A Healthier Lifestyle

Human nature is such that it is always easier - and probably always will be - to take a pill than to change a way of life. Most people want quick solutions. They want health with the minimum of fuss and effort. They don't want to worry about the food they eat, the air they breathe, the neighbourhood they live in, and so on. In this modern world of ours, driven by short-term profit rather than thought of the future, there is indeed a lot to worry about. The trick is to strike a balance between constructive worry and neurotic worry. There are many small changes in lifestyle which are practical and affordable; try these first, feel the benefits, and then larger changes may be possible.
The preventative role of homoeopathy
At the deepest level, homoeopathic medicine is preventative in intent. The medicine stimulates the healing forces of the body into a greater responsiveness and readiness so that disease is kept away or prevented from recurring. In fact, Homoeopaths are trained to look for diseases before they happen. When a Homoeopath prescribes constitutionally, he or she is prescribing not only for the present ailment but for tendencies which have not yet manifested themselves as medically recognized conditions.
The foetus in the womb can be treated homoeopathically to minimize the likelihood of inherited diseases. Homoeopathic treatment of childhood ailments lessens the risk of the latent weaknesses they cause being activated in later life - infants and children, with their newly minted immune systems, respond excellently to homoeopathic treatment. In adults, prompt homoeopathic treatment of minor illnesses can often prevent persistent, and sometimes serious, complaints developing later in life. At all points in the cycle of development, birth, growth and maturity, subtle symptoms of constitutional weakness can be picked up by careful homoeopathic analysis and effectively treated before they evolve into chronic and entrenched diseases.
Unlike many other modes of 'health care' which swing into action once health has broken down, homoeopathy is based upon helping the organism to resist breakdown.
Exercise
Strenuous exercise is no longer a necessary part of daily life. Millions of people in the West today spend a third of their lives sitting in offices or behind steering wheels. Nevertheless, the human body is designed for muscular activity and does not function or maintain itself properly without exercise. Did you know that exercise increases muscle strength and mass, improves circulation, assists in weight loss, increases respiratory function, but is also necessary for bone density? Therefore, the more you exercise, the healthier you'll be, and less likely you will be in developing osteoporosis later in life.
The most natural way to exercise, and therefore the easiest, is to build some strenuous activity into your daily routine. Walk briskly to the station, get off the bus two stops earlier, cycle to work, use the stairs rather than the lift... If you cannot do any of these things, try to set aside a few minutes (10 to 20) each day and work through an exercise routine.
Nutrition
The diseases linked with over-consumption of refined carbohydrates and animal fats are mainly confined to the 'developed' societies: obesity, degenerative diseases, dental decay, coronary artery disease, diabetes, gallstones, and diverticular diseases. But there is also a high level of malnutrition due to poorly balanced diets.
Foods are divided into groups, and you should eat foods from each group no more than twice a week. Group 1 - meat and poultry. Group 2 - fish. Group 3 - eggs. Group 4 - cheese. Group 5 - sugar in concentrated forms (sweets, cakes). In addition, keep milk to an average of less than 250ml per day. The rest of your diet should be made up of wholemeal bread and flour, cereals, grains, nuts and seeds, vegetables, legumes and fruit, organically grown if possible. You will then be eating a well-balanced diet which your digestive system is designed for and which satisfies your body's nutritional needs.
Specialized therapeutic diets are available from our Homoeopathic Practitioner for a variety of conditions such as food allergies, arthritis, digestive disorders, kidney disorders, anti-candida diet, liver diet, blood sugar leveling diet, colon diet, and the colon cleansing diet, as the specific diet has to be tailored to the needs of the individual patient's requirements.
More good health habits
Smile more often! If you're feeling hostile and angry, take some time out to de-stress. These two emotions in healthy people can produce high levels of a substance that may lead to heart disease
and stroke.
Get eight hours of sleep a night, as you should never underestimate the restorative powers of a peaceful night's sleep. Make sure that your bed provides a comfortable and refreshing night's sleep, as it is psychologically, your retreat from the world, and physically, vitally important to recharging your batteries.
Always drink at least one litre of pure water a day, even though you may not be thirsty. Water is the most vital of all nutrients, which is critical for temperature regulation, kidney function, and to prevent constipation and colon cancer.
Eat a balanced diet with lots of whole foods, including plenty of fruits and vegetables. Eat chewable (but not sweetened) foods, such as raw fruit. Always commence meals with something salty, in order to stimulate saliva and the digestive processes. Don't eat sweets, especially between meals.
Get outside to soak up at least 10 to 20 minutes of beautiful sunshine every day, in order to boost vitamin D production. The body needs vitamin D to maintain adequate levels of phosphorus and calcium.
Brush your teeth at least twice a day, after meals. Use dental floss, following the instructions carefully to avoid gum damage.
Exercise at least five times a week. You can start off slowly, but aim to build up to 30 minutes. Incorporate hills or stairs into your routine so you get your heart rate up and you are starting to perspire.
Reduce the amount of stress in your life, and if that's not possible, find ways to more effectively cope with it.
Be more social. Studies have shown that sociable people with lots of friends actually live longer. By sharing any problems, you may be able to reduce your stress levels, and actually find a solution to an issue you've been struggling with.
Improve the quality of air you breathe by installing filters, ionizers or humidifiers. Reduce the amount, or if possible, give up cigarettes.
Remain employed as long as possible, and make sure that you enjoy what you're doing.
Maintain hygienic and healthy living conditions.
Take a holiday at least once a year in order to refreshen you, and to maintain good mental, emotional and physical health.