"A Salad a Day Keeps the Sleepies Away"

Today marks my 24th day post-detox and I have to tell you, I am so looking forward to detoxing again and have even upped my start date.  Detoxing has great benefits:

• Losing Weight.............CHECK
• Having More Energy...CHECK
• Looking Great.............CHECK
• Feeling Great...............CHECK

All of the above are MORE THAN REASON ENOUGH for anyone to want to detox. But what happens after you're finished detoxing?! If you don't commit to a complete diet/lifestyle change; eating fruits, vegetables, not eating dairy or pasta, then the benefits that you enjoyed during detoxing will be for nothing. 

We have to go back to the philosophy that "we're eating to live not living to eat."  

During detoxing and immediately after, I had so much energy, my skin was flawless, I looked and felt radiant and now, since I've reintroduced foods into my diet that aren't so good, my skin has pimples and blemishes, I have mucus buildup, I am tired all of the time, and just feel sluggish.  I have been speaking to April about my tiredness and she asked if I've been eating green leafy vegetables and my answer was no. After eating salad and raw fruits and veggies for 40 days straight, I couldn't wait to incorporate more cooked foods into my diet, and this was the beginning of my downfall. That's not to say that you can't eat cooked foods, but as she put it, "a salad a day keeps the sleepies away."  She stated that "greens are extremely energizing" and eating and drinking them (smoothie, juices) "will provide the body energy as opposed to using energy." This makes so much sense and I am definitely a witness as to what a big salad can do.  Here are some other things to keep in mind if we want to maximize our body's potential:

• DRINK PLENTY OF WATER DAILY
• EAT AT LEAST ONE LARGE SALAD A DAY
• DRINK A GREEN SMOOTHIE - 
• Take 2-3 of your favorite fruits and blend on high
• Take a handful of kale, spinach OR collards (never mix your greens, choose 1 type per smoothie)
• Add ice
• Drink up
• LIMIT YOUR BREAD INTAKE...BREAD=SUGAR which zaps your energy and makes you sleepy (I'm a witness)
• CHEESE IS NOT GOOD FOR YOU - it causes MUCUS which causes INFLAMMATION (I'm a witness)
• LIMIT YOUR PASTA INTAKE...PASTA=PASTE in the colon and who wants to have a pasty colon?!
• USE ACTIVATED CHARCOAL AT NIGHT - this is the 7th formula of the Full Body Detox and can be used whether detoxing or not; it can also be ordered separately from the detox.

These are just a few tips to ensure that you are energized, look and continue to feel great. With that being said, instead of detoxing in October, I will be detoxing again on August 30th; just in time for school.  Once I remembered that Labor Day was just around the corner, I seriously considered starting after then but the way my body feels, it's more important that I get myself together than worry about eating at a cookout. The only reason why I'm waiting until the end of this month, is because it will mark exactly 3 months from my original start date of the full body detox which was May 30th.  When I'm done, I will do the Supreme Blood Cleanse again (unless April instructs otherwise). Guess what else?! I WILL NOT...I repeat, I WILL NOT eat cheese, even though I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE cheese.  It's so not good for me AND I will eat or drink a salad daily.

So for those of you that are still considering detoxing or are currently detoxing, please, please, please plan out your meals now for when you're done. Trust me, you don't want to end up reversing all of the great benefits that you've experienced while detoxing. 

If you're unsure as to what your detox course should be or just want to inquire about it, please visit April Chapman's website at www.basichealthylivingtoday.com.  She is very knowledgeable and you can take advantage of a 20 minute initial consultation with her for FREE. She is SAVED, and CARES about your total well-being and will be completely honest with you about what will be the greatest benefit to meet your needs.

Be blessed. 

The Detox is Still Working

It's been awhile since I've written but I'm happy to report that today is my 17th day DETOX-FREE. You would think that I would be glad about it but I'm actually looking forward to detoxing again in October. Remember: it's good to detox every season (4x a year), so in October I'm going to complete the Full Body Detox again, followed by the Supreme Blood Cleanse. Why am I getting excited about the next detoxing opportunity? Because this time around I'm going to do things right - NO MORE CHEESE, NO MORE DAIRY, and LIMITED (notice I didn't say no) FRIED FOODS. Although I did learn my lesson after messing up the 1st day, I now have a better sense of what has an adverse affect on my body.

I still feel great, I'm still being told that I look great, AND others are benefiting from the Full Body Detox as well. Let me share with you some success stories in the making:

1. Estelle - She is on DAY 8 of the Full Body Detox and is happy to report that she's "feeling great", and she has "so much energy". She commented that she won't check her weight until the half way mark but knows that she has definitely loss some inches. KUDOS! I saw Estelle on Sunday (which would have been DAY 5) and I could already see in her face and body that she had lost weight.
2. Dana - She is also on DAY 8 of the Full Body Detox (and the daughter of Estelle) and is happy to report that she has lost 9 POUNDS and 3 INCHES OFF HER WAIST...in only 8 days...9 POUNDS! Keep up the great work Dana. I also saw Dana on Sunday and it's also very noticeable that she has lost weight.
3. Che - Dana's boyfriend also began the Full Body Detox the same day as Dana and is happy to report that he has lost a whoppin' 10 POUNDS and 2 INCHES off of his waist. This is a man committing to the detox y'all. Some men (like my own) flat out refuse to detox but I'm glad that Che took the chance and is reaping the healthy benefits. I'm praying that others will follow in his footsteps.
4. Tracy - My cousin Tracy began DAY 8 today as well and this is what she had to say about her course so far...she has been able to move her bowels without a laxative (something that she hasn't been able to do in years). Yesterday she was in a lot of pain due to the auto-immune disease that she's been diagnosed with, and the sprained ankle that she got during therapy BUT REFUSED TO TAKE PAIN MEDS AS SHE'S TRUSTING GOD through the detox. She also ended up getting an ear infection and was prescribed Penicillin BUT REFUSED TO TAKE THIS AS WELL. I'm happy to report that after speaking with her tonight, she states that, "I feel good today; I am feeling more energetic". She is still in pain but it's not as bad as it was.
5. Kim - Kim began DAY 18 of her detox today and already has her meal planned out for Saturday LOL. She has lost weight, inches in her waist, has more energy, is not experiencing the pain that she had previously, and April has already directed her on her next steps to continue healthy eating and living. Only 2 more days to go...keep it up ;-)
6. Monique - Her detox just arrived in the mail TODAY, and she will begin THIS SUNDAY.  I can't wait to share in her progress as well.

As you can see, many are benefiting as a result of detoxing, including myself. My mom is still seeing 20/20 WITHOUT HER GLASSES and LOOKS AND FEEL GREAT.  

Why don't you join us in this quest for a healthier you, and share your successes too?!  

PLEASE VISIT www.basichealthylivingtoday.com AND SUPPORT APRIL CHAPMAN AS SHE "PROMOTES HEALTH AND WELLNESS FROM THE INSIDE OUT"... 

She is a Holistic Health Practitioner and nutritional coach who knows her stuff, and is confident in the "human bodies' amazing ability to heal itself of anything when given what it needs to thrive."  She is willing and able to walk you through this process if you let her. She also offers many other detoxes that aren't listed on her site. Sign up for a ****FREE**** 20 minute consultation and she can inform you of what your next step should be.  

Be a healthier you as I chose and am still choosing to be a healthier me.

Be blessed.

Eureka! I've found it!

Last night I shared that my face had broken out and that I wasn't sure of what the root was. Well, I believe I have the answer. I went walking yesterday and the sun was pretty hot. I had the bright idea to put Extra Virgin Olive Oil on my face (I often use it on my face, scalp, and body) and then go walking. I really believe that the sun cooked my skin as if it was a piece of fish. Today, it's no longer bumpy because the bumps have all turned to scabs. I wish I would have uploaded a picture of it yesterday so that I could compare it for you today.  But just take my word for it...it looks horrible! Ok...maybe it doesn't look that bad. But considering the fact that my skin was flawless just a week ago and now not so much, ehhhhhh, not a good look...LITERALLY!

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Thank you to all of you that have visited April Chapman's website www.basichealthylivingtoday.com. Many of you have also taken advantage of purchasing the full body detox through her, which currently is on sale for the LOW, LOW, LOW price of  $47.48 which is a phenomenal price. Considering that the original price of this detox is $94.95, you are saving almost $48.  I would like for you to take it one step further and consider purchasing one of April's consultation services along with the detox. These are the services that she currently offers regarding the full body detox:

1. Full Body Detox Support Package ($125.00)

Basic Healthy Living offers what we believe is the most powerful and effective herbal detox formulation on the market today. Formulated and created by celebrity Master Herbalist Djehuty Maat'Ra this detox is the catalyst to addressing the underlying toxicity in the body. The proliferation of the SAD (Standard American Diet) has placed an enormous burden on the population at large. Obesity, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes and widespread inflammation are running rampant. By turning back to nature, you can safely and effectively reset your body in an effort to walk the path to wellness. "Study nature and it's eternal laws will keep you alive." -Dr. Max Gerson

This package includes:*Complete Full Body Herbal Detox-6 Formulas + Activated Charcoal. Details
*1-hour pre-detox planning meeting
*Ongoing detox support via phone and or email
*Personalized Full Meal Plan for the duration of the detox based on palette and food tolerances
*Recipes
*Grocery List
*Post-Detox recommendations based on health and wellness goals

This package is the best value as it provides you with access to a personal consultant who can answer your questions as they arise.  You'll also receive step-by-step assistance regarding the next steps to take on your healing journey.

2. Detox Only-Support ($50.00)

Already purchased a detox but haven't a clue where to start? Do you have questions regarding what you should or should not be doing? This service helps address any "healing crisis" symptoms you may experience while detoxing as well as provides you with access to someone who can answer your questions as they arise. On-going coaching is provided via phone, email or text during the entire duration of the 20 day detox.

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3. Life After Detox-meal planning & maintenance consultation ($75.00)

After a detox, you may be confused as to what to eat and how to nourish yourself post detox. This service provides you comprehensive meal plan suggestions tailored to your specific nutritional needs, particulary if you've recently overcome a health challange. It addresses any underlying illnesses that you may have had and provides you with a full spectrum approach for maintaining wellness. If you've come this far, you don't want to end up right back where you started so you'll need help. We will teach you the best way to provide your body with what it needs to retain health and wellness. Includes recipes and meal inspirations.  1-hour .

4. Initial Consultation (FREE...yes, it's FREE)

This introductory meeting provides us an opportunity to get to know you. We discuss your health goals and challanges  We get to the root of what's going on inside of you. We focus on improving your quality of life through education on diet and lifestyle choices. We discuss herbal remedies as well as many other healing modalities in order to teach you how to recover your health. 20 minutes

5. Follow-Up ($50.00)

Follow up meetings are designed to address any additional questions, concerns or new developments or future courses of actions.

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6. *Full Body Detox-$94.95 on sale now save 50%

$

47.48    

This option is the Full Body Detox Only.

Includes: Complete Full Body Herbal Detox-6 Formulas + Activated Charcoal.
**shipping $7.50**

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR SUPPORTING MY FRIEND APRIL.

Be blessed.

Rash??? What rash?!

Well, helllooooooo world! It took some time but as I knew it would, MY RASH IS GONE!!!! This time of year I'm always getting bit by something but in the past, it would morph into this huge ring, would cause swelling, and joint pain, WELL NOT ANYMORE!! God is so good! He is faithful to finish what He's started, and will never leave or forsake us. I knew that He wouldn't have brought me this far to leave me. My testimony of healing is sure and is only growing.  Here's a pic of where the rash used to be:

I am noticing that my face is beginning to break out; not in pimples but in bumps, kind of like an allergic reaction. I'm not sure if some of the non-raw foods that I'm consuming are the cause, if it's the Extra Virgin Olive Oil that's I'm using on my face, skin and hair, or if I'm simply not drinking enough water. Whatever the root, I am drinking goo-gobs of water, I applied my Moroccan Red Clay mask, steamed my face for 15 minutes and followed that with a Peroxide pat. I've gotten away from steaming but clearly it was helping, so I need to return to this as a daily regiment.  I'm gonna drink the activated charcoal tonight as well in the hopes that some more toxins will be released.  Here is a pic of my mask face, just as a reminder:

DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME BUT I guess I got a little carried away when washing off the clay, and mistakenly got a tad-bit in my right eye. I was in here singing soprano notes (and those of you that know me, know that I'm a tenor kind of chick... occasionally an alto).  It was just sitting on my eyeball so we'll see what happens with that...Now my right eye is blood shot red...

I am still faithfully walking in the am and doing Zumba in the pm. I walked 4.134 miles this morning and will do one or two Zumba DVDs in a few.

STATUS ON FELLOW DETOXERS 

• I am happy to report that my mom successfully completed her detox and couldn't wait to consume her first non-raw meal, chicken breast and some other stuff, but she loved her chicken breast. She will continue to eat fruits and veggies but will add wild-caught fish and chicken to her diet.
• My friend Kim began her 11th day today and is happy to report that she has lost another inch in her mid-section. WHOO HOO! She has been doing the "Insanity" workout faithfully and is expecting and receiving results.
• One of my sisters at church began her detox on Monday and so far so good. Her mom also began today and they're both off to a great start.
• My cousin began hers today and is determined to keep a positive and spiritual frame of mind, and is disassociating herself from all negativity,and even from some people during this time.
• One of the teenagers at our church has gotten permission to order the full body detox, and will follow it with the supreme blood cleanse. I am so excited for her. She WILL get the results that she seeks.
• Many people are still inquiring and I hope that they step out on faith and allow God to work through this detox as well.

If anyone else is considering the full body detox, please inquire about it and order it from www.basichealthylivingtoday.com. This is the official website of the holistic health practitioner and nutritional coach APRIL CHAPMAN. Remember, she is the one that referred me to the full body detox and supreme blood cleanse, and I am reaping the healing benefits, and so are many of you. Let's show our support and appreciation back to April by supporting her in this endeavor. She offers the full body detox as well as her consultation services, to help you from the beginning of the detoxification process until the end. 

I hope to share many more detox success stories soon.

That's it for tonight. I hope that everyone has a blessed night, and I will continue to keep you posted as I JOURNAL THROUGH HEALING.

Be blessed. 

Launch of Basic Healthy Living website

I am happy to announce the launching of April Chapman's new website "Basic Healthy Living". She offers the full body detoxification product (from dhealhstore) along with her consultation services before, during, and after the detoxification process. You know how many of you have asked me questions about what to eat, how to eat, what steps to take regarding the detox, etc.? Well 9 out of 10 times when I have responded to you, it was from the expertise of April Chapman. I am so proud to support her in her most recent endeavor, which can be found at www.basichealthylivingtoday.com, and I hope that you will do the same.

Just in case you don't remember who April is, she's a holistic health practitioner and nutritional coach, who is very knowledgeable about how to bring the body back into balance with all things natural. If it had not been for her, I'm not sure what condition I would be in. Look at her website and familiarize yourself with her services. TRUST ME it will benefit you greatly. Her price of the full body detox will reflect that of dhealthstore.com however, she takes it a step further and will answer whatever questions you have throughout the process.

I am happy to report that my fellow detoxers are going strong:

• MY MOM - My mom should have been finished tomorrow but her liquid detox formula ran out but let me tell you; she looks GREAT! She has lost weight, her skin is flawless, I already told you that her vision has been perfected, her blood pressure has been fine (she has checked it daily since she stopped taking her blood pressure meds cold turkey before she started the detox), and she has more energy.  She also tries to walk daily.
• MY FRIEND KIM - Today is her 9th day of the full body detox (capsules) and she is going strong. She is continuing to lose weight and inches, she continues to be pain-free, and is excited about the results that she's experiencing.  She exercises daily by either walking or doing Shaun T's "Insanity".

KUDOS TO BOTH OF THEM ON A JOB WELL DONE!!!

FUTURE SCHEDULED DETOXERS:

1. One of the nurses at the infectious disease doctor's office that I used to go to called me today and began her detox on yesterday.
2. One of my cousin's will begin her detox on Wednesday.
3. A family of 3 will begin their detox next Monday.
4. A family of 5 will be ordering their full body detoxes shortly.
5. A friend of mine ordered hers this past Friday and is looking forward to beginning.
6. A couple just inquired about it yesterday and will be ordering it very soon.
7. A friend of the family just inquired about it today and will most likely be taking advantage of April's services in order to inquire about the correct course of action for her.
8. One of the teenager's that I know has inquired about the detox so will probably be ordering soon.
9. More and more are inquiring daily.
10. You should be next on this list...

Let me continue to assure you that I feel great, I don't have any pain, ALL OF MY CLOTHING IS TOO BIG (even the small clothes), I continue to be told that I look great, my skin is healthy, I have a whole lot of energy, and I'm continuing to eat fruits, veggies, and wild-caught fish.

Oh, by the way, I am continuing to walk on a daily basis and just began ZUMBA DVD's tonight, thanks to my friend Kim for getting them for me. I will walk in the morning and do Zumba in the evening. 

God is so good and I'm happy to share in my testimony of healing with you. Please, please, please, please don't put it off any longer. I was COMPLETELY healed in a matter of a few weeks, after battling an auto-immune disease for 7 years. Trust me, this can be your testimony as well.

I will continue to keep you posted as I JOURNAL THROUGH HEALING, and hope that I'll be writing about your success story soon.

Be blessed. 

MORE Detox Victories

I am still truly in awe of how God works. 


"My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts," says the LORD. " And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine." Isaiah 55:8 (New Living Translation-NLT)


The way God orchestrates things is truly amazing. We can't possibly fathom what He's doing while we're in the midst of it, but when He's finished and we're blessed...Ah! Truly amazing indeed. This may seem old to y'all because I mention it every time I get the chance but had it not been for my friend Kim that posted my blog on her FB page, and had it not been for her friend April that reached out to me, I would really hate to think how bad off I would be. BUT had God not allowed April to go through her go through, she wouldn't have had the knowledge about the detox to be able to help me; which means that had I not gone through my go through, I definitely wouldn't have had the knowledge to know that God can heal through these natural means. I prayed to God in 2008, asking Him to heal me. But God knew that I needed to be desperate for healing before I would even consider a detox. So my condition had to worsen to the point where I had tried all of the doctors' means, and would be willing to try just about anything.  That's exactly what He did. I didn't understand a bit of anything while in the midst of my storm, but I sure get it now and am so grateful to God for doing things in His time and in His way.

TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY!!!

I am happy to report that I have MORE DETOX VICTORIES to share...WHOOO HOOO!!!!

• My friend Kim:  Today is only her 6th day and she is experiencing such progress that she's rejoicing already ;-). She has already lost 2 pounds, has lost a half an inch from her waist, and doesn't have the pain in her feet in the morning when she gets out of bed. AND her Skinny Jeans FIT with some extra room. She is ecstatic to say the least.
• My mom:  Today marked my mom's 16th day and I already shared her victory report of 20/20 vision with you a few days ago. Well I saw my mom for the first time in the last week or so and let me tell you! She looks like a little school girl - her face is slimmer, her skin is radiant, her clothes are big, and when my dad comments that she's losing weight, YOU KNOW it's working. She feels good too and has had more energy as well.
• I get inquiries daily about the detox, and more and more people are ordering it daily. There's gonna be a lot of healthy folks walking around feeling great and looking great too.  God desires that we have a prosperous life, as Jesus said in John 10:10b, "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly (King James) and in the New Living Translation it states, "my purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life".  ***NEWS FLASH*** He doesn't just desire that we prosper financially but in our health as well.

If we allow God to, He will do more than we could think or imagine because His word says, "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us" (King James).

God will blow our minds if we have faith and trust that He's working "it" out (whatever it is) for our good, and on our behalf.  He is faithful and able in all things. We have to make sure that we do our part and to yield to His will.  I'm sure all of us have been listening to and watching the news about the shooting massacre in Colorado; a senseless act by a 24 year old male that purchased guns legally and decided to use them in such a heinous way.  I am praying for all of the families (including the shooter's) that were affected in some way, shape, or form by one person's act. However, this may be an example for us to do a little more than that: my husband should be on CNN or HLN because he is always on point about what needs to be done for the greater good in this country. He is a firm believer that we as a people need to, "stand up against the NRA (National Rifle Association) and get rid of them." We hear about crimes with guns multiple times a day and most times the news report that the guns were purchased legally. That's a problem. Maybe guns shouldn't be so easy to access. That's not to say that people won't get them illegally and do horrible things with them, but making them harder to get should help.  I'm not sure how we can take a stand as a people, but something needs to be done.  Change may start with me, or it may start with you but between us, something needs to change. My name is Tyeshia Hilbert and I approve this message.

On that lovely political note, I am off. Being that I took an almost 4 hour nap, I am up so I will catch up on the shows that I slept through. 

Be blessed.

A Doctor's Detox Request

Today was a good day:

• One poop
• No walk (I will get back at it tomorrow)
• Applied my Moroccan Red Clay, followed by 15 minute steam, and Peroxide pat

I went to my gynecologist today for my annual exam and she took one look at me and smiled. The last time she saw me, I was still pre-detox and was bloated and overweight. She said, "I don't think I'll ever get that image of you out of my head...all I could say was 'what happened to my Tyeshia?!"  Today she noted that I looked "amazingly healthy" and wanted me to...LISTEN TO THIS...write down the info of the detox so that she could help her patients to be healed. Huh??? You know that's a good doctor when they aren't worried about the pharmaceutical companies getting theirs, but she's worried about her patients living a healthy, and well-productively full life. Her husband (who's also a doctor) prescribes steroids to patients and she believes that...GET THIS... "people overuse them". So virtually by her suggesting this detox to her patients (and possibly her husband's) it may be taking money out of her husband's pocket because they will undoubtedly no longer have a need for his medications. I wrote down the website and how to search for the full body detox and she was so happy that she smiled, and enthusiastically skipped back into her office.


I also stepped on the scale for the first time since beginning the blood cleanse and the verdict is...DRUM ROLL PLEASE......................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................................when I began the blood cleanse I was 147 pounds with my clothes on and right after eating, and today I weighed.........................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................................a whoppin' 142 pounds. It seems like I've lost so much more weight than 5 pounds, but I have been off of the blood cleanse for 4 days, and y'all already know that I overdid it with the eating my first day. I definitely have lost inches in my back, waist, thighs, and everywhere else for that matter. Now my focus will be on maintaining this weight as I absolutely LOVE the way I look and feel.

I had the idea today to order business cards with my pre-detox body on one side, accompanied with a message along the lines of "12 medications, autoimmune disease, and suffering", and on the back showing a post-detox pic with a message along the lines of "no medications, no suffering, and HEALED!" I would also include the link to my blog, and I was thinking of including my phone number, but now I'm thinking of only including my e-mail address.  I told God that WHEN He healed me, I would tell the world about what He did for me, and I'm trying to reach as many people as I can, and by any means necessary.  If anyone has any other suggestions please let me know.

I'm happy to report that my fellow detoxers are still going strong and I'm rejoicing with them in advance on their victory.

Well, that's all for now. I hope that everyone has a blessed night, and I will continue to keep you posted as I JOURNAL THROUGH HEALING.

Be blessed.