Cleansing And Healing

I couldn’t agree more. Just take some time to ponder all the variety of foods God created. In fact tear open a juicy orange, bite into a delicious nectarine, or peel a ripe  banana and marvel at how anyone could doubt there is a divine Creator! Man has never come close to packaging food as perfectly as our God has.

The body can do quite well on vegetables, seeds, nuts, legumes and proteins. I ate those food groups, plus a small amount of healthy oils for many years. My health improved dramatically!

If natural sugars are no problem for you, add fresh fruit to your diet. These sweet low fat treats are packed with nutrients and enzymes. You will want to eat more vegetables than fruits, however. A good rule to remember. Fruits are cleansing; vegetables are healing. If you’ve been eating a lot of junk food, you may want to go on a cleansing programme.

An easy way to cleanse your system is to eat only fruits for two to three days. Drink lots of clean water. You’ll clear out plenty of toxins on this “fruit fast.” Try this only if you don’t have diabetes or candida (candida albicans are microscopic, parasitic fungi that live in warm, moist places of the human body: the digestive tract from mouth to rectum, the vagina, and other mucus membranes.)

These yeast organism live quietly in the normal, healthy body not causing a stir. But when conditions are right for them they grow out of control. “colonising” and taking over the system.

According to microbiologist, if given the necessary  food-sugar-fungus is the fastest-growing organism on earth. Candida sufferers can detox by drinking vegetable juices and eating vegetables, raw or lightly steamed, for several days.

Vegetables are healing and strengthening . They build you up. That’s why cancer clinics and other alternative  medical centres recommend a diet rich in produce and other live foods.

Vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and enzymes provide the body with everything  it needs to heal herself. Phytochemicals , or “phytonutrients” as they are also called are compounds that safeguard your genes and DNA, thus protecting and restoring your body’s health.

Pytochemicals helps to fight cancer, provide anti-ageing protection, and more. Plants get the colours in their skin from absorbing the sun’s light. It’s  this energy thar our bodies need so desperately to sustain life. Always eat vegetables carefully washed and unpeeled  when possible.

In the days gone by, our mothers were right when they encouraged us to eat more of fruits and vegetables. Now that you are not under their watchful eye how are you doing on your own? And if you are a mom, how are your kids doing?

The old recommendation to have seven to nine fruit and vegetable servings  today is a great advice. When was the last time you even came close? It’s tough, even on a good day.

Study after study shows increasing evidence that this area of nutrition will have the most profound long-term effect on your health and vitality. Supplements cannot completely fill in the gaps left from eating enough whole foods. The fiber alone in plant foods has an incredible balancing effect on blood sugar, not to mention the benefits of your entire digestive system.

And don’t forget that your breads and cereals should have enough whole grains to be considered food. Most refined, packaged foods enter the body and are pretty much turned to sugar and paste within minutes of ingestion. Wonder why you feel sluggish?

Exercise is key in the process of cleansing and healing because natural killer cells that attack infection and other immune system fighters increase with exercise, as do levels of hormones specific for good immune  function. In addition, physical activity regulates all the functions of the body.

A quick way to evaluate yourself to know how well or bad you are doing as regards to physical activities.

Now, based on the last three months, please rate yourself (0- Almost never; 1- Sometimes; 2- Often; 3-Always)

– I crave activity and find ways to move more each day.

– I enjoy exercise and how it makes my body feel

– I have high energy to do all the things I want and need to do.

– I make exercise and activity a priority in my life.

– I understand the need for aerobic, strength and flexibility training.

– I engage in aerobic activity four or more times per week.

– I take the stairs or walk a distance whenever I can.

– I monitor my heart rate and know I am exercising safely.

– I am injury free and able to engage in most activities .

– Being healthy and fit is important to me.

– I listen to my body and knows what it needs

– I wear appropriate and quality shoes for exercise.

– I have a very active life and am moving throughout the day

– I do purposeful exercise for at least 30 minutes ,three times per week.

– I can easily touch my toes without bending my knees.

– I maintain strong abdominal muscles.

– Add the total of all scores.

Scoring

40-48 Excellent! You’re fit.

31-39  Good. Stay consistent

22-30  Fair. Use it or lose it!

< 21.  Poor. Take one small step and  Start moving.