WHAT MAKES A ' TYPE A' AN I NDI VI DUAL?

What makes Me Me and You You?

This is the question that is at the heart of the genetic puzzle. It is also central to our exploration of blood types. The key is genetic heritage - the story line of your life. Even
though you are living in the 21st century you share a co!!on bond "ith your ancestors. The genetic infor!ation that resulted in their particular characteristics has been
passed on to you.
#eople "ho are $ blood type have a different set of characteristics than people "ho are Type % - they are susceptible to different diseases they should eat different foods and
exercise in a co!pletely different !anner. &o!e believe that personality is influenced by blood type' (r. ()$da!o author of the best selling books Eat *ight for +our
Type and,ive *ight for +our Type a!ong others gives us a blueprint for living in his books. *ead on to learn !ore about the Type $ individual.
Type A History
The Type $ e!erges into the 21st century "ith !any !ore co!plex challenges than their ancestors could have i!agined. The key factor in the develop!ent of Type $ can
be traced to the struggle for survival long ago "hen there "as a rapidly d"indling supply of hunting ga!e stock. -aving exhausted the great ga!e herds of $frica hu!ans
pushed farther out fro! their ancestral ho!e into Europe and $sia. The cultivation of grains and livestock changed everything. .or the first ti!e people "ere able to forego
the hand to !outh lifestyle of the hunter/gatherer and establish stable co!!unities. %ver ti!e the adaptations that produced 0lood Type $ "ere based on the need to fully
utilize nutrients fro! carbohydrate sources. These biological adaptations can still be observed today in Type $)s digestive structure. ,o" levels of hydrochloric acid in the
sto!ach and high intestinal disaccharide digestive enzy!e levels per!it the !ore efficient digestion of carbohydrates. $ccording to (r. ()$da!o these are also the very
factors along "ith lo" levels of intestinal alkaline phosphatase that !ake it difficult for Type $s to digest and !etabolize ani!al protein and fat.
What Makes Type A Unique
1any neuroche!ical factors in the Type $ genetic disposition favor a structured rhyth!ic har!onious life surrounded by a positive supportive co!!unity. The harried
pace and increased sense of isolation experienced by so !any in today)s society often !ake these needs difficult to achieve. Type $ best exe!plifies the po"erful
interconnections bet"een !ind and body. This "as vital to the shift a"ay fro! hunting and procure!ent to building and gro"ing. -o"ever Type $)s !ore internalized
relationship to stress "hich served your ancestors "ell can be a challenge for the !odern Type $. The 0lood Type (iet)s proactive !ix of lifestyle strategies hor!onal
equalizers gentle exercise and specialized dietary guidelines "ill !axi!ize your overall health2 decrease your natural risk factors for cancer diabetes and cardiovascular
disease. The result3 high perfor!ance !ental clarity greater vitality and increased longevity.
Type A Diet
45hen "e discuss )diet) "e are not talking necessarily about a "eight loss plan that)s a side benefit to follo"ing this plan. 5e are actually discussing diet in the !ore
traditional sense !eaning a "ay to eat4 explains (r. ()$da!o. Type $s flourish on a vegetarian diet - if you are accusto!ed to eating !eat you "ill lose "eight and have
!ore energy once you eli!inate the toxic foods fro! your diet. 1any people find it difficult to !ove a"ay fro! the typical !eat and potato fare to soy proteins grains and
vegetables. 0ut it is particularly i!portant for sensitive Type $s to eat their foods in as natural a state as possible3 pure fresh and organic. 4I can)t e!phasize enough ho" this
critical dietary ad6ust!ent can be to the sensitive i!!une syste! of Type $. 5ith this diet you can supercharge your i!!une syste! and potentially short circuit the
develop!ent of life threatening diseases.4
Handling Stress
In this busy ever changing "orld it)s al!ost i!possible to avoid every day stress. Type $s have a naturally high level of the stress hor!one cortisol and produce !ore in
response to stressful situations. 7ortisol is released in 28-hour patterns typically in the early !orning bet"een six and eight $.1. "ith a gradual decrease during the day. It
helps to cue the body)s other cyclical rhyth!s. (ue to the naturally elevated cortisol in type $s additional stress often !anifests in several "ays2 disrupted sleep patterns
dayti!e brain fog increased blood viscosity 9thickening: and pro!otes !uscle loss and fat gain. In extre!e cases in Type $s stress can !anifest in !ore serious "ays
causing obsessive-co!pulsive disorder insulin resistance and hypothyroidis!. To help balance cortisol levels (r. ()$da!o reco!!ends that you li!it sugar caffeine and
alcohol. (on)t skip !eals especially breakfast2 eating s!aller !ore frequent !eals "ill also help to stabilize blood sugar levels. -e also points out that the follo"ing factors
are kno"n to increase cortisol levels and increase !ental exhaustion for Type $s - be a"are and li!it your exposure "hen possible3
7ro"ds of people
,oud noise
;egative e!otions
&!oking
&trong s!ells or perfu!es
Too !uch sugar and starch
%ver"ork
<iolent T< and !ovies
,ack of sleep
Extre!e "eather conditions 9hot or cold:
Calming Eer!ise " The Criti!al Component #or Health and Well $eing
-eightened cortisol levels !ake it harder for Type $s to recover fro! stress. *esearch has de!onstrated that overall cortisol levels can be lo"ered through a regular progra!
of exercises that provide focus and cal!ing effects. 1ake these activities a regular - and life saving - part of your lifestyle. (r. ()$da!o reco!!ends -atha +oga Tai 7hi
and 1editation and (eep 0reathing Exercises. 1editation has been studied for its effects on stress hor!ones. It "as found that after !editation seru! cortisol levels "ere
significantly reduced. 5rites (r. ()$da!o 45hile it)s fine for Type $s to participate in !ore intense physical activity "hen healthy and in good condition be a"are that
these for!s of exercise do not act as safety valves for stress in your blood type. I have seen Type $s excel at "eight lifting and aerobic activities but you have to be careful
about not overtraining as that "ill actually raise cortisol levels.4
The %ersonality Conne!tion
0lood Type is a !arker of individuality - and perhaps of personality as "ell. In =apan it has long been believed that 0lood Type is an indicator of personality - in fact you
are likely to be asked your blood type in a 6ob intervie" or "hile out on a date "ith a potential !ate' In a study conducted by (r. ()$da!o in 1>>> he found so!e
interesting connections bet"een blood type and personality. Type $s !ost often described the!selves in "ays related to the follo"ing characteristics3 sensitive to the needs
of others good listeners detail oriented analytical creative and inventive.
&i'e (ight)
In addition to exercise stress !anage!ent and eating the right foods here are so!e key lifestyle strategies for Type $ individuals.
7ultivate creativity and expression in your life
Establish a consistent daily schedule
?o to bed no later than 113@@ #1 and sleep for eight hours or !ore. (on)t linger in bed as soon as you get up get going'
Take at least t"o breaks of t"enty !inutes each during the "ork day. &tretch take a "alk do deep breathing exercises or !editate.
(on)t skip !eals
Eat !ore protein at the start of the day less at the end
(on)t eat "hen you are anxious
Eat s!aller !ore frequent !eals.
Engage in thirty to forty five !inutes of cal!ing exercise at least three ti!es a "eek.
#lan regular screening for heart disease and cancer prevention.
$l"ays che" food thoroughly to enhance digestion. ,o" sto!ach acid !akes digestion !ore difficult.
BAMBOO SHOOTS BEECHNUTS PAPRI KA APPLE CHI CKEN
ALOE* CHESTNUTS PARSLEY* APRI COT* TURKEY
ASPARAGUS HAZELNUT SAFFRON BLUEBERRI ES* SQUAB ( PI GEON)
BEET FLAX SEED* SAGE BLACKBERRI ES* SEA BASS
BEET GREENS* MACADAMI A TARRAGON BOYSENBERRI ES* CARP *
BROCCOLI * PECAN THYME CHERRI ES* COD*
CARROT* POPPY SEED CRANBERRI ES* MACKEREL*
CAULI FLOWER PUMPKI N SEED* DATES POLLOCK*
CELERY* SESAME SEED FI GS* RED SNAPPER*
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GREENS*
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GARLI C* ALLSPI CE ALFALFA SEEDS* GRAPE SARDI NE*
GI NGER* ARROWROOT FLOUR BLACK BEAN* GRAPEFRUI T* SHARK
KALE* BASI L BLACK EYED PEA* LEMON* TI LAPI A
KELP BAY LEAF CANNELLI NI BEAN LI ME* TROUT
LEEKS CARAWAY SEED FAVA BEAN PEAR TUNA
LETTUCE ROMAI NE* CARDAMOM GREEN BEAN* PI NEAPPLE* WHI TEFI SH*
LETTUCE OTHERS CHI VES I CAMA! YAM BEAN PLUM* WHI TI NG*
MUSHROOM* COCOA LENTI L * POMEGRANATE FETA CHEESE
ONI ONS* CI NNAMOM MUNG BEAN PRUNE* GOATS CHEESE
PARSNI P* CORNSTARCH MANGE TOUT RASBERRI ES MOZZARELLA
CHEESE
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PUMPKI N* CUMI N PI NTO GHEE
CURRY POWDER SOY BEAN* EGGS
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Blood Type Diet - Type A
Type As flourish on vegetarian diets. Type As are predisposed to heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. It is
particularly important for sensitive Type As to get their foods in as natural a state as possible: fresh, pure, and organic.
When you get on the Type A Diet, you will naturally be thinner. If you are accustomed to eating meat, you'll lose weight
rather rapidly in the beginning as you eliminate the toxic foods from your diet. And when you follow the Type diet, you can
supercharge your immune system and potentially short-circuit the deelopment of life-threatening diseases.
When Type As eat meat, they eperience sluggishness. Type As hae low stomach-acid content, therefore
they have a hard time digesting meat. !ince Type As eat ery little animal protein, nuts and seeds supply an
important protein component. Type As also thrive on the vegetable proteins found in beans and legumes,
except those mentioned for the "Aoid" list. These beans can cause a decrease in insulin production, which may cause obesity and
diabetes. Tofu should be a staple in the Type A #iet.
#airy foods are also poorly digested by Type As, and can cause metabolic slowdown. Type As can tolerate small amounts of
fermented dairy products such as yogurt, $efir, nonfat sour cream, and cultured dairy products.
!egetables are vital to the Type A #iet, proiding minerals, en%ymes and antioxidants. Type A are ery sensitie to the lectins
in potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams, cabbage, tomatoes and peppers. They aggraate the delicate stomach of Type A. Type A
should eat more fruits that are al$aline, aoid mangoes, papaya and oranges for they are not good for your digestie tract.