Composition | Mila Chia Wellness

Why we need Omega fatty acids

Since I became a distributor of Lifemax MILA miracle seed last year, and advertised the availability of this whole raw food in the Philippines, so many people have asked me how the chia seed is able to solve so many health problems– from slow metabolism, high bl0od pressure, cancer, heart failure, indigestion, arthritis, ADHD, and many illnesses that have arisen only since the 2nd half of the 2nd half of the 20th century.

I believe I can try to explain the answer simply, but from among the many medical practitioners that have decided to include chia is their patients’ diet, Dr. Mitchell Davis has done a great job to help the layman understand what and why Omega3s are important for everyone’s diet.

I am embedding his video (edited into 3 portions to minimize file size and ease up access) on Omega-3 here as my easy reference, and for hose who would rather get it directly from a medical practitioner.

THE IMPORTANCE OF OMEGA FATTY ACIDS
AND WHERE TO GET THEM

Why do we need Omega-3? (Source American Heart Association)

American diet is severely deficient in Omega-3. Most Americans are getting only 5% of what they need on a daily basis.
Heart disease is the #1 killer of all diseases and of Americans. And that’s because none of us are getting enough Omega-3s in our diet. In the healthiest heart societies in the world–in Iceland, in Alaska, the Indians– their diet is rich in fatty oils. They’re he healthiest hearts in the world

What do Omega fatty acids to

reduce the inflammation. Omegas are like screens protecting the inner lining of the blood vessels from clots, from calcium, and from other things that cause blockages in the arteries
have been shown to significantly reduce heart attacks by 60%. So people who have been already had heart attacks and put on Omega-3s, will have less tendency to have another heart attack.
reduces the risk of stroke
normalizes blood pressure
lower Triglycerides (fats) in the blood by 26%
reduce the risk of artherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries
improves heart function and rhythm. The rhythm of the heart, sudden cardiac death, is when your heart suddenly stops, and protects against abnormalities in your heart
improves nerve function and transmission
improves energy level
prevents dementia and other mental problems
improves inflammatory markers in the blood. C-reactive protein is an inflammatory marker that measures how much inflammation goes on in your body. These C- anti-inflammatory proteins are high in any inflammatory disorder

The FDA states “Consumption of EPA and DHA Omega-3’s may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.” The ALA fatty acids break down into EPA and DHA needed by the body, thus more intake of ALA is good to increase the EPA and DHA in the body.

Mayo clinic says that the main benefit of Omega-3’s is the ability to reduce the risk of heart rhythm problems, thus reducing sudden cardiac death. In addition, Omega-3s may reduce triglycerides, lower blood pressure slightly, and reduce blot clotting.

Other scientifically-proven benefits of Omega-3s supplementation

neurological development and function important in every cell membrane of the body, but especially important in the nerve cells.
- improve conditions of ADD/ADHD people with a calming effect
- resistance to depression, memory loss, concentration and dementia
prevents inflamatory disorders — lupus, arthritis, SLE, fibromyalgia
gastro-intestinal disorders — Irregular Bowel movement, bloating, constipation, reflux, GERD

WHY ARE WE DEFICIENT IN OMEGA-3S?

we now eat basically have no omega-3s a or have not been fed with omega-3.
we don’t eat as much fish as we should
- expensive
- mercury toxicity

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Your body will not stay young forever.
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Long-term weight-loss is indeed possible

Can’t help but be engrossed with the new free ebook available for download from this site. The Weight Loss Manual by Jon Rutledge became quite irresistable as I went through the contents page.

We know that our body’s metabolism is a major factor in our ability to keep or lose excess fat. “Metabolism is the process by which your body converts food into energy.” But how really does it work? Rutledge explains the process in the most understandable terms for medically-challenged individuals. And that’s why you need to download the ebook now.

Several key statements in the ebook impressed me with their truth.

(1) Losing weight is actually quite simple — eat less, exercise more. But most of us are quite resistant to that message.

(2) You do not have to go hungry to lose weight.

(3) One of the key factors for weight gain is an energy imbalance — consuming more calories than your body burns.

(4) Losing weight, like any task you undertake, requires dedication and motivation to succeed.

There are many more pages of valuable information you can learn or be reminded of in the ebook, so just download it now.

But the four statements above struck me as the ones that helped me lose 20 lbs in 4 months, when I decided to add Mila chia seed to my beverages, soup, salad, or any viand daily.

My first reaction was a noticeable increase in energy, perhaps due to the improved blood flow that brought the oxygen and the built-in nutrients in the chia seed to all parts of my body.

Two days later, I noticed very relieving elimination, that I actually felt lighter.

Then I noticed that I had been eating less during my meals, yet I was not going hungry. Chia seed contains an natural appetite suppressant, Tryptophan, and the seeds actually trap water in their microfibers, helping my stomach feel full longer. I even actually gave up my addiction to cola without trouble.

Finally at the end of the week, I thought of weighing myself. Surprise, I had actually lost 1 lb, a situation that I had been missing for more than a decade. That got me to seriously monitor my weight since. My weight loss balanced off at 20 lbs, but then that’s because i am exercising more to tone those areas that have actually lost so much fat, and now building muscle.

I continue to use Mila, and can actually see the other benefits of better skin tone, anti-aging, immunity to the common illnesses, and continued energy.

MILA chia seed is whole raw food with the highest and safest concentration of omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, fiber and phytonutrients anywhere on the planet. Read more about it in these pages and from the Lifemax Mila website.

Dramatic change in lipid profile

Theresa_Fordwcredits I have a special interest in Musculoskeletal health and have incorporated a Patient Fitness Center into our practice. In the field of Rheumatology and Immunology there are over 100 different forms of Rheumatic disorders, each unique in its own presentation. Common symptoms include pain and inflammation. We are so fortunate in that over the past 10 years we have had dramatic advances in our field. We can not only offer improvement in symptoms but also prevention of structural damage. Pharmacological therapeutic intervention is imperfect alone, however. Nonpharmacological intervention is imperative and enhances any other therapeutic intervention. This includes energy conservation, fitness training and optimal nutrition.

So we are extremely excited about offering to our patients a new option for improving their nutritional status. We are now recommending Mila to our patients as a nutritional source. For years we have recommended Flaxseed and Omega-3’s to our patients to supplement their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory regimens hoping for optimal absorption and bioavailabaility. We finally do that with Mila.

The ancient Aztecs used Salvia hispanica L medicinally to relieve joint pain and skin conditions. This had a natural attraction to us in the field of Rheumatology, supporting our efforts to incorporate non-pharmacological measures in our treatment regimens.

I recommended Mila to a patient who has a disorder know as Sarcoidosis, which is a multi-systemic inflammatory disorder. In her case it manifests with joint and lung involvement. She also has Hypertension and Hyperlipidemia. She is on multiple medications included Prednisone. So when her Cardiologist recommended additional medications to lower her Cholesterol level she determined to become more proactive in her healthcare. She began a spreadsheet charting her Lipid levels between April and July of this year. She started using Mila in July 2009 and had completed 4 weeks of daily doses at time of her last Lipid profile. Her chart looked like this (Normal values):

Lipid Profile	4/02/09	7/28/09	Points Decreased
Total Cholesterol (<200)	225	212	13
Triglycerides (0-149)	71	53	18
HDL (good Chol >60)	56	81	29
LDL (bad Chol <100)	155	116	39

I verified her results with the laboratory and needless to say we were both excited. Her Cardiologist told her to keep doing what she was doing and did not increase her medications.

We are well aware of the importance of not only treating illness and disease but the imperative necessity of prevention. Our diets hold a major key to this intervention. We feel that we have an obligation to be aware of our patients’ nutritional as well as pharmacological intake and to ensure the proper combinations. We look forward to working with our colleagues toward this effort.

From skeptic to beginner

Robert_Ford_wcredits I have to admit that I was a skeptic, like most of my colleagues, when I was presented with yet another “supplement” to aid my treatment of patients and to add to their wellness and preventative medicine programs. However, the potential of a product with high source Omega-3 fatty acids intrigued me. I researched chia over the course of a few months and could find little, if any, fault with the science.

As a busy Family Practitioner, I am presented on a daily basis with patients with GI problems, arthritic complaints, menopausal symptoms, sleep disorders, weight issues, hypertension and elevated cholesterol. The treatment of these conditions are plagued by side effects and high cost. Mila has the potential to treat all of these conditions and more. The future of medicine is effective, low cost treatments with minimal side effects that will benefit preventative medicine programs. I honestly believe that Mila has a place in that future.

Early research has suggested that pregnant women given Omega-3 fatty acids have children with better eye-hand coordination and reach milestones earlier in life. Chia is safe in pregnancy and can be given to children without detrimental effect. Studies in the treatment of hyperlipidemia, attention deficit disorder, hypertension and weight loss are underway.

In addition, I am the medical director of a weight loss clinic and plan on offering Mila to patients as an adjunct to medication. Taken before meals, Mila absorbs 7 to 10 times its volume of liquid and gives a sensation of fullness.

On a personal note, since starting Mila, I find that I have more mental alertness, energy and sleep better. I suffer from chronic insomnia and typically only get 5 to 6 hours of sleep a night. The first week I took Mila, I overslept 3 days and was late to the office! I take Mila one hour prior to lunch and find my appetite significantly diminished with no afternoon hunger pangs.

I recommend Mila to anyone who wants to feel better and am working to get my local medical community on board!

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Trans Fat at-a-glance

Trans fat is a specific type of fat that is formed when liquid oils are turned into solid fats, such as shortening or stick margarine. During this process — called hydrogenation — hydrogen is added to vegetable oil to increase the shelf life and flavor stability of foods. The result of the process is trans fat.

Trans fat can be found in many of the same foods as saturated fat, such as vegetable shortenings, some margarines, crackers, candies, cookies, snack foods, fried foods, baked goods, and other processed foods made with partially hydrogenated vegetable oils.
Also known as trans fatty acids, trans fat can be found naturally in some foods — such as animal-based foods like milk, milk products, and meat.

As a consumer, the most important thing to know about trans fat is that it behaves like saturated fat in the body by raising low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or “bad”) cholesterol — which can increase your risk of coronary heart disease.

Read on to learn more about trans fat — and how you can make wise nutritional choices in order to limit the trans fat, as well as saturated fat and cholesterol, in your diet.

Read the rest of this article at U.S. FDA site

http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm079609.htm

Diet help. The chia seed

Author: Lea Davies

I’m always on the hunt for new WEIGHT LOSS HELP, and discovered one of the best TIPS TO LOSE WEIGHT that I’ve ever seen.

It’s called the CHIA SEED, and was widely used by the Aztec’s but virtually disappeared after they were conquered by the Spanish. They called it “The Running Seed” and would consume it before battle for energy and endurance.

This amazing little seed is wonderful if you need HELP LOSING WEIGHT, and there are many ways in which they can be used.

When CHIA SEEDS are exposed to any liquid (preferably filtered water, you’ll find out why later), it’s weight and size increases at a ratio of about 9-1. A gel coating forms around the outside of the seed and is very difficult to remove, so when ingested, the body will treat it as food, thinking it’s full, but because the gel is made of water, you won’t be adding any calories.

You can also sprinkle them onto food and it will work in the same way. When the Seeds reach the stomach, the gel will form around them making you feel fuller (and let’s face it, hunger is the dieter’s biggest enemy). The gel is then slowly removed in the intestines which will help hydrate you and keep your digestive system moving.

The gel is one of the main benefits of the Chia Seed as it’s believed to create a barrier between Carbohydrates and Digestive Enzymes which slows the conversion rate of Carbohydrate to Sugar, which will then help to keep the blood sugar at a stable level and in turn will help to reduce FOOD CRAVINGS.

But it doesn’t end there. The gel can be used in cooking. If you simply must have that Cookie or piece of cake, you still can but with half the fat. If your recipe states 8 tablespoons of butter (melted), use 4 tablespoons of butter and 4 tablespoons of Chia gel and bake as normal. These amazing little seeds have no taste of their own, but will enhance the flavour of anything they are added to. This is why it is better to use filtered water only as some area’s have fluoride added to their tap water so therefore, the Chia will enhance this flavour as well.

How to make CHIA GEL.

1 tablespoon of CHIA SEEDS.

9 tablespoons of WATER.

Stir to prevent lumps and leave to stand for 10-15 minutes. This produces the gel which can be used as if it were oil or butter in any recipe. Cover and it will keep in the fridge for 1 week.

Nutritionally it’s good for you too. It contains 15 x more magnesium than Broccoli, more anti-oxidants than Blueberries, as much vitamin C as in 6 oranges, nearly 9 x the amount of Omega 3 as in Salmon, double the amount of fibre found in Bran Flakes, nearly 3 x more iron than Spinach, more protein than Soy, 2 x the amount of potassium in a Banana, 6 x the amount of Calcium found in whole milk and naturally contains Boron, which transfers Calcium into your bones. It contains NO CHOLESTEROL, and is good for Vegetarians as it contains complete proteins,making for an all round, HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS DIET.

But to top it all off, pesticides don’t need to be used when growing the seeds because the plants leaves and stems produce an oil which insects and other pests hate, making it 100% natural. So by adding Chia to your food, you’ll be improving the taste as well as maintaining A HEALTHY BALANCED DIET.

No wonder it’s being hailed as a super food. In my opinion, this has to be one of the BEST WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT.

So if your hungry before lunch, add a few of these little beauties to a bottle of WATER and you won’t be tempted to snack.

Warmest Regards

Lea
Disclaimer

This free report is offered for informational purposes only. It should not or ever be taken as or construed as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified health professional before making any changes in your diet, prescription drug use, and lifestyle or exercise routine. This information is provided as-is, and the reader assumes all risks from the use, non-use or misuse of this information.

About the Author:

Lea Davies is passionate about reaching out to people with weight problems. Why not visit Lea at www.freeweightlossmyway.com and discover how she successfully lost weight. IT’S ALL FREE SO YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE BUT YOUR WEIGHT

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Mila helps control sugar cravings

As a specialist in stress management programs, I see a lot of clients affected by unhealthy eating habits, unproductive behaviors, and struggling with their weight.

Recommending Mila has been a blessing. Within a week my clients report diminished sugar cravings and feeling more in control of their eating in addition to experiencing more energy and a positive attitude.

I have always believed in the power of the Omega 3’s, but Mila goes beyond that. It supplies the body with complete nutritional balance and is very useful for people who refuse to take vitamins, young and old.

I have also been taking Mila for the last 6 months and cannot do without it. I feel stronger, more focused and ready to conquer the world.

MILA all day every day

Like other health professionals, I am frequently approached to represent or endorse various kinds of vitamins and other nutritional supplements or treatments, to which I usually say “no.” When Lifemax came around I was not looking for anything else to do. I was already very busy and not looking to add anything else to my already full plate. However, one thing I have learned over the past 20 years or so is that great opportunities are rare and maybe only come around once every decade. Therefore, I never close my mind to an opportunity but instead I always take a cursory look so I can at least feel good about saying “no.” The leadership at Lifemax combined with the company’s amazing healthy whole raw food, Mila, made it hard for me to say “no.” Consequently, “yes” was the only correct answer.

From a health and wellness perspective, Mila is simply amazing. This healthy whole raw food is quite literally helping so many people that it is becoming a movement in and of itself. As a dentist, I have seen patients exhibiting the signs and symptoms of conditions in their earliest stages. In many cases, significant improvement can be achieved by modifying the diet with Mila. The reason for this is because my extensive training and experience allows me to recognize the oral changes that are often the first sign of systemic illness. As an example, patients with undiagnosed diabetes will often have telltale signs such as “acetone breath.” Vitamin B deficiencies may cause halitosis, burning tongue, cracked lips and sores in the corner of the mouth. I believe that the nutrients in Mila are ideal for everyone and especially those with maladies and conditions such as these. This puts dentists in a unique position, among health care providers, to have a profound impact on our patients early simply by urging them to include Mila in their diet. On a personal level, my father died of complications from diabetes, so I know first hand the impact this disease can have and the importance of diet. It is because of my family history as well as my professional dedication and desire to help others that I recommend Mila all day every day with no reservations.

Learn more about MILA and how it can improve your health today
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Mila’s Nutritional Content

OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS

MILA contains one of the highest, if not the highest, amounts of omega-3 fatty acids known in the plant world. In the 1970s and 1980s, the “fat-free diet craze took all the fats out of our diet, including the good ones. Now we know that impact that healthy fats have on our general well-being. The alpha linolenic fatty acid (ALA) found in Mila is known as the only essential omega-3 fatty acid. This means that a person must consume this fatty acid because the body cannot manufacture it. The fatty acids in MILA are a near perfect balance, plus there is no cholesterol.

Amount % Daily
per serv. Value

Essential Fatty Acids

Omega-3 (alpha-linolenic) 3 g      **
Omega-6 (linoleic acid)           1 g        **
Omega-9 (oleic acid)          0.3 g          **

Total Fat 4 g 6%

Saturated fat                    0 g            **
Trans fat                                      0 g      **
Polyunsaturated fat                   0 g        **
Monounsaturated fat               0 g         **

Cholesterol 0 g 0%

View the detailed MILA Nutritional Content

FIBER

A number of studies have found that a high intake of total fiber contributes to a healthy heart and circulatory system. High-fiber diets may also modulate blood sugar levels. Since fiber is filling and has very few calories, high-fiber foods may also help with weight loss.

ANTIOXIDANTS & PHYTONUTRIENTS

These two components have recently been recognized as important to human health, but are not necessary for life. Interestingly, phytonutrients may act as antioxidants, but not all phytonutrients are antioxidants. Antioxidants in foods can be divided into two main groups, with similar, as well as different, benefits to human health. These two groups are Vitamins & minerals and Phenolic Compounds.

PROTEIN

Protein is found throughout the body in hair, nails, outer layers of skin, muscle tissue, the inner structure of bones, and red blood cells. Protein is used by the body to perform many functions in the body including building & repairing body tissues, hormone production & carrying nutrients throughout the body. MILA is a great source of protein and contains both essential and non-essential amino acids.