Groundwork for Good Heath

April showers bring May flowers

and education

can improve health.

-Lona

You Are What You Eat!

The first mention of the phrase 'you are what you eat' came from the 1826 work Physiologie du Gout, ou Medetations de Gastronomie Transcendante. The French author named, Anthelme Brillat-Savarin wrote: “Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what your are.” That saying is even more important then it was in 1826.

Calories aren't created equally. Food with no nutritional value is called junk food. No country eats perfect but our choices in America come from more processed foods than whole foods. They lack macro-nutrients and naturally occurring vitamins and minerals. We know that yet some of our food choices aren't even food. This article gives you The Toxic Truth About Modern Food.

When we are hungry, we want fast and sometimes fast isn't the best choice. One strategy that saves you is cooking many meals and freezing them. This resource talks about what you can and can't be frozen: 9 Rules of Batch Cooking.

Then we have those pesky cravings. This article explains: 3 Ways To Beat Your Food Cravings. Many processed foods give us blood sugar spikes which create cravings. Yes, you heard that right. You can take Chromium Nicotinate and Diaxinol but what if we ate real food instead? Grapes instead of sugar cookies? Celery juice instead of carbonated cola?

During the Victorian era, celery was an exotic fresh vegetable displayed in crystal vases at formal dinners. Last year, Anthony Williams, a Medical Medium, brought celery juice into the public eye again. He believes celery is a cure to a multitude of disease. Food alone is not a cure of and in itself but celery is a source of Potassium and Vitamin K and is immensely better for you than cola.

The optimal diet for health is one that is low in animal products (especially processed meats), low in sugar and processed foods, and high in vegetables and other whole plant foods combined with healthy fats.

Glyphosate And Heavy Metals

in The News

Why did the condiment go to jail?

A salt with a deadly weapon.

Speaking of salt, which brand are you choosing? There are numerous gourmet salts that include heavy metals in them. Research shows us darker and deeply colored salts have more heavy metals and a few even contain arsenic. Remember, you can bring your products into the office for testing. We are using Celtic Sea Salt - a Vital Mineral Blend.

Do you love your chocolate? Here are 24 Popular Chocolate Brands With Heavy Metals. Why don't we want heavy metals in our system? Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain are common symptoms of acute metal ingestion. Some articles also include chronic fatigue, brain fog, and headaches.

There are numerous ways to get the heavy metals out of your system. We recommend homeopathy and nutritional supplementation and, there are a number of chocolates that are metal-free. Here are some of the chocolates we tested in the office that allow you to indulge: Ghirardelli Premium Baking Bar, Lindt Excellence A Dark Touch of Sea Salt, UNREAL Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, Larabar Bites Chocolate Macaroon.

Much of our food is contaminated. Recently a jury awarded $80 million dollars because of Glyphosate. Here is a Trial Tracker if you are interested in the details. Many people are confused because Bayer, the parent company of Monsanto, states Glyphosate (round-up) is safe. The jury unanimously disagreed.

Our motto: don't take risks with you body. We can't tell you what to do but here are some articles that will educate you on the matter:

50 Foods Containing Roundup includes Cheerios, Oatmeal, and Granola. Trace amounts are found in Triscuit Crackers and Ben and Jerry's Ice Creams. We recommend everyone look at the list because some of the information is surprising.

Another great article recommends that we read labels and make sure it doesn't contain GMO ingredients. You will find a 'complete' list of Glyphosate Foods and other information.

Here is CNN's take on Glyphosate.

Bayer and Monsanto insist they are not harming people. They have gathered evidence that glyphosate doesn't hurt anyone. But... how many people do you know that have cancer? How has this become such an epidemic? Isn't an ounce of prevention better than a tumor?

We want everyone in the world to be healthy. That's why we are giving you this information. It is better to be safe than full of pesticides you didn't even realize you were eating.

LATE BREAKING NEWS - The following link is to Dr Mercola's website documenting a second award in this Glyphosate case. Additionally Dr Mercola also documents the metabolic functions in the body that are disrupted by Glyphosate's. If the science is overwhelming don't be discouraged. We understand the science and can help you and your family with concerns about Glyphosates.

Texas Biological Medicine would like to provide you and your family healthy alternatives. Call our office at 972-233-8339 to discuss customized treatment plans.

Education Creates Better Health

What do you call the medical condition when your feet fall asleep?

Coma-toes!

The Wellness Expo. Addison Conference Center is the place to be on April 6th and 7th. Dr. Lona Smith will speak on Sunday, April 7th at 3:30. Her topic: Nutritional Supplements & Your Health. This educational speech covers basics so don't miss the latest news about supplementation.

Drop by the Texas Biological Medicine Booth. New clients, those who have never experienced the magic of Tricia Wade's hands, can sign up for a twenty minute session. Her spots fill up quickly so don't miss out on this experience.

The Wellness Expo has been around for twenty five years. There are over 100 exhibit booths with a variety of information. The Addison Conference Center is located at 15650 Addison Road in Addison, TX. Regular Admission is seven dollars a day and ten dollars for the weekend. Adults over 65 and children under 12 are FREE.

Lona wants all her clients to understand the importance of nutrition. Because of her passion, she is writing an article every month for Choose Magazine. This month she wrote about the importance of B Vitamins. Not all B's are alike so get the buzz about which one would work for you.

Choose magazine is free. You can pick up a copy at our office which is located at 3000 Keller Spring Road in Carrollton, Texas. You can also download the latest magazine here.

Texas Biological Medicine would like to provide you and your family healthy alternatives. Call our office at 972-233-8339 to discuss customized treatment plans.

Clean Without Chemicals

What do you do with a sick chemist?

If you can't helium, and you can't curium, then you might as well barium.

All joking aside, we would love for our clients to have a clean house without risking their health. Last month we talked about using vinegar. This month we are going to continue giving you tools to spring clean in a healthy manner.

A non-toxic air freshener can be made using Essential Oils:

8 oz. glass spray bottle of distilled water, add 7 drops wild orange, 7 drops grapefruit and 7 drops lemon for a citrus blend. Shake well before each use.

How about a chemical free hand sanitizer: Take a 4 oz glass spray bottle, combine 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel, 15 drops Sweet Orange, 5 drops Eucalyptus tea tree blend, fill the rest with water, and shake well before use.

Castile Soap lifts dirt, cuts grease, and eliminates tough stains. This can be used to clean your pots and pans. Pour a small amount into baking sheet and scrub for a few mintues.

This great article gives you recipes and 13 Uses for Castile Soap that includes everything from face wash and shampoo to using it as an all purpose house cleaner.

The Farmers Almanac has 10 Chemical-Free Spring Cleaning Hacks using pantyhose, baking soda, and, of course, vinegar. Click here.

Cleaning your body and your house can be toxic free. Let us know what chemical free recipes you use and we might include them in one of our blogs.

April Seasonal Veggies

-Time to turnip the music

Everyone romaine calm. Lettuce find you recipes that include seasonal veggies.

Artichoke

Asparagus

Beetroots

Broccoli

Brussel sprouts

Carrot

Cauliflower

Cabbage – white, savory

Chicory

Endive

Fennel

Lettuce

Pumpkin

Radish

Rhubarb

Red radicchio

Spinach

Spring onion

Sauerkraut

Turnip

Watercress

April Seasonal Fruits

The banana had to split because the orange and apple wanted to be alone.

Apple

Lemons

Oranges

Pear

Strawberries towards month end.

April Seasonal Fish

The down an out octopus was on squid row.

Monkfish

Haddock

Pollock

Clams

Scallops

Squid

Oysters

Mussels

Let go of your emotional cabbage and eat well this month.

This Office Reads. I hate to spring this on you, but reading is entertaining on a rainy day

Lona recommends:

Body Restoration by Dr. Michael Lebowitz. Part One is a guide to understanding the glands and organs of the body along with how to keep them working properly. Part two deals with root causes of illness.

Tricia recommends:

The Easiest Way by Mabel Katz. The Easiest Way is a practical guide for applying spiritual principles to get past blocks to having what you want in your life. We are the ones making it difficult, and we can learn how to get out of our own way.

Ramona recommends:

Gods Secret: A Life Filled with Words of Knowledge by Shawn Bolz. God has the answers, and he has made his secrets discoverable to every seeking believer in a close relationship with him.