Six ancient traditions
- Part 1 · 2 min read
Sunlight
You’re likely aware that sunlight is the catalyst for Vitamin D production in our bodies. Specifically, UVB radiation from the sun activates the precursor of Vitamin D through our skin. It converts this precursor into usable…
Read sunlight - Part 2 · 3 min read
Movement
Movement is vital to brain function in so many ways. It’s been a long time since we had to think too hard about how to move our bodies, but in order to make any movement, we must mentally plan out that movement milliseconds ahead…
Read movement - Part 3 · 46 min read
Stress Management
You’ve probably heard that not all stress is bad stress. Some stress is good for us. Well, it’s actually true. Enduring stress is the definition of being alive. Stress is vital for our growth. It can push us to accomplish great…
Read stress management - Part 4 · 9 min read
Community
We can’t do it alone. We need interaction with other human beings. Connection is an essential nutrient. We need to be able to rely upon each other. This interdependency stems from our evolutionary roots as a species. We…
Read community - Part 5 · 8 min read
Sleep
If you had a “PC” in the 1990s, you were probably prompted by Microsoft Windows to perform the occasional disk defragmentation. It’s still unclear to me what that was all about. Every once in a while, you’d be prompted with the…
Read sleep - Part 6 · 11 min read
Meaning and Purpose
Hopefully this text will encourage you to take that leap of faith, start eating better, moving more, protecting your sleep, and intentionally reaching out to others. My hope is that you give these things a try, and they start to…
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From The Mental Wellness Diet: Ancient Wisdom - Evolving Science - Modern Day Options © 2020 Justin Bethoney NP IPN, Inc.. Published for educational and informational purposes only; it is not a diagnosis, treatment or substitute for professional healthcare. Talk with your own clinician about your health.
