This month, we must be careful to not be too hard on ourselves or our stomachs. We will carry around a lot of self-hatred or guilt. We will easily blame ourselves for anything that is in the least uncomfortable or unhappy for us. If we are trained to bully when in pain, we will turn that blame on anyone else at the slightest provocation. A good dose of EFT on the subject will eliminate a lot of the stress. One does not need to know the issues.
So, to build a healthier body, we need to watch and have fun with what we eat. When do we feel the most self-hatred, or the most irritated by ourselves and others? 3hours after eating, when do we feel the most satisfaction and appreciation? Share what you learn with me.
Here is some information about foods which may be helpful during this month. Scientists have recently learned that nitric oxide is critical for the neurotransmitters of the brain and other nerves in the body. Nitric Oxide also causes the blood vessels to dilate, especially in the mucous membranes of the body., increasing blood flow and regulating elimination of the important mucous.
These factors lead to a more resilient and resistant mucous membrane. (Dr. Joel Peterson, Uppsala University, Dept. of Medical Cell Biology, 2008). Anti-inflammatory drugs damage the gastrointestinal tract (in other words, the mucous that lines the stomach and every other organ, especially every part of digestion from smelling to eliminating).
The consumption of foods high in nitrates which the stomach by itself then processes in to nitric oxide, cause the lining of the stomach and the rest of the body with mucous membranes to be able to 'regulate the elimination of the important mucous.' This should reduce the need for anti-inflammatory drugs because the mucous is regulated. If anti-inflammatory drugs must be used, this study showed that eating foods high in nitrates will help to protect the stomach and other mucous membranes from the damage caused by the anti-inflammatory drugs.
Which foods which nitrates? All FRESH vegetables. The highest are spinach, Lettuce (dark green), curly Kale, beet roots, radishes and green cauliflower. Cooking reduces the nitrates in vegetables. Some nitrites are found in meat. Nitrites are the step in the metabolic process after nitrates and before nitric oxide.
So try to enjoy as much fresh produce as possible during this month. It should help your stomach. And if you do not have an appetite for these foods, a little work with EFT will help in that matter.
