NUTRITIONAL HEALING
Nutritional healing is the use of whole foods and concentrated
extracts of plant and animal foods to replenish depleted nutrients
in cells, organs and glands of the human body. The science
and art of this type of healing has been studied and practiced
for over 75 years. This knowledge is not taught in medical
or chiropractic schools. Many tools are now available to guide
the practitioner in applying this healing art.
Kinesiology, the practice of muscle testing, is extremely
useful to identify areas of stress in the body and to delineate
which foods, supplements and medications will be helpful or
harmful to your health. Various forms of electrodermal screening,
using electrodes on specific acupuncture points, can also
access this kind of information.
The 197 question Symptom Survey identifies areas of bodily
dysfunction and is helpful in focusing treatment. A computer
program uses the survey results and recommends supplements
specific to the areas of bodily dysfunction. A specialized
nutrition physical exam is also used to pinpoint areas needing
support. Repeat surveys after several months on treatment
can show where improvement is occurring.
The Food Pharmacy Diet computer program is based on 6 years of research into many thousands of nutritional studies. Specifics of an individual’s metabolic type, disease conditions, mineral and vitamin deficiencies, and many other kinds of information can be inputted and an appropriate diet can be generated.
Blood or saliva hormone levels can be measured to pinpoint glands that are not functioning properly. Vitamin and mineral levels can be measured directly in the serum or red blood cells. Hair mineral analysis, amino acid profiles and heavy metal toxin levels can also be useful in selected cases.
Proper digestion of the food we eat is essential to utilize the nutrients in our food. Many people have problems such as lack of digestive enzymes, Candida (yeast) overgrowth of the colon, poor bile output (needed to digest fats), or leaky gut syndrome. These problems can be identified by a Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis and corrected. Only then will a healthy diet provide what our body needs to heal itself.
People have a wide variation in metabolism and need a diet that is best suited to their body. Metabolic typing is based on research into these differences. Learning your metabolic type is very helpful in knowing the proportions of fat, protein and carbohydrate to eat specific to your body’s needs. A questionnaire survey will provide this information.
Many people are ill from toxins such as heavy metals, organic chemicals such as pesticides, or yeast overgrowth. These must be identified and eliminated from the body in order for the natural healing process of good food to take place. An excellent way to initiate a powerful change towards improved health and vitality is to undergo a program of detoxification. Eating a diet of mostly raw vegetables and fruits for three weeks, along with liver detoxifying herbs, will enable healing to occur on a deep cellular level. Those who are very ill may need to begin gently and build up some nutritional reserves before undertaking such detoxification.
Key to the success of this approach is eating a diet of whole foods. Often, common food allergens such as dairy and wheat must be eliminated for a period of time. Refined sugar is a toxin and must be minimized for healing to take place. If you do not have the commitment and patience to stay with such a program for 6 to 12 months, you are unlikely to reap all the benefits that could be realized. The potential benefits of making these major changes in lifestyle are enormous and may include greatly increased physical vitality, enhanced mental functioning, and lessening or disappearance of symptoms and dis-eases, strengthening the immune system, retarding aging and increasing longevity. My role as nutritional consultant, healer and physician is to 1) design a program unique to you 2) help motivate you 3) guide you through the healing process that may occur and 4) monitor your medical conditions if you require it.
My goal is to create such a level of superb health that you no longer need my services.
Daniel Blodgett MD