The Body Needs... (Table of Contents)

For a person to be able to reach their health potential, you need to answer two questions:
1) Does my body have what it needs to work properly?
2) Is there something toxic in my body/environment that is keeping it from doing what it is designed to do?
(Genuis, 2008)



So, what DOES the body need?  Exercise and eat right... right?  Sounds simple.

Well it is, and it isn't.  My doctor talks about 7 things we need.  You probably already know what most of them are, BUT most people are unaware of some important factors that effect these things and can interfere with the body getting even these most basic things!   

Please note that I am torn about how to cite this list of seven things, because I want it to be clear that while my doctor teaches about these things, I don't speak for him in any way.  I've tried to cite references clearly, but I am less confident about how to cite things I've learnt in class.  I haven't come across an article where he directly talks about these things, but he's discussed them at length in class.  You can read his basic introduction to this type of medicine in the Medical Journal Articles "Our Genes Are Not Our Destiny" (Stephen Genuis, 2008) (I have a copy you can read), and "What's Out There Making Us Sick" (Stephen Genuis, 2012) 

 Anyway, here they are :)

1. Water...  has it changed?
2. Sunlight...  how can we get enough when we're inside or covered in sunscreen?
3. Nutrients...  new research on nutrition, and common nutrient deficiencies in North America.
4.  Exercise...  what kind will make a difference?  how much is enough?
5.  Clean Air...  common issues with indoor air quality.
6.  Quality Sleep...  what does that mean?
7.  Germs...  what should our relationship with them be?

I will be adding to links to each of these as I'm able.  In the meantime... wonder... do some of your own investigative work, and anticipate how this information will empower you to feel, and truly BE healthy!

Happy Health!