EXERCISE REGULARLY:
o At least 30 minutes three times a week.
-cardiovascular exercise
-resistance (weight) training at least two times a week.
-Yoga can reduce asthma attacks
-Tai Ji can help reduce fear of falling
With regular controlled exercise, the body adapts and tolerance/endurance to stress increases.
SLEEP:
o At least 8 hours for most people.
It is important to get to bed by 10:00 p.m. because the hours before midnight are most important for rejuvenating the adrenal glands and other important organs of your body.
NUTRITION:
o Eat a healthy diet for your blood and body type.
-“Eat Right for Your Type,” Peter J. Adamo
-“Perfect Health: Complete Mind/Body Guide,” Deepak Chopra MD
o Reduce processed carbohydrates–pasta, bread, pastries, pizza
o Eliminate allergy-causing foods–wheat, eggs, dairy, etc.
o Eliminate or restrict caffeine-containing foods and beverages
o Eliminate or restrict the use of alcohol
o Increase the potassium to sodium ratio by eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables
o Include adaptogenic herbs
-Ginseng: provides a balancing and tonic effect on all organ systems
-Ashwagandha Root: provides an anti-stress effect
-Schizandar Berry: beneficial for stressful times for insomnia and improve endurance
-Rhodiola Rosea: complements the effects of other adaptogens, multi-vitamin/mineral complex, Vitamin C, B6 and pantothenic acid.
o Include liquid fatty acids
o Eliminate transfats