HOLISTIC LIFESTYLE BENEFITS

“The way you think, the way you behave, the way you eat, can influence your life by 30 to 50 years.” - Deepak Chopra

When we are enjoying good health, we tend to take it for granted and not focus on looking after ourselves. If you were to become sick tomorrow, would you rely on the wisdom of conventional doctors or the wisdom of the ages? A lot of people will visit a Dr who they hope will have a magical “quick fix” cure. Yet many illnesses can be treated without potentially dangerous drugs and treatments that often have side affects.

A non invasive holistic approach to health encourages input as well as responsibility from the patient. It is the health practitioner’s responsibility to help provide the knowledge necessary for the individual to assist in their wellness. You then work together as a team to create the most effective treatment plan. This means you have control over your own health.

The body is a natural healer, able to heal itself and to exist in perfect health. The problem is most of us eat and drink the wrong things which poison our bodies with toxins that make us ill. Holistic healthcare supports and promotes the body’s natural healing process, leading to the highest state of wellness.

The benefits of holistic medicine start with an emphasis on wellness. This preventive approach is proactive, whereas traditional medicine is reactive, addressing only symptoms after damage has occurred. A holistic approach to wellness looks beyond symptoms and includes treatments known to support energetic living and a strong immune system.

Today we see millions of people preferring a cup of camomile tea rather than reaching for a sleeping tablet; they are more inclined to try meditation rather than risk becoming addicted to stress relieving drugs.

The biggest benefit from eating healthy foods is that you will have a strong immunity system allowing you to enjoy life without illness. It also means you maintain your weight, giving you more energy to exercise.

More health benefits include –

. Increase energy levels

. Reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke

. Improves cholesterol levels

. Reduce blood pressure

. Aid digestion

. Reduce risk of diabetes

. Control weight and prevent obesity

. Decrease stress and anxiety

. Reduce risk of osteoporosis

Eating a healthy, well balanced diet coupled with physical activity is the best way to enjoy a healthy life. When we look good, we feel good; this in turn gives us the confidence to achieve the things we desire in life.

Benefits of Giving up Smoking

Our bodies have amazing recuperative powers; it is NEVER too late to give up smoking. Not smoking for a day is all it takes to reduce your statistical chances of suffering a heart attack and improve your chances of surviving one.

From 1 month to 9 months after you have ceased smoking you will experience less coughing, wheezing, sinus congestion and shortness of breath. One year without smoking, means the risk of coronary heart disease is now approximately half that of a smoker. After 5 years of not smoking, the average smoker will have decreased their lung cancer death rate by almost half. The risk of developing cancer of the mouth, throat or oesophagus will now be half that of a smoker.

Benefits from taking Supplements

In today’s busy lifestyles, many people do not eat the recommended variety of fresh foods thereby missing important nutrients in their diets. In order for the human body to function effectively, it needs a daily supply of important vitamins and minerals. Supplements help you overcome nutritional deficiencies. We need all the nutrients in their proper amounts for optimum health.

There are some nutrients that may be difficult to get in food in adequate amounts and therefore may need to be taken as a supplement by certain people, for example, folic acid for women during the first three months of pregnancy.

In general, a good daily multivitamin/mineral supplement improves your overall bodily functioning and boosts both your physical and mental health and well-being.

Disclaimer: This article is solely for informational purposes. It is not intended to provide medical advice. Seek the advice of a qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health.