Friday, July 25, 2008

Three Things...

Hello Everyone, 

I am often asked, "What can I do to have more energy, lose weight and improve my overall health?"

Each individual is different but three habits everyone can benefit from are drinking more water, eating whole organic foods, and increasing daily activity.

Drinking clean filtered water assists the body in running efficiently. Water helps cleanse the body and allows for detoxification of chemicals and impurities. Increase your intake of water and the desire for non-nutrient dense fluids, such as coffee or soda, will vanish.

Choose organic whole foods that come from nature, are in-season and are grown locally. Not only will you benefit from these nutrient dense whole foods but you will support the local farmers. Explore local farmer’s markets and meet the people who actually grow the food. There is one here in Stevensville every Saturday morning at 9am behind the Rustico restaurant. 

Increase your activity by finding activities and hobbies that you enjoy. Plan activities and exercise with a friend and turn it into a social event. Challenge the body and mind with new creative activities. Think of what you enjoyed as a child and go out and do it. Create time in your daily schedule for activity and stick to it everyday! Walk or bike the local trail, sign up for latin or ballroom dancing, or join me for Zumba 9am Wednesday mornings.

Include the above three healthy habits into your daily rituals and your overall health and happiness will improve. I guarantee it.

Be well,
Dr. M

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