Welcome to Healthy Living!
Most of us want to live a healthier life, but it is sometimes a daunting task trying to sift through the often-conflicting information we are given, in an effort to find what will work for us. We have all heard the ongoing debate about whether low-carb diets are healthy or bad for us and the varied opinions about which carbs we should be eating. There is the accepted opinion that coffee/caffeine has a harmful effect on your life and then the newer opinion that it is actually beneficial. The same is true for alcohol - red wine to be specific - does it kill brain cells or does is that negated due to the positive, healthy effects it seems to have on the heart? These debates are only the tip of the iceberg . . .
While the previous issues address what we should and shouldn't be eating, there is also the question of what to do if we have developed some ill effects (not feeling well, no energy, weight gain, disease) and want to reverse them. There are so many possible solutions. Do we fast - and if so what kind of fast (juice, water, fruit)? Do we need to detox? If so - how? Herbal cleanses, colonics, saunas, body wraps, sea water baths, Epsom salt baths? What herbs will help heal our bodies and in what quantities? And what about the alternative therapies: massage, Reiki, bio-feedback, hypnotherapy, meditation, light therapy, aromatherapy (to name only a few!)? Which of these would help us in our particular situation?
How to make sense of all this information? We would like to have this site be a place to discuss which things have worked for us (or haven't) and hopefully by sharing our experiences we will be able to help each other wade through all the possibilities and find our own paths to a Healthy Life!
Are you reading lots of information about detoxing but aren't sure if this is something you need to do? An in-depth look into your lifestyle can reveal wonders. From where you live to what you buy, from what you do for a living to what you put in your body - your everyday choices often dictate your risk.
Dr. Holly Lucille, a naturopathic physician, provides a survey on www.KCRA.com which can give you some insight as to how toxic you might be. Dr. Lucille provides a 10-question quiz that can help you determine, based on these choices, where you fall within the different levels of toxicity- from non-toxic and on the right track to highly toxic and in need of some internal intervention.
We agree with the basic concepts in the article and think it is a great introduction to the idea of body cleansing. Remember that detoxification is an on-going process; a two-week cleanse is often only the starting point. The most important part of detoxification is to change your diet. Replace packaged and fast foods with whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables. Buy organic whenever possible. Also cut back on caffeine, alcohol and salt. In addition, you may need to make lifestyle changes in order to keep yourself free from toxins.
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