““YOUR LIFE IN YOUR HANDS - YOUR LIFE IN YOUR HANDS - SECRETS OF A LONG, HEALTHY SECRETS OF A LONG, HEALTHY

LIFE”LIFE”

TEXT OF A LECTURE DELIVERED TEXT OF A LECTURE DELIVERED

BYBY

GBOLA ADEBISI (F.D)GBOLA ADEBISI (F.D)

AT THE AT THE

2006 ZANAS FEAST OF BARACUDA2006 ZANAS FEAST OF BARACUDA

ON 17 APRIL 2006 ON 17 APRIL 2006

AT BLUE ISLAND RESORTAT BLUE ISLAND RESORT

LEKKI – EPE EXPRESSWAY, KEKKI. LAGOS STATELEKKI – EPE EXPRESSWAY, KEKKI. LAGOS STATE

SEVEN DEADLY SINSSEVEN DEADLY SINS COMMERCE WITHOUT ETHICSCOMMERCE WITHOUT ETHICS PLEASURE WITHOUT CONSCIENCEPLEASURE WITHOUT CONSCIENCE POLITICS WITHOUT PRINCIPLEPOLITICS WITHOUT PRINCIPLE KNOWLEDGE WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE WITHOUT

CHARACTERCHARACTER SCIENCE WITHOUT HUMANITYSCIENCE WITHOUT HUMANITY WEALTH WITHOUT WORKWEALTH WITHOUT WORK WORSHIP WITHOUT SACRIFICEWORSHIP WITHOUT SACRIFICE

MAHATMA GHANDIMAHATMA GHANDI

OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVESAt the end of this “interaction”, participantsAt the end of this “interaction”, participantsshould have:should have: Developed a better understanding of basic nutrition and how it Developed a better understanding of basic nutrition and how it

affects healthy livingaffects healthy living Understood relationship between active lifestyle and prevention of Understood relationship between active lifestyle and prevention of

chronic diseaseschronic diseases Realized the importance of moderate, regular exercise and work – Realized the importance of moderate, regular exercise and work –

outsouts Known that each one should take active interest in his/her healthKnown that each one should take active interest in his/her health Realized that the body is has been so wondrously put together by Realized that the body is has been so wondrously put together by

almighty Allah with a natural immunity that is capable of self – almighty Allah with a natural immunity that is capable of self – healing. All the “owner” has to do to stay healthy and happy is to healing. All the “owner” has to do to stay healthy and happy is to assist nature in doing its work.assist nature in doing its work.

WHY CAN’T I LIVE FOREVER?WHY CAN’T I LIVE FOREVER? Machines – break down due to - wear and tear, neglect Machines – break down due to - wear and tear, neglect

and or abuse – service or replace parts – same with and or abuse – service or replace parts – same with humanshumans

But humans – unlike machines – replace worn out cells But humans – unlike machines – replace worn out cells on a daily basis – Healing of injuries – minor or severe – on a daily basis – Healing of injuries – minor or severe – is routineis routine

So ageing and break – down should just be normal.So ageing and break – down should just be normal. Devitalized and de - mineralized foods resulting from:Devitalized and de - mineralized foods resulting from:

Farming methods that do not rejuvenate the soilFarming methods that do not rejuvenate the soil Chemical farming techniques that contaminate the soilChemical farming techniques that contaminate the soil Over – processing and de – vitalization of foodOver – processing and de – vitalization of food Chemical preservatives, artificial colours and flavoursChemical preservatives, artificial colours and flavours IrradiationIrradiation Man – made foods devoid of natural nutritionMan – made foods devoid of natural nutrition Pollution: Water, Air, Agricultural Pollution: Water, Air, Agricultural

A NEW WORLD, A NEW WAY!A NEW WORLD, A NEW WAY!Paradigm shift in Medicine – the Pasteurian concept of Paradigm shift in Medicine – the Pasteurian concept of cause and effect – viruses, bacteria or fungi as cause of cause and effect – viruses, bacteria or fungi as cause of disease is giving way to the clear understanding that it disease is giving way to the clear understanding that it is the weakened immune system – due to man’s health – is the weakened immune system – due to man’s health – destroying habits – over – eating, eating the wrong things, lack destroying habits – over – eating, eating the wrong things, lack of exercise, smoking, drinking alcohol etc. BACTERIA, VIRUSES of exercise, smoking, drinking alcohol etc. BACTERIA, VIRUSES and FUNGI enter only at the latter stage – to serve as ‘natural and FUNGI enter only at the latter stage – to serve as ‘natural undertaker’ of a weakened immune system.undertaker’ of a weakened immune system.BASIC CUASE OF DISEASE:BASIC CUASE OF DISEASE:• Constant over – eatingConstant over – eating• Over – indulgence in proteinsOver – indulgence in proteins• Poor digestionPoor digestion• Sluggish bowel movementSluggish bowel movement• Poor Environment – pollution, smoking, alcoholPoor Environment – pollution, smoking, alcohol• Lack of exerciseLack of exercise

NEW DAWN, NEW DISEASES!NEW DAWN, NEW DISEASES!

A century ago the world’s major scourges A century ago the world’s major scourges

were infections and childhood diseases. were infections and childhood diseases.

““Today it’s coronary – artery illness, diabetes Today it’s coronary – artery illness, diabetes

and cancer. These are lifestyle disorders that and cancer. These are lifestyle disorders that

have everything to do with poor diets and have everything to do with poor diets and

sedentarism” says Holden MacRae, a Sports sedentarism” says Holden MacRae, a Sports

Medicine Professor at California’s Pepperdine Medicine Professor at California’s Pepperdine

University. (extracts from NEWSWEEK University. (extracts from NEWSWEEK

Magazine, edition dated February 20, 2006 Magazine, edition dated February 20, 2006

Page 37) Page 37)

TAKE CHARGE, TAKE AN ACTIVE TAKE CHARGE, TAKE AN ACTIVE INTERESTINTEREST

Too many of us do not have the slightest idea of how to Too many of us do not have the slightest idea of how to maintain good healthmaintain good health

When illness strikes, we rely on our doctors to cure us.When illness strikes, we rely on our doctors to cure us. We fail to realize that “the cure” comes from within. We fail to realize that “the cure” comes from within. Nature has provided us with a wondrous immune system, Nature has provided us with a wondrous immune system,

and all we have to do is take proper care of this inner and all we have to do is take proper care of this inner healing force.healing force.

Repeated studies show that even modest changes in Repeated studies show that even modest changes in lifestyle can bring marked changes in health. For lifestyle can bring marked changes in health. For instance, the longer people stay on their feet during the instance, the longer people stay on their feet during the day, the leaner they are.day, the leaner they are.

NOTABLE QUOTESNOTABLE QUOTES

““The significant problems we have cannot beThe significant problems we have cannot be

solved at the same level of thinking with whichsolved at the same level of thinking with which

we created them” – Albert Einstein.we created them” – Albert Einstein.

““Your food shall be your Medicine” – Your food shall be your Medicine” –

Hippocrates, father of Medicine.Hippocrates, father of Medicine.

““A wise man should consider that health is the A wise man should consider that health is the

greatest of human blessings:greatest of human blessings:

““There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, ignorance.”ignorance.”

YOU AND YOUR GUT!YOU AND YOUR GUT!

Good Health starts from the stomachGood Health starts from the stomach You are what you eat.You are what you eat. The Mental Health Foundation revealed in February The Mental Health Foundation revealed in February

2006 that studies had clearly linked ADHD (Attention 2006 that studies had clearly linked ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), Depression, Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), Depression, Alzheimer’s and Schizophrenia to junk food and the Alzheimer’s and Schizophrenia to junk food and the absence of essential fats, vitamins and minerals in diet.absence of essential fats, vitamins and minerals in diet.

An Oxford University Study published in May 2005 An Oxford University Study published in May 2005 showed that junk food and highly processed diets caused showed that junk food and highly processed diets caused bad behaviour and learning difficulties in children. It also bad behaviour and learning difficulties in children. It also suggested that ADHD could be ‘treated’ by an improved suggested that ADHD could be ‘treated’ by an improved diet, rather than by medication. diet, rather than by medication.

YOU AND YOUR GUT!YOU AND YOUR GUT!

What are these culprits?What are these culprits?- Fizzy drinksFizzy drinks- Fast foods – processed carbohydrates – meat pies, Fast foods – processed carbohydrates – meat pies,

doughnuts, cakes, chocolates, burghers, Big Macs etc.doughnuts, cakes, chocolates, burghers, Big Macs etc.- News came during the week of February 05 2006 of News came during the week of February 05 2006 of

the story of a young man of 20 who died of the story of a young man of 20 who died of malnutrition in Britain, having never eaten anything malnutrition in Britain, having never eaten anything but Chips, White toast and Baked beans, a diet which but Chips, White toast and Baked beans, a diet which caused fatal liver cirrhosis. caused fatal liver cirrhosis.

IMPORTANCE OF FRUITSIMPORTANCE OF FRUITS

Oldest form of food known to Man. Adam ate Oldest form of food known to Man. Adam ate an Apple; the forbidden fruit of heaven.an Apple; the forbidden fruit of heaven.

Fresh fruits - natural staples of Man - Fresh fruits - natural staples of Man - substantial quantities of essential nutrients in a substantial quantities of essential nutrients in a rational proportion. Excellent sources of rational proportion. Excellent sources of minerals, vitamins and enzymes. Easily minerals, vitamins and enzymes. Easily digested - cleansing effect on the blood and digested - cleansing effect on the blood and GIT.GIT.

Ensures good health. Ailments caused by Ensures good health. Ailments caused by intake of unnatural foods can be successfully intake of unnatural foods can be successfully treated by fruits. treated by fruits.

WATER: FOR HEALTH, FOR HEALING, FOR WATER: FOR HEALTH, FOR HEALING, FOR LIFELIFE

Water, water everywhere, yet not enough did weWater, water everywhere, yet not enough did wedrink. Water, water everywhere, still our bodies diddrink. Water, water everywhere, still our bodies didshriek and shrinkshriek and shrink

Chronic dehydration is a primary cause of manyChronic dehydration is a primary cause of manyserious, chronic diseasesserious, chronic diseasesFour Mistaken assumptions in Modern Medicine:Four Mistaken assumptions in Modern Medicine:1.1. Dry mouth is the only sign of dehydrationDry mouth is the only sign of dehydration2.2. Water is a simple substance that only dissolves and circulates Water is a simple substance that only dissolves and circulates

different things – not an inert substance – life – sustaining and different things – not an inert substance – life – sustaining and life - giving life - giving

3.3. The human body can regulate efficiently its water intake The human body can regulate efficiently its water intake throughout the life – span of the person – sensation of thirst throughout the life – span of the person – sensation of thirst decreases as a person agesdecreases as a person ages

4.4. Any fluid can replace the water needs of the body – many Any fluid can replace the water needs of the body – many beverages used commonly do not function like water in the body.beverages used commonly do not function like water in the body.

WATER, THE BIZARRE AND THE WATER, THE BIZARRE AND THE SIMPLESIMPLE

The Human body – 75% water and 25% solid The Human body – 75% water and 25% solid mattermatter

The Brain is 85% water and extremely The Brain is 85% water and extremely sensitive to any dehydration or depletion of its sensitive to any dehydration or depletion of its water contentwater content

The Human body rations water efficiently – The Human body rations water efficiently – serving the most needy and starving the less serving the most needy and starving the less important. The brain takes absolute priority important. The brain takes absolute priority over all other organsover all other organs

Sensation of thirst decreases as we age. Sensation of thirst decreases as we age. Elderly people are less able to recognize Elderly people are less able to recognize dehydration than younger mendehydration than younger men

CONSTANT OVER – ACIDIFICATION OF THE CONSTANT OVER – ACIDIFICATION OF THE BODYBODY

The human body is designed by Nature toThe human body is designed by Nature tofunction optimally at 80% alkaline and 20%function optimally at 80% alkaline and 20%acidic. So should be the proportion of ouracidic. So should be the proportion of ourdiets.diets.But instead, most people’s diet is inverted But instead, most people’s diet is inverted 80- 90% acid forming - foods and only 10% 80- 90% acid forming - foods and only 10% Alkaline. There is an abundance of Sugar Alkaline. There is an abundance of Sugar and High protein in our diets. Too much of and High protein in our diets. Too much of refined carbohydrates. refined carbohydrates. Lack of fresh, green food Lack of fresh, green food

CONSEQUENCES OF OVER – ACIDIFICATIONCONSEQUENCES OF OVER – ACIDIFICATION

An unbalanced, overly acidic diet produces An unbalanced, overly acidic diet produces

sick cells, and a sick body. You’ll see the sick cells, and a sick body. You’ll see the

effects of this acidic imbalance in:effects of this acidic imbalance in: Low energy and fatigueLow energy and fatigue Digestive problemsDigestive problems Excess weightExcess weight Unclear thinking and depressionUnclear thinking and depression Aches and painsAches and pains Just feeling “sick and tired”Just feeling “sick and tired”

Basic Alkalazing Diet SuggestionsBasic Alkalazing Diet Suggestions Eat green vegetables with almost every mealEat green vegetables with almost every meal Eat legumes and grains – Beans, maize and such like foodsEat legumes and grains – Beans, maize and such like foods Eat fruits regularly and generously – Oranges, Pine Apples, Eat fruits regularly and generously – Oranges, Pine Apples,

Apples, Mangoes etcApples, Mangoes etc Increase alkali – forming foods – Soy beans, Carrots, Onions, Increase alkali – forming foods – Soy beans, Carrots, Onions,

Cauliflower, Cabbage, Coconuts, Spinach. All vegetable juices Cauliflower, Cabbage, Coconuts, Spinach. All vegetable juices are alkaliare alkali

Avoid acid – forming foods – Pork, beef organ meats – Liver, Avoid acid – forming foods – Pork, beef organ meats – Liver, Eggs, Turkey, Corned beef, Sour cream, Coffee, Tea, Beer, Eggs, Turkey, Corned beef, Sour cream, Coffee, Tea, Beer, Wine, Soda Pop (Coke/Fanta), Margarine and ButterWine, Soda Pop (Coke/Fanta), Margarine and Butter

Feature proteins in your diets – Fresh soy beans, Soy oil, fresh Feature proteins in your diets – Fresh soy beans, Soy oil, fresh fishfish

Drink plenty of WaterDrink plenty of Water Limit Milk, Ice cream and especially CheeseLimit Milk, Ice cream and especially Cheese Avoid Smoking or chewing TobaccoAvoid Smoking or chewing Tobacco Avoid Alcoholic beverages. Avoid Alcoholic beverages.

REGULAR EXERCISEREGULAR EXERCISE Improves digestion and eliminationImproves digestion and elimination Increases endurance and energy levelsIncreases endurance and energy levels Promotes lean body mass while burning fatPromotes lean body mass while burning fat Lowers overall blood cholesterol while increasing the Lowers overall blood cholesterol while increasing the

proportion of “good cholesterol” (HDL) to “bad” proportion of “good cholesterol” (HDL) to “bad” cholesterol (LDL) cholesterol (LDL)

Reduces stress and anxiety, which are contributing Reduces stress and anxiety, which are contributing factors to many illnesses and conditions.factors to many illnesses and conditions.

In addition, regular exercise has been known to:In addition, regular exercise has been known to: Elevate mood, increase feeling of well – beingElevate mood, increase feeling of well – being Reduces anxiety and depression Reduces anxiety and depression

TAKE – AWAYS – CONCLUSIONS AND TAKE – AWAYS – CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS

Avoid Foods that contain Additives and Artificial IngredientsAvoid Foods that contain Additives and Artificial Ingredients Increase your consumption of Raw products (Fruits, Seeds, Increase your consumption of Raw products (Fruits, Seeds,

Plants - High fibre contentPlants - High fibre content Avoid over – cooking your foodsAvoid over – cooking your foods Undertake moderate exercise – min. 3 times a weekUndertake moderate exercise – min. 3 times a week Avoid excessive intake of common saltAvoid excessive intake of common salt Develop a Positive Mental Attitude (PMA)Develop a Positive Mental Attitude (PMA) At 35+ consider taking a dietary supplement – multivitamins, At 35+ consider taking a dietary supplement – multivitamins,

multi – minerals; preferably of natural origin.multi – minerals; preferably of natural origin. Drink at least 2 big bottles (‘Ragolis’ size) of Water dailyDrink at least 2 big bottles (‘Ragolis’ size) of Water daily Have a healthy (but safe) sex life! Have a healthy (but safe) sex life!

LIVING WELL LIVING WELL AND AND

EATING WELL EATING WELL YOUR HEALTH YOUR HEALTH

IS IN IS IN YOUR HANDSYOUR HANDS

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTIONTHANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION