As part of an elimination diet consider eliminating obsolete beliefs.

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Dropping grudges – The most powerful practice growing strategy on the planet is love. Have you forgiven everyone for everything? No matter how heinous or despicable, release them and the emotional attachment you're cultivating. Forgiveness is for you, not them.

Purging prejudices – Time to give up on prejudging those who, based on their weight aren't tall enough, smoke or exhibit other unhealthy habits. Showing up "healthier than thou" may give you a sense of righteousness or superiority, but it isolates and rarely inspires others.

Removing self-limitations – Like patients who define themselves by their symptom, rethink some of your personal declarations such as, "I don't eat sushi," or "I'm a great starter but a poor finisher," or "I'm never on time," or the ever favorite, "I'm too old to learn."

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Bill Esteb has been a chiropractic patient and advocate since 1981. He is the creative director of Patient Media and the co-founder of Perfect Patients. He’s been a regular speaker at chiropractic gatherings since 1985. His 12 books explore the doctor/patient relationship from a patient's point of view. His chiropractic blog, in-office consultations, patient focus groups and consulting calls have helped hundreds of chiropractors around the world. Since 1999 Monday Morning Motivation has been emailed to over 10,000 subscribers each week.