One of the most important aspects of disease prevention and maintenance of optimal health is a strong understanding of how foods impact our health. You may have heard that fruits and vegetables have antioxidants such as carotenoids, vitamin C and bioflavonoids but there are also other foods that can be used as medicines and therapies as well. Ginger and curcumin for example contain potent anti-inflammatory properties which help reduce inflammation and pain in the body. Whereas green vegetables contain chlorophyll which are blood purifiers and certain ones such as the Brassica family foods which include broccoli and brussels sprouts contain potent chemicals known as indole-3-carbinol which help protect the body from carcinogens especially those which promote cancer such as those of the breast and prostate.
Based on this important principle we take great care in preparing the most nutritious and delicious meals to help support your health and prevent disease.
After evaluating your current health status and particular nutritional needs whether you’re a senior with specific health needs, on medications, suffer from food allergies or food sensitivities or have any other special needs such as those found in Celiac or Crohn’s disease for example who have compromised the digestive capacities or if you’re suffering from arthritic conditions which require the avoidance of certain foods known as the” nightshade family” we carefully prepare a diet specifically tailored to your needs. The meal plan is created according to your needs and does take into account your likes, dislikes as well any special requirements you may have.
Your finished protocol includes a personalized meal plan made exclusively for you and includes:
- A delicious and nutrient dense customized easy-to-follow 7-day diet menu according to your health condition complete with breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack recommendations.
- Included you’ll also receive a full 14 page recipe manual complete with easy-to-follow recipes outlining exactly how to prepare each dietary recommendation and the nutritional content of many of the meals to help you understand why your eating them.
For more information on this package or if you have any questions or concerns please contact us and we would be happy to discuss your condition and send you out additional information including what to expect and our current fee schedules.
Supplement Protocols
Vitamins are essential nutrients that contribute to a healthy life. Although most people get vitamins from the foods they eat, millions of people worldwide take supplemental vitamins as part of their health regimen. Due to our modern living standards the processing of foods which leads to nutrient deficiencies along with commercial agriculture and soil depletion health care professionals are in agreement that most people need to take some sort of vitamin and mineral supplement.
Why take Vitamins?
There are many good reasons to consider taking vitamin supplements, such as multivitamins. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, doctors as well as other allied healthcare professionals recommend that you take them:
- for most chronic degenerative health problems including cancer
- if you eat a vegetarian or vegan diet
- if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- for disease prevention and restoration
- to provide optimal health and disease prevention
- to provide extra support to athletes and those who are living under stressful conditions
Vitamin Facts
Vitamins are essential for cellular function and critical to good health. Your body uses vitamins for a variety of biological processes, including growth, digestion, and nerve function to name a few. There are 13 vitamins that the body absolutely needs: vitamins A, C, D, E, K, and the B vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, vitamin B-6, vitamin B-12 and folate). There are two categories of vitamins including:
- Water-soluble vitamins are easily absorbed by the body, which doesn’t store large amounts. The kidneys remove those vitamins that are not needed. These include all the B vitamins and vitamin C.
- Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed into the body with the use of bile acids, which are fluids used to absorb fat. The body stores these for use as needed. These include vitamin A, D, E and K.
Mineral Facts
There are several minerals which are necessary components for good health to exist and all of these minerals come from our soil that is heavily depleted due to modern agriculture practices and the refining of our food supply.
Some of the minerals include the following:
- Calcium -essential to muscle contraction, nerve conductivity, bone and tooth structure
- Magnesium -essential to proper cardiac function, muscle function and ATP energy production
- Potassium -essential to electrical conductivity within the body, muscle function and cellular biochemistry
- Chromium -essential to proper blood sugar regulation
- Zinc- essential in over 100 enzymatic reactions including immune function, fertility and others
- Selenium -essential in cancer prevention, antioxidant protection and cell membrane health
- Vanadium -essential to insulin production and healthy blood sugar levels
- Iodine -essential to proper thyroid function which regulates every cell in your body
- Manganese -essential to mucopolysaccharide production, healthy connective tissue (joints , tendons)
- Molybdenum -essential in the liver detoxification of aldehydes, sulfites and other toxins.
Because each person is a unique individual and has specific family history, inherit weaknesses and medical history, the most important thing is to identify which minerals are missing and then provide them in the proper amounts for the particular individual and just as importantly in the right forms.
For example, there are many different types of calcium including MCHC, aspartate, citrate, malate, carbonate and so on, each one has a different function and different bioavailability/absorption rate. MCHC for example is used for rebuilding bones whereas the better absorbed aspartate form would be used for muscle contraction and nerve conductivity. Ultimately, based on your assessment we formulate protocols that provide the right type, form and dosages at orthomolecular levels to restore any deficiencies back to optimal levels.
In today’s North American society, more and more people suffer from nutritional (vitamins & mineral) deficiencies. They are caused by a variety of things, but poor diet is typically number one on the list. We are eating more refined, processed, artificially flavored, pesticide and antibiotic-laden foods than ever before. Prescription medication, stress and other negative lifestyle choices (alcohol, tobacco and drugs) will also cause nutritional deficiencies. Other reasons for nutritional deficiencies include soil nutrient depletion and modern agriculture practices which fail to provide adequate amounts of the elemental nutrients necessary for good health.
Since the needs of each individual vary greatly, a complete health assessment is necessary to identify which nutrients are right for you and then to provide you with superior supplements in the correct dosages, and at the right times in order to enhance your health. This is referred to as orthomolecular nutrition and is one of the most effective forms of restoring biochemistry to the body and reversing chronic disease conditions.
Your finished protocol includes a personal customized supplement protocol made exclusively for you and includes:
- a professionally prepared personalized nutrition protocol outlining exactly which vitamins, minerals, enzymes, herbs, glandular extracts, homeopathic remedies and specific foods would be optimal for restoring your health and wellness.
- a complete monograph of each supplement recommendation fully referenced by the most current scientific data available for your peace of mind. Please note-These monographs are only available with package C and D.
For more information or if you have any questions or concerns please contact us and we would be happy to discuss your condition and send you out additional information including what to expect and our current fee schedules.
