Mandatory Essentials Required for Good Health

Exercise

The health benefits of regular exercise and physical activity is a form of preventative medicine, which may protect you from developing heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus type II, obesity, osteoporosis and disabilities. Exercise also improves self-esteem and helps to manage stress. Therefore, supporting mental/emotional health. *Please consult with your physician before beginning any exercise program.*

Fresh Air and Sunshine

Regular exposure to sunshine, nature and fresh air provides the body with life long health benefits. For instance, depending on the individuals skin tone, 15mins-1hr of daily exposure to sunshine provides the body with nearly a day's supply of Vitamin D through skin absorption. Having appropriate levels of Vitamin D supports bone health and may reduce your risk of developing other chronic disease conditions. Also, fresh air, morning sunshine and nature may reduce stress, depression and elevate mood and energy. Therefore, resulting in improved overall health!*Please consult with your physician about how much sun exposure is appropriate for you.*

Adequate Sleep Cycles

Sleep affects our growth, stress hormones, immune system, appetite, blood pressure and cardiovascular health. Sleep studies over the last 100yrs have shown that the typical requirement for sleep for optimal health is to be between 8-9hrs. On average an adult needs 7-9hrs of sleep per night to receive its health benefits. Less than 6hrs of sleep per night increases your risk of obesity, heart disease and infections. Sleep deprivation can also exacerbate anxiety, pain, and depression. Less than 6hrs of sleep may also impair your levels of reasoning, problem solving and attention to detail.

Proper Nutrition and Water Intake

Proper nutrition promotes healthy cellular processes and organ function. Nutrition can also be a form of preventative medicine that will protect you from developing high cholesterol, high blood pressure and may also reduce the risk of developing chronic disease such as diabetes mellitus type II, cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Drinking the right amount of safe clean drinking water may reduce frequency of headaches, improve concentration, assist in digestion and bowel function, replenish skin tissues,  and support physical processes. In addition, water supports the body's detoxification processes and metabolism. These are just a few of several health benefits to drinking the right amount of pure water daily! *Please consult with your doctor about the amount of water you should be drinking daily.*