If you have any gastrointestinal dysfunction or distress at all, then you should strongly consider following a modified elimination diet for thirty days. The gastric mucosa (the lining of the gastrointestinal system) can be damaged when we eat foods that we are sensitive to or when inflammatory immune responses are initiated because of what we eat. …
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We have mentioned it in passing (yes, pun intended) in previous blogs, and that is the fact that poop is toxic. Normal bowel frequency is 1-3 bowel movements each day. A normal bowel transit time, which is the total amount of time it takes for the things you ingest to be eliminated, should be 18-22 …
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$725 million each year is the estimated expenditures in the United States on laxatives for self-treatment of constipation. With some forms of laxatives there are inherent risks and dangers of “addiction” or laxative abuse that can lead to further health issues. Perhaps looking at some of the causes of constipation will allow for an understanding …
The last of the Magnificent Seven is here and what an important component of health it is! Proper elimination is absolutely vital to good health. 1 in 7 Americans are chronically constipated. Chronic constipation has been directly correlated with gastrointestinal disease, colon cancer, breast cancer and many other conditions. Yes, you are what you eat, …
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Today is the day we have set aside to honor those brave men and women that have so nobly served this great country. We enjoy freedoms that were not free. What a fitting way to finish up the Magnificent Seven portion of “Think Right” by incorporating a daily tool that will help you to think …
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Defeating negative self-talk is probably one of the most difficult things people have to overcome on the road to wellness. Dr. Daniel Amen writes about these negative thoughts in many of his books. He teaches that we need to learn to kill the ANT’s (automatic negative thoughts). Automatic thoughts of self-defeat can creep in on …
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The book of Proverbs contains a collection of sayings that provide wisdom and guidance for every day life. One tool that is very useful is to read the chapter of Proverbs that coincides with the current date. For example, today is the 9th of November so read Proverbs 9. (Just to make it an easy …
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In yesterday’s post we talked about the Getting Things Done system. Today I want to share with you the second resource that has positively affected my life. It is a book entitled, “One Life Solution” by Dr. Henry Cloud. There really aren’t clearly defined borders between our family, work and social life. Many times we …
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It’s hard to think right when you are so overwhelmed with all the things you just have to get done. Unfortunately, without properly prioritizing our daily schedule we spend far too much time on things that don’t matter. Too often this leaves us neglecting the things in our life that we value the most, but due to …
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It’s easy for us to always focus on the negative. When you are sick, tired and lack optimal wellness your thoughts are more negative. You can start to get out of this rut by developing an attitude of gratitude. I have seen numerous patients maintain a positive and thankful attitude despite everything in their life …
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