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Several years ago, a very interesting new idea with regard to weight loss became all the rage: eating for your blood type. This concept answered the age-old question of why not all eating plans work for all people. That much seems undeniable – people are very different with regard to the types of food that works for them, as well as the type of exercise program. A weight loss regime that works for one person won’t necessarily work for someone else – that much we know. Some experts started to link this to blood type. There are four main blood types, and according to this way of thinking, each type represents a body type. If you eat the food that is right for your type, you will lose weight effortlessly. Conversely, most weight problems are the result of eating the food that’s wrong for your type. As well, there are types of exercise that are suitable for some types and not for others. Though mainstream science ridiculed this idea, thousands of people followed the eating plan for their blood type and many had excellent results. This is the theory: the different blood types evolved at different times in human history, and even nowadays people with those types have traits that are specific to humans at that stage of evolution. This may sound confusing, but it’s clearer with an example: According to this theory, ‘o’ type blood, because it’s the simplest type, evolved first. At that time in human history, people had not yet developed agriculture. They were primarily hunters, and ate meat and greens; they ate no wheat, and no dairy, because those foods developed later on with the advent of farming. Humans at that time in history also exercised vigorously. So, if you have ‘o’ type blood, your body is similar to this early human physiology. If you eat a lot of carbohydrates and don’t exercise vigorously, you will have weight problems and other health problems, because you are not eating and exercising in the way that is right for your blood type and body type. To lose weight and be healthy, if have ‘o’ type blood, you have to eat plenty of red meat and vegetables, and very little wheat or dairy. You should also have a strenuous physical activity, like running or weight lifting, that you practice several times a week. But if you are a type ‘a’ or ‘b’, for example, that advice would be all wrong for you. These types developed somewhat later, after agriculture was established, so these individuals can and should eat more fruits, vegetables, and grains. People with ‘ab’ type blood are lucky; their type evolved last, after humans had incorporated all types of food into their diet. So ‘ab’s can basically eat anything – within reason – and not gain weight. Over the past six or seven years, many people have followed this plan and lost a lot of weight. There are a few problems with it, though. First of all, as mentioned before, there is no hard scientific evidence that shows that people with different blood types are physiologically different. It’s an appealing idea, but it can’t be proven as yet. Also, some of the blood type diets (particularly the diet for type ‘o’) are very restrictive. In fact, the type ‘o’ diet is rather like Atkins at its most restrictive, and some nutritionists feel that this might lead to problems with high cholesterol in the long run. On the other hand, proponents of the diet argue that type ‘o’ people are precisely those who can afford to eat a lot of meat without negatively affecting their cholesterol level. If someone with a different blood type ate in this way, it might be a problem, but not for “o’s”. And it is certainly true that some people develop or don’t develop cholesterol problems seemingly regardless to their dietary intake. If the theory has no basis, though, how would we explain the weight loss that so many people have experienced? It may be simpler than you think, actually. Any one of the four blood type eating plans, if followed correctly, would have you eating healthier, more natural food. Some, like the ‘o’ diet, are also quite restrictive. It seems likely that these diets make you lose weight in and of themselves, regardless of what blood type you are!

The blood type nutrition is still a controversy for people in the medical field and according to experts it hasn’t proven medical research. The theory is that blood type affects how your body breaks down and deals with the various foods. By following blood type nutrition it is claimed that you’ll feel healthier, lower your risk of certain diseases and lose weight. Until this day, you’ll be surprised that some people don’t even know there own blood type or the possible relationship it may have to nutrition, exercise, our personality, and vulnerability to diseases. There is still skepticism among the medical field of experts stating that there is no correlation between blood type and nutrition or how it can prevent illnesses such as heart disease. My purpose of this article is to bring awareness and information to the readers. Observe and see what type of changes or affects it may benefit you if you plan to try it out.

In 1950, William C. Boyd published a book called “Genetics and the races of man: An introduction to modern physical anthropology”. His background is an immunochemist and blood type anthropologist. He explained how the genetic analysis of blood groups and divided the population into 13 geographically distinct races. Peter D’Adamo who is a naturopathic doctor in Stanford, CT. grouped those thirteen races together by blood group. Peter continued the work from his father James D’Adamo, who began the scientific research on this. People became more interested after the release of Peter D’Adamo’s “Eat Right 4 Your Type” years ago in which it was a best seller.

Over the millennium our blood types have evolved swaying in many directions with the various diets out there and our nutrition should be adjusted more carefully. We can virtually learn a lot from our ancestors or animals. Instinctively they knew what was good for them and survived in the demographics they lived. For example, felines such as lions, tigers, cheetahs, and leopards are meat eaters and you wouldn’t see them feeding on carbohydrates. Other animals are vegetarian and instinctively they will not eat meat. I agree with this and this is no coincidence. Animals have a sixth sense or protective mechanism, as well humans have this ability if we were to listen to our senses. We have evolved and become domesticated that we’ve lost touch with our instincts towards our eating habits. We can learn a lot from animals and they instinctively eat what is good for them. Most animals of any particular species live around the same age because they know what foods they should eat instinctively that is good for their nutrition maximizing their life span. Animals also have a very low risk of heart disease and they don’t die by their predators but from natural causes such as old age.

The blood type nutrition asserts that lectins, from the foods we eat, can cause disruptions in our blood stream and be the source of diseases. A few experts have suggested if we eat foods which are “good” for our blood type, we can avoid ill health. So what are lectins and what does it do? A lectin is a protein substance found in the foods binding glycoproteins and glycolipds forming agglutination. This means tiny molecules found in foods that cause blood and other body tissues to stick to one another. So if eating a food that has protein lectins and it isn’t compatible with your blood type antigen will result in a counter attack on your organ and system. It will then begin to agglutinate cells in those areas. When food is not compatible, the cells in that targeted area will clump and be destroyed. But there is protection from lectins, and our immune system will fight off 95% of the lectins in our food. However, the remaining 5% may cause problems if the blood type is reactive. Next, let me give a brief introduction of the various blood types out there and the foods suitable for that particular blood type.

TYPE O

The Type O is the oldest blood type in which people hunted for their food to survive focusing a predominant meat diet. Type O’s are encouraged to eat lean red meats and poultry but limited in dairy products, grains (wheat is high on the list to avoid) and legumes. Although this nutrition is high in animal protein, the type O requires intense physical exercise to help burn off the meat. Type Os are prone to digestive disorders, more susceptible to arthritis, and thyroid disease due to an overactive immune system. Foods such as wheat and dairy also promote inflammation for this blood type that can trigger an imbalance in immunity.

TYPE A

The type A is a more of a vegetarian diet. It is the second blood type to evolve as populations settled into agrarian lifestyles. People living in those areas have adapted and evolved due to the demographics. Type A’s are advised to consume legumes, beans, cereals, fruits, vegetables, and small amounts of dairy products but eliminating all meats. The type A individual hardly produces much hydrochloric acid and does poorly on meat and dairy as a result. So, Type A’s are recommended to not eat red meat, he/she should also refrain from intense exercising and focus more on yoga, meditation and stretch classes. The reason is that type As consume fewer calories in general when they are not eating meat. There is gene for alcoholism found in Type A’s. They are also generally more vulnerable to cancer, diabetes and heart disease if they do monitor their health more carefully.

TYPE B

Next came the type B who were nomads having a wider selection of foods. The type B encourages meat (but not chicken), dairy products, all fruits, most vegetables, and some beans. They are to avoid nuts, seeds and wheat. Type Bs also function better on a moderate exercise program. They suffer from the highest incidence of bladder and urinary tract infections. Type B’s are also prone to viral diseases when their immune system is compromised. Viral diseases such as pneumonia, Multiple Sclerosis, and Lou Gehrig’s disease are a few examples. I’ve personally had similar experiences with the few I’ve mentioned since I fall into this blood type category. However, with the continued persistence of having a healthy mind, body, and spirit has helped me persevere through.

TYPE AB

The final blood type is the AB and referred as enigmas because it combines a Type A and Type B diet requiring meat but in fewer portions. This is the rarest and newest blood type to evolve and it is best adapted to a moderate diet. Type AB people benefit from a combination of A and B type nutrition. They are allowed to eat some meat and dairy products. Type AB’s can have a limited portion of wheat products, most fruits and vegetables. Meat is not as well digested compared to fresh fish, dairy, soy and wheat-free grains. Exercising for the type AB is predominately qi gong, yoga, meditation and mentally quieting exercises calming and invigorate the body. Aerobic type exercise is fine as long as it is not done to the extreme. AB types are prone to either diseases encountered by the type A or the type B individuals.

About 2 years after the release of “Eat Right 4 Your Type” I spoke to a few friends who were dieticians about the blood type diet and they were suspicious in the beginning. But after following the blood type nutrition for a few months of experimenting it was quite positive for a few of them. What I noticed was that most people I’ve spoke to about the blood type nutrition sounded a lot like the criticisms towards an Atkins diet. Experts stated that theories weren’t backed up by scientific research. Until this day, there are more research done and it has been fine tuned on previous findings. This is ongoing research, something you just don’t see in everyday “fad” diets. I have a few close friends who have high blood pressure, diabetic, chrons disease, lupus, and most of them have improved their personal health by following the blood type nutrition. I made a note to myself that there was a possibility that some of these people that had medical problems charted almost exactly with the risk factors for blood type. There are studies on the correlation between blood type and diseases reviewed in medical journals for a long time even though it hasn’t been mentioned. We are all different from one another and our blood isn’t the only factor that determines our diet or disease. But it plays a main factor and people who are concerned with maximizing their quality of life or should be aware of the effects of blood type. Losing weight on a diet that is correct for a person’s blood type is easier than if the diet is more appropriate for another blood type. They still have to eat the right number of calories and exercise, but the correct diet will provide more nutrition and more energy to support the exercise.

I constantly use myself as a ginny pig and I personally have tried the diet after the book came out from Peter D’Adamo for about a month. At that time, I did lose about 12 pounds and my digestive problems were much improved since I began having ongoing issues with that. I also felt more energetic. It does take at least 7-10 days for things to take affect and especially if one has intestinal issues. From a personal basis the results were positive and profound. I am not a blood type anthropologist, medical expert, or scientist. There is constant research on this topic along with updates on any new findings on food compatibility. In my opinion I think this diet could definitely be used in conjunction with others appropriate blood type. Whether that person is using partial recommendations or full advice on foods you can eat or avoid for your blood type. This type of diet isn’t likely to harm anyone at all. This is a great resource and it’s interesting to really getting to know your body which this blood type nutrition teaches you on your own self journey. Experiment and get to know your body on certain foods that may give you a different reaction good or bad.

For example, type O’s are meat-eaters but there are also many type O people who are vegetarians. A type O person who chooses to avoid meat must work and be creative, than a type A to get their nutrition from plants by combining rice and beans for instance. A type O should avoid dairy, but they may find that life without ice cream isn’t worth living so they might experiment with how much ice cream can they tolerate and still feel good afterwards. A person can sense whether a certain food is good for them if they eat just that one food while their stomach is empty. It takes a little experimentation to determine which foods energize them and which make them react differently or ill. Keep a log book and re-learn and monitor what foods your body reacts positively or negatively. I’m sure readers who are more skeptical like to see detailed scientific justification before jumping into a health plan will find this very interesting nonetheless. Although experts don’t have many positive things to say about the blood type nutrition, it will get you thinking about what you are currently eating. Eventually the result you may start to make changes to your diet.

A blood type nutrition does consist of fresh, natural foods and it can help de-junk your diet by cutting out processed foods, booze, chocolate and loads of coffee. I hope what I’ve explained has opened the mind of some people or motivated some readers of the ideas I’ve addressed. For more information, discuss this topic with a health practitioner or a dietician that is experienced for a deeper insight on this topic. Decide for yourself if you would like to integrate a few or a majority of the blood type nutrition into your lifestyle. It certainly doesn’t hurt to try as a few people I know have been successful with their own health after experimenting with the blood type nutrition.

A significant step that takes place before the actual freezing is testing the blood in order to avoid preserving blood infested with HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, infant leukemia or other blood disorders and genetic conditions. Another safety measure is to collect the cord blood right after the birth, meaning in maximum 15 minutes. Before storing it, the blood is centrifugally divided into its components through a specialized apparatus. If this procedure is not applied, then a sediment is injected in the cord blood, in order to separate it in its elements.

The basic elements of the cord blood are RBC cells, also called red cells, white blood cells WBC and plasmatic cells. Actually, the valuable stem cells are included in the white blood cells, so the red ones and the plasma are less important. The white blood cells produce protective antibodies that are immune to various kinds of germs and their utility in medicine is very complex. Stem cells are actually those cells which have the ability to differentiate and divide in other cells and due to this property, they have the ability to repair various systems of the body.

After separating the cells, the RBC cells are removed from the cord blood, as in this way, the chances of the stems to be compatible with many people increase considerably. This is due to the fact that patients have different blood types, even if they have the same blood required for the stems transplant. Besides these, the red blood cells of the cord blood can affect different organs of the patient, while the transplant proceeds. After the removal of the RBC cells, the remaining cord blood is deposited for freezing for unlimited periods of time. All these steps must be done quickly, as it is safest to freeze the cord blood after 24 to 36 hours since the actual birth. If the cord blood is processed and kept correctly, its benefits for future patients are unlimited, as it bases efficient treatments and medical operations in diseases like leukemia, various types of cancer, anemia, immune system disorders and rare genetic diseases.

Cord blood family services take into account the age and the health history of the families who want to donate or to bank their baby’s cord blood. There are questionnaires for helping clarifying the family health history and the likeliness of using the umbilical cord blood. Besides, cord blood family services offer information about cord blood in general, about the successfully cord blood stem cells transplantations and about the process of collection, testing and storing cord blood samples. Respectable cord blood family services ensure the shipping and handling process, taking care of all the details for the safe transportation of the umbilical cord blood.
Most of them contract reliable medical courier services and in most cases the clients are informed about the successful delivery.

Some of the existent cord blood family services have proposals for those families who would like to interrupt their baby’s cord blood after ten or more years of storage. Those families may donate it for public usage. In this sense, after the donation of the umbilical cord blood, those families may be refunded with some or even all invested money.

All of us go through the journey of life building up relationships along the way. We seek out people with similar interests and ideas. A healthy relationship is one where one person is able to adjust to another’s needs and desires. If we consider the state of pregnancy, the expectant mother has to ensure that her body systems are functioning in harmony always.

This is vital especially with regard to her circulatory system, which is the major link between her body and the growing fetus in her womb. It is the transporter of essential nutrients to the baby and so is the life support for her yet-to-be-born child. Hence, a concordant relationship is expected between her blood type and pregnancy diet.

What is meant by blood type? It indicates whether antigens are present or absent in the circulating blood.

Blood types can be classified into four types-type O, type AB, type A and type B.

What happens if blood type and pregnancy diet are in disharmony? The systems that get affected are the digestive system and the immune system. As a matter of fact, most pregnant women are constantly complaining about digestive issues during the different stages of pregnancy. A few of the problems that can occur are-

(a) Inability to digest any type of food, or rather indigestion.

(b) Frequent heartburn.

(c) Changes in metabolic function.

(d) Build up of acid levels.

(e) Increased levels of stress.

(f) Inflammation or swelling up of the joints.

(g) Clotting of blood.

(h) Deficiencies resulting in a weak immune system.

To go into a more scientific explanation, foodstuffs contain certain protein-like substances called Lectins. Body cells are made up of molecules. These Lectins can interact favorably or unfavorably with the molecules in these cells, depending on the antigen (blood type) present in the blood. Each antigen has a different reaction to the Lectins present in food.

Now only a doctor can provide information about how blood type and pregnancy diet should match. Physicians have come up with certain basic guidelines to link up blood type and pregnancy diet-

(a) Pregnant women with blood type A would be well advised to stick to a vegetarian diet. This means that whole grains, raw as well as steamed vegetables, lentils and berries can be consumed.

(b) A type B expectant mother can go in for oats, green vegetables, beef, seafood and lamb. She is lucky to have a varied diet!

(c) The AB group should stick to smaller meals consumed at regular intervals throughout the day. Cultured dairy products, turkey and lamb can form a part of the menu.

(d) Lastly, the universal type O goes with a diet consisting of vegetables and meat. It is advisable to consume more of collard greens or pinto beans where vegetables are concerned. As far as animal flesh goes, lean beef will do. The fat part of it (when consuming meat dishes) should not be overdone!

The mother-to-be can now get a fair idea about how crucial it is to ensure that her blood type and pregnancy diet are compatible if she wants her child to be healthy and develop properly. The circulatory system is also a carrier of immunity cells; hence, it is critical to maintain an active and fit immune system which can fight against undesirable Lectins in food. Otherwise, the expectant mother is inviting sickness for the entire duration of her pregnancy! And in case the expectant mother wishes to make any changes in her blood type and pregnancy diet plan, she should consult her primary care physician.

As a high school, college, master’s and senior competitive runner, I used to often wonder why it was so difficult to lose extra weight as I grew older. Now I know why. The scientific facts I am about to share with you are only intended for runners who are trying to shed extra pounds, and who are an O blood type. I know a lot about O positive blood types because I am one.

If your blood type is A, B or AB, then what I am sharing here may be the exact opposite for you, and therefore the knowledge I share should not be implemented by you unless you are an O positive or O negative blood type, and you have first consulted with your personal physician. Believe it or not, your blood type is a more reliable measure of your identity than race, culture, or geography. It is a genetic blueprint for who you are, and a guide to how you can live most healthfully. Your blood type is older than your race and more fundamental than your ethnicity.

A single drop of blood, too small to see with the naked eye, contains the entire genetic code of a human being. The DNA blueprint is intact and replicated within us endlessly, through our blood. I was impressed to learn this fact.

More than 90% of all factors associated with your blood type are related to your primary type-O, A, B, or AB-and not whether you are positive or negative. Most of the distinctions between our blood types are found in our digestive and immune systems. Like millions of Americans and especially those who pursue competitive running at any age, I have had trouble losing the “inner tube” around my waist. Gaining excessive weight is a serious health risk, the details of which I do not need to mention here. Most overweight people know that the basic health risks are life threatening.

I am 5-foot-9 and my running weight in high school was 111 pounds and in college it was 118 pounds, the 7-pound weight gain was added muscle, not fat. My weight a few months ago was 225 pounds with at least 65 pounds of that in my abdominal area, meaning a more reasonable weight for me at 63 years old would probably be 160 pounds.

That is where I am now headed since using science to develop a lifestyle plan that will shed my excess pounds in a prudent and healthy manner. The reward for me personally is that not only will I become healthier and live longer, but I will become much more competitive as a middle distance runner in master’s and senior competitions at both the local and national level.

Any serious runner knows that you cannot compete effectively if you are carrying an extra 50 pounds. It is like strapping a 50-pound bag of dog food onto your back and trying to run a race. Runners know what I am talking about. There is a definite correlation between your weight and your cardiovascular efficiency; the less weight the better the cardiovascular efficiency.

When you have been to the top of the mountain (become a record-setting champion) you never forget, you want to remain on top, and no one ever-and I mean ever-can take away your feeling of winning and being a winner in life.

Becoming a winner again in competition offers me a lot more of an incentive to do what it takes to lose weight than just losing weight for health reasons, even though the latter can shorten my life. Most of the competitions I have been in as a senior runner (50 and older) have found me unable to drop weight quickly and effectively without injuring my physical condition and general health.

The blood type nutrition is still a controversy for people in the medical field and according to experts it hasn’t proven medical research. The theory is that blood type affects how your body breaks down and deals with the various foods. By following blood type nutrition it is claimed that you’ll feel healthier, lower your risk of certain diseases and lose weight. Until this day, you’ll be surprised that some people don’t even know there own blood type or the possible relationship it may have to nutrition, exercise, our personality, and vulnerability to diseases. There is still skepticism among the medical field of experts stating that there is no correlation between blood type and nutrition or how it can prevent illnesses such as heart disease. My purpose of this article is to bring awareness and information to the readers. Observe and see what type of changes or affects it may benefit you if you plan to try it out.

In 1950, William C. Boyd published a book called “Genetics and the races of man: An introduction to modern physical anthropology”. His background is an immunochemist and blood type anthropologist. He explained how the genetic analysis of blood groups and divided the population into 13 geographically distinct races. Peter D’Adamo who is a naturopathic doctor in Stanford, CT. grouped those thirteen races together by blood group. Peter continued the work from his father James D’Adamo, who began the scientific research on this. People became more interested after the release of Peter D’Adamo’s “Eat Right 4 Your Type” years ago in which it was a best seller.

Over the millennium our blood types have evolved swaying in many directions with the various diets out there and our nutrition should be adjusted more carefully. We can virtually learn a lot from our ancestors or animals. Instinctively they knew what was good for them and survived in the demographics they lived. For example, felines such as lions, tigers, cheetahs, and leopards are meat eaters and you wouldn’t see them feeding on carbohydrates. Other animals are vegetarian and instinctively they will not eat meat. I agree with this and this is no coincidence. Animals have a sixth sense or protective mechanism, as well humans have this ability if we were to listen to our senses. We have evolved and become domesticated that we’ve lost touch with our instincts towards our eating habits. We can learn a lot from animals and they instinctively eat what is good for them. Most animals of any particular species live around the same age because they know what foods they should eat instinctively that is good for their nutrition maximizing their life span. Animals also have a very low risk of heart disease and they don’t die by their predators but from natural causes such as old age.

The blood type nutrition asserts that lectins, from the foods we eat, can cause disruptions in our blood stream and be the source of diseases. A few experts have suggested if we eat foods which are “good” for our blood type, we can avoid ill health. So what are lectins and what does it do? A lectin is a protein substance found in the foods binding glycoproteins and glycolipds forming agglutination. This means tiny molecules found in foods that cause blood and other body tissues to stick to one another. So if eating a food that has protein lectins and it isn’t compatible with your blood type antigen will result in a counter attack on your organ and system. It will then begin to agglutinate cells in those areas. When food is not compatible, the cells in that targeted area will clump and be destroyed. But there is protection from lectins, and our immune system will fight off 95% of the lectins in our food. However, the remaining 5% may cause problems if the blood type is reactive. Next, let me give a brief introduction of the various blood types out there and the foods suitable for that particular blood type.

TYPE O

The Type O is the oldest blood type in which people hunted for their food to survive focusing a predominant meat diet. Type O’s are encouraged to eat lean red meats and poultry but limited in dairy products, grains (wheat is high on the list to avoid) and legumes. Although this nutrition is high in animal protein, the type O requires intense physical exercise to help burn off the meat. Type Os are prone to digestive disorders, more susceptible to arthritis, and thyroid disease due to an overactive immune system. Foods such as wheat and dairy also promote inflammation for this blood type that can trigger an imbalance in immunity.

TYPE A

The type A is a more of a vegetarian diet. It is the second blood type to evolve as populations settled into agrarian lifestyles. People living in those areas have adapted and evolved due to the demographics. Type A’s are advised to consume legumes, beans, cereals, fruits, vegetables, and small amounts of dairy products but eliminating all meats. The type A individual hardly produces much hydrochloric acid and does poorly on meat and dairy as a result. So, Type A’s are recommended to not eat red meat, he/she should also refrain from intense exercising and focus more on yoga, meditation and stretch classes. The reason is that type As consume fewer calories in general when they are not eating meat. There is gene for alcoholism found in Type A’s. They are also generally more vulnerable to cancer, diabetes and heart disease if they do monitor their health more carefully.

TYPE B

Next came the type B who were nomads having a wider selection of foods. The type B encourages meat (but not chicken), dairy products, all fruits, most vegetables, and some beans. They are to avoid nuts, seeds and wheat. Type Bs also function better on a moderate exercise program. They suffer from the highest incidence of bladder and urinary tract infections. Type B’s are also prone to viral diseases when their immune system is compromised. Viral diseases such as pneumonia, Multiple Sclerosis, and Lou Gehrig’s disease are a few examples. I’ve personally had similar experiences with the few I’ve mentioned since I fall into this blood type category. However, with the continued persistence of having a healthy mind, body, and spirit has helped me persevere through.

TYPE AB

The final blood type is the AB and referred as enigmas because it combines a Type A and Type B diet requiring meat but in fewer portions. This is the rarest and newest blood type to evolve and it is best adapted to a moderate diet. Type AB people benefit from a combination of A and B type nutrition. They are allowed to eat some meat and dairy products. Type AB’s can have a limited portion of wheat products, most fruits and vegetables. Meat is not as well digested compared to fresh fish, dairy, soy and wheat-free grains. Exercising for the type AB is predominately qi gong, yoga, meditation and mentally quieting exercises calming and invigorate the body. Aerobic type exercise is fine as long as it is not done to the extreme. AB types are prone to either diseases encountered by the type A or the type B individuals.

About 2 years after the release of “Eat Right 4 Your Type” I spoke to a few friends who were dieticians about the blood type diet and they were suspicious in the beginning. But after following the blood type nutrition for a few months of experimenting it was quite positive for a few of them. What I noticed was that most people I’ve spoke to about the blood type nutrition sounded a lot like the criticisms towards an Atkins diet. Experts stated that theories weren’t backed up by scientific research. Until this day, there are more research done and it has been fine tuned on previous findings. This is ongoing research, something you just don’t see in everyday “fad” diets. I have a few close friends who have high blood pressure, diabetic, chrons disease, lupus, and most of them have improved their personal health by following the blood type nutrition. I made a note to myself that there was a possibility that some of these people that had medical problems charted almost exactly with the risk factors for blood type. There are studies on the correlation between blood type and diseases reviewed in medical journals for a long time even though it hasn’t been mentioned. We are all different from one another and our blood isn’t the only factor that determines our diet or disease. But it plays a main factor and people who are concerned with maximizing their quality of life or should be aware of the effects of blood type. Losing weight on a diet that is correct for a person’s blood type is easier than if the diet is more appropriate for another blood type. They still have to eat the right number of calories and exercise, but the correct diet will provide more nutrition and more energy to support the exercise.

I constantly use myself as a ginny pig and I personally have tried the diet after the book came out from Peter D’Adamo for about a month. At that time, I did lose about 12 pounds and my digestive problems were much improved since I began having ongoing issues with that. I also felt more energetic. It does take at least 7-10 days for things to take affect and especially if one has intestinal issues. From a personal basis the results were positive and profound. I am not a blood type anthropologist, medical expert, or scientist. There is constant research on this topic along with updates on any new findings on food compatibility. In my opinion I think this diet could definitely be used in conjunction with others appropriate blood type. Whether that person is using partial recommendations or full advice on foods you can eat or avoid for your blood type. This type of diet isn’t likely to harm anyone at all. This is a great resource and it’s interesting to really getting to know your body which this blood type nutrition teaches you on your own self journey. Experiment and get to know your body on certain foods that may give you a different reaction good or bad.

For example, type O’s are meat-eaters but there are also many type O people who are vegetarians. A type O person who chooses to avoid meat must work and be creative, than a type A to get their nutrition from plants by combining rice and beans for instance. A type O should avoid dairy, but they may find that life without ice cream isn’t worth living so they might experiment with how much ice cream can they tolerate and still feel good afterwards. A person can sense whether a certain food is good for them if they eat just that one food while their stomach is empty. It takes a little experimentation to determine which foods energize them and which make them react differently or ill. Keep a log book and re-learn and monitor what foods your body reacts positively or negatively. I’m sure readers who are more skeptical like to see detailed scientific justification before jumping into a health plan will find this very interesting nonetheless. Although experts don’t have many positive things to say about the blood type nutrition, it will get you thinking about what you are currently eating. Eventually the result you may start to make changes to your diet.

A blood type nutrition does consist of fresh, natural foods and it can help de-junk your diet by cutting out processed foods, booze, chocolate and loads of coffee. I hope what I’ve explained has opened the mind of some people or motivated some readers of the ideas I’ve addressed. For more information, discuss this topic with a health practitioner or a dietician that is experienced for a deeper insight on this topic. Decide for yourself if you would like to integrate a few or a majority of the blood type nutrition into your lifestyle. It certainly doesn’t hurt to try as a few people I know have been successful with their own health after experimenting with the blood type nutrition.

If you have tried countless diets, jumping from one fad to another, without any real success, maybe it’s time to try something new. Consider trying to lose weight by eating for your blood type. It is a revolutionary new diet style that focuses on the biological needs of the body, rather than trying to fit everyone into the same dietary mold.

The idea behind the lose weight by eating for your blood type diet is that we are not all the same. Regular fad diets are aimed at the general population, but each person is different. Peter D´Adamo, the founder of this diet, discovered that different blood types need different metabolic stimulation and that certain foods can even act as poisons to certain blood types, causing health problems and obesity.

There are four basic blood types. You need to know yours before you lose weight by eating for your blood type. The types are A, B, O, and AB. These four types determine which style of diet you should be following. Peter D`Adamo outlines all the information in his book “Eat Right For Your Blood Type”, but you can also find blood type recipes online, to supplement his book.

The basic idea of lose weight by eating for your blood type is that each type of blood has its own special antigen marker. These markers react to certain foods which they consider to be “alien” or dangerous. While reacting to certain foods, the antigens cause problems within the body, similar to an allergy. According to D´Adamo, our acidity levels in the stomach as well as digestive enzymes are all influenced by blood type.

This leads to the conclusion that certain foods will sit better with certain people whose blood types allow for safe passage of these foods. To lose weight by eating for your blood type, you need to follow the dietary list. The foods on the list for your blood type will allow your body to function at its maximum potential, digesting rapidly and efficiently and helping you to lose weight.

So, how did the blood type food lists develop? Apparently, if we eat what our ancient ancestors were eating at the point that our blood type was discovered, this is the secret as to how to lose weight by eating for your blood type. A slightly far-fetched theory that many people are convinced works.

For example, since O was apparently the first blood type discovered, way back in the very beginning, these people should eat what hunter-gatherers ate. That is, a high-protein diet since the cave men basically ate meat all the time, supplemented with vegetables, root ones in particular.

Blood type A is meant to eat a vegetarian diet since when this type was discovered, our ancestors had evolved into farmers. A vegetarian diet is well-known for helping people lose weight.

The third blood type to be discovered was B, around the time of nomadic wanderings This means that Type B´s can eat a widely varied diet, with meat, fruit and vegetables of all types.

The final blood type in our lose weight by eating for your blood type list was AB. This apparently evolved far more recently and logically, means that anyone with this blood type can eat whatever A and B blood types eat!

In Acts, Chapter 15, verse 29, we are admonished in part to “Keep abstaining from blood”. As well, if we look in Leviticus 17:10, you will see that Jehovah said he would “set His face against the soul of any man of the House of Israel or alien resident therein who eats any sort of blood.” These 2 statements regarding blood say nothing about any specific type of blood, animal or human, but give the reader the impression that all types are included in the broad sweeping scope of their meaning.

Would this “eating of the blood” be the same as getting a blood transfusion, where we are not really ingesting the blood? In a sense, yes. In a hospital, a patient is sometimes fed through an intravenous setup, particularly if he is having trouble taking in sustenance through his mouth. Granted, most of us would never think of drinking blood down by the glassful, but having it sent into our bodies through other avenues such as the IV setup will still put it into our bodies even though we didn’t personally ingest it.

So because Jehovah does not allow the intake or ingestion of blood even for the saving of ones mortal soul, what can become of us if we are injured or sick to the point of needing an operation that requires some time under anesthesia and a constant replacement of well, blood?

In this day and age, there are many safer and less risky alternative treatments that have been developed since the 1970′s. The simplest is saline solution, a purified salt water, which is both inexpensive and compatible with all blood types. Others include lactated Ringer’s solution, dextran, and haemaccel. All these canbe used as plasma volume expanders, and are available in nearly all modern hospitals.

Actually, the risks that go with use of blood transfusions – bacterial or viral infection, transfusion reactions and Rh sensitization – are avoided by using these plasma substitutes. There have been reports from around the globe of how all types of surgery can be performed successfully without blood transfusions. This includes open-heart and brain surgery, amputation of limbs, and total removal of cancerous organs.

Dr. Philip Roen said, writing in the October 15, 1972 New York State Journal of Medicine, “We have not hesitated to perform any and all indicated surgical procedures in the face of proscribed blood replacement.” And Dr. Denton Cooley, at the Texas Heart Institute, said, in The December 27, 1970 edition of the San Diego Union, “We became so impressed with the results [from using nonblood plasma expanders] on the Jehovah’s Witnesses that we started using the procedure on all our heart patients.”

So as we can see, through our insistence on listening to and following Jehovah’s commands in Acts 15:29 and in Leviticus 17:10 regarding the entire blood issue, we have spurred the Medical profession in a direction they may not have thought to travel, or if they had, might have traveled with less urgency and due diligence, thinking it to be a good idea for future generations, and not one of immediate concern.

Jehovah Witnesses must be forewarned, however, that many of these substitutes may have a part of the blood in them – albeit, a very tiny, very miniscule amount. And though not true whole blood in and of themselves, some of them do carry elements of blood in them in order to carry out the key function of the primary components of blood. Due to the miniscule amount, the Society will not condemn anyone who chooses to take this path, leaving it instead up to the individual to decide for him or herself.

Because of this, Christians face a very serious decision. They must carefully and prayerfully meditate on Bible principles concerning the sacredness of blood. With a keen desire to maintain a good relationship with Jehovah, each must be guided to his decision by his own bible-trained conscience knowing that he alone will stand before Jehovah on the Great Day of Judgement.

Running magazines are great for recommending one-type-fits-all diets for runners, but they are dead wrong and their O blood type readers who follow their advice will not benefit from their recommendations. I used to swear by the advice of running magazines, and now I at swear at their diet advice, especially regarding diets for runners.

Editors of popular, nationally known running magazines simply do not understand or acknowledge the correlation between blood types and their food reactions; if they did, they would amend and expand their advice to runners of different blood types about what they should be eating.

I know, I tried and I failed. All I did was gain more weight as I ran more and more miles to lose weight. No wonder I was frustrated and unhappy with my excess weight gain. I have sworn off all wheat products and simple sugars found in cane or beet sugar (sucrose), and I am dropping weight and feeling much better. Natural complex sugars found in honey and fruits (fructose) are OK.

Because I am a Type O I also learned that Type O stomachs are more acidic than alkaline. Type Os are the only blood type that have the acid to digest and break down lean beef products because of their lower pH factor, the other blood types are alkaline and consequently should not be eating beef.

Just because O blood types have the acidic stomach to break down meat and digest it better than other blood types does not mean you should feast on 16-ounce steaks every night. Eat no more than 6 ounces of beef at any meal.

When I learned that according to Dr. D’Adamo healthy Type Os are meant to reduce stress and relax by doing intense physical exercise, I knew he was on target. I relax by running 6 miles; my wife, who has Type A blood, reduces stress and relaxes by being still and calm, clearing her mind and doing nothing. Few people realize that it is not the stress itself that bums us out, but our reaction to the stress in our environment that depletes our immune systems and leads to illness.

Unlike our ancestors who faced intermittent acute stresses such as the threat of predators or starvation, we live in a highly pressured, fast-paced world that imposes chronic, prolonged stress. Think of your one-way, one-hour commute in rush hour traffic or the pressures of constantly meeting business deadlines.

Stress-related disorders cause 50% to 80% of all illnesses in modern life, according to D’Adamo. A regular, intense exercise program helps Os maintain weight control, emotional balance and a strong self-image.

Here is another scary fact: Type Os who do not express their physical natures with appropriate activity in response to stress are eventually overwhelmed during the exhaustion stage of the stress response.

This exhaustion stage is characterized by a variety of psychological manifestations caused by a slower rate of metabolism, such as depression, fatigue or insomnia.

I have gone through periods where I stropped a training program, and while I seldom if ever felt depressed or fatigued, I have not slept nearly as well as when I was younger. It was common for me to wake up 3 or 4 times a night without being able to sleep through as I did in my youth.

For Type Os who are not runners, you should know that to achieve maximum cardiovascular benefits from aerobic exercise, you must elevate your heartbeat to approximately 70% of your maximum heart rate.

One rule of thumb for determining your maximum heart rate is to subtract your age from 220, thus a normal 60 year old would have a maximum heart rate of 160. A runner in good condition could easily have a higher maximum heart rate.

Once that elevated heart rate is achieved during exercise, continue exercising to maintain that rate for 30 minutes. This regimen should be repeated at least three times a week.

Have you ever tried to lose weight? Did you know that if you really want to lose weight you should select the diet, according to your blood type? In this article I am going to tell you which food you should eat if you have A, B, O, or even AB blood type.

We are not all the same, each person is different and needs his own diet plan. Diet plans which are aimed at the general population, might not help you. Different blood types need different metabolic stimulation and certain foods can even act as poisons to certain blood types, causing health problems and obesity.

First of all, you need to know your blood type before you start your blood type diet. There are 4 blood types as it was mentioned above: A, B, O and AB.

People with O blood type should a high-protein food such as meat and fish, supplemented with vegetables, root ones in particular. These people should use high-protein diets to lose weight.

People with A blood type should eat a vegetarian food and use vegetarian diets.

People with B blood type can eat a widely varied diet, with meat, fruit and vegetables of all types.

People with AB can eat whatever A and B blood types eat!

Follow this simple rules and you will lose weight for sure. If you want to learn more about blood type diets, you should visit the site below. You will find information about new diet, based not on calorie or carb counting, but on food you eat. I recommend you this diet because I use it myself at the moment.