Hi there
Alternative health is intrinsically who I am. I have learnt that, no matter how passionate I am, people have freedom of choice and that’s okay. I am, however, very committed to helping people become healthier.
I have three core beliefs that drive me towards this mission of assisting people in attaining excellent health in a comfortable and doable way.
- The first belief is that everyone wants to be healthy, and health in this context does not mean the absence of disease. Rather, people want to have vibrant energy so that they can perform at their best.
- Ninety-five per cent of all disease and illness can be corrected with the right food and supplements.
- Thirdly, that the pH of 7.35 indicates perfect health.
The biggest hurdles keeping us from those objectives are the following:
- All the conflicting information in the media
- Everything seeming so complicated and impossible to do
- The idea of spending hours in the kitchen – you need things to be quick and easy
- Wonder ‘what’s for dinner (or breakfast…lunch…or snacks)
- Being on a ‘diet’ for the rest of your life
It doesn’t have to be like that though…
You can have health and energy AND find it easy and fun, not have to give up everything. You can still have treats, nights out, blowouts and have an enjoyable social life…
My Alkaline Plan (I make it very easy) is how it CAN happen for you
Following the alkaline protocol is the fastest and most powerful way to reset your health completely but it, is without question, the most misunderstood. As with anything, when misunderstood, it will likely lead to poor results and frustration.
Let’s put an end to that.
I only EVER suggest things to you that have already been rigorously studied and proven. It’s super intuitive and common sense.
Why an Alkaline Lifestyle?
Here is the fact, the body HAS to maintain the pH of the blood and other extracellular fluids at a slightly alkaline pH of 7.365. Nobody disagrees with this; it’s an accepted truth in the scientific community, but at what cost?
Almost every degenerative disease, such as cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, rheumatism, arthritis and cancer can be attributed to the disruption of this slightly alkaline state. These can be reversed by incorporating alkaline principles into your lifestyle.
Here are some straightforward habits that will make a world of difference:
Habit #1: Greens Everywhere
The simple fact is this: very few people get anywhere near enough servings of fresh vegetables each day – let alone GREEN vegetables! Think back now over the past 2-3 days, how many servings of greens did you get?
For most people, it’s 1-2 per day, at best.
But I can tell you now, in my extensive experience just getting your green food content up to 5-7 servings per day will make a massive, immediate, long-lasting difference to your life.
How to hack your greens.
Tip 1: Side Salad with Every Meal
It’s quick and easy to put together a salad with every meal and it’s delicious!
Tip 2: Find places to hide the leafy greens.
Here are some great places:
• Soup
• Curry
• Pasta
• Sauces and dips
• Stew
Habit #2: Daily Green Juices & Smoothies
Juices and smoothies are a non-negotiable for me. I will compromise a lot of other things daily, but I won’t skip this. A daily juice or smoothie is a must. It allows you to quickly, rapidly get 5-7 serves of vegetables (mostly greens), all alkaline, all antioxidant-rich, all anti-inflammatory – all awesome – every day.
Having a daily green juice or smoothie will change your life.
I promise you this. For the 10-15-minute commitment, you will get a massive uplift in your quality of life.
Habit #3: Hydration, Proper Hydration
So simple. So simple, in fact, that it often gets ignored or forgotten. Yet proper hydration is one of the cheapest, most natural ways to shift your alkalinity and amplify your health and energy. In my alkaline plan, I insist you take hydration seriously.
Habit #4: Fats & Oils
You have to get comfortable with fats and oils on my alkaline plan – they are essential to your health & energy. When you start consuming healthy fats, the body not only loves you for the many beneficial effects the fats bring (increased metabolism, support for the liver and kidneys, brain health, skin health, digestive health and so on) but is also able to use this for energy production directly.
Habit #5: Smart Supplementation
The bottom line is, most people spend way too much money on supplements they don’t need. You only need a few to make a big difference, and without hitting your wallet too hard.
Alkaline Supplement #1: Green Drinks
A green drink is a powdered supplement, usually made of a combination of grasses, vegetables, fruits, algae and other foods. The combinations range from just one food (wheatgrass, barley grass, spirulina etc.) through to dozens (some contain over 50 different ingredients). I recommend looking for something in-between – about 8-10 ingredients is a good sweet spot. That way you’re not spreading the nutrient spectrum per serve too wide and thin.
Alkaline Supplement #2: Anti-Inflammatory It is so important to fight inflammation when you’re first starting to support your body’s pH regulation.
Turmeric – most often advertised as curcumin is perhaps the most powerfully anti-inflammatory compound on earth and I highly recommend getting yourself a high-power, high-quality turmeric supplement as soon as you possibly can. Curcumin is the compound within turmeric that has the most potent anti-inflammatory capacity, which is why it is isolated from the whole root for supplementary purposes. Still, when people say curcumin or turmeric supplement, they’re effectively saying the same thing.
Omega 3’s – it’s very difficult to get the right ratio of Omegas through diet alone. A good supplement gives you a huge advantage in fighting inflammation with a whole host of other benefits too.
Okay, there are now you have four habits to change your life. Even adopting only one of the four would make a massive difference in the energy levels and feeling of vibrant health in only one month.
As always C Beyond Health is here to serve you as far as:
- The highest quality supplements
- Personal recommendations
- Live blood analysis
- Organic- non-GMO-, vegan-friendly, gluten-free foods
- Life coaching to guide you through these tough times for and even more health and wellness.
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Warm Regards
Ferdi