A Better Person

Has someone ever inspired you with their enthusiasm for life? When you explore your purpose are you energized? Does a day at the beach on a warm sunny day cause you to relax? This is the power of the positive, progressive experience. There is a line from a movie that says “…you make me want to be a better person.” Simply put that is what we receive when we surround ourselves with positive progressive situations. If you try some of the items listed below, the direction your life is taking today may improve tomorrow - touch • smile • listen • celebrate • unclutter • visit • gather

 

No Matter Your Age

There are so many reasons to exercise. Exercise keeps the body in good shape which leads to an improved quality of life in general. Exercise is any kind of physical activity, such as jogging, going for a walk, cycling around the neighborhood or mowing the lawn. No matter your age, you should make exercise a part of your day throughout your life. Exercise does not need to be vigorous, but it has to be regular to achieve some of the benefits as follows - Reduces anxiety and stress • Improves positive self-esteem and confidence • Helps alleviate depression • Combats the likelihood of many degenerative problems • Helps to relieve and prevent migraine headache attacks • Aids your ability to sleep more restfully • Prevents some diseases

 

 

Remember These Things

There are times in our lives when people break promises. They may make insensitive statements. And then there are those irritating behaviors that simply drive us out of our minds. As a result, we may experience discomfort, disappointment and just down right disgust. Even in the midst of the pain you may feel surrounding the broken promise, irritating behavior or insensitive statement, try to remember these things about the actions of others - confront it, don’t put up with it • believe it’s not about you • know that there may be more to it • be clear in your directives • see predictable patterns in people • take it lightly • perceive things as they are not as you want them to be

 

On The Regular

Environmental toxins are everywhere. Avoiding exposure is almost impossible. The body is challenged daily to eliminate toxins and waste from the body in order to regulate body fluid, salts and nutrients. Toxins and waste products are contaminated air/food/water, excess salts/ions/nutrients and sugar/protein/fat decomposition. So do something daily to help your body do its job of detoxification - Brush the skin ▪ Eat raw food ▪ Use antioxidants ▪ Take a soaking bath ▪ Cleanse the bowels ▪ Wear natural fiber clothes ▪ Fast on fresh juices

 

 

 

 

Complement Professional Health Care

Oh the wonders of modern medicine. Our doctors have the answers to many of today's illnesses. However, the naturally balanced state of the body is free of disease and capable of self-repair, self-recovery and self-regeneration. There are many non-drug, non-surgical methods of preventing and treating illness. Many of these treatments can and should be used to reduce the risk of disease and complement professional health care evaluation and treatment - Choose comforting room colors • Take nutritional supplements • Listen to soothing music • Use medicinal herbs • Place gemstones on your body • Apply acupressure • Practice deep breathing

 

 

Do Something..Relax

Relaxation is good for your soul and your sanity. Relieve stress through relaxation techniques and therapy. Experts have discovered that taking time to relax on a regular basis reduces your overall levels of tension and distress while helping you maintain a more positive, healthy outlook on life. There are a variety of proven relaxation techniques that can be done almost anytime, anywhere, in a matter of moments. Try some of these techniques to see which ones work best for you - Control Your Breathing • Focus on a Positive Artifact, Images or Symbols • Repeat Affirming Words • Listen to Quiet Music • Learn Yoga, Qigong, Tai Chi, Imagery, Biofeedback or Autogenic Training • Get a Deep Tissue, Swedish, Reflexology, Shiatsu, or Acupressure Massage • Spend time in a Warm Bath

 

 

Calories, Variety and Energy

Plant proteins alone can provide enough of the essential and non-essential amino acids. Plant foods contain the same eight amino acids as animal foods do, only in differing amounts. As long as you are getting enough calories, variety and energy from a healthy diet, plant foods can give you all the amino acids you need, by themselves or in combination with one another. Excess protein has been linked with osteoporosis, kidney disease, calcium stones in the urinary tract, and some cancers. Add some of these alternative protein sources to your daily menu - Soy foods: tofu, tempeh, miso, soy milk • Sprouted seeds: flax, sesame, sunflower, pumpkin • Grains: amaranth, quinoa, rye • Beans/Legumes: chickpeas, green peas, pinto, white • Sea vegetables - spirulina, chorella • Vegetables: turnip greens, asparagus, collard greens, spinach, zucchini • Nuts: brazil, walnut