Practical tips, tools, guidance and inspiration from a holistic approach. This list of health tips is a resource for you.

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• Feeling overweight? Instead of skipping meals, eat healthier. Try having a piece of fruit for breakfast every morning for a week. Feel lighter with more energy!

• Prevention is much easier than cure, and by paying little attention each day to refining your routine you can experience the Success of Perfect Health, and grow toward Enlightenment. Abundance is not cultivated, it is our birthright.

• Our feet hold a lot of stress, and contain the map to our entire body. By frequently massaging the feet with oil (especially during the cold season) we are doing wonders for whole body health, immunity and longevity.

• Drinking a glass of water upon waking is a great habit to get into. By starting hydration first thing in the morning you are setting the stage for healthy digestion and decreased toxins!

• In the summer season the power of digestion is decreased for most people. A lighter diet with cooling food and drink should be adopted for maximum vitality.

• In order to maintain a healthy relationship with exercise, be easy. Choose a duration and intensity that slightly touches your edge. Choose different activities that you enjoy!

• Early to bed, early to rise is a great way eliminate sleep deprivation and increase clarity, energy, and vitality.

• Hands down the most important thing you can cultivate for your health is self awareness. Often times we get stuck in cycles without listening to our bodies. The gift of using your bodies inner intelligence to heal and grow is priceless. (See blog post Perfect Diet)

• As humans we “fight disease” and “battle illness.” Acceptance is the key to integrating balance with the powerful link between mind and body. True acceptance can transform physical illness into harmony and coherence.

• Whether it is 45 min. or 45 seconds spend this time three times a day putting your attention on meal preparation, exercise or flexibility. For example: taking a couple minutes to stretch once or twice a day,  doing push-ups, or taking a run. By putting your attention on your health in a consistent, yet non-straining manner (45 sec.) you will be more likely to build a long lasting healthy routine.

• Our morning shower is a great way to clean ourselves mentally too. As we are cleansing our bodies we can set the intention of wiping away stress. Watch all future worries and stress from the past flow down the drain. Then, use this purity, this fresh start to gain momentum for the day. Set an intention as to how you want the day to unfold.

• Our food is medicine… Sometimes our bodies crave heavy foods. It is best not to judge this just compliment this high caloric intake with plenty of exercise.

• The environment we choose for ourselves has an extremely powerful impact on our daily actions. If you are struggling with more negative habits, examine your environment. Replace the habit and tendency to go with the flow of past impulse, with desire and the intention to simply change where you habitually place yourself.

• We tend to put off change. Very often it is easier to say, “I will do this later.” Nothing is more powerful than this moment. Really, later doesn’t exist, when later comes we are faced with the same issues as before (maybe stronger). The sooner we face the difficulty, the sooner we open up to growth, expansion and more appreciation.

• Fuel yourself with… Laughter. Laughter actually changes the biochemical potential of the physiology. Flood your body, laugh long and loud…

• It is very important to take some time each day away from all the ideas of creating success and the stress and strain of life. Take 5 minutes twice a day to do absolutely nothing. By giving yourself this time your actions will be more fruitful.

• Excess computer usage can cause strain, anxiety, and can also keep you up at night. If you are having trouble sleeping, your computer use may be the cause. Try turning off your computer and enjoying a relaxing activity one hour before bedtime.

• By putting your attention on the breath you are helping to eliminate stress, as well as more efficiently supply oxygen to the body. This is a great way to bring yourself into the present moment. Anytime you think about your breath throughout the day, follow this thought up with several deep belly breaths.

• Our environment is a direct reflection of our inner state. This is where the saying, cleanliness is Godliness comes from. By doing the small things in the moment to clear clutter in our environment we are cleansing ourselves inside. When we maintain our physical space our mental, space becomes more clear.

• Self massage is a great way to rid toxins and release stress and tension from the body. Massaging the soles of the feet alone releases stress throughout the whole body. Take your time and enjoy!

• It is possible to drink too much water, but highly unlikely. It is good to put your attention on favoring increased hydration, as this will rid the body of toxins and make for healthier cellular functioning.

• Battles were won and lost over spices. Today we have complete access to many spices. Spices can add life, and fulfillment to our meals. Use spices regularly to balance your palate’s cravings and avoid hunger pangs at irregular times.

• Keeping your cool and staying positive decreases stress, and can even increase immune system functioning. Next time you are about to loose it take several deep inhales and and remind yourself that this moment will eventually pass in time.

• Happy people live longer. Today, keep your friends, family and social life in proper balance with your work.

• Take a moment right now, and close your eyes. Take a long deep breath slowly into the bottom of your belly and release it… slowly. Forget everything, release everything… Ahhhhh… Do this as often as you can remember.

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