Organic vs Non Organic

People are always asking me if i only eat organic. I wish the answer was "yes", but its not. Often times when going to grocery store there isn't a good selection of organic produce or meat. I get what is available at that time. Price also plays a role in my selection and most of you know that organic food is much more expensive. So when working with a budget, its not always feasible. Now i do think its important to get the best quality food you can buy. You are what you eat and if you are eating junk, then you probably will feel like junk. I also think its important that you get the organic fruits and vegetables that are more exposed to the pesticides. Bottom Line is organic/clean food is important, but its not the end-all. Get what your budget allows you to get.

Do I "Cringe" at the thought of somebody using an Antibiotic

I was recently asked if i "cringe" at the thought of a person using an antibiotic. My answer was, "no!" There is a time and place that medical prescriptions are necessary and i am not blinded to that fact. 20 months ago, my wife was in a horrible 18 wheeler auto accident and spent 17 days in the hospital and then spent the next 17 months going to physical therapy and occupational therapy. That is definitely a time that somebody needs medical intervention. She still isn't well from that accident, but is better and independent. If somebody has bronchitis or pneumonia or maybe even severe case of strep, then an antibiotic is ok. I personally haven't been on an antibiotic in over 15 years even if i had a sickness. So just saying, its not my preference, but its also not the end of the world if somebody does need an antibiotic. The prescription medications that i "cringe" at are going to be the long term medications, ie diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol, thyroid, arthritis, acid reflux, anxiety, depression etc... those cause more damage to you because you are on them for the rest of your life. The long term medications are the ones you need to try to avoid. This is where being more involved in wellness and being more educated can help you out.

Detox Day 5

Its day 5 of detox. I hope everybody is going strong. Things become a little bit more difficult as we go into the weekend. A lot of people loose focus during a weekend. Stay true to the diet over the next 3 days. At this point in the detox your energy should be better, digestive symptoms should be gone. You may not have lost weight at this point, but trust me your body is making progress. It will take about 10-14 days before you notice much weight loss. So hang in there and keep plugging along. Drop me a comment or ask a question. I would like to see more of the detoxers say hello or at least check in.

Detox Day 3

Ok, I have made it through the first 2 days without any problems. No headaches or any really noticeable symptoms. This may not be the same for many of you. Symptoms are common during the first few days. Day 3 things should start to get better as the day goes on. Hang in there and remember to listen to your body. If you need to rest, please make sure you are resting. Post any comments or questions right here, i will be checking regularly to reply.

Detox Challenge 2011: Day 2

We at the Whole Body Healing Center are on Day 2 of the 28 day detox challenge. Check my detox blog for more information on this. You can also join us if you feel the urge.

My 28 day detox program is a grain/gluten free diet. Mostly you will be eating meat and veggies. I had a great steak, steamed broccoli and a salad for dinner last night. No bread, crutons or any bread product. It was great. I slept well, which usually happens while I am detoxing. Today for breakfast I will be eating some eggs with mixed in veggies. Not to bad, is it?

Let me know if you have any questions.

EMF Pollutions are KILLING us

We are in a wireless world today. Cell phones, wifi, computers, wireless routers, cell phone towers, etc. It seems like its all around us. Most people don't think about the hazards this technology is causing. These are hidden hazards that you can't see, feel or hear. But believe me that are recking havoc on your cellular body. This is something that comes up in almost every test I run these days. Most people have an extremely high levels of radiation running through their bodies and they don't even realize it. This is detected from the thermography screening as well.

Symptoms can vary from person to person. What i find is that if your immune system is weak, it will affect you much more than a person who's immune system is strong. One of the biggest things you will notice is not sleeping well. A lot of rolling around and restlessness. Other issues that can occur are headaches, fatigue, unexplained inflammation or swelling.

You can buy devices that will protect you and your home environment. I personally wear cell phone chips on all my cell phones, i also put them on the wirelss routers at the home and office and I wear a pendant around my neck at all times. This is real stuff guys and you need to take percautions where you can. Your home should be protected. Your childs cell phones need to be protected.

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Gluten Intolerance and Sensitivities

Last week on my radio show, I had Dr. Thomas O'bryan. We discussed gluten and all the problems related to gluten. What I learned during the radio show is very interesting. Gluten is a GMO (genetically modified food) and everybody on some level is sensitive to gluten. Most people think gluten intolerance is only digestive, but it can be much much more. ie headaches, arthritic pains, thyroid issues, digestive issues, depression and many more. Most all processed food today is made with gluten and since it is a GMO, the body doesn't even recognize what you are feeding it. I have many clients that come in with all sort of symptoms that are never diagnosed. They search and search for answers but nothing comes on their blood test. They are eventually told they have a mental problem and are recommended a presciption of some kind for depression. Some of these cased can be a simple case of gluten intolerance. I learned on the radio show that most testing for gluten is for celiacs disease only and often time can't find other the less intolerances than celiacs disease. Celiacs disease is a more severe case and there is a blood test for that disease. Often times gluten sensitivities go undiagnosed because of insufficient blood test.

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