| This is a "what has worked very, very well for | | | | people especially would benefit from this since |
| me" article. Reasons I wish to share these tips | | | | they may have more problems with digestion. |
| include: (1) for the last 15 years I have not been | | | | Also, raw fruits and vegetables are low in calories |
| sick or experienced more than a slight cold, nor | | | | and aid digestion. Do not eat a lot of refined |
| do I take any prescription medications; (2) I have | | | | carbohydrates, such as sugar, white bread, white |
| a lot of friends, both older and younger than me, | | | | spaghetti, etc. Go sparingly on those high-calorie |
| who have suffered from many illnesses and | | | | desserts. |
| diseases. I believe that if my friends would follow | | | | 6.Get adequate exercise. If you have an office |
| similar health practices that I do, many would see | | | | job, you will have to work harder at this than |
| improved results in their own health; and (3) the | | | | someone who naturally exercises as part of his |
| internet provides me with an opportunity to share | | | | job. |
| this information, without anyone feeling obligated | | | | 7.Get adequate sleep at night, at least 7 or 8 |
| to read it or to utilize my suggestions. | | | | hours for most people. Sleep in the dark, |
| I do not claim to have all the answers or practice | | | | complete darkness if possible. |
| the "perfect" diet and exercise plan. I realize that | | | | 8.Detoxify. We are exposed to many toxins |
| a person's genetic inheritance and environment | | | | throughout our lives. Exhaust fumes, cleaning |
| can also influence a person's health. However, I | | | | supplies, mercury (dental amalgams), lead, |
| believe that most people would benefit by | | | | aluminum, parasites, etc. Fortunately, our bodies |
| implementing suggestions in this article. | | | | do get rid of most toxins. However, we don't |
| Here is a PLAN for generally pretty good health, | | | | throw off all toxins, and over the years, toxins will |
| as I see it. | | | | build up. It is important to eliminate toxins since a |
| 1.Prevention is a lot better than a cure. Living a | | | | build-up of them can contribute to a host of |
| healthy lifestyle is a lot easier than trying to get | | | | diseases. |
| over any kind of disease. | | | | 9.Take good quality vitamin and mineral |
| 2.Balanced living is important. Not all work, not all | | | | supplements. Generally, we don't get everything |
| play. Not too much stress. Some meaningful | | | | we need from foods. High quality supplements can |
| socializing, but also meaningful time alone with God. | | | | help in preventing illness and disease. |
| Some service to doing good and helping others, | | | | A real health nut or nutritionist may wish to add |
| but not so much as to consume all your quality | | | | to or take away from the above list. One thing |
| time with God, your family and your friends. | | | | about good health and nutrition...even the best |
| 3.Eating habits. Lots of fruits & vegetables. | | | | experts in the country will not agree on |
| Raw foods everyday. Leaf lettuce and Romaine | | | | everything. Plus, when it comes to diet and |
| are much healthier than head lettuce. Raw foods | | | | exercise, "one shoe does not fit all." Though I still |
| are important as they add enzymes that assist in | | | | work for a living, I am at an age where many |
| digestion. Several helpings of fruits and veggies | | | | people are retired and I believe that I have |
| daily will help your health. | | | | learned a few things about a healthy lifestyle. |
| 4.Good elimination daily. Consume plenty of fiber | | | | Some of those things have been shared with you |
| and drink plenty of water. | | | | in this article. |
| 5.Not overweight. Take a good digestive enzyme | | | | Wishing you the very best of health! |
| supplement. It will help you digest your food. Older | | | | |