Holistic Nutrition

Development of Disease – Stage 1

By definition there is an imbalance between intake of, and requirement for nutrients. In theory this could be a deficiency but in our modern society it is more likely to be an excess. There may be a loss of appetite or the person becomes a fussy eater; most people over-ride this by eating ever-more tasty processed foods.

The excess may be stored as fat (nature’s way of providing for lean times which no longer exists).

Avoid the mistake of thinking that if a person is lean they are not overeating. Instead of storing excess, the body may work to maintain a balance by eliminating the excess (Principle 2 above)
This creates one or more of the following symptoms:

• Increased physical activity, boisterousness (diagnosed as ADHD — pharmaceuticals are prescribed)

• Persistent hair loss (diagnosed as genetic baldness)

• Dry, scaly skin

• Itchy skin

• Occasional vomiting—(diagnosed as 24-hour flu or an exotic name du jour)

• Occasional diarrhea

• Discharges from orifices – eyes, genital system

• Tooth tartar

• Unpleasant body odors

• Strong-smelling urine, urinary crystals

• Bad breath

These are warning signs of improper elimination rather than true illness. They show that the body is making adjustments to maintain its healthy status. If only one of these symptoms is present this is a warning that changes to the lifestyle – especially diet – are needed.

Development of Disease – Stage 2

If imbalance between intake and requirement persists, the build-up of wastes will eventually lead to impairment of the major organ systems. If the organs of elimination are affected this will accelerate the process of deterioration.

In time, (days/months depending on the individual) signs of true illness will appear. At first these tend to be physiological in nature rather than as a result of degenerative changes in the organ systems:

• Signs of inflammation e.g. Pancreatitis, hepatitis, joint swelling,

• Abnormality of the immune system – allergy/intolerance,
susceptibility to infection

• Hormonal imbalance – false pregnancy, abnormal oestrus, thyroid problems

• Rheumatism/arthritis

Development of Disease – Stage 3

As the build-up of waste products continues, the major organs will begin to fail. Signs of organ failure may not appear until 75% of the organ function is lost. At this stage the person is in danger—e.g. Kidney or Liver failure; Diabetes; Malignant tumors.

This description provides a framework for the categorization of all the disease conditions we experience. Using this we can form a holistic view of what is happening in the body and offer a prescription for action.

For example:

1. Idiopathic epilepsy (idiopathic—cause unknown). Holistically this is a discharge of excess energy (Development of disease Stage 1). Therefore management would require a low protein, low fat, and chemical free, high in complex carbohydrate (unrefined grain). The amount of food needs to be kept low to meet but not exceed needs.

2. Pan-osteitis (bone inflammation) I include this, not because it is common but because it is comparatively unusual. What causes it? Without the benefit of holistic thinking we wouldn’t know where to begin. But we can see that as generalized inflammation it fits neatly into the category of Stage 2 of the Development of Disease; control and prevention become obvious.

People who practice a Macrobiotic food plan experience:

-physical appearance, vitality and energy comparatively 15-20 years younger;

-no prescriptions or seldom use over-the-counter medications;

-seldom experience headaches—if they do, it can be linked to a specific issue, which is corrected naturally; less of the so-called ‘aging’ signs and symptoms; their weight is low to reasonable on the scale for height and body build; hardly ever experience colds, flu or allergies. Decision is yours, you have to choose the best one.[/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]