Hello Beachdaddy, Your entry was very interesting. I recently completed studies to be a Holistic Nutrition Consultant. My interest in the field began many years ago as a result of being mis-guided by the mainstream medical profession and nearly dying for lack of a proper diagnosis for an issue that i had that was caused by them in them first place! Over the years I have continually researched alternative means to correct what has gone wrong with my body and for the care of my children. I finally decided to formalize what i had been learning and have just completed the course. I will be certified when i complete the exam. For several years I have helped myself and other towards resolutions to health issues and enjoy that process. One has to be a bit of a detective to figure some things out. The most important thing I have learned over the years even before I started school is that prevention is far easier and less costly than the cure. Getting the body in an alkaline state through building up your immune system is the key to optimum health. The best way to build up the immune system is to avoid all processed foods and use organic as much as possible, keep life in good balance between work and rest and learn to manage stress. This is over simplified, but it makes an effective point. Thank you for this forum. Love & Hugs, Nutritionconsult