Step 1

Address the following underlying causes of chronic conditions

Structural Problems

Hidden Food Allergies

Acute / Chronic Inflammation

Step 1 of the Easy-Step Detoxification program is focusing on reducing acute/chronic inflammation. This is accomplished by the following combined approach.

Common food allergens are removed from the diet and your healthcare practitioner may prescribe chiropractic, acupuncture or body work to realign the spine and restore the free flow of energy throughout the body. Anti-inflammatory nutritional supplements are used to inhibit the inflammatory response mechanisms.

This step lasts 6 to 7 days or more and is immediately followed by step2, which is the detoxification period. It is very important to follow the principles of the diet as closely as possible.

Step 2

Address the following underlying causes of chronic conditions

Toxic Overload

Harmful Bacteria

Heavy Metal Toxicity

Leaky Gut

Step 2 of the 3-step Detoxification Program consists of a thorough detoxification program designed to eliminate toxins and harmful bacteria from the body.

This phase lasts either 10 or 20 days depending on the toxicity level and is immediately followed by Step 3, which is a rebuilding and repair period. It is very important to follow the principles of the diet as closely as possible.

Step 3

Address the following underlying causes of chronic conditions

Cell Malnourishment

Joint Damage

Step 3 of the 3-step Detoxification Program is focused on rebuilding and repair after the Step 2 Detoxification. It is designed to provide the necessary building blocks the body needs to repair damaged cartilage, joints and tissue.

This phase lasts 30 days or more depending on the severity of the condition. It is very important to follow the principles of the diet as closely as possible.

Step 3 diet and supplements are essential to maintain optimal wellness.

HYPO- ALLERGENIC / ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DIET BASICS

FOOD TO AVOID

All gluten-containg foods including wheat, rye, oats and barley, which are commonly found in breads, pasta and other products from refined flour.

The most common allergies are caused by this group of foods. By avoiding these foods for a few weeks, your system gets a chance to relax and clear itself out. You may not even know that you have an allergy to these foods because the symtoms may be so subtle.

Alcohol, caffeine ( coffee, blackteas and sodas ) and soy milk, soda and fruit drinks that are high in refined sugars.

Both alcohol and caffeine are hard on the liver. SO GIVE YOUR LIVER A VACATION !

Pork, cold cuts, bacon, hot dogs, canned meat, sausage and shellfish.

Meats, unless organic, are typically high in nasty ingredients such as estrogens, antibiotics and others typical of processed foods.

Corn and tomato sauce ( WHOLE FRESH TOMATOES ARE OKAY TO CONSUME ).

These are common allergens and can contribute to pain and inflammation.

ALL DAIRY ( Milk, Cheese, Butter, Yogurt, etc.)

Dairy products are most likely to cause allergies and can increase pain. Stay away from creamy salad dressings ( ranch, creamy garlic, etc.) as they contain dairy.

Foods high in FATS and OIL, including peanuts, refined oils, margarine and shortening.

This diet was desined to lessen the burden placed on your system by eliminating many foods, including those high in fats and refined and processed oils.

ALL REFINED SUGAR PRODUCTS ( candy bars and other JUNK FOOD ).

Refined sugar slows the process of detoxification and weakien the immune system.

Any other foods not listed on these pages that you know you are allergic to.

Give your healthcare practitioner a list of foods that you know you are allergic to.

HYPO-ALLERGENIC / ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DIET SHOPPING LIST

USE VEGETARIAN PROTEIN SUBSTITUTE IF DESIRED and CERTIFIED ORGANIC FOODS

VEGETABLES       Asparagus             Brussel Sprouts        Celery

                                Avocados              Cabbage                Cucumbers

                                Beets                   Carrots                  Eggplant

                                Broccoli                Cauliflower             Green Beans

FRUITS                   Apples                  Grapes                  Pears

                                Bananas                Honeydew Melon     Plums

                                Blueberries             Oranges                Strawberries

                                Cantaloupe

PROTEIN             Skinless chicken breast         Turkey breast      Flank steak

                                Eggs (omega-3, free-range, hormone free)

FISH                   Halibut                   Orange Roughy         Pollock

                               Tilapia                    Perch Cod                Mackerel

                               Salmon                    Anchovies               Herring

                               Red Snapper             Sardines

MISC                  Raw almonds and other nuts, excluding peanuts.

                               Rice, millet, buckwheat, tapioca, teff, or any other non-gluten grains

                               Oil and vinegar

DRINKS              Organic Decaffeinated Coffee

                               Green Tea

                               Herb Tea

                               Non fluorinated / chlorinated water