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Lean Belly Detox Review

 

Name: Lean Belly Detox

Website: leanbellydetox.com

Price: $16.24

Owners: Matt Stirling

Overall Rank: 50 out of 100

Lean Belly Detox, Product Overview

Lean Belly Detox is an online program designed by Matt Stirling to help people lose their belly fat. After reviewing the content, I have some serious questions about whether doing this program is actually a healthy way to lose weight.

The main strategy of Matt’s Lean Belly Detox program is the “Morning Metabolism Detox Drink.” This is a formula that Matt created himself. The special diet strategy is supposed to work to flatten your belly quickly without starving yourself or exhaustive exercise. It is supposed to be a great way to avoid restricting foods or slashing calories. Slashing calories is not a great strategy because it doesn’t provide you with the needed nutrition. However, that isn’t the problem that needs to be fixed.

After testing out the GAPS diet, the blood type diet, the Autoimmune Paleo diet, the Macrobiotic diet, the raw vegan diet, the ketogenic diet and now the carnivore diet, I have figured out a thing or two about what is helpful to the body and what will make the body feel better. I don’t actually see a lot of evidence to support the efficacy of a cinnamon cider miracle drink that will hack your fat storing hormone. Cinnamon is touted for boosting metabolism, but I don’t know to what degree that will actually work.

The great part of this program is that Matt Stirling does recommend brief bouts of exercise throughout the day so that you’ll feel more energized and see your waist shrink. Bouts of exercise alone can be enough for someone to start losing weight without a miracle cinnamon cider.

Included in Matt’s program are the following features:

1. Matt explains how to “hack” your most powerful hormone and drastically improve your insulin sensitivity and blood sugar management.
2. An informative guide on how to select satisfying carbohydrates that will help you lose weight and get healthy fast.
3. A simple trick to do prior to eating to start looking and feeling amazing.
4. A workout program that is designed to work for everyone trying to lose stubborn belly fat.
5. Recommendations that work regardless of how much weight you must lose or how long you’ve been in the “overweight” category.

The Good & the Bad

The Good:

1. Simple and Easy to follow – This is the best part of the program. The workouts, meal plans and instructions are designed to be very easy to do.
2. More than Calories in and Calories Out – Matt delves into underlying issues of weight gain, such as insulin resistance and carbohydrate intolerance to help you increase your chance of trimming down.
3. Designed for Everyone – This program was designed for young and old alike. However, the workouts are geared towards older individuals.
4. 60 Day Money-Back Guarantee – If you truly feel that this is the program that may be right for you, you can still buy it and see if you get results. The nice thing is that you’ll receive a refund if it doesn’t work for you. Matt Stirling has partnered with Clickbank to bring this product to you and they are excellent at refunds with no questions asked.

The Bad:

1. Miraculous Claims – The Lean Belly Detox sales page is trying to portray the product as a bit of a miraculous solution. This is marketing to get people’s attention towards a product. You won’t likely have miraculous results without putting in a ton of effort.
2. You Must Do the Work – For this program to work, you must consistently put in effort to improve your diet and to exercise daily. There simply is no way around it. Not even a miracle cinnamon cider.
3. A Digital Program – Not everyone enjoys having trainers online. This can be a positive for some people, but many people would prefer to have face to face interaction with their trainers.
4. Results are not typical – They pulled the superstars who had loads of success for their testimonials. These are not typical results. You may not achieve the same results. You may actually need to put in more effort than they describe on the sales page to achieve the same results.

Who is Lean Belly Detox for?

Matt Stirling designed this program to be easy enough to use for anyone. However, he is targeting men and women who are overweight and have excess belly fat that they want to lose. The workouts are designed more or less for older individuals, but they can be modified to be made more challenging and difficult.

Lean Belly Detox Tools & Training

• 21 Day Blueprint Guide
• Nutrition Guide
• 5 Minute Workouts

Lean Belly Detox Support

Personal support with this product is not included. However, for $15, I wouldn’t expect to receive a lot of personalized support. There are no forums or groups to join either.

 

Lean Belly Detox Price

This digital product sells for only $16.24. This is a great price for a weight loss digital program.

 

My Final Opinion of Lean Belly Detox

As someone who had success with the ketogenic diet, I question the concepts that Matt Stirling teaches.

The three important concepts in this program teach you to avoid high protein diets, avoid cutting calories and avoid counting calories. I’ve followed a low carb/high fat/moderate protein diet and my health improved, so I don’t fear eating more protein. I do think that carbohydrate over consumption is leading to insulin resistance.

His advice to not cut calories or count calories is somewhat contradictory. You can’t be sure you aren’t cutting calories if you don’t count them. It does make sense not to deprive yourself of food.

 

Lean Belly Detox at a Glance…

Name: Lean Belly Detox

Website:

Leanbellydetox.com

Owners: Matt Stirling

Price: $16.24
Overall Scam Rank: 50 out of 100

 

VERDICT: NOT LEGIT! I’m not digging Matt Stirling’s advice. Instead, I recommend trying a ketogenic diet. You can check out my Bacon and Butter free cookbook review.

Everywhere you turn, you can hear about someone turning to a wheat and gluten free diet. What is so dangerous about wheat? Why are more and more people becoming sensitive to gluten? Should you try a wheat and gluten free diet for your own health?

I have struggled with a relatively harmless autoimmune condition for the last nine years. I have alopecia universalis. My hair follicles have turned off and stopped the production of hair for my whole body. All the body hair has been impacted. While it has been wonderful not to be shaving my legs, wearing a wig is annoying. Having people assume you are dying with cancer is worse in my opinion, so I wear a wig to look normal.

I started testing out dietary regimens when my doctors had to take me off the prescription that was working to regrow hair. Prednisone was also working to make me fat and give me acne. So, I quit taking doctors advice. I quit the crazy cycle of going to them all the time for things they couldn’t really explain. They did have an expensive prescription that would eliminate one symptom and cause another though!

 

Damaging Effects of Gluten

Wheat and the proteins that are in it are gut irritants. You can imagine that it is like a splinter digging into the lining of the gut. It causes an inflammatory response.

Most people recognize individuals with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Their inflammation is immediate and profound. However, the inflammation from wheat is problematic even for people who aren’t sensitive to gluten specifically. There is something called Amylase trypsin inhibitors (ATIs) which can provoke an inflammatory immune response in the GI tract by stimulating the immune cells. This happens in everyone, whether they have celiac disease or not. It will cause trouble for you whether your a gluten sensitive or not.

The inflammation that wheat proteins triggers contributes to intestinal permeability. This means that foods that should stay in the digestive tract can be leaked into your bloodstream. Many people refer to this as “leaky gut.” When these molecules get into your blood stream, they wreak havoc with your immune system. You become susceptible to autoimmune conditions.

Neurological illnesses such as epilepsy, depression, and anxiety also are common in those who react to gluten. In addition, a serious autoimmune condition called gluten ataxia affects a few people.

People who have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity often suffer from high levels of peripheral neuropathy. This causes a tingling or “pins and needles” in the fingers and toes. This sensation stems from damage to the nerves in your extremities. Going gluten free may improve peripheral neuropathy.

Another damaging effect of gluten are seizures. Seizures are a symptom of neurons which fire incorrectly. Celiac disease has been associated with a type of epilepsy and bilateral occipital calcifications.

 

Benefits of a Gluten Free Diet

Eliminating the gluten and gliadin protein from your diet can offer a whole host of benefits as your body starts to heal itself and your health starts to improve. You may notice the following effects as you become gluten free:

1. Improved cholesterol levels
2. Better digestive health
3. Increased energy levels
4. An elimination of unhealthy, processed foods from your diet.
5. An increase in nutrients from meat, fruits and vegetables.
6. Reduction in the risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes.
7. Improves the immune system’s ability to ward off viruses and germs.
8. Weight loss. Carbohydrates from wheat containing products often are very addictive and lead to overeating.
9. Reduction in symptoms of arthritis and irritable bowel disease.
10. Heightened awareness of the impact of food on health.

 

Getting Started Gluten Free

My first attempt with the gluten free diet was a raw vegan diet. I eliminated wheat and grains. I juiced and ate loads of raw vegetables. Salads were a favorite meal. I do not recommend this diet to anyone. Your body does need some of the vitamins and minerals in animal products.

I was puzzled after six months of being a raw vegan as to why my diet wasn’t working. However, I hadn’t really eliminated gluten. I hadn’t read the label on the salad dressing bottle to see that it contained gluten! Gluten is in almost everything. It is so frustrating. Not only that, but you have to eliminate it for months on end before the damage that has been done by gluten can be repaired.

If you are just getting started going wheat and gluten free, I have some important tips for you.

1. Read every label of food that you plan on consuming.
2. Cut out breads and pasta.
3. Focus on eating meats that you prepare at home.
4. Consume some small amounts of fruits and vegetables if you feel the need to eat them.
5. Steam vegetables. Do not cook them in vegetable oil.
6. Pay attention to spice packets and seasoning blends. This is where gluten can hide!

Don’t Get Tempted to Try It

My biggest pitfall thus far has been to cave in to my temptations when I felt like my efforts were futile. I reasoned that I didn’t have any big major reaction such as a rash or a seizure when I ate the gluten, so I must not be that sensitive to it. Here’s the problem, some of the inflammation that it triggers won’t be noticeable. When it lowers the thyroid production, it is unlikely that you’ll notice it.

I was getting frustrated at not seeing results by eliminating the foods with massive amounts of wheat in them, the breads and pasta. However, I was still consuming small amounts through the salad dressings, so while the inflammation in my body lessened, I hadn’t eliminated the trigger. It was still there.

Tips For Success With a Wheat and Gluten Free Diet

A few weeks ago, I decided I’d delve back into another elimination diet and attempt to heal my alopecia universalis yet again. This time has been much easier. I knew that cravings for wheat and gluten containing products would subside within the first week if I was able to simply stick with it. However, I did a few things to ensure my success.

• Joined Facebook Groups that promoted diets that were gluten free – Zeroing in On Health, Principa Carnivore, Gut and Psychology Syndrome Diet,
• Threw out the foods that would tempt me. I can’t have foods around that tempt me. I’ll just justify eating them up and think that I won’t buy them again. Out of sight, out of mind.
• Told my family this is what I was doing and asked for their support.
• Informed my dates that I would only be eating the steak and avoiding the sauces and sides. (This actually has not been that bad. When I inform them that wheat can trigger seizures and I am prone to seizures, they have been understanding and supportive. I may not ever hear from them again, but so far, so good!)

 

 

The dietary debate rages online. Many people are adopting extreme vegan diets and others and going complete carnivore. Who is right? Is it better for the planet to eat vegetables or meat? Why should humans eat meat? What does the science behind plant based diets say?

Today, I’m going to share some of my experiences with testing out a raw vegan diet, the ketogenic diet and the carnivore diet. I am a serial dieter and I joke with people that I have tried them all. In reality, I’ve experimented with quite a few diets. I was sold on being a raw vegan and having that heal my alopecia about 8 years ago. I just knew it would. But it didn’t. The scientific research told me it would.

Over the years, I discovered that scientific research is backed by big money. In fact, if “science” tells you that you should be doing something, it is highly likely that you should be doing just the opposite.

 

Is it better for the environment to eat meat or plants?

This is a question that I have pondered a lot. We hear about how much water it takes to create a pound of beef versus a pound of broccoli, which makes it sound like going for the broccoli would be the best thing for the environment. But think back to 8th grade physical science when you learned about matter. There was a law that went something like this, “Matter can not be created or destroyed. It is only changed.” So, while the water is first used to hydrate the plant, once you eat it, it nourishes you and you expel the waste product in urine. That urine gets filtered and is used again to water another plant.

Now, if you apply that cycle to include an animal, you haven’t used up the water. It has changed purpose and form a few times, but you haven’t used it up. And by the way, who says using water for life is wasting it anyway? So, you have to feed the plants that feed the animal which you end up eating.

One question that should be asked is if the cow provides a benefit to the planet. Raising cows in a factory as is the practice now, is not humane and not sustainable. They do not benefit the environment when they are cooped up in cages and pens. However, when cows are allowed to roam in pastures, they do enrich the soil with their manure and in nature they would be preyed upon by wolves, so the cows would feed the wolves. Manure provides essential nutrients to the topsoil. Many of these nutrients have been depleted or even eliminated with the use of nitrogen fertilizers. So, you see, commercially raised meats and vegetables both are sub par when it comes to nutrition.

 

We Evolved Eating Meat

The modern, intellectual humans that we know and love today have large brains. We could not have become the humans that we are now without a very nutritional diet. The brain is a nutritionally demanding organ and to grow a big one required eating at least some meat. Meat provides you far more calories with far less effort than a vegetarian diet.

Many people cite that the structure of our canines doesn’t resemble that of other carnivorous animals. This could be an evolutionary change as well. Animal muscle meat eaten straight from the carcass does require a lot of ripping and tearing. That calls for sharp teeth with a powerful bite. However, once we learned to process our meat with tools, such as knives and stones, the need for such large teeth diminished. This could have led to other changes including a larger brain, more advanced speech organs and better thermoregulation.

 

 

Where do Humans Fit in the Food Chain?

One day, I was listening to my co-teacher instruct the students on the food chain. I noticed that in schools, at least in 7th grade, they don’t include the humans in the food chain. Perhaps they don’t want to disturb young minds about the thought that another predator will eat them. However, in the food chain there are natural predators. Birds eat insects, bugs and berries. Rabbits eat grass and leaves. Wolves eat the rabbits. There is not politics in the natural food chain. They eat what nature requires them to eat. Animals don’t consult a food pyramid or ponder grocery store aisles reading labels. They simply eat what they can.

At some point, you have to accept that death is part of life. For the snake to live, it has to eat the mouse. It doesn’t matter that the mouse is a wonderful rodent or how much you love rodents. The snake will eat it to survive. Plants also need things to die and decay in order for the soil to be nourished. Lierre Keith, in the Vegetarian Myth, explains that plants don’t want to be eaten and they defend themselves with toxins, or anti-nutrients. Perhaps plant poisons are their way of slowly killing the other animals in order to nourish the soil with decay and bacteria. (I’m not saying that it is, just a point to ponder.)

Nature has a tendency to bring itself back into balance. When there is an overpopulation of predators, some of them die out. As the population of prey increases, the predators suddenly have more food and they start to multiply. In the end, it balances itself out.

So, what happens when one animal’s prey isn’t available and they still want to survive? They may start to disrupt the food chain and eat another animal’s food. The populations will increase and decrease accordingly. However, the animals may not be eating optimal foods designed for their species and develop illnesses and disease more readily.

Humans are actually an apex predator. They do not have many (if any) other predators. They are at the top of the food chain and able to eat meat. Humans also have an adaptation to digest plant matter. However, it is important to note that when plants are eaten, the body doesn’t digest plants. It is actually our gut bacteria that breaks it down prior to our body absorbing the nutrients.

The problem that many people are running into today is that the gut microbiome is compromised due to heavy usage of pesticides, such as glyphosate. Without gut bacteria to break down our foods, we are experiencing autoimmune disorders, leaky gut syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome and many other health conditions.

 

What Does the Science Say?

Vegetarian studies like to demonstrate that humans can survive on vegetables. This is great. Scientific studies encourage people to question their beliefs and gain new insights into the way that the world around them works. Unfortunately, all the nutritional science available is a bit flawed. They often cite that a certain vegetable provides benefits based on studies that are carried out on rats. Humans are not rats. Another problem with the scientific studies is that they are epidemiological studies. There is no good control group where all the variables that could impact someone’s life are controlled.

I have yet to find a study that compares a vegetarian diet to a diet of only meat. That would be an interesting study. Some people claim that you can’t be a vegan long term. Your body requires vitamin B. Many vegetarians are getting animal protein in the form of eggs and dairy and have discovered great health with just a small amount of animal protein. The question then arises is it the vegetables that are keeping them healthy or the small amount of animal protein.

As a college student taking statistics, I realized that you can create a study and a statistic to support any conclusion that you want to make. You simply have to eliminate certain factors or manipulate some variables. This can be done by including a subgroup of people or manipulating the time frame such that the results you don’t want to show up isn’t included. So, I would have to say that science is really inconclusive about this one. It is important to note that some of the food science or scientific fraud that was introduced to us in the form of the food pyramid is turning out to be more detrimental to our health than helpful. Following a diet high in refined carbohydrates does not lead you to better health.

 

Test it Out For Yourself

I’ve come full circle when it comes to my thoughts about eating meat. When I first wanted to heal from my autoimmune condition, I bought a juicer and a ton of vegetables. I ate raw vegan for months on end. I lost fifteen pounds and looked emaciated. My hair didn’t grow. I felt alright, but there was no improvement in my health. After I had a seizure, I gave up on that diet. I continued searching for different ways to heal from my autoimmune disease, alopecia universalis.

My ketogenic experience was great. I really felt good on the ketogenic diet. I had what I felt was a moderate amount of protein from animals and plenty of low carbohydrate vegetables. My health stayed the same. I didn’t feel an incredible increase in energy or lose a ton of weight, as some people reported. It didn’t cure my epilepsy or alopecia. However, I did feel satiated most of the time. I had no cravings for food.

While I was online a few months ago, I discovered a carnivore diet. You simply eat meat and drink water. The Zero Carb group promotes this way of eating as healthier because you avoid the plant’s antinutrients. Even though I was avoiding gluten and processed sugars, my autoimmune condition was sticking around. So, a few weeks ago, I committed to zero carbohydrate. I’m now eating a ton of meat and not much else. I do still have a few berries for breakfast, but I plan to cut them out eventually. My skin feels amazing with the increase in fats and protein in my diet. I have tons of energy and my thinking seems to be a bit more clear.

Why should humans eat meat? It may seem cruel to eat other animals to some. However, it is the easiest way to obtain all the nutrients that sustain life. It is something that we have done throughout the ages to grow our brain. If you test it out, you may discover that you feel better eating meat!

 

 

 

 

Many older people may experience anxiety and depression as they age. Anxiety can be recognized as extreme nervousness, feelings of fear and apprehensive paired with clinical symptoms such as a raised heartbeat, increased sweatiness, palpitations, dizziness, and shortness of breath.

Depression is another psychiatric disorder that is characterized by the loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities over the course of at least two weeks. Symptoms of depression may include, frequent crying, ignoring the importance of personal hygiene, thinking about suicide, feeling worthless, excessive somnolence or insomnia, and weight changes. Regardless of popular opinion, it should be known that these mood disorders are not a normal part of the aging process and should be recognized at the right moment and be dealt with carefully. Around 3% to 14% of older adults fulfill the criteria of a diagnosable anxiety disorder and around 27% of adults may not have enough symptoms to meet the criteria of a diagnosed disorder, but those symptoms might be sufficient to be negatively impacting their emotional well being.

The only solution to these problems in the elderly would be seeking some form of treatment either in the form of therapy or medications. The mainstay of treatment is therapy in the form of counseling and simple breathing exercises paired with relaxing techniques such as circular breathing. These techniques discussed below can be learned and practiced on one’s own:

1. Practicing deep breathing exercises: Deep breathing is a simple yet powerful exercise which helps you enjoy the added benefit of practicing this technique at any time, place and situation. It can be combined with other techniques such as aromatherapy and music for added benefit. The core concept of deep breathing is making an effort to breathe from your abdomen instead of your upper chest. This technique can be practiced while sitting up straight or by lying down, breathing through your nose and exhaling out of your mouth.

2. Progressive muscle relaxation: Progressive muscle relaxation is another popular technique which works on the principle of relaxing different muscle groups of the body. If practiced properly, ultimately a point can be reached where the whole body and the mind can be relaxed swiftly. Older adults should consult their physician before starting this technique if they have a history of muscle spasms, back pain or other serious injuries responsible for muscle rigidity and stiffness. The sequence to be followed for the execution of this technique is as follows: Right foot then left foot, moving on to the calves and the thighs, hips and buttocks, stomach, chest, back, right arm and then the left arm, neck, and shoulders, and then the face.

3. Mindfulness meditation: This technique is a technique practiced widely in solitude. Rather than worrying about the unforeseen future, this technique focuses on reflecting on the past and enabling the person to fully take charge of the present. This technique encourages the person to release toxic internal thoughts and sensations. For maximal effect, this practice can be paired with deep breathing and muscle relaxation techniques.

4. Rhythmic movements: Rhythmic movements which would not take a toll on the health of older adults such as walking or light jogging can help relieve stress. This takes one’s mind off toxic thoughts and focuses it on the physical activity at hand. It also lowers blood pressure and gives the person more control over their health and chronic debilitating diseases which might be an important contributing factor in anxiety and depression.

5. Visualization: Visualization or guided imagery is a technique which is dependent upon one’s imagination to achieve mental and physical well being. It involves imagining a scene in which you feel completely at peace. It may be a favorite vacation spot you always wanted to go, a nostalgic childhood place or a completely imagined scenario. This technique can be practiced on your own or even a therapist can guide you through this process. Listening aids such as soothing music depicting birds chirping or the waves of the ocean can be downloaded to help make this experience more realistic.

While stress and frustration in the older population are inevitable, it should always be encouraged to put in an effort and take charge of these feelings and managing them by practicing these safe and easy relaxation techniques.

 

 

Author Bio:

Today’s post was brought to you by guest blogger, Hassan Khan Yousafzai. He has an educational background in software engineering. Hassan is bridging the gap between marketing and development department. In Techvando, he has been consulting brands all over Pakistan to gain online traffic and profitable leads.

As the topic of legalizing marijuana and medical marijuana gains traction in the news, many people are wondering is CBD oil a drug? Many people have heard about the miracle of CBD oil for epilepsy and seizure control. However, there are still questions about whether there will be long term side effects.

First, let me throw in a disclaimer. I am not a doctor. I am not legally allowed to recommend a course of treatment. I’m simply a health blogger who tinkers with alternative treatments in hopes to cure myself of alopecia universalis and epilepsy. You are free to test out CBD oil on your own at your own risk.

Is CBD Oil a Drug?

Yes, my friend, I do believe that CBD oil is a drug. Many people will jump down my throat at that statement because it is a “natural substance”, but hear me out. You should also realize that nowhere in nature is the oil found in the oil form that you purchase. That amount is extracted from multiple plants.

The definition of drug is a medicine or other substance that when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body has a physiological effect on the body.

CBD oil is an “other substance” which does cause a physiological effect on the endocannabinoid system. It upregulates the endocannabinoid system. This can create positive effects for the person taking it. Also, it is important to note that it is not a cure. When you stop taking the CBD oil, your symptoms are likely to return unless you have changed your lifestyle such that the underlying inflammatory condition cleared up.

 

The Miracles of CBD Oil

CBD oil is successfully treating many people who have seizures. It’s often used for people who have intractable epilepsy for whom other treatments have failed. This is somewhat miraculous because seizures are not very well understood by the medical profession. In my own experience, my doctor told me that my seizures were “idiopathic” and left it at that. They didn’t know what was causing them and they would trouble shoot with anticonvulsants.

• CBD oil for cancer – Many people with cancer have used cannabis and been completely cured of it. In clinical studies, cannabis has been found to kill cancer cells. The National Cancer Institute in the United States is even acknowledging that cannabis is a powerful cancer treatment.

• CBD oil for autism – CBD hemp oil is especially effective in treating neurological disorders. The body has cannabinoid receptors that exist in the central nervous system. CBD oil can be used to restore cannabinoid balance and it will enable the appropriate neurological communication, which will eliminate the symptoms of autism.

• Cannabis oil for ADHD – ADHD is a result of impaired neurotransmitters. Cannabis raises the level of dopamine in the brain, which is a similar action to medications such as Ritalin and Adderall. Because cannabinoids work in the brain and regulate hormones, they will release dopamine. The stimulating effect follows its natural course.

• CBD for seizures – CBD has been used for intractable seizures for children who do not respond to conventional treatment. This results in higher mortality rates and reduced damage from seizures. A 2015 study discovered that cannabidiol is extremely effective in reducing seizures. This is due to the fact that CBD inhibits glutamate release; glutamate plays an active role in the genesis of seizures.

• CBD oil for anxiety – The endocannabinoid receptors exist in the amygdala section of the brain. This area is responsible for experiencing emotion. This is one reason cannabinoids affect emotion. Cannabis has a calming effect which consequentially can reduce anxiety.
• CBD oil for Chron’s disease – CBD interacts with the endocannabioids in the immune system. It’s therefore extremely effective in treating Crohn’s disease and other immunoinflammatory diseases. Cannabis reduces pain, relaxes the gastrointestinal spasms and decreases inflammation. This intervention can help the body to heal from Crohn’s disease. A study published in 2013 in the Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology journal discovered that marijuana put Crohn’s disease into complete remission for half of the participants. It also improved their appetite and sleep with no adverse side effects.

• CBD oil for Alzheimer’s – CBD oil reduces the neuron inflammation which is a precursor to Alzheimer’s disease and other brain disorders.

• Cannabis oil for liver health – Cannabinoid receptors are in the liver tissue. Cannabis oil will help to prevent liver cell oxidation, which is an essential component in the deterioration of the liver.

• CBD oil for colitis – Colitis is a chronic immunoinflammatory condition of the colon which causes the lining of the colon to deteriorate and leak its contents creating a septic condition. Cannabinoids assist the lining of the colon by helping them bond tighter together to restore the integrity and heal the lesions. CBD also reduces the inflammation and eases the pain of colitis.

• Cannabis oil for insomnia – There are anecdotal reports of CBD usage helping people who are suffering from insomnia.
• Cannabis oil for multiple sclerosis – Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that impacts the brain and how it communicates with the rest of the body. The symptoms of multiple sclerosis include muscle spasticity, muscle stiffness and reduced mobility. CBD oil has been shown to have a protective effect which reduces inflammation and allows neurotransmitters to communicate normally.

• CBD oil for chronic pain – The anti-inflammatory effect of the CBD oil can help to reduce pain levels. There has been some clinical evidence that the root cause of chronic pain is endocannabinoid deficiency.

 

 

Where Can I Buy CBD Oil?

Most doctors are not prescribing CBD oil as it is not a pharmaceutical drug that they have a lot of training and information about. There are some doctors that are specializing in treatment with CBD oil, but they tend to be in states with legalized medical marijuana, such as Colorado and California.

The CBD oil industry has paired up with MLM companies. There are many representatives that are selling CBD oil. You can also purchase it from a few companies that are selling it online. While the companies claim that it is legal in all 50 states, please understand that is somewhat of a gray area. It can be considered a drug, although it is not by many people. It’s unlikely that if you purchase a bottle from a representative that you’ll be arrested, but it is possible that laws may shut the business down depending on the politics of the day.

1. Hempworx – I purchased from this company. It’s a network marketing company. The product is a pure extract with a peppermint essential oil flavor.
2. CBD Distillery – This company has great pricing for quality full spectrum CBD products. Their 5000mg full spectrum CBD oil is priced at $.05/mg. The oils reportedly taste good too!
3. Lazarus Naturals has hands down the best prices at only $.04/mg CBD. Many people are raving about Lazarus Naturals because of their budget pricing. There are complaints about the taste though. However, for the positive impact of the CBD oil, many are willing to put up with the earthy bland flavor.

Final Thoughts on CBD Oil

CBD oil may not be a miracle superfood. It currently isn’t a pharmaceutical drug, but it acts on the body as one. The great thing about CBD oil is that you can try it out without a prescription. There are plenty of MLM reps that will be happy to sell you a bottle if there isn’t a marijuana dispensary in your state. It is now much easier to obtain CBD oil that it was just five years ago. If you are using CBD oil and not changing the eating or lifestyle habits that led to your conditions, CBD oil is just going to give you temporary relief of your symptoms. If you do combine CBD oil with other healing habits, it could assist the body in healing itself and be your miracle cure. Either way, I believe it is worth a try. I personally have been taking the Hempworx brand for about two weeks. Nothing miraculous has happened for me yet, but I feel great overall and I’m optimistic.

 

 

If you have friends in the epilepsy community and the network marketing space, you’ve probably heard about Hempworx. You may be wondering, “Is HempWorx truly a scam?” “Is their CBD oil really that effective?” I decided to try it out for myself and find out what all the fuss was about. I wanted to reduce inflammation in my body and eliminate the couple seizures that I have per year. Read on to find out in my review of HempWorx!

Hempworx CBD Oil and MLM Opportunity Review

Name: Hempworx CBD Oil

Website: Hempworx.com

Price: $69

Owners: My Daily Choice

Overall Rank: 80 out of 100

Hempworx, Product Overview

Hempworx is a network marketing company whose products are in the CBD industry. Cannabidiol (CBD) oil is a constituent that naturally occurs in hemp. CBD is just one of over 85 cannabinoids identified in the cannabis plant. The Hempworx products are extracted without using solvent for a more pure extract. CBD has been studied and found to have many beneficial effects including seizure prevention and alleviating pain.

Hempworx states that it has the most “powerful and potent hemp products on the market.” Unfortunately, this is very difficult to verify. When you start to compare them with other CBD companies, the claims about the purity leaves one to question what is the most important aspect in the process of extracting it.

HempWorx products are made from industrial hemp plants that are grown on farms in Kentucky.

Hempworx Products

Hempworx has 11 hemp-derived products for its representatives to sell. They consist of 6 tinctures, 3 topicals, 2 pet products. All of these products have a 30 day money-back guarantee making trying the products risk free.

 

 

The Good & the Bad

 

 

The Good:

• PRO #1: You can buy this CBD oil in all 50 states. It is legal and there is a market for it. In fact, this may be one of the better MLMs to get involved with because in many states, there are not dispensaries which are competing with it.
• PRO #2: The product is effective at preventing seizures and there is documented research to support this fact.
• PRO #3: There are lots of anecdotal testimonies and even some youtube videos demonstrating the difference in autism symptoms when the children are on CBD.
• PRO #4: You can become an affiliate with Hempworx if you don’t want to do the whole team building, etc. The cost to become an affiliate is only $20.
• PRO #5: You can get your money back if you decide that the CBD oil isn’t right for you. You do have to make the request within the first 30 days of ordering the product!
• PRO #6: I really enjoy the taste of the peppermint oil. It doesn’t seem to taste earthy at all. The peppermint essential oils that were added remind me a bit of peppermint tea. They seem to really open up the nasal passages and make breathing easy.

The Bad:

• CON #1: It may not be work for you.
• CON #2: The cost of this product is a bit higher because it is associated with a network marketing business opportunity.
• CON #3: They only give you 30 days to try the product out before you decide you want a refund. However, the representatives will tell you to give it a few months before making a decision on the product. So, you aren’t supposed to see results for 90 days, but you only have 30 days to ask for a refund. You aren’t supposed to know if it works in 30 days. This is a common practice with all MLMs.

 

 

Who is Hempworx CBD oil for?

One of the most compelling reasons to start taking CBD oil is to reduce inflammation. CBD oil is a great supplement for people who have autism, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. However, many people are discovering that CBD oil works well for alleviating their pain as well.

Cannabidiol works on the neurological system as well as the immune system. People who have problems with their nervous system or their immune system may see an improvement in symptoms.

 

 

Hempworx Tools & Training

Unfortunately, I didn’t find much training in how to dose the product when I purchased it. I read the instructions on the label and followed their standardized dose recommendations. I also watched quite a few youtube videos about CBD oil and discovered that there are many subtle nuances when it comes to dosing. You may discover that you simply need a small amount. I found the lack of information about dosing somewhat disappointing.

The representative that sold the product to me checked with me to see how I was doing on the product. She was confident that the side effects that I was experiencing (hunger) would subside. They did, so I’m not entirely certain if they were due to taking the CBD oil.

 

Hempworx CBD Oil Support

Hempworx does have a good support team. I did not see my confirmation email immediately and contacted Hempworx. I was able to talk with a very pleasant customer service representative who told me the transaction did go through and when I could expect to receive it. (I did receive the confirmation email minutes later.)

Their email is support@MyDailyChoice.com. They are located in 8840 West Russel Road Suite 245, Las Vegas, NV 89148. You can contact them via phone at 702-793-2826.

 

Hempworx Pricing

The price of Hempworx CBD oil may shock you initially. A 500 mg bottle is going to cost $69 before shipping. I ended up spending $74 to try out my first bottle.

These prices are comparable to other MLM opportunity prices. However, it is a bit more expensive than other CBD prices that don’t have a network marketing opportunity attached to them. Lazarus Naturals and CBD Distillery have comparable products for half the cost. What you end up paying for with Hempworx is the business opportunity.

The business opportunity is similar to other MLMs. There are different levels of committment. If you simply want to add CBD oil to your blog and allow people to discover it through there, you will pay $20 for a 25% affiliate commission rate. For a physical product, that is a really good commission. At a distributor level, you’ll receive commissions up to 50%, but you have to purchase $500 worth of product and a marketing kit.

 

 

My Final Opinion of Hempworx

Overall, Hempworx is a decent MLM opportunity that is worth checking out. You can get involved for a reasonable price. Many people don’t have distilleries near them, so the competition is fairly low. The product line is great. The compensation plan focuses on ensuring that retail sales is more important than recruitment. All-in-all, HempWorx seems to be a decent opportunity that’s worth checking out. The product line looks solid, and the compensation plan does a good job at making sure the focus is on retail sales rather than affiliate recruitment.

The compensation plan does offer greater rewards when you sign people up for autoship orders. You can then earn things such as TVs, vacations, iPads. As long as you are focusing on retail sales as your primary focus with HempWorx, you can make money with them.

These CBD oils are well-made and can help many people. I personally haven’t seen results after taking Hempworx for two weeks, but I haven’t had negative side effects. The one positive thing that I noticed when taking the peppermint flavored CBD oil is that my nasal passages seemed to open up right after taking it. I think that this is an effect from the peppermint essential oils that were added to it. I will mention that in the last two weeks, I haven’t had a seizure, but I don’t have them on a regular basis. Only a few times per year, so it wasn’t expected that I would have one.

Hempworx at a Glance…

Name: HempWorx CBD oil 500 mg

Website:Hempworx.com

Owners: My Daily Choice

Price: $69

Overall Scam Rank: 80 out of 100

VERDICT: LEGIT! If you love this company and want to create your own income stream, Hempworx is definitely worth checking out! There is a high demand for CBD oil within the autism and epilepsy community.

I’m writing this on Monday morning, when I know that some of you may be peeling yourself out of bed. I noticed that twitter was trending with #MotivationMonday, so I selected how to motivate yourself to lose weight as my topic for today. Getting motivated to accomplish your goals is half the battle. When we lose our motivation is when we tend to backslide and feel like our efforts are futile.

There are many factors that are involved in good health. Many people claim that they feel great even at a bigger size. However, extra weight has many detrimental effects on your overall health. If you are overweight, losing the weight should be a goal. Many people have learned what they need to know about how to lose weight, but they struggle to find the motivation to make those healthier choices in their lives.

Whether you’ve been in a rut for years or you’re just starting off on your weight loss journey, these are some great motivation tips that will help you make a change. Here’s how to get motivated to lose weight fast!

 

1. Find Your Reason

Self-help gurus call this finding your “why,” but I never liked that phrase. You do need to understand the reason that you desire to lose weight. What are you working towards and how will it benefit your life? By defining these things, you can visualize what life will be like once you hit that target weight.

Some great reasons to lose the extra weight are to have more energy, lower your risk of disease, live longer, keep up with the kids and to fit into your favorite skinny jeans! Your particular reason will motivate you more than one someone else creates for you, so take some time to sit down are really think about the reason that is most important to you.

Once you’ve found your reason, remind yourself of it every single day. This helps to solidify your commitment to your goal in your mind. As you become more clear about your reasoning, you will become more motivated. It can be difficult to focus on the long term benefits of weight loss. You may want to focus your mind on the shorter term goals and think about how great your body will feel after a day of healthy eating.

 

2. Commit it to Paper

When you write down your goals, it makes you more likely to achieve them! Get out a pen and paper and write out your goal. You will want to also write down the intermediate steps that you are going to take along the way to reach that goal. Seeing that you are achieving the smaller goals each day makes it much easier. It’s like my mother used to say, “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.” If you keep taking small steps towards your goal, eventually you will get there.

Some great goals daily goals for weight loss are making sure you hit your protein target, reducing your carbohydrate intake to twenty grams. One goal could be to eliminate all sugary beverages from your diet. These are some concrete goals that will help you on your journey to lose weight. As you accomplish one goal at a time, you start to realize that your big goals are manageable and realistic.

 

3. Find A Supportive Community

You may not want to tell your friends and family that you are trying the latest diet craze or that you’re joining a gym. There is sometimes the fear of judgment from friends and family. I know that in my past, I haven’t always followed through and was embarrassed when friends brought up my unattained goals. Don’t let this stop you. There are people who are supportive and will help you!

When you are trying to lose weight, it can be difficult initially to pass on unhealthy party foods. Going to the gym alone can be an isolating and discouraging experience if you don’t immediately see results. There are other people out there that are in the same boat as you. I have found it very helpful to join a supportive, positive online community that is working towards the same goal. You can hire a health coach, join a gym, or find a workout buddy. Many of the online workout programs also have an online forum or community where you can share your struggles and successes. Often someone else’s words of wisdom can turn into your motivation. This simple step can motivate you to keep going even when you feel like quitting!

 

4. Accept Yourself

There has been a lot of emphasis in the media lately on loving yourself despite your body size. Whitney Thore of My Big Fat Fabulous Life created a whole campaign around having no body shame. It is important to love yourself enough to recognize that losing weight is important. You should not wait until you lose the weight or look a certain way before you start adopting healthy habits.

Loving and accepting yourself today can help you focus and enhance your ability to improve your health. Stop the negative thoughts of “I’m too fat…” or “I’m ugly…” Your thoughts become your reality, so it is important to change your internal voice to be something positive. Use phrases such as, “I love who I am and I’m working to become better.” “I love my body, it is strong and getting stronger.” Start to view this journey toward better health not as a punishment for gaining weight, but as a reward for being an amazing human being.

You have to love yourself TODAY because of the beautiful person you are, not withhold your own approval until you reach your ideal weight. Coming from a place of self-loathing will NOT motivate you to be healthy; in fact, it can lead to shame spiraling and negative associations with exercise and eating right. There’s that saying “I workout because I love my body, not because I hate it.” Know that you are good enough just as you are, and view your journey to better health not as a punishment, but as a reward—you are treating yourself the way you deserve to be treated.

 

5. Create a Personal Positive Affirmation

Sticking with a new diet and exercise program is not simply a physical change, but a mental one as well. Every action in our lives will either lead us towards or away from our goal. Before we take that action, we have thoughts about the outcome. Shifting your thoughts to focus on health and wellness is a task in and of itself.

A great thing to do is to find a morning mantra that gets you motivated. Recite it to yourself when you are looking at yourself in the mirror each morning after a shower or getting ready for the day. It can be something as simple as, “I love eating healthy and working out!” “I will make healthy choices today.” Create a mantra that is personal to you and that resonates with you. You will feel more connected to it if you create it. Repeat it to yourself daily. This will help you to build up mental toughness whenever challenges come your way. It will increase your self-esteem and confidence for those times when you don’t feel like working out.

 

6. Develop Some Short Term Rewards

We love positive reinforcement and hearing that we are doing well. However, when it comes to weight loss, patience plays a role. Giving yourself positive reinforcement and short-term rewards along the way can increase your motivation to make those positive, healthy changes that lead to weight loss. Just make sure that your rewards don’t focus on the foods that led to weight gain, such as cakes and ice cream.

Some great examples of appropriate short-term rewards for weight loss could include a relaxing pedicure, a night out to the ballgame, a new cookware set to create more healthy meals. Buying a new workout outfit can also be a great way to reward yourself for working out consistently and motivate you to continue. When you look great, often you feel great and want to continue doing what got you to feeling great.

 

7. Eliminate Excuses

Excuses are one of the main reasons that people aren’t achieving their goals. They have found a way to excuse a behavior that led to weight gain. However, that excuse becomes an obstacle when it comes to achieving goals. It is nearly impossible to stay motivated when you focus on the reasons you can’t achieve something. Let go of the excuse. There is no reason why you can’t figure out a way around the excuse. No time? Rearrange your schedule or drop something out of it. No money? Healthy foods aren’t as expensive as processed ones.

There is no time like the present. Don’t procrastinate weight loss. You’ll still have the same mental and physical issues if you wait until New Year’s. It is better to start now and be half-way to your goal by New Year’s. Don’t allow another opportunity to slip through your fingers. Make the decision to change now.

 

 

8. Realistic Expectations

It is nice to think that when you set out on a diet, you’ll start to see results quickly. You’ll start to have that perfect six-pack within a month or two. Unfortunately, erasing a lot of deep set bad habits and damage done with one too many donuts doesn’t quite work that way. Don’t set yourself up for failure by expecting immediate results and perfection. There will be days when you just don’t make it to the gym. Don’t beat yourself up over it, bounce back and commit to going the next day. Some days you’ll slip up on your diet, and while it isn’t ideal, it isn’t the end of the world. The most successful people make mistakes. Weight loss is a journey. If you are eating right and working out at least 80% of the time, you will eventually achieve your ideal weight.

 

 

9. Develop A Routine

When you have a routine that is second nature, you don’t need to worry too much about motivation. You get yourself into the habit and you simply DO it! Make it EASY on yourself and develop a routine that will fit naturally into your schedule. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to do the same workout, but having a set aside time in the morning or the evening to workout makes it much easier than trying to motivate yourself and change up your current routine. When you don’t have to constantly make the decision to workout because you’ve already made it and scheduled it in, it becomes a no-brainer.

Having a weekly menu and only healthy foods can develop the routine of eating healthy. When you don’t have unhealthy foods on hand and you have a routine of preparing healthy meals for the week, it gets ten times easier to eat a healthy diet than when junk foods are in the house and tempting you. You don’t need motivation when the temptation isn’t there.

Set yourself up for success with health promoting routines. You’ll easily stay motivated on your journey to weight loss and better health!

 

10. Make it Fun

If the thought of working out and eating healthy just isn’t appealing to you, you need to find a way to make it fun so you will continue to do it. There are exercises and sports for everyone. If you don’t enjoy the exercise that you are doing, maybe it is time to try a different type of workout. You can take a class at the recreation center. Yoga, Pilates, spinning, kickboxing, tai chi, there truly is a workout for everyone!

Finally, stay optimistic that you’ll reach your goal.

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. Helen Keller