5 Healthy New Year’s Resolution Ideas

Probably one of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to improve one’s health, but what exactly is meant by that? “Eat better?” “Exercise more?” Getting specific makes it far more likely we’ll make the progress we want, and brings more fun and satisfaction along the way.

Here’s your motivation - Improving the overall health of yourself and your family will definitely contribute positively to nearly every area of your life. Who wouldn’t like more energy, better digestion, improved immunity, and a much more upbeat mood and outlook? These 5 starting ideas are simple but powerful, and offer substantial health upgrades whether you are experienced or new to natural health.

1. Better Water

• Drink from glass containers rather than plastic

• Improve the quality of your water with a filter, as there are currently over 2,100 known toxins in the U.S. tap water. I love Boroux! *

• Add trace minerals or unrefined salt such as Celtic or Redmond.

WATER constitutes 85% of the brain and 75% of muscles, so even mild dehydration impairs functioning. Since 75% of adults are dehydrated, many of us have our attention, memory, strength, and energy levels compromised. You can expect a 30% drop in energy from just a 5% drop in body fluids! The quality water filter will help a lot; many people don’t realize that they avoid water because of the taste of chlorine and other chemicals in the water. Boroux is a simple system is the most effective for the investment (whole house units are awesome but $1000s), and it needs filter replacement only about every second year.

2. Eat More Veggies

• Prioritize fresh produce and simple food

• Boosts energy levels, immunity, eye health

• Vegetable fiber improves digestion, helps balances weight, and reduces the risk of cancer.

One of the most effective dietary changes that we can make with our families is to increase their veggies (and protein and healthy fats), and reduce the processed carbs and sugar. It’s easier on everyone to make changes by focusing on what you are adding rather than what you are taking away. Build healthy momentum by serving about half of each plate with veggies, which will also help stabilize emotional states, sharpen thinking, and reduce family rates of cancer over the long haul (all in part through better elimination.)

3. Get Outside

• UV light in AM supports healthy sleep in the PM

• Children need extensive movement to develop higher brain function

• Get friendly support and info with 1000 Hours Outside.

Outside time, especially before noon, increases the early-day cortisol release which positively influences immune systems, metabolism, ability to focus, and inner circadian clock for sleep at night. Children need at least 3-4+ hours of active, spontaneous playtime daily to properly develop and mature in all areas: physically, mentally, emotionally, and neurologically.

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• Expand your confidence & toolbox before the kids are sick (again!)

• Natural approaches are safe, effective, and often help improve healthy resilience over time

• Be prepared and calm with my on-line course, Get Well Soon.

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5. Move More

MOVING daily is essential for every aspect of our adult well-being, and is the protection we crave for a longer, healthier life with our families. Daily movement reduces the risk of dementia & premature death by 50% each. How much movement?

• 8-10,000 steps each day

• Or a minimum of a 20-minute brisk walk,

• At least 5 days/week.

How hard? Push yourself to the degree that you are out-of-breath enough that it’s not fun to speak, but that you could if you had to. As you build up, later add something else twice a week - yoga, swimming, biking, resistance training, weightlifting, etc.

If you are a mom that is out of shape, doesn’t have much core strength, or wants to protect or repair your pelvic floor, consider The Body Ready Method. My past clients rave about it, including several that had extremely serious pelvic floor failure and now feel quite recovered, even through additional pregnancies. This is an outstanding program during all stages of life - pregnancy, postpartum, or core/diastasis/pelvic floor issues anytime!

With all of these ideas, start as small as needed each day and keep aiming in a positive direction. It won’t take long to feel the improvements begin to amplify.

This is just the beginning of what you need to know, there is so much more I’d love to teach you.

Most of the natural approaches covered in Get Well Soon are also pregnancy safe (it’s noted if not). And all of them improve your family’s resilience and help them heal faster.

It’s where to get ALL your questions answered, not just a “What can I do?” google search, but also the experienced “How, when, and why” to do it. Get all the details here, and through January 12, 2025, enjoy a ‘Happy New Year’ coupon for $50 off with code: NEWYEAR

I look forward to helping you have a much healthier next year!

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