I see it all the time…

You go to the doctor with abdominal pain, a skin rash or a headache hoping for a solution and come out with prescriptions  that later give you ten more problems!

I am not knocking the medical community as they are there for emergencies and broken bones… and thank God for them.  But when it comes to chronic disease, they are just not that well equipped.  Due to their training, they know one thing… “give the patient a prescription”.  It’s not really their fault. They get very limited time during their education focused on nutrition.  They certainly don’t teach the ability of the body to heal itself when it is fed right in medical school either. Thank goodness for the Naturopathic community!

There are many things we are struggling with today in our efforts to get to the root cause of our symptoms.  I come from the belief that if the body is given enough of the right nutrients we need, it will heal itself as long as we eat with our health in mind.  “You can’t out supplement a bad diet” has echoed in my ears for years. and it is so true.

It’s a challenge to get what you want from the earth — the vegetables and fruits we eat today lack the  full compliment of nutrients due to depleted soil. The processed foods are filled with additives and harmful chemicals. Even the bread…. have the water but hold the bread!

The surge of Gluten sensitivity is not a fad – this is a real concern.  People are running around with headaches, bellyaches, foggy brain and a big issue when it comes to weight loss.  So what can we do?  Be proactive.  Trust your gut – you know what is healthy to eat and what is not.  See if these symptoms resolve on their own first before running to the doctor for a pill.

Over the years I have read, researched and learned about what we have control of when it comes to our own health.  Gluten and sugar are my choices to exclude for overall better health. what about you?

Post below for what you are doing for you health.