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There are many wellness programs sold by companies and practitioners. Some
focus on lowering cholesterol, or detoxing the body. Others are addressing lifestyle
practices on how to manage lack of sleep, stop smoking or reduce stress.
The problem, with all of these programs, is they are not addressing the root
cause of why so many people are getting chronically ill. The core reasons have
to do with the food people eat (lack of nutrients) that leads to bio-chemical
deficiencies, and the excessive amount of fat they carry on their bodies, that
releases chemicals inducing and promoting many of the prevalent diseases.
Consequently, the foundation of any wellness program is one where people learn
how to have food support health instead of destroy it, reduce excessive amount
of fat on the body and support any bio-chemical deficiencies with effective
nutrition.
This is what is accomplished with Ultra Lite and the "WeightlossforLife"
program. Without these two programs in place, everything else will become "band
aid" that will only temporarily help. Once there has been success with
Ultra Lite and "WeightlossforLife", a well balanced wellness program
will have much greater impact on people's health and will be a logical and seamless
transition for the patient and their practitioner.
The "Circle of Health" wellness program below introduces the most
important elements required in a wellness program that gets personalized to
the patient's needs via a corresponding Action Plan and Tracking System, so
that both the healthcare practitioner and their patient can determine how well
the Action Plan is being worked and implemented.
1. Eating for Life
Our bodies were designed with an operating system that requires the consumption
of food for fuel and crucial nutrients for bodily function. Foods that were
nature derived and produced have for millions of years provided us with what
we need, but technology and the development of new and processed foods has altered
this equation. Ensuring proper food combining, avoiding or minimizing certain
foods that are alien to us, while understanding portion control, are crucial
foundations for eating habits that will maintain weight loss and wellness for
life.
2. Healthy Meal Replacements
Importance of not missing meals especially breakfast, and in the instances where
this is necessary, knowing what healthy alternatives are available. There are
many simple solutions. The key for breakfast is to have nutrients that have
a balance of carbohydrates, protein and fat. There are many healthy bars that
fall into this category, and if a few minutes can be spared there are many delicious
drinks in the form of a shake or otherwise, that can give the body every nutrient
essential for life.
3. Nutrition for Life
Certain fats, minerals, and vitamins are essential for proper cellular function.
The vast majority of people who eat the standard American diet are lacking these
essential nutrients. This is due to several factors, including food processing
techniques, soil depletion, exposure to high levels of chemicals, medications,
and the high stress of daily living. Consequently the objective here is to ensure
your body is getting all the nutrients (at the cellular level) needed for life.
4. Taking Supplements
During this 10-week course we will pinpoint certain nutrient needs that can
be essential to your body’s effective function. They can play a crucial
role in preventing disease and dysfunction over time. It is therefore critical
that an Action Plan is designed and agreed to that will outline the supplements
needed for your needs.
5. Fulfillment
Having a healthy spiritual, emotional and mental balance is very important in
helping a body heal and stay in balance. For many the problem has to do with
not knowing what it is that will give them a fulfilling life. At a minimum many
are not prioritizing their life around what matters most to them. Our objective
will be to first evaluate your present level of fulfillment and what is of importance
to you to determine the “delta”, and how we can help in realigning
your focus around what matters most to you.
6. Exercise & Stepping
Exercising over time has a positive effect on body chemistry as studies have
shown muscle tissue from athletes contain more fat burning enzymes than otherwise.
In fact, exercise helps the body’s cells better utilize insulin, which
is used by the body to store fat. For those who do not have the time to exercise
simple stepping (walking) is a satisfactory alternative. The long-term consequence
of not exercising or walking is the gradual loss of lean muscle mass which forces
people to eat less to stay at their “normal” weight.
7. Sleep Time
With lifestyles that keep many people way too busy, it is common for a significant
sector of the population to get so little sleep that they are sleep deprived.
Sleep deprivation is a cumulative phenomenon, and one can go further and further
into sleep deprivation. Additionally, many people suffer from poor sleep quality.
Poor diet, especially those that cause your blood sugar to drop too low in the
middle of the night, can have a dramatically adverse effect on how deep your
sleep. A major inducer and promoter of sleep apnea where people keep waking
up at night has to do with sudden weight gain over a short period of time.
8. Stress
Life in America is stressful, not only because we have a very competitive society
where we have to excel at work and play, but with all the "distractions"
available to us there just seems to be less time in the day to accomplish everything
we need to be doing.With stress people develop cravings for salt, fat, and sugar
to counteract the tension, often resulting in weight gain. Much of stress related
weight gain is abdominal fat, a predictor of diabetes and heart problems. In
fact, with stress we release the stress hormone cortisol, which regulates metabolism
and body weight. Chronic stress has been associated with the development of
insulin-resistance, a condition in which the body is unable to use insulin effectively
to regulate glucose (blood sugar), with the consequence that the glucose gets
converted into fat.
There are no simple answers to stress. The obvious ones include having a strong
social support network, deep breathing exercise, getting enough sleep, rest,
relaxation and exercise; or just a good vacation. Integrating a daily relaxation
technique, which you enjoy and find effective, is possibly the single most powerful
step you can take to significantly reduce the adverse effects of stress on your
health. At times various nutritional supplements or herbs may be beneficial.
Your Health Practitioner will discuss some effective options to maximize your
resistance to stress and maximize your inner vitality.
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