Food is many things. Food is energy. Food is information. Food is connection…and Food is also medicine. What we eat is one of the key pillars of our health. Feeling strong, vibrant and energetic is greatly influenced by what we eat. Unfortunately, we have easy, cheap access to foods that have little value and are key contributors to disease and dysfunction. A plan is crucial for you to start making food create your health, rather than harm it.
The human body is meant to move. Unfortunately for most, we have jobs that keep us in a chair throughout the day, and much of our entertainment or personal time also involves sitting. Movement is a crucial piece of our health puzzle and thankfully there are a wealth of options available to get and keep you moving.
Stress is one of the major contributors to poor health and disease. In our technology-driven world of chronic stimulation and information overload, our bodies struggle to enter rest-and-repair mode. Using methods that fit your life, it's crucial to learn how to decrease stress, improve sleep, and let your bodies innate healing processes take over.
Research has shown that having supportive social connection is more important for health than nutrition, exercise, or even whether you smoke. In fact, the unifying features of ``blue zones,`` where people live the longest and healthiest on Earth, are strong community and relationships. It’s easy to become isolated, even when you see and interact with people daily. It's important to find ways to increase your connection to others and revive the support structure that historically was commonplace.
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