Basic Wellness Makeover

10 Steps to Transform Your Body, Mind, and Soul

<< Go to Step 1 to 5 of the Wellness Makeover

Step 6: Improve Your Digestion

Do you inhale your food? Are you so busy that even chewing seems like a luxury? Poor digestion is often at the root of many chronic ailments, such as low energy, pain, inflammation, arthritis, and allergies. In this part of the Wellness Makeover, I'll address some of most common culprits that can lead to sluggish digestion. 5 Ways to Improve Your Digestion

Step 7: Be Connected

The beauty of alternative medicine is that it appreciates how connected the physical body is with our minds, emotions, and spirit. We are also connected to our surroundings and to each other. Part of your homework for the Wellness Makeover involves strengthening your connections to your family, friends, colleagues, as well as to nature. By doing this, you solidify you place in this network and help others--and yourself--feel loved and supported. 5 Ways to Develop Connectedness

Step 8: De-Stress Your Schedule

You want to, but where to begin? Work stress alone has been linked to depression, heart disease, and other ailments. Short of changing jobs, how can you de-stress to help you decompress? How do you make time for friends, family, and leisure?
5 Ways to De-Stress Your Schedule

Step 9: Move Your Body

Oscar Wilde said, "To get back to my youth I would do anything in the world, except exercise, get up early, or be respectable" Do you sometimes feel like doing anything but exercise? 5 Exercise Tips for Optimum Wellness

Step 10: Be Supplement Savvy

Many people who first come into my office literally bring bags of vitamins and supplements they're taking. Some are recommended by friends and others by health food store clerks. An organized, focused approach saves time and money. 5 Ways to Be Supplement Savvy

Congratulations!

If you've completed the Wellness Makeover, congratulate yourself. You've taken big steps towards improving your health, increasing your well-being, and becoming more resilient to stress. Hopefully, you will continue to be inspired daily to embrace and appreciate the beauty of life. If you haven't already, please take this time to join our weekly Alternative Medicine Newsletter, so you receive weekly inspiration, tools, and insights to help you stay motivated.