Healthy Life

Practice daily stress management techniques (e.g. paced breathing, meditation, prayer, hobbies that bring joy)
Engage in healthy relationships with friends, family, & partners (e.g. communication, boundaries, intimacy)
Express gratitude daily for yourself and others

Feed your friends: understand the role of microbiota in the gut
Drink ½ your weight in ounces of water daily (e.g. 150lbs/2 = 75 oz.)
Eat non-toxic, nutrient dense foods: organic & colorful
Prepare your own foods to stimulate digestion
Chew slowly and completely so that the digestive enzymes can work ideally
Give yourself 10-15 minutes after eating to signal to your brain that you are full before consuming more food

For beginners: start low, go slow
Do what you love: dancing, swimming, bicycling, surfing, skiing
Perform cardiovascular exercise 3-5x/week for at least 30 minutes
Accompany cardiovascular activity with weight training to improvement structure and function
Gyms are great but not necessary: get creative with a free home workout (e.g. dance with soup cans)

Use air filters in your home, changing them at least 2x year
Use pillow and mattress covers: clean them in hot water monthly
Wash your bed linens in hot water weekly
Use water filters at home and avoid using any plastic water containers: use glass instead
Replace toxic cleaning supplies with non-toxic replacements: these are easy to make (less expensive too). Resource: www.ewg.org
Replace toxic self-care products with non-toxic replacements (e.g. shampoos, lotions, makeup) Resource: www.ewg.org/skindeep
Avoid exposure to chemicals without proper protection (e.g. masks, gloves, ventilation)