Those of you wanting to repeat the DETOX PROGRAM will receive a $50 credit toward products.

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 at 7:00 pm

Centre Region Council of Governments Building
2643 Gateway Drive, State College PA
Forum Room

When:  Saturday, June 2nd & Saturday, June 9th @ 10:00 am to 12:30 pm 

Where:  BeWell Associates, 233 Easterly Parkway, Suite 104, State College, PA 16801

Participants will learn what mindfulness is, why mindfulness can lead to an increased sense of wellbeing, and how mindfulness can become a way of life. These concepts and skills will be explored through discussion, exercises, and guided meditation. Session I will introduce formal and informal tools of mindfulness. Session II will reinforce the basic skills and introduce additional strategies to help participants develop an ongoing, personalized mindfulness practice.  Cost:  $50.00.
For more information and registration: norrinesims@gmail.com

Norrine Sims has a Master’s degree in Counselor Education from Penn State and a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre from Cal State Los Angeles. She has been a professional adviser and counselor at Penn State for sixteen years. Norrine has a passion for creative approaches to wellness and has studied unique therapeutic methods, including breathing techniques, yoga and meditation. She received specialized training in drama therapy, earned her certification in Relationship Enhancement (RE) Therapy and taught RE at Penn State. She studied Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) with Jon Kabat-Zinn and received meditation instructor training through the American Institute of Health Care Professionals. Norrine sees Mindfulness Meditation as a profound life skill and enjoys sharing it with others.

  Saturday, June 2nd & Saturday, June 9th @ 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

With summer coming and skinny clothes on the horizon, you may want to explore these possibilities with us…

The wrong bacterial balance in your digestive tract: Yes, you heard me correctly. When gut bacteria species, Bacteroidetes and Firmicutes are in the wrong balance, people extract more calories from their food than when they are in the proper balance. You can test this potential problem using our GI Effects Stool test.  Often, using a high quality probiotic supplement can correct this hidden problem with weight loss as well as many others. There is ever increasing evidence that gut health is the key to not only maintaining optimal weight but also overall lifelong vim and vigor. So, build your “skinny bugs” with our Probiotic Synergy Capsules or Powder.

High or Low Cortisol: Stress! Yes, stress is a major cause of weight loss resistance. Either overly high cortisol from too much stress or overly low cortisol from chronic stress and resulting cortisol depletion, are two of the biggest areas we adress. Depending on the severity of the problem, we can offer a multi-ginseng product like Adrenotone, which normalizes cortisol or we may get into more specific therapies based on metabolic testing such as the TRIAD or the Adrenal Stress Index. This is a very common problem in our high stress culture and an important area to evaluate for improving long term health.

Low Thyroid Function: Undiagnosed or sub-clinical (does not show up on blood work) low thyroid function can manifest as fatigue, hair loss, constipation, weight gain, morning headaches, and low body temperatures, to name a few symptoms. We use simple testing to assess basal metabolic rate and accordingly,  boost thyroid, sometimes by simply providing the body with the building blocks of thyroid hormone, such as Iodine or the amino acid Tyrosine.

Lack of adequate high quality protein:  Believe it or not the most common deficiency I have encountered in my twenty plus years of  nutritional counseling practice has been low protein, especially in women. There has been so much misinformation/misunderstanding on this subject.  Vegans and vegetarians have to be especially mindful of attaining adequate protein levels.  This can be done without eating flesh foods by applying knowledgeable food combining, adding quality protein powders, etc.

How does protein affect weight loss?   Our bodies need protein to build and repair tissue, to detoxify daily toxins through the liver and to build the lean muscle that burns fat.
 
How much protein?  A good rule of thumb is to take your body weight, divide by 2.2 to get the bare minimum protein in grams per day. Take half again as much for optimal protein. If recovering from illness, surgery, running marathons, or pregnant, as well as other special cases, you will need the higher levels.
Example: 150 # / 2.2 = 75 grams minimum to 113 grams optimal. Some experts recommend even more but I find most clients have a hard time attaining even this amount!

To augment animal based protein and for convenience, we offer a wider selection of high quality protein powders: Whey Cool (whey based), Peatein (made of peas), PureLean (made of peas, rice, hemp, chia and my favorite), Instant Soy (soy based) and others. Some are also meal replacements, PaleoMeal, for example, and come in whey or rice based. These latter products include a multivitamin.

Developing Insulin Resistance: A big cause of stubborn weight around the middle is the silent onset of pre- diabetes. As soon as you start noticing belly fat, jump on this emerging crisis before it develops into full blown diabetes. A low carb diet, interval training and weight lifting, and a constellation of nutrients that will turn this problem around are what is needed. We like our Metabolic Synergy, a multi vitamin that was developed to reverse this condition and/or Chromium Synergy and lots of Omega 3 Fatty Acids, like our potent Omega Ultra. The combination of these three products resensitizes the cell walls and improves uptake of glucose. Energy returns, blood sugars and triglycerides go down. And the belly fat melts away.

Out-of-control-fat-tissue development: Curcumin assists weight loss by reducing the formation of fat tissue and suppressing the blood vessels that feed it. Curcumin is the pigment that gives turmeric, a characteristic Indian spice, its yellow orange color. As a bonus, it also reduces total cholesterol, triglycerides, and free fatty acids.

Considered a “holy powder” in the Indian culture, turmeric has many other properties, including as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-cancer, antibiotic, antihistamine and antiviral. If I could take only one botanical from nature’s bounty, this would be the one!

Our C3 Curcumin Complex contains three bio-active forms of curcumin that protect the liver, the heart and the colon by inhibiting free radical formation. It is potent and effective; and concentrated to contain 95% curcuminoids.

Sluggish Metabolism: Yes, the stories about green tea are true! It does have a slight thermogenic effect, or in plain English, it does boost metabolism and increases fat loss. It also has potent cancer fighting, anti-oxidant activity.

Here’s a good weight loss tip: put your protein powder in cold green tea for a refreshing and powerful energy and metabolism boosting follow-up to exercise or as an afternoon snack. Our EGC, decaffeinated Green Tea Extract provides 500 mg of green tea extract that is standardized to 98% polyphenols and 45% EGCg.

For a scientific evaluation of your metabolism, consider the Organix or TRIAD test, which give detailed and specific information about how your meatbolism can be optimized.

Sign up now for our comprehensive and effective BeSlim™ program.

BeSlim™ is a 12 week program that is individualized to help you lose weight and get healthy in the process. Improve your overall health and fitness level with a regimen that is designed specifically for you.

Our program includes these unique features:

• Formal detoxification program that is easy and effective
• Functional testing based on your individual, personal needs
• ‘Ask Angie’ daily support hours. Angie will be available weekdays from 12 noon-2pm to answer nutrition questions or to help you through a nutritionally challenging day.

Other program highlights:

• Initial nutritional consultation
• 12 weekly, 30 minute check-in appointments, which include: your weigh-in, a review of your food diary, and creating goals for the upcoming week
• Healthy eating habits coaching
• Accountability

All this for $797

The BeFit™ program includes the complete BeSlim™ features as well as weekly exercise with a personal coach who we help you select based on your needs, for an additional $150/month.

Sign up now and you will get $5 back for every pound you shed!!!  

• 8 whole Hard Boiled Eggs, Peeled
• 2 whole Avocados, Pitted
• 4 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 3 teaspoons Red Wine Vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Sald
• Black Pepper To Taste
• 1 teaspoon Chives, Chopped

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients (scrape avocado from skin) except for chopped chives in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a few times, scraping the bowl once or twice if necessary. Continue pulsing until salad reaches the consistency you want: chunky or smooth!
2. Remove blade from bowl and stir in chives. Check seasoning and adjust as necessary.
3. Serve on a sandwich or serve on a thick slice of tomato. Sprinkle with extra chives.

From: thepioneerwoman.com

• 1 package of organic boneless, skinless chicken breast
• McCormick Spices Cowboy Rub
• Patak’s Hot Mango Chutney
• Herbed Goat Cheese

 Directions:

1. Clean chicken and cover with Cowboy Rub. Bake at 350 until breast are no longer pink (approx. 20-25 minutes)
2. Cover each breast with 1-2 Tbsp. Mango Chutney
3. Place sliced goat cheese on top of each breast and return to the over for another 5-10 minutes
4. Serve with veggies or rice

• When: Wednesday, March 14th
• Where: 233 Easterly Parkway, Suite 104, State College, PA 16801
• Time: 5:00 PM

Special: Sign up with a friend and you both receive $20.00 off!!

Returnees get $50 credit toward other products when you repeat the detox!!!

For more information contact angie@bewellassociates.com or 814-234-0785

Space is limited, sign up today!!!

Tropical Smoothie

• 1-2 scoops of PaleoCleanse
• 1 scoop protein powder
• 1½ cup coconut milk
• ½ -1 cup frozen pineapple or fresh/frozen mango
• 1-2 Tbsp. shredded coconut

Sweet Very Berry

• 1-2 scoops of PaleoCleanse
• 1 scoop protein powder
• 1½ cup almond or coconut milk
• ½ -1 cup frozen berries (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries)

Apricot/Peach Delight

• 1-2 scoops of PaleoCleanse
• 1 scoop protein powder
• 1½ cup almond milk
• ½ – 1 cup peaches and apricots (unsweetened)

Nutty Apple Cinnamon

• 1-2 scoops of PaleoCleanse
• 1 scoop protein powder
• 1½ cup almond milk
• ½ cup unsweetened apple sauce
• Cinnamon to taste
• ¼ cup raw pecans or almonds

Coconut Craze

• 1-2 scoops of PaleoCleanse
• 1 scoop protein powder
• 1½ cup coconut milk
• 1-2 tsp. xylitol or raw honey
• 3 Tbsp. shredded coconut

Almond Crunch

• 1-2 scoops of PaleoCleanse
• 1 scoop protein powder
• 1 ½ cup almond milk
• 1-2 tsp. xylitol or raw honey
• ¼ cup crushed almonds

Cranberry/Blackberry Zinger

• 1-2 scoops of PaleoCleanse
• 1 scoop protein powder
• 1½ cup almond or coconut milk
• ¼- ½ cup unsweetened cranberries or blackberries

Lemon/Lime Fresh

• 1-2 scoops of PaleoCleanse
• 1 scoop protein powder
• 1½ cup almond or coconut milk
• 1-2 Tbsp. of lemon or lime juice to taste

Chocolate-covered Cherry

• 1-2 scoops of PaleoCleanse
• 1 scoop protein powder
• 1½ cup chocolate almond milk
• ¼ – ½ cup frozen sweet cherries

FOR ADDED TASTE, CRUNCH AND SATISFACTION:

• You may add 1 tsp. shredded coconut, nuts, or seeds even if they are not on the listed recipes above. This adds good fats, flavor, chewing satisfaction and reduces hunger.
• Choose organic fruit, coconut milk/flakes, and raw nuts whenever possible.
• Chocolate lovers, add 1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder

Benefits include:
Almost everyone can benefit from daily use of Endorphinate® for:

• Relief from anxiety, obsessions, compulsions, aches and pains, irritability, and cravings.
• Prevention of emotional and physical distress.
• Enhanced adaptive response to many types of stress.
• Increased calm, comfort, energy, concentration, positive mood, and well-being.
• Improved emotional, interpersonal, sexual, and mental functioning.
• Greater self-control over feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and substance use.

How quickly will you experience the benefits of Endorphinate®?
Some individuals report benefits within minutes, hours, and days of initial dosing.

• Others find that their benefits are experienced more slowly over the first few weeks.
• Benefits typically continue to increase over months of daily use.

$26/ 60 caps.
 
Technical details of Endorphinate:

As you and I know, while healthy nutrition, exercise, and spiritual/meditative practices are wonderful for our emotional and physical well-being, neurophysiologic imbalances often require more targeted methods to restore healthy homeostatic functioning.

This product is scientifically formulated based on endorphin science. It is indeed paradoxical that we have determined that caffeine, in correct combination with other ingredients, literally reduces stress and anxiety, contrary to conventional wisdom. In fact, it is this unconventional methodology that has allowed the development of a patent for this product. Caffeine, without other balancing agents, often triggers excitatory opioid receptor signaling, which produces many of its well-known stress and anxiety inducing effects. By adding agents, such as NAC, Magnesium Sulfate, and L-Theanine, that switch this excitatory signaling to inhibitory signaling, the product boosts endorphins while insuring that they trigger inhibitory signaling, which promotes calm, comfort, and well-being.

One in every 110 children, or 1 percent, of the population of U.S. children ages 3-17 have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.*

Sixty % of the $60 billion annual cost is for services to ASD adults. In 10 years, the annual cost is projected to be $200-400 billion.  We clearly have an enormous emerging social burden.

The good news, however, is that the cost of lifelong care can be reduced by two thirds with early diagnosis and intervention.  And this is where nutrition becomes a powerful tool.

The Autism Research Institute has been collecting data from parents since 1967   about the efficacy of various interventions for their ASD kids.  A survey of 27,000 families (published in 2009) revealed the following improvement in childrens’ symptoms:

Gluten free, casein free diets yielded the most significant improvement in symptoms; 69% of the kids improved.  For chelation, a form of detoxification, it was 74%,   B12 shots improved 72%, melatonin 66%.  These are all higher rates of improvement than any of the long list of medications that were evaluated in the survey.

The biggest challenge of parents of ASD kids is how to help their children effectively, painlessly and with minimal disruption to the family.  There are a myriad recommendations that are overwhelming and confusing.  So where is a harried parent to start?  That is where BeWell Associates comes in. 

We offer practical, structured guidance founded on scientific evidence.  We do this through creating a nutrition and supplement program based on our experience and on a comprehensive test that we have used successfully over the years for hundreds of our clients.

The TRIAD test evaluates physical markers through urine (one vial) and blood (two vials). The information supplied by this test is then applied to the child’s daily life through an easy-to-follow program.

We are very excited about the comprehensiveness of this test and the wonderful benefits it has yielded to every single one of our clients. These are some highlights of the information provided by the test:

• How effectively the children metabolize fats and carbohydrates
•  How they produce energy (Krebs cycle)
•  Their B complex status, with special focus on B12 and folic acid,
• Brain chemistry- is there irritation to the brain? over or under production of crucial neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, etc?
•  Oxidative stress levels, in other words, how much anti-oxidant protection do they need?
• Liver detoxification capacity
•  Environmental toxic overload
•  Environmental allergies/sensitivities
• Hidden infections, bacterial/fungal
• Undiagnosed food allergies- (90 IgG foods)
• Assessment ofAmino Acids (22)

From this information we compile an individualized program that produces results  quickly and effectively.   BeWell  Associates can provide the tools, guidance, and experience to help your child be their best.

Please give us a call today to find out if we can help you and your family.  We offer a free 15-minute consultation to determine whether we are a good fit for each other.  Call 814-234-0785 or email me at monica@bewellassociates.com.

 Let us help you!

*from autism.org