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<![CDATA[ Teri Gentes - BLOG POSTS]]>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:32:35 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Train Your Body, Protect Your Brain - 'Must Know' Info to Age Well!]]>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.terigentes.com/blog-posts/train-your-body-protect-your-brain-must-know-info-to-age-well

Sharing more from an article on Dr Mercola's website about how to age well with strength conditioning, discover how the brain is impacted.

"Beyond the physical changes you'll feel in daily tasks, strength training produces something less visible but equally important: measurable protection for your brain.

In the second half of the interview Galpin connected strength training to cognitive performance and brain aging, then shifted into actionable decisions that determine whether you stay consistent — especially as life gets busier or you get older.
Exercise is both a...

Exercise is both a physical stimulus and a nervous system stimulus, which changes how you should think about training sessions and recovery.

•The brain benefits come from more than stronger muscles — Galpin described two layers: the benefit of "physical strength itself" and the benefit of "the act of the strength training." In other words, it's not only what you build (stronger tissue), but also what you practice (your brain sending stronger, cleaner signals to your muscles). That repeated practice strengthens the "neuromuscular connection," meaning your brain and body communicate faster and more efficiently under load.

•Arousal was the key concept he tied to brain protection — Galpin used "arousal" in the neurological sense — the degree to which your nervous system is activated and alert. Strength training produces a specific type of arousal: heightened focus, faster reaction time, and sharper cognitive engagement. Unlike caffeine, which creates alertness through chemical stimulation, resistance training achieves this through direct physical demand on your nervous system.

•Grip training is a simple, high-return activity — Galpin noted that research is "still being unpacked" and that some findings include bias in who chooses to exercise. Even with that nuance, he gave a practical bottom line: "Go train your grip. It's a good idea." If you want a low-effort entry point, grip work, like the dead hang exercise, is easy to add.

•It's not "too late" to strength train if you're older — When asked if it's ever too late to start lifting, Galpin answered, "No." He referenced training studies in adults "70 plus" and "80 plus," and stated there is "no compelling evidence" that age creates a point where progress stops. If you're older and intimidated, this gives you permission to start small and still expect results.
Galpin and Holmes described older participants as unusually consistent: they "never skip training," show up early, and have "very low dropout."

•Creatine is "not necessary" but "beneficial" — While supplements aren't required to see benefits from strength training, Galpin described creatine as effective for strength and noted long-running research across many populations. He advised choosing creatine monohydrate and avoiding creatine gummies because many don't match their labels.

Grass fed red meat is one of the best food sources, but supplementing 3 to 5 grams of creatine monohydrate daily is a safe and effective way to increase levels."

Watch for the next post that goes into how to put together a training program known as the 3 x 5 Protocol. Pass this info on to anyone you know looking for ways to enhance the way they feel, think, look and yes, age.

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My aim - mission - vision, is seeing all of us take ownership of augmenting our own health and wellness in every way we can. Let's overcome the common belief that decling as we age is a given circumstance. It doesn't have to be.
Teri Gentes - Whole-self Lifestyle Wellness

]]><![CDATA[AGEING WELL ESSENTIALS - Build Strength Using the 3-by-5 Protocol]]>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:04:17 GMThttps://www.terigentes.com/blog-posts/ageing-well-essentials-build-strength-using-the-3-by-5-protocol

Here is part 3 of the AGEING WELL blog series!

In these excerpt from the Mercola website you will find some helpful guidance on what you can do to optimize your health and well-being. There are so many benefits to exercise as you may know yet knowledge alone is nothing without application. Commit to reguarlar self-care and invest regularly to reap long term, sustaining and compounding returns on your investment. This is in your hands and relative to the information below, your muscles, bones, joints, ligaments.
Read on then put the info to practice.

Build Strength using the 3-by-5 Protocol

Loss of strength sits at the root of many problems people blame on aging, low energy, or declining fitness. Restoring strength in a structured way makes daily movement easier, improves confidence, and stops ordinary tasks from placing excessive stress on your body. This approach keeps training simple, repeatable, and effective instead of overwhelming.

Click below to read more.

1. Build training around strength and coordination, not burnout -- Stop chasing sweat, soreness, or long workouts. The 3-by-5 framework eliminates decision fatigue: train three to five days per week, pick three to five exercises, perform three to five sets of three to five reps each. Every variable falls in the same range. If you're unsure, start with three of everything and add only when you're ready. Choose a weight where reps one to three feel controlled and reps four to five require genuine concentration.

You should finish thinking "I could maybe do one more," not "I have nothing left." If you fail mid-set, the weight is too heavy for this protocol. Then rest fully before the next set. This combination strengthens your muscles and sharpens the brain-to-muscle signal at the same time. To find your starting weight for any exercise, begin with what feels almost too light and add weight in small increments.

Stop when the fifth rep requires genuine effort but you maintain good form. That's your working weight for week one. Good form means controlling the weight through its full range of motion, without momentum, jerking, or compensation from other body parts. If you have to swing, heave, or twist to complete a rep, the weight is too heavy. When you can complete all five sets of five reps with a given weight, add the smallest increment available (often 2.5 to 5 pounds) at your next session. Expect to drop back to three to four reps initially.

This cycle of reaching a target, adding weight, and rebuilding is how strength accumulates over months. If life gets chaotic, a single 15-minute session with three exercises is infinitely better than skipping entirely. Consistency beats perfection. Protect the habit first; optimize later.

2. Choose movements that fit your body and your current capacity -- If joint pain, old injuries, or gym anxiety are present, adjust the movement rather than quitting. Prioritize basic patterns such as pushing, pulling, hinging (bending at the hips while keeping your spine neutral), squatting, and carrying, but let the equipment vary.
Machines, dumbbells, bands or body-weight exercises all build strength when the effort is high enough and the movement is repeatable. Record one or two key lifts and aim for small, visible improvements such as an extra rep, slightly more weight or better control. This creates momentum without data overload. A sample beginner session could include:

◦Push -- Wall push-up or machine chest press
◦Pull -- Band row or cable row
◦Squat -- Goblet squat or leg press
◦Hinge -- Romanian deadlift or back extension
◦Carry -- Farmer's walk with dumbbells

3. Protect training frequency by keeping soreness low and adding grip work -- Progress depends on showing up again soon, not on being sore for days. Mild soreness that fades within a day or two signals appropriate load. If sitting, climbing stairs, or sleeping becomes difficult, reduce the intensity. Add short grip work — carries, hangs, or simple squeezes — to reinforce strength and coordination with minimal recovery cost.
Start with a dead hang from a pull-up bar: grip the bar, lift your feet, and hold as long as possible. Aim for 30 to 60 seconds. If you can't hang at all, begin with farmer's carries — hold a dumbbell in each hand and walk for 30 to 40 seconds.

4. Support recovery with adequate protein and practical nutrition choices -- Strength gains stall when recovery falls behind. Most adults do best with about 0.8 grams of protein per pound of ideal body weight (about 1.76 grams per kilogram). Make sure roughly one-third of your protein comes from collagen-rich sources such as bone broth, pure gelatin powder without additives, oxtail, shanks, or grass fed ground beef that includes connective tissue.

Low-fat protein after exercise delivers amino acids into your bloodstream faster, giving your muscles a stronger signal to repair and grow.2 Dietary fat slows stomach emptying. Post-workout, you want amino acids reaching your muscles quickly, so leaner protein sources are advantageous in that specific window, even if fattier sources are fine at other meals.

5. Use KAATSU to amplify results with lighter loads when needed -- KAATSU is a specialized form of blood flow restriction training that uses automated cuffs to rhythmically inflate and deflate around your arms or legs. The rhythmic inflation and deflation creates repeated cycles of blood pooling and release, which triggers a stronger metabolic stress signal than continuous restriction.

This pulsing action also reduces the risk of numbness or nerve compression that can occur with static bands worn too long. This cycling pressure differs from conventional static bands and produces a stronger biochemical response, including anti-inflammatory myokine signaling. Myokines are signaling molecules released by contracting muscles.

Think of them as chemical messages your muscles send to the rest of your body during exercise — including signals that reduce inflammation and support immune function. KAATSU appears to amplify this myokine release even with lighter weights. Because KAATSU allows meaningful strength and muscle-preserving effects using light loads, it's especially useful during rehabilitation, joint pain flare-ups or periods when heavy lifting is not appropriate.

FAQs About Building Strength with the 3-by-5 Protocol

Q: What is the 3-by-5 strength protocol?
A: The 3-by-5 protocol is a simple strength-training framework that organizes frequency, exercise selection, sets, repetitions, and rest without complexity. It involves training three to five days per week, performing three to five exercises per session, using three to five sets of three to five repetitions, and resting long enough between sets to maintain strength and coordination.

Q: Why does strength loss affect daily life so quickly?
A: When strength declines, ordinary tasks require a much higher percentage of your available capacity. This makes activities like climbing stairs, carrying groceries, or standing up from a chair feel exhausting and stressful, even if your cardiovascular fitness is adequate.

Q: How does strength training support brain health?
A: Strength training challenges the connection between your brain and muscles, reinforcing motor control, coordination, and cognitive engagement. This type of effort creates a unique form of nervous system activation that supports mental sharpness and resilience, distinct from stimulants like caffeine.

Q: Is it too late to start strength training later in life?
A: No. Research and training studies referenced by Galpin include adults in their 70s and 80s, with no evidence that age prevents meaningful strength gains. Older adults often show excellent consistency and adherence when training programs are appropriately scaled.

Q: When is KAATSU useful in a strength program?
A: KAATSU is especially helpful when heavy lifting is not practical, such as during rehabilitation, joint pain flare-ups, or recovery after surgery. By using automated, cycling pressure to restrict blood flow, KAATSU allows you to stimulate muscle and preserve strength with much lighter loads.

Want more of this article? Click here from the February & March 2026 archives
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My aim - mission - vision, is seeing all of us take ownership of augmenting our own health and wellness in every way we can. Let's overcome the common belief that decling as we age is a given circumstance. It doesn't have to be. Teri Gentes

]]><![CDATA[MUSCLES MATTER! Part 2 of 3 from 'An Essential Practice in Aging Well']]>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.terigentes.com/blog-posts/muscles-matter-part-2-of-3-from-an-essential-practice-in-aging-well

This post is a follow-up to the earlier blog named...
AN ESSENTIAL PRACTICE IN AGING WELL released February 2026.

Below is another exerpt from MERCOLA.COM continuing on the importance of strength training to the quality of life we live with as we age. Read on, be informed and take action.

"Strength Training Reshapes How Your Body Functions"

"During the interview, Galpin, who trains professional athletes and conducts academic research, explained why strength training affects nearly every system in your body.1 The discussion focused on how structured resistance work supports longevity, brain health, immune regulation, mood stability, and daily function. Rather than framing strength as a niche fitness goal, Galpin positioned it as a core biological requirement for long-term health.

He repeatedly emphasized that the benefits of strength training apply to beginners, older adults, and people with limited time or physical limitations. He addressed common barriers...

He addressed common barriers... such as gym anxiety, fear of injury, and confusion about programming — strength training adapts to your body, your schedule, and your starting point.

• The benefits extend far beyond muscle -- Galpin explained that resistance training improves bone density (especially important for women), supports immune regulation, and stabilizes mood and energy. When asked where to start, his advice was practical: "Pick something that matters to you" — mental clarity, resilience, confidence — and you'll find evidence that strength training helps.

• Weakness, not poor endurance, limits daily life -- Many age-related struggles stem from insufficient strength rather than low cardiovascular fitness. He described how climbing stairs becomes exhausting because each step demands near-maximal effort from weak muscles. This explains why daily tasks spike heart rate and breathlessness even in people who walk regularly.

• Soreness is not a marker of progress and often blocks consistency -- Muscle soreness has little relationship to strength gains. He explained that excessive soreness reduces training frequency, which undermines results. Strength adapts to repeated stimulus. Training a muscle once a week sends a weak signal; training it two to three times weekly sends a stronger one.
If soreness keeps you out of the gym for four days, you've lost half your potential adaptation. Strength training should feel effortful during the session but allow you to recover quickly enough to repeat it. Galpin explained that strength improves when muscles work close to their capacity for short periods, followed by adequate rest. This sends a clear signal to your body to build stronger tissue and improve coordination. Long intense workouts, extreme fatigue, and high-volume routines dilute this signal.

• The 3-by-5 protocol is a practical way to get started -- Galpin described the 3-by-5 approach as a way to control training frequency, volume, intensity, and rest without complexity. This framework involves:
◦Training three to five days per week
◦Performing three to five exercises
◦Using three to five sets and repetitions
◦Maintaining deliberate rest periods long enough to preserve strength and coordination between sets

Whether you use machines, body weight, or simple movements at home, the underlying benefit remains the same: you challenge your ability to produce force. This flexibility empowers you to build strength without needing perfect conditions or elite tools.

• Neurological demand explains why strength training supports brain health -- Strength training requires coordinated signaling between your brain and muscles. When you lift something heavy, your brain sends electrical signals through nerves to recruit muscle fibers. The heavier the load, the more fibers your brain need to coordinate simultaneously — like a conductor bringing in more sections of an orchestra.

This repeated practice of "loud, clear signals" strengthens the neural pathways themselves, not just the muscles. This constant demand reinforces motor control, reaction speed, and cognitive engagement. Grip strength, in particular, reflects overall neurological and physical strength because your hands require precise control from your brain."

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My aim - mission - vision, is seeing all of us take ownership of augmenting our own health and wellness in every way we can. Let's overcome the common belief that decling as we age is a given circumstance. It doesn't have to be.
Teri Gentes - Whole-self Lifestyle Wellness

]]><![CDATA[AN ESSENTIAL PRACTICE in AGING WELL, ABLE & AGILE - Part 1]]>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.terigentes.com/blog-posts/an-essential-practice-in-aging-well-able-agile-part-1

What if aging poorly is triggered by self neglect or recklessness in every day practices, and not simply an accumulation of years and inevitable decline!

Can I get you to contemplate this, just long enough to read this short excerpt below from a highly regarded, proactive health care doctor sharing insights from human performance scientist Andy Galpin? Take 60 seconds now. We can truly impact the way we age when we ingest good research and then implement it.
Did you know?

"Strength loss, not poor cardio fitness, is often why everyday tasks feel exhausting and stressful as you age, even if you stay active"
"Strength training supports far more than muscle, helping stabilize mood, sharpen thinking, protect bones, and improve how your body handles daily physical demands"

"Loss of strength rarely announces itself all at once."

"It arrives quietly — in the grocery bag that feels heavier than it should, the stairs that leave you winded, the moment you realize you're bracing yourself just to stand up from the couch. What often gets blamed on aging or poor conditioning has a simpler explanation.

Human performance scientist Andy Galpin put it directly in a recent conversation on The Line with Dr. Kristen Holmes: strength isn't a fitness goal — it's a foundational requirement for normal human function. His point was not about fitness trends or athletic performance. It was about how your body is designed to interact with the physical world — and what happens when that capacity diminishes. When strength declines, ordinary movement demands far more effort than it should.

Despite this, strength training is still widely misunderstood. Many people associate it with aesthetics, intimidation, or extremes that feel inaccessible. That misunderstanding keeps people from addressing one of the most practical levers they have for preserving independence, mental sharpness, and physical resilience. Strength is not a niche pursuit. It's a baseline skill.

Clarifying what strength really is — and how little it takes to rebuild it — changes the entire conversation. Once the noise and myths are stripped away, what remains is a straightforward path forward that prioritizes function, consistency, and progress over intensity for its own sake, using a simple 3-by-5 framework that removes guesswork and focuses on what actually restores strength."

Did you know?

Strength loss, not poor cardio fitness, is often why everyday tasks feel exhausting and stressful as you age, even if you stay active
Strength training supports far more than muscle, helping stabilize mood, sharpen thinking, protect bones, and improve how your body handles daily physical demands

Want more of this article? Check out part 2 here from the March 2026 archives
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My aim - mission - vision, is seeing all of us take ownership of augmenting our own health and wellness in every way we can. Let's overcome the common belief that decling as we age is a given circumstance.
Teri Gentes - Whole-self Lifestyle Wellness

]]><![CDATA[INNOCENT PRACTICIES THAT ARE HARMING YOUR HEALTH]]>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.terigentes.com/blog-posts/innocent-practicies-that-are-harming-your-health

ARE YOU POLUTING YOUR OWN HOME? YOURSELF?

This article excerpt from Consumer Reports is sure to get you looking at what you are using in your homes that are shown to be toxic to your health.

"What’s Lurking in Cleaners?
... cleaning companies utilize a galaxy of chemicals."

"For instance, common disinfectant wipes that boast of killing “99.9% of germs” often contain high levels of quaternary ammonium compounds, also known as “quats,” which recent research has linked to infertility, birth defects, metabolic disruption, asthma, skin disorders, and other diseases. They may also contribute to antibiotic-resistant pathogens. Using a cleaner with toxic chemicals once in a while isn’t the worst thing you can do. What is a concern is the long-term use of these products, along with all the other chemicals we potentially encounter in daily life. Taking simple steps to limit exposures, like buying nontoxic cleaners, can help reduce the risk.

A very easy-to-use resource for finding safer cleaners is the EWG’s Guide to Healthy Cleaning. It independently analyzes top cleaners’ ingredients and ranks them in an A-F grading system, while also designating the safest products with a verification seal.
The EWG breaks down the cleaners into categories. Among EWG-Verified dishwasher soaps and pods are the Branch Basics fragrance-free tablets and Attitude fragrance-free dishwashing soap. If you’re washing dishes by hand, try AspenClean Dishwashing Soap.
For wiping down countertops, Whole Foods Market’s Minty Fresh Wipes received high marks, as did AspenClean Kitchen Cleaner’s Bergamot and Grapefruit Cleaner.
If you need a degreaser, check out Truly Free Home Heavy Duty Degreaser.
For your floor, AspenClean and Attitude products are EWG-Verified.
Generally speaking, try to avoid cleaning products with fragrances. More than 3,000 chemicals are used to scent products, and about 1,200 were found to be toxic by one estimate.

Interested in the entire article? Read the entire report here.

]]><![CDATA[GREAT WAYS TO NAVIATE COLD WINTER WEATHER!]]>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:48:04 GMThttps://www.terigentes.com/blog-posts/december-22nd-2025

I'd love to say I love winter, yet this is not my reality.
Sure, I aim to make the most of it, yet I'd gladly embrace 11 months of warmer temps. Snow for December and then back to Spring, Summer and a warm Fall.
Given I do live in the varying seasonal weather of Canada, I am grateful for Tips like these from one of Ottawa's great acupuncturists Blaise Ryan.

"12 Tips for Cold Weather Health & Immunity

In Canada, nature continually reminds us that change is inevitable. Northern Asia has similar weather, being in the northern hemisphere. The study of the seasons & cycles in nature was the foundation for the theory of Yin & Yang in Chinese Medicine.

Ancient doctors observed how weather, seasons & the external environment affect our health. They knew thousands of years ago that during the fall & winter, respiratory illnesses increase if you fall out of balance with nature. But if you harmonize with nature you can experience vitality and strong health throughout the cold months.

This is why Traditional Chinese Medicine has many common sense home remedies for staying healthy during different seasons. I want to share the most important ones with you, so that you can benefit from these and hopefully avert falling ill this winter.

Tip #1 Avoid eating an excessive amount of cold and raw foods, including cold drinks, salads & smoothies. The key word here is "excessive." For someone with weak Spleen Qi or too much dampness, they may not be able to tolerate more than one or two fruits a day. While someone with a more robust Spleen & more heat in their system may benefit from more salads & raw fruits.

Tip #2 Eat warm, cooked foods, including soups & stews. A little bit of spice is good, particularly ginger, garlic & cinnamon. If your sinuses or head feels congested from cold, then chilli peppers & spring onions can help open the sinuses & disperse the cold-damp.

Tip #3 If you’re prone to catching colds, keep your feet, ankles, lower back, neck & ears warm & protected from the wind cold.

Tip #4 The lungs, throat & sinuses don't like to get too dry. Indoor air can be dry due to heating, so invest in a humidifier at home, particularly in the room that you sleep. You may even want to get a little diffuser for your office desk. If your throat gets too dry, try honey tea or pears to help moisten it.

Tip #5 If you catch a chill & you feel it affecting your body, sweat it out in a hot bath, sauna, exercise or drink hot ginger with fresh scallion tea & wrap yourself in thick blankets. Then, sweat it out until the cold is gone.

Tip #6 Keep your neck, upper back & upper chest limber & massage them frequently. These areas correspond to lymphatic drainage of the head sinuses & the immune system. When the neck gets tight & tense, the Japanese call this "kori," which becomes a risk factor & sometimes a cause for other ailments of the head, like sinus colds & headaches.

Tip #7 If your feet are always cold, take daily hot foot baths throughout the winter. You can put a few slices of ginger in the water to help the heat penetrate better.

Tip #8 Sleep & rest more. This may be the single most important & overlooked tip. The body does its most effective self-healing during rest & sleep. As your body is a part of nature, & nature is more Yin during this season, your body craves more Yin time. If you give it more sleep & rest during this time of year, it will give you more energy & health when you need it.

Tip #9 Make a plan to do some outdoor winter activities. There are so many different outdoor winter sports and activities that you can choose from. The key is to find one that seems fun or exciting to you. Get more clothes or invest in better winter gear if that helps get you outside. Then just do it! Don't overthink it or listen to your doubts. The body loves exercise & fresh air.

Tip #10 Take Vitamin D+K and zinc regularly. This may not be a Chinese Medicine tip, but it's been shown that almost 100% of Canadians are Vitamin D deficient in the winter. Since Vitamin D is important for immunity & many other health functions, it's recommended that everyone take at least 1000 IU per day. Also, soak up the sun at every opportunity! You may also want to get regular red light therapy during these dark months.

Tip #11 Use herbs to fight pathogens. You can carry some cold-fighting herbal formulas with you on hand in case you feel you are exposed to something. Ones that are usually recommended & typically available over the counter are Yin Qiao San (Honey Suckle & Forsythia) & Immunol. Another great over the counter immune boosting mushroom formula we recommend is The Five Defenders by Real Mushrooms. **We carry all these at the clinic, so we can provide you with them.**

Tip #12 Here's a great immune boosting fighting tea that you can prepare for yourself if you feel you are coming down with something: 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp of honey, fresh lemon juice from half a lemon, 1/2 tsp of finely chopped ginger, & three drops grapefruit seed extract in hot water.

Thank you so much for reading & Happy Holidays from all of us
here at Blaise T. Ryan Acupuncture!"
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My thanks for this great newsletter list of tips! Teri Gentes

]]><![CDATA[SOAR into 2026 - Great - Tips to do this!]]>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.terigentes.com/blog-posts/make-your-life-great-tips-to-do-this

GREAT TIPS from Daily Motivation to set you on a better path!
Integrate some great habits into your daily life to manifest a better everyday experience and consider spending time everyday reading blogs like this as well as signing up for newsletter like Daily Motivation.

"As the world grows busier and more complex, finding balance in life feels more essential than ever.
What do you really want for 2026?
For many, the answer isn’t just more money or career success - it’s something deeper. It’s peace.
A balanced life isn’t about checking off endless to-do lists or striving for perfection. It’s about creating space for quiet, aligning with your authentic self, and embracing the power of simplicity.

In this article, we’ll explore practical strategies to help you cultivate balance and harmony. From quieting the noise around you to living with intention and undoing the chaos of “busyness,” these steps will guide you toward a life that feels more peaceful, joyful, and meaningful.
Let’s take a deep breath and begin your journey to a more balanced and fulfilling year ahead.

Life in Balance: What Do You Really Want?
I’ve asked myself this question a lot over the years.
I usually end up saying “more money” or “a successful career,” but the last few years I’ve been saying “peace”. I just want peace.
Yes, I need to make a living and yes, I want a career I love, but first and foremost, I want peace. Those external things will not give me the peace that I desire.

1. Get Quiet.
Peace means quiet. If we all want peace, why in the world is there so much commotion all the time? There’s not only external noise, but seemingly incessant internal thoughts and noise as well.
If you want peace, learn the art of getting quiet. Sitting quietly with yourself is a great way to just start listening to your own thoughts, and letting them wash over you without agenda. Many people consider this a form of meditation.

Basic meditation is simply you.
Sitting in silence.
Focusing on your breath.

It is there in that secret place that you will not only find what you want, but who you are.
The Art of Relaxing Into Emotions: Your Path to Inner Peace
You may discover the infinite, amazing spirit that you truly are. And, feel a peaceful river of joy and love flowing ever so smoothly through your entire being.
If you want to try meditating, but don’t know where to start, check out our YouTube Guided Meditation playlist or give one of our beginner videos a try.

2. Live From the Inside Out.
When thinking about how to live your life and asking yourself the hard questions, keep conscious of the fact that you can live your life from the inside out.
When you do, your heart and mind will align and the result can be a life full of peace and joy, despite outward circumstances.

If you’re not into meditation, that’s fine. You can choose to find a quiet spot and simply sit in silence. Getting out into nature also helps many people get better in touch with their true selves.

Haven’t you ever seen some beautiful landscape and peace just swept over you? In those moments, you weren’t worried about anything. You were just basking in the wonderful glory of creation.
The more we can bask in those types of feelings, the more at peace we will feel.
Even if you don’t know exactly what you want out of life, if you simply know that you want to experience as much peace as possible, that’s a good start.
Aim to become mindful of the moments where you feel peace inside. Even if it’s just for a few seconds while you’re petting your cat, become mindful and offer gratitude for it.
You may be surprised at just how much more peace you feel throughout the days when you make this your practice.

3. Go Deeper Into Your Stillness.
From here, go deeper into your stillness.
Take time regularly to just bask in your own quiet and calm. The toughest part about any sort of personal or spiritual growth is actually taking time to “do the work”, even if the work means sitting in silence.

I understand it’s not easy and within a few minutes, you may feel super bored. I’ve been there.
However, if you’ll keep at it, focusing on what’s behind that blackness behind your eyes, you’ll begin getting a sense of a peaceful presence that you’ll appreciate.

You will feel less stressed, less anxious, and you’ll have more to offer others. We can add value to humanity as we are led by balance and pour out from a full cup.
Today, take some time to be with yourself.
Even if it’s just five minutes in the morning and five minutes in the evening, try it out. Be with love. Breathe slowly, relax your entire body, and bask in the stillness.
Do this every day and see what happens in your life. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

4. Recognize the Power of Undoing.
The bigger picture for us may not be pounding the clock to get more hours of work in.
Freedom and peace may not come from “doing” more. However, it can come in the being present with stillness within. It can come with making a decision to live a balanced life and regularly check in with yourself to be sure you’re not too busy.

I don’t just mean physical busyness either.
We can be overly mentally busy too. This can keep us from getting still with our real selves and dealing with things we may be unconsciously avoiding. It can distract us and keep us from getting real and raw with ourselves and others.
So, if you’re physically or mentally overly busy, start pausing before you say or do anything.

Tell people you’re cutting back on your commitments.
Tell your ego to pipe down and stay committed to balance and the power of undoing.

Sometimes life gets confusing. We may feel pain. It’s part of the journey, but let’s not try to run from this by being super busy or by putting a band-aid on the wounds.

What do you really want?
And who is the “you” that’s asking?
Is it your ego, which basically just wants anything that will pacify its cravings for a while?
Or is your authentic spirit, which will always lead you to feeling more peace?

The real, deep part of you just wants to be.
It just wants to show up in the world as is and be loved and adored for no reason. It’s like the tree stands bold, swaying in the wind, simply being a tree. It’s expressing itself as beauty and being content in that. We too, are part of consciousness expressing itself.

Embracing Balance and Peace in 2025As you navigate 2025, remember that balance isn’t about perfection - it’s about progress.
By cultivating stillness, living from the inside out, and embracing the power of undoing, you can create a life centered on peace and authenticity.

True balance begins with listening to your inner self, recognizing what matters most, and letting go of the distractions that pull you away from your purpose. It’s a journey of consistent effort, self-reflection, and moments of quiet connection.

Take the time to pause, breathe, and realign with the person you’re becoming. Even small daily steps, like practicing gratitude or spending a few minutes in stillness, can create profound changes over time.
This year, let balance and peace guide you. Trust in your ability to find harmony, and know that every moment of mindfulness brings you closer to the life you truly desire. Here’s to a year of fulfillment, clarity, and so much joy!"

DM Editor's note: This article was originally published Dec 8, 2023 and has been updated to improve reader experience.

]]><![CDATA[REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE - The answer to heal our dying dirt!]]>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:16:52 GMThttps://www.terigentes.com/blog-posts/regenerative-agriculture-the-answer-to-heal-our-dying-dirt

Industrial farming is compromising our very food supply, harming our health and the health of the planet. There are solutions and this video offers them.

In this brilliant TED TALK given by Charles Massey, discover how we can help heal the planet and retore our very compromised food supply, health and well-being
.
Below is an excerpt of the intro and the link to listen to this fabulous talk.

"Regenerative agriculture is an ecological approach to agriculture that enables natural systems & functions to not just be renewed, but also to do the renewing: to self-organize back to healthy function, a radical idea of empowering and not controlling nature. In this talk, Charlie Massy OA draws on his decades of farming experience and research to propose new ways of farming that don't harm the land and the planet in the way industrial agricultural practices can.

Along the way, he shares some of his own personal journey of learning and change, and explains how he came to be the regenerative farming advocate he is today. Charles gained a BSc in Zoology at ANU (1976), before going farming and developing a prominent Merino sheep stud business (Severn Park). He still manages the family’s grazing property in NSW while teaching at universities and consulting in the fields of Merino breeding and landscape design.

He has chaired and served as a Director on a number of national and international review panels and boards of business, research organizations and statutory wool bodies, involving garment manufacture, wool marketing, R&D, molecular genetics and genomics.

Charlie’s concern about land degradation and the Anthropocene crisis led to him completing a PhD in Human Ecology (ANU) in 2012. This resulted in his new book, Call of the Reed Warbler:
A New Agriculture – A New Earth (UQP Sept. 2017) concerning the emergence of a regenerative agriculture in Australia and cause for hope This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community."
Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Listen to the talk here:
How Regenerative farming can help heal the planet and human health.

]]><![CDATA[ALL IN A DAY - and it begins IN YOUR HEAD]]>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.terigentes.com/blog-posts/all-in-a-day-and-begins-in-your-head

Whole-self wellness. It really begins within your mind!
When eating great food to support feeling great is a priority, you are investing in your most important commodity. Your health.

Long ago, I learned to love great looking and amazing tasting food that is just as great for me as its looks and tastes. It's an added gift I give myself in conjunction with consistent, daily, healthy. lifestyle practices.

It was love of being vibrantly healthy and fit that drew me into the health promotion, disease prevention, vocation I carved out for myself.
My shift to ever improving dietary practices soon expanded to include all aspects of health and wellness. Life experience and formal study, taught me the importance of mindset and meaning in this approach. I learned well-being is an orchestration of whole body, mind, and spirit health.

The way I see it:

What we have going on in our head, thoughts - our self-talk.., impact all that can keep us well or see us weaken. My recommendation: focus on what you want; how you want, to think, feel, look, move and age.

Trusting this to be: clear minded, healthy, vibrant and fulfilled, this focus is more likely to inspire you to want to do what you know gets you this.
AKA - consciously taking great care of yourself.

The CIRCLE OF WELLNESS:

When you think better, you tend to make better choices of all kinds, such as better eating habits. This, then helps you with continued clear thinking and increased energy for more movement. Movement is well known to be one of the best ways to mitigate excess, chronic stress and this can help you to sleep better.

When sleeping, our body has time to repair, recalibrate hormonal balance and cleanse/detox as needed. We awaken feeling refreshed, grateful for this happy and ready to begin the process all over again.

Understanding the synchronicity of our mental, physical, nutritional, environmental, social and spiritual state of being is essential.
We must attend to all aspects of our well-being and it all begins with comprehension of their connection.

You may be fabulously fit, eat really well, have a super circle of family and friends, work you love... yet still find yourself struggling with lifestyle balance and carrying around chronic stress. Maybe live next to polluted land or water sites or near electric power grids, or other harmful environments.

Addressing these areas as best you can and aiming for the cleanest, healthiest, most balanced living as possible helps mitigate the impacts of less-than-desirable circumstances and provides us a strong foundation to build upon.

Pause a while and access your situation, your state of mind and the quality of self-talk you have going on.

Are you a supportive coach or overly critical?
Does your self-talk discourage or encourage?
Do you set yourself up for success?
Are your current daily habits conducive to optimal wellness?
What changes can you make if not?

Most of us tend to default to one of two practices.
We are constantly criticizing ourselves which is not motivating, encouraging or appealing or we become overly 'comfortable' in habits that are 'easy' justifying this and avoiding investing in better self-care practices.

Once you have an idea of your pattern and recognize what areas need improving, choose are few practices to help you reprogram better self-health practices.

A great place to start is with breathing practices to calm your nervous system and enable a better state of mind. In this state, begin to reprogram your self talk as needed. Zoom in on conservation that inspires you to invest more time and conscious energy in your own optimal well-being. Be sure to keep it doable by choosing a few practices and ace them before taking on more.

We don't need to summit mountains to be successful - we simply need to move in the direction of our ideals. The sooner you start this, the sooner you will experience the benefits.

Always wishing you well,
Teri G
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Helping people take better care of themselves is my life purpose. If I can help you with approaches such as this, inspirational and informational posts, blogs. follow me on social media and on this website. If you want personal or group coaching reach out to me and we can chat.
Meantime, all the time, mind your mind!

terigentes.com

]]><![CDATA[NEGATE LIES ABOUT THE SUN - WE TRULY NEED IT FOR HEALTH]]>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:04:01 GMThttps://www.terigentes.com/blog-posts/negate-lies-about-the-sun-we-truly-need-it-for-health

10 Benefits of Sunshine
You likely already know, sunshine lifts our spirit and our energy levels,
is essential for vitamin D production in our bodies (this hormone is essential to our health), and it is so beneficial to our mental health.

Below, I share an edit from Daily Motivation on the benefits of sunshine including how it helps to improve sleep quality by helping with hormonal health.
A challenge so many contend with.
Read on for ten benefits that matter so much with your health...

"The benefits of sunshine are truly endless.
This shouldn’t be a huge surprise since our sleep-wake cycle technically revolves around the sun. While artificial light somewhat changed our sleep patterns, most of us sleep during the darkness of night and live life under the brightness of the sun.
But there’s more to it than that. So, let’s dig into it.

What Does Sunshine Do for Mental Health?
Sunshine can literally improve your mood and your mental health. This is no joke!
As previously mentioned, our sleep-wake cycle revolves around the sun.
So, here’s what’s happening:

Darkness stimulates the release of melatonin.
This hormone helps you feel sleepy.

Thus, it’s way easier to fall asleep in a dark room than it is with bright lights bearing down on you.
Exposure to sunlight, on the other hand, suppresses melatonin. But it also stimulates serotonin. In other words, when you expose yourself to sufficient sunlight, you boost your serotonin. As a result, you feel good.
Inevitably, this isn’t all that sun does for us...

1. You’ll sleep better.

As per the above, our circadian rhythm runs off the rising and setting of the sun. And as you might already know, your sleep quality and quantity spill over into all other aspects of your life.
For instance, if you’re more tired, you might feel grumpier, and be more inclined to snap at your partner. This can seriously impact your quality of life interpersonally, as well as your overall health due to the many negative health effects associated to sleep deprivation.

2. You’ll feel better.

If sunlight helps stimulate serotonin… well, guess what?
With a bit of sun, you’re bound to feel that much better. According to experts, even just 15 minutes a day is enough to reap the benefits (Remember, if you’re exposed to the sun for long durations, it’s always a good idea to use sunscreen and other protective strategies!).

3. It improves bone health.

The sun’s rays help your body make vitamin D beneath the skin. And vitamin D helps the body properly absorb calcium and phosphate. As a result, you might just experience improved bone and tooth health.

4. It lowers blood pressure.

Exposure to sunlight may help your arteries dilate, leading to decreased blood pressure and improved blood flow. This can give your overall cardiovascular health a much-needed boost!

5. It decreases your risk of developing metabolic syndrome.

A recent study demonstrated that the benefits of sunlight may reduce key markers that lead to the development of metabolic syndrome (an umbrella term that involves a variety of health ailments, including high blood pressure, weight gain, high blood sugar, etc.).

6. It may reduce inflammation.

Sunlight is well-known to help with inflammatory skin conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis, and acne.
It’s even been thought to help various autoimmune diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease and arthritis."

Read more here directly from the source of this article for the rest of the tips.
https://www.dailymotivation.site/10-benefits-of-sunshine-compelling-reasons-you-should-get-some-sun/

Teri Gentes - Whole-self lifestyle wellness advocate:
"The sunshine is what I refer to as one of my most loyal and loving friends. Spending time, outside in nature, embracing the sunshine is a practice I aim for daily and a gift I cherish."

]]><![CDATA[BIG PHARM, BIG AG, BIG DISEASE! The stats are astounding!]]>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.terigentes.com/blog-posts/big-pharm-big-ag-big-disease-the-stats-are-astounding

The sorry story:
"AT A GLANCE

Chronic disease rates in America have increased dramatically, from 7.5% of the population in the 1930s to 60% today, representing a 700% surge, while obesity now affects 40% of Americans
Four companies (Bayer, Syngenta, BASF, and Corteva) dominate the agricultural market, with Bayer controlling 18.2% of global agrochemicals and, together with Corteva, over half of U.S. retail seed sales for major crops
The concentration ratio (CR4) in U.S. agriculture has reached extreme levels — 85% in beef packing, 70% in pork packing, and 95% control of corn intellectual property by just four companies
In 2024, pharmaceutical companies spent $294 million on lobbying, while agribusinesses spent $32.7 million, with Bayer alone spending $6.46 million in the U.S.
Modern industrial agriculture mimics pharmaceutical business models by creating dependency cycles. Farmers must repeatedly purchase synthetic inputs while patients require ongoing medication rather than cure-focused treatments"

The connection between the interference of big agriculture, pharmaceutical interference and government collusion is too BIG to miss.

Below is an excerpt from an article called
THE GROWING CONSOLIDATION of AGRICULTURE and PHARMACUETICAL INDUSTRIES and its IMPACT on HEALTH
Dr Mercola

"America is facing a health crisis.
In the 1930s, just 7.5% of Americans suffered from chronic diseases.1 Today, that figure has surged by over 700%, with 60% of Americans now living with one or more chronic conditions.2 We are also fatter than ever — obesity rates have reached 40% and continue to climb.3

Even more alarming, the U.S. is the only developed nation where both healthy life expectancy and total life expectancy are in decline4 — a trend that began before COVID-19. In other words, we’re not living as long as our grandparents did, despite all of our technological advancements.

How did we get here?
One answer lies in the disturbing parallels between Big Pharma and Big Ag — two industries that wield enormous power over our health. The relationship between our food systems and our healthcare systems is no coincidence. Food is being produced in ways that undermine our health and keep us dependent on pharmaceuticals.
The business models of both the pharmaceutical and agriculture industries thrive on treating symptoms rather than addressing root causes, ensuring a continuous cycle of dependency.

Pharmaceutical companies profit immensely by focusing on symptom management instead of curing underlying conditions. Chronic diseases like diabetes or hypertension, for example, have become lucrative markets, as patients often require lifelong medication rather than one-time treatments.
Big Ag mirrors this approach. Farmers are locked into systems reliant on synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and genetically modified crops — inputs they must repurchase every season. Rather than restoring soil health or embracing regenerative farming, these practices perpetuate chemical dependency. (And fail to provide truly nutritious, health-promoting food).

Both industries promise solutions but often create new problems.
In agriculture, pests develop resistance, leading to the need for even stronger chemicals. In healthcare, one medication’s side effects often require another drug to manage.
This cycle of dependency benefits corporations but leaves the rest of us sick, overmedicated, and struggling. The unfortunate reality is that the power over our health is concentrated in the hands of a few corporations.
Understanding this connection between Big Ag and Big Pharma is the first step toward change. By supporting alternative systems — whether regenerative agriculture or holistic health practices — we can begin to reclaim our well-being."
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Information such as this enables us to make more informed decisions beginning with asking more questions about where food comes from and what's causing the ever increasing rises numbers of diseases! My suggestion:

Don't just blindly buy your food and take prescribed medications.
Know more about where the food comes from and who is growing/raising it.
Determine how to stop exposing yourself to the causes of your health challenges and...
Understand the benefits, risks and ROI on the medications you are told to take to 'treat' your health issues before taking them. Absence of symptoms is NOT a reversal of the disease, it is merely a mask.

Click here or the link above to read the entire article and hear the podcasts.

Here is another link to truly astounding insights into the pharmaceutical world
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/cp/worlds-50-largest-pharmaceutical-companies/

Click here for more scary stats!
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/cp/worlds-50-largest-pharmaceutical-companies/

May I add... Your health is in your hands first and foremost.
Own your power proudly and use it wisely - all the time!

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Teri Gentes is a long, long time whole-self wellness advocate, coach, and practitioner with numerous certifications and training in all areas of cultivating and sustaining health. Reach out to her from more information on how she can help you. Reclaim your health.

]]><![CDATA[COFFEE - What you never knew about this black elixir!]]>Sat, 08 Feb 2025 18:40:49 GMThttps://www.terigentes.com/blog-posts/coffee-what-you-never-knew-about-this-black-elixir

COFFEE! Full disclosure, I am a fan.
And yes, I'm very particular about my favorite way to enjoy it. Think Strong!
The coffee you choose and the time you enjoy it, impact the impact coffee has upon your body, including your brain. Organic coffee is a must for me and you will better understand why when you dive into the research from Dr. David Jockers.
His information and his infographics will help you get the most out of you coffee.
Read on...

Dr. Jockers on coffee!
"Coffee is the favorite beverage of millions of people in the world. The truth is that coffee has some astounding health benefits, but depending on what kind of coffee you are drinking and how much, it can have some drawbacks. If you are a coffee-lover and want to take full advantage of the benefits of this popular beverage safely, there are a few strategies you can try to improve your experience."

Coffee can help you with your:

brain activity
fat burning
blood sugar levels
autophagy
bowel movements

If you are a coffee fan, choose your coffee brand wisely and enjoy your coffee with pleasure reaping the benefits by following these guidelines.

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Health, wellness, food and coffee fan,
Teri Gentes - Whole-Self Lifestyle Wellness.

]]><![CDATA[HEALTH MATTERS - FACING A HARD REALITY (A must see)!]]>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 19:31:12 GMThttps://www.terigentes.com/blog-posts/health-matters-facing-a-hard-reality-must-see

Our blind trust and faith has resulted in invasive issues and injuries.
It's time to look up, listen up, to the truth tellers that aren't influenced by industry lobbyists and focused on the company/business shareholders.
Hard as it may be to believe, we must face the truth and make better decisions.

Watch this documentary on a long trusted medical professional -
I am not your savior.

Please don't shoot the messenger due to this share. It's a reality I've had to face too. Teri G

]]><![CDATA[EMPOWERING YOU TO OVERCOME ACID RE-FLUX!]]>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:35:46 GMThttps://www.terigentes.com/blog-posts/empowering-you-to-overcome-acid-re-flux

Stomach Acid Is Vital for Your Health
Analysis by a Midwestern Doctor

In the U.S., 66% of adults are estimated to have at least one prescription, and the average person has nine filled annually. As an awake physician, one of the most depressing aspects of my work is seeing patients, especially the elderly, weighed down by numerous prescriptions that frequently do more harm than good.
Many commonly prescribed medications are given to patients despite the risks often outweighing the benefits.

Acid-suppressing drugs are among the worst offenders, with their overuse fueled by a lack of understanding about the crucial role of stomach acid throughout the body or that acid reflux is due to too little stomach acid (as the stomach acid of digestion gives the stomach’s opening a signal to seal and not let any more food in).

Deficient stomach acid causes many chronic health problems (e.g., macular degeneration, a myriad of autoimmune disorders such as asthma, and less overt forms of reflux that cause many common diseases of the ears, nose, and throat such as allergies,coughs, and sinusitis).

Acid blocking medications cause a variety of severe side effects, including a 19% increased risk of death and a comparable increase in cardiac events, kidney or liver disease, numerous infections, and bone damage.

Thankfully, many safe natural treatments can effectively address acid reflux and many of the complications of a chronic stomach acid deficiency. For example, as I showed here, statins provide a negligible benefit (e.g., at best, taking them for five years extends one’s lifespan by 3 to 4 days) but create significant side
effects such as severe muscle pain and cognitive impairment for 20% of users.

This tragic situation is best demonstrated by a 2007 study...

...which showed that simply discontinuing the least necessary prescriptions resulted in a 23% reduction in the death rate and an 18.2% decrease in hospital referrals.

Sadly, since the trend in medicine is always to have people on more drugs, data like this has had no effect on the practice of the over prescription of medications.
Over the years, I’ve asked dozens of holistic doctors which widely prescribed drugs they consider to be the most unnecessary and dangerous, and in addition to statins, three frequently make their list:

NSAID painkillers (discussed further here)
SSRI antidepressants (discussed further here)
Stomach acid blocking PPIs (the focus of this article)

Acid Reflux

Your stomach contains acid that it uses to digest food (primarily by turning on powerful enzymes that digest protein).
When the stomach is digesting food, the acid should stay inside the stomach, but sometimes, it leaks back up into the esophagus (your throat) because the muscle that seals the top of the stomach (the LES) fails to fully seal. Since stomach acid is irritating, it frequently creates an unpleasant condition known as heartburn when it re-fluxes into
areas like the throat that are not resistant to its acidity.

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a very common condition, estimated to affect 20% of adults (ranging between 18.1% to 27.8% of adults in the USA), is slightly more common in women, and those numbers have been gradually increasing globally.
In addition to overt acid reflux, another condition is silent reflux (laryngopharyngeal reflux), where minor reflux occurs without causing overt heartburn.
It is often the root cause of a variety of other symptoms, such as:

Allergies
Asthma and reactive airway diseases
Burning in the mouth or on the tongue
Chronic sore throat
Ear pressure and ear infections
Frequently feeling like you need to clear your throat(and sometimes cough)
Post-nasal drip
Sensation of a painless lump in the throat
Sinus issues

While most medical conditions are overemphasized to sell more prescriptions, silent reflux is not, and it is quite rare for me to meet an otolaryngologist (ENT) who recognizes this is the root cause of their patients' symptoms. Fortunately, silent reflux is highly responsive to lifestyle changes (e.g., not eating at night), and those measures frequently produce profound improvements for patients.

Why Stomach Acid Is Essential for Your Health

Subtle distortions frequently occur in science, creating a false conception of reality that conveniently allows a profitable industry to exist. For example, stomach acid is largely viewed as unnecessary and thus frequently possible to justify eliminating with acid suppressing medications. In reality, it has numerous vital functions:

• Protein digestion -
Amino acids, the building blocks of the body, are obtained from protein. Without sufficient acid, proteins can't be properly digested, leading to significant nutritional deficiencies, impaired energy levels, mood or cognitive function,
and food sensitivities from undigested foreign proteins entering the bloodstream.

Sterilizing the stomach -

Acid is a barrier to harmful microbes, preventing them from entering and infecting the digestive tract. Those with low stomach acid are thus at higher risk for severe foodborne illnesses and hospital-acquired infections.

For example, one study found that ventilated patients who received an acid blocking medication (which was not as powerful as the newer PPIs) were twice as likely to develop pneumonia and 60% more likely to die from hospital acquired pneumonia.

Similarly, a Clostridium difficile infection is the leading cause of hospital-associated infectious diarrhea. It has a considerable impact on the length of a hospital stay and its costs — those on PPIs were found to be twice as likely to develop this condition.
Furthermore, one large review of septic patients found those on PPIs were 4.3%more likely to die than those not on PPIs.

Note:
The largest review that has been done so far of PPIs and COVID-19 found PPIs increased a COVID patient’s risk of dying by 77%. Many of the issues with acid suppression are best illustrated by how they alter the normal bacterial flora of the gut. For example, to quote the manufacturer of one PPI:

"Like other agents that elevate intra-gastric pH, omeprazole [Prilosec]administered for 14 days in healthy subjects significantly increased the intra-gastric concentrations of viable bacteria. The pattern of the bacterial species was unchanged from that commonly found in saliva. All changes were resolved within three days of stopping treatment."

Nutrient absorption --

Many (myself included) believe one of the primary causes of all the chronic illnesses we see today are widespread deficiencies of vital nutrients. Much of this deficiency comes from:
◦ Industrial agriculture (which nutritionally depletes the soil)
◦ Chelating herbicides such as Roundup (which sequester essential minerals like manganese)
◦ Food processing (which removes many vital nutrients from food)
◦ Impaired absorption of the nutrients that remain.

Note:
Manganese deficiency is a root cause of many debilitating conditions, such as hyper-mobile connective tissue disorders (which make individuals much more sensitive to environmental toxins — for example, patients with ligamentous laxity ar emuch more vulnerable to vaccine injuries). Fortunately, with appropriate manganese supplementation, these conditions often significantly improve.

Poor stomach acid levels hinder the absorption of critical minerals and vitamins. Beyond making individual amino acids available, certain vitamins (e.g., B12) depend upon stomach acid for absorption, and many minerals bound to plants (e.g., iron)will only separate and become absorbable in an acidic environment.

Note:
This is a key reason why stomach acid deficiency is particularly problematic for vegetarians.

• Digestive signaling -
Acid stimulates the release of hormones (e.g., secretin and cholecystokinin) and enzymes necessary for digestion. These signals ensure that the pancreas releases the right enzymes to continue breaking down food and that the digestive system functions efficiently. Impaired acid levels can disrupt this process, leading to issues like indigestion and floating stools.

"Why would Nature expend so much metabolic energy to provide each one of us at birth (and until at least age forty) with an ample supply of stomach acid and pepsin if it weren’t really necessary for digestion?"
— Jonathan Wright MD

The Problems with PPIs

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the most powerful acid suppressing medications on
the market. Initially, PPIs were meant for treating very high stomach acid levels or
severe GI damage and rare debilitating diseases (e.g., Zollinger–Ellison syndrome), and their usage was limited to 4 to 8 weeks. However, once the heartburn market was
recognized, PPIs were heavily promoted, and now over 15% of Americans take them.
Since stomach acid is critical for health, prolonged PPI use has been linked to serious
health risks such as:

Increased mortality --
Studies show a19% increase in overall risk of death.

Cardiac events — A 28% increase in the risk of major cardiac events.

Kidney and liver disease --
Higher risk of severe kidney disease and worsened liver conditions.

Bone health --
Increased risk of osteoporosis and fractures.

Infections and deficiencies --
Higher risk of infections like pneumonia, nutrient absorption issues, and low magnesium levels.

Dementia --
A 33% increase in dementia risk.

Significantly increasing the risk of macular degeneration

Conditions Linked to Impaired Stomach Acidity...

Teri's note:
This informative article is from a resource I often use. It continues on to cover the causes of
Acid reflux / GERD and how to manage stomach acidity. I will continue on with part two next week (Sept 26th, 2024) for I do realize it is a lot of info to 'digest' at one time. If you are keen to read it right away please send me a message and I will get it off to you right away.

Optimal Health! Feeling good, aging well, living well, moving with ease, sleeping to awaken refreshed, looking vibrant, being energized... all of this is important to me and what I'm driven to share with others. Be sure to follow me here and on social media for information, inspiration, and motivation. Links are above. Teri Gentes

]]><![CDATA[IT'S AN INTERNAL PRESSURE WASHER CLEANING OUT TOXINS.]]>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.terigentes.com/blog-posts/its-an-internal-pressure-washer-cleaning-out-toxins

YOU MUST ATTEND TO THIS VASCULAR SYSTEM IF YOU WANT TO OPTIMIZE YOUR HEALTH!

Dr David Jockers educates us on the power of the lymphatic system.
Are you familiar with the lymphatic system? If not, let’s get you acquainted.

Your lymphatic system consists of lymph nodes, a network of travel vessels, bone marrow, thymus, tonsils, and your spleen.

If you want to feel great, burn fat, have a healthy immune system and have great looking body…you need to support your lymphatic system.

Your lymphatic system serves 3 main functions:

1). Returns Excess Fluid To Your Bloodstream

Every day, your bloodstream releases 20 liters of plasma into your tissues. That’s equal to TEN 2-liter bottles of diet Coke. Plasma is the liquid portion of your blood.

This is an important function, because this plasma delivers crucial oxygen and nutrients your tissues need to thrive.
Once your tissues soak up those nutrients and oxygen, 17 liters of that plasma return to your bloodstream.

However, you now have 3 liters of plasma that remain in your tissues.

This is where your lymphatic system comes in. It collects that extra fluid from your tissues and returns it to your bloodstream.
It also helps remove waste and abnormal cells from this fluid.

This is why a healthy lymphatic system is often referred to as the body’s drainage system. It’s one of our most effective weapons for reducing fluid retention and swelling in our extremities. Especially in the legs, ankles, and feet.

Learn more about your lymphatic system by clicking here.

ITS NOT RIGHT NOR IS IT REAL!
6/11/2024
0 Comments

I speak real talk and I support REAL. I have for a very long time.
REAL TALK - REAL FOOD - REAL HEALTH - REAL PUSH BACK

What am I referring to? There are so many things to address yet we we can only begin with one. Today, it's this article I saw posted in CHILDREN'S HEALTH DEFENCE
I share an excerpt with the link to the full article below.

"Knowledge enables better decisions". T.Gentes
____________
‘Techno Foods’ Won’t Feed the World — But They’ll Make Tech Entrepreneurs Richer

Foods invented in laboratories and produced in factories won’t improve the quantity or quality of our food supply, so who benefits? The business entrepreneurs who see food as a commodity to be patented and profited from.

When greenhouse gases from livestock farming were shown to be contributing to climate change, a Silicon Valley company, Impossible Foods, claimed it could reduce the carbon footprint of meat production by making it in laboratories.

They created the Impossible Burger, which was fake meat made from an assortment of highly processed ingredients, including soy leghemoglobin derived from GM yeast and 46 additional yeast proteins — some of which were unidentified and untested for safety.

by GMWatch June 6, 2024
Fake milk was next on the agenda. Synbio or synthetic biology (precision fermentation) genetically modifies yeast, fungi, algae or bacteria to produce animal proteins which are then “fermented” in vats or “bioreactors,” and the resulting “milk” claims to contain “proteins identical to those found in cow’s milk.”

However, when John Fagan, Ph.D., at the Health Research Institute, conducted an analysis comparing cow’s milk to synbio milk he found essential nutrients in real milk missing in synbio milk, including vitamin E.

The amino acid composition of one whey protein was 57% different from cow’s milk and a second was 46% different. The synbio milk contained 92 small molecules that have never been part of the human diet and whose identity is totally unknown to science.

Lab meat (or cellular meat) is not “fake” meat but is an attempt to grow real meat in a laboratory. Stem cells are taken from a live animal and placed in a man-made soup of genetically modified growth hormones and other synthetic “nutrients” which are brewed together in steel vats or bioreactors.

Continue reading the entire article by clicking HERE

Health! Feeling good, aging well, living well, moving with ease, sleeping to awaken refreshed, looking vibrant., being energized...all of this is important to me and what I'm driven to share with others.
Teri Gentes

ITS NOT RIGHT NOR IS IT REAL!6/11/2024
0 Comments

I speak real talk and I support REAL. I have for a very long time.
REAL TALK - REAL FOOD - REAL HEALTH - REAL PUSH BACK

What am I referring to? There are so many things to address yet we we can only begin with one. Today, it's this article I saw posted in CHILDREN'S HEALTH DEFENCE
I share an excerpt with the link to the full article below.

"Knowledge enables better decisions". T.Gentes
____________
‘Techno Foods’ Won’t Feed the World — But They’ll Make Tech Entrepreneurs Richer

Foods invented in laboratories and produced in factories won’t improve the quantity or quality of our food supply, so who benefits? The business entrepreneurs who see food as a commodity to be patented and profited from.

When greenhouse gases from livestock farming were shown to be contributing to climate change, a Silicon Valley company, Impossible Foods, claimed it could reduce the carbon footprint of meat production by making it in laboratories.

They created the Impossible Burger, which was fake meat made from an assortment of highly processed ingredients, including soy leghemoglobin derived from GM yeast and 46 additional yeast proteins — some of which were unidentified and untested for safety.

by GMWatch June 6, 2024
Fake milk was next on the agenda. Synbio or synthetic biology (precision fermentation) genetically modifies yeast, fungi, algae or bacteria to produce animal proteins which are then “fermented” in vats or “bioreactors,” and the resulting “milk” claims to contain “proteins identical to those found in cow’s milk.”

However, when John Fagan, Ph.D., at the Health Research Institute, conducted an analysis comparing cow’s milk to synbio milk he found essential nutrients in real milk missing in synbio milk, including vitamin E.

The amino acid composition of one whey protein was 57% different from cow’s milk and a second was 46% different. The synbio milk contained 92 small molecules that have never been part of the human diet and whose identity is totally unknown to science.

Lab meat (or cellular meat) is not “fake” meat but is an attempt to grow real meat in a laboratory. Stem cells are taken from a live animal and placed in a man-made soup of genetically modified growth hormones and other synthetic “nutrients” which are brewed together in steel vats or bioreactors.

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