The million dollar question! “Am I Healthy?” We all want to know the answer to this question… yet often we avoid talking about it . Why? Most likely because it will expose some habits, patterns and some real-life concerns that we may not want to face. Here’s the good news! If you take action on any of the following four primal health needs, then yes, YOU are moving in the direction of health. See which one(s) are your best and weakest. Then go to work!
Health Priorities
Movement: This is as primal as it gets. The human body was designed to move and requires movement to establish good health. Your hormones, heart health, lymph system, immune system and even brain function all require a properly functioning musculoskeletal system. The ability to move your body in ALL ways is one of the most accurate determinants of your future health. Being tight, losing your range of motion in your shoulders, neck, hips and muscles is a sign of dysfunction. Too often I hear “I’ve always been tight.” This is false! You were born like gumby. As life, stress, old injuries, and poor nutrition become more common, your body gets tighter and tighter. This makes your ability to adapt more difficult. Of course, we are all aging, yet the only time I hear patients say they “feel old” is when it gets hard or even painful to move. The simple answer: Develop a Yoga practice! The best type of exercise to create an anti-aging effect and improve range of motion… Yoga!
Eating: No surprise here. We are supposed to fuel our bodies with nutrients that support LIFE! This is easier than we are making it. It’s still true, you are made from what you eat. The starting point for all of us is to eat Real Food! Foods that come from the earth or come from animals. Due to the changes in our food supply, I recommend consuming NON-GMO and Organic foods whenever possible. Give yourself permission to stop poisoning yourself with processed foods, sugars and alcohol. Does it require that you never eat ice cream or have a beer? Of course not. Yet these should be occasional. Not daily.
Sleeping: We only heal when we sleep! Clinically this has become one of the fastest growing health challenges in our country. The big problem here is that without sleep, ANYTHING can go wrong. Your immune system can break down, heart health is compromised, hormone imbalances, weight gain, anxiety, depression and the list goes on. Ideally, 8 hours of sleep per night.
If you are having sleep issues, whether it’s falling asleep or staying asleep, I recommend you reach out to someone like myself or another healthcare practitioner that has experience helping people get good sleep. Being rested can be a life changer!
Pooping: Yes… proper elimination. All humans need to sleep and poop in order to be healthy. This is another health challenge that is on the rise. Maybe this biggest issue here is that we don’t talk to our doctors about it. Having at least one full bowel movement per day is ideal. If you don’t eliminate properly you are becoming toxic. Taking 300mg of magnesium lactate before bed can also have amazing results very quickly.
In summary, the most Primal of all health needs are: Move, Eat, Sleep and Poop properly. The good news is that these all work in conjunction with each other. As you improve in one area, the others will benefit.
This is your life, and your health… Take Some Action!
Author: Sowal Editor
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