NUTRITION, LIFESTYLE MEDICINE & DETOXIFICATION for

September 30, 2013

SAB Board Meeting

Elson M. Haas, MDIntegrated Medicine Physician

Founder/Director, Preventive Medical Center of MarinP: 415-472-2343, Fax: 415-472-7636

Website: www.HaasHealthOnline.com and www.pmcmarin.com

DEFINING HEALTH

HEALTH is Energy-Function-Vitality• How we Feel and How we Look• Are primarily Results of our Lifestyle-- How

we Live and our long-term HABITS• Our genetics and family patterns form our

basis and potential health as well as risk patterns.

WHAT AFFECTS OUR HEALTH?

• How we Eat and Exercise

• How we Sleep and Deal with Stress

• How we Think, our attitudes of Life

• All affect our Energy Level, Mood, and whether we have poor or Great Health.

• If we want a different result, we need to change our life and especially the relevant contributing habits.

PREVENTIVE MEDICINE:THE FIVE KEY BUILDING BLOCKS TO

STAYING HEALTHY

• NUTRITION• EXERCISE• SLEEP• STRESS MANAGEMENT• ATTITUDE IN LIFE

One Main Disease: Cellular Dysfunction

Two primary causes: 1. Deficiency of needed nutrients 2. Toxicity from exposures

to polluted air, water, and foods.

• Better Choices support Better Health.• Eat Nutritious Foods and Detoxify for

Toxicity

Balanced Diet:The Key to Good Health

• Eating a Balanced Diet: Crucial as a building block for body health, vitality, and longevity.

• Finding what works for you: One of your key health discoveries.

• Helping you and your family find this path can support you all for life.

NUTRITIONAL IMBALANCE: Inflammatory Diet

CONGESTION-Excess of Substances we don’t needAcidic Diet--->Congestion, Toxicity, Inflammation,

Degeneration/Aging--->Pain, Stiffness, and Feeling Old.• Sugar and Refined foods • Animal Proteins/Fats • Hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated Oils• Chemicals in foods and household products• Caffeine, Alcohol, Nicotine, and other Drugs

WATCH OUT FOR THE

S N A C C s S = Sugar (alters Hormones, NRG, Mood)

N = Nicotine (Toxic and Inflammatory)

A = Alcohol (Sugar metab, Weight, Brain)

C = Caffeine (Acid irritant, Adrenal weak)

C = Chemicals (Toxins and Cell damage)

Handling (breaking from) these Habits—Abuses—Addictions is often the first level of

improved HEALTH. So, Eliminate ABUSES.

S = Sugar N = NicotineA = AlcoholC = Caffeine C = Chemicals

Most often comes from not enough of the substances we require for health.

These include:WaterNatural Foods

Fresh Fruits and VegetablesWhole Grains and Legumes (Beans)Nuts and Seeds, Raw and Organic Sprouts of Seeds, Legumes, Nuts, GrainsFish and Poultry

Nutritional Deficiency

Symptoms of Congestion

• Skin eruptions and any –it is• Allergies, i.e. sinus, asthma

• Constipation and GI

problems • Colds, flus, and mucus

discharge• Back pains

• Headaches

• Cardiovascular problems

Deficiency Concerns

• Fatigue

• Coldness

• Hair Loss

• Dry Skin

• Anemia

• Hypothyroidism

• Low Blood pressure

Levels of Dietary Detoxification

• Basic Diet to The Detox Diet• Reduced Toxins and Elimination Diet• Vegan and/or Raw Food Diet• Fruits & Vegetables and/or Smoothies• Juices of fruits & vegetables• Specific Juice Cleanse• Water Fast

DETOXIFICATION--BENEFITS

• Reduce/Eliminate Congestive Symptoms• IMMUNE Rebalancing & Strengthening• More ENERGY, Sharper Mind, Clearer Skin• LOOK & FEEL YOUNGER• PREVENT DISEASE• Normalize Weight• Enhanced Senses

• More Attuned to Inner and Outer Life

MORE DETOXIFICATION

• Colon Cleansing--Herbs, Saltwater, Enemas, and/or Colon Hydrotherapy

• Exercise--Move, Stretch, Aerobicize, Sweat• Relax and Meditate--See Beauty and Spirit• Spend Time in Nature• Get Current--Clean Corners, Piles, Clear Past• Have a Massage and Healing Therapies• Process and Heal Personal Issues--Clarity• Do your Spiritual Practice and Pray

THE DETOX DIET

• Chew Well• Drink Good Water first in am

– --2 Glasses w/ Lemon • BREAKFAST--Fruit then Whole Grain• LUNCH (12-1pm) & DINNER (5-6pm)

– Mixed Steamed Vegetables • SNACK - Drink Veggie Water (saved from

steaming) at about 11am & 3pm

THE DETOX DIET

• Use Better Butter, a mix of organic butter and olive or flaxseed oil

• If needed for Energy, Protein (4 oz) 3-4pm. Ideally legumes (soaked and sprouted) or some fish or poultry

• Herb Tea only after dinner--mints or chamomile, for example

• Exercise, sweat, sauna, skin brush, meditate • Make sure bowels are working smoothly and

regularly

Eat Right, Age Well

• Research shows us that we can make a difference in our health as we age

• Antioxidant, low fat, anti-inflammatory Mediterranean-like Diet recommended for healthy heart and brain, helps prevent or delay Alzheimers, RA, many other diseases. DETOX is helpful transition.

• High calcium-Vitamin D and Minerals recommended to prevent osteoporosis may also prevent many types of cancers

• Most choices are under our control.

Changing Habits

• Address Underlying Emotions & Attitudes• Gather Willpower and Create Plan• Having Loving Support helps• Detoxification Diet Alkalinizes Body &

Reduces Inflammation• Water and Exercise• Add Greens and Herbs

Preventive/Integrated/Lifestyle Medicine for Detoxification

Elson M. Haas, MD, The Detox Doc™ Integrated Medicine Physician

Preventive Medical Center of Marin San Rafael,

California • 415-472-2343

Websites: www.elsonhaas.comwww.pmcmarin.com