So I woke a few times last night thinking about all the different programs I have been on through out my life. The wide range of knowledge and claims were flying around in my head and it occurred to me that I need to know a few facts for myself. I know that fundamentally any program will work (for a time) if you stick to it, but much like surgery we will only find out the true effects on the body years from now. I don't think this is a gamble I am willing to take. I realize that if I am to be successful, I am actually changing my lifestyle and eating for good. I started today by just watching a few documentaries, and I was very surprised to see what I have already found out. Granted, these are expressing a certain opinion and just like in my political studies, I will be exploring both side of this argument, but so far I am sold on the ideas I have encountered today.
"The Beautiful Truth"This is a great story of a boy from Alaska who is home-schooled. He has been given a project that brings him to the discovery of natural cures for diseases and the controversy around this topic. He ends up traveling all over north America getting answers to his research and we are along for the ride. Great story, even if it seems a little hokey at the start. The greatest discovery my wife saw, has a coffee relation that I will let you discover in the film.
"The Future of Food" and "Food Inc." These are both incredible resources that explore the same topics as "The Beautiful Truth", but they each offer a few extra facts from each other. I highly recommend all three of these movies as references and inspiration.
"Food Matters" I watched this movie first and it stood out among all these films as the most pertinent to my situation, I am not belittling any of the great information in the other three at all, I am in full belief that these are movies everyone should see. This movie is a great explanation of Orthomolecular medicine and the benefits of super-foods that is missed in today's diet. I feel compelled at this point to locate and shop at the local farmer's market and get all organic on this belly issue...lol.
In summation, I have always known the benefits of balanced healthy eating, and even though I am currently in this situation, I have remained a strong proponent for healthy eating and living. I have allowed convenience and finances to get in the way of what I have always known to be true, and now I am rediscovering my original discourse in this matter. I feel that drastic, quick fix, modern medicine is dangerous, and our true healing ability is a gift from God. The ability to regenerate ourselves is something we take for granted now, and it is grossly apparent once you take the blinders off. So, for now, I'm off to get some more info on this....oh, and coffee....lol.
Also, I used Netflix instant play to watch these movies today....they are available right now...go watch.
