Healing Chronic Illnesses with Holistic Nutrition

Healing Chronic Illnesses with Holistic Nutrition Living with a chronic illness can be depleting and very difficult at times, but there is hope for healing through holistic nutrition. At E-Bare Holistic Nutrition and Wellness, we work to help each person find the root causes of their health problems, empowering them to understand how best to support their body to allow it to begin to heal. In this blog post, we will provide you with some examples, thoughts, and tips to get started on your healing journey. 1. Embrace more of a plant-based diet: Incorporating a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and legumes into your diet can provide your body with essential nutrients, antioxidants, and fiber. Choose organic options, whenever possible, to reduce exposure to pesticides and other harmful chemicals which can build up in the body and cause prolonged inflammation. These plant-based foods have been shown to reduce inflammation, boost the immune system, and support overall health, especially when eaten in their raw, natural form. Try to fill your plate with fresh fruits and vegetables in a rainbow of colors to ensure you're getting a wide range of nutrients. The living enzymes in living plants help support our immune system, fight off disease, nourish and cleanse our body, making possible our body's amazing capacity for self-healing. 2. Eliminate processed foods: Processed foods are often high in unhealthy fats, sugars, high amounts of sodium and artificial additives, which can all contribute to inflammation and worsen chronic illnesses. Opt for whole, unprocessed foods whenever possible. 3. Identify food stressors and eliminate those from your diet: Food stressors can trigger or exacerbate chronic illnesses. Consider working with a holistic nutrition practitioner who can help identify any potential food stressors through methods like Nutrition Response Testing. By eliminating these trigger foods from your diet, you may experience reduced inflammation in the body and significant improvements in your health. 4. Support Gut Health: The gut plays a crucial role in our overall health, including the functioning of our immune system. Incorporate gut-friendly foods like fermented vegetables like sauerkraut and kimchi into your diet. Consider taking a good probiotic supplement to support a healthy balance of gut bacteria. 5. Reduce Stress: Chronic stress can have a negative impact on our health and immune system. Incorporate stress-reducing practices into your daily routine, such as meditation on gratitude, prayer, yoga, deep breathing exercises, reading, walking or spending time in nature. Make time for activities that bring you joy and relaxation. Also, mindfully find ways to change or remove things from your life that cause you unnecessary stress, like putting your phone on airplane mode at night so the notifications don't disturb your peace or not carrying it on your person at all times. You can check it periodically on your own schedule rather than constantly having your day interrupted by it. 6. Stay Hydrated: Drinking enough water is essential for overall health and can support the body's natural detoxification processes. Proper hydration plays an important role in avoiding constipation and inflammation and dis-ease in the body. A good rule of thumb is to divide your body weight (pounds) in half and aim to drink at least that many ounces of water per day to stay well hydrated and help support healthy digestion. (Example: Someone with a body weight of 140 pounds would need at least 70 ounces of water per day to stay hydrated and even more if they consume caffeinated beverages or alcohol.) Remember, healing from chronic illnesses takes time and patience but happens more rapidly when you embrace these healing nutritional changes. By taking a holistic approach and making positive nutritional and lifestyle changes, you can take back control your wellness journey and experience the healing you deserve. At E-Bare Holistic Nutrition and Wellness, we want to spark the hope in you that healing is possible and help you ignite the healing flame by supporting your whole body naturally so it can heal. Contact us today at 931-981-4142 to schedule a consultation and start your path towards natural healing and wellness!