Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Winter Reflections~ From the Traveler's Journal~
Winter is in full swing here in one of New York's snowiest winters of the past few years. A wonderful gift for the seeker to sit in introspection. The knowledge,growth and the opportunity to live here for the first time has been quite the surprise. I have been learning more American History as it relates to such freedom movements and political concerns. Intriguing indeed, as it relates to the movement towards zero emissions, food and farming and our human rights. From this context, I am feeling more understanding as to my role here now. I see the healing the families of origins initial separation from countries as it also is connected to the happiness and freedom of America. Insights towards shifting to revolutionary inventions and self-sustainability yet in unity are growing quickly. This feels exciting to be a part of change, a lot of persistence necessary. I set intentions of gentleness.
A quick glance back in my personal history of travel living. It has been nearly 13 years since my last visit to NY. Now, I have been here since Christmas Eve. What a paradox to say the least previously traveling from Pacific North West to the Heartland of Nebraska. In the Pacific NW, I had been living three years in Washington. (My dream state for sure) I journeyed to Montana for more unfolding of deeper layers of self awareness. I was guided to a Gathering in the National Forest. It was here that I communed with earth keepers, yogis, herbalists and such. More signs,synchronicities and connections led to not only an educational experience but deeply towards profound expansion that will be with me throughout my life. As reflections for more heart opening and compassion, the land and her stewards truly shined as my next teachers. I landed next to a mobile monastic community. This had finally appeared as a life reality. This had been a dream. This was a learning experience for the type of work we were engaged. The growth gained is far more beneficial beyond the scope of the hardships endured. I am left deeply grateful,content and more prepared for the next union.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Kombucha Body Balance
As an Energy Awareness Artist, amongst one of many hats worn here to serve the community, support is my intent~ There is no "healing" to be done. Being of support to assist movement of dense energy and listen to the body talk is my main way of being. This is a non-doing in action.
Many tools have brought me to this path in life and sharing them is part of my service. As an Associate Polarity Practitioner through accredited American Polarity Board,(APTA) an oath of integrity in my practice of counseling, diet and exercise may be viewed on their site. (see links) All of these services are for Body Balance in order to Live your Bliss! "You are what you eat, think and say"
The following is from: http://www.organic-kombucha.com/teakombucha2.html
* Kombucha has proved itself to be a quite remarkable therapeutic drink, made from sweetened tea into which a Kombucha
culture (a symbiosis of bacteria and yeasts) is placed. It can taste similar to apple cider or a refreshing light wine, depending
on the fermentation time and type of tea used.
* There are at least six million Kombucha brewers world-wide.
* Doctors, consultants, and practitioners are now recommending Kombucha to their patients.
The Western World is becoming Malnourished!
It is well recognized that a high percentage of the Western population is getting insufficient nourishment from
modern diets and, as a consequence, our health, and that of society as a whole, is suffering. Kombucha is a
food rich in vitamins and minerals which are essential to good health. Many doctors believe that supplementary
vitamins and minerals are unnecessary, saying that we get sufficient of these in a balanced diet. While that may
be true in theory, who gets a really balanced diet now? Much of the food that we purchase, even so-called fresh
food, has been grown with chemicals - herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers. After this, they are sprayed with
even more chemicals to preserve their colour and shelf life.
Many of the fast foods that we eat are processed to the point where most of the beneficial nutrients have
disappeared altogether, leaving the meal virtually barren. The nitrogen fertilizers used in commercial
agriculture stimulate plant growth too rapidly for the uptake of the trace elements and minerals essential
for our bodies, resulting in the food lacking nutritional value. British government studies show that our
intake of essential minerals and vitamins has fallen greatly since 1936, before the chemical revolution.
The truth is that in the Western world we are malnourished!
As Hazel Courteney tells: "Over 50,000 chemicals are either being sprayed on fruits, vegetables and
grains, or added to our food. Many of these chemicals have now entered the food chain and we are
reaping a bitter harvest. Our fruits and vegetables contain substantially less vitamins and minerals than
they did 50 years ago, sperm counts are dropping, overuse of antibiotics is causing new resistant strains
of bacteria which trigger food poisoning. What is happening today, with the tidal wave of illnesses from
heart disease, diabetes, Candida and high blood pressure to asthma and arthritis, is that our bodies are
telling us they have had enough. It is imperative that we wake up and educate ourselves and others in
ways of protecting ourselves and our planet."
Many people, including doctors and scientists, don't realize how much our immune systems are
vulnerable to the effects of sophisticated forms of pollution. There are also the chemicals added to our
food (both in farming and in food processing) that are supposed to make us enjoy them more. These are
not friendly chemicals; they destroy the body's functioning, cause allergic reactions, digestive disorders
and pollute our blood - they are poisoning us! In the worst cases, of the common prescribing of
powerful drugs like antibiotics, cortisone and steroids, the homeostatic balance of the body is disrupted.
Some people who were suffering from the side effects of these drugs believe that Kombucha therapy
was in great measure responsible for restoring their metabolic balance and health.
~ Back to Top ~
Encouraging Self-Empowerment
Kombucha has helped with a wide variety of acute and chronic conditions. Some of the most enthusiastic responses we have had to Kombucha have
come from those people with difficult long-term illnesses such as arthritis, digestive disorders, high blood pressure, poor circulation, high cholesterol and
cancer, and from older people, many of whom doctors have been unable to help. In addition, alarming numbers of young people are developing illnesses
resulting from poorly functioning immune systems, such as eczema, acne, allergies, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME), etc.
When Kombucha was widely publicized by the media a few years ago as a trendy new health craze, of the thousands who started to brew many gave up
because they were not getting their ‘quick fix’, were not able to make a pleasant tasting drink, or because their culture failed. It is also very helpful to
know of the dozens of other applications of Kombucha. For example, Kombucha tea is excellent applied topically, as a compress, or added to the bath,
and made into an effective cream that can help to heal leg ulcers and fungal nail infections.
Kombucha can also be used in food recipes, with animals, in
gardens & around the home.
Kombucha tea was known in the East, and found its way across Russia in the 1800s, becoming widely established as an effective folk medicine in many
rural communities. In the 1950s, it surfaced dramatically when Soviet doctors discovered whole communities which had apparently been protected from
dangerous environmental pollution by a nutritious drink called ‘tea-kwass’ or Kombucha tea.
There are some over-sensational claims for Kombucha’s benefits as a panacea for all ills, to is not. It is difficult, in a symptom-based medical system, for
people not to expect a cure for their specific illness, rather than seek an understanding of the underlying causes of that illness or imbalance. The human
body constantly seeks health and balance, but when it has been abused for many years, this balance is compromised. Once brought back to strength
through detoxification, improved functioning and an enhanced immune system, the body can initiate its own natural mechanisms for healing.
Kombucha - a Nutritious Food
The Kombucha beverage should be regarded principally as a food unusually rich in nutritive properties, rather than just a health drink. As in
yogurt, the bacteria are a great source of nutrition, but in addition Kombucha has a wide range of organic acids, vitamins and enzymes that give
it its extraordinary value. It contains the range of B vitamins, particularly B1, B2, B6 and B12, that provide the body with energy, help to
process fats and proteins, and which are vital for the normal functioning of the nervous system. There is also vitamin C which is a potent
detoxifier, immune booster and enhancer of vitality.
Tea and Sugar's Role in Kombucha
Tea (Camilla sinesis) is very nutritious, especially in its unfermented green form. It is high in fluorides and has anti-carcinogenic properties; it
provides nitrogen, minerals, vitamins, and other substances essential for nutrition, and promotes the growth of the micro-organisms and the
cellular construction of the Kombucha culture. Green tea is also high in vitamin C.
Sugar plays an essential part in Kombucha's brewing process, providing a nutrient solution for the culture, assisting in the feeding and
respiration of the micro-organisms, and activating the yeasts. It also gets the fermentation process going. The yeast cells make certain organic
acids, vitamins and supplementary yeasts, while the bacteria produce carbonation, ethanol and other organic acids. The bacteria break down the
sugars into acetic acid and carbon dioxide.
How Does Kombucha Work?
Kombucha is an effective metabolic balancer (helping the various organs work together), probiotic (supporting the beneficial bacteria),
adaptogen (balancing processes that get out of kilter) and detoxifier. The probiotic case for Kombucha is that it encourages healthier intestinal
flora by introducing lactic acid-producing bacteria. These work in a similar way to acidophilus bacteria, the active ingredient in live yogurt. An
old saying, ‘healthy gut, healthy body,’ puts it simply. The acidity level of the gut is all-important, as is the health of its microbial flora which
play a crucial role in the functioning of the whole body.
Bacteroides and Bifidobacteria
The bacteria in the intestines can be divided into two main types;1 the less acid-forming bacteroides are responsible for the decaying matter in
the colon; elderly people tend to have more gastric disorders; these stem from a low hydrochloric acid production in the stomach, creating
more room for fungi and parasites to take hold; bacteroides are encouraged by a diet high in fats and proteins.
The more acidic ones, called bifidobacteria, are more beneficial because they produce essential organic acids, such as acetic, lactic and folic
acids, which raise the acidity of the intestines, preventing invading pathogens from taking hold. In addition, by keeping down the bacteroides
population, they discourage the putrefaction from becoming toxic. The bifidobacteria are favoured by a diet high in carbohydrate, fiber and
lactose-vegetarian food and are more common in individuals who were breast-fed as babies. They are also assisted by drinking Kombucha tea.
Kombucha – a Nutritious Food
Kombucha culture has a wide range of organic acids, vitamins and enzymes that give it its extraordinary value. It contains the range of B
vitamins, particularly B1, B2, B6 and B12, that provide the body with energy, help to process fats and proteins, and which are vital for the
normal functioning of the nervous system. There is also vitamin C which is a potent detoxifier, immune booster and enhancer of vitality.
Probiotic Organic Acids
There are two organic acids produced by Kombucha culture which encourage the activity of the resident bifidobacteria, thus restoring a healthy
balance with the bacteroides:
Lactic acid which is essential for healthy digestive action (through its derivative lactobacilli) and for energy production by the liver, and is not
found in the tissues of people with cancer.
Acetic acid which is an antiseptic and inhibitor of pathogenic bacteria.
Kombucha’s Vital Organic Acids
Other valuable organic acids produced by the Kombucha culture, some of which have a more direct effect on other organs include:
Glucuronic acid, normally produced by a healthy liver, is a powerful detoxifier and can readily be converted into glucosamines,
the foundations of our skeletal system.
Usnic acid has selective antibiotic qualities which can partly deactivate viruses.
Citric acid is an antiascorbic.
Oxalic acid encourages the intercellular production of energy, and is a preservative.
Malic acid also helps the liver to detoxify.
Gluconic acid is a sugar product which can break down to caprylic acid to work symbiotically with —
Butyric acid (produced by the yeast) protects human cellular membranes, and combined with Gluconic acid which is produced by
the bacteria,strengthens the walls of the gut in order to combat yeast infections such as Candida.
Nucleic acids, like RNA and DNA, transmit information to the cells on how to perform correctly and regenerate.
A product of the oxidation process of glucose – glucuronic acid – is one of the more significant constituents of Kombucha culture. As a
detoxifying agent, it has come into its own today in our highly polluted world. It is one of the few agents that can cope with the pollutive
products of the petroleum industry, including all the plastics, herbicides, pesticides and resins. It ‘kidnaps’ the phenols in the liver which are
then eliminated easily by the kidneys. Another byproduct of glucuronic acid are the glucosamines, the structures associated with cartilage,
collagen and the fluids which lubricate the joints. Collagen reduces wrinkles, while arthritis sufferers have their deficient cartilage and joint
fluids replenished.
Amino acids, which are constituents of proteins, produce important enzymes, such as glutathione a powerful antioxidant which provides
protection from alcohol and pollution, and which is depleted by drug regimes.
Sugar, Yeast and Tea
When Kombucha tea is made correctly, all the sugars are fully converted into organic acids during fermentation, enabling Kombucha tea culture
to be is safely drunk by diabetics and Candida sufferers. Also the yeasts found in the Kombucha culture do not stimulate the Candida yeasts as
they are of a different type; Candida sufferers have therefore often found considerable relief in taking Kombucha. Black or green tea may be
used as a nutrient for the culture, but as green tea has anti-carcinogenic properties, is beneficial to the heart and blood circulation and is
particularly nutritious, it is preferable to use.
Balancing the Body
Metabolic balancing is perhaps the most important function of Kombucha. This is one reason why it is not symptom specific – why it does not
always help a specific immune-related illness, but rather seems to go to a person’s own weakness or personal imbalance. Such a substance
which has no specific harmful effect is called an adaptogen. Kombucha’s adaptogen effect is seen mostly through its influence on the liver, the
blood and the digestive system, where it normalizes the acidity or pH.
The Acidity Factor
Human metabolism depends on the acid-alkaline balance which is constantly responding to the food that we eat, the air that we breathe, and to
our emotional state. The body has a remarkable balancing system that maintains the different organs at the pH level each requires for health. A
cell’s pH balance is disturbed by toxins, which create more acidity. The body gets rid of toxic acids by various means. One is through breathing
– that is why deep breathing is so therapeutic – it makes the blood more alkaline. Another is by flushing out – one of Kombucha’s roles is to
flush out the toxins through the kidneys.
The Liver Filters Toxins
The liver is vital to life; it has the ability to restore itself and has many functions – to assist digestion, to store important vitamins and minerals,
to metabolize proteins, fats and carbohydrates to provide energy for the body, to recycle red blood cells, and remove toxins from the body.
Because of its role in pH regulation and of its detoxifying acids, Kombucha is a valuable restorative of liver function.
Blood – Brings Life to the whole Body
When blood gets too alkaline calcium tends to crystallize out of the blood solution. These crystals are deposited near the joints, causing joint
tenderness, arthritis, rheumatism and allergies. Older people’s blood becomes more alkaline, which can affect their circulation, oxygenation and
energy. An acidic blood condition can lead to diabetes where fat and protein wastes are not being discharged. Another acidic condition results in
adrenal depletion and general exhaustion.
Conventionally, blood is thought to be sterile. But through his dark-field microscope research, Professor Gunther Enderlein has shown that it is
teeming with microbiological life. Normally these micro-organisms are in a mutually beneficial symbiotic state of balance but, for example, the
lowering of the oxygen content of the blood, nutritional deficiency and toxicity may lead to the development of pathogenic microbial flora which
can result in disease in other organs of the body. These micro-organisms can travel freely between the blood plasma which surrounds the blood
cells, and the interstitial fluid which surrounds the fixed tissue cells of the body.6 Kombucha is known to have a balancing effect of the pH of
the blood which is likely to make it less hospitable to pathogenic bacteria.
Contamination and Toxicity
It is important to remember that Kombucha has a home-brewing safety track record of two millennia. Contamination of the culture by moulds
is not a problem if normal standards of kitchen hygiene are observed and if the ambient temperature of the fermentation is adequate. If it
occurs, the culture and brew are disposed of, just as one would a moldy tomato paste. Kombucha tea has its own protection against pathogens,
as it contains an antibiotic and, containing acetic acid (vinegar) it is self-protecting. Those who mention toxicity in connection with Kombucha
misunderstand the nature of what is called a ‘healing crisis’ – the discomfort experienced with rapid detoxification of the liver. Kombucha is a
powerful detoxifier and we always recommend anyone who begins taking Kombucha starts with a small amount to avoid any discomfort,
gradually building up to the normal dose of 150 mls (one wineglass) three times a day.
Research on Kombucha’s Benefits
There is an extensive literature (some 300 books and research papers) dealing with the analysis of Kombucha Tea and its therapeutic effects.
The independent medical research has been conducted principally in Russia and in Germany over the whole of the present century. Among early
reports were those listing the benefits of Kombucha for stomach, digestive and intestinal disorders. One of the most famous of the later
researchers was Dr. Rudolf Sklenar of Oberhessen who recognized the detoxifying properties of glucuronic acid in Kombucha for removing
waste matter such as cholesterol and toxic deposits. He developed a biological cancer therapy based on Kombucha, and it is his recipe which is
still generally used today and for the production of the commercially bottled brew. He became a champion for the remedy, which he found
helped invigorate the entire glandular system and the metabolism. He successfully treated arthritis, constipation, obesity, arteriosclerosis,
impotence, kidney stones, rheumatism, gout and significantly, cancer, especially in its early stages.
The Importance of Polysaccharides in Cancer and Digestive Disorders
Sugars also play a part as polysaccharides, which form the fundamental connective tissue of all human organs. Their ability to cope with
metabolic waste products is a crucial part of a healthy body. The Japanese have conducted interesting research with these substances within
the area of immune-therapeutics, very much the domain of Kombucha therapy. These tests focus on the role of polysaccharides which are
found in Kombucha and their positive effect on macrophages and T-cells. One trial showed that the survival rate in cancer sufferers given
polysaccharides was twice that of patients undergoing conventional treatment. A German naturopathic clinic in Gaggenau, Germany, did trials
which showed the curative effects of polysaccharides on gastro-intestinal ailments as well as cancers.
By obtaining your own kombucha culture or kombucha tea you can start your own detoxifying program or simply use it as a daily health tonic.
Traditional, Kombucha is used for aiding the body in detoxifying the body, maintaining metabolic balance, but it is said to also promote overall
wellbeing throughout the body. People from all parts of the world use it as a general daily health tonic.
Use before meals to lose weight, after meals to gain weight.
I trust that now more education will lead you to make smart choices towards your diet!
Namaste~ Vala Dawn
~
Many tools have brought me to this path in life and sharing them is part of my service. As an Associate Polarity Practitioner through accredited American Polarity Board,(APTA) an oath of integrity in my practice of counseling, diet and exercise may be viewed on their site. (see links) All of these services are for Body Balance in order to Live your Bliss! "You are what you eat, think and say"
The following is from: http://www.organic-kombucha.com/teakombucha2.html
* Kombucha has proved itself to be a quite remarkable therapeutic drink, made from sweetened tea into which a Kombucha
culture (a symbiosis of bacteria and yeasts) is placed. It can taste similar to apple cider or a refreshing light wine, depending
on the fermentation time and type of tea used.
* There are at least six million Kombucha brewers world-wide.
* Doctors, consultants, and practitioners are now recommending Kombucha to their patients.
The Western World is becoming Malnourished!
It is well recognized that a high percentage of the Western population is getting insufficient nourishment from
modern diets and, as a consequence, our health, and that of society as a whole, is suffering. Kombucha is a
food rich in vitamins and minerals which are essential to good health. Many doctors believe that supplementary
vitamins and minerals are unnecessary, saying that we get sufficient of these in a balanced diet. While that may
be true in theory, who gets a really balanced diet now? Much of the food that we purchase, even so-called fresh
food, has been grown with chemicals - herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers. After this, they are sprayed with
even more chemicals to preserve their colour and shelf life.
Many of the fast foods that we eat are processed to the point where most of the beneficial nutrients have
disappeared altogether, leaving the meal virtually barren. The nitrogen fertilizers used in commercial
agriculture stimulate plant growth too rapidly for the uptake of the trace elements and minerals essential
for our bodies, resulting in the food lacking nutritional value. British government studies show that our
intake of essential minerals and vitamins has fallen greatly since 1936, before the chemical revolution.
The truth is that in the Western world we are malnourished!
As Hazel Courteney tells: "Over 50,000 chemicals are either being sprayed on fruits, vegetables and
grains, or added to our food. Many of these chemicals have now entered the food chain and we are
reaping a bitter harvest. Our fruits and vegetables contain substantially less vitamins and minerals than
they did 50 years ago, sperm counts are dropping, overuse of antibiotics is causing new resistant strains
of bacteria which trigger food poisoning. What is happening today, with the tidal wave of illnesses from
heart disease, diabetes, Candida and high blood pressure to asthma and arthritis, is that our bodies are
telling us they have had enough. It is imperative that we wake up and educate ourselves and others in
ways of protecting ourselves and our planet."
Many people, including doctors and scientists, don't realize how much our immune systems are
vulnerable to the effects of sophisticated forms of pollution. There are also the chemicals added to our
food (both in farming and in food processing) that are supposed to make us enjoy them more. These are
not friendly chemicals; they destroy the body's functioning, cause allergic reactions, digestive disorders
and pollute our blood - they are poisoning us! In the worst cases, of the common prescribing of
powerful drugs like antibiotics, cortisone and steroids, the homeostatic balance of the body is disrupted.
Some people who were suffering from the side effects of these drugs believe that Kombucha therapy
was in great measure responsible for restoring their metabolic balance and health.
~ Back to Top ~
Encouraging Self-Empowerment
Kombucha has helped with a wide variety of acute and chronic conditions. Some of the most enthusiastic responses we have had to Kombucha have
come from those people with difficult long-term illnesses such as arthritis, digestive disorders, high blood pressure, poor circulation, high cholesterol and
cancer, and from older people, many of whom doctors have been unable to help. In addition, alarming numbers of young people are developing illnesses
resulting from poorly functioning immune systems, such as eczema, acne, allergies, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME), etc.
When Kombucha was widely publicized by the media a few years ago as a trendy new health craze, of the thousands who started to brew many gave up
because they were not getting their ‘quick fix’, were not able to make a pleasant tasting drink, or because their culture failed. It is also very helpful to
know of the dozens of other applications of Kombucha. For example, Kombucha tea is excellent applied topically, as a compress, or added to the bath,
and made into an effective cream that can help to heal leg ulcers and fungal nail infections.
Kombucha can also be used in food recipes, with animals, in
gardens & around the home.
Kombucha tea was known in the East, and found its way across Russia in the 1800s, becoming widely established as an effective folk medicine in many
rural communities. In the 1950s, it surfaced dramatically when Soviet doctors discovered whole communities which had apparently been protected from
dangerous environmental pollution by a nutritious drink called ‘tea-kwass’ or Kombucha tea.
There are some over-sensational claims for Kombucha’s benefits as a panacea for all ills, to is not. It is difficult, in a symptom-based medical system, for
people not to expect a cure for their specific illness, rather than seek an understanding of the underlying causes of that illness or imbalance. The human
body constantly seeks health and balance, but when it has been abused for many years, this balance is compromised. Once brought back to strength
through detoxification, improved functioning and an enhanced immune system, the body can initiate its own natural mechanisms for healing.
Kombucha - a Nutritious Food
The Kombucha beverage should be regarded principally as a food unusually rich in nutritive properties, rather than just a health drink. As in
yogurt, the bacteria are a great source of nutrition, but in addition Kombucha has a wide range of organic acids, vitamins and enzymes that give
it its extraordinary value. It contains the range of B vitamins, particularly B1, B2, B6 and B12, that provide the body with energy, help to
process fats and proteins, and which are vital for the normal functioning of the nervous system. There is also vitamin C which is a potent
detoxifier, immune booster and enhancer of vitality.
Tea and Sugar's Role in Kombucha
Tea (Camilla sinesis) is very nutritious, especially in its unfermented green form. It is high in fluorides and has anti-carcinogenic properties; it
provides nitrogen, minerals, vitamins, and other substances essential for nutrition, and promotes the growth of the micro-organisms and the
cellular construction of the Kombucha culture. Green tea is also high in vitamin C.
Sugar plays an essential part in Kombucha's brewing process, providing a nutrient solution for the culture, assisting in the feeding and
respiration of the micro-organisms, and activating the yeasts. It also gets the fermentation process going. The yeast cells make certain organic
acids, vitamins and supplementary yeasts, while the bacteria produce carbonation, ethanol and other organic acids. The bacteria break down the
sugars into acetic acid and carbon dioxide.
How Does Kombucha Work?
Kombucha is an effective metabolic balancer (helping the various organs work together), probiotic (supporting the beneficial bacteria),
adaptogen (balancing processes that get out of kilter) and detoxifier. The probiotic case for Kombucha is that it encourages healthier intestinal
flora by introducing lactic acid-producing bacteria. These work in a similar way to acidophilus bacteria, the active ingredient in live yogurt. An
old saying, ‘healthy gut, healthy body,’ puts it simply. The acidity level of the gut is all-important, as is the health of its microbial flora which
play a crucial role in the functioning of the whole body.
Bacteroides and Bifidobacteria
The bacteria in the intestines can be divided into two main types;1 the less acid-forming bacteroides are responsible for the decaying matter in
the colon; elderly people tend to have more gastric disorders; these stem from a low hydrochloric acid production in the stomach, creating
more room for fungi and parasites to take hold; bacteroides are encouraged by a diet high in fats and proteins.
The more acidic ones, called bifidobacteria, are more beneficial because they produce essential organic acids, such as acetic, lactic and folic
acids, which raise the acidity of the intestines, preventing invading pathogens from taking hold. In addition, by keeping down the bacteroides
population, they discourage the putrefaction from becoming toxic. The bifidobacteria are favoured by a diet high in carbohydrate, fiber and
lactose-vegetarian food and are more common in individuals who were breast-fed as babies. They are also assisted by drinking Kombucha tea.
Kombucha – a Nutritious Food
Kombucha culture has a wide range of organic acids, vitamins and enzymes that give it its extraordinary value. It contains the range of B
vitamins, particularly B1, B2, B6 and B12, that provide the body with energy, help to process fats and proteins, and which are vital for the
normal functioning of the nervous system. There is also vitamin C which is a potent detoxifier, immune booster and enhancer of vitality.
Probiotic Organic Acids
There are two organic acids produced by Kombucha culture which encourage the activity of the resident bifidobacteria, thus restoring a healthy
balance with the bacteroides:
Lactic acid which is essential for healthy digestive action (through its derivative lactobacilli) and for energy production by the liver, and is not
found in the tissues of people with cancer.
Acetic acid which is an antiseptic and inhibitor of pathogenic bacteria.
Kombucha’s Vital Organic Acids
Other valuable organic acids produced by the Kombucha culture, some of which have a more direct effect on other organs include:
Glucuronic acid, normally produced by a healthy liver, is a powerful detoxifier and can readily be converted into glucosamines,
the foundations of our skeletal system.
Usnic acid has selective antibiotic qualities which can partly deactivate viruses.
Citric acid is an antiascorbic.
Oxalic acid encourages the intercellular production of energy, and is a preservative.
Malic acid also helps the liver to detoxify.
Gluconic acid is a sugar product which can break down to caprylic acid to work symbiotically with —
Butyric acid (produced by the yeast) protects human cellular membranes, and combined with Gluconic acid which is produced by
the bacteria,strengthens the walls of the gut in order to combat yeast infections such as Candida.
Nucleic acids, like RNA and DNA, transmit information to the cells on how to perform correctly and regenerate.
A product of the oxidation process of glucose – glucuronic acid – is one of the more significant constituents of Kombucha culture. As a
detoxifying agent, it has come into its own today in our highly polluted world. It is one of the few agents that can cope with the pollutive
products of the petroleum industry, including all the plastics, herbicides, pesticides and resins. It ‘kidnaps’ the phenols in the liver which are
then eliminated easily by the kidneys. Another byproduct of glucuronic acid are the glucosamines, the structures associated with cartilage,
collagen and the fluids which lubricate the joints. Collagen reduces wrinkles, while arthritis sufferers have their deficient cartilage and joint
fluids replenished.
Amino acids, which are constituents of proteins, produce important enzymes, such as glutathione a powerful antioxidant which provides
protection from alcohol and pollution, and which is depleted by drug regimes.
Sugar, Yeast and Tea
When Kombucha tea is made correctly, all the sugars are fully converted into organic acids during fermentation, enabling Kombucha tea culture
to be is safely drunk by diabetics and Candida sufferers. Also the yeasts found in the Kombucha culture do not stimulate the Candida yeasts as
they are of a different type; Candida sufferers have therefore often found considerable relief in taking Kombucha. Black or green tea may be
used as a nutrient for the culture, but as green tea has anti-carcinogenic properties, is beneficial to the heart and blood circulation and is
particularly nutritious, it is preferable to use.
Balancing the Body
Metabolic balancing is perhaps the most important function of Kombucha. This is one reason why it is not symptom specific – why it does not
always help a specific immune-related illness, but rather seems to go to a person’s own weakness or personal imbalance. Such a substance
which has no specific harmful effect is called an adaptogen. Kombucha’s adaptogen effect is seen mostly through its influence on the liver, the
blood and the digestive system, where it normalizes the acidity or pH.
The Acidity Factor
Human metabolism depends on the acid-alkaline balance which is constantly responding to the food that we eat, the air that we breathe, and to
our emotional state. The body has a remarkable balancing system that maintains the different organs at the pH level each requires for health. A
cell’s pH balance is disturbed by toxins, which create more acidity. The body gets rid of toxic acids by various means. One is through breathing
– that is why deep breathing is so therapeutic – it makes the blood more alkaline. Another is by flushing out – one of Kombucha’s roles is to
flush out the toxins through the kidneys.
The Liver Filters Toxins
The liver is vital to life; it has the ability to restore itself and has many functions – to assist digestion, to store important vitamins and minerals,
to metabolize proteins, fats and carbohydrates to provide energy for the body, to recycle red blood cells, and remove toxins from the body.
Because of its role in pH regulation and of its detoxifying acids, Kombucha is a valuable restorative of liver function.
Blood – Brings Life to the whole Body
When blood gets too alkaline calcium tends to crystallize out of the blood solution. These crystals are deposited near the joints, causing joint
tenderness, arthritis, rheumatism and allergies. Older people’s blood becomes more alkaline, which can affect their circulation, oxygenation and
energy. An acidic blood condition can lead to diabetes where fat and protein wastes are not being discharged. Another acidic condition results in
adrenal depletion and general exhaustion.
Conventionally, blood is thought to be sterile. But through his dark-field microscope research, Professor Gunther Enderlein has shown that it is
teeming with microbiological life. Normally these micro-organisms are in a mutually beneficial symbiotic state of balance but, for example, the
lowering of the oxygen content of the blood, nutritional deficiency and toxicity may lead to the development of pathogenic microbial flora which
can result in disease in other organs of the body. These micro-organisms can travel freely between the blood plasma which surrounds the blood
cells, and the interstitial fluid which surrounds the fixed tissue cells of the body.6 Kombucha is known to have a balancing effect of the pH of
the blood which is likely to make it less hospitable to pathogenic bacteria.
Contamination and Toxicity
It is important to remember that Kombucha has a home-brewing safety track record of two millennia. Contamination of the culture by moulds
is not a problem if normal standards of kitchen hygiene are observed and if the ambient temperature of the fermentation is adequate. If it
occurs, the culture and brew are disposed of, just as one would a moldy tomato paste. Kombucha tea has its own protection against pathogens,
as it contains an antibiotic and, containing acetic acid (vinegar) it is self-protecting. Those who mention toxicity in connection with Kombucha
misunderstand the nature of what is called a ‘healing crisis’ – the discomfort experienced with rapid detoxification of the liver. Kombucha is a
powerful detoxifier and we always recommend anyone who begins taking Kombucha starts with a small amount to avoid any discomfort,
gradually building up to the normal dose of 150 mls (one wineglass) three times a day.
Research on Kombucha’s Benefits
There is an extensive literature (some 300 books and research papers) dealing with the analysis of Kombucha Tea and its therapeutic effects.
The independent medical research has been conducted principally in Russia and in Germany over the whole of the present century. Among early
reports were those listing the benefits of Kombucha for stomach, digestive and intestinal disorders. One of the most famous of the later
researchers was Dr. Rudolf Sklenar of Oberhessen who recognized the detoxifying properties of glucuronic acid in Kombucha for removing
waste matter such as cholesterol and toxic deposits. He developed a biological cancer therapy based on Kombucha, and it is his recipe which is
still generally used today and for the production of the commercially bottled brew. He became a champion for the remedy, which he found
helped invigorate the entire glandular system and the metabolism. He successfully treated arthritis, constipation, obesity, arteriosclerosis,
impotence, kidney stones, rheumatism, gout and significantly, cancer, especially in its early stages.
The Importance of Polysaccharides in Cancer and Digestive Disorders
Sugars also play a part as polysaccharides, which form the fundamental connective tissue of all human organs. Their ability to cope with
metabolic waste products is a crucial part of a healthy body. The Japanese have conducted interesting research with these substances within
the area of immune-therapeutics, very much the domain of Kombucha therapy. These tests focus on the role of polysaccharides which are
found in Kombucha and their positive effect on macrophages and T-cells. One trial showed that the survival rate in cancer sufferers given
polysaccharides was twice that of patients undergoing conventional treatment. A German naturopathic clinic in Gaggenau, Germany, did trials
which showed the curative effects of polysaccharides on gastro-intestinal ailments as well as cancers.
By obtaining your own kombucha culture or kombucha tea you can start your own detoxifying program or simply use it as a daily health tonic.
Traditional, Kombucha is used for aiding the body in detoxifying the body, maintaining metabolic balance, but it is said to also promote overall
wellbeing throughout the body. People from all parts of the world use it as a general daily health tonic.
Use before meals to lose weight, after meals to gain weight.
I trust that now more education will lead you to make smart choices towards your diet!
Namaste~ Vala Dawn
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Saturday, August 6, 2011
Energy Awareness Health Care System
Quotes found on the website for "Colorado School of Energy Studies"
These are the pioneers of energy awareness AND they were Doctors & Osteopaths
Franklyn Sills, RCST, RPP:
The Original Matrix is a bioelectric form expressed at the moment of conception and is the organizing matrix of the human system until the moment of death.
Andrew Weil, MD:
At the very center of our being is rhythmic movement, a cyclic expansion and contraction that is both in our body and outside it, that is both in our mind and in our body, that is both in our consciousness and not in it.
Rollin Becker, DO:
The bioenergy field of health is a palpable sensation to the examining hands of a physician... It is a rhythmic feeling of interchange between the patient's body and his biosphere in which there is a total interchange without any areas of restriction, impaction, trauma, or stress. It is a feeling of total internal and external environmental capacity to express wellness. It is the end point of a physician's treatment program...
It is the clinical experience of utilizing this stillness, this total energy, this total body, this total force, in the concept of the treatment program... You experience the stillness with its motivating energy, centering the total body... When I sense this interchange taking place through my hands as a palpable mechanism and through my mind as an awareness of the stillness interchanging with body physiology, then the treatment is complete.
William Sutherland, DO:
I consider the fluctuation of the cerebrospinal fluid to be the fundamental principle in the cranial concept. The “sap in the tree” is something that contains the Breath of Life, not the breath of air– something invisible...
There is a deeper layer of activity that has barely been touched upon. This deeper layer has to do with the energies that integrate the animated, living, homeostatic body. The day will come when they too will be catalogued and their laws understood.
Robert Fulford, DO:
Since the dawn of history, every civilization has sought to define life's spiritual side. These efforts have led to diverse results, from a pantheon of anthropomorphic gods to the worship of primeval nature or of a single, great deity. To my mind, what is spiritual in the world is the universal source of this cosmic electrical energy, this life force that keeps us all alive.
I suspect that this universal life force may well be another name for God, or the universal creator. And I believe that God, therefore, exists within all of us, embodied in this energy. Most people today have been schooled to believe that God exists without, rather than within themselves. I think this is a mistake.
Certainly, if you believe that God is within, you will start to take much better care of your body, for your body truly is your temple.
These are the pioneers of energy awareness AND they were Doctors & Osteopaths
Franklyn Sills, RCST, RPP:
The Original Matrix is a bioelectric form expressed at the moment of conception and is the organizing matrix of the human system until the moment of death.
Andrew Weil, MD:
At the very center of our being is rhythmic movement, a cyclic expansion and contraction that is both in our body and outside it, that is both in our mind and in our body, that is both in our consciousness and not in it.
Rollin Becker, DO:
The bioenergy field of health is a palpable sensation to the examining hands of a physician... It is a rhythmic feeling of interchange between the patient's body and his biosphere in which there is a total interchange without any areas of restriction, impaction, trauma, or stress. It is a feeling of total internal and external environmental capacity to express wellness. It is the end point of a physician's treatment program...
It is the clinical experience of utilizing this stillness, this total energy, this total body, this total force, in the concept of the treatment program... You experience the stillness with its motivating energy, centering the total body... When I sense this interchange taking place through my hands as a palpable mechanism and through my mind as an awareness of the stillness interchanging with body physiology, then the treatment is complete.
William Sutherland, DO:
I consider the fluctuation of the cerebrospinal fluid to be the fundamental principle in the cranial concept. The “sap in the tree” is something that contains the Breath of Life, not the breath of air– something invisible...
There is a deeper layer of activity that has barely been touched upon. This deeper layer has to do with the energies that integrate the animated, living, homeostatic body. The day will come when they too will be catalogued and their laws understood.
Robert Fulford, DO:
Since the dawn of history, every civilization has sought to define life's spiritual side. These efforts have led to diverse results, from a pantheon of anthropomorphic gods to the worship of primeval nature or of a single, great deity. To my mind, what is spiritual in the world is the universal source of this cosmic electrical energy, this life force that keeps us all alive.
I suspect that this universal life force may well be another name for God, or the universal creator. And I believe that God, therefore, exists within all of us, embodied in this energy. Most people today have been schooled to believe that God exists without, rather than within themselves. I think this is a mistake.
Certainly, if you believe that God is within, you will start to take much better care of your body, for your body truly is your temple.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Travel Health + Iodine
As traveling is already an added stress to our system taking the extra time to prepare foods to better adapt the body for a better flow!
The following will be updated as time permits for reference to assist you on this step of higher health!
JCrowsmarketplace.com Idodine is key especially after the Japan incident! For most of our society there is an epidemic of Hypothyroid concerns! Address while it's early for best results!
The following will be updated as time permits for reference to assist you on this step of higher health!
JCrowsmarketplace.com Idodine is key especially after the Japan incident! For most of our society there is an epidemic of Hypothyroid concerns! Address while it's early for best results!
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Vegetarians Get What They Need!
The following info on Irish Moss is from an article on:
http://bestsuperfoods.wordpress.com/2008/08/14/irish-moss/
Health Benefits:
Irish Moss contains A,B,C,D vitamins that nourishes the skin In addition to its functional benefits. Raw Irish Moss is an excellent source of minerals.
***This almost-tasteless seaweed is loaded with life-enhancing nutrients such as *****sulphur compounds, protein, iodine, bromine, beta-carotene, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, pectin, B-vitamins and vitamin C. Notably absent from a vegetarian diet,**** sulphur-containing amino acids, such as taurine, are abundant in Irish moss, more so than in any other type of seaweed*******
it has been used to treat peptic and duodenal ulcers when used as a gelatinous substance and to inhibit arteriosclerosis. Irish moss is reported to be effective against, cancer and radiation poisoning (possibly because of the iodine content of Irish moss), it protects from obesity and cholesterol build up. Irish moss has a well documented anticoagulant effect on the blood, and clears up many bladder complaints. Irish Moss gives excellent sources of calcium, magnesium, sodium and iodine (essential to normal thyroid function).
It is used to increase the metabolic rate and give strengthen connective tissues, including the hair, skin and nails.
Irish moss, or carrageen moss (Irish: carraigín, “little rock”), is a species of seaweed which grows abundantly along the rocky parts of the Atlantic coast of Europe and the Americas as well as parts in the Pacific.
The principal constituent of Irish moss is a mucilaginous body, made of the polysaccharide Carragenan of which it contains about 55%; the plant also has nearly 10% of protein and about 15% minerals, specifically rich in iodine and sulfur
I just began the journey of experimentation with making teas with this wonderful seaweed. The first day I combined with other thyroid enhancing herbs along with carrier herbs such as nettles + alfalfa and a few other expectorants~ OM Goodness~
The expelling sites from the bathroom were quite enormously shocking~ It was a great day!
Wellness to you all!! Vala
http://bestsuperfoods.wordpress.com/2008/08/14/irish-moss/
Health Benefits:
Irish Moss contains A,B,C,D vitamins that nourishes the skin In addition to its functional benefits. Raw Irish Moss is an excellent source of minerals.
***This almost-tasteless seaweed is loaded with life-enhancing nutrients such as *****sulphur compounds, protein, iodine, bromine, beta-carotene, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, pectin, B-vitamins and vitamin C. Notably absent from a vegetarian diet,**** sulphur-containing amino acids, such as taurine, are abundant in Irish moss, more so than in any other type of seaweed*******
it has been used to treat peptic and duodenal ulcers when used as a gelatinous substance and to inhibit arteriosclerosis. Irish moss is reported to be effective against, cancer and radiation poisoning (possibly because of the iodine content of Irish moss), it protects from obesity and cholesterol build up. Irish moss has a well documented anticoagulant effect on the blood, and clears up many bladder complaints. Irish Moss gives excellent sources of calcium, magnesium, sodium and iodine (essential to normal thyroid function).
It is used to increase the metabolic rate and give strengthen connective tissues, including the hair, skin and nails.
Irish moss, or carrageen moss (Irish: carraigín, “little rock”), is a species of seaweed which grows abundantly along the rocky parts of the Atlantic coast of Europe and the Americas as well as parts in the Pacific.
The principal constituent of Irish moss is a mucilaginous body, made of the polysaccharide Carragenan of which it contains about 55%; the plant also has nearly 10% of protein and about 15% minerals, specifically rich in iodine and sulfur
I just began the journey of experimentation with making teas with this wonderful seaweed. The first day I combined with other thyroid enhancing herbs along with carrier herbs such as nettles + alfalfa and a few other expectorants~ OM Goodness~
The expelling sites from the bathroom were quite enormously shocking~ It was a great day!
Wellness to you all!! Vala
Monday, April 11, 2011
Our Earth is not Flat~
Yes, we all now know, the world is round. Up until this was discovered what an illusion we were walking around~ This took Opening the mind, seeing and believing in a new perspective until proven. This takes a breaking down of concepts, bursting our distraction bubbles and taking action. This is the time now it feels. Moments away from the birth of a new earth and day of coming together, reconnecting to what matters and stop killing our planet~ Every moment we have a new choice. Not to use plastic, not to drive if we can carpool, bus or walk. Eat plants one day long to save the highest damage, meat consumption! We all know this, yet we all are attached to the old way. Our Earth will show us the way if we do not choose better!
Make it a blessed day full of choices that are considerate and conscious of their effects on all!
Namaste
Make it a blessed day full of choices that are considerate and conscious of their effects on all!
Namaste
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Sprouted spreads instead!
I have discovered the simplicity of creating sprout dishes that yield amazing nutrients. Take any favorite salad, vegetable condiment or spread and add sprouts. I am not only speaking of traditional bean sprouts and seeds and nuts as well. The combining of other sprouts gives your dish an flavor that does not leave your guests making remarks such as, "that is healthy huh?" Disguising your sprouts with lemon juice and Shoyu sauce or light salt soy sauce and tahini.
My favorite sprout to mix in is oat groats, sunflower seeds and almond sprouts. These are quite "meaty" hearty and take the bite out of the sprouts!
One dish of sprouts a day is all it takes to get you started and hooked before too long. They are hearty and dense so a lil goes a long way when making spreads or salsa's or Tabbouleh's~ Using spices you like that are good for your bodies particular constitution is also a great nutritional addition~ make it yummy~ Healthy gets to be attractive to your palate to really be utilized in the body!
Feel Alive! Eat Sprouts!
My favorite sprout to mix in is oat groats, sunflower seeds and almond sprouts. These are quite "meaty" hearty and take the bite out of the sprouts!
One dish of sprouts a day is all it takes to get you started and hooked before too long. They are hearty and dense so a lil goes a long way when making spreads or salsa's or Tabbouleh's~ Using spices you like that are good for your bodies particular constitution is also a great nutritional addition~ make it yummy~ Healthy gets to be attractive to your palate to really be utilized in the body!
Feel Alive! Eat Sprouts!