Time For Spring Cleaning

Spring is here, not only on the calender but it is in the air.  And as we are all mammals, the increased sunshine is changing our bodies, it is taking us out of our winter slumbers.

And as we transform from the winter mode to spring, it is as if we are coming out of a “mini-hibernation” .  And as we wake up, we need to think of detoxing our bodies from any and all accumulated wastes that have built up.  If you have done this before, then you know what will happen to your body once it detoxes.  I liken it to cleaning your car’s windshield.  You don’t even realize it is dirty and the view is obstructed until you clean it and then it is like a breath of fresh air once it has been cleaned.  Same with our bodies.

And that is why, on Sunday May 6, 2012, we are holding the next Ultimate Detox Workshop in Ottawa Canada. This is what people have said about our process:

“I lost approximately 50 pounds with the help of Dr. Marcelle Forget and Dr. Tony Brunelle. They helped me get rid of the mental and emotional clutter around weight loss. They also got me on the right path by setting realistic and achievable goals.”

“I was denied life insurance due to my high cholestrol levels. With the help of Dr. Marcelle Forget, I was able to lose 25 pounds in 1 month without feeling hungry. When I visited my traditional doctor, she was surprised and said that my cholestrol was below average.”

“I feel great after doing the Ultimate Detox Workshop. I have lots of energy and the foggies and low feelings are gone. I finally have an over all feeling of happiness and health!”

This is about more than losing weight!  This is about true detoxing of your body and your mind. Yes, we talk of Ultra Clear Renew, but so much more, from what the major source of weight gain is, to acupuncture, to emotions.   Join us and learn how to take charge of your body and your life.

PhytoMulti, A Better Vitamin

Some people think that a multivitamin is a multivitamin. That all are relatively the same. I used to think so and in that scenario, cheaper is better. Of course all that changed when I learned how to muscle test and discovered that some vitamins are better absorbed than others.

And all the while, scientists ignored what are called PHYTONUTRIENTS. These are chemicals that are in foods that cause a blue berry to be blue and that cause that garlic smell in a clove of garlic. But we, the scientific world didn’t know what they did. And so we threw them out and ignored them.

Until recently that is.

PhytoNutrients are the Missing Link

With research, it is being revealed that phytonutrients actually have a use after all. And it is now estimated that there are over 10,000 different phytonutrients in our foods. And that these chemicals, these previously ignored and rejected chemicals can have profound effects on such things as your metabolism, even on cancer.

And now we finally have received our first batch of a new multivitamins that are full of these wonderful magical chemicals. PhtoMulti from Metagenics. We will get it on our website ASAP, but in the meanwhile, ask to be tested next time you are in the office. Or call Karen to get your own. 613-592-8100

Dysbiosis in Canada

Dysbiosis is just a fancy word that means you have an overgrowth of the wrong type of bacteria in your gut.

It can be yeast, pathogenic bacteria or parasites.

The result can be bloating, pain, fatigue and a lowering or your immune system.

You need someone who can help you find the source of your problems.

Identifying the cause is the first step.  The next step is to help your body take back it’s digestive track.

Metagenics has a number of products that do this, from Proboulardi to various other products such as Ultra Parex.

And if you don’t think you have any problems with your gut, you are most likely fooling yourself.

info on proboulardi and ultra parex

Awakening Potentials sells Metagenics Products in Canada.  photo credit

Metagenics – Medical Foods – in Canada

Metagenics Nutrition
Looking for a Metagenics Practitioner in Ottawa Canada. Dr. Marcelle Forget is an authorized metagenics practitioner. You can book a consultation  with her and buy metagenics through her online metagenics store.

Trusted Nutrition
Metagenics nutritional formulas are scientifically formulated based on proprietary and published studies in nutrigenomics—how nutrition influences genetic expression for good health. In other words, food and other plant components send signals to cells in the body that ultimately influence our health. That’s why we say our nutraceuticals and medical foods help patients reach their “genetic potential through nutrition.” It’s also why we’re the most trusted professional brand for patients and health care providers worldwide.

Certified
Metagenics is the only company to be awarded Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification.

Medical Foods
Children’s Food Sensitivities
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Leaky Gut Syndrome
Type 2 Diabetes
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Metabolic Syndrome & Cardiovascular Disease
Premenstrual Syndrome

Metagenics natural Solutions for:
Blood Sugar Support
Cardiovascular Health
Gastrointestinal Health
Immune Health
Joint Health
Men’s Health
Musculoskeletal Health
Neurological Health
Stress Management
Women’s Health
Detoxification

Suffering From Depression? Try Vitamin D3

If you are suffering from depression there is a natural cure that may work for you.  You may be deficient in Vitamin D3.  This is also known as the sunshine vitamin and if you are lacking this, which is most of America, all of Canada and most of Europe and northern Asia, depression is a major sign.

Yes, the lack of sunshine can cause depression.

So can chronic pain and even such things a head trauma or abnormal craniosacral rhythm.

So start with the easy answer, get some Vitamin D3 and go from there.  Remember, you need the right amount of Vitamin D3 to make a difference, so do your homework.

Symptoms of Liver Toxicity

Patients with mild liver disease may have few or no symptoms or signs. Patients with more serious disease develop symptoms and signs that may be nonspecific or specific.

Nonspecific symptoms, that is, symptoms that don’t suggest that the liver is their cause, include:

• fatigue,
• weakness,
• vague abdominal pain, and
• loss of appetite.

Symptoms and signs that are specific for liver disease include:

• yellowing of the skin (jaundice) due to the accumulation of bilirubin in the blood,
• itching, and
• easy bruising due to decreased production of blood clotting factors by the diseased liver.

Severe, advanced liver disease with cirrhosis can produce symptoms and signs related to cirrhosis; these symptoms include:

• fluid accumulation in the legs (edema) and abdomen (ascites),
• mental confusion or coma,
• kidney failure,
• vulnerability to bacterial infections, and
• gastrointestinal bleeding.

How do drugs cause liver disease?

Drugs can cause liver disease in several ways. Some drugs are directly injurious to the liver; others are transformed by the liver into chemicals that can be injurious to the liver directly or indirectly. (This may seem strange in light of the liver’s important role in transforming toxic chemicals into nontoxic chemicals, but it happens.) There are three types of liver toxicity; dose-dependent toxicity, idiosyncratic toxicity, and drug allergy.

Drugs that cause dose-dependent toxicity can cause liver disease in most people if enough of the drug is taken. The most important example of dose-dependent toxicity is acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose (discussed later in this article.).

Drugs that cause idiosyncratic toxicity cause disease in only those few patients who have inherited specific genes that control the chemical transformation of that specific drug, causing accumulation of the drug or products of their transformation (metabolites) that are injurious to the liver. These inherited idiosyncratic toxicities usually are rare, and depending on the drug, typically occur in less than 1 to10 per 100,000 patients who are taking that drug; however, with some drugs the prevalence of toxicity is much higher. Even though the risk of developing drug-induced idiosyncratic liver disease is low, idiosyncratic liver disease is the most common form of drug-induced liver disease because tens of millions of patients are using drugs, and many of them are using several drugs.

Idiosyncratic drug toxicity is difficult to detect in early clinical trials that usually involve, at most, only a few thousand patients. Idiosyncratic toxicity will surface only after millions of patients begin to receive the drug after the drug is approved by the FDA.

Drug allergy also may cause liver disease, though it is uncommon. In drug allergy, the liver is injured by the inflammation that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks the drugs with antibodies and immune cells.

Metagenics Products has a unique product called UltraClear Renew that can help detox your liver.

Proboulardi Is Now In Stock

Proboulardi is now in stock. For those of you who have been waiting patiently for it to come in, it’s here.

And why wait for Proboulardi when there are so many other forms of pro-biotic available. Like the song says,

“It’s Simply The Best” in our opinion.

So in Canada, call 613-592-8100 or order online to get yours.

Metagenics Products on-line for Canada

The beauty of on-line shopping is the great prices you can find.  Not only can you get the best products, but if you do it right, you often get free shipping.

And now here is an offer for all of  you who have found and use Metagenics Products in Canada.  Awakening Potentials is hosting the Ultimate Detox Workshop that has a large focus on Metagenics Products.  If you want to truly detox  your body AND your mind, you have to check this out.

You will be amazed at the power of removing toxins from your life, both the chemical and emotional kinds.

So if you are in or near Ottawa Ontario, set aside the time, and join us while there is still room.



 

Watch Your Calcium

We all need calcium and as we age, we need to make sure we don’t lose more calcium than we are taking into our bodies.  If we do, we develop what is called osteoporosis.

That said, not all calcium supplements are the same.  You can buy 100% natural calcium made from ground up oyster shells. Yes there is calcium here, but not in a form that your body can absorb.  That is why you need to be aware of the different types of calcium and what you need.  Your needs can actually be different from everyone elses.

My point here is not all calcium is the same, and Buyer Beware.

Metagenics has many products with calcium, just make sure you get what you need.

TMJ is More Than A Dental Problem

TMJ, also know as your jaw joint can cause unbelievable pain.  So what are the causes?

• Recent visit to dentist – with mouth forced open for long periods
• New filling – causing a mis-alignment of your jaw
• Stress – causing you to clench your teeth, grind your teeth and start a viscous cycle of pain and dysfunction

Now to cures:

• If dentist caused, you may need to have your bite checked, filling adjusted
• If mis-alinged , a chiropractic adjustment or craniosacral treatment can fix this
• If stress related, (and this is the most common), get to the source of the stress and resolve the issue.  A powerful tools is Neuro Emotional Technique

Call us and get checked.  613-592-8537