Do I have to take supplements?
No, you do not have to take supplements. Much can be done with diet and lifestyle modifications. Many superfoods can be very therapeutic. However, it is important to remember that industrialization has exposed us to chemicals that our bodies have never seen before and which burden the liver, lymph and colon. Also, modern farming practices deplete the soil of minerals essential for human nutrition. Industrial fertilizers do not replenish many of these essential nutrients. Also, many of us have relied heavily on processed food diets, have highly stressful lifestyles, and have taken a variety of prescription medications. All of this adds up to imbalances in body chemistry. Supplementing with targeted nutrients in the short term can lead to accelerated healing, and given the tools used during the assessment process, your specific protocol will be targeted to your body’s unique needs and not based on a supplement of the month mentality.
Also, it is helpful to understand that certain conditions respond well to targeted nutrients. For example, there is information that points to a zinc deficiency as being one of the causes of male infertility, and for women, supplementing with the right essential fatty acids among other things can help with fertility issues. Iron, iodine and vitamin D deficiencies are prevalent and can be greatly helped via supplements. Many of us have low stomach acid which can lead to the inability to properly digest proteins, affecting digestion further down the line and creating many potential nutrient deficiencies. These are just a few examples of why incorporating supplements as a part of a therapeutic approach can accelerate healing.
Also, it is helpful to understand that certain conditions respond well to targeted nutrients. For example, there is information that points to a zinc deficiency as being one of the causes of male infertility, and for women, supplementing with the right essential fatty acids among other things can help with fertility issues. Iron, iodine and vitamin D deficiencies are prevalent and can be greatly helped via supplements. Many of us have low stomach acid which can lead to the inability to properly digest proteins, affecting digestion further down the line and creating many potential nutrient deficiencies. These are just a few examples of why incorporating supplements as a part of a therapeutic approach can accelerate healing.
