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 …
Essential Fatty Acids – Omega 3 & 6 Oils
Essential Fatty Acids – the scientific calculation of Omega-6/3 optimum ratio Should we take more Omega 3 and less omega 6 or more Omega 6 and less omega 3? New scientific information on the Omega oil ratios. Read more…. General information Once EFA are consumed the body changed about 5% into biochemical derivatives like EPA, DHA and GLA. The balance of 95% stays in the original form Omega 3 and Omega 6 oils. A lot of omega oils are marketed as O3 and O6, but are derivates like DHA, EPA and GLA – these are non essential because …
Oils
Flavourful Oils There are two kinds of culinary oils, the ones you cook with and the ones you use right out of the bottle as flavourings on salads, vegetables or bread. Common cooking oils are listed in Smoke and Fire. In addition to dark, fruity extra-virgin olive oil for dressing salads and vegetables, nut oils and such exotic options as avocado oil add delicious flavour. Smoky sesame oil added at the end of a stir-fry gives the food that special Asian flavour. The following oils have lower smoke points, meaning they are best unheated and most should be reserved for …
Nutrition and Children
AVOIDING ALLERGIES CHARTIntroduce the following foods at the following stages TIME OF INTRODUCTION GRAINS AND CEREALS VEGETABLES FRUITS 6-9 months RiceMillet All cooked:Yams Sweet potatoes Squash (all types) Carrots Beets Broccoli Potatoes Green beans Cabbage All cooked:Pears Peaches Bananas Apricots Nectarines Blueberries 9-12 months BarleyRye Oats AsparagusAvocado Cauliflower Brussels sprouts PlumsPrunes Pineapple Grapes Apples (cooked) Cranberries Raisins 12-24 months CornWheat Other grains Green peasSpinach Tomatoes Celery Cucumbers Lettuce Onions Garlic Lima beans Broad beans other legumes, Including soy Any raw vegetables Citrus fruits:Oranges Grapefruits Lemons Limes Berries: Strawberries Raspberries Other: Melons Mangoes Figs Dates Cherries Any raw fruits TIME OF …
Natural Hormone Replacement
Hormone Replacement Menopause is a natural process in the body. Intervene if necessary. You don’t have to do hormone replacement therapy (natural or conventional). Background Oestrogen refers to a group of female hormones that are produced mainly by the ovaries. Oestrogen is responsible for the development of female sexual characteristics, growth stimulating effect on breasts and regulates reproductive functions. There are 300 different oestrogen receptors in the female body and that is why menopause affects the whole body of a women. During menopause many women suffer from severe mood swings, night sweats and hot flushes, lower libido thinning and drying …
Reduced kidney function can improve with lifestyle modification and natural remedies
Reduced kidney function can improve with lifestyle modification, natural medicine, and Rife treatments Reduced kidney function can lead to kidney failure if not intervened in an early stage. A natural intervention in an early stage can spare your kidneys which then can last as long as you live and you can prevent dialysis. Are you at risk for chronic kidney disease? It surprises me that there is not more public awareness about chronic kidney disease. There are so many patients out there that are at risk for chronic kidney disease. Causes for kidney disease Autoimmune disorders: systemic lupus erythematosus and …
Glycemic Index Food List
GLYCEMIC INDEX When reviewing the food listed in this Table, give consideration to the fact that: The Glycemic Index is not the only determinant of insulin response. Saturated fat intake should always be controlled, thus a low GI food with a High-saturated fat content would not be suitable. Low GI foods are not always low in their kilojoule intake, unless portion sizes are controlled. The Glycemic Index does not pay attention to the glycemic load of a normal portion size. Some low GI foods do contain a fair amount of sugar and some people will find that these foods are trigger-foods …
Gluten and Casein Free Food List
Foods you can eat on a Gluten and Casein Free Diet Fresh fruit (if on anti-yeast diet, eat only fruits that can be peeled, no more than 2 per day) Fresh vegetables Dried fruit (without sulfites) Coconut (without sulfites) Potato chips (read labels – some have wheat and starch) Potato sticks (same as above) Popcorn (not buttered) Rice cakes (read ingredients, some are not GF) Rice crackers Fresh meat, poultry, fish, shellfish and game Corn Millet Teff Rice and rice products (rice pasta, rice four bread, etc.) Quinoa, noodles and flour Amaranth Potato (fresh) Buckwheat flour and groats (kasha) …
About Us
