Prescription for Health PDF Print E-mail

Good health requires a combination of many factors including: emotional, environmental, dietary and physical factors. During periods of disease or injury, medical interventions are often necessary. I use the system of Asian/Oriental Energy Medicine including acupuncture and non-needle therapies, electroacupuncture, qigong, and herbs, but recognize that other therapies may be more appropriate for certain conditions. Below are some of what I consider to be main factors in health.

Emotional:
  • Appropriate expression of emotions
  • Deliberate relaxation with: meditation, relaxation tapes, or prayer
  • Stress reduction
  • Playtime

Environmental:

  • Clean, fresh air
  • Adequate sunshine
  • Plants and animals
  • Dress appropriate to season
  • Appreciate nature

Dietary:

  • Eat a whole foods, plant based diet
  • Minimize refined foods, added salt, added fat
  • Appropriate quantities of food
  • A one-a-day type multi-vitamin & mineral
  • Adequate, clean drinking water
  • Appropriate herbs and supplements as required

Recommended reading: The China Study by T. Colin Campbell

Physical:

  • Stretching, Tai Chi, Qigong, yoga, deep breathing
  • Aerobic exercise including: walking, running, gardening, etc at an appropriate level
  • Strength training
  • Adequate sleep, rest and relaxation

Recommended reading: The Healer Within by Roger Jahnke

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