subject: How To Get Healthy Naturally [print this page] Functional diagnostic nutrition, go beyond basic weight loss to encompass the health of your entire body. From small but irritable health problems to chronic disease it goes beyond treating your symptoms and get at the root of the problem.
Against the Grain
Traditional medicine is expert at treating symptoms. To prevent health problems to reoccurring, wouldn't you rather know the underlying cause? Of course you would.
No matter how many quick band-aids you stick on a problem it is not going away until you find out the cause. Let's find - and eliminate - the problems that are causing your health issues. When you eliminate the causes of health problems, you can lead a life that is free of the many issues that currently seem to be chronic.
A Total Body Approach
Functional diagnostic nutrition approach to your health is a total body approach. All of your systems are dependent on each other and we must look at the overall person. After you have shared your health history with a functional diagnostic nutritionist he/she will recommend further laboratory testing individualized for you.
These tests may include:
1)Test to determine food sensitivities - An intolerance to certain foods becomes an internal stressor. This can cause an inflamed gut or damage the lining of the gut. Your body will be unable to absorb nutrients if this lining is damaged.
2)Test to determine hormone balance - We test for several different hormonal levels. First, we ensure your ratio of cortisol to DHEA is in alignment. When this ratio is off it affects your entire system. Next, we will test the levels of testosterone, melatonin, progesterone, and other hormones.
3)Test to discover liver function, digestion, and cell oxidation.
4)Test to determine pathogen/antigen overloads - these tests look for parasites, bacteria, and other internal problems that might keep your body from functioning at optimum levels.
5)Questionnaire to find out which is your metabolic type - this series of questions will determine what you should be eating and what supplements you need. It will identify the balance of nutrients you need for good health.
The Total You
Functional diagnostic nutrition go far beyond a simple weight loss program and ensure that you are getting the nutrients you need to perform at your peak. As a result you will heal faster from injuries, have a high functioning immune system to ward off disease, and feel more energized every day.
The Basics
1)Healthy Eating - you will benefit from eating only organic food that fits your macro-nutrient profile.
2)Healthy Thinking - Your positive outlook will draw good things to you.
3)Healthy Drinking - Water. Water. Water. Drink at least one-half of your body weight in water every day.
4)Healthy Exercise - Get moving!
5)Healthy Sleep - Get a good 8 hours every night and go to bed no later than 10:30pm.
One of the reasons people are unsuccessful at losing weight or experience numerous health problems is because they are not focusing on the issues that are the underlying causes of poor health or weight gain. The only way to maintain good health is to give your body everything it needs to maintain a good balance and to function properly. You can always throw the wrong solutions at a problem, but what usually happens is the problem gets worse.
With functional diagnostic nutrition, you will know you are applying the right solution for long term success.
