Holistic Health and Fun!

Holistic is in the Air!!

Understanding Your Own Mind and Body is Freedom.

As more and more people are proactively looking for a pletura of ways to improve their health the answers are revealing themselves and are being found. Mentally, Physically, Emotionally and Spiritually.

When I was young and I heard someone much older than me say things like, "As long as you have your health", or " the only thing I pray for is good health" I would wonder, 'why are they not wishing for money, cars and houses? as long as the body is moving you, what's the problem?'.

Flash forward 40 years later and WOW, do I get it. When you lose your health you lose your freedom in many ways. My mother lives in an assisted living facility. She has been dealing with Diabetes for many years, has survived Breast Cancer and went through a scare again recently. She has eyesight issues and has some clear signs of Dementia. Because of all these things she is slowly loosing her freedom.

Besides all the poking and prodding and beginning offered a variety of medications her family does not feel is necessary, she has to be told when to eat, when she can go out to visit others and when she can't, also how much she can spend and now, the hardest part. She is going to lose her privilege to drive due to her eyesight.

Freedom is key for happy health, and health is a key piece of happiness. When MOM is asked if she would do things differently she always says, "Yes, I would stay healthier longer."

We all want to keep that freedom. How do we do it until the golden ages of our lives? Read on for some wonderful basic hints.

The 5 Basics of the Healthiest Life.

Each one of us have to take responsibility for our own lives. We can't blame it on our mother, father, brother or ex. As we grow and realize we are our biggest advocate, we also realize that, "If I don't do it, no one will." So let me share with you the top 5 Basics I always recommend.

1st Basic

Breathing, deep healthy breathes into your lungs. Your body needs air to keep your muscles strong and you brain working. The deep breathes relax your muscles and when you stay focused on those breathes you are relaxing your mind also! This is a key piece to mindfulness and inner peace. I recommend every hour purposely taking 10 deep breathes.

2nd Basic

Water, lots of fresh clean water. Water hydrates your muscles and brain and keeps you more active. Dehydration can lead to foggy thinking, muscle cramping, especially at night, and all your organs need water to stay in working condition. The average person needs 8- 8oz glasses per day but some people may need more or less as other factors come into play. In hotter areas of the world much more water is needed to stay hydrated.

3rd Basic

Nutrition is your fuel, so eating right will increase you performance. Your body needs a variety of minerals, vitamins and other good stuff to keep you healthy, Remember that your brain needs different nutrition than your bones and your eyes need different nutrition that your liver. Variety is key. Remember that fruits and vegetables intake the sun, aka energy, you ingest the food, therefore you are eating the energy. There are very different minerals in green beans than there are in watermelon and lemons and nuts are needed in different places of the body. It is because different body parts need different nutritional values. When choosing variety one great hint is to eat food the color of the rainbow.

4th Basic

Movement is important to keep those muscles pliable and strong. Stretching, strengthen and making it enjoyable is key! I personally use dancing and the Tibetan 5 Rites. I get a cardio in and stretching and strengthening. But I love yoga, martial arts, running and other activities and support what whatever works for you. The important part is to pick something you know YOU will enjoy while you are doing it. And YES, Dancing does count. Just put your heart and soul in to it!

5th Basic

Attitude is key. When you practice helping others and only trying to find the good in others it assist your endorphins by sending you that feel good energy. Science has proven that a happy positive attitude also leaves you with a healthier body. Did you even notice when you focus on pain, you get more pain and if you focus on warm, fuzzy love you get more warm, fuzzy love. (I love puppies)

So the truth is, "What you think about it what you bring about." So are you thinking happy and healthy or something else? If not, only YOU can change it!

Bonus 6th Basic

Sleep is very important, the quality and the quantity. Insuring you have adequate rest increases your physical stamina, lowers stress, increases memory, lowers blood pressure and puts you in a better mood. Some people need 5 hours while other people need 8. What is your number? There are many studies on the benefits of good quality sleep. Shut the lights off earlier, stay away from technology before bed, use aromatherapy, drink a relaxing tea or have a light massage to relax If you wake up feeling good, you are probably on the right track.This is all about you, your health and a great start to your day, every day!

So You be Your Own Advocate. Focus on YOU!

If you need help, I can assist you with your own plan.

Learning can be fun. How about a Spiritual Destination Retreat?

Sometimes getting away froorm home to relax in a different environment can change your life and give you the energy you have been missing. If you are interested in taking a spiritual destination retreat please check our website.

Coming Soon!

In the not too distant future the island of Sint Maarten will be having it's own Holistic Wellness Center. and Eco Lodging.

Watch for details to come !

Dr. Barb is so excited to take on this adventure..

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Happy Summer to all!

I am enjoying life here on the island and hopeful to bring many people to visit. It is truly a tropical paradise here.

I am excited to announce I will be in New Hampshire soon and would love to see as many people as possible, my list is very long. I have a tight schedule but will be hanging out at Short'y in Nashua on exit 6 from 3-7, on Tuesday, September 2nd. Please feel free to drop in to Shorty's to visit or drop me a line on my face book instant messenger.

Love and light,

Barb

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Dr. Barb Tremlett now lives parttime and teaches on the island of Sint Maarten. She is a teacher, writer, Holistic Coach and Metaphysical Counselor. She hosts retreats, and is traveling to teach all over the world.

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