Here’s what you need to know to decrease joint inflammation

A)  A diet high in processed foods, sweets, sugars, cakes, candy, meats-grilled and fried at high temperatures, baked breads, chips, cookies and pastries.  All produce inflammation and micro-adhesion’s in joints.

B)  A diet to high in omega 6 fatty acids (soy, safflower oil, sunflower oil), trans hydrogenated fats, saturated fats (non lean meat, dairy, eggs) will increase inflammation.

What we need to increase

A)  Diets high in unprocessed foods, low temperature cooked foods, raw foods, rich in omega 3 fatty acids (chia, flax, walnuts, fish, organic meat).

B)  High antioxidant foods: green leafy vegetables, fruits, green tea, beans, herbs and spices.

Here’s a quick way to get those quality foods

-  8 ounces ice water/green tea

-  1/2 cup frozen berries (or any favorable fruit)

-  1/2 cup plain/vanilla yogurt ( I love brown cow yogurt)

-  scoop of whey/pea protein

-  table spoon of green powder (Alka-green)

or

- 1 packet of Green20- has the equivalent of a pound of organic vegetables!

-  1-3 tsp of fish oil

-  1-3 tsp msn or gelatin (sulfur for joints)

-  optional Stevia to taste

Have A Smoothie & Green Day !!

In Health & Service,

Dr. Roland F. Phillips BA.,BS.,D.C

Statistically more than 1 million cases of skin cancer develop in the U.S. each year.  You would think that the ample supply and professional attention to sunscreen would put a dent in this number.  Reducing exposure to the sun may help, yet Mediterranean peoples are often exposed to much more sun than we are and do not suffer the consequences.

Fair skinned people may have a genetic predisposition to skin problems, however the epigenetics of chronic disease suggest it is our choices that impact our genetic expression and that we are not at the mercy of our faulty gene pool.

Since exercise is one of our 6 Essential Choices, as well as diet, it would behoove us to master these choices.  From a spirit-mind-body perspective, individuals who take things personally are thin skinned.  Really what I am saying is to let go of our narcissistic, self limiting beliefs of life and others, revolving around my whims and I can open the door to the Creative Intelligence that made my body and self regulating itself, disease becomes unnecessary.

In Health & Service,

Dr. Roland Phillips Jr., BA, BS, DC

Health is not about a pill, procedure, drug, surgery or vice.  Health is about making self honoring choices and a willingness to move from vice to virtue.  Here are a few well documented steps to follow through on once you have decided in your heart to honor yourself, and no longer believe in the excuses you have been programmed to believe.

1.  Find a picture in your life experience of joy or happiness and journal on this in great detail.

2. Every time you experience physical hunger, or the “urgent” knee jerk desire to eat; focus on your picture and emotion, until you feel different and repeat to yourself ” I am grateful & thankful for joy in my life and I act only on my joy”.

3. Find a naturally flavored, sugar and soy free protein powder ( whey , rice, pea, hemp – i.e. Alka Slim)

4. Add Omega 3-6-9; flax seed, chia seed and antioxidant rich fruits & veggies ( berries, Alka Green powder etc.)

5. For taste & good fat try adding coconut milk to shake.

6. Add Trace Minerals; you won’t taste it.

7. Substitute a shake 2 x a day for meals.

8. Drink Green tea. It is high in antioxidants and can increase metabolism. 2-3 quarts per day. Much hunger is thirst.

9. Walk 20-30-50 minutes per day, 5 days a week.

10. Take chest, hip, and thigh measurements or BMI and remeasure in 6 weeks. You’ll be very pleased with the results.

Email me your results: dr.phillips@desertdove.com

In Health & Service,

Dr. Roland F. Phillips