10 Health mistakes people make in the Modern western world
1 Drinking ice cold drinks straight from the fridge can cool the blood which affects digestion, blood circulation and weakens the immune system. Consuming cold drinks is particularly bad for asthma sufferers.
2 Overeating protein based foods, makes the body too acidic. Furthermore, undigested protein can become toxic in your body.
3 Eating big meals at night go against our body's natural timetable and affects digestion and our sleep pattern.
4 Over exercising when the body is tired. Good health means good energy thus when our energy is low, exercise will drain our energy further.
5 When you are sick or tired an over indulgent sex life can deplete energy, which directly affects our healing ability.
6 Believing emotions and physical health are separate from each other.In Chinese medicine all organs hold emotion. Physical health and emotional health are one.
7 Valuing independence and privacy over family and social connection. The human connection makes us feel safe and loved and is simply the best medicine.
8 Believing you only need a doctor when you have health problems or sickness. In Chinese medicine the best doctors treat people before they get sick.
9 Overvaluing the power of medicine and medical surgery whilst ignoring the side effects.
10 Using creams, surgery and Viagra and believing these products reduce aging wrinkles and improve sexual. The best anti-aging is to heal chronic health problems.
