Dr. Christian is the ONLY
Physician in San
Antonio Certified by Dr. Sears to teach the
Anti-Inflammatory Zone Nutrition
Program and its principles. For some of our Strength
Training clients we have increased the Protein to a higher
level to allow for gaining of muscle. See an example of our
Modified Zone Prescription for one
of our High Intensity Low Velocity Strength Training and
Nutrition Program clients. This prescription is based on
Body Fat and Body Lean measurements made by our
DXA Body Composition Scan.
Dr. Christian is also a member of
the American Society of Nutrition (Only M.D. Physician in
San Antonio, Most ASN members are Phd type research Doctors) and the International
Society of Sports Nutrition.
It is a very
reasonable
starting point to make decisions about Macronutrition, meaning
Protein, Carbohydrates and Fat sources in your diet.
It
treats food as though it were a drug.It is a “Hormonally Correct Way to Approach Food.”
It manages the balance of important hormones for Glucose control
and lowers elevated Insulin levels. This iscritical for Type II diabetics.
It is a perfect program for patients with
Diabetes, Coronary Artery
Disease and the Metabolic Syndrome (Syndrome X).
It
emphasizes the critical need for Omega 3 Fats (Fish Oil) to
balance the good and bad Eicosanoids, important hormones which
control many bodily functions. When these are out of balance
you are at risk for many chronic diseases and accelerated
aging.
It
is somewhat calorie restricted which may slow the aging
process.
It
creates a hormonal environment for efficient fat burning which
is critical for weight loss!!
It
avoids the swings of appetite and mood associated with
hypoglycemia.It
may be the diet that we are genetically designed to eat.
Similar to the “Hunter-Gatherer Diet.” 40% Carbohydrate,
30% Fat and 30% Protein.
It
is easy to teach and understand.
It
is the bestlong
term approach to Macronutrition.
We are very interested in all our clients understanding the
“Why”s of the Zone Nutrition Program.Dr. Christian teaches personally a 2 1/2 hour
PowerPoint Multimedia Seminar.This seminar/workshop includes the following topics and
detailed handouts.
"The Six Components of Optimal Health and
Aging.”
"The Overall Picture Why"
This short seminar will preview all the important areas to
achieve Optimal Health.
"Introduction
to the OmegaRx™ Zone.”
"The Philosophical Why" A discussion of the definition of the zone and the
benefits ofusing food as a medicine.
"Are
We Genetically Designed for the Zone?”"The Evolutionary Why"
What
does evolution teach us about what foods we should eat?
"What
I Want To Prevent" "The Scary, Emotional Why" The problem of
Atherosclerosis is reviewed and several videos of actual
operations are shown!!
"The
Hormonal Effect of Food” "The Physiologic Why" The science
about how the Zone diet and Omega 3 fatty acids work to
control important hormone systems which influence our mental
alertness and how we burn and store fat and our risk for the
chronic diseases of aging.
"Application
of the OmegaRx Zone.” "Finally, How!!"
How to apply the Zone Principles and make this diet enjoyable
and your long term approach to food.
