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The Effects of Bravo Yogurt Consumption Associated with Intermittent Fasting

8/28/2017

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The following is the latest study as it appears in the bioRxiv archive of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory describing the effects of Bravo yogurt consumption associated with intermittent fasting (intermittent fasting is a means to achieve nutritional ketosis).
 
This study describes the results observed by Dr. Jerry Blythe, MD, a long-time cancer survivor and marathon runner, who embarked in a three-month experience of intermittent fasting and Bravo consumption.
 
The results observed by Dr. Blythe not only are consistent with those reported by other studies, but present additional, exciting observations that open novel perspectives for the use of the combination [intermittent fasting/Bravo].
 
In our paper, we demonstrate that Bravo yogurt leads to elimination through the urine of a number of chemical toxicants stored in fat. In other words, Bravo yogurt detoxifies the body of the harmful chemicals that may negatively affect the immune system, the endocrine system and the brain.
 
In this particular case, elimination through the urine of a number of chemicals that are known endocrine disruptors led to significant improvement of thyroid function as demonstrated by the decrease of TSH.
 
This mechanism bears important consequences: thus, accumulation of endocrine disruptors (chemical toxicants) leads to impaired thyroid function that in turn leads to reduced basal metabolism, reduced energy, retention of liquids and weight gain.
 
When the endocrine disruptors are eliminated through urine thanks to Bravo, thyroid function and metabolism normalize, energy levels increase and weight loss can be maintained.
 
As it is described in our paper, the detoxifying effect of Bravo is due to three mechanisms that, in turn, are due to the Bravo proprietary microbial formulation:
 
1. Instantaneous binding and elimination of toxicants.
2. Improved renal function with increased elimination of toxicants.
3. Increased production of anti-oxidant molecules and enzymes.
 
In addition, Dr. Blythe describes a significant improvement of immune system function as demonstrated by decrease of Nagalase. These data are consistent with the known immune-modulatory properties of Bravo and with the removal of chemical toxicants that are known to affect the immune system.
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Inner Fire Podcast July 2017

8/7/2017

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In July, James from Inner Fire Podcast interviewed me in a podcast called "Episode 008 Inner Fire Interviews: Jovan's Journey."

​Please read the story here:  http://innerfirepodcast.com/jovansjourney/ 
Please listen to the podcast here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/in…/008_Stephany_JovansJourney.mp3

"This week we hear from our friend Stephany about treating her son, Jovan, with a ketogenic diet to help him adapt and overcome his own challenges and obstacles growing up as a non-verbal autistic child. His progress is incredible, and it’s absolutely thrilling to witness."

Inner Fire Podcast explores information about the journey towards health, fitness, and peace of mind.

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The Benefits  of Polyphenols

8/4/2017

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Polyphenols are micro nutrients that we get through certain plant-based foods.  They're packed with antioxidants and potential health benefits. It's thought that polyphenols can improve or help treat digestion and weight management issues, diabetes, neurodegenerative disease, and cardiovascular disease.  

70% of your immune system lives in your digestive tract. Your body's naturally-occurring probiotics feed on polyphenols. A polyphenol-rich diet can help you feel better and digest your food better. That's right, eating foods with polyphenols can help fuel our own probiotics, making our own digestive systems healthier. 

It's best to get polyphenols by eating foods containing them rather than via supplements, which can limit iron absorption. There are polyphenol blends available for purchase, but they need to be soy-free, lactose-free and manufactured to cGMP standards and have the same high polyphenol content you'd receive if you simple at the food itself, rather than purchase a supplement. 

The best way we've found to harness the highest nutrient content of these powerful foods is to eat them raw and also blend them to add to our kombucha and daily blended juices.  This has a wonderful effect on my family's health. It helps to detoxify and reduce the inflammation Jovan experiences in his gut.  As I've said before, all health begins in the gut, and that's one of the main places we started to try to heal Jovan with his digestive health.

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A number of different types of berries are rich in polyphenols.  These include popular and easily accessible berries like:
  • highbush blueberries 
  • blackberries
  • strawberries
  • red raspberries
  • acai berries
  • aronia cherries
  • cranberries
  • pomegranites

Less commonly found berries (depending on your region) include:
  • black chokeberry (found in southeast and northeast United States and in eastern Canada). 
  • bilberries

Berries aren't the only fruits with plenty of polyphenols.  According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a large number of fruits contain high numbers of polyphenols.  These include:
  • black currants
  • plums
  • sweet cherries
  • apples

Nuts can be very nutritious yet high in caloric value. Full of protein, these nuts are high in polyphenol content as well:
  • Hazelnuts
  • Walnuts
  • Almonds
  • Pecans

Polyphenols in food plants are a versatile group of phytochemicals with many potentially beneficial activities in terms of disease prevention. There are many vegetables that contain polyphenols, though they usually have less than fruit.  Here are a few of our favorites:
  • Artichokes
  • Red onions
  • Spinach

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August 03rd, 2017

8/3/2017

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​Bentonite Clay

Bentonite clay has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years, in many different human cultures and seen in multiple animal species.  It is used both externally, for skin conditions, as well as internally for various reasons. Analysis of the clays being used by both humans and animals show that bentonite clays are preferred for ingestion.  Research on bentonite clay has shown that the benefits of its consumption includes nutrition, detoxification, and use as an antimicrobial and anti-parasitic agent.

​Common Uses for Bentonite Clay
  • Mud Baths – Used at health spas for detoxing through the skin.
  • Foot Baths – Used at health spas for detoxing through the feet.
  • Skin Conditions – Used as a paste for insect stings/bites, burns, eczema, acne, and rashes.
  • Toothpaste – To whiten and re-mineralize teeth
  • Parasite Cleanse – Worms in the body will typically eat what is in the digestive tract.  They also eat dirt and clay, so they are attracted to this substance.  Because they are attracted to this food source, they will be carried out in the excrement of the host.
  • Candida Cleanse – There have been a few studies to show that Bentonite Clay treats yeast very effectively, by immobilizing it through adsorption and carrying it out of the system.
  • Chelation – Studies have shown a considerable capacity for heavy metal absorption, including lead, cadmium, zinc, and mercury, through either epidermal application or oral ingestion.


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I find this information fascinating! Since I started doing this for myself I find that it is great way to clean my system on a regular basis. I tried to start slowly by just doing Jovan's feet for maybe ten minutes, then I moved up to 20 minutes in the bath tub with warm water. I did run the clay on him for maybe 5 minutes so it could stick to him and then I ran his bath with warm water and let him soak. I hydrated him with a lot of water which is very important.  I also had magnesium oil which I put on him since clay baths do pull out toxins, but also your natural minerals. It's crucial to get those natural minerals back through the magnesium oil. I do this maybe once/month or once every two months.

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    Hello my name is Stephany and I want to share my story.  I am a mother of an autistic child. My son is Jovan, and this is his journey. 

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