Feeling out of sorts? Before you reach for supplements or treatments for physical, mental, or emotional issues, why not try a simple approach to well-being? Our bodies were designed to self-heal and repair without external interventions. Let us dive into these simple yet powerful practices that can help achieve that self-healing state, aka homeostasis.
Understanding Homeostasis
Homeostasis is your body’s way of maintaining balance and stability despite external changes. It’s like your internal thermostat, keeping everything just right so you can function optimally. When your body achieves homeostasis, it effectively manages stress, heals faster, and helps you thrive.
The Parasympathetic Nervous System
Your parasympathetic nervous system is the yin to your sympathetic nervous system’s yang. While the SNS gears you up for fight or flight, the PNS helps you repair and rejuvenate. Activating the PNS promotes relaxation, aids digestion, and balances your body’s short-term stress responses. Think of it as your body’s natural chill pill.
How do we get a dose of that magic pill?
1. Journaling: Write down your thoughts and feelings every day for 5 minutes and then tear the paper. It’s a great way to empty your mind, reflect, and find clarity.
2. Belly Breathing: This is the quickest way to glide back into the parasympathetic state. Any time you find yourself in a stressful or anxious situation – which is often multiple times a day for most people nowadays – quickly turn to belly breathing. Inhale to expand your belly like a balloon, exhale to release it. Do this for 20 rounds and viola – your body should be back in its natural healing state.
3. Earthing or Grounding: Staying connected to the earth is again part of our original nature that the modern world has disrupted with the invention of shoes and concrete flooring. Being barefoot on grass or sand for several minutes daily has several benefits, one of which is simply bringing our bodies into its’ self-healing state.
4. Meditation: If you are very eager to be connected to your true nature, throw in a daily meditation practice. This is the Rolls-Royce of health and happiness. Start with sitting in silence for 5 minutes a day on the floor, with an erect spine. Let your thoughts flow and release until your mind finds proper silence (which can take a lot of practice and dedication).
5. Unload the toxic lifestyle: That includes toxic food, substances, cleaning and cosmetic products, etc. That also includes distancing yourself from toxic relationships and situations. Easier said than done, but once you start, you’ll see a snowball effect: all the toxicities from your life will start dropping out automatically.
What can you expect to achieve by making these simple practices a part of your new lifestyle?
· Optimal Health: If you can truly stick to these simple practices sincerely, then you can achieve remarkable improvements in your physical and mental health. You can be free of expensive supplements, medications and treatments eventually. And, you will be able to prevent new illnesses and diseases from coming your way.
· Clarity and Motivation: Now that your mind and body are not busy fleeing or fighting, you will have more motivation for bigger and better things.
· Attracting Abundance: Cultivate a mindset that attracts positivity and amazing opportunities.
· Boost in Creativity and Fertility: Both are essentially the same thing. If you’re stuck in the sympathetic state, you won’t be able to create a lucrative opportunity, and it won’t be easy to create or conceive a baby either.
· Peace and Contentment: Experience a deeper sense of happiness and calm. Staying balanced isn’t just about managing illnesses; it’s about creating a harmonious environment for your body and mind to thrive. So, the next time you feel your energies are misaligned, remember your ‘5 Pillars of Good Health’ and embrace these simple yet transformative practices. Your well-being will thank you!
