Lifestyle Tips
Everyone is different, so what’s good for some will not be good for all.
This is just some general info that may be beneficial.
As always check with your doctor and Registered Dietician to find what’s best for you.
Optimal health for a lifetime, as much as possible. Allows us to live are best life as much as possible. Even when things are tough, or we get sick. It helps us endure and get through a little bit better.
Food wise-
Fruits, Vegetables, Protein source (Meat or Plant-based), some healthy Starches (Watch time of day and frequency for blood sugar purposes). Choose grains and beans low on the glycemic index, others on infrequent occasions. Having an occasional treat is fine. Just not on a frequent basis. Learn how to read food labels. If something is not made the way you would at home or is not real food (Processed), don’t purchase it. Ask your doctor and a Registered Dietician about foods that may cause inflammation. What foods are high in arsenic and if that’s a big deal. If night shade foods will be a problem for you. What dairy, if any, may be good for you and find what you may be allergic to.
Hydration-
Water (No drink better), tea’s (Antioxidants and many medicinal properties. Find out what teas are best for you and ones that won’t clash with certain medications if you are on them}. Water helps detoxify the body and helps the body eliminate what it doesn’t need, among other health benefits.
Movement-
Some type of movement. Be it exercise (Resistant/strength training), Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates, swimming, walking, consistent work around the house, gardening. Consistent movement is important.
Social-
Being part of something positive, having a support group, having someone to talk to call on. Keeping in touch with family, friends, coworkers.
Spiritual-
Having a belief system. Even if it’s nothing but meditation or moments of quiet time. All this is very important.
Sleep-
I think I called “Sleep”, a natural steroid in the link below. It’s that rejuvenating and important to our bodies. For longevity, our immune system, mental health, and overall health
I’m not going to deep into it. But if you want to learn more, speak with you doctor and these 2 books can be of some help.
One of my favorite books is, “Live Intentionally Well”, by Jerry Frentsos. It was a “Longevity” book before it became a trend. He gives great science and info on sleep.
https://liveintentionallywell.com/
Another book I enjoyed with good info on “Sleep”, is “The 3 Pillars of Vigor”, by Tom Nikkola. He breaks down some of the same science, with the emphasis that sleep should not be negotiable. In other words, it’s non-negotiable to get a proper amount of sleep.
Tom also has a great newsletter. He has 2. One deals with world events. The other with healthy lifestyle science and thoughts.
I get the one for healthy lifestyle info.
Sign up for the “Nikkola Newsletter” here.
Some websites to help you in your journey. Search through these websites and go through them with your doctor
Dr. Gabriele Lyon-
Great website with great resources. Just got her book a couple of weeks ago. Not ready to get the book? The resources on her website is a great start
Dr. Eli Jarrouge-
https://www.metabolichealthmd.com/resources
Dr. Donald Laymen-
Breakfast Foods that are High in Protein
Dr. Jim Sharps-
LevelsHealth-
More articles to come soon hopefully.
Until then, feel free to look at my Instagram, Facebook, Tumblr and X/Twitter. Even if some of the posts are not recent, some of the info may be useful.
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