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Below you’ll find the 10 things Dr. Joseph Mercola recommends for better health and happiness in the New Year.
Some may surprise you…
- Stop drinking soda. It contributes to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, liver damage, osteoporosis, and acid reflux… among other things.
- Eat two meals a day, within an eight-hour window. Also known as “intermittent fasting.” It promotes weight loss, prevents disease, resolves insulin resistance, prevents cellular damage, and more.
- Sleep eight hours every night. Insufficient sleep is the strongest predictor for pain in adults over 50… and it affects every system in your body.
- Eat more healthy fats and fiber. Healthy fat sources include coconut and coconut oil, avocados, butter, nuts, and animal fats. The latest research suggests healthy fats should make up at least 50% of your diet.
- Eat fermented vegetables. A one-quarter to one-half cup of fermented vegetables—eaten with one to three meals per day—can improve everything from your mood… to your digestive health… to your acne.
- Sit less, walk more, and improve your flexibility. Try walking 7,000 to 10,000 steps per day (three to five miles) through your normal activity. Do yoga, Pilates, or plain stretching to increase flexibility.
- Check your vitamin D levels. Dementia has a direct relation to low vitamin D levels. Seniors with low levels double their risk of dementia… including Alzheimer’s disease.
- Eat nutrient-dense protein. Organic, pastured, grass-fed, grass-finished livestock provide the best animal protein sources… along with wild Alaskan salmon and sardines. Hemp seeds, chia seeds, sprouts, and bee pollen are some of the best plant-based sources.
- Meditate for five to 10 minutes a day. Stress-related disorders cause up to 70% of doctor’s visits. Meditation and mindfulness techniques are proven stress reducers.
- Help others and be active in your community. Folks who volunteer over 200 hours per year are 40% less likely to develop heart disease. They also experience higher levels of oxytocin (a “feel good” hormone) and lower levels of stress hormone cortisol.
For more detail on each step, read Dr. Mercola’s full article, for free, right here.