If we bite off too much at once, we can set ourselves up to fail. Consider taking one item a month and working on it until it is a habit. The list below is certainly not exhaustive and the items may not be in priority order for YOU and so I didn’t number the steps. You will know which might make the biggest change in your health and energy, so make that one the first. But don't just think about it. Print this out and assign each month a step. Post it where you will see it.
A trip of a 1,000 miles starts with a single step.
• Reduce the amount of sugar in your diet. The more you reduce, the less you will crave it and the less you will fade a couple of hours after eating it.
• Drink more water if you aren't getting 8 glasses a day. Of course, I'm talking about pure water, not tap water.
• Eat more vegetables. This may mean you have to take a ½ hour a week to plan meals so that you are prepared. Planning can also keep you away from the vending machine and the drive through.
• Get more rest if you aren't sleeping 8 hours. If you stay up late, go to bed ½ hour earlier each night until you get it right.
• Improve your digestion. Probiotics, fiber, water, chewing thoroughly, being relaxed when you eat.
• Pay attention to your breathing. Slow deep breaths from the gut are relaxing and cleansing.
• Get your structure straight. Make a regular appointment for a chiropractic checkup and a massage. Body work is important.
• Reduce stress in your life. You know where it is coming from. Make a plan. Out with the bad, in with the good.
• Clean up the toxic chemicals in your home. Substitute natural environmentally safe cleaners like vinegar and baking soda. Use organic pest and weed control.
• Tune up your immune system. Colostrum (only 6-hour) and extra antioxidants are a start.
• Make up vitamin packs (in little zip lock baggies) so that you are more regular with your supplements.
• Take better care of your gums. Use a Sonicare brush, floss, Waterpik, dissolve a probiotic gel cap in your mouth as you sleep, see a peridontist…whatever it takes.
This information is provided for general educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace competent advice received from a knowledgeable healthcare professional. You are urged to seek healthcare advice regarding any illness.
