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"If we
eat wrongly, No doctor can cure us;
if we
eat rightly, No doctor is needed."
- Victor G. Rocine circa 1930
The human body is an amazing thing all by it self but you must maintain it properly with the right diet and nutrition in order to ensure it has the natural ability to defend, repair and restore your health the way nature designed. Eating for optimal health is possible only if we care and are willing to learn.
Eating the correct foods
according to your constitution and in harmony with the environment around you is
fundamental to staying well. Understanding common diseases such as colds and
flu, knowing how to read their early symptoms and knowing the characteristics of
foods are keys to eating right for preventive healthcare.
TCM (Traditional Chinese
Medicine), Herbalists and Natural health care professionals believe that most
diseases progress from an initial stage with obvious symptoms to develop into
bigger problems with more severe health problems. If we can identify problems at
the initial stage and treat them with the proper herbs and foods, we can
stop them from progressing further. When diseases or conditions are not treated
promptly, they become chronic in nature and are more difficult to treat.
While you are sick
it is important to eat foods that are complementary to the treatment of the
illness so that relief can be achieved sooner. Your health care provider should
explain the nature of the problem and give advice on what foods to eat and what
to avoid during that time.
Most therapeutic food dishes
are eaten as meals or with meals and repeated for days or sometimes weeks until
the body has enough nutrition to repair itself. The results are more
comprehensive and permanent. After recovery, it is often recommended that a
particular herb, food or recipe is repeated at regular intervals for prevention
of reoccurrence or maintenance purposes.
Eating
consciously for optimal health requires knowledge, time and effort. Investing in
your food is an investment in yourself. Your health and quality of life will
improve greatly.
For further information and help to meet your personal
health care goals please contact East West Center for Natural Medicine
574-210-4982.
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