Healthy Mind, Body & Home

Julie Silver • Jan 20, 2021

Improving health on every level

You may be drawn to looking after your health even more than ever and may want your home to be a healthier environment, whether you work from home or not. 


Mental health has always been an issue although in the past many didn't like to talk about it. As it has reached a peak, especially in recent times. Some of my tips below may be beneficial for both physical & mental health.


I'm here to guide you as much as I can and have shared some of my top tips to have a healthier mind, body & home.


MIND & BODY


As gut health is connected with the mind here are some things I would recommend:


Early Morning Light


A very beneficial way to heal mind & body which helps gut health, weight, sleep and general wellbeing is to get out in the daylight (even if the sun isn’t out) between 6am - 9am for at least 2 – 10 minutes, preferably 30 minutes if possible, and also sometime later in the afternoon if you can. This helps the Circadian Rhythm, which is the biological clock responsible for releasing hormones and chemicals in the body throughout the day, including serotonin to produce melatonin to trigger your body to sleep. 


Shaking  & Tapping the Body


By shaking your body by creating movement starting at legs and working your way up the body for around 5-15 minutes (in the morning and evening) activates the parasympathetic nervous system which signals the brain to calm, relax, energise and become more present. It helps to activate the lymphatic system of our body enabling the body to clear toxins and balance weight etc. Put on your favourite music and feel your energy emerge as your stress releases.


Tapping the body with your palms, fingers or loose fists helps to increase the circulation, restore balance and access emotions enabling you to acknowledge and heal. It activates the lympathics, stimulates the meridians (the energy pathways in the body), helping to improve health, reduce stress, increase energy and lose/balance weight.


Whole Foods


Fibre acts as a prebiotic (food for the good bacteria) and a whole food plant based diet may be beneficial. I would recommend that you introduce healthier options gradually to see if they suit you. If you find vegetables agree with you then get an array of different colours and varieties to help boost your natural fibre intake. If easily digested, healthy plant based proteins such as beans, lentils in their natural form can be made into delicious recipes. Animal foods that are organic, grass fed and natural as possible are recommended over the processed cheaper varieties. You may find gluten-free whole grains more digestible so choose ones such as brown rice, millet, quinoa, buckwheat, oats and amaranth. They are usually more digestible when soaked first and then rinsed/cooked as per instructions. 


Probiotics and fermented foods may help improve the state of the gut, however, if you have an excess of bad bacteria and have more severe digestive issues, you may actually feel worse as the bad bacteria are dying off. It is recommended to get advice from a qualified practitioner if so. 


My favourite gut products are:


Micromax® - a naturally fermented live gut reconditioning supplement that helps to optimise the bacterial population profile in the gastrointestinal tract. When taken orally with water, Micromax is extremely effective at balancing gastrointestinal flora and inhibiting gut pathogens. It can also be applied direct to the skin for healing any skin issues. See more details on Natural Dispensary* website.


MegaSporeBiotic is a probiotic blend of 5 Bacillus spores in capsule form that have been clinically shown to maintain healthy gut barrier function and overall immunity. This unique probiotic blend aims to RECONDITION the gut instead of reseeding with probiotic strains that cannot survive digestion or colonize the gut. You can buy this from Natural Dispensary* - see details below. 


Mindful living & exercise


Being mindful, which is about being in the moment helps you to focus on the here and now so you don't get caught up in the past or the future, which is when you can get depressed and anxious. Find relaxation techniques/meditations that work for you. I love a practice called Yoga Nidra which is not a physical yoga practice, you lie down and focus on a guiding voice. There are many practices on YouTube. Yoga, Qi Gong and Tai Chi are beneficial exercises as well as walking in nature, rebounding etc.


Water


It's very important for your health to drink water, however, tap water contains chlorine and limescale and probably fluoride, microplastics, lead and other toxic heavy metals. .There's a chance it also contains synthetic hormones, harmful bacteria & parasites and drugs. When I was studying nutrition I was told it was a good idea to vary waters although avoid tap water.


There are many water filter systems on the market and some are very expensive. It really depends on the water in your area what you really need. I would love to get The Wellness Filter one day.


If you are drawn to this one you can get £25 any of their wellness products by quoting 'vitality' when ordering. I have been using a ZeroWater jug filter for a while which I like and was debating whether to get the 40 cup glass dispenser. They all have a five-stage ion exchange technology which removes virtually all total dissolved solids (TDS), a claim which no other filter jug or dispenser can put their name to.  You can get 10% discount and free shipping in the UK off the jug filters, dispenser and additional filters using code: vital2710. You can also use this discount code for any of the products listed on the website 2Tech


If you want even purer water then try the Megahome water distiller. It's purer than any bottled water, filtered water or water produced from the reverse osmosis process. It first kills biological contaminants, then removes organic and inorganic chemicals and finally removes VOCs (Volatile Organic Compunds) during charcoal filtration at the end of the process. The resulting water has 99.9% of contaminants removed. CLICK HERE to buy one at a discounted price. 


There are other filters and bottled waters I like that are listed on my recommended products page.


Natural Products


I recommend choosing the most natural products; toiletries and cleaning products etc. as most of them contain chemicals that can negatively impact your health and also children/pets in the household. There are many products that may state they are natural although still contain chemical based ingredients.


There are some lovely natural products by brands such as Alteya, Antipodes, Sukin, Tisserand, Weleda etc. These can be bought online or in some health shops that specialise in natural products, such as The Natural Dispensary*


*The Natural Dispensary sell many natural health products and supplements. If you want to see the prices and order you'll need to complete the online registration form. It will ask you for the name of practitioner that recommended you (Julie Silver) It's free postage for orders £40 or more. 


HOME


I would recommend you make your home as healthy as possible if you want to improve/stabilise your health.


Have a healthy mattress


After reading about how a memory foam mattress may not be condusive to health, as they can emit chemicals and develop mould, I decided to change mine as I'd had it many years. I wanted one that was 100% natural as it would be a good investment as we spend at least a of our life in bed. I spent time researching which one to get and I decided on the Ely Mattress which contains the finest 100% locally sourced natural materials. I absolutely love it, it's so plush and I feel like I'm sleeping in a 5 star hotel every night. They offer a 30 night sleep trial, 10 year warranty, free delivery and 0% finance. They also have a cot mattress too. To get a 5% discount quote: FAIRY5 at checkout. (cannot be used if applying for the 0% finance offer). See more details on their website ElyMattress.com 


Get healthy bedding


Wool is a temperature regulator, breathable and moisture wicking, whieh can aid sleep by allowing your body to maintain the perfect temperature throughout the night, keeping you warm in winter and cool in summer. I recommend using a wool duvet and pillow. 


Protect from electromagnetic radiation


If you get symptoms from electromagnetic frequencies or want to protect against them there are some things I would recommend to help alleviate the negative effects that EMR has on your body and health. Reducing the cumulative effects and associated symptoms of stress, headaches and fatigue caused by WiFi, Bluetooth, phones and internet streaming etc. Your children are at greater risk as they absorb up to 10 times more EMR. Helps support the immune system. 


The Empower Phone Disc states that it not only helps to alleviate side effects of using a mobile phone, it actually helps to relieve physical pain and stress. I've personally noticed beneficial results and it has been proven with evidence on the site. It's a non-intrusive sticker disc that you place in your phone case that has this healing potential. The cost is £30 + P&P (usually £50). CLICK HERE for more details and to order.


Groundology sell some wonderful grounding/earthing products to help with electromagnetic radiation from computers, mobile phones & masts, radio & TV broadcasts, WiFi, Bluetooth, power lines, domestic wiring, and other electrical appliances. CLICK HERE for more details.


Purifying the air


Air Purifiers can be very beneficial if you suffer from Hayfever, Pet and Dust Allergies or Asthma and Respiratory Problems. The correct Air Purifier can remove a multitude of allergens from the air including dust mites, mould spores, pet dander, odours and dust. You may not be aware how many chemicals - VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) are in the air too from paints, furniture and decor, household and toiletries etc.


There are some brands that are more effective than others. If you are wanting to get one for a specific issue let me know and I'll do my best to find the best one for you.


Specific plants can help although they won't absorb the dust or pet dander etc, A Peace Lily is a great all rounder to remove ammonia (xylene), benzene, formaldehyde and toluene from the air and English Ivy has been known to cleanse the same as well as mould from the environment. 


Some of the companies listed above won't let me promote any discounts on my website so if you're interested in buying anything that I've not listed a discount code for, feel free to get in touch with me to see if I have one to email to you. 


If you're looking for tips or want others to read tips to be inspired to live a healthier life, eat more healthily and get healthier alternatives to wheat, dairy, sugar, animal foods etc, have a better night's sleep etc, my book Food Awakening - Nutrition for NOW is available in paperback from Amazon 


I'm offering healthy living/eating/cooking coaching sessions and corporate wellness which are available in person or online, also healing massage sessions. Please get in touch if you'd like more details.


CLICK HERE for my recommended products page.


Please feel free to get in touch if you have any queries.


With love & sparkly wellness wishes,


Julie xxx

The Vitality Fairy™


My Favourite Exercise - Rebounding on the bellicon

By Julie Silver • 27 Sep, 2019
"Rebound exercise is the most efficient and effective exercise yet devised my man" NASA - The Space Agency I got my first rebounder in my late twenties and thought it was great, however, it didn't last long as it was one of the cheaper ones. I then bought a more expensive one and spent about 5 minutes a day on it as part of my exercise programme. I recently came across the bellicon when I was visiting a friend. I had a go on it and absolutely loved it. I found it to be a much better and enjoyable experience to the one I had. I decided to get one for myself and have not regretted it. Instead of just going on it about 5 minutes daily, I'm now drawn like a magnet to going on the bellicon. I am now bouncing on it for longer periods several times a day. It's custom made to your requirements and the strength is usually dependent on your weight and state of health. You get to choose the colour you like, whether you want support bars, folding legs, carry case etc. One of the reasons that the bellicon rebounder is very different to other rebounders is that it has a special bungee system which allows you to stretch perfectly and evenly so your muscles have enough time to flex, so there is no shock for your joints, back etc. The reason I love rebounding is that it's such good fun and I can listen to music, watch TV/YouTube videos etc at the same time. I've always recommended rebounding as I heard that spending 10 minutes on the rebounder is equivalent to a 30 minute jog without the skeletal stress. The information I read about the rebounder really empowers me to bounce daily, which doesn't take much effort as I can do it in the comfort of my own home so don't have to go out in cold/rainy weather, drive anywhere or wear anything specific. Here are some of the benefits of the bellicon rebounder: It is joint and back friendly with low impact Helps lymphatic drainage and detoxing It can strengthen your heart and build lung capacity Great pelvic floor and inner muscle training Strengthening bones (against osteoporosis) Helping to balance and lose excess weight Activates the metabolism Benefits the immune system and can help healing of many illnesses Helps to de-stress, relax and invigorate the body Improves balance and coordination The most fun and effective exercise in the least amount of time Highest quality (made in Germany) Quiet bounce Customizable with over 400.000+ possibilities It's a onetime investment that lasts many many years etc. It's a great investment and can be used by the whole family at home. It can also be used in the workplace and a gym etc too. You can read more about the bellicon rebounder on their website . There are many YouTube videos showing the benefits. Wishing you love & sparkly wellness wishes, Julie xxx Vitality Fairy™ & Author of Food Awakening - Nutrition for NOW Ambassador for World Health Innovation Summit #WHIS

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