Lesson 1: Practice techniques, such as EFT, to control anxiety and stress, eliminate self-doubt and negativity, and instill self-control and peace of mind.
There is no greater enemy to your physical health than a negative self-image or high stress. Many people initially succeed at implementing a diet -- whether it is to lose weight, heal a disease, or strengthen their body against sickness -- but then fall back into old habits... and therefore, the "old" body. Why? Because the emotional barriers were never overcome in the first place.
To truly succeed at this nutrition plan, I highly recommend you work on overcoming your emotional barriers, whether they’re based on life’s anxiety-factors or emotional traumas.
There are a host of techniques to instill positive emotions and thoughts and create a sense of inner-peace, and the best rule is to find the one that works for you, whether it is considered traditional or "alternative," and keep on using it.
In my clinical practice, I have tried a variety of methods, and have been exposed to many more (both traditional and alternative) through my medical background, but none have come close to the success rate I have experienced with the "Emotional Freedom Technique," or EFT.
I highly recommend you at least give EFT a try. EFT is a form of psychological acupressure that, while it appears a bit unusual to some at first, can almost seem miraculous in its ability to erase negative emotions and instill positive ones.
With EFT, while mentally focusing on the psychological/emotional issues in a positive manner through the use of affirmations, pressure is applied to the same energy points used for thousands of years in acupuncture (these energy points are finally even being recognized as legitimate by the pharmacy- and surgery-addicted American medical establishment.)
These energy points are only tapped, though, not punctured as in acupuncture, as it has been shown that pressure on these points is all that is necessary to activate your body’s bioenergy. This combination of positive mental focus on the issue(s) and physical stimulus to your body’s biochemistry is amazingly effective at eliminating the issue -- be it stress, cravings, trauma, etc. -- quickly.
I routinely use EFT in my practice and I highly recommend it for optimal your emotional health. Although it is still often overlooked, emotional health is absolutely essential to your physical health and healing - no matter how devoted you are to the proper diet and lifestyle, you will not achieve your body's ideal healing and preventative powers if emotional barriers stand in your way.
EFT is very easy to learn, and will help you:
- Remove negative emotions
- Reduce food cravings
- Reduce or eliminate pain
- Implement positive goals
You can learn how to start using EFT on yourself and those close to you right now with my free online EFT Manual.
NOTE: This is the only lesson that will be repeated in each phase of my nutrition program, as it is crucial to long-term success.
For more information on how your emotions can aid or hinder your physical healing, please review the following articles:
Lesson 2: Find a biological dentist.
Please identify a biological dentist who understands that mercury is a potent poison, and should never be placed in your mouth in the form of amalgam fillings. A biological dentist will likely be able to SAFELY remove any amalgams you have and replace them with safer materials.
Additionally, you will want to integrate these principles into your dental health program:
- Root canals: Be cautious of root canals as they can have many adverse consequences for your health..
- Crowns: Avoid ceramic and porcelain crowns as they have metal in them. Request composites.
- Sealants: Avoid dental sealants for children, as they contain potent cancer-causing xenoestrogens. Many also contain high levels of fluoride.
- Avoid fluoride. It should not be used in your toothpaste, water, as a supplement, or in your dental office. Fluoride is a metabolic poison and will actually damage your teeth. There is enough fluoride in a tube of toothpaste to kill a small child. That is why there is a warning label on the back of your tube of toothpaste!
Lesson 3: Eat the right salt (and the right amount!).
In reality, most people are harmed by low-salt diets. Salt is actually essential for life -- you cannot live without it. However, you don't want to use your current table salt. Instead, obtain real natural salt.
The difference between conventional and natural salt is that conventional salt is dried at over 1200 degrees Fahrenheit. This amount of heat changes the chemical structure of the salt. Also, conventional processing adds harmful additives and chemicals.
When your body attempts to eliminate this excessively processed salt, water is taken from your cells, which tends to compromise the fluid balance in your cells. You may be surprised to learn that for every gram of sodium chloride (table salt) that your body cannot get rid of, your body uses 23 times the amount of water to neutralize the salt.
You can use natural salt liberally on your greens, such as kale, to decrease any bitter taste. I would strongly advise using Himalayan salt, which has tested better than any sea salts we have measured.
Lesson 4: It's finally time to stop smoking.
You aren’t consuming sugar, and your diet is very healthy overall. Now is the time to quit smoking. I highly recommend you read my free online EFT manual to discover how this remarkable psychological acupressure technique is ideal for eliminating addictions -- particularly cigarette addiction, which has been shown to be associated with depression.
In severe cases you might not be able to perform EFT satisfactorily on yourself, in which case I would highly recommend you seek out a trained professional. Dr. Patricia Carrington provides a list of certified EFT practitioners across the world, plus helpful advice on how to choose a practitioner that is right for you.
There are, of course, myriad other methods to help you quit smoking, and if EFT does not appeal to you toward this end, I recommend you do your research and try what you believe will work for you. Fact is, at this stage in the nutrition program, not only will your body be craving this final and very important "fix," but the great increase in your energy and focus will make the battle to quit smoking much less of a battle!
However, please do not make the mistake of resorting to pharmaceutical “quit-smoking drugs” like Chantix, Zyban, Wellbutrin and others. Like all drugs, they come with a wide variety of side effect that are harmful to your health, but these types of drugs in particular also carry much higher risks of depression, violence and suicide.
Lesson 5: Get rid of your microwave.
Microwaves seriously deplete the nutrients in your food. This is no surprise as all heating methods have a similar effect. However, microwave heating appears to produce the greatest losses.
Microwaves are high frequency electromagnetic waves that alternate in positive and negative directions, causing vibration of molecules up to 2.5 billion times per second. This creates friction and heat that can destroy the fragile structure of vitamins and enzymes.
Consuming microwaved foods may also cause pathological changes in your body. Once a food's structure is altered, it cannot perform the desired function in your body. Clinical studies show that microwave heating of milk or cooking of vegetables is associated with a decline in hemoglobin levels. These reductions may contribute to anemia, rheumatism, fever, and thyroid deficiency. To learn more, read The Hidden Hazards of Microwave Cooking.
Lesson 6: Avoid using antiperspirants.
If you currently use antiperspirants, notice if you have stains in your armpit area of your shirts. This is not due to your sweat but from the aluminum in the antiperspirant. I don't recommend using conventional antiperspirants as they are full of aluminum, which is a toxic substance. You can wash your armpits daily with soap and a washcloth as an alternative.
Normally, washing is sufficient to remove all traces of odor. If you still find odor to be a problem, store a small box of baking soda in your bathroom medicine box. Before each shower, pour a teaspoon of powder in your hand, close your hand with the baking soda and step into the shower. After you step into the shower, briefly let the shower water seep into your closed hand then apply the moistened baking soda to each armpit. You can then rinse the armpits and begin your regular shower routine.
Usually, when you shift your diet the types of bacteria growing in your armpits will change and the odor will naturally decrease.
Lesson 7: Get the best night’s sleep possible.
Getting a good night's sleep was covered in the Basic level of the nutrition plan, but, because it is so important to sleep in complete darkness, here are some further suggestions to implement now, if you haven’t already done so:
- Put up window coverings that block all light.
- Do not turn on any lights during the night, even if you have to go to the bathroom. The smallest amount of light exposure during the night will impair your melatonin production.
- Avoid grains because they raise your blood sugar and inhibit sleep. Later during the night, when blood sugar drops too low (hypoglycemia), you might wake up and not be able to fall back asleep. Go to bed before 10 p.m. in order to normalize your adrenal cortisol levels.
- Sublingual melatonin can also be a very effective approach.
For more information on a sleeping well, see my Guide to a Good Night's Sleep.
Lesson 8: Let the sun into your life.
With the invention of new technology, we are all spending more time indoors and out of the sun. Everyone should strive to have one hour of sunshine exposure a day. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the sun is the strongest. This is the time you should try to get outside in the winter. In the summer, you should be careful of your time outdoors in order to avoid sunburn. Noontime sun (for people in climates that are not tropical or subtropical) is the best. You just need to exercise caution with your exposure.
Sunburn, not sun exposure, can cause skin cancer. However, your omega-3 to omega-6 ratio may be the real key to preventing skin cancer development, according to a comprehensive review by the National Academy of Sciences, published in 2001.
Sunlight into your retina is also a very important nutrient. You will get the full benefits if you do not obstruct the light with glasses or contacts.
Make sure you understand the risks of skin cancer versus your sunlight needs.
Studies have confirmed that the benefits of moderate sun exposure FAR outweigh its risks. For example, people who live in sunnier, southern latitudes and have higher vitamin D levels as a result of their increased sun exposure, are less likely to die from any type of cancer than people in northern latitudes. More than one million people die every year from lack of sun exposure and subsequent vitamin D deficiency, so you really need to overcome your fear of the sun if you want to stay optimally healthy.
Of course you should not get burned or look directly into the sun, but small amounts of daily sunshine on your skin and in your eyes is essential for good health! You can combine sun exposure with a brisk walk to satisfy your exercise requirements.
If you have problems that worsen in the winter, consider installing full spectrum lighting in your bathroom, kitchen, eating area and work environment. This will compensate for the loss of sun on your skin during the winter. You can also use a healthy tanning bed like the Sun Splash during months when available sunlight is low.
For more information on this essential topic, please read my new book, Dark Deception, which offers a comprehensive review of the benefits and dangers of sun exposure.
Note: Do not use neodymum bulbs, as they are color-corrected and therefore don't qualify as full spectrum lighting.
Lesson 9: Avoid information-carrying radiowaves and electromagnetic fields when possible.
The body of all organisms has a Direct Current (DC) field, and electric currents produced in and all over your body are involved in controlling growth and regeneration. The evidence is overwhelming that electro-dynamical fields and currents are involved in intercommunication within your body. (These fields and currents are connected to and correlated with the EEG and ECG that are a routine part of conventional biomedicine.) Hence, externally applied electromagnetic fields and radio waves can affect and influence your biological processes.
In the intermediate level you began limiting your exposure to information-carrying radio waves from cell phones, wireless internet and other wireless devices. At this advanced level, please also pay attention to and avoid low frequency (60 hertz) pulsating electromagnetic fields such as those emitted by electric blankets and waterbed heaters. Also, avoid electric razors and close exposure to any AC/DC transformer for appliances you plug into a wall, and do not carry car door openers in your pocket as they too emit radio waves.
Additionally, wearing metal on your body is something you generally want to avoid. If you are a woman who is wearing underwire bras, please consider switching to a wireless style bra, which are available in most brands, and for various levels of support.. The wire can form an antenna attracting EMF fields and can actually increase your risk of breast cancer.
Anything else that you use on your body, such as hair rollers, pins and clips, should also be switched to plastic.
