Depending on who you ask for a definition of "Good Health," you might receive as many answers as there are people. Perhaps this is because what seems to work for improving and maintaining the health of some folks might not work for others. Nevertheless, taking this into consideration, there are a few basic rules that should be obvious to everyone. These rules, if properly adhered to, can help to not only bring us closer to good health but to optimal health as well:

Rule #1: Maintain a positive attitude. Avoid wasting precious energy on destructive emotions such as anger, despair, jealousy, revenge, etc. Instead, take control of your thoughts and emotions. If necessary, use positive affirmations (e.g., “every day, and in every way, I’m getting better and better.”) Seek health for the right reasons (e.g., to assist you in being a more diligent worker, a more loving husband or wife, a more attentive father or mother, a more considerate friend, or a more selfless servant in behalf of your fellow man) and then your chances for success are multiplied!

Rule #2: Eat a sensible diet. Our risk of succumbing to degenerative diseases (e.g., cancer, heart attacks, strokes. etc.) can be minimized by eating a diet that consists of more fresh fruits, vegetables and organic meats. Wherever possible, avoid processed foods (e.g., white flour), refined foods (e.g., white sugar), and foods with unnatural preservatives, dyes, flavorings, and colorings. As a rule, our diet should be as close as possible to the way mother nature intended it to be.

Rule #3: Exercise regularly. One of the keys to maintaining our "ideal" weight is to remain (or become) active. If we want to lose weight, exercise will help us to keep the weight off by promoting more muscle which, in turn, assists in burning fat more efficiently. In general, to maintain weight, exercise should be performed three times weekly (four or more times weekly if seeking to lose weight). This can be as simple as walking or cycling for 15-20 minutes. For best results, the heart rate should be increased during exercise by a minimum of 10 beats.

Rule #4: Supplement your nutrition. Despite what you may have heard, in this day and age of pollution and adulterated foods, it is virtually impossible to achieve optimum health without supplementation. In fact, many ailments suffered by people today are the direct result of vitamin, mineral, and/or hormone deficiencies. A multi-vitamin and multi-mineral supplement from a reputable nutritional company can provide you with a good foundation upon which to build your health. For specific problems, you may need to take higher amounts of a specific supplement for a short period of time. Consult your alternative physician or nutrition specialist for more information.

Rule #5: Get adequate rest. The average person requires between 7-8 hours sleep. It is during sleep the process of detoxification is performed by the liver. If adequate rest is not obtained then, over time, we increase the stress on our physical and mental health. Whenever possible, commit to retire to bed early and arise early. Resting your mind during each day with prayer or meditation can be an invaluable aid to improving your mental concentration and focus as well.

Rule #6: Drink clean water. The environment around us is more polluted than ever before in the history of the world. Therefore, it is imperative that our choice of water is free from pesticides, chemicals, heavy metals, and other contaminants. Reverse Osmosis is considered the best filtration system. Some natural spring waters are excellent over the counter sources. I often recommend distilled water for my patients (to which a mineral concentrate is added to make our own version of "mineral water"). We also tend to drink too little water. This alone could help to solve numerous ailments. As a general rule, we should daily drink water according to our weight as follows: 2 liters (150 lbs.), 3 liters (150-200 lbs.), or 4 liters (200 lbs. +).

Typically, only those who are disabled by fatigue, pain, and other crippling physical ailments will seek to change their way of life. Yet, this is exactly what must be done if illness is to be overcome. Our unnatural way of living has produced disease and a natural way of living must be used to correct it! ¤

    For more information contact Dr. Royal of The Royal Center of Advanced Medicine of Henderson; (702) 433-8800, e-mail: royal@drroyal.com website www.drroyal.com

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