By: Bronwyn Ison
The human body is miraculous. Of that we can all agree. We are comprised of bone, muscle, tendon, ligaments, joints, and organs. We sleep, wake, eat, drink, become lethargic, succumb to society and grow lackadaisical. Humans are also emotional beings who desire and need mental maintenance. When we are healthy in mind, body, and spirit we are well rounded as humans. Maintaining good health is essential for overall personal prosperity.
Studies tell us by maintaining a healthy diet along with exercise will increase your longevity. Keep in mind what we eat and how often we exercise can be mood altering. Also recognize our bodies change and may respond differently over time. What you consumed in your 20’s and 30’s may not suite your 40-year-old plus body any longer. Be amenable to making changes and understand that you must evolve mentally as your physical body transforms.
As metamorphosis engages here are some helpful tips to apply in Mind, Body and Soul.
Diet ~ Eat to live, not live to eat. Alter your diet. Eating less and changing poor habits can be essential in achieving healthy eating goals. Do away with pastries, fried, and high caloric foods. Implement more fruits and vegetables into your daily diet. Consider nuts and dried fruit as a healthy pick me up snack.
Exercise ~ Is the word “exercise” a part of your vocabulary? If so, you are in luck. Increase your workout regime. Add ten or more minutes to your routine. You may consider getting up earlier or arriving home later. Diversify your exercise routine. If there is a sport or activity you have wanted to explore, go for it! If exercise is taboo… develop a new way of thinking. It could transform and save your life.
Lose the Booze ~ A diet heavy in alcohol lends to a poor mind, body and soul. Do everything in moderation.
Journal ~ A diary of your daily habits can be helpful. Logging your food intake and tracking your exercise schedule will lead to positive habits. Or, you may decide to journal your thoughts. Journaling your thoughts and feelings can also be therapeutic, plus transformative.
In conjunction with the above you may find relief in implementing breathing techniques. So often we hold our breath resulting in feeling stressed and exhausted. Yoga is an excellent way to help gain control of your breathing. Yoga will also help you physically and mentally. You have one mind one body. Take care of your temple. To learn more about Yoga visit, www.e-volveyoga.com or (760) 564-YOGA.
