Understanding Holistic Health

Article by Colleen Palat

Every thought and emotion affects your health. A holistic health approach encompasses treating the whole person: the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Traditional cultures have known for thousands of years that these aspects are intimately connected. Every food we eat, every thought we entertain, every emotion we feel and every interaction we experience impacts overall health.

Many blame their health problems on genetics, a virus, toxins in the air, and stress. While these factors can contribute to illness, very often problems result from a lack of fundamental health-enhancing qualities such as responsibility, a strong will, family support, passion, a balanced lifestyle and a knowledge of good health. Without these, whatever modality is chosen becomes just another pill to be taken and discarded when symptoms disappear.

When disease is artificially removed without changing the underlying cause, long-term health will NOT be achieved. The quick fix approach brings little or no permanent success. I am not suggesting that we abandon medical treatment. I am recommending that we look for the deeper causes of the problem from a physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and lifestyle perspective. We need to take the holistic health perspective. Lasting solutions can be found to multiple illnesses of society by getting at the root of the problem holistically.

I have observed patterns among those who have successfully reversed health problems. These traits are not rigid models. We all have them to some degree. They are holistic health approaches that each of us can maximize in our own unique way to return to our natural state of health.

Here are some very important steps you must take to achieve optimal holistic health. I can assure you that by putting these into practice, your overall health will be much improved! Sometimes you have to reevaluate what it is that you are doing with your life. By doing this, you will start to see the big picture.

Lets start with the first step, RESPONSIBILITY. This means not blindly accepting the opinion of some outside authority as the only way. Take a look at your previous choices for they may have led you to the problem. Then recognize that you can make new choices to remedy the situation.

I am not telling you to stop seeing your health practitioner. I am suggesting that you gather as much information as possible and make your own decisions. Taking responsibility is meant to empower us to make new choices for a healthier result.

Next is AWARENESS, which simply is deeply knowing yourself by observing your thoughts and beliefs, your choices and outcomes, and your response to the world around you. As you observe, ask questions. Do you believe you can recover your health? What does the illness have to teach you? Why do you make the choices you make? What do you need to know? Through questioning you will discover the things that seemed unchangeable are actually flexible and can be manipulated.

PROPER NUTRITION is the cornerstone of good health. Health and longevity depend on our daily nourishment. In 1988, the Surgeon General stated that two-thirds of the deaths in this country are related to diet. Our eating habits play a major role in many common diseases and emotional disorders.

Most Americans have a limited awareness of the power of food in maintaining health and reversing disease. The most effective diet includes whole grains, vegetables, low fat, no cholesterol, proteins and fruits.

LETTING GO OF THE PAST. Resolving conflicts and discovering their positive impact in our lives is paramount in healing. Resentment, anger, guilt and all negative emotional states are self-poisoning. They weaken cells and immunity and can be the reason for illness. Let it go and move on.

FAITH and the developing of sound judgments are important qualities in healing. Faith is knowing there is an order and unity to life, a sense of wholeness and connectedness with something larger than oneself. With faith, unlimited opportunities unfold, and we gain a sense of confidence in our choices.

FINDING YOUR PURPOSE IN LIFE is prevalent among those who are healthy. Everyone has talents and skills through which they express themselves, and so do you! If you do not find your unique creative expression, you will be restless and frustrated, regardless of the success in the conventional world.

Purpose stimulates a deep sense of fulfillment and joy. With purpose, your life will take on much more meaning. I did not have a purpose for many years. The second I knew where I was going my life took a turn for the best. If you do not have purpose yet, do not worry! Focus on what makes you the happiest and visualize where and what you want to be. By working toward a goal and a purpose, you will feel alive and ready for anything.

Each of the above factors has a profoundly positive influence on your health and are more effective when bring them together. When utilized, you can go beyond sickness to health and happiness. Start with small steps and build upon them for a holistic approach to your health. Action is the only thing preventing you from achieving optimal health.

About the Author

Colleen is a health and fitness enthusiast who loves to pass on the latest information on health and wellness. Sign up for your free e-newsletter filled with cutting-edge information on health, nutrition, weight loss, and fitness. For your free e-newsletter, visit HealthyRevelations.com

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Learn How Understanding Wealth and Happiness Will Attract You Towards Success

Article by Lloyd Dobson

How to be a winner and choosing the lifestyle of achievers. The NetDivvy Terry’s Corner is unfolding some extremely powerful messages within the executive member’s area of the NetDivvy system. They are teaching how to develop the critical advantages that lead you to major accomplishments and prosperity. How to attract opportunity and begin a stronger, more successful life today.

The power of personal development is the secret ingredient and what you are really paid for in the market place and the internet. How to leave self limitations behind and seek the growth you desire. There are several key concepts and my hope is that you will find a few of these ideas useful to you right now.

The first keyword is fundamentals. This word is the basis for our quest towards success. The keyword in making our lives work well. Those basis that build the foundation for accomplishment. Remember there are no new fundamentals. Success is merely the natural results that comes from the consistent application of the practical fundamentals.

The second keyword for us to consider is wealth. Wealth is the word that brings about a wide variety of visual images. This word id where the dreams come from. And this is where true incentive is born. The mystery and mixture of mental image. It’s right use. it’s constant use is the way to a life unique an a life abundance.

There are several kinds of wealth; however we will focus on the wealth of financial freedom. Wealth that comes from the conversion of effort and enterprise into currency. and equity. For each of us the amount will be differ; but the dream for all of us I am sure is the same. Freedom from financial pressure.

Decide for yourself what wealth means to you. Latch on to your own mental image and let’s see if the ideas I am about to share with you makes sense and perhaps provide you the inspiration to put the plan into high action. So as the days pass you will discover a growing sense of freedom, dignity, self worth, substance and lifestyle.

The next keyword is happiness. The universal quest. Happiness is a joy. It is most often comes as a result of positive activity. Like wealth it too has a wide variety of meaning and interpretations. Happiness is the joy of discovery and the joy of knowing. It is a result of an awareness and full range of life. The color, the sounds, the harmony. And it is the joy of designing a life and practicing the fine art of living well.

The next key word to bring joy in our lives is discipline. If there is a magic word that stands out among all the words, this is the one. Discipline is the bridge between thought and accomplishment. The bridge between inspiration and value achievement. The bridge between necessity and productivity.

Discipline is like a set of keys that unlocks all the doors to wealth, happiness, satisfaction, high self esteem, self worth, culture, joy, accomplishment and success. The first key to discipline is an awareness of the need for and value of discipline. And especially the disciplines to make the changes:

1) What will it take?2) What must I do?3) What must I become?

To get all that I want from my life!

The second key is the willingness and more important than that the eagerness. to maintain your new discipline deliberately, wisely and consistently.

And the third key to discipline is the commitment to master the circumstances of your daily life. To see and harness the opportunities. To make something out of the sun and the rain. Discipline does many things; but most important of all is what it does for you. It makes you feel better about yourself. Even the smallest discipline can have an incredible effect on your attitude.

Recognize that the start of the better life, the happy life is today. Start the new journey today. Faith and action have now taken charge. With discipline you can’t believe the positive moves you can make in the first day of your new beginnings. What do you have to loose? Only the despair and fear of the past. Only the dissatisfaction and unhappiness and fulfillment of the past. Only the frustration and low self esteem of the past.

You are ready to now fly like the eagles! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgoMrfDJICM

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Make it a great day and to your success!

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