Nutritional Medicine and Hydration Challenge

Everything you put into your body has an affect on your cellular function, neurotransmitters, hormone balance, immune function and inflammatory reactions.

What you eat, what you drink and what you inhale will strongly determine how you feel and ultimately your state of health both physically and mentally.

Eating a healthy diet is not about deprivation or restriction - it is about nourishing your body so that you have massive energy, abundance and vitality.

Clinical nutrition is the cornerstone to long term disease prevention and management. If you have trouble with weight, allergies, indigestion, Celiac disease, chronic headaches, eczema, low energy, thinning hair and nails, blood sugar fluctuations or cardiovascular disease then you need to make a commitment to long-term dietary changes.

The most common pitfalls include:

• Lack of fiber 
• High sugar intake and sugar addictions
• Food sensitivities
• Poor hydration
• Lack of veggies
• Lack of quality, balanced protein
• Lack of beans and legumes

Feeling your best and looking your best is not about a fast or a quick fix detox - it is a lifestyle commitment. How you choose to eat becomes part of your identity, because it shapes how you feel, how you interact with others and what choices you make on a consistent basis. 

Most often, I see people stuck in a routine. They have an idea of what they need to focus on changing, but day in and out they resort to the old comfort foods for a variety of reasons (habit, taste, preparation, family, lack of time...). Identifying obstacles to change is a major part of establishing better nutritional habits.

WEEKLY HYDRATION CHALLENGE!

• Drink 1 full glass of water (any temperature) when you wake up before anything else.
• Eliminate all liquid calories from your diet. No juice, no pop, no diet pop, reduce all alcohol!
• Reduce coffee intake - try for 1 small in the morning if you must and tea in the afternoon. 

Get expert advice from health care practitioners who not only have training in holistic nutrition but also apply these principles to their own lives. Don't wait to take control of your health and change your life!

Dr Carrie Watkins, Naturopathic Physician
Victoria Massage Therapy and Health Solutions
250.590.5221
www.victoriamassagetherapy.ca