2013 Annual Health and Wellness Guide

LIVE WITH A ‘CLEAN’ LYMPH SYSTEM
CLEAN UP YOUR DIET. A healthy diet produces less waste for your lymph
system to clean up, reducing your chances of congestion. Avoid processed
foods that are high in salt, sugar and preservatives. Replace simple sugars
and carbohydrates with whole grains, complex carbohydrates and fruit.
Identify any food allergies and avoid eating those foods.
CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES. Regular treatment via state
of art instrumentation is a great way to keep your entire body healthy
and your lymph system running smoothly. Relax in a sauna or steam bath
and let your body sweat out toxins to cleanse your system.
DRINK 6 TO 8 GLASSES OF PURIFIED WATER DAILY. Your body
needs to be well hydrated to keep your lymph system operating properly.
PRACTICE DEEP BREATHING from your diaphragm and through your
nose to keep your lymph fluids moving.
GET REGULAR PHYSICAL EXERCISE. ‘Rebounding’ on a small
trampoline or jumping rope for 5 minutes a day is great for your lymph
system. Other moderate exercise, such as walking and stretching, is also
helpful if done regularly.
WEAR CLOTHING THAT FITS PROPERLY. Tight clothing restricts your
lymph system and contributes to blockage. For the same reason, women
should avoid under-wire bras and try to wear no bra for at least 12 hours
each day.
DEAL WITH STRESS, DEPRESSION AND OTHER EMOTIONAL
ISSUES. Just like a congested lymph system can lead to emotional
problems, so can the reverse occur. Sometimes when we are stuck in stress
or other emotional issues, these feelings manifest in physical problems.
DO A DETOX AND COLON CLEANSE TREATMENT. Choose one
that is supported by liver enzymes to ease the burden on your liver and
kidneys and to decrease the pressure they place on your spleen. If you
are under a doctor’s care for any medical conditions, you should check
with her before doing a detox and cleanse.
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of the year you will know 52 of them
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• Do something outside of your comfort
zone next year. It will remind you
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your love for life. It may
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