Midnight Sun Herbal Health
A Complimentary and Alternative Health Practice
Diet & Nutrition
Understanding the role of food as the source for good nutrition and good health can be difficult to unerstand, because of often seemingly conflicting information. However, when we are struggling with health problems, the foods we normally eat may not be the best for us. Food for many means comfort and the choices we then make, can compound our health problems. The quality of our foods and food sources are of great importance. Research shows how harmful the effect of chemicals used in commercial agriculture, the food industry, both in shelf items and ready made foods, as well as in the environment can be. The effect may have long term harmful effects on our health. t
As individuals we have differing constitutions, we may struggle with different health issues. We may come from different cultural origins, different places in the world, have different blood types and metabolic rates and a different health blue print, if you will, we have inherited from parents. All of these things can have bearing on which foods will suite us best as we work towards better health. The information we get from the media on nutrition, can "drive us crazy", it is often hard to know what is fact and what is fiction, what will work and what will not.
Natural foods, free of chemicals, free range, oganic is best and is of special importance to children, they depend on good nutrition to develop properly on all levels. That and providing a healthy environment, that nurtures them emortionally, intelectually and socially is part of our own legacy for the future.
Most traditions around the world have regarded whole foods, even local foods freshly prepared as vital to good health and that particular foods have particular healing qualities. It was true 3,000 years ago and it is true today. We eat food not just to feel full. We experience hunger because our bodies need the raw materials to produce the enzymes, hormones, blood cells, create energy, set the metabolic rate, make skin and hair glow, etc., so we can continue to live, be active and thrive.
At Midnight Sun Herbal Health I look at your total situation, your current health, your health history and your basic constitution to help you understand what food choices will help you most. I can give information on the sourcing of organic and pastured foods. I will give you detailed information on what is going to work best for you, what will support you best as you strive to make the necessary changes. Information is the best tool in making choices. I will work with you so you can reach your goals.
To read more about nutrition and sources to buy:
New York Times- "Change we can stomach" Click here
Weston Price Foundation - Click here
Farmers Markets- "Think globally act locally" - Click here
Farmers Markets in Washington DC - Click here
Farmers Markets in Maryland - Click here
Farmers Markets in Virginia - Click here
Grass fed beef -The Food Revolution - Click here
Grass fed beef souces in Virginnia - Click here
Smithmeadow Farm - Click Here
Eat Wild - About grass fed livestock -and sources - Click here
Free range bison, MD - Click here
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