Life at the country was great - it had all the things that a modern lifestyle lacked.
In the country, you are not concerned about your mobile phone as it is often out of service. You are greeted by Nature - the green trees and lush forests that calm you down.
You indulge in breathing in fresh, crisp air.
As a Naturopath, I often encounter clients who want quick fixes and results. Unfortunately, because the way we live is unnatural - unless you are committed to make small steps towards lifestyle changes - the common symptoms of disease continue to creep in. There are herbs and nutrients that help in reducing these symptoms, but can they really fix someone if they choose to: smoke? live sedentary? eat junk food? binge eat? Then I am temporary 'fixing' someone and not addressing the real cause of disease.
So how do we take charge of our health - when we live such busy lives? Make yourself the priority when making food choices and keeping your stress levels down.
Stress is the modern killer - with that not addressed - it can lead to inflammation, which can lead to inflammatory diseases (e.g. arthritis), raised cortisol levels that lead to insomnia, mess up your hormones (via the hypothalamic pituitary ovarian axis), thyroid issues (hypo/hyperthyroidism), etc.
Medicines and bad lifestyle habits cannot compensate for lack of fresh air, water intake, natural food, exercise, meditation or sunlight.
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