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which diffuse the prevalence of violence, fear, anger, and hatred that we’re continually immersed in today’s hectic society. Our happiness and survival is dependent on compassion and I share my personal experiences as well as some client stories about the healing potential positive qualities bring to our life. It is my hope that this section inspires everyone to cultivate self-compassion and reverence for all life.
Four Elements of a Healthy Life This book really sums up a large part of the program that I teach. The four fundamentals that I discuss: wholesome foods, brain care and mental stimulation, fun physical motions, and compassion; need to be pres- ent for us to reap the greatest health benefits. How can we experience vibrant health if we eat foods that don’t nourish us and add to our toxic load? How can we expe- rience lasting mental health if we deny our brain critical brain building nutrients and bombard it with negative thinking? How can we expect live a peaceful life if we’re always angry, fearful, or resentful? That’s why the Pillars of Health are so important. Each pillar addresses the critical components we need to help us build a solid base to work from. My hope is to reach as many people as possible with this easy-to-incorporate information and improve people lives greatly as a result.
The following is an excerpt from THE PILLARS OF HEALTH: YOUR FOUNDATIONS FOR LIFELONG WELLNESS FLEXING MENTAL MUSCLES
Our brain, similar to our muscles, requires oxygen, nutrients, and stimulation for optimal functioning. Just as our physical performance increases with different and challenging fitness routines, the brain also benefits from mental “cross training” to expand its problem- solving skills, memory, and creativity. The mind can become complacent after a while, doing the same activ- ities day in and day out. Not presenting unique stimuli can cause it to wither, much like a flower going without water for long durations. The more we exercise the brain in unique and unusual ways, the more we flourish by enjoying its increased capabilities.
Our elderly population, especially those in care facili- ties, spends a great deal of time being sedentary and relatively little time engaged in activities that promote greater cognitive function. When I challenged seniors with games and activities, improved their physical fit- ness, and fined-tuned their diet, their health increased, along with their mental faculties—sometimes signifi- cantly. They began to get excited about learning.
After interviewing actively fit and thriving seniors from all over the country, I found some key modalities in their life: First, none had grown up with the technology we have today. Since they didn’t possess computers, their brains had to do the work. Universally, I found that seniors were exceptional with numbers because they didn’t have calculators at a young age. Second, without the constant distraction of television, they exchanged stories, played games (such as cards, chess, checkers, Monopoly, and Scrabble), and reminisced about their
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