Category Archives: Quality of Life

The 32 Elements of Health: Emotional Poise and Stability : Element #7

By Luke Sartor
Last updated March 4th, 2019 .First posted on .
“One’s suffering disappears when one lets oneself go, when one yields―even to sadness.”

“It is only with one’s heart that one can see clearly. What is essential is invisible to the eye.”

— Antoine de Saint-Exupryé

“Poise is just being yourself.”

— John Wooden

Are emotional issues holding you back from your goals? Ever wonder if it is possible to remain emotionally stable without suppressing your emotions in the process? Want to learn more about emotional poise, stability, and the importance of letting feelings flow? This article examines these topics, as well as how emotional poise affects many aspects of our lives, and how we can achieve it. Continue reading →

32 Elements of Health: How Round is Your Wheel? : (Introduction to a 32-part series)

By Luke Sartor
Last updated March 4th, 2019 .First posted on .
“We cause our health, or we cause our sickness, through our mode of living!”

— Dr. Herbert M. Shelton

  

In the coming months, we will be presenting a series of short articles about each of the 32 fundamental elements of health, as identified on page 10 of The 80/10/10 Diet. Today we present a list of the 32 factors, so that we can all prepare for the coming lessons! This list is not exhaustive, nor it is presented in any particular order or ranking. However, we consider the first ten to be indispensable, essential, for even a moderate level of true health.

Most of these elements work synergistically. That is, when we incorporate any one of them into our lives, others may be enhanced as well. Conversely, a neglected or out-of-balance element can diminish the integrity of one or more of the others. Continue reading →

The Challenges of Going on a Raw Food Diet

By Dr. Graham
Last updated March 4th, 2019 .First posted on by .

Only a few people have consistently maintained a completely raw diet over a period of years that lasted into decades. For many folks, the raw food diet is an experiment that fails rapidly. Initial weight loss results are deemed positive, when a person has weight to lose, but for those who are already thin, this first response of rapid weight loss and subsequent fatigue tends to be received in a negative light. Of course, everyone blames the diet, ignoring the details of how they actually applied it. The old adage “practice makes perfect” is applicable, but it should be amended to say, “perfect practice makes perfect,” for those who fail early tend to give up rather than persist and pull through.

Calories Per Bite

A crucial steppingstone for success in a healthy raw diet is understanding the concept of… Continue reading →

80/10/10 Athlete: Freelee : All-Around Athlete

Last updated March 4th, 2019 .First posted on .

"I tried a high-fat raw vegan lifestyle but just felt so sluggish and depressed. I wasn't obtaining enough carbohydrates to meet my energy requirements, so I began to binge on sweet foods. Yes I felt better than when I was on a standard diet but still not great, and it wasn't sustainable. When I switched to high fruit, the heavens opened! I felt like a new person; I knew I had found the answer!" Continue reading →

Everything About Nothing

By Dr. Graham
Last updated March 4th, 2019 .First posted on by .

Interested in nutrition? Sure, that's a huge part of why we made dietary changes. Concerned about nutrition? Yes, that's why we are committed to improving our regimen. Would the words, "worried about nutrition" (in a healthy way, of course) describe us? Definitely, we are worried about nutrition, or so I am told, and that is where we become vulnerable. Continue reading →

Sensory Fasting for Optimal Health

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Most folks seem to think that fasting means not eating. Well, certainly, that is part of the story. But by no means is it the entire picture, and using the word in that way often misleads people. I would like to explain a bit more about what a fast really entails, and how to make it as effective and efficient as possible. Continue reading →

Nutrition: It’s NOT Just About Food, Part 1

By Dr. Graham
Last updated March 4th, 2019 .First posted on by .

Nutrition is a perennial hot topic, no matter what your diet. And, it seems, almost everyone considers themselves to be experts on the subject. Just ask anyone if they think they eat well, or tell them that you are considering eating a diet made up solely of raw fruits and vegetables, and see what kind of response you get. Continue reading →

Nutrition: It’s NOT Just About Food, Part 2

By Dr. Graham
Last updated March 4th, 2019 .First posted on by .

Nutrition is a perennial hot topic, no matter what your diet. And, it seems, almost everyone considers themselves to be experts on the subject. Just ask anyone if they think they eat well, or tell them that you are considering eating a diet made up solely of raw fruits and vegetables, and see what kind of response you get… Read Part 2 now… Continue reading →

80/10/10 Allstar: Richard Gambino : Competitive Steeplechase Runner

Last updated March 4th, 2019 .First posted on .

“I’m lighter and leaner, which helps me run faster and longer. I have better endurance. I recover from workouts much quicker. Pains I used to have such as plantar fasciitis, and stiffness healed. My weekly mileage is getting higher and higher, and I am totally psyched about setting new PRs this year!” Continue reading →

Do You Find This Stimulating?

By Dr. Graham
Last updated March 4th, 2019 .First posted on by .

Now you can understand the role of stimulants as they relate to sports performance and your overall health. Learn why the use of stimulants must be considered an aging factor and how they increase your risk of injury. Learn which foods function as stimulants, and how they affect you. Want to be able to tell if something in your diet is a stimulant? Read this article and you will know for sure. Continue reading →

Getting Optimal Results

By Dr. Graham
Last updated March 4th, 2019 .First posted on by .

Pay no attention to your fitness and it will go away. Add in that which is missing from your program and your fitness will improve dramatically. By paying more attention to the weakest link in any aspect of your health regimen, including your physical fitness, you stand to access the greatest possible return on investment. Continue reading →

Medical and Nonmedical Models of Health

By Dr. Graham
Last updated March 4th, 2019 .First posted on by .

If you have ever been confused about the differences between the medical model, alternative medicine, and the health creation available through Natural Hygiene, read this article. It may be the first time that you can truly appreciate the marvelous health system that Nature has provided for us, and how to tap in to it in order to accumulate and create your own vitality and high level of health. Continue reading →

The Caloronutrient Seesaw : How to Succeed Permanently on the Raw-Food Diet

By Dr. Graham
Last updated March 4th, 2019 .First posted on by .

Most people take the following route to raw foods: they go vegetarian, then vegan, then raw. Some take the new shortcut—from cooked directly to not cooked. There are, of course, many variations on this theme. Whichever pathway you follow, the following profound nutritional truths are worthy of consideration … Continue reading →

Human Energy

By Dr. Graham
Last updated March 4th, 2019 .First posted on by .

One of the major misconceptions about food is that it is a source of energy. Perhaps this is partly due to the fact that in the nutritional sciences, the words “fuel” and “energy” are synonymous. But in Natural Hygiene, “energy” and “fuel” mean different things. Food is not a source of energy, but it IS a source of fuel. Continue reading →

Half-Fast Metabolism

By Dr. Graham
Last updated March 4th, 2019 .First posted on by .

What is metabolism, anyway? In this article, you will learn what, exactly, the term metabolism means. And we will set the record straight concerning fast versus slow metabolizers. We will bring to light the contradictions found in the many dietary recommendations that have to deal with metabolism. We encourage you to draw your own conclusions. Continue reading →

The Body Beautiful: Part I of II

By Dr. Graham
Last updated March 4th, 2019 .First posted on by .

How did we let our forms deteriorate from the god or goddess that our parents saw in us as children, and what can we do about it now? Most of us know the answer to the first part of the question, and it is unique to each individual. It is the second part that really needs answering, and is the focus of this article. Continue reading →