Most people want to be healthy, regardless of their current eating habits or activity levels. No one wakes up hoping to feel sluggish, tired, bloated, or uncomfortable. And nobody enjoys dealing with chronic symptoms that may occur after eating certain foods. But disease speaks with symptoms.
Unfortunately, our shelves—including those at the grocery store—are stocked with foods that promote symptoms, even if we don’t realize it. So, for many attempting to live a healthier lifestyle by substituting food choices (low fat granola bars in place of cookies), there are still unhealthy ingredients in those foods. That power bar that you’ve been eating every morning instead of the donut you used to have? It’s more than likely packed with concentrated sweeteners and additives. Opting for a soy latte instead of the overly sweet Caramel Macchiato you always got? It still is full of sweeteners and hormonal stimulants. And diet drinks? They aren’t always the better option. Studies have already suggested that artificial sweeteners are worse for you than drinks that contain natural sugar, especially for diabetics.
So, in a world full of foods that seem to bring on more symptoms than they cure, how can we eat better? The answer is simple: eat healthy by eating natural. Consume natural foods and supplements by avoiding processed foods in boxes, bags, bottles, or cans. By eating foods that are ingredients (natural herbs, fruits, vegetables, poultry, and fish) rather than eating foods with ingredients (power bars, “healthy” cereals, blended fruit “smoothies” and juices), we are able to relieve our bodies of the stress of added chemicals, sweeteners, pesticides, and artificial ingredients.
The fact is, healing happens naturally in the human body if it receives what it truly needs. Natural foods, particularly those promoted by Weston Price or the Paleo Diet, can offer the best nutritional values without added chemicals and hormone stimulants. But most people don’t attempt to truly change their diet by eating healthier until their health is challenged. Sometimes, it takes a serious condition or health scare to really provoke a healthier lifestyle. But the good news is you don’t have to wait until then. You can eat healthier now, by eating natural and consuming natural supplements.
In addition to consuming natural foods and supplements, Nutrition Response Testing (NRT) can provide a more individualized approach, which is offered by the compassionate team at Total Health Restoration. NRT is a process of analyzing the body in order to find out the underlying causes of illness or non-optimum health. Upon an examination and some simple tests, Dr. Forman can determine if there is an underlying stress or dysfunction in a particular area of your body and begin a customized nutrition program to help you on the path to better health.