Special Diets: Uric Acid Lowering Diet
Foods Allowed General: Milk Jam Cheese Honey Eggs Rye bread Fruit: Fresh, stewed, tinned or as juice Vegetables: Especially green vegetables in liberal amounts (except spinach) White Meat & Fish: One of the following may be used at one meal per day: chicken, white fish Red Meat: Beef or Mutton – use one only, once a week. Avoid the Following Liver Kidney Sardines Pilchards Meat extracts e.g. Oxo & Bovril (marmite is better) Meat soups and gravies Reduce the Folllowing: Strong teas, coffees, cocoa and alcohol. Whole wheat bread, cream and all fats. Lentils Radishes Asparagus Spinach Onions Rhubarb …
Special Diets: Liver Diet
This is recommended for many ailments, including piles, acne, eczema and heavy or painful menstruation. The foods allowed in this diet are those that the liver finds easiest to metabolise. Foods that the liver finds difficult to process are avoided, thereby enhancing its function. This does not mean that there is a liver disease, simply that the liver may not be functioning as well as it could. Foods Allowed Fish, preferably fresh and white Pulses (peas, beans, lentils) Wholemeal bread, wholegrain cereals, brown rice and whole wheat pasta Molasses and unsweetened jams that are yeast free (refrigerate after opening) All …
Attention Deficit Disorder – a drug free intervention is possible
Attention Deficit Disorder defined Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can be defined as a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity more frequent and severe than is typical of children at a similar level of development. This definition conforms to the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fourth Edition.(2) Diagnosis Diagnosis should be done by an educational psychologist. Normal onset starts before the age of seven and symptoms should be present for at least 6 months. Six symptoms of the criteria for ADD/ADHD should be met. Incidence of Hyperactivity 10% of the South African population is hyperactive.(5) Hyperactivity is between four and …
7 Day Eating Plan for Women
DR Liddell 7 day Weight Loss Programme Suggested Eating Plan: Women BreakfastOPTION 11 Slice Melon ½ Cup Spelt Flakes ½ Cup Soy Milk 2T Seedmix OPTION 2½ Glass Fruit salad 1 Slice Rye Toast 1 Poached/Boiled Egg OPTION 3½ Grapefruit 200ml Cooked Oats Porridge ¼ Cup Soy Milk OPTION 41 Slice PawPaw 1 Slice Rye Toast 2T Baked Beans OPTION 5Peaches x2 1 Cup Puffed Brown Rice ½ Cup Soy Milk 2T Seedmix OPTION 6½ Glass Fruit salad 1 Slice Rye Toast 1 Scrambled Egg(non-stick pan) OPTION 71 Orange / Peach 1 Wheat Free Muffin 175ml Low fat Yoghurt …
7 Day Eating Plan for Men
DR Liddell 7 Day Weight Loss Programme Suggested Eating Plan: Men BreakfastOPTION 1 1 Slice Melon 1 Cup Spelt Flakes with 2T Seedmix 1 Cup Soy Milk OPTION 2 ½ Glass Fruit Salad 2 Slices Rye Toast 2 Poached/Boiled Eggs OPTION 3 ½ Grapefruit 200ml Cooked Oats Porridge ¼ Cup Soy Milk 1 Slice Rye Toast with 50g Tussers OPTION 4 1 Slice PawPaw 2 Slices Rye Toast 4T Baked Beans OPTION 5 Peaches x2 1 Cup Soy Milk 2 Cups Puffed Brown Rice + 2T 2T Seedmix OPTION 6 ½ Glass Fruit Salad 2 Slices Rye Toast 2 …
Water vs Coke
Water In 75% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one’s metabolism as much as 3%. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University of Washington study. Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, …
Male menopause – has the tiger in you gone to sleep
Men can you identify with some the following: Depression Lack of energy Erectile dysfunction – unable to achieve or maintain an erection Forgetfulness – low testosterone levels can lead to an increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in men Cholesterol, fibrinogen, triglycerides, and insulin levels increase Coronary artery elasticity diminishes Blood pressure rises Human growth hormone (HGH) declines (weakening heart muscle) Obesity – abdominal fat increases (increasing the risk of heart attack) Low sperm count Increased breast size Low libido (low / no sex drive) Decreased height – getting shorter Decreased strength Decreased ejaculate Testicles shrink As men age …
Beating Addictions
1. Balance brain chemicals After addiction the brain chemicals are out of balance and need to be corrected. Biochemical imbalances can also cause mental problems. To identify your imbalances, complete the Food for the Brain Questionnaire at the following web address www.foodforthebrain.org. Imbalances can differ from person to person and genetic makeup and type of drug used can influence brain chemicals. Interventions are nutritionally based. 2. Rectify nutritional deficiencies to support withdrawal symptoms Once a patient has stopped using drugs, a number of symptoms may remain like: Drug cravings Sugar and carbohydrate cravings Salt cravings Depression Internal shakiness Trembling Restlessness …
Preventative Care Guide
Preventative Health Consultation Plan Age Phase of life Health risks Check-ups Check list 12-25 – Transition from adolescence to maturity with maximum physical, mental and emotional resources and, in the 20’s full capacity for healthy marriage, parenthood and social relationships – Occupational – Interpersonal relationships – HIV/AIDS, smoking, alcohol, drugs, driving, sexual problems, venereal disease -Cardiovascular disease * Cholesterol, blood sugar and general check-up – once in this period *Homocysteine level from 20 yrs-every 2 yrs * Blood pressure – every 2 years * Vaccination schedule/tetanus booster – every 10 years * Dental check-ups – 6 monthly * PAP and …
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