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We all know we need water to survive, but have you ever considered why it is so special?

Now that Summer is here in the southern hemisphere, it is getting a lot warmer and temperatures like 40℃ are not unusual. With warm weather, we head outside for festivities and fun and thus this is the time of year we start seeing dehydration as a common problem. 

There is a misconception that drinking fluids is equal to drinking water. 

In the clinic, we can see in blood analysis whether someone is dehydrated or not because we can see the red cells bunched up together. When this happens this depletes the amount of oxygen going to other body cells. This is detrimental not just for the cell itself, but for the body as a whole because without oxygen the cell loses its ability to produce aerobic energy (energy that requires oxygen). The cell can still produce anaerobic energy (energy not requiring oxygen).  

This leads to other complications. For example the apoptotic properties of the cell disappears. Apoptosis is the process a cell goes through when it chooses to die because it is damaged or malfunctioning is some way. This process is important because it happens in a way that the body can process and remove the cell components without damage to the body. Without apoptosis, damaged cells continue living and abnormal cells tend to take over. 

Going back to basics, without real hydration you will get more tired, lethargic and will even have trouble thinking and concentrating. 

One major benefit of water is that it has an effect for flushing toxins. When you wake up in the morning it is a beneficial habit to drink 1Lt of water within 30 to 60 minutes of waking to flush the toxins from your system. Adding lemon juice to your morning water will help this detoxing process. 

There is another type of ‘morning flush’ that is also beneficial in moderation, called the salt water flush. To do this, put 2 teaspoon of celtic or himilayan salt in 1 Lt of warm water and drink it within 20 to 30 minutes for a purging effect on your bowels. Of course, if you are doing this on a constant basis you may end up irritating the gut lining and having an inflamed bowel, because you are flushing the bowel too often. So be mindful and pay attention to how your body feels.

As a guideline however, 1 Lt of filtered, room temperature water (not cold), consumed within half an hour of waking, on a daily basis is a phenomenal way of cleansing your whole body, not just your gut. 

What counts as fluids for hydration purposes?

When we talk about fluids and hydration, I often get asked why caffeine containing tea and coffee do not count as fluids for hydration. To survive we need to have a certain volume of fluid circulating in our vessels. It is true that any drink will add to this volume, however the action of each fluid is completely different. For example, if we are talking about caffeinated tea, this is going to flush more water out of your system because of its diuretic effect.  So for every cup of tea you drink, you need to replenish the water in your body with 1 extra glass. Coffee is also very dehydrating and requires the same consideration.

Not every fluid has the same hydrating ability of water and this is why we need to concentrate on having a minimum amount of water every day to ensure the body can complete certain functions. 

One of these functions is filling the extracellular space (space outside of the cells) so it is a fluid consistency and allows nutrients to go into cells as well as toxins to be removed from cells.  

It is also important to know that it is the fluid balance that will allow you to have the ability to control processes like being ‘rigid minded’ or not. 

Let me explain how this works...

There is a connection here with a mineral in your body called salt. 

When salt is used in minuscule molecules in the form of homeopathics (tissue salts), this will have a water gate ability in the body and will help control the water in and out of the cell.

This is important because if you have enough hydration but you have an inability to flush the extra fluid, you are going to start swelling as the fluid accumulates in the cells. On the other hand if the fluid cannot get into the cells then this is going to cause dryness throughout your body, leading to rigidity in every aspect of our body, including our mindset and joints as well as dry eyes, skin, gut (constipation) and mucous membranes.

There is a whole connection with hydration and water and how water is utilised by cells and body and thus the outcomes. 

An example of how hydration can affect us mentally...

A few years ago I visited a patient in hospital, who was about 90 years old. He was assumed to be pre-dementia because of his foggy brain and his kidneys were not functioning properly. It became apparent that his kidneys were not functioning due to the lack of water he was consuming. He was having 3 cups of tea per day and nothing else. It was amazing to watch this patient who could not remember who he was, where he was or what day it was, that within 24 hours  of having IV hydration, he could start talking normally and remembering things. This shows you just how important it is to drink enough water. 

How much water is enough?

This depends on your size, your activity level and where you live but generally, 1.5Lt to 2Lt per day is adequate. In a 40℃ and working outdoors you will need about 4 to 5 Lt per day because you are going to be perspiring more. In circumstances like this you also need to remember to replace minerals at the same time. 

Can you drink too much water?

Yes! We often think that water is a completely safe substance, but it is true that if you have too much water that in extreme cases this can lead to death! Everything has to be in balance as to what you are doing and what your body requires. 

Dehydration is so common that sometimes in the clinic it can take multiple attempts to get one drop of blood from a finger prick due to dehydration. 

The quality and frequency of water consumption make a difference in your body’s ability to absorb and utilise the water you consume. As you know, activity flushes fluid from your body but did you know that air conditioning can also dehydrate you without you being aware of the thirst your body is feeling?

The moral of the story is, don't wait until you are thirsty before drinking! By the time you are thirsty your body is already suffering the effects (and potential damage) of dehydration. It is also better to consume small amounts of water, regularly for maximum absorption. 

If you have questions or need support reach out to me at https://www.aurorahealingcodes.com/ 

Firstly, let's begin with the difference between detoxing and fasting because contrary to popular belief they are different. 

Fasting means we are abstaining from eating and drinking all together for a set period of time. A water fast is the most common type of fast, where only filtered water is consumed.

While fasting will lead to a detoxification of body systems it is not necessary to fast in order to detox 

To detox means to cleanse something. To do this we need to stop bringing in rubbish (ie toxins) into the body. 

Imagine your body is a pool and you have been neglecting it for a while. The pool is dirty and the filtration system is clogged. You need to clean the pool but if you continue filling the pool with dirty water the pool will never be cleansed.

This is the same for detoxing. In order to detox properly we need to support the body to cleanse itself of the toxic load AND reduce the toxins coming into the body from food and drinks. It is also important to consider what toxins we may apply to our skin (in the form of creams, perfumes, antiperspirants etc) and what we breathe in (environmental pollution, smoking etc). What we put into our bodies during a cleanse plays a BIG role in the effectiveness. 

How are our detoxification systems impacted by increased toxic load?

There are many types of detoxing including gut, liver, lymphatic, kidney, matrix and then finally intracellular.

All of the detoxes mentioned (except intracellular) relate to different parts of the body which act as filters for toxins within our bodies. 

The liver is our major detoxification organ and so this is often (but not always) where we begin the detoxification process.

You can imagine the liver like a sponge mopping up the body’s mess (the toxins). You can also imagine that the sponge can out ring out (release the toxins) a certain amount of times per hour. It does a good job but if there is more mess to clean up than what it can ring out each hour, then it is going to become full and the toxins will leak out into the bloodstream. 

From here the toxins are pushed out of the blood (where it is dangerous for the body to hold toxins), into the extracellular space called the matrix. The lymphatic system then pulls the toxins from the matrix and attempts to drain them from the body. 

What we need to understand is that if the liver is full of toxins, the matrix will eventually get really full. This then puts added burden on the lymphatic system which eventually will not be able to drain any further. At this point the skin and lungs become an organ of detoxing (rashes, itching, bad breath can all indicate the need to detox). 

While this is happening you can imagine how the matrix (the space outside the cells) is becoming increasingly full of toxins. and this pressure is going to push toxins into the cell and so we are also going to have to detox the cell (intracellular space).

How do we know where to start?

Most of the time we are deciding what body system to focus on first with a detox we divide it into outside the cell detox and inside the cell detox. 

The majority of detoxing in the body happens through three phases through your liver & gut and liver & kidneys.

Phase 1 (of detoxification) begins when there are toxins present in the body. The liver breaks these toxins down (through oxidisation) and sends for further processing (stage 2) and excretion either via the kidneys (urine) or gut (stools).

Nutritionally, we need to consume anti-oxidants and other Vitamins (A, C & E) and minerals (zinc, manganese, selenium) to support the oxidisation process in phase 1. 

The most common problem of detoxing is in phase 2 when the gut is sluggish, usually due to lack of the required nutrients for this part of the process to occur ( Eg Sulfur, amino acids, Vit B12, Glutathione). If the gut cannot complete phase2 of the detox, the toxins are reabsorbed into the blood and the liver will have to process them again.

Phase 3 is the transportation of the processed toxins out of the body (elimination) via the urine or stool.

How much water do we need for detoxing?

This depends on where you live (temperature/humidity), exercise, diet, size etc but on average around 1.2 to 1.5 lt per day is good. Some people however, need 4 to 4.5 litres per day so you really need to look at your individual circumstances.

We need to note here that while water is an important partof effective detoxing, there are other factors that are just as important. For example, for effective flushing we also require good bowel movements.

And if we are looking at improving the bowels then we need to look at the liver and which plays an important role in getting the bowels to move. The liver also helps with digestive processes (eg breaking down fats) and thus supporting the liver means you are supporting the gut. 

How often should we move bowels?

Again everyone is different depending on metabolism. Someone with a fast metabolism will move their bowels about 30 to 40 minutes after every meal. Vegetarians also tend to move their bowels more because of the fibre in plants. 

On the other end of the spectrum are people who, genetically speaking, do not have the ability to produce mucous and thus cannot hold good bacteria in gut. As a consequence they have difficulty moving their bowels. These people need probiotics, magnesium, extra fibre and a very healthy diet to maintain their gut health.

With all that being said, one movement per day is the minimum expected and it is normal for some people to have 2 or 3 movements per day.

Liver Detoxing

Detoxing the liver is very important and we can assume that if the liver is not working well then the matrix will also be congested. The matrix has a semi-fluid consistency which, when it thickens (usually from body acidity), makes it difficult for the body to detox. This is why alkalising the body is important during a detox. With this process occuring the kidneys then also require support.

Signs we need detoxing

If your body is producing an excess of anything it is often a good sign you need detoxing. For example, diarrhoea, rashes, acne, weepy eyes, ear wax or inflammation.

If we don’t have these signs should I still detox?

There are other signs of a need to detox, including fatigue, hay fever, allergies and parasites. 

Where do I start?

In our clinic we ask you questions about your diet, lifestyle, symptoms etc and then we look through the microscope at your blood. Here we can see if the lymphatic system is congested or not. 

We can also see if the liver requires detoxing, depending on how the red blood cells appear. 

From here we know that if the liver and lymphatic system require support, then the kidneys will definitely need support too, especially if pH is very low (acidic). 

By detoxing the liver, lymphatic system and kidneys we are automatically supporting the bowel as well. 

When detoxing can we still eat a normal diet?

Not unless your normal diet is in alignment with the guidelines we provide for you.  As we said earlier, we need to make sure we aren't pouring in toxins into the body while detoxing. For example, if you drink two glasses of wine per day while detoxing it is going to defeat the purpose because alcohol is full of toxins (preservatives, nitrates etc) and makes the body acidic. 

What we want to do is to focus the diet onto alkaline or neutral pH foods and avoid food and drinks which cause body acidity and/or contain toxins. We give diet recommendations to our patients based on their individual needs. 

How long should a detox take?

Each person will have a limit as to how quickly they can detox. You cannot detox too much at once because you will end up with headaches, nausea, gut issues etc because too many toxins are trying to get out of the body at once. 

Again, we look at each person individually. Sometimes we might do 2 weeks on liver and kidneys and then add the lymphatics after and then intracellular. The process can take up to 2 months.

Intermittent fasting

Intermittent fasting is not just about weight loss. It is about allowing the body resting periods

Last week we spoke about how a balanced, healthy hormonal system is required for setting and achieving goals. If you missed it head to https://aurorahealingcodes.libsyn.com/ to check it out.

A saliva test is a sampling of saliva that will give a breakdown of 7 different hormones that we can look at as a benchmark for where you are at.

In females we test Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), morning cortisol, progesterone, testosteron, estrogen1 (E1), estrogen 2 (E2) and estrogen 3 (E3), ratios between E1, E2 and E3 and ratios between estrogen and progesterone.

Because female hormones cycle, we measure the progesterone when it is at its peak. For this reason, in an optimal cycle of 28 days, we measure on days 19, 20 or 21 between 6am and 8am. This is because the morning cortisol level is the most helpful (cortisol fluctuates during the day). 

What we want to see when we measure cortisol, is high cortisol in the morning (to give you energy) and low in the evening (so you can sleep).

In males we don’t need to go into as much detail. We measure all of the levels listed for females except E3 and progesterone and as such we do not require the ratio measurements.

Males can also be tested at any time of the month.

What does stress do to hormones?

If we are talking about stress we are talking about our adrenal glands. 

Our adrenal glands are like a little almond that sits on top of each of your kidneys. The adrenal gland produces different hormones, with some of them helping the body to deal with stress. The higher the stress, the more the adrenal glands will produce adrenaline and cortisol. 

Adrenaline gives you power and cortisol is produced after the adrenalin to ‘dampen’ the adrenaline. In chronic stress there is so much cortisol produced that levels get very high causing problems elsewhere in the body. 

Why is DHEA important?

Once we know what the cortisol levels are we can look at DHEA. DHEA is the precursor for hormone production meaning it helps initiate the production of all hormones. If DHEA levels are dropping while cortisol is increasing, we know that after a period of time the body will not be able to produce more cortisol. 

Low DHEA and low cortisol levels result in chronic fatigue.  At this point of dysfunction in the body, the person will also have problems with producing other hormones and as such will eventually show low testosterone, low estrogen and low progesterone. This is what I call the ‘empty tank syndrome’ because the body just doesn’t have any fuel to keep going.

Should we detox if we have chronic fatigue or ’empty tank’?

When we talk about detoxing we are talking about flushing the liver, kidneys and lymphatic system. 

When under stress estrogen levels rise, so in the early stages of chronic stress we will see the estrogen/progesterone ratio out due to the high estrogen levels. To balance this ratio we need a healthy liver and gut for excretion. Therefore toxins do play an important role with hormone regulation, however detoxing is not the first thing we look at. 

To begin with, we see what hormones are high and what is low as this will give us a good picture of your hormones at this time (eg how empty the tank is). 

For example, let's look at someone with high testosterone because of the disruption with the production pathways (DHEA). This can happen in both males and females. In females we can see the symptoms of this as a deepening of the voice, increased facial hair and even a change in behaviour (more aggressive/argumentive/rigid). Polycystic ovaries and cystic acne often go hand in hand with high testosterone. 

What about acne in teenage boys? Is this caused by high testosterone as well? 

A common cause of extreme acne in teenage boys is due to high estrogen. This is often caused by poor diet leading to gut and liver dysfunction and high stress levels. This means the hormones can not be cleared effectively from the body which leads to increased acne (amongst other things). 

So every case is unique?

In a way, yes. That’s why we need to know the hormone levels in order to get an accurate picture of what is happening in the body. Once we know what is happening there are a range of herbals, nutritionals, essential oils, homeopathics and other remedies we can use to bring the body back into balance. 

If progesterone is low we often use essential oils for helping the body back into balance. There are also homeopathic remedies but unfortunately we can’t get these into Australia at this time.

Oftentimes, when women realise they have low progesterone, they are directed to synthetic progesterone in the form of patches, creams, HRT etc.  A lot of these treatments tend to raise progesterone levels by 2 or 3 times and this can then cause other problems. 

We really need to monitor the levels as treatment continues in order to balance and correct the levels (not just raise them). It is really difficult to judge how long this process will take as diet, lifestyle and stress can all affect hormonal balance significantly and in a short span of time. 

As an example, I have some patients who come in with low progesterone around the 60 mark (it should be a minimum of 320). These patients tend to be anxious, have poor memory, low libido, joint aches and pain and poor sleeping to mention just a few of the symptoms.

So we set a prescription. 

Let’s say I give the same prescription for two different women, both presenting with progesterone of 60 but with different stress levels. After two months, the patient with a lot of stress will not see much change in her levels while the women with little stress may see her levels go to the top of the range. 

Not everyone responds to the same doses in the same way and this is why we take lifestyle factors into great consideration.

What is an example of changes I will need to make?

The frequency of the tests and reviews depends very much on your levels and your life. Quite often in the beginning I will request to see you again in 6 weeks and we will retest in 2 months. 

What about blood tests? Are they worthwhile getting?

It is interesting to compare blood tests (from a GP) and saliva testing. I do coagulated blood tests as well as live blood analysis (which are different from the blood test you commonly get at from the GP).

When we compare blood tests (from the GP) with saliva tests, coagulated and live blood analysis, observations (like looking at your skin, hair, eyes and tongue) and questioning we can see a clear picture of what is happening in the body. We do not usually request the blood tests from the GP but when patients come with them they confirm the results from our own testing.

It is important to remember that we have ranges for normal levels of hormones, enzymes etc in the body as an indication of what is healthy and that if someone is borderline high or low that this is the body telling us that something isn’t right and that things are not going in a very good direction. Live blood analysis often gives us a good indication in the early stages of body imbalance and this is the time you want to take action instead of waiting until your body is showing major dysfunction. Prevention through bioregulation is always the best cure. 

How do I get a saliva test?

Your first step is to book an appointment. Head to www.aurorahealingcodes.com for more information.

If the body and mindset are not aligned with your goals then you are going to have trouble reaching your goals.

How does this work?

To start with, let’s look at the hormonal system. Our hormones can control our mood. They are proteins and they connect different parts of our body, acting like a messenger.

For example, some hormones control sugars, some help us to grow and some are the commonly known sex hormones which regulate our libido amongst other things. There are lots of different types of hormones and each of our hormones have a different duty. 

When talking about goal setting, we need to have the right state of mind to understand what goals we want to achieve and then to be able to persevere in order to integrate and reach our goal. 

For this to occur we need specific hormones to help us have resilience. One of these hormones is testosterone. 

How do we know if our hormones are in balance before we begin goal setting?

We start by asking ourselves, do we feel happy, depressed, anxious and/or demotivated? If so your sex hormones may not be in balance. For example, if you are anxious it could likely be your progesterone out of balance. Similarly, if you are demotivated, testosterone could be out of balance. 

If you have these emotions coming up regularly then you may want to get your hormone levels tested.

What role does stress play in creating hormone imbalance?

It is worth noting that the more stress we have in our lives, the more your hormones are out of balance. 

A lot more people are experiencing hormonal disruptions since the pandemic. This is because of the high stress levels everyone is experiencing for many different reasons. 

What is scary, is that many people do not even recognise they are stressed. This is why meditation and mindfulness are so important.

When you are stressed, your adrenal gland produces excess cortisol. When this happens long term it gets metabolised into other inflammatory hormones that cause disruption throughout the body. 

One of these hormones is estrogen. Estrogen is both a male and female hormone and rises when the body is under stress. 

There are different types of estrogen and synthetic fragrances and toxins can act as a fake estrogen (known as a xenoestrogen), further increasing our estrogen levels. 

What happens with fake estrogens is they look like natural estrogen to our body and so lock onto the receptor sites meant for our real estrogen. The problem with this is that fake estrogens cannot do what real estrogen does and thus the body’s balance is disrupted. 

Synthetic estrogen is different from a xenoestrogen (fake estrogen), in that it is a laboratory, man-made estrogen. It is worth noting that synthetic estrogen does NOT have the same action within the body as natural estrogen. 

The effect of fragrances, toxins and medications on our hormones

Under the word fragrance is a cocktail of chemicals that don’t have to be listed on a product’s label. These are highly toxic and we can now see in the umbilical cords of newborns, a huge amount of these chemicals present, which have been passed from the mother to the baby.

Nature uses many active molecules to get an action. Medications try to mimic nature by creating just one or two of what scientists consider to be the active molecule in a medicinal plant. The problem though, is all of the other tiny molecules which are ignored help to create balance and avoid nasty side effects. This is one theory as to why synthetic medications have so many side effects in comparison to their natural counterparts. 

When the estrogen levels are high, it imbalances the levels of testosterone in men and progesterone in women. To give you an example, if you have high levels of estrogen you are going to become more rigid in your mindset and you are going to become moody and foggy. This is similar for testosterone but you can also become a bit of a “bully”. Why is this important? If you have high levels of estrogen or testosterone, this kind of behaviour is going to affect others around you and what you are able to achieve, without noticing what the cause is. 

Low progesterone on the other hand, causes anxiety, poor libido, slow mental cognition, small joint aches and pains and poor sleep. 

How do I know if my hormones are affecting my ability to set and reach my goals?

When setting goals you are going to have difficulty if your hormones are out of balance.

If you want to know your hormone levels, saliva testing is recommended. 

A saliva test shows testosterone, the different types of estrogen and progesterone

For women, there is a particular time of month that the test needs to be done for an accurate reading. 

What else can I do to support my hormonal balance?

We need to clean up our environment and body to ensure we are physically well to have the mindset needed for goal setting. 

The liver does a lot of the cleansing in our body. It detoxes heavy metals, toxic pesticides, hormones and anything else the body needs to be rid of. If you are overloading your liver with things like coffee (which is a toxin), poor diet choices, toxic products etc, your body will store the toxins instead of cleansing them out. Further to this, depending on your genetic makeup, you may not be able to process certain toxins, which means it is holding and storing it somewhere in the body every time you consume, inhale or apply it.

Genetic profiling and blood analysis can help you to understand what you can and cannot process within your body. 

If you would like support with your hormones, genetic profiling, salvia testing or health in general, book an appointment with Maria Arora at https://www.aurorahealingcodes.com/

Today I have Marilyn Garbin with me to talk about goals.

Marilyn’s background is in education and career development and she enjoys helping people set and achieve their goals. 

With the end of the year creeping up we thought it was a good time to speak about setting goals because most people set them, but very few achieve them. 

For goals to become a reality, decisions need to be made but a lot of the time people don't even know what they want. 

There are 3 different types of goals. The A type, B type and C type goals. 

A Type: Goals you know you can achieve. For example, walking in the mornings, 5 times a week. I know that all I need to do to achieve this goal is to set my alarm so I get up early enough in the morning. 

B Type: I need to work a little harder to achieve this type of goal but I still know I can do it. For example, I may want to complete a course in fitness. I know I can do this but there are more factors that I need to consider. For example, money, travel and time.

C Type: These are big goals in our minds that we don’t know how they can become a reality. Some people call them fantasies or day dreams. These are important for keeping us inspired and we can use A type and B type goals to work towards our big C type dreams.

The Wheel of Life

Another way to look at goals is to look at the wheel of life which is a circle divided up into ten different areas we can focus on. We do this because it allows us to decipher which areas are the most important to focus on at any given time.  For example, our relationships, career or financial. You can rate on a scale from 1 to 10 how you are tracking in each area. The areas with lower numbers are the ones you want to focus on first.

When working with the wheel of life you want to begin with small goals (A type) so you don’t get overwhelmed.  

SMARTER Goals

Specific - “I want to lose weight” is not specific enough. Instead you need to say what action you will take. For example “ I want to lose weight by running every morning.”

Measurable - Include targets you can measure. How much weight do you want to lose and by when?

Achievable - Baby steps are best. We want to avoid overwhelm and this means setting a target you know you can achieve (A or B type goals).

Realistic - Sometimes life doesn’t go to plan. Be prepared to review your goals if required. 

Time Frame - Make sure you write down when you would like to achieve your goal by. You can also include  milestones on the way to your goal.

Evaluate - Evaluate your goals regularly. 

Re-evaluate - Evaluating also gives you the opportunity to re-evaluate your goals and tweak if necessary.

If my life is a mess and I am starting from scratch, where should I start?

Affirmations and meditation are a wonderful place to begin as these will help you to get you mindset to a place where you can decipher what goals you would like to set. 

Remember to start small. Beginning with your A goals lead nicely into your B goals and then your B goals lead to your C goals. 

It doesn’t matter so much what area of your life you start making progress in. It just matters that you DO start. And if you stay consistent you will get results. 

To have a look at the Wheel of Life head to Marilyn Garbin’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/marilyn.garbin  

Maria and Marilyn have a monthly Mastermind you can join where you will be working on both development in every area of your life including, health and goal setting. For more information on the Mastermind, contact Maria via her website at https://www.aurorahealingcodes.com/

Music: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesome

If you are wondering about how you can improve certain health conditions through diet then this episode is for you.

Covering high cholesterol, blood acidity, high blood sugar, skin conditions and more.

Music: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesome
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Let's talk diets: By Maria Arora

Let's talk about diets. This is one of my favourite topics as I see so many people in the clinic with all different types of conditions. And because every condition is unique in its causal factors, there isn’t a particular diet you can implement for everyone. Thus each person requires unique attention. I have given some examples of how we treat patients through diet below:

High Cholesterol

To regulate cholesterol, you need to have a good working liver. So the first thing we do is to support the liver, by cutting dairy products (for example, cheese, yoghurt, butter, icecream and chocolate). You may be surprised to know that cashews and peanuts can also play a role in high cholesterol, as well as coconut oil, cream and milk. 

People are often surprised to hear that coconut can be detrimental to some people. This is because there are a particular group of the population who can not genetically metabolise coconut products. And if the liver cannot process the saturated fat correctly then there is going to be an increase in cholesterol readings and plaque formation (particularly if you are acidic) and a tendency towards fatty liver. Contrary to popular belief, fatty liver doesn’t just come from an excess in carbohydrates. 

If you have high cholesterol we also need to review your thyroid and look at your magnesium levels. 

Low pH

If you have low pH we first need to make sure you are drinking the correct fluid. Most people who have low pH, have it because they are consuming carbonated drinks, alcohol, coffee and fruit juices. These drinks are more detrimental than eating animal protein. In fact, it is said that a person who drinks one can of soda water (or fizzy drink) will need 2 to 4 glasses of water (pH 10) to neutralise the acidic effects of the soda water. 

Some of the symptoms of low pH include passing urine during the night and body aches and pains (particularly in the joints). In fact, we often blame sports injuries when we should be looking at what we are consuming and how acidic we are because of it.

Sugar Regulation

Even if the person is taking insulin, we can create a correction. How do we do this? What we do is replace many of the carbohydrates in a person’s diet with protein. This low carb diet means less sugar and more fibre, meaning the breakdown of sugar is more constant and slow. 

Protein also helps hunger to be satisfied for longer and thus you won’t be reaching for food as much. 

Carbonated drinks, alcohol and juices also need to be avoided if you have sugar regulation problems. And the good fats in nuts, avocado and eggs play an important role in sugar regulation. It is a good idea to avoid dairy as dairy products often work against the liver and this can lead to the pancreas coming under stress. The pancreas secretes insulin.

Skin Conditions

Eczema and dermatitis are usually an overreaction of histamines. Histamines are a particular type of amino acids (a protein) and they need particular enzymes to be broken down and metabolised by the body. This enzyme is called Diamine Oxidase (DAO), and is present in the bowel and liver. When there are disturbances within the digestive system, this enzyme will not be present and thus results in a histamine reaction. Histamines tend to make the skin itchy, red, burning and swollen. 

When the body is having trouble processing histamines, you need to support it by avoiding high histamine foods like tomatoes, capsicum, chilli, foods high in salt, preservatives (including those found in red and white wine), chocolate, strawberry, kiwi fruit, processed foods like deli meats and cheese.

There is also a crossover with salicylic reaction and many people often think they need to completely cut out salicylates but this is not the case.

If you would like more information or to book an appointment to discuss your condition and how you can improve it through diet, you can contact Maria via her web page at www.aurorahealingcodes.com