Healing ADD Through Food
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Food is Medicine Or Poison
Food is Medicine or Poison
Food Is Medicine Or Poison CDC shows 53% increase in ADD since 2001 20% of boys have been diagnosed 11% of all children have been diagnosed
Sugar Gluten Soy Dairy Food Dyes 70% ADD Kids Improve with Elimination Diet The Lancet, Volume 377, Issue 9764, Pages 494-503, 5 February 2011; Dr Lidy M Pelsser MSc a, Klaas Frankena PhD b, et al Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2009 Jan;18(1):12-9. doi: 10.1007/s00787-008-0695-7. Epub 2008 Apr 21. Pelsser LM, Frankena K, et al
This Is WAR and We Need WARRIORS! Enemy weapons of mass destruction: Food Highly processed Pesticide sprayed Genetically Modified Low Fiber High Glycemic
Empowerment Training for Warriors John Before After
Laura
William As the days went by my mind began to clear, plus my focus, memory and even speaking abilities were better. Plus I lost 55lbs in 87 days and I have a 6 pack the kind that won t get me arrested!
Tomas Before After Before: Depressed, hopeless, no future, gloomy, foggy, overweight After Lost 55lbs, faster, clearer, energized Finished GED
Healing Your Mind With Food My life was a mess, now it s a message I have been tested, now I have a testimony I was a victim, now I m victorious I went through trials, now I am TRIUMPHANT! Thomas
Create Health Warriors with 4 Simple Steps
1. Education
Oreos May Be As Addictive As Cocaine Or Morphine
Pleasure Button
Better Blood Sugar, Better Compliance Substance abusers more likely to relapse w poor eating habitsp. O Connor, M.D. Success rates as high as 71% if nutrition is added (BS addressed) Alexander Schauss, M.D. Recovered alcoholics continue to suffer effects of hypoglycemia Most important part treatment of alcoholics is the complete restriction of easily absorbed carbohydratesjohn Tintera, M.D. To combat addiction, diet and education about abuse and hypoglycemia MUST be part of the program- David Williams, M.D.
Improve Your Mood With Your Fork Serotonin- mood stability, sleep regulation cravings for simple carbs when low avoid SAD diet, choose complex carbs Dopamine- motivation, energy, focus unfocused, unmotivated, poor decisions when low eat small amounts like medicine 4x/ day
Improve Your Mood With Your Fork BDNF- Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor Protein that stimulates brain cell growth Involved in learning and memory Decline in BDNF associated with poor cognitive function, depression, OCD, memory loss, and dementia Diets high in sugar reduce BDNF!
Starting the Day with Donuts or Simple Carbs Leads to: Brain fog Inflammation Unbalances hormones Cravings
2. Simple Food Guidelines Foods to Choose and Foods to Lose
70% Plants / 30% Protein
High Quality Calories
Water Drink ½ body weight in ounces Don t Drink your Calories!
Clean Protein
Healthy Fats
Bigger brain areas by eating more fish
Macronutrients and Alzheimer s Fat based diet lowers risk 42% Protein High based diet lowers by 21% Carb Diet increases risk by 4X! Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA J Alzheimers Dis. 2012;32(2):329-39. doi: 10.3233/JAD-2012-120862.
Smart Carbohydrates
Eat From the Rainbow
Cook With Brain Healthy Herbs and Spices Kitchen cabinet or medicine cabinet?
Food Is Medicine Garlic and oregano boost brain blood flow Saffron has antidepressant effects Curcumin from curry decreases plaques Rosemary, Thyme & Sage enhance memory Cinnamon boosts attention and balances blood sugar
Lose Potentially Toxic Foods Sugar and artificial sweeteners Almost all processed foods Gluten found in wheat, barley and rye Most grains Dairy, including milk, cheese, and yogurt Soy and corn Tanaamen.com- Newsletter for free recipes
3. Know Your Motivation
Doreen 57 years old Lost 100 pounds Karate Champion Began body building History of Bulimia
4. Model the Message
Brainwash them early Play games with food Bribe them Let them make mistakes Make a huge mess Offer their favorite foods Kid Tips
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