Essentials for Healthy Living
1. Adequate Nerve Supply
The nerve system controls everything. Every organ, tissue and cell in your body needs the proper nerve supply to function normally and to be healthy. Regular chiropractic care helps to make sure your nerve system is delivering what you need.
2. Pure Fresh Air
Second only to vital nerve energy, air is the next most essential requirement for living. It makes sense that we would want our air to be as healthful and pure as possible. Make sure you get outside every day and breathe plenty of fresh air – a run, long walk or bicycle ride will ensure you get some fresh air. Since we spend a lot of time indoors, it’s important to make sure our inside air is pure by using some sort of air purification. I’ve found the best to be the Fresh Air system by Ecoquest.
3. Plenty of Pure Water
We are 90% water and need to make sure we stay well hydrated, which for most people means about 2 liters of pure water per day. We live in an area where the ground water is highly contaminated with numerous toxic substances, including various heavy metals and contaminates from farm runoff, in addition to that, the municipal water agency will typically further poison the mix with chlorine and other chemicals. To protect our health we need to drink and cook with only bottled or purified water. I use an inexpensive system from Seychelle, however, there are many good systems out there. We also need to bathe in pure water. You can absorb as much chlorine from your morning shower as you can from drinking tap water all day. Seychelle also has a good line of shower filters at reasonable prices.
4. Fresh, Good Quality Food
The food we eat is what our bodies use to build themselves and to provide energy for work. Our bodies are in a constant process of dying and regenerating, cell by cell. In a year’s time we get a whole new body. If we eat junk, our bodies will be made of junk – you really are what you eat. We need to eat whole natural foods without chemicals, preservatives, or other harmful additives. A wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, seeds together with moderate amounts of quality meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy can supply your body with most of what it needs. Organic is best and well worth the price when available. Severely limit or eliminate sugar use, but do not substitute artificial sweeteners which are far more damaging.
5. Whole Food Supplements
We need a few supplements to a good diet in order to compensate for environmental pollutants, depleted soil, limited availability, special needs, etc. I recommend (1) Juice Plus+, a dehydrated form of juiced fruits and vegetables which supplies the equivalent of 5 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables (even better, juice your own – ask me for a list of ingredients); (2) ProbioSyn, a probiotic formulation which helps maintain a healthy level of good bacteria in your gut; (3) Cod Liver Oil, an excellent source of high quality omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D; and (4) Yaeyama Chlorella, a powerful detoxifier which helps to remove environmental toxins, such as, heavy metals and pesticides. These four things are recommended for everyone as part of a daily regimen for good health.
6. Daily Exercise Program
Our bodies were created to move, in fact, many essential body functions depend on vigorous movement. The fittest among us need ½ to 1 hour of exercise a day depending on the level of exertion – running requires less time than fast walking or bike riding. Those not so fit need to put in 1-2 hours a day. I recommend that you take one day off every week. The key to effective exercise is to get to the point where your breathing, heartbeat and perspiration is increased and then maintain that level for entire time of your workout.
7. Spiritual/Mental/Emotional Health
Stress is likely the #1 enemy of good health, and it can be effectively addressed by feeding the spirit, adjusting the attitude, and balancing the emotions. The first thing to realize is a human being is a triune entity of body, soul and spirit. Healthy living must include all three. Our mental attitude is the easiest to adjust – we have absolute control over attitude. A positive, hopeful and optimistic attitude goes a long way in keeping our emotions in balance. A rich spiritual life provides a foundation of peace, joy and confidence on which to build mental and emotional health. The spiritual/mental/emotional aspects of health are synergistic and require daily attention and concerted effort.
We are here to support you in reaping the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. If you want coaching in or have questions about any of these areas, please talk to Dr. Peters.
It takes a lot of hard work to live a healthy lifestyle, but it’s your responsibility – no one can do it for you. The rewards are priceless!
Wishing you the best of health.
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