Better Health

Wow! Yesterday's seminar was awesome! I really expected to hear a lot of the same 'ol things on stress relief such as: exercise, meditation, take baths with lit candles, etc... But it was so much more than that! Don't get me wrong, all those things are wonderful, but what I got yesterday was a whole different way to approach stress relief.
Stress is the number one killer in America. Stress is the number one reason for just about every health care concern. And being sick is, in itself, stressful. So how do we achieve optimal health? Let me share.

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  The Nervous System. We need to take steps to making sure our nervous system is working at 100%. Nerves come out between the bones along our spine and each one is responsible for different areas of the body, including organs. If our spine does not have the proper spacing, pressure is applied to these nerves and not only may we feel it through pain, but parts of our body may suffer in other ways too. I am still learning about this, so I will not try to teach you. Below you will find a picture to better help understanding.





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  Nutrition & Detoxification of the body. Our bodies were made to use food for energy & to use what God placed on this earth for us to eat. The modern-day food industry now processes so much, most of the food isn't anywhere near what our bodies are intended to use! Even fresh fruits & veggies are loaded with pesticides and contaminates. Organic doesn't even have the same impact that it should because of how companies can get around loop holes in the regulations. Not only should we eat the very best we can, but we also need to give our bodies time to detox from all the polutants all around us. This can be a simple water fast done once a week.
  


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  Exercise Daily. This point is again emphasized. Even a few minutes a few times a day can help. And I will be learning about a routine that only has about 4 minutes of very vigorous exercise a few days a week. I will let you know more as I learn.
  


• Reduce Stress. There are 3 stresses: Chemical ( smoking, drinking, food we eat, enviromental polutants ) , Mental/Emotional and Physical stress. Our bodies are design perfectly, and stress is actually meant to help us. When stressed, our bodies produce the "fight or flight" hormone. However, when continuously stressed, the hormone continues to be released and it begins to destroy the body. Then, when we are actually in a situation where we need the "fight or flight" response, it will not work as well. Some ways to manage stress include: laughing, exercise, positive attitude, a little "me" time, having a good support system and removing nerve interference.

It is also important to note that there are no safe drugs!

• Tylenol ( aceteminophen) is linked to liver disease



• Advil ( Ibprophin ) is linked to kidney disease



• Aspirin causes many strokes and ulcers and kills more than 1,600 kids each year.



• Ritalin ( once popular ADHD medication ) is in the same catagory as cocain.

These are just some of the things I learned yesterday. I am very excited to go to Dr. Leach's office next week and learn more. I will definitely share as I get more info. If you'd like to learn a little more about what organic should be ( plus other stuff ) please visit: Live Beyond Organic. This is a site by Jordan Rubin, Founder & CEO of Beyond Organic. I got a copy of his book yesterday and it's awesome. His products are a little pricey, but I am considering using them part time anyhow.