Natural Health Connections Chat
TeriNHC] 3:22 pm: What do you think of when your see/hear the words 'natural health'?
[Cindyp FFSI FV] 3:23 pm: no prescriptions
[oceanrain] 3:23 pm: Sorry, mine was nutrition, eating the right/good foods, better alternatives , use of herbs, plants
[oceanrain] 3:24 pm: non envacive alternatives, non-chemical products
[TeriNHC] 3:24 pm: Interesting!
[TeriNHC] 3:25 pm: I use herbs quite a bit...as I'm sure you can tell.
[TeriNHC] 3:25 pm: And I like my vitamins from plant based sources, not man made
[TeriNHC] 3:26 pm: with so many companies and places selling these things
[TeriNHC] 3:26 pm: I like to be sure my clients understand what they are or aren't getting
[oceanrain] 3:26 pm: Me too...Even when they might be a little bit more expensive, it is worthy!
[TeriNHC] 3:27 pm: For instance
[TeriNHC] 3:27 pm: True, Roxana
[oceanrain] 3:27 pm: yes
[TeriNHC] 3:27 pm: For instance
[TeriNHC] 3:28 pm: different herbs have different properties according to the part of the plant you use
[TeriNHC] 3:29 pm: so, say you need herb X for the immume system
[wreathsbytheinch] 3:29 pm: hello
[TeriNHC] 3:30 pm: You can find herb X at the health food store in the mall, at the pharmacy, at the local super center, etc.
[TeriNHC] 3:30 pm: and all of them say 100% herb X
[TeriNHC] 3:31 pm: Now herb X's only helpful properties for the immune system are in the flower. BUT....
[TeriNHC] 3:32 pm: A lot of companies will put the stem, root, flower, leaf, berry into their capsules --- it's still 100% herb X, just not what you want for your particular needs
[TeriNHC] 3:33 pm: So if a client decides to use something other than what I've suggested (which is rare), I absolutely won't even speculate on their results.
[TeriNHC] 3:34 pm: This is also a very big reason why people use herbs, don't get results, and then say herbs don't work.
[TeriNHC] 3:34 pm: I've never talked specifically about the company I mostly use, but I have to tell you
[TeriNHC] 3:35 pm: across the board, my clients see positive results.
[TeriNHC] 3:35 pm: Occasionally they'll bring in something else, and if it works, great...but so far, no other company has such a good record with such a wide range of products.
[oceanrain] 3:36 pm: Do you use the actual plants for cetain purposes?
[TeriNHC] 3:36 pm: When I have them, I use them myself. Can't do that with clients.
[TeriNHC] 3:37 pm: ...my website is http://www.natural-health-coach-for-women.com/[oceanrain] 3:37 pm: I see...I took a workshop on herbs, mostly from PR, my Country, and it was such a great experience!
[TeriNHC] 3:37 pm: You weren't here when I posted it before
[TeriNHC] 3:38 pm: I know what you mean, Roxana. I love to learn.
[oceanrain] 3:39 pm: Well some things I use , others were a little out of my comfort zone!!!! :)[TeriNHC] 3:39 pm: LOL, I know what you mean there too!!
[oceanrain] 3:39 pm: Like when I learn the side effects of regular antiperspirants....[oceanrain] 3:39 pm: I tried!!! I tell you i did tried all the recipes!!!
[oceanrain] 3:40 pm: Thank God i found a happy medium....
[TeriNHC] 3:40 pm: Interesting thing about that...when our bowels are clean, there is much less body odor.
[oceanrain] 3:40 pm: Natural deodorant! If you have good ones in your site, I'll love to see them!
[TeriNHC] 3:41 pm: Women tend to have more right before the start of their period[oceanrain] 3:41 pm: when you are in a tropical island.... body odor is part of daily living!!! All year around![TeriNHC] 3:41 pm: because that's a cleansing time
[TeriNHC] 3:42 pm: :-)
[TeriNHC] 3:42 pm: I'm in Florida...not an island, but pretty hot and humid. Probably not quite what you have though.
[Cindyp FFSI FV] 3:50 pm: after dealing with my aunt and drs i'm vowing to go natrual whenever i can
[Cindyp FFSI FV] 3:50 pm: her prescriptions are expensive and i don't see where they help much
[Cindyp FFSI FV] 3:50 pm: do you feel like changing subject
[oceanrain] 3:51 pm: i know the feeling, my husband has a heart condition....
[TeriNHC] 3:51 pm: To what, Cindy?
[Cindyp FFSI FV] 3:51 pm: potassium
[TeriNHC] 3:51 pm: Okay...
[TeriNHC] 3:52 pm: Did you know cream of tartar is potasium? !
[oceanrain] 3:53 pm: That's a good one!
[Cindyp FFSI FV] 3:54 pm: do a group poll on possible subjects
[Cindyp FFSI FV] 3:54 pm: i'm into anything helath
[Cindyp FFSI FV] 3:54 pm: still going to do a detox
[TeriNHC] 3:54 pm: Good idea, Cindy.
[Cindyp FFSI FV] 3:54 pm: we need to talk about that more too
[oceanrain] 3:56 pm: I have a client who was explaining me about her acne prone skin when ever period approuches, any suggestions?
[TeriNHC] 3:57 pm: The skin is actually one of your elimination organs
[oceanrain] 3:58 pm: So you think it is normal???
[TeriNHC] 3:58 pm: The first thing to do is make sure the other eliminationorgans are working properly
[TeriNHC] 3:58 pm: elimination organs
[oceanrain] 3:58 pm: i asked about that....
[oceanrain] 3:58 pm: she said it is fine, but she is starting a weight loss program today![TeriNHC] 3:59 pm: It's not fine if she's breaking out....
[TeriNHC] 4:00 pm: You can have her contact me at my website if you'd like
[oceanrain] 4:00 pm: I hope she'll start following the recommendations, adding water, more fruits and veggies, more fiber, less fats!
[TeriNHC] 4:00 pm: Lot's of people think they are fine if they are 'going' every day.
[TeriNHC] 4:00 pm: Yeah, that would certainly be good for all of us!
[TeriNHC] 4:02 pm: Well, if she does the water & etc., she'll be doing better
[MindyHGP] 4:04 pm: call me stupid :P , but what contains more fiber?
[TeriNHC] 4:04 pm: Between what and what, Mindy?
[MindyHGP] 4:05 pm: i guess in general..more of some veggies and not others? specific things that are fiber-full
[MindyHGP] 4:05 pm: so whole grain bread is better than white (most anything is better than white)
[TeriNHC] 4:06 pm: The fiber in the wheat kernel is on the outside, not the germ
[oceanrain] 4:06 pm: i use a cereal brand high in fiber and protein, Kashi
[TeriNHC] 4:06 pm: If it's truly whole grain, Mindy, and not just brown bread
[TeriNHC] 4:06 pm: Legumes are loaded with fiber
[TeriNHC] 4:07 pm: Roxana is right...Kashi has several cereals that are fairly high in fiber[oceanrain] 4:07 pm: This is a language problem (Spanish to English back wards..) when you say Legumes you are talking about???
[Cindyp FFSI FV] 4:07 pm: i'll look at them but the last time seemed they were mush[TeriNHC] 4:08 pm: Oatmeal has fiber
[oceanrain] 4:08 pm: Try Crunch it is CRUNCH!!!
[TeriNHC] 4:08 pm: Kidney beans, pinto's, black beans, etc.
[wreathsbytheinch] 4:08 pm: what about Lentils
[wreathsbytheinch] 4:09 pm: they are yummy
[TeriNHC] 4:09 pm: Yes, lentils are legumes, too.
[wreathsbytheinch] 4:09 pm: lentils and rice is that a good diet
I wasn't able to save the rest of the chat, but did tell those who were trying to loose weight to check out the books by Peter D'Adamo, Eat Right for Your Blood Type and Live Right for Your Blood Type.
Have a healthy day!
Teri Hayes
Certified Natural Health Consultant
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