2020 Autumn Detox. Nature's Perfect Setup, pt. 3

“I like my products like my friends, non-toxic.””

HealthyFlush

Nikken PiMag Sport Bottle

As a member of the Global Wellness Community and a personal self-care coach, one of the first questions I ask clients when we start using indoor heat is ‘are you drinking enough water?’

The PiMag Sport bottle is not just a state-of-the-art water filtration system on the go, but also a health product crucial to natural detoxification. The new filter has the ability to significantly reduce certain harmful pathogens in potable drinking water. It’s also a green choice. You won’t be adding to landfills and polluting ocean waters with plastic. Instead, you’ll be saving a fortune by not paying for commercially bottled water. The PiMag Sports bottle transforms municipally treated water into healthy filtered, structured alkaline water. The PiMag Sport Bottle is the only water bottle that combines three technologies: nano-filtration, alkalization, and de-clustering. De-clustering breaks down the water molecule to make it more absorbable. When I am on the go, I always have my water bottle. When my hands feel dry, I rub a little “PiWater” on the skin and it instantly moisturizes my skin.

GreenShower

Nikken PiMAG Handheld Shower Head

Turn your shower into your self-care sanctuary by installing one of the Nikken PiMAG Showerheads.
The PiMag MicroJet Shower System effectively reduces chlorine exposure and makes your shower water comparable in quality to the water you drink. Advanced filtration components additionally reduce dirt, sediment, and odors, for the cleanest and most refreshing shower you can experience.
The PiMag MicroJet uses a reduction/oxidation process to convert free-radical chlorine ions to neutral chlorides. This is augmented by Air-Induction Technology, which injects air into the shower stream to increase the electronegative potential of the water, for more effective filtration.
The nozzle features passages that release streams of microbubbles within the water flow. These miniaturized bubbles provide an effective cleansing action that penetrates surface buildup of soil deposits, assists in moisturizing the skin, and imparts a feeling of freshness and softness.
BONUS: Special materials in the filter produce pi water. This water was first discovered in a remote region of Japan, where scientists observed amazing results on the surrounding plants. Nikken technology replicates the environmental conditions that created pi water in its original setting.
NOTE: An adjustable nozzle control allows the selection of five different spray settings, three singular and two combined. The MicroJet Hand Shower includes a full-length, stainless steel flexible hose that permits use as a handheld shower or in its reinforced bracket. The Wall-Mount unit replaces a standard fixture.

FreeRadicals

Kenko mStrides

Heavy metals can be processed out of the body by a magnetic field. Nikken’s Kenko mStrides feature patented DynaFlux® Magnetic Technology. DynaFlux provides 100% coverage and intensifies the magnetic field for greater depth. With mStrides in place, walking creates a dynamic energy flow — in effect, a magnetic field generator inside shoes.

Nikken’s Kenko mSteps insoles feature energizing massage nodes, extraordinary comfort and the same DynaFlux operation that acts like a magnetic field generator inside shoes. DynaFlux Magnetic Technology places magnets in polar opposition to intensify the magnetic field. As you walk, these components change position to produce a dynamic field of energy — and the multiple angles afford 100% magnetic coverage.

I wear them everywhere but especially on the golf course to aid in strength and balance.

At the End of the Day

Lastly, take a moment and reflect on the healthy choices you have made today. Too often when it comes to our own health or the health of our loved ones we focus on what we should be doing, not on what WE ARE doing. This focus can lead to feelings of inadequacy or guilt which leads to stress which is counterproductive to your overall health. Every day, take a moment, and pat yourself on the back for drinking water, avoiding an unhealthy snack, or getting the right amount of sleep, then smile.

Happy Fall y’all and be Healthy by Choice.

We would like to invite you to the “Self Care Awakening” masterclass Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at 6 PM/Pt, 9 PM/ET in the Self Care Awakening Virtual Classroom. The passcode is Nikken1. Dr. Gary Lindner will bring all of the simple, every day, healthy choices you can make together in the Wellness Home. Please note this is educational, not a sales webinar.

2020 Autumn Detox. Nature's Perfect Setup. pt. 2

“Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go. ”

— unknown

The world is a toxic place. 2020 confronted us all with this statement in vivid, living color. While there may not be anything we, personally, can do with viruses, colds and, the flu there is a lot we can do now and year-round to strengthen our immune system.

A gentle detox in the Autumn is perfect to cleanse your body of the toxins built up in the hot summer months and prep your immune system for the winter, typically thought of as flu season.  In this “The Impetus” I am going to share with you tips and products to naturally detox, while the temperature cools, and we spend more time indoors.

GroundYourself

Kenko Ground

As the temperature cools, the days shorten, new shows premiere and the sports season heats up we naturally spend more time indoors losing our connection to Mother Nature. The KenkoGround serves as an indoor and portable way to reconnect with Mother Nature. Simply plug it into a grounded outlet and use it under your feet while working, on your mattress while you sleep, or even draped around your shoulders. Direct contact with the skin is recommended for the best results.

“Our contemporary lifestyles often cause fatigue, sleeplessness, and a general feeling of being out of balance.”

The simple act of using the KenkoGround can help relieve these symptoms, reconnect our bodies to nature, and detox the high electromagnetic fields (EMFs) we are constantly exposed to in our digital world.  

BlueBlocker

While research on blue light blocking glasses is very new and inconclusive I find that they help me greatly reduce eye fatigue. I picked mine up on Amazon for around $50. At that price, they are worth a shot.

DigialDetox

I subscribe to what I call, "Slow Sunday." A simple day of rest and "digital detoxing." I try to go as analog as possible on Sundays, I stay off of the devices, email, social media... this gives my body and my brain a chance to reset and recharge. This is a great day for some extra skin and hair self-care. I will cover clean skin and hair care in part 3 of this series.

Matcha, Matcha, Matcha

Kenzen Ten4 30 pack

I like to wake up my body and mind the healthy way. Kenzen Ten4 is made with USDA certified organic ingredients, contains no sugar, and is only 8 calories per serving. Matcha green tea is known as “nature’s own energy drink” while New Zealand kiwi is the most nutrient-dense of the superfruits. The matcha tea in Kenzen Ten4 is “ceremonial grade” or a higher grade of matcha harvested during the first harvest. Nikken uses sustainably harvested matcha and an elderly workforce looking for extra income. Whether it’s 10 am or 4 pm, I always experience hours of energy. Also great for the metabolism.

• An all-natural energy drink mix made with only 4 organic ingredients: Matcha green tea, Brown rice solids, Kiwi fruit, and Stevia leaf extract. 

• Helps burn calories, boost metabolism, and support mental alertness.

• Contains 80 mg of natural caffeine from matcha green tea—provides an energy boost without jitteriness. 

• No artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners. No added sugar.
  • Non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegan.
  • Naturally rich in antioxidants from Matcha green tea and New Zealand kiwi.

• New Zealand kiwi is high in vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, minerals, and fiber, and contains Actazin, a phytonutrient enzyme that promotes healthy gut bacteria for maintaining good digestion and overall health.

• Only 8 sugar-free calories.

The V Word

Kenzen Total Vegan Drink Mix

This year Nikken introduced Kenzen Total Vegan Drink Mix (KTVDM) and it ranks a perfect 10 on the balanced nutrition scale. Each serving of KTVDM contains 3 servings of the daily recommendation for vegetables and 1 serving of the daily recommendation for fruit. Eating vegetables provides many health benefits. People who eat more vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet are likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Vegetables provide nutrients vital for the health and maintenance of your body. Most vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories and are important sources of potassium, dietary fiber, folate (folic acid), vitamin A, and vitamin C. Fruit are important sources of many nutrients, including fiber, vitamin C, and folate (folic acid), and phytochemicals for added health benefits. Modern research is just beginning to understand the importance of proper nutrition to our immune system, mental health, fitness, and overall feeling of well-being. But there is no doubt this connection is real. KTVDM helps to fill in our nutritional gaps at only 20 calories per serving, less than $2 a day per serving, with a great chocolaty taste. Here are some of the other benefits of KTVDM.

• Probiotic blend with 3.5 billion CFUs

• Vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, Dairy-free

• No added sugar or salt

• No preservatives or artificial flavors

• Vitamin C from Organic acerola berry extract

• Marine nutrients from Organic spirulina

• Antioxidant properties

• Anti-inflammatory properties

• Help lower the risk of chronic diseases

• Trace minerals help improve pH balance

I like to mix mine in organic coconut milk. KTVDM is a perfect on-the-go solution for busy families or seniors with a lack of appetite.

Come back next week for part 3 of the 2020 Autumn Detox. Nature’s Perfect Setup series.

We will not have a masterclass on September 22. We would like to invite you to the “Body Burden” masterclass Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at 6 PM/Pt, 9 PM/ET in the Self Care Awakening Virtual Classroom.

Happy Fall y’all and be Healthy by Choice.

2020 Autumn Detox. Nature's Perfect Setup, pt. 1

“Our very BEING, ESSENCE, HEALTH and HAPPINESS depend on MOTHER EARTH.”

— David Suzuki

The world is a toxic place. 2020 confronted us all with this statement in vivid, living color. While there may not be anything we, personally, can do with viruses, colds and, the flu there is a lot we can do now and year-round to strengthen our immune system.

A gentle detox in the Autumn is perfect to cleanse your body of the toxins built up in the hot summer months and prep your immune system for the winter, typically thought of as flu season.  In this “The Impetus” I am going to share with you tips and products to naturally detox, while the temperature cools, and we spend more time indoors.

BreathandFOCUS

KenkoAir Purifier

Air quality is one, if not, the major pathway that toxic chemicals and particulates enter our bodies to cause innumerable health concerns.  Your respiratory system is a pathway between your internal and external environments. Indoor air pollution can weaken your respiratory system in turn breaking down one of the body’s first lines of defense against airborne illnesses.

As I compose this post I can see the ash in the air from the California wildfires miles from my home. 20 hours prior to this post the Fresno Bee proclaimed air quality in California the worst in the nation.

Breathing clean air is necessary to a strong respiratory system and a strengthened immune system. Japan, one of the healthiest countries in the world, adopted the art of forest bathing known as Shinrin-Yoku in 1975. Professor Yoshifumi Miyazaki of Chiba University has written many books and conducted studies and interviews relating to forest bathing as an effective countermeasure to stress.* By countering stress we effectively aid in detoxification. The concept of shinrin-yoku is simply to get outside into nature. The concept of the Nikken Wellness Home is equally simple, to bring nature into your home. The KenkoAir Purifier takes most of the harmful things out of our indoor air then adds "negative ions" to our indoor atmosphere. Negative ions are particles consisting of molecules and atoms that carry an electric charge. These ions help the body activate immunity-boosting cells. The KenkoAir Purifier is the Nikken Wellness Home solution for effectively adding negative ions to your indoor atmosphere in our modern world.

I like to meditate next to my KenkoAir Purifier. It makes deep breathing exercises so much more enjoyable.

The KenkoAir Purifier® (KAP) is such an easy solution with multiple-stage HEPA filtration. Energy Star qualified, KAP is 35% more efficient than standard models and saves a minimum of 215-kilowatt hours per year. Using only 55 watts to cover 313 sq. ft., its carbon footprint is further decreased with a reusable prefilter and replaceable outer filters. It’s patented to generate negative ions, replicating those in Nature, and it operates ozone-free and is therefore non-toxic. Made with recyclable plastics, KAP supports respiratory health and the health of planet Earth.

Fungus among us!

Kenzen Immunity

Mushrooms have been part of the Asian herbal tradition for thousands of years and a staple in a holistic approach to your health. Practitioners of Chinese medicine have used a variety of mushrooms to prevent and address a host of physical, mental conditions, and immunity.

Mushrooms differ in benefits and nutrient count but are typical, high in antioxidants, B vitamins, copper, and selenium. Scientists and health practitioners take a particular interest in the anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting traits of certain species of mushrooms.

Beta Glucans 

Beta Glucans are one of the newest ingredients that can help boost your immune system. Although new, They’re well-grounded in science with more than 1,000 published articles in the scientific literature attesting to their efficacy.*

Their chemical structure and composition as well as their molecular weight affect the extent to which they can stimulate and support the immune system. Beta Glucans exert a prebiotic effect on the GI tract. Beta Glucans are found in various types of fungi, such as maitake and reishi mushrooms which make up the Kenzen Immunity formula. 

Kenzen Immunity contains 14 species of mushrooms including Reishi, Shiitake, Cordyceps, Maitake, and Oyster mushrooms. Six of the strains are exclusive to Kenzen Immunity. It would be virtually impossible to include such a high variety of mushrooms in a regular diet, so Nikken has formulated Kenzen Immunity in order to provide a wide-spectrum range of natural biochemicals that support your immune system.

Nature’s Perfect Food

Kenzen Jade GreenZymes

Dr. Yoshihide Hagiwara, scientist, and research pharmacologist, dedicated a large portion of his research to finding “nature’s perfect food.” His conclusion, juice of young green barley plants had the greatest number of nutrients out of the many plants he had analyzed. *

The benefits in natural barley grass to your overall wellness are staggering included in Barley Grass Juice Powder is vitamins A, B, C, E, and minerals such as iron, calcium, copper, chromium, potassium, magnesium, selenium, and phosphorus.
Barley Grass Juice Powder has been shown to strengthen the immune system, alkalinize the body, increase energy, aid digestion, relieve constipation, and improve the health of skin, hair, and nails.
Kenzen Jade Greenzymes is your heavy hitter in your arsenal of detoxifying, immune-boosting whole foods.

Come back next week for part 2 of this on-going Autumn Detox blog.

Happy Fall y’all and be Healthy by Choice.

I would like to invite you to “tea” this Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, at 10:30 AM/PT, 1:30 PM/ET. The Ladies Leading Ladies (LLL) discussion will be focused on “Natural Immunity Boosters.” Guest speakers include Dr. Caryn Willens, Doctor of Naturopathy, Randy Rolfe, certified Nutritionist and founder of the Institute for Creative Solutions, and LLL’s Madeline Zaworski, retired RN and current educator. Please join us via Zoom by clicking this link: Ladies Leading Ladies Tea Room.

Please join us for our next “Wellness Home" master class on Tuesday, September 15th at 6 pm Pacific. Please join us by clicking this link, The Self Care Awakening Classroom.

Sources:

Ref: Sept. 9, 2020

https://unseenjapan.com/shinrin-yoku-forest-bathing/
Pub. Jan. 13, 2020
https://www.selfcarehub.com/blog/Airmatters2020?rq=air
Pub. Feb. 07, 2020

https://www.selfcarehub.com/blog/jadegreenzymes
Foods that Support Your Immune System, pt. 3 pub. Apr. 9, 2020

Do You Know What Beta Glucans Are? Pub. Aug. 20, 2020
https://nikkenactivewellness.com/2020/08/20/do-you-know-what-beta-glucans-are/