Start Peelin'

 Change can be scary, uncomfortable, and mostly likely inconvenient at first.  The hardest part is usually the day before you decided to alter some habit, lifestyle, or relationship pattern.  From then on, it is a learning experience filled with achievements and setbacks

In the past, I have had an interesting relationship with change, particularly when it comes to diet.  Believe it or not, I’ve been known to be an all or nothing type in the world of food.  Sometimes it has been helpful, such as when I eliminated not only gluten but also all grains for a period of time.  And other times not so great, such as when I felt so revived eating meat after years of vegetarianism that I forgot other foods existed (!).

Although at times unnecessarily dramatic, I have grown, matured slightly, and gained greater insight from every change.

And with that, I have come to this rationalization: my health is an onion.  That’s right, Allium cepa, the lovely vegetable that makes you cry at the cutting board and gives your breath a delightful and distinctive smell.

Health is all about the layers; keep peelin’ them back.  New to natural health? Try one small change a day towards transitioning your current diet to a whole foods diet. Once you have that mastered, move to the next layer.  This could be digestion, hydration, blood sugar balance, lifestyle, or any health promoting adjustment.  With each peel, you will feel more confident, vibrant, and youthful.

Not sure what your next step should be? Look at your current lifestyle and food habits and raise the bar.  Here are some helpful, simple changes that can boost your wellness:

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