Wellbeing Natural Health

The following are holistic self-care plans!
(Nothing on this website is meant to take the place of medical care. Please talk to your doctor before starting any new exercise routine, diet, nutritional supplements, or herbs.)

Anti-Herpes Diet
When you are over-tired, over-stressed, or fighting off an illness you need to remove any foods that tax your digestive system so that your body can heal itself. The general rule for following a healthy diet is finding whole (unprocessed), local, organic, fresh foods that are in season. Also, it is important to eat a variety of foods every week. It is best to rotate foods in and out, allowing for a wide variety of nutrients and flavors. I suggest finding a good farmer’s market near you and shopping there for your produce. >>more

Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Inflammatory foods to be limited or avoided:
Dairy [cultured dairy (yogurt, sour cream), goat’s milk and its products, or unpasturized dairy (not available except off the farm) are OK in small amounts]
Night shades: eggplant, peppers, tomatoes and white potatoes (ONLY EAT THESE EVERY 3-7 DAYS)
Hydrogenated and Processed Vegetable Oils
Trans-fats (read labels!) >>more

Celiac Disease and a Gluten-free Diet
Some seemingly random symptoms (like chronic loose stools, fatigue, migrating joint pain, headaches, chronic allergies, and frequent kidney stones) can point to chronic systemic inflammation and sensitivity in the gut. There is a condition called Celiac Disease that is caused by a sensitivity to gluten (a protein found in grains, especially wheat). Many people have this disease without realizing it. They suffer with multiple random symptoms for years without realizing that the cause is coming from their diet. If you think you might be gluten sensitive I encourage you to ask you’re family doctor about the possibility of testing you for a gluten sensitivity and the anti-gliadin antibody. >>more

Holistic Self-Care for the Breast Cancer Survivor
Dietary:
The best diet is based on variety and local, organic foods that are in season. Also, it is important to ENJOY your food. Find a farmer’s market and have fun trying new things. Avoid too much raw or cold foods and drinks. For damp conditions, you also want to avoid any foods that promote dampness. This includes sugar, dairy (especially uncultured and pasteurized), refined grains, and fried or greasy foods. The foods that are hard for your body to digest can tax your spleen, inhibit proper digestion, and cause dampness as a result. Dampness can then become phlegm. >>more

Post-Gallbladder Removal Diet Suggestions
Try to include a good soluble fiber supplement in your diet (like Inulin). They should have some to offer at your local health food store or pharmacy. Try to find a supplement that does not contain any insoluble fiber. Modified citrus pectin is a good source.
Try eating more steamed or cooked veggies than raw (in Chinese medicine we recommend eating warm foods rather than raw or cold because they are easier for your body to digest).
Limit or avoid dairy products, egg yolks, fatty meats, greasy foods, and fried foods. >>more

Breathing Stretching Exercises
Morning “Exercise”
These gentle stretches and breathing exercises are wonderful to do each morning to gently wake the body and mind. None of these should feel painful or even difficult. They should feel good.
Try to do these each morning before you begin your day. You may also do them once before bed. These exercises seem simple, but they will help you to reduce stress and muscle tension, thus helping the body to regain its balance and equilibrium. Try to do these at least once a day (if not twice) for a few months and see how they make you feel. At first the effects will be subtle. >>more

Treatment Plan for Hypertension
Dietary Suggestions
Eat until you are 70% full, then leave the table
Eat your last meal BEFORE 7PM
Chew your food thoroughly. Try the trick of chewing the first bites of any meal 50 times, and then chew the rest of the meal normally.
DO NOT skip meals. Have 3 sit-down meals a day and 2 sit-down snacks.
Avoid any turbulent or volatile emotions at meal time. Eat in a calm and relaxed environment. >>more

Stop Smoking Program
Congratulations on your decision to stop smoking!!
Facts:
Cigarette smoking is the most important risk factor for cancer and heart disease. It is considered to be the number one cause of death in America.
The more cigarettes smoked and the longer a person has smoked, the greater the risk of dying from cancer, a heart attack, or a stroke. Statistically, the sooner you stop smoking, the longer your life is extended. >>more

The Tiger Game
The Tiger game is a Qi Gong exercise that helps kids (and adults) stay healthy during the fall. The Tiger is the animal associated with the Lungs and with autumn. This exercise helps give the lungs a workout and build the immune system. It can be done daily to treat allergies, asthma, or a cold. (It may be done as a meditation if a child is physically unable to act it out). To be repeated three times, once a day. >>more

Holistic Diabetic Self-Care
Limit or avoid saturated fats, dairy products, fatty meats, greasy foods, and fried foods.
Avoid weight loss diets and instead focus on eating well.
Try to come up with a meal plan for yourself that allows you to have at least three good meals a day, even if you’re on the run. Maybe you can start the day off right by making a pot of brown rice. From there, you can keep several pre-cut veggies and lean organic meats and fish in the fridge to quickly steam of stir-fry. Do whatever you need to do to have healthy food accessible so that you don’t miss any meals. >>more