DetoxingDetoxingTruth or dare?Truth or dare?

““Detoxing” –from foot baths to Detoxing” –from foot baths to diet to energy work.diet to energy work.

The basic premise is to take something out The basic premise is to take something out of the body that has build up.of the body that has build up.

Nature has an innate sense of surviving by Nature has an innate sense of surviving by natural “detoxing” – the liver.natural “detoxing” – the liver.

With pollution comes eventual build up With pollution comes eventual build up (remember the Native American?)(remember the Native American?)

With Technology, Post-War Chemicals, With Technology, Post-War Chemicals, Food Industry, Transportation, Antibiotics- Food Industry, Transportation, Antibiotics- (pharmaceuticals)…comes indulgence and (pharmaceuticals)…comes indulgence and exposure…..but lets concentrate on food-exposure…..but lets concentrate on food-

-continued-continued

When you take in for nutrition, you eliminate When you take in for nutrition, you eliminate anything that can’t be used (#1,#2)anything that can’t be used (#1,#2)

Humans hunt and gather and follow the Humans hunt and gather and follow the herds/seasons to keep close to a food source.herds/seasons to keep close to a food source.

With civilization, no need to move/wander With civilization, no need to move/wander with the seasons food can be found in distant with the seasons food can be found in distant places and brought to you. (first intro to places and brought to you. (first intro to inactivity)inactivity)

Now, average produce travels 2000 miles Now, average produce travels 2000 miles before you purchase it-and it still looks shiny before you purchase it-and it still looks shiny and fresh! (just like Joan Rivers)and fresh! (just like Joan Rivers)

The Body’s Own Detox PlanThe Body’s Own Detox Plan

Liver- bile, cholesterol, (sterol), drugLiver- bile, cholesterol, (sterol), drug Kidney- urea, major toxin (drug) pathKidney- urea, major toxin (drug) path Skin- secrete perspiration, electolyteSkin- secrete perspiration, electolyte Lung/nose- bacteria, gas, waterLung/nose- bacteria, gas, water Colon- nonfiltered particle, fiber, bactColon- nonfiltered particle, fiber, bact Lymphatics- provider of Lymphatics- provider of

transportationtransportation

let the body do what it knows!let the body do what it knows!

Common Detox MethodsCommon Detox Methods Liver herb/diet -(mostly herbal milk thistle) Liver herb/diet -(mostly herbal milk thistle) Colon colonics/fiber- (coffee from Gerson)Colon colonics/fiber- (coffee from Gerson) Sweat exercise/lodges (bikram?)/10-2Sweat exercise/lodges (bikram?)/10-2 Blood letting leaches/george washingtonBlood letting leaches/george washington Foot baths electric currentFoot baths electric current Fasting (withdrawal dieting)Fasting (withdrawal dieting) Spiritual exorcism/vodoo bone/medicine mSpiritual exorcism/vodoo bone/medicine m Energy reiki/crystal/sound/intuitivesEnergy reiki/crystal/sound/intuitives

Medical studiesMedical studies

RCTRCT Double blindsDouble blinds Retrospective Retrospective

-all say no change in before and after -all say no change in before and after measurements…..but anecdote +! measurements…..but anecdote +! (More (More

on Einsiein later)on Einsiein later)

What do I have to detox?What do I have to detox?

Living ThingsLiving Things MetalsMetals Oxidative Build UpOxidative Build Up

Bacteria Bacteria FungiFungi VirusVirus ParasitesParasites

-bacteria-bacteria

MRSAMRSA StreptococcusStreptococcus PseudomonasPseudomonas Escherichia ColiEscherichia Coli CampylobacterCampylobacter BV (bacterial vaginosis)BV (bacterial vaginosis) GonorrheaGonorrhea MeningococcusMeningococcus Dr Saguil’s Bad Guys on the BlockDr Saguil’s Bad Guys on the Block

-fungi-fungi

Dermatophytes-jock itch, athletes Dermatophytes-jock itch, athletes foot, ring worm…foot, ring worm…

Candida-blood, skin, GI tract, vaginaCandida-blood, skin, GI tract, vagina Pneumocystis CariniPneumocystis Carini Blasto, Aspergilliosis, other “ossiss”Blasto, Aspergilliosis, other “ossiss”

-virus-virus

MononucleosisMononucleosis RotavirusRotavirus AdenovirusAdenovirus InfluenzaInfluenza Swine FluSwine Flu The Vaccination Virus’The Vaccination Virus’ HIVHIV HerpesHerpes Hepatitis A<B<C<DHepatitis A<B<C<D

-parasites-parasites

AscariasisAscariasis Taenia SaginataTaenia Saginata Taenia SoliumTaenia Solium Diphylobothrum LatumDiphylobothrum Latum Amoeba/GiardiaAmoeba/Giardia

watch your watch your poop!poop!

Can we “detox” a living Can we “detox” a living thing?thing?

IMO if the cell is functioning at it’s IMO if the cell is functioning at it’s maximum potential in a clean maximum potential in a clean environment with essential sustenance environment with essential sustenance and love-YES!and love-YES!

Bacteria = build up flora (good guys)Bacteria = build up flora (good guys) Fungi = cell structure, flora, n killersFungi = cell structure, flora, n killers Virus = Killer cells/lymphocytes/wbcVirus = Killer cells/lymphocytes/wbc Parasites = above + high functioning Parasites = above + high functioning

gut with proper food prep gut with proper food prep Look ma, no antibiotics!Look ma, no antibiotics!

Probiotics – acidophyllus, yogurtProbiotics – acidophyllus, yogurt Adaptogens – cordyceps sinensis, Adaptogens – cordyceps sinensis,

rhodiolarhodiola

mushrooms, gingermushrooms, ginger Plant essense – pau de arcoPlant essense – pau de arco Indigenous plants – kalabasa/anti Indigenous plants – kalabasa/anti

helminitic, guyabao/anti parasitic, helminitic, guyabao/anti parasitic, ipecac/emeticipecac/emetic

Some specifics….

MercuryMercury LeadLead ArsenicArsenic FlorideFloride HalidesHalides AsbestosAsbestos BPA BPA ChromiumChromium DioxinDioxin PhthalatesPhthalates TeflonTeflon Organophosphates +/- (pesticides)Organophosphates +/- (pesticides)

Doctors DataDoctors Data Independent company testing for Independent company testing for -nutritional-nutritional -environmental-environmental -gastrointestinal-gastrointestinal using blood, urine, hair, stool and drinking using blood, urine, hair, stool and drinking

waterwater testing for aluminum, lead, mercury, testing for aluminum, lead, mercury,

nickel, tin, uraniumnickel, tin, uranium http://www.doctorsdata.comhttp://www.doctorsdata.com

How do we get metals?How do we get metals?

Air Air WaterWater Consumer products (bottles, plastics, paint, Consumer products (bottles, plastics, paint,

playground, flooring, detergents, adhesives..)playground, flooring, detergents, adhesives..) Environment (dust, rain, indust, agri, school..)Environment (dust, rain, indust, agri, school..) Food (packaging, preserved, canned lining, Food (packaging, preserved, canned lining,

contaminants, fish, softdrinks..)contaminants, fish, softdrinks..)

Andy chimes in..Andy chimes in..

Dr. Andrew Weil onDr. Andrew Weil on EWG'sEWG's Shopper's Guide to Shopper's Guide to Pesticides Pesticides Media Clip

Environmental Working Environmental Working GroupGroup

Non profitNon profit Provides resources for consumersProvides resources for consumers Pushes national policyPushes national policy

They even have a tuna calculator!They even have a tuna calculator!

EWG’s dirty dozenEWG’s dirty dozen Celery Celery Peaches Peaches Strawberries Strawberries Apples Apples Blueberries (Domestic) Blueberries (Domestic) Nectarines Nectarines Sweet Bell Peppers Sweet Bell Peppers Spinach Spinach Collard Greens/Kale Collard Greens/Kale Cherries Cherries Potatoes Potatoes Grapes (Imported) Grapes (Imported)

http://www.ewg.orghttp://www.ewg.org

EWG’s clean 15EWG’s clean 15 Onions Onions Avocados Avocados Sweet Corn Sweet Corn Pineapples Pineapples Mangoes Mangoes Sweet Peas Sweet Peas Asparagus Asparagus Kiwi Kiwi Cabbage Cabbage Eggplant Eggplant Cantaloupe (Domestic) Cantaloupe (Domestic) Watermelon Watermelon Grapefruit Grapefruit Sweet Potatoes Sweet Potatoes Honeydew MelonHoneydew Melon

Author Julia HaveyAuthor Julia Havey

4 year old hamburger-food for 4 year old hamburger-food for thought!thought!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fh1tUBAW8Sghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fh1tUBAW8Sg

The Saguil Approach:The Saguil Approach:

The sooner it dies… The sooner it dies…

… ….the better it is for you!?.the better it is for you!?

no preservatives….imagine bread with a shelf life of 12 minths?!!!no preservatives….imagine bread with a shelf life of 12 minths?!!!

Inflammation Inflammation OverindulgenceOverindulgence Poor nutritionPoor nutrition Poor activityPoor activity Poor spirit +/-Poor spirit +/-

What happens in oxidation?What happens in oxidation? Oxidation-Reduction reaction-Oxidation-Reduction reaction- thinkthink cleavage!!!! ;)cleavage!!!! ;) Unchecked oxidation leads to Unchecked oxidation leads to free radicalsfree radicals Think of Think of free radicalsfree radicals as energy sources but as energy sources but

not good energy like ATP, glucose, oxygen not good energy like ATP, glucose, oxygen ---think of it like radiation, heat, pain, cell ---think of it like radiation, heat, pain, cell wall damage, unchecked swelling, wall damage, unchecked swelling, chromosome damage, defect unmasking.chromosome damage, defect unmasking.

Body can handle some but for the bulk it Body can handle some but for the bulk it can’t handle, you are now exposing yourself can’t handle, you are now exposing yourself to damaging energy……remember to damaging energy……remember Hiroshima? Hiroshima?

InflammationInflammation

TraumaTrauma InfectionInfection Food –”proinflammatory food”Food –”proinflammatory food” Medicine side effectsMedicine side effects Poor sleep/altered healingPoor sleep/altered healing Chronic painChronic pain Chronic emotional trauma/stressChronic emotional trauma/stress

Inflammation-it’s not all badInflammation-it’s not all bad

Inflammation is necessary for healing Inflammation is necessary for healing but..but..

To much unchecked inflammation To much unchecked inflammation will lead to acute pain, movement will lead to acute pain, movement limitation, chronic pain, poor lymph limitation, chronic pain, poor lymph and blood flow, organ and gland and blood flow, organ and gland dysfunction, alteration of the dysfunction, alteration of the sympathetic and parasympathetic sympathetic and parasympathetic systems…poor homeostasissystems…poor homeostasis

Infection-it’s badInfection-it’s bad

I don’t like it but inevitableI don’t like it but inevitable I believe a “well oiled machine” will I believe a “well oiled machine” will

fight and recover quicklyfight and recover quickly Antibiotics and vaccinations work but Antibiotics and vaccinations work but

have side effects that lead to more have side effects that lead to more inflammation, resistance or poor inflammation, resistance or poor homeostasis (Saguil Approach -wait homeostasis (Saguil Approach -wait 5y)5y)

Herd ImmunityHerd Immunity

FOOD! FOOD! (and here we are!)(and here we are!)

Hippocrates – “Food as Medicine” +Hippocrates – “Food as Medicine” + 2000-2500 calories daily ok for “average” +2000-2500 calories daily ok for “average” + Transfats daily? (labeling says 0 for anything Transfats daily? (labeling says 0 for anything

< 0.5) - < 0.5) -

High glycemic foods? -High glycemic foods? - ““Empty Calorie Diets” – poor nutrition -Empty Calorie Diets” – poor nutrition - Food treated poorly- Kobe Beef, Salmon Farms, Food treated poorly- Kobe Beef, Salmon Farms,

GMO’s, Hormone fed chicken and beef, antibiotic GMO’s, Hormone fed chicken and beef, antibiotic resistant animals. -resistant animals. -

Glycemic Index (just know the Glycemic Index (just know the concept!)concept!)

For more info:For more info:

American Diabetes Association American Diabetes Association 20062006

Johanna Burani, MS, RD,CDEJohanna Burani, MS, RD,CDE

http://www.glycemicindex.com/http://www.glycemicindex.com/

Food Side EffectsFood Side Effects

Alteration of insulin, gh, glucagon, serotonin, Alteration of insulin, gh, glucagon, serotonin, oxytocin!!!!!!to start inflammation and damage.oxytocin!!!!!!to start inflammation and damage.

Filling with average teen diet leads to satiety Filling with average teen diet leads to satiety and lack of want for “mom’s home cooking”and lack of want for “mom’s home cooking”

Caffeine addiction and Caffeine addiction and hyperstimulation/hormone prodhyperstimulation/hormone prod

Alcohol addiction/liver congestion now and laterAlcohol addiction/liver congestion now and later Fat in steak/pork, antibiotics in salmon, genetic Fat in steak/pork, antibiotics in salmon, genetic

virus in GMO, high hormone levels in chicken virus in GMO, high hormone levels in chicken also cause poor thriving, immunity for animal also cause poor thriving, immunity for animal

CConcentrated oncentrated AAnimal nimal FFeeding eeding OOperations -Poop! perations -Poop!

Food Good EffectsFood Good Effects

““Well oiled machine” -homeostasisWell oiled machine” -homeostasis Excellent hormone cyclesExcellent hormone cycles Tolerability to stressorsTolerability to stressors High functioning mental capacityHigh functioning mental capacity Faster wound healingFaster wound healing ““Killer” immune systemKiller” immune system Great sex, sleep, productivity Great sex, sleep, productivity

(Moses) and spirit………(Moses) and spirit………

…………homeostasis broken homeostasis broken downdown

If the cell is bathed in oxytocin, serotonin If the cell is bathed in oxytocin, serotonin it will want to function at it’s peakit will want to function at it’s peak

Parasympathetic system is the rest, Parasympathetic system is the rest, digest, love system-Maximize on this!digest, love system-Maximize on this!

(Sympathetic is necessary but not for 8 (Sympathetic is necessary but not for 8 hours a day- maybe just 3 times a year)hours a day- maybe just 3 times a year)

--Allow a cell to function and give it a --Allow a cell to function and give it a healthy environment and it will fix itself- healthy environment and it will fix itself- “See how nature would do it” -Andy Weil “See how nature would do it” -Andy Weil

Concept changes in foodConcept changes in food

1973 “Imitation Food” erased from labels1973 “Imitation Food” erased from labels 1977 Eat less red meat –Sen. Mcgovern1977 Eat less red meat –Sen. Mcgovern … …. now all was a calorie, %, portion, . now all was a calorie, %, portion,

carb, protein or a fat. Industry took off carb, protein or a fat. Industry took off from then, consumers got unhealthy with from then, consumers got unhealthy with the new idea of food, no longer for the new idea of food, no longer for community -(filipino plate at the door community -(filipino plate at the door habit), ritual, culture, pleasure, identity. habit), ritual, culture, pleasure, identity. Micheal PollanMicheal Pollan

The Food Pyramid The Food Pyramid (how politics influences health)(how politics influences health)

The Western DietThe Western Diet

Refined grain (no bran, no germ, lasts long Refined grain (no bran, no germ, lasts long +GI)+GI)

Pure sugar Pure sugar Red meatRed meat Processed meatsProcessed meats Little whole grainsLittle whole grains Little fresh fruits and vegetablesLittle fresh fruits and vegetables fast food diet=national eating fast food diet=national eating

disorderdisorder

Diseases associated with WD Diseases associated with WD in other countries in other countries

Obesity Obesity DiabetesDiabetes Heart diseaseHeart disease Certain cancersCertain cancers

our WMD.our WMD.

Killers in the US Killers in the US cdc.govcdc.gov

Heart diseaseHeart disease CancerCancer Stroke (CVD)Stroke (CVD) Chronic lower resp diseasesChronic lower resp diseases AccidentsAccidents AlzheimersAlzheimers Diabetes Diabetes

Harvard’s Pyramid Harvard’s Pyramid Walter Willet + Lyon Diet Heart Walter Willet + Lyon Diet Heart

StudyStudy

Lyon Diet Heart Study:Lyon Diet Heart Study: The type of diet described by the The type of diet described by the

Healthy Eating PyramidHealthy Eating Pyramid really does seem to really does seem to be healthier than the currently conventional be healthier than the currently conventional Western diet since a Mediterranean diet Western diet since a Mediterranean diet similar to the similar to the Healthy Eating PyramidHealthy Eating Pyramid was was trialed in the Lyon Diet Heart Study. This trialed in the Lyon Diet Heart Study. This French studyFrench study2020 of patients who had of patients who had survived a heart attack had to be stopped survived a heart attack had to be stopped early after just two and a half years because early after just two and a half years because the trial diet was so effective compared to the trial diet was so effective compared to the control diet (a mildly modified Western the control diet (a mildly modified Western diet). All-cause death was 70% lower in the diet). All-cause death was 70% lower in the trial group than in the control group. trial group than in the control group.

Fight the Killers with Fads? Fight the Killers with Fads? No, No,

just for looksjust for looks

The ZONE:The ZONE: On the plus side, The ZONE encourages people to exercise, drink lots of water, On the plus side, The ZONE encourages people to exercise, drink lots of water, and limit carbohydrates while balancing proteins and fat. It distinguishes between good and limit carbohydrates while balancing proteins and fat. It distinguishes between good and bad fats and better and worse carbohydrates. However, I do not like its suggestion and bad fats and better and worse carbohydrates. However, I do not like its suggestion that food should be regarded as a drug to manipulate your hormones and metabolism - that food should be regarded as a drug to manipulate your hormones and metabolism - that is not a healthy attitude toward food and eating. Overall, however, the ZONE is one of that is not a healthy attitude toward food and eating. Overall, however, the ZONE is one of the better diets out there for healthy weight loss. the better diets out there for healthy weight loss.

The Perricone Diet:The Perricone Diet: Touted as "the wrinkle cure," this diet, devised by a dermatologist, Touted as "the wrinkle cure," this diet, devised by a dermatologist, holds that eating high-quality animal protein (excluding red meat) as well as healthy fats, holds that eating high-quality animal protein (excluding red meat) as well as healthy fats, lots of fresh berries and pure-water will reduce inflammatory changes in the body and lots of fresh berries and pure-water will reduce inflammatory changes in the body and thereby prevent wrinkles. These recommendations are good, but there is no scientific thereby prevent wrinkles. These recommendations are good, but there is no scientific evidence that any eating plan can prevent or eliminate wrinkles. Also, Dr. Perricone tells evidence that any eating plan can prevent or eliminate wrinkles. Also, Dr. Perricone tells you to eat an immoderate amount of salmon and fails to warn about the dangers of farmed you to eat an immoderate amount of salmon and fails to warn about the dangers of farmed salmon. salmon.

The Ornish Diet:The Ornish Diet: Mainly a very low-fat, vegetarian plan, this diet, in combination with Mainly a very low-fat, vegetarian plan, this diet, in combination with group support, stress reduction, and moderate exercise, was devised to halt (even reverse) group support, stress reduction, and moderate exercise, was devised to halt (even reverse) coronary heart disease. In my view the emphasis on very low-fat intake is obsolete and coronary heart disease. In my view the emphasis on very low-fat intake is obsolete and fails to take note of the important distinction between high and low glycemic-load fails to take note of the important distinction between high and low glycemic-load carbohydrate foods. Most people not facing invasive cardiac procedures will not have the carbohydrate foods. Most people not facing invasive cardiac procedures will not have the motivation to stick with this restrictive diet. motivation to stick with this restrictive diet.

The South Beach Diet:The South Beach Diet: Devised by a noted cardiologist, this diet requires you to Devised by a noted cardiologist, this diet requires you to eliminate carbohydrates for two weeks and then add back specific, low glycemic-load eliminate carbohydrates for two weeks and then add back specific, low glycemic-load carbs. Its weaknesses are that you don't count calories or control portion size, exercise carbs. Its weaknesses are that you don't count calories or control portion size, exercise isn't addressed, and I think there is too much emphasis on meat. The underlying isn't addressed, and I think there is too much emphasis on meat. The underlying assumption is that if you're overweight, you must be insulin resistant, which isn't true for assumption is that if you're overweight, you must be insulin resistant, which isn't true for everyone. everyone.

The Atkins Diet:The Atkins Diet: Here you also eliminate most carbs and don't count calories. My major Here you also eliminate most carbs and don't count calories. My major objection to this one is its failure to distinguish between good and bad fats (olive oil and objection to this one is its failure to distinguish between good and bad fats (olive oil and other monounsaturates being the good ones and saturated and polyunsaturates the other monounsaturates being the good ones and saturated and polyunsaturates the unhealthy ones). Similarly, there isn't enough emphasis on fiber, vitamins and minerals, all unhealthy ones). Similarly, there isn't enough emphasis on fiber, vitamins and minerals, all of which are important in disease prevention. If you're on Atkins, you miss out on health-of which are important in disease prevention. If you're on Atkins, you miss out on health-protective phytochemicals found in fruits and many vegetables and don't learn to protective phytochemicals found in fruits and many vegetables and don't learn to differentiate between healthy low glycemic-load carbs and less healthy high-glycemic load differentiate between healthy low glycemic-load carbs and less healthy high-glycemic load ones. Some studies have shown that short-term use of the Atkins diet is safe and effective ones. Some studies have shown that short-term use of the Atkins diet is safe and effective for healthy weight loss. Many physicians are concerned about long-term health risks. for healthy weight loss. Many physicians are concerned about long-term health risks.

Diets that have lasted:Diets that have lasted:

Paleolithic….just kidding, no f & vPaleolithic….just kidding, no f & v Japanese diet –seasonality, high fish, Japanese diet –seasonality, high fish,

high plant land and sea, presentationhigh plant land and sea, presentation Mediterranean diet –low meat, high Mediterranean diet –low meat, high

plant, high monosat fats, wide variety, plant, high monosat fats, wide variety, graingrain

Vegan/vegetarian/raw –B12, iron, fatsVegan/vegetarian/raw –B12, iron, fats labor intensive but healthylabor intensive but healthy

VegetarianVegetarian

Vegan -no meat,dairy,processed,eggVegan -no meat,dairy,processed,egg Raw Vegan –unprocessed veg, not >115Raw Vegan –unprocessed veg, not >115 Lacto Vegetarian –dairy ok, no eggsLacto Vegetarian –dairy ok, no eggs Lacto-ovo vegetarian -dairy egg okLacto-ovo vegetarian -dairy egg ok Flexitarian/semi-vegetarianFlexitarian/semi-vegetarian Pescatarian all meats but fish okPescatarian all meats but fish ok Pollo Vegetarian –poultry ok Pollo Vegetarian –poultry ok

(chik,turk,du)(chik,turk,du)

The Ornish ProgramThe Ornish Program Plant based diet (vegetarian diet)Plant based diet (vegetarian diet) MeditationMeditation ExerciseExercise Group supportGroup support -Dr Dean Ornish has published studies -Dr Dean Ornish has published studies

showing that a low-fat (10% fat) showing that a low-fat (10% fat) vegetarian diet resulted in a 60% vegetarian diet resulted in a 60% reduction in adverse cardiac events in reduction in adverse cardiac events in patients with moderate to severe coronary patients with moderate to severe coronary heart disease - and soon prostate cancer!heart disease - and soon prostate cancer!

-approved by Medicare last summer! -approved by Medicare last summer! Hopefully the shape of things to come!Hopefully the shape of things to come!

The 21 day Wellness The 21 day Wellness ProgramProgram

Red meat, pork and chicken (fish Red meat, pork and chicken (fish allowed)allowed)

Wheat and SugarWheat and Sugar AlcoholAlcohol CaffeineCaffeine Dairy products (eggs allowed)Dairy products (eggs allowed)YogaYoga (movement) and (movement) and MeditationMeditation

((this is why it this is why it works!)works!)

Draw backs:Draw backs: The headaches and insomnia that will come from The headaches and insomnia that will come from

body not getting it’s “fix”:body not getting it’s “fix”: -caffeine, hi GI foods, taste -caffeine, hi GI foods, taste associationassociation, courage in , courage in

a bottle, saturated fat-butta and grissle, high a bottle, saturated fat-butta and grissle, high sugar, low fiber, extra cash for cool clothes by sugar, low fiber, extra cash for cool clothes by buying “#7 family value pack!” buying “#7 family value pack!”

-WARNING, you will spend more money since -WARNING, you will spend more money since healthy eating, movement and spirituality is not healthy eating, movement and spirituality is not covered by insurancecovered by insurance

-luckily bypass, back surgery, radiation, -luckily bypass, back surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, post stroke therapy, chronic chemotherapy, post stroke therapy, chronic rehabilitation and life long prescriptions are rehabilitation and life long prescriptions are covered by insurance!!YEAH, HOORAY!covered by insurance!!YEAH, HOORAY!

Benefits:Benefits:

Weight loss from mindful eatingWeight loss from mindful eating Decreased pro-inflammatory foods (spark)Decreased pro-inflammatory foods (spark) Liberated energy from the gi tractLiberated energy from the gi tract More room for good foods (color,fiber,oil)More room for good foods (color,fiber,oil) Less bloating, more physical movement, Less bloating, more physical movement,

better breathing, more colonic movement, better breathing, more colonic movement, less stagnation, more meridia/chakra flowless stagnation, more meridia/chakra flow

Better mentation, happier cells, better dnaBetter mentation, happier cells, better dna

YogaYoga

-The incorporation of a healing tradition -The incorporation of a healing tradition from 5000 years old to modern day medical from 5000 years old to modern day medical practice. It sets a framework to allow the practice. It sets a framework to allow the physical body unrestricted utilization of physical body unrestricted utilization of energy. It allows the mind a calming energy. It allows the mind a calming technique to champion especially in times of technique to champion especially in times of stress. When both body and mind are stress. When both body and mind are allowed to function with unlimited allowed to function with unlimited expression, health and happiness are expression, health and happiness are experienced and love is found.experienced and love is found.

Enrique SaguilEnrique Saguil

..then comes the yoga part!..then comes the yoga part! Movement -(not necessar-ily flexibility)Movement -(not necessar-ily flexibility) Breath control -(stress reduction, oxygen, Breath control -(stress reduction, oxygen,

355 cutoff, internal massage)355 cutoff, internal massage) Mindful clarity –(“stillness doesn’t mean not Mindful clarity –(“stillness doesn’t mean not

moving”), CELLS WORK BETTER!!moving”), CELLS WORK BETTER!! Herb Benson found meditation could control Herb Benson found meditation could control

blood pressure, heart rate, respiration blood pressure, heart rate, respiration temperature……AND GENE EXPRESSION!!temperature……AND GENE EXPRESSION!!

The Saguil ApproachThe Saguil Approach

Movement Movement bodybodySpirituality Spirituality spiritspirit

Nutrition/supplement Nutrition/supplement mindmind

Spirit has a place in healthy Spirit has a place in healthy eatingeating

Ayurveda Ayurveda Mind Body MedicineMind Body Medicine TCMTCM Energy healing/movementEnergy healing/movement Herb BensonHerb Benson Andrew WeilAndrew Weil Deepak ChopraDeepak Chopra Wayne DyerWayne Dyer Jon Kabat ZinnJon Kabat Zinn Matthieu Ricard Matthieu Ricard Dali LamaDali Lama

Life is dynamicLife is dynamic Newtonian vs Einsteinean Newtonian vs Einsteinean

(energy is not linear)(energy is not linear) Expect some set backs but remember how you Expect some set backs but remember how you

feel today and reach for it againfeel today and reach for it again Never go back, (or get out of it fast)Never go back, (or get out of it fast) Time it, pack it, freeze it but don’t deny the Time it, pack it, freeze it but don’t deny the

“Feast” (Rick Bayless)“Feast” (Rick Bayless) Change the way we think of food (Michael Pollan), Change the way we think of food (Michael Pollan),

it’s not just nutrition facts, understand valuation.it’s not just nutrition facts, understand valuation. Food is transformed energy and information from Food is transformed energy and information from

the power of the sun placed here for us to the power of the sun placed here for us to survive.survive.

Ayurveda (the science of Ayurveda (the science of life)life)

Seasonality or eating for the season (not Seasonality or eating for the season (not the 4 seasons but the 3 harvests)the 4 seasons but the 3 harvests)

VATA(winter) KAPHA(spring) PITTA VATA(winter) KAPHA(spring) PITTA (summer) -seasons(summer) -seasons

Detox between the seasons of Detox between the seasons of winter/spring and summer/winterwinter/spring and summer/winter

Practice yoga/meditation to calm your Practice yoga/meditation to calm your mind to balance your bodymind to balance your body

Practice ayurveda to purify your body to Practice ayurveda to purify your body to balance your mindbalance your mind

-john doulliard-john doulliard

VataVata Vata dry/cold/nervous winter Vata dry/cold/nervous winter

(build/store/rejuvenate with; warm soups and (build/store/rejuvenate with; warm soups and stews, ,oils, dairy, cheese, beets, carrots, sweet stews, ,oils, dairy, cheese, beets, carrots, sweet potatoes (high fat and protein), heavy grains potatoes (high fat and protein), heavy grains (brown rice or wheat), avocados (high fat fruit), (brown rice or wheat), avocados (high fat fruit), bananas, nuts-(insulating foods)bananas, nuts-(insulating foods)

-nuts are very acidic and the more eaten, the more -nuts are very acidic and the more eaten, the more the body changes pH and converts to store to fats, the body changes pH and converts to store to fats, proteins minerals and vitamins (fight or flight)proteins minerals and vitamins (fight or flight)

-eat in season! Go local farmer or organic!-eat in season! Go local farmer or organic!

John DouliardJohn Douliard

KaphaKapha Kapha rainy/muddy/heavy springKapha rainy/muddy/heavy spring Need foods to detoxify the body and open the Need foods to detoxify the body and open the

lymphatic channels from the winter acidity-Leafy lymphatic channels from the winter acidity-Leafy greens, sprouts (chlorophyll), berries, beans, greens, sprouts (chlorophyll), berries, beans, green pepper, grapefruit, ginger (roots) foods that green pepper, grapefruit, ginger (roots) foods that alkalinize and allow lymph to move, low fat foods.alkalinize and allow lymph to move, low fat foods.

Natures new year, need to move waste to Natures new year, need to move waste to prepare for rest of yearprepare for rest of year

-eat in season! Go local farmer or organic!-eat in season! Go local farmer or organic!

John DouliardJohn Douliard

PittaPitta Pitta hot/inflammedPitta hot/inflammed During summer, long days and short nights and need During summer, long days and short nights and need

energy foods, asparagus, cucumber, cantelope, celery, energy foods, asparagus, cucumber, cantelope, celery, salads, fruits and veggies-plums, pears, grapes, high salads, fruits and veggies-plums, pears, grapes, high carb.carb.

Cooling harvest need to detoxify (around fall) the excess Cooling harvest need to detoxify (around fall) the excess heat to prepare for winter; leafy greens, apples, plums, heat to prepare for winter; leafy greens, apples, plums, grapes, pomegranatesgrapes, pomegranates

-eat in season! Go local farmer or organic!-eat in season! Go local farmer or organic!

John DouliliearJohn Douliliear

4 day Doulliard lymphatic4 day Doulliard lymphatic

Ghee in am to stimulate body to burn itGhee in am to stimulate body to burn it Low or no fat diet dailyLow or no fat diet daily Skin brushing in am with oil chaserSkin brushing in am with oil chaser Boiled water to start in am sipping all Boiled water to start in am sipping all

dayday Prune juice evening of the 4Prune juice evening of the 4thth day to lax day to lax

to toxinsto toxins Hot epsom salt bath to sweat for 20 min Hot epsom salt bath to sweat for 20 min

nightlynightly

Ayurvedic food typesAyurvedic food types

Bitter-alkalinizes bodyBitter-alkalinizes body Pungent-stimulate circulationPungent-stimulate circulation Astringent-blood purifiersAstringent-blood purifiers

Sweet-Sweet- Sour- All calming, relaxingSour- All calming, relaxing Salty- (but not all Salty- (but not all

year!)year!)

Vata pacificationVata pacification

Favor warm oily heavyFavor warm oily heavy DairyDairy Avocado, banana, cherries, mangoAvocado, banana, cherries, mango Asapragus, beets, carrotsAsapragus, beets, carrots Mung, dahl, tofuMung, dahl, tofu Rice and wheatRice and wheat Cardamon, curmin, ginger, cinnamon, salt, Cardamon, curmin, ginger, cinnamon, salt,

nutmegnutmeg chopra centerchopra center

Vata aromatherapyVata aromatherapy

Floral, fruity, warm, sweet and sourFloral, fruity, warm, sweet and sour Basil, orange, patchouli, vetiver, Basil, orange, patchouli, vetiver,

geranium, vanillageranium, vanilla

all help restlessness, anxiety, all help restlessness, anxiety, cramps, backache, heart cramps, backache, heart palpitations, insomniapalpitations, insomnia

chopra centerchopra center

Pitta pacificationPitta pacification

Cool foods and liquidsCool foods and liquids Milk, butter, gheeMilk, butter, ghee Grapes, melons, cherries, apples, ripe Grapes, melons, cherries, apples, ripe

orangesoranges Asparagus, cucumbers, potatoes, broccoli, Asparagus, cucumbers, potatoes, broccoli,

green beansgreen beans All beans except lentilsAll beans except lentils Rice, wheat, barley, oatsRice, wheat, barley, oats Coriander, cumin, fennel, sugarCoriander, cumin, fennel, sugar chopra centerchopra center

Pitta aromatherapyPitta aromatherapy

Cooling and sweetCooling and sweet Sandalwood, ylang-ylang, lavender, Sandalwood, ylang-ylang, lavender,

lemon, mint, roselemon, mint, rose

-good for anger, impatience, jealousy, -good for anger, impatience, jealousy, ulcers, inflammatory bowel diseasesulcers, inflammatory bowel diseases

chopra centerchopra center

Kapha pacificationKapha pacification

Light dry warm foodsLight dry warm foods Low or non-fat milkLow or non-fat milk Apples, pearsApples, pears All vegetables except tomatoe, All vegetables except tomatoe,

cucumbers, sweet potatoescucumbers, sweet potatoes All beans except tofu and soybeanAll beans except tofu and soybean Barley, corn, millet, buckwheat, rye and Barley, corn, millet, buckwheat, rye and

oatsoats All spicesAll spices chopra centerchopra center

Kapha aromatherapyKapha aromatherapy

Stimulating, spicy, aromaticStimulating, spicy, aromatic Eucalyptus, rosemary, frankincense, Eucalyptus, rosemary, frankincense,

musk, camphor, juniper, clove, musk, camphor, juniper, clove, peppermint, rosemarypeppermint, rosemary

-good for retention of food, fluid, fat, -good for retention of food, fluid, fat, relationshipsrelationships

chopra centerchopra center

Short cutsShort cuts

There’s a place for There’s a place for pharmaceutical/surgerypharmaceutical/surgery

Invest in an exercise place, yoga studio, Invest in an exercise place, yoga studio, instructor (flex benefit, health saving instructor (flex benefit, health saving acc)acc)

Supplements r temp (know thy maker)Supplements r temp (know thy maker) Aromatherapy (plant essence)Aromatherapy (plant essence) Food on sale (think organic and local)Food on sale (think organic and local) More plant less animalMore plant less animal Water/green teaWater/green tea

The Saguil Approach The Saguil Approach

Take advantage of this feelingTake advantage of this feeling Know your “safe word” and come back Know your “safe word” and come back orthorexicorthorexic

Indulge in Ayurveda/Yoga/Pranayama/TCMIndulge in Ayurveda/Yoga/Pranayama/TCM Indulge in Nutritional information/helpIndulge in Nutritional information/help Learn the value of breath controlLearn the value of breath control Move (yoga/tai chi/sex)Move (yoga/tai chi/sex) Get the kids involved, do it for them!Get the kids involved, do it for them! Experiment with cooking (Dr Mom)Experiment with cooking (Dr Mom) Set your intentions daily (oldschool-pray?) Set your intentions daily (oldschool-pray?)

-SSLY-SSLY

Mind Body Spirit is like a 3 legged Mind Body Spirit is like a 3 legged stool…..stool…..

… …when one leg is a problem, when one leg is a problem, there are still two others to hold you there are still two others to hold you up.up.

Namaste!Namaste!

Enrique Saguil, MDEnrique Saguil, MDwww.herbal411.comwww.herbal411.com

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