I Love a Good Success Story

AskTheHerbalist — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:59:17 +0000

Body Building and pH

Ryan Marcotte followed the alkaline diet for 12 weeks, so let us see the difference.

And what a difference there is.

Most bodybuilders think you need tons of protein, but take a look at Ryan’s physique, with the help of the alkaline diet.

pH miracle body building -
Ryan Marcotte by: Dr. Young

Pictures Tell the Story

The before and after pictures are stunning.

Not so long ago, Ryan was overweight, thanks to not so good eating. Then his life experienced a turn around.

“The first ten days, the thing I noticed most, was my energy levels just exploding.” Amen Ryan, your experience is not all that different from other alkaline dieters. More energy, less fat around the middle.

Less Need for Sleep

Not needing so much sleep was another benefit Ryan mentions, thanks to a healthier lifestyle.

Gain Muscle, Goodbye to Fat

According to Ryan, he was able to gain 11 pounds of muscle, while losing fat. I;m sure he was exercising more intensely than the average person would. A person, serious abut bodybuilding, needs to follow a pretty rigorous regime.
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Why Can I Not Get to Sleep? Insomnia Helpers

AskTheHerbalist — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:47:24 +0000

insomnia

Josh Rubin shares some great insights on insomnia. There are many different reasons a person may suffer from not enough sleep.

Josh gives us a good list in this video.

The very first topic may seem a bit ariy fairy to some people, he talks about the seventh chakra, but stick with it, this is chock full of good tips for fighting insomnia.

Insomnia: Why can’t I sleep

Sleep Problems Related To:

Blood sugar handling issues
The liver
Time zones
The immune system
Estrogen dominance
Artificial light at night
Lack of sunlight
Neurotransmitters and GABA
Gastrointestinal problems
Herbs can help

The Liver

Chinese practitioners regard the liver as a probable cause for insomnia, if the person is waking between 1-3AM. 3 AM is the peak time for liver energy according to traditional Chinese medicine theory. If your liver is overworked or overloaded with toxins, then it could be considered a factor in sleep disturbance.

Blood Sugar Issues

If your blood sugar dips in the night, it can cause a release of cortisol, which tends to wake you up. Sugary foods and those with a high glycemic index are a poor choice anytime of day, but more so in the evening. Fat and protein provide a more blood sugar stability. Of course you want it to be a healthy fat, not a trans fat.

Are You Living On Purpose?

Not knowing what your life purpose is or being out of alignment with your life purpose may be a cause of sleep related problems.

The Immune System

Parasites
Candida
Smoldering infection
Cancer

Any of these and other immune system related problems could be contributing to lack of good sleep.

As well if your digestive system is not in good shape, you may not be breaking down your food very well and be lacking in the building blocks of good neurotransmitter health. GABA is especially important.

Light Balance

Pay attention to light at night and during the day.

Get out in the sunlight some during the day. Go for a walk, step outside during coffee break, play outside with your kids. When sunlight enters your eyes, it stimulates the pineal gland.
Avoid light at night. Make your bedroom as dark as possible. Move the alarm clock further away. Turn off the TV and computer an hour before bed. Try some simple Tai Chi, or gentle yoga moves to wind down.

Herbs and Essential Oils

There are many herbs that are well know for their relaxing effect. Valerian, hops, skullcap, chamomile to mane a few. Try a nice warm cup of freshly brewed herbal tea.

You may want to try diffusing some essential oils into the air. Lavender is the most well know relaxing scent. Others include; Bergamot, Chamomile Roman, Clary sage, Juniperberry, Sweet Marjoram, Sandalwood, Ylang ylang.