1. Physical Stress
If you had to choose one body that would last the rest of your lifetime, then what body would you choose?
You know accidents, injuries, falls, surgery, direct trauma, repetitious movement patterns, poor postural habits, chronic health conditions, etc... effect most people at some point in their lifetime. And it keeps them from functioning at their optimal level. But some people have figured out a way of getting rid of the physical stress naturally to experience a new paradigm of physical health and performance.
Embrace and enjoy these self-care routines:
- Receiving Regular Bodywork - What would your health look like if your brain was operating at peak efficiency? Could you get excited about enhanced energy, higher performance levels, stronger resilience and inner peace? Imagine your memory is laser sharp, mood is stable and you can focus and concentrate fully on whatever you set your mind to. Releasing and resolving issues in cellular tissues with a manual therapy expert opens the heart, clears the mind and frees the body for physical excellence. For you to live your dream life whether it be to excel in your career or be amazing with your family, or just rock out in life, you need a solid foundation. That foundation is to feel strong and healthy in your body. Lauren invites you to get into your body because the answers are in there, not outside.
- Breathe - How would your life change if you discovered the power of deep and rhythmical breathing? It's simple and free to do. Breathe in through the nose (i.e. breathe spirit in, O2), hold for 4secs then release with a sigh out the mouth (i.e. breathe ego out, CO2). Happy hormones are released immediately and your body resets and rejuvenates. See if you can hold your breath a little longer each time. Great to do throughout the day and especially in bed before you drift off to sleep. Spitting cherry seeds is a good assessment of your progress, the further the seeds land, the healthier your lung capacity.
- Shake - Have you heard the saying 'shake-it-off'? A change in energy state occurs through wave propagation when you shake. Applied quantum physics at its miraculous best. Simply shake your groove thing for 3-5mins with your heels on the ground preferably in the morning. Let the arms, hand and fingers join in on the action too. Shaking creates vibration that helps moves around the 'stuck stuff' in the cellular tissues of the body. There are 33 reported scientific benefits to this exercise alone. Possible side effects have been known to cause shrinkage of the love handles.
2. Chemical Stress
If you don't take care of your body, then where are you going to live?
In our modern lives, we are exposed to so many chemicals (over 85 000 that have been released into our environment, to which only 287 have been scientifically tested), moulds, viruses, bacterium, parabens, heavy metals, heavy hangovers, electromagnet frequencies (EMFs), sources of radiation, and other toxins in our water, air and food.
Unfortunately we cannot completely hide away from exposures to toxins from our daily environment. But the good news is we can take positive steps to protect our bodies.
Here are a few simple tips to instantly make you feel great:
- Make and drink your own pure clean water - Do you want to heal yourself from one or more of the thousands of common complaints and worldwide dysfunctional ailments? Look to your water supply first. Obvious, but not so to many who drink tap water. Not only do we need water and air to survive, but we need clean water and clean air. This is the most important factor to staying healthy or repairing your health. Water is the most essential substance on the planet for all cultures and all life forms. We all exist and thrive mainly because of water. If you understand we are 71-92% cellular conductive water or an 82L human water bottle, then you can appreciate the quality of water you drink will change your life for the better or the worse. Start where you can with what you can (filters, steam distiller) to reduce daily intake of toxins. If you have not come across a water filter for your shower, they will rock your world when you do (no plumber needed to install, great if renting). There is a reason why Nutritionists first look to the water supply you drink and shower in before looking at food and supplementation. No point putting good stuff in your body if bad stuff is coming in from the water you drink and shower in, thus overriding your good intentions and efforts.
- Reduce Your Exposure to Hazardous Electromagnetic Frequencies (EMFs) - Are you aware of the amount of EMFs around you? Think about all the different electrical and wireless tech devices in your home and on your body. We are constantly being bombarded by EMFs from many sources - TVs, clocks, computers, phones, and others. What’s worse, you may be keeping some of them in close proximity to your brain. Simply turn off your wi-fi at night. Put your phone in airplane mode, this stops it from sending and receiving cellular signals. Don't keep it on your nightstand close to your head, even in airplane mode. As long as your phone is on, you will still be exposed to some magnetic fields and the closer to your body your mobile phone is, the more danger it poses. Read the fine print in T&Cs of mobile phones, scary.
- Get out in nature as a regular practice -. Have you noticed how invigorated you feel when out in nature? Our ancestors evolved in nature and didn't see themselves as separate from it. They didn’t just go to the park once a week to visit nature. Nature was all around them. Fast forward to today, we have homes and workplaces full of EMFs and chemicals. This is not nature. This is artificial. So how would it feel to get up and get outside more often, and take your friends and family with you? Stimulate the neural networks of the body by returning the toes to 'mother nature' walking barefoot on the earth. This grounding phenomenon instantly clams the nervous system and decreases inflammation - the mother of all disease in the body.
3. Emotional Stress
Who do you think will care about the health of your brain in 10 years time?
Did you know your thoughts, your beliefs, your attitudes and your life experiences directly influence your biology and change your body? Today scientists are realising the enormous power of mindset when it comes to our ability to heal and influence the body.
Our ability to adapt is what keeps us alive through tragedy, trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, relationships with family, friends, co-workers, negative beliefs and thoughts, etc...If the spirit is broken, it doesn't matter how much you exercise or what you eat, the body becomes ill.
Fortunately, there is help to guide you in the right direction. Innovative approaches to recover from emotional traumas and faulty beliefs that could be holding you back not only from happiness, but also from feeling your best physically.
Everyday, consider these 3 self-care routines supported by science to bring attention, kindness and awareness to the resilient body and integrated brain:
- Pause before meals - What if you thanked your food before you ate it? How does that shift your cellular biology? Take a quiet moment of mindfulness before eating, silently thanking everyone involved in bringing you the nutrients you are feeding your body to nourish and nurture it.
- Play - When did you last play or stop playing? Each day, be creative, spontaneous, have fun, sense the world with bewilderment and wonder. There is no right or wrong. Pets and children are great examples of playing. The profound affect on health and genes is vast, not to mention the joy and good sweat you can work up.
- Practice gratitude - How do you routinely practice gratitude? One way is to capture the moment just after waking up, before you hop out of bed each day, say 3 things you are grateful for. This can be really simple like being grateful for clean sheets, electricity, the sun coming through the window or the love in your life from friends and family. Each night before falling sleep, say 1 thing you were grateful for during the day, 1 thing you did really well during the day and 1 thing you are looking forward to tomorrow. When you are grateful fear disappears and abundance appears.