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This
is an exciting time for the field of Natural Health. People are questioning
where they are going with their health care over the next years, and while
there is a lot of fear, I can assure you that this is a time for optimism
and excitement! I say this because, although any model of a national health
care system has never worked in a country like ours, we have the power in
our hands to take care of our own health. Worried about a rationed
system of health care? Then you can do something about it to protect you
and your family starting right now. Concerned about Long Term Care Insurance
and the extremely high cost of that insurance? The best insurance you can
have is good health! No matter your present circumstances, you can be
healthier and age gracefully!
Also,
if you are eligible to open up a Health
Savings Account, you can pay for supplements and Nutritional Guidance
through it and that makes it pre-tax dollars! It also allows you to
possibly accumulate monies for the later years of life and the money grows
for you instead of for an insurance company! Check all of this with your accountant
and see if it can work for you!
If
you are in perfect health now, you can learn how to stay that way. Having
massive health problems? You can learn to get healthy and stay that way.
And if you need supplements, the cost per day is less in most cases than a
lunch out at a restaurant, depending on your particular medical
circumstances. The important changes to your lifestyle and diet that we’ve
detailed over the last few years are free! It’s all a matter of
prioritizing and answering the question, “Do I want to turn over my health
to others, or do I want to be in charge myself?”
First,
go to the archives of my Newsletter on my Web site. When there, print out
the Newsletter from August, 2008
and read it. The topic is “The Seven
Common Ailments Which Can Be Managed Without Medication.” You don’t
have to depend on prescription drugs for the rest of your life, but you
must make an effort to avoid them! Then let us help you get started or
continue on the Pathway to Optimal Health!
This
month as we continue to highlight nutrient
packed foods which can help you fight disease, feel more energetic,
and even help you lose weight; the focus is on green foods in honor of St.
Pattie’s Day. If you are like most people, you may be surprised to learn of
all the super nutrients that are in the healthy foods we can grow and buy
(organic, please):
1.
Brussels sprouts: They have more glucosinolates
(compounds that combat cancer and detoxify our bodies) than any other
vegetable.
2.
Bok
Choy:
This calcium-rich veggie can protect your bones and may even ward off PMS
symptoms.
3.
Avocados: This healthy fat keeps you satisfied
and helps you absorb other nutrients.
4.
Spinach: A half-cup provides more than 5 times
your daily dose of Vitamin K, which helps blood clot and builds strong bones.
5.
Broccoli Sprouts: They have ten times more of the
cancer-preventing compound glucoraphanin than regular broccoli.
6.
Sunflower seeds: A ¼ cup delivers a large amount
of vitamin E, which keeps your heart healthy and fights infections.
7.
Asparagus: ½ cup supplies 50% of bone building
vitamin K and 1/3 of your daily folate. It’s a natural diuretic, so it also
banishes bloating.
8.
Green Tea: According to researchers at the U. of
Scranton, green tea prevents hardening of the arteries.
9.
Olives: They deliver the same heart-healthy
mono-unsaturated fat that you get in olive oil, but for just 7 calories per
jumbo olive.
10.
Kiwis: This fuzzy piece of produce is packed
with heart healthy nutrients like potassium, magnesium, and vitamins C and
E. Research shows that eating Kiwis daily may help prevent heart disease
and stroke by limiting the blood’s ability to form life-threatening clots
and by lowering triglycerides—fats that thicken the blood. Kiwis also
contain eye-protecting carotenoids, which lower the risk of macular degeneration.
(See recipes in this Newsletter)
And
how about a little extra for this Newsletter? We want to say something
about warm foods versus cold foods. Even though winter is almost over, the
topic applies year round. According to Chinese medicine, too many cold
foods (frozen smoothies, ice water, etc.) can chill your body, which slows
down your circulation, weakens you digestive fire, and creates stagnation
in your organs. The digestive fire is like a fire, and you don’t want to
throw a lot of cold things on that fire because, in high amounts or over a
long period of time they can put out that fire. Again, according to Chinese
medicine (and it’s been around for over 5,000 years), eating foods that
keep your fire strong is a prescription for longevity. This is especially
important for women. Cold foods which cause the heart to work harder to
boost circulation and maintain optimal body temperature, take away some of
the energy the body needs for conception and menstruation. So limit raw,
cold, and frozen foods year round, but especially during the colder months.
And emphasize home-made soups
with all of the healthy veggies and meats that we all need and which we
emphasize in our Practice and in our Newsletters.
A
second “extra” for this month is that we always hear about eating “single
serving portions.” But, just because you can fit a 2 lb. steak on your
plate does not mean that it’s a single serving. So here is what we mean by
a single serving.
Serving Size Cheat
Sheet:
Protein:
4 oz meat or fish; ½ cup beans; 1 egg; 6 oz yogurt
Carbs:
½ cup pasta; ½ cup rice; 1 small potato; 1 slice bread
Fruit:
1 medium size whole fruit; 4 oz. 100% fruit juice; 4 oz. no sugar added
applesauce; ½ cup fruit
Veggies:
½ cup lightly cooked vegetables; 1 cup raw vegetables; 1 cup salad
Fat:
2 Tbsp. salad dressing; 1 Tbsp. oil; 1 tsp. butter; 2 Tbsp. peanut butter;
1 oz nuts
At
every meal, aim for 1 serving of protein, 2 servings of carbs (especially
veggies), and 1 serving of healthy fats.
Snacks
should include 1 serving of protein and 1 serving of carbs, especially as
fruit or veggie.
Breakfast: 1 cup cooked
plain oatmeal (carb), with cinnamon, topped with 1 Tbsp pecans or walnuts
(fat and protein), and ½ cup berries
Morning
snack:
1 oz cubed cheese (protein, fat) with 2 large whole grain crackers (carbs)
and 1 cup red grapes (carb)
Lunch: Grilled chicken
(protein), a side salad (carb), with 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil (fat), and vinegar
Afternoon
snack:
1 cup baby carrots and red bell peppers (carb), dipped in 2 Tbsp hummus
(protein and fat)
Dinner: 4 oz grilled
salmon or pork loin (protein), 1 cup couscous (carb), and 1 ½ cups broccoli
(carb), sautéed in olive oil (fat)
Try this starting
today:
On
your dinner plate fill half with veggies or salad greens, one quarter with
lean protein (fish, chicken, steak, lamb, pork, etc.), and one quarter with
a complex carb (sweet potato, brown rice, non-wheat pasta, veggies)
OR: eat one or more
vegetables at every meal and snack. Track it by putting a check mark for
every veggie you eat for the next few weeks. Use the directions above to
determine a “portion.” Aim for 2 servings of fruit and 6 servings of
veggies daily.
Please
tell your family, friends, co-workers, and everyone you know to please sign
up for the Newsletter Pathways to Optimal Health at www.wholebodyhealth.us and tell
them it’s free!
As
always, your questions, comments, and suggestions are welcomed!
All of Dr. Baldwin’s recommendations are based on
solid scientific research. However,
no one Nutritional Plan will work for ever person, nor will any one
Nutritional Plan work for every disease or degenerative condition. Pathways is not a substitute for
proper medical diagnosis of conditions which may require medical or
surgical intervention. Our
Diagnostic System allows us to treat the person with the condition and not
the condition that has the person.
Our program is not simply a weight loss program. It is a program intended to help
the client learn how he or she can attain optimal health and
wellness with a healthy immune system.
We maintain that everyone should be able to live life to the fullest
and enjoy each day of life. To get in touch with us, dial 410-326-6690 and
we will be only too happy to help you!
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