1. Eat a well- balanced diet Organic (grown without chemical fertilizers and pesticides) whole, natural, unprocessed foods, now today we have to educated shoppers, look for heirloom seed produce by local get to know your local farmers ask them questions about how they grow there produce. Avoid all GMO’s (Genetically modified organisms). I recommend 80 percent plant based diet and 20 percent animal products.
2. Avoid large meals
3. Avoid eating 2 hours before bed
4. Identify and eliminate foods to which you’re allergic
5. Exercise on a regular basis
6. Minimize (or eliminate) use of alcohol and caffeine
7. Take prescription drugs only as directed by your doctor
8. Use over the counter drugs with care –If at all
9. Chew thoroughly
10. Avoid drinking beverages with meals
11. Avoid Ice cold beverages, room temperature beverages are preferred
12. Avoid carbonated beverages
13. Avoid eating starchy carbohydrates (bread and pasta) at the same time with protein (meat and eggs).
14. Do not eat fruit at the same time that you eat other food
15. Avoid the use of sugar and artificial sweeteners
16. Rest after meals whenever possible
17. Get adequate rest at night, preferably 8 hours of sleep
18. Do not eat when upset
19. Minimize stress
20. Drink 1/2oz of water of water for every pound of body weight, I recommend more living in California
21. Use appropriate herbal formulas to cleanse and support digestive organs
22. Take digestive enzymes( and HCI, if stomach acid is low with each meal to improve digestion)
23. For most digestive problems, fallow a candida diet For a minimum of 1-3 months
