Since I found out my results, friends and acquaintances have asked me, what exactly did you do? When I started thinking about it, it was hard to remember everything. So I am going to try to keep track of everything I eat, drink and do to live a healthier lifestyle.
1. I started drinking alkaline ionized water.
2. I follow some of Dr. Budwigs diet; Muesli and flax oil, with organic plain yogurt and fruit mixed in.
3. sprouted grain bread...not much, but when I'm really hungry it serves it's purpose. My favorite is a toasted tomato with freshly made avocado sauce.
4. Almond Breeze. I don't drink any milk.
5. Vegetables; I make a blender full of "greens" and drink first thing in the morning, before anything else. I eat raw vegetables most of the day. Whether its in a salad or just a veggie plate.
6. Lots of almonds, great for snacks when on the road. Sesame seeds ( for the calcium)
7. Beans; usually as hummus, or chili
8. I use stevia, honey, maple syrup (pure) for sweeteners.
9. tea...lots of it, red clover, make my own ginger tea, green, peppermint
10. For my sweet tooth, I drink hot cocoa with almond breeze,stevia, little cinnamon
and make haystacks with stevia sweetener.
11. I make rice wraps filled with any veggie chopped up to a pulp, with Budwigs dip. It's really good. I use rice in them as well. Way more veggies than rice though.
12. I eat veggie chips- they are really good, but quite expensive.
13. Lots of dried apricots!
14.
Things I avoid like the plague:
SUGAR!! Whether it's in the ingredient list or just plain
Meat - eat free range eggs rarely, fish, and the odd organic chicken
Preservatives- no explanation needed here
additives -
Butter
Margarine
coffee- although made with the highest level of ph, cancels out the acidity of the coffee. But still don't drink it very often, only on days where I just need something from before my changes.
I use natural soaps and creams from the health food store. I use perfume, but on my cloths not on my skin. Mineral oil is one of my favorites. The Body shop carries a really good hemp hand cream that works well!
I am now trying to switch my cleaning products over to vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice..I am a cleaning product junky!
My kids still eat a lot of things that I don't but the choices are better choices, like natural sugar in cookies, almond chocolate milk, or rice dream chocolate milk, bread is made here, or 100% whole wheat. I try to pick the healthier version of what they like. Plus they also drink the water.
I'm sure I've missed things, but I am always searching for better choices. I thought the hard part was getting healthy, but it wasn't. The hard part is going to be STAYING HEALTHY!!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Friday, May 8, 2009
WHAT A RIDE!!
I am sitting here with complete satisfaction. Wow what a ride this has been! I was trying to post the letter Lila and I sent back and forth yesterday, but I don't know how to use my tools properly. So I will recreate it word for word, it is something to share and who knows, maybe it will give someone else some hope:
To me, from Lila....
Hi Everyone:
I arrived home today to find this amazing email in my "inbox"
I met Leah earlier this year. She was recommended to me by a friend who had a connection to HANS Magazine. Leah explained that this was her latest bout with cancer and as you will see from this email, she's had her fair share with this disorder. After speaking with Leah, I knew she was in the same position I was 9 years earlier, with few answers and more fear about facing cancer, yet again. We set down a time over the phone and I drove to her home that Sunday and I spent a few hours there explaining the importance of the pH of the body. More people know more about the pH of their hot tubs and pools than they do about their bodies. I explained what I did 8 years earlier to regain my health and that what we needed to do was to get the pH of her blood and tissues raised. Leah simply needed to get her body back into balance. Reduce the acid and increase the alkaline. You see, cancer can not thrive in an oxygen rich body with a balanced pH- it simply goes dormant or dies.
Leah was eager to do whatever was necessary to recover and she began her journey to reclaim her health immediately. Her husband was on board and the support from the family was there as well. Leah's in-laws would even drive into town to pick up water from me to make sure she never ran out. I kept in touch with Leah every few days initially, as I knew the detoxing process would most probably be unpleasant. Leah was always willing to do what it took and we laughed together when I told her "Its time to nose down, and tail up, on this one. You are going to be another pH miracle soon". As her process continued, the change in the emotional and physical aspects of her life were dramatic. She continued to expand her knowledge on how to prepare more alkaline structured foods for herself and her family and was diligent about drinking alkalized ionized water. She was a true "trooper". As time passed her progress was so outstanding everyone around her started following her lead. It is a true story of the 'ripple" effect and how it affects those around us.
I have to say that when I received this email this afternoon, I sat quietly hearing only my own breathing while hot tears fell over my cheeks. I am so very proud of Leah and her dedication to honoring her body and taking the necessary steps to follow through and make some simple changes. Leah's vitality and example of how life can be has been life changing for those around here. She has been a blessing in my life too ad I have found a beautiful new friend in Leah. How we came together was another blessing - thank you Gail and Jane Shaak, you are valuable messengers too.
For those of you reading this email, please get informed on the importance of the pH scale and how those markers affect your blood (your blood is what regenerates YOU.) The pH is the single most important measurement of the body as it will dictate as to how your body regenerates. Please forward this email to anyone you feel may need encouragement in terms of their health or perhaps the health of someone they know and love or to those who may want to know more about what they can do to take action to maintain optimal health. I would be happy to offer any information I may have to those desirous of change.
Changing what we eat is not always easy, but as Leah shows, each one of us makes a choice. We are alive beings and therefore need to nourish our bodies with live foods and fluids. Through conscious choices, we are either raising the energy of our bodies and expanding our "aliveness" or we are in the process of decomposition. The truth is out. There is no way to go back to sleep.
Warm regards,
Lila
This was my short version of my battle, requested by Lila:
The first time I went through the system...had a mastectomy, did the chemotherapy and radiation, but it came back. Somehow deep down I knew I needed to take charge of my sickness and my body. I didn't want to go through the system, so I started to research on the computer... and learned a little about a lot! The system didn't work for me the first time, and I had to take charge. Then I was directed to Lila through a friend, this is what happened:
I can't remember the actual date that I called Lila. All I can remember after talking with her for awhile on the phone, that this was it. Lila offered to come to my home and share her information. Lila told me that the choice I make regarding the "system" was something that I had to decide. She explained that the water and pH diet would increase my body's ability to recover sooner from the chemo. She also explained the pH scale, the importance of a proper diet, a pH diet. I believe this was at the end of Jan. 09. Lila brought me some of her pH water, and insisted that I drink this water and use it for tea, cooking food and most importantly to drink constantly. The first 4 days was the hardest, my body was detoxing to the extreme. I was so tired, and just wanted to sleep. It made me wonder if what I chose was right. By the fifth day, I started feeling better, and had more energy. It has just increased since that first week. Here are some changes I noticed over my three months:
My body pH check was off the scale acidic. Within a week, it was at a 7. My energy level increased. Headaches went away by week three, Eyes cleared up, started sleeping through the night, hubby drank the water, and his heartburn went away., More energy! father in law had kidney deterioration, and now his kidneys are fine, Mom in law's knees are not in constant pain, and she finally sleeps better as well., weight loss....ever since the first week, it was "falling" off of me....and I eat ALL day long! Cravings for sugar went away in about 6 weeks, I do still have the odd craving.
The changes I made were extreme, but as I look back, very quite simple. How easy is it to eat raw vegetables? How easy was it to drink this particular water, at first I had to get rid of a lot of foods that I wasn't allowed. Lila was kind enough to supply me my water until I was able to get my own machine, thank you Lila, you are a real Lifesaver!
And finally the Email that started this in the first place:
Dearest Lila,
I needed to tell you right away, I got my test results back. In Jan. when got my ovaries out, my tumor markers were at 500. As you may remember, normal is between 0-35. My tests show ovarian and breast tumor markers at 6. WE WON!! I needed to send this special heart felt thank you to you, for guiding me, and explaining everything, and most of all for being such an inspiration! You are a very special woman, and I sit here with tears in my eyes, because I may not have chose the right path without you. A glass of greens on me!
To me, from Lila....
Hi Everyone:
I arrived home today to find this amazing email in my "inbox"
I met Leah earlier this year. She was recommended to me by a friend who had a connection to HANS Magazine. Leah explained that this was her latest bout with cancer and as you will see from this email, she's had her fair share with this disorder. After speaking with Leah, I knew she was in the same position I was 9 years earlier, with few answers and more fear about facing cancer, yet again. We set down a time over the phone and I drove to her home that Sunday and I spent a few hours there explaining the importance of the pH of the body. More people know more about the pH of their hot tubs and pools than they do about their bodies. I explained what I did 8 years earlier to regain my health and that what we needed to do was to get the pH of her blood and tissues raised. Leah simply needed to get her body back into balance. Reduce the acid and increase the alkaline. You see, cancer can not thrive in an oxygen rich body with a balanced pH- it simply goes dormant or dies.
Leah was eager to do whatever was necessary to recover and she began her journey to reclaim her health immediately. Her husband was on board and the support from the family was there as well. Leah's in-laws would even drive into town to pick up water from me to make sure she never ran out. I kept in touch with Leah every few days initially, as I knew the detoxing process would most probably be unpleasant. Leah was always willing to do what it took and we laughed together when I told her "Its time to nose down, and tail up, on this one. You are going to be another pH miracle soon". As her process continued, the change in the emotional and physical aspects of her life were dramatic. She continued to expand her knowledge on how to prepare more alkaline structured foods for herself and her family and was diligent about drinking alkalized ionized water. She was a true "trooper". As time passed her progress was so outstanding everyone around her started following her lead. It is a true story of the 'ripple" effect and how it affects those around us.
I have to say that when I received this email this afternoon, I sat quietly hearing only my own breathing while hot tears fell over my cheeks. I am so very proud of Leah and her dedication to honoring her body and taking the necessary steps to follow through and make some simple changes. Leah's vitality and example of how life can be has been life changing for those around here. She has been a blessing in my life too ad I have found a beautiful new friend in Leah. How we came together was another blessing - thank you Gail and Jane Shaak, you are valuable messengers too.
For those of you reading this email, please get informed on the importance of the pH scale and how those markers affect your blood (your blood is what regenerates YOU.) The pH is the single most important measurement of the body as it will dictate as to how your body regenerates. Please forward this email to anyone you feel may need encouragement in terms of their health or perhaps the health of someone they know and love or to those who may want to know more about what they can do to take action to maintain optimal health. I would be happy to offer any information I may have to those desirous of change.
Changing what we eat is not always easy, but as Leah shows, each one of us makes a choice. We are alive beings and therefore need to nourish our bodies with live foods and fluids. Through conscious choices, we are either raising the energy of our bodies and expanding our "aliveness" or we are in the process of decomposition. The truth is out. There is no way to go back to sleep.
Warm regards,
Lila
This was my short version of my battle, requested by Lila:
The first time I went through the system...had a mastectomy, did the chemotherapy and radiation, but it came back. Somehow deep down I knew I needed to take charge of my sickness and my body. I didn't want to go through the system, so I started to research on the computer... and learned a little about a lot! The system didn't work for me the first time, and I had to take charge. Then I was directed to Lila through a friend, this is what happened:
I can't remember the actual date that I called Lila. All I can remember after talking with her for awhile on the phone, that this was it. Lila offered to come to my home and share her information. Lila told me that the choice I make regarding the "system" was something that I had to decide. She explained that the water and pH diet would increase my body's ability to recover sooner from the chemo. She also explained the pH scale, the importance of a proper diet, a pH diet. I believe this was at the end of Jan. 09. Lila brought me some of her pH water, and insisted that I drink this water and use it for tea, cooking food and most importantly to drink constantly. The first 4 days was the hardest, my body was detoxing to the extreme. I was so tired, and just wanted to sleep. It made me wonder if what I chose was right. By the fifth day, I started feeling better, and had more energy. It has just increased since that first week. Here are some changes I noticed over my three months:
My body pH check was off the scale acidic. Within a week, it was at a 7. My energy level increased. Headaches went away by week three, Eyes cleared up, started sleeping through the night, hubby drank the water, and his heartburn went away., More energy! father in law had kidney deterioration, and now his kidneys are fine, Mom in law's knees are not in constant pain, and she finally sleeps better as well., weight loss....ever since the first week, it was "falling" off of me....and I eat ALL day long! Cravings for sugar went away in about 6 weeks, I do still have the odd craving.
The changes I made were extreme, but as I look back, very quite simple. How easy is it to eat raw vegetables? How easy was it to drink this particular water, at first I had to get rid of a lot of foods that I wasn't allowed. Lila was kind enough to supply me my water until I was able to get my own machine, thank you Lila, you are a real Lifesaver!
And finally the Email that started this in the first place:
Dearest Lila,
I needed to tell you right away, I got my test results back. In Jan. when got my ovaries out, my tumor markers were at 500. As you may remember, normal is between 0-35. My tests show ovarian and breast tumor markers at 6. WE WON!! I needed to send this special heart felt thank you to you, for guiding me, and explaining everything, and most of all for being such an inspiration! You are a very special woman, and I sit here with tears in my eyes, because I may not have chose the right path without you. A glass of greens on me!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
I WON THIS WAR ON CANCER!!
I now have proof! I got my test results back today. As the doctor walked in and gave me hell for not taking my wbc cell count test, all I could think of was my results. He told me that I will get a test done before I leave the hospital, and will carry on with these pills ( I don't know what I'm gonna do with them all at the end.)He seemed to go on forever! He is such a nice man, but HOLY CRAP...get to the results man! So...this is what I understand....In January, after they took out my ovaries( which is taking the hard route to getting fixed...lol), my cancer cell count was at 500. Normal range, for anyone off the street, is at a range from 0-35. I am now at...wait for it......wait.....6 !!!!!!!! Yes that's right 6 I say!!!!YAAAAAHOOOOOOO, WHOOOOPEEEEEE, I am walking on cloud # 6 !!! I am sooooo pleased with myself it isn't even explainable! So for all you skeptics out there....I am living proof that diet and water DOES make a difference! Between you and me....I haven't been taking those pills since the first round...they were sucking the life outta me. I still have many battles to overcome, but for now we CELEBRATE!!!
MANY, MANY thanks to Gail, who directed me to Lila, Lila for being an inspriration and my water guru, and anyone linked to the ph water I have loyally been drinking!
To all the beautiful, wonderful friends and family, I have who look at me(thinking I'm loosing it) for putting up with my diet and water lectures!!!! I love you all!
And last but not least, Doug, you are the best, and it would have been really hard to do this without you on board. Thanks to you all ....
MANY, MANY thanks to Gail, who directed me to Lila, Lila for being an inspriration and my water guru, and anyone linked to the ph water I have loyally been drinking!
To all the beautiful, wonderful friends and family, I have who look at me(thinking I'm loosing it) for putting up with my diet and water lectures!!!! I love you all!
And last but not least, Doug, you are the best, and it would have been really hard to do this without you on board. Thanks to you all ....
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