GOOD HEALTH NEWS

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HEALTH 

NEWS 

April 2015 

Volume 7 - No.6 

HEALTH TALK: BENEFITS OF FASTING 

Health in Motion director Natan Gendelman talks about how to maintain a 

healthy & balanced lifestyle. 

IN THIS ISSUE 

Pg. 1 

Health Talk: Benefits of 

Fasting 

Pg. 2 

Benefits of Ginger 

Pg. 3 

Reasons to Drink 

Lemon Balm Tea 

Energy Boosting 

Foods 

Pg. 4 

Broccoli Apple 

Salad 

Pg. 5 

Life Program 

Pg. 6 

Our Brand New VitaPlus 

Program 

Vitaplus Club 

Fasting has become very popular in the 

health community lately, but it is a practice 

that has been around for thousands 

of years. It has been introduced into most 

religions, and almost always coincides 

with the moon calendar and changes of 

the season to help the body transition 

into a fasting state. 

There are a few types of different fasts 

(i.e. complete fast, juice fast, etc.), but in 

general, all these fasts help to detoxify 

the body. Fasting acts as a huge cleanser 

because the body does not have to work 

hard to digest food, rather it can concentrate 

all of its resources on expelling toxins 

that are stored in the tissues. This is 

why fasting is great for preserving your 

health, and can even help speed up the 

healing process for many ailments and 

conditions. If we look in Mother Nature, 

no animal will eat when they are sick, 

while humans will force themselves 

when they are ill. 

However, that being said, you must be 

very careful before starting a fasting regimen. 

You must know what you are doing 

and be aware of what to expect in terms 

of symptoms you can have during fasting. 

Many people can experience nausea, 

vomiting, weakness, and dizziness. Fasting 

can be very beneficial to your health, 

but if you don’t obey certain rules, it can 

do more harm than good. For example, if 

you plan to do a prolonged fast, there are 

very strict laws that you must adhere to 

(i.e. which foods need to be eliminated 

gradually before the fast; your regimen 

during the fast; which foods to slowly introduce 

back into your diet after fasting). 

This is why fasting should be done under 

the supervision of a health practitioner 

that is knowledgeable in this area and 

can guide you through the process. 

After you have done a few fasts under 

their guidance, you should be able to 

safely do it on your own! 

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BENEFITS OF GINGER 

The medicinal uses of ginger have been known for at 

least 2,000 years in cultures all around the world. Although 

it originated in Asia, ginger is valued in India, the Middle 

East, Africa, and the Caribbean, among other regions. 

The most commonly used medicinal part of the plant is 

the rhizome, the root-like stem that grows underground. 

It’s a rich source of antioxidants including gingerols, 

shogaols, zingerones, and more. Ginger actually has 

broad-spectrum antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant, and 

anti-parasitic properties, to name just several of its more 

than 40 pharmacological actions. 

Today, health care professionals may recommend ginger 

to help prevent or treat nausea and vomiting from motion 

sickness, pregnancy, and cancer chemotherapy. It is 

also used to treat mild stomach upset, to reduce pain of 

osteoarthritis, and may even be used in heart disease. 

Ginger (like many natural plant compounds) is anti-inflammatory, 

which makes it a valuable tool for pain relief. 

In 2001, research showed that ginger oil helped reduce 

knee pain in people with osteoarthritis (http://www.ncbi. 

nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11710709). The pain-relieving potential 

of ginger appears to be far-reaching. Along with help 

for muscle and joint pain, ginger has been found to reduce 

the severity of migraine headaches as well as the 

migraine medication Sumatriptan – with fewer side effects. 

Here are some other health benefits ginger boasts: 

• Nausea and motion sickness: Ginger is well 

known for its ability to ease nausea, and it’s helpful 

for motion and sea sickness. Women suffering from 

morning sickness were given beverages with ginger 

during the first trimester of pregnancy, and when 

compared with women given a placebo, ginger alleviated 

the nausea in a large majority of the cases. 

• Diabetes complications: Studies show ginger may 

reduce urine protein levels, decrease water intake 

and urine output, and reverse proteinuria, which is 

kidney damage caused by too much protein in the 

urine. Ginger may also protect nerves in diabetics 

and lower blood fat levels. 

• Arthritis: A placebo-controlled, double-blind, crossover 

study published in the journal Osteoarthritis 

Cartilage found patients with painful arthritis in the 

knee who were given ginger vs. a placebo experienced 

significantly less pain and loss of movement 

compared to those taking the placebo. 

• Cold and flu: Chinese medicine practitioners commonly 

prescribe ginger to treat symptoms of colds 

and flu. The root acts as an antihistamine and decongestant, 

two cold-easing effects that can help with 

symptoms. 

Ginger is susceptible to heat and oxygen, so handle 

carefully when using this herb and store in a cool, dry 

place or the crisper bin of the refrigerator for two to three 

weeks. 

To make a tea, shave the skin from a piece of fresh ginger, 

cut off a 2-inch chunk and slice it into 2 cups of water 

to simmer covered for 20 minutes. Remove the slices and 

pour into a mug and add honey and a squeeze of lemon. 

Eat the slices after drinking the tea. Drink up to three cups 

of tea per day, before meals. 

Ginger capsules or powder are also available. Take at 

least 2,000 milligrams three times or more per day with 

or without food. 

Do not take ginger with blood thinners without first consulting 

your health care provider. Ginger may also lower 

blood sugar and interact with blood pressure altering 

medications, so speak with your physician prior to using 

ginger if you take any medications. 

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REASONS TO DRINK LEMON BALM TEA 

• Cold Sore Relief: Due to its anti-viral properties, 

lemon balm may help relieve cold sores caused by 

the herpes simplex virus! Researchers found (http:// 

umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/lemon-balm) 

that individuals that applied lemon balm topically to 

their cold sores and genital sores experienced relief 

from their symptoms (i.e. itching, redness, swelling). 

The lemon balm also significantly sped up the 

healing process of both oral and genital sores! 

• Improved Memory: Lemon balm tea is believed 

to help improve cognitive functioning and reduce 

stress! This makes it the perfect tea to drink during 

exam season. Some studies suggest that lemon 

balm may even help improve memory and relieve 

anxiety in Alzheimer’s patients (http://www.ncbi. 

nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17173107). 

• Insomnia & Anxiety Relief: Lemon balm is a very 

calming herb that helps improve sleep and relieve 

stress. When combined with other herbs (i.e. valerian, 

hops, & chamomile), it becomes very effective 

at treating sleep disorders and reducing anxiety 

symptoms. 

• Grave’s Disease: This disease is a form of hyperthyroidism, 

which is when your thyroid gland produces 

an excess amount of thyroid hormone. This causes 

your metabolism to speed up, and possible symptoms 

include: anxiety; irritability; vision loss; bulging 

eyes; irregular heart beats; weight loss; hand tremors; 

reddening and thickening of the skin; etc. Lemon 

balm may be able to help promote proper thyroid 

hormone production and may be a viable treatment 

for overactive thyroids. Always check with your physician 

before starting any treatment with herbs, especially 

if you are on medication. 

***Note: Remember to always use loose-leaf tea 

instead of tea bags to get the best range of health 

benefits! 

ENERGY BOOSTING FOODS 

Are you trying to cut back on coffee and energy drinks, 

but finding it difficult to get through those mid-afternoon 

slumps without them? Here are 3 foods that you can eat 

instead to give you a natural energy boost to help you be 

more alert and get through the day! 

• Apples: Apples are a great energy-boosting goto 

food when you’re feeling the ‘slump’ at work. 

They’re packed with fiber, vitamin C, carbohydrates, 

anitoxidants, and natural sugars! Not only are they 

healthy for you, but apples will provide a supply of 

glucose to your brain and body to help keep you 

more alert. Some believe that apples are more effective 

than black coffee! 

• Green Tea: If you’re finding it especially difficult 

to cut your coffee habit, you may find it easier to 

switch to herbal teas before trying to go cold turkey 

on the caffeine. Green tea in particular is known 

for its energy boosting power; however, it still has 

a much lower dosage of caffeine than the average 

coffee cup. Green tea also contains many nutrients 

and antioxidants that help fight against cancer, 

protects against diabetes, prevents heart disease, 

keeps skin healthy, and even aids in weight loss! 

• Hummus + Red Pepper: This combination is great 

for an afternoon snack when you’re feeling sluggish. 

The high iron content in chickpeas helps boost your 

energy and helps stabilize blood sugar levels. Red 

peppers are rich in vitamin C and help aid in iron 

absorption, which makes it the perfect pairing with 

hummus. 

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BROCCOLI APPLE SALAD 

Trying to get your kids to eat more broccoli at meal times? Mix it up with some fruits and a sweet 

dressing using this recipe! It’s the perfect blend of sweet, tart, and crunchy, and it’s healthy to boot. 

Ingredients: 

Salad: 

• 4 cups broccoli (cut off stems; chop heads into bite 

sized pieces) 

• 1 celery stalk (diced) 

• ½ cup dried cranberries 

• ½ raisins 

• ¼ walnuts (chopped) 

• ½ apple (chopped) 

Dressing: 

• ¾ raw mayo (find recipe below) 

• ¼ cup raw apple cider vinegar 

Raw Mayo: 

• ¾ cup water 

• 1½ macadamia nuts 

• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 

• 1 teaspoon fresh herbs (basil, oregano, or anything 

else you have on hand) 

• ½ teaspoon sea salt 

• A pinch of cayenne pepper 

• Add all raw mayo ingredients to your blender and 

blend until mixture reaches a smooth consistency. 

• ¼ cup unpasteurized honey (add more to taste) 

Instructions: 

1. Combine the broccoli, celery, cranberries, raisins, walnuts, and apple in a bowl. 

2. Stir raw mayo, honey, and apple cider vinegar in a separate bowl until fully combined to make the dressing. 

3. Pour the dressing on the salad, mix until evenly coated, and it’s ready to serve! ( Check out the original recipe 

at http://littlefamilyadventure.com/broccoli-cran-apple-salad/ ) 

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LIFE PROGRAM 

Mini Program 

For: kids 0-12 & 12-16 with CP, ABI or stroke Frequency: 2 

times a week, 2 hours/day Duration: Ongoing as needed 

Maxi Program 

For: kids 0-12 & 12-16 with CP, ABI or stroke Frequency: 5 

times a week, 4.5 hours/day Duration: 4 weeks 

Contact us if you are interested in booking for 2015. 

For more information, visit our website: 

www.healthinmotionrehab.com. 

Our daughter, Maggie, was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy 

when she was 17 months old, though we expected this diagnosis 

much sooner. In the four weeks that we’ve been here, Maggie 

and we have learned so much and she has accomplished 

amazing things. She can roll, sit and crawl – all the things that 

she tried her best to do before but not properly. She can now 

transition from the floor to sitting, to being on her knees, to 

stand and she is even taking steps with very little support both 

with and without a walker. We were told to get a wheelchair 

before we came! Overall, we can’t say enough about Natan 

and the staff here at Health in Motion. From functional rehabilitation, 

to massages, communication and diet advice, they have 

it all covered. We’re so grateful God led us here to support our 

little Maggie. Thank you so much! 

Have something you’d like to share? 

E-mail us! We’d love to hear from you. Send your stuff to: 

healthinmotion@bellnet.ca 

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Daniel + Amanda, Nashville, TN, U.S.A. 

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WHAT IS VITAPLUS PROGRAM? 

VitaPlus therapy is an all-natural treatment for people suffering from chronic illnesses, which activates the body’s innate ability to 

regenerate healing through a completely organic and vegetarian diet, juicing, natural supplements and vitamins, detoxification 

and cleansing. Based on osteopathy manual practitioner Natan Gendelman’s extensive experience of successfully treating various 

conditions, such as cancer, arthritis, fibromyalgia, asthma, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn disease and so on, the VitaPlus 

methodology and program is based on a whole body approach which reactivates the immune system and develops an environment 

in which diseases cannot survive. 

It Consists Of: 

• Entirely organic and vegetarian diet plan, including juices, 

meals and snacks 

• Up to 5 litres of fresh pressed juice daily 

• Biologically-natural nutritional supplements and vitamins 

• Detoxification and cleansing 

• Massage therapy 

• Health coaching 

VitaPlus Approach 

We see the body as a single unit of function, which encompasses 

the mechanisms and ability to heal itself. Our treatment 

reactivates and boosts the immune system, which 

fights and kills diseases. 

How Do We Do This 

VitaPlus treatment is a full intensive detoxification and cleansing 

regimen focused on restoring and reactivating the body’s 

ability to heal itself. 

 

VITAPLUS CLUB 

Sign-up for our new Vitaplus Club which begins this June! 

Membership will include ‘Body & Soul’ exercise classes + ‘Healthy Living’ educational workshops! 

For more information about future scheduling & pricing, please call our office at: 

416-250-1904 

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