Welcome to another edition of Common Ground Online. Here's what's in this week's edition:
- Truehope Conference Call Review - January 4, 2007
- Can Probiotics Relieve IBS?
- Common Ground Email Archives
TOPIC: Diet & Exercise and the Truehope Program
If you’ve thought about starting a diet or exercise program this year, then you should listen to this month’s conference call. There are certain factors that Truehope Participants must be aware of before starting any diet or exercise program - factors that may affect the results.
In this conference call Tony Stephan and David Hardy describe how they came to realize the problems that can arise from dieting and exercise if you’ve been on any psychotropic medications. Truehope has discovered, through an extensive review of the literature and through the individual experiences of many participants, that many of the most common types of medications prescribed for mood disorders actually store in body tissues. When a participant begins to lose weight or exercise excessively, these stored drugs can be released back into the blood stream and thus the person can experience the feelings of being medicated – much like a “drug-flashback” LSD users of the 1960’s experienced.
Whether or not you will experience a drug-flashback depends on many factors. Tony and David explain how, as a Truehope Participant, to best go about a diet and exercise program to minimize the chances of experiencing a flash-back or other unpleasant symptoms. Take the time now to listen to this call and get answers to questions such as:
- What effects can diet and exercise have on the use of EMPowerplus?
- How should I start a diet or exercise program with EMPowerplus?
- What are the potential risks of starting a diet or exercise program if I’m on medications?
- Do I have anything to worry about if I’m not on any medications at this time but have been in the past?
Follow the link below to listen to the call right now. We've also made available a written transcript of the call for your convenience.
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Probiotics are a class of bacteria that are actually good for you — they can restore balance in your intestine and even give your immune system a boost.
Our society has developed into an antibiotic culture so intent on destroying bacteria — we often expect a prescription to cure even a minor infection — but unfortunately, we've eradicated much of the beneficial bacteria in our bodies along with the harmful strains. The normal human gastrointestinal tract contains hundreds of different species of beneficial bacteria (intestinal flora). In order to provide a healthy environment within the gastrointestinal tract your body requires proper amounts of these "friendly" bacteria. So how can you help your body maintain the proper amount of the much needed "friendly" bacteria? The answer is probiotics.
Probiotics are living, direct-fed microbials that promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestines. They come in two types: food (check out your grocery store's dairy case and refrigerated section for probiotic-rich yogurt, kefir or raw sauerkraut) and dietary supplements. Probiotics work by colonizing the intestinal tract and crowding out disease-causing bacteria, viruses, and yeasts. Strong evidence shows that probiotics help lactose intolerance and diarrhea, decrease the risk of colon cancer, ease the symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome, lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels, and boost the immune system.
Talk to one of our support specialist if you would like to try a probiotic. Truehope carries and recommends ThreeLac™ by Nature's Turn as your best choice in probiotics.
(source: www.everydayhealth.com)
Have you missed an edition of Common Ground Online? Are you new to the Truehope Program? Visit our email archive page for a directory of all previous Common Ground newsletters. These emails are loaded with useful information that can help you succeed on EMPowerplus and the Truehope Program. Take some time today to browse the archives.
Help us to serve you better. Send your questions or comments about the Truehope Program, EMPowerplus, or our support resources to feedback@truehope.com or call 1-888-878-3467 to speak to a Truehope Support Specialist.
We want to provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date program information so that you can continue to make informed decisions regarding your health. Our hope is that you will find hope, healing, and health through education and continued support.
Yours in health,
The Truehope Support Staff
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