It is important to choose the food that we eat wisely. What we eat can make a big difference in our health. A low-carbohydrate, moderate-protein and moderate-fat diet will help many of the health problems presently affecting us including allergies, diabetes, endocrine disorders, heart problems, cancer etc. Choosing food wisely can help you on a road to wellness that you may not have experienced before.

The most important things to keep in mind about your diet are to: eat quality food, avoid devitalized foods, and eat with thankfulness and in a relaxed state of mind. We can help you to implement an individualized nutrition program that is right for you -- geared specifically to facilitate, support and nurture your healing.

Fresh, organic or biodynamic food is always the best choice.

During your course of treatment, you may be prescribed various remedies, herbs, supplements, and other natural therapies. These will be suggested at specific times during your course of healing. Homeopathic remedies are typically prescribed first because the body is often initially unable to absorb and utilize herbs and supplements.
There is no healing without adjusting the foods you ingest. Barring certain types of illnesses, you may best support internal healing and regeneration with a high carbohydrate (grains and vegetables) diet with seeds, nuts, sprouts, and non-red meats if meats are desired.

These are basic dietary guidelines to help in your process of healing. They will help your body eliminate fatigue, headaches, mental sluggishness, nervousness, irritability and worry, gastrointestinal complaints, and many other problems. Your programs will be more individualized, but the suggestions below will provide a basic framework.

• Eat adequate good protein and good fats, with moderate complex carbohydrates, especially vegetables;
  
• Eat vegetables that are especially alkaline and contain a good amount of water and fiber. More than anything else, they will help to cleanse the body. Eat them steamed or raw, at least 2-3 times a day. This includes a salad per day;
  
• Buy organic or biodynamic whenever possible. Most of the vegetables in regular groceries today are genetically engineered, exposed to radiation, or low in mineral and vitamin content due to soil depletion. Protein sources are good fish or chicken if you eat meat, or soy (i.e., tofu and tempeh) if you are a vegetarian. Other sources of good protein may be nuts, seeds, and beans;
  
• Avoid cows milk and all cows milk products. Suggested reading: Don't Drink Your Milk, a book written by a past Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins;
  
• Some fruits are acceptable, but too much can imbalance. The best time to eat fruits is in the morning;
  
• Avoid trans-fats/solid fats, refined carbohydrates, red meats, and all stimulants;
  
• Eat only high quality oils. Butter is preferable to margarine;
  
• Buy fresh produce instead of processed or canned. No fruits in the evening;
  
• Avoid microwaving foods, as this changes their molecular structure;
  
• Water: 6+ glasses per day, preferably before 6 PM;
  
• Take minimal fluids during a meal in order not to dilute gastric juices;
  
• Eat consciously: chew well, relax, and enjoy!
  
• Biggest meal: lunch; Second biggest meal: breakfast;
  
• Do not eat late at night. This interferes with the optimal function of your eliminatory organs, especially the liver and kidneys, which work hard at night to help you stay balanced by eliminating excess toxic metabolic waste products.

To learn more about Nutritional Medicine, please read Dr. Zieve's book, Healthy Medicine: A Guide to the Emergence of Sensible, Comprehensive Care