R.Thomas

R’s Story: “You are what you eat”. I remember this expression from early childhood, but never gave much thought to what that really meant until recently. After a long career in the food business, I had begun to notice a change. The food did not feel the same, neither did I feel quite the same. In my search for improved physical health, I found a parallel between what we have done to the outer environment, and what is happening to our health.Two passions (other than food) that I enjoy are gardening and birds. It was through these two that I found connection to the food. As a gardener, I pumped man-made chemicals into my garden that were recommend for maximum growth and minimum pests. I could never really eliminate the pests, and I also began to notice reactions to the chemicals from my birds who inhabit the garden. I eliminated all of the synthetic chemicals and began using all-natural fertilizers and feeds. Not only did I notice an improvement in the health of the birds, and vitality of the garden, but I lost the pests altogether.Could there be a connection? As I explored organics for my garden, I became more educated about organic foods and holistic health. I come to realize the miracle that the human body is deeply connected to planet itself and the food supply that springs from it. In a relatively short span of time, modern man has changed that environment, and Mother nature is responding in kind with a food supply that is becoming less safe, and with health conditions that we are just coming to understand.Our inner body ecology is a delicate balance of living organisms that, like the outer environment, is reacting to the changes we give it. How do we correct damage done? The answer lies in making educated and enlightened choices about what we put in our bodies!“LET YOUR FOOD BE YOUR MEDICINE.”Remember, “YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT.”