The reality is that by the time we are at the doctor and getting a prescription for a problem then we are already sick. What we should be doing is taking measures ahead of time to avoid getting sick to begin with. I'm not talking about your average cold or bug you pick up at the office, but true chronic disease that could have been prevented with a few simple steps. We need to change our mindset to "preventative care." We must ask ourselves, "what can I do now that will help me avoid chronic disease later?"
Of course the answer to that question is vast, but for today, I'm going to just cover 3 simple steps that can help you improve your health, and maybe avoid some of the problems that our overmedicated, overweight society has created because of our unwillingness to take our health into our own hands.
Detoxify
Detoxification is a very popular subject among the natural health community these days, and there is a good reason for that. We've talked in length on this subject in the last few blog posts, but not to reiterate some of what we learned from those posts would be a disservice to my readers. Anything we can do to reduce the toxic load our bodies endure from the foods we eat, the water we drink and the skin care products we use is going to be greatly appreciated by your internal and external body systems. And hey, many of those toxins are fat soluble, so by reducing the toxins in our fat cells it stands to reason that we can reduce the size of our fat cells in the process. So one of the desired side effects to detoxification is reduced fat cell size and weight. Pretty cool.
Alkalize
Your body is either acidic or alkaline, and if it's acidic then it is set up for just about every kind of disease. Free radicals love acidic environments. This means that all the chronic diseases and degenerative conditions that come along with aging will also thrive in an acidic environment. This type of environment in our body is caused by junk foods, excess sugar, fried foods and even stress.
You can avoid acidification by having a diet high in plant-based foods such as fruits and vegetables along with "superfoods" like greens. Green foods are loaded with alkalizing power, minerals, magnesium and potassium which in our current society are not consumed in adequate amounts most of the time.
Today is as good a day as any to become a "lean, green, disease fighting machine." Choose salad every chance you get and use the darker green lettuces like romaine when possible. Staying hydrated is another way to maintain alkalinity in the body, so drink at least 1/2 your body weight in ounces every day of water. When your body stays alkaline, it is much easier for the immune system to do it's job of keeping you healthy.
Supplement
Unless you are eating 2-3 fruits, 4-6 vegetables and 5-11 servings of whole grains that were grown in non-depleted soils without the use of toxic pesticides and fertilizers, everyday of the year it is unlikely that you are getting all the essential nutrients that your body needs to maintain optimal health. There are certain essential nutrients and vitamins that your body cannot make and must receive from your diet. Thanks to modern farming and food processing, the nutrients in many of the foods we eat are void of the necessary components to truly fuel our body for optimum health. For me supplementation isn't optional. It's a necessity!
How do you even begin to know where to start supplementing your diet with all the vast amounts of products and brands on the market? The answer is simple. Begin by taking a balanced, complete multi-vitamin and mineral supplement everyday. This is not an option if you want to enjoy great health.
All too often, doctors try to treat simple nutrient deficiencies with dangerous drugs and pharmaceuticals that can even cause greater nutrient loss and actually require vitamins and minerals to clear the medication from the system. If you are currently on medications, then taking a multi-vitamin can be an effective way to avoid or decrease many of the side effects associated with medications. Additionally, if you aren't on medication and want to decrease your chance of having to take medications then giving your body all the nutrients it needs each day is one of the best ways to do that.
So make a decision today to DETOXIFY, ALKALIZE and SUPPLEMENT everyday. Your body will thank you for it. Until next time, keep reaching for that healthy, happy life you deserve!
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