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At Support Healing, we are all about healthful living.  Our bodies naturally want to be healthy and balanced.  With proper nutrition, regular exercise, and a consistent spiritual practice - we can help our bodies heal, return to wholeness and thrive.
This Resource page highlights best practices for restoring health and even reversing disease.  We have included lists of some of the healthiest foods as well as encouraging holistic practices like breathwork, grounding/earthing (walking barefoot outside to feel and absorb the earth's healing energy), meditation and yoga. 

Our hope is that, with consistent practice, you will begin and maintain your healing journey.  Let's keep it simple and nourishing.  

Hippocrates, the Greek physician widely considered to be the father of medicine stated: "let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food."  The key to good health is to keep the body in balance also known as homeostasis.  Food is considered one of the most important and effective ways of keeping the body in balance and achieving homeostasis.  Healthy eating is critical in achieving optimum health.  It is crucial to include a variety of micronutrients (which consist of vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and antioxidants) in your daily diet and food choices.  Micronutrients detoxify your body and help to repair and protect cells against cancer and other diseases.  Nutrient dense foods: the foods with the highest level of nutrients are fruits and vegetables.  Green cruciferous vegetables and an assortment of rainbow colored plant foods contain the highest amount of protective compounds and will drive you towards achieving excellent health.

The food choices we make lay the foundation for our health.  Let's make the healthiest choices possible!

The following lists include many of the most nutritious plant based foods available:

Vegetables:

Arugula

Asparagus

Bell Peppers (green, orange, red)

Bok Choy

Broccoli

Broccoli Sprouts

Brussel Sprouts

Cabbage (red and green)

Carrots

Cauliflower

Chard (green, rainbow, red, swiss)

Collard

Dandelion Greens

Fennel

Ginger

Jicama

Kale (all varieties including dinosaur, red, etc.,)

Mustard greens

Peas (also under Legumes)

Radishes

Romaine lettuce

Sweet Potatoes

Spinach

Watercress

Zucchini

Allium Vegetables:

Chives

*Garlic (#1 anti-cancer veggie - so use lots of it!  Puree it with fresh lemon juice, strain it and drink the juice daily - very potent stuff!)

Leeks

Onions

Scallions

Fruits:

Apples

Avocados

Berries (all types - especially blackberries, blueberries and rasberries)

Cranberries

Citrus (lemons, grapefruit, oranges, etc.,)

Goji berries

Grapes (red organic)

Kiwi

Pineapple

Pomegranate

Tomatoes

Mushrooms:

Cordyceps

Czaga (Chaga)

Lions Mane

Maitake

Reishi

Shiitake

Turkey Tail

White Button (organic)

Nuts:

Almonds

Brazil nuts

Cashews

Hazelnuts

Peanuts (listed under Legumes)

Pistachios

Walnuts

Seeds:

Chia seeds

Flax seeds

Hemp seeds

Pumpkin seeds

Quinoa

Sesame seeds (black and white)

Sunflower seeds

Whole Grains:

Barley

Black rice

Buckwheat

Chickpea/Garbanzo/Fava 

Farro

Millet flour

Oatmeal and Oat flour

Red rice

Spelt flour

Whole Wheat

Beans and Legumes:

Black beans

Chickpeas (garbanzo)

Fava beans

Garbanzo beans (chickpea)

Kidney beans

Lentils (black and green)

Mung beans

Navy beans

Peanuts (yes, they are actually a legume!)

Peas

Pinto beans

Spices:

Basil

Black pepper

Braggs Organic Sprinkle

Ginger spice

Cayenne

Cilantro

Cumin

Curry spice

Garlic powder

Mint leaf

Oregano

Parsley

Rosemary

Thyme

Turmeric (it's active compound Curcumin is a fantastic anti-inflammatory and antioxidant - you can peel it, chop it and add it to just about any dish, even smoothies!) Adding black pepper enhances Curcumin absorption.

Miscellaneous Health Foods:

Amla (ground up powder made from Indian gooseberry)

Apple Cider Vinegar (Braggs)

Cacao 80% or higher and unsweetened

Chlorella (not from Japan)

Moringa (vegetable powder)

Olive Oil (Braggs)

Spirulina

 Wonderful Resources:

Kriscarr.com - this best-selling author, wellness activist and cancer survivor is super-helpful and a great resource for healthy and practical recipes, products and general information.  Kris Carr's books, film and Crazy Sexy materials are definite go to's for sound and informed guidance.

Chris Wark - author of Chris Beat Cancer: A Comprehensive Plan for Healing Naturally – which has really informative and useful step by step information.  Chris Wark is a speaker and health coach.  He also has a Square One cancer coaching program which has really useful and practical suggestions for beating cancer.   chrisbeatcancer.com

Joel Fuhrman, M.D., - best selling author of Eat for Life, 3 Steps to Incredible Health, Super Immunity and numerous other books and articles.  Dr. Fuhrman is one of the country's leading experts in nutritional medicine.  He has been featured in hundreds of magazines and on national television shows including:  "Good Morning America,"  CNN, The Dr. Oz Show, etc.,  Dr. Fuhrman's advice and recommendations are for people who want to achieve superior health and reverse and prevent disease.  His book Super Immunity, describes "G-BOMBS" (Greens, Beans, Onions, Mushrooms, Berries and Seeds) as the foods with the most powerful immune-boosting and anti-cancer effects.  As Dr. Fuhrman states:  "These foods help to prevent the cancerous transformation of normal cells, and keep the body armed and ready to attack any pre-cancerous or cancerous cells that may arise." drfuhrman.com

Foodrevolution.org - Ocean Robbins and his father John Robbins founded Food Revolution Network (FRN), with the mission of providing information on healthy, ethical, and sustainable food for all. This is one of my favorite resources. The information they provide is useful and practical on a variety of health-related topics.

Chopra.com - Founded by author, physician and pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation Deepak Chopra.  This is a wonderful resource for incorporating ancient Eastern wisdom (Ayurveda) and methodologies into our modern lives.  Emphasizes the importance of living in balance and harmony with the universe.  Provides practical guidance and suggestions for integrating breathwork, journaling, meditation and yoga into our busy lives.  

sheilaritterbush.com - Sheila is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBCHWC).  She is also certified in holistic and integrative nutrition.  Sheila is a wonderful life coach.  She is amazingly adept at peeling away the layers so that true and profound healing can occur.  Sheila skillfully incorporates Eastern philosophy with Western practicality to achieve results.

terrylittlefield.com - Terry Littlefield offers gentle yoga and breathing practices through her online studio. Terry’s classes are intelligently designed for everyday humans looking to reconnect with and nourish their bodies through mindful movement and supported rest. Her approachable style and warm heart will have you feeling more at ease in no time. Try a class for free at terrylittlefield.com.

jessiediazperezyoga.com - Jessie is a yoga teacher that masterfully incorporates verbal cues to personalize her online classes to the needs of her students.  She is a phenomenal instructor that hones in on breath, alignment and visualization.  Jessie is caring, cautious and encouraging.