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Food as Medicine Support Group

Food as Medicine – Deepening Awareness

April 10, 2013 By Lisa Hill DiFusco

Last night, we had another powerful session. As the weeks go by, each participant is becoming more aware of their body’s needs and wants. When healthful, nutritious eating is combined with mindful meditation techniques, the body begins its journey back to homeostasis. For example, one of the participants mentioned that he didn’t feel well after eating a cheese pastry over the Easter holiday. Food as MedicineAnother mentioned that he went camping and that the barbecued chicken did not sit well with him. This opened up the discussion to hidden ingredients, such as high fructose corn syrup, gluten, etc., that are often in our food and cause inflammation of the GI tract and other parts of the body. Additionally, it made us aware of how much more we are tuning into our bodies as a result of the group.

Sholem Asch once said, “An illness is like a journey into a far country; it sifts all one’s experience and removes it to a point so remote that it appears like a vision.”

After we discussed our food logs and observations, our facilitator Lisa, brought something to our attention. Lisa asked how many group members have either struggled with addiction or know someone who has. During last week’s session, a participant’s story regarding sugar binges, highlighted the connection between an addiction, daily intake of protein and cravings. A craving is a sign that the body, the GI tract and neurotransmitters are “out of balance.”

In order to bring the body back in balance, many of us in the group need to increase our protein intake. Protein shakes are very helpful in accomplishing this.

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Free Seminar: Food As Medicine Support Group

March 5, 2013 By Lisa Hill DiFusco

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Eat. Heal. Thrive.

Good Morning!

Come and join us for a our FREE presentation on our Food as Medicine Support group this evening from 5:15 – 6:30 pm.

21 Prince Street
Rochester, New York 14607

Pre-Registration is required.

To pre-register, email: Wanda@LightHeart.com or call 585.288.6160

We hope to see you then!

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