Visit to the (Christian) holistic doctor

Man o' Man have I been changed. My visit to the herbalist/holistic physician was the best visit of my life. He spent 2+ hours with me. He told me from A to Z how to get to optimal health for me and for my family. He gave me a diet plan that is different from anything that I have ever read or seen or thought about. He used bible references to what God desires for our health.

He does what I would like to do. He even told me what school he went to and how he got his board certifications. He told me how difficult it is to be in a field the has alternative views relative to the allopathic physician and the insurance companies' ideals of health.  I can't wait till I have developed that kind of knowledge for the preventative side of health that he possesses.

This week, we utilized our juicer. I just let my imagination run wild. I combined veggies and fruits or just fruits and created the most delicious combinations. Fred and lil Fred and even Nicholas have truly enjoyed their natural juices...straight from the source. I have seen a difference in bowel patterns and Bug's ability to sleep in just 2 weeks.   I am on my way to vegetarianism. I have increased my veggie intake and fruit intake. I have not really reduced my meat intake, but the sugar intake has been tremendously reduced. It feels good to make real changes.

There is no excuse for my lack of exercise. I just haven't gotten it all back in my head yet. I am looking for the "perfect" situation...still. After so many years, I still seek that perfect day. Anyway, I know things will fall into place. The dust is starting to settle at work and I believe that this will assist me in getting things straight for myself at home.

I can't wait to schedule another visit with the physician. I am going to take a full day off and spend it picking his brain..of course at a price, but at his office, a very reasonable  price.

Lifestyle Change: Pescetarian to Vegetarian

I know...you think that I am losing it. But I have decided to change my life all together. As a former food addict (as many on the American diet are), I have decided that fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, beans and lentils..etc are the way to go. I haven't decided to give up meat altogether, I will consume fish..which would make me a Pescetarian (Meditteranean Diet). I have been studying and talking to the Lord. I am ready to take the plunge. Difficult, I know, but totally necessary. I am reading several books and journal articles of the benefits of a healthy life style.  I believe that I will be able to achieve a vegetarian lifestyle by the end of 2013. If I get really bold--a vegan lifestyle.

I am on day two of the the Master Cleanse. I decided to give it a try for three days then one day at a time after the three days. The ultimate goals is to complete the fast for 10 days. I just want to start my new life with a clean slate. I have found a naturopath doctor here in the Memphis area and will plan to visit him within the next week or two.

I have been studying health for awhile and when I sum it all up; processed food, sodas, caffeine and other lifeless foods is the reason for our sick and developmentally delayed children, infertility, obesity, diabetes, kidney disease, cancer etc. Not many want to acknowledge that we have control over our health by the way we treat our bodies. Not many want to do what it takes to become healthy. Not many of us want to let go of negative habits. Not many of us want to take responsibility for our own health. We leave it to the M.D. who's major purpose is to treat symptoms and perform surgery and most of all to help to keep the pockets of the pharmaceutical companies fat.

 As I read about gaining Godly wisdom and knowledge from Proverbs, I pray for strength as this is new territory. Lots of bumps in the road and "mess ups" but I will be victorious in obtaining optimum divine health through the knowledge of God.