I was asked to teach at a wellness event and this was the topic they asked me to speak on. I am posting my outline here because I think you all can get good info from it.
Blessings,
Rene' Spires CHHC & AADP certified
There are SO many dietary theories:
3-Season Diet; Dr. Atkins Diet; Dr. Phil’s Diet; Body Ecology Diet; Body Type Diet; Evolutionary Diet; Paleo Diet; Low-Carb Diet; Low-Fat Diet; Cabbage Soup Diet; Volumetric; Mediterranean Diet; The Okinawa Project; Clean Diet; Vegetarian; Vegan; Microbiotic….. etc , etc
What do they all have in common?
- Drink more water
- Exercise
- Reduce stress
- Eat more raw vegetables
Drink more water - with lemon!
Why more water?
Dehydration can cause: increased heart rate; heat stroke; muscle cramping; difficulty concentrating; headaches; decreased energy; insomnia; kidney diseases and failure.
Why with lemon?
- Most alkalizing food of all
- Helps in elimination process
- Supports liver function
- Improves digestion
- Acts as an anti-aging agent for your skin
- Is loaded with nutrients: Vitamins C, A, B-complex, Beta-carotene, phytonutrients, iron, copper, potassium and calcium
Exercise.
- Walking
- Interval training
- Squats
Why squats?
- Create an anabolic environment
- Help us maintain mobility
- Increase functional strength
- Increase lean muscle mass and metabolism
Reduce stress
Meditation is the number one way to reduce stress!
“The benefits of meditation are manifold because it can reverse your stress response thereby shielding you from the effects of chronic stress. When practicing meditation, your heart rate and breathing slow down, your blood pressure normalizes, you use oxygen more efficiently, and you sweat less. Your adrenal glands produce less cortisol, your mind ages at a slower rate, and your immune function improves. Your mind also clears and your creativity increases.” Sanjiv Chopra, M.D., Harvard Medical School
Eat raw vegetables
- Vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, micronutrients, fiber, enzymes
- Stabilize blood sugar
- Help with weight loss
- Help digestion, elimination and detoxification
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