Acu-Na Wellness Center

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HYDRATE

Dehydration is subtle, so subtle that most people are unaware of their need for water. Statistically, more than 90 percent of us are dehydrated; we are not getting the amount of water our bodies need to operate at optimal capacity. Water is the most important nutrient that our bodies need to properly function and plays a critical role in the natural metabolic, digestive, and cellular regeneration processes. When our bodies become dehydrated, our organs suffer, resulting in the prevalence of many degenerative diseases. All major systems of the body depend on water!

Recommendation: A good rule of thumb is to drink enough water to equal ½ your body weight in ounces. For example: a 150 lb person needs 75 ounces of water every day. Purified, spring or distilled with added minerals – please, no tap water!Make an intentional effort daily to drink more water and less soda, coffee, and other non-beneficial beverages.

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WALK

Anyone, even someone not used to a regular exercise program, can instantly benefit from walking. Walking requires little time and no equipment. In fact, research has shown that brisk walking can be more beneficial and effective to overall health than extended running workouts. Walking is easy on the joints and bones, increases stamina and improves mobility, expands heart and cardiovascular functions, reduces stress, improves mental alertness and function, assists in weight loss, and promotes proper organ functions. Recommendation:Determine to walk more each day by parking further away, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, and walking in the neighborhood at night.

CLEANSE

The final stage of digestion is healthy elimination. Elimination begins at the cellular level and is continued through many metabolically active areas such as the skin, kidneys, lungs, and colon. It is essential that wastes are completely and regularly eliminated from the body.

Dr. Christian Herter (1865-1910) fully demonstrated that certain species of organisms in the intestines produced abnormal chemical products that were toxic in the bowels and were absorbed thereby escaping the bowels creating phlebitis, lymphangitis, gall bladder disease, liver disease, kidney infections, bladder infections, inflammatory conditions, allergies, immune deficiencies and other chronic diseases.

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NOURISH

· Unfortunately, today’s diets are made up of more fats, more sugars, more carbohydrates and fewer nutritionally rich foods. This, combined with the fact that we can’t realistically eat 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables every day, means we are not getting the vital essential vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and phytochemicals so critical to building and maintaining good health. Properly formulated, natural supplements bridge the gap between our bodies’ increasing need for greater nutrition and the decline of nutrition in our food. Recommendation: Buy organic fruits, vegetable, meats and dairy. Avoid processed foods. Avoid soy. Eat minimal dairy such as milk and cheeses. Eat a colorful diet. Do not buy radiated or genetically engineered foods. Avoid the three whites: sugar, flour, & breads. Avoid artificial sweeteners and sodas.

Wash fruit and vegetables by either soaking in apple cider vinegar for 15 minutes, use 1 Tbsp / gallon of water or ¼ cup in a sink full of water or by spraying 3% hydrogen peroxide on produce, wait 2-3 minutes then rinse. Avoid microwave cooking for it doesn’t destroy parasites.

Use only scientifically advanced nutritional bio-available formulations available in the market today.

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TARGET

Once you have established a foundation of health through hydration, walking, cleansing, and nourishing your core, you can expand your focus to include specific areas of concern.. These targeted categories include heart health, bone and joint health, men’s health, women’s health, immune support, anti-aging, weight management, colon health, digestive health, general improved nutrition and other specific health issues. Healthy assimilation of the nutrients we eat require healthy cell membranes. We are only as healthy as our cells. Cell membranes determine what gets in and what goes out of the cell. They are the gatekeeper. Maintaining this discretionary and selective power is crucial to cellular health and vitality. Without it, cells begin become depleted and toxic. Healthy cells are the basis for optimal health.

Recommendation: Consider the results of your “Nutritional Assessment. Use only scientifically advanced nutritional formulations. Consider key supplements such as; iodine, magnesium, alpha lipoic acid, selenium, enzymes and glutathione. Maintain a slightly alkaline urine pH. Select a professional to help guide and support you. Internet support and continued consultations are available via my website at www.acumary.com

VITAMINS: Generally your body does not produce vitamins. You must obtain them regularly from food or dietary substances. They are used in many biochemical reactions in the body

MINERALS: Minerals are elements naturally from the earth that are essential in human nutrition. They are also used in biochemical reactions in the body and are important in the detoxification process as well. Did you know black strap molasses contains all necessary trace minerals.

ENZYMES: Enzymes are proteins necessary for every chemical reaction in your body. They act as catalysts. Vitamins, minerals and hormones all need enzymes to function. There are three categories: metabolic, pancreatic and food or plant enzymes.

When you take food/plant enzymes they aide in predigestion and then assist pancreatic enzymes. Plant enzymes insure the digestion of needed nutrients. Enzymes eaten on an empty stomach will digest the protein coating on viruses enabling the immune system workers to destroy them. This is one way enzymes can help reduce inflammation. If you lack a certain pancreatic enzyme you are said to be intolerant to the food category related to that enzyme. ie lipase deficiency equals fat-intolerance.