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Sunday, 31 August 2014

Key Ways to Boost and Rebuild your Immune System



1) Eliminate processed food
2) Eliminate junk food, including diet and regular soft drinks and soda
3) Dramatically reduce or eliminate sugar
4) Eliminate all artificial sweeteners ...
5) Eliminate trans fats. Replace them with healthy fats, like macadamia oil
6) Consume healthy fats
7) Eat raw foods, such as fruits and vegetables
8) Opt for organic food options when available
9) Consider adopting a gluten free diet
10) Consider grain alternatives such as quinoa
11) Don't assume that everything labeled “organic” or “gluten-free” is healthy
12) Eat omega-3 rich foods
13) When possible take supplements that are based on whole foods
14) Pay special attention to the quality of your protein choices
15) Eat foods that fight inflammation, such as turmeric and ginger
16) Take issues such as food order into consideration
17) Get enough sleep
18) Meditate and stay in touch with yourself through journaling
19) Exercise
20) If you need to lose weight, do so
21) Stop smoking
22) Restrict or eliminate alcohol consumption
23) Consume foods rich in prebiotics and probiotics
24) Drink purified water
25) Take steps to purify your air and water
26) Discover your food sensitivities
27) Listen to your body and respond accordingly

All these steps will help you boost your immune system and at the same time help you heal and recover from your leaky gut syndrome. By following these tips, you will be far healthier at the end of the process than you were when you began.






 Invest in your Healthcare and Lifestyle Choices
Make an appointment for a
 Full Body Assessment

Dr Theresa Higgo
078 308 9907

Sarlan Park
Room 115
20A Kloof Road
Oriel, Bedfordview

 
 

Saturday, 30 August 2014

MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT HEPATITIS C

 
Is Hepatisis C rare?  False
Some 3.2 million Americans have hepatitis C, and about 17,000 more are infected each year. Hepatitis C is the most common infection in the U.S. that is spread through blood. Hepatitis B is also commonly spread through blood. Hepatitis A is usually spread through food or water. All three forms are caused by viruses.

The Liver is the body part most affected by Hepatitis C?  True
"Hepatitis" means inflammation of the liver. In addition to a virus, hepatitis can also result from overuse of drugs or alcohol, illnesses, medications, or even an immune disorder.
 
The liver's jobs are to clean your blood, help digest fats, and store energy. A liver that's swollen and damaged by hepatitis C slowly stops working as it should.
 
Hepatitis C can stay active in your body and slowly damage the liver over time. This is called chronic hepatitis C. You may develop cirrhosis, a condition in which most of the liver has been destroyed and has become scar tissue.

The first symptom of Hepatitis C is high Fever?  False
Hepatitis C usually doesn't cause any symptoms. If it isn't diagnosed, it can take as long as 30 years for serious signs of liver damage to develop.
 
Some people can have symptoms such as nausea or vomiting. But because these symptoms can be signs of so many other things, it's best to ask your doctor to test you. If you have hepatitis C, you can spread the virus even if you aren't having symptoms.


Teenagers are most likely to have Hepatitis C?  False
Baby boomers -- people born from 1945 to 1965 -- have the highest rates of hepatitis C. It may be that they became infected in the '70s and '80s when hepatitis C rates were high and blood wasn't screened as well as it is now.    
 
The CDC says all boomers should be tested, along with anyone who ever used illegal drugs, had blood transfusions before 1992, or has HIV or liver disease symptoms. If you think you've been exposed to hepatitis C, talk to your doctor about getting tested.

You can get Hepatitis C by having Sex?  True
It isn't easy to get infected with hepatitis C through sex, but it's still possible. If you have multiple partners or if you or your partner has hepatitis C, it's a good idea to use a latex condom.
 
You're more likely to get hepatitis C by sharing needles or other equipment to inject drugs. Health care workers sometimes get it from needle injuries.

Getting Tattoos and Piercings can put you at risk for Hepatitis C?  True
Your chances of having problems at a licensed, commercial facility are slim. But tattoos or piercings done with nonsterile instruments can spread hepatitis C.
 
If you get a tattoo or piercing, look for a facility that works with all single-use items like gloves, needles, and ink pots. The shop should properly dispose of all items that have touched blood, use a disinfecting solution to clean work areas, and sterilize reusable tools.

A vaccine can prevent Hepatitis C?  False
There are vaccines for hepatitis A and B, but there isn't one for hepatitis C. To keep from getting infected, avoid contact with other people's blood. Don't share personal items like razors and toothbrushes, especially with someone who has hepatitis C.
 
Hepatitis C cannot be spread by hugging, kissing, coughing, sneezing, or breastfeeding. Unlike hepatitis A, you can’t get hepatitis C from food or water.

 
INVEST IN YOUR HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE CHOICES
 
and make an appointment for your
 
 Full Body Assessment
 
Dr Theresa Higgo
 
078 308 9907

Tuesday, 12 August 2014

HOLISTIC HEALING


Holistic healing means taking a holistic approach when seeking treatment for imbalances and choosing to live a more balanced lifestyle. What primarily distinguishes holistic healing apart from alternative medicine, complementary medicine, and integrative medicine is that physical health is not necessarily the main focus. Even so, it is often the experience of physical discomfort that will first prompt a person's pursuit of holistic healing.

It is true that our pains and other physical discomforts demand our attention. This is where the saying "sticking out like a sore thumb'" originated from. It is difficult to ignore the obvious when we are physically hurting. Common sense tells us that we should seek help to alleviate our discomforts. Holistic healing is not an "alternative" to conventional medical care. Sometimes going to a medical professional is the best solution to addressing a dis-ease.

Physical illnesses are the symptoms of a greater imbalance that may or may not have a root cause in the physical.


Holistic or "wholistic" healing addresses all parts of the individual, not just the physical aspect of a person where manifested illnesses are most apparent. Holistic healing is not intended to serve as a band-aid or a one time fix. It is an ongoing journey of discovery in search of more answers and ultimately; living better, being healthier, and striving for wholeness.




Holistic Healing Goes Beyond the Mind-Body Connection:

Holistic healing is really a lifestyle approach. The holistic approach goes far beyond the Mind-Body connection of finding and maintaining wellness. Overall wellness AND "wholeness" is highly valued. All parts of a person's life (physical healing, mental health and wellness, emotional well-being, and spiritual beliefs and values) are considered. Taking a holistic approach involves seeking the tools that will help us attract our desires and find personal power.

A person who embraces the desire to find wholeness within his own being soon learns the importance of tending to relationships, caring for the planet and our environments, having compassion for humankind in general, and accepting and tolerating differences among a diverse population of people.


Role of the Holistic Healer:

The holistic healer recognizes that our discomforts or pains are merely symptoms of an imbalance. The imbalance could be a physical issue, the result of abusing the physical body through an unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, or too little sleep. Or, the imbalance may be the result of mental, emotional, or spiritual needs not being met. No aspect (mind, body, spirit, or emotions) of a person is overlooked when an holistic treatment is sought.

The holistic healer looks at the "whole person" in order to make his or her complete evaluation and uses all information gathered before suggested treatments to the client are offered. Keep in mind, not all holistic healers are equal, each has his or her own specialty or expertise to offer. It will benefit you to shop around for a good fit. Choosing to go to a holistic healer is no different from choosing a medical professional. You decide.




INVEST IN YOUR HEALTHCARE AND LIFESTYLE CHOICES AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT  FOR YOUR HOLISTIC CONSULTATION

DR THERESA

078 308 9907

Thursday, 31 July 2014

Let's face it...... most Doctors, the FDA and big drug companies are practicing voodoo medicine in every possible area of health

 
The Shocking Truth About Chemotherapy

Let me ask you…

When it comes to treatment choices, where do you turn for the real truth about cancer therapies…Chemo and radiation… Side effects and secondary outcomes?

Can it be that the treatment is worse than the disease?

And just how effective are those mainstream treatments? Are you being deceived by numbers that have been “rigged” to be more hopeful than they really are?
 
Ralph Moss, a well-known researcher of natural cancer treatments, reports that a prominent oncologist at the Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York told his colleagues, “Do anything you want—but no chemotherapy!” when he discovered he had advanced stage cancer. 
 
The American Cancer Society has made their yearly prediction: more than 1.6 million new diagnosed cancer cases. That makes cancer the second most common cause of death in the U.S.
 
It’s scary. But you don’t have to be one of the statistics.
 
There's a smart way to fight cancer—and it is not by cutting it out, burning it out, or poisoning yourself hoping that the cancer dies before you do.

No, the smart way to fight cancer is to separate the good cells from the bad.
 
No chemo drug can do that.
 
But your own immune system can. It’s always your first line of defence. So anything you can do to strengthen it will guard against invaders like rogue cancer cells.
 
That’s why we’ve included a treatment that could not be simpler. Hundreds of cancer clinics throughout Asia already use it. In fact, it is one of the top alternative cancer therapies in Japan.
 
You'll be amazed at how this powerful substance ramps up your body's army of immune cells. It has been shown to increase natural killer cell activity by as much as 900%!
 

Do you want to do everything in your power to stay healthy? Do you have a frightening family history of cancer? Do you have cancer yourself…or maybe a friend or family member who has received the dreaded diagnosis?

What would it be worth to those friends, family, and yourself if you had information that could help?
 
It would be priceless, of course.
 
Best of all? You don't have to pay a fortune for this cutting-edge research and advice.

Here’s the thing…

These natural treatments don’t just mask the symptoms of cancer…they address the cause and help your body overcome and eliminate it at the source.
  
Ever wonder how cancer cells spread like they do? Well, it's partly because they are very "sticky." That's how they manage to clump together and grow into tumors.
So what if you could make them "un-sticky"? What if they were more like Teflon and couldn't cling to each other?
 
That's exactly what researchers have studied. Because when cancer cells can't stick together they have nowhere to go. And without new blood vessels to bind to, they can't survive, let alone spread. Soon they die from lack of nourishment.
 
But there’s something most people—heck, most DOCTORS—don’t even realize… You can help make this happen!
 
There is a natural compound that actually interrupts the binding process of cancer cells. The early results are promising. Very promising.
 
Let’s face it… Doctors, the FDA, and big drug companies are practising voodoo medicine in every possible area of health.

It is almost as if their goal is to keep you dependent on drugs and doctors for the rest of your life!
 
Take diabetes, for example.
 
I mean, how many diabetics are completely dependent on insulin injections every day, sometimes several times a day, just to survive? And it’s only getting worse.
 
But don’t worry. That does not have to include you.
 
 
Invest in your Healthcare and Lifestyle Choices and make an appointment for your Full Body Assessment
 
Terazione Health and Wellness
Dr Theresa
078 308 9907
 

Sunday, 27 July 2014

Eat Yourself Skinny

Woman and various food

Stock up on these fat-burning wonders and lose weight                                                    
Some foods have a high thermogenic effect, so you burn calories just by eating them, while others contain compounds and nutrients that boost your metabolism, helping you to burn fat fast.
Here’s what to stock up on…

 

Chillies

Chillies

Capsaicin, the compound that gives chilli peppers their heat, raises the body’s temperature and fires up the metabolism. Studies show that eating just one tablespoon of chopped red or green chillies can achieve a temporary metabolism spike of 23%. So spice it up!
 
 
Sardines
Oily fish
Omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish help to boost the body’s fat-burning enzymes and regulate metabolism. According to scientists in the US, eating oil
 
 
 
 
Celery
Celery
Fed up with water retention and bloating? As well as having a diuretic effect, celery has a slight negative calorie count, which means you use more energy eating it than it contains. Plus it’s full of fibre, so it fills you up


 
Oats
Oats
Oats are high in soluble fibre, which lowers cholesterol and fat in the blood. And because they digest slowly, they don’t raise your blood sugar, and so keep you feeling full for longer. Even better, because they’re a whole grain, the body burns lots of calories just digesting them
 
 
Cup of green tea
Green Tea
Celebrated for its thermogenic (fat-burning) properties, green tea also contains the amino acid theanine which helps reduce stress. Why is this good for dieters? Stress leads to raised levels of the hormone cortisol, which encourages fat storage, especially around the middle
 
 
Freekeh
 
Feekeh
Freekeh is packed with protein and has four times as much fibre as brown rice and twice as much as quinoa (so the body has to work hard and expend energy to digest it). As well as acting as a prebiotic, promoting good bacteria along your digestive tract, it is low on the glycemic index – so keeps you feeling full
 
 
Apples
Apples
Apples are high in the soluble fibre pectin, which helps limit the amount of calories your cells can absorb. And because they’re high in fibre, they help fill you up and curb appetite too
 
Chicken
Chicken
Protein has a high thermogenic effect. When you eat something like lean chicken, your body burns about 30% of the calories it contains during the digestion process.
 
 
Brown rice
Brown Rice
The body uses twice as many calories to break down whole foods compared to processed foods, where the breaking down has already been done for you. Eat whole grains, like brown rice, and you’ll burn lots of calories just digesting them
 
 
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
A study of diabetics found that eating cinnamon can help the body metabolise sugar. You only need to eat a quarter to two teaspoons of cinnamon a day to reduce blood sugar levels and cut cholesterol from 10 to 25 percent
 
Yoghurt
Low Fat Dairy
Studies show that the calcium, vitamin D, and low-fat protein in skimmed milk and zero-fat yogurt can trigger weight loss and help build and maintain lean muscle. And the more lean muscle you have - the more fat you burn
 
 
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Eating grapefruit helps lowers insulin levels, regulating your blood sugar and metabolism. According to one 12-week study, dieters who ate a grapefruit with each meal lost 3½lb (1.5kg) more than those who ate the same calories, but didn’t eat the fruit
 
 
Coconut
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is high in medium-chain triacylglycerols, a chemical compound that encourages the body to burn fat for energy
 
 
Eggs
Eggs
The body expends more energy processing protein than carbohydrates or fat. Eggs are a great choice – they’re packed with healthy protein and actively reduce the level of bad cholesterol in your blood
 
 
Blueberries
Blueberries
Blueberries aren’t just packed with powerful antioxidants. The fruit may also help fight fat. Researchers in the US found that blueberries can cut the number of fat cells in the body by up to three-quarters, breaking down existing fat cells and preventing new ones from forming
 
Watermelon
Watermelon
Studies show that eating watermelon could help promote weight loss. The magic ingredient is the amino acid arginine (also found in seafood, nuts, and seeds), which is believed to enhance the oxidation of fat and glucose in the body
 
 
Chia seeds
Chia Seeds
 
Chia seeds are very high in soluble fibre - which, in addition to filling you up, helps prevent the absorption of fat in the body
 
 
Beans
Beans
Beans are high in resistant starch, which means that half the calories they contain are not absorbed. They also reduce blood sugar levels, and create the fatty acid butyrate, which may burn fat faster
 
 
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin Seeds
High in omega-3 fatty acids, pumpkin seeds are believed to decrease the body’s ability to store fat. They’re also rich in protein, which helps to keep the appetite in check.
 
 
Avocados
Avocados
are high in fat but it's the healthy monounsaturated kind that's easily burned for fuel during exercise and actually encourages the body to burn fat. Avocados also blunt insulin release and promote calcium absorption, both of which are important for enhancing fat loss
 
Please note:  not all of us can have the same kind of foods because of our bodies allergic reaction to certain types of food due to medications / Hypertension / Hypotension / Diabetes etc.
 
For a Full Body Assessment
Dr Theresa
078 308 9907
 
 
 
 
 

Tuesday, 22 July 2014

Terazione Health and Wellness

WHERE WELLNESS MEANS BALANCE BETWEEN:
BODY-MIND-SPIRIT

What if you had a way to know that your health and lifestyle choices are the best ones for you regardless of what symptoms you may or may not have?

At Terazione Health and Wellness we utilise the latest scanning technology available today in the screening of disease, monitoring and follow up of treatment plans! 

Most people determine their level of health solely on how they feel.  Usually by the time a person has symptoms, they are faced with costly and invasive tests that may or may not reveal the underlying cause of their discomfort.  What if you did not wait for symptoms to show up to start living a healthier lifestyle.

Think of your Body as a Car; the sympathetic and parasympathetic.  Recently, there was no technology to show whether this Balance was working, and if not, the effects it was having on organs and other functions of your Body.

Now it's possible and the Es Teck allows you to see:

-  Estimated Vascular Age;
-  Nervous System Funtion;
-  Neurotransmitters in your Brain;
-  Body Composition and BMI;
-  Metabolic and Hormone Indicators;
-  Digestive, Gallbladder & Liver Function;
-  Prostate and Genitourinary Health;
-  Nutrition and Vitamin's Recommendations.

“Disease or death is often the result of dysfunction of internal environment and regulatory mechanisms.
The ES Teck system is a combination of  effective, easy and non invasive bio sensors, with fast measurement (5 minutes) and results immediately available, to provide an overview of the homeostasis (internal environment and the main regulatory mechanisms of the human body) processes and responses.

 


Get a Global view of your body's systems through the Es Teck system with four Technologies-in-One, created from proven, effective and powerful principles. 





 

Monitoring Changes
The ESTeck Systems greatest strength is its ability to accurately measure changes in your physiology from one assessment to the next. This allows the doctor or trained practitioner to closely monitor how the chosen treatment is working. Changes can be observed before symptoms alter. What this means to you the client, is faster more effective results.


Simply by sitting in a chair, placing your hands and feet on plates, having the electrodes attached to your forehead and one oximeter clip on your index finger, data is gathered, filtered and displayed in Vibrant 3D images.  This allows you and your doctor to see if your systems are over/under functioning and to see if your Healthcare and Lifestyle choices are on track.  Your doctor can then specifically make recommendations for optimizing your functions for greater health.  This specialized technology allows you to enjoy the certainty that you're getting the best results possible.

What if you could find out if your Health and Lifestyle choices are the best for you?

 


Now, it's possible.  Take that step and make an appointment for your Es Teck Body Scan.  Improve your Healthcare and Lifestyle choices.

 
 
Phone Terazione Health and Wellness for your Full Body Assessment: 078 308 9907
or e-mail:
terazione.wellness@gmail.com

Sunday, 13 July 2014

FULL BODY ASSESSMENT







What if you had a way to know that your health and lifestyle choices are the best ones for you regardless of what symptoms you may or may not have?


At Terazione Health and Wellness we utilise the latest scanning technology available today in the screening of disease, monitoring and follow up of treatment plans! 

Most people determine their level of health solely on how they feel.  Usually by the time a person has symptoms, they are faced with costly and invasive tests that may or may not reveal the underlying cause of their discomfort.  What if you did not wait for symptoms to show up to start living a healthier lifestyle.

Think of your Body as a Car; the sympathetic and parasympathetic.  Recently, there was no technology to show whether this Balance was working, and if not, the effects it was having on organs and other functions of your Body.

Now it's possible and the Es Teck allows you to see:

-  Estimated Vascular Age;
-  Nervous System Funtion;
-  Neurotransmitters in your Brain;
-  Body Composition and BMI;
-  Metabolic and Hormone Indicators;
-  Digestive, Gallbladder & Liver Function;
-  Prostate and Genitourinary Health;
-  Nutrition and Vitamin's Recommendations.

“Disease or death is often the result of dysfunction of internal environment and regulatory mechanisms.
The ES Teck system is a combination of  effective, easy and non invasive bio sensors, with fast measurement (5 minutes) and results immediately available, to provide an overview of the homeostasis (internal environment and the main regulatory mechanisms of the human body) processes and responses.







Get a Global view of your body's systems through the Es Teck system with four Technologies-in-One, created from proven, effective and powerful principles. 





 

Monitoring Changes
The ESTeck Systems greatest strength is its ability to accurately measure changes in your physiology from one assessment to the next. This allows the doctor or trained practitioner to closely monitor how the chosen treatment is working. Changes can be observed before symptoms alter. What this means to you the client, is faster more effective results.


Simply by sitting in a chair, placing your hands and feet on plates, having the electrodes attached to your forehead and one oximeter clip on your index finger, data is gathered, filtered and displayed in Vibrant 3D images.  This allows you and your doctor to see if your systems are over/under functioning and to see if your Healthcare and Lifestyle choices are on track.  Your doctor can then specifically make recommendations for optimizing your functions for greater health.  This specialized technology allows you to enjoy the certainty that you're getting the best results possible.

What if you could find out if your Health and Lifestyle choices are the best for you?
 


Now, it's possible.  Take that step and make an appointment for your Es Teck Body Scan.  Improve your Healthcare and Lifestyle choices.






Dr Theresa Higgo
078 308 9907

e-mail:terazione.wellness@gmail.com