Know your pH if you're going to detox...it's critical.

The Key Players of Detoxification Warning:  It is not suggested to detox without knowing the level of pH in your body. Why?  If you throw your body into a "dump mode" it will only shift from one side of your body into another, never being fully excreted. This can leave you in a much worse place than what you started with.  Read on to learn about the "TRIO" which is used prior to detoxification.
3 Products to Promote an Optimal pH and Whole Body Health 1.  Coral Legend 2oz - The best in ionized minerals yet found. A unique marine coral powder, rich in naturally ionized cal­cium, magnesium and trace minerals (NOT colloidal minerals); an optimal 2 to 1 ratio (calcium to magnesium); 100% pure coral (no added sand or other fillers). 2.  Premier Aloe (Powder or Liquid) - Highly charged, concentrated organic aloe powder combined with pure organic pome­granate: the “gateway” transporter of the ionized coral minerals, a natural chelating agent bonding the minerals to the aloe’s amino acids, thereby targeting them to the organs and endocrine glands. 3.  Premier D3 Serum - Rich  natural vitamin D, an absolute requirement for ab­sorbing calcium
1. Premier Ionized Coral Powder The highly ionized minerals in our unique coral (ionized calcium, magnesium, trace minerals) allow immediate absorption. 2. Helps Promote Optimal pH Quickly Considered the best pH balancer by many doctors and biochemists. 3. Easily Dissolvable 100% fine-mesh coral powder (absolutely no additives), easily dissolv-able in water or other liquids. Great delivery with instant assimilation. 4. Feeling Great Imparts an immediate sense of well-being for most people usually within a few minutes or within 24 hours. 5. Incredible Results Both doctors and patients report many health-benefitting results such as greater flexibility, easier breathing, faster running times, clearer mental thinking, sound sleep, etc.
pH Acid • Feeling lousy, pessimistic • Angry, irritable • Fatigue, no energy • No desire to help others	pH Optimal • Feeling great, optimistic • Happy, joyful • Full of energy • Desire to help others The Key To Great Health
What Is Your pH? To test your own body’s pH, collect a small sample of your first morning urine in a clean cup. Check the pH of your urine by dipping a small piece of pH tape into your urine; then immediately match the color of the tape to the pH color chart on the roll. The number corresponding to the color tells you the pH. After you wet the tape, do not wait. Immediately match the color. If you delay for a few minutes, you may get a false reading. Ideal pH: An ideal first morning urine pH range is between 6.4 to 7.0. Acid pH: A urine pH below 6.0 is in the acid range (minerals badly needed; time to rebuild your mineral status). Highly alkaline pH: a urine pH over 8.0 is often a danger sign, warn­ing you that your pH is too far out of range. (Minerals are exhausted; you may be in emergency alkalosis where the body is using anything it can [i.e. ammonia] to try to buffer the increased acid load.) If the body’s pH becomes acidic, it becomes harder and harder for the body to uptake other nutrients, such as minerals, vitamins or herbs. The key is to establish the proper acid/alkaline balance of your body.* An acidic pH creates a hostile internal environment, like a raging storm, making the body struggle to get the nutrients it needs. The more acid you become, the worse you will most likely feel. As the body’s pH comes into better balance (pH 6.4 to 7.0), it is like a sunny spring day; your body can easily assimilate miner­als that were very difficult to absorb at a more acid pH. The first morning urine pH is an accurate reflection of the body’s tissue pH. Obtain a roll of pH tape to measure your own first morning urine pH. The Calcium Factor The body must reduce any form of calcium into its ionized form in order to use it. Since up to 92% of the calcium in Coral Legend is already ionized, the body can use the calcium immediately without having to break it down. (Great news for the elderly and those with poor digestion.) A key role of ionized calcium is to neutralize acidic compounds anywhere in the body, before damage takes place. Ionized calcium is critcial in order to help promote cleansing.* (Even a great herbal detox won’t work very well without ionized calcium.) The GateWay Factor We call Coral Legend the “Gateway Factor” because as it begins to promote the proper acid/alkaline balance in the body, it can also potentiate (like a “gateway”) the uptake of other nutrients as found in food or supplements.* Once the acid/alkaline balance moves back into a more optimal range, nutrients are more accessible and uptake is greater. Up To 10 To 20 Times More Oxygen In an alkaline environment, you have abundant oxygen. As the pH of the urine drops, less and less oxygen is available to the tissues. Small changes of 1/10 to 2/10 in pH can mean 10 to 20 times more oxygen availability. Ionized calcium (as found in coral) is the key mineral to help keep the pH near ideal.* Nutritional Breakthrough We have found that the ionized minerals in Coral Legend have spectacular tissue bioavailability when mixed with Premier Aloe Powder. When mixed with Coral Legend, the amino acid structure of the aloe powder ideally targets the coral minerals to the soft tissue for greater metabolic efficiency. In addition, Premier D3 Seruml is needed to supply an ideal source of vitamin D. Vitamin D is a requirement for the intestinal absorption of calcium. Without sufficient vitamin D, you cannot adequately absorb calcium. Most people do not consume enough vitamin D in their diets. The pH Trio is the perfect daily nutritional foundation for every family member. Contact Kassandra at  kassie@kasiaorganicsalon.com  for any questions or to purchase your pH Trio!

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Leading Toxic Beauty Ingredients to Avoid

Traditional beauty products can be loaded with toxins and chemicals, so it’s best to take the"Informed Beauty" route to the most natural products.

DEA, TEA Purpose/Usage: foaming agent Avoid because: skin sensitizer, can form carcinogenic compounds when mixed with certain cosmetic ingredients Products found in: makeup, body wash, shampoo, skincare How to identify on a label: DEA, Diethanolamine, TEA, Triethanolamine

Phthalates Purpose/Usage: often used as a carrier for synthetic fragrance Avoid because: can negatively affect fertility and fetal development, considered a probable carcinogen by the World Health Organizaiton Products found in: hair spray, lipstick, perfume and nail polish How to identify on a label: Benzylbutyl phthalate (BzBP), Di-n-butyl phthalate or Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), Diethyl phthalate (DEP), and sometimes Fragrance Formaldehyde Purpose/Usage: an impurity released by some chemical preservatives Avoid because: carcinogenic, skin and lung irritant, gastrointestinal or liver toxicant and neurotoxin Products found in: nail polish, deodorant, shampoo How to identify on a label: Formaldehyde, Formalin, Urea, Diazolidinyl urea, Imidazolidinyl urea, DMDM hydantoin, Quaternium-15, 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol, and Sodium hydroxylmethylglycinate Parabens Purpose/Usage: synthetic preservative Avoid because: found in breast tissue, acts like estrogen in the body, could lead to impaired fertility or fetal development Products found in: soap, skincare, body care, hair care, toothpaste, deodorant How to identify on a label: alkyl parahydroxybenzoate, butylparaben, methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, isobutylparabens

Ammonia/Hair Color Purpose/Usage: A gas with an extremely sharp, pungent, irritating odor. Avoid because: Repetitve contact will dry the skin and damage skin cells and eventually cause serious skin complications. Exposure to  fumes will damage eyes, liver, kidneys, and lungs. Long term exposure to ammonia fumes can cause obesity, depression, and social anxiety disorder.

Products found in: Ammonia fumes come from the substance of Ammonia Hydroxide. It is commonly used in the hair color to open the hair cuticle How to identify on a label:

  Petrolatum Purpose/Usage: used as an emollient or lubricant Avoid because: commonly contain impurities linked to cancer Products found in: skincare, body care, lip balm, makeup How to identify on a label: petrolatum, petroleum jelly, mineral oil Propylene Glycol Purpose/Usage: helps a product to retain moisture Avoid because: penetration enhancer (alters skin structure, allowing other chemicals to more easily enter the system) Products found in: skincare, hair care, body care, makeup, baby care products, contact lens cleaner How to identify on a label: Propylene Glycol, Proptylene Glycol, 1,2-Propanediol. Related synthetics: PEG (polyethylene glycol) and PPG (polypropylene glycol)

Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate Purpose/Usage: makes a product foamy Avoid because: penetration enhancer (alters skin structure, allowing other chemicals to more easily enter the system) Products found in: shampoo, facial cleansers, body wash, bubble bath, baby bath, toothpaste How to identify on a label: Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate, Anhydrous Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Irium 1,4 Dioxane Purpose/Usage: a chemical by-product of ethoxylation, an ingredient processing method used to make petro-ingredients less irritating to skin Avoid because: carcinogenic, suspected cardiovascular and blood toxicant, gastrointestinal toxicant, immunotoxicant, kidney toxicant, neurotoxicant, respiratory toxicant, skin toxicant Products found in: shampoo, facial cleansers, body wash, bubble bath, baby bath, liquid soap How to identify on a label: because 1,4 Dioxane is a contaminant produced during the manufacturing process, FDA does not require it to be listed on a product ingredient listing.  Look  for common ingredients which may contain the impurity, identifiable by the prefix or designations of 'PEG,' '–eth–,' 'Polyethylene,' 'Polyethylene glycol' 'Polyoxyethylene,' or '–oxynol–' (FDA 2007).

Synthetic Colorants (FD&C colors) Purpose/Usage: coal tar (petroleum) derived and commonly tested on animals due to their carcinogenic properties, used to artificially color a cosmetic product Avoid because: can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions Products found in: shampoo, facial cleansers, body wash, skincare, baby care products, hair care, makeup How to identify on a label: FD&C or D&C followed by a name and number (FD&C RED NO. 40)

Synthetic Fragrances Purpose/Usage: combination of chemical ingredients used to artificially scent a cosmetic product Avoid because: can cause allergic reactions, headache, dizziness, and rash (children tend to be particularly sensitive), respiratory distress, and possible effects to reproductive system Products found in: hair care, skin care, makeup, body care, perfume How to identify on a label: fragrance, parfum (It is important to note that the terms “fragrance” or “parfum” sometimes occur on an ingredient listing which contains natural fragrance ingredients and no chemical ingredients. This is most often due to manufacturer trade secret and should be disclosed on the label.) Synthetic Sunscreens Purpose/Usage: provide sun protection Avoid because: have been found to mimic estrogen in the body potentially causing hormonal disruption, can also cause skin irritation and easily absorb in to the skin Products found in: sunscreens, facial moisturizer, lip protection How to identify on a label: 4-Methyl-Benzylidencamphor (4-MBC), Oxybenzone Benzophenone-3, Octyl-methoyl-cinnamates (OMC), Octyl-Dimethyl-Para-Amino-Benzoic Acid (OD-PABA), Homosalate(HMS) Methylisothiazolinone (MIT) Purpose/Usage: widely used as a preservative Avoid because: possible neurotoxin, possible health risks to unborn babies, allergic reactions Products found in: hair care, body wash, sunscreen, skin care How to identify on a label: 3 (2h) -Isothiazolone, 2-Methyl-; Methylchloroisothiazolinone225methylisothiazolinone Solution; 2-Methyl-3 (2h) -Isothiazolone; 2-Methyl-4-Isothiazolin-3-One; 2-Methyl- 3 (2h) -Isothiazolone; 2-Methyl-2h-Isothiazol-3-One; 3 (2h) Isothiazolone, 2methyl; 2-Methyl-3 (2h) -Isothiazolone; 2-Methyl-4-Isothiazolin-3-One

Lead Purpose/Usage: a contaminant of chemical color additives Avoid because: a known neurotoxin, linked to brain damage, miscarriage, lowered IQ, increased aggression, and learning disabilities Products found in: many conventionally produced lipsticks contain lead, as do some nail polish, hair color, and whitening toothpastes How to identify on a label: C.I. 77575; Glover; Ks-4; Lead (Acgih) ; Lead Flake; Lead Inorganic; Lead S2; Olow (Polish)

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Informed Beauty—Just in Time for Summer

Kasia Organic Salon offers star summer products to get beach-ready the balanced way

March 28, 2012, Minneapolis ­ – From skin to body to hair care, Kasia Organic Salon is locally-based and offers luxurious services and products that harness the restorative and skin-perfecting properties of all-natural ingredients—a simple, pure addition to a beautifully healthy lifestyle.

After opening her own organic salon and pioneering the use of ammonia-free permanent hair color, Kassie Kuehl, owner of Kasia Organic Salon, turned her health-conscious talents toward building safer beauty products. Dedicated to providing natural beauty without harsh or toxic chemicals, Kuehl set out to create her own all-natural collection. Packed with high-quality, natural and organic ingredients, Kasia Organics achieves the elusive combination of truly effective formulas and totally affordable price tags.

Kasia Organics contains nutritious ingredients, antioxidants and vitamins, organic essential oils and natural anti-inflammatory agents. Plus, the products are free of harmful chemicals including parabens, petrochemicals, phthalates, lauryl/laureth sulfates, synthetic dyes or fragrances, wasteful fillers and GM plant ingredients.

“Using natural and botanically-based products to support a new level of beauty is a mission that goes more than just skin deep for me,” says Kuehl. “The future is now and it’s high time we started using healthier options for ourselves and offering those options to our clients.”

STAR SUMMER PRODUCTS

Particularly perfect as the weather heats up, these products are protective, hydrating, and energizing—safe and natural beauty options that are absolutely addictive. Get ready to bask in the glow of summer the healthy way:

Enliven Body Polish Kasia’s body polishes gently slough away dull winter skin for a soft, refreshed feel. Created using Celtic sea salt from France, California sun-dried salt, wild crafted honey, Kukui nut oils, other natural oils like hemp seed, sunflower, avocado and Jojoba, it refines, brightens and detoxifies the skin. Plus, pure organic essential oils instantly energize and increase circulation for a healthy glow.

Price: $23

Honey-Dip Sunless Self-Tanner and Moisturizer The all-natural glow-getter! Honey-Dip contains 10% naturally derived DHA—more than a typical self-tanner—to provide the perfect sun-kissed look, even when mixed with your favorite moisturizer. A luxurious blend of Aloe Vera gel, antioxidants and hydrating oils and butters, the light consistency absorbs quickly with no streaking. The result: a healthy, flawless tan. Plus, it smells AMAZING—no self-tanner stink, just a fresh coconut-floral aroma. Price: $26

Good Day Sunshine Sunshield Super-potent yet lightweight, this non-chemical sunscreen provides healing and moisturizing properties along with true broad-spectrum UAV/UVB protection and 5% zinc and titanium. Formulated for sensitive skin, it’s safe for the entire family and is PABA and fragrance-free. Perfect for wearing under makeup! (Shake well before applying.) Price: $29

Off the Fritz Hair Sealer You’re guaranteed a good hair day with this remarkable, multi-purpose spray. Designed to minimize frizz and block against humidity, it provides weightless shine and protects hair from thermal styling and UV rays. Great for damaged or colored hair, it seals and shields while offering effortless control and manageability. Bonus: it’s 96% organic! Price: $20

ABOUT KASIA ORGANIC SALON Kasia, the Greek word for “pure,” is at the heart of Kasia Organic Salon. Based on the principles of beauty, wellness and education, the team is dedicated to providing clients with the opportunity to renew and nurture their natural sense of beauty through holistic experiences, mindful services and pure products. Each client will achieve their desired beauty and style while supporting—not sacrificing—their health.

Kasia Organic Skincare is available at Kasia Organic Salon, 822 West 50^th Street, Minneapolis, 612-824-7611 or at kasiaorganicsalon.com.

CONTACT

Betsey McLain

(e) betsey.mclain@gmail.com

(c) 917-650-1712

One Aging Ingredient to Avoid & Enzyme Beauty! *Recent Newsletter

Savings at Kasia When you sign up for KASIA Beautiful Health Newsletter.....receive  $20 OFF your first Hair Color, Organic Custom Facial, or $10 off your first 30 minute Infrared Sauna session! A 'Beautiful Health' evolution is a constant at Kasia, take note!  Thank you to all who came out to our Thermography Women's Health Seminar! Our next screening will be on June 19th. Parabens: Are they in your anti-aging cream?  There is a potentially dangerous chemical that may be lurking in your anti-aging cream. It's hard to find lotions, cosmetics, sun block, and many other beauty products that don't contain this chemical. What is this harmful chemical? Parabens. Not only are parabens a potential health accumulated  issue, but they can also actually speed up the aging process in the skin. Get the rest of the story HERE! Hurry, Limited OFFER! Save 20% in April on any 3 products of the Kasia Beautiful Health Skincare System. reFresh Face Cleanser · toBalance Face toner ·  enMoist Moisturizing Cream · soPure Clarifying Mask, byNight Moisturingzing Serum · Good Day Sunscreen Spread the LoVe on FB! Kasia™ Organic Skin Care was formulated to penetrate the skin with vitamins and organic ingredients that nourish, moisturize, protect and balance your skin. Each ingredient supports the health of your skin and helps protect it from environmental damage. Digestive Enzymes for Beautiful Health "Heard of enzymes Informed Beauty?" Enzymes are the key components of your body's worker bees within your cells .   Chemical reactions are created to allow them to break down existing materials or create new ones. They also serve as the catalyst for cell growth and renewal.    Enzyme deficiencies can contribute to: Indigestion, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation Arthritis and inflammatory disorders Fatigue and muscle aches Brain fog/ dementia Heart attacks Supporting Health and Beauty with Enzymes You can support your immunity, health, and beauty, however, by eating plenty of enzyme containing foods. Raw fruits and vegetables are jam packed with enzymes. Top Pick: Premier Research Labs sells the BEST Enzymes that are highly effective. Here at Kasia Organic Salon, we highly suggest Premier Digest and HCL for all of our clients.  Not only does it reach to those that struggle with "gastro" complications, gluten sensitivities, etc.....but it enhances your stomachs detoxification which brings you a more 'beautiful self.'    -Kassandra, Owner  We know you face choices everyday regarding where to spend your time, and at Kasia, we sincerely appreciate you spending it with us.  We never take your trust for granted, and want to earn it everyday.  We take great pleasure in the "Beautiful Health" Beauty service alternatives, and we aim to exceed your expectations!  Sincerely, Kassandra, Colette, Layne, Mariah,  Chelsea, and Mackenzie.

April Special 20% Off Save 20% in April on any 3 products of the Kasia Beautiful Health Skincare System. reFresh Face Cleanser · toBalance Face tonerenMoist Moisturizing Cream · soPure Clarifying Mask, byNight Moisturingzing Serum     Spread the LoVe on FB!

Digestive Enzymes for Beautiful Health

Enzymes are the key components of your body's worker bees within your cells .   Chemical reactions are created to allow them to break down existing materials or create new ones. They also serve as the catalyst for cell growth,  renewal, and slowed down aging!

 

Enzymes and Beauty

Along with helping to clean the toxic sludge in your system that can dull your complexion, remove pigment from or thin your hair, contribute to acne, and lead to premature lines and wrinkles, enzymes also control the release rate of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which provides energy to every cell in your body. Since your body utilizes this energy for cell repair to keep your skin glowing, your hair growing, and your cells regenerated, the absence of enzymes can disrupt delivery of this all-important, life-sustaining energy.

What Are Enzymes?

Made from amino acids put together in very specific structures, enzymes are proteins that serve as catalysts to quickly bring about specific chemical reactions in your body's cells. Enzymes serve to cause certain cell actions, and to speed up others.

There are more than 3,000 types of enzymes in the human body, playing key roles in more than 4,000 biochemical reactions. Enzymes are important for digestion, metabolism, respiration, nutrient absorption and transportation, detoxification and purification, muscle movement, hormone production, cell repair, cell division, and many other bodily processes. Once an enzyme does its job in the body, it is destroyed and must be replaced by new enzymes in order to maintain the body's processes.

 Enzyme deficiencies can contribute to:

• Indigestion, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation

• Arthritis and inflammatory disorders

• Fatigue and muscle aches

• Brain fog/ dementia

• Heart attacks

Proper nutrition is important for all your body's functions. The ability to properly digest your food is critical for proper nutrition and to avoid getting toxic.

Why are enzymes important for your beauty?

What goes on in real life is that most of the enzymes we need to digest the food we eat are naturally present in the food. This occurs because enzymes are what a fruit or vegetable uses to ripen. As the ripening process continues, the food digests to where we consider it to be rotten. From the perspective of an apple or grain, for example, this is a perfect stage for the seed to use its food source so it can grow into an adult plant. These same plant enzymes also work in the acid environment of your stomach (where approximately 40 percent of digestion can take place) while animal enzymes can’t work until after they get past the stomach.

Many decades ago, food processor companies realized that they could prolong the shelf life of food from days to years by destroying the enzymes present in the food. They also discovered that using salicylates (the active component of aspirin) is a very effective way to destroy enzymes.

Because of this, most of the enzymes present in processed foods have been eliminated over the last 30 plus years. This corresponds to the period of time in which we have seen a dramatic increase in degenerative diseases and indigestion. Meanwhile, your poor pancreas has had to pick up the slack and make almost all the enzymes needed for digestion. Many people realized however that if they juiced or ate a raw food diet (cooking can also destroy enzymes) they felt dramatically better.

Food processing companies are learning new tricks. By gassing fresh fruits and vegetables, they can destroy the enzymes present even in these fresh foods. This way they can look appealing on the grocery shelf for weeks instead of developing those little brown spots that we don't like to see. Unfortunately, although the food looks good, it has lost much of its nutritional value.

What happens when I don't have enough enzymes? When you don't have enough enzymes to adequately digest your food, several things happen:

1. You become deficient in proteins, carbohydrates, and /or fats depending on which enzymes you are missing

2. You then crave the missing nutrient

3. By eating excessive amounts of the nutrient you can’t digest, it can build up in your colon and become toxic.

4. You absorb large chunks of proteins (instead of breaking them down to their component amino acids). Your immune system then has to treat them as outside invaders and use up its energy digesting those foods that make it into your bloodstream. This can exhaust your immune system while contributing to food sensitivities. If you check you may find that your temperature goes up around 40 minutes after eating as your immune system has to make up for a weak digestive system

5. Your body works poorly because of the nutritional deficiencies. You feel poorly and have digestive disturbances.

All in all, you feel lousy, the stomach hurts, and you may have specific food cravings. Sound familiar?

Does it matter which enzymes I use?  YES!

Top Pick:  Premier Research Labs sells the BEST Enzymes around.  Here at Kasia Organic Salon, we highly suggest Premier Digest and HCL for all of our clients.  Not only does it reach to those that struggle with "gastro" complications, gluten sensitivities, etc.....but it enhances your stomachs detoxification which brings you a more 'beautiful self.'    -Kassie, Owner

It benefits your health and beauty to maximize your enzyme intake. By doing so, you will discover you have more energy, digest your foods much more easily, and look and feel better than you have in years.

Reference: Dr Jacob Teitelbaum MD

Premier Digest for Premier Beauty!

At Kasia Organic Salon, we find that by maximizing our inner-health, we benefit the effects of our better....best... outside beauty. Learn more about  your health and beauty by maximizing your enzyme intake. By doing so, you will discover you have more energy, digest your foods much more easily, and look and feel better than you have in years.   Beautiful Health Supplement Highlight:  Premier Digest

Living Plant Enzymes for Superior Digestive Support The Best Plant Enzymes breakthrough, proprietary Japanese fermentation process which yields superior, fungal-free plant enzymes.

Plant-Source Enzymes No risk of toxic prions from animal-source enzymes (prions are viral- like particles from “mad cow disease”) No risk of pesticide/synthetic hormone residues from animal-source enzymes No fungal residues from poor-grade plant enzymes Full Spectrum. A broad range of enzymes to support key digestive needs: fat, protein, starch, lactose, sugar and fiber

Plant-Source Enzymes No risk of toxic prions from animal-source enzymes (prions are viral- like particles from “mad cow disease”) No risk of pesticide/synthetic hormone residues from animal-source enzymes No fungal residues from poor-grade plant enzymes Full Spectrum. A broad range of enzymes to support key digestive needs: fat, protein, starch, lactose, sugar and fiber Highly Active Premier quality and unmatched enzymatic activity. Rich, Organic Acid Substrate. Our enzymes are supported in a rich, organic acid substrate to enhance the body’s own capacity to produce enzymes No tablets with toxic glues or binders, no animal gelatin capsules with risk of prion contaminants

Enzymes: Critical to Life Tiny, highly active substances called enzymes play an amazing role in digestion. Enzymes function as protein catalysts. A catalyst speeds up or slows down a chemical reaction in the body. In digestion, enzymes are produced by the body to help completely break down food for proper absorption. Enzymes in the body are critical to all known life processes. Without enzymes, life could not exist. Raw Food Vs. Cooked Food All uncooked foods naturally contain a wide variety of enzymes. When we eat uncooked food, these enzymes are highly active and promote the digestion of the food itself. Recent research has now shown that our digestive enzyme systems gradually wear out with use, especially if we eat a predominantly cooked food diet. The process of cooking food destroys the enzymes inherent to the food, which requires our body to produce larger amounts of these enzymes in order to digest the food. A lifetime of eating mostly cooked food hastens the failure of our natural enzyme production systems. When cooking food, the higher the heat, the worse the destruction of enzymes. For example, whole wheat bread baked at 350 degrees requires our bodies to make far more digestive enzymes than eating soup that was heated only at boiling temperature (212 degrees F.). The Digestive Process To digest food properly, especially cooked food, the body first releases ptyalin in the mouth as you chew the food. Next, as the food enters the stomach, the stomach secretes hydrochloric acid and pepsin to continue breaking down the food. Then, the food travels to the small intestine, where it will spend several hours being digested. Finally, the pancreas releases 3 main digestive enzymes: protease to digest protein; lipase to digest fat; and amylase to digest carbohydrates. Unfortunately, the ability of the pancreas to produce these enzymes slowly declines with age. The more cooked food we consume, the sooner the body’s capacity to make enzymes declines. In addition, the body’s ability to produce enzymes can diminish dramatically with stress. Good Digestion: Good Health An efficient digestion can help enhance your immune system’s response. With good digestion, the body can destroy harmful organisms naturally present in food before they can gain entry to the body. Good digestion also prevents the entry of incompletely digested food particles into the blood. An efficient digestive process promotes complete digestion of food which can mean a healthier intestinal tract, healthy blood lipids, improved mineral absorption, healthy blood glucose levels, healthy blood triglyceride levels and may even help prevent tooth decay. Poor Digestion: Poor Health In contrast, a poor digestive system can allow the blood to become more toxic due to incompletely digested food particles absorbed through the bowel into systemic circulation. Enzyme Deficiencies: Whole Body Problems Exciting new molecular, biological research suggests that to slow the aging process and enhance immune response, taking a supplement with living plant digestive enzymes may reduce the body’s digestive enzyme burden, boost digestion, enhance immunity and thereby extend the life of your own enzyme systems. Beware of Junk Enzymes Beware of “junk” enzyme supplements. Digestive enzymes used in commercial digestive products can vary widely in quality. If the enzymes in a product have originated from an animal, its potency may be highly variable, with often no activity at all. In addition, animal-source enzymes typically contain toxic tag-alongs such as pesticide and synthetic hormone residues. Worse yet, they may also present the risk of prion exposure (viral-like particles from “mad cow syndrome”). On the other hand, if enzymes are extracted from a plant source such as fungi (usually Aspergillus), they may be free of pesticides and hormones, but they almost always contain remnant fungal residues, which itself can be immune compromising. We have found most plant enzyme products to be contaminated with residual fungal toxins, which presents an unnecessary risk of developing fungal infection, such as fungal lung infection. Secondly, we have also found most plant enzyme products to be too highly heated in their extraction process, resulting in damaged, inactive enzymes. New Cutting Edge Enzyme Research Premier Digest offers the most potent delivery available of once living, plant-source enzymes to support and enhance the body’s own enzyme production. Premier Digest is made using a breakthrough proprietary fermentation process using Aspergillus to yield the most highly purified, unheated, fully active enzymes. This revolutionary process yields the highly purified enzymes, free of any toxic Aspergillus residues, thereby eliminating any risk of immune system compromise. Premier Digest delivers a broad spectrum of the most potent and purest source of plant enzymes. It contains all 3 typical enzymes: protease, amylase and lipase, but it also contains special enzymes: invertase, lactase, maltase and cellulase. Together this broad spectrum of enzymes helps support digestion of all types of food: protein, starch, fat, lactose, sugar and fiber.

Contact Kassie at kassie@kasiaorganicsalon.com  for further questions on your "Beautiful Health!"

Parabens: Are they in your anti-aging cream?

"Hey Informed Beauty!" There is a potentially dangerous chemical that may be lurking in your anti-aging cream. In fact, it's hard to find lotions, cosmetics, sun block, and many other beauty products that don't contain this chemical.

 

What is this harmful chemical?  

Parabens. Not only are parabens toxic, but they can also actually speed up the aging process in the skin.

Parabens are a group of chemicals included in the manufacturing of anti-aging cream and other beauty products because they help to inhibit bacteria growth in the product, thus lengthening their shelf life. If the list of ingredients on your anti-aging cream includes the terms propylparaben, methylparaben, ethylparaben, or butylparaben, your cream has parabens.

Although these chemicals do have a preservative effect on the anti-aging cream, they have the opposite effect on your skin and body causing premature aging and sagging of your skin.

The first concern with parabens is that they are absorbed by the skin into the body. For instance, when you apply an anti-aging product containing parabens, the parabens are absorbed into your skin and accumulate in your body tissues.

The breast tissue is of most concern since the majority of the people using cosmetics and anti-aging products are women. Although no firm connections have been made, an article in the May 2004 issue of the Journal of Applied Toxicology indicates parabens were found in each of 20 samples taken from human breast tumors. This is especially alarming since the parabens can mimic estrogen, a hormone that drives the growth of breast tumors in humans as stated in the article.

Hurry, Limited OFFER!

Save 20% in April on any 3 products of the Kasia Beautiful Health Skincare System.

reFresh Face Cleanser *   toBalance Face toner   *  enMoist Moisturizing Cream soPure Clarifying Mask  *   byNight Moisturingzing Serum

Many skin care products say they moisten the skin, but they really only hover on the skin's surface. They can also be full of irritants that strip the skin of vital nutrients below the surface depleting it of everything it needs for function healthfully and stay soft and balanced.

Kasia™ Skin Care was formulated to penetrate the skin with vitamins and organic ingredients that nourish, moisturize, protect and balance your skin. Each ingredient supports the health of your skin and helps protect it from environmental damage.

 Special Expires May 1, 2012