My method is simple
Here are my top ten tips for healthier living - starting right now
- 1.Stop or cut down radically on sugar, processed foods, refined and junk food.
- 2. Eat a protein and phyto-nutrient rich breakfast to get going and keep going.
- 3. Try to eat a variety of different foods, the more colorful, the better. Choose organic,
- fresh, seasonal and local whenever possible.
- 4. Get adequate restful sleep – between 6 – 8 hours. Make your room as dark as possible
- and if you cannot darken your room completely, wear an eye mask.
- 5. Take some quiet time for yourself and if you can, develop a meditation practice that helps manage stress.
- 6. Become an educated consumer. Read labels to avoid buying products with ingredients
- you cannot pronounce or understand and Try to choose “cleaner”, chemical-free
- household and personal care products.This will help minimize your exposure to toxins.
- 7. Stay physically active, exercise regularly and drink plenty of fresh filtered WATER.
- 8. Keep flexible in both body and mind.
- 9. Find meaning in your life and keep connected to others.
- 10. Fortify yourself against environmental contaminants, depleted food sources and the
- effects of stress on your body, by supplementing the nutrients that we find hard to get
- enough of in our diet alone.
It’s about removing what is harmful and adding in what is beneficial. About understanding that the environment you bathe your genes in determines how those genes are expressed. So what you eat, how much chemical and toxic exposure you’ve had, what stresses you tolerate, what you believe, how you think, how much love you give and get and how you move are critical.
I believe that with the right diet, exercise, good sleep, stress management and appropriate supplementation, you can take control of your health…it’s never too late. If you need some motivation, please enjoy the story below:
THE JOURNEY OF A SINGLE POUND!
The journey of a single pound began with a leap of faith. Faith that said “I can do it.” Faith that believed there was a better way. Faith that knew somewhere deep inside, vegetables could and would be my friend. Faith that was confident success would be achieved as life priorities were realigned.
The journey of a single pound began in the office of Dr. Pia Martin: my chiropractor, health and wellness coach, and world-class “you can do it” advocate. With Dr. Pia’s guidance and sound counsel, I am thankful to have disposed of thirty pounds in three months. The effort involved three major components – faith, fitness, and food – any of which would never have been as successful alone as all three were together.
As I reflect upon the trek of the past three months, I give thanks for the kindness and wisdom of Dr. Pia. She has provided food for thought, encouragement along the way, an unbiased view of the journey, and a resounding positive outlook that has equipped me – warrior Wendy – with the necessary gear to be victorious.
Dr. Pia, I thank you for walking alongside me these past months. Your genuine compassion and desire to help me improve my life has been a driving force to the success I have realized. With kindness and love you have guided, not chided, and because you walk the walk and not just talk the talk, I too, believe that “I can do it.”
Wendy
June 28, 2011
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