Transformational Challenge
Sun ,08/11/2009Hey Everyone,
As many of you know, starting Monday, I am making a total lifestyle transformational change — eating healthier, exercise, and incorporate mind and Spirit wellness.
So, what prompted this desire to change? Simple, a conversation, with a world renowned medical intuitive, Caroline Sutherland. During this conversation, I learned of two amazing and astounding facts which are about two simple ingredients that are included in many of the food regimens of Americans; Sugar and Yeast.
Did you know that yeast (Candida Albicans) is considered a major contributing factor of chronic illness — including Cancer? Through my research I learned that by eliminating sugar, processed foods, and yeast products one can alleviate many symptoms that you may be experiencing in your life; migraines, IBS, asthma, fatigue, ADD, bad breath, memory loss, insomnia, bloating, gas … and so much more!
Candida Albicans, are typically a harmless yeast that live within the mucus linings of our digestive tract, as well as, other membranes. Yeast is a fungus. Candida Albicans are opportunistic pathogens that when out of balance or control can cause a variety of health and illness issues within the human body.
What can cause this balance to become unbalanced?
Sugar
Birth Control
Hormones
Steroids
Stress
Antibiotics
It’s important at this juncture to realize that Candida yeast thrives on sugars and sweeteners. So, if one is trying to avoid upsetting the balance of yeast in the body it would be good to avoid all sweeteners; glucose, dextrose, fructose, sorbital, aspartame, and fructose as well as other food additives — MSG and Malt. In addition, be aware that many of the additives in canned and packaged food can promote yeast growth
So, what foods can you eat that are healthy and don’t promote yeast growth?
Chicken (can be breaded with Rice Flour for example)
Beef
Seafood/Fish
Eggs and Quiches
Fresh Vegetables
Nuts
Seeds
Oils
Butter
Soups
Teas
Coffee
Water
Rice, Rice Flower, Rice Pasta
Food’s You’ll Want to Avoid:
Cakes
Candy
Milk
Cheeses (especially moldy chesses)
Pastries
Mushrooms
Pickles
Fruit Juice
Honey
SUGAR (including foods containing it)
Dried Fruits
Beer
Wine
So, you aren’t going to be starving for food, counting calories, adding points, etc. You will, however, be conscious of what food and products you are putting into your body.
What about fruit?
It’s important to realize that fruit is comprised of tons of natural sugars — which as I already stated, promote yeast growth.
However, you can have a piece of fruit a day — if you want. I would recommend low sugar fruits like blueberries or raspberries, etc. Of course, when consuming even those do so in moderation.
Making this change in your food selection can initially be similar to a detoxification as the yeast that is typically used to being fed breaks down and die off they release gases that often cause you to feel worse — headaches and some of the other symptoms you may have experienced may increase for a short time.
Remember, that you are making this change to increase YOUR health and wellness … the end result will be fantastic.
Also, I will be putting up recipes that would help you along the way. I’ll also encourage you to post and share recipes that you enjoy too!! We are building a community and a support structure as well!!
Exercise
As with many lifestyle changes regarding health and vitality — exercise is important! I’m not saying join a gym or become a workout fanatic…
I’m saying that once your body is accustomed to the new energy you are supplying it via the food you are eating — your energy and overall wellness will change. With this increased energy let’s do something productive and burn some access body fat which all that unprocessed sugar as become.
I am going to make a few suggestions and give you some exercises that will help you! Of course, I recommend walking, a jog (when you are able), swimming, biking, hiking, etc.
Let me introduce you to the Tibetan Five Rites an old doctrine of exercise!
Spirit
Each day, I will post an affirmation and inspirational message — this will serve to treat the overall system of your Spirit.
I will also be giving you tips on Meditation and becoming one with your body!
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I am looking forward to making this transformational change and more importantly am glad that YOU are as well.
In Love and Light,
William Constantine
