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Sixteen Raw Foods & Their Healing Powers “When diet is wrong medicine is of no use. When diet is correct medicine is of no need.”- Ayurvedic OATS- balance the nervous system and reduce cholesterol WALNUTS- provide energy to the heart AVOCADO- lowers cholesterol and fights anemia STRAWBERRY- is the most antioxidant fruit LEMON-   cleanses and regenerates the blood RED BEET- combats anemia ONION- is effective against bronchitis and asthma FIGS- soothe the bronchial passages and invigorate the body PAPAYA- activates the digestive process ARTICHOKE- detoxifies the liver PINEAPPLE- is the stomach’s friend CABBAGE- heals ulcers POMEGRANATE- reduces intestinal inflammation and enriches the blood MANGO- nourishes the skin and protects the arteries KIWI- increases resistance and prevents anemia ALMONDS- invigorate the nervous system and reduce cholesterol For more insight on the benefits of foods and take a closer l

First Aid for Joint & Muscle Injuries THE R.I.C.E. RECOVERY FORMULA REST: when an injury occurs, immediately stop using the injured area. ICE: apply to an injured joint or muscle reduces swelling and bleeding by slowing blood flow to the area. COMPRESSION: wrapping or tapping the injured extremity reduces swelling and gives extra support to injured tissues.  ELEVATION: keep the injured body part above the level of the heart slow blood flow to the area and reduces swelling. APPLYING ICE PROPERLY WHEN: Ice or gel packs are the first choice of care during the first 48-72 hours following the injury. HOW: The application of ice directly to an injured or painful area of the body can be quite a shock at first. To avoid this, apply the ice pack as follows: Apple the ice or gel pack over a towel which will allow for a gradual cooling and more comfort. Place the towel under hot (but not scalding) running water, wring out excess water and place the to

7 Factors of Heart Health These seven factors- if you can keep them ideal or control them- end up being the fountain of youth for your heart. You live longer, you live healthier longer, you have much better quality of life in older age, require less medication, less medical care. Specifically, those with ideal cardiovascular health can answer yes to the following seven questions: 1. Never smoked or quit more than one year ago 2. Body mass index less than 25 3. Get at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week (that's 30 minutes 5x week) 4. Meet these dietary recommendations: Eat Whole, unprocessed foods 60-80% of your plate should be fresh vegetables in salads or lightly steamed. Also include plenty of fresh fruits- preferably organic Do not eat commercially processed foods such as cookies, cakes, crackers, TV dinners, soft drinks, packaged sauce mixes, etc. READ LABELS! Avoid all refined sweeteners such as sugar, dextrose, glucose, high fructose, corn syrup

8 Tips to Take Charge & Set Goals The Greatest Power in Life is the Power to Choose! Have a Vision- create a map/plan Be Inspired- take in your surroundings & a deep breathe Develop yourself- every day & in every way Set Goals- refer back to your map/plan Mo Chih Chu- move through obstacles without hesitation Have confidence- it is your dream, just do it Find Joy- in all the steps in your vision Have passion- develop a reason “If we trust our intuition and respond, it’s always right, because we are open enough to see what to do.” – Paul Horn You have the final authority, YOU MAKE YOU! www.mysuperspine.com