Ok after much profound thought and deliberation I finally realized what this life is ALL about!!!
First of all we are only given about 8% of our brain capacity in order to figure this out. Now that's not very much help from our brain, however we get most of our heart to help us figure this out. I mean how much can someone really get out of 8% capacity of thought right? Well for starters think about the thinkers that start out in this life. Haven't a clue, I think I know, BABIES and DOGS. What are some attributes and characteristics they have in common. Well stop guessing, it's this: they know how to have FAITH, HOPE, and LOVE!!! In several and all situations they always have FAITH, HOPE, and LOVE. Once we get that simple fact, this life will be so fulfilling and fun! Here's my formula for success: Faith Hope Love = JOY. That is our purpose, find JOY, and we will be fulfilled:) Have FAITH, have HOPE, and most of all have LOVE. Take it, hold it, and most of all believe it. This life is a blink, blink with joy:)

Today's juice was very simple to make, yet very very yummy! If it was from japan, the juice's name would be called YUMI:)

This is how I made it:
2 whole apples
4-5 carrots (depending on thickness)
4-6 cubes of watermelon:)
1/2-1 inch of ginger root
1/2 bell pepper

The efficacy of far infrared waves is very broad and the subject of recent study by NASA. Among the infrared waves, the far infrared rays, which have a wavelength of 8-14 microns, are especially good for the human body. These waves have the potential to penetrate 1.5 to 2 inches or more into the body allowing for deep heat and raising your core body temperature from deep inside. The deep heat and far infrared is why scholars believe that the Ondol (traditional warm floor of Korea) is good for health because the materials for the Ondol are stone and earth both of which radiate far infrared waves when heated.

The far infrared rays consist of similar wavelengths as that which is emitted naturally by the human body. This is one potential explanation of why many feel energetically rejuvenated and balanced from contact with far infrared waves. It is also believed that far infrared waves help improve blood circulation and recovery from fatigue.

Sauna's Health Benefits

1. Detoxification and Body Cleansing
Detoxification is a bodily process that transforms health threatening toxic substances from our environment, diets, as well as our own bodies into something harmless or excreted. Sweating is the body's natural way to get rid of harmful toxins and cleansing our bodies through the skin. The infrared sauna waves penetrate deep below the skin to help the body to get rid of toxins buried deep under the skin.

2. Weight Loss
The saunas were proven to help a person lose weight and burn calories. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, a sauna session can burn between 300-700 calories. Also, Dr. Oz explained in the Oprah show that an infrared sauna session can burn up to 700 calories.

3. Pain and Arthritis Relief
The saunas infrared waves penetrate deep into the muscles for long lasting pain relief. Moreover, patients with rheumatoid arthritis, using an infrared sauna results in a short-term improvement regarding pain and stiffness, reduction in fatigue, and a trend towards long-term beneficial effects.

4. Skin Purification
In the sauna, skin is cleansed and dead cells are replaced, keeping the skin in good working condition. Sauna heat also relaxes facial tensions, and improves skin elasticity. Sweating rinses bacteria out of the epidermal layer and sweat ducts.

5. Cardiovascular Workout
Finnish researchers have reported that the regular use of saunas helps maintain the blood vessels in a healthier condition. Vessels become more elastic and pliable longer due to regular dilation and contraction from the process of heating and cooling the body repeatedly.

6. Lower Blood Pressure and Improved Circulation
Blood vessel dilation brings blood closer to the surface of the skin and, as blood vessels expand to accommodate increased blood flow, circulation in the extremities improves, and the blood pressure gets lower. The effect on the blood pressure is temporary, but medical research shows that frequent sauna bathing can make a person's blood pressure level also to stay lower.

You’ll notice you start looking like you did 20-years ago. Feeling more energetic, your brain clear and thinking better, faster and excess weight seems to drop off. Plus you’ll gain more motivation to modify your diet, exercise and take action in all (positive) areas of your life. Quite the momentum changer.

This is a lifetime investment in your health, so choose wisely!

Far infrared heat penetrates very deep and very quickly at a much lower temperature because there is no resistance. The unique feature of far infrared saunas is penetrating heat that melts deep human body fat at 104 degrees. When melted the toxins and acids are suspended, freed up and allowed (finally) to be expelled promoting weight loss, mental clarity and allowing the body to heal itself. The body stores toxins and acid in fat. So using this form of heat to melt fat and eliminate toxins is smart.

Used daily, using a far infrared will free up your body to heal itself!

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study published in the January 2012 issue of Skin Pharmacology and Physiology* shows that the regular intake of fruit and vegetable concentrates can improve objective markers of skin health. After twelve weeks, those taking the food supplement (Juice Plus ® Orchard Blend and Juice Plus ® Garden Blend; NSA, LLC, Collierville, Tenn., USA) showed an increase in skin microcirculation, a process resulting in positive changes to the density, thickness and hydration of the skin.

Conducted in Germany by the Institute for Experimental Dermatology at the University of Witten-Herdecke, the study followed 52 middle-aged women for twelve weeks using a monocentric, double-blind placebo and randomized controlled design. Participants were given capsules of the concentrate or a placebo two times each day during the study period. Measuring skin density and thickness by ultrasound, measuring skin hydration by Corneometer® and assessing transepidermal water loss and serum analysis for carotenoids and alpha-tocopherol, scientists found that microcirculation of the skin had increased (39%) at the end of twelve weeks in the active group. They also saw increased skin hydration (9%), thickness (6%) and density (16%) among those given the concentrate. The placebo group showed a decrease in microcirculation and a slight increase in skin density.

The process of microcirculation is responsible for circulating oxygen and nutrients to the skin. As the study demonstrates, the skin benefits from an optimal supply of nutrients and oxygen to facilitate skin cell metabolism, producing what is often visible skin improvements.

The study reinforces the importance of nutrition in maintaining healthy skin. Scientists have found that nutritional deficiencies have a strong correlation with skin disorders and negative changes in skin structure. Additionally, it is known that skin density and thickness decrease naturally during the aging process.

Although it is unknown if the aging process can be counteracted by micronutrients, the study demonstrates that the intake of a fruit and vegetable-based concentrate improves markers of overall skin health.

*S. De Spirt, H. Sies, H. Tronnier, U. Heinrich: An Encapsulated Fruit and Vegetable Juice Concentrate Increases Skin Microcirculation in Healthy Women. Skin Pharmacology and Physiology 2012, 25: 2 - 8. The article is available online.

order your JP at: www.samtakesjuiceplus.com

Coming soon to my training studio will be a 2 person Far Infrared Sauna. Developed by NASA for astronaut health and well-being, this type of sauna is used for several health benefits:
Weight Loss
Clear Skin, Youthfulness
Sauna Scar Removal
Melt Cellulite
Pain Relief
Injury, Recovery
Relaxation
Cardio Conditioning
Preserving Age
Sports Injuries
Combat Heart Disease
Reducing Stress
Musculoskeletal Relief

I'm very excited about implementing this into the menu of services!

Blends of Health
A Foodies' guide to optimal health and wellbeing
by: Samuel Colby (The Mad Juicer)
Doctor of Naturopathy for Healthcare Professionals
Sports Nutritionist
Exercise & Post-Rehab Specialist
Sports Performance Coach
www.fitnessbysam.com

Healthy Veggies = Healthy Vitals

Here are a list of the Veggies I love juicing! They taste great and are good for you! By combining the right combination and amount, you will have a tasty and healthy meal!

The Healthiest Super-Star Foods GROCERY List:

Vegetables

1. Beets: Excellent Liver tonic and blood purifier. Also contains a compound (betacyanin) that is a potent cancer fighter. Women can benefit from eating beets because they help replenish lost iron lost in the blood during the menstrual cycle.

2. Broccoli: Contains excellent cancer-fighting powers.

3. Brussels Sprouts: Contain a lot of cancer-fighting nutrients. May ward off colon cancer.

4. Cabbage: Has a lot of cancer-fighting ability! Cabbage keeps breast cancer at bay.

5. Carrots: Great for fighting lung cancer and eye health!

6. Dandelion: Dandelion improves your liver and your mood. Dandelion root for diabetes. The root also makes a liver-friendly, detoxifying tea.

7. Horseradish: Digestive stimulant, clears up sinuses, and inhibits bacterial infection and increases circulation!

8. Kale: Prevent cancer as you chew (kale has highest value on ORAC rating).

9. Mushrooms:
a. Maitake: (stimulates the immune system, especially good for counteracting the toxic effects of radiation and chemotherapy. Maitake extract can shrink tumors.
b. Shiitake: (stimulates the immune system)
c. Reishi: (cancer fighter and immune stimulator and stress buster)

10. Onions: Cancer-fighting food. Fights stomach cancer and lowers risks for prostate esophageal cancers. Onions help build strong bones. Onions also benefit those with ALLERGIES and ASTHMA.

11. Spinach: Great for BONE health. Fights prostate and colon cancers. Great for eyes (lutein).

12. Swiss Chard: Great for EYE health.

13. Watercress: Great for Bones, eyes, and neutralizes carcinogens.

Grains

1. Oatmeal: Enhances the immune system (also good protein source).

2. Quinoa: High protein grain packed with nutrition.

3. Chia seeds: Nutritionally packed powerhouse!


Beans & Legumes

1. Beans: Excellent fiber which lowers our risks for cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Kidney or Adzuki beans.

2. Lentils: Help treat high cholesterol and high blood sugar.

Fruits

1. Apples: Reduces risks for some cancers, cardiovascular disease, asthma, and diabetes. Enjoy less risk of tumors, lung cancer, and cardiovascular problems. Great for osteoporosis too (boron).

2. Avocados: Lowers blood cholesterol, lowers LDL ad triglycerides and raises HDL. Highly protective of the prostate and reduces risk of cancer and diabetes. Great for EYES, HEART, and SKIN.

3. Blueberries: Good for the brain (memory protecting food). Highest ORAC values of any food in the world.
4. Cherries: Loaded with anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, anti-cancer compounds and gives relief from GOUT pain.

5. Coconut: Protection against STD's (antiviral) and used therapeutically for cystic fibrosis, AIDS, cachexia, and childhood epilepsy.

6. Guava: Fights prostate and breast cancers also super high on the ORAC test.

7. Kiwi: Fights cancer and heart disease and works as a BLOOD THINNER w/ out side effects.

8. Raspberries: Fights cancer cells with no damage to health cells.

9. Strawberries: Protects cells against cervical and breast cancer as well as protects your brain and memory.

Nuts, Seeds, & Nut Butters

1. Almonds/Almond Butter: Helps with WEIGHT LOSS, Heart health and safe for diabetics.

2. Pecans: Contains Heart-healthy fat (same kind you find in Olive Oil). Helps lower the risk of
type 2 diabetes.

3. Walnuts: Brain food, improves your mood and sids in Growth, Reproduction, and Brain functioning.

Soy Foods

1. Natto: Reduces and prevents clots, contributes to Healthy Blood Flow and does wonders for the SKIN.

Dairy

1. Yogurt: Probiotics make for a healthy gut as well as improves your Immune System. Look for the LAC (Live and active cultures) seal!

Meat/Poultry & Eggs

1. Eggs: Good protein source loaded with vitamins, good for eye health, and may protect agains breast cancer. Always buy FREE RANGE!

Fish/Seafood

1. Sardines: Full of healthy Omega-3 fats (great for heart health) also great for B12. Do not get these packed in vegetable oil (loads of omega-6 from heavily processed oil).

2. Wild Alaskan Salmon: Best source of Omega 3's on the planet!!!

Specialty Foods

1. Bee Pollen, Propolis and Royal Jelly: Great food to ward on infection, this is nature's perfect food (has more amino acids and vitamins than any other amino acid-containing product)

2. Sauerkraut (nonpasteurized): Improves digestion, immune function, and the absorption and assimilation of nutrients. Also controls inflammation and anticancer properties.

3. Sea Vegetables (seaweed): Great for swelling, radiation and enviornmental pollutants, and anticancer effects. Types of seaweed: Arame, Hijiki, Kelp)

4. Green Foods and Drinks (cereal grasses, barley grass and wheat grass;
and microalgae, spirulina, chlorella, and wild blue green algae)

5. Kimchi: One of the world's 5 healthiest foods! Significant anticancer properties and heart benefits. Also great for the digestive tract due to the fermentation process!

6. Sprouts (look for broccoli sprouts): One of the most complete and nutritional foods on the planet! Rich with enzymes and vitamins and amino acids.

7. Pea Protein Powder: great digestibility rate (90-95%), low potential for allergic response. It's good to mix rice and pea protein powders together, or simply take pea protein and mix with rice milk!

Oils

1. Coconut: Tons of antioxidant powers
2. Extra Virgin Olive: Elite Omega-3 category and decreases risk of colon and bowel cancer.
3. Flaxseed Oil: Protection against hormone-sensitive cancers
4. Macadamia Nut Oil: Rich in Heart-Healthy Oleic Acid

Herbs, Spices & Condiments

1. Cinnamon: Helps against pain and stiffness in muscles and joints. Cinnamon extract can reduce sugar and "bad" cholesterol.

2. Garlic: Fights toothaches, chest pain, lowers cholesterol and prevents blood clots, and has anticancer properties.

3. Ginger: Soothes upset stomachs, nausea, aids in digestion, and battles morning sickness.

4. Oregano: Anti-fungal, antibacterial, and anti-parasitic properties, also increases sexual excitability.

5. Turmeric: Alleviation of arthritis and joint inflammation, also great for the liver!

9 RULES for Lifelong Healthy Eating

Eat 3 servings of fruits and 6 servings of vegetables from the rainbow of colors per day.
3 snacks of fruit and 2 servings of vegetables per meal is an easy way to remember.
Eat Organic fruits, vegetables, and dairy. Eat organic, free range or wild meat/fish only.
Drink filtered or spring water only.
Absolutely no Hydrogenated Oils or Transfats in the diet.
Avoid refined sugar and grains (except oatmeal, quinoa and rice) as much as possible!
Use only Stevia or Xylitol as natural sugar substitutes (no Splenda, Equal or Nutrasweet).
Eat while sitting in a relaxed environment. Never eat when upset.
Base diet around the foods on the 150 Healthiest Foods list.
A whole foods diet high in organic fruits, vegetables, beans, legumes, spices, balanced fats and
good quality protein provides the most nutrient dense meals.



All of these food recommendations are given with the intent for the client to purchase a blend of all of these food groups to make an exceptionally powerful and healthy diet. Any blend of the aforementioned foods will lead to better health and wellbeing. I recommend taking Juice Plus (orchard, garden, and vineyard) capsules to bridge the gap to optimal health! Drink BeTrim tea to slow the absorption of fats and curb your carb cravings. Work out at least 3 days a week (for about 1 hr). Periodically take pictures of yourself to monitor your progress. All of these recommendations are given to improve your life, through these life-style changes. Good luck and to yours in health!


references: The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth, Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.

I have had the privilege and opportunity to work with several client patients whom were over the age of 60 and initially came to me in search of post-rehabilitation. Several in fact slow to move, fragile, non-flexible, and in constant pain. Through consistent stretching and strengthening these clients have become more flexible, stronger, and physically younger! Many have reported back from their doctors that their blood looks amazing and their bone density exams have come back much improved! What a reward for all that hard work to pay off in such grand ways!!! I am very proud of all my hard-working clients, and I continually want to encourage everybody and anybody of all ages to get healthy and more youthful!!!