Life Style Recommendations

1. Control stress and avoid extra obligations.

2. Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

3. Participate in a regular balanced exercise program that includes wearing a pedometer to ensure thatyou collect steps and move more. High intensity short bursts (20-60 seconds) of activity during theday is recommended to enhance growth hormone release. Also engage in resistance training that works all major muscle groups (work each group at least 2 times a week). It helps to include calming exercise such as yoga, tai chi, and stretching.

4. Avoid consumption of known or suspected food allergies. Check IgG on DFH Comprehensive Metabolic Profile.

5. Check adrenal function. Identify lifestyle issues with the BRAVA  Stress Quiz.

6. Practice good sleep habits and get between 8-9 hours of sleep a night. Take the "Are You Getting Enough Sleep?" questionnaire and follow the Insomnia Nutritional Support Protocol if needed.

1. Avoid all sugars including fruit and fruit juices. Replace sugar with the polyol sugar xylitol.

2. Avoid white flour and all refined carbohydrates including cereals and pasta especially those that are made with yeast such as bread, bagels and English muffins.

3. Avoid caffeine and diet sodas.

4. Get a balance of omega 3's (salmon, mackerel, herring, sardines) and omega 9 fats (olive oil, olives, almonds, hazelnuts, avocados).

5. Stabilize blood sugar by eating protein at every meal including fish, chicken and lean meat.

6. Avoid hydrogenated vegetable oils and fried foods.

7. Cook with olive oil or macadamia nut oil at a low heat.

8. Snack on vegetables and small amounts of almonds, olives, avocado, celery with almond butter, PaleoBars and Brain Power Sours.

9. Do not skip meals.

10. Eat 5-9 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables daily OR add one heaping tablespoon of PaleoGreens and PaleoReds to your favorite drink.

11. Carry PaleoMeal Packets and/or PaleoBars with you throughout the day to prevent missing meals or snacks.