The 7 Lifestyle Habits of Incredibly Healthy People

Most folds will agree that it is a good idea to take care of their body in order to obtain and maintain good health.  The problem is that most people don't know what to do, or, they do know what to do, but don't have the will power to make the changes. If there were a simple, easy to understand, step by step method of improving your life, would you do it?  I posed this question to several hundred people and most of them said they would changed their lives for the better if they just knew how.  I then surveyed extremely healthy people to find out how they can be healthy and still live a "normal" life. The results of that fact finding mission have been compiled into what I call "The 7 Lifestyle Habits of Extremely Healthy People."  The following is a simple outline of what they do and how they live their lives.

1     They Don't Poison Their Bodies
Your first step in maximizing your health is to stop polluting yourself. Here are the most harmful food you need to eliminate.

        The Seven Deadly Sinful Foods:
    Alcohol         Meat         Dairy         Sugar         Coffee         Soda         Aspartame

The Evil Runner-ups:
All hydrogenated oils, margarine, nuts roasted in oil, creamy peanut butter, fruit in heavy syrup (canned     peaches), canned soups, pickles, sauerkraut, snack crackers, potato chips and other chips.  Cereals with      added sugars, colors and flavorings, white rice, pasta, bread and other refined products.

2    They Nourish Their Bodies With Plenty Of Live Foods
You are what you eat!  Make sure your body gets the tools it needs to build a better you.
Water - drink plenty of pure water.
Fresh Fruit - Fresh fruit, fruit juices, dried fruit
Fresh Vegetables - Put on salads or sandwiches. Use sprouts and sea vegetables.  Buy organic as often as possible.
Nuts & Seeds - Raw sunflower, flax, pumpkin:natural nut-butters (almond, cashew, etc., Almond milk
Whole Grains - Whole grain breads, natural cereals, puffed rice, shredded wheat, granolas, Rice Milk.
Tubers & Squash - Potatoes, yams & Sweet Potatoes; acorn, pumpkin, butternut and  spaghetti squash.
Legumes - Beans, peas,lentils, soybeans and tofu
 

Supplements can be a great way to ensure that your body is getting all it needs.

3      They Have Structural Integrity
"As the twig is bent, so grows the tree."  Accidents, injuries and bad posture all contribute to a break down of the musculo-skeletal system.  The danger is that the nervous system will suffer impaired nerve function. This leads to a break down in the signals from the brain that go to the 80 trillion cells in your body.   Many diseases are caused by or complicated by a nervous system that is not operating at 100 % of its potential.

4      They cleanse & Detoxify Their Bodies
Regular cleansing, fasting and other detoxifying programs help the body free itself of built up toxins.  Even a person on a perfectly healthy diet will accumulate waster materials over time, not to mention the build up of chemicals from our air, water and food.

5     They Keep Themselves Fit, Strong and Flexible
Regular weight-bearing exercise and flexibility training are vital to being healthy and preventing disease.  You don't have to look like Arnold Schwarzenager, but maintaining good muscle tone and flexibility helps enhance your body's well-being, prevent arthritis and osteoporosis and a host of other ailments.

6      They schedule time for rest and recreation
Giving your body an opportunity to restore itself must be a priority if you want to be healthy.  This includes proper sleeping posture, having regular sleep times, meditation and relaxation techniques.  And lots of fun!  Overdoing anything can and usually does lead to burn out, which makes you less productive.  Remember, this life is not a dress rehearsal, if you are enjoying what you do and could not imagine doing anything else just keep doing what you are doing.  If not, take time out to enjoy life.  From what I understand, no one ever said on their death bed "I should have spent more time in the office and less time playing and having fun."

7      They have passion & Purpose
the number one leading risk factor for not surviving your first heart attack is job dis-satisfaction!  Spend time doing things you believe in and love to do.   The healthiest people live life to the fullest!  Maybe your passion is cooking, reading, skiing, being with family or just spending time alone.  Right now, think of the one or two things that just make you happy and follow your passion.  My mother told me, when I was a child and did not know what I wanted to be when I grew up, "I don't care if you are a garbage man, just be the best garbage man you can be."

Incorporate these simple ideas into your life and see what happens.  If I'm wrong, so what, nothing was lost.  But if I'm right (and I am), you will see an amazing change for the better in all aspects of your life.

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