Never get sick -- it's a matter of mind, spirit
People find it hard to believe when I tell them that I don’t get sick. In fact, I haven’t had even a simple cold since November 1996 (when I had the most terrible flu).
When I first tell people I never get sick, they voice their disbelief and wait in earnest for me to show symptoms of some kind of illness. My clients wait year after year -- and eventually become believers.
When I tell my fitness clients that they too can stay well year after year they say something like: "It's OK for you but I get sick a few times a year" and before you know it they’re ill!
I believe people are programmed to get sick. From our earliest days we hear our mother, father and elders (who we assume know more than us) talking about getting ill. How we should expect to get a cold or the flu because it’s winter time. We should expect a "summer cold." Don’t get close to people who are sick because you’ll catch whatever they have.
I believed it for years and of course followed suit and became sick a few times a year. In November 1996 when I had that terrible flu, I was in bed listening to an Anthony Robbins tape
Here are my simple rules to avoid getting sick:
- Eat a healthful diet consisting of lots of fresh and preferably raw fruits, vegetables, salads and nuts.
- Eat animal protein sparingly. Most people eat too much in a sitting. We only need 4 to 6 ounces when meat or fish are part of the meal.
- Cut out products made with wheat and cow’s milk. There are plenty of substitutes, such as rye and rice milk.
- Cut back on sugar and products make with sugar and sugar substitutes.
- Drink plenty of water. Cut back on every other kind of beverage, especially soft drinks.
- Take supplements, especially "The A-list," which you will find throughout this fitness blog.
- Exercise regularly (but don’t overtrain). Exercise should consist of vigorous cardio and weight training, two to four times a week.
- Get plenty of rest and relaxation time. Most days take time for yourself. Usually 20 minutes meditation/nap/quiet time is enough.
- Get enough sleep. Seven to 10 hours sleep is needed.
- Take vacations often. I will usually take time off work about every six weeks, four or five days at a time. Studies show that vacations longer than five days become stressful and therefore counterproductive. Go some distance away from home. When you are truly away your problems appear smaller.
- When at home or at work, keep a window open, even if it's just half an inch. Most buildings contain toxic materials such as plastic, rubber, TVs, computers, cleaning products -- and a whole list of other stuff we wouldn't even think of -- and of course, other people! Keeping a window open will help alleviate the toxicity.
- Keep your surroundings neat, clean and tidy. Study feng shui
- Wear natural fibres, such as cotton, wool and silk. Man-made fibres give off toxins and don't breathe like natural fibres.
- Keep your neckline open. Wearing high necks on a regular basis keeps your throat the perfect temperature for incubating viruses.
- Oral health and personal cleanliness is important.
- Lead a simple, stress-free life. Don’t overextend yourself. This includes work, family, friends and money.
- Follow a spiritual path (not necessarily religious). Live your life in integrity.
- Love is the highest vibration known to man. Love of family, friends and others is vital. Romantic love is truly wonderful.
- Be grateful and thankful for everything and everyone in your life. Do daily affirmations of gratitude.
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