Great sages, physicians, and masters of all cultures and all times have identified a few simple keys to health: proper breath; nutrition; inner cleansing; moderate exercise; enough rest; a positive, now-focused outlook, and living in harmony with nature. In my practice as a naturopath and energy healer, I am continually drawn back to these basic elements of health, yet I still find that very few people truly understand how vital they are.

As we achieve wellness and balance in any of the seven key areas, the benefits also spread into the other areas, making our task of achieving total wellness that much easier. When each area of our life and health is brought into wellness, we are raised from just feeling ‘well enough’ to a level of unprecedented health and wellbeing. But even making small improvements in these seven are as of health will deliver benefits, helping us feel stronger and healthier in body, mind and spirit. Read the rest of this entry »