10 Easy Steps to True Healthy Living!

We realize just how difficult it is to maintain a good level of health in our society today. We are bombarded with stress (due to the daily responsibilities of life) and toxins (both in our food and our environment) that put a burden on our bodies and our spirits.

It’s difficult to find time to eat responsibly, exercise, rest and recharge in order to nourish our bodies, our spirit, and our soul. But these things must be changed if we want to experience good health. Therefore, we decided to develop the steps that we believe are beneficial to True Healthy Living! Share them with your family and friends! We Do!!

Step 1. Changing our belief system:

We have been trained from birth to believe authority figures. First our parents, then teachers, police and government officials etc. Because our parents took care of us, loved us, and had our best interest at heart, we developed a belief system that those in authority also have our best interest at heart. It becomes second nature to believe that if "THEY" said it, it must be true.

But IS IT!

We tend to believe what is advertised to us through the media. If it’s on television, in the newspaper or magazine, or it says so on the box or bottle it comes in, we tend to believe, sometimes subconsciously, that it’s good for us. So the question is, has this belief in authority widened to include commercials for food, drink and pharmaceutical drug ads?

Is the answer…YES!

Doctor prescribed drugs advertised on TV! How could anyone let this happen? To allow comsumers to pick and choose what drugs to take, is the height of irresponsible governmental behavior. You must see how absurd this is. Anyone who can’t see the influence of power and money must have on blinders.

Maybe it’s time to take back our power, and become more educated and informed, so that we can change what we believe.

Step 2. Eating responsibly:

Eating responsibly is extremely difficult in our fast paced society. Most of us have become accustomed to eating what ever is convenient and suites our taste, not worrying about whether it good or bad for our health.

Relying on processed or fast food for our daily diet has been proven to lead to many chronic diseases. Most of these foods are lacking in vital nutrients and contain an over abundance of sugars, artificial sweeteners and man made chemical additives that in the long run are detrimental to our health.

There are numerous studies and research that reflects that most disease is caused by what we do and do not eat.

Becoming knowledgeable about processed and fast food and their ill effects is an absolute must if you want to keep you and your family healthy. The condition of health in our American society has become a disgrace. Truth and knowledge is empowering.

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• Manufacturing Sickness Through The Food Supply
• The Detrimental Effects of Sugar!
• MSG…Obesity, Food Addictions, and Bad Health!
• What’s this about Antioxidants?
• Eating Healthy is Difficult!
• Transfats are bad!

Meat …clean (chicken, turkey, fish, beef)
1) Try to limit red meat. 2) Eat grass fed or organically raised/no antibiotics or hormones if possible. 3) Stay away from processed lunchmeat w/added preservatives. 4) No breading. Grilled or baked is healthier for you.

We know this is not always possible. In fact, finding wholesome, grass fed products may be difficult. However, you might try your nearest health food store. We have Wild Oats Natural Market Place and Whole Foods Market nearby and they do sell a healthier product. Or you may want to check out http://www.eatwild.com/ for an organic farm near you.

Vegetables…a colorful array of raw or steamed is best. (read our article, What's this about Antioxidants) very important.
Fruit …a wide variety daily (loaded with vitamins and minerals)
Nuts…like almonds, walnuts, brazil nuts, etc. (loaded with protein, essential fats, and fiber and other nutrients)
Whole grain breads & cereals…must be whole grain not just wheat bread (It’s best to stay away from white bread and white flour products)

Step 3. Drink more water:

This is one of the simpliest things we can do to improve our health. Our body needs water for every bodily function. Without it we would die. Many times when we feel bad or hungry, it’s our body’s cry for water.

It is recommended that we drink at least 8 to 10, 8oz. cups each day. Drinking tap water is not recommended since chlorine and other chemicals are not good for our systems over the long haul.

You can drink spring or filtered water. You don’t have to buy an expensive filtration system. The Brita or Pur pitchers, or the type that attach to your faucet are just fine. (Read our article, The Numerous Benefits of Water)

Step 4. Responsible vitamin and mineral supplementation:

Even though it’s a must to eat plenty of nutritional whole foods (not processed junk food), it is recommended that we take good quality supplements to assist our diets with optimal nutrients.

This is a recommended step that has assisted many of our friends and relatives lead healthier lives and has helped some, come back from the brink of disaster (read our article, Do We Really Need Vitamins and Minerals. We must all educate ourselves in order to responsibly take supplements. Don’t settle for less than the best. For the comprehensive answer to your vitamin/mineral needs you need to look no further than Vibe by Eniva.

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Here is our daily regimen:

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• Omega 3- fatty acid (fish oil or salmon oil, cod liver oil in the winter months)
• Whey protein supplement (with low sugar content and no artificial sweeteners). A good way to get extra protein, especially while on an exercise program.
• Probiotics, to replenish the good bacteria in our intestinal tract. They support our immune system. (Read our article, Probiotics…The key to good health)
  Very, important!

Always discuss taking supplements with your Doctor.

Step 5. Exercise.

Some health experts refer to exercise as the good drug. That’s right, it has so many health enhancing qualities, that we believe it should be covered by insurance. Healthcare cost would be substantially reduced and lives would be improved, if everyone exercised. It is a requirement for good health. (Read our article, The Importance Of Exercise)

Of course, always check with your doctor before starting any exercise program.

Step 6. Education and Prevention:

We must find the time to educate ourselves about health, because our doctor is not responsible for our well being. We are!! Not taking responsibility leaves us open to illness and the possibility of countless prescription drugs. These only mask the symptoms of disease. We must change! We owe it to ourselves and our families.

Step 7. Spirituality:

We believe, that we must find our spiritual balance in whatever way is right for each of us. This nourishing of our spirit and soul can sustain us in times of trouble, on our journey through life. The use of prayer, meditation, silence or whatever is suitable for you is an important practice in health and well being. It gives us a sense of balance of mind, body and spirit.

Step 8. Sleep:

Our bodies require quality sleep in order to recuperate, rebound, and recharge. Most of us require approximately 8 to 10 hours of quality sleep a night in order to stay healthy. And the hours between 10 and 2 are very important. It is during these hours that our bodies recharge the adrenals and endocrine glands, repair tissue and detoxify the body and various other duties. Not getting enough sleep can put us at risk for serious illness. So rest, relax and sleep as needed. It really will pay off in the long run with more energy and good health.

Step 9. Sunshine:

We thrive when we are exposed to sunshine. Getting 15 to 20 minutes of responsible sun exposure each day is good for you. It's in fact, health promoting. The sun promotes vitamin D (the sunshine vitamin) production in the body and has a broad therapeutic benefit for the body in general (read our article, Sunlight! ...Our Battery Charger For Life!)

Step 10. Fresh air and deep breathing:

Fresh air is something that most of us don’t get enough of on a daily basis. We are cooped up at work, school or home etc. taking care of our responsibilities, and breathing stale air most of the time. Even though we may not consider the environment as optimal these days. We still need to get outdoors as much as possible.

Learn to breath deep. Many of us breath shallow all of the time. The trillions of cells in our bodies need oxygen. Breath deeply and fill those lungs with life enhancing oxygen to assist your body in creating an aerobic environment that breeds good health. It will also assist your metabolism in becoming more efficient at burning calories and it helps to obtain a long term natural weight loss.

This information is not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. It is for informational purposes only. Always consult your Doctor.

We sure hope you can utilize these 10 steps to True Healthy Living! Incorporate them into your lifestyle. I’m sure they can assist you and your loved ones live a life of good health.

Please feel free to send us your comments or questions. We look forward to hearing from you. Email: dar7726@aol.com