I was a double major in theatre and psychology in Undergrad. My first day in one of my psychology classes, written in bold on the black board was do not diagnose yourself, others, your friends, or your family. The teacher went on to explain that by the end of this course we will think we have every disorder and so does everyone around us. It was a great way to start the course and remind us that knowledge is power but it can be misinterpreted and abused.
There is so much information on nutrition out there on the internet and in books that those who have not gone to school for nutrition are starting to give advice to those around them on what they should be eating. Sure, there is the basic advice like eat more whole foods and vegetables that can be helpful. But, lets face it. We honestly don't know all the facets of what causes health in a human being.
I have had to break out of "giving too much advice" myself and learn to rely on my own client's gut intuition and body wisdom for what they know does and does not work for them. We hear stories every day of individuals living until they are 100 and they did nothing special in particular to live that long. We have studied centenarian cultures and the reasons they live so long are a mixture of components, nutrition only being a small piece.
Several people I've known in the health and nutrition world, who ate well, practiced yoga, and meditated got cancer and passed away. So the next time you read the latest health article, take it with a grain of salt. The very next day, month, year the same researchers may come out with another research contradicting everything they once said. Thus, there is no need to compare the way we eat to another human being. What causes health for one person may cause sickness for another.
So let's stop comparing, judging, and shaming others for what they choose to nourish themselves with. The only person who knows what is best for them is that person.
There is so much information on nutrition out there on the internet and in books that those who have not gone to school for nutrition are starting to give advice to those around them on what they should be eating. Sure, there is the basic advice like eat more whole foods and vegetables that can be helpful. But, lets face it. We honestly don't know all the facets of what causes health in a human being.
I have had to break out of "giving too much advice" myself and learn to rely on my own client's gut intuition and body wisdom for what they know does and does not work for them. We hear stories every day of individuals living until they are 100 and they did nothing special in particular to live that long. We have studied centenarian cultures and the reasons they live so long are a mixture of components, nutrition only being a small piece.
Several people I've known in the health and nutrition world, who ate well, practiced yoga, and meditated got cancer and passed away. So the next time you read the latest health article, take it with a grain of salt. The very next day, month, year the same researchers may come out with another research contradicting everything they once said. Thus, there is no need to compare the way we eat to another human being. What causes health for one person may cause sickness for another.
So let's stop comparing, judging, and shaming others for what they choose to nourish themselves with. The only person who knows what is best for them is that person.
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