Conversations
Conversations are the Window to Deep Dives in Information
As in the metaphor of the image to the right, we have the opportunity to take deep dives in information out there for us. We are so fortunate today to be exposed to some really gifted minds of our day discussing some valuable topics in the form of podcasts and live talks. Many of these topics go right to the heart of maximizing our natural ways of maximizing our body's health and vitality. If your body is not hitting on all cylinders, there are likely some great takeaways here tucked into the narrative of these insightful conversations that take place. Below let's start with a talk that I think particularly hits home, and then showcase a number of notable podcasters and authorities in their field on the different topics highlighted on this site for optimum health the natural way.
In listening to many podcasts and talks, I am a sponge for new information. Podcasts and deeper talks are my favs in deep dives of state of the art in whatever subject I look into. I will pick out my favorites that I think are of quite high value to share with all of you, and my intent is to deliver to you some keys to unlock some information that hits you at the right time to fine tune your own health. The podcasts here are very informative, and meant to peak your interest to look further into whatever catches your interest. Lets dive in and see where it take you.
Breathing
We all breath to live, and these podcasts are about breathing to thrive
We all breath to live, and these podcasts are about breathing to thrive.
Picture yourself in the image to the right, breathing in the ocean air at daybreak. Consider that the way you breathe can be like being here at the shoreline, every bit of life-giving air that provides life for us. There are a number of podcasts that zero in on the art and science of breathing techniques.
Andrew Huberman, Stanford Nuro Scientist, is also a great contributor to the very technical aspects breathing, and if you really want to know the science behind how certain techniques can shift your energy state, he is here for us. And to take it even further, Laird Hamilton, world class surfer, takes breathing techniques to extremes of endurance and conditioning in his quest for the optimum state, where you can get what can be considered an incredible workout, and all from breathing. Here we go, along with insightful podcast interviews.
Hydration
Hydration, a Key Component to Life
Hydration, we all know how important it is, and yet ironically, we largely can take it for granted. One assumption that is easy to lead us astray is that if we just consume liquid, any liquid, that is hydration. In the sense of "What are we pretending not to know?", we do know that this is not the case. Here we are talking about water, and the hydration we naturally get from our fruits and vegetables. To be continued on the podcasts below. A toast to your good health with a glass of incredibly delicious water, picturing in coming from a mountain stream as you see in the image here.
Sleep
Sleep is the basis of all health and vitality
It has been said that good sleep is more important than nutrition and exercise combined. Bold statement, especially considering how important nutrition and exercise are! Worth repeating, that was spoken by Shawn Stevenson, author of Sleep Smarter. Starting with "...Early to bed..." there is so much more to the science of getting optimum sleep as we dive into the subject...
Mind and Spirit
Your Mind and Spirit, the driver in all that you do
Your mind and your spirit is not only the driver that decides what to do in your life, but it can be the opportunity in calming and grounding yourself to be the best version of you. There is so much to unwrap here into the wonder and power of our mind, which is also a connection to your inner guidance, the voice inside you that is always there to support you, if you are listening...
Nutrition and Taking Back Control for Your Own Health
Nutrition, the fuel that feeds all that we do
Nutrition is so vital to our source of health and vitality. It is information for our bodies. We literally are what we take in every day for our capacity to think and to fuel our daily activity. Following here are some deeper dives into optimum nutrition, including some thoughts on plant-based nutrition, which is worth better understanding for the sake of our wellness.
Today, we live in a sea of information coming at us in the face of all kinds of health concerns that can come knocking on our door. As I learned early in my life, what you hear by someone may or may not be correct, and to question everything. That has served me well, and what you will see below are examples of what I have learned to be quite valid for optimum wellness, especially in guarding the gate with diet and supplementation that help us rather than pull us down a possibly dark and often costly path.
If this information you take in below is new to you, much of it will likely shock you as contrary to what certain money interests in the pharmaceutical industry would like you to believe. I give this to you as a source of information, and there is more behind the curtain of what you hear from a number of sources, but this is a good start on perhaps a new perspective for an ability for you to take back control of your own health going forward.
Exercise
Exercise, the key to living a vibrant life with optimum health
When we were kids, we couldn't wait to get outside and play, or at least, that was the case for me. Whether as kids or as adults, we can explore the boundaries of our physical abilities with exercise. As we get older, we grow to understand that exercise is something we need to continue doing, for extending our own optimum health. As the saying goes, "Use it, or lose it." is very real, and I do though believe that even if someone has lost a certain amount of their athletic abilities due to inactivity, you can work to get it back, all for the benefit of your overall health, no matter what level you are at. One of the keys of exercise is increasing mobility, which is vital for our well-being as we age. Starting out on this subject is once again Rich Roll, this time with a masterclass on mobility.