Nutrition is the intake of nutrients and their subsequent absorption and assimilation.  The first thought response to the word nutrition is FOOD and indeed food is important; however, nutrition comes to us through all of our senses.  The body is fed food.  The mind is fed information.  The spirit is fed tranquility.  All work together in harmony to maintain the balance of a healthy three-part body.  When the PSE (physical, sensory or emotional) environment is fed, it either absorbs needed nutrients or eliminates what is not required. Each part is of equal importance.    

 

The PSE environment is continuously responding to stimulation provided second-by-second through breathing in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide through exhalation; processing food into nourishment and eliminating the unusable; or through the skin which both absorbs and eliminates everything from air to physical contact. This continuous bombardment by stimulation (sounds, sights, smells, tastes, sensations) is filtered through our experiences as well as the body systems to determine what is necessary or interesting enough to be retained and incorporated while the remainder is released and eliminated.

 

When the PSE environment is overwhelmed by unnatural or unwholesome substances, it severely overtaxes the complete system, creating opportunity for discomfort, disease or total breakdowns. 

 

Everything we assimilate into ourselves affects our day-to-day energy.  This includes the hurried meal, the quick soda or coffee instead of water, the angry motorist, or the late client. 

 

Only you can ensure that the nutrition you eat, read, dream restores rather than depletes your balance.  Remember you often have to CHANGE habits and thought patterns to establish balance.  While change can be an unwanted guest, remember that your own healing ability must first be directed to yourself before it can be utilized to help others.  Change is worth the reward.

 

In order to maintain our inner healing force, the right input is needed for the body to function at its fullest potential.  

 

Some guidelines:

 

·                    Stay within 10 pounds of your best weight at any given age.

·                    Eat a high percentage of fresh foods.  I recommend keeping your diet at about 75-85% organic.

·                    Consume adequate roughage.

·                    Drink water (not soda, beer, coffee or tea) in sufficient quantities for you.

·                    Take a day off every week and sleep without the alarm.

·                    Read articles or books that stimulated your mind.

·                    Help the lymphatic system through exercise and deep breathing.

·                    Get regular massages.

·                    Remember you are a 3-part person and need to nourish all 3 parts.

 

How can you let go of old patterns and find a kinder way to treat yourself? Three books I have found particularly helpful in changing my eating habits are “The Seven Pillars of Health” by Don Colbert, M.D.; “YOU:  The Owner’s Manual” and “YOU on a Diet” both by Michael Roizen, M.D. and Mehment Oz, M.D.  These books gave me a better understanding of my inner body needs and have made a direct impact on my energy levels.  I was also surprised to find it easier to change thoughts and attitudes when my body was receiving what it needed. It is well worth the effort.

 

Do you have a book you would like to recommend?  Do you have any other information on nutrition you would like to pass along to others?