We believe that healthful eating habits are one of the most important building blocks of a long and productive life.
We have seen many people whose medical problems seem to disappear when they begin to follow an eating plan that is appropriate and healthy for them.
Of course, no single eating plan will be optimal for every person who comes to the Center. However, most of the people we see quickly notice improved well-being by eliminating or greatly reducing refined and/or artificial sugars, excessive salt, saturated fats and hydrogenated oils, alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, and overly processed foods. At the same time, almost everyone will benefit from increasing their servings of fruits and vegetables, whole grains and beans, and monounsaturated oils as found in olive oil, canola oil, nuts, seeds and avocados.
Food allergies or intolerances may be contributing to your symptoms or dis-ease. If we suspect food allergies, you can be helped by either a food elimination diet, or by a blood test for antibodies to a wide variety of foods.
If certain foods are identified as part of your problem, you will feel better when these foods are eliminated from your diet.
Detoxification may be necessary in some cases of chronic illness. This is a process of promoting the elimination of toxins from your digestive system and other organs of the body. This is accomplished by eating a light diet of fruits and vegetables and their juices, in combination with a supplemental medical food based on rice protein. Most patients quickly feel an increase in energy, mental clarity, and well being in response to eliminating these toxins from their bodies.
Maintenance of healthy and appropriate eating habits will help make more effective any of the other therapies you might receive at the Center.
Remember, nutritional evaluations take into account the individual,his or her prior medical history, current psychophysical condition,personal goals and needs, as well as a willingness to work collaborativelywith our staff. In addition to the general recommendations made above,specific suggestions are offered to every individual. This may sometimes include the use of certain vitamin and mineral supplements recommended by Dr. David Fabrey, Staff Medical Director.
