Health & Well-being


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Health and well-being are both vast subjects, and can be pursued and improved upon for a lifetime. 

We all want to feel – and be – healthy, happy, satisfied, and at peace with our worlds. Whether we thrive on pressure or have a deep need for balance and calm, there are numerous facets of life which make up the whole of our overall health and well-being. Without these important assets, all other attemtps at success will fall short, because we will not be healthy and happy enough to enjoy them.

The following list is a run-down of some of the most prevalent contributing factors, and includes some effective and useful resources, where applicable: 

  • Sleep:We all have different needs when it comes to how much sleep we require, and according to experts we generally experience a decrease in our sleep needs as we get older. What’s important, however, is the quality of our sleep and whether we feel rested and refreshed upon waking. If you experience troubled or broken sleep or difficulty falling asleep, try a natural sleep aid such as warm milk or chamomile tea, and consider regulating your hours, going to sleep and waking at the same time every day.
  • Diet: What and when you eat can have an enormous effect on your overall health, as you likely know. For instance, most people find that eating lighter foods in the evening promotes healthy sleep, which is an important aspect of well-being, as mentioned in the previous point. Over-eating or consuming heavy, filling foods can cause bloating* and discomfort, making us lethargic and eventually overweight. In general, our bodies digest food much more readily while upright, and especially while active.  More and more people are also swearing by a raw foods diet, as it promotes many positive health benefits. For more information on raw food diets, visit rawfoods.com. *For more on bloating, see the article How to Get Rid of Bloating. 
  • Exercise: Regular activity is a must for anyone pursuing a healthy, vital body and lifestyle. Exercise improves stamina and mental clarity, strengthens our heart, muscles and circulation, aids in overall health, and will help ensure your body is physically tired enough to fall asleep at night. For those who either sit all day or have a very active mind, an evening exercise regimen can be a big help.
  • Mental health: From how you handle worry and stress to anger and disappointment, your moods and general mental health affect your sleep patterns. The more peace of mind you can cultivate, the more flexible and effective you will be in the face of life’s challenges, leading to deeper, more restful sleep. We sleep well when we are calm amd relaxed. If worry or stress plague you, try meditation as a remedy. Just sitting before sleep and calming the mind will help to center your brain and slow down your thinking. Try focusing on your breath, and visualize letting your thoughts dissolve. There are many great resources available to help you learn to meditate. One fantastic way to meditate is by using guided meditations, such as those produced by Meditainment. These soothing, relaxing audio (and some visual) recordings work quickly and efficiently to calm and relax your mind, better preparing you for sleep – and life.
  • Habits: Do you set and work towards goals? Are you a smoker trying to quit? Do you keep your car and home clean and organized? Are you a procrastinator? Most people don’t make the connection between their lifestyle habits and how well they sleep (or don’t). All of things and more DO affect the quality and quantity of your sleep, however, as they affect your peace of mind and the weight of the thoughts and intentions you carry around. How can you sleep well if you are unconsciously disgusted by how your house looks filled with mess and clutter, or if you are worried about the many things you’ve left until the last minute? If all of this sounds familiar and you’d like to improve your habits quickly and permanently, try ThinkRightNow! 

Of course, there are intangible elements which contribute to overall health and well-being, such as feelings of vitality, centeredness and confidence, and a sense of purpose and meaning in life. 

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The following books are a wonderful start towards enhancing your levels of health and well-being: 

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