Spring or filtered waters are the preferred source for water. Most of the water supplies in this country have been polluted with a number of dangerous compounds, posing a serious health threat. If you do have your own well make certain to have your water tested. Check with your local extension office for a simple test. I recommend a very detailed test with a nationally certified lab. Contact me if you need more information.

Do not drink tap water if you are on a municipal water supply. Chlorine and fluoride (chemicals used to treat tap water) are extremely detrimental to your health as they are toxic substances in even small quantities. Even bottled water can legally contain up to 50% tap water Instead, I strongly encourage the use of water filters, for further information contact the clinic.

A void distilled water as all of the minerals have been removed. This acts to draw the minerals out of your body. As well, other changes that occur in the distillation process make it an undesirable water source. Distilled water for a short course of detoxification may be recommended to help pull impurities out of your body.

The shower and bathtub are areas that are usually overlooked, yet are a significant source of chlorine exposure. Hot steam opens pores and increases chlorine absorption through the skin. Additionally, it increases chlorine gas inhalation via the lungs. Chlorine is highly toxic to the body. Shower filters to remove chlorine are inexpensive. Your hair and skin will notice a pleasant difference quickly. Additional information is available at our clinic.

Salt:

Like eggs, salt has been falsely labeled as an unhealthy food. Some researchers have admitted that they would like to retract their statements about the dangers of salt. The truth is: Salt is essential to life! The refinement and processing of salt makes it unhealthy.

Most of the salt sold in this country, whether it is sea salt or land salt, is equally inferior and will not be beneficial to your health. The life-benefiting trace minerals are removed in the refinement and processing. All that remains are the sodium and chloride ions that are truly plentiful in our American diet. Refined sodium chloride (table salt) without the trace minerals is what is damaging to your health.

We have found Celtic Sea Salt@ to be beneficial to everyone, even those who may have been

instructed to restrict sodium in their diet. The trace minerals as they are found in this naturally occurring real sea salt are essential and health promoting. The truth is, it is the kind of salt which makes a difference in your health.

Celtic Sea Salt@ is quite different in color and appearance from the salt you are familiar with. This is because the salt is not treated in any way and comes to you with all of the trace minerals, enzymes and valuable cofactors still present. Synthetic mineral supplementation cannot equal its rich mineral content. It can be difficult to find so we do make it available in our clinic.

Food Combining Principles:

Food combing is the practice of eating compatible foods during the same meal. Like other principles discussed, food combining is important for health promotion. Certain foods just naturally combine better with other foods, which reduce digestive overload. Since acids and bases have the effect of neutralizing each other, different types of foods affect digestive enzymes (continued on page 13)

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