What does living in prevention look like?
Well, to start with, I believe we have to understand that health is a continuum. It is not black or white, healthy or ill. We are often in between these two realities and simply not aware. Kind of like the boiled frog…we just get used to it and found ourselves in a lot of “hot water”. This mechanism in our brains on one hand can teach us so much (discipline and perseverance) and on the other, it can destroy us.
So, that was a fun way to start, let me walk us back from the cliff.
Our Bodies are amazing, they can filter so much. However, like any filter system, they do break down over time if not properly cared for and maintained.
Now, that is the key. Systems break down if not properly cared for. So moral of the story? Let’s care for it.
Ok, let’s put this into perspective. You love that when you hop into your car and turn the key(or hit the button) it purrs to life. But if you decided to stop getting oil changes, replace filters or top up fluids, how long would that continue? I have a good guess as that’s what I did to my first car! Live and learn right?
Ok, back to your body. We know that we need certain nutrients but we do not bother to make sure we are getting them unless we start to feel ill effects. It is our culture to run and get medication when we have depleted our bodies. This may allow you to feel better in the moment, however no illness was ever caused by a lack of medication. That’s right, illness is caused by a lack of nutrients or making the bodies filter systems work too hard processing chemicals and foods that lack any real nutrients.
Did you know that a large percentage of our country is obese and malnourished? It’s tragic and it’s time we take control of our lives and future.
Living in prevention is all about understanding what your body needs and caring for it like it matters (it really does).
For those of you that have fallen ill or watched a loved one go through something then you know that if you don’t have your health, not much else matters.
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