The 5 Components of Health

Spinal Health: Every living cell in the human body needs the flow of electrical impulses from the brain and spinal cord to survive, reproduce and function effectively. Spinal health is about maintaining spinal movement, alignment and posture to facilitate the conduction of electrical impulses throughout the body.  As spinal health diminishes so does the ability of our body to cope with the daily stresses placed upon it allowing us to become predisposed to sickness.

Optimal Nutrition: Nutrition is vital for your body and all of its systems to function properly and to heal itself. By having proper nutrition it will help you maintain a healthy weight, cholesterol, blood sugars and energy. Unfortunately,most Americans run their bodies on convenient, processed and chemical–laden foods. Due to the fast paced world we live in, many consumers feel it is easier to visit their local fast food chains than to shop and cook.  Our bodies were not created to run off processed foods and this new diet of convenience is posing a serious threat to our health. By having good nutrition it has been well documented that you are less likely to develop many of the present-day diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

Emotional Balance: Healthy emotions are freely experienced and expressed without judgment or attachment and tend to flow freely.  These thoughts encompass areas such as love and gratitude for oneself, improving relationships with others, self-awareness and time and stress management.  On the other hand, repressed emotions, especially fearful or negative ones, can lead to health problems. Working on positive thoughts helps your overall peace and well-being from within. The right, renewed mindset about life and health are necessary in order to commit to a healthy lifestyle.

Toxin Elimination: Toxicity is of much greater concern today than ever before.  There are many new and strong chemicals in our air and water.  We also use more drugs, eat more sugar/refined foods, and abuse ourselves with various stimulants and sedatives.  The incidence of many toxicity related diseases has increased because of this.

Physical Fitness: Want to feel better, have more energy and perhaps even live longer? Look no further than exercise. The health benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are hard to ignore. The benefits of exercise are yours for the taking, regardless of your age, sex or physical ability. According to the Mayo Clinic, exercise helps control weight, fight disease, boost your energy, increase your mood, promote better sleeping and put a spark back in your sex life. Exercise and physical activity is a great way to feel better, gain health benefits and have fun.