Recently, a few friends of mine were diagnosed as Vitamin D deficient by their doctors. Incidentally they were all in their forties or 50s.  One of the reasons age might play a part is that they had become sedentary and since it was Fall and Winter season, their life style aided to the deficiency as they stayed indoors more. 50,000 units of Vitamin D taken weekly helped…but they now spend more time outdoors and thankfully it is Summer. They were also taking more outdoors walks by the end of Winter.

The D vitamin is the only vitamin that is not obtained from foods that are consumed.  Instead, the D vitamin is actually obtained by sunlight on our skin. There has been a lot of media coverage about the dangers of getting too much sun however, it is essential that the skin is exposed to sunlight to obtain the recommended daily allowance of the D vitamin. In reality, the amount of time that a person has to spend in the sun to receive a sufficient dose of the D vitamin is extremely small and just a few minutes a day will be sufficient and not have any adverse effects from the amount of ultra-violet light received.

The most important function of the D vitamin is to help control how much calcium is absorbed from food. The majority of the calcium is used to build strong teeth and bones but it is also needed to send messages along the nerves and to help muscles, such as the heart muscles, to contract. It is the D vitamin that ensures that there is always sufficient calcium in the blood to perform these tasks. Other functions that require the D vitamin relate to the immune system and it is believed that it is also a contributing factor in reducing the risk of contracting cancer and, in particular, colon cancer.

The variant of the D vitamin that is formed under the skin is known as vitamin D3, or cholecalciferol. This D vitamin is created when the ultraviolet in the sunlight reacts with a type of cholesterol that is found under the skin naturally. The D3 is converted into a more active form of the D vitamin in the liver and is then diverted to where it is needed the most. Some of the D vitamin remains in the liver and kidneys to help reabsorb the calcium from the blood. The rest of the D vitamin is dispersed to the bones to help them retain their calcium and the intestines to aid absorption of calcium from food.

Even though the majority of the D vitamin is formed through the exposure of the skin to sunlight there are some foods that do contain some of the vitamin naturally. This form of the D vitamin is known as vitamin D2, or ergocalciferol. This is used in the same way as the other D vitamins and is the type used to create the majority of D vitamin supplements.

When the words oils and fats are mentioned, health-conscious individuals tend to run for cover. What they fail to realize is that there are good fats and bad fats. Complete avoidance of intake of oils and fats would actually be detrimental – rather than beneficial – to their health.

The Truth about Fish Oil
Essential fatty acids must always be part of our daily diet – without them, we take one step closer to our deaths. Essential fatty acids are divided into two families: omega-6 EFAs and omega-3 EFAS.

Although there are only very slight differences to distinguish the two groups of essential fatty acids from each other, studies have revealed that too much intake of omega-6 EFAs can lead to inflammation, blood clotting and tumor growth. The good news, however, is that the opposite is true for omega-3 EFAs. Omega-6 EFAs can be found in vegetable oils while omega-3 EFAs can be found in fish oils among other foods.

Omega-6 vs. Omega-3
Physicians and scientists are of the same opinion that the cause behind increasing cases of heart disease, hypertension or high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, premature aging and certain kinds of cancer is none other than an imbalanced intake of omega-3 and omega-6 EFAs.

As mentioned earlier on, omega-6 EFAs can be found in vegetable oils. This includes but is not limited to corn oil and soy oil, both of which contains high amounts of linoleic acid. Omega-3 EFAs on the other hand can be found also in marine plankton and walnut and flaxseed oils. It should be significant to take note that fatty fish and fish oils contain eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), fatty acids that have been observed to provide many benefits to the human body. In the early 1970’s, a study on Greenland Eskimos have revealed that one of the major reasons why they rarely suffer from heart diseases is because of their high-fat diet (mainly composed of fish).

The two essential fatty acids, EPA and DHA, are also helpful in preventing atherosclerosis, heart attacks, depression and various forms of cancer. Fish oil supplemented food have also proven to be useful in treating illnesses like rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, Raynaud’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Other Benefits of Fish Oil
There are a lot more illnesses and situations in which intake of fish oil has proven to be significantly beneficial.

Making the Heart Healthier
The heart is inarguably one of the most important parts of our body and having an unhealthy heart means having to suffer a rather limited lifespan. Naturally, it’s in our best interests to keep our hearts happy and healthy and one way of doing that is eating food that contains fish oil.

In Athens, Greece, for instance, a study was made to show if there was a direct relationship between high fish diet and inflammation of blood vessels. The results revealed that those who ate more fish than the others had a lower level of C-reactive protein and interleukin-6, factors that are commonly used to measure likelihood of blood vessel inflammation. These benefits remained even when the various risks associated with high fish diet were taken into account.

Fish to Become Thin
In Perth, Australia, a study had revealed that fish consumption can be used against hypertension and obesity. Researchers of the UWA (University of Western Australia) have discovered that a weight-loss diet which includes a regular amount of fish consumption can be quite effective in reducing blood pressure and improving glucose tolerance.

Fish Oil to Combat Asthma
People suffering from respiratory problems like asthma tend to be perceived as unfit and unhealthy. They should now be pleased to learn that certain studies have revealed the benefits of fish oil for asthma-burdened-individuals. Statistics show that approximately 20 to 25% of children today suffer one form of asthma or another at a certain point in their lives. And certain evidence reveals a regular diet of food with high linoleic acid content as the reason behind it.

Researchers of UW (University of Wyoming) conducted a study by subjecting a number of children to a high-fish diet while others continued with their regular diet. Results revealed that the participants who ate more fish were less prone to asthma attacks and were able to breathe more easily as well.

Consult Your Nutritionist Now
Nothing is good when consumed or used excessively but complete avoidance of a particular food type is equally harmful as well. Ask your nutritionist for the right amount of fish intake for your age and health status.

Under the Kola Nut Tree  teaches you to not only exercise your outer body and muscles but to exercise you inner organs that do most of the work to keep you healthy. Our internal system of exercises will awaken your body, give you a new found appreciation of the miracles of the human body.

We spend a lot of time exercising our external muscles. However, our internal muscles and organs need to be stimulated also. While a lot of us focus on the heart, the lungs and stomach, the body has a lot of other organs that also need our attention. I will show you how to exercise those internal organs that make you vibrant because if you wait until they complain it would be harder to get them back to normalcy.

For example we will show you stretching and massage techniques used by animals to stay lean, tough and agile.  There is a lot you can learn from Animals and Nature. We will show you exercise and breathing techniques that will help put you to sleep or get the 15 minutes power nap you so desire.

Breathe is the one thing we all can not live without for a few minutes. Among other things, we will show you how to use breathing to manage pain and eliminate it altogether, handle stress, awakened your body, and help circulation. Your body is more powerful and smarter than we currently know. It needs just a little help from us from time to time and it will fly with it.

I help you begin to acquaint yourself with you, this beautiful, complex machine that is a perfect orchestra, each organ knowing what to do, how to do it, when to do it and does it.

Exercise within and watch what happens without!

Stretch like a Baby or Cat

Did you know your muscles have memory?

Did you know you can use breathing to reduce and completely stop pain?

Did you know you can stop migraines with your fingers?

Did you know you can rejuvenate your self and look years younger with just five different types of stretches per day?

Internal Exercises strengthen not just those beautiful abs but the internal organs that make you tick

With an Iris analysis you will get nutritional advice. Food is your food and medicine. Learn how to combine foods, how to use food as medicine and as a preventive. Learn how to eat to feed your cells so they are can support and protect you better. Learn the vitamins/minerals, herbs, antioxidants and enzymes that each body organ needs and how to get them.
You are what you eat, what you assimilate, digest and excrete. How you eat and how you combine the foods you eat is very important. I will teach you how to eat to feed your cells not just your appetite.

4 Types of Herbs:

Aromatics

a. How the herb tastes:  Usually spicy, hot, strong pungent taste.

b. How it affects the body:  It is a stimulant and stimulates all areas of the body.

c. What herbs are aromatics:  All your kitchen spices such as rosemary, thyme, sage, pizza  seasoning, also herbs such as peppermint, others in the mint family, capsicum,

d. When should they be taken:  With food and when stimulation is necessary to help aid in digestion and circulation.

e. Should everyone take them?  No, not if there is high blood pressure or other hyper activity in the body.

f. When should they not be used:  Same as e above.

Mucilaginous

a. How the herb tastes:  Usually has very little taste.  Maybe like a root.

b. How it affects the body:  It acts as a lubricant and soothes mucus membranes.

c. What herbs are mucilaginous:  Any herb that absorbs water such as mushrooms, asparagus, Psyllium, slippery elm.

d. When should they be taken:  They should be taken when there is inflammation in the body or when someone wants to do some cleansing using a bulking agent.

e. Should everyone take them?  No, not if there is Diverticulitis or large bowel pockets.

f. When should they not be used: If there is Diverticulitis or large bowel pockets.

Astringent

a. How the herb tastes:  Sour

b. How it affects the body:  It acts as a diuretic and eliminates water from the tissues.  It forces the kidneys to eliminate water.

What herbs are astringent:  Any herb or food that makes you pucker or dries out your mouth such as lemon, citrus,

c.  When should they be taken:  When someone is retaining water or has kidney weakness and is unable to eliminate excess water on their own.

Should everyone take them?  No, not if there are issues with heart problems and dehydration.

d. When should they not be used?  When a person has heart problems and dehydration issues.

Bitter

a.  How the herb tastes:  Bitter

b.  How it affects the body:  Cleanses the elimination systems:  liver, spleen, lymph, kidneys, lungs, bowel.  Acts like a soap or saponin in the body.  Helps rid the body of toxins.

c.  What herbs are bitters:  Any bitter tasting herbs such as cascara Sagrada, dandelion, Pau d’Arco.

d.  When should they be taken:  Usually on an empty stomach with water only.

Should everyone take them?  Only those who are strong enough to do internal cleansing.

e.  When should they not be used?  When a person needs to build up their system first.

Anemia in the Extremities

Iris Sign: Anemia in the Extremities:

Observe: At the iris periphery a white, hazy translucence differing from the sodium ring.

Indicates: Impeded blood circulation to the arms, hands, legs and feet. Extremities are often cold with this sign. When found in the brain area marks the onset of senility.

Cholesterol or Sodium Ring, Calcium out of Solution.

Observe: At the iris periphery adjacent to the sclera, a white, opaque deposit on the cornea varying in depth and intensity.

Indicates: Chronic buildup and absorption of inorganic salt and/or heat-damaged fatty oil substances. Associated with hardening of the arteries, high blood pressure, calcium out of solution, creaking joints.  Heating oils (frying) and table salt are primary causes of this sign.

Cramp Rings or Nerve Rings

Iris Sign: Cramp Rings or Nerve Rings

Circular arcs or portions of arc spread throughout the iris.

This is a condition of anxiety, tension or stress in the environment which is finding it’s way into the body tissues resulting in rigidity, stiffness and restriction of blood and nerve supply.

Vacations are especially necessary and are greatly beneficial in reducing stresses of everyday living.  Herbs are highly beneficial also and the ones with the most benefit to the nervous system are Catnip, Valerian, Chamomile, Skullcap and Wood Betony.  All of the B Vitamins are also beneficial.

Iris Sign: Lymphatic Rosary

Lymphatic Rosary

Observe: Just inside the periphery of the iris, small, white beads, clouds or pearls, resembling a rosary on occasion.

Indicates: Congestion, stagnation, swelling, and enlargement of the lymphatic tissues.

Sinus Congestion

Scurf Rim

Psora or Hyperpigmentation

Catarrhal Eye

Have you ever wondered why some of  your coworkers or people you know are always sick or ‘catch’ the latest cold while others – even those that do not take proper care of them selves, are always up and going? Iridology helps show you why this is so; iridology shows the inherent strengths and weaknesses in the body and what to do to have optimum health.

Iridology is the Study Of The Patterns And Markings In The Iris Of The Eye.  For over a hundred years, various Iridologists have studied these patterns and markings, correlating them with specific health problems, physical strengths and weaknesses and personality traits.  Through these empirical observations, Iridologists have noted certain constitutional patterns.  That is to say, people with similar eye patterns tend to have similar personality traits and health profiles.  These observations are the basis for Constitutional Iridology Analysis.

Some people believe that the eye is a mirror of what is going on in the body right now and hence, have endeavored to use Iridology as a diagnostic tool to determine specific disease conditions.  Constitutional Iridology is based on the premise that the patterns and markings in our eye are primarily genetically inherited.  Hence, in Constitutional Iridology, no attempt is made to diagnose any specific disease conditions.  Constitutional Iridology is used to help us understand our basic temperament so we can know how to balance our nutrition and lifestyle to obtain greater physical, mental and emotional fitness.

An Iridology analysis is for everyone, but not everyone is ready for it.  It is a truth that health is not given but earned.  There is no doctor in the world that can give health.  When health is lost, or when one wishes to build a finer mind and body, there must first be education and knowledge and then comes an application of knowledge which is doing.  The greatest single thing the analysis can do is point out one’s inherent weaknesses.  We die from our weaknesses.  Our weaknesses bring us down, lower our resistance to all diseases and leave us vulnerable to other problems.

TRUE EYE COLORS

Iridologists have said that there are only two basic colors for the iris, blue and brown.  Perhaps this was so, but now there has been so much intermarriage of races in the world that we likely have a genetic mix of colors.  Of course, we usually see the basically blue or brown iris but there are irises which we call “mixed” when it becomes obvious that in addition to the basic color there is a strong genetic influence of another color.  There are instances where it becomes very difficult to determine exactly which color is the true basic color.  Also, drug settlements in the body can make the iris appear a color which is different than its true and basic color.

The following are the basic German Iridology types.  They are based on eye color.  They relate somewhat to the primary colors and to the three aspects of health (physical, mental and spiritual).

1.         Blue-Eyed Type (German:  Lymphatic)

Below: Iris Sign:  True Blue Iris

True Blue Iris

Observe: Blue coloration, sometimes tinted by presence of catarrhal settlements or toxicity. Fiber structure easily visible. Easier to analyze than brown eyes due to absence of surface pigment layer.

A.         Description

White collerette (autonomic nerve wreath), solid blue or gray/blue color with no discoloration or psora (pigments).  Related to the primary color blue and the spiritual aspect of health.  Strong tendency towards Western phlegmatic (water) constitution and Chinese water, metal constitutions.

B.         Tendencies

This is the “pure” blue eye that is found in people’s of European descent.  It usually accompanies a classic phlegmatic disposition which means the person is prone to lymphatic disturbances and catarrh afflictions.  This is probably due in part to the fact that people of European descent are frequently heavy consumers of dairy products.  Blue-eyed people are also thought to have a greater tendency to accumulate uric acid in their bodies and to have kidney troubles.  The body systems and parts that these people have to pay particular attention to are the following:  Mucus membrane areas (upper respiratory tract, bronchioles, villi of lungs, digestive tract and the uro-genital tracts), lymphatic tissues (tonsils, appendix, spleen and lymph nodes) and membranes of the joints.

Health problems commonly found in people with the lymphatic constitution include the following:  Sinus troubles, sore throats, tonsillitis, earaches, bronchitis, asthma, swollen lymph nodes, skin catarrh (eczema and dandruff), kidney weakness, arthritis and rheumatism.

2.         Mixed-Eyed Type (German:  Biliary)

A.         Description

Discolorations or psora (drug spots) on top of a blue background (fiber structure is visible through color).  Related to the primary color yellow and the mental aspect of health.  Strong tendency towards Chinese wood, earth constitutions and the Western air constitution.

B.         Tendencies

The blue/brown mix eye has been linked by Iridologists with a disposition to biliary or hepatic (liver) troubles.  It is believed that the colorations on top of the blue eye are a sign of toxicity in the body due to digestive problems.  When the pigmentation is concentrated around the center of the eye, this is especially linked with digestive disturbances.  Problems with the liver and other digestive organs can lead to further imbalances in the glandular and circulatory systems.  Body systems and organs to pay particular attention to are as follows:  The digestive system (stomach, pancreas, gall bladder and especially the liver) and the intestinal tract.

Common health problems Iridologists associate with this type are:  Hypoglycemia, PMS, indigestion, gallstones, constipation, gas, toxicity of the digestive tract, anger and/or depression, difficulty getting to sleep followed by difficulty waking up in the morning, nausea, stiffness and achiness, headaches (especially migraines), food allergies, seasonal allergies and Candida.

C.         Colors

Colors have strong meaning in this eye type:

1.         Straw Yellow:  Relates to the kidneys and suggests poor kidney function.

2.         Neon Orange:  Relates to the pancreas and suggests a tendency to        blood sugar       imbalances and problems with digesting (metabolizing) carbohydrates.

3.         Dirty Orange:  May relate to either the pancreas or the gallbladder.  Suggests some          tendency as neon orange, but may also suggest gall bladder problems.  Look for other           signs of gall bladder problems (marks in gallbladder zone or fatty deposits in whites.)

4.         Dark Brown:  Related to liver function.

5.         Reddish Brown: Suggests breakdown of the blood and a need to work with blood purification and building.  Possible problems with liver, spleen and bone marrow.

3.         Brown Eyed Type (German:  Hematogenic) Iris Sign: True Brown Iris

True Brown Iris

Observe: Presence of brown melanin pigments cells layered over iris fibers, giving a velvet-like appearance.

A.         Description

Pure brown eye with pigments covering iris fiber structure.  Related to the primary color red and the physical aspect of health.  Probably Chinese constitutional types:  fire and earth.  Probability related to Western fire and earth constitutions as well.

B.         Tendencies

Pure brown eyes are difficult for Iridologists to read because a layer of pigment completely covers up the fiber structure of the eye.  However, Iridologists have noted some general characteristics of brown-eyed people.  First, they appear to be pre-disposed to imbalances in blood composition and hence to blood disorders.  It has been suggested that they have a possible inherent inability to store adequate supplies of minerals.  They may especially have problems with calcium metabolism.  Specific systems and organs to pay particular attention to are:  The circulatory system (heart, blood, blood vessels), the organs that make blood (liver, spleen, bone marrow), the digestive system and the endocrine glands.

Common health problems experienced by brown-eyed people include:  Anemia, hardening of the arteries, all types of blood diseases, constriction and hardening of lymph tissue, possible reduced leukocytes in the blood, digestive troubles, mineral deficiencies and early breakdown of the endocrine glands.

Healing Signs (Brown Iris)

Here: Healing Signs (Brown Iris)

Observe: Lesioned areas with white calcium luteum lines making a criss-cross “knitting” appearance.

Indicates: Tissue regeneration, healing, rebuilding and recovery. Nerve and blood supplies are increasing. Process follows Hering’s Law of cure. Is a result of right leaving and proper dietary management.

More About Iridology and What an Iris Analysis will do for you.

If you want an Iris Analysis or want to learn more about Iridology or need some life coaching to create at your fullest potential, contact Esther Lamnyam by sending an email to info@imitatenature.com

If you want an Iris Analysis or want to learn more about Iridology or need some life coaching to create at your fullest potential, contact Esther Lamnyam by sending an email to info@imitatenature.com

Iridology is the only science that tells inherent weaknesses. We die from our inherent weaknesses. Disease migrates to our weaknesses. We become toxic laden because we cannot detoxify. Inherent weaknesses tell us where the minerals are needed.

Iridology Can Reveal:
• The primary nutritional needs of the body.
• Inherently weak organs, glands and tissues.
• Inherently strong organs, glands and tissues.
• Constitutional strength or weakness.
• What organ is in greatest need of repair and rebuilding.
• Relative amounts of toxic settlements in organs, glands and tissues.
• Stages of tissue inflammation and activity.
• Where inflammation is located in the body.
• Under activity or sluggishness of the bowel.
• Spastic conditions or ballooned conditions of the bowel.
• The need for acidophilus in the bowel.
• Prolapses of the transverse colon.
• Nervous condition or inflammation of the bowel.
• High-risk tissue areas in the body that may be leading to a disease.
• Pressure on the heart.
• Circulation level in various organs.
• Nerve force and nerve depletion.
• Hyperactivity or hypo activity of organs, glands or tissues.
• Influence of one organ on another, contribution of one organ to a condition elsewhere in the body.
• Lymphatic system congestion.
• Poor assimilation of nutrients.
• Depletion of minerals in any organ, gland or tissue.
• Relative ability of an organ, gland or tissue to hold nutrients.
• Results of physical or mental fatigue on the body.
• Need for rest to build up immunity.
• Tissue areas contributing to suppressed or buried symptoms.
• High or low sex drive.
• A genetic pattern of inherent weaknesses and their influence on other organs, glands and tissues.
• Pre-clinical stages of potential diabetes, cardiovascular conditions and other diseases.
• Miasms.
• Recuperative ability and the health level of the body.
• Build up of toxic material before the materialization of disease.
• Genetic weaknesses affecting the nerves, blood supply and mineralization of bones.
• Genetic influence on any symptoms present.
• Healing signs indicating an increase in strength in an organ, gland or tissue.
• Bone marrow problems.
• Potential for varicose veins in legs as shown by inherent weakness.
• Positive and negative nutritional needs of the body.
• Probably allergy to wheat.
• Sources of infection.
• Acidity of the body or catarrh development, as indicated by acute signs in the iris.
• Suppression of catarrh, as indicated by sub acute or chronic signs in the iris.
• Condition of the tissue in any part of the body or all parts of the body at one time.
• Climate and altitude best for patient.
• Potential contributions to sterility.
• Effects of polluted environment.
• Adrenal suppression, which may indicate low blood pressure, lack of energy, slowed tissue repair, deficiencies of vitamin C and adrenaline.
• Resistance to disease, as shown by amount of toxic settlements in the body.
• Relationship or unity of symptoms with conditions in organs, glands and tissues.
• The difference between a healing crisis and a disease crisis.
• The workings of Hering’s Law of Cure.
• Whether a particular program or therapy is working or not.
• The quality of nerve force in the body.
• Response to treatment; how well the body is healing itself and at what rate.
• The “whole” overall health level of the body as a unified structure.

Schedule an appointment today: If you want an Iris Analysis or want to learn more about Iridology or need some life coaching to create at your fullest potential, contact Esther Lamnyam by sending an email to info@imitatenature.com

Iridology Cannot Reveal:
• Predict or indicate blood pressure levels (abnormal or normal), blood sugar level or other specific diagnostic findings or laboratory test results.
• Identify what medication or drugs an individual is taking or has used in the past.
• Determine what surgical operations a person has had.
• Tell what foods a person does or does not eat.
• Find out how much uric acid is in the body.
• Indicate when an injury to the body occurred or what caused the injury.
• Determine whether a poisonous snake bit has occurred or whether snake venom has entered the bloodstream.
• Correlate tissue inflammation levels with specific diseases or symptoms of disease.
• Identify diseases by name.
• Tell whether a subject is male or female from the iris.
• Determine whether asbestos settlements or silicosis exists in the body but only the effects on tissue.
• Tell if hair is falling out or what may be causing hair loss.
• Determine the number of organs when a person has been born with 3 kidneys, a double uterus, etc.
• Verify the presence of fungal infections such as Candida Albicans, although it may indicate conditions supporting its possible presence in the body.
• Show which tooth may be causing trouble.
• Verify the presence of lead, cadmium,  aluminum or many other metallic elements that may have settled in the tissues.
• Tell if someone is on birth control pills.
• Prove whether or not a woman is pregnant, either normal or entopic pregnancy.
• Indicate whether an operation may be necessary.
• Indicate reliably whether a tumor is present or what size it may be.
• Show whether hemorrhage exists in the body or where its location may be.
• The difference between drug side effect symptoms and symptoms o f actual diseases.
• Show if the thyroid is causing irregular menstrual periods.
• Determine the presence of multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease or bubonic plague.
• Prove whether healing signs indicate a raising of the general health level.
• Indicate syphilis, gonorrhea or other sexually transmitted diseases.
• Identify homosexuality or AIDS.
• Show whether gallstones or kidney stones are present.
• Tell reliably whether a blockage exists in a cardiac artery.

Schedule an appointment: If you want an Iris Analysis or want to learn more about Iridology or need some life coaching to create at your fullest potential, contact Esther Lamnyam by sending an email to info@imitatenature.com