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How To Hydrate
Dehydration can cause all kinds of acute and chronic symptoms. Some, like headaches and constipation, are familiar friends. But it’s less known that chronic dehydration of cells and tissues in your body can cause the feeling you get when you feel “old”. Like when you’re stiff and creaky getting out of bed in the morning, not able to remember things like you used to, and that general sense of feeling toxic or inflamed. It would seem then, that the best way to feel younger and more energetic is to drink more water. Boy I wish it were that simple. But as I’ve (and perhaps you’ve?) experienced, gulping extra water mostly just leads to more trips to the bathroom.
The Priority Shift
Some of us are born, or raised, to prioritize our health, but others would rather not think about it. The “don’t worry about it” mindset does have some advantages, especially when you’re relatively healthy. But sooner or later we meet a time in our lives where our health goes awry, and we’re forced to address it.
How Grief Affects our Health
We talk so much about the emotional toll that losing a loved one has on us. The 5 (or is it 7) stages of grief. The amount of time it takes to “get over it”. There’s no doubt that the mental, emotional and spiritual effects are great. But we rarely discuss how our physical bodies react to this shock, sadness and grief.
Why Can’t I Stay Asleep?
If you regularly find yourself wide awake, staring at the ceiling at 3:00 in the morning, this post is for you. Even if you only occasionally struggle with insomnia, you’ll benefit from what we’re talking about today. If you suffer from any type of chronic illness, or just don’t feel quite right, getting your sleep game on point is foundational for feeling better.
The Water Type
Water people are philosophical, and march to the beat of their own drummer. They need lots of alone time to process their thoughts and experiences. When they push too hard they end up exhausted, with brain fog, back or knee pain, or hair loss. When unbalanced they crave sleep and salty foods.
The Metal Type
Metal types are focused and perfectionistic. They pick up on small details that others miss, and are very sensitive to the environment. When stressed and tired they may get sad and weepy. This leads to a dysregulated immune system, and makes them susceptible to colds or flare ups of chronic illness.
The Earth Type
Earth folks are caring and thoughtful. They live for taking care of others, whether that’s family, friends, animals, or plants. But if they don’t take care of themselves they end up worrying and overthinking, which leads to digestive distress and muscle aches. Food, especially sweets, is what they use to cope.
The Fire Type
Fire people are creative and charming. They love being social and expressing themselves. When balanced they make amazing artists and performers. But they tend towards anxiety, rashes, acne and overheating. Late nights doom scrolling on social media is their downfall.
The Wood Type
Wood types are driven and hardworking. They prefer to stay busy and productive. When balanced they are powerhouses and great leaders. But when stressed they get angry, and irritable. They may struggle with headaches, neck and shoulder pain, TMJ or teeth grinding. Alcohol and intense workouts are their vices.
Five Types of Stress
How you react to stress says a lot about you. And it can also help you find you find your individualized best practices. You don’t have to do all the things all the time - but this will help you hone in on exactly what you need to be calmer and healthier.