Posted 02 July 2007 - 03:12 PM
Hi Barak,
Similarly, I continue to question what's essential to balance my body, to live healthfully? It can be as multi-plexed as one makes it, or just as simple. Ultimately, you're asking, "What's right for YOU at THIS time of life?"
Some things to think about: 1. Eat when you're hungry and drink water before you are thirsty. 2. No matter what a person's age, [organic] green-leafy veggies can supply just about every essential nutrient needed. 3. For essential fats, Omega 3's and Omega 6's, it's a 3:1 ratio, seems to work best. Omega 3 = salmon, green-leafy vegs, sardines, butter, macadamia nuts, hazel nuts, walnuts and pine nuts. Omega 6 = sesame, sunflower and safflower oils, other nuts and seeds. 4. With all things consumed, do so with moderation, stick to what is and feels essential. Speaking of essential, humans need nine essential amino acids in their diet, best found in foods. These are: Theonine, typtophan, methionine, lysine, phenylalanine, isoleucine, valine, histidine and leucine.
Two good sources for nutrition: "Staying Healthy with Nutrition, by Elson M. Hass, MD and "Nutrition Almanac", by John D. Kirschmann and Nutrition Search Inc.
For exercise, begin each morning by stretching in the bed. Stretch the body, lying down, standing and sitting whenever possible throughout the day--with slow, deep breathing to stay relaxed and bring in the oxygen.
Namaste', B