We all keep on growing

I’ve been reading some old journal entries of mine from two years ago. I hardly recognize this person who keeps on talking about goals she wants to achieve and keeps on complaining about things that she doesn’t have. For the longest time, I was struggling with meeting my goals, accomplishing simple tasks and staying motivated …

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Old age does not cause sickness – sickness causes old age

One of the biggest myths I have come across in my life so far is that we get weaker when we grow older. This is not true. Age has nothing to do with that. Our long-term bad habits make us weak and show signs of aging. When I was working as a geriatric nurse at …

My lifestyle

Many people have asked me recently what my lifestyle looks like in terms of nutrition and fitness, so here it is! In terms of nutrition, my lifestyle has been a big and long roller-coaster ride! I took the first steps toward a healthier lifestyle when I began running consistently, in 2008. I started eliminating meat, …

Move your body!

One key aspect of having a healthy body is moving it! I don't like to use the word 'exercise', it sounds like work. And though it is 'working out', it certainly shouldn't feel like work! You should pick an activity that you love doing and this could be anything; dancing, walking, running, boxing, whatever matches …

Building a strong foundation of health

In this time and age, we want everything fast. The sooner, the better. We don’t treat our health any better. We have been abusing our health for decades and now we want to get healthier and we expect overnight results. This is impossible. Yes, you can go on a crash diet and you will lose …

Nutrition – optimal food for a healthy body and mind

When it comes to health, I'm sure that many people will agree with me that nutrition plays a key role. And with health, I don't just mean physical health but also mental and spiritual health. They are all connected. Disease can't exist in an alkaline body. What is an alkaline body? A body that is …

The first steps toward good health!

Never before has having a good immune system been as important as it is right now. Being healthy is the key to a great and happy life. It is the foundation. I truly believe this is something that everyone can achieve, no matter what your state of health may be right now. Good health starts …