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