Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, or HVP, is produced by boiling scrap vegetables, such as soy, corn, or wheat, in hydrochloric adic and then neutralizing the solution with sodium hydroxide. The acid hydrolyzes, or breaks down, the protein in vegetables into their component amino acids. The resulting brown powder contains, among other amino acids, glutamic acid which is used as a flavor enhancer in many processed foods. Some people feel that the glutamate content is detrimental to health.

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When I was asked to speak at the 2006 Cancer Relay, I asked myself, what are the 3 most important things I would like to know if I was a cancer survivor.

One - How can I detoxify my body.

Two - What foods I should and should not eat in order to build health.

Three - What do I change in my lifestyle

Keep in mind that everyone is unique and this information is general.

If we can understand that what goes in our bodies whether by our mouth (in our food), on our skin (creams, soaps, shampoos, insect repellant, sun tan lotions etc), our lungs (what we breath from our environment – that also means solvents, cleaners etc.); everything that goes in, either nourishes or toxifies our bodies.

There are several ways that out bodies can eliminate toxins: the bowel, urinary track, skin and lungs. So if these channels of elimination are sluggish, or blocked especially the bowel or urinary system, toxins keeps circulating in our body. One more reason never to hold back when we need to go. In order to keep both systems working properly like clockwork, we need to drink lots of pure water - without chlorine and fluorides - and eat plenty of fiber such as organic vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts and seeds (free of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers). Fibre is like a little broom that keeps things clean.

Putting toxins in our bodies is like shoveling a driveway in a snowstorm. Refined foods and flours, fast foods can create build up not only in the intestines, but in the whole body. Do yourselves a favor and watch the film ‘Supersize Me’, you will understand why. The intestine is where most nutrients (vitamins, minerals, proteins etc) are absorbed. So if the elimination process is too slow (stagnant) or too fast (irritable) it may affect the absorption of our nutrients. No nutrients, no energy. Immagine… one teaspoon of sugar depresses your immune system for 5-6 hours. Stimulants such as coffee, sugar, alcohol give false energy only to wear you down later and with no nutritional value.

Read the labels: if you can’t pronounce it don’t eat it. It is surely far from being natural. Natural doesn’t necessarily mean natural anymore. What you get from the field may be full of pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. Get to know the difference between good and bad fats. Olive oil in dark bottles versus margarines. Healthy proteins have no hormones or antibiotics or preservatives.

In alternative medicine we provide the information and support required so a person can take charge of their own health and balance their body naturally.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes and is not meant to diagnose or treat illness. The author, publishers cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage suffered by individuals as a result of following advice in this article.

For more information on nutritional planning or complete nutritional assessments contact:

CJM LeBlanc HealthWorks, Centreville Mall, 121-342 Main Street, Shediac, N.B. E4P 2E7, tel: (506)533-8885, fax: 532-8644, e-mail: charlotteleb@rogers.com, web site: www.wellness-healthwork
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Nutrient deficiency is a big cause of memory loss. To save our memory:

· Have a diet high in raw organic foods and limit the foods that are highly processed in any way with heat. Organic food is free of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, hormones and antibiotics. Organic farmers www.acornorganic.org or www.ocia.org take the time to replenish and balance their soils.

· Foods to eat: blueberries, spinach, brewer’s yeast, brown rice, farm eggs, fish, legumes, millet, nuts, soybeans, tofu, wheat germ, and whole grains.

· Meals that are comprised of all carbohydrates may have an adverse effect on the memory.

· Garlic is a potent brain cell protector

· Omega-3 fatty acid complex – low levels have been associated with impaired brain function, flaxseed oil, or fish oils are excellent sources.

· Make sure you are getting the correct amounts of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants through your diet and your supplements. If you are not sure contact a registered nutritionist.

· Keep yourself active physically and mentally in activities that you enjoy. Instead of reviewing all the things you have to remember daily, write them down, it will stop the chatting and eliminate some of the stress.

· Rest has a direct effect on the ability to focus.

· Avoid dairy and wheat products (except for wheat germ) for one month. If there is no memory improvement, reintegrate these foods in your diet.

· Avoid refined sugars – these affect concentration and memory. Replace with fresh fruit.

· MSG, Aspartame can be culprits of altered memory functions.

· Food allergies can produce different symptoms for different people that are sometimes not directly observable

· Shift work has been known to be hard on the natural inner clock. Over long periods of time it may affect the central nervous system as well as memory.

Disclaimer: The advice detailed in this article assumes that you are a normally healthy adult. The author, publishers cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage suffered by individuals as a result of following advice in this article.

CJM LeBlanc Healthworks, Centreville Mall, 121-342 Main St., Shediac, N.B. E4P 2E7, tel: (506)533-8885, fax: 532-8644

e-mail: charlotteebl@rogers.com, web site: www.wellness-healthworks.com

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