Many, many people have stuffed away emotions for years - a lifetime even.
All the feelings that weren’t ’safe’ or ‘appropriate’ to show, feel or share.
Sadness, embarrassment, boredom, uncertainty, (procrastination) and even more
predominantly anger and rage are actually at the base of many of our
behaviours.
The cleansing & replenishing program I coach my clients to begin with is
so liberating. Iit gives a structure and complete nutrition which provides
visible, physical results so people have more motivation to stick with it. Yet
it also causes us to begin healthy behaviour & HABIT change and this
particular process can be uncomfortable.
The old habits (we often call them personality traits) may have led to
‘keeping your mouth shut’ or ‘not voicing your opinions’. You might have
formerly used a food or activity that involved eating to stifle the emotions
mentioned above - and now you aren’t ‘covering them up’ the same way as
before. While your body gets exceptional nutrition, you are able to work
through the opportunities for personal growth that appear for some as
frustration and mood changes. (On the other hand most people report an overall
sense of well being and uplift so having one or two down days is a real treat
compared to ‘before’)
It’s not that in these random moments with our families at dinner on a
cleanse day we are angry at them or dislike them or hate that they are eating
something we aren’t or that we are wrong or bad, its that we are experiencing
the subtle (or not) discomfort that comes when we go from familiar to unfamiliar
new habits.
As we all begin to make the shifts that support LIFELONG health as opposed to
‘diet mentality’, our peer to peer coaching, support groups, accountability get
togethers, and phone calls all contribute to working through the hidden issues
that would previously sabotage short term programs. I celebrate with those who
have tough days because they are making progress in their journey and following
through will mean you never ‘go back’.
I'm thinking maybe I should quit...
People quit at things because they become discouraged.
So if this is the case, maybe I really need to pay attention to what THEY are doing and saying and thinking instead of working towards my dreams as I have been.
Maybe the voices that pop into my own head at times are right; "I'll never get there", "Those guys are way better at ____ than me", "Maybe my goals are to big", "I don't know who else to talk to", "It's taking too long", "I hate picking up the phone", "Do people really get how much I want awesomeness for them, or should I just keep it to myself"
Maybe I should just quit because I have people around me who quit because they become discouraged. Do I follow the quitters?
If I quit because someone else quits, it seems like that might be the easier path. I wouldn't have the emotional connection anymore that's for sure. I'm thinking I could settle for average, for what I had before I began living on purpose. Most people do just that afterall. Why be different. Why try to MAKE a difference. Who do I think I am to think that I deserve to live without limits? If the majority of others are just going to give up because they get discouraged, why should I continue?
The truth is, I am NO DIFFERENT than anyone else.
To do nothing is a choice.
It is not easier for me. I question, I doubt, I waiver, I stumble.
But what has become evident is that success is about CHOOSING to believe. DECIDING to persevere. Getting up after a fall. Continuing to go on, TRUSTING that the choice and decision and resiliency will lead to achieving goals. There is ALWAYS a choice.
I continue to learn. And grow, and do my best, and take risks, and move on. I surround myself with the evidence that SUPPORTS what I want vs. believing all those who quit to soon.
I strive proudly towards my goals and ask for help, and remain curious and coachable, and stay committed, and surround myself with mentors, and listen to the people who believe in me, despite my own discouragement.
I am no different than a quitter, other than the fact that I CHOOSE not to. Of course I will not quit. I will NEVER quit. I will never stop believing in the power of collective effort and the leverage we have and the amazing lives we are creating.
MAKE PEOPLE'S LIVE BETTER.
Start with helping just one other person to have a better life because in the process two will improve. Join the quitters or join the winners. Its a decision you can make every moment of every day if necessary. It's always your choice.
So if this is the case, maybe I really need to pay attention to what THEY are doing and saying and thinking instead of working towards my dreams as I have been.
Maybe the voices that pop into my own head at times are right; "I'll never get there", "Those guys are way better at ____ than me", "Maybe my goals are to big", "I don't know who else to talk to", "It's taking too long", "I hate picking up the phone", "Do people really get how much I want awesomeness for them, or should I just keep it to myself"
Maybe I should just quit because I have people around me who quit because they become discouraged. Do I follow the quitters?
If I quit because someone else quits, it seems like that might be the easier path. I wouldn't have the emotional connection anymore that's for sure. I'm thinking I could settle for average, for what I had before I began living on purpose. Most people do just that afterall. Why be different. Why try to MAKE a difference. Who do I think I am to think that I deserve to live without limits? If the majority of others are just going to give up because they get discouraged, why should I continue?
The truth is, I am NO DIFFERENT than anyone else.
To do nothing is a choice.
It is not easier for me. I question, I doubt, I waiver, I stumble.
But what has become evident is that success is about CHOOSING to believe. DECIDING to persevere. Getting up after a fall. Continuing to go on, TRUSTING that the choice and decision and resiliency will lead to achieving goals. There is ALWAYS a choice.
I continue to learn. And grow, and do my best, and take risks, and move on. I surround myself with the evidence that SUPPORTS what I want vs. believing all those who quit to soon.
I strive proudly towards my goals and ask for help, and remain curious and coachable, and stay committed, and surround myself with mentors, and listen to the people who believe in me, despite my own discouragement.
I am no different than a quitter, other than the fact that I CHOOSE not to. Of course I will not quit. I will NEVER quit. I will never stop believing in the power of collective effort and the leverage we have and the amazing lives we are creating.
MAKE PEOPLE'S LIVE BETTER.
Start with helping just one other person to have a better life because in the process two will improve. Join the quitters or join the winners. Its a decision you can make every moment of every day if necessary. It's always your choice.
What you DON'T know about what I shared...
When I look at the people who have joined my team in the last year and a half, many of them are unaware of one crucial point. They are holding half of a winning million dollar ticket in their hands. Some of them might not have realized that it was included in that box UPS delivered to them, and others have it pinned to their fridge. Others still tossed it to the side and grabbed a shiny scratch ticket someone else waved in their face. But guess what - the half of that winning ticket is still here - with names printed on it.
Think about it this way. (I must thank Wendy Cowles for the analogy) Imagine you and I were chatting and I shared with you the winning lottery ticket I had in my hand. I ripped it in half, wrote your name on it, and gave one piece to you. The other piece was lost somewhere in the desert. Not gone, just missing. If you knew that finding that other half would mean the prize was yours, you would search for it wouldn't you. If there was a guaranteed win as a result of finding the missing piece, it is easy to see how that could become your priority.
It is not an impossible task. Not at all.
In fact, here is a tip. The more people you get to help you look for it, the better your chances are of finding it. And because you get others looking too, that winning lottery ticket actually explodes in value exponentially. A million dollar plus prize is available to each person that chooses to go after it. There is no time limit either. Some have found theirs very quickly and others took a little more time. That is not the important factor - because as long as they kept looking and asking others to help, they found it.
Another great thing? Not every ticket has been handed out. In fact, the person who is going to win the largest sum of all hasn't even asked for their half of the ticket yet. Or they haven't been asked if they want one. They don't even know that the opportunity exists. Can you believe it?
My team is making tracks. If you want to dust off the ticket I gave you already - don't wait. A few others waited, and they are watching the rest of us surge forward. You can always catch up, but it's a lot more fun to do it together!
And if you HAVEN'T received one of those UPS boxes that I spoke about earlier, GET IN TOUCH WITH ME because I am not in the habit of chasing people down. Yes, I love what I do, yes I am happy to give you information and YES, I SEE YOUR TALENTS and ABILITIES to do this, often before you do. I will give you a map, I will tell you some shortcuts and I will connect you to others who have done it before you. I will never work harder than you on YOUR GOALS, in your OWN journey. But I'll match your energy and help you with the tools, and when you need help you'll get it by asking for it. And boy oh boy will we have fun in the process!
Think about it this way. (I must thank Wendy Cowles for the analogy) Imagine you and I were chatting and I shared with you the winning lottery ticket I had in my hand. I ripped it in half, wrote your name on it, and gave one piece to you. The other piece was lost somewhere in the desert. Not gone, just missing. If you knew that finding that other half would mean the prize was yours, you would search for it wouldn't you. If there was a guaranteed win as a result of finding the missing piece, it is easy to see how that could become your priority.
It is not an impossible task. Not at all.
In fact, here is a tip. The more people you get to help you look for it, the better your chances are of finding it. And because you get others looking too, that winning lottery ticket actually explodes in value exponentially. A million dollar plus prize is available to each person that chooses to go after it. There is no time limit either. Some have found theirs very quickly and others took a little more time. That is not the important factor - because as long as they kept looking and asking others to help, they found it.
Another great thing? Not every ticket has been handed out. In fact, the person who is going to win the largest sum of all hasn't even asked for their half of the ticket yet. Or they haven't been asked if they want one. They don't even know that the opportunity exists. Can you believe it?
My team is making tracks. If you want to dust off the ticket I gave you already - don't wait. A few others waited, and they are watching the rest of us surge forward. You can always catch up, but it's a lot more fun to do it together!
And if you HAVEN'T received one of those UPS boxes that I spoke about earlier, GET IN TOUCH WITH ME because I am not in the habit of chasing people down. Yes, I love what I do, yes I am happy to give you information and YES, I SEE YOUR TALENTS and ABILITIES to do this, often before you do. I will give you a map, I will tell you some shortcuts and I will connect you to others who have done it before you. I will never work harder than you on YOUR GOALS, in your OWN journey. But I'll match your energy and help you with the tools, and when you need help you'll get it by asking for it. And boy oh boy will we have fun in the process!
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For those who are inspired to help others, who have thought about starting their own coaching business, or who are ready for a change please read, take note and at the very least inquire within to learn some factual details.
We are in a society of struggle and often hopeless, helpless feelings. Being in a position to offer hope and possibilities to someone is incredibly powerful. Helping people to fill their bank accounts from wherever you choose to set your computer up is liberating.
What if you were provided the system, the tools, the partnerships, the training, the personal development and the resources that made failing impossible, as long as you remained committed? Would you decide now is the best time to turn your current slumping business or even your life around - part-time or otherwise based on the amount of time you can invest ?
If you have a desire to surround yourself with positive people, (you are the sum of the 5 people you give most of your time to) support, strength, friendship, systems and tools that simplify change for others; consider joining our team. If you are willing to follow the steps, stay open and coach-able yourself, and put others before you, whether it is 5 to 10 to 25 hours per week, this is just what you have been looking for.
If you were shown how to incorporate this into what you do for a job now - and create the income and the time freedom that would allow you to do ONLY the parts of your current job that you love, would you get a excited as I am??
We are looking for inspired, enthusiastic and self motivated people who crave an independent life, designed by their dreams. If the only thing that has been stopping you is fear; if you are simply hesitant because you don't know where to begin; or if you are SERIOUS about doing something you are passionate about, here is your opening. If you are ready to do more good, help your family, change your circumstances, let's talk about how to make that happen today.
There is far more glory in working from home, doing something you love, that helps people change their lives, than staying stuck in the dead-end, capped, limited j.o.b. (just over broke) that most people prefer to complain about.
Be different. Be courageous. Finally be YOU for the rest of your life!
Message me to get an overview and see if it's just what you are looking for!
We are in a society of struggle and often hopeless, helpless feelings. Being in a position to offer hope and possibilities to someone is incredibly powerful. Helping people to fill their bank accounts from wherever you choose to set your computer up is liberating.
What if you were provided the system, the tools, the partnerships, the training, the personal development and the resources that made failing impossible, as long as you remained committed? Would you decide now is the best time to turn your current slumping business or even your life around - part-time or otherwise based on the amount of time you can invest ?
If you have a desire to surround yourself with positive people, (you are the sum of the 5 people you give most of your time to) support, strength, friendship, systems and tools that simplify change for others; consider joining our team. If you are willing to follow the steps, stay open and coach-able yourself, and put others before you, whether it is 5 to 10 to 25 hours per week, this is just what you have been looking for.
If you were shown how to incorporate this into what you do for a job now - and create the income and the time freedom that would allow you to do ONLY the parts of your current job that you love, would you get a excited as I am??
We are looking for inspired, enthusiastic and self motivated people who crave an independent life, designed by their dreams. If the only thing that has been stopping you is fear; if you are simply hesitant because you don't know where to begin; or if you are SERIOUS about doing something you are passionate about, here is your opening. If you are ready to do more good, help your family, change your circumstances, let's talk about how to make that happen today.
There is far more glory in working from home, doing something you love, that helps people change their lives, than staying stuck in the dead-end, capped, limited j.o.b. (just over broke) that most people prefer to complain about.
Be different. Be courageous. Finally be YOU for the rest of your life!
Message me to get an overview and see if it's just what you are looking for!
Someone else will pick up the money on the table, guaranteed!
A few years ago, I was looking at developing my own product - be it an e-book, a downloadable seminar series or video productions of the workshops I teach. Why? Because in my coaching practice, I trade my time for dollars. Sound familiar? I essentially get paid by the hour so I am capped by both the number of hours in a day, and the amount per hour I charge. This does not bode well for time freedom or flexibility. Plus, it's pretty much the same premise as an employee, eh?!
But being self employed is a DREAM isn't it??
Well yes, absolutely - to a certain point. As a self employed professional, I knew that if I wanted to take time off, not only was I going to lose out on the income when I was not working, but I would ALSO have the expense of paying for my holiday AND still covering the cost of my overhead whether I was there or not. I knew that I wanted to create a residual income that would bring me out of essentially the same hamster wheel everyone else was on. Really. I knew from my mentors and other people in the coaching industry that this was they way to go if I ever wanted to create time freedom for myself and still have a growing income stream. Except creating my OWN product meant more time and work - and I didn't have a ton of it to begin with!
In one of my previous businesses, I had numerous other companies advertising my products for me - I would give them a percentage of the sales and I would have a broader market share because these companies were in markets that I was not. We called that drop shipping.
Even in that business I would look for complimentary products that I could promote and support that would give me another income stream - but that wouldn't require us to carry more inventory or deal with the customer requirements ( like shipping or returns) directly. This was our affiliate marketing. For example, we added fresh flower delivery to compliment the gifts we were already producing, and we added promotional products for our corporate clients - but we never touched these products, they never came through our warehouse, as that would mean higher labour costs of course.
Virtually every business owner understands how valuable a complimentary or add on service generating passive income is. Not only can that feature add a second (or third or fourth) income stream, but it is also an EXTREMELY important client generator for our primary business model. Typically we market to a specific niche or segment. You cannot be all things to all clients. However, that complimentary product you are thinking of offering? It markets to a whole other group of people, who may in fact be interested in what else you provide. You might not win them over with one thing but the second attracts them in an instant.
So how might my program benefit you as an employee or a self employed business owner?
1. Without health, we have, well, not a heck of a lot. Nor do your clients. If health declines, so does their participation in business & economy - and client's priorities tend to change when they are preoccupied with their health challenges.
We also know that over 80% of physical results have to do with what you feed your body. Dr. Jeff Lustig, a chiropractor, shared with me that 80-90% of patient complaints have a nutritional component to them. You can model the solution personally by trialing this program and seeing how it can benefit you AND those you know.
2. If you are in a health/personal well being related field such as :
~Nursing
~Personal & Athletic Training
~Nutritionist or Dietician
~Chiropractor
~Massage Therapist
~Coaching
~Reflexologist
~Occupational Therapist
~Dentist or Hygienist
~Physician
A) You know first hand what I just mentioned about the impact of deteriorating health and well being. The fact that you are already industry connected makes adding this program a 'no-brainer' for you, just like my adding fresh flowers to personalized gifts was.
B) You are likely in the same position I was with caps on your income/time freedom/flexibility and you may at times question HOW you thought this would be the best choice for the rest of your life. It is imperative to consider a residual income stream. It IS the answer to the LIFESTYLE goals that are missing. And the fact that my program is a health and wellness program that addresses the nutritional needs (Remember, Dr Jeff said that is 80-90% of the problem) means that it is an obvious first choice for ANYONE in the health care field.
3. Every person is looking for a better financial situation. Relate to my scenario above at all? No one would have guessed on the outside that I wanted an income opportunity. Never pre-judge or make the decision for someone else. If you can help even ONE person discover that they are not limited by their current finances or predicament, would that be a good thing? Would your primary business benefit if your CLIENTS had greater resources of passive income? You bet.
4. Over 50% of the worlds population is under the age of 30. They are savvy, time crunched people who like convenience, product groupings, package deals and they are becoming well aware that they are fully responsible for their well being. Meet them where they are at and give them what they want with programs that fit every need.
5. You don't have to quit what you love to pursue something that will set you free when you choose the right time. This is a program that you will NEVER fail at as long as you don't quit. Let me share something with you. If you helped 1 person a week for 4 years, that would earn you a million dollars. Would that be a useful thing? Adding this income stream in the pockets of your life is absolutely possible. It creates CHOICE. It allows YOU to decide what you will make a priority each day. And the creation and formulation has already been done. The plan is in place, you just have to say yes and begin.
6. This industry is team based. You benefit as a result of COLLECTIVE effort and the time invested equation vs the desired results is fantastic. The compensation plan of my program is the best in the industry for several reasons. It's simplicity, it's upfront income, it's exponential capacity to name a few. The residual and passive benefits are absolutely accessible to everyone.
99% of North Americans have poor nutrition and don't know it. 97% need to make more money.
In my coaching practice, it comes up time and time again that people have a core desire to HELP OTHERS. This is one very simple way to make that possible and to have visible physical results very quickly. It makes being a self employed business person a much more rewarding experience. It makes choosing an early retirement date a realistic plan for employees, it provides hope for a better opportunity for those who don't have either of those, and it helps us all regain our health in the process.
Whether you decide this is for you or not, someone else KNOWS it is and will decide that this is the best thing they could every do for their business, their family and their dreams. Grab what is on the table - it's all yours if you want it!
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But being self employed is a DREAM isn't it??
Well yes, absolutely - to a certain point. As a self employed professional, I knew that if I wanted to take time off, not only was I going to lose out on the income when I was not working, but I would ALSO have the expense of paying for my holiday AND still covering the cost of my overhead whether I was there or not. I knew that I wanted to create a residual income that would bring me out of essentially the same hamster wheel everyone else was on. Really. I knew from my mentors and other people in the coaching industry that this was they way to go if I ever wanted to create time freedom for myself and still have a growing income stream. Except creating my OWN product meant more time and work - and I didn't have a ton of it to begin with!
In one of my previous businesses, I had numerous other companies advertising my products for me - I would give them a percentage of the sales and I would have a broader market share because these companies were in markets that I was not. We called that drop shipping.
Even in that business I would look for complimentary products that I could promote and support that would give me another income stream - but that wouldn't require us to carry more inventory or deal with the customer requirements ( like shipping or returns) directly. This was our affiliate marketing. For example, we added fresh flower delivery to compliment the gifts we were already producing, and we added promotional products for our corporate clients - but we never touched these products, they never came through our warehouse, as that would mean higher labour costs of course.
Virtually every business owner understands how valuable a complimentary or add on service generating passive income is. Not only can that feature add a second (or third or fourth) income stream, but it is also an EXTREMELY important client generator for our primary business model. Typically we market to a specific niche or segment. You cannot be all things to all clients. However, that complimentary product you are thinking of offering? It markets to a whole other group of people, who may in fact be interested in what else you provide. You might not win them over with one thing but the second attracts them in an instant.
So how might my program benefit you as an employee or a self employed business owner?
1. Without health, we have, well, not a heck of a lot. Nor do your clients. If health declines, so does their participation in business & economy - and client's priorities tend to change when they are preoccupied with their health challenges.
We also know that over 80% of physical results have to do with what you feed your body. Dr. Jeff Lustig, a chiropractor, shared with me that 80-90% of patient complaints have a nutritional component to them. You can model the solution personally by trialing this program and seeing how it can benefit you AND those you know.
2. If you are in a health/personal well being related field such as :
~Nursing
~Personal & Athletic Training
~Nutritionist or Dietician
~Chiropractor
~Massage Therapist
~Coaching
~Reflexologist
~Occupational Therapist
~Dentist or Hygienist
~Physician
A) You know first hand what I just mentioned about the impact of deteriorating health and well being. The fact that you are already industry connected makes adding this program a 'no-brainer' for you, just like my adding fresh flowers to personalized gifts was.
B) You are likely in the same position I was with caps on your income/time freedom/flexibility and you may at times question HOW you thought this would be the best choice for the rest of your life. It is imperative to consider a residual income stream. It IS the answer to the LIFESTYLE goals that are missing. And the fact that my program is a health and wellness program that addresses the nutritional needs (Remember, Dr Jeff said that is 80-90% of the problem) means that it is an obvious first choice for ANYONE in the health care field.
3. Every person is looking for a better financial situation. Relate to my scenario above at all? No one would have guessed on the outside that I wanted an income opportunity. Never pre-judge or make the decision for someone else. If you can help even ONE person discover that they are not limited by their current finances or predicament, would that be a good thing? Would your primary business benefit if your CLIENTS had greater resources of passive income? You bet.
4. Over 50% of the worlds population is under the age of 30. They are savvy, time crunched people who like convenience, product groupings, package deals and they are becoming well aware that they are fully responsible for their well being. Meet them where they are at and give them what they want with programs that fit every need.
5. You don't have to quit what you love to pursue something that will set you free when you choose the right time. This is a program that you will NEVER fail at as long as you don't quit. Let me share something with you. If you helped 1 person a week for 4 years, that would earn you a million dollars. Would that be a useful thing? Adding this income stream in the pockets of your life is absolutely possible. It creates CHOICE. It allows YOU to decide what you will make a priority each day. And the creation and formulation has already been done. The plan is in place, you just have to say yes and begin.
6. This industry is team based. You benefit as a result of COLLECTIVE effort and the time invested equation vs the desired results is fantastic. The compensation plan of my program is the best in the industry for several reasons. It's simplicity, it's upfront income, it's exponential capacity to name a few. The residual and passive benefits are absolutely accessible to everyone.
99% of North Americans have poor nutrition and don't know it. 97% need to make more money.
In my coaching practice, it comes up time and time again that people have a core desire to HELP OTHERS. This is one very simple way to make that possible and to have visible physical results very quickly. It makes being a self employed business person a much more rewarding experience. It makes choosing an early retirement date a realistic plan for employees, it provides hope for a better opportunity for those who don't have either of those, and it helps us all regain our health in the process.
Whether you decide this is for you or not, someone else KNOWS it is and will decide that this is the best thing they could every do for their business, their family and their dreams. Grab what is on the table - it's all yours if you want it!
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Could Visalus, Herbalife, Shaklee & Other Soy Shakes Actually Be Harming Your Health?
Another quick-fix dietary supplement comes on the scene. Before you know it, it’s popping up everywhere, even in the Church. While my nutrition counseling has always maintained the principle that health cannot come from diets or dietary supplements, I was not aware of the health problems that the new Visalus products were causing until a nutritional counseling friend of mine alerted me to them just recently. He said:
This past week, I had an issue brought to me by a friend that in the past I have helped to clear up some significant health problems. Unbeknownst to me, this individual decided to go on a diet without telling me what they were doing. I get this panicked message stating that they went to the doctor and that the doctor was recommending they go on thyroid medication as it had nearly shut down. This person said they had been on this diet for several months and that they lost weight to start with and all of a sudden the weight loss stopped. I finally asked what the diet was and it was the evermore popular, MLM driven (I have nothing against MLM’s, however they are usually overenthusiastically sold) VISALUS soy-based protein shake.
Of course, this information does not just apply to this brand of shakes. Most of the other nutrition shakes out there contain similar ingredients and pose similar risks. Shaklee, Herbalife, and Ensure are some additional shakes that contain soy protein. (Other shakes may not contain soy protein but often contain soybean oil.)
In the past, I have discussed the dangers of unfermented soy on my health page. Contrary to popular belief, soy is NOT a health food. How it ever got promoted as such is beyond me. But I’ll be honest with you; I believed this lie for a while too.
Ten years ago, I gave my second son soy formula from 6 months until his first birthday. Of course, I did so by the doctor’s recommendations. Fast forward about 7 or 8 years and we decide to incorporate a little soy into our diets via tofu and textured vegetable protein (aka TVP, a dehydrated soy product that rehydrates with the texture of ground meat). Shortly thereafter, we had to take the first visit in a long time to the pediatrician’s office. Our son was experiencing heart palpitations and night sweats. When we realized all of the symptoms were related to thyroid problems, I discovered that thyroid problems were often related to soy consumption.
We immediately eliminated those products from our diet and have not seen any recurrence in our son’s hyperthyroid symptoms. I am thankful that God lead me to this information so early on in the problem! If this wisdom had not been revealed to us, here is a brief list of some of the additional symptoms and health problems related to soy consumption that are common:
Breast cancer
Danger during pregnancy and nursing
There are some very good reasons why men shouldn’t be consuming these products, or other soy protein products like protein bars and powders. Did you know that celibate monks living in monasteries and leading a vegetarian lifestyle find soy foods quite helpful for dampening libido?
According to Dr. Mercola:
Some personal reports of problems with soy. Maybe you can relate?!
There are some very good reasons why men shouldn’t be consuming these products, or other soy protein products like protein bars and powders. Did you know that celibate monks living in monasteries and leading a vegetarian lifestyle find soy foods quite helpful for dampening libido?
According to Dr. Mercola:
Soy has also been linked to erectile dysfunction. The two natural drugs found in soy, genistein and daidzein, mimic estrogen so well that they have been known to cause a variety of alarming side effects in men:http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/12/08/the-dirty-little-secret-hidden-in-much-of-your-health-food.aspx?e_cid=20111218_SNL_MV_1
For example, one recent study documented a case of gynecomastia in a 60-year-old man as a result of his soy consumption.
- Breast enlargement (gynecomastia)
- Decreased facial and body hair growth
- Decreased libido
- Mood swings and frequent crying jags
- Erectile dysfunction
- Lowered sperm count
Some personal reports of problems with soy. Maybe you can relate?!
“I have used soy milk for 12 years with no problems. About 9 months ago, I started to have heart palpitations. I thought maybe that I was in menopause, but I wasn’t. I added more potassium to my diet and magnesium and vitamin E. No change. I am already decaffeinated but I also took all sugar out of my diet. I lost 25 pounds and felt great except for the palpitations. I tried hawthorn and garlic but nothing was helping. Recently I came down with acute bronchitis and could only drink water because even the soy milk made me have horrendous bouts of coughing. I realized that after a few days my heart palpitations had stopped. I didn’t think anything of it because it never occurred to me that soy was the culprit. As soon as I started drinking it again, my heart went crazy. I went off it for a week and then changed brands. Within 30 minutes of drinking only 4 ounces [of soy milk], my heart was all over the place. I’ve noticed that it takes about 24 to 36 hours for my heart to settle down. I wondered if your research turned up anything like this in regard to soy. I know it is not within the definition of an allergy, but something is definitely going on. I called the manufacturer of the soy milk, but they were of no help. I am very upset because I only drink soy milk and water. I also use the soy milk to make protein shakes (with what else…but soy protein).” (http://chetday.com/soy.html)
“A pregnant lady who looked very ill and was terribly deficient! She also described her son, age five, who had many allergies and infections – both were using a good deal of soy in their diet. I recommended that they discontinue the use of all soy products. At the time, I had only just run across this situation. However, a year later, I was in the same area for a lecture, and the lady invited me to dinner. She had cut out all soy products: her skin was now rosy, her face filled out, her sunken eyes normal, her black circles gone and her little boy, now six, was in greatly improved health.” (http://chetday.com/soy.html)
Unless soy is fermented, there are many different problems with it, no matter how “special” it is. Dr. Mercola reviews the main problems:
91 percent of soy grown in the US is genetically modified (GM). The genetic modification is done to impart resistance to the toxic herbicide Roundup. While this is meant to increase farming efficiency and provide you with less expensive soy, the downside is that your soy is loaded with this toxic pesticide. The plants also contain genes from bacteria that produce a protein that has never been part of the human food supply.
GM soy has been linked to an increase in allergies. Disturbingly, the only published human feeding study on GM foods ever conducted verified that the gene inserted into GM soy transfers into the DNA of our gut bacteria and continues to function. This means that years after you stop eating GM soy, you may still have a potentially allergenic protein continuously being produced in your intestines.
Even more frightening is the potential for GM soy to cause infertility in future generations, which has been evidenced by recent Russian research.
Soy contains natural toxins known as “anti-nutrients.”
Soy foods contain anti-nutritional factors such as saponins, soyatoxin, phytates, protease inhibitors, oxalates, goitrogens and estrogens. Some of these factors interfere with the enzymes you need to digest protein. While a small amount of anti-nutrients would not likely cause a problem, the amount of soy that many Americans are now eating is extremely high.
Soy contains hemagglutinin.
Hemagglutinin is a clot-promoting substance that causes your red blood cells to clump together. These clumped cells are unable to properly absorb and distribute oxygen to your tissues.
Soy contains goitrogens
Goitrogens are substances that block the synthesis of thyroid hormones and interfere with iodine metabolism, thereby interfering with your thyroid function.
Soy contains phytates.
Phytates (phytic acid) bind to metal ions, preventing the absorption of certain minerals, including calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc — all of which are co-factors for optimal biochemistry in your body. This is particularly problematic for vegetarians, because eating meat reduces the mineral-blocking effects of these phytates (so it is helpful—if you do eat soy—to also eat meat).
Soy is loaded with the isoflavones genistein and daidzein
Isoflavones are a type of phytoestrogen, which is a plant compound resembling human estrogen. These compounds mimic and sometimes block the hormone estrogen, and have been found to have adverse effects on various human tissues. Soy phytoestrogens are known to disrupt endocrine function, may cause infertility, and may promote breast cancer in women.
Drinking even two glasses of soymilk daily for one month provides enough of these compounds to alter your menstrual cycle. Although the FDA regulates estrogen-containing products, no warnings exist on soy.
Soy has toxic levels of aluminum and manganese
Soybeans are processed (by acid washing) in aluminum tanks, which can leach high levels of aluminum into the final soy product.Soy formula has up to 80 times higher manganese than is found in human breast milk.
Soy infant formula puts your baby’s health at risk.
Nearly 20 percent of U.S. infants are now fed soy formula, but the estrogens in soy can irreversibly harm your baby’s sexual development and reproductive health. Infants fed soy formula take in an estimated five birth control pills’ worth of estrogen every day.
Infants fed soy formula have up to 20,000 times the amount of estrogen in circulation as those fed other formulas!
There is also the issue of pesticides and genetic modification.
Soy foods are both heavily sprayed with pesticides and genetically modified (GM). More than 80 percent of the soy grown in the United States is GM. And more than 90 percent of American soy crops are GM.
Since the introduction of GM foods in 1996, we’ve had an upsurge in low birth weight babies, infertility, and other problems in the U.S. population, and animal studies thus far have shown devastating effects from consuming GM soy.”
(http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/09/18/soy-can-damage-your-health.aspx)
Even if Visalus and other soy-based products are not from genetically-modified soybeans, they still qualify as dangerous foods based on criteria numbers 2-6 above. Even organic soymilk, for instance, can cause permanent thyroid problems. As my nutritional counseling friend adds:
But the soy in some of these drinks, especially Visalus, is different, right?! I mean, they go through extra processing to ensure the soy protein does not contain these anti-nutrients. Why, then, are we hearing so many reports of people experiencing the same health problems from these problems that are associated with other soy products?!
For example, one person reported the following from Visalus shakes:
No matter how much conclusive evidence comes out discussing the amazing benefits of natural foods like leafy greens with all their vitamin K, fresh fruits with all their flavanoids, and raw vegetables with all their antioxidants, it seems most people still want a quick fix. They want to be able to open a premade meal and have it be healthy.
Unfortunately, this has never worked, nor will it ever. God has designed food exactly the way it needs to be in order for it to sustain health. It takes time, effort, and major lifestyle changes in order to incorporate these foods into our lives and get rid of the foods that make up the Standard American Diet. There is no quick fix, nor will there ever be. If there was, God would already have revealed it to us. Man cannot improve on God’s creation. We would be wise to remember the story of the Tower of Babel and how God is God and we are not!
As Andrew Saul, PhD and author of Doctor Yourself says,
For more information on the dangers of soy, why unfermented soy (like miso, tempeh, etc.) are safe, and more, here are some pages to check out:
Most of the shakes benefits seem to be from the vitamins and minerals found in the shake and little to do with the shake itself, other than the high protein content which is also a factor. If any product description or marketing starts talking about how many apples, pears, broccoli, etc. you have to eat to compare to what it offers and it is a supposed food replacement-type product, most likely you are being scammed. What sounds so wonderful and a no-brainer is bad for your pocketbook and bad for your health.
But the soy in some of these drinks, especially Visalus, is different, right?! I mean, they go through extra processing to ensure the soy protein does not contain these anti-nutrients. Why, then, are we hearing so many reports of people experiencing the same health problems from these problems that are associated with other soy products?!
For example, one person reported the following from Visalus shakes:
“I signed up with Visalus in Sept. 11, as I’ve been out of work, and loved the taste of the shake. Yet when I received the product, I was sent along with the big distributor kit, huge horse pills to swallow too, which in the little picture of ordering I didn’t see. Called the company, talked to a young gentleman, and complained, since I don’t like swallowing pills. Of which he said he couldn’t do anything about.Don’t wait until you begin to have these problems yourself or hear of others who do. People like myself and my friend who constantly get emails from people describing health problems and symptoms see this more than the average person would. As he also said:
I introduced this to one girlfriend, who was on thyroid medication, and after taking a couple bags of product, she started to feel like her medication wasn’t working. So she called me to inquire if I knew if this Visalus was ok to take with her medication. So I Googled about it, and was so alarmed about all the sites I found, which spoke of the the dangers of soy, especially with thyroid problems. I then called the company back and wanted my money back. (Which is about $900 on plastic) As I knew in my heart I couldn’t honestly sell it anymore, was refused credit, because it had been over 60 days.
Without a job, I am stuck with this burden now. Wish I had realized the dangers of soy.”
I did receive many reports from others on Facebook who experienced very similar symptoms when they tried using it and from some who had just used soy as a major part of their vegetarian diet. This is the message I want to send is that unfermented soy and especially in the amounts recommended to be consumed by it promoters, Monsanto, vegan gurus, and protein shake MLM’s, is not only not good for you, but potentially harmful and dangerous.
Even if the soy was different, just the sheer amount of soy protein being consumed by those using soy protein shakes is unnaturally high and exposes dieters to problems. Anything when consumed in excess is dangerous, even water! Contrary to popular belief:
“The total caloric intake from soy in the Chinese diet is only 1.5%. The amount of soy consumed in Asia averages only 2 teaspoons a day and up to 1/4 cup in some parts of Japan. This is certainly not the large amount that we were led to believe.” (http://www.drlam.com/opinion/soyandestrogen.asp)I know this information may not be well-received, but I pray that it is. I am not denying that it has helped many people lose weight. But as Christians, we are not to idolize our physical appearance. My goal as a nutritional counselor is to help people get healthy. Sometimes that means losing weight and sometimes it doesn’t. But when getting thin becomes our ultimate goal, we begin to see things superficially. We miss the underlying spiritual issues that caused us to get overweight and unhealthy in the first place.
Unfortunately, this has never worked, nor will it ever. God has designed food exactly the way it needs to be in order for it to sustain health. It takes time, effort, and major lifestyle changes in order to incorporate these foods into our lives and get rid of the foods that make up the Standard American Diet. There is no quick fix, nor will there ever be. If there was, God would already have revealed it to us. Man cannot improve on God’s creation. We would be wise to remember the story of the Tower of Babel and how God is God and we are not!
As Andrew Saul, PhD and author of Doctor Yourself says,
Change your life. If you want to get better, that is what you have to do. There is no such thing as a free lunch, a quick fix, or a magic wand to cure illness. I wish there were easy answers to people’s health questions. There aren’t. There are answers, all right, but they are not easy.
For more information on the dangers of soy, why unfermented soy (like miso, tempeh, etc.) are safe, and more, here are some pages to check out:
Soy: Too Good To Be True by Charlotte Gerson
This “Miracle Food” Has Been Linked to Brain Damage and Breast Cancer
Fermented Soy Is Only Soy Food Fit For Human Consumption
**Update–Further investigation revealed even more problems with Visalus shakes. Read the update here: http://healthyfamiliesforgod.com/2011/12/more-ingredients-reveal-more-dangers-with-visalus-products/
If you’ve had adverse reactions as a result of using any of these products, please take a minute to comment and share your experiences. It just may help prevent others from experiencing the same problems, or receiving an incorrect diagnosis. And if you want to become healthy, you can do it without the side effects of products like these! Email me and/or check out my Nutrition Counseling page!Blessings of good health,
~Sara
Reposted from healthyfamiliesforgod.com/2011/12/could-visalus-other-soy-products-actually-be-harming-your-health/
More about the last cleanse I'll ever do
People keep asking me about it, so here it is & here is how I have included it into the personal growth work I explore with others when it comes to cleansing.
As I mentioned in the previous blog post, I now love nutritional cleansing. However, NO SYSTEM WILL WORK to ensure a lifetime of change until you are also able to dissolve the beliefs and unconscious decisions that support the compulsiveness of your eating, bingeing or starving yourself. I have tried MANY different products on the market and have had varying results - sometimes I did it hoping for some quick weight loss, sometimes it was to give my body a break and get my energy & rest back on track. I was honestly skeptical when I started hearing about Isagenix several years ago and it took me a long time before I actually decided to try it. (Weird, because I was willing to starve by live on lemon juice and maple syrup with cayenne pepper for weeks!!)
I'm now kicking myself for waiting as long as I did. Really. Had I started using these terrific products when I was first told about them I would be years ahead! But thankfully I did try them because they are fantastic. It took just a couple of days before I felt better, looked different, and had different thoughts running through my brain about food.
And when you get the income potential of Isagenix and help others add the best food on the planet into their lives, I will extend my free telephone coaching (again, this coaching does not have to be specifically related to weight) to anyone on your team as well**, to solidify the support and give added value and confidence to people who are just sick and tired of failing.
(They way it is set up, it just makes sense to Sign Up & Save as an associate because you get discounted product right from your first order. Plus when people see your results and sign up with you, it takes no time for your own product to be paid for.)
This world needs to be healthier and happier and I know it's happening...so this is one more way I can contribute!
* Free coaching will continue for as long as you are an 'Active Associate' with Isagenix - that could mean for LIFE!
**Again, Free coaching will be ONGOING - for as long as your team member(s) is an 'Active Associate' with Isagenix - NO time limitation!
How's THAT for positive fine print!
As I mentioned in the previous blog post, I now love nutritional cleansing. However, NO SYSTEM WILL WORK to ensure a lifetime of change until you are also able to dissolve the beliefs and unconscious decisions that support the compulsiveness of your eating, bingeing or starving yourself. I have tried MANY different products on the market and have had varying results - sometimes I did it hoping for some quick weight loss, sometimes it was to give my body a break and get my energy & rest back on track. I was honestly skeptical when I started hearing about Isagenix several years ago and it took me a long time before I actually decided to try it. (Weird, because I was willing to starve by live on lemon juice and maple syrup with cayenne pepper for weeks!!)
I'm now kicking myself for waiting as long as I did. Really. Had I started using these terrific products when I was first told about them I would be years ahead! But thankfully I did try them because they are fantastic. It took just a couple of days before I felt better, looked different, and had different thoughts running through my brain about food.
As people decide that Isagenix is one of the tools they want to incorporate into their healthy lifestyle changes, I am right there supporting you through life lasting shifts. When you try the 30 day nutritional supplement and cleanse system my telephone/email coaching (related to your weight or not) is FREE because I want to ensure you get the absolute best support and resources to make the life long changes we all struggle with at some level to achieve*. As you add missing nutritional elements back into your body with these products, we will also be incorporating the emotional aspects that have prevented you from being successful, TRULY successful, in your battle with eating and weight.Having such wonderful results solidified my desire to make this available to all of my clients who are willing to 'do the work' when it comes to their Emotional Eating and Mind Games.
And when you get the income potential of Isagenix and help others add the best food on the planet into their lives, I will extend my free telephone coaching (again, this coaching does not have to be specifically related to weight) to anyone on your team as well**, to solidify the support and give added value and confidence to people who are just sick and tired of failing.
(They way it is set up, it just makes sense to Sign Up & Save as an associate because you get discounted product right from your first order. Plus when people see your results and sign up with you, it takes no time for your own product to be paid for.)
This world needs to be healthier and happier and I know it's happening...so this is one more way I can contribute!
**Again, Free coaching will be ONGOING - for as long as your team member(s) is an 'Active Associate' with Isagenix - NO time limitation!
How's THAT for positive fine print!
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