Your Future Gets Written Today
The above quote (which is taken from a “Beady Eye” song) more or less sums up which
direction your health is heading. It’s the difference between active longevity versus chronic
disease. “Epigenetics” is the ability to have a direct input on your body cells by the things that
YOU do. You do not need to use the excuse that you have “bad genes” and poor health is
inevitable. If you pay attention to a few basic things, it can make a world of difference in your
quality of life and longevity.
I believe that you should “Start With Your Feet” for Wellness. That means sensible shoes
plus “orthotics” so your biomechanical foundation will be solid. Let's take a look at some things
that will help you write a bright future for yourself:
1. Nutrition- decrease your intake of white flour (found in bread, pasta, pastries)....drink as
much “reverse osmosis” or distilled water from a glass or stainless steel container as you
can (the majority of your body is water and it needs large amounts to function efficiently at
the cellular level)....add a touch of lemon or lime juice to alkalize your cells, which wards
off disease....increase your intake of fruits and vegetables, but be aware that the majority
should be organic due to pesticide content (if diabetic, be prudent with the fruits)…don’t be
afraid to eat healthy fats like olive oil, coconut oil, avocado/guacamole, nuts.
2. Exercise- I prefer “high intensity interval training” (“HIIT”) for my aerobic workout which
allows shorts spurts of high intensity followed by a recovery period.... the key is to do 8-9
fast speed/slow speed intervals no longer than 20 seconds then 15 seconds on the fast
speed (with a 1 minute slow speed recovery after each burst)....the whole workout should
only last 12 minutes enabling you to fit it in more regularly into your schedule....going to
the gym at least once a week to do full body strength-training....I recommend having a
personal trainer initially show you the proper techniques for your particular gym
equipment....daily stretching exercises are also important to maintain flexibility and
prevent injuries.