{"id":160,"date":"2015-10-03T19:09:38","date_gmt":"2015-10-03T19:09:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/eft\/elements\/"},"modified":"2016-08-23T05:15:25","modified_gmt":"2016-08-23T05:15:25","slug":"elements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.frot.co.nz\/design\/deb-gully\/coaching\/elements\/","title":{"rendered":"Elements of Health"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vibrant health is more than not just being sick. It’s about having optimum physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s getting out of bed with a spring in your step, not needing to reach for that cup of coffee to get you going, feeling enthusiastic and energetic throughout the day, enjoying exercising, having good skin and clear eyes, feeling positive about your life, having fulfilling relationships, sleeping deeply and waking refreshed, feeling satisfied with your life, lack of pain or discomfort, an awareness of your body and its needs and maintaining that level of wellbeing throughout your life.<\/p>\n

What we consider to be normal signs of aging are often signs that we\u2019re not in optimum health.<\/p>\n

This scenario may seem totally unrealistic to you, but don’t give up. There are many ways we can increase our levels of health, energy and wellbeing.<\/p>\n

Food<\/h4>\n

One of the foundations of good health is the right diet \u2013 food that\u2019s right for your metabolism, chosen from real foods that haven\u2019t been stripped of their goodness. With a supply of the right nutrients, our bodies have an amazing ability to repair and self-balance.<\/p>\n

Read more about Personalised Diet<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Exercise<\/h4>\n

Exercise is so important to good health. Think about getting a balance between aerobic, strength and stretching exercises. But also make sure you’re not doing too much exercise. Fitness is a necessary component of health, but being fit doesn’t always mean you’re healthy. Allow adequate rest time, and listen to your body’s messages.<\/p>\n

Other Supportive Habits<\/h4>\n

There are many other lifestyle factors that can determine how well we function, and many of these can be improved. Are you:<\/p>\n