1. There is an alternative treatment for most of today’s chronic health problems i.e. through nutritional therapy. Health conditions such as heart attack (arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis), problems in digestive/bowel systems, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, immune system, high blood pressure (hyper tension) , allergies (sinus, skin, food), elevated fasting [(insulin/insulin resistance/Syndrome X (hypercholesterolenemia)], glucose intolerance (prediabeticsII), elevated blood fat (hyperlipididemia), heavy metal poisoning, yeast connected (candidaalbicans), elevated blood uric acid (hyperuricemia, gout), low metabolism (hypothyroidism), overweight/obesity, poor blood circulation, acne, chronic inflammatory problems (sore throat, hemorrhoids), gum diseases (periodontitis) premenstrual syndrome (PMS), back aches, fatigue (hypoadrenia), insomnia, and pre-mature aging are all treatable through nutritional changes.

2. There are also many diseases which are stress-induced. Examples of these are: insomnia, sinus, low immune, cancer, and stroke. It is therefore important to learn how to manage our stress.

3. The consumption of cooking oils is also crucial in determining our health status. Cooking oils that can withstand the highest degree of heat are the best type of oil as they are not easily changed into trans fats. Surprisingly, the humble coconut oil, especially of extra virgin type, comes out tops among all types of oils including the much touted extra virgin olive oil.

4. A last health tip: eat local, because imported foods are not necessarily the best. We can get lot of high fiber and low sugar from fruits that are locally grown and they are very reasonably priced. Examples of foods with high nutritional value are tomato, sengkuang, garlic, tapioca leaves; bitter gourd can lower blood pressure.

The health-freaks for that morning walked away fully satisfied, having learned many new things, especially how to keep their bodies healthy and fit.