Around the time of the training/running that you find yourself increasing your mileage or time training, many of you may note new aches and pains.
Also, many of you may come down with colds, flu and other sicknesses that can inhibit your training and sideline you for a week.

Why is that?

Increased mileage and heartier workouts (ie intervals, tempo runs combined with longer slow distance mileage) can do some damage to not only your body’s skeletal system, it can also interfere with your healthy immune system.  This is quite normal.

What can you do to protect yourself against getting sick or run down?

1.  Get plenty of rest - more than you usually do.  Don’t stay up too late or go out every night.  Burning the candle at both ends doesn’t work when training at this level.
2.  Lighten up your load at work and/or at home (if possible).  I know family life and work commitments always come first, however, during this training time, if you can ask for support from those that love you to help you lighten the load just for the next few weeks, go for it!  Just like a pregnant woman in her third tri-mester (yes, I’m talking about me), you deserve some pampering and delegation of your normal duties.
3.  Eat well - proper nutrition goes a loooong way.  No doubt your nutritional and hydration needs are increasing as your mileage increases.  Talk to Melissa Mathes, my local nutrition guru, if you want to devise a better nutrition action plan.  Or check in with a referred nutritionist that knows about running and proper nutrition.
4.  Take probiotics and fish oil/omegas.  Probiotics fends off those nasty fungus and bacteria that are wanting to attack your body by strengthening your immune system.  Fish oil/omega 3’s are great brain “food” and this supplementation can keep your mind and heart healthy while keeping your cardio system fully functioning. 
5.  Take a day off or cross train if you feel lethargic or you have a day where you know you are doing too much.  Powering through or pushing yourself and running anyway is not what I recommend.  Doing it once might work, however, doing it consistently will get you injured, over fatigued and/or sick.  No question.
The “No pain, no gain” hero philosophy doesn’t work well, especially when you get to month 3 and 4 of your training.
6.  Go to a chiropractor and make sure your nervous system and spine are aligned.  Any interference here can cause chemical imbalance and allow for a weaker immune system, leaving you susceptible to illness.
Dr. Amber Voitenko is my number one referral for all types of wellness doc questions and chiropractic support.  She can be reached at 949-285-2976 for a free consultation or your nervous system and spinal alignment.  Or check with your local doctor ASAP.

Here’s to your health and happy training!

Yours in Transformational Success,

Lois Tiedemann Koffi

949-940-0399

Last year I went through a ton of changes in my health and a majority of it started where I least expected to.

My gut.

Isn’t that usually where our instincts come from?  Or laughter?

Laughter, I have found is a great medicine, however, if you have allergies, Candida, leaky gut syndrome or any GI issues (as I did all of last year), then you won’t find anything funny about life if you don’t take care of your gut!

The answer for me all began with taking Probiotics.

I was introduced to them by my naturopathic doctor, Dr. Melissa, as well as Research Scientist and Doctor, Dr. Dennis.  They both have free resources on their site than can help you create health where it often hurts - your gut!

Below, also is an in depth article I received from another holistic health Dr. Mercola. 

I highly recommen all these resources and trust you will find what works for you to having a healthy stomach and immune system.  After taking probiotics for months, I can honestly say my life has changed for the better. 

Here’s to your health!

Probiotic bacteria, which are living microorganisms that have beneficial effects on human health, have mostly been studied as treatments for different gastrointestinal diseases and allergies. However, not much is known about what kind of effects they have on the immune system in healthy adults.

A new study shows that probiotics can modulate immune responses via your gut’s mucosal immune system.

It was found that probiotics have an anti-inflammatory potential. They caused a decrease in serum CRP levels, and a reduction in the bacteria-induced production of proinflammatory cytokines.

Sources:

• Eurekalert June 11, 2008

• World Journal of Gastroenterology April 7, 2008; 14(13): 2029-2036 (Free Full-Text Report)

Dr. Mercola’s Comments:

Most people, including many physicians, do not realize that 80 percent of your immune system is located in your digestive system, making a healthy gut a major focal point if you want to maintain optimal health. Remember, a robust immune system is your number one defense system against ALL disease.  Although I do not recommend taking supplements on a regular basis (as food is your best source of vital nutrients), a high quality probiotic is one of my exceptions. In fact, it’s the one supplement recommended to all new patients in my clinic. This is because the nutritional root of so many health concerns are related to an imbalance of intestinal bacteria (the optimal balance is about 85 percent “good bacteria” and 15 percent “bad”). Proper food choices will help shift the bacteria. But, just like your lawn, sometimes you may need to “reseed” areas that have become barren for whatever reason. Normally, you don’t need to take probiotics forever, but I have found them to be incredibly helpful at certain times, such as when you stray from the food program and consume excess grains or sugar, or if you have to take antibiotics. I also take them when traveling to foreign countries or when eating at suspicious restaurants, and I’ve found that using a high-quality probiotic every 30-60 days will typically help maintain a well-functioning digestive system. The Vital Functions of Probiotics The friendly bacteria that reside in your gut have a number of very important functions, including:  Digesting and absorbing certain carbohydrates. Without good gut bacteria, your body cannot absorb certain undigested starches, fiber, and sugars. The friendly bacteria in your digestive tract convert these carbohydrates into primary sources of important energy and nutrients. Producing vitamins, absorbing minerals and eliminating toxins. Probiotics help in the production of both vitamin K and B vitamins, and promote mineral absorption. They also aid in metabolism and the breakdown of toxins. Keeping bad bacteria under control. A large part of the influence of the “bad” bacteria is on your intestinal lining (mucousal barrier) that is over 300 square meters, or about the size of a tennis court. Simply stated, friendly bacteria compete with the bad guys for room and board, but since beneficial bacteria are more at home there, they win most of the battles for nutrition and attachment sites within your colon. The good bacteria tell your body how much nutrition they need and your body responds by supplying just that much and no more - so that any excess bad bacteria are starved out. The helpful bacteria also produce a substance that kills harmful microbes. Preventing allergies. Friendly bacteria train your immune system to distinguish between pathogens and non-harmful antigens, and to respond appropriately. This important function prevents your immune system from overreacting to non-harmful antigens, which is the genesis of allergies. Providing vital support to your immune system. Beneficial bacteria have a lifelong, powerful effect on your gut’s immune system and your systemic immune system as well. The bacteria play a crucial role in the development and operation of the mucosal immune system in your digestive tract. They also aid in the production of antibodies to pathogens. As you can see, probiotics perform a wide variety of functions, which renders them useful and beneficial for a number of health concerns, including the prevention or control of: Food and skin allergies in children Vaginitis  Premature labor in pregnant women Inflammatory bowel disease Recurrent ear and bladder infections Chronic diarrhea Probiotics Found Beneficial for Athletes as Well Another recent study that confirms the use of probiotics to boost your immune function was published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine earlier this year In that study, probiotic supplements were able to significantly reduce the number and length of infections suffered by long-distance runners. Strenuous training can affect your immune system and make athletes vulnerable to coughs and colds. But athletes in the study were able to cut the number of days they showed symptoms in half, by taking probiotic supplements. Are All Probiotics the Same? Not necessarily, which was also confirmed by this latest study in the World Journal of Gastroenterology. Here the researchers looked at three different kinds of probiotic bacteria: Lactobacillus rhamnosus Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. Lactis Propionibacterium freudenreichii ssp. shermanii They concluded that probiotics seem to have strain-specific anti-inflammatory effects in healthy adults.   In this case, the CRP (a sensitive marker of inflammation) was lower in the Lactobacillus and Propionibacterium groups, showing greater effectiveness as anti-inflammatories, compared to the groups receiving the Bifidobacterium or placebo.  In addition to checking out which bacterial strains are included, other main features you should look for when purchasing a probiotic supplement are:  No need for refrigeration Long shelf life Can survive stomach acid so that it reaches your small intestine Stays resident in your digestive tract long enough to be effective Even though I’ve come to the conclusion that no one solution works for everyone, the Bacillus Coagulans strain has been proven highly effective. It’s the one I use personally, and the one we recommend in my Natural Health Center. Its main benefits are that it is present in spore form, and survives the acidic environment of your stomach — making it to your small intestine where it does the most good. They also survive high temperatures and do not need to be refrigerated, which adds convenience. What’s Even Better Than a Probiotic Supplement? Historically, people used cultured or fermented foods to support their intestinal and overall health, way before the invention of the probiotic supplement. Cultured foods like yogurt, some cheeses, and sauerkraut are good sources of natural, healthy bacteria. And fermented foods, such as natto, can give your body the similar benefits of consuming a whole bottle of good bacteria, at a fraction of the cost. One of the best and least expensive ways to get healthy bacteria through your diet is to obtain raw milk and convert it to kefir, which is really easy to make at home. All you need is one half packet of the kefir start granules in a quart of raw milk, which you leave at room temperature over night. By the time you wake up in the morning you will likely have kefir. If it hasn’t obtained the consistency of yogurt you might want to set it out a bit longer and then store it in the fridge. A quart of kefir has far more active bacteria than you can possibly purchase in any probiotics supplement, and it is very economical as you can reuse the kefir from the original quart of milk about ten times before you need to start a new culture pack. Just one starter package of kefir granules can convert about 50 gallons of milk to kefir. Don’t even think of using pasteurized milk, however, as pasteurized milk has its own set of negative health ramifications and should be avoided at all cost.

Related Articles:

  The Benefits of Probiotics

 100 Trillion Bacteria in Your Gut: Learn How to Keep the Good Kind There

 Finally — Probiotics Becoming More Popular

Please read in entirety to get the FREE teleseminar information for this Friday.  

This month marked a huge benchmark for me, which I wrote about last week on my blog and in my newsletter. 

I shared with you my journey in Maui and how I unexpectedly finished first place in my age group in the King’s Trail Triathlon.

I also shared my dream team  that helped me go from the emergency room and a very pain-filled time in my life after my last triathlon in March of 2007, to finishing first of 42 women in my age group of 30-34 on June 8th, 2008, putting me in the top 10% overall of the entire field of 400 + people.

Although I did not compete for 15 months, you might be wondering, how was I able to do this?

Two reasons:

1.  Healed body
2.  Healed mind

For the first time, I am going to interview one of the top 3 people that helped me in my journey of regaining my physical success out in the triathlon field and share what it took me to come back from the lowest of lows, in both my mind and my body, when all appeared to be falling apart.  It is a unique story and one that I am excited to share in the most detail that I have with any group ever before.

My guest is Laura Brownwood, of USANA Health Sciences, who is and has been a health/wellness guru for the past 30 years of her life. 

Her vast experience in the wellness/nutritional consulting business has guided and empowered thousands of others to take control of their thoughts, emotions and actions to create a happy, healthy and balanced life.  She taught me how to make my own Body/Mind connection using unique, effective methods that not only allowed me to compete triathlons at a high level but also impacted the health and wealth of my new company, allowed me to manifest more time/money into my days, plus gave me the best overall sense of well being that I’ve had in almost three years. 

This Friday I am offering a FREE one hour teleseminar to share with you my secrets of my comeback, as well as Laura’s journey, her tools and her wisdom of over 60 years of having an amazing life.

WHEN:  Friday, June 27th at 12 p.m./NOON PST

Sign up  now for the FREE teleseminar, entitled, “No One Succeeds Alone:  How To Keep Your Body Together When Everything Is Falling Apart!” to be held on Friday, June 27th at Noon/12 p.m. PST (note the time zone and adjust for yours accordingly).

By attending this seminar, it is our hope that you come away with your own personal game plan to:

• Create your own physical vision for your healthy body
• Implement the free tools and tips to create effective change in your own life

• Be empowered with a new outlook on your own health and well being

• Experience a benchmark that will put you back on top in your health, your wealth and most importantly, with your Self!

• Leave a legacy of health for your family, co-workers, friends

  Hurry!  Take action today as seats are limited! 

  CLICK HERE  to sign up for the teleseminar and learn how to get your body and your mind to a level of performance worth of any triathlon, any big event, any big goal/dream/purpose you want to achieve in this life! 

  CLICK HERE to visit Laura’s site.

  Here’s to your health!

  Yours in Transformational Success,

  Lois Tiedemann
  949-940-0399

Contributed by Lupita Lumitie of www.AguaVivaInternational.com

I wanted to share a resource with you that could possibly support your very own health goals.

Here’s to your health and conscious realization of something that may bring about a greater awareness of what you can do to support you!

Today it’s harder than ever to be healthy but your drinking water can help!

Recently, with my move to California, I was reintroduced to the importance of drinking water with alkaline balancing in it.  I had experienced it before in Phoenix, Arizona, when a friend/colleague of mine shared with me the benefits of his own Essential Water Store.  I noted how much healthier/happier my body and mind were during that time.  I was rarely, if at all, sick and my athletic performances were notably better.  I felt hydrated and simply more pure within my own skin!

Here’s why.

Having high levels of acidity in your body can be a contributing factor for many illnesses - everything from obesity and high blood pressure to diabetes and even cancer. Unfortunately, now more than ever, we are living in an environment that is very conducive to unhealthy living. Processed foods and beverages, pollution, and stress are extremely prevalent and all lead to increased acidity that damages our bodies.

Proper pH levels are the key to healthy blood.Creating a balance between acid and alkaline levels in the body is critical.  Our bodies require stable pH conditions in order for the blood to effectively transport needed nutrients to every part of the body, including the skin and internal organs.  If this doesn’t happen, then diseases will begin to thrive.
 Do you eat a diet full of non-organic foods?
Do you often consume sugary and/or caffeinated drinks?
Do you ever feel overwhelmed in your personal/professional life?
If you answered yes to any of the above, then you are susceptible to high levels of acidity that could be having long-term negative effects on your body.  There is a way to help counteract this though.  Drink Kangen water! Kangen Water also serves as a powerful antioxidant!

After an apple has been peeled as time passes, it begins to turn brown when exposed to the air.  This illustrates the process of oxidation.  This same type of thing can also occur in the human body when there is too much oxygen in the blood.Luckily, Kangen water acts as a potent antioxidant that can help reverse this effect.  It can help keep your organs healthy and can aid in the prevention of disease.  In addition, it can assist in slowing down the aging process.
 
Beverage ORP (oxidation reduction potential) 
Acidic/Alkaline
Sodas +400 Acid
Bottled water  +200 to +300 Acid
Tap water  +200 to +300 Acid
Green tea  -40 to +100 Neutral
Kangen water  -400 to -800 Alkaline

As you can see Kangen Water far surpasses the others in quality.  Using the incredible Kangen Water System can give your body the pH balance and antioxidants it needs to be at optimal health.  It’s your best choice for fighting illness, aging, obesity, and more.

Are you ready to change your water, change your life?
The Kangen Water System uses the high-tech process of electrolysis to restructure your highly acidic tap water and transform it into alkalized, ionized water.  Most people can even taste the dramatic difference with just their first sip of Kangen water. 
 
Visit this website to learn more:  www.AguaVivaInternational.com

Lupita Lamitie
Health Wellness Advocate
Ladera Ranch, CA
949-295-6780
www.AguaVivaInternational.com
 
 
For more direct product information, visit:
* www.AguaVivaInternational.info
 
For shocking information about your body and common diseases, visit:
* www.AguaVivaInternational.net
 

After years of putting stress on my body, both through physical fitness and just the usual day-in, day-out stresses of life, running businesses and paying the bills, I noted some changes in my body that were not necessarily desireable.

My morning breath was becoming less and less exciting to wake up to for one thing and I could not place the reason why.

At the same time, my personal trainer was remarking on the not-so-exciting “perfume” aroma that was emanating from my running shoes.

I was perplexed!  Both my sweat and my breath were noticeably changing from my younger years.

What was causing this?

Turns out my natural body cleansing functions had slowed due to the stresses of life and the circulation in my body was weakening, causing all sorts of metabolic issues and blocking cells from being healthy.  The breath and stinky runner’s feet were just the beginning of what could have been an even longer list of concerns that were coming my way….. 

Then I found Chlorophyll and my stinky feet and bad breath issues were washed away in mere weeks!

If you know of anyone with chronic bad breath, stinky feet or just wants to give this a shot for any other mounting circulatory health concerns, have them check out Chlorophyll!

Here are the Benefits:

•Helps promote the natural blood-cleansing functions of the body.
•Promotes strong immune response.
•Strengthens cells. 
•Deodorizes the body, including the bowel.

Chlorophyll [Intestinal] is the green pigment in plants that harnesses the sun’s energy in photosynthesis. Chlorophyll performs metabolic functions in plants such as respiration and growth. Interestingly, the chlorophyll molecule is chemically similar to human blood, except that its central atom is magnesium, whereas that of human blood is iron. Liquid Chlorophyll may help improve immune response and deodorize the body. The alfalfa plant, from which Nature’s Sunshine’s chlorophyll comes, is an excellent source of chlorophyll. Nature’s Sunshine offers chlorophyll in both liquid and capsules for varying needs.

For liquid, take 1 teaspoon in water twice daily. For capsules, take 1–2 capsules daily with a meal.
——————————————————————————–
Miscellaneous Information:

GUARANTEED PURE

Intestinal and Circulatory System Support

pH Balancing

Digestive Tract Detoxifier
Supports Intestinal Health
Supports Circulatory Health*
Fresh Mint Flavor
Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that harnesses the sun’s energy in photosynthesis. Chlorophyll in plants performs metabolic functions such as respiration and growth. Interestingly, the chlorophyll molecule is chemically similar to human blood, except that its central atom is magnesium, whereas that of human blood is iron.

©2007 Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc.

Product of U.S.A.
——————————————————————————–

CLICK HERE for the audio recording of my monthly free telseminar interview with Jerry Simmons of www.WritersReaders.com. 

Learn how you too can become a published author! 

Do you eat breakfast every day?

Did you know that it is the most important meal and metabolism/weight loss booster in your day? 

Breakfast, the word itself, comes from break-the-fast.  After a nighttime of fasting, it takes a wholesome breakfast to provide the energy that your body and brain need to get through the day.  Eating a healthier breakfast revs up your metabolism and gives your body the energy it needs to get-up and go, go, go. 

I was reminded of this after visiting Jamba Juice  this past week for a smoothie to boost my own metabolism one morning.  They are having a 21-day breakfast challenge and I thought, “Hey, what a great idea!”

The cashier told me with great excitement that he did the 21-day challenge himself and gave up coffee as a result.  He has more energy and is less hungry and less lethargic later in the day - whereas before he drank tons of Starbucks in the morning, had no breakfast (or an unhealthy pastry or two), and would hit the wall around noon or so.  Now, after his own 21 days, he is rocking and rolling through the whole day and making smarter eating choices all day and eating less often later in the day.  All because he chooses now to get 400 of his daily caloric intake at breakfast, nearly a quarter of his total calorie count.

Improved energy and weight loss are the top two reasons to jump on this breakfast bandwagon.

I was inspired by their message and wanted to encourage you to take their challenge on as your own.  It takes 21 days minimum to create a habit and there are no better habits to embrace than those that create a healthire, more energetic you!

LOIS RECOMMENDS

Check out www.jamba.com/21days to sign up for the FREE 21-day challenge and see what type of a habit you create!

Jamba Juice recommends a lot of their smoothie options and they are great!  However, if you are unable to get to Jamba, here are some more options from my resources that I recommend. 

Breakfast Shake

Nutrition Bars

Nutri-Burn Chocolate

Protein Vital Nutrition

Calcium Crunch Chocolate Bars

As a runner and Ironman Triathlete, admittedly I have put my feet through a LOT of self-induced abuse (or as I like to call it, pounding the pavement with passion and purpose). 

Needless to say, I love to take care of my feet and over the years have donned many different styles of running shoes, orthodics, sandals, shoe inserts, etc., in order to keep them in alignment and keep them “Happy Feet”.  Many of my injuries that sidelined me were foot related over the past decade and I know that if my feet aren’t happy, my body is not happy and therefore, my mind and Spirit are not happy.  That just doesn’t work for me in any way - personally or professionally (nor does it work for those around me!). 

This past week I received the gift of happy feet as a free drawing prize at one of my speaking engagements at the ABWA Escondido, California, chapter meeting.  I won an hour long pedicure from one of the best in the Southwest, Blanca LaVoie in Escondido, CA. 

Not only did she give me a great pedicure she also gave me Yoga Sandals for the health of my body.  Being a runner and with the foot shape I have, I have bunions on my feet and find my body out of alignment at times, with some lower back pain as a result.

Yoga sandals are very special and unique sandals that use four toe separators to space each toe from its neighbor.  The resulting separation opens up the 26 bones in the feet and helps those bones become mobile, as they were meant to be.  Look at a child’s foot and how agile that foot is, aiding in balance, promoting body alignment.  Our feet, often crammed into narrow shoes, lose that young and agile mobility.  We being walking with the bones of our feet jammed together and our natural balance and body alignment is lost.  Without mobility, the bones of our feet can promote several foot disorders such as osteo-arthritis, hammertoe, bunions and poor circulation.  These sandlas alleviate those potential problems by spreading the toes and retraining the feet.  As the foot bones regain mobility, balance, body alignment and improved posture is restored, often resulting in reductions of leg, hip and back problems. 

Here are some testimonials for the Yoga Sandals:

Nelta Rowse, Upland, CA - I just had surgery on my toes and these sandals are just what I needed!  They keep my toes spread, I’m recommending them to others that have the same surgery.

S. Noras of Melbourne says, “I have advanced arthritis in both my feet and now I wear only your sandals.  They are comfortable and are so much more affordable then expensive alternatives.  I used to spend $150 or more on others and they weren’t as versatile or comfortable.  Why didn’t I find your sandals years ago!”

Contact Blanca TODAY if you want to learn more about these sandals. 

760-390-9045 or blavoie@chopshopnails.com  

 As always, any real estate idea, project, opportunity that is referenced in this newsletter blog is to help promote other real estate investor companies to help with your wealth building portfolios.  Due diligence and research is still recommeded and complete at your own behalf/responsibility, as with any investment.

Stone Equity Group, a profitable real estate strategy company based out of Southern California, has a real estate investing project in Biloxi, Mississippi.  You can get all the details from the real estate investor concierge company, SEG, at their company link below. 
The basic details include two projects in Biloxi that come with a $5000 cash investment, require a 680 credit score or better with W2 employment income (different score
with stated income),  $25K liquid assets available and loan approval
with their lender and you are good to go.  The monthly cash flow is nearly $200 or better per month (which would cover our agreement) and the Pro Forma documentation projects a $50K gross income of cash flow over five years.  That does not include the appreciation in this expanding, high demand ocean/beach front property area, as well as the tax advantages and the opportunity to buy more
than one and expand that income/revenue/tax advantages.  
 
CLICK HERE for the SEG’s contact information/website that can provide more details on the overall project.  Or please contact Joshua Host directly at 1-877-315-0855.

Do you often find yourself falling off the wagon of any fad diet?  Do you struggle with blood sugars being balanced?  Or you just tired of those extra few pounds around the mid-section?

I recently discovered a program online that is tried AND true!  I utilized it myself and am now sharing it with my coaching clients and consulting others on what I have found to work for me.

Go to www.ReleasingFat.com to learn more about an amazing program that will guide you to release the fat you want and maintain a balanced lifestyle in the process.  In the meantime, here is a short e-mail message from the program that explains why diets don’t work.

One-third of the population is on a diet and one-third of the population is trying to maintain their weight at any one time.  Americans are spending over thirty billion dollars each and every year on diets.  So why is the waistline of Americans continuing to expand at an unprecedented rate?  One would have to conclude that diets simply do not work.  The main reason diets do not work is because that they are a short-term solution for a long-term problem.  The connotation is that if you are going to go on a diet, then sometime in the future you are going to come off that diet—usually returning to the unhealthy eating habits that created your weight problem in the first place.  So even if you are able to lose weight on your diet, statistics show that almost all of you will gain the weight back and more in a very short period of time.

The answer is not in the most recent fad diet or weight-loss craze.  The answer is realizing that you must develop healthy lifestyles for a lifetime that happen to have the side effect of fat loss.  You need to implement a long-term solution for a long-term problem.  Understanding why you gained all your excess weight in the beginning is important, but you must realize that the answer is not in a diet.  The answer is in a new, healthy lifestyle.  The health benefits are optimal health, increased energy and focus, lower blood pressure, decreased cholesterol and triglycerides, decreased risk of heart disease and diabetes, and of course, decreased weight.  But the most important aspect is the fact that this will be permanent weight loss because you will choose to continue these healthy lifestyles for a lifetime.  They will simply just become a new way of life.
As shared at www.releasingfat.com