Sunday, June 7, 2009

7 Ways to Wellness

Your good health is your most precious posession. The ways to achieve and keep it are:

Remain free of nerve interference by seeing a chiropractor at least monthly wether experiencing symptoms or not. As the nervous system runs all of the other systems of the body, it is among the most important to maintain.

Proper nutrition involves food in the most natural state possible- free of: chemical additives, preservatives, canola and corn oil, hydrogenated fats, hormones, etc. This also means drinking 48 to 64 oz. of water that is free of these and heavy metals. Reverse osmosis is a good way to achieve this.

Getting proper exercise at least 10 min. and preferrably for 30 min. per day. This should be low imapct aerobic or a weight resistance training that does not over-exert your muscles and ligaments. Biking, swimming, gymball workouts and speed walking are great ways to achieve this.

Proper rest of at least 6 hours sleep per day. Resting the mind with daily meditation. Resting the emotions with prayer, an attitude of gratitude, a heart full of love, forgiveness and thankfulness.

Social conectedness with others. People in a committed relationship live longer healthier and happier lives than those who live in a state of isolation. Take time to nurture relationships with others. It is what truly adds joy to live.

Maintain good posture to breathe easier. Change home air and in cabin car air filters frequently. Detoxify the body with fruit juice fasting and anti-oxident supplements. Chiropractic care assists the liver in detoxifying the body and improves posture and balance. Nerve interference robs the body of energy and vitality. Gentle chiropractic adjustments can reverse these effects.