Friday, May 30, 2008

HOLISTIC HEALTH

HOLISTIC HEALTH
HOLISTIC HEALTH IS A CONCEPT THAT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

NUTRITIOUS DIET
PHYSICAL EXERCISE
MENTAL EXERCISE
ADEQUATE SLEEP AND RELAXATION
EXCLUSION OF NON PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
ACCEPTANCE THAT ALL HUMAN BEINGS ARE EQUAL

NUTRITIOUS DIET


A nutritious diet includes eating adequate amounts of quality food and drinking
quality liquids such as safe water and fruit or vegetable juices that will nourish the body and promote growth.

Food quality relates to the proper cultivation of the food source which implies scientific methods of production. Food quality is dependent upon adequate fertilizer, sunshine, and sufficient water. Once the fresh produce leaves the farm it must be stored in a cool environment prior to consumption. Fresh produce should be consumed as soon as possible in order to obtain the full benefits of it's nutrients such as vitamins and minerals. Food which consists of seeds can withstand long periods of storage. Common seed foods are:
Rice, Beans, Wheat, Maize and Sunflower Seeds. Fresh produce includes Vegetables and Fruit.

The best way to eat most fresh vegetables and fruit is in its raw state because processed food looses some of its nutrients when cooked, canned or dried. The vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates and other nutrients must be retained because our bodies use the nutrients obtained from food to build and maintain our bodies and ensure that we enjoy optimum health.

To ensure that you get your daily quota of all the requisite nutrients one must eat a variety of foods that are available. Ideally one should include a variety of foods from the following sources:

FRUIT AND OR FRUIT JUICES
FRESH VEGETABLES
MEAT - FISH - FOWL
EGGS - MILK - AND MILK PRODUCTS
NUTS AND CEREALS
POLLUTION FREE WATER
NUTS AND CEREALS

CAUTION:
water must be germ free. many sources of water world wide are polluted.
the pollution consists of bacteria and poisonous chemicals from factories that are dumped into the rivers in some countries.

ALTERNATIVE SOURCE OF WATER
RAIN WATER THAT RUNS OFF CLEAN ROOFS INTO A HOLDING TANK IS THE BEST SOURCE OF DRINKING WATER AND WATER USED FOR COOKING PURPOSES. HOWEVER IT IS BEST TO BOIL THIS WATER TO KILL ANY BACTERIA THAT MAY HAVE BEEN DEPOSITED ON THE ROOF BY BIRDS.

Never allow yourself to become dehydrated. Thirst is a good indication that your body needs water.

Fruit Juice is a good alternative to water.
CAUTION:
Fruit Juice is also a food that contains essential minerals and vitamins but it also contains a lot of calories too.
CALORIES IN EXCESS OF YOUR DAILY REQUIREMENTS CONVERTS INTO BODY FAT. EXCESS CALORIES ON A REGULAR BASIS RESULTS IN OVERWEIGHT AND EVENTUALLY OBESITY.

PHYSICAL EXERCISE
PHYSICAL EXERCISE IS ESSENTIAL FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH
PHYSICAL EXERCISE BURNS CALORIES. IT IS ESSENTIAL TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HEALTH STRENGTH AND A BEAUTIFUL BODY.
Walking, Running, Swimming, and Cycling are excellent exercises for one's health. Weight Training at home or at a gymnasium are excellent for attaining and maintaining HEALTH STRENGTH FITNESS AND A BEAUTIFUL BODY.
CAUTION:
It is not a good idea to practice your walking and running alongside a busy road because the fumes from motor vehicles are toxic.

MENTAL EXERCISE
We need to study and read to accumulate knowledge but it is also a good form of mind exercise.

ADEQUATE SLEEP AND RELAXATION:
Adults require about 8 hours of quality sleep per day.
Young children and babies require more than 8 hours. CONSULT YOU DOCTOR.

DRUGS
ONLY USE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS THAT YOUR DOCTOR PRESCRIBES AND ONLY FOR THE TREATMENT THAT IT IS PRESCRIBED FOR.
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS CAN AND ARE FREQUENTLY MISUSED BY ADDICTS.
TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES CONTAIN DRUGS THAT ARE NOT CONDUCIVE TO ONE'S HEALTH.

ELIMINATE HATE IT CONSUMES ONE'S MENTAL HEALTH
HATE BASED ON RACIAL, ETHNIC, RELIGIOUS OR GROUP BASED GROUNDS IS PREVALENT IN OUR WORLD. WARS AND EVEN SOME MURDERS HAVE THEIR ORIGINS IN HATE.

ACCEPT THE FACT THAT ALL HUMAN BEINGS ARE EQUAL.
ACCEPT THE FACT THAT ALL HUMAN BEINGS HAVE THE SAME COMMON ANCESTORS WHICH MAKES US BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN PERPETUITY.
THIS IS A FACT ACCEPTED BY BOTH RELIGIONISTS AND EVOLUTIONISTS.

GO WELL MY SISTERS AND BROTHERS AND MAY YOU ENJOY GOOD HEALTH.

SIDNEY WILLIAMS