We are now approaching the second half of the fall season, and quickly coming to the end of this year. How have you been progressing with your personal health goals? Do you know that it is never too late, or too early to take preventative measures? We don?t have to wait for a new year to start taking our health or weight loss seriously.
As we progress into the months of November and December, these two are notorious for when people?s health suffers the most. Aside from darker days and colder weather, the main culprit is the way we celebrate holidays in our society overfilling ourselves with foods that are harmful to our body. From Halloween and Thanksgiving, through the Winter Holidays and New Year?s celebrations, we seem to live off of sugar, refined carbohydrates, meats and alcohol. Bad enough on their own, consumed together these make for a dangerous combination when it comes to our health and weight. It is not a coincidence that acute infections like the cold and flu flare up around this time as the stress we put on our bodies takes a huge toll on our immune system. And yet, year after year, despite the fact that we should know better by now, we fall into the same traps.
So why not make this your year, a year where you begin new habits and new traditions when it comes to how you choose to celebrate. The holidays are meant to be a happy time and a celebration, but we neglect to celebrate the most important thing ? ourselves. It is at these times that we abuse ourselves the most, and then suffer the consequences year after year. You do not need external sugar to feel the sweetness of life. You do not need to get intoxicated to feel joyful or relaxed. It is all about awakening to new ways of living, being, cooking and eating. Our human family is evolving , and so are our habits. Real treats are supposed to treat our mind, body and overall well-being, not be harmful. Rise to the occasion, step up to the plate, and be an example and inspiration to others as you demonstrate new and smart ways of celebrating.
Monthly Overview
October was a jam packed month with lots of valuable resources and information here on EvolvingWellness.com
At the start of the month, as Thanksgiving was celebrated here in Canada, I shared with you about my very special 5 year Thanksgiving anniversary that changed my life, and health.
In the middle of the month, we had guest author Meghashyam Chirravoori sharing about the importance of present moment living to help alleviate stress and improve your health.
We also had guest author Colette Szalay have us reflect on a very important question for our life, that being ?why are we so dedicated to disease?? In her article, Colette shared some solutions and messages of empowerment to break away from limiting health paradigms.
Finally at the end of the month thanks to reader feedback and suggestions, I shared with you an article to help understand how to handle fruit, fat and calories on a raw-vegan diet.
Recipes & Reviews
One new review was added to the natural product review section this month, which shared all about Dr.Bronner?s Magic Soaps.
Also, one recipe was added to the recipe section this month, and this was the Strawberries n?Vegancream Smoothie.
Previews for New Month of November
November is recognized as World Vegan Month. Whether you follow a strict plant food diet, or eat plant-based, or simply want to become more health or eco conscious, this is a great month to discover new resources and experiment in the kitchen with new meal ideas.
And to help us do this, I will be featuring a review of Dreena Burton?s new recipe book Let Them Eat Vegan!: 200 Deliciously Satisfying Plant-Powered Recipes for the Whole Family.
Till then ?? Live Healthy! Live Happy! Live Long!
About the author:Evita Ochel, B.Sc., B.Ed., CHN - is a certified holistic nutritionist, biologist, educator, writer, researcher and speaker in the areas of health, science and holistic wellness. She is a nutritional science expert and her teaching and writing focus on natural, wholesome, plant-based and organic nutrition to achieve optimal health and longevity. Learn more about Evita Ochel or Follow Evita Ochel on Twitter.
Source: http://evolvingwellness.com/posts/4756/health-wellness-updates-for-october-2012/
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