Haggis is made from the innards of several animals and then mixed with some animal fat to make it taste even better. The Scots do not like to eat their veggies either. This is a deadly combination when it comes to high cholesterol levels. But, then again, I suppose you can look at us Americans and our love of hamburgers and french fries if you want another example of a high cholesterol diet. We are not far behind the Scots when it comes to eating an unhealthy diet.

Cholesterol, by itself, is not a bad substance. We cannot live without it. Our body uses the cholesterol produced by our liver to make cell membranes, sex hormones, bile acids and vitamin D. If we eat too many animal foods that add cholesterol to our system, it can lead to a dangerous buildup in our system. Cholesterol in food comes only from animals, so you can find it in meat, milk, eggs, and butter.

You can divide the kinds of cholesterol into the good (HDL) and the bad (LDL). Your body produces the good form of HDL cholesterol that tries to transport the LDL cholesterol to the liver for disposal. You can probably guess why eating animal liver has gone out of fashion. Liver and onions used to be a staple on our table when I was growing up. Mom thought that the iron in the liver was good for you.

Here are a few suggestions that will help you control your “bad” cholesterol by what you eat.

Eat more nuts. Nuts contain significant levels of plant sterols. These nutrients can lower LDL by keeping your system from absorbing the cholesterol in foods that you eat. In the grocery store, you can buy products like margarines and juices that contain extra plant sterols. Sesame seeds, sunflower seeds and pistachios all help control LDL.

Eating more soluble fiber found in whole grains, beans and fresh fruits will also help you lower your LDL. To do this, eat food with oat bran, oatmeal, barley, pinto beans, kidney beans, Brussels sprouts, or one of my favorites, baked sweet potato fries.

Drinking 5 glasses of red wine a week can help lower LDL. This is a case where more is not necessarily better. There is a sweet spot here that can help. Stick to the sweet spot for best results.

Tofu and other soy foods contain compounds called phytoestrogens. They will also help lower the bad cholesterol. Replacing animal protein with 1 1/2 ounces of soy protein a day can lower LDL by 97%.

And here is a tasty suggestion. Cloves of garlic can offer some protection against bad cholesterol. Garlic contains a compound called allicin that could change the way the body uses cholesterol. Researchers say eating 1/2 to 1 clove of garlic a day can help lower your LDL by 9%. When using garlic, it should be minced or crushed and cooked into a healthy meal like soup or a vegetable stir fry.

You can find more suggestions for some of these healthy meals by visiting eatdinner4two.com. Discover what the Scots have not found yet. Eating your vegetables can be fun, tasty, and healthy for you.

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A lot of people tend to be overzealous when it comes to acne care because of the nature of the problem. They want fast results and they want them right now. Sometimes this impatience can lead to negative behavior and overreaction. If you’ve ever found yourself in this position, don’t blame yourself because a lot of people experience the exact same thing. At the same time, it’s important to get a handle on your own actions so that you don’t go overboard with certain treatments or behaviors.

The number one habit to avoid is constantly popping pimples, even though it something that you’ve probably already done. Most people have popped a particularly noticeable pimple in their lifetime, and it’s understandable that this might seem like a possibility. Unfortunately, any results that you see are fleeting and you’re doing damage to your skin in the process. The act of popping a single pimple can lead to multiple breakouts in addition to damaging your face overall. People who have the habit of popping consistently can form discoloration on their face or even worse – acne scars that can last for years.

Along the same lines, it’s important to be careful about over application of various creams that you might buy for your face. You have to remember that acne treatments are designed to suppress natural symptoms, they are not beauty products that you can upload it to liberally. They contain components that can be quite harsh by having various side effects if you aren’t careful. A lot of people are tempted to get rid of blackheads and acne quickly but simply applying more cream or going overboard with their chosen motion. This rarely produces results and it can actually make the situation worse if you happen to dry out your skin completely.

Whenever you’re dealing with anything skin related, it’s important to find that healthy balance between treatment and letting your skin breathe naturally. You also have to keep a healthy perspective because otherwise it becomes an obsession that gets worse as you go along. A good general rule is to avoid looking in the mirror too much or touching your face on a consistent basis. You should also make sure that everything that comes into contact with your face is as clean as possible. This rule applies to hair, pillowcases, clothing, and especially your hands.

Is important to remember that general skincare comes into play when it comes to how to get rid of acne in the most efficient way. Keeping your body safe and healthy also benefits you in the long run. Make sure to drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated and this will help to ward off excess of oil and dehydration. Exercise should also play a vital role in your daily routine, as should getting enough sleep each and every night. Remember, it’s not all about the products you apply to your face so don’t forget about healthy living as well. If you find that the problem persists, make sure to see a dermatologist who can assess your skin and give you the right treatment for the clear skin you’ve always wanted.

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All I can say to that is touché my valued reader, touché!

So there are several varieties to the master cleanse –

• The Spicy Lemonade Diet
• The Cayenne Pepper Diet
• The Maple Syrup Diet
• The Lemon Detox Diet

Actually I am kidding, these all refer to the same cleansing diet. Why is has so many names I don’t know – it has even been called the Beyoncé diet, after singer/actress Beyoncé Knowles told press she lost close to 10 pounds doing the master cleanse diet. Again these all refer to the same diet.

So what is the Lemonade Diet?

The lemonade diet is a detox plan that is discussed in a book called ‘The Master Cleanser’ written by Stanley Burroughs.

What is special about this diet is, unlike all the current fads and gimmicks appearing lately, is the lemonade diet has been around longer than you have. ‘The Master Cleanser’ book was first published on April 24, 1974. Yes that says seventy four, as in over thirty years ago, and I bet you thought this latest craze was something brand new

What is even more interesting – in this book published over 37 years ago, Stanley wrote

“The lemonade diet first proved itself in healing of stomach ulcers over forty years ago.”

If you do the math you can see people have been using this detox diet since before you were born (most likely)

The lemonade diet typically lasts for 10 days, although some people have done it for an entire month and some even longer! During this time you do not eat any solid foods and only drink the lemonade. The lemonade is a mix of maple syrup, lemons and cayenne pepper. It tastes like a spicy lemonade (hence the name ‘the spicy lemonade diet’). I know it sounds pretty unappetizing , especially since you will be drinking it for over a week, but honestly its actually not nearly as bad as it sounds. I found myself actually craving the spicy lemonade concoction for a few months after I did the cleanse. I plan on doing the master cleanse again after the new years and will write about my progress as I do, so be sure to bookmark this page and check back starting January 3^rd 2012 (I need a few days to recover from celebrating new years!)

The Master Cleanse Recipe

The receipt for the lemon tonic is actually extremely easy to make, and doesn’t require a lot of prep time, the only tiresome part is squeezing the lemon juice every day. To be honest there were a few days I cheated and used organic lemon juice instead of fresh squeezed.

Straight out of the book The Master Cleanse Recipe from Stanley Burroughs

• 2 Tbsp lemon or lime juice (it turns out you can get about 4 Tbsp from a single lemon or lime)
• 2 Tbsp Pure Grade B Dark Amber Maple Syrup (do not substitute!)
• 1/10 Tsp cayenne pepper (red pepper) or to taste
• 10 oz water, medium hot (spring or purified water)

This is for a single serving of the spicy lemonade concoction. However, being that you can drink as much of this as you want and should dr

ink it every time you get the hunger, I would definitely recommend you do not actually make this one glass at time. If you get hungry and don’t have any lemonade available you are more likely to break the cleanse and eat solid food. The recipe scales and I would try to make a whole days’ worth of the master cleanser drink every morning. Almost everything can be picked up at your local market or at any Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe’s if you are lucky enough to live near either one of those.

I should have a recipe scaler for you pretty soon, so you can enter the size of your container and it will let you know what you need to purchase to make the spicy lemonade and also tell you the correct proportions for the size of you container.

Can you really lose weight on the master cleanse?

There is a lot of skepticism surrounding the lemonade diet and if it really even works. Everyone’s body responds differently and having the diet ‘work’ for you depends on what you want from the diet.

If your primary reason to go on the master cleanse is for weight loss, I would almost recommend against you doing the detox. You will lose weight on this diet, it is one of the ‘side effects’ so to speak, a moderately overweight person could expect to lose up to two pounds a day as your body rids itself of toxins and other waste. However, when you go and grab and in-and-out burger (which sadly, I love) to celebrate you completing the master cleanse; you WILLgain all the weight back and be right back to square one.

There are a few ways to keep the weight off, one of them being just doing that master cleanse forever.  Seriously though, the only way to keep off any of the weight you will lose during the master cleanse is to commit to healthy eating and daily exercise.  This doesn’t mean you have stick with only eating celery and hitting the gym every day for two hours a day.

Healthy Eating

I cannot stress enough the master cleanse should not be used strictly for weight loss. The lemon detox diet should be part of a life style change that continues well after the master cleanse is over. The most important being what you are going to put back into your body after the master cleanse. While some would recommend a life style change and go vegan or at least vegetarian, that is a little extreme for most.

I would at the very least eliminate the following things from your diet

• Artificial flavors and artificial colors – these are unnatural and our bodies were no intended to digest these
• Preservatives– the name says it all, we don’t need anything preserved in our intestines. Chances our if you can pronounce it, you shouldn’t put in your body
• High Fructose Corn Syrup– anything that contains trace amounts of mercury and is created with hydrochloric acid should stay far away from your stomach

This I would say should be the minimum you eliminate from your diet, reading labels can go a long way to keeping your body healthy. Don’t be discouraged if you favorite foods are now ‘tainted’ you can find great alternatives to almost everything at Whole Foods Market or Trader Joe’s.

If you are really serious about changing your life style I really recommend reading the Engine 2 Diet.

Daily Exercise

This is so much easier than most people think. I find that most people create an elaborate exercise plan that takes more effort and time than is require. If you are not going to compete for a gold medal, don’t try to exercise like a gymnast!

The minimum you need to help maintain a healthy body is 20 – 30 minutes of light exercise every day.  You’re not going to get six pack abs and gluts of steel with 30 minutes of light exercise but you will lower your risk for heart disease, lower your cholestorol and you will feel great.

I highly recommend you exercise in the morning first thing; it really changes the tone of your entire day. I heard Tony Robbins talking about it a while ago and recently started doing it, it’s amazing. I do 15 sit ups, 15 push-ups and 20 jumping jacks first thing when I wake up (almost) every morning right when I wake up. My girlfriend things I am freak, but it really does make a difference in my day. Give it a try, I dare you!

However, if waking up like you’re a crazed army instructor doesn’t suite you, just walk. That’s right I said just walk, we can all do that with minimum effort. Walk for 20 – 30 minutes every day. Those of us that have stressful jobs, walking after you get off work can really help you decompress and not bring work home with you to your family.

So the answer is yes, the master cleanse diet can help you lose weight, but it’s not a miracle diet. Well maybe it is, but a miracle that requires dedication and some follow up effort.

The Lemonade Diet Plan – 10 Day Detox

Day -1 (the day before the cleanse)

Most people are tempted to pig out the entire day before they start a cleanse, I definitely recommend you do not, in fact to help ease your body into the detox, I recommend heating up vegetable broth for lunch and dinner the day before to help your body get used to not eating solid food. Also the day before you should buy all the ingredients needed for the cleanse so you are not tempted at the grocery store

Days 1-3

Start each day off by making the spicy lemonade – enough to last you all day. Drink as often as you like and every time you are hungry. At night drink senna leaf tea before bed, this helps move things along, expect to wake up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom. Some people drink it in the morning instead of at night, however you do not want to do this if you will be at work or anywhere in public to be honest.

The first three days are the hardest, you will be psychologically hungry and will constantly have to fight the urge to eat, if you can resist this is gets much better, and after day five you most likely won’t even be all that hungry.

Day 4

Day four continues as normal – drink the lemonade every time you feel hungry. The only difference on day for is you will start drinking senna tea in the morning and at night. Trust me it won’t be as bad as the first few days.

I said the first three days were the hardest, I lied. This is the tipping point where most people quit the detox, they can’t hang. You will most likely be feeling like complete and utter garbage this day. Your tongue will probably be white and you will most likely have a pretty gnarly headache. The toxins that have been sitting your body for years are now moving about and working their way through your system – which is why we up the senna tea to twice a day.

Days 5-9

Business as usual – drinking lemonade throughout the day, senna tea in the morning and at night. You might start to notice that you are not craving food as intensely or as often. Most people say they are not even hungry that last few days of the master cleanse.

Day 10

You made it, you are most likely feeling more energetic and sleeping better at this point. Well done. Tonight will be the last night you drink the tea, which at this point has done a pretty good job of clearing out your system.

Day 11

Your first day off the cleanse! You will be tempted to eat a huge meal to celebrate, but remember your body has not had solid food in over a weak – that might be a bad choice. I recommend you drink some oj for breakfast, just water it down  so it’s not as acidic on your stomach, and vegetable broth for lunch and a light dinner – suggesting salad and not meats the first day off the cleanse.

The master cleanse is  great way to start of the new year’s or any new beginning, it takes a bit of mental fortitude to complete the diet, but the results are worth it.

Medical Disclaimer: You should consult your doctor before starting any new diet or fast. If you start to feel light-headed, nauseous or develop a fever, you should seek medical attention immediately.

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Milk Thistle in Body Cleansing

Most herbal body cleanse kits or programs have milk thistle as part of their package, often taken with fiber to give your body a good flush. Your liver plays a huge part in the cleansing your body and milk thistle benefits your liver by helping to maintain and clean it. You see you liver is one of the organs that does a lot of detoxifying for your body, acting like a filter for your body. Milk thistle can help maintain and clean that filter allowing it be more efficient, in fact I am not aware of a liver cleanse out there that does not revolve around milk thistle. Milk thistle has even been shown to help repair some of the damage from heaving drinking, though it should not be used as a crutch or a cure of any serious liver condition like cirrhosis

If you are not currently on a cleansing diet, you still may want to incorporate some milk thistle into your daily intake, especially if you are somewhat of a social drinker, it can help protect your liver from damage from alcohol. If you if you are not a social drinker taking milk thistle can make your liver stronger and slow the aging process of your liver. There are other benefits to taking milk thistle including helping to lower your cholesterol.

Does Milk Thistle Really Work?

Milk thistle is a natural remedy that has been used for hundreds of years for various medicinal purposes including treating mushroom poisoning. The active element of milk thistle is Silymarin. Silymarin has been found to be an anti-inflammatory and an effective antioxidant. Those most of the claims about milk thistle itself have been unclear as to what benefits there are for the body. That being said the natural health and herbal fields both encourage it’s use and consider it an essential herb when cleansing your body.

Does Milk Thistle Benefit Heart Health?

Since milk thistle may lower the amount of bad cholesterol in your body, essentially decreasing your risk for heart disease. It should be noted that this observation was done with persons who had type 2 diabetes and healthy adults may not experience the same lowered cholesterol level.

What are the Milk Thistle Side Effects?

Milk thistle does not have a very long list of side effects like a lot of modern medicine. It should be noted that that those with ragweed allergies should not take milk thistle as it is from the ragweed family and could some serious discomfort. It is also recommended that women who are breast feeding or pregnant do not take milk thistle as a supplement.

There is also a small chance that taking milk thistle may cause some cases of diarrhea, though most will not experience that.

Where to Buy Milk Thistle

You can purchase milk thistle at most health food stores and supplement places. Though it is recommended that you take a natural brand you trust that has not added anything extra to the milk thistle itself. If you live near a whole foods you (first, consider yourself lucky) you can just go the supplement section and ask for it, brand name will not matter as much at a Whole Foods Market as they have pretty strict quality standards for all their vitamins and supplements. If you do not live near a whole foods and are unsure of what brand to buy I recommend Nature’s Way and you can buy milk thistle online.

As always please see your doctor if you experience any pain or discomfort from taking milk thistle and it is always recommend you talk with your physician first before starting and supplement regimen.

Thanks for reading.

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What is Apple Cider Vinegar?

Most of us know vinegar as either the delicious or terrible taste from salt and vinegar potato chips. Vinegar is a liquid that consists of mostly water and acetic acid. Vinegar is created through a fermenting process with over 22 different varieties – ranging from beer vinegar to coconut vinegar. The variety that has been gaining a lot of notoriety is apple cider vinegar (or ACV for short)

The sugars in the fermentation process can cause apple cider to turn alcoholic (which is a very tasty type of cider) and if it is left to ferment even further it turns to vinegar. In fact vinegar is supposedly French for ‘sour wine’, apple cider vinegar gets it start in smashed apples as opposed to grapes. What makes apple cider vinegar unique from all the other varieties of vinegars out there is the combination of vitamins, minerals and amino acids that are released and created through the fermenting of apples.

How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar at Home?

With ACV’s recent popularity it is extremely easy to find at almost any grocery store, with several varieties of apple cider vinegar – including raw, unpasteurized and organic.  With all the different types of there it can be a bit overwhelming on which type to buy, honestly just purchasing Bragg’s Organic Apple Cider Vinegar is your best bet. For those who prefer to go everything home grown here is a recipe for making apple cider vinegar at home.

(Note: There are a dozen recipe varieties for apple cider vinegar, I am using one from Ohio State University’s Nutrition Department)

Making Cider Vinegar at Home

Two factors require special attention when making vinegar at home: oxygen supply and temperature. Oxygen is spread throughout the mixture by stirring it daily and by letting air reach the fluid through a cheesecloth filter, which is used in place of a regular lid. The temperature of fermenting cider should be kept between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit (F). Lower temperatures do not always produce a usable vinegar, and higher ones interfere with the formation of the “mother of vinegar.” Mother of vinegar is a mat that forms on the bottom of fermenting wine that has gone bad.

Do not use a metal container when making vinegar; acid in the mixture will corrode metal or aluminum objects. Glass, plastic, wood, enamel, or stainless steel containers should be used for making or storing vinegar. The same holds true for making or storing foods that have more than 1 Tablespoon of vinegar in the recipe.

Steps for Making Cider Vinegar

The following steps must be followed to make a high-quality cider vinegar:

1)      Make a clean cider from ripe apples.

2)      Change all of the fruit sugar to alcohol. This is called “yeast fermentation.”

3)      Change all of the alcohol to acetic acid. This is called “acetic acid fermentation.”

4)      Clarify the acetic acid to prevent further fermentation and decomposition.

Step 1–Making Cider

Cider is made from the winter and fall varieties of apples (summer and green apples do not contain enough sugar). Fruit should be gathered, then washed well to remove debris. Crush the fruit to produce apple pulp and strain off the juice. Use a press or cheesecloth for straining.

Adding yeast to activate fermentation is not essential, but will speed up the process. Special cultivated yeasts are available for this purpose at wine-making shops and biological labs–bread yeasts are not recommended. To make a starter, crumble one cake of yeast into one quart of cider. This makes enough starter for 5 gallons of cider; double the recipe proportionately when making more.

Steps 2 and 3–Making Alcohol and Acetic Acid

Pour all of the liquid into one or more containers to about three-quarters capacity; do not close the lids on the containers. Stir the mixtures daily. Keep the containers away from direct sunlight and maintain the temperature at 60 to 80 degrees F. Full fermentation will take about 3 to 4 weeks. Near the end of this period, you should notice a vinegar-like smell. Taste samples daily until the desired strength is reached.

Step 4–Filtering

When the vinegar is fully fermented, filter the liquid through several layers of fine cheesecloth or filter paper–a coffee filter works well for this. This removes the mother of vinegar, preventing further fermentation or spoilage of the product.

Storing Your Vinegar

The vinegar is now ready for storage in separate, capped containers. Stored vinegar will stay in excellent condition almost indefinitely if it is pasteurized. To pasteurize, heat the vinegar before pouring it into sterilized bottles, or bottle, then place in a hot water bath. In both cases, the temperature of the vinegar must reach at least 140 degrees F to sterilize the product, and should not exceed 160 degrees F. Use a cooking thermometer to ensure the correct temperature is met. Cool the containers and store at room temperature out of direct sunlight.

What are the uses for Apple Cider Vinegar?

Apple cider vinegar has too many benefits to possible write about on a single blog post, however apple cider vinegar uses can be broken down into two different categories – apple cider health benefits and uses around the home for apple cider vinegar.

Apple Cider Vinegar Nutrition Facts

ACV’s nutrition facts will vary slightly depending on the brand you buy or if you made if from home. These are an approximation and will vary from batch to batch slightly

ACV contains the following vitamins –

Vitamin C, Thiamin – Vitamin B1, Riboflavin – Vitamin B2, Niacin – Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folate – Vitamin B9, Vitamin A and Vitamin E

Apple cider vinegar contains the following minerals –

Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Sodium and Zinc

Apple cider vinegar also contains nearly 18 amino acids, and several fatty acids.

Apple Cider Vinegar Health Benefits

ACV has many health claims, from being good for your teeth to helping you lose weight, there are a collection of common apple cider vinegar remedies, not all are guaranteed to work and most have not been tried by staff at Cleanse Your Body Fast. With everything be smart, and trust your gut.

Note: Most claims have not been approved or validated by the FDA, you should always consult a doctor before starting any treatment.

Apple cider vinegar on hair –

ACV has been known to add shine and bounce to your hair. The acetic acid is great from removing build up from conditions and other hair products as well as strengthening your hair.

Apple cider vinegar for sun burn –

If you end up out in the sun to long and get sun burned, well shame on your for not using proper sun screen to protect your skin. The sun can speed up the aging process of your skin and cause permanent cell damange. However, ACV can be mixed with cold water and applied to the affected area and actually help draw out some of the heat and provide a cooling sensation.

Apple cider vinegar for constipation –

ACV can be used as a natural constipation remedy. ACV contains pectin which is a water soluble fiber that can help relieve constipation. Just add 2 tablespoons of ACV to 6 ounces of water and drink every couple of hours until its effects set in.

Apple cider vinegar has many uses around the home for cleaning as well; there are many websites about how to clean with vinegar so we will not get into it in this article. ACV is a great thing to have at least one bottle of in almost every household. Let us know your favorite uses for apple cider vinegar and we will post them here. Thanks for reading.

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Your diet is the first thing that you should take a look at. Unhealthy, greasy, salty foods don’t do much good for your body, and it is difficult for your muscles to perform very well when they only have junk food to use as energy. Salt dehydrates your body, so eating too much salt will leave your muscles with too little water at times – this also applies to alcohol consumption and overly greasy or fattening foods. It is also of importance to note that water should be constantly given to your body, not just before or during exercise – make sure to drink water throughout every single day to provide your muscles with increased performance and lessened frequency of cramping through constant hydration.

After you have made proper changes to things you eat, it’s time to start making some changes to the things you do on a daily basis. If you aren’t regularly engaging in some sort of physical activity, your dormant muscles will grow weak and more susceptible to charlie horses or muscle cramps at night. Stretching out your muscles is also very important, whether it be just to limber out your muscles before sleeping or for warming up before a strenuous physical activity. If your muscles are not properly trained to handle various movements and pressure, it is all the more likely that one small thing you do will set off a terrible cramp that can leave you sore for weeks at a time: the only way to prevent this is healthy exercise and stretching.

Many who feel that their lifestyle and diet are not at fault seek further for some sort of remedy or prevention technique that will rid them of these unexpected and unexplainable cramps. Caleb Treeze Organic Farms offers a product that is made with raw and unfiltered apple cider vinegar, ginger and garlic juice. This mixture was originally a remedy used by the Amish people and is now gaining a whole lot of popularity among athletes and individuals who suffer from leg cramps at night or ‘charlie horses‘ because of it’s fast action and preventative properties. Even the most physically active athletes remain cramp-free for about 24 hours after taking the regular dosage, so it most certainly will last you through the night.

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At a glance, you will probably assume that any sort of acid reflux has to do with a certain type of food you ate that either irritated your throat or is creating gas in the upper areas of your digestive system. Although this may sometimes me true, not having enough stomach acid in your body is actually a more probable cause. Heartburn is caused by food making it’s way past your LED muscle and back into your esophagus after it had already been sent down to your stomach. This food remains stuck there, usually along with small amounts of stomach acid that only worsens the situation. As this food slowly dissolves, the gas that is created is also trapped in your esophagus, having nowhere to go but back up and out your throat. This is the essential cause of common acid reflux that most people experience.

What you eat for dinner and the time that you eat are very sensitive subjects if you are prone to acid reflux. Eating right before you lay down doesn’t allow your body enough upright time to digest properly, and going to sleep after eating is one of the main causes of any sort of common reflux among children and adults alike. Overeating at dinner or during any other meal throughout the day will leave your stomach unable to cope with the large amount of food that you quickly take in, and it will often times be forced to loosen your LED muscle that exists between your esophagus and stomach, allowing the excess food to travel up and out of your stomach. One of the best ways to ensure that this doesn’t happen is to pace yourself during meals and always drink a lot of water as soon as you are done eating to ensure a smooth flow through your digestive system.

Most people live most of their lives without really taking the time to think about all of the processes and functions that are constantly working within their very own body. Once you begin to realize how complex some of these things can be, you will quickly learn that it will take some effort on your part if you want to ensure that all of these functions and processes are working to the best of their abilities. When it comes to acid reflux at night, the most important thing to do is to stay in touch with your stomach and digestive system, providing it with what it needs at all times.

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What is Coq10?

Coenzyme Q10 (its full name) is a substance found in your bodies cell, specifically your mitochondria. Now, if you can remember back to high school biology, you may remember that mitochondria are party of the process in which our bodies produce energy. CoQ10 participates in that process, and is found concentrated in your bodies organs that require the most energy to function including your liver, heart and your kidneys. We can actually get our daily recommended dosage of CoQ10 by eating portions of red meat, however the required CoQ10 dosage changes drastically if you are taking it to treat specific symptoms. If you are currently on a plant strong diet you may need to look at a CoQ10 supplement to add to your daily regiment.

What are the CoQ10 Benefits?

The biggest benefit of CoQ10 is its contribution to your heart health. The more active you are the more CoQ10 your body needs, and the older yo the less your body if able to produce this enzyme. Thought an active lifestyle and healthy eating are the more important things you can do for your heart, is has been shown that most people with chronic heart disease has shown a deficiency in CoQ10.

CoQ10 has also been shown to have a positive effect on your blood pressure and can help lower cholesterol fast, there is also a lot of research that points to various other benefits but most of these are preliminary research and have no hard claims for facts. We will keep you updated as we hear more.

Are There CoQ10 Side Effects?

There are no extreme or dangerous side effects to the CoQ10 supplement, most observed side effects are gastrointestinal and just more awkward than anything else.

Potential CoQ10 side effects could include -

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Upset Stomach

None of them are serious but you should always consult your doctor before incorporating any new supplement into your regimen.

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Today’s generation

Today’s generation have formed the habit of information overload. With social media sites growing ever increasingly popular, the advent of web 2.0, an exponential increase in information sources, as well as the invention of numerous devices that give us information, our society has become surrounded by provocative information and sources of entertainment. Prior to sleep, our brain needs to get the feeling of  the lack of activity. We cannot simply tell our brains “there is nothing more to do for today, you can go to sleep now”. Our brains must realize subconsciously that the information all throughout the day is to be stored into long term, and it is safe to rest without having to worry about anything for now. But if we keep on accessing exciting things on the internet, or keep on watching provocative television shows, our brain will not be able to settle quickly to sleep, instead it will still keep on thinking that it has the need to be awake to absorb more information or to think about other things.

Tip #1: Eliminate Worry, Excitement, Fear, and Anxiety

These four emotions cause our brains to remain at work all throughout the night. It is quite difficult not to feel these things when something is causing them, but we need to convince ourselves that worrying about something will not solve the problem, nor will being excited bring us ever closer to what we’re excited about. If something is worrying you and you can do something about right now, then you ought to go and do something about it. Trying to sleep with something on your mind will only be harder than actually trying to solve the problem, unless that problem is very difficult or can wait until morning.

Tip #2: Avoid the Drugs

Avoid caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, and sugar at least  3 hours before bedtime. These drugs can cause your brain to go into overdrive. Even if there is seemingly no activity left to do, your imagination will keep on rolling and talking to you all throughout the night thanks to these drugs. Avoid them at all costs, lest you want to wake up cranky and tired in the morning to come.

Tip #3: Avoid active and provocative things

Exercise, watching television, surfing the web, and using mobile devices prior to sleep can affect your sleep. These are one of the main reasons why the average time of sleep that humans of the previous generation is a lot more than that of our generation. Reading, talking to your spouse or kids, or taking a bath is a much better activity prior to bedtime. Unless your profession or career really requires you to do any of these activities, try to avoid them.

Tip #4: Avoid Physical and Mental discomfort

Avoid being physically uncomfortable by choosing the right environment to sleep in as well as the right pillows, mattresses, and bedding to sleep on. The best side sleeper pillows vary from person to person, but most find orthopedic and memory foam pillows for their firmness and neck support. Also, get mentally comfortable. Dim lights and dark lights are the best ambiance to sleep in. If you have no choice but to sleep in a bright room, eye-covering may be used. Also, part of mentally getting comfortable is learning how to relax and let your body go. It sounds easier than actually applying it, but it’s a guarantee that good sleep follows right after getting comfortable.

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1. Get a Juicer and Make your Own Real Juice

Some people juice fast by simply buying pre-made bottles of juice from the store. While there’s nothing inherently wrong with this approach, it’s a very different kind of juice fast and it’s similarity to what I’m discussing in this article is really in name only. Store bought juice, such as apple juice, orange juice, and the majority of products sold in the same aisle often contain anywhere from zero to 10% juice. The rest is water and a heavy dose of sugar and sweeteners. The approach I’m looking at is drinking juice that’s freshly made from real sources – fruits and vegetables. There are many stainless steel juicers under $200 you can buy for your fast to make fresh juice as every meal. This ensures a constant abundance of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in your juice, something you won’t get from juice at the store. As a bonus, you will then have an awesome juicer on hand to use not just for fasting but to incorporate fresh juice into your diet as you like!

2. Use Organic Sources as Much as Possible

On a similar note, although there is not difference in nutritional value when comparing organic against conventional fruits and vegetables, by choosing organic fruits and vegetables as our juice sources we can reduce the chance of free radicals forming in your body, as well as preventing other industrial and environmental toxins from entering your body.

This is also important considering that everything on this diet will be from fresh produce, which when not organic is literally covered in chemicals. This includes not just during the season while it’s planted and grown, but even to the point of spraying it with chemicals to appear shiny and bright in the grocery store. If you can afford organic, it will remove all this gunk from our diet.

If eating all organic, keep in mind the cheapest organic food that is also fantastic as a base in your juice drinks is carrots. Some stores sell over sized bags of organic juicing carrots. You will find the price per pound to be very affordable compared to most other organic options.

3. Don’t Focus Obsessively on Weight Loss

The best approach to juice fasting is to look at it as a means of cleaning out your body and improving your health. Weight loss to some extent is typically a natural result of this. But what we don’t want to do is simply become overwhelmed with a focus on weight loss. This is unhealthy and also tends to deter people from sticking to their diet long enough to see results anyway. If you make the decision to fast on fresh juice, do it with a commitment to your health over everything else!

4. Plan In Advance

They say that if you fail to plan, you’re planning to fail. This is true when it comes to setting up a diet plan as well! Planning ahead what you will be making into juice will accomplish a number of things. You are more likely to consume enough calories to fight off hunger pains and stick to the diet, thus keeping a successful fast. It will help fight cravings and also make you more committed to seeing through the fast.

I’d suggest figuring out 5-6 drinks you really like and making sure you have the supplies on hand to make them at any time. I’d also suggest stocking up heavily on whatever items you tend to use as a base or otherwise juice the most. For me this would include carrots, spinach, and cabbage. Whatever it is for you, identify it in advance and stock up.

5. Plan a Short Fast

If fasting is a new experience for you, I’d suggest doing a shorter fast to start with. A 3 day juice fast is a great place to start. Going for something longer the first time might set you up for failure. Gain the confidence you need and learn the ropes of body cleansing with something shorter. Then, if you’d like, go for something a bit longer and you will be more likely to see success at both.

6. Keep a Food Journal

Writing down what you eat will help keep you focused and also offer the ability to analyze your diet afterwards to see what worked best or identify any problem areas. You may find it helpful to also use this journal to jot down notes on your energy levels and any emotional responses you experience during your fast. Small details such as this can become very important later on when assessing your fast and especially when planning for your next juice cleanse.

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