rob's health tips
Here are some tips for better health:
- Eat lots of fruits and vegetables.
Make fruits and vegetables your main source of nutrition. Eat readily available fresh fruits such as apples, banana, cantaloupe, grapes etc. first thing in the morning. Fruits are nature's food that is easily absorbed by the body and converted to energy. Skip the usual oily and fried foods which are difficult to digest and zaps the body of much-needed energy. Instead, give your body a boost by having a healthy helping of fruits in season.
- Drink lots of water.
Drink pure water everyday to let your body cleanse itself of toxins and poisons. Drink a glass of water upon waking up, and don't forget to drink throughout the day. Avoid having too much sugared and caffeinated drinks such as softdrinks and coffee, they do not serve the purpose of cleansing the body of toxins, and the body spends time cleaning up after it. Water is needed to sustain life so make sure you drink enough of it.
- Eat less meat, less dairy products, more vegetables.
Our digestive system does not process animal and dairy products very well. Meat and dairy produces a lot of waste by-products in our system that can become toxic. It also takes more than 8 hours to fully digest, having an added burden to our intestines. Give your body a break by eating whatever vegetables are readily available. Eat carrots, broccoli, onions, spinach, cabbage, anything you can get your hands on.
- Do moderate exercise.
Regular aerobic exercise strengthens the body physically and mentally. Make sure your cardiovascular system is in tip-top shape by doing moderate exercises. Don't overdo it though, exercising to the point of exhaustion zaps the body of reserve energy it needs to fight disease and lowers the immune system. A daily 20-minute walk is a good place to start. Make sure you get plenty of fresh air when you exercise. If you work at Makati, there are many places to do your walking. Other areas are more difficult, so you might want to invest in a gym membership or stair climber you can use at home.
- Practice deep breathing.
Stress kills the immune system and causes mental imbalances which can result in many psychosomatic diseases. The best method to relieve stress is to practice deep breathing, meditation, and relaxation. Every night before going to sleep let your body relax by taking a deep breath, let your lungs fill to capacity, then slowly exhale. Repeat until you find yourself relaxed. This simple exercise defeats stress and allows a more restful sleep.
- Think positive thoughts.
Thoughts are things. Thoughts are powerful. If you think negative thoughts, you will attract negative energy which in turn attracts disease. If you think positive thoughts you will attract positive energy and good health. Likewise, you should avoid people who radiate negative energy. If you need to change your environment, do so, for the sake of your health. Hang out with happy, good-natured people, and together attract good health and fortune.
- Cleanse the body periodically.
To remain healthy, your body needs periodic tune-ups where you eliminate deadly toxins, negative thoughts, and ill-will. Regular cleansing of the mind and body can be done once a week. Fasting is an effective way for our digestive system to clean itself of any toxic residue. Make sure to drink lots of water and fruit juice which the body can use to flush out the toxins. Get plenty of rest on your cleansing day, your body will use up its remaining energy to clean itself. You also need to cleanse your mind of any stressful or negative thoughts. Practice yoga, deep breathing or meditatation, preferably in a room with complete silence, without any distractions. Turn off the TV and your cellphone. Sit alone, take controlled deep breathes and purge your mind of the worries of the
week.
- Take antioxidant vitamin supplements.
Drink lots of vitamin C, E and Selenium. These are the vitamins that strengthen the immune system and protect our cells from damage. The great thing about vitamin C is that it is water-soluble so if your body doesn't need it, it is easily discarded. Take 250 - 500 mg of vitamin C 2-3 times a day. Take 400IU of vitamin E, preferably one with selenium once a day. Give your body all the support it needs to fight disease.
- Use health tonics.
Nature provides us with so much miracle wonder cures that keeps the body healthy. Here are some you can use:
* Garlic - Chop up a couple of cloves of garlic and eat it raw or with your food. This wonder food
strengthens the immune system and cures colds, high blood pressure, impotence, truly amazing.
* Onions - Eat it raw or in a salad or sandwich. It cleans the lungs and contains a lot of nutrients.
* Ginseng - This heal-all root provides additional energy that the body can use to fight disease. Many, many uses. And it is now available in capsule form.
* Green tea - One of the secrets of good health. Green tea contains natural anti-oxidants that the body uses to fight disease and cancer. Drink green tea instead of coffee.
* Natural Vinegar - Contains lots of disease-fighting minerals. Good for fighting colds and sore throat. Use only natural vinegar such as Del Monte cane vinegar or Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar. Mix a couple of tablespoons of vinegar in a glass of water to have a nutritious drink.
* Ginger - Promotes good digestion and circulation. Eat some raw ginger by itself or with a meal.
* Red pepper - Protects against colds and flu, promotes a healthy cardiovascular system. Eat it raw
or mix a teaspoon or two of tabasco sauce in a vinegar drink.
Recommended books:
- Spontaneous Healing by Andrew Weil
- Fit for Life by Harvey Diamond
- Folk Medicine by D.C. Jarvis