Elaine Wilson's Book Excerpts From The Energy Balance Approach “We have no closer relationship with the environment that when we eat. In the act of eating we take a part of our environment and put it inside our own body. In doing so we integrate the energy from our surroundings with our own qi. We have a unique opportunity to decide what we need from our environment and choose the foods that will meet those needs. Every time we eat, every meal that we consume will have an energetic effect on us. Just as taking medicines or drugs, or using alcohol or tobacco changes our energy so does food. If we understand our own energetic needs we can ensure that every meal will have a positive effect, benefiting our health and well-being. I think we have a responsibility to ourselves to do just that – after all, in each life we only get one body. A healthy body will enable us to get the most out of life.“ “I would encourage everyone, whether needing to lose weight or not, to work through this process of self-awareness. Doing so can only lead to a better understanding of your own body and its needs, but it may help you to achieve better health and well-being.” “Being overweight is a matter of qi imbalance in just the same way as any other medical condition or disease. In treating for overweight and obesity the same theory applies as for any painful condition or illness. We need to restore the harmonious flow of qi within the body.” “There is no need to count calories, fats or anything else. This diet is all about balancing your body’s energetic needs by consuming the foods that can meet those needs, and provide the right kinds of energy in each individual case.” Sign up for our newsletter to get regular excerpts to your inbox, Please fill in your email address below: | 
