THE PATH TO HOLISTIC WELLNESS
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olistic Wellness is an ongoing process. Initially it requires a series of essential steps which, after time, become second nature. If you are ready to embark on the wellness journey but need a little guidance on how to get onto the path, here are six principles that will help you get there. Once you are on the path, life becomes a whole new experience. 1. NUTRITION: Good nutrition is imperative for a healthy lifestyle. Nutrient-dense fresh foods are a must for maintaining a healthy body and adequate energy levels. The more you eat healthy natural foods, the more you will find you want to, and you’ll notice a HUGE difference in your energy levels.
2. WATER: Keeping well-hydrated is crucial to staying healthy and maintaining the function of every system in your body including your heart, brain, and muscles. Most of us do not drink enough water.
Generally speaking, adults should drink at least six to eight glasses of water a day. Most of us can drink more. 3. BREATHE!: Just as the quality of our food and our water consumption is vital to our well-being, so too is the quality of our breathing. Take a few minutes out throughout your day and spend some moments just breathing. Place one hand on your chest and the other on your belly, inhale deeply ensuring that only your belly rises and your chest doesn’t. 4. EXERCISE: We’re always being reminded to exercise and for good reasons. Exercise increases energy levels, improves muscle strength, helps maintain a healthy weight, improves brain function, enhances the immune system, lowers risk of heart disease, improves mood, lung
function and sleep. Even something simple like going for a walk is a good start. 5. SLEEP: Adults should be getting seven to nine hours sleep each night. Getting too little sleep creates a ‘sleep debt’ and, eventually, your body will demand that the debt be repaid, so to avoid ‘sleep debt’, turn off the tv, turn off your mobile devices and treat yourself to some nice early nights.
Shannon Douglas Originally from Whangarei and, after extensive training, focusing on holistic well-being, Shannon owned and operated a wellness clinic in the UK, where she lived for many years. Returning home, she opened The
6. SPEND TIME IN NATURE: Spending time outside has significant and wideranging health benefits. Clinical studies have proven that spending time in nature significantly reduces stress, improves mood and activates DNA segments known to be responsible for healing and repairing the body. We live in paradise! Go out there and benefit from it!
Synergy Centre Holistic Wellness & Relaxation Centre, along with Wellness Wise workplace wellness solutions. She is dedicated to helping people achieve a more harmonious and holistically-balanced life, as well as transforming businesses through sustainable wellness interventions.
We live in paradise! Go out there and benefit from it!
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