Mericia Appolon, Health Coach Profile

Mericia Appolon is the founder of, The Vital8 Health & Wellness Inc. which focuses on helping individuals and families suffering from debilitating diseases.

Mericia majored in Women Studies and minored in Sociology, and is a Certified Lifestyle Health Advisor.

Ms. Appolon has reached thousands of individuals in which she has assisted through educating, to make changes and improvement in their lives spiritually, physically, emotionally and mentally. As a consultant she has traveled around the world educating and counseling individuals and families on how to obtain optimal health through lifestyle changes and healthy eating habits, one-on-one counseling, seminars and workshops. Due to her community organizing background, she also volunteers her time to educate inner-city communities at their local libraries and clinics.

Her extensive background has prepared her for the work she is currently doing in the health field for the last 5 years. Ms. Appolon is, with the guidance and help of God, reaching people who are suffering with pain and debilitating diseases, which are presumed incurable or irreversible. One by one, she assists individuals to take back their health and be more responsible of their lives. By teaching them natural remedies through 8 vital laws, her clients have successfully defeated diabetes, eliminated high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, over come breast cancer, depression and establish healthy, strong relationships and more. Mericia has a big heart and desires nothing more than to see individuals and families be restored back to health.

To have Mericia Appolon, Health Coach and Educator, speak at your establishment please call 770-374-0783 or go to Thevital8.com to view list of program topics and services.

Bringing Healthy Back, the movement!

Cashew Loaf Recipe

Cashew Loaf

Mix well in large bowl

¾ cup of raw cashews, coarsely ground

(you can substitute nuts for pecans, walnuts, or almonds)

1 Cup of Soy Milk

1 Medium Onion, Chopped fine

1 Cup of Fresh Whole Wheat Bread Crumbles

(tip blend loaf of bread in a blender and it will give the bread crumbs)

1 tablespoon of Braggs Liquid Aminos

2 Tablespoon of dried or fresh parsley

¼ Teaspoon of Celery Seed

¼ Cup of Quick Oats

(tip blend whole oats in a blender and that will you give you quick oats also)

Pour into a greased (olive oil) baking dish. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until firm and golden.
Tip: You can also eat this raw, it makes a nice spread on crackers and bread.

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Rice: White or Brown Rice/ Varities

Brown Rice the neglected poor man's food. Brown is a healthier options than eating white(refined) rice. Refined rice is void of fiber while whole grain rice has plenty. Fiber is a essential and important part of our diet why not attain it by eliminating refined foods and adding whole grain items.

Brown Rice is affordable, however the complaints for some are the amount of time it takes to cook or its taste. Give it a couple of tries before giving it up, however if you suffer from any debilitating lifestyles such as diabetes, cholesterol, arthritis, cramps, constipation, hypertension, obesity etc. should partake of the brown rice for health. Refined is damaging to health.

Preparation
Wash wholegrain rice thoroughly by rinsing it with water.
Place water in a pot and allow it to come to a boil
Add salt for taste
Add whole grain brown rice


Cooking Tips
For every 1of rice add to 2cups of water and salt for taste.

Baked Brown Rice Recipe (Example)
1 cup Brown Rice
2cups Water
Add salt for taste (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 F
Place rice and water in lightly oil-sprayed baking dish
Cover and bake in oven for 1 hour

*For slow cooking 190 or 200 F for 2hours

Pork Not for Consumption!

Brownies/ Pleasure with out Guilt

Brownies

Blend with a hand mixer till creamy

1/2 cup honey

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/3 cup soymilk or nutmilk

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup almond or peanut butter

1 1/4 cup whole- wheat pastry flour

1/2 cup of Carob Powder

1/4 cup olive oil

Stir in by hand

1cup chopped nuts (optional)

Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Do not over bake, or brownies will become dry.

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Recipe- Granola Cereal

No – oil granola - Try my cook book Tasty Vegan Delights for more delicious recipes! Call me!

• Mix well in a large bowl and set aside
• 7 cups large oat flakes
• 1 cup quick oats
• 1 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
• 1 cup sliced raw almonds
• 1 teaspoon salt

Blend in a blender till creamy
¾ cup raw sunflower seeds
1 cup water
½ cup honey, maple syrup or agave nectar ( you can add more to you liking)

Pour the liquid over the dry ingredients. Mix well with your hands. Spread evenly on a nonstick baking sheet. Bake at 250-275 F for 1-2 hours, till golden and crunchy. Watch carefully and stir every 20 minutes. Time varies, depending on oven, pans, etc.

Note: Always remember to have 3-5 servings of fruit first when having breakfast.

Breast Cancer Prevention (2)

Foods that Help Prevent Breast Cancer and Exercise with a Balance Life

Fruits all types; 4 to 5 Servings
Citrus Fruits
Olive Oil
Whole Grains Foods
Millet
Whole Grain Brown Rice
Wheat
Spelt
Kamut
Barley
Oatmeal etc
Vegetables all types esp.
Red Beets
Carrots
Tomatoes
Red Bell Pepper
Eggplant
Garlic
Cabbage
Broccoli
Radishes
Spinach
Legumes/ Beans All types
Nuts and Seeds (Unsalted and Raw) esp
Flaxseed
Pumpkin Seeds
Sunflower Seeds
Almonds etc
Aloe

To know about these foods and to Purchase Enc. of Foods and their Healing Power call Mericia @ 770-374-0783 thevital8.com (Bookstore)

Breast Cancer Prevention (1)

Foods that promote Breast Cancer & Stress/ Negative Emotions which effect the Immune Sys.
Eliminate for Prevention
Red Meat
Processed Pork
Eggs
Coffee
Shellfish
Shrimp
Refined/ White Sugar
Refined Products
Spices
Milk
Cheese
Fat
Margarine
Commercial Baked Goods
Alcoholic Beverage
Chocolate and Pastries

and STRESS (Balance and Trust in GOD)

Causes & Prevention of Constipation

Causes
Improper Diet-
An improper diet, with insufficient of water and or fiber intake. Consequently, the intestinal lining is not stimulated and is weakened.

Stress-
Irregular bowel habits: If, because of nervous tension or hurry one ignores the biological call to defecate, it is possible to lose the intestinal reflex.

Abuse of Laxatives-
Abuse of laxatives: This produces a perpetual state of inflammation in the intestinal mucosa, which results in desensitizing it to normal stimuli.

Lack of Physical Exercise -
Exercise is necessary to stimulate the reflex to defecate.

Eliminate food that cause constipation:
Industrial baked goods- no fiber
White bread- No fiber
Refined foods, white rice, pasta, sugar, bread
Chocolate-disturbs intestinal function
Shelfish-causes intestinal inflammation and constipation
Meat- takes 2 to three days to digest
Fish-provides no fiber

Prevention- Foods that help relieve constipation
Water- 8 to 10 cups a day
Fiber- Plant based foods-such as fruits, vegetables, legumes
Whole Grains- Wheat, spelt, kamut, millet, brown rice, etc,
Wheat bran
Fruits
Vegetables
Legumes
Prunes
Flaxseed
Apple
Grapes
Fig

To know more and to attain a meal plan or treatment call Coach Mericia @ 770-374-0783

Funny Vegan Cheese Demo

Lowering Hypertension- Home Remedies

Broth

Celery and Garlic, Onions......

One Whole Stalk of Celery-

Three Whole Onions

Three or Four Pieces of Garlic

One Quart of Water-- (enough to make 8 to 10 cups of water)

Put ingredients in a pot heat to boil only enough so the nutrients from the vegetables to get in the water. Remember you are making a broth and not soup. You can determine how many minutes it will take, but not do not over cook the items.

Use the remainder of the ingredients to make soup!

Do a different batch for three days. Used the broth in place of water... at least 8 cups a day!

Always include change of diet and exercise... call me for a meal plan and exercise regiment!

To know more please email me at thevital8@gmail.com or call me at 770-374-0783

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The Grape Fast!

Who new the medicinal properties of grapes. Grapes, especially the red or black- purplish grapes are very beneficial to those suffering from any heart related diseases. Many are wondering ways they can get a good cleanse, not knowing the answer may be found in their own refrigerator. If you are wondering what are the benefits, well here are a few health concerns to start with, that might grab your eyes... Anemia, Fatigue, Obesity, Hypertension, Cholesterol, Gout, Arthritis, Stamina, etc. The grape fast has proven wonderful health results, by lowering the effects of the lifestyle debilitating diseases mentioned above.

Normally a fast can begin anywhere from three to five or even seven days. I start most of my clients who do not have diabetes on a three day fast depending on there severeness of their illness. Many have found wonderful benefits from it. To know more about the grape fast and how to administer it, or to know know about grapes medicinal properties or the source, email me at thevital8@gmail.com or call me 770-374-0783.... The Coach

CREATING A HEALTHIER YOU!: Inroduction

CREATING A HEALTHIER YOU!: Inroduction

Alcohol in your system without taking a drink!

Alcohol in your system with out taking a single drink! Did you know you may have alcohol in your system with out taking a single drink? By drinking water or any type of beverages with your meal causes the food to spoil. Drinkg with or immediately after a meal slows down the digestive system and as a result the food sits in the intestines longer than it should and food fermentation takes place. This is why people who don't drink alcoholic beverages still have what we call beer bellies. For Example: Take hot water, sugar and cooked potatoes, and bread, put it in a container seal it tight and let it sit out in the hot sun for two days. After the second day, open the container and pour out the liquid...you now have alcohol aka possiably Vodka. This is what one inmate did to produce alcohol while in prison. When we eat and drink liquids with our meals our body produces alcohol, by food fermentation. Your body is 98.6 degrees, food turns into sugar, than mix with water or any other form of liquid sits in the stomach for hours and spoils, forments there for producing alcohol!

Suffering from Acid Reflux

Spacing out your meals can help relieve acid reflux.

Did you know it takes 4 hours to digest one meal and one hour or two to give the system a rest. One of the hardest thing for the body to do is to break down food. When we eat in between meals by snacking we pile up food on top of food without giving the first meal proper time to be broken down and digested, acid reflux is the result.

Let’s think about a dryer for example, it takes about one full hour to dry one load of clothes. But if we stop every 10 to 15 minutes to add a piece of clothing, what would happen? The original load of clothes would take longer dry. The same thing happens when we snack in between meals not properly allowing the first meal to be completely broken down and digested before taking on another snack or meal. Space out meals 5 to 6 hours, with no snacking in between.

Also when we eat rapidly and don't take time to chew our food before we swallow, can result to problems. So chew throughly and don't snack in between meals and there will not be any need for acid reflux and the purple pill!

Breast Lift, and Stretch Marks Removed

Horsetail is good for:

Skin wrinkles and stretch marks, produced by ageing, obesity or sudden weight loss, pregnancy, muscular tension, etc., it improves skin appearance, and gives it a smooth elastic appearance, both taken orally and applied in problem area as compresses.
Fragil nails,
Breast flaccidity, when applied as compresses on the breast, it strengthens and tones the tissues. This effects is improved when also taking a decoction (as a tea).
Varicose uclerations ,
Osteoporosis, and more.

Horsetail is rich in silicon, a trace element which promotes regeneration of skin bone tissues. Compresses soaked in a horsetail decoction are useful for cellulitis or obesity, since they improve skin flaccidity, giving it a smooth, elastic appearance.

When the horsetail is applied as a compress, a decoction of horsetail gives strength to breast tissues. This action is improved when ingesting the liquid of this decoction.

The horsetail can be applied two ways, internally (drink in tea form) and two externally. Apply tea in a gauze or thin towel to target area. Please feel free to leave a comment or question.

The information is found in Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants pg. 705. This book includes over 400 illnesses and health concerns and the herbs that aid.

To purchase this book contact me at 770 -374-0783. You can buy this herb at your local health food store.

These are suggestions, proper diet should also be practiced in addition.

Healthy on a BUDGET

People are always saying how expensive it is to eat healthy. Well there might be some truth to that, but aren't you worth it. You are the only you, you got. However, there is a solution on eating healthy on a budget and it is my previledge to share some options and tips with you.

Keep it simple the more you stick to eating simple the less money you will spend. Many times we go grocery shopping we by items that we don't really need, that we can do without, or are just not healthy. Instead of buying juice and sodas, stick to water, you just saved a couple of dollars there. Stay away from junk foods such as chips, cookies and pastries. Stick to buying non-name brand items. In regards to those who still eat meat buy smaller amounts and use the left over money for more fruits and vegetables. Your most expensive items usually are your produce like certain fruits and vegetables ( try buying your produce at a farmmers market if at all possiable.

I called these staple foods!
Pick food that are filling that will keep you full and not hungry in a hour or two.
Here are a list of a few food items that are inexpensive or and filling:

Oatmeal -I am not a fan of oatmeal but you can definitely make your own granola
Brown Rice
Whole wheat pastas
Can tomato Sauce
Beans (All of them)
Peas
Banana
Apples
Rasins
Whole Wheat bread or you can make your own
Potato
Carrots
Frozen Vegetables: Corn, spinach, cauliflower, etc.- If you can not afford fresh do frozen, can items are for emergency...ps. stick to buying can items w/ no salt
Un-buttered popcorn, beware of too much salt
Corn chips (optional)

Natural Breast Lift, Wrinkle Free, & Stretch Mark Removable

The truth they don't want you to know about "Horse Tail"
Stay tune to find out more on getting a natural breast lift, to get wrinkle free, and stretch marks removed.

Horsetail is good for:
Skin wrinkles and stretch marks, produced buy ageing, obesity or sudden weight loss, pregnancy, muscular tension, etc., it improves skin appearance, and gives it a smooth elastic appearance, both taken orally and applied in problem area as compresses.
Fragil nails,
Breast flaccidity, when applied as compresses on the breast, it strengthens and tones the tissues. This effects is improved when also taking a decoction (as a tea).
Varicose uclerations ,
Osteoporosis, and more.

Horsetail is rich in silicon, a trace element which promotes regeneration of skin bone tissues. Compresses soaked in a horsetail decoction are useful for cellulitis or obesity, since they improve skin flaccidity, giving it a smooth, elastic appearance.

When the horsetail is applied as a compress, a decoction of horsetail gives strength to breast tissues. This action is improved when ingesting the liquid of this decoction.

The horsetail can be applied two ways, internally (drink in tea form) and two externally. Apply tea in a gauze or thin towel to target area.

Please feel leave a comment or question.

The information is found in Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants pg. 705. This book includes over 400 illnesses and health concerns and the herbs that aid. To purchase this book contact me at 770 -374-0783.

You can buy this herb at your local health food store.

These suggestion, proper diet should also be practiced in addition.

Food Substitution

You can find substitutions for some of your favorite food in our cook books. Three wonderful cookbooks with recipes for familiar dairy items, condiments and protein substitutes are: Tasty Vegan Delights, 7 Secrets and Optimal Diet. Call Mericia Appolon to purchase these books @ 770-374-0783,

FOOD ITEM SUBSTITUTION COOKBOOK & pg #

Dairy Cheese Sliceable Cheese 7 Secrets (7S) – pg 73
Simple Cheese Sauce 7S pg. 26
Almond Cheese Optimal Diet (OD) 54
Parmesan Cheese Nondairy Parmesan 7S 67
Mock Parmesan Tasty Vegan (TV) 97
Alfredo Sauce Alfredo Sauce (OD) 54
Alfredo Cheese Sauce (TV) 97
Sour Cream Tofu Sour Cream 7S 58/TV 73
Sunflower Sour Cream TV 73
Cream Cheese Cream Cheese Spread 7S 74
Cashew Almond Cheese TV 97
Mayonnaise Simple Mayonnaise 7S 57
Creamy Mayonnaise 7S 57
Tofu Mayonnaise TV 73
Soy Mayonnaise TV 74
Store Bought Salad Dressings Oil Free Salad Dressings TV 74 – 75
Ranch-Style Dressing 7S 57
Raspberry Dressing 7S 60
Lemon Dill Dressing OD 99
Hummus 2 OD 63
Whipped Topping Whipped Topping 7S 99
Tofu Whipped Cream TV 126
Carob Whipped Topping TV 126
Yogurt Strawberry Tofu Yogurt TV 32
Butter Millet Butter TV 76
Garlic Spread TV 76
Simple Butter 7S 56
Mustard Mock Mustard TV 76
Ketchup Ketchup TV 75
Ketchup OD 64
Pickle Relish Refrigerator Pickles TV 53 & 54
Barbecue Sauce Barbecue Sauce TV 62
Tarter Sauce Tarter Sauce TV 73
Burger Crumbles Walnut Wheat Crumbles TV 40
Bulgur Burger 7S 35
Cinnamon Coriander
Cinnamon Substitute TV 91

Foods to Add

Add in place of refined foods
Whole grain rice
Whole wheat pasta
Whole grain bread (wheat, rye, millet, spelt, kamut, oats, etc.)
Whole grain flour (wheat, rye, millet, spelt, kamut, oats, etc.)

Add for in place of milk
Soy, rice, or amlond milk

Add in place of butter
Olive oil, smart balance or earth balance or check our cook book to make your own

Add in place of sugar
Maple syrup, honey, dried fruits

Add in place of chocolate
Carob

Add in place of meat
Tofu, or check our cook book to make your own loaf, burgers etc.

Add in place of cheese
Check our website and or our cook books to make your own cheese

Add All
Nuts
Grains
Vegetables
Legumes (beans)
Fruits

There is almost a substitute for what you like to eat but shouldn't in our cook book, to find out more email me at thevital8@gmail.com

Food to Eliminate

Eliminate
Refined foods such as,
White rice
Refined pasta
White flour
White/Brown Sugar

Eliminate:
Dairy
Cheese
Cow's Milk
Ice cream
Chocolate
Butter

Eliminate Add
Crab, Shrimp, Pork, Lobster, Catfish, Beef

Reduce or Eliminate
Chicken
Fish
Turkey

Eliminate Add
Coffee Water (8 to 10 cups)
Alcohol
Sodas
Caffinated beverages & teas
Fruit juices (loaded with sugar
Black pepper
Spicy foods
Fast foods
Fried fods

Sample Lunch Plan

Salad: (Leafy green salad w/ cucumber dressing)

Steamed Cabbage ½ of the plate

Whole Grain Rice and Beans ¼ of the plate

Nut or Bean Loaf ¼ of the plate

Recipes for nut, grain and bean loaves can be found in the following cookbooks:
Tasty Vegan Delight, Seven Secrets, Optimal Diet cook book, and Foods with their Healing Power vol. 3.
To order cook books for weight lost and tasty meals call 770-374-0783

Natrual Gastric By Pass Surgery

The truth they didn't want you to know about pineapple and sweet potato!

Sample Breakfast Plan

Eating in the order of digestion.

1st: Eat 3-5 servings of fruits
example: a banana would be considered 2 servings
a small apple would be considered 1 serving
a cup grapes would be considered 1 serving

2nd: Whole Grain Cereal w/ soy, rice, or almond milk & sweetened w/ dried fruits (1 to 2 cups)
2 Tablespoon of flax seed freshly grounded can be sprinkled over cereal at breakfast.

3rd: One Slice of toasted whole grain bread (wheat, spelt, kamut, oats, etc. w/ almond butter, or peanut butter, or cashew butter, or tahini to add on bread.

4th: A handful of Raw Nuts or Seeds ¾ cup

TIPS TO SHEDDING THE POUNDS

Tips on dropping the pounds!

First thing to do upon arising drink a least
.One cup of water
.Secondly, drink one cup of water with fresh lemon juice
. Always drink liquids, perferrably water 15 minutes before eating a meal
.Never skip breakfast
.Eat a large breakfast, and always start by having fruits first
.Always wait 2hrs after a meal to drink liquids, perferrably water
·Wait 5to 6 hrs after each meal before having the next meal
.Do not snack in between meals
.Eat a healthy and filling lunch and always start with a salad
.Eat a very light supper no later than 7:oop.m.
·Eat like a king or queen for breakfast and prince or princess for lunch and pauper (poor person) for dinner.
.Excercise 1hour minimum per day: speed walking and light weights for toning
.Go to bed at a decent hour, perferrably no later than 10:00p.m.

To find out more please email me at thevital8@gmail.com or post your comment or question. Thank You,
Coach, Mericia

Recipies/ Mac & Cheese

Mac & Cheese
Boil 14 cups of water
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups macaroni
Rinse the macaroni in cold water and put in a casserole dish
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Chesse Sauce Recipe

Put the following recipe in a blender and blend till creamy about 2 minutes
1 cup raw cashews
1 cup water
2 tablespoon raw sesame seeds
Add in the blender as needed for smooth blending (1cup)
Now add the remainder of the ingredients to the blender and blend till smooth
1/3 cup chopped sweet red bell peppers
2/3cup of nutritional yeast flakes
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon onion salt
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Mix well. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or thoroughly heated.
To order cook book and attain more recipes contact us at Info@gmail.com or 770-374-0783

CREATING A HEALTHIER YOU!: What about weight loss diets?!

CREATING A HEALTHIER YOU!: What about weight loss diets?!

What about weight loss diets?!

Every year Americans are faced with a new diet fad promising to show fast weight lose results, such as the cookie diet, south beach diet, lemon diet, diet pills etc. To many people fall prey to these diet fads and eating plans that promise quick results. Like a conditioned reflex, extra pounds spell d-i-e-t to most people. Although they are some results in the beginging, however after the diet is over, the weight comes back and even doubles, not to mention the health risks that appears as result of some of these diet fads.

Survey Says:
A recent survey found that 40 to 50 percent Americans between ages of 35 and 59 were on some kind of diet at any given time. Up to 90% of dieters regain their lost weight within a year, usually with a bonous. Constantly losing and regaining weight is frustrating and demoralizing, and does more damage than good. What about weight loss diets?

Inroduction

Hello and Greetings to all who are venturing to make it your business to be Fit and Fine. My name is Mericia Apppolon, I am a Lifestyle Health Coach. I have traveled nation wide teaching and consulting individuals on how to be fit and fine mentally, physically and spirtually. I am excited to share what I have learned over the pass years of what works and what does not when it comes to shedding the pounds and beig fit. While most people only teach people how to lose weight, I teach how to lose the weight, keep it off, and stay healthy. So get ready to knock thier socks off... by creating a healthier you!

This is your year to reach your health and weight loss goal. Be excited, be motivated, be ambitous, and take action. I tell all my clients "you are the only you, you got." While everyone can replace you, you can't! Your health is your wealth.