So How Do You Take Charge Of Your Health?
Get educated. Go online, read articles from reliable sources, ask questions, and be skeptical, yet inquisitive. Often people find that there are many holistic health alternatives, but then don’t know what to do with the plethora of information. That’s okay. Hang on to that knowledge, and take it with you as you search for a licensed profes- sional who can address your needs and answer your questions. If you need to make a healthcare decision, don’t make it based
on what others have told you. Find out for yourself. Acupuncture may have been the answer for your friend; it doesn’t mean it will be the answer for you. You should look into it and decide for yourself if it will work on your body.
Get Started Today: Here are some quick tips for taking charge of your own health,
right now: eat a balanced diet, choose whole foods as opposed to processed foods, buy organic, drink 6-8 glasses of water per day, and exercise. Does this advice sound too cliché? You’d be amazed at the number of health issues that can be solved by simply staying hydrat- ed and becoming more physically fit. Take a closer look at yourself; are you REALLY drinking enough water? Think of these basics as the foundation of your home, and before you can build upon anything, it’s critical to have that solid base. Try something safe and natural. For example, if your allergies are getting out of control, try local, unpasteurized honey. We’ve all heard that this can be an amazing remedy. Yet how many have actually tried it? Is a daily dose of honey the answer for all allergy sufferers? Probably not, there are many types of allergies and many treatments. But it can’t hurt to try and many people don’t even give honey a chance. How does it work? Honey can desensitize the immune sys-
tem from environmental elements that cause allergies in the body. When the gut is presented with a minuscule dose of allergens that don’t cause any harm, the body learns to self-adjust to these ele- ments and stops the process of the allergic reaction. Try honey in yogurt, or over granola or fruit. If you use honey in tea, make sure that the water isn’t too hot; wait until the tea is cool enough to drink before adding the honey. Try honey any time of year, but especially before allergy season gets into full swing to prevent the onset of symptoms. To find local honey, visit:
www.ct.gov/doag/cwp/view. asp?a=3260&q=399066 or check with your local farmer, orchard, or health food store. The best thing that we can all do for our health is take action and make smart health decisions, whether it’s exploring and learning about alternative medicine or simply googling about how to prevent a condition before the ailment is full blown.
Submitted by Ann Aresco, ND of ProNatural Physicians Group. For more information, visit
www.pronaturalphysicians.com, 860-505- 0702, 355 New Britain Rd., Kensington, CT. See ad on page 20.
To learn more about naturopathic medicine, or to find a licensed naturopathic doctor near you, visit
ProNaturalPhysicians.com. All ProNatural Physicians Group NDs are providers for most major insurance carriers. ProNatural Physicians Group, LLC is a network of naturopathic doctors that serve patients throughout Connecticut. The member-based organization provides administrative support such as insurance coding for service reimbursement and insurance creden- tialing. Interested NDs may contact Dr. Ann Aresco for membership information.
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