On Being Responsible For My Health

To build a home one must be healthy. To do anything that requires strength, skill and endurance one must be healthy.

As I cross the threshold of middle-age I notice my body taking longer to heal and respond to rest. Responsibility means the ability to respond. Some people respond to health issues by trusting in an alopathic doctor. Over the years I have chosen to respond to my health issues personally. I learned how to research while at University. I have had amazing success with my health by following simple rules, they are non-invasive so there is no harm in trying them, they work for me, they may work for you. I am sharing this information because I feel that much, if not all, of our health concerns can be treated by simple means if a few simple guidelines are followed. This ability to respond to our own health has a huge impact on the health system. Our health system needs some relief.

Guidelines to Maintain Personal Health (print and tape inside kitchen cupboard or somewhere you will see it daily)

1.0
Observe my self daily.

Spend 5 to 30 minutes daily in a relaxed position and focus mind and breath inwards. Sit comfortably on the edge of a chair with sine erect, shoulders and arms relaxed, or sit comfortably on a cushion on the floor with legs crossed. At the very least breath 3 times slowly and deeply through the nostrils. Observe the mind and the breath. Attach no judgement to any thoughts or emotions. Simply observe and relax. This simple exercise is very powerful.

1.1 It helps calm the mind and prioritize thoughts. Thoughts out of constant control eventually lead the mind to stress and the body to eventual dis-ease.

1.2 It helps relax the body and realize where the body is tense. Continuous tension in parts of the body (back, neck, stomach, brain...) eventually manifest as some form of dis-ease. Realization of tension allows me to make necessary adjustments in posture, attitude, diet etc.).

1.3 It helps rejuvenate the spirit and focus these energies to move the body and mind towards set goals. Whether one calls this spirit, matrix or energy, there can be no doubt it either flows with ease or dis-ease in a positive or negative manner.

2.0
See disease as dis-ease. If recognized early enough, it simply means the body is not at ease and needs simple adjustment. If ignored, constant chronic dis-ease will transform to an acute form of dis-ease that will require major adjustment. The best way I've found to recognize dis-ease is by observation (see 1.0).

3.0
Breath deeply and calmly throughout the day. Anxiety, frustration, fear and anger only arise when the breath is too short, not relaxed, ignored or unfocussed.

4.0
Maximize circulation. Breath is circulation. Flexibility allows maximum circulation. Stretch, breath deeply and relaxed, keep a positive mental attitude...

5.0
Drink plenty of water.

6.0
Eat a diet low in high-glycemic carbohydrates. Eat a diet low in mucus forming foods (wheat, meat, and dairy).