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Key to Survival Almost everyone, including physicians, considers importance of blood type only in relation to transfusions. The gross limitations imposed by such a narrow view become readily apparent when you consider the central role blood type has played in the survival of the human race. Consider this: Were it not for the unique adaptations that have taken place within the blood, the human race would have not been able to survive. Each of the four blood types evolved in response to both the physiologic development of the species and changing climatic conditions over the eons since humankind first trod the Earth. This is the vital clue to the importance of blood type. The adaptations that occurred in the course of evolution not only strengthened our immune systems against new bacterial, viral, and environmental assailants, but at the same time permitted our vulnerable digestive system to adapt to a wide range of unfamiliar foods. Type O The first known blood type was Type O, which dates as far back as the ascendance of Cro-Magnons and remains today as the most common blood type worldwide. Type O, which we call “the hunter”, has a strong and ornery immune system and a hearty digestive system. The strength of the Type O immune and digestive systems ensured early survival because meat was the primary food source. The Type O has an extraordinarily high stomach acid content, capable of drawing the most nutrients from meat and efficiently assimilating such a protein heavy balance of foods. You might say that Type Os were the first humans to eat on the run. They hunted where they were led by their prey, killed it, consumed it, and moved on. However, over time, the vast herds of available game began at last to thin. As the human race continued to evolve, the desire for survival forced many to learn the skills of growing and preserving a food supply that would protect against famine. This new system demanded that humans remain in one favorable geographic area and create settled cooperative societies that would devote themselves to sustaining the agrarian cycle. Living in communities not only demanded new social skills, it also gave rise to new diseases. Type A Type A, which began to gain prominence between 25,000 and 15,000 BC, differentiated its immune system from that of Type O to fight off infections and bacteria that were decimating the collectives, while the Type A digestive system adapted to a diet that was able to meet the body’s need for proteins derived primarily form plants and grains. At the same time, lakes, rivers, and seas provided a bounty of fish that incorporated yet another abundant protein source into the human diet. We refer to these new Type As as “the cultivators”. Type B Type B began appearing between 15,000 and 10,000 BC, as the growing tide of humanity spread beyond the range of the first Type O hunters and moved out from the settles agrarian Type A communities-one reason we call Type B “the nomads”. Century after century, enormous tribes traveled across the endless landscapes of a still primitive and ever changing world, surviving on the meat and dairy of the cattle, goats, and sheep they herded as well as on whatever they scavenged along the way. Because Type B incorporated so many of the immune and digestive system characteristics of Type O and Type A, they developed a system more balanced and tolerant than that of either of the previous types. Type AB For
most of our history, there have been three blood types, and then, approximately
ten to fifteen centuries ago, Type AB, still very rare emerged. We often call
Type AB “the enigma”, because it isn’t entirely clear what stimulated this
latest blood type adaptation. Perhaps the full evolution of Type AB is yet to
come. What we do know is that it combines most of the strengths and weaknesses
of both Type A and Type B. The Type AB immune and digestive system is more
complex and quirky than any of the others, which is both good and bad. The good
resides in its wide range of immune and digestive responses; the bad in its
incorporation of the frailties and vulnerabilities of both Type A and Type B. BLOOD TYPES - INFO One diet for all? No way! This is groundbreaking information that will help many more people to find their way to Good Health! This is probably the key for the many people I talk to every day on the hotline who seem to be 'doing everything right' but still do not 'feel right'. If this describes YOU…look here for information you need! Your blood type determines the food you need, and even how you should exercise. Eating the wrong food can harm your health and wrong exercise will produce little or no desired results. If you do not know your blood type, call your doctor. If your doctor does not know your
blood type, consider giving blood. Any blood bank will tell you your blood type!
In his book Dr. D'Adamo discusses the relationships between ABO blood types and diet, and how they relate to certain degenerative diseases. Each blood type has its own unique antigen marker. Components of certain foods react in a negative way with this antigen. Also, individuals have varying levels of stomach acidity and digestive enzymes, and these traits seem to be correlated with blood type. It is likely that the different blood types evolved to accommodate changes in diet forced by a changing environment. Dr. D'Adamo provides detailed dietary guidelines, including portion size and frequency recommendations, for each of the four blood types. He covers nutritional supplements both for general good health, and for dealing with specific health problems. He discusses which illnesses each blood type is most susceptible to. He also makes type-specific exercise recommendations. Sample meal plans and recipes are included. Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo, ND is a naturopathic physician. He has a Bachelors of Science and a Naturopathic doctorate (N.D.) from Bastyr College, Seattle WA.
Based on the foods identified in "Eat Right 4 Your Type" by Peter D’Adamo, N.D. The book is available at most bookstores and many libraries, and contains the history, theory, references, research and case histories from Dr. D’Adamo’s files. The first pages of the list are foods to eat. The last pages are foods to avoid.
Common Questions
How were these lists compiled ? Starting with the basic lists compiled by Alden Bliss, Steve Shapiro added additional information from the pages of 'Eat Right 4 Your Type' and postings from Dr. D'Adamo on his website, www.dadamo.com.Are these lists accurate? The lists are provided for informational purposes only. They are as accurate as possible based on the provided information.How often will the lists change? Unknown. As new information becomes available, Steve will do his best to keep the lists current. Each list has a version number on the first page, along with the date it was published.How long will it take to see results? That depends on where you are starting from. Some people begin to feel better and show signs of disease remission within two weeks. Usually, it takes about two months, and in some cases, it can be as long as six months for notable results to occur. Weight loss can start in as little as two weeks or as long as two to six months, depending upon your current glandular state of health.What is compliance? If you are recovering from an illness or desire weight loss, then 80%-100% of your food choices should be highly beneficial. If you are a healthy individual over the age of 55, 80% of foods should be beneficial. If you are under 55 and healthy, 70% or more of your food choices should beneficial. The remainder should be neutrals. Avoids should not be eaten.What is Ezekiel Bread? Ezekiel, Essene and Manna breads are made from 100% sprouted grains, as opposed to all other commercially available sprouted grain breads which also have regular flour included in the recipe.How are foods determined to be in the beneficial category? How are foods determined to be in the avoid category?
What about foods that are not on the list? If you consider yourself a basically healthy person, unlisted foods may be considered neutral unless you have good reason to believe otherwise. If you are recovering from a disease or desire weight loss, avoid unknown foods. I’m (morally, ethically, religiously) opposed to eating some of the foods listed. These are only suggestions. You are free to pick and choose which foods you eat. It is your body, and ultimately, your decision. All we can provide is information, the rest is up to you. I appear to be allergic/reactive to a highly beneficial food, what do I do? Don't eat it. In the event that your body has been altered by drugs, surgery or disease, you may have different tolerances for food. The best thing to do in this situation is avoid the avoids for your blood type, and choose as many beneficial and neutral foods as possible. This sensitivity may change over time. How do I get started? There are two methods of getting started. For the ‘Cold Turkey’ method, throw out or give away avoid foods and replace them immediately with neutral/beneficial foods. The other choice is to eat them and phase them out by replacing with neutral/beneficial foods. I take medication for an illness, can I stop taking it? NO! Many medications are addictive and/or have delayed effects. Do not stop taking them without consulting the prescribing physician or other knowledgeable practitioner. Why is a food listed as beneficial/avoid and an extract of the food is listed oppositely? Processing may chemically alter the structure of the food, concentrate a component, or isolate/remove a component. I don’t know what some of these foods are. Start to shop at natural health food stores and ask lots of questions. Look for natural foods stores, natural foods sections in supermarkets, and supplement stores where you live. If there is no store near you, or they do not stock the products you want, check catalogs and the Internet. Catalogs are frequently advertised in magazines geared for the healthy eater, such as Vegetarian Times, New Age Journal, etc. Where can I get recipe ideas? Try allergy cookbooks, natural foods cookbooks and resources for people with allergies. Plan to be resourceful and make recipe substitutions. Remember, there are no recipe police, and one does not have to eat cereal or eggs for breakfast; it is acceptable to eat fish and vegetables. These are only traditions which can be broken, although it may be psychologically difficult to do so. My family has multiple blood types. Steve has prepared combination food lists for this situation. They are available on the Internet. If you do not have Internet access, you can have a copies mailed to you for $1 for the first and $0.50 for each additional list. Please specify which combination(s) you need. How long will I have to be on this diet? Choosing foods this way represents a lifelong commitment. It is always up to you to decide what foods go into your mouth, and you are always free to eat what ever you choose. Many people report having adverse reactions to avoid foods after choosing beneficial & neutrals for a six month period. This is our body's natural way to tell us that these foods are not healthy, and you will naturally start to avoid them.
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