Dying Too Long?

I once heard that life should be like a candle.  It should burn bright all the way to the end, flicker a few times and then go out.  The people that I admire and amaze me are the ones that live a full life with vitality and when they are well on in years, seem to flicker some and then they leave this world for the next with little to no suffering.  The ones my heart goes out to are the ones that seem to never fully burn.  They smolder and flicker for years and even decades with illnesses and pain.  I see too many of this second group of people.
 

People are dying too long and living too short.  The reason many people are dying so long is often poor choices and bad habits.  Bad habits are expensive physically, emotionally and financially.  We must learn to accept that what we do to our bodies, put on our bodies, and put in our bodies directly effects the entire body.

There are changes that can be made that can start to change the trend of dying too long in our country.  We have heard these before, but here they are again:

·         Eat whole foods.  The closer a food is to its natural form, the more likely it is to be nourishing for your body.

·         Drink clean water.  Filtering city water is recommended because of chemical treatments to ensure that our water is not contaminated with organisms.  Just like removing the packaging from your lettuce, remove the chemicals before drinking!

·         Get moving.  You don’t even have to use the “E” word!  Find something you enjoy doing: biking, walking, swimming, dancing.

·         Get outside more.  We have been told to stay out of the sun so much that we have epidemic levels of Vitamin D deficiencies in the U.S.  We need sunshine for healthy bodies.  Avoid getting burned by using cotton clothing and don’t rely so much on sunscreens as these are mostly chemicals.  Eating real foods will also give you natural protection from burns.  If still concerned, some nutritional supplements can also help.

·         Get adjusted.  A well-adjusted spine allows for a well-functioning nervous system.  You nervous system controls everything else!

·         Have your nutrition assessed. 

·         Rest.  Your body needs time to rest and recover.  Set aside an average of 8 hours for sleep.  You may need more.  Don’t forget to take care of your spiritual health as well!

Every whole food, supplement, and adjustment is a payment on your real insurance premium.  What you do today will determine your tomorrows.  Life should be a celebration not a burden.

Every winner was a beginner…start making healthy changes today so that you can add life to your years.

March Healthy Tip

It’s March and spring is just around the corner.  That also means that summer will be here soon and, for most, the desire to look better in shorts and short sleeves…even swim suits.  Making some dietary changes now will help make that dream a reality.  Eat whole foods including vegetables, meats, fruits, and nuts.  Leave the grains alone!  As Americans we consume so many excess carbohydrates that even whole grains are often doing more harm than good and adding to our waistlines.  Think simple:  if you can’t find it growing outside or grazing in a field, it’s probably not a whole food!  Have you seen any Cheerios trees lately?