‘Each patient carries his own doctor inside him’
TO Truly appreciate life to the fullest, we must enjoy robust health.
Just as we can shape our physique into whatever we desire, by exercising; so too we can create the health we yearn for, by proper eating habits and a natural lifestyle.
Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins are fundamental life-giving nutrients that are necessary for the normal functioning of our bodies. Equally vital, but frequently overlooked for their health benefits are: Water, Rest, Air, Exercise and Sunshine and Diet.
Apart from pure air, there is no other element in nature that is so critical for sustaining life as water. With the aid of water, nutrients enter the bloodstream and are transported to important areas of our system, where repair and growth are needed. Six to eight glasses of water consumed daily permit the body to cleanse itself of impurities, resulting in a more glowing complexion and better health.
Sleep is commonly under-estimated for its positive effects on our well-being. Six to eight hours rest per night is generally sufficient to allow the body to recuperate from the daily stresses of life. Adequate sleep not only counteracts pain, headaches, nervous tension and worry, but also produces a calming effect on our entire system.
Oxygen, the elixir of life, is an excellent blood purifier and nerve tonic. Deep breathing exercises performed in a pollution-free environment produces a general feeling of well-being, enabling one to sleep better and think more clearly as well as stimulating blood circulation.
Regular outdoor exercise is one of the most important factors for the preservation of health. Physical endurance and a well-toned body are benefits derived from this activity. Exercise is also a wonderful stress-reliever and an effective way to rid our system of toxins. Frequent physical activity in the open air and sunshine encourages buoyancy and stamina.
Sunlight provides a plethora of benefits to our bodies. It provides vitamin D from direct sunlight on the skin when outdoors, helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body which is needed to keep bones, teeth and muscles heathy, reduces high blood pressure, strengthens bones, kills bacteria, boosts mood and enhances our immune system to name a few.
Eating a well-balanced diet enables our bodies to withstand the many diseases that plague our world in this modern era. Fruits, vegetables, carbohydrates, protein, nuts, grains and seeds all support our overall health.
“The best six doctors anywhere, and no one can deny it,
are Sunshine, Water, Rest, Air, Exercise, and Diet.
These six will gladly you attend, if only you are
willing
Your ills they’ll mend; Your cares they’ll tend;
And charge you not a shilling.”
Living in harmony with nature allows us to live in harmony with ourselves. Becoming more intimate with Mother Nature, and implementing the best six doctors into our lifestyle will ultimately ensure peak health.
As a skilled Esthetician and Wellness Coach, Naema Khan specialises in providing personalised care through Electrolysis, facials and various therapeutic massages such as Swedish, Thai, Indian head massage and therapeutic foot massages. She also offers consultations on natural health and wellness. The views and opinions expressed are not necessarily those of AZP News. Khan can be contacted at (868) 330-9448
