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After analyzing the physiological factors (see list), you can incorporate the reprogramming system, which consists of 18 steps:

1. Drink uncontaminated water. Tap water should be filtered to remove lead, chlorine, iron, other heavy metals and bacteria. The mechanism the body uses for eliminating toxins is to convert them from fat-soluble to water-soluble so that the kidneys can excrete them. Drinking plenty of water will allow your body to rapidly excrete soluble waste products. Water is also important in moving material along the intestinal tract.

2. Maintain daily protein requirements. Required Daily Protein Intake = 0.8 times weight (pounds)/2.2 grams multiplied by the Protein Source Factor. The PSF is based on the biological value, which is the percent of absorbed nitrogen retained and used by the body.

Protein Source Factors: Whey = 1; Egg = 1.04; Cow’s Milk = 1.14; Fish = 1.32; Soy = 1.41; Potato = 1.46; Rice = 1.76; Wheat = 1.93; Beans = 2.12. Example: If beans were your protein source, multiply your required daily protein by 2.12.

Food examples of protein: 1 Egg = 6 g.; 8 oz. Cow’s Milk = 7.5 g.; 3 oz. Flounder = 18.6 g.; 3 oz. Salmon = 16.8 g.; 3 oz. Tofu = 6 g.; 3 oz. Baked Potato = 1.4 g.; 3 oz. Brown Rice = 2.3 g.; 1 slice Whole Wheat Bread = 2 g.; 3 oz. Beans = 7 g.

3. Practice dietary rotation. Food allergies and sensitivities can develop from specific foods eaten continuously. Specific foods should not be consumed continuously for more than four days. Eating the same foods over and over again can lead to a food sensitivity, whereby the body begins to react adversely to those foods. Approximately 90 percent of food sensitivities are acquired and 10 percent innate. Become aware of foods you are sensitive to and eliminate them from your diet for at least one year.

Symptoms of food sensitivity include abdominal bloating, abdominal discomfort, skin rashes, fatigue increases after meals, headaches, body aches, swollen joints, alternating constipation and diarrhea, hyperactivity, nausea, etc. Milk is a very common allergy as well as intolerance.

4. Choose fresh, whole, living foods. Choose foods that are certified organic and fresh. Regular foods contain many pesticides and preservatives that are toxic to the body and known to be carcinogenic. Most processed and refined foods contain ingredients that are toxic, carcinogenic, and chemically don’t even resemble food. High-fiber foods are important for good intestinal health.

5. Eat foods that are low in glycemic index. Be sure to eat previously described low glycemic index foods. Be sure to avoid the high glycemic index foods including sugars and starches.

6. Properly combine foods. Fruits should be eaten alone. Do not combine animal proteins with starches (rice, pasta, bread, potato).

7. Prevent and/or eliminate congestive bowel toxicity. Dietary fiber contains soluble and insoluble compounds. Soluble fiber is fermented by the microflora of the colon and produce short-chain fatty acids such as butyric acid. Butyric acid is used by the mucosa of the colon as its main source of fuel. Butyric acid is metabolized to glutamine, which is an essential fuel for the small intestines. A high-fiber diet should be followed on a regular basis.

The high-fiber diet should be supplemented with fresh fruit or vegetables and fresh fruit and vegetable juices. Fresh juice is made fresh from fruits or fresh vegetables using a "juicer" machine and served within one hour of production. Psyllium, oat products, guar gum and fruits and vegetables are a good source of soluble fiber. Most plant foods are a good source of insoluble fiber. Dietary fiber also binds with endotoxins and helps eliminate them though the bowels. Bentonite, or activated charcoal, can be used to bind with endotoxins to prevent their absorption.

8. Undergo a two-week detoxification and bowel cleansing. During the first week, take aloe vera resin, olive leaf extract, cascara sagrada, cayenne and Valerian root. Cascara sagrada promotes peristaltic action in the intestines. Cayenne stimulates nerves of the stomach, promotes digestive secretions and assists peristaltic motion. Valerian root is a strong nervine having a sedative effect, used as a tranquilizer but leaving one feeling refreshed rather than sluggish. In this formula, the valerian root is used to relax the muscles of the intestines.

During the second week, add psyllium husks and activated charcoal.

9. Eliminate foods from the diet that create allergies or sensitivities.

10. Reduce oxidative damage. Depletion of antioxidants can occur from tissue damage, disease, injury, exposure to environmental pollution, radiation exposure, chronic drug and alcohol use, antibiotic and non-steroidal inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) overuse, excessive iron supplementation, intestinal dysbiosis and intestinal pathogens.

11. Re-establish proper intestinal flora and health. Supplementation should include L-Glutamine and probiotics such as lactobacillus acidophilus and lactobacillus bifidus. Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) can also help to re-establish a healthy bowel flora.

12. Eliminate intestinal pathogens. Candida albicans is the most common pathogen, which results in the overgrowth of Candida albicans.

13. Take digestive enzymes with cooked foods. Raw foods are best.

14. Avoid over-processed and less nutritious foods, such as those which contain preservatives, pesticides, saturated fats, red meats and other meats containing additives, sugar, refined carbohydrates, excessive salt, alcohol and caffeine.

15. Avoid overeating, which can lead to digestive problems and congestive bowel toxicity.

16. Adjust cellular pH above 6.5. This can be accomplished using alkaline forming foods, such as most fruits, green vegetables, peas, beans, lentils, spices, herbs and seasonings, and seeds and nuts. Cellular pH can also be raised by limiting acid-forming foods such as meat, fish, poultry, eggs, grains, and legumes. Another method that can be used to increase cellular pH is the ascorbate flush and potassium and calcium supplementation. Cellular pH correlates with urine pH. The first morning urine pH should be measured daily.

Highly Alkaline Forming Foods: Baking soda, sea salt, mineral water, pumpkin seed, lentils, seaweed, onion, taro root, sea vegetables, lotus root, sweet potato, lime, nectarine, persimmon, raspberry, watermelon, tangerine and pineapple.

Moderately Alkaline Forming Foods: Spices, kambucha, unsulfured molasses, soy sauce, cashews, chestnuts, pepper, kohlrabi, parsnip, garlic, asparagus, kale, parsley, endive, arugula, mustard green, ginger root, broccoli, grapefruit, cantaloupe, honeydew, citrus, olive, dewberry, loganberry and mango.

Low Alkaline Forming Foods: Most herbs, green tea, mu tea, rice syrup, apple cider vinegar, sake, quail eggs, primrose oil, sesame seed, cod liver oil, almonds, sprouts, potato, bell pepper, mushrooms, cauliflower, cabbage, rutabaga, ginseng, eggplant, pumpkin, collard green, lemon, pear, avocado, apple, blackberry, cherry, peach and papaya.

Very Low Alkaline Forming Foods: Ginger tea, umeboshi vinegar, ghee, duck eggs, oats, grain coffee, quinoa, japonica rice, wild rice, avocado oil, most seeds, coconut oil, olive oil, flax oil, Brussels sprouts, beet, chive, cilantro, celery, okra, cucumber, turnip greens, squashes, lettuces, orange, apricot, banana, blueberry, raisin, currant, grape and strawberry.

Very Low Acid Forming Foods: Curry, Kona coffee, honey, maple syrup, vinegar, cream, butter, goat/sheep cheese, chicken, gelatin, organs, venison, fish, wild duck, triticale, millet, kasha, amaranth, brown rice, pumpkin seed oil, grape seed oil, sunflower oil, pine nuts, canola oil, spinach, fava beans, black-eyed peas, string beans, wax beans, zucchini, chutney, rhubarb, coconut, guava, dry fruit, figs and dates.

Low Acid Forming Foods: Vanilla, alcohol, black tea, balsamic vinegar, cow milk, aged cheese, soy cheese, goat milk, game meat, lamb, mutton, boar, elk, shell fish, mollusks, goose, turkey, buckwheat, wheat, spelt, teff, kamut, farina, semolina, white rice, almond oil, sesame oil, safflower oil, tapioca, seitan, tofu, pinto beans, white beans, navy beans, red beans, aduki beans, lima beans, chard, plum, prune and tomatoes.

Moderately Acid Forming Foods: Nutmeg, coffee, casein, milk protein, cottage cheese, soy milk, pork, veal, bear, mussels, squid, chicken, maize, barley groats, corn, rye, oat bran, pistachio seeds, chestnut oil, lard, pecans, palm kernel oil, green peas, peanuts, snow peas, other legumes, carrots, garbanzo beans, cranberry, and pomegranate.

Highly Acid Forming Foods: Pudding, jam, jelly, pudding, table salt (NaCl), beer, yeast, hops, malt, sugar, cocoa, white (acetic acid) vinegar, processed cheese, ice cream, beef, lobster, pheasant, barley, cottonseed oil, hazelnuts, walnuts, brazil nuts, fried foods, soybean, and carob.

The Ascorbate Flush: Mix 1/2 teaspoon (2 grams) of ascorbate powder containing potassium, magnesium, calcium and zinc in 2 ounces of room temperature water or juice. Allow effervescence to dissipate (about 2 minutes), then, drink the mixture. Repeat this procedure every 15 minutes until a watery diarrhea has occurred. Write down the time(s) and dose(s) taken. After achieving the watery diarrhea, add up the total amount of ascorbate taken. The daily amount will be 75 percent of the total. Repeat this procedure every two weeks. When the dose no longer changes, the repeat schedule can be changed to once every 3 months. If the maintenance dose causes diarrhea, change it to 75 percent of the dose that caused the diarrhea.

17. Supplement the diet with an appropriate amount of nutrients that are required for a specific toxin load.

The software will produce a specific program based on how the measured physiological parameters fit into the orthomolecular model. The software program also provides a detailed program, including foods to work with, appropriate supplements, their amounts and times to take them.

Nutrients may include: glutathione, vitamin C, vitamin E, trimethylglycine, alpha-ketoglutarate, lipoic acid, methylsulfonylmethane, magnesium, calcium, zinc, potassium, taurine, pyridoxine, coenzyme q10, molybdenum, chromium, cyancobalamin, folic acid, selenium, phosphatidyl choline, oxygen and water.

18. Reduce stress. Stress can drastically alter your nervous system activity, hormone levels and body chemistry. High daily stress levels can lead to disease. If your daily stress level is high, you should look into stress reduction methods such as yoga, meditation, spirituality, psychotherapy, E.M.D.R., relaxation techniques and devices.

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