamin C complex, quercetin, epicatechin, procyanidin) which scavenge harmful free-radicals
• Increase production of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in mice shown to prevent cognitive decline in neurodegenerative diseases (i.e. Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS/Lou Gehrig’s disease, etc.)
• Promotes weight loss

MENDication relies on the natural composition and balance of nutrients in natural, wholesome foods in order to aid in the process of restoring vitality and health.  Apples, among many other fruits and vegetables, provide the tools and building blocks for the body to repair and heal itself.  Thus, eating an apple (or two or five) a day can yield tremendous results.  The MENDication program teaches how to utilize this knowledge for optimal health.

NOTE:  All fruit/vegetables should be thoroughly washed prior to consumption.  Most commercially-grown apples (labeled with stickers starting in 4…) not only are waxed for preservation and aesthetic purposes, but also have pesticide and fertilizer residues on them.  Such produce should be vigorously washed with a scrub brush under warm water.  Sticking to organic produce can minimize this exposure.  At the expense of vital nutrients, one can also peel the skin away.

The Fantasy & Trauma of Low-Carbohydrate, High-Protein (LCHP) Diets

Have you tried losing weight on a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet (LHCP)? Chances are the answer is ‘yes’, especially since this approach to dieting has been repackaged many times over. Unfortunately, the joke was on you.

Not only do LHCP diets have a terrible track record for long-term weight reduction, there is ample evidence mounting over the past forty years that they are detrimental to your health. In 2001, the American Heart Association warned of the increased risk of coronary artery disease, diabetes, stroke, and several types of cancer as a result of the LCHP diet fantasy. A number of studies have even found it to increase death.  Ultimately, the fantasy & trauma of a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet sets the stage for chronic disease.

So, why were so many duped by the low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet fantasy? Because, at first, people did lose weight.  After multiple unsuccessful dieting adventures, people were desperate for the typical “quick fix” diet to miraculously make them “healthy”.  But, the physiology behind this staged, fantasy weight loss is very simple: losing vital body water and using up carbohydrate (glycogen) stores in your body. Thus, losing 5-10 pounds in one week is completely possible. But, never mind the absolute disarray and imbalance the body must endure during such a period…. never mind the trauma!

Simply put, LCHP diets produce a state of ketosis through a form of starvation which causes the body to become acidic.  In order to protect itself, the body will continue to “wash out” excess acid through the kidneys lending to a state of dehydration.  It will also try to neutralize the acid by pulling calcium phosphate from bone causing osteoporosis. Furthermore, due to the low carbohydrate intake the body uses up its glycogen stores, a process that requires significant amounts of water. So, that quick weight loss during induction is due to losing large amounts of water from all the cells of the body. This explains why people complain of always feeling thirsty.  This is our body’s way of “putting out the fire” of the excess acid and “cooling down” the overworked/stressed organs and their cells.

But, as most dieters quickly find out, the LCHP diet is a fantasy.  In the long-term, most people regain their lost weight, and some even gain back more. As soon as they resume carbohydrate intake, the state of ketosis will reverse and the body replaces lost water/electrolytes and restores glycogen in the body causing a rebound weight gain. For those that successfully lose weight and keep it off, the reason is usually because of a decreased total caloric intake in general. However, these people usually have nutrient and fiber deficiencies that help set the stage for chronic disease.

Aside from regaining weight, listed below are a number of concerning symptoms and disease processes worth mentioning.  Most of these symptoms are related to a combination of ketosis/acidosis, dehydration, malnutrition, electrolyte loss/disturbances, and low fiber intake. Such adverse effects of the low-carbohydrate, high-protein fantasy and trauma diet are (and not limited to):

• Symptoms of Ketosis (dehydration, dizziness, headache, lethargy, fatigue, mental “fog”, nausea, stomach ache, sleep disturbance, bad breath, shortness of breath)
• Symptoms of low fiber (constipation, bloating, indigestion, acid reflux/heartburn, flatulence)
• Muscle cramps
• Irritability
• Depression/apathy
• Increased uric acid and/or gout attacks
• Ketogenic state/ketosis
• Chronic Metabolic Acidosis
• Osteoporosis
• Renal stress and/or damage
• Loss of minerals (especially calcium)
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Optic Neuropathy
• Increased serum cholesterol and LDL
• Nephrolithiasis/Kidney Stones
• Liver Damage
• Atherosclerosis/Vascular Diseases
• Coronary Artery Disease
• Diabetes
• Stroke
• Cancer
• Possible abnormal fetal development

So, are you still interested in a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet?   If you’re on a LCHP regimen, do not be discouraged. MENDication can help free you of this joke; it can bring you back to reality from fantasy and repair the trauma.   But, time is of the essence.   Some basic steps to take immediately: stop the protein overdose, eat more vegetables and fruits (yes, do not fear complex carbohydrates), eat more naturally, drink plenty of water, and remain active.  Again, straying from healthy, complex carbohydrate foods such as fruits, vegetables, grains/brans/oats, and various legumes is to the detriment of your health.  MENDication’s program is personalized and helps the individual to effectively lose weight and keep it off.  Of course, this is only a sign of its efficacy as its primary focus is to optimize metabolism, nutrition, digestion, and detoxification in order to restore vitality and health.

Don’t allow this joke to be played on you or your loved ones.  Take your MENDication today.

Eliminate Cellulite Naturally

You guessed it!!  MENDication’s lifestyle changes have helped many people lose weight and, most importantly, keep it off.  But, what about cellulite?  Cellulite has even been defined by Collins English Dictionary as, “a name sometimes given to subcutaneous fat alleged to resist dieting”.  As we MENDicators already know, the battle was lost once they relied on “dieting”.

Women, and even men, have faced frustration when unsuccessfully trying different diets, cosmetic products, massage-based therapies, body wraps, and surgical procedures in order to rid the appearance of cellulite dimpling.  Most are left disappointed after searching for the magic bullet remedy to melt away the cellulite because, when using these approaches, IT DOES NOT GO AWAY IN THE LONG-TERM.  Please realize it takes many months to years to develop the physical changes which later are described as “cellulite”.  Also, cellulite is a gross physical manifestation of a more generalized health disorder – it is your body’s sign that something has gone awry and requires attention.  Thus, the above approaches do not address the underlying physiological alterations that are contributing to this physical deformity… chronic illness has begun.

To understand this deformity, one must understand cellulite and how it comes to exist.  In short, cellulite is subcutaneous fat that protrudes through a connective tissue fibrous mesh which functions to compartmentalize the fat.  It is the result of chronic disorders: poor circulation and damaged vessels (blood and lymph), inflammation and scarring, and excess acid in blood.  As these disorders intermingle, they set the stage for cellulite formation.  The more these conditions continue, the more scarred become the fibrous connective tissues almost strangulating circulation to the fat deposits, and the more the fat and local tissues congeal together.  Thus, during periods of dieting, this cellulite fat will not be an accessible source of energy given its poor blood flow.  More importantly, most fad diets will not improve any of the above disorders of circulation and vessel health, inflammation, and an acidic physiology.  This is where MENDIcation differs in its approach.

Through its simple, yet effective program, MENDication will introduce lifestyle modifications that will naturally reduce the appearance of cellulite, if not make it disappear.  Results depend on the severity of fibrous scarring.  However, there will be results, and without any gimmicky products or ideas.  Just imagine those unfortunates that undergo liposuction every few years!  Luckily, our results are easily maintainable.  Remember, MENDication believes on making you healthy (mind-body-spirit) from the inside-out.

If you have any questions regarding natural cellulite elimination, feel free to contact us.  Also, there is a wealth of information on the web.  Educate yourself and see what works best.  Best wishes from us at MENDication.

Take your MENDication today

MENDication relies on the principle that all living beings have the ability to revitalize and heal themselves.  The personalized, multi-modal approach interweaves various principles to attain true and sustainable health and vitality.  It will provide the platform for your body to transform to its ideal state.

MENDication is based on lifestyle modifications which emphasize educating, empowering, and healing yourself.… it is not a diet!  The program does not require calorie counts, food restrictions, rationing/portioning, regular weigh-ins, expensive meal plans, supplements, procedures, or exercise equipment, and will not layout a day-to-day plan.  In fact, most people tend to find they eat more once incorporating the suggested modifications.  But, more important, MENDication maintains its effectiveness even when not being practiced on a day-to-day basis.  Thus, avoiding the very harmful and stressful “yo-yo” effect of dieting.

This program believes, with the proper knowledge and tools, the individual is capable of empowering themselves and taking control of their lives in order to achieve the greatness of which they’ve always been capable in all realms of life.

So, please take your MENDication today!