Speaking to the ‘user friendly’ aspect of the body, give the body the tools it needs and it will build a healthy, strong body! Simply put, these tools are nutrient dense foods, clean water, clean air and exercise. Yes, it’s really that simplistic, but not that easy for most people. With all the fad diets, opposing exercise theories and general misinformation, it is confusing to sort through what is beneficial for each individual: which diet? which exercise program? which vitamin? more protein or less protein?….on and on swirls the confusion.

Some of the greatest authors regarding food and health are Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Dr. Thomas Rau, Colin Campbell, Dr. Russell Blaylock and Dr. Ben Lerner, to name a few. While non-traditional, each simplifies the complexities of the body, teaches the reader to understand the body and where to find the proper tools to build the kind of wellness of our dreams. Education leads to knowledge and knowledge to power. Once we have the knowledge, we have the power to change our lives, to reverse and prevent disease; we have the power to take charge of our lives and our well being. Fast food has become an acceptable norm, along with donuts and sugar laden cereals for breakfast. The majority of diseases in the United States are lifestyle related, which translates into; they’re within our control and within our power to change.

My goal and my passion are to share my knowledge, thereby empowering my clients to make lifestyle changes that save lives. I combine all the best of what I have learned from every book, every class, and every mentor, and formulate a program that allows me to share that knowledge in a way that is easy to understand and easy to put into practice.

Dr. Thomas Rau, author of The Swiss Secret to Optimal Health explains, “When you nurture your internal body, you optimize the rebuilding power that lies within every human being. As I have already explained, all living tissues renew within a certain period of time. If you have an organ that is sick, slowly degenerating, or not functioning as it should and you want to improve your health you need to create a new organ that functions better. You do this by nourishing the internal environment that surrounds and sustains that organ, so that over time, cell by cell, you grow a better body, essentially optimizing your natural potential for healing.” So now the big question: how is the internal body nurtured?

Healthy gastrointestinal function is essential to overall health and well being. Each section of the gut has a different function. These functions are not limited to digestion and elimination; but rather include the immune system, nervous system and hormonal function. Greater that 70% of serotonin is produced in the gut and 80% of the immune system lies in the gut lining. Problems, such as leaky gut, Candida, parasites and food sensitivities can cause damage to the gut lining. This damage creates minor, isolated symptoms and even systemic symptoms and diseases. Some symptoms or diseases that may not appear to be related to the GI tract but actually are directly related may include arthritis, skin eruptions, headaches, infertility, etc. The 4R’s to gut health, which translates to whole body health, are remove, repair, restore and replace. Scientists at the Institute of Functional Medicine describe the 4R approach as; remove stressors, antigens and toxins (food related as well), repair damaged lining mucosa, restore beneficial bacteria and replace inefficient digestive secretions such as digestive enzymes and hydrochloric acid.

Whether the goal is maximized health or weight loss, the path to success is the same. The Get Lean Weight Loss Program and the Prescription for Wellness Program are founded on the 4R approach with hands on individual, weekly coaching and support with muscle testing for individual sensitivity and nutrient assessments. Also included is a program specific cookbook, bi-monthly group meetings and educational materials.

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Two glasses of water (filtered), one glass with one-half of a lemon squeezed into it.

Breakfast:

One piece of fresh fruit (at room temperature), such as apple, pear, banana, grapes or citrus.  Chew well, mixing each bite with saliva.

15-20 minutes later:  One bowl of cooked whole grains – specifically millet, brown rice, amaranth, quinoa, raw buckwheat or buckwheat.

Flavoring may be two tablespoons of fruit juice for a sweeter breakfast taste, or use the “better butter” mixture mentioned below with a little rock salt or tamari for a deeper flavor.

11:00 a.m. One to two cups veggie water, saved from steamed vegetables.  Add a little sea salt or kelp and drink slowly, mixing each mouthful with saliva.

>Lunch (Noon – 1 p.m.):

One to two medium bowls of steamed vegetables; use a variety, including roots, stems, and greens – e.g., potatoes and yams, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, beets, asparagus, kale, swiss chard and cabbage.  Chew well!

3:00 p.m. One to two cups veggie water, saved from steamed vegetables.  Add a little sea salt or kelp and drink slowly, mixing each mouthful with saliva.

>Dinner (5 – 6 p.m.):

Same as lunch.  (change vegetables for taste variety).

>Evening & Bedtime (Asleep by 10 p.m.):

Herbal teas only – e.g. peppermint, chamomile, pau d’arco or blends.  Before bedtime is a good time to take your Calcium/Magnesium suppliment

Seasoning

Butter/canola or flaxseed oil mixture.  Make this “better butter” by mixing one half-cup of cold pressed canola oil (or olive or flaxseed oils) into a soft (room temperature) half-pound of butter; then place in a dish and refrigerate.  Use about one teaspoon per meal or a maximum of 3 teaspoons daily.

Note

You may feel a little weak or have a few symptoms the first couple of days – this will pass.  Clarity and feeling good should appear by day three or four, if not before.  If during this diet, you start to feel weak or hungry, assess your water intake and elimination; if needed, you may eat a small portion of protein food (3-4 ounces) in the mid-afternoon.  This could be organic fish; free-range, organic chicken; or some beans, such as lentil, garbanzo, mung or black beans.

The Detox Diet summary, copyright Elson M. Haas, MD 2001.

Presenter & Practitioner:  Cynthia Winslow, NH.D., Company: Bality, Inc. Raleigh, NC

cyndiwins@nc.rr.com

919.760.0900

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