Health Awareness Month

Because of its immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory effects, Echinacea can be used to relieve, to name just one, acute sinusitis. Echinaforce drops (the most effective
form of the herb) can easily be found at your nearest
local pharmacy.

Juicing is one of the best ways to improve your health and get in all those awesome fruit and veggies into your diet too?

If you feel sluggish during the day, add some exercise (gym, long walks or running) into your daily routine to boost your energy levels.

Choose food that’s good for you.

Good food includes loads of unprocessed, hormone-free meats, veggies free of pesticides and chemicals and locally sourced foods where possible.
Avoid tinned foods as well as other long-life products. These include preservatives that are harmful to your body. Fresh meals are not only good for you but super delicious.

Eliminate destructive behaviour. 

Emotional eating is exactly that! Look at your destructive behaviour and decide on what needs to be removed. Practise self-control and rid the house of any junk that might tempt you. Also, do research and find out exactly what foods are harmful to you. If you can’t seem to kick the ‘habit’ visit a medical professional for help.

It’s all about routine.

Once you discover exactly what needs to be removed from your diet, adjust your lifestyle and habits. Get a meal-prep routine going! This is key, especially with the crazy lifestyle we all lead. With less time spent on cooking, you will have more time for exercise and perhaps some good old me-time!

Sustain your new habits.

You’ll find that you might not always be consistent in your habits, but remember, this is a journey and not an ‘all-or-nothing’ battle. Stay focused on your accomplishments and not your failures, that will ensure your journey is sustained and that you don’t give up too easily.

Review your progress and be grateful.

It is very important to look back on where you started and compare it to where you are now. Often you might feel like you’re not getting anywhere, but assess your energy levels, self-confidence and discipline and look at your current position. Make sure to note that health is not always determined by weight, you might not have lost much or anything, but that does not mean no progress was made.