and many of us want to shed excess weight.
At any one moment in the United States 50-60% of population is actively dieting. We all know the first law about losing weight: Burn more calories than you take in! True, however not the whole truth. Most of us will swear that the small amount of food we are eating should be causing some weight loss. And if that’s not the case, there are many possibilities to consider, some that may go unnoticed until we really pay attention. A slow metabolic rate and poor adrenal function are often overlooked.
The other law we all have to face and deal with is exercise. Unless we take steps to exercise on a regular basis we will lose lean muscle mass, which is the furnace where calories burn, causing our resting metabolic rate to gradually decline.
Another common sense point is eating too quickly. Inhaling our food doesn’t give our brain the time needed to produce the hormones that tell you when you're full, and that can lead to overeating. So, Mom was right - slow down and chew your food!
It’s a tough battle! After age 20, our metabolism decreases at a rate 0.5% per year, mostly due to the loss of 5-10 pounds of muscle tissue every decade. This means at age 30, we’re burning 5% fewer calories, 10% fewer by age 40. In other words, we burn 5% fewer calories per decade.
As a result of age, we have to cut calories, pick up the exercise or BOTH.
COMMON-SENSE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERYONE:
Burn more calories than you consume
Balance your endocrine system: Take the load off the pancreas/adrenal.
Eat plenty of low glycemic foods and if needed, protein type snacks to protect your blood sugar levels and cortisol throughout the day and night.
Regular cardiovascular and resistance training.
Words and suggestions taken from:
Ben C. Markham, DC, DIBAK, DACBN, CCN
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Open House 2009
The much anticipated open house for the Brimhall Wellness Center is 1 week away. On October 20 at 7:00 PM!
Of all the things that we do I am always asked to show the muscle testing. So as many people as possible will be check through the nutritional scan. Come early and bring your friends!
We will also be introducing a new member of the TEAM. Dr. Ann Lovick NMD. She is going to be discussing the latest in diet like HCG where people can lose up 20 or more pounds in a month. She will also be discussing female health and the wonderful options of using natural hormones. Come and meet her!
Also this is the best time to come and let your husband, wife, friends, and family discuss options in there health care for free!!!!
We look forward to seeing everyone!!
Dr. Brett Brimhall and TEAM
Of all the things that we do I am always asked to show the muscle testing. So as many people as possible will be check through the nutritional scan. Come early and bring your friends!
We will also be introducing a new member of the TEAM. Dr. Ann Lovick NMD. She is going to be discussing the latest in diet like HCG where people can lose up 20 or more pounds in a month. She will also be discussing female health and the wonderful options of using natural hormones. Come and meet her!
Also this is the best time to come and let your husband, wife, friends, and family discuss options in there health care for free!!!!
We look forward to seeing everyone!!
Dr. Brett Brimhall and TEAM
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Be prepared!! Do you have what you need when you need it?
I have also been asked what you could have at home for an Emergency Kit: I keep the following on hand at home for my family. This is what I would have for a month supply and just double or triple depending on how many months and how many are in your family.
1. DSF for adrenals to help combat stress. Large bottle
2. Core Level Health Reserve as a multiple vitamin/mineral. Large bottle
3. Magnazyme to aid in digestion and elimination. One bottle
4. Probiotics Plus to keep the colon at optimal health and functioning. One bottle. Adults: Minimum 1 per day Child: 1 every 2 to 3 days. If not feeling well take up to 3 a day for adult and 1-2 a day for child.
5. Immune-Gut Balance. 1 bottle per 3-4 people. We have 2 at home.
6. Total Virx and/or Total Multimune. 1 large bottle of each.
7. Immungen and Virex liquid for the children.
8. Chewable C-500 for the children.
Depending also on the genetic predispostions of an individual or family the above with change or be modified. For instance is someone has problems blood sugar control or sleep the nutrients that they need are going to be slightly different.
1. DSF for adrenals to help combat stress. Large bottle
2. Core Level Health Reserve as a multiple vitamin/mineral. Large bottle
3. Magnazyme to aid in digestion and elimination. One bottle
4. Probiotics Plus to keep the colon at optimal health and functioning. One bottle. Adults: Minimum 1 per day Child: 1 every 2 to 3 days. If not feeling well take up to 3 a day for adult and 1-2 a day for child.
5. Immune-Gut Balance. 1 bottle per 3-4 people. We have 2 at home.
6. Total Virx and/or Total Multimune. 1 large bottle of each.
7. Immungen and Virex liquid for the children.
8. Chewable C-500 for the children.
Depending also on the genetic predispostions of an individual or family the above with change or be modified. For instance is someone has problems blood sugar control or sleep the nutrients that they need are going to be slightly different.
Will the Flu get you?........What are you going to do?
Whether you are going to vaccinate or not you must be prepared and prepare your loved ones. If you thought about what was going on in you life the last time you were sick or not feeling your best usually one of the following or multiple of the follow were present.
1. Increased stress
2. Not sleeping as well or as much as needed
3. Increased sugar, soda, alcohol, or other self inflicted toxins in your diet
4. Changes in temperature or climate, or environment
Some of these things you can control. Others you cannot. So the rule is "Do your best and try not to worry about the rest."
What you should do to decrease your susceptibility?
1. Breathing
2. Sleep
3. Eat good
4. Drink water
5. Take a bath with Epsom salts and baking soda or other bath salts
6. Relaxation therapy
7. Light exercise or stretching like yoga
8. Get adjusted
9. Get a massage
Your body needs certain nutrients to stay well and for your immune system to work properly. The following is a simple to do list before you are sick or if you do get sick what you can do to support and enhance your body's natural defenses.
Daily:
1. Probiotics and Immuno Globulin's help the gut stay healthy. A large part of the defense mechanisms our bodies have are in the mucus membranes of our digestive tract. The products we use are Probitic plus and Immune Gut Balance. Both are safe and effective with children.
2. Enzymes to digest and break down our foods and any junk foods we eat (Magnazyme or Total Enzymes)
3. Adrenal support (DSF or Adrenal Lyph Plus)
4. Multiple daily vitamin and mineral (Core Level Health Reserve)
5. Immune support (Total Virx or Total Multimune 1 a day)
If you start having symptoms:
1. Continue or start adrenal support DSF 1, 2 x day
2. Start taking Total Virx and/or Total Multimune: 1 every waking hour for 3-5 days, then 1 tablet 3 times a day for at least a month, then 1 a day until the “flu season” is over.
3. Suck on vitamin C with bioflavonoid to coat your mucus membranes to reduce infection and ease the throat. (Chewable C 500)
4. Enzymes, Probiotics, Immune-Gut Balance daily.
5. Take a detox bath each night and get extra rest. Bath salts from Abra like Cold and Flu Bath are wonderful.
6. Get adjusted, get a massage, footbath, sauna, and drink lots of good water.
Children:
With children the follow are very helpful.
1. Have them taking Immune-Gut balance every day. This will help keep the immune system and gut functioning optimally.
2. Have them taking a Probiotic and enzymes each day and around holidays where they are getting more sugar 1 to 2 capsules a day.
3. Chewable C 500 1-2 tablets a day for children under 8 and up to 5-6 for children over 8. If a person gets to much vitamin C the stools will become loose. So this is your notice to reduce the dose.
4. For those younger children that will not take any vitamins use Virex homeopathic and or Immugen 5 drops 2-5 x day for a week then 5 drops 2 x day for a month.
This is what I do with my own family and have used for years to help others. In our experience by being prepared you and your family will be able handle the "flu season" instead of the "flu season" handling you!
1. Increased stress
2. Not sleeping as well or as much as needed
3. Increased sugar, soda, alcohol, or other self inflicted toxins in your diet
4. Changes in temperature or climate, or environment
Some of these things you can control. Others you cannot. So the rule is "Do your best and try not to worry about the rest."
What you should do to decrease your susceptibility?
1. Breathing
2. Sleep
3. Eat good
4. Drink water
5. Take a bath with Epsom salts and baking soda or other bath salts
6. Relaxation therapy
7. Light exercise or stretching like yoga
8. Get adjusted
9. Get a massage
Your body needs certain nutrients to stay well and for your immune system to work properly. The following is a simple to do list before you are sick or if you do get sick what you can do to support and enhance your body's natural defenses.
Daily:
1. Probiotics and Immuno Globulin's help the gut stay healthy. A large part of the defense mechanisms our bodies have are in the mucus membranes of our digestive tract. The products we use are Probitic plus and Immune Gut Balance. Both are safe and effective with children.
2. Enzymes to digest and break down our foods and any junk foods we eat (Magnazyme or Total Enzymes)
3. Adrenal support (DSF or Adrenal Lyph Plus)
4. Multiple daily vitamin and mineral (Core Level Health Reserve)
5. Immune support (Total Virx or Total Multimune 1 a day)
If you start having symptoms:
1. Continue or start adrenal support DSF 1, 2 x day
2. Start taking Total Virx and/or Total Multimune: 1 every waking hour for 3-5 days, then 1 tablet 3 times a day for at least a month, then 1 a day until the “flu season” is over.
3. Suck on vitamin C with bioflavonoid to coat your mucus membranes to reduce infection and ease the throat. (Chewable C 500)
4. Enzymes, Probiotics, Immune-Gut Balance daily.
5. Take a detox bath each night and get extra rest. Bath salts from Abra like Cold and Flu Bath are wonderful.
6. Get adjusted, get a massage, footbath, sauna, and drink lots of good water.
Children:
With children the follow are very helpful.
1. Have them taking Immune-Gut balance every day. This will help keep the immune system and gut functioning optimally.
2. Have them taking a Probiotic and enzymes each day and around holidays where they are getting more sugar 1 to 2 capsules a day.
3. Chewable C 500 1-2 tablets a day for children under 8 and up to 5-6 for children over 8. If a person gets to much vitamin C the stools will become loose. So this is your notice to reduce the dose.
4. For those younger children that will not take any vitamins use Virex homeopathic and or Immugen 5 drops 2-5 x day for a week then 5 drops 2 x day for a month.
This is what I do with my own family and have used for years to help others. In our experience by being prepared you and your family will be able handle the "flu season" instead of the "flu season" handling you!
Monday, August 31, 2009
The FLU.........Will It Get YOU?
The media is having a PARTY with the information on the flu. The government has issued multiple statements about how bad it is going to be and recommending that everyone get the vaccination but there may not be enough. We have seen letters coming from schools and saying the shots will be offered to our children at the school.
To vaccinate or not is a personal decision and one that should be thought about by weighing the pros and cons. To make a decision based on fear is usually not best!
We will be having our Ultimate Immune System workshop 1 month earlier this year due to all the questions we are getting about the flu and what can or ought to be done. The class with be 7 P.M. September 15th at Brimhall Wellness Center! You will not want to miss it! We will cover what you can do....What you ought to do.....and how to prepare your family not only this "Flu Season" but all others.
Do not worry for all of you that are out of state I will be posting what you can do also! But for now remember to take deep breaths, get 7-9 hour of sleep a night, have fun every day, laugh as often as possible especially at yourself, and hug someone you love and tell them they are special!
To vaccinate or not is a personal decision and one that should be thought about by weighing the pros and cons. To make a decision based on fear is usually not best!
We will be having our Ultimate Immune System workshop 1 month earlier this year due to all the questions we are getting about the flu and what can or ought to be done. The class with be 7 P.M. September 15th at Brimhall Wellness Center! You will not want to miss it! We will cover what you can do....What you ought to do.....and how to prepare your family not only this "Flu Season" but all others.
Do not worry for all of you that are out of state I will be posting what you can do also! But for now remember to take deep breaths, get 7-9 hour of sleep a night, have fun every day, laugh as often as possible especially at yourself, and hug someone you love and tell them they are special!
Monday, August 24, 2009
Back to School! Easy Smoothies!
The party was wonderful. We had a fantastic turnout of over 200 people. Many thanks to all the help from JB Water, the Brimhall Wellness Center Staff, Carl Block for providing the music and all of our wonderful family and friends that came and celebrated with us!
One of the highlights for me was getting to spend time getting to know many of you better while at the juice smoothie bar. Many people have asked me how we make the smoothies so below are a few of our favorite recipes.
Breakfast is the most commonly missed meal usually because of no time in the morning. These easy ideas make having breakfast simple and inexpensive. You can also add different vitamins and mineral in the smoothies so that your children or yourselves do not have to taste them.
By using these ideas you can rest easy knowing you sent your family on their way ready for the day!
Berry Banana
1 Ripe banana
6 Frozen strawberries
2 Tbsp flaxseed oil
1 Scoop protein powder (Complete
Whey-G or Total Greens from
Nutri-West)
¼ Tsp spirulina
½ Cup soymilk (or milk of your choice)
½ Cup water
PB&J Shake
2 Cups water
½ Cup nut butter
1 Cup raspberries
1 Cup peaches
2 Tbsp agave nectar
1 Tbsp vanilla
4 Ice cubes
Berry Blast
1 Cup strawberries
1 Cup raspberries
½ Cup pineapple juice
1 Cup yogurt
1 Scoop complete whey powder
5 Ice cubes
Super Soy Power
1 Cup soy milk or vanilla rice milk
2 Tbsp unsweetened soy powder
2 Tsp walnut oil
3oz. Tofu
1 Banana
¼ cup pineapple
Ice cubes
Quick smoothie
1 cup unsweetened yogurt
1 cup frozen fruit of your liking
1/4 cup of frozen juice concentrate
2 scoop protein powder (Whey, Soy, Rice)
Water to desired consistency
Ice to desired consistency
Mention the the code word DSF or tell us a good joke and receive 10% of your next nutrition order through Sept 15, 2009.
One of the highlights for me was getting to spend time getting to know many of you better while at the juice smoothie bar. Many people have asked me how we make the smoothies so below are a few of our favorite recipes.
Breakfast is the most commonly missed meal usually because of no time in the morning. These easy ideas make having breakfast simple and inexpensive. You can also add different vitamins and mineral in the smoothies so that your children or yourselves do not have to taste them.
By using these ideas you can rest easy knowing you sent your family on their way ready for the day!
Berry Banana
1 Ripe banana
6 Frozen strawberries
2 Tbsp flaxseed oil
1 Scoop protein powder (Complete
Whey-G or Total Greens from
Nutri-West)
¼ Tsp spirulina
½ Cup soymilk (or milk of your choice)
½ Cup water
PB&J Shake
2 Cups water
½ Cup nut butter
1 Cup raspberries
1 Cup peaches
2 Tbsp agave nectar
1 Tbsp vanilla
4 Ice cubes
Berry Blast
1 Cup strawberries
1 Cup raspberries
½ Cup pineapple juice
1 Cup yogurt
1 Scoop complete whey powder
5 Ice cubes
Super Soy Power
1 Cup soy milk or vanilla rice milk
2 Tbsp unsweetened soy powder
2 Tsp walnut oil
3oz. Tofu
1 Banana
¼ cup pineapple
Ice cubes
Quick smoothie
1 cup unsweetened yogurt
1 cup frozen fruit of your liking
1/4 cup of frozen juice concentrate
2 scoop protein powder (Whey, Soy, Rice)
Water to desired consistency
Ice to desired consistency
Mention the the code word DSF or tell us a good joke and receive 10% of your next nutrition order through Sept 15, 2009.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Let's Get This Party Started!!!
My beautiful wife has encouraged me to begin this blog for serveal years now. I think she created it over a year ago. So, here I am.... getting it all going.
Thursday, July 16th we are holding our 4th anual patient pool party at Stapley Junior High School in Mesa, Arizona from 7-9pm. We are excited about the party! There will be food, fun, and live music! One of our clients said we should have a juice bar.....so.....we are! We are going to be raffling off some fun prizes and eating yummy food! We hope as many people as possible can come! If you need directions call the office at 480-964-5107.
Each of the clients I have, and do work with, drive me to be and do better. Thank you. This blog is for you to use as a resource to get information that you can trust to help you and your family.
I spend many hours a week answering questions to individuals all across the globe and want to share that information with as many as want it. I want to be able to continue to help them and you in your journey to get well and stay well.
Thursday, July 16th we are holding our 4th anual patient pool party at Stapley Junior High School in Mesa, Arizona from 7-9pm. We are excited about the party! There will be food, fun, and live music! One of our clients said we should have a juice bar.....so.....we are! We are going to be raffling off some fun prizes and eating yummy food! We hope as many people as possible can come! If you need directions call the office at 480-964-5107.
Each of the clients I have, and do work with, drive me to be and do better. Thank you. This blog is for you to use as a resource to get information that you can trust to help you and your family.
I spend many hours a week answering questions to individuals all across the globe and want to share that information with as many as want it. I want to be able to continue to help them and you in your journey to get well and stay well.
Over the past 40 plus years my father and I have educated thousands of doctors and patients and have developed a system to identify and correct the causes or as we like to call them, the interferences, that rob us of our health, wellness, vitality, strength, energy, clarity, and emotional freedoms. Interference is what stops or limits our natural inborn, innate ability to heal ourselves. These interferences are: 1. Structural problems from injuries 2. Nutritional interferences from inadequate or toxic diets, 3. Emotional interferences from stress and limiting beliefs, 4. Electromagnetic interferences from all of our electrical "necessities", 5. Toxin interferences from our environment, and 6. Allergies that create misery or perpetuate autoimmune reactions.
In all the teaching I have done over the past 15 plus years I hold to the motto of teaching people how to think to come up with their own answers. I hope to continue to do this here.
Please feel free to ask questions and I will do my best to answer them at different times on the blog.
Best of health!!
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