ABC+D Approach Webinar Handouts

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1 Webinar Session One Publishing Symptomatic Relief Isn t Healing Publishing (All Rights Reserved) 1

2 Having a name for your disease is to be in possession of pretty worthless information The Disease Tree Let names of all disorders be Like to the limbs, joined to the tree; Work on the root and that subdue, And all the limbs will bow to you. Samuel Thomson Publishing (All Rights Reserved) 2

3 Natural healing is NOT about curing disease! Natural healing IS about changing one s lifestyle and restoring normal metabolic function to change how symptoms manifest. ABCs of Natural Health Care A = Activate B = Build C = Cleanse D = Direct Aid Stimulate the Body s Vital Energy Positive Attitude Mental and Emotional Healing Work Activate Build Put Good Nutrition into the Body Use Whole Natural Foods Avoid Processed and Refined Foods Use Raw Foods Cleanse Eliminate Toxins from the Body Open the Eliminative Channels Eliminate Toxins from the Environment Avoid Chemicals and Other Harmful Substances Refers to helping people with specific health issues by strengthening body systems and balancing biological terrain Direct Aid Publishing (All Rights Reserved) 3

4 Building Emphasize Eating Healthy Food Focus on Products that Tonify Glands, Reduce Stress and Increase Energy Cleansing Suggest a 2-4 Week Cleansing Program Emphasize Products that Detoxify the Liver and Kidneys Fasting or Mild Food Diets are Beneficial A Activating the Healing Response The Secret You attract into your life what you focus your mental and emotional energy on The Wrong Question Puts You on the Wrong Path How can I cure x-y-z disease? How can I reduce my stress? How can I fight this infection? How do I get rid of my cancer? Publishing (All Rights Reserved) 4

5 Don t Make Choices Based on Your Fears The path of fear leads us to what we fear! The mentality of fear leads us to attack what we fear, which creates more of what we fear. Our Cultural Approach to Health is Based on War Disease is our enemy We suppress symptoms We fight cancer We kill infection We destroy parasites or yeast To heal is to make whole You can t make something whole by fighting, judging, punishing or resisting. You create wholeness by nourishing, loving, supporting and accepting. Activating Remedies Affirmation Visualization Flower Essences Aromatherapy Homeopathics Anything that affects a person s energetic, mental or emotional state is an activating remedy Department of Sunshine and Rainbows Hopes restored, Spirits lifted, Enthusiasm Revived B Building the Body with Good Nutrition Publishing (All Rights Reserved) 5

6 Health in America Spend more money on health care than any other nation Ranked 37th in health care by the UN in nd in life expectancy 70% of Americans die of chronic diseases (primarily heart disease, cancer and diabetes) 5% of the worlds population using 50% of the worlds drug prescriptions Nutrition in America Typical American only consumes 1 1/2 servings of vegetables and no fruit on a given day Fattest nation on the planet Americans spend 90% of their money on processed foods Traditional Diets were composed of nutritionally dense, chemical-free, naturally grown foods utilized similar methods of preparing various foods incorporated both raw and cooked foods utilized both plant and animal foods were not low fat diets were high in fiber Real human experience is more useful than current scientific theory Three Components to Basic Nutrition Fats Protein Carbohydrates Fats The misunderstood nutrients Publishing (All Rights Reserved) 6

7 Fats are Good! Necessary for cell membranes A major component of brain and nervous tissue Needed for adrenal & reproductive hormones Preferred fuel of the heart Keep the body warm Keep skin soft and moist Dietary Fats are Called Triglycerides G L Y C E R O L Fatty Acid Fatty Acid Fatty Acid Fatty Acid Structure Fatty Acids Saturated Unsaturated Monounsaturated Polyunsaturated Oleic Acid Palmitic Acid Myristic Acid Lauric Acid Stearic Acid (Omega-6) Linoleic Acid Arachidonic Acid (Omega-3) Linolenic Acid EPA DHA Saturated Fats Monounsaturated Fats Publishing (All Rights Reserved) 7

8 Monounsaturated Fats Polyunsaturated Fats Oleic Acid Lowers heart attack risk Reduces plaque formation Aids in cancer prevention Unsaturated Fat Facts Unsaturated fats go rancid more easily and are not as stable for cooking at high temperatures Essential fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats Unsaturated fats make cell membranes more fluid Omega-6 Essential Fatty Acids Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) Di-homo-gamma-linolenic acid Type 1 Prostaglandins Linoleic acid Arachidonic acid Type 2 Prostaglandins Building blocks of tissue Protein Protein is Important Protein is contained within every part of your body: skin, muscles, hair, blood, organs, eyes, nails, bone Proteins (amino acids) are needed for hormones, neurotransmitters, immune function, detoxification, cellular repair and many other functions Publishing (All Rights Reserved) 8

9 Good Sources of Protein Grass fed, organic beef and poultry, and wild game Organic, free-range eggs Gland and organ meat from organically raised animals Soaked and cooked legumes and grains Complex Carbohydrates Providing energy and antioxidant nutrients What Is a Low Glycemic Carbohydrate? The Glycemic Index is a scale that ranks carbohydrate-rich foods by how much they raise blood glucose levels compared to glucose or white bread. Low GI foods raise blood sugar slowly Low GI foods are usually lower in calories and fat, while also being high in fiber, nutrients and antioxidants Fruits and Veggies Contain antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and other phyto-nutrients Need 5-9 1/2 cup servings daily Use locally-grown, in-season, organically-grown produce, whenever possible Out of Season Grow or purchase sprouts Used dried fruits or veggies Do some home preserving Use supplements 7 Basic Supplements Basic (Superfood) Supplement Enzymes Probiotics Essential Fatty Acids Antioxidants Minerals Fiber Publishing (All Rights Reserved) 9

10 Basic Supplement Daily vitamin and mineral supplement or whole superfood supplement to supply basic nutrition Basic Supplement Quiz How often do you eat at fast food restaurants? What kind of bread do you usually eat? How often do you eat a home-cooked meal that is not composed primarily of canned, frozen or pre-packaged foods? How many servings of fresh, frozen or dried fruits and vegetables do you usually eat each day? (Canned produce don t count!) Do you purchase organically or locally-grown food whenever possible? Enzymes Replace enzymes missing in the diet due to cooked and processed foods Support digestion, immunity, reduce inflammation, pain and allergic reactions Enzyme Quiz What percentage of your diet is raw food? How often do you experience digestive upset? (acid indigestion, severe belching or intestinal gas, bloating, heartburn or acid reflux) Do you take antacids or acid blockers? Do you suffer from food or respiratory allergies? Do you eat naturally fermented foods like raw sauerkraut, raw pickles, raw kimchi, etc. regularly with meats and other cooked foods? Probiotics Replace intestinal bacteria killed by antibiotics, chlorine and drugs Help immunity, bowel function, prevent yeast infections Probiotics Quiz Have you ever taken antibiotics? How many bowel movements do you generally have? How often do you eat yoghurt with live bacterial cultures, or fermented foods with live bacterial cultures? Do you suffer from yeast or fungal infections of any kind (athlete s foot, toenail fungus, vaginal yeast infections, etc.)? Do you primarily drink chlorinated (tap) water? Publishing (All Rights Reserved) 10

11 Essential Fatty Acids Essential to heart, brain and immune function Omega-3s protect heart, reduce inflammation and pain and aid brain function Medium chain saturated fatty acids help nervous and immune system Fatty Acid Quiz Do you eat wild salmon (farm-raised salmon doesn t count), sardines or ocean fish two or three times per week? Do you eat wild game or organic, grass-fed beef and poultry two or more times each week? Which of the following fats do you usually use for buttering bread, etc.? How often do you eat commercially fried foods? Do you want to reduce your risk of heart attack, stroke, cancer, diabetes and other degenerative diseases? Antioxidants Free radicals are associated with chronic inflammation and are involved in aging and degenerative disease Antioxidants prevent free radical damage, reduce inflammation and pain, slow aging Antioxidant Quiz How many servings of fresh, frozen or dried fruits and vegetables do you usually eat each day? (Canned fruits and vegetables don t count!) Do you have any kind of inflammatory disease (anything that ends in itis such as arthritis, colitis, etc.)? Do you want to reduce your risk of heart attack, stroke, cancer, diabetes and other degenerative diseases? Do you suffer regularly from chronic aches and pains (stiff neck, sore back, headaches, indigestion, etc.)? Minerals Modern agriculture has depleted the mineral content of foods Minerals are essential for healthy structure and function Minerals Quiz How many fillings do you have? How many teeth have you lost? (Do not include teeth lost through a physical accident.) Are your teeth crocked or did you require braces? How often do you make and consume homemade stock by simmering bones and vegetables as a base for homemade soups? Do you have any problems with your skin, hair, fingernails, bones or joints such as (hair loss, skin disorders, brittle fingernails, arthritis, osteoporosis, etc.)? Publishing (All Rights Reserved) 11

12 Fiber Most people don t get enough fiber Fiber is needed for bowel health, protection from toxins, lowering cholesterol and blood sugar Fiber Quiz Do you primarily eat whole grains (whole grain bread, brown rice, etc.) or refined grains (white rice, white flour, etc.)? Do you usually eat the peelings on potatoes, cucumbers, apples and other fruits and vegetables or do you usually discard the peelings? How often do your bowels eliminate? What is your stool like? Do you have high cholesterol? Publishing (All Rights Reserved) 12