subject: General Health And Disease Prevention - Becoming And Staying Healthy [print this page] It seems like everywhere you turn these days, you are hearing about illnesses and health problems. With disease and infirmity all around, we should each be doing all we can to promote general health and disease prevention. There are several areas over which we can take control as we pursue good health. First, eating nutritious foods that fuel our bodies without added toxins is foundational. Second, we should get plenty of exercise. Third, drinking filtered water in large amounts will flush toxins out of the body. Fourth, regaining balance with vitamin and mineral supplements can help prevent illnesses.
Nutritious foods can be hard to find in our cities. The vast majority of food in supermarkets is chemically engineered non-food (genetically modified organism or GMO). Whole foods that exist as they do in nature are the most healthful options. Certified organic fresh fruits and vegetables help to limit the amount of toxins you are putting in your body. Choosing what meats you eat is also important. Many meats sold in stores contain added hormones and antibiotics. Choosing hormone-free, antibiotic-free lean meats provides protein without dangerous side effects. Often, even the fruits and vegetables that are fresh in our supermarkets will have traveled many miles to sit in the grocery store, losing nutrients with every moment since picking. General health and disease prevention can be assisted by finding locally grown organic foods.
Exercise helps to promote general health and disease prevention by raising the heart rate and toning muscles. It helps prevent obesity, which contributes to many illnesses. The sweating that happens during exercise releases toxins through the body's sweat glands. Getting these toxins out of the body can help to prevent diseases. You can also assist in your general health and disease prevention through removing toxins from your body by drinking copious amounts of filtered water. Drinking large amounts of water also replaces drinks with more sugar and chemicals.
Because of the phenomenon of nutrient loss in fruits and vegetables due to travel and the depletion of our soils, supplements are sometimes needed to help the substance levels in our bodies balance out. Our natural levels of vitamins and minerals have been seriously diminished. Some mineral supplements can even boost general health and disease prevention by killing off dangerous pathogens in the body without the harmful side effects of synthetic chemical drugs. Destroying these harmful bacteria, viruses, and fungi can help you avoid getting sick while improving your immune system.
