Part II - Continued from http://www.squidoo/DrSaks
Brief Summary of The Blood Type Diet:

Each blood cell has encoded proteins on its outer shell . These proteins are immune defense mechanisms called antigens. These blood antigens are used by the body to determine "friend or foe" when floating about the body. If the antigens come in contact with other proteins seen as foreign (such as those on bacteria), the antigens create antibodies to fight off the intruder(s). Each blood type has a specific type of antigen unique to its own chemical structure. Your blood type is named for the antigen found on your red blood cells (A, B, AB and O).

The red blood cells not only interact with foreign organisms such as bacteria and viruses, but they also come in contact with proteins, called Lectins, found on all foods. When broken down and absorbed by the small intestine, these proteins are collected by red blood cells for distribution throughout the body. A chemical reaction takes place between your blood and the food you eat. Simply put, some lectins will interact positively with your blood, some will have a neutral effect and some will have a negative effect. What foods react in what way depends on %u2026.you've got it! Your blood type!

Foods that have a negative effect in your body are the ones that have lectins that interact with your blood and create an immune response. This immune response leads to thickening of the blood and ultimately lowered health and immunity. Some of the symptoms experienced by people who regularly eat foods that are not within the suggested list for their type are: fatigue, allergies, joint pain, and headaches.

There are many other important facts in Dr. D'Adamo's book. One of the one's that stood out the most for me was his statements about grains, particularly wheat and corn, and how too much of them can destroy insulin sufficiency and thyroid production in the body. How many Americans are considered diabetic, pre-diabetic or hypothyroid? How many people are fatigued or overweight, experiencing joint pain, headaches, and allergies?

This program is a fantastic guideline for everyone and I recommend Dr. D'Adamo's book Eat Right For Your Type for everyone. It's easy and vital reading for a healthy body and mind.

Thanks to the results I've experienced with the patients and clients I work with regularly in my health and wellness practice, I created The Personalized Bio-Logikal Diet. I explain how many great parts of The Blood Type Diet work in conjunction with the knowledge I've gained in my practice extensively in my book Bio-Logikal: Your Guide to Optimal Health.

As a Health and Wellness Coach, I address symptoms of illness from a holistic point of view. Armed with the knowledge you can gain through reading the books mentioned above, you can make an informed beginning to improving your health and wellness! If you want to take renewing your health a step further, join me in my Health Coaching Practice where together we'll customize your health and wellness program so you may enjoy greater energy and vitality.