Did you know that an estimated 50% of Americans are magnesium deficient? And yet, when was the last time your doctor told you to take more magnesium?
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Food is fuel, but it is also the basis for every action and reaction in the body.
Let’s take the example of Magnesium. Magnesium is required in over 800 chemical pathways in the body. Likewise, over 600 enzymes require magnesium as a cofactor in order to function. Proper absorption of both vitamin D and calcium, for example, is dependent on sufficient magnesium stores. Without magnesium, excess calcium becomes an inflammatory mediator in the body, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, calcification of the arteries and kidney stones. Given the emphasis placed on consuming calcium in our culture, coupled by the fact that 50% of us are unable to absorb this critical nutrient, how many of us are unknowingly adding to our inflammatory burden?
The study of nutrition is really the study of biochemistry. The foods we eat are life-sustaining because they play a part as nutritional cofactors in our bodies.
We cannot talk about the hamburger you ate for dinner without referencing the nutrient density of the meat – what vitamins, minerals, proteins and fats does this meal provide as fuel to our cells? Conversely, what chemicals, pesticides, artificial hormones, colorings, antibiotics, etc. is this hamburger bringing with it, adding to our overall toxic burden? How much additional energy, and what specific nutrients will we need in order to break even, or better yet, to arrive on the other side of our meal with less toxic burden rather than more?
In my practice, I focus on nutritional biochemistry- on how the body uses nutrients to function optimally: to create, protect and repair DNA, to build proteins and manufacture cellular energy, to facilitate cell signaling and the creation of hormones, neurotransmitters, and so much more. Proper nutrition is also essential in healing from any and all chronic illness. This includes a focus on dietary changes, but also supplementing with specific nutrients depending on the individual needs of the person.
Food is medicine, and nutrients are the building blocks of health and wellness.
Have you ever wanted to do a cleanse,
but didn’t know where to start?
If so, we have the perfect answer for you!
We are all exposed to toxins on a daily basis, in our food, our water, our personal care products, even the air we breathe. Although our ability to protect ourselves when we are out in the world is limited, we can fortify ourselves through the simple choices we make every day. Food is an essential part of this healthy lifestyle: what we eat, how we eat and why we eat are all profound players in maintaining health and wellness.
Detoxification is another foundational practice for maintaining health and vibrancy. Althea Health and Wellness is offering a variety of affordable, science-based programs to help support you in your goals to cleanse, feel energized, or lose a few extra pounds. Each program is specifically structured to provide optimal nutrition while supporting the organs of elimination to detoxify safely and efficiently.
Each program comes with access to the Well World App which includes daily meals plans, shopping lists and recipes, everything you need to reach your goal!
Althea Cleanses And Nutritional Support Programs
A comprehensive, science-based nutritional program designed to support safe and effective detoxification. This is accomplished by providing the nutrients needed to support and balance phase I and II metabolic pathways and to promote healthy liver function and elimination. Everything is consolidated into packets to make the program easy to follow and to ensure that individuals on the program do not miss any necessary nutrients.
14-Day Detox
includes:
28 single serving VegeCleanse Plus™ functional food powder drink mix packets
28 capsule packets containing: 3 Amino-D-Tox capsules and 1 Hydrolyzyme, a Program Guidebook including a supplement schedule, sample menus, and suggested food and snack options, a DFH Branded BlenderBottle)
14-Day Detox $191.35
21-Day Detox
includes:
42 single serving VegeCleanse Plus™ functional food powder drink mix packets
28 capsule packets containing: 3 Amino-D-Tox capsules and 1 Hydrolyzyme, a Program Guidebook including a supplement schedule, sample menus, and suggested food and snack options, a DFH Branded BlenderBottle
21-Day Detox $247.70
Both plans include daily meal plans, shopping lists and recipes.
The Candida Cleanse is designed to help eliminate candidiasis. Food with a high-glycemic load are excluded including grains, dairy, legumes, most starchy vegetables, most fruits, added sugars and alcohol. The meal plan includes smoothies with a gluten-free plain vegan protein powder. Meal plans average 1840 calories, 25 grams of sugar and 19% carbohydrates daily. The plan also includes detoxification support in the form of high potency probiotics and beneficial bacteria.
28-Day Plan
includes:
a 30 day supply of Probiomed (high potency probiotic), Floramyces (beneficial bacteria), Organic Purepea Plus protein powder
28-day Plan $186.25
Plan includes daily meal plans, shopping lists and recipes.
An Autoimmune Paleo meal plan designed for patients and clients with inflammatory issues and autoimmune disorders. Recipes are free of grains, dairy, legumes, nuts & seeds and nightshades, as well as free of sugar, refined oils, processed foods and alcohol.
28-Day Plan
includes: 30-day supply of Thyroid Synergy, ImmunoMod-A, Vitamin D Supreme
28-Day Plan $132.45
Plan includes daily meal plans, shopping lists and recipes.
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
28-Day Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
$176.45
28-Day Plan
A program focusing on healthy fats and low sugar. Recipes are gluten-free and dairy-free.
28-Day Plan
includes: 30-day supply of Annatto-E, OmegaAvail TG 1000, Hepatatone Plus
28-Day Plan $176.45
Plan includes daily meal plans, shopping lists and recipes.
The Clean Eating program includes whole and fresh fruits and vegetables, lean protein, healthy fat. Recipes are dairy-free and gluten-free. This is an excellent plan for women experiencing hormonal fluctuations associated estrogen dominance, perimenopause and menopause.
28-Day Plan
includes: 30-day supply of FemGuard Balance, DIM-Evail, Brocco-Protect
28-Day Plan $171.95
Plan includes daily meal plans, shopping lists and recipes.
A low-glycemic meal plan designed for clients who are pre-diabetic, have Type II diabetes, inflammatory issues, or those who want to reduce their sugar intake. All recipes are gluten-free and dairy -free. Meal plans average 1720 calories and 30 grams of sugar per day.
28-Day Plan
includes: 30-day supply GlucoSupreme, Sensitol, Metabolic Synergy
28-Day Plan $209.65
Plan includes daily meal plans, shopping lists and recipes.
A program designed to promote a healthy heart, that can also be used by those with Hypertension or High-Cholesterol. Recipes are gluten-free and dairy-free, and include healthy fat.
28-Day Plan
includes: 30 day supply of Lipotrienols RyR, Annatto-E, OmegAvail
28-Day Plan $118.15
Plan includes daily meal plans, shopping lists and recipes.
A program designed to promote a healthy heart, that can also be used by those with Hypertension or High-Cholesterol. Recipes are gluten-free and dairy-free, and include healthy
28-Day Plan
includes: 30 day supply of Magnesium Buffered Chelate, HTN Supreme, Q-Evail 100
28-Day Plan $150.45
Plan includes daily meal plans, shopping lists and recipes.
A program designed to lessen the symptoms of GERD. Recipes are gluten-free and diary-free as well as free of other ingredients that can aggravate GERD. Daily calorie intake between 1,800 and 1,900.
28-Day Plan
includes: 30 day supply of Aloe/200x, Gastromend HP, DGL Synergy, and Melatonin SRT
28-Day Plan $140.90
Plan includes daily meal plans, shopping lists and recipes.
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