FOODMATTERS

Food Matters is all about providing you with access to solid information on nutrition and natural healing.

We believe that with access to solid information people will invariably make better choices for their health and their family's health.

After traveling the globe interviewing the world's leaders in Nutrition and Natural Healing we have acquired a mass of footage explaining the finer details of nutrition and treating disease naturally. Understandably there is only so much we can fit into our 80 minute feature film so with the rest we are working on developing online learning programs.

These online learning programs will cover each of the major illnesses discussed in the film and some not yet covered at all. They will included Cancer, Heart Disease, Diabetes, Depression, Mental Illness, Obesity and also information on preventing illness and maintaining Optimum Health.

If you have purchased a DVD or signed up for our newsletter you will be notified when these programs are released.

- Organics

Organic produce is labeled organic when it has been grown, raised, harvested and packaged without the use of harmful chemicals, such as fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides, growth hormones or antibiotics. Organic also means the produce has not been genetically modified. When we choose organic we not only look after the health of our own body and immune system but also the health of our family, the health of our soil and the health of our planet. So everyone wins. The best way to get organic produce in the home is to grow it yourself. If that's not an option, try your local grocer, farmers market, or search the internet for a company that delivers organic produce to your door.

- Superfood's

Superfood's are calorie sparse yet nutrient dense foods found in nature. They are superior sources of essential nutrients - nutrients we need but cannot make ourselves. We all may be adding more salads and vegetables to our diets, but concern over the quality of foods grown on mineral depleted soils makes superfood's an intelligent choice. They are nutritionally more potent then regular foods and are wonderful sources of anti-oxidants for healthy healing.

- Supplements

Unfortunately in this day and age, influences never before known to man affect the quality of our food and our capability of absorbing the nutrients from that food. As we know, the nutrient content of food depends on the soil's nutrient content. Studies continue to show that our food source is low in vitamins and minerals due to the soil being deficient in vitamins and minerals. Then add to that that we mostly cook our food which then further depletes the valuable vitamins, minerals and enzymes. It is therefore of vital importance to supplement our diet to ensure our body functions at an optimum level.

- Bio Chemistry home test kits

Biochemistry is the study of body chemistry that feeds the physiology or function of every cell, organ and system. Ill health and disease carry an underlying disruption or imbalance in this biochemistry. If these imbalances can be determined and corrected then healthy function will be able to return. Biochemical testing can uncover nutritional deficiencies as well as measure toxic metal levels and other poisons as they affect the cells and tissues. Biochemical testing also reveals food intolerance's and allergies. Once the test results are out it is easy to strategically design a customized supplement program which will over time balance out the body's required nutrients, while avoiding the foods the body doesn't agree with.

LIFESTYLE

- Exercise

Physical in-activity has been associated with a number of debilitating medical conditions the world over. Exercise appears to be especially effective in improving your health status in six disease specific areas: heart disease, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, depression and anxiety. Regular exercise is a great way to burn calories, release endorphins and help to maintain or lose weight.  Great ways to exercise are walking, jogging, swimming, climbing and biking.  To make exercise more enjoyable and a part of your daily routine you can invite a friend along, listen to your music and include your family.

- Yoga

A regular practice of Yoga has a profound effect on physiological systems and one s state of mind. Yoga is well known for its therapeutic health effects, though the western scientific community is yet to recognize many of them. While some of the health benefits of yoga have been documented, many of the more profound benefits are not easily quantifiable. It is more and more common that chiropractors, knee surgeons, dermatologists and integrated medical practitioners are recommending yoga for a wide range of symptoms and illnesses as well as a healthy preventative measure. The practice of yoga bestows upon the well disciplined student: a firm body, a steady mind and a peaceful spirit. The whole system of Yoga is built on three main structures: exercise, breathing and meditation.

- Relaxation and Meditation

We live in such a fast paced world that we rarely take time for ourselves. This type of a lifestyle can build up and store stress and anxiety in the body which over time can lead to illness. Relaxation and meditation rids the body of accumulated stress (both mental and physical) while strengthening the entire mind-body system to work more efficiently. Taking up regular forms of relaxation and meditation can promote not only improved health but also greater clarity, energy, mental awareness, confidence and creativity and fulfillment in life. Music helps us to enter a more relaxed and peaceful state of mind. Music has a powerful effect on the brain and can be 'designed' to induce specific positive changes in mood and behavior.

- Wellness Retreats

We are currently compiling a list of health retreats where the focus lies not only on rest and relaxation but also on detoxification and rebuilding the body from the inside out. Check back soon for a comprehensive list of wellness retreats throughout the world.

DETOXIFICATION

Our bodies naturally detoxify everyday as part of a normal body process. Detoxification is one of the body s most basic automatic functions of eliminating and neutralizing toxins through the colon, liver, kidneys, lungs, lymph and skin. Unfortunately in this day and age, with the pollution found in the air, water and food we eat, our bodies have a hard time keeping up. Our chemical diet with too much animal protein, too much saturated and trans fats, too much caffeine and alcohol radically changes our internal ecosystem.

Body systems and organs that were once capable of cleaning out unwanted substances are now completely over-loaded to the point where toxic material remains inside our tissues. Our bodies try to protect us from dangerous substances by setting it aside, surrounding it with mucous and fat so that it will not cause an imbalance or trigger an immune response (some people carry up to 15 extra pounds of mucous that harbors this waste)

Detoxification through special cleansing diets and colonics is the best way to assist your body s natural self-cleaning system. It is especially important for immune-compromised diseases like cancer, arthritis, diabetes and chronic fatigue. However, even if your diet is good, a spring cleanse can revitalize your system and rid your body of harmful bacteria, viruses and parasites. It is a simple three step process.  

Step 1: Elimination

This process cleans out mucous and toxins from the intestinal tract and major organs.

There are many ways to eliminate toxins from the body however the most popular, effective and safest forms of detoxification are through Herbal Cleansers and Colon Hydrotherapy.

Herbal Colon Cleansers
Herbal cleanses usually come in the form of a supplement containing plant-derived soluble and insoluble fiber and potent detoxifying herbs. Herbal colon cleansers assist your body in cleansing the colon of accumulated toxic build-up and impacted fecal matter and helps prevent the formation of new build-up.

Colon Hydrotherapy
Colon Hydrotherapy is a safe effective method of removing waste from the large intestine, without the use of drugs. The filtered, temperature regulated water is introduced into the bowel via a disposable speculum. This softens and loosens faeces, resulting in evacuation through natural peristalsis down through disposable waste tubing that is piped away through the colon therapy machine. There is no odor and modesty is maintained at all times. This flushing process is repeated during a therapeutic treatment. Check out where to find a colon hydrotherapy clinic near you.

Step 2: Rebuilding healthy tissues

When toxins and wastes are removed, optimal function is restored. During this process eat only fresh and simply prepared nutrient-rich vegetarian foods. Drink lots of pure filtered water, caffeine free herbal teas are acceptable. Include vitamin and mineral supplements and herbal aids for your specific needs.

How Can I Re-build? Some of the best ways to re-build the nutrients our bodies need back into our systems is through eating foods high in nutrients (superfood's) and through supplementation.

Step 3: Keeping your body clean and toxin free

Through improved diet and lifestyle habits you can strengthen your immune system and keep your health at an optimal level.

The body will feel the effects of a cleanse straight away through rebalanced hormone levels, a rise in energy levels, physically, mentally and sexually and an improved sense of awareness and creativity. You will feel like a different person, because you are! Your outlook and attitude will have changed because through cleansing and improved diet your actual cell make up has changed.

Those who are skeptics when it comes to diet related health disorders need to send us an email so we can show you a simple way to the facts.

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