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Standard Amercian Diet Part 1

admin — Sun, 30 May 2010 20:36:02 +0000

Food Inc “National security is threatened by the sharp rise in obesity rates for young people over the last 15 years”

Report says school food making kids unfit to serve – Yahoo! News

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Too fat to fight? Many American children are so overweight from being fed french fries, pizza and other unhealthy foods at school lunchrooms that they cannot handle the physical rigors of being in the military, a group of retired officers say in a new report.

Thanks Yahoo and the military for the scoop. No surprise, though. This country is ready for a revolution, a FOOD revolution. How about some more greens, some fresh vegetables and better yet, some vegetables grown within a hundred miles of our homes.

To say nothing of the almost elimination of all Physical Education in schools. I am not a n expert, but I have heard that there is little PE left. Kids don’t walk to school like we did. I see the parents dropping off the kids in the SUVs and BMWs. I would bet that a mile walk each way every day would do them, some good.

A friend of mine is 14 and lives about 3/4 of a mile from High School. I said “you walk right?” and she turned up her little nose and said “Walk, and get all sweaty?” (Ummm no, of course not, sorry I asked.)

Kids LOVE McDonalds, and I watch parents giving even babies Doritos and junky cookies, and candy. Wow.

Kids these days would rather talk/text on their cell phones, or play video games than actually go on a hike or go to the beach, or ride a bike, or heaven forbid, play a game of basketball or softball. Not all kids, but a lot of them.

So apparently it will be even harder to field an all-volunteer armed forces with so many obese teens and young adults.

Our diets have to change before we ALL get Diabetes, and hit morbid obesity. Just sayin’.

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Like a Doctor only cheaper….

admin — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 05:01:58 +0000

Front Page of our paper and from the AP, out of Chicago comes this gem. Nurse may become you doctor. Well now, is that so? We are running out of primary care doctors so why not expand the authority of nurse practitioners. Yeah why not. (Our shortage is even more acute in HI, namely the Big Island.)

Well, guess what? I don’t have a strong opinion here and I am not going to whip one up. This does warrant a comment though. The bottom line is, when will my fellow Americans start to really consider the importance of nutrition, alternative and complementary medicine? Are we getting tired of Sick Care?

Is it just the nature of so many of us to wait til the body is ‘all buss up’ as they say here in Hawaii until they go to the MD. Is it when the Doctor says “go on Statin drugs or else’ or “you’re a ticking time bomb” or things like that. Is THAT when we shape up?

For me it took a heart attack to get my attention. Check previous blogs to get the whole story.

32 million more people will get insurance in the next few years. I am in the wrong business. I guess I’ll become a MD and open a drive-thru clinic. hmmmmm. Do we think it may be harder to get to that Dr. down the road?

Wouldn’t it feel fantastic to improve your health naturally, without meds? Though not a Dr. myself, i married one and her knowledge has rubbed off on this stubborn dude. I share tidbits from my life, not so much from books. The advice from nutritional experts has proved valuable to me and I like to share.

Anyhoo, what I do is a daily routine, with a scoop of Mila by Lifemax each day to get my Omega 3s, fiber, and phyto-nutrients. It has gotten my cholesterol and triglycericdes down and my weight too. Just Mila, and 6 ounces of water, every day.

I then take a tablespoon of All-One Green Phyto Base, Multiple Vitamin & Mineral Powder from vitacost.com. I mix that with Knudsen’s Morning Blend Juice, which I get from the health food store. I then have some (good quality) oatmeal, or granola (from the health food store) with some fruit, nuts, perhaps some plain yogurt. Sometimes, also, 2 (preferrably Organic) eggs, poached on (very good bread) toast. That’s my power breakfast.

I then use common sense with the rest of my meals and eat less at dinner than lunch. Works for me.

Now about those nurses. To the one in Chicago that is saying she’s just like a Dr. only paid less. Not true, wait til you get that official. It may be the only final common sense result. Btw, I have always LOVED nurses and they probably don’t get enough respect, but that’s another blog……… Rick Emmerich

MIla: http://lifemax.net/drmalia

New Sign of Stroke

admin — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 10:36:51 +0000

INFORMATION EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW…………………..

B lood Clots/Stroke – They Now Have a Fourth Indicator, the Tongue

I will continue to forward this every time it comes around!

STROKE: Remember the 1st Three Letters…..S.T.R.

My nurse friend sent this and encouraged me to post it and spread the word. I agree.

If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some folks. Seriously..

Please read:

STROKE IDENTIFICATION:

During a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little fall – she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered t o call paramedics) she said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes.

They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening

Ingrid’s husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital – (at 6:00 PM Ingrid passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some don’t die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.

It only takes a minute to read this…

A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke…totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.

RECOGNIZING A STROKE

Thank God for the sense to remember the ‘3′ steps, STR . Read and Learn!

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.

Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:

S * Ask the individual to SMILE.
T * Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (I.e. It is sunny out today)
R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately
and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

New Sign of a Stroke ——– Stick out Your Tongue

NOTE: Another ’sign’ of a stroke is this: Ask the person to ’stick’ out his tongue.. If the tongue is ‘crooked’, if it goes to one side or the other, that is also an indication of a stroke.

A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people; you can bet that at least one life will be saved.

I have done my part. Would you?

Lower Cholesterol with Raw Whole Food (I did)

admin — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:12:59 +0000

Mila by Lifemax is a rather new company sharing an ‘old’ whole food, making a triumphant ‘new’ return. You know what comes next. Mila does not claim to diagnose or cure any condition or disease. My results while recent and accurate may not be duplicated by you.

These results DO back up previous medical studies done by LifeMax about Mila. A clinical study conducted by the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston concluded that the raw whole food Mila, matched the leading statin drug in its ability to lower both LDL and systolic blood pressure. One can find details of this and many other studies at Mila’s website.

My personal, but slightly less scientific study came about last summer (July ‘09) when my doctor did a stress test and took various other tests. I told her that I did not want to go onto statin drugs and would lower my cholesterol with natural/alternative methods. As I walked out of the doctor’s office, I wondered how in the heck I was going to do that.

In September my wife, Dr. Malia (Emmerich), was introduced to Mila. My reaction as her husband and a network marketer was “You did what?!” As an incredible gift, her high school friend actually put her in the business. After I calmed down, I realized that Dr. Malia, an expert on nutrition and alternative/complimentary medicine, should be respected by her husband. In October I began using Mila on an almost daily basis.

Mila, the miracle seed, is a mixture of Salvia hispanica L. seed that has been carefully selected to maximize its nutritional value. Our proprietary system insures that every serving is optimized for the highest bioavailability and nutritional value. Mila gives the body what it needs — Omega 3s, protein, fiber and phytonutrients. By giving the body proper nutrition, you help the body heal itself, which is the basic premise of whole food nutrition.

To keep things as controlled as possible I did not change my diet or exercise. After the 2nd study I did exercise some, which I know is good for me, but other than a couple more ponds lost, I have not changed much, or been retested (a 3rd time.)

If anything I had gone on a McDonalds Dollar Menu binge for a while in Sept. and Oct. A typical visit would be a McDouble with no pickles and a Side Salad, not using all the dressing. I would start the meal with a Parfait, fruit and vanilla yogurt. I’ve since re-evaluated those choices.

When I go now, I may still get the yogurt and eat it first, but the McDouble with be without cheese as well. (I think that cheese is made in a lab. Trust me, I’ve toned down the Golden Arches visits lately. It’s hard to eat there and still call myself hearthealthguy (Twitter) or write this blog (health, wealth and happiness.)

Now my results: 7/09 12/09

Total Cholesterol 264 197

Triglycerides 332 115

HDL (Good Cholesterol) 36 43

LDL (Bad Cholesterol) 162 131

Fasting glucose level 113 100

Heart Pumping Ejection Fraction is 54% (50% is normal)

Weight 207 193

As you can see, these are all positive changes. I suggest using this raw, whole food product. See for yourself. Chia seeds are available in health food stores in a much lower quality. The very reasonable price for Mila is well worth it!

OBAMA, are you listening?

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:20:57 +0000

OK folks, as a former Obama supporter, (I think he’s brilliant, passionate, mostly fair), but this is just wrong. Rick Emmerich

This letter appeared in the Indianapolis Star (which is owned by the same people who own the Arizona Republic) and was sent to a very popular Indiana Senator. This just goes to show everyone what pressure these Democrats are currently under, so continue to let them know how you feel about the healthcare bill. Bill Stough—Shock to NBC This morning.

An Indianapolis doctor’s letter to Sen. Bayh about the Bill (Note: Dr. Stephen E. Frazer, MD practices as an anesthesiologist in Indianapolis, IN ) Here is a letter I sent to Senator Bayh.. Feel free to copy it and send it around to all other representatives. — Stephen Fraser

Senator Bayh,

As a practicing physician I have major concerns with the health care bill before Congress. I actually have read the bill and am shocked by the brazenness of the government’s proposed involvement in the patient-physician relationship. The very idea that the government will dictate and ration patient care is dangerous and certainly not helpful in designing a health care system that works for all. Every physician I work with agrees that we need to fix our health care system, but the proposed bills currently making their way through congress will be a disaster if passed.

I ask you respectfully and as a patriotic American to look at the following troubling lines that I have read in the bill. You cannot possibly believe that these proposals are in the best interests of the country and our fellow citizens.

Page 22 of the HC Bill: Mandates that the Govt will audit books of all employers that self-insure!!

Page 30 Sec 123 of HC bill: THERE WILL BE A GOVT COMMITTEE that decides what treatments/benefits you get.

Page 29 lines 4-16 in the HC bill: YOUR HEALTH CARE IS RATIONED!!!

Page 42 of HC Bill: The Health Choices Commissioner will choose your HC benefits for you. You have no choice!

Page 50 Section 152 in HC bill: HC will be provided to ALL non-US citizens, illegal or otherwise.

Page 58 HC Bill: Govt will have real-time access to individuals’ finances & a ‘National ID Health card’ will be issued!

Page 59 HC Bill lines 21-24: Govt will have direct access to your bank accounts for elective funds transfer.

Page 65 Sec 164: Is a payoff subsidized plan for retirees and their families in unions & community organizations: (ACORN).

Page 84 Sec 203 HC bill: Govt mandates ALL benefit packages for private HC plans in the ‘Exchange.’

Page 85 Line 7 HC Bill: Specifications of Benefit Levels for Plans — The Govt will ration your health care!

Page 91 Lines 4-7 HC Bill: Govt mandates linguistic appropriate services. (Translation: illegal aliens.)

Page 95 HC Bill Lines 8-18: The Govt will use groups (i.e. ACORN & Americorps to sign up individuals for Govt HC plan.

Page 85 Line 7 HC Bill: Specifications of Benefit Levels for Plans. (AARP members – your health care WILL be rationed!)
Page 102 Lines 12-18 HC Bill: Medicaid eligible individuals will be automatically enrolled in Medicaid. (No choice.)

Page 12 4 lines 24-25 HC: No company can sue GOVT on price fixing. No “judicial review” against Govt monopoly.

Page 127 Lines 1-16 HC Bill: Doctors/ American Medical Association – The Govt will tell YOU what salary you can make.

Page 145 Line 15-17: An Employer MUST auto-enroll employees into public option plan. (NO choice!)

Page 126 Lines 22-25: Employers MUST pay for HC for part-time employees ANDtheir families. (Employees shouldn’t get excited about this as employers will be forced to reduce its work force, benefits, and wages/salaries to cover such a huge expense.)

Page 149 Lines 16-24: ANY Employer with payroll 401k & above who does not provide public option will pay 8% tax on all payroll! (See the last comment in parenthesis.)
Page 150 Lines 9-13: A business with payroll between $251K & $401K who doesn’t provide public option will pay 2-6% tax on all payroll.

Page 167 Lines 18-23: ANY individual who doesn’t have acceptable HC according to Govt will be taxed 2.5% of income.

Page 170 Lines 1-3 HC Bill: Any NONRESIDENT Alien is exempt from individual taxes. (Americans will pay.)

Page 195 HC Bill: Officers & employees of the GOVT HC Admin.. will have access to ALL Americans’ finances and personal records.

Page 203 Line 14-15 HC: “The tax imposed under this section shall not be treated as tax.” (Yes, it really says that!) ( a ‘fee’ instead)
Page 239 Line 14-24 HC Bill: Govt will reduce physician services for Medicaid Seniors. (Low-income and the poor are affected.)

Page 241 Line 6-8 HC Bill: Doctors: It doesn’t matter what specialty you have trained yourself in — you will all be paid the same! (Just TRY to tell me that’s not Socialism!)

Page 253 Line 10-18: The Govt sets the value of a doctor’s time, profession, judgment, etc. (Literally– the value of humans.)

Page 265 Sec 1131: The Govt mandates and controls productivity for “private” HC industries.

Page 268 Sec 1141: The federal Govt regulates the rental and purchase of power driven wheelchairs.

Page 272 SEC. 1145: TREATMENT OF CERTAIN CANCER HOSPITALS – Cancer patients – welcome to rationing!

Page 280 Sec 1151: The Govt will penalize hospitals for whatever the Govt deems preventable (i.e…re-admissions).

Page 298 Lines 9-11: Doctors: If you treat a patient during initial admission that results in a re-admission — the Govt will penalize you.

Page 317 L 13-20: PROHIBITION on ownership/investment. (The Govt tells doctors what and how much they can own!)

Page 317-318 lines 21-25, 1-3: PROHIBITION on expansion. (The Govt is mandating that hospitals cannot expand.)
Page 321 2-13: Hospitals have the opportunity to apply for exception BUT community input is required. (Can you say ACORN?)

Page 335 L 16-25 Pg 336-339: The Govt mandates establishment of=2 outcome-based measures. (HC the way they want — rationing.)
Page 341 Lines 3-9: The Govt has authority to disqualify Medicare Advance Plans, HMOs, etc. (Forcing people into the Govt plan)

Page 354 Sec 1177: The Govt will RESTRICT enrollment of ’special needs people!’ Unbelievable!

Page 379 Sec 1191: The Govt creates more bureaucracy via a “Tele-Health Advisory Committee.” (Can you say HC by phone?)

Page 425 Lines 4-12: The Govt mandates “Advance-Care Planning Consult.” (Think senior citizens end-of-life patients.)

Page 425 Lines 17-19: The Govt will instruct and consult regarding living wills, durable powers of attorney, etc. (And it’s mandatory!)
Page 425 Lines 22-25, 426 Lines 1-3: The Govt provides an “approved” list of end-of-life resources; guiding you in death. (Also called ‘assisted suicide.’)(Soylent Green?)

Page 427 Lines 15-24: The Govt mandates a program for orders on “end-of-life.” (The Govt has a say in how your life ends!)

Page 429 Lines 1-9: An “advanced-care planning consultant” will be used frequently as a patient’s health deteriorates.

Page 429 Lines 10-12: An “advanced care consultation” may include an ORDER for end-of-life plans.. (AN ORDER TO DIE FROM THE GOVERNMENT?!?)

Page 429 Lines 13-25: The GOVT will specify which doctors can write an end-of-life order.. (I wouldn’t want to stand before God after getting paid for THAT job!)

Page 430 Lines 11-15: The Govt will decide what level of treatment you will have at end-of-life! (Again — no choice!)

Page 469: Community-Based Home Medical Services = Non-Profit Organizations. (Hello? ACORN Medical Services here!?!)

Page 489 Sec 1308: The Govt will cover marriage and family therapy. (Which means Govt will insert itself into your marriage even.)

Page 494-498: Govt will cover Mental Health Services including defining, creating, and rationing those services.

Senator, I guarantee that I personally will do everything possible to inform patients and my fellow physicians about the dangers of the proposed bills you and your colleagues are debating.

Furthermore, if you vote for a bill that enforces socialized medicine on the country and destroys the doctor-patient relationship, I will do everything in my power to make sure you lose your job in the next election.

Respectfully,

Stephen E. Fraser, MD

Dear Reader,

I urge you to use the power that you were born with (and the power that may soon be taken away) and circulate this email to as many people as you can reach. The Power of the People can stop this from happening to us, our parents, our grandparents, our children, and to following generations

Random Mila Thoughts, by Rick Emmerich

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:14:18 +0000

It’s late and I have NOT written in a while. Does that mean I am gonna mail it in? Just put out some really quick, low quality, half-__ed ’stuff’ just to have another blog out? Is that what you are thinkin’?

Well, you’re right!!! or…..not.

I want you to know that I am serious about building a raw, whole food business into a huge organization in the next 4 months. It will be a lot of work, with a lot of help and a proven system, along with people finding ME in 3 different ways.

1. Belly to Belly. That’s me, (and you?) calling to make an appointment or invite someone to a meeting and doing that meeting to share the biz. A lot of people get this, but stick around.

2. I will, and yes I’ve done it before, I WILL call a ton of people all over the country to share this and get them to my website. You’re half way there, just open your eyes and check this site for the Links, or….stick around.

3. This good old internet. As I am learning it is OK and even cool to share via this gold mine of communication tool. I mean, how else would I connect with someone in the Philippines, or Ireland, or the Maritime Provences of Canadia (yes, I did that on purpose, have a sense of humor) all, while I was sleeping?

From American Cancer Society 2003 (and the book Born To Run-get it and read it) “compare lean and heavy people-heavier men and women are FAR more likely to die from at least 10 types of cancer.” Just sayin, is it time for YOU to address the weight or high cholesterol. Would it shock your system to put a raw whole food in it that gives you a high amount of Omega 3s??? Do your loved ones deserve the great product we have? Don’t we all deserve better heart health? I AM @hearthealthguy btw.

PS Mila, by Lifemax is having Hotel meetings all over, and I am calling to invite contacts to them. If interested, I can get you the info. Contact by email rickemmerich@gmail.com or phone 808 371-6501

“Cut fat-cut cancer risk…change your lifestyle and you can reduce your risk of cancer by 60% to 70%” Dr. Robert Weinberg.

And last, but certainly not least WHO wants to join me and make an extra 60 grand in the next 4 months? Yes, that’s a lot and yes, it will take dedication, direction-following, commitment, early and late hours, and an investment. But if you DO this with me, do you think your life will change a little by the 4th of July? (like mine)

Will you be able to: buy more groceries, give more money to those you love that need it (Carrie and Trish), tithe more (yeah), pay off all debt, get a better car, quit THAT job, fill in the blank __________________.

Let’s do this….. Oh yeah, it’s Mila by Lifemax, Rick Emmerich 808 371-6501

Great Results from Mila by LifeMax

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:02:13 +0000

I’ve been telling you about this great product Mila by Lifemax, and I’ve said that I’ve gotten great results. You know what comes next. Mila does not claim to diagnose or cure any condition or disease. My results while recent and accurate may not be duplicated by you.

These results do back up previous medical studies done by LifeMax about Mila. If you’re tuning in for the first time, a clinical study conducted by the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston concluded that the raw whole food Mila, matched the leading statin drug in its ability to lower both LDL and systolic blood pressure. One can find details of this and many other studies at Mila’s website.

In September my wife, Dr. Malia, was introduced to Mila. My reaction as her husband and a network marketer was “You did what?!” As an incredible gift, her high school friend actually put her in the business. After I calmed down, I realized that Dr. Malia, an expert on nutrition and alternative/complimentary medicine, should be respected by her husband. In October I began using Mila on an almost daily basis.

Now my results: 7/09 12/09

Total Cholesterol 264 197

Triglycerides 332 115

HDL (Good Cholesterol) 36 43

LDL (Bad Cholesterol) 162 131

Fasting glucose level 113 100

Heart Pumping Ejection Fraction is 54% (50% is normal)

Weight 207 197

Mila, the miracle seed, by Lifemax

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:19:43 +0000

I tell ya, I wish I had a quarter for every Superfood, every ‘can’t miss’

health product, every opportunity that is just alright, OK or sometimes

mediocre. Sometimes you get hooked on a business and you just have

to use that product, and tell everyone that it is the best. You have to

believe it too, cuz you’re on autoship and they NEED to be too.

Well, guess what. After my wife, Dr. Malia found this product, Mila by

Lifemax, I was skeptical.

It is the Chia Seed, which has been available for a while in Health Food

stores. It is the superfood of the Aztecs, used by their elite runners to

excel in their craft. It has been studied by a Dr. who found a proprietary

way to prepare it to maximize it’s potency.

I am now on board, and so far have lost 13 lobs since adding it to my

daily intake. I either add it to my oatmeat, yogurt, or orange juice and it is

a protein. It tastes a bit nutty, but not really like anything.

The real test has been done and the results are coming any day now.

Last week I went on for a cardio stress test and according to the techs it

went very well.

Earlier this year my Dr. had told me that the cholesterol levels were too

high and I should go on statins to bring it down. I told here NO, I will bring

it down myself, although I did not know how. And then came Mila, stay

tuned. (tune in to www.rickemmerich.lifemax.net

or www.spondordaddy.rickemmerich.com

I have lost 9 Lbs. with Mila!

admin — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:41:36 +0000

I have. And I wasn’t really trying. Some may say that I must have started exercising. I wish I had, but no.

I have not eaten more salads or eaten less. OK, maybe just a little. But after plateauing for the last 20 months at 207 (after losing about 18 Lbs) I am now down to 200 with gusts to 198. Yeah I am fired up. Other health benefits have popped up, and I will get to those.

First, about Mila. Mila, by Lifemax is the Chia Seed, prepared in a proprietary way to be the most bio-available. It gives me my Omega Fatty Acids and is easily prepared just by dumping a scoop in the morning into my water. I stir with a knife or spoon and drink. OJ can be used for those that want to hide it a little but no need in my opinion.

I suggest having another scoop either in food or in the same manner later in the day.

I met the CEO Paul Rogers and he seems really down to earth, while maintaining that high and intense profile as well. He was very approachable considering I am really a rookie in this company. My wife got in as she was enticed by a high school classmate into joining.

Once Dr. Malia (my wife) gives a product her Seal of Approval I’m generally on board at least for personal use.

As unusual as it is to get such quick results, I have jumped in with both feet.

More info will follow of course, and I love the attitude of the company. Use the product, if your lucky someone will give you a bag for free, and see how you like it. There is no hype that I know of and the way the company is expanding, they clearly have it together and a great World-vision.

Anyhow, go to http://rickemmerich.lifemax.net to find out more. Rick Emmerich

Mila plus THIS diet is helping me keep off 9 lbs!

admin — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 06:58:07 +0000

OK folks, here goes.

I have told you all that I have lost weight and that I have started taking a whole food supplement called Mila by Lifemax. It’s this simple. I mix the powder, which is Chia seed using a proprietary processing method…..with water. It tastes kind of neutral and looks like it’s really good for you. Those of us old enough just know that medicine or something good for you (spinach and its vegetable cousins, for example) don’t taste like Kool Aid.

After a nice full glass I eat my meals. I usually get my morning dose, whether my wife puts it in the oatmeal or if I take it with water, as above. Most of the time, I get a second glass or have it in food, but noit all the time. This is why I am amazed at the weight loss. I had not started exercising intil the other day, and I therefore am expecting more loss.

So here is my favorite value meal these days. Please don’t think that I am encouraging ‘value meals’ but time and finances sometimes push me to the dollar menu. They love me at Drive-Through. I gave up making jokes there however, because so many don’t really speak English as their first language.

I get a McDouble with no pickles and no cheese. That cheese is something made in a lab, I believe. (I just don’t like pickles.) I then order the star, a side salad. The dressing is Paul Neuman which is pretty good and either just enough or sometimes a little too much. I splurge with a Parfait which has surprisingly tasty and attractive fruit on the botom and Vanilla Yogurt. It is just enough fruit to seem healthy and just sweet enough to allow me to bypass the dollar Chocolate sundae.

Now, you MAY be saying to yourself that they see old Dollar Menu Guy (me) driving down the street and specially make these items extra good. Or Not. I think that this is what they always serve. So, back to the Mila. For about 3 months now I have taken the product on average every day at least once. They recommend 2, as I do. I forget though.

I had lost 16 lbs from 223 to 207 about 2 yearts ago using an herbal tea rather regularly. In fact it made me more regular, cleansing the colon. I gave up the tea after it just became a hassle to do all the time. I managed to keep the weight off, good for me.

I had stopped drinking soda about 5 years ago after years of habitual Pepsi consumption. I really had issues going back 5 1/2 years ago when I had a heart attack. I cut back on red meat. I’ve been pretty good, eating better and moving to paradise (Hawaii) and now receiving acupuncture, regular Chiropractic and Energy Healing.

So to lose 9 MORE lbs when I really wasn’t trying was, well, “Now we got something.”

So Mila, by Lifemax is it. There are so many testimonials that are more powerful than mine, and studies, we GOT studies. Lots.

If you want more info, hit me up. Rick Emmerich http://rickemmerich.lifemax.net or to read more about me and some other, maybe MORE interesting subjects, go to http://rickemmerich.com