Note: Page numbers in italics indicate affirmations and exercises.
Abdominal pain, 60, 70, 71, 77, 78, 123, 137, 140, 172, 178, 212. See also digestive references
“Accepting My Physical Perfection” Treatment affirmation, 96
Acid (HCl), improving and testing, 175–176
Acid reflux. See Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), acid reflux, heartburn
Acne, severe, 34–35
Addictions, 36, 70, 80, 112, 124, 127, 247
Additives, food, 139–140, 233–234
Advertising. See Media
Affirmations
about: troubleshooting, 55
“Accepting My Physical Perfection” Treatment, 96
Change, 17–20
Eating Meals, 163–164
Healing, 42
Health, 21
Health and Nourishment, 54–55
“Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Digestion” Treatment and Meditation, 96–99
Judgment and Compassion, 53
Listening to Your Body, 117–118
Loving and Accepting Yourself and Others, 20–21
Loving Your Body, 54
Preparing Meals, 163
Trusting Life, 22
Your Greatest Love Story, 201
Affording to eat healthfully, 36–38
Aggarwal, Bharat B., Ph.D., 147
AIDS/HIV, Hayrides and, 15–16
Alcoholism and depression, client story, 35–36
Allergies. See Food allergies
Aloe vera juice, 173
Alzheimer’s disease, 33, 126, 129, 183
Appleton, Nancy, 126
Appliances and equipment, 206–207
Arthritis
bone broth helping, 156
castor-oil packs helping, 174
dehydration and, 152
digestive challenges and, 60, 69
methylation and, 81
remedies for, 191
spices/herbs helping, 191, 299, 313, 324
Artificial sweeteners, 127–128
Aspartame, 127, 128, 129, 141, 230
Assessment, health, 14–15
Autism, 6, 80, 85, 133, 137, 167
Autoimmune disease. See also specific conditions
appearing without warning, 6
common conditions, 6
defined, 5
statistics and trends, 5–6
Azodicarbonamide (ADA), 140, 143, 234
Bacteria, bad
cleaning up diet for, 75
detox reaction and, 167
diet cola reducing, 77
digestive challenges and, 60, 69, 75, 78, 90
digestive system and, 63, 66, 70–71
fiber and, 169–170
honey combatting, 149
Lyme disease, 12–13
sugar/sweeteners and, 126, 150
Bacteria, good
brain relationship, 85–86
bread and, 134
cinnamon and, 324
cultured vegetables and, 178
digestive challenges and, 74–75
digestive system and, 63, 70–71, 74
fiber and, 169–170
loving army of, 74–75
mind-body connection, 84–86
prebiotics and, 169
probiotics and, 170, 171, 172, 175
soft/energy drinks and, 77
Bagging lunch, 159
Baking dishes and pans, 207, 208
Ball jars, 205
Baths, warm mineral, 174
Baumeister, Roy F., 87
Beliefs. See also Thoughts
genes responding to environment or, 10
health and, 3
negative. See Negative thoughts and beliefs
negative thoughts becoming, 7–8
Beverages
about: sparkling cherry/pomegranate drink, 218
damage from soft/energy drinks, 76–77
green-powder drinks, 146
The Biology of Belief (Lipton), 10
Bipolar disorder, 91–92
Bitters, digestive, 176
Bitter/sour foods, for digestion, 177
Blaylock, Dr. Russell L., 129
Bloating. See Gas, bloating, indigestion
Blood sugar
bulimia recovery and, 88
dysbiosis/malabsorption and, 78
imbalances, 35–36
soft/energy drinks and, 76
willpower and, 76, 87, 216, 324
The Blue Zones (Buettner), 8, 39
Body, listening to, 101–120
about: overview of, 101–102
authors’ experiences, 102–105
being present, aware and, 108–109
developing relationship with self and, 109
dreams and, 107
emotions and, 105–106
exercises for, 116–120
feelings and, 105
food selection and, 123, 124–125
getting quiet and, 109–110
gut feelings and, 84–86, 102, 105
how to listen to inner voice and, 108–111
importance of, 11
judgment-free mind and, 110
keeping journal and, 110
open mind and, 110
others and, 114–116
patterns and, 107–108
physical symptoms and, 104
power of, 3
practicing, 111
starting small and building, 110–111
still, small voice inside, 102–104
things getting in way of, 111–116
thoughts and, 106–107
tuning in and, 110
for what body/life wants, 105–108
Body, obsession with weight and diets, 30–31
Book overview, vii–ix, xiii–xv, 200
Bowls and dishes, 205, 207–208
BPA (bisphenol A), 77
Brain
digestion and, 62
digestive health and, 84–86
diseases, 33. See also Alzheimer’s disease; Parkinson’s disease
soft/energy drinks and, 76
Braun, Ashley, 58
Braun immersion blender, 207
Bread, 134
Breaks, taking, 24
Brominated vegetable oil (BVO), 140, 142, 233
Broths, bone/vegetable, 156, 199
Budget
affording to eat healthfully, 36–38
eating healthy on, 157–160
money-saving tips, 158–160
Bulimia, 30, 38–39, 44, 88, 92–93, 104, 106, 123
Bulk, buying in, 158
Butter, margarine vs., 33
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), 140, 143, 233
Calcium, 182
Campbell-McBride, Dr. Natasha, 91, 133, 145, 156, 170, 175
Cancer
BHA and, 140
chemotherapy, 175
CoQ10 and, 180
essential fatty acids and, 153
food dyes and, 139
healing experience, 43
Louise’s asparagus recipe for, 224
maple syrup and, 149
potassium bromate and, 140
sugar/sweeteners and, 126, 127
trans fats and, 135
Caring
for others before yourself, 10
for yourself, 10–11
Castor-oil packs, 168–169, 172, 174
Change
affirmations, 17–20
fear, guilt, shame restricting, 30
learning from, 19–20
magic of trying something new, 19
self-acceptance and, 30
tips for starting out, 17–19
willpower and, 86–87
Change Your Thoughts—Change Your Life (Dyer), 113
Cholesterol, 77, 79, 154, 155, 180, 181, 183, 190
Client stories
about: common patterns, 90
alcoholism and depression (James), 35–36
bipolar disorder (Becky), 91–92
Cushing’s disease and eating disorder (Cara), 92–93
depression, mood disorder, chronic fatigue (Carter), 90–91
fibromyalgia (Catherine), 12
lupus (Mary), 40–41
Lyme disease (Stacey), 12–13
severe acne and rash (Jennifer), 34–35
weight loss and metabolic healing (Mindy), 93
Coffee enemas, 170
Coffee grinders, 207
Colitis. See Ulcerative colitis
Combining foods, 178–179
Compassion, 21, 24, 53. See also Listening Meditation
Constipation
colon health and, 70–71
diarrhea and, 71. See also Diarrhea
as digestive challenge symptom, 60, 78, 162
gluten and, 133
healthy poop and, 71–74
magnesium and, 183
vitamin B12 and, 67
Containers, storage, 209
CoQ10, 180
Corn syrup. See High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)
Cravings
balancing sweet taste for, 151
“eat this instead” ideas, 219–220
remedies for, 189
soft/energy drinks and, 76
stress and, 85
whole foods and, 156–157
Critser, Greg, 34
Crohn’s disease, 6, 60, 67, 71
Cushing’s disease, 92–93
Cutting boards, 205
Dalai Lama, 124
Dane, Heather, about, xii–xiii, 363
Dates, as sweeteners, 149, 224, 236
De Becker, Gavin, 102
Dehydrators, 206
Depression
alcoholism and, 35–36
cravings and, 189
dehydration and, 152
digestive challenges and, 61, 66, 68, 79, 86, 133
energy drink consumption and, 76
fibromyalgia and, 12
food and, 85. See also Digestive challenges
gluten and, 133
herbs and spices for, 191, 324
listening to body/life and, 75, 105–106
methylation and, 80
women as sex objects and, 29
work/life balance, food and, 35–36
Detox reactions, 167
Diabetes
as autoimmune condition, 6
cinnamon and, 324
dehydration and, 152
empowering yourself and, 41
maple syrup and, 149
methylation and, 79–80
natural sweeteners and, 149, 150
pancreatic balance and, 69
sugar, non-natural sweeteners and, 126, 127
vitamin B12 and, 67
weight gain and, 76
Diarrhea
Bristol Stool Scale and, 72
colon health and, 71
constipation and, 71. See also Constipation
detox reaction and, 167
as digestive challenge symptom, 60, 78, 162
gallbladder support and, 177
gluten and, 133
sugar/sweeteners and, 128, 150
vitamin B12 and, 67
Diary, food, 161–162
Diets
fleeting effects of, 31
obsession with, 30–31
only one that works, 31–32
Digestion. See also Methylation
about: overview/summary, 57, 99
diet, thoughts, lifestyle positively affecting, 83–86
exercises to get to know body and create foundation for health, 94–99
important steps of, 75–79
lifestyle changes aiding, 61–62
natural beings, natural food, 99
soft/energy drinks and, 76–77
starving bodies full of food, 75–79
Digestive bitters, 176
Digestive challenges
malabsorption or dysbiosis symptoms, 78–79
with 2nd/3rd steps, 78–79
Digestive enzymes, 174–175
Digestive system. See also Digestion; Liver;
Methylation; Stomach; Stool (poop)
challenges. See Digestive challenges
chewing food and, 64
client stories related to. See Client stories
enteric nervous system of, 59–60, 84–85
esophagus to stomach, 66–67
function of, 60
gallbladder and, 63, 70, 169, 177
health of, brain and, 84–86
illustrated, 63
immune system and, 74–75
intelligence of, 59–60
large intestine (colon) and, 63, 70–71, 72, 90, 183
loving army of, 74–75. See also Bacteria, good
organs and functions, 63
pancreas and, 63, 69, 126, 148
as “second brain,” 60
small intestine and, 63, 69, 90, 133, 169–170, 178
soft/energy drinks and, 76–77
willpower and, 86–87
Disconnection
from body and bodily signals, 74, 75, 121
media messages feeding, 28–29
from real, all-natural food, 58–59
reconnecting after, 13–14, 22–24, 121
Dis-ease/disease. See also Autoimmune disease
disconnection causing, 8–9
noncommunicable, health and, 5. See also Autoimmune disease
Dishes and bowls, 205, 207–208
Doctor, choosing, 42
Dreams, 107
Drugs
natural remedies and, 165–166. See also Home remedies
side effects of, 45
synthetic, 165
Duke, James, Ph.D., 166
Dyer, Dr. Wayne, 113
Dyes, food, 139
Dysbiosis, 60, 75, 78–79, 80, 87
Eating
healthy on a budget, 157–160
at home, 159
mindfully, 94, 122, 123–124, 162–164. See also Present, being in
whole foods, 24, 143–145, 156–157, 199–200
Eating disorders, 6, 16, 29, 67, 78, 92–93. See also Bulimia
Eating Meals affirmation, 163–164
Emotions, listening to, 105–106
Empowering yourself, 41–43
Enemas, 170
Energy drinks, soft drinks, 76–77
Energy, remedies for improving, 192
Enteric nervous system, 59–60, 84–85
Enzymes, digestive, 174–175
Equipment and appliances, 206–207
Esophagus, food movement through, 66–67
Excalibur dehydrator, 206
Excitotoxins, 128–129, 141–142, 187, 230, 231–232. See also Aspartame; Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
Excitotoxins: The Taste That Kills (Blaylock), 128–129
Exercises, creating new perspective on health, 15–25
Meditation: Reconnecting to the Earth and All Things, 22–24
Mirror Work and Affirmations: Sweet and Loving
Thoughts Begin Healing Journey, 16–22. See also Affirmations
Some Beautiful Ways to Reconnect, 24
When You Don’t Know What to Do, Focus on Love, 15–16
Exercises, emphasizing food/thoughts that heal body and mind, 161–164
Eating Meals affirmation, 163–164
Food Diary, 161–162
Listen to Your Body, 161
Preparing Meals affirmation, 163
Exercises, for listening to body, 116–120
about: overview of, 116–117
affirmations, 117–118
Listening Meditation, 118–120
Listen to Your Body, 161
Exercises, to know body and create foundation for health, 94–99
“Accepting My Physical Perfection” Treatment affirmation, 96
“Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Digestion” Treatment and Meditation, 96–99
Tips for Improving How You Digest Life, 94–95
Exercises, to love yourself and your body, 46–55
Health and Nourishment affirmation, 54–55
Judgment and Compassion affirmation, 53
Loving Your Body affirmation, 54
Vision Exercise, 46–53
Extrasensory perception (ESP), 101, 102, 106
Factory-farmed meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, 136–137
Family and friends
family dinner and, 8
lack of support from, 116
supportive, spending time with, 95
Farmers’ markets, 158
Farms, buying from, 158
Farms, visiting, 24
Fatigue
constipation and, 71
dehydration and, 152
digestive challenges and, 60, 69, 71, 78
gluten and, 133
improving energy for, 192
liver and, 70
magnesium and, 183
mercury fillings and, 64–65
remedies for improving energy, 190
sugar and, 112
vitamin B12 and, 67
Fat Land: How Americans Became the Fattest People in the World (Critser), 34
Fats and oils
to avoid (refined), 134–135, 234
breaking down. See Gallbladder; Liver; Pancreas
brominated vegetable oil (BVO), 140, 142, 233
to emphasize, 152–154, 235–236
essential fatty acids, 153
food combining and, 179
healthy ways to use, 154
heating dried herbs/spices in, 188
improving mood, 85
Fear, guilt, and shame
clouding inner voice, 113–114
media messages feeding, 28–29, 31
Feces, 70, 90. See also Constipation; Diarrhea; Stool (poop)
Fiber, 169–170
Fillings, silver mercury, 64–66
Fischler, Claude, 58
Fitzgerald, Randall, 32–33
Flatulence, 60. See also Gas, bloating, indigestion
Food. See also Eating; Food, to avoid; Food, to emphasize
about: reconnecting using, 121
affecting digestion, 83–86
“bad for you” fads, 144
budgeting for. See Budget
client stories illustrating effects of. See Client stories
combining, 178–179
craving. See Cravings
disconnection, dis-ease and, 8–9
family dinner and, 8
getting started with whole foods, 199
growing, 158–159
“hundred-year lie” about medicine and, 32–33
“If it doesn’t grow, don’t eat it,” 32–34
learning from ancestors and body, 122–124
listening to inner guidance, 123
manufactured, 8
money-saving tips, 158–159
natural beings and, 99
pesticides and, 131
phytonutrients and, 132
processed/packaged. See Processed foods
recipes. See Index of Recipes and Menus
seeking expert guidance, 122
taking time for nourishment, 160–161
where we got lost and refinding ourselves, 57–59
whole, 24, 143–145, 156–157, 198–200
Food additives, 139–140, 233–234
Food allergies
as autoimmune condition, 6
corn, 145
dairy, 137–138
digestive challenges and, 60, 69
GMO foods and, 130
honey and, 149
liver and, 70
sugar and, 126
Food Diary, 161–162
Food dyes, 139
Food in History (Tannahill), 58
Food processors, 206
Food, to avoid, 124–143. See also Processed foods; Sugar
about: listening to your body and, 124–125
artificial sweeteners, 127–128
excitotoxins, 128–129, 141–142, 187, 230, 231–232. See also Aspartame; Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
factory-farmed meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, 136–137
farmed fish, 138–139
food additives, 139–140, 233–234
high-fructose corn syrup, 77, 127, 141, 230
reading labels for, 126, 141–143
soy, 136
trans fats, olestra, refined fats/oils, 134–135
Food, to emphasize, 143–156, 235–236
animal protein, 235
bone broths/vegetable broths, 156
fruit/natural sweeteners, 148–151, 235, 236
grains, nuts, and seeds, 154–155, 236
healthy fats and oils, 152–154, 235–236
herbs and spices, 147–148
water, 151–152
whole foods, 143–145
FOS or inulin, 169–170
Fruit
eating alone, 179
shopping list, 223–224
Fungal infections, 60, 69, 78. See also Bacteria, bad
GAPS diet. See Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) diet
Garlic press, 207
Gas, bloating, indigestion
detox reaction and, 167
as digestive challenge symptoms, 60, 64, 71, 91, 106
food combining and, 178–179
gallbladder support and, 177
gluten and, 133
pancreas challenges and, 69
vitamin B12 and, 67
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), acid reflux, heartburn
as digestive challenge symptoms, 60, 66
esophageal sphincter and, 90
food combining and, 178–179
gluten and, 133
magnesium and, 181
remedies for, 172–173
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs), 129–130, 136, 137, 138
Genetics
responding to environment/beliefs, 10
Gershon, Michael, 84
The Gift of Fear (de Becker), 102
Gluten
bread and, 134
“gluten-free” foods and, 144
grains with, 142, 143, 232–233, 234
green-powder drinks with, 146
identifying problems with, 133
intolerance, symptoms of, 133
lupus and, 40–41
magnesium deficiency and, 183
recipes without. See Index of Recipes and Menus
Grains
digestion challenges, 154
emphasizing in diet, 154–155, 236
food combining and, 179
healing protocols and, 155
rotating in diet, 155
Graters, 207
Gratitude journal, 95
Green-powder drinks, 146
Grinders, 207
Grocery shopping. See also Shopping list
affording to eat healthfully, 36–38
eating healthy on a budget, 157–160
money-saving tips, 158–160
Growing food, 158–159
Gut and Psychology Syndrome (Campbell-McBride), 133, 145, 170
Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) diet, 149, 150, 274
Gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT), 74
Gut feelings, 84–86, 102, 105. See also Body, listening to
Gut microbiome, 85–86. See also Bacteria, good
Habits, negative thoughts becoming, 7–8
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, 6
Hay, Louise
about, 363
Ahlea, Heather and, xi–xiii
on assisting body in maintaining perfect health, 165
cancer healing, 43
on creating your best health, 195
on digesting life, assimilating new experiences, 57
on everything as thoughts and food, 121
HIV/AIDS, Hayrides and, 15–16
on listening to body, 101
listening to inner voice, 102–103
on love as miracle cure, 27
on perfect health, 3
philosophy of life, vii–viii
putting self-care/health first, 39–40
this book and, vii–ix, xiii–xv
Hayrides, HIV/AIDS and, 15–16
Headaches or migraines, 12, 61, 69, 133, 162, 181, 183, 190
Healing
exercises for, 161–164
“incurable” illness, 43–45
refinding yourself, 59
remedies for. See Home remedies; Supplements; specific remedies
Healing Spices: How to Use 50 Everyday and Exotic Spices to Boost Health and Beat Disease (Aggarwal), 147
Health
about: perspective on, 3–4
affirmations for. See Affirmations
asking Life for help, 42
asking questions about, 42
assessment, 14–15
autoimmune disease and, 5–6
being own best advocate, 41–43
best, road map for, 195–201
common perception of, 30–31
daily choices affecting, 5
defined, 4–5
doctor selection and, 42
empowering yourself, 41–43
how science views, 4–5
“hundred-year lie” about food, medicine and, 32–33
important truths about, 4
inner guidance for, 43. See also Body, listening to
inner thought, beliefs and, 3, 32
issues, loving yourself and, 3–4, 13–14. See also Health, new perspective on; Loving yourself
measures for, 32
noncommunicable diseases and, 5
second opinions and, 42
7 Steps to Eat, Think, and Love Yourself to Great Health summary, 197–198
side effects of drugs and, 45
stress and, 7–8
taking time for, 38–40
team, creating, 42
tests binder/folder of, 42
willingness to learn about, 42
Health and Nourishment affirmation, 54–55
Health, new perspective on
ability to heal and, 25
client stories, 12–13
disconnection, dis-ease and, 8–9
exercises for. See Exercises, creating new perspective on health
reconnecting and, 13–14
relationship to self and, 9–10
taking care of yourself and, 10–11
“Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Digestion” Treatment and Meditation, 96–99
Heart
putting hands on (focusing on love), 16, 24
soft/energy drinks and, 77
Heartburn. See Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), acid reflux, heartburn
Heart disease, 33, 127, 154, 182
Herbs and spices, 147–148
for acid reflux, heartburn, GERD, 172
adding to salads, smoothies, meals, 188
chewing seeds, 188
for cholesterol problems, 190
for constipation, 168
for cravings, 189
defined, 147
for diarrhea, 171
for energy, 192
for gas, bloating, indigestion, 172
for headaches or migraines, 190
heating in oil, 188
herbal remedy benefits, 166
for immune support, 192
for insomnia, sleep apnea/problems, 191
for joint pain and arthritis, 191
for moods, 191
recommended, 147
spice jars for, 210
sprinkling on/in foods, 188
working with, 188
Herxheimer reaction, 167
High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), 77, 127, 141, 230
Hill, Napoleon, 46
History, of losing our way, 57–59
HIV/AIDS, Hayrides and, 15–16
Home remedies. See also Magnesium; Supplements; specific remedies
about: overview/summary, 165–166, 193
for acid reflux, heartburn, GERD, 172–173
assessing fit for you, 167–168
for cholesterol problems, 190
for constipation, 168–170
for cravings, 189
detox reactions from, 167
for diarrhea, 171
for digestive support (overall), 173, 174–179
for energy, 192
food combining, 178–179
for gallbladder challenges, 177
for gas, bloating, indigestion, 172
for headaches or migraines, 190
herbal remedy benefits, 166
for immune support, 192
improving stomach acid and HCl testing, 175–177
for insomnia, sleep apnea/problems, 191
for joint pain and arthritis, 191
for moods, 191
pharmaceuticals vs., 165–166
precautions for starting, 166–168
“start-up symptoms,” 167
unmasking deficiencies, 167
Honey, 149
Hugging yourself, 94
The Hundred-Year Lie: How Food and Medicine Are Destroying Your Health (Fitzgerald), 32–33
Hydrochloric acid (HCl), improving and testing, 175–177
Hyman, Dr. Mark, 79
IBS. See Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
“If it doesn’t grow, don’t eat it,” 32–33
Immune system
gut and, 74–75
sugar and, 126
support remedies, 192
Indigestion. See Gas, bloating, indigestion
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), 6, 71, 86
Inner ding. See Body, listening to
Insomnia. See Sleep
Interview with God (Strickland), 37
Intestines
large (colon), 63, 70–71, 72, 90, 183
small, 63, 69, 90, 133, 169–170, 178
Intuition
authors’ experiences, 102–105
examples of, 102
how to listen to body and, 108–111. See also Body, listening to
still, small voice inside, 102–104
things getting in way of, 111–116
Inulin or FOS, 169–170
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), 61, 67, 71, 86, 133, 172
Jars, wide-mouth, 205
Joint pain. See also Arthritis
broths for, 156
fibromyalgia and, 12
lupus and, 40–41
remedies for, 191
Journaling
Food Diary, 161–162
gratitude journal, 95
listening to body and, 110
Judgment
of body, outer appearance, 31
loving adjustments instead of, 99, 118
thoughts, body signals and, 106–107, 110, 114
Juicers, 207
Khadro, Ahlea, about, xii, 363
Kidneys
cleansing, castor-oil packs for, 174
diet soda impacting, 77
lupus and, 40
magnesium and, 181, 182, 183, 184, 187
methylation and, 81
sugar and, 126
Kissing hand, 94
Kitchen
appliances and equipment, 206–207
basics for, 205
food storage for trips, 209–210
tools and supplies, 205, 207–209
Lao-tzu, 195
Large intestine (colon), 63, 70–71, 72, 90, 183
Lick the Sugar Habit (Appleton), 126
Lifestyle
affecting digestion, 83–84
affirmations for. See Affirmations
improving how you digest life, 94–95
making things easier, 83–84
Lipton, Bruce, Ph.D., 10, 61, 79, 81
Listening Meditation, 118–120
Listening to body. See Body, listening to
Liver
affirmation for health of, 97
castor-oil packs helping, 174
characteristics and functions, 63, 69–70
digestive system illustrated, 63
dryness problems, 90
signs of issues with, 70
soda intake and, 77
sugar/sweeteners and, 126
triphala for, 181
Lomonaco, Michael, 102
Love
feeding yourself, 95
focusing on, 15–16
Loving yourself
affirmation for your greatest story, 201
affirmations for. See Affirmations
affording to eat healthfully and, 36–38
benefits of, 4
difficulty in, 4
exercises for. See Exercises references
health issues and, 3–4, 13–14, 197–200
healthy body, mind and, 37
refinding yourself, 59
road map for best health, 195–201
self-acceptance and, 30
7 Steps to Eat, Think, and Love Yourself to Great Health summary, 197–198
starting your own love story, vii–ix
taking care of yourself and, 10–11
your greatest love story, 200–201
Lunch bags, insulated, 210
Magnesium, 181–187
constipation and, 169
contraindications, 187
deficiency, stages and symptoms, 182–184
forms of, selecting, 185–187
as master-key mineral/importance of, 181, 182–184
testing levels, 184–185
vitamin D and, 182
The Magnesium Miracle (Dean), 182
Malabsorption symptoms, 78–79
Margarine, 33
Measuring tools, 207
Meat, 144–145
Media
clouding inner voice, 114
diet, 31–32
inciting fear, guilt, shame, 28–29, 31
negative programming of, 28–30, 114
stopping engaging with violence/negativity, 94
Meditation
about: getting quiet and still, 109–110
“Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Digestion” Treatment and Meditation, 96–99
Listening, 118–120
Reconnecting to the Earth and All Things, 22–24
Melatonin, 173
Memory and learning issues, 61, 66, 68, 76, 82, 84–86, 124, 184
Mercury, in fillings, 64–66
Metabolic healing, 93
Methylation
defined, 79
factors affecting, 80–82
health issues related to, 79–80
issues, symptoms of, 82
processed food impacting, 82–83
testing, 80
Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR), 80, 82–83, 91
Migraines. See Headaches or migraines
Mindfulness, in eating, 94, 122, 123–124, 163–164. See also Present, being in
Mineral baths, warm, 174
Mirror work and affirmations. See also Affirmations
about: process of using, 16–17
getting started, 16–20
tips for starting out, 17–19
Mixing bowls, 207
Monosodium glutamate (MSG), 129, 142, 232
Moods
client stories, 90–92
dehydration and, 152
fat intake elevating, 85
food diary documenting, 161–162
remedies, 191
serotonin and, 85
soft/energy drinks and, 76
sweet and savory booster, 247
sweeteners and, 128
unrefined fats, oils and, 135, 153
vitamin B12 and, 68
Mouth
chewing food and, 64
digestive system and, 63
oral health and, 64
silver mercury fillings alert, 64–66
MSG. See Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
MTHFR (methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase), 80, 82–83, 91
Multiple sclerosis, 6, 126, 128, 184, 186
Muscular dystrophy, 44
Nature, aligning with, 195–196
Nature, being in, 24
Negative thoughts and beliefs
becoming beliefs/habits, 7–8
eliminating, viii
exercises for, 28
identifying, 28
media feeding into, 28–30
never focusing on body with, 89
physiological effects, 7–8
stress and, 7–8
Nonstick pans, 208–209
Obesity rates, 31
Oils. See Fats and oils
Olestra, 134–135
Omega-3/omega-6 fatty acids, 153
Ox bile, 177
Packaged foods. See Processed foods
Pain, listening to, 112
Parkinson’s disease, 33, 129, 183
Patterns, 107–108
Peelers, 205
Pendulum, for decisions, 102–103, 116
Perfection
“Accepting My Physical Perfection” Treatment, 96
following intuition and, 114
“Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Digestion” Treatment and Meditation, 96–99
recognizing yours, 29–30
Pesticides, 131
Phytonutrients, 132
Poop. See Stool (poop)
Potassium bromate, 140, 143, 234
Pots and pans, 208–209
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), 61, 91, 181, 184, 191, 299
Preparing Meals affirmation, 163
Present, being in, 8, 24, 49, 52, 108–109, 118
Probiotics, 170, 171, 172, 175
Processed foods
cravings and, 156–157
food additives and, 139–140
grains, 154–155
healthy, whole foods instead of, 36–40, 123–124, 125, 143–144, 154–155, 157–161
high-fructose corn syrup and, 77, 127
“hundred-year lie” about medicine and, 32–33
methylation and, 82–83
MSG and, 129
natural sweeteners instead of, 148–151
negative effects of, 32–34, 36–37, 58, 70, 75–79, 82–83, 139–143
trans fats and, 135
Protein
animal, vegetarians and, 145
factory-farmed meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, 136–137
food combining and, 179
hydrolyzed, 142
nuts and seeds for, 155
Psyllium husks, 169
Pumpkin seeds, Styrian, 170
Quietness, being in, 109–110. See also Meditation
Rash, severe acne and, 34–35
Recipes. See Index of Recipes and Menus
Reconnecting
with family and community, 13–14, 24
filling environment with things that connect you to love, 94
health and, 13–14
Meditation: Reconnecting to the Earth and All Things, 22–24
Some Beautiful Ways to Reconnect, 24
Remedies. See Home remedies; Magnesium; Supplements; specific remedies
Responsibility
only for yourself, 95
worrying about shirking, 115
Return to Rivers: Recipes and Memories of the Himalayan River Valleys (Khanna), 9, 124
Road map, for best health, 195–201
Salad spinner, 208
The Schwarzbein Principle II (Schwarzbein), 88–89
Scleroderma, 6
caring for and loving, 10–11. See also Loving yourself
developing relationship with, 109
disconnection from, dis-ease and, 11. See also Disconnection
empowering, 41–43
health mirroring relationship to, 9–10
illness as invitation to change relationship with, 9
listening to. See Body, listening to
reconnecting with. See Reconnecting
responsibility only for, 95
taking time for, 38–40
taking time to nourish, 160–161
7 Steps to Eat, Think, and Love Yourself to Great Health, summary, 197–198
Shopping list, 220–236
about: overview of, 220
animal protein, 224–225
condiments and extras, 227–228
fats and oils, 228–229
foods to avoid, 230–234
fruit/sweeteners, 223–224
herbs, spices, and sea salt, 226–227
how much to buy, 220
how to use, 220
master list, 230–236
nut butters, 226
teas and beverages, 229
vegetables, 221–223
Side effects, of drugs, 45
Silver mercury fillings, 64–66
Simplicity, moving to, 18, 83, 95
Skin problems, 6, 61, 79, 133. See also Acne, severe; Eczema; Psoriasis
Sleep
documenting food intake and, 162
methylation and, 81
remedies for insomnia, apnea, other problems, 181, 191
serotonin and, 85
Slow cookers, 206
Small intestine, 63, 69, 90, 133, 169–170, 178
Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), 78, 170, 173
Smoothies, green, 199
Snacks and treats, 160. See also Index of Recipes and Menus
Soda, problems with, 76–77, 79
Soft drinks, energy drinks, 76–77
Soup, blended, 199
Soups
about: travel storage containers, 209
Soy, avoiding, 136
Spatulas, 208
Spice jars, 210
Spices. See Herbs and spices
Stillness, being in, 109–110. See also Meditation
Stomach
acid, improving, HCL testing and, 175–177
common health challenges, 66
digestive system illustrated, 63
food movement from esophagus to, 66–67
functions of, 63
thoughts, feelings impacting, 83
Stool (poop), 71–74. See also Constipation; Diarrhea
healthy, signs of, 71
metaphysical meaning of, 72–74
unhealthy, signs of, 71–72
Storage tips, for trips, 209–210
Stovetop pots/bowls, 208
Strainers, 208
Stress
digestion and, 59, 61, 67, 78, 85–86, 92. See also Methylation and
food combining and, 178
magnesium and, 182
melatonin, L-tryptophan and, 173
negative thoughts, beliefs, habits and, 7–8
physiological effects, 7–8
reducing/releasing, 16–17, 67, 81, 95, 173, 178, 189, 191
relationship to self and, 9–10
taking responsibility for, 95
willpower and, 86–87
Strickland, Reata, 37
Styrian pumpkin seeds, 170
Subscription food programs, 158
Sugar
ADHD and, 125
alternative names for, 126
annual consumption, 126
artificial sweeteners and, 127–128
clouding inner voice, 112
effects on children, 125
high-fructose corn syrup and, 77, 127, 141, 230
listening to your body on, 124–125
severe acne, rash and, 34–35
sucrose, 126
types of, 126
Supplements. See also Home remedies; Magnesium
assessing fit for you, 167–168
CoQ10, 180
HCl, 176–177
for methylation, 81
for overall health, 180–187
precautions for starting, 166–168
for smoothie recipes, 229
“start-up symptoms,” 167
unmasking deficiencies, 167
vitamin B12 and B complex, 68, 180
vitamin C, 180
Swedish bitters, 176
Sweeteners. See also Sugar; specific sweeteners
artificial, 127–128
to avoid, 127–128, 141, 230–231
balancing, reducing cravings, 151
high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), 77, 127, 141, 230
natural, to emphasize, 148–151
reading labels for, 141
Symptoms
of digestive challenges, 60–61
of gluten intolerance, 133
of liver issues, 70
Tannahill, Reay, 58
Teeth
healthy digestion and, 64
silver mercury fillings alert, 64–66
soft/energy drinks and, 76
Thoughts
affecting digestion, 83–86
listening to body and, 106–107. See also Body, listening to
negative. See Negative thoughts and beliefs
Tools and supplies, 205, 207–209
Travel, food storage tips, 209–210
Trusting Life affirmation, 22
Ubiquinol (CoQ10), 180
Vegetables. See also Index of Recipes and Menus
blue/purple, 146
broths from, 156
cultured, 178
green, 145–146
green-powder drinks, 146
orange, 145
red, 145
white, 146
yellow, 145
Vegetarians and vegans, 144–145
Vision Exercise, 46–53
Vision problems, 126
Vitamin B12 and B complex, 180
challenges digesting, 66
deficiency symptoms, 67–68
deficiency treatment, 68
forms of, 180
importance of, 67
as master-key vitamin, 67–68
Vitamin C, 180
Vitamin D, 182
Vitamix blender, 206
Water, type to drink, 152
Weight
after giving birth, 89
as common health focus, 30–31
excess, representing protection need, 89
fattening of America, 34
obesity rates, 31
obsession with, 30–31
qi (“chee”) and, 89
soft/energy drinks and, 76
Weight loss
client story, 93
obsession with, 30–31
Wenk, Gary L., 196
Whisks, 208
Whole foods, 24, 143–145, 156–157, 198–200
Wide-mouth containers, 209
Willpower
blood sugar and, 76, 87, 216, 324
gut impacting, 86–87
temptations and, 87
Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength (Baumeister), 87
Winfrey, Oprah, 102
Women
losing weight after giving birth, 89
media inciting fear, guilt, shame of, 28–29
as sexual objects, 29
You Can Heal Your Life (Hay), 27–28, 83
Your Brain on Food: How Chemicals Control Your Thoughts and Feelings (Wenk), 196
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