2015 Jul/Aug - Body Armor - Maximized Living Magazine

MAGAZINEJULY - AUGUST 2015 Issue #16

MAXIMIZED LIVING

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SIMPLE WAYS TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNE HEALTH

POWER PUDDING FOR

IMMUNE SUPPORT

100-YEAR SECRET REVEALEDLINKING IMMUNE HEALTH TO CHIROPRACTIC

FAMILYFIT TIPS!

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Contact us: Maximized Living | 1170 Celebration Blvd., Suite 100B, Celebration, FL 34747 | 321.939.3060In view of the complex, individual nature of health and fitness problems, this magazine and the ideas, programs, procedures, and suggestions in it are not intended to replace the advice of trained medical professionals. All matters regarding one’s health require medical supervision. A physician should be consulted prior to adopting any program or programs described in this magazine, or any of the Maximized Living resources. The contents of this magazine are based upon the opinions of the authors. The authors and publisher disclaim any liability arising directly or indirectly from the use of this magazine.

This magazine is not intended to make recommendations related to getting on or off prescription or over-the-counter medication. If you face any current health concerns, or are currently taking medication, it is always recommended to seek the advice of your physician before starting a new health care program. Only your medical doctor can prescribe drugs or tell you to get off of drugs. Our role is to make you aware of the hazards of poor lifestyle decisions while helping you to create optimum function and healing in your body. In time, you must begin to judge for yourself whether your medications are keeping you alive, merely palliating symptoms of an unhealthy body, or actually causing some of the ailments you suffer from. With the guidance of your prescribing physician, you need to make your own best decisions on medication. As you heal, work with your medical doctors to help you reduce or eliminate the drugs you’re on.

The information in this magazine is intended to be educational and should not replace consultation with a competent healthcare professional. This magazine is intended to be used as an adjunct to responsible health care supervised by a healthcare professional. The authors and Maximized Living are not liable for any misuse of the material contained in this magazine.

MAXIMIZED IMMUNITYLet’s talk about releasing your superpowers to fight disease! Did you know that you have two systems in your body that science calls “super-systems?” They are your central nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and nerves) and your immune system. These are your superpowers.

Your two superpowers are constantly assessing the billions of cells and functions inside your body and determining how to respond to circumstances outside your body. To use modern terms, they constantly take in data, crunch the numbers, and strategically respond in order to get and keep you well. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year, these two superheroes living inside of you communicate with each other in order to maximize your current and future well-being.

Here’s a quick, simple explanation of how your superpowers work together. Your immune system sends messages through the nervous system up to the brain to alert it to pathogens (virus, bacteria, toxins, allergens, cancer, etc.) lurking inside and outside the body. The brain then sends signals back through the spine and nerves to control the functions that need to speed up or slow down and which immune chemicals and blood cells are needed to manage these pathogens and foreign or mutated cells. You have power over invisible bugs and any unhealthy cells or foreigner matter attempting to cause problems inside of your body. The cross-talk between these two super-systems keeps you alive and well as long as the

communication lines are open. Keeping this working properly is exactly what your Maximized Living clinic does. Our Maximized Living patients

are the healthiest in the world because they don’t have to worry about coughs, colds, the flu, or even cancer to the degree that others do. If your spine and nervous systems are functioning properly, then your immune system is functioning at its best. As a result of your care, you can have the most effective, powerful, and advanced defense

program in the world. Even your body’s most evil enemies will be powerless against your superpowers!

FOUNDER’S LETTER

Maximized Blessings,

Dr. Ben LernerMaximized Living Co-Founder

CONTENTS03 ANSWERS FROM THE SOURCE: Q&A with Maximized Living Co-Founder, Dr. Greg Loman

04 BODY ARMOR: Building Immunity from the Inside Out

06 5 SIMPLE WAYS: To Boost Your Immune System

08 100-YEAR SECRET REVEALED: The Chiropractic Immune System Link

11 POWER PUDDING: Boost Your Family’s Immune System with Chia Seeds

13 FIT FAMILY: Simple Ways to Get Your Family Moving

14 FOR KIDS: Food Shopping Scavenger Hunt

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Dr. Greg LomanMaximized Living Co-Founder

Q: Why did Maximized Living choose The 5 EssentialsTM as guideposts for real health?

A: We did not choose The 5 EssentialsTM; they are scientific. We are not just talking about real health; we are talking about common sense. Essential #1: Maximized Mind is the understanding that the body is a self-healing organism and will stay healthy if you follow Essentials #2-5. If you’ll indulge me for a moment, I’d like to share a metaphor to explain the others. Think about your car. Essential #2: Maximized Nerve Supply is like the computer that runs your car. Just as your car has this master electrical system that runs, the engine and everything else that happens in your vehicle, the spinal cord is essential

for running every single system in your body. Essential #3: Maximized Quality Nutrition is like gas that fuels your car’s engine. If you put bad fuel in your car, it doesn’t run well, and at times will destroy the engine. Similarly, if you put bad fuel in your body, you will lack energy and your body may run poorly or become ill. Next, most people know that you must use your vehicle to keep it in good working condition, because if you let it sit for years, it falls apart. This is the same way that Essential #4: Maximized Oxygen Supply works; if you don’t use your body, you lose it! Finally, everyone knows that if you put sugar in your gas tank, you must get it out before you ruin the engine. Sugar is toxic for the car, and that is like Essential #5: Toxicity. Toxins ruin your body.

Q: Do you have any motivational tips for sticking to The 5 EssentialsTM? I do well for a while, but end up falling off the wagon.

A: Congratulations, you are normal! Life changes, our choices do as well. The key is to do your best, and most importantly, stay engaged in a Maximized Living office to inspire and hold you accountable for living out The 5 EssentialsTM.

Q: I overheard the front desk person at my ML clinic telling someone over the phone that they should come in even though they were sick. I thought this was an odd recommendation. Why is this a good idea?

A: Research shows that every time you get specific chiropractic adjustment your immune system improves in function. Your nervous system controls every function in the body, so immediately after an adjustment everything starts to work better.

MAXIMIZED MINDUnderstanding the true principles of health and healing, and creating a mindset of success

MAXIMIZED NERVE SUPPLYRestoring and maintaining properfunction of the nervous systemthrough spinal correction

MAXIMIZED QUALITY NUTRITIONNutritional science that sustains well-being, disease prevention and ideal weight

MAXIMIZED OXYGEN & LEAN MUSCLECutting-edge exercise programs that work to facilitate optimum fitness in minimal time

MINIMIZED TOXINSSupporting the body’s natural ability to permanently remove toxins from the cells

ANSWERS FROM THE SOURCEDR. GREG LOMAN, DC, ANSWERS SOME COMMON QUESTIONS FROM OUR READERS.

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The public is beginning to understand what science has known for years…your gut-immune system relationship is critical in overall health. There’s one more link that we need to connect, because it’s a big one: your brain. It has been well known that your brain (mental stress) can directly impact your digestive system (constipation or diarrhea), but what’s now as evident is that our gut impacts your brain function. And what is critically essential to understand is that our daily lifestyle choices affect the

function of our brain, which controls all the other systems of the body. Medical Healthcare Body ArmorIt’s no secret that we live in an over-medicated society. Prescription drug use is rising among people of all ages, and usage increases with age. Five out of six people age 65 and older are taking at least one medication and almost half the elderly take three or more1. Adult use of antidepressants almost tripled between

1988-1994 and 1999-20001. Side effects include increased risk of suicide, increased violence, insomnia, anxiety, hormone imbalance, and more.

In addition to life-long medication use, it has become common practice for our children to start out in this world by being bombarded with medications within a few minutes of birth, starting with Vitamin K shots, antibiotic ointments in the eyes and vaccines. Our children today are receiving more vaccines than ever before in history. In fact, according to the current vaccine schedule, children who follow the current schedule receive 49 doses of 14 vaccines before the age of six and with what kind of damage to their developing immune system2?

Building ImmunitYFrom The Inside Out


So with the high exposure to chemicals and toxins from medical healthcare, there is a system of living and access to an innate power that you and your family already have inside. Innate Body Armor at WorkThink about this: the hypothalamus, a section of your brain that links your nerve system to the endocrine system, also regulates your body temperature. So think about when you or your child has fever and the purpose of a fever. First, you don’t ‘get’ a fever, your hypothalamus directs your body to ‘produce’ a fever and for a very specific purpose: PROTECTION! This enhances the body’s armor and supports the immune system to activate and kill off any invading organisms in response to infection and even injury! So here’s another question: in our medical healthcare system, what is the accepted practice when you or your child has a fever? It’s common to receive recommendations to administer a fever-reducer like Tylenol®, ibuprofen or Motrin®. But once you understand the purpose of a fever and that your brain is designed to raise body temperature in response to infection or injury, you can make choices about working with the power within you or your child’s body versus suppressing it. • Given that children are sicker at younger

ages than ever before, we have to make a cultural shift in healthcare choices.

• Because adults are suffering with more chronic diseases and taking more medications than ever before, we have to make a cultural shift in healthcare choices.

• More than one third of children and adolescents are overweight or obese (2012) and 69.0% of adults are overweight or obese (2012)3,4. This puts them at greater risk for developing heart disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, depression and certain kinds of cancers.

Putting on Your Innate Body ArmorIf you want a stronger immune system…If you want more energy…If your child wants increased clarity and focus at school…If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired… Take action, get the support your family needs to live a life in alignment with how you were created!1. Understand how your body works. It is

self-regulating. 2. Stay on schedule with your chiropractic

adjustments and prescribed home rehab.3. Research any and every medication

or vaccination you are taking or that is recommended for you to take and make an informed choice. Visit www.NVIC.org for a list of possible side effects associated with each ingredient.

4. Register to attend the upcoming events with your doctor today.

1. http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/04news/hus04.htm2.http://www.nvic.org/downloads/49-doses-posterb.aspx3. Ogden CL, Carroll MD, Kit BK, Flegal KM. Prevalence of childhood and adult obesity in the United States, 2011-2012. Journal of the American Medical Association 2014;311(8): 806-814.4. http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hus/hus 14.pdf#059

You might have Body Armor failure if:• You suffer from

chronic or seasonal allergies.

• Your child suffers with chronic ear infections.

• You have skin problems like eczema, acne or psoriasis.

• Your baby or child has symptoms of digestive problems.

• You have chronic or recurring joint pain.

• You or your child have frequent colds or struggle with asthma.

• Your child struggles with focus, memory-recall or speech.

• You are fatigued or feel mentally drained by mid-afternoon.

By Dr. Ashly

Ochsner, DC

& Dr. Renee

Lopez, DC

(Right) Dr. Renee Lopez, DC practices at Lopez Family Chiropractic in Fairhope Alabama. Dr. Ashly Ochsner, DC practices at Health From Within - Orland Park in Orland Park, IL.


Vitamin DVitamin D, or the Sunshine Vitamin, plays a significant role in immune health because it boosts your ability to fight off infection. Vitamin D receptors are found on all of your immune cells so maintaining healthy levels is critical to the function of the immune system. Adults can boost levels by supplementing with 5,000IU of Vitamin D daily.

Coconut OilCoconut Oil is a source of lauric acid, a medium chain fatty acid that has the ability to act as a natural antibiotic. Lauric acid is effective against a number of bacteria

by disrupting the membranes of offending organisms. You’ll get the most

benefit if you use organic, unrefined coconut oil.

Fermented FoodsYour digestive tract

plays an integral role in your overall health

and in the function of your immune system. Without a

healthy digestive tract, inflammatory molecules can make their way into the blood stream, leading to chronic disease and illness. Fermented foods like kimchee, kefir, miso and sauerkraut help populate your digestive tract with good bacteria and provide a defense against invading organisms.

GarlicGarlic is not only a flavorful addition to any dish, it also packs a triple punch for the immune system: it is anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial. Garlic is unique because most invading organisms never build a resistance to it. Fresh garlic is ideal because it contains the highest potency of allicin, the active constituent that gives garlic its antimicrobial properties.

Fresh Organic Fruits and VegetablesResearchers have found that conventionally grown crops have pesticide residues that are four times higher than organically grown crops. This means that a diet rich in organic fruits and vegetables would increase antioxidant consumption by 20-40 percent. Antioxidants play a vital role in preventing chronic diseases influenced by poor immune function. These include cancer, heart disease, premature aging and diabetes.

to Boost Your Immune HealthSimple Ways

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Vitamin D supports the body’s natural immune response and research suggest it can prevent infections andreduce inflammation. Probiotics— are known to restore balance in the gut, which can influence the waythe immune system handles threats1.

Double up on your efforts to boost immune function by starting at the core of it all. Vitamin D3 + Probiotics:the dynamic duo and unsung heroes of the immune system.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

WISH YOU WERE OUTSIDE?Your body does too.

1. Vieira, Angélica T., Mauro M. Teixeira, and Flaviano S. Martins. “The Role of Probiotics and Prebiotics in Inducing Gut Immunity.” Frontiers in Immunology 2013. Print.


As if you needed one more reason to receive regular chiropractic care, multiple research studies have shown that regular spinal correction can enhance various aspects of immune function. For example, chiropractic care has been clinically shown to:

• Enhance the production of immunoregulatory cytokine IL-2 and the production of immunoglobulin.

• Increase CD4 counts in HIV/AIDS patients.• Promote the production of white blood cells.1-3

• Reduce the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines.4

Chiropractic patients routinely find themselves getting sick less and ultimately enjoy enhanced health as a “side effect” of regular spinal correction. This isn’t exactly surprising, though, because we have known that chiropractic can boost immune function since 1918 when it helped stop the Great Spanish Flu!

Although nearly 100 years old, this mega case study is worthwhile to discuss since an estimated one-third of the world’s population

(≈500 million) were infected by what is now believed to have been a mixture of H1N1 and the swine flu. No one really knows for sure how catastrophic it was, but the total death count has been estimated at upwards of 100 million, which would make this pandemic 2,500% more fatal than most flu pandemics!

It’s interesting to note that unlike most flu outbreaks which predominately kill children, the elderly and people who are already sick, the Spanish Flu targeted healthy young adults. This is notable because according to recent research done on the bodies of frozen victims, the most deadly virus in the history of mankind caused an autoimmune reaction, making people who had strong immune systems susceptible to harm.

The strong immune reactions of young adults ravaged the body, whereas the weaker immune systems of children and middle-aged adults resulted in fewer deaths among those groups.

CHIROPRACTIC BOOSTS IMMUNITY!

Seen here: Dr. Tony Nalda, DC practices

at Celebration Family Chiropractic in

Celebration, Florida.


Most people are unaware of this, but chiropractors were originally licensed as medical doctors because of their ability to treat infection, and they regularly treated infectious diseases like polio up until the 1950s!

According to a historical account of the Spanish Flu disaster by the Texas Chiropractic Association:

• Chiropractors got fantastic results from influenza patients while those under medical care died like flies all around.

• Statistics reflect a most amazing, almost miraculous state of affairs. The medical profession was practically helpless with the flu victims, but chiropractors seemed able to do no wrong.

Some of the most fascinating pieces of data include:• National figures show that 1,142 chiropractors

treated 46,394 patients for influenza during 1918, with a loss of 54 patients—one out of every 859.

let’s look at history: the chiropractic immune system link

The connection between neurology and immunology is undeniable.

- Dr. Tony Nalda, DC

• In the small town of Davenport, Iowa, for instance, chiropractors managed 1,635 cases with only one death. Comparatively, MDs treated 4,953 flu cases and 274 patients died.

• Throughout the rest of Iowa, MDs treated 93,590 patients and 6,116 died (a loss of one patient out of every 15). Comparatively, chiropractors managed 4,735 patients and only six patients died (a loss of one patient out of every 789).

• In Oklahoma, chiropractors were called in to help with 233 cases where MDs gave up hope that the patient would survive, and all but 25 patients survived.

Today, with the advancement of our understanding of The 5 EssentialsTM, it just makes sense to visit your chiropractor on a regular basis. Because of the enhanced immune function that you’ll benefit from, there’s no telling what diseases your body will be better able to fight off!

1. Chiropr Osteopat. 2010 ;18:26. Epub 2010 Sep 8. PMID: 20825650, Julita A Teodorczyk-Injeyan, Marion McGregor, Richard Ruegg, H Stephen Injeyan2. Brennan et al: Enhanced neutrophil respiratory burst as a biological marker for manipulation forces. J Manipulative Physiol Ther; 15(2) 17.3. Brennan PC, Kokjohn K, Kaltinger CJ, Lohr GE, Glendening C, Hondras MA, McGregor M, Triano JJ “Enhanced Phagocytic Cell Respiratory Burst Induced by Spinal Manipulation: Potential Role of Substance P” J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1991; 14(7): 399-407. 18.4. Selano JL et al. The Effects of Specific Upper Cervical Adjustments on the CD4 Counts of HIV Positive Patients. The Chiro Research Journal. 1994; 3(1).


PROTEIN shakes aren’t just for the gym ANYMORE.

#DOYOUEVENLIFTBRO?

Perfect Protein contains whey from grass-fed cows raised in pesticide-free pastures to deliver a combination of antioxidant-rich concentrates, digestive enzymes, and probiotics that help make nutrients more available to the body. It is gently processed so that nutrients, enzymes, and other immune-supportive factors are un-damaged and available to the body. Taking Perfect Protein after heavy exercise can maximize the benefits of your workout, taking it daily, even without exercise, extends protective benefits to the whole body.

While the internet questions how many reps you’re completing, we are more concerned about your core. The core is so much more than an anatomical location. The intestines are the epicenter of health and wellness and without a healthy gut, you’d be sick, moody, and exhausted.

MAYBE YOU ALREADY ARE.


power pudding

Serves 6-8 | Raw, Vegan.

Ingredients• 3/4 cup chia seeds• 4 cups almond milk, cashew

milk or coconut milk• 2 vanilla beans (split down the

center and seeds removed) or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 6-8 tablespoons erythritol (like Swerve) or pure stevia to taste—about 1/2 teaspoon to start and add more if desired. Spoonable stevia—start with 2 teaspoons and add from there. Liquid stevia—start with 1 teaspoon and add from there

DirectionsAdd almond milk, vanilla, and sweetener to a blender and mix well. With the blender on a very low setting, add the chia seeds and mix. If you would like to add other ingredients, do it here. Transfer to a container and stir every 5 minutes for the first 15 minutes then let sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Transfer to the refrigerator. When ready to serve, add toppings.

Variations/Toppings:• Berries• Mint• Nuts• Coconut• Cinnamon• Nutmeg• Cocoa• Apples• Lemon or lemon extract• Kiwi

Chia seeds have immune boosting properties like soluble fiber that ferments into short-chain fatty acids, which have many health benefits and support gut flora.

Chia seeds are loaded with omega 3s, antioxidants that help fight free radicals and help prevent many diseases including cancer.

When mixed with liquid, the seeds plump, giving the mixture a tapioca-like consistency.

This is a fabulous versatile recipe that the whole family will love. You can literally add just about anything to it. Try your favorite fruits, nuts, seeds, or coconut. Recipe courtesy of Kim Roberto, Maximized Living Nutrition Expert


CLEANSE YOUR BODY

Say hello toDetox System!

Meet the dual cell and body detox system that supports your body’s natural detoxification process by giving you the nutrients your digestive system needs and supporting your liver’s natural function. With Detox System in your wellness arsenal, you can bid permanent farewell to detox fads like foul-tasting meal replacements, expensive juices, and spicy peppers that are all difficult to sustain and can leave you feeling worse than when you started.

For a clean body from the inside out,talk to your doctor today.

Detox System

FROM THE INSIDE OUT.

MAXIMIZED LIVING MAGAZINE 13These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

CLEANSE YOUR BODY

Say hello toDetox System!

Meet the dual cell and body detox system that supports your body’s natural detoxification process by giving you the nutrients your digestive system needs and supporting your liver’s natural function. With Detox System in your wellness arsenal, you can bid permanent farewell to detox fads like foul-tasting meal replacements, expensive juices, and spicy peppers that are all difficult to sustain and can leave you feeling worse than when you started.

For a clean body from the inside out,talk to your doctor today.

Detox System

FROM THE INSIDE OUT.

Most people would agree that exercise is vital to good health. We’ve all heard about how proper amounts of exercise can help reduce stress, prevent disease, improve memory, build strong bones, and help with weight loss. However, some research shows that more than 80 percent of adults do not meet the guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-building activities. Even sadder is that over 80 percent of our children are also not meeting this guideline.

If you have trouble finding the time, motivation, and inspiration to get your own exercise in, much less your kids, take heart! Here are ideas that can easily be incorporated before or after weeknight dinner, during a tough night of homework when you and your kids both need a break, or on the weekend:

• Go hiking, take a walk, walk the dog, or go on a bike ride and talk about the day

• Have a family race or a play a quick game of tag• Have Wii game nights • Go bowling, play catch, shoot some hoops or hit a tennis ball at the

local park• Volunteer for a community clean up or project, or offer to help a friend in

need with a car wash or some light yard work• Play sand volleyball at the beach or build a sand castle together• MaxT3 (partner workouts)

Dr. Josh Jausel, DC practices at Sky City Family Chiropractic in

Wichita, Kansas.

Fit FamilyFun activities sure to get the

whole family moving. By Dr. J

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The possibilities are endless. Instead of watching your kids play, go play with them. You’ll feel more youthful, reduce stress, set an example, and build memories that your kids will remember for life. Before you know it, you’ll realize the activity level of your whole family going up without needing to clock hours at the gym.


Next time you’re at the grocery store,

tear out this scavenger hunt and

get your kids involved in healthy

shopping. This fun activity will help

them learn about fruits and vegetables

and maybe they will even be open to

trying some new ones.


Be a fruit and veggie superhero!

1. What fruit is soft, round and fuzzy? ______________________________ Hint: “Sweet as a Georgia _____.”

2. What fruit wears it’s seeds on the outside? ______________________________ Hint: It is red.

3. What fruit is tiny, blue and you can grab with two fingers easily? ______________________________ Hint: Packed with antioxidants!

4. What fruit is round, purple and juicy? ______________________________ Hint: It has a large pit in the middle.

5. What fruit can you peel? ______________________________ Hint: It is yellow.

6. Which vegetable grows in a pod? a) zucchini b) asparagus c) pea d) cauliflower

7. Which vegetable grows under the ground? a) beets b) cabbage c) bell pepper d) cucumber

8. Which vegetable is a flower that you eat? a) broccoli b) squash c) lettuce d) green beans

9. Which vegetable is known to help with eyesight? a) zucchini b) turnip c) carrot d) yellow squash

10. What vegetable grows on trees? a) avocados b) peppers c) cabbage d) green beans

11. Find 3 healthy snacks that don’t contain food dye or high fructose corn syrup. ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________

12. Find 2 drinks that don’t contain sugar? ______________________________ ______________________________

13. Find 4 healthy snacks that have 5 ingredients or less. ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________

Your immune health and your


Having good digestion not only boosts your mood and energy levels, it also strengthens your immunesystem1. It is thought that inflammation is one of the main reasons that digestion goes awry. You can support healthy inflammation levels and a stronger immune system with Daily Defense and Max GI.Daily Defense is a powerful trio of antioxidants that supports your body’s ability to decrease inflammation. Max GI provides probiotics and digestive enzymes to help you digest and absorbnutrients. Together, they provide the nutrients you need to support healthy digestion and a strong immune system.

digestive system go hand in hand.

1. Emmanuel AV, Mason HJ, Kamm MA. Relationship between psychological state and level of activity of extrinsic gut innervation in patients with a functional gut disorder 2001; 49; 209-13.

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