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Description

The non-specific metabolic approach to building health—as opposed to treating disease—through properly addressing individual nutritional requirements derived through determination of Metabolic Type,as provided through The Healthexcel System of Metabolic Typing, embodies the philosophy of holism in its truest sense. The essence of this theory and practice is based on the understanding:

To say that man is comprised of separate, interchangeable parts, or that the mind and body are separate and thus can/should be treated separately, is to ignore reality. The mind and body are intimately related; each—by any action—directly influences the other. For every mental state of consciousness, there are corresponding physiological defining parameters, and vice versa. For every emotion manifested in the mind, the body produces biochemical correlates—neuropeptides. Mental states of anxiety or depression are reflected in alterations in biochemistry from the norm; conversely, changes in biochemistry can result within minutes in anxiety or depression. A similar reciprocity exists between (any) organism and the environment. Climate and geography dictate kinds and quantities of foodstuffs available, while mutation, natural selection, adaptation and survival of the fittest assure that metabolisms of local species inhabitants become perfectly suited to the environment. Temperature directly affects changes in biochemistry, with heat alkalinizing (anabolic) and cold acidifying (catabolic). The cold of the Arctic, for example, acidifies the blood, making the oxidatively alkalinizing diet (high fat and protein) of the Eskimos the ideal food to balance their genetically-designed metabolism, making it perfectly suited to their environment.

Each higher level of organization is more complex and protective of the next lower level of organization. Nutrients are biologically active at certain levels, while not at others. Nutrients behave differently on different levels as well.

Any aspect listed in the above three bullets or any combination thereof can be a causal level(s) of any health problem, adversely influencing homeostasis (metabolic and biochemical balance and efficiency). Our methodology—a systematic, testable, repeatable and verifiable process of building health—necessitates removal of both causal factors and complementary inhibitory factors, as well as the simultaneous application of carefully selected protocols that address individual Metabolic Type requirements based upon imbalances in the Fundamental Homeostatic Controls, that when properly applied, unleash the body's inherent, genetically-based, automatic, computer-like capacity to be healthy that is miraculously structured into every one of the body's 100 trillion cells.

The Being
Spiritual
Mental
Emotional
Structural
Biochemical
Environmental

Like the skins of an onion, each level of the body is autonomous, yet an integral part of a greater whole. Each is a part of one self, one being. Stressors/causal factors of dis-ease can manifest at any level, including environmental. But, once present within the being, an adverse influence is reflected throughout, influencing one, several or all other levels. For example, mental stress can alter biochemistry, while in turn, a biochemical imbalance can result in adverse mental or emotional traits. Similarly, a biochemical imbalance can result in systemic dysfunction, organ dysfunction or cellular metabolic dysfunction.

The Body
Whole Organism
System
Organ/Gland
Tissue
Cell
Nuclear
SubNuclear

Critically, nutrients behave differently on different levels in the body in their acidifying/alkalinizing influences, as well as their stimulatory/inhibitory influences. For example, at the autonomic systemic level, calcium is stimulatory and acidifyingdue to its acceleration of the sympathetics; but at the cellular level, calcium issedating and alkalinizing due to its influence of slowing oxidation, thereby decreasing the rate of glycolysis and the production of CO2 and carbonic acid.

Furthermore, if a problem's causal level is basic to or other than the level being treated, the effect of the therapy will be minimal and temporary. For example, if a structural imbalance is irritating the parasympathetic division of the nervous system, causing a systemic alkalinity and associated problems, nutrition will be very limited in resolving the problem—in restoring pH balance—since the biochemical level is not the causal level. In this instance, nutrition can influence the symptom to a degree, but not alleviate the cause, and thus not result in permanent restoration of homeostasis and thereby good health.

Realize the limitations of nutrition. The biochemical (nutritional) level is just one of many levels that comprise the human body. Beginning with spiritual, nutrition is 5th on the list of the critical pathway (priorities)! Think of it this way: Nutrition is the gasoline, the nervous system is the electrical system and the mind and emotions are the computer that runs the car. Thus, if an electrical dysfunction exists, orthere's a problem with the car's computer, all the gas in the world will not resolve the problem with the functioning of the car.

This idea should not be construed as diminishing the importance of nutrition, since nutrition in turn directly influences the functioning of the other levels. Nonetheless, although nutrition may play a critical role, it is not necessarily the causal level of every health problem, thus any attempt to treat such a problem solely with nutrition will produce, at best, partial help. On the other hand, virtually every health problem can benefit by proper nutrition, making addressing genetically-based individual requirements for nutrition very worthwhile. The ultimate effect of nutritional therapy will be a matter of degree, depending on whether or not nutrition is causal or secondary. It is for this reason that every possible aspect influencing the body's homeostatic control is considered in the metabolic type evaluation and that every aspect of the recommended ecological lifestyle program needs to be followed as carefully and completely as possible. Properly addressing individual Metabolic Type requirements for nutrition is the very least that can be—and should be— done, and may be all that needs to be done in many cases.

A question asked by almost everyone embarking on a metabolic balancing program concerns how long it needs to be followed and how soon good health will be restored. It is impossible to answer this question specifically, because every case is unique and depends on a multitude of factors. The presence or lack of good health depends on many considerations beyond nutrition alone. Building good health is a process involving many elements of one's lifestyle, the ultimate success of which requires "doing all the right things" (particularly addressing causal levels)—and just as importantly—"stopping all the wrong things." Depending on individual circumstances, elements other than nutritional, such as environmental factors, can inhibit, impede, hinder, thwart, block, slow down or otherwise prevent the development and attainment of optimal health. They impact both the rate of development of optimal health while working with an ecological lifestyle program, as well as play a significant role in determining the Metabolic Type. Where applicable, any adverse factors impacting any of the levels of the being should be eliminated or minimized as much as possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Working With Your Metabolic Type Testing Procedures

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What is the purpose of the Challenge Tests? I thought that the questionnaire was enough to get all the information necessary to design a diet and supplement program that is appropriate for me.

The Healthexcel System of Metabolic Typing analyzes 9 different Fundamental Homeostatic Control Systems (FHC) in order to determine your Metabolic Type. Some of these are discovered through the questionnaire, but others can't be determined in that manner. Our proprietary Challenge Tests provide an objective means for identifying the status of your various FHC balances and defining your Metabolic Type.

Why do I need to do the 2-Day Test Diet before doing the Challenge Tests? How does it help Healthexcel determine my Metabolic Type better?

The test diet accomplishes several things: First, it standardizes your body chemistry to prepare it for the testing. Second, it actually is part of the challenge testing because all the foods included in the test give the same "push" to your biochemistry. Third, it assures that you eat "normally" prior to the test—getting 3 meals a day with proteins, fats and carbohydrates and staying away from junk foods and stimulants, all of which could throw off your results with the Challenge Tests.

Why do I need to give up coffee when I am doing the Challenge Tests and the Circadian Rhythm test? I often get a headache when I do this.

The caffeine in coffee is a powerful stimulant to some of the control systems we are testing. Drinking coffee too close to the time of testing could produce misleading information, false indications, erroneous results …and wrong recommendations in your program.

I have given up sugar and am feeling better. Will taking the glucose drink for the Glucose Challenge throw my system out of balance, again?

It could if your chemistry is way out of balance, but just temporarily. It really shouldn't though, because the amount of glucose used in the test is only roughly equal to the amount of sugar in a can of pop. If you feel poorly after the Challenge, eat some protein right away and you should feel better very quickly.

The equipment for the testing is quite elaborate. Am I buying the equipment for just this one test period only?

No, not at all. You will use it frequently during the time that you follow the program. Remember, the purpose of the program, after all, is to bring about change. As a result, frequent retesting is required in order to keep track of the changes and make new recommendations as they become necessary.

Who analyzes my test results and how is it done?

All Healthexcel Metabolic Typing Analyses are performed at the Healthexcel Computer Center. All of your data—the answers to your questionnaire, the results of your Challenge Tests, the results of your Hair Analysis (if you had one)—are fed into the computer. The computer analyzes the status of your Fundamental Homeostatic Control Systems, determines your Metabolic Type, and designs your Metabolic Type Program.

Of all the imbalances that my Advisor is talking about, the autonomic, oxidative, electrolyte, acid alkaline and on and on, which will take the longest to balance?

This is a difficult question to answer because it depends on many factors specific to each person— age, how long the problem has been present, sensitivity, toxicity, the level of strength, efficiency or degeneration of the body's organs and glands, the presence of heavy metals (including how much and how many), lifestyle, stress levels, environmental factors, personality, emotional issues, structural imbalances, how closely a person sticks to the recommendations, etc. But in broad, general terms it can be said that the Electrolyte and Acid / Alkaline imbalances tend to be quicker than the others to change. The Autonomic patterns generally take longer to shift than the Oxidation Rate. Catabolic/Anabolic is mixed. It can change very quickly, or it may take quite some time. In terms of practicality, though, it really doesn't matter. You've heard the saying, "There's a time and place for everything." You can rest assured that when the time's right for you, your body will make the appropriate changes. The important thing is to keep doing the right things and to stop doing any wrong things for your Metabolic Type.

How are the foods selected for my Recommended Foods List?

The basis for your Metabolic Type Diet lies in the Autonomic and Oxidative influences. Foods (and nutrients) have specific stimulatory/inhibitory and acidifying/alkalinizing effects on the body that directly influence these control systems. The foods in your diet plan, then, are selected based upon your Dominant system. For example, if you happen to be a Sympathetic Dominant Metabolic Type, your diet plan would contain those foods known to stimulate and support your (weaker) Parasympathetic System and would not contain those foods believed to stimulate your already strong Sympathetic System. The presence of imbalances in other FHC's may require additional refinements in the diet, calling for restrictions of a few selected foods.

Can you explain how the food on my list pushes me in the right direction? Are there some foods that are more important than other foods for me to eat on my list?

The purpose of our programs is to build health. So, your recommended foods (and supplements) are intended to strengthen and support the "weak side" of your FHC's. For example, if you're a Fast Oxidizer, your program will slow down (balance) your oxidation rate. If you are Parasympathetic, it'll strengthen your Sympathetic side. If you're Catabolic, your program will support Anabolic processes. This same principle applies to the imbalances in each FHC. Rather than suppress your strengths, which is what drug therapy often does, Metabolic Typing seeks to strengthen your weaknesses, effectively bringing them into balance with your existing strengths.

Will I see positive results right away when I start eating the right foods for me?

In most cases, yes. But the changes may not be what you expect. For example, you may suffer from low energy. After starting the program, you may notice some improvement right away, but not total resolution. On the other hand, at first you may just notice that your skin clears up and your hair grows faster and has become more lustrous. Complete resolution to your original problem may take a little longer because certain organs and glands may need to rebuild and rejuvenate, something that takes a little more time to accomplish. Generally speaking, the longer a problem has been present, the longer it takes to correct. So think more in terms of short term and long term benefits. Short term expect to see an improvement in appetite, less cravings and desire for junk foods, more energy and improved sense of well-being. Long term look for steady reversal of more chronic problems.

I find the foods on my Recommended Foods List very limiting and boring. Is there any way around this?

All of the foods in your diet essentially have the same effect on your metabolism. They all "push" your chemistry in the same biochemical "direction." For instance, if you are a Fast Oxidizer, all your Recommended Foods help slow down (balance) your oxidation rate, shifting your acid metabolism in an alkaline direction (toward balance). Any foods not on your diet will actually have the opposite effect, biochemically speaking. They will acidify your chemistry which would only push your chemistry deeper into your acid imbalance. However, the closer your metabolism moves towards balance, the less strict you will need to be in eating only the foods listed in your Diet Plan. Discuss this concept with your Advisor for more details and before doing it on your own.

I am a Fast Oxidizer. Why is it that there are foods that I love that are not on my list? I am not talking about sugary processed foods but foods such as salads and broccoli that are so high in good nutrients.

All foods have either an acidifying or an alkalinizing effect on body chemistry. Each of the Metabolic Types has a tendency to be either too acid or too alkaline. Fast Oxidizers and Sympathetics are acidic (although for different biochemical reasons), while Parasympathetics and Slow Oxidizers are alkaline. The foods on the diet for Fast Oxidizers push their chemistry alkaline. Any foods not on the diet have the reverse effect, pushing their chemistry more acid, an undesirable consequence for the already too acidic Fast Oxidizer metabolism.

I am a Slow Oxidizer and protein does not appeal to me at all. I would be very happy living on fruits, vegetable and grains all the time. Can you tell me anything that may help me desire to eat more protein?

Here's the biochemical facts of life: In order to be healthy and function efficiently, the human body must acquire the right balance of proteins, fats and carbohydrates at every meal. Fruits, vegetables and grains are primarily carbohydrates and thus when eaten alone, normally can't provide the body with all that it needs. Every body has an ideal ratio of proteins, fats and carbohydrates (macro nutrients) that it does best on when consumed at each meal. For some people, this may mean very high protein; for others, the ideal may mean very low protein. Remember that the recommended percentages are only starting points. From there, you must work closely with your Advisor and the tools provided in your program (your Fine-Tuning Guidelines and your Diet Check Record Sheet) to discover exactly what your body needs at each meal. The best news is that when you find the right balance of macro nutrients for your body, it will feel "just right" to you because it will optimize your energy, eliminate food and sugar cravings, normalize your appetite and maximize your well-being. You'll begin to love—and want—the foods that make you feel so well.

What happens when I eat the foods that are not on my Recommended Foods List?

All the foods on your Recommended list do the same thing, that is, they all "push" your chemistry in the same "direction," biochemically speaking. Any food not included in your list will push your chemistry in the opposite (wrong) direction.

I am trying to monitor what I eat at each meal and see how I feel after the meal. It is very frustrating to me that on some days I can eat the very same meal and one day I will feel fine and on another day I will feel tired and hungry. How do you explain this?

First, be patient with yourself. It may take a little while to sort everything out. Your program provides you with the tools you need to find the answers, but they may not be as clear or as immediate as you thought they would be. When we say everyone is unique, that's exactly what we mean. Some people have what we term a Variable Metabolism. This means that their metabolic patterns are not consistent, but actually vary. Some vary regularly; these we call Consistent Variable Metabolizers. Others do not follow a pattern and vary in an inconsistent fashion. These types are called Inconsistent Variable Metabolizers. The first thing to do is determine when this occurs. To do this, eat the same meal at the same time of day for a few days. Use your Diet Check Record Sheet to keep track of your symptoms. See if you really do vary at the same time each day when you eat the same foods. If you do, then start paying close attention to your "body language." One way or the other, your body will give you clues when you shift. For example, one day you may be very hungry, while on the day that you react differently to the same food, you may have no appetite at all. In this way you'll begin to understand the ways in which your body is communicating to you its needs. Be sure and discuss this in detail with your Advisor.

I'm a Slow Oxidizer and I'm still confused about my percentage of proteins, carbs and fats. First, fats are difficult because fats are found in most foods, particularly protein foods. And second, if I eat a lot of salad, since lettuce and raw veggies are not dense foods, my plate is full of veggies. I'm eating 90% salad with a meal but this couldn't be right. Could you explain further about the food percentages?

You're thinking too much about this issue instead of letting your body be your guide. Your body knows best! Just start with an approximation of proteins and carbohydrates. Then use your Fine-Tuning Guidelines and your Diet Check Record Sheet to determine (by what your body reveals) how good your choice is. If it doesn't produce the desired results, eat the same foods at the same meal the next day, but change the ratios dramatically. After a few days of this, you'll zero in on what is right for you. Then, follow the same process for each meal and snack. Concerning the fat intake, the naturally-occurring fats in your Recommended Foods are just fine. Use butter and oils but minimize their amounts. Once you have your protein to carbohydrate ratio down, you can then experiment with fats (adding/subtracting) to see if you can optimize your results even more.

I am craving sugar after dinner. I am very careful to eat foods from my Recommended Food list. I am also trying different ratios but the cravings just won't go away. I will say though that I have more energy and I go longer without getting hungry in between meals. Could it be that this after dinner craving is natural?

No cravings are natural when they occur after eating, except that they are a "natural" signal from your body that you're not eating the right ratio of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. The biggest mistake that people make is not being extreme enough in their trial and error. Remember, with metabolic individuality, anything is possible. You may need a whole lot more protein—or carbohydrate—at that meal than you imagine. Be bold. Drop any preconceived notions you may have and trust your body to tell you whether or not you're getting the right amount.

I am Slow Dominant and I find that the list of meats is very short. I don't care for fish so I feel that all I eat is chicken breast. Can I eat a little meat or lamb sometimes?

Yes, you can if you must. But be careful. Remember that those foods will push your chemistry in the opposite direction than you want to go. A little of those foods from time to time is usually okay, but bear in mind that the effects of nutrition are cumulative.

The vitamin list is long. What is the best way to go on the vitamins so that I can tolerate them?

Your supplement recommendations are split into 2 groups: Essential and Optional. The Essential group contains the minimal number of nutrients needed to address the particular needs of your Metabolic Type. For maximum benefit, all of the Essential supplements should be taken in order to achieve the desired results. To bring about the best possible result and in the shortest period of time, the Optional supplements should be taken as well. However, if for any reason you can't take all the Essential nutrients or the effect is initially too strong and brings about changes too quickly, you can reduce the intake even further for awhile. Follow this pathway until you find a level you can tolerate. (Be sure and discuss this issue with your Advisor first.)

  1. Take supplements twice a day instead of 3 times a day
  2. Take supplements once a day
  3. Take supplements once every other day

If taking all of your supplements is too strong:

  1. Take just your Synergy-Com along with Oxi-Com, or Symplex or Paraplex and your HCL and Enzigest
  2. Then, gradually add in the other products one by one

I am a teacher in a very hectic school environment. I tend to forget to take the supplements between meals. This is very frustrating as I feel that I am not going to make progress if I keep forgetting. What happens if I take my between meal vitamins with my meals?

Taking the supplements anytime is better than not taking them at all. So take your supplements whenever you can. The timing of their intake can help maximize their effects but if you can't always take them at the recommended times, taking them when you can will still be beneficial. With a little creativity, you might find a way that works for you. For example, perhaps you can take them between classes, during a restroom break, or perhaps you can set your watch, an oven timer or other alarm to remind you. Once you get in the habit, it'll be second nature to take your supplements. You'll soon find that you miss taking them when you don't. That's one of the best perks of meeting your Metabolic Type requirements—the more you do, the better you feel.

There are times when I feel bad. I have a slight headache, I'm tired and I feel irritable. What should I do?

This sounds like a classic situation that we refer to as "detoxifying." Taken to the extreme, it can be what people call a "healing crisis." In many, if not most cases, it's a sign that something good is happening…but happening just a little too quickly. It works like this: Every cell in your body is naturally equipped to detoxify. If it wasn't, it would asphyxiate from autointoxication of its own metabolic waste. When the body chemistry is not balanced like it should be, the process of cellular detoxification is not as efficient as it should be. On the other hand, when you start balancing your body chemistry, those 100 trillion little (cellular) "garbage cans" start dumping their waste into the bloodstream, to be taken to the organs of detoxification (liver, colon, lungs, kidneys, skin) for elimination. So when this process happens faster than the organs can get the toxins out of the body, a type of "backlog" in the bloodstream occurs and this is what produces the (temporary) uncomfortable symptoms. Should this happen, stop your supplements for a day or two to allow your body to catch up. Then resume your program once again. In this way, cycle on and off your supplements as needed until your body has cleared the toxins sufficiently to allow you to continue uninterrupted once again. Discuss this subject with your Advisor.

I am a Parasympathetic Dominant and I have Electrolyte Stress and I am Catabolic How often do I have to retest?

Your report lists a specific schedule for you for retesting. In general, if you have an Electrolyte or Acid / Alkaline imbalance, you need to do a Column A Retest 7-10 days after starting your program. Then, 30 days after you start your program, you need to do a full retest. Thereafter, a full retest is necessary every 3 months.

I live alone and I work hard at my job. When I get home, I am too tired to cook a good meal for myself. What should I do?

Well, there is no substitute for whole, natural food, so eating out a lot is not the best option. The best way to handle the situation is with a little strategic meal planning. Prepare foods for several days at a time. Use Tupperware or other airtight containers to take food with you. Heat up pre-prepared food when you get home from work. Cook some meals using a low temperature cooker, like a "Crock Pot."

Do I have to do The Metabolic Typing Program forever to stay healthy and well?

There is a difference between a therapeutic program (one that is designed to rebuild your health), and a nutritional or maintenance program. If you want to stay healthy over your lifetime, you will always need to meet the nutritional requirements of your Metabolic Type. However, you will not need to take large amounts of supplements and be extremely strict with your diet forever. Once you have balanced your body chemistry and optimized your health, it is fairly easy to minimize the intake of foods that are wrong for you and stick with those that keep you well. Remember, a diet that is right for your Metabolic Type is the diet on which you will feel and look your best.

I am a Parasympathetic and I love protein such as fatty meats and butter. I feel good on these foods but I am nervous eating all this fat. Will I totally clog my arteries on this program?

Clogged arteries are the result of faulty fat metabolism and not the result (necessarily) of fat in your diet (unless high fat is wrong for your Metabolic Type). Remember, there are no good foods and there are no bad foods, except in terms of your Metabolic Type. If your body needs high amounts of protein and fat in order to function properly, you can actually develop clogged arteries by not eating fat. Those foods that properly support your Fundamental Control Systems are foods that are good for you. Whether those foods are high protein or low protein, high fat or low fat, has no meaning, except in relation to your Metabolic Type.

I have been on your program for 3 months and I went to my Doctor for a check up. He told me that my cholesterol has gone from 180 in total to 230. My good cholesterol is still in the right ratio but I am nervous.

Remember that when you start to balance your body chemistry properly, all the different metabolisms—fat metabolism, protein metabolism, etc.—begin to function more efficiently. If someone has clogged arteries, it is very common for cholesterol levels to rise as the body starts breaking down the plaque. Typically, this is a temporary situation and after a time, the levels will come into a more normal range. Be sure and retest on schedule to make sure you stay on the right program as your body changes.

I have just been tested and I my Metabolic Type is Sympathetic Dominant. Will I remain this MT for the rest of my life?

It all depends on whether you are genetically a Sympathetic Dominant or not. If you were born a Sympathetic and are Sympathetic now, you may not change types. If you were born Parasympathetic and are now functioning Sympathetic, you very likely will change types. However, it is also possible that regardless of what type you were born with that you may change types back and forth several times during the process of building your health. Remember that the programs are designed to strengthen your weak system, not inhibit the strong system. Like moving upwards on a spiral staircase takes you from side to side, as you move up in metabolic efficiency, you may go back and forth from one metabolic "side" to another, strengthening and improving efficiency as you go.

I am Sympathetic Dominant but all my genes are from Germany and Sweden, how can this be possible?

In today's world, hardly anyone carries a pure genetic strain. We carry genetic influences from all of our ancestors and there is no way to know what genes come to the forefront in any given individual. In this sense, the genetic influences that determine your Metabolic Type and your nutritional requirements are more a matter of "genetic roulette" than who your recent ancestors were.

Are there any good cookbooks that can help me get some ideas of how to prepare food for my metabolic type? I am a Sympathetic Dominant and my husband is a fast oxidizer.

Since you and your husband are eating from different Recommended Food lists, it is best to have a variety of cookbooks on hand. We recommend Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon for protein recipes and information on sprouting and soaking grains and other ways to prepare foods. Round-The-World Cooking at The Natural Gourmet by Debra Stark has some excellent grain and vegetable recipes for dishes that you can make ahead. Take a look through your recipes and cookbooks, especially old standbys like The Joy of Cooking, and you will find some very good, easy to prepare dishes.

I travel almost every week on business. What do I do about airplane fare? This is something that is getting more and more difficult.

Because airline travel is not dependable, you must carry your food and some extra with you each time you are planning a plane trip. This can make all the difference in terms of how you feel when you arrive at your destination. Plan to bring food that tastes good cold, because you will be using an ice pack in your carrier. Foods like salads, sandwiches, cold meats, yogurts, and nuts are the best, depending upon your Metabolic Type. Also bring forks and knives as they may be difficult to obtain. If you find yourself stuck at the airport without food, you can find good water these days and you may forage for some simple foods at the food courts or try to find a good restaurant.

We frequently go to restaurants. We travel a lot as well. How can we stay on our Metabolic Program?

It is important to remember that eating away from home can be a challenge. You must be willing to plan ahead. It is a good idea to carry food when you are on the road and have no idea what your restaurant choices will be. In terms of restaurant selections, you can use your computer or a good restaurant guide to search out good restaurants and then call ahead and ask if you can request something a little different if your food selections are not on the menu. Be very specific with the waiter staff as to your needs and above all, never take anything for granted. One of the disadvantages of eating out a lot is that the good restaurants are expensive, so it is a luxury for many people. On the other hand, if you carry your food with you, it can be the best organic food at a reasonable price. If you find yourself without food and with few choices of restaurants, delis may be your best bet. At least you can order a salad and plain meats and chicken. We suggest also that if you travel often that you stay in a rented condo or a hotel room with a kitchen. This can be very helpful for breakfast and lunch and then you can eat dinner out.

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Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis

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Suggested Reading

The Metabolic Typing Diet
by William Wolcott and Trish Fahey

Details about this book may be found at www.metabolictypingdiet.com

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Links, Seminars and Lectures

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www.healthexcel.com

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