Reader Comment and Question

I was unable to post a comment pertaining to Vitamin D. I take 4000IU daily. I also eat tilapia fish. My mom is a great cook so you know it''s YUMMY! I also eat Salmon. Of course with brown rice on the side. Can you tell me an alternative to cranberry juice. The juice is too acidic.

The kind of vitamin D that you take is important is it D3?  D3 seems to be the ones that doctors are advising.  I take D3 drops, however, the best way to get your D3 is by spending some time in the sun.  The sun helps the body to produce D3.  People stay out of the sun because they are afraid of skin cancer, but there are many habits to implement to prevent that.  Staying out of the sun isn't the best preventive step unless you are photosensitive.

Tilapia and Salmon are two of my favorites!  I'm not a fan of the salmon skin flavor wise, however, salmon skin are some of my favorite sushi rolls.  The skin is PACKED with iodine so I eat it when I can.  When I can't have salmon, I go with kelp granules for the iodine.  Like salmon, tilapia is high in omega-3.  It is also a significant source of B12 which is important.  The best part about tilapia, in my opinion, is that it is, as you put it, YUMMY!  It is a sweeter fish, so I just cook it in lemon juice.  I don't even bother with cooking oil.

As for the cranberry juice, I'm so sorry to hear that the acid is bothersome to you.  You aren't alone though.  It is always a good idea to alkalize the system.  Donna Gates talks about ways to do that in her book about the Body Ecology Diet.  Part of having a good body ecology is by alkalizing it.  When I had an acidic stomach, I also made it a habit to drink lots of aloe juice/gel.  It will heal whatever damage the acid did to the stomach.  While you are on your way to a better body ecology and/or if this doesn't help, there are always cranberry supplements.  I advise you to make sure there is no added sugar, soy or corn as fillers and make sure they use real cranberries.

I hope this helps!

USDA Watch

Please check out the article on the USDA Watch posted on the OCA website by clicking on the link below.  This will give a stronger idea of how our government has been invaded and corrupted by Monsanto.  The article even gives names of the people and details.  It's good for us to know who we are fighting against.

USDA Watch

The OCA (Organic Consumers Association)

The OCA is one of many organizations build to defend and lead us in the fight for our health freedom.  They are one of many organizations that I have suggested in Wellness Avenues.  Below is a video that reveal a little of their history and what their goals are.  Enjoy!

Happy Birthday Be Well My Friends!!!!!!!!

I am proud to announce that Be Well My Friends is celebrating its one year anniversary today on November 25th 2011!  Although I feel that I have much farther to go with this project, I'm proud that it came this far in just one year.  I've learned and grown so much in just the one year that I have worked on this site.  In this year to come, I'm looking forward to becoming healthier and more successful; for I dare to believe that by the end of it I will be both by far.

I want to thank all of my readers.  Thank you, thank you, thank you for all of the support that you have given me and this site.  Your participation whether question, comment or furthermore is and always will be the most important part of this blog.

Just say it's your Birthday BWMF!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving

Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving everyone!  Gobble, gobble!

Coconut Kefir Question

This post is a request for advice from the readers.  Mostly I have questions for anyone who has made coconut kefir.  I've had a problem the past two times I've tried to make some.  The first time I believe I may have left it in the fridge for too long, the second time I may have let it ferment for too long.  Both times I started with a quart of sweet coconut water and I ended with a quart of what can only be described as a slime.  I'm not sure if it was consumable, but it certainly didn't look like it was.  If it is, it doesn't look very appetizing.

I have two questions.  Is it consumable when it becomes that consistency?  Even if it is, how do I prevent this from happening again?  Please email me or leave an answer on the comments below.

Sorry For The Inconsistent Blogging

Detoxing is never an easy process.  While detoxing, symptoms may be experienced (the most common that I've seen were headaches, runny nose and cough).  Because it is winter, the symptoms may be amplified.  In my case, however, the benefits of this detox program will far outweigh the disadvantages.  I'm currently going through a rather powerful detoxification process (under the collaborative guidance of two doctors).  Because I'm just starting, I'm experiencing some rather uncomfortable symptoms.  I've had headaches for the last couple of days and my eyes hurt.

I've been sternly told by not one but both doctors to drink plenty of clear fluids and rest.  My best friend and my husband have both given me and firm scolding for being out of bed a couple of times when I was doing dishes or something other than resting.  So it hasn't been easy to keep up with my much loved blog and taking care of my much loved household while trying to get some rest.  

I'm feeling better, so will be blogging over the next couple of days unless I really feel sick again.  I don't anticipate feeling very sick again because the worst of the symptoms are usually in the beginning and my symptoms are starting to decrease.