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Balance Metabolism with weight loss herbs

Submitted by Brett Elliott on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 15:12

Today we are talking about weight loss herbs and why they are the ultimate natural way to reach and maintain your ideal weight, and support long term good health.

Gymnema Sylvestre blood sugar herb

Submitted by Brett Elliott on Mon, 04/30/2012 - 16:54

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Gymnema Sylvestre - The great Blood Sugar herb

Common names
English: Gymnema, less frequently called Cow plant.
Sanskrit: Meshashringi, Vishani, Madhunashini
Hindu: Vishani, Madhunashini Gurmar, Merasingi

History

Prevent viruses with Detox

Submitted by Brett Elliott on Sat, 04/21/2012 - 10:53

Since I began doing a herbal detox once a year I virtually never catch a cold and if I did get a virus once in the last 6 years then it didn't last more that 48 hours. This is one of my favourite side benefits of colon cleansing and therefore giving myself a strong immune system. Many people have also reported huge improvements in long term viral conditions like chronic fatigue and hepatitis. This is a picture of a common flu virus.

Chromium Polynicotinate weight loss mineral

Submitted by Brett Elliott on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 13:24

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CHROMIUM POLYNICOTINATE

The under estimated weight loss mineral.

Chromium is often deficient in the soil and it's well known as lacking in New Zealand soil. This important mineral plays several roles in the body in relation to weight loss and blood sugar and blood fat control.

The TOP 5 Toxins to Detox

Submitted by Brett Elliott on Sun, 04/15/2012 - 09:23

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A toxin is any substance that interferes with normal healthy functions, often simply just by getting in the way. For example, smoke and fog combine to form smog which can block healthy lung function. In virtually the same way flour and water combine to form glue which can block healthy bowel function.

Plantago psyllium monograph

Submitted by Brett Elliott on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 15:35

PSYLLIUM (Plantago psyllium) “Bulking agent” 

Description
True psyllium comes from the plant Plantago psyllium, the husk and seed of Plantago ovata (Plantaginaceae) but the commonly used psyllium powder is simply referred to as psyllium.

Type 2 Diabetes

Submitted by Brett Elliott on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 13:24

Type 2 Diabetes

Prevention and Healing

The Glycemic Index

Submitted by Brett Elliott on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 20:33

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Losing weight- Part Two: Glycemic Index, Protein

Part one discussed the roles of dietary fibre and fat in weight loss. This time we will look more at the Gyycemic index and the importance of good protein.

The best way to lose weight

Submitted by Brett Elliott on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 20:20

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Losing weight - Part One

Maintaining the general health of the body is the best way to lose weight and also to maintain your ideal body composition. Nutrition goes hand in hand with exercise and relaxation as well as correct breathing, adequate water and sleep. Also important to remember is, a stressed body holds onto fat.

This article explains the importance of good protein, fats and fibre in the diet.

Brett Elliott's ICONnews March Edition

Submitted by Brett Elliott on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 17:41

Get the latest edition of ICONnews.

Read how protein helps you with your weight management goals, get the latest recipes, read about our consultations, fermented vegetables and much much more.

Download the attached copy and enjoy!