Healthy Tips for 2012
Homeopathy isn't just about using remedies to heal -- it's also about staying healthy in the first place. As Hahnemann said, one must remove "maintaining causes" -- eating and living habits that lead to ill health. There are also a
variety of natural means for restoring health that don't involve the use of remedies. These can be handy if you are on a good constitutional remedy and don't want to interrupt its action with the use of a different remedy when you
come down with a cold or other minor ailment. Don't forget, in most situations, your body does know how to heal itself!
The following is an important list of health tips that I follow in my own life. I could write an article about each one of them, but for now, let me give you a summary to help get your 2012 off to a healthy start.
Drink water. If you haven't yet done so, remove all sodas from your house. This one American staple is probably most responsible for the obesity epidemic (yes -- diet sodas also lead to obesity, besides being filled with
toxins!) and a variety of health problems. Another good drink is tea, especially green tea. Try not to add sugar; it actually tastes better that way! If you simply must have a sweet drink sometimes, add a little 100% fruit juice to
your water or tea.
Eat real food. Cook at home! One reason why Europeans generally have better health than Americans is that the American food supply has become adulterated by preservatives, GMOs, and pesticides. Make it your habit to avoid
processed food as much as possible and eat organic food if you can. Eat like your grandparents did -- cook real food at home! I guarantee -- you will lose weight and feel better. As much as possible, stick to lots of vegetables,
legumes, and fruits (visit your local farmer's market), meat, chicken, fish and dairy (if you can tolerate it), unsalted nuts, and organic whole grain products. If you have an urge for a cookie, try a combination of nuts and dried
fruit instead.
Vitamins D3 and C. While I try to avoid taking supplements, two vitamins I couldn't do without are D3 and C. Almost everyone knows about the virtues of vitamin C. I like to use it in powdered form (which I dissolve in hot
water) because it's easier on the stomach. In the winter months, I take 1000mg of Vitamin C each day.
More and more studies are now coming out that also show the importance of Vitamin D3. In fact, a lot of America's ill health -- even in children -- is due to dangerously low levels of D3, the vitamin we get from sunshine. All the
warnings about the dangers of the sun and using sunscreen (most are toxic), along with our indoor sedentary lifestyle, have taken their toll. We need sunshine. Get some everyday! The sun is safe as long as you don't burn.
Vitamin D3 is protective from many cancers (including skin cancer and breast cancer) and a host of other diseases. My whole family now takes 2000 IU each day and I rarely get sick. (Some advise getting your D3 level tested
first and taking even more if necessary.) And if you feel a cold coming on, take a bit more C and D3 -- you may nip it in the bud.
Apple Cider Vinegar. This is a wonder tonic for the digestive system and is even supposed to help with weight loss. I take a tablespoon each morning with some water. Read around about it online -- there are many virtues of
apple cider vinegar. Soaking your feet in it will even help ward off athlete's foot! Make sure you buy organic apple cider vinegar that is a bit murky -- with "the Mother". Watch out for major brands that are simply white
vinegar with caramel color added.
Hydrogen Peroxide. Another wonder substance! Put it on cuts and wounds (it doesn't sting), gargle with a diluted mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water when you feel a sore throat coming on (but don't swallow!), or put some
in your ears for a few minutes when you feel a cold coming on. The bubbling action is hydrogen peroxide doing its job. Read around about it online.
Apple cider vinegar and hydrogen peroxide are also great cleaning agents. If I was on a deserted island and could only take a few helpful substances with me (besides homeopathic remedies!), I would take: hydrogen peroxide, apple cider
vinegar, rubbing alcohol, and soap.
