We all live extremely fast paced lives with little or no time to think or consider our health could be affected by it. For years we eat and do what we like, most of the time we are totally oblivious of what is going on around us. One day when those dark clouds appear on the horizon we may start to wonder, why are they coming closer and encircling me? Last time I could see only blue skies, yet everything has changed today and is different. Nobody is safe from the poisonous environment around us, such as fumes of car engines, or that lovely interior smell of a new car, smog, unhealthy mattresses, greasy fast foods and easy-to-make processed foods that have become such a concern of our lives today. When we finally recognise our health has become an issue, it is best to consider the food consumption first. And rightly so, this is where the first changes in our diet must take place. But be aware not only bad or unhealthy foods are the only things to consider. We must look at all options, not only food; there are many other factors as well that can attack our health.
A Closer Look on the Inside!
Just as important to change to healthier diets, there are some of the hidden culprits most people don’t consider or even know about. How safe is the house on the inside you live in? By doing some stock-take of the everyday items you use may give you the answers to the things that seem harmless. As small as they may seem, but over time the totals can have a most unhealthy outcome. Such things as cleaners, cosmetics, toiletries, soaps, even the mattress you sleep on be as safe as you think it is. Why a mattress? We spend on average 25 percent of our life sleeping in a bed that could be unhealthy. By inhaling toxic chemicals from flame retardants in the mattress, this is similar to a new car. That clean fresh smell of the interior in fact has toxins and are not healthy to breath in.
Such chemicals in cosmetics and toiletries are containing hundreds of cancer-causing agents that cannot be ignored. Women would be wise to use less or stop their use of deodorants and antiperspirants because of chemicals called parabens used as preservatives. In under arm products used by women the very same chemicals were found in breast tumours. Products such as tooth paste, conditioners, cosmetics, lotions, soaps, shampoo, fly sprays, insect repellents, bubble bath, all contain harmful chemicals. One of the chemicals Triclosan is also used in many of the products, such as anti bacterial soaps, household cleaners, toothpaste etc. This is a concern, especially for children. Should we assume when children brushing their teeth some of that wouldn’t be swallowed? All of these amounts as small as they seem can add up quickly if used on regular or even daily basis. Use natural alternatives toxin and chemical free instead, they are available. Living in this world of today, it is your job to make sure you keep your body free from the toxins present in the air around you, what touches your skin and body, and the food you eat.
Without Going to Any Extremes!
To protect or regain your health, being prepared to make changes but not necessarily to the extreme, this is where many people go wrong. Make the changes slowly and allow to adjust; this is important towards a lifestyle change suited for a long life expectancy. Planning a healthy program for yourself must suit for the long distance and most of all, keep it simple. Once you decide, and you are mentally prepared to make a healthy diet menu, make sure it is lenient enough for you to follow and continue. This does not only mean your intake of good nourishing food stuff, but it also means for you to cut down on the stuff that is harming your body from the outside. You cannot expect yourself to live on vegetables for the rest of your life. Add some different flavours and taste so that you don’t get bored of the idea and revert to the easy way out. That path takes you back to a rough road filled with problems, diseases, ailments, and lower life expectancy. Although you should not deny yourself some of the food you really like but in smaller portions and not as often. Give yourself sometimes a treat for the good work you’ve done, without overdoing it. Not only does this healthy lifestyle cleanses your body and makes it healthier, it also helps you lose weight, improves the skin, and develops a vigorous, flowing personality.
