Supplements Necessary?  Part I

Diet & Exercise will always be The King & Queen of Health
Walk into any health food store today and you will find your typical isles of food organized with fresh produce, bulk bins, canned and jarred goods, frozen foods, and so forth.  What has emerged in more recent times, especially in today's health food store, is the supplement section.  Health supplements have replaced your typical over the counter medicines such as Tylenol and Robitussin of yesteryear.  The supplement section has literally become a store within a store.  Every supplement section within a health food store has special trained supplement staff, armed with information to sell you the next magic health pill.  The government, corporate america, and the powers that be (i.e. the FDA) have taken notice as supplements are big business, a $27 BILLION dollar business in 2010 alone.  As health seekers, we need to ask certain questions; Are supplements necessary?  Will supplements make a difference in my health?  If I do decide to take supplements, what are the best supplements to take?

Supplement sales are sure to continue, barring government intervention, as health entreprenuers and clientele alike appreciate the convenience of popping a pill, protein powder, capsule, or liquid dose of the chosen supplement.  No matter how "good" one's supplement is, the difference maker will always be changing one's diet with eliminating addictive harmful foods.  There can be a place for supplementation in one's dietary regimen, but it low on the totem pole of what will make a difference for living a healthy fulfilling life.  If I had to rank the tenants of great health practices, diet is number one, fasting two, exercise three, emotional poise four, and a good supplementation regimen will be somewhere between 6 and 10.

A dietary supplement as defined by Congress in the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act in 1994 is a product that 1) is intended to supplement the diet; 2) contains one or more dietary ingredients (including vitamins; minerals; herbs or other botanicals; amino acids; and other substances) or their constituents.  But what is a dietary supplement really?  A supplement can be considered a partial part of FOOD that is usually used to compliment one's dietary needs or to provide temporary relief during a health crisis by overstimulating the body.

Similar to other secondary healing practices, such as a colonic, taking and depending upon supplements can be a psychological crutch.  A psychological health crutch is a healing practice that improperly replaces what will make the difference in the mind of the individual.  For example, a colonic can give someone the false idea that they are being cleaned out, therefore, they don't have to change their diet.  Supplements, which can be herbal powders, herbal teas, herbal tinctures, homeopathic remedies, essential oils, therapeutic enzymes, green "superfood" powders are all products which can be effective, but only if one's diet is sound.  Nonetheless, supplements can be the crutch that allows one to not change their diet and depend on the temporary stimulation that any supplement will provide if there is a health crisis.

The body is always remaking itself out the raw materials that one is continually eating.  Therefore, diet and fasting will always be the  primary factors in good health and longevity.  We can look at the contribution that a supplement makes by breaking down our daily intake of a particular supplement in mathematical proportion to one's daily caloric intake of food.  If I am eating 2000 calories per day in food and my daily vitamin supplement is contributing 10 out of 2000 calories, that is less than 1% contribution to my health.  These supplements can be quite expensive for only a 1% contribution!  We have to consider if most supplements are contributing less than 1% to our health but 10 - 20% of our food budget then we have to reevaluate how we spend our money.

Understand that there can be a place for supplementation if and only if our diet is sound and our budget allows.  It will never replace diet, exercise, and periodic fasting unless you are having meals of supplements, like a supplement salad :-).  Next month we will look more into supplementation by answering the questions we posed above;  Can supplements make a difference  in my health?  And what are the best supplements to take?  See you then.

Escape the Cold this Winter in JAMAICA!

February 9th - 14th, 2011 

Highlights
� Exquisite Raw Food Cuisine
� Fire Water Jacuzzi & Waterfalls
� Coconut Water & Juice Fasting
� Morning Yoga
� Heal & Rejuvenate!

Presenter & Facilitator

Khepra has committed his life to sharing the live food lifestyle and a prosperous mentality in his quest to continue to heal and nourish himself and others. For 20 years he has practiced vegetarianism and for the last 10 years an exclusive live food diet. As a raw food scientist and live food chef, he is the author of a 3 volume DVD Set entitled Raw Vibrations which features the latest in raw gourmet food preparation and the new upcoming book, Paradise Health, Your Guide to Optimum Health through Detoxification. Currently, he is serving as Manager and Head Live Food Chef at Senbeb Caf� in Washington, DC, as well as running the Mojo Juice Club which provides seasonal food preparation classes, yoga classes, and monthly detoxification programs.

Raw Food Intensive Retreat
In addition to enjoying Paradise, you will learn the secrets of raw food science and raw gourmet cuisine with daily lectures and instructional food preparation classes.  On this retreat you will learn to make tasty fulfilling raw vegetarian meals that will be all the rave.  Nutritious and Delicious!

This retreat will present the opportunity of a lifetime.  Whether you are fighting a life threatening illness, struggling to lose weight, or just looking to improve your quality of life, this week can be the impetus to transform your life and that of others.  With the information gained you will have all the tools to improve your health or start your own business and help to improve the quality of life of others.  The raw food diet is scientifically proven to heal you inside out and you will learn all there is to know about living the best quality of life possible.

Additional Topics to be Covered
� Raw Food Science 101
� Food & Sex for Immortality
� How to get into Healing Arts Business
� How to Fast & Feast using the Cycles for Optimal Health

Accomodations
East of Eden Resort & Wellness Spa, Montego Bay, Jamaica

Pricing
$1195 US (+3% Convenience Fee) - Regular Price
includes 6 days/5 nights villa double occupancy stay, meals, workshops, ground transportation, & day trips


*EARLY BIRD SPECIAL* only $995 (+3% Convenience Fee) Pay in Full by Friday, December 31st, 2010


PLEASE NOTE: A 3% CONVENIENCE FEE ADDED TO ALL ONLINE RETREAT PAYMENTS. TO AVOID FEES PLEASE MAIL CHECK OR MONEY ORDER BY LIFELINE DUE DATES TO:

FAITH CAPITAL LP
5014 N CAPITOL ST NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20011
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Reserve Your Space Today! Space is limited.
$195 non-refundable/non-transferrable deposit due by Friday, December 31st.

- $1795 US (+3% Convenience Fee): private single occupancy

- $2200 US (+3% Convenience Fee): couples rate ($1100 each person)

- $500 US (+3% Convenience Fee) Payments due Jan 15th & Jan 31st

- Balance due by Monday, January 31st, 2011.

This program is designed to help you attain a higher level of health. The first day we feast on delectable live cuisine for our orientation. From the next day the routine is fresh live juices for the entire week. There is no better way to heal your body. We are all our own doctors and have to take responsibility through proper diet, exercise with periodic fasting, and this program accomplishes all of those objectives. We complete the program on the following Sunday the way we started, with a live food feast!

Optional spa service at discount prices will be available via The Healing Tree.  Healing spa treatments while fasting is very effective and can make the difference in your mind, body, and spirit.  A typical treatment could include massage, hot sauna, castor oil packs, aromatherapy, ionic foot bath and more.  Go to aHealingTree.com for more information.

Most participants feel (depends on your level of toxicity);
� Increased Physical Energy
� Deeper Quality Sleep
� Greater Mental Clarity
� Joint Pain Eliminated
� Lighter, Physically & Spiritually
� Heightened Spiritual Awareness

Whether you are new to live foods and fasting or a veteran looking to maintain your health, this program can benefit anyone. We will do all the work preparing all the food and juices for the week. Don't do this alone if you don't have to! It's much more fun (and easier) when working in a group and our experienced staff will be on-call 24/7 to do whatever it will take to see that you will succeed. Call us TODAY, 202-489-8476 for more information.

The program was very easy. I never wanted to eat. I feel so light, I am going to do at least 90% live food. Also, I saw an improvement in my body from the first yoga class to the last. This detox will be the beginning of my new body and life.
-J. Ware

Mojo Juice Detox Schedule 2010**

December 12th - December 19th, 2010 (Still space, CALL NOW to RSVP!)

December 26th - January 2nd, 2011 (Still space, CALL NOW to RSVP!)

Mojo Juice Detox $275

Not in DC?  Want to Fast on your own?  Organize a group using the Mojo Juice Detox Guide with Juice & Food Recipes and Updated Weekly Regimen delivered via email in PDF format. Cost $15