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Why Better Digestion Can Lead To More Energy, Some Simple Tips To Get You There

As part of a promotion, Dr. Mark Stengler created some videos to help you get familiar with his work. A lot of you wrote in and said that you didn't want to watch videos, didn't like the promotional aspect and just wanted the information. So we are creating some blog posts to summarize his suggestions, which we think are pretty common sense. Many people are familiar with these ideas and tools, but for many others this is new or something that you have heard about but not put into practice.

The reality is, most people don't have a complete grasp of many simple tools available to them to improve their health and energy. The simple reason is that these tools are not emphasized by most doctors. But as you dig in, you'll find that these tools have been part of healing for thousands of years across many different cultures.

A core suggestion by Dr. Stengler is to improve your digestion. If you do this, you will likely have more energy and better health. This is an important point because digestion is really not something that is emphasized by US medicine. Yet 60% our the bodies immune function is a "function" of digestive processes!

That is a big deal. When your immune system is off, you can experience all sorts of symptoms.

1. The first suggestion Dr. Stengler has is to mix up your sources of grains with the objective of reducing your gluten. You are probably hearing this all over the place, and see "gluten free" options in the supermarkets.

A key reason for this is that a lot of people have a hard time digesting it. Quinoa is an excellent grain to rotate in, and this simple shift can increase your energy and take a lot of burden off your digestive system.

2. Good bacteria help keep a healthy digestive system. Antibiotics do a number on your "intenstinal flora" and you need to help build them back up after any round of antibiotics. This is common knowledge to many, but is new to a lot of us. A lot of fermented foods help to build up your good bacteria.

Another good suggestion here is to take a probiotic supplement.In our house we just started keeping a good probiotic in our fridge. The people at our local Whole Foods recommended a brand called "Mega Flora." If you are not near a Whole Foods or health store you can learn more about them on Amazon.

3. Omega 3 fatty acids. This is something that all hear a lot about. What is important is they they help reduce inflammation in the whole body, as well as help support the digestive system. A family member of ours has been struggling with skin inflammation, and a doctor strongly suggested fish oil capsules which are high in both DHA and EPA. The doctor said the capsules were a much more potent source than simply eating fish, and this is important if you are really struggling with inflammation.

We now keep an Omega 3 Supplement called 'Whole Mega" from New Chapter in our cupboard. New Chapter is one of the highest quality makers of supplements out there because everything they make is whole food based, nothing synthetic. You'll pay more, but you'll likely find the extra price worth it.

If you are a Dr. Fuhrman fan, his company makes a plant based, liquid Omega-3 supplement. His pages are pretty informative and further outline the health benefits of Omega-3.

4. Reduce packaged foods as much as you can. This is an obvious point, but I bet that most of us are not aware of the extra load that junk food can put on our digestive system. If you are on the verge of a binge, this extra bit of self-awareness can help to muster enough "why" to head it off. Maybe...

5. Reduce chronic stress. A very interesting point that Dr. Stengler made was that stress shifts blood flow away from your digestive system towards your muscles and this slows down your digestive system. Stress reduction can really help. This suggestion makes a lot of sense, especially in light of the feedback people have given us over using hypnosis in the weight loss process. There are some who have religious objections to that, and we respect this. But pretty much everyone else who has tried this has given us positive feedback. Our own experience is that any form of hypnosis can be highly relaxing. 

6. Reduce your tap water. The chlorine in tap water helps kill "good bacteria." It could be that a simple addition of a good water filter or making sure to get a fresh cartridge for your existing one, could help your support your digestive system.

7. Find ways to naturally detox on a consistent basis. Dr. Stengler suggests that you don't treat detox as a one time event. You want to find ways of detoxing on a regular basis, which will help to support your digestive system. Here are some ideas he outlines:

• Green supplements. Some of these greens have powerful natural detox effects.
• Fresh vegetable juice with a little bit of fruit. The body is trying to detox constantly, and these food will help support this.
• Focus on giving your liver a break. Liver has to detoxify everything. Anything you do to improve liver detoxification, your mood, energy and health will improve.
• Milk Thistle is an excellent herb to help the liver function. There are several studies which have back this assertion up. This is one.
• Saunas help to accelerate detoxification through the skin. Many people have access to Saunas but don't use them.

Related PEERtrainer Article: What Is The Best Way To Cleanse Or Detox?

Which one of these tips has helped you in your life? Please leave a comment below or leave a note on our Facebook Wall. We love hearing from you! 

"Enjoying Weight Loss" By Dr Roberta Temes Trial Offer, Letter From Michael Lovitch

Many of you have read some of the stuff we have written about hypnosis CD's. It is one of those things like Dr. Joel Fuhrman- completely rooted in fundamentals and it simply works.

 Below is a letter from Michael Lovitch, explaining why this product works. We have gotten to know Michael over the years. He is a good guy, very funny as well. We are also in the process of offering our "Point Of No Return" coaching program to his customers. The two programs work phenomenally well together, hence the cross promotion.

In the following letter Michael offers a special deal for PEERtrainer Tip Of The Day members- try the program for the cost of shipping ($6) for a month. The deal is the program works for 9 out of 10 people, and are happy to pay for it after they see it working. Here is the letter, please read what Michael has to say!

Hello,

You might not be aware that there is solid research behind a technique that has been proven to increase the results of weight reduction treatments by 97% during treatment.

And more importantly, increase the overall effectiveness POST TREATMENT by over 146%, demonstrating that it keeps on working over time. * Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology,1996).

The technique is not new. It is called medical hypnosis and has been approved by both the American Medical Association and the British Medical Association since the 1950s.

I know you might think it is silly or something you only see at a stage show – but I challenge you to have an open mind like Ann Carlo from Sag Harbor, New York:

"This is fabulous. Thought I forgot all about it yesterday, until I realized that I ate breakfast (which I rarely do), drank a lot of water, had a veggie dinner and DIDN'T EAT ANY SUGAR . . . A MIRACLE! Can't convince me that this system does not operate on some level . . . even though you're not always conscious of it at the time."

Five years ago, my company had the idea to create the absolute best hypnosis program that people like you or I could listen to at home and get results like the studies I mentioned above.

In fact, we wanted better results, and people are getting them.

The only way to do this is to find the best psychologist out there to create the program and support that person all the way.

We found this person in Dr. Roberta Temes.

Dr. Temes is on the Department of Psychiatry at the SUNY Health Science Center Medical School, and is the editor of the first hypnosis textbook used in medical schools to teach hypnosis.

She is the real deal, and the program she created for us has now helped tens of thousands of people end their weight loss struggle.

Although she has worked with some celebrities we cannot name, she also has also been able to help normal people finally gain control over cravings they never believed they would overcome.

"I am now down 20 pounds and still have not had any problems with stress eating (my lifetime habit is to overeat). I am also walking close to 5,000 steps per day now (a little over 2.5 miles) and into a size 16 from a 20/22 and people are finally beginning to notice. I personally thank you for your program even though I don't understand how it works. I am starting to like who I see in the mirror."

Syndi Ellison
Advertising & Finance Manager
Washington State Magazine

Here are some of the amazing things that will happen to you when you go through Dr. Temes seven session program:

* Cravings will be reduced instantaneously, allowing you to stop binging before you start

* New neural pathways will be created that empower you to replace unhealthy eating habits with healthy ones

* Experience effortless motivation without relying on willpower

* Your desire for sodas will be eliminated and replaced with a craving for WATER!

* Pounds will melt away as you automatically eat the right foods and right portions, while making exercise a part of your every day routine.

And that's just a tiny fraction of what will happen when you experience this 4 CD audio program.

The best part about this program is that it uses hypnosis, so there are no guide books or things you are supposed to do later. All you do is spend 15 minutes a day listening to the sessions and the changes start to happen.

Most people notice a dramatic change within just 21 days!

Because I am friends with Habib Wicks and because it is so important to your health that you are able to stop the self sabotage, we have created a risk free way for you to experience this program.

Try the CDs for only the cost of shipping ($5.95). If after 28 days, you find they aren’t working for you, just send them back and you will never be billed.

When you find they are working for you (Over 9 out of 10 people get results), you will just be billed three payments of $32.33. This is less than the cost of dinner for two at a chain restaurant!

Please follow the link, and get ready for a new thin you!

http://www.hypnosisnetwork.com/hypnosis/weight_loss/peertrainer3

Regards,

Michael Lovitch
Founder
The Hypnosis Network

Conversation With Matt Hoover, Winner of Biggest Loser Season Two

We had a chance to interview Matt Hoover who many of you know as the winner of season two of "The Biggest Loser." It ended up being a pretty interesting interview, especially from the perspective of keeping weight off, what happens after the weight loss. He talks about his upcoming Iron Man competition in Hawaii and his training for the 2012 Olympics. He was a member of 4 national championship wrestling teams in college, so the guy is a pretty amazing athlete.

We spoke for about an hour, so if you want to listen to the entire interview map out some time ahead of time. This is the link to the interview. It is pretty cool.

Matt mentioned in the call that he uses hypnosis as one of the tools to help keep the weight off. He uses the CDs from Roberta Temes, who we have known for a few years and who has written some articles for PEERtrainer in the past. We asked him to follow up on this subject, something we are increasingly interested in, because it works really well. But it is something that most of us have not tried. Here is his take on it:

"To be honest I wasn't quite sure what to expect.  I had used hypnosis when I was competing in wrestling.  It helped me tremendously in sports but wasn't sure what would happen with weight loss. When I got Dr. Roberta CD's I did a session immediately.  

I didn't really feel different, but  I quickly noticed that many of the cravings I had, especially for Taco Bell were gone.  I didn't even think about it anymore. The biggest thing I notice was how rather than crave diet pop, I began to want water.  The sessions helped me to realize that I didn't have to be on a diet, I could program myself to crave healthy foods in moderation. In the past I would eat until I was full, even if it was healthy food.  

Now I eat until I am satisfied and I don't have to "force" myself to remamber to eat.  I just do it. I used the CD's nearly everyday when I first got them, now I use them a couple of times a month to remind myself of the tools I now have. Recently I used them before I left for vacation to help keep myself in the right state of mind to be consistent during a time when many people fall off track.  I use them anytime I am traveling, usually on the plane.  I have found that to be a great time to relax and get myself ready for my upcoming stay, wherever that may be. 

I am really lucky because my wife really supports my use of the program.  She will say when she thinks I need a session.  She has seen tremendous progress since I started the program and knows that it helps me to stay on track. I have lost 30 pounds so far and have reset my goal to get even leaner using Dr. Roberta's CD's. I love the CD's and have recommended them to everyone I know who is dealing with weight issues.  I know that with the success I have had that others will achieve their goals as well with the use of the tools I have learned from Dr. Roberta. These discs truly have helped me to develop a healthy mind set when it comes to my relationship with food and I fully expect to have continued success on my new weight loss journey with the knowledge I have gained from Dr. Roberta Temes."

We were first introduced to Roberta I think in 2006, and we need to circle back with her. We have recommended this product in the Tip Of The Day program, and it is nice to see a "celebrity" endorse something like this. Sort of a nice validation of something we had seen work. You can get the CD set through the Hypnosis Network. 

Btw, I personally use hypnosis for other areas of my life. Different products from different companies, but the bottom line is that these things really work. Be open to it!

Be Open To Using Hypnosis As A Tool To Lose Weight

By know you have a sense of our approach. We cast a wide net to simply find

stuff that works and is sensible.

 

With something as important as losing weight, you need every tool possible to

help you. If you have been listening to Joshua Wayne's calls or read his articles,

you know he has the power to connect with people. You also might be interested

to know he is a trained hypnotist.

 

The basic idea is not to put you in a trance like in a cartoon. It is to simply open

up your mind willingly to the power of suggestion. And it can be VERY

effective. So just be open to this idea, and also have an open (but critical) mind

about new ideas in general.

 

We have also been working over the years with a woman named Roberta

Temes. She is a Psychiatry Professor and literally wrote the book on hypnosis.

She is the author of "Complete Idiots Guide To Hypnosis" and also the author of

the first medical school text book on the subject.

 

She also has a program called "Enjoying Weight Loss" 

 

http://www.hypnosisnetwork.com/hypnosis/weight_loss/peertrainer 

 

Many people have found this helpful, and she offers 100% money back for a full

year, no questions asked. It is a CD set that you do at home, in private.

 

And if you find this is something that might help you and you get it, please email

us with feedback on how it worked for you.