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December 30, 2014

Dr Oz – Rapid Belly Melt Plan

Lea 021 copyWith Christmas just behind us, and the new year approaching, I thought perhaps a few of us might be looking down at our belly’s and thinking, what have I done?  

Well, Dr Oz has the answer.  Apparently.  With 3 easy steps.  

1.  Take 125mg of Forskolin in the morning.  Forskolin is a herbal extract from Coleus forskohlii, a plant belonging to the mint family.    

According to Dr Oz, adding it to your diet is like lighting a furnace inside the fat cells, helping them burn away.  This fat torching root zeros in on fat, not muscle.    (make sure supplement label says contains at least 10% forskolin)

2.  Torch Visceral Fat with spices – Visceral fat is dangerous belly fat the is found deep below the skins surface, and often surrounds the organs.  It is biologically active, churning out hormones & inflammation that helps keep us fat and contributes to other health problems.  

What to do:  Use blood sugar-stabilising spices every meal.  Consume 1/2 teaspoon of one of these spices each meal:  cinnamon, clove, oregano, cayenne or turmeric.  

3.  Drink Green Tea Lemonade – the antioxidants in green tea could help increase metabolic rate & lean body mass.  The lemon helps your body pull out up to 6 times more antioxidants from the green tea – supercharging its belly melting power.    

Ingredients – Put a  green tea teabag into  2 cups of warm water for at least 20 minutes.  Then add 1/2 squeezed lemon.    Drink this hot or cold, everyday.  

 None of that sounds too difficult.  Obviously,  staying away from sugar,  wheat and processed foods are the best place to start.  Oh, and drink plenty of water.  Oh, and get off your bum and exercise to build up your lean muscle mass and increase your metabolism.  

I just googled Forskolin and found that Chemist Warehouse has some at a great price $14.99.  So I am off for a drive to pick some up.   Can’t hurt.  

Please, let me know if you have tried this before and had any success or failure.  

Merry Christmas, and a happy, healthy new year to you all. 

x

 

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August 12, 2014

Diindolylmethane (DIM): anti-cancer, fights inflammation, reduces hot flushes

Diindolylmethane (DIM): Is This Right for You?
by The Dr. Oz Show

Looking for a superantioxidant to help prevent cancer and other chronic diseases? Diindolymethane (DIM) may be the supplement for you. It’s both an antioxidant and phytonutrient. It can be found in a variety of vegetables, including broccoli, cabbage and brussels sprouts. However, in order to get the recommended amount of DIM, one would have to eat at least two pounds of these vegetables daily.

Some experts also recommend DIM to fight chronic inflammation in the body, especially as it ages. With inflammation, it gets harder for your body to absorb nutrients from food, to keep it’s immune system under control, and fight pain.

Is DIM Effective?
The cancer-fighting data on this supplement is preliminary and mostly done in animal or in-vitro studies. Because it’s a newer area of research, there has been little research on humans. There is increasing research evidence of its effects on estrogen metabolism, which is important since some dangerous cancers, including breast cancer, can be fueled by excess hormone exposure.

Currently, there are clinical trials sponsored by the National Institutes of Health that are focusing on using DIM to treat breast, cervical and prostate cancer.

Is DIM Safe?
If taken appropriately, DIM is mostly safe. However, taking higher than the recommended dose can cause excess gastrointestinal distress and headaches, especially at doses of 300 mg and above. Women who are pregnant or lactating should avoid this supplement because there is insufficient safety evidence.

If I Decide That DIM Is Right for Me, How Much Should I Take?
People who are at a normal, healthy weight should take 100 mg per day. Take 200 mg instead if you are overweight or have significant health concerns because of PMS, menopause, chronic inflammation or a family history of cancers. Always speak with your doctor first.

While seeking the right supplement, look for DIM complex as an active ingredient. Also, some recommend looking for a product that also contains black pepper, which increases absorption.

Don’t take this if you are currently on a cancer treatment regimen. DIM may interact with one of the medications you’re taking.

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