Food Combining

 Food Combining for Gastrointestinal Health In one end and out the other; simple as that, right? We wish. What happens along this twenty to twenty five feet of windy, folded up tube (GI tract), is key to our health. Its function determines our metabolism, energy, immune function, and general well being. In fact, our nutrition and [...]

Meal Planning Sheet

This is what it would like on a smaller size. Enlarge this and use it to plan your meals and shopping. The key to success is being efficient. And the key to being efficient is to plan your meals ahead and shop ahead.   M T W TH F SA SU Breakfast       [...]

Digestion Stretches

Perform these throughout the day to encourage proper digestion. The organs that digest food are wrapped and suspended in fascia, which also wraps around the muscles and can be tight and restrictive to movement and digestive flow. Hold each pose for at least 60 seconds with relaxed breathing. These should be gentle stretches, do not [...]

Stress Meditation

Relaxation Technique: SINKING DEEP INTO THE SEA Find a comfortable position that you can stay in for at least 10 minutes. It can be lying or sitting and you can use pillows and props to keep your spine straight and comfortable. Softly close your eyes and guide your attention inward. Note how the body feels [...]

Stress Relief

I cannot take credit for this beautiful information, and I unfortunately cannot give anyone credit because it was sent to me via an email forward. None the less, I loved it and feel compelled to share it with you.      Enjoy =)          Stress A lecturer when explaining stress management to an audience, Raised a glass of [...]

Natural Digestive Aids

  Use these with heavy meals to help promote healthy digestion and internal flora. Sauerkraut Kombucha Pickles Acidophilus Fermented/cultured veggies   Vinegar Aloe vera juice Water (not with meals) Peppermint oil Fiber Pineapple (small amount)   See more here.

Food Combining & Layering

What is Food Combining? Food combining is the art of giving your stomach the right foods at one meal so that it has the ideal combination of digestive juices needed to break down whatever is in the stomach.   Sugars, proteins and fats all need different digestive juices in order to be properly digested. If [...]

Questionnaire

This Questionnaire is great to have as a pre and post diet progress report. Please print it and fill it out so you can see for yourself how much you improve. Name____________________________________________   Age______     Date_____   Waist Size______   Weight_______   Body fat %______   Male/Female    Blood type________  Please answer the following questions by filling in the blank or underlining [...]

80/20 Rules

These 80/20 rules are great for obtaining and maintaining health, losing weight, and more. Sometimes other ratios are necessary; 90/10 for those who are WAY out of balance and need a boost towards health. 60-80/20-40 for athletes depending on intensity 50-60/40-50 for those trying to gain weight 80% 20% Healthy & balanced Alkaline foods Plate [...]

Inflammation Fighters

Here is where food can truly become medicine. Inflammation builds up in us from our food, chemicals, etc. and turns into free radicals that terrorize each blood cell and make them unable to fight disease and lead to early signs of aging. While we cannot completely eliminate inflammatory foods from our nutrition plans, we can [...]