.... General Health The Fountain of Youth Within Us! by Mark Dayley Each of us yearns to maintain our youthful appearance, energy and good health free from disease and sickness. We look for help from the "discoveries of  science" and "breakthrough drugs" or "elixirs" full of promise. While we have made significant progress in our understanding of the human body and of life, still we find that the vital health and youthfulness we are looking for is elusive. What we ultimately come to recognize is that the "Fountain of Youth" lies "naturally" within each of us. As we take a look at nature and the lifestyles of earlier cultures, we do not find the problems of disease, sickness or excess weight that occur in our modern society. This should prompt us to see what these cultures doing that has proven to work throughout time. For example, I try to live a more natural lifestyle in regards to diet (whole raw foods), activity and exercise, environment (natural fibers for clothing, non toxic cleaners, etc.), and pure distilled water. I incorporate each of these as much as possible, though not perfectly. Nevertheless, the result is a better quality of life largely free from sickness and disease. Sometimes I am asked such questions as, "You look healthy and young but where do you get your protein, calcium, etc. since you do not eat meat or dairy products?" I simply reply that I get these things from the same sources that the gorilla does (who is naturally healthy and has a similar digestive system to that of humans): namely from the plant kingdom (fruits, vegetables, legumes, and grains). For example, a serving of carrot juice contains 8 times the calcium as an equal size serving of milk. Plus carrot juice is more easily digested, does not promote allergies and is non-mucus forming. Our SAD (Standard American Diet) of today unfortunately consists of highly processed "foods" that starve the body of nutrition and create difficulties for the digestive system, which results in colon problems. It is known in the natural health industry that over 90% of all human diseases and sickness are from a congested (constipated) colon. This also accelerates the aging process. Modern science hasn't and won't find a break-through drug that will restore your health. But they don't need to. The solution simply is a more natural lifestyle involving the integration of corrective and preventative measures over time. Let me mention a few below. One corrective measure is to cleanse and detoxify the body to get rid of some of the causes of disease and sickness.  This can be done by: Drinking adequate amounts of pure distilled water. A good rule of thumb is to drink one ounce of water for each pound a person weighs. Stimulate the digestive track by reflexology massage on the sole of the feet every other day. Reflexology charts are available in health stores or online. Herbal stimulation of the elimination process. There are several good herb based products that can help to stimulate the elimination process in the colon and intestinal track.  These can be ingestible (capsules, tablets, powders, etc.), herbal poultices, or convenient and highly effective transdermal herbal patches. Transdermal means that the healing properties of the herbs are drawn into the body and harmful toxins are drawn out. Transdermal patches applied to the sole of the feet during sleep have the advantages of: a) Working when the body is at rest or in its "fasting" mode and has additional energy to devote to internal cleansing. b) Being able to stimulate various body systems and organs through reflexology points on the soles of the feet. c) Concentrates the transdermal effects of the healing herbs in the area of the feet that need elimination of toxins and waste, which have gravitated to the feet from hours of standing and sitting. Some preventative measures can involve the following: Start today to migrate your diet from processed and refined devitalized "foods" to whole, raw, organic foods that are full of nutrition and are easily digested. Increase physical activity and enjoy nature with regular outdoor activities, or by integrating an exercise program, etc. Take time outdoors each day to breath deeply clean, fresh air. Be happy, smile often, and laugh daily. Sounds too easy, but eliminating stress is proven to increase health. Nature has everything to offer if you are willing to indulge. Start today to make these suggestions a part of your new lifestyle. Enjoy good health and long life and find the true Fountain of Youth Within! About the author: Mark Dayley has studied numerous health and nutrition topics, written articles for health related newsletters and magazines, registered many nutritional products internationally and consulted for various health and nutrition companies for several years.   http://www.bodyandsolepatches.com This article courtesy of http://www.health-dir.com.  Back to Contents

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