SunScreen

There is growing evidence to suggest that the skin cancer epidemic is an exploited pharmaceutical myth. I know that sounds unbelievable but finally we’re starting to see published articles questioning the validity of the 30 year old slip, slop, slap campaign. Why? Because the incidence of skin cancer is rising, NOT declining. So now finally, one of modern medicine’s most fundamental beliefs is rightfully being challenged: the belief that people who expose themselves to sunlight, need to coat themselves with sunscreen to protect themselves from the “harmful” UV rays of the sun. What if doing that, actually contributes to far more medical treatments and cancers than it prevents? And what if sunlight provides vital nutrients that human beings have thrived on since the beginning of time. What if the problem is not sunshine at all? Have a very Merry Christmas and keep safe,
Don.

Yellow Wholefoods

You may recall me talking about this before...Wholefoods are colored the way they are for a specific reason. Each color group has meaning and can influence how you feel. Let's take a look at YELLOW wholefoods: Yellow is the color of sunshine. It’s associated with joy, happiness, intellect and energy! It produces a warming effect, arouses cheerfulness, stimulates mental activity and generates muscle energy. Eat plenty of foods in the yellow, plant food spectrum like Corn, Lemons, Pineapple and a summer favorite - Mangoes! See you next week,
Don.

Broccoli

Have you ever noticed how Broccoli has a hearty structure and an awesome, fresh appearance? Well the good news is, it's easy to prepare and has exceptional nutritional value. Eat loads of Broccoli to help:
Prevent cancer
Boost your immune system
Prevent cataracts
Protect from Ulcers
Protect against Birth defects
Balances out Blood Pressure
Keeps your bones strong
See your next week,
Don.

Broccoli

Have you ever noticed how Broccoli has a hearty structure and an awesome, fresh appearance? Well the good news is, it's easy to prepare and has exceptional nutritional value. Eat loads of Broccoli to help:
Prevent cancer
Boost your immune system
Prevent cataracts
Protect from Ulcers
Protect against Birth defects
Balances out Blood Pressure
Keeps your bones strong
See your next week,
Don.

Lentils

Compared to other types of beans, Lentils are relatively quick and easy to prepare. They readily absorb a variety of wonderful flavors from other foods and seasonings, are high in nutritional value and are available throughout the year.Lentils help lower cholesterol, balance blood sugar disorders and provide excellent amounts of B Vitamins, proteins and thousands of other nutritional components to assist with general health and they also support the healing of conditions like irritable bowel syndrome and diverticulosis.
See you next week,
Don.

Green Wholefoods

Remember, different wholefoods are coloured the way they are for a specific reason...These colours have meaning and can influence how you feel. This week let's take a look at GREEN wholefoods:Green is the colour of nature. It symbolized growth, harmony, freshness and fertility. Green has great healing power. It is the most restful colour for the human eye, it can improve vision, stability and endurance. Munch on plenty of foods in the green spectrum like avocados, limes, broccoli and beans!
See you next week,
Don.

Natural Sunlight

Natural sunlight is absolutely essential for optimum health - and without it, you are far more susceptible to cancer, depression, obesity, osteoporosis and many other diseases. Sunlight provides vital nutrients that help the body maintain a high state of health and wellbeing.
But what about sunburn, you ask?
Yes, prolonged time in the sun will cause burn if your skin is not used to it, so take it easy and build your exposure up gradually over time. Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and avoid excessive consumption of processed foods like soft drinks, white flour, refined sugars and other similar substances. You'll feel energized and your skin will love you for it.
See you next week,
Don.

Red Wholefoods

Have you ever wandered why specific wholefoods are colored the way that they are? These colors have meaning and can influence how you feel. This week let's take a look at red wholefoods:RED is the color of fire and blood, so it is associated with energy, war, danger, strength, power, determination as well as passion, desire and love.Red is a very emotionally intense color. It enhances human metabolism, increases respiration rate and assists with blood pressure e.g. Cherries, Capsicum, Tomatoes, Apples, Chillis etc.During the coming weeks, we'll zero in on some other colors in the wholefood spectrum and their meaning.
Enjoy...
Don.

Soybeans

Soybeans are a low fat source of protein and a source of hormone-like compounds that play a role in the prevention of cancer. They also contain protease inhibitors, which may slow the growth of cancer. They are high in iron, potassium and calcium.Soybeans:
Strengthen the spleen-pancreas
Moisten conditions of dryness
Cleanse the blood vessels and heart
Boost milk release in nursing mothers
Improve blood circulation
Lower FeverSoybeans are used as a diuretic and treat spasms, arthritis, food stagnation, heat type coughs and other heat conditions marked by one or more signs such as yellow tongue coating, yellow mucus and scanty dark yellow urine.
See you next week.
Don

Parsley

Parsley is nature's chemo-protective food for the lungs!
Benefits of adding parsley to your meals:
Holds off heart disease - A good start to a healthier heart would be to eat a bowl of "tabbouleh"
Outsmarts breast & prostate cancer
Irons out Iron Deficiencies
Strengthens Bones
Clears Urinary tract infections
Freshens BreathSo, next time parsley appears on your plate as a garnish, recognize its true worth in enhancing your health. As an added bonus, you'll also enjoy parsley's legendary ability to cleanse your palate and freshen your breath at the end of your meal.
See you next week.
Don

Kiwi Fruit

Enjoying just a couple of Kiwi Fruit each day can help:
Significantly lower your risk for blood clots and reduce the amounts of fats in your blood
Reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease
Prevent cataracts and muscular degeneration - a leading cause of blindnessKiwi Fruit are brilliant for infant growth, bone strength, brain development and building your immunity. They are also commonly prescribed in Chinese traditional medicine to treat stomach and breast cancer.
I've had a fantastic week touring Australia and want to thank everyone who came along to share the evening with me in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. I can't wait to be back in November for my BootCamp weekends.
Until next week, have fun.
Don

Blueberries

Blueberries absolutely lower your risk of cancers so make them a part of your diet! They are an awesome natural source of nutrients for optimum health - check out some of the benefits of eating Blueberries:
Improved vision
Clearing arteries
Strengthening blood vessels
Enhanced memory
Stopping urinary tract infections
Reversing age-related physical & mental declines
Promoting weight control
More nutrients for disease protection
Until next week, enjoy!
Don

Organic Produce

When it comes to organic vs non-organic produce, don't make it complex!
Even if it were true that conventional produce had a consistently lower nutrient level (it typically doesn't) an organic diet is not necessary for good nutrition. You'll usually pay twice as much for organic produce which doesn't equal twice the benefit.
I believe that the best thing you can do is either grow your own food or buy from local growers (organic if possible) within a 100 mile (160km) radius from where you live. That way you'll be getting the freshest, most nutrient dense, raw, in season foods on the planet. Not something that is grown and picked before it was ripe, possible put into cold storage and then shipped a thousand miles to get to you.
Until next week, enjoy!
Don

Pumpkin

Pumpkin contains loads of betacarotene and alphacarotene which are converted to vitamin A in your body.
It's high in fiber, low in calories and a good source of several important minerals, including: iron, potassium and magnesium.
Some of the benefits of pumpkin are:
Protects prostate
Preserves sexual function
Eases arthritis
Protects your heart
Lowers cholesterol
See you next week!
Don

Sleeping Problems

Are you having problems sleeping?Try some of these tips to help you fall asleep.
Don't drink caffeinated beverages after 3pm
Use any of these relaxing essential oils (add 5 drops to bath water or 2 drops on your pillow): chamomile, lavender, neroli, rose or marjoram.
Exercise moderately for 30 minutes, 3 times a week
Paint your bedroom green, which evokes feelings of serenity and lowers heart rate or Blue which spurs the brain to secrete tranquilizing hormones.
Eat plenty of onions, celery, cabbage, avocados and apples.
See you next week!
Don

Honey

For centuries honey has been used as medicine. All types of honey, both raw and heated, work naturally to harmonise the liver, neutralise toxins and relieve pain. Honey can also be useful for treating stomach ulcers, cancer sores, high blood pressure and can be applied directly to burns. Raw, completely unprocessed, unheated honey is preferable; it has the ability to dry up mucus and is helpful for those with edema and too much weight. Raw honey is NOT recommended for infants under 12 months.
See you next week!
Don

Blue Wholefoods

Remember, different wholefoods are coloured the way they are for a specific reason...These colours have meaning and can influence how you feel. This week let's take a look at BLUE wholefoods: Blue is the Colour of the sky and sea. It is often associated with depth and stability. It symbolises trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth and heaven. It is considered beneficial to the mind and body. It slows human metabolism and produces a calming effect. Eat plenty of foods in the blue spectrum like Blueberries, Plums, Purple Grapes and eggplant.
See you next week,
Don.

Raw Milk

Raw Milk is Good but Cultured Raw Milk is Best!
Many people who cannot drink pasteurized milk, can drink raw milk.
Cultured ("fermented") milk products include yogurt, kefir and curd. The fat, sugar and protein have been partially broken down making them digestible for practically everyone.
Did you know that yogurt contains billions of life, friendly bacteria?
These bacteria not only predigest the fat, sugar and protein, they also 'crowed out' lethal bacteria in the gut.
Perhaps even more important, these micro-organisms manufacture their own neutralizers and inhibitors to destroy disease causing germs.
There are good reasons why yogurt, kefir and curd prolong life. They protect against hardening of the arteries and there is a potent cancer remissive effect.
See you next week!
Don

Salt

The Dirt on Salt (and Water)
Unrefined sea salt is a vital substance for the survival of all living creatures. Water & salt regulate the water content of the body.
Salt has many other functions. Here are some of the more vital functions of salt in the body:
Salt is vital for balancing the sugar levels in the blood; a needed element in diabetics
Salt is essential for the prevention of muscle cramps
Salt is vital for clearing up congestion of the sinuses
Salt is absolutely vital to making the structure of bones firm – 27% of the body’s salt is in the bones
Salt is vital for sleep regulation - its a natural hypnotic
Salt on the tongue will stop persistent dry coughs
Salt is vital for preventing varicose veins and spider veins on the legs and thighs
And much more..............
Don

Vaccines

The rate of autism has escalated from as low as 1 in 10,000 people not so long ago, to as high as 1 in 150 people today. It could be said that we are heading towards an autism epidemic, and rightly so, given these statistics.Many vaccines contain Thimerosal, a preservative which enables vaccine manufacturers to produce enormous volumes of vaccines. Thimerosal has been linked to causing mercury induced autism in children shortly after receiving vaccines containing this preservative. Before you get your next shot (or you allow your children to be immunized or vaccinated) take the time to do a little homework. The internet can be great for things like this. You might just be surprised and shocked by what you’ll find out.
See you next week,
Don.

Almonds

Almonds - the Nutrient Power HouseIt would be hard to name very many vitamins, minerals or other nutritional components that almonds don't have. They are simply dense with nutrients.Health Benefits:
Almonds lower LDL Cholesterol and Reduces your risk of Heart Disease.
Almonds healthy fats help you lose weight.
Daily consumption of Almonds help you eat a healthier diet, they change what you desire to eat.
They contain Manganese, Copper & Riboflavin which all help with Energy Production.
They promote colon Health.
Help prevent Gallstones.
Absolutely packed with Protein.Bonus - Almonds help reduce inflammation of blood vessels.
See you next week,
Don.