I’m inching closer to starting Dr. Hyman’s 10-Day Detox Diet. I’m trying out more of the recipes to see what will work for me. Still haven’t set a start date, though. Once I start, I really want to give it my all!
I’m still in the prep phase for Dr. Hyman’s 10-Day Detox Diet. I bought some baking soda last night, and will buy Epsom salts and lavender oil tonight to complete the supplies for the nightly detox bath. I’ve ordered the supplements from Dr. Hyman’s website. As soon as the supplements arrive, I’ll head out to the store to buy groceries. Also, I tapered off coffee, and am now drinking herbal tea in the morning.
Looking forward to starting the detox diet sometime next week, remembering that whatever is good for the body is good for the bones!
I highly respect the work of Dr. Mark Hyman! His newest book, The Blood Sugar Solution: 10-Day Detox Diet, outlines the ways in which sugar highjacks our body’s survival chemistry, causing spikes in insulin that in turn causing addictive food cravings, as well as all sorts of system-wide damage to the body. (Remember, too, that sugar is highly acidic, causing the blood to have to use the body’s mineral supply from the bones, muscles, etc., to neutralize the acid.)
Dr. Hyman’s solution? Detox! Spend 10 days detoxing the body from sugar, while providing support through healthy foods, supplements, and his on-line community. Tremendous!
I’m hoping to finish Dr. Hyman’s book today, which is absolutely fascinating. It’s a fascinating read! Then, when I officially start the detox, I’ll document on this website what happens over the 10 days.
Want to join me?
God bless you,
Kathy
My doctor has recommended that I switch to power walking, instead of running! I read up on it last night and found out that I can burn just about the same amount of calories power walking as running and get a great lower-body workout with only half the force of impact on muscles, joints, and my newly uplifted pelvic organs. That’s for me! I might even carry hand weights once I get used to the new routine.
Coincidentally, a terrific article came out today on SaveOurBones.com that discusses which is better for you: running or walking. If you’d like to read it, here’s the link: http://saveourbones.com/walking-vs-running-which-is-better-for-your-bones/
Fruited Cole Slaw a delicious concoction that I put together last night from what was available in the fridge. It turned out to be absolutely scrumptious! And it’s alkaline, perfect for bone-building. Here’s what you need:
1 bag of shredded cabbage (about three cups)
1 cup of Greek yogurt (I used the strawberry fruit-on-the-bottom flavor, even though it has some sugar in it.)
1 cup of sliced, fresh strawberries
1 small box of raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
Throw everything in a big bowl, stir it up, and enjoy!
Dear Readers,
I received this comment from Debbie earlier this week:
“I broke my leg two months ago. I can’t get around very well. I have a walker, so exercise is out right now. So I need some quick and easy meals to fix.”
Smart woman! When broken bones are mending, quick-and-easy is the way to go! Here are a few of my favorite bone-building meals that take a minimum time and effort to prepare:
1) A package of pre-cut kale greens steamed with smoked sausage, a can of Amy’s brand organic vegetable soup, and water with lemon
2) A can of seasoned black beans mixed with a cooked bag of Success brand brown rice and a can of stewed tomatoes, frozen peas and carrots (cooked, of course), a container of fresh fruit from the Publix produce department, and water
3) Chef salad made from a package of pre-cut romaine or mixed greens, pre-cut matchstick carrots, cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, canned tuna or salmon, a sprinkling of sunflower seeds, and olive oil & vinegar dressing. Plus water and lemon.
That’s three. Want more? Let me know. 🙂
Kathy
Tonight I returned to exercise! It’s been a full month since my surgery to give my pelvic organs a “face lift,” and the doc gave the official thumbs-up to return to yoga, walking, and biking this week. So, tonight my bones and muscles celebrated by working out with Yolanda Pettinato’s gentle DVD, “Simply Yoga.” Simply wonderful!
If you’d like to get in on the action, you can order a copy of “Simply Yoga” from Amazon.com. Here the link: http://www.amazon.com/Simply-Yoga-Yolanda-Pettinato/dp/1865159263
Enjoy!
Kathy
