Are GMO Foods Safe?

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The FDA has declared that Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) are safe for human consumption and the corporation producing GMO seeds, Monsanto, in its website declare that GMO foods are presumed safe, there is no need to test GMO modified crops, no reason to test its effects on humans.

What exactly are GMO foods? To give an example, it means taking a pear mixing with an apple and creating a new fruit, with a new DNA which does not exist in nature, a Frankenstein food. GMO foods are altered in laboratory by money driven scientists which work for the most evil corporation in the world: Monsanto.

What happen when we consume these foods and what happen within our body? We are just starting to discover the damage of GMO on human health. Cell Research just published a study which shows the mechanisms for which GMO foods may alter organ function. In the study, it is shown that micro RNA pass from the food, to digestion, blood and then attach to the organs. When we eat, we eat more than vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein and fat… we are eating information for cells and organs. The study shows that GMO foods can alter the expression of organs, the LDL receptors in the liver and the communication between cells making it a perfect candidate for cancer. More studies have linked GMO foods to infertility, digestive disorders, auto immune disease, skin damage and cancer.

One of the effects of GMO foods is that it “naturally” produces a pesticide which kills insects due to neurological problems and their intestine explodes. So this is very profitable for the food industry but not for our health.

Our immune system controls everything that comes into our body and when we eat GMO foods with a DNA which does not exist the immune system recognize it as an invader and inflammation is triggered. If to an insect its intestine explodes, what do you think happen to the human gut consuming those “foods”? It is not a case that since the introduction of GMO foods digestive problems and neurological disorders have increased dramatically and it originates a new condition known as “leaky gut syndrome” where bacteria and undigested foods go where they do not belong, triggering auto immune disease, allergies and cancer. When we eat GMO foods and it ultimately it reaches our gut and our friendly bacteria, our gut becomes a pesticide factory.

The same GMO foods is the one used to feed the animals we eat, dairy, baked foods, to make corn syrup, the “healthy” cornflakes for children, tortillas and many more foods.
Now that you know the dangers of GMO foods, you have another reason to buy ONLY organic food to be sure to avoid these Frankenstein foods. Stay informed because more jaw dropping discoveries on the dangers of GMO foods are to come.

2013 | Shantih Coro
http://www.v-artofwellness.com/wellness/the-expert/

The Vlaun’s are Instructing at Esparanza!

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Chris and Tracie are back as the guest instructors for the week of January 6th – 13th 2013.

Join Chris with Befit Method Bootcamp, TRX Bootcamp, and Beach Cardio Sculpt.
Tracie will be rocking the studio with Aeroga®, Yoga Bootcamp, and Stretch and Sculpt.

Electrify Your Soul. Workout Barefoot.

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Why is it that as soon as I get to the beach for a workout its time to kick off the sandals and sink my bare feet in the sand? It just feels good, right? True, but there is a little more to it.

Significantly over the last 7 years I have been training myself as well as most of my clients on Miami Beach barefoot. I have somewhat habitually urged that my clients/guests join me by being barefoot throughout the experience. Intuitively, I sensed that this was something they needed. I have often mentioned that studies have shown that lightning gives us approximately 20 flashes to the ground per second globally and therefore 1,728,000 flashes to the ground per day. This seems like a huge number, but it is necessary to maintain an electrical balance between the Earth’s surface and the atmosphere. Does this mean that we get charged up from this as well? I would say “yes”.

According to a new book called “Earthing” by Martin Zucker,  you were experiencing the flow of the earth’s electric energy connecting to your physical body, which has been scientifically proven to promote healing and create a deep sense of well-being within us. Grounding is simple and it is free. You simply connect your bare feet directly to the earth and enjoy the organic healing benefits.

Throughout generations cultures around the world have honored the connection to the earth. In Chinese Medicine it is called Chi or “Life Force”, Native Americans love the soil. They found that it has a mothering while soothing power that is all healing, cleansing and strengthening while walking sitting or running barefoot on her surface.

Dr. Daniel Chong states “The surface of the earth is teaming with a continuous supply of electrons. Unfortunately, standard shoes stop the necessary flow of electrons into our bodies. This separation can have a devastating impact on our health. When we’re not insulated from these electrons we literally quench the free radicals that accumulate in our bodies. Where do these free radicals come from? Everything from stress and manmade electromagnetic fields to toxins, infections and poor diets — all which contribute to chronic fatigue and inflammation”

How to experience the connection…

You do not necessaraly need to live on beach. Go barefoot outside for half hour and see if you notice your stress level begin to diminish. Begin to move, stand walk even sit on the grass, sand, gravel or unpainted concrete. Wood, vinyl or asphalt won’t work.

If you do live near the beach I suggest to step out on the sand and begin to connect to the earth’s life-force.

Chris Vlaun | Founder V Art of Wellness

We Love JC’s Superbands

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If anyone has trained with members of our “V art of wellness” team, you probably have experienced some twisting, torquing and a rapid fire flexion of the JC Superbands at work. For years I have been using resistance bands as an integral component of resistance training for the many benefits and rapid results. Over the course of the last year I have found that Superbands™ by JC Santana are without-a-doubt the best. Here is why:

JC Bands & Superbands FAQs

Why are JC’s Band Products superior to other band products on the market?

JC Band Products are made by Lifeline USA. Lifeline uses only dipped rubber tubing, while many of our competitors use extruded rubber. What is the difference between the two processes? Extruded rubber tubing is much cheaper, and is made by forcing rubber through a die, resulting in one thick layer of rubber, similar to how a rubber band is made. If there are any defects in this layer, the band will fail prematurely. Dipped rubber is made similar to how a candle is made, where the tubing is dipped several times in liquid rubber, resulting in several layers. In fact, if you look at the end of our band products under magnification, you will see rings similar to the trunk of a tree. With dipped rubber, if one layer is weak, the other layers will compensate for it and the band will not fail. We know of several customers who have had their bands for 15 to 20 years, and some of the layers of the band are shredded, but they continue to use the band, and it does not break! We must caution you, however, that some bands distributors will tell you that their bands are dipped, and they are not! Armed with the knowledge that you now have, you can look at a cross section of and band product and be able to tell the difference.

Why Bands VS Weights?

There are several advantages to using band training over free weights or machines. First of all, almost all of our products are portable, and most weigh less than 1 lb; therefore, they travel easy. From a functional standpoint, one of the great advantages of band training is that they provide variable resistance. For example, if you are doing a bicep curl with a 50 lb. dumbbell, the exercise actually gets EASIER as your forearm and the dumbbell get further above a parallel line to the floor. This is due to the leverage of your elbow assisting in the exercise. With band training, the resistance increases as the band is stretched, offsetting the leverage of your elbow. Finally, bands provide a much smoother exercise through the entire range of motion. How many times have you been in a gym and seen someone “throw” the weight up and “catch” it on the way down – you can’t do this with a band. Band training kills momentum, making them excellent for strength training and muscle building. Band training also allows you to move explosively without the fear of flying weights, making them an excellent choice for power training. .

How many pounds of resistance does each JC Band represent?

All of our JC Bands are color-coded, with each color representing a different, the following table applies

R1 Teal – 10 lbs
R2 Purple – 20 lbs
R3 Pink – 30 lbs
R4 Magenta – 40 lbs
R5 Orange – 50 lbs
R6 Red – 60 lbs
R7 Yellow – 70 lbs
R8 Green – 80 lbs
R9 Blue – 90 lbs
R10 Black – 100 lbs
These numbers represent a single band. Multiply this number times the number of bands you are pulling on!

Please remember that resistances in the same color may vary slightly, due to natural variations in latex rubber. If you use the same bands for every workout, you will be the best judge of your progress.

How long will JC Bands last?

Many people wonder, “How long the JC Bands last?” Well, we have our JC line of band products made by Lifeline USA and they are simply the best at what they do. I hear from customers who have had the same bands for 10 years or more, but, if you use our products regularly, I recommend that you replace them at least once a year. At IHP we put an absolute beating on all of our bands everyday, so we change our bands out every six months or so – just to be on the save side. You can extend the life of your JC Bands by keeping them in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight or other heat, and wiping them down regularly. We know many customers who regularly wipe their JC Bands with Armor-All, claiming it keeps them supple and extend the life of the product.
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JC Santana
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