MOST people believe that wellness is simply about eating the right food, taking a walk and inheriting good genes. Think again.
Here are the answers to your numerous questions on wellness.
Q: I am male, 45 years old. Last year, I had a heart attack and underwent by-pass surgery. How is it possible when it is not in my family history?
Dr. Dean Ornish, a leading cardiologist and the best-selling author of ?Reversing Heart Disease,? says that neglect and abuse can lead to heart problems. In short, the factors leading up to heart ailments include: No exercise, high-fat diet, overwork/stress, excessive drinking, smoking, fatigue/exhaustion and sleepless nights.
The recommended heart care regimen includes: diet rich in vegetables, regular exercise/brisk walking, meditation/non-stressful routines (yoga, tai chi) and regular intake of vitamin and mineral supplements, especially magnesium, potassium and coenzyme Q10.
Q: Could you help me lose 10 lbs without surgery before Christmas?
If you?re serious about losing 10 lbs in one month, it can be done. But commitment is needed. Here?s how:
Throw out/give away all the junk food in your kitchen, night table and refrigerator.
Consume vegetables and fruits, high-fiber breads/pasta, lemon, olive oil and virgin coco oil.
Eat regular meals. Don?t skip breakfast, lunch or dinner. Take two tablespoons of virgin coco oil before breakfast. Eat only one-half of your usual intake of rice/bread/pasta. Eat more fish or chicken.
Enroll in a group class at the gym or brisk-walk/jog/run daily for 30 minutes.
Take your probiotics.
Drink one-half cup of lactose-free Kefir from organically fed cows three times daily before meals. You can mix this with one-half teaspoon of coco honey/nectar (which is low-glycemic, safe for diabetics). Kefir is the latest rage in the US, and is now available in the Philippines. A pre-digested protein from Kefir grains is a potent detox agent which promotes healthy bowel movement and regulates blood sugar levels, kidney/liver/nervous systems and best of all, natural weight loss. High in magnesium and calcium, it strengthens bones, promotes health and sound sleep. Many use Kefir as a meal replacement. However, it is best to combine this with a light meal. Kefir is stronger than yoghurt or commercially prepared lacto-baccilli drinks because it provides billions of live ?good bacteria.? Success stories include weight loss of 10-15 lbs in four to six weeks if consumed 30 minutes before meals. For inquiries, call 0916-2676056 (Alabang), 0906-2769996/0927-3767626 (Metro Manila). Call Coco House for coco nectar at 4893166.
Q: I?ve been suffering from depression for longer periods of time. Is there a way out?
For as long as we have a heart that feels, human beings will always be subjected to a gamut of emotions?happiness, love, contentment, guilt, fear, anger, sadness. However, when depression hits you for no apparent reason, there is reason for concern.
Rule out hormonal imbalance. Have a physical check up.
Get started on an exercise routine. This gets your endorphins (feel-good hormones) flowing.
Join a class (whether it?s dance, art, etc.).
Learn a new hobby.
Forgive anyone who has wronged you, set aside your feelings of abandonment and bitterness by replacing them with happy memories. Leave your past behind, focus on the present and open your heart to the future by letting go of your past pain. According to Greg Anderson in ?The 22 Non-Negotiable Laws of Wellness,? if you change your behavior, you change your thoughts, thus you influence different results. If you have been in therapy for one year without successful results, there is something definitely wrong. And it?s your wrong emotional choice. So, make a decision to be happy by responding to life?s challenges differently. If your heart has been broken, there is a saying: There?s nothing like a new love to replace an old love. Smile!
Love and light!
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