The Magnificent Seven

I am hoping when you hear the "Magnificent Seven" it brings fond memories to mind. I absolutely loved this movie growing up! There's nothing quite like a good ol' western flick. Unfortunately, today I won't be breaking down the different characters of the movie and cleverly relating it to your health. However, I will be sharing the "Magnificent Seven" for optimal health.

I was introduced to the "Magnificent Seven" for optimal health by Dr. Bob Rakowski, the instructor for my nutrition certification program. He came up with theses seven and I believe that if you can focus on these seven things you'll see great improvements in your health. Here they are:

1. Think Right   Choose health, choose life!  Thinking right and making the right choices impacts each of the Magnificent Seven.  Omega 3 fats, B-Vitamins and Magnesium all help to create a healthy functional brain whereas stress, toxins and poor food choices can damage or even destroy neurons.
2. Eat Right - Eat Light   Honor your body with only the best organic unprocessed foods.  Nine or more servings of delicious fruits and/or vegetables each day can help to alkalize your system.  This improves energy efficiency and prevents chronic disease
3. Drink Right Our bodies, our cells and our planet are predominantly water.  Pure water cleanses our body and primes nearly every biologic process.    Divide your body weight by two and drink that many ounces of good filtered water each day.  Add 4 oz for every 15 minutes of intense exercise.
4. Move Right  Life is motion!  Research shows that 30 minutes of exercise each day can help you feel better and live longer. Work up to stronger intensities for fastest results.
5. Talk Right  All healthy relationships require good communication.   EVERY one of our 100 trillion cells can communicate with every other cell.   Positive speech has a positive effect on you and those around you.  Lighten up, laugh more and be good to yourself! 
6. Poop Right   Your body wants to eliminate toxins in a timely manner.  Your food should pass within an 18 to 22 hour digestive cycle.  Additionally EVERY cell of your body eats, drinks and eliminates.    Each of  the Magnificent Seven lifestyle strategies enhance elimination.
7. Sleep Right  A good night of sleep allows you to awaken refreshed without an alarm.  A good mattress; the right pillow; a quiet, dark, cool room; and comfortable sleep positions all make for quality sleep.  Relax for at least one hour before going to bed.  Calming herbs and/or melatonin can help those with sleep challenges.  

Let's start making sure we are taking ALL seven of these points into consideration when thinking about our health. They are ALL important! 

Hope
xoxo