Do you have Metabolic Syndrome? Check and see!

Do you suffer from Metabolic Syndrome? Metabolic syndrome is a serious and very common health concern. According to stats Canada 1 in 5 Canadians are considered to suffer form it!  The American Heart Association states that 35% of Americans are already diagnosed with metabolic syndrome with anticipation the numbers will rise substantially if we don’t create programs to address and prevent this condition.  This is quickly becoming a very serious health crisis in the developed world we are even starting to see it in our children! What is Metabolic Syndrome? Metabolic Syndrome is a medical term used to define a group of medical concerns that lead to increased risk for diabetes, heart disease, cancer and premature death.  If you have TWO of any of the following health concerns you can be classified under the category of metabolic syndrome: - Are you overweight? - Have elevated fasting blood sugar - Have elevated blood pressure? - Have elevated triglycerides? - Have elevated cholesterol (particularly high LDL and low HDL) - Have a waist circumference over 40” in men, and 35” in women What happens when you have Metabolic Syndrome? Metabolic syndrome results in elevated insulin levels due to insulin resistance. When your insulin levels remain high due to insulin resistance the following health concerns often result: - Chronic inflammation - Inability to lose weight - Sodium retention - Suppressed immune function - Uncontrolled hunger and cravings - Damage to arterial walls increasing risk for heart attack and stroke or loss of limbs - Thickening of blood increasing risks for blood clots (thrombosis) - Increased susceptibility to cancer (these are only a few) Causes of Metabolic Syndrome All of us are at risk of developing this condition as the primary cause is dietary.  Metabolic Syndrome is a hormonal imbalance linked to high glycemic diets, eating processed food, drinking soda, drinking alcohol, a lack of physical exercise and genetic predisposition, just to name a few. Why Medication is not the solution If you have elevated cholesterol, blood pressure or high fasting sugar you are likely prescribed to take medication to help manage these.  And although we DO NOT recommend you discontinue your medication, it is important for you to know that these medications are only managing the symptoms, they are not correcting the problem.  Many of these medications have serious side effects and after long term consumption they can have damaging effects on your health!  The only PERMANENT solution that will correct Metabolic Syndrome is Diet and Lifestyle!  What is the Treatment for Metabolic Balance? Your physician will recommend that you take a medication to deal with the imbalances in lipid profile, blood pressure and blood sugar, and until you correct and help heal your body that is exactly what you must do.  There is however the opportunity for you to get off these medications by correcting your diet and lifestyle.  That is where Metabolic Balance comes in. What is Metabolic Balance? Metabolic Balance® is a holistic food based approach to "resetting" your body’s metabolism and regulating your hormones to naturally reach your ideal weight, whether you need to lose weight or gain weight.   The foundation of metabolic balance is backed by over 25 years of scientific research and over 800,000 plans managed by dedicated physicians and nutritional scientists. The basis of the program is the creation of a personalized nutrition plan for each individual, based on their medical history, unique blood values, and personal characteristics. A personal nutrition plan acts as a “road-map” that will provide specific food selections to create the biochemical changes needed for reaching your desired weight and health goals. Alisa Herriman RNCP ROHP CHCP will also be a Certified Metabolic Coach as of April 1st and offering Metabolic Balance through Nutrinity Health Service s and will be the first Metabolic practitioner in Simcoe County. How can you start Your Own Metabolic Balance Program? Alisa is already actively taking bookings in April for Metabolic Balance Programs. Assessments start at $65.  If you would like to book your assessment and review of the program please contact Alisa Today at alisa@alisaherriman.com or 705-484-0726

Washago's Health and Wellness Fair: Talking about Vitamins vs. Wholefoods

Thank you to all the vendors who participated in the Wellness Fair in Washago last week!

It’s always a privilege to share our knowledge with others!  Although we did not get the turn out we had expected due to poor weather I always believe those who are meant to be there will be there!

I had the opportunity to share my beliefs on supplementation.  Most of our population takes some sort of supplements and although I whole heartily agree with My Pough who spoke on weight lifting and who believes that supplements are not necessary so long as you consume a balanced diet. Most people do not consume a balanced diet, and as a result they often turn to isolated vitamin and mineral supplementation. 

The concern I have as a professional Nutritionist and Professor of Nutrition is, we know from a scientific standpoint, the body does not recognize or utilize isolated vitamins and minerals.  And in many documented cases in dozens of peer reviewed clinical publishing’s isolated vitamins and minerals can be downright dangerous!  We touched on a couple of the findings including how calcium does in many cases increase the risk for heart attacks and stroke by increasing calcifications of the arteries, and how isolated beta carotene in a large study showed to increase a smokers risk for cancer by up to 28% (by becoming a pro-oxidant).

The research is very clear on the subject of health and disease prevention when it comes to whole foods!  There is not a single research publication I am aware of that disputes the fact that the more fruits and veggies you consume, the lower your risk for almost any disease.  Particularly the big ones like cardiovascular disease, inflammatory conditions and cancer!  Bottom line the more fruits and vegetables you consume the more you reduce your risk for disease.

So if the solution is so simple why are we a population of ever growing health care expenses due to largely preventable (with higher fruit and vegetable consumption) diseases?  The problem itself is multi-factorial.  For one, the quality of our fruits and vegetables is poor at best. Most of our produce is grown with heavy amounts of toxic chemicals and in nutrient deficient soil. It’s picked premature (not ripe) and transported long distances to super markets where we purchase these nutrient deficient foods for our consumption.  Secondly we don’t consume the recommended 10-13 servings of fruits and vegetables daily.  This is the amount required by many cancer associations to prevent cancer!! Thirdly, the fruits and vegetables we do consume are mostly of the processed and even more nutrient deficient kinds such as fruit juices, French fries and canned options. The bottom line is health promotion is truly found in fruits and vegetables, however as a result of the above considerations (this is just the tip of the iceberg) we do need supplementation!

Now we know we are not eating enough fruits and vegetables, we know isolated vitamins and minerals are NOT scientifically proven to be beneficial to our health and we know statistically many preventable diseases are on the rise.  I tell you it really breaks my heart to know that if we continue as we have, my children’s generation is expected to have a shorter life expectancy than my generation!   I also know that the Canadian Cancer Society estimates 1 in 3 people will experience cancer first hand in their lifetime and they anticipate that by 2020 that statistic will increase to 1 in 2!  I am the mother of four children the last thing I ever want is to have them go through the devastation of a cancer diagnosis and the perils of dealing with the disease.  I see cancer most days in clinic and its devastating and in many cases entirely preventable!

I believe our solution to all of this comes from the company I work with called Juice Plus. Juice Plus is fruits and vegetables in a capsule!  That’s it, our produce is free from chemicals (herbicides, pesticides and fungicides) and picked at the peak of ripeness.  Juice Plus is the most thoroughly researched and clinically proven health line in the world with 31 published clinical studies on our products. Many companies use borrowed studies on ingredients in their products. Juice Plus has published studies on their products!

Some of the results from the clinical research shows that Juice Plus

-          17 studies that show Juice Plus+^®delivers key antioxidants and other phytonutrients that are absorbed by the body.

-          11 clinical studies showing Juice Plus+ reduces oxidative stress.

-          2 clinical publications that show Juice Plus+ reduces markers of systematic inflammation.

-          4 clinical studies showing Juice Plus+ supports a healthy immune system.

-          2 clinical studies showing Juice Plus+ helps protect DNA.

-          7 clinical studies showing Juice Plus+ supports cardiovascular wellness.

-          Additional studies show Juice Plus+ improves skin health, reduces periodontal disease markers, and is effective as part of nutritional oncology protocol and more!

The bottom line is our diets and food are not of great quality and we are becoming more and more unwell as a result.  We need a solution and we do need supplementation, but we need to supplement with what our diets are lacking, whole foods, nutrition, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytonutrients from fruits and vegetables. Juice Plus is that solution and we have the science to back it up!

Order yours today at: http://nutrinity.canada.juiceplus.com/

Find out how your children are free at: http://www.childrenshealthstudy.com/

Learn how you can grow your own organic food at: https://nutrinity.towergarden.ca/

Yours in Good Health

Alisa Herriman RNCP ROHP CHCP

Health Educator, Juice Plus Canada

705-484-0726

www.AlisaHerriman.com

nutrinityhealth@hotmail.com

www.nutrinity.towergarden.ca/

Fall is an Important Time to Cleanse..

This is a wonderfully cleansing time of the year, lots of fresh local fruits and veggies and clean crisp air.  For those of

you who know our protocol this is the perfect time to clean

Fresh local, organic foods won’t last long and our bodies need strong defenses against the upcoming cold and flu season. 

 

Our cleansing programs focus on providing good clean nutrition to support the body’s natural metabolic pathways of detoxifications. No fancy kits are required and they are safe for anyone (including children, seniors and those with diabetes and cancer). 

 

Our natural, whole food based dietary programs allow you the opportunity to eat clean, increase energy, strengthen your immune system and test for possible dairy and wheat intolerances. 

   

Contact us today on what affordable program is best for you!

21 Day Cleanse ONLY $150 (plus appointments)

10 Day Detox ONLY $100 (plus appointments)

Cleanse as a group at work! 

Find 4-8 people to join you and we will come on your lunch hour to monitor your progress, go through a nutritional lesson and customize your weekly meal plan!

Group Cleanse $175/person (Includes 3 on site appointments, all material and unlimited support)

Group 10 Day Detox $125/person (includes 2 sessions on site, all material and unlimited support)

 

Time for change, to feel better and look better

Give me thirty days to change  the way you eat and get you on the path to your ideal weight.

I give you the KNOWLEDGE on what it takes to loose weight, suggested meal plans, weekly measurements, 7 day a week online support to ask questions and keep you on your path.

No counting calories, and this is not about restricting yourself, it is about changing your habits on a cellular level and filling up on the good stuff.

It doesn't matter what weight you are, if you just want to feel better and look better, than you should sign up now, and get in on what many people are already benefiting from. Below is the story of one mother, who already ate healthy, but now she lost the baby weight and has more energy and lost 4 sizes in the process.

"I am a huge advocate on eating healthy and this program didn't feel like I was putting myself on a diet, but this program just changed me on a cellular level, where it changed my cravings, my energy is way up, and the baby weight is coming off effortlessly. The best part is that I feel like I have done something to better my health for the long run."

To become part of this whole program which includes the weekly measurements and consults from Alisa Herriman, registered nutritionist, you just need to be a premium juice plus and shake user, so email us to order now and we will send you everything you need. Email the offices of Alisa Herriman at Elizabeth@alisaherriman.com.

3 Things you Should Know

If you want to prevent it,

You must first learn how to!

Cancer Education Course runs this Sunday September 15^th

If you have a family risk of cancer, have had cancer or are concerned you may be high risk this is thr course for you!

Join us Sunday for a Life Changing Course that will show you how cancer grows in the body and what you can do to prevent it.  This is lifesaving knowledge that you will be able to share with your family, friends and co-workers.

If you are a wellness professional this course can count towards your annual upgrading requirements.

All participants will receive a certificate of completion and the title wellness co-ordinator for the prevention of cancer.

Location: Mariposa Inn and Conference Centre

An ANTI-Cancer Lunch will be provided

All materials including student binder and Customizable Anti-Cancer Program also included!

We have 3 spots left Register Today!

Email: nutrinityhealth@Hotmail.com

Phone: 705-484-0726

www.AlisaHerriman.com  

 

Did you Hear we are running Wednesday Night Weight Loss Clinics?

These are turning out to such a success we even have help coming in October to increase your support and results!

If you wish to attend our weekly clinic all you need to do is order your Whole Food Concentrates and Whole food Shake mix from Nutrinity Health Services.  We will customize you a dietary plan and support you each week until you reach your goals. Contact us today for more information!

Email: nutrinityhealth@Hotmail.com

Phone: 705-484-0726

www.AlisaHerriman.com  

 

FREE 38 Page Recipe Book

with Purchase of our Whole Food Organic Shakes!!

One Month Supply Only $41 (taxes included!!)

 

 

Free Weight Loss Guide!
http://www.alisaherriman.com/online-programs.html

Need More Energy?

Need a Boost in Energy?

If you are like most people, when asked if you could use more energy, your answer would be YES!

I myself have to be very careful to maintain my healthy habits because being a busy working mom of 4 children I would not be able to maintain my current lifestyle if I was malnourished. 

I wanted to take the time to share with you some of the strategies I use to ensure I remain at optimal energy. 

How to tell if you have energy problems

-          Wake not feeling rested

-          Suffer from the dreaded late afternoon crash

-          Crave sugar or require caffeine to get through the day

-          Have fluctuations in your moods and inability to concentrate

-          Avoid exercise because you don’t have the energy

-          Suffer from a diagnosed disease that makes you feel fatigued

These are only a few symptoms that the body does not have the requirements for optimal energy throughout the day.

How to Natually BOOST YOUR ENERGY

1)      Focus your diet on ORGANIC, WHOLE FOODS.  Your body requires nothing more than it requires for you to eat as nature intended whole foods!  Focus your day on fresh organic (chemical free) vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, legumes and whole grains such as oatmeal, quinoa (actually a seed) and brown rice.

2)      ELIMINATE DAIRY and GLUTEN from your diet.  These are the two most common food intolerances I work with.  When eliminated most people notice a significant change in how they feel and often find them have more energy.

3)      DETOX.  This is a term that gets thrown around a lot.  The simple truth is your body has the ability to cleanse itself.  It does however require a great deal of daily nutrition in order for the natural processes of detoxification to occur (nutrients found in whole foods!).  It is my recommendation that you only follow a “cleansing or detoxification Program” under the guidance of a professional who has extensive knowledge in this field.  Your practitioner at Nutrinity Health Services is well trained in the field of metabolic detoxification.  For those do it your seflers at home you can start with:

                                                                           i.      Dandelion tea (organic) – Dandelion tea is a natural diuretic that will not deplete potassium. It is also a liver stimulant.  Drink one cup daily or as needed.

                                                                         ii.      Hot water and lemon – This drink is alkalizing and has been indicated to help “decongest” the liver.  It will also help you feel fuller longer if taken between or just after meals. (lowers glycemic index of foods).

                                                                        iii.      Avoid anything with toxic ingredients such as GMO foods, non-organic foods, high sugar foods (including cereals and condiments).

4)      Take a WHOLE FOOD SUPPLEMENT.  Your body does not recognize anything that no longer exists as it does in nature.  Isolates can be useful under certain circumstances, however your basic supplementation should be in the form of a whole food supplement. At Nutrinity Health Services we carry the MOST CLINICALLY BACKED, PROFESSIONAL RECOMMENDED WHOLE FOOD SUPPLEMENT AVAILABLE!  Email us for an information package on our whole food health line and information on how YOUR CHILDREN ARE FREE for 4 YEARS!

All in all, your energy levels are directly determined by what you put into your body.  With almost 10 years in the field of nutrition I know how easy it is to improve how you feel with simple improvements in your diet.  Take any of the above recommendations and get started. Establish one at a time and move forward until you are doing all 4 of the listed tips.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS and EVENTs

Free Smoothie Workshop (open to Complete users) – September 5^th 6:30pm-7:30pm

Join us for a evening of healthy shakes, new recipes and conversation on what ingredients you can add to your smoothies for added health benefits!

Cancer Education Course – September 15^th Registration is open

Alisa has spent a great deal of time to create the Cancer Education Program for those who do not necessarily have a health or wellness background.  Her focus is to educate and empower the public at large as to how they can protect themselves and their family.  Participants can also share the materials of this program within their workplaces as a Wellness Co-ordinator for the Prevention of Cancer.

 21 Day Vegan Challenge – Starts September 23rd

Have you ever wanted to experience what its like to eat a healthy balanced diet that does not include animal products?  The health benefits of a plant based diet are well documented and practiced around the world.  This program will allow you the experience of learning how to properly observe a plant based diet and feel all its health benefits!  Meal Plans, workshops, appointments and program material are all provided. Cost: $225

Do you get 26 organic Fruits and veggies in your body every day?

If not ask us how you can for $3 a day!  It’s the BEST investment you can make in your health!

 

www.AlisaHerriman.com

nutrinityhealth@hotmail.com

705-484-0726