This week we’re essentially talking about foods, nutrition and how you can make the food you eat work for you, not against you. (Plus I have a very special offer for new interview guests. Read on.)

Drop by the Health Matters Show on Friday. We’re discussing the topic, Eat Live Foods. That title may cause you to scratch your head at first, but I promise to explain what I mean.

I can only hope that you are carefully considering the food, drinks and water that you put into your mouth everyday. And whether you’re listening to me, a nutritionist like Julie Koritz, a naturopath like Dr. Christopher Lepisto or Dr. Deirdre Rawlings or any respected authority, there are people in the world who are willing and capable of helping you with your health… especially if that means how to get well from Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome!

Because of this emphasis of your health through food products and really anything that might help you be healthier, I am opening up the Health Matters Show to new INTERVIEW GUESTS who want to talk about nutrition and proven supplements for helping the symptoms of fatigue, pain and dysfunction of the immune system.

Also authors with a website and a “publicly” published book are welcomed. Your book should be available at least as an ebook download or at Amazon.com. I find that authors in this field often have some very helpful, personal stories to tell.

To contact me, send an email to cinda (at) getwellhealth.com. Put “Interview Guests” in the subject line. Give me a short synopsis of what information and/or product you have to offer and a very brief history (or bio) of “you” in the industry. Essentially, tell me why and what you can bring to my audience. Your product or service must be real; no bogus sales pitches please. Lastly, advise how to contact you.

After that I ask you to be patient. Except for special circumstances and programming needs, there’s only one of me and I do it all. If I don’t get back to you after four weeks, send in a second request email.

I probably will receive many responses to this open call for guest spot appearances. A joint project can be in the form of audio or video interviews or even a “live” teleseminar presentation. I promise to look at each request and proposal carefully before proceeding. My plans are to air a few of these special shows beginning in the latter part of August and run them through at least September and October.

I encourage you to think of this as a route to developing a new business relationship. The possibilities are endless. I only work with people, services and products of merit and value. (Granted, the final decision involves a personal, subjective process, but if you’re a professional too, I’m sure you understand how this works. My motivation is to only offer the “best” for the people I serve.)

Thank you so much for visiting the blog today. Whatever you do, don’t forget to return here to the Health Matters Show on Friday and the podcast. We’ll discuss the benefits of eating “live” food!

Cinda Crawford, your host of the Health Matters Show

Eating and drinking are some of the few pleasures often left to people severely affected by debilitating chronic illnesses, especially Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. If that’s you, by asserting your right to eat and drink as you please, you may be making yourself feel worse. An indignant assertion to enjoy whatever you wish to eat or drink may not be worth the price you’re paying it.

According to Daniela Boykin, RD, “Ask a Nutritionist” column in the last Pain Community newsletter by the American Pain Foundation, some of the problem substances are caffeine, alcohol, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), and Aspartame (Nutrasweet). Those substances have long been suspected as heightening pain symptoms (and possibly causing other symptoms)!

Some people experience a lowering of pain by maintaining a vegetable diet and/or a diet higher in complex carbohydrates and lower in protein. (For me, my system works best if I get an adequate supply of daily protein. I suspect that level is a bit higher than what Ms. Boykins is suggesting. I must do what works well for me. Each of our bodies is different in the ratio of protein, fats and carbohydrates that the body system requires.)

However, consuming a high level of fats and sugar should be avoided. In fact, in many circles, sugar is suspected of increasing inflammation. More inflammation usually means more widespread body pain.

From the newsletter:

The most practical thing to do is keep a food diary and note what you are eating while monitoring your pain to find out how foods make you feel. As with other chronic illnesses, persistent pain should incorporate a variety of treatment approaches and eating well can help boost energy and mood. Try to work with a registered dietition or nutritionist in partnership with your healthcare provider to work out a plan for healthy eating and physical activity.

To eat and drink what is best for your body and health takes conscious thought and planning for most people. Be sure that you don’t take yourself for granted at any time and instead quit eating and planning for your good health.

Thanks, Cinda Crawford
Host of the Health Matters Show