Fueling your body with quality foods is key to healthy aging. Make this a way of life as early as you can to get the most benefits.
Endorphins "Kiss the Boo-Boo"
When I was a little 9 year old my parents took their ‘2nd honeymoon’ in their newly purchased car. They farmed out all four children to different families for the week. I went with the Fords - very nice people but I didn’t know them very well. Mrs. Ford was a bridesmaid in my parents’ wedding and I’d only seen her a few times. She had a daughter my age and we stayed at their beach house, and my parents thought it would be a good fit. The problem was the Fords were rather dark skinned and had no idea that a blonde blue eyed child could sunburn as quickly as I did. They felt terrible, and I did too. I hurt and I missed my parents.
But something strange happened when my parents came home from their trip. They came in the door of the cottage and I literally ran into the arms. It surprised everyone as I was barely walking since I got sunburned. Something changed in my head and my body. My endorphins woke up and took the pain away.
what are endorphins?
by definition: any of a group of hormones secreted within the brain and nervous system and having a number of physiological functions. They are peptides which activate the body's opiate receptors, causing an analgesic effect.
what do they do when they are activated? They relax you and when you are relaxed you are much less aware of pain. Pain sensors literally quiet down.
Endorphins can be boosted by exercising, eating, having sex, getting a massage and many other ways.
Celery for Pleasure and a Healthy Heart
According to Healthline, Nitric Oxide promotes blood flow throughout the body and helps prevent red blood cells from sticking together which can create blockages. Its most important function is vasodilation, meaning it relaxes the inner muscles of the blood vessels, causing them to widen and increase circulation.
Ways to Detoxify and Replenish
If you have joined me for one or more of my nutritional cleanses, you know the benefit of detoxifying your lifestyle, allowing your body, mind and spirit to rest, replenish and revitalize.
Dr. Christiane Northrup, a gynecologist and speaker on women’s health, posted her recommendations for detoxifying in general and also some tips to detoxify after receiving a vaccine.
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A Holistic Approach to Staying Well
With all the talk about coronavirus, or Covid-19 you may be left feeling helpless, not sure of whether to attend events, stay home or avoid travel. I’m going to give you some action steps you can take to build a healthy you so you are better prepared to resist any virus should you be exposed to one: