Do you know that your body is an absolute miracle? That it is smart, intuitive and knows exactly what you need? When we give our bodies what they need, amazing things can happen!
In the United States today, our healthcare system - more accurately known as a sickcare system - is in chaos and is failing. We have a great trauma system but are 37th in the world in wellness health indicators. Given that we spend more on healthcare than any other industrial nation, these statistics are very humbling.
How did we get to this place?
Stay with me here...we're getting to the good news...
A major source of our healthcare crises is toxins, most of which did not exist in the early part of the 1900's. Clearly our toxic world is far different from the world of our ancestors! Our immune systems were not designed to protect us against the many thousands of toxins that we are exposed to on a regular basis and our bodies are struggling. The consequences of our diminished immune systems are shown in our increased acute and chronic disease rates.
We're almost there...
Another large piece of the puzzle is our modern food supply. When was the last time you ate a fresh-picked, home-grown tomato that is still warm from the sun? There is no comparison between that delicious tomato and the majority of tomatoes that are available in our stores today. Our food is highly processed, shipped thousands of miles, plucked green and hybridized. As a result, the nutritional content of even the best foods is often not what it was in prior years.
The good news!
If you find this information depressing then all I have to say is STOP! Don't let it be, because there are simple steps that you can take to enchance your health! In the coming posts we will explore all of these topics - and many more - in detail. Knowledge is power, and understanding the challenges to optimal wellness gives each of us the ability to choose to take the steps that will enhance our health.
Here's your first tip and it's free! Laugh, not just a chuckle, but a deep, roaring belly laughing out loud laugh! Laugh every day, at least 15 minutes a day, even if you have to pretend. Your face and body will relax and your immune system will thank you. And, before you know it, everyday laughter and joy will be a natural part of your life.
I look forward to this wellness journey with each of you!
