Habits for a healthy mind and body

Look to our past to find clues for healthy living, today and tomorrow. Civilizations understood there is a definitive link between our physical health and psychological well-being.

Here's a timeline of major inventions that have changed our lives since the 1800s: The steam engine and locomotive were invented in 1804, the telephone in 1876, television in 1927, jet airplane in 1943, the ATM in 1967, internet in 1983. Isn't it amazing how these changes have occurred considering the first primate fossils date back some 20 million years?

Personal computers and smartphones together with high speed internet and social media have changed the way we live, work and communicate in ways that would have seemed unimaginable a decade ago. 

We have to be proactive in order to combat the potential of digital technology to zap our minds and bodies of their vitality. Obviously, digital advances have improved our lives in so many ways, but there are so many uncertains. We are all scrambling to keep our bearings in this digital whirlwind.

Technology has the ability to greatly enhance our lives, but it also has the power to cause our bodies and brains to atrophy. 

What are the consequences to our biology of living in a virtual reality, where we don't have to work physically to stay alive?  Will our children be able to adapt to these changes better than we are doing or will it only get worse? 

The advice herein is a prophylaxis to help insulate your biology so you can continue to climb ever higher and maximize the potential of your body and mind. Humans are built to run. Unity, creativity and Adventure are in our DNA. Now, industrialization plus energy gluttony is causing global warming. Let us remember that sweat is the most effective elixir for future shock.

Here are some simple daily habits we should look to improve our lifestyle.

•  Daily Physicality- Exercise for Atleast 20 minutes everyday. Researchers found that exercising for just 20 minutes causes immediate changes in muscle tissue DNA. You'll boost your mood: Fitting in a short, easy workout can improve your mood for many reasons, will burn fat and improve cardio health also.

• Intellectual Curiosity- Curiosity is critical to your success because it signals a hungry mind. If you're inquisitive, you're open to new experiences. You can generate more original ideas and produce simple solutions to complex problems. 

• Foster Creativity- Challenge your mind to connect unrelated ideas in new and useful ways. By fostering innovation and creativity in the workplace, you also improve your ability to attract and retain talented professionals. Even job candidates are often more attracted to companies that welcome new ideas and a creative environment.

• Human Unity- Create and maintain close-knit human bonds and a social support network. We can only accomplish so much on our own, but together we can create a movement that brings tangible change and creates a future of hope.

• Energy Balance-Energy balance is important. Your energy balance is the balance of calories consumed through eating and drinking compared to calories burned through physical activity. What you eat and drink is ENERGY IN. What you burn through physical activity is ENERGY OUT. People who are more physically active burn more calories than those who are not as physically active. Your ENERGY IN and OUT don't have to balance every day. It's having a balance over time that will help you stay at a healthy weight for the long term.

• Detox- Detox or detoxification is a popular buzzword. Toxins are involved with the liver, kidneys, digestive system,skin and lungs. When these organs are healthy, can they effectively eliminate unwanted substances. Our body is fully equipped to handle toxins. Detox tips-

•  Limit Alcohol

•  Focus on sleep

•  Drink more water

•  Reduce Sugar and Processed Foods

•  Eat Antioxidants-rich food

•  Eat High-Prebiotic foods

•  Decrease Salt Intake

•  Choose natural cleaning products like vinegar and baking soda

• Spiritual Connections- Identify a source of inspiration that is bigger than you. God loves and cares about every area of our life. So, we need to find the gifts God gave us- body, mind and spirit.

• it is undoubting faith in God that instills inner peace and joy- evident from their self-esteem, self-control, zeal to do good, creativity, stimulating mental activities, gratitude to God and people and sharing their gifts with others.