EXPLORE YOUR NATURAL OPTIONS

by Steve Long and Nancy Long, ND

One of the foundational goals of all complimentary modalities is to work in symbiosis with traditional (allopathic) medicine. This is poignantly true in the Organic/Natural Foods world where more people than ever are turning for advice when they learn of a medical diagnosis for themselves, a family member, and or a friend.

We believe in educating the customer, working with you and your Doctor’s advice, and providing you with the best Organic/Natural options that will facilitate your healing. The first aspect to consider is your diet. You want your body to become strong so as to overcome your challenge and the best way to ensure this is to make sure you are putting the best foods into your body. Eating as much organic foods as possible is essential because these foods are free of toxins that inhibit your body’s natural healing abilities. Organic Foods are also higher in nutritional value, are more highly absorbed into your body, thus strengthening your immune system faster.

We have also come to understand that Eating Right For Your Blood Type™ is imperative for building the strength of all your body’s systems. Many customers have told us that by simply changing their diet to match their blood type eliminated most if not all of their health challenges. For instance, if you are an “A” blood type you are a natural vegetarian. The components of your blood produce different types of enzymes and bacteria than the “O” blood types who are more oriented for eating meats.  Consuming meats for an “A” is not impossible, but doing so is more difficult on the body. They’re harder to digest, create gas and bloating, and create more heat in the body. So extra precautions need to be taken for the “A” when consuming meats to make the digestive process easier on both the digestive system and the immune system.

Drink your filtered water! No matter what your health condition, diagnosed with a challenge or ready to run a marathon, you should be drinking half your body weight in ounces each day! So, if you are 130 pounds you need 65 ounces of water per day. Coffee and sodas DO NOT COUNT! They inhibit hydration. tea’s, fruit juices and water DO COUNT, so it is easier than you think. Your body must be properly hydrated for all your systems to function at their best.

When you have a perceived or recognized health challenge there are vitamins and herbs that may be able to assist you back to optimum health. Remember, a lot of the drugs marketed today have botanical origins. Herbs in their original form may take longer to work, but they can still most definitely provide healing benefits. You want to make sure you are taking the proper vitamins and herbs not only for your health challenge but for your every day routine. Buying your supplements from a trusted source is critical, so opt to purchase at a location where the employees can assist you with any questions you may have. Even if you find good information on the internet, educate yourself thoroughly and purchase your supplements from a trusted source. 

Get plenty of sleep! When your body achieves the REM sleep cycle your body is able to begin to heal itself from the wear and tear of the daily grind and from your health challenges. If you do not sleep well, you are making your healing process much more difficult. In fact, you could be doing all the above, and your lack of deep sleep could undermine all those other wonderful efforts! Healing begins with what you put into your mouth and continues to fruition with deep, healing sleep.

Remember when you receive your diagnosis, educate yourself not only about your health challenge, but also on the complimentary opportunities that exist that will help you achieve your optimum health through the best organic and natural foods, vitamins and herbs. Your body, mind, and spirit will thank you!
               
Nancy Long, ND, URM and Steve Long, HTT, URMT are the owners of Harmony Farms Natural Foods Store in Raleigh, NC, giving them their staff the opportunity to educate people on Living The Natural Lifestyle and helping them to achieve their optimum health through natural, organic foods and complimentary modalities. For more information, see their ad on the inside of the cover page! If you wish to contact them, visit www.Harmony-Farms.net  or call 919-782-0064.