Webinar Replay 01/20/11

Elimination & Detox Diets

Detox-type or purification diets are on the rise. These diets eliminate foods, like dairy, gluten, meat, and some fruits, and anything else that is carb, sugar, or fat-laden with the intent of reducing disease and inflammation. They also restrict foods that have additives, preservatives, hormones, and other artificial ingredients because these things are making us sick. All promote lots of veggies and water, some broths and smoothies, others raw foods and organics. All focus on creating a diet that brings optimal health and healing.

Lots of these programs advocate a very strict purging period of at least seven days, then gradually reintroduce certain foods to determine your “triggers.” I remember a guy who suffered from arthritis to the point of where it was very visible in his hands and he was also in a lot of pain. He went to a holistic doctor who practiced alternative medicine. The doctor stripped almost everything from his diet. Within weeks, he felt better and starting losing a lot of weight. He gradually began eating certain foods again, and gradually the arthritis started returning.

A friend recently told me about her brother who has diabetes. His chiropractor put him on a detox-type program and he has not only lost weight, but also his glucose levels have dropped significantly.

What we eat has a direct correlation to our health. Studies have proven that the old saying, “Garbage in, garbage out” is true. What do you think about these detox and elimination diets?

Life Goals

Instead of using the word “resolutions” because many New Year’s resolutions don’t last, I prefer to call them life goals. Most people start the new year with very well-meaning intentions, but I’m not sure if they’ve really thought through their resolutions.

Have you developed an action plan to help you achieve your goal? You know that saying, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail” is very true. What concrete, measurable steps have you taken to ensure you consistently work towards your goal this year? Have you written down your goal and the action plan? What accountability methods are in place to keep you on the mark?

While many might think it’s too late to set New Year’s resolutions, it’s never too late to set life goals.