Let's nourish our body ~ Part One

For the next few weeks, I thought I would take a few of the elements from my definition of a Health Coach and expand on them.

"A Health Coach focuses on nutrition, physical activity, relationships, lifestyle and other elements of life that can impact markers of health such as stress, weight and energy levels."

Today is part one of two about nutrition.

The word nutrition itself, according to the dictionary, was first used in the 15th century and has its roots from the latin word nutrire meaning to feed/nourish.  As a personal preference, I like "nourish".  It sounds more of a comforting word.

So how do we nourish our body?  The ideal way for most people to truly nourish their body, is to drink plenty of water, eat whole foods, be active and get enough sleep.  Sounds simple enough now, doesn't it?  Yet, it is a struggle for so many of us.

We are constantly bombarded with advertisements for convenience foods, sugary drinks, the latest gadget that will do more so we do less, and so on.  We are losing touch with our own body, our own thoughts and all this at what price?

Too often it takes a tragedy to send us a wake up call, to make us realize that we need to listen, truly listen to what our body is telling us.  It certainly did the trick for me.  With five children under the age of 10, a diagnosis of non-hodgkins lymphoma and five years to live, I had NO choice.  Fortunately, I did survive and pay very close attention to what my body is telling me, daily.

I am also finding out through my own experiences and IIN's teachings that every person has different nutritional needs.  Not every diet will suit every single individual.  As Joshua Rosenthal calls it, Bio-individuality.  Some folks need to add supplements to their diet while others do just fine without.  One person can eat meat while another finds it challenging to digest.  Again, the key point is to "Truly Listen" to what our body is telling us.

Above all, enjoy life, have fun and laugh often.  :)

Healthfully yours,

Diane :)
Certified Health Coach& Natural Foods Chef
TotalCareNutrition@gmail.com