So… why wellness? In this post, I reveal why a lot of my blog posts are about various wellness topics.
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Mainly, I write about wellness (hopefully) to inspire and empower others by providing information and promoting awareness. Let me explain. A few years back, I stumbled on the first resource that indicated that not only could different chronic ailments and diseases be prevented, they could also be reversed! There are things we can do to promote, maintain, and even improve our overall health. I was thrilled to learn that poor health is not the inevitable outcome of aging, and that it is never too soon to make lifestyle changes and choices. As I learned helpful information, I would share it with family and friends via email. This blog is a natural extension of that earlier sharing.
My overall family medical history indicates that I have the “potential” to develop high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and heart disease. Fortunately, my paternal uncle (Melvin) frequently reminds me of the saying that “genetics loads the gun, but lifestyle pulls the trigger.”
In fact, a few years ago Uncle Melvin sent me a book with a note stating that by adopting a few simple concepts from the book, he had managed to improve his health. He said, “I am several pounds lighter, but most important for me, is that my blood pressure is really under control for the first time in more than a dozen years with fewer medications.” Additionally he stated that his cholesterol had also gone down significantly. Needless to say, he had me at “several pounds lighter”. LOL!
The book was *Eat to Live by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. My uncle emphasized to me that he didn’t strictly follow the Six Week plan nor any of the “rules” outlined in the book. He said at the time “I really like the fact that Dr. Fuhrman did not offer any strict rules”. Indeed, he viewed the information presented more as guidelines. He focused on increasing the nutrient density of his meals, and he strived to do this 90% of the time. (And he still got such great results!) Additionally for him, this was more of a lifestyle change, as opposed to a temporary fix. This was very encouraging to me. Note: Please see the resource section for Dr. Fuhrman’s most recent book which encompasses a lot of material from his earlier books.
In addition to other authors, I began to delve into a lot of Dr. Fuhrman’s materials. Years ago he coined the term Nutritarian, and in his latest book, *Eat for Life, he defines this as “a person who strives for more micronutrients – all the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants essential for health – per calorie in their diet.” I liked that he frequently wrote about the best foods for improving immune function (cruciferous vegetables), and I actually enjoyed some of the recipes from a few of his books.
However I must confess that I too view much of this material as guidelines versus rules. Additionally, I personally am not a fan of the “no oil” club. As with salt and sugar, I totally agree with choosing the best quality oils, and reducing how much I use.
Resources
If you’re interested in getting your own copy of Dr. Fuhrman’s books, check out the book links below. If you want to explore more about Dr. Fuhrman in general, check out this free YouTube video posted by chrisbeatcancer.com of an interview with the author. If you’re like me and sometimes prefer the written word, see this page for the notes, links and transcript for this interview.
*Eat for Life: The Breakthrough Nutrient-Rich Program for Longevity, Disease Reversal, and Sustained Weight Loss (Published December 2020) Note: This is the latest book and Dr. Fuhrman himself cites this book as the one that presents the most comprehensive overview of his program and insights.
*Eat to Live Cookbook: 200 Delicious Nutrient-Rich Recipes for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss, Reversing Disease, and Lifelong Health
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