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Benefits of Lymphstar Pro Treatments April 1, 2008

Posted by Mary Ellen Iafrate in : Cancer, Chemical residues, Circulatory system, Estrogen, Health, Health counselor, Human lymphatic system, Immune system, Infection-fighting, Lymph, Lymph drainage, Lymph nodes, Lymph system, Lymphatic decongestion, Lymphatic system, Lymphstar Pro, MI, Toxins, Uncategorized, Women , comments closed

An article in the August, 2007 University of California, Berkeley Wellness Letter states: “Women at high risk for breast cancer should have annual MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans starting at age 30, in addition to mammograms.”

At DME Health Connection, we support preventive medicine and annual testing especially when a person has a strong family history of breast or ovarian cancer.

DME also supports the right of an individual to learn everything one can about lymphatic drainage of the lymph nodes surrounding the breast area. 

It has been said that lymphatic drainage is the therapy of tomorrow.  Keeping the lymph area free of congestion (ie: toxins, bacteria) through lymphatic drainage could help prevent some cancers from growing in lymph nodes.

At DME Health Connection, lymphatic drainage is provided utilizing the innovative Lymphstar Pro tool.  A Lymphstar Pro technician performs non-invasive, safe lymphatic drainage of the breast area believing that keeping the area free of congestion may help reduce the risk of certain types of cancers from developing.

If you would like more information about lymphatic drainage, the Lymphstar Pro tool or information on how to contact a DME Health Connection representative, please click on the “About Us” button at the top of this page.

DME - Proud Co-Sponsor of “Are Vaccines Safe?” March 21, 2008

Posted by Mary Ellen Iafrate in : Cancer, Chemical residues, Chiropractic, Chiropractor, DME events, Health counselor, Immune system, Mary Tocco, Rochester, Uncategorized, Vaccines, autism, drug companeis, innoculations, vaccinations , comments closed

LEARN THE LATEST RESEARCH ON CHILDHOOD VACCINES.

DME Health Connection in conjunction with Paint Creek Chiropractic Center and The Biophysics Center is proud to sponsor Mary Tocco, Independent Vaccine Researcher and Public Health Educator in presenting “ARE VACCINES SAFE?”

April 24, 2008

6:30 PM

River Crest Banquet Center

900 W. Avon

Rochester MI  48307

Learn the latest research on childhood vaccines. 

Come and find out what they’re not telling you!

RSVP required

248-601-4540

$10.00 pre-registration required

Seating limited

SMALL CHANGES CAN PREVENT A STROKE! March 6, 2008

Posted by Mary Ellen Iafrate in : Diabetes, Diet, Exercise, Fat, Health, Health counselor, Heart disease, Insulin, Lifestyle, Lifestyle changes, Lose weight, Nutrition, Stroke , comments closed

I will be flying to Florida soon to visit my 83 year old mother-in-law who recently suffered a stroke.  Luckily the portion of her brain that was affected by the stroke altered her balance and motor skills and not her ability to communicate.  Each day has brought progress as her occupational and physical rehabilitation therapy continues.

As the family focuses on her immediate and future care, I am challenged to learn lessons from this unfortunate turn of events.  From a holistic health point of view, did lifestyle and diet have anthing to do with the onset of the illness?  As a health practitioner, what good could come out of this situation?

 The “Everyday Health Stroke Center” website has some good answers to my questions.

The following is their advice:

Many strokes can be prevented.  If you’ve had a stroke, you can cut your odds of having another one with medical treatment as well as changes in your diet and other health habits.  If you’ve never had a stroke, you can reduce your risk of ever having one.

Preventing stroke is largely a matter of healthy living and having regular checkups to detect conditions that can lead to stroke, such as hypertension, heart disease, high cholesterol, and diabetes.  All adults age 20 and older should have their blood pressure checked every two years if it is normal and at least yearly if it is higher.  They should have their cholesterol checked every five years using a fasting lipid profile, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.  The American Diabetes Association, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Institutes of Health recommend diabetes testing for all healthy Americans 45 and older.  People under 45 who are overweight and have one or more other risk factors for diabetes, such as  a family history of the disease, should talk to their doctors about having their blood glucose levels tested.  Here are some of the things you can do to lower your risk of stroke:

DME now offering LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE February 10, 2008

Posted by Mary Ellen Iafrate in : Chemical residues, Circulatory system, Diabetes, Diet, Estrogen, Fat, Health, Health counselor, Heart attack, Heart disease, Human lymphatic system, Immune system, Infection-fighting, Insulin, Life span, Lifestyle, Lifestyle changes, Lymph, Lymph drainage, Lymph nodes, Lymph system, Lymphatic decongestion, Lymphatic system, Lymphstar Pro, MI, Pesticides, Toxins , comments closed

The most underrated part of the circulatory system in the human body is the lymphatic system. 

The lymphatic system is a VITAL PART of our circulatory system.

The lymph system….

The human lymphatic system is primarily responsible for carrying disease-fighting material to cells attacked by germs, transporting the dead germs away and supplying protein-rich plasma fluid back to the heart.  When this system is blocked, our body becomes defenseless against attacks by virus, fungi and bacteria.

When the lymphatic system is blocked, infection-fighting material is prevented from destroying germs.

The end result is that germs grow, our blood loses needed protein and infectious disease could potentially affect you.

As a result, your immune system suffers.

A tool called the LYMPHSTAR PRO and a method called THE CARTER TECHNIQUE OF LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE will provide deeper lymphatic stimulation than manual drainage to help de-congest the lymphatic channels which can be engorged with toxins.

To learn more about LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE and how DME Health Connection can help you rid your body of potential harmful toxins is as easy as clicking on the About Us button at the top of this page.

The above excerpts from “The Carter Technique for Lymphatic Drainage” brochure 2/9/08

DME - Your link between nutrition and wellness January 27, 2008

Posted by Mary Ellen Iafrate in : Calories, Cancer, Diabetes, Diet, Exercise, Free session, Health, Health counselor, Heart attack, Heart disease, Insulin, Life span, Lifestyle, Lifestyle changes, Nutrition, Plus-size, Post 40, Postmenopausal, Stroke, Women , comments closed

From feeling sluggish to battling disease, DME Health Connection shows how you can help your body help you feel better.

What is Nutrition?

Nutrition is providing your body with the right foods.

What is Wellness?

Wellness is feeling mentally and physically healthy.

What is the DME Health Connection?

Mental and physical health is acquired and sustained in two ways - exercise and nutrition.  When you eat the right foods (nutrition), you empower your body to resist disease and allow it to make you feel good (wellness).

DME Health Connection provides nutrition counseling and emotional support to individuals who are interested in blending nutrition and wellness into their lifestyles.  DME Health Connection walks each client through the steps needed to make the transition easily.

With a DME Health Connection counselor’s guidance, clients are educated on the right food to eat and where to shop for it.  During the program, the client receives the depth and type of support needed in order to connect all three aspects - the right food to eat, where and how to buy it, and how to incorporate it into daily life.  Once the connection is made, the client understands how to obtain, sustain and maintain pysical and emotional wellness.

Your link to nutrition and wellness start with a FREE HEALTH HISTORY!

To contact DME Health Connection and learn more is as easy as clicking on the “About Us” tab at the top of this page.

 

 

Using Honey In Cooking October 23, 2007

Posted by Mary Ellen Iafrate in : Calories, Cooking with honey, Diabetes, Diet, Health, Health counselor, Lifestyle changes, MI, Nutrition, Nutritional, Sugar, Uncategorized , comments closed

I like to start some of my mornings out by eating a small bowl of steel cut oats.  Normally, I also add fresh blueberries and a handful of pine nuts too.  Then I top off the delicious looking fare with a smattering of Michigan honey.  The meal looks and tastes great and gives me a natural energy boost to start my day.

 Recently, I came across an article on using honey in cooking.  While I know to watch the amount of honey I ingest, I found the article about using honey in recipes interesting.

 The following is the excerpt from the article.

How to Use Honey In Cooking

If you want to cook with honey, remember these tidbits:

One cup of white sugar equals a 3/4 of a cup of honey.

When using honey, use 1/4 cup less liquid or add four (4) tablespoons of flour to the recipe.

Lower the oven temperature 25 degrees when using honey.  (The best temperature seems to be around 325 degrees or lower.)

If you use molasses instead of sugar or honey, use one (1) cup for every cup of sugar the recipe calls for and 1/3 less liquid.

Remember, don’t overdo it on the honey.   Too much can be just as bad for you as white sugar, especially for those of you who have blood sugar issues.

October 6, 2007

Posted by Mary Ellen Iafrate in : Calories, Diet, Exercise, Fat, Fruit, Health, Heart attack, Heart disease, Lifestyle, Lose weight, Nutrition, Nutritional, Stroke, Sugar, Uncategorized, Women , comments closed

Is Diet and Nutrition Important While On Vacation?

Having just returned from a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Europe, I find I have to play catch up.  Not only am I behind on mail, bills and yard work, I have to catch up on my diet and nutrition. 

Our family in Italy are all fantastic, arms-wide-open, welcoming people.  They also have a completely different way of eating.  Previous to my trip, the diet I followed was mostly starch-free and consisted of the appropriate proteins, carbohydrates and fats with the occasional starch thrown in.  While visiting our Italian family, I found it impossible to resist the culinary treats that were offered at each meal.  I console myself with the knowledge that most people would not be able to pass up homemade pasta, homemade cakes and cookies, homemade tomato sauces, not to mention homemade bread.  If you are getting the picture you will realize I am only human and I ate it all.  But now I am paying the consequences.

DME Health Connection does not normally discuss diet and weight loss but I am today.  I returned to the USA over-weight, over-stuffed and in desperate need of vegetables.  Although our loving family offered a couple of vegetable dishes a day, it was not near what my body is use to consuming. 

My day usually begins with an appropriate-for-my-body protein, some fresh fruit, a dash of flaxseed thrown in and at least 20 ounces of non-chemical water.  Lunch and dinner follow a similar routine of protein, fruits and veggies,  an occasional starch and lots of assorted veggies in a salad.  The first day I was home, I mentally craved spaghetti and bread while my body was vegetable starved. 

The only question I have is why aren’t the European people fat and sick like I would be if I ate the way they do?  I think I have it figured out. 

I discovered that each day they prepare their food from scratch.  This includes tending their livestock, weeding and watering their gardens and fruit trees.  They still bake their cakes and bread in an open-hearth oven which heats up their family kitchen unbearably.  The family also walks each day to visit friends and extended family.

As I see it, if my day consisted of the same routine, I would be okay eating their way.  Unfortunately, my day is spent pounding keys, crunching numbers and making phone calls.  In other words, sedentary.  

It’s been four days since I have returned home and I am finally mentally and physically back into my routine.  Given the opportunity to take the trip again, I would jump at the chance.  Our European family is so welcoming, I would not miss a visit even if it meant I would return home with the same dietary complaints.            

Getting Started With Holistic Nutrition September 9, 2007

Posted by Mary Ellen Iafrate in : Cancer, Chemical residues, Diabetes, Diet, Exercise, Fruit, Health, Health counselor, Lifestyle, Lifestyle changes, MI, Nutrition, Nutritional, Organic, Organic crops, Organic produce, Sugar, Sugar blues, Uncategorized, Women, organic farming , comments closed

Diet and nutrition have a profound impact on mental and physical health.  The wrong food and lack of nutrients can lead to many debilitating psychological and physical symptoms and degenerative health conditions. 

Whatever your situation or condition may be, you can’t go wrong with holistic nutrition.  It leads to a better quality of life and a higher level of functioning.

Although holistic nutrition is largley individualized, there are some basics that apply to all individuals who wish to follow a holistic nutritional plan.

 They include the following:

- Avoid chemicalized artificial junk food and processed food

- Avoid food with additives and preservatives

- Avoid sugar and caffeine

- Avoid microwaves

- Eat organic as much as possible

- Drink pure water, filtered and free of chlorine and other contaminants

- Eat whole foods in their natural state as much as possible

Excerpts from http://www.holistichelp.net; Website and all contents Copyright Cynthia Perkins 2007.  All rights reserved.

Facts About Women’s Wellness and Exercise September 3, 2007

Posted by Mary Ellen Iafrate in : Aerobic, Calories, Diabetes, Diet, Endorphins, Exercise, Life span, Lifestyle, Lifestyle changes, Lose weight, Nutrition, Nutritional, Overweight, Plus-size, Post 40, Postmenopausal, Stroke, Uncategorized, Women, Workout , comments closed

What are the benefits of physical activity?

Regular physical activity that is performed on most days of the week reduces the risk of developing or dying from some of the leading causes of death in the United States.

Regular physical activity improves health in the following ways:

Sneak exercise into your day by:

Here are some tips that will help you start and continue an exercise program:

 The above are excerpts from the Illinois Department of Public Health/Womens Health

Why Do You Need Organic Food? August 28, 2007

Posted by Mary Ellen Iafrate in : Cancer, Chemical residues, Diet, Health, Nutrition, Nutritional, Organic, Organic crops, Organic produce, Pesticides, Women, organic farming , comments closed

Organic farming differs from conventional farming in the methods used to grow crops.  Where traditional farms apply chemical fertilizers to the soil to grow their crops, organic farmers feed and build soil with natural fertilizer.  Traditional farms use insecticides to get rid of insects and disease, while organic farmers use natural methods such as insect predators and barriers for this purpose.  Traditional farmers control weed growth by applying synthetic herbicides, but organic farmers use crop rotation, tillage, hand weeding, cover crops and mulches to control weeds. 

The result is that conventionally grown food is often tainted with chemical residues, which can be harmful to humans.  Pesticides can have many negative influences on health, including neurotoxicity, disruption of the endocrine system, carcinogenicity and immune system suppression.  Pesticide exposure may also affect male reproductive function and has been linked to miscarriages in women.

 Aside from pesticide contamination, conventional produce tends to have fewer nutrients than organic produce.  On average, conventional produce has only 83% of the nutrients of organic produce.  Studies have found significantly higher levels of nutrients such as vitamin C, iron, magnesium and phosphorous, and significantly less nitrates (a toxin) in organic crops.

The above is from http://mercola.com