Today we want to talk about START, which could mean a new beginning, or a JUMPSTART in a new, healthier direction. Have a look and the following five points and draw the best of the best out for yourself.
NEWSTART Plus®
Dear Reader, Since this is the second part of a three-part series, it would probably be a good idea to read the first part too, if not before, then hopefully after this one. J There is important information there. Here is the link: NEW Have fun!
These 12 components are unbeatable. They are the keys that can heal diseases that have not yet been diagnosed. If you integrate these 12 tips into your lifestyle, they will help you to enjoy all-round better health. What a deal!
If you speak German, check out the website for the magazine <Leben und Gesundheit>. Every month another of these 12 points is presented and publicized in more detail by physicians and other highly qualified individuals. The sole purpose of this magazine is to help society enjoy a more healthy life.
Here’s the homepage: Leben-und-Gesundheit
Our health, happiness and wellbeing are not a product of chance, and are much less a product of our genetics than we might think. They are, rather, the result of various controllable factors and principles. The good news here is: You can actually significantly influence your own health!
NEWSTART Plus® is a modern, internationally known, scientifically proven, holistically based health concept. NEWSTART Plus® is an acronym, in which each of the 12 letters stands for a principle that has a decisive influence on our health, happiness and quality of life.
The most powerful results are achieved when all 12 principles are implemented together.
All the elements together give NEWSTART Plus® its holistic balance. It is an invitation for each of us to make a new start and discover a more positive life. You won’t want to miss it!
On average, we spend approximately 45 minutes per day out of doors. Since not all of that time is sunny, or we are not in the sun all that time, it works out to about 10 minutes of sunshine!! That’s not much. Wouldn’t you like to do a little more for your happy hormones? It could definitely pay off!
Sun for the Soul
Without sunshine there is no life. NONE. Many people suffer for the lack of sunshine. Sunshine is necessary for the production of vitamin D, which in turn has a regulatory influence on the body’s bone metabolism, immune system and psyche.
Ninety percent of our vitamin D is made in the skin when the sun’s rays shine on it. In winter there is less to be had, so we need to get an especially good helping of it in the summer.
Sunshine promotes the production of the feel good hormone and neurotransmitter, SEROTONIN. When we have enough SEROTONIN, we are more likely to stay happy and active. It is also a good remedy for fatigue in general!
Link for more information (in German) : LLG-Sonne
Would you like to live your life at the driver’s wheel? Or would you rather be pushed through life? What is your life worth? Do you want to be in control or be controlled? Are you interested in truth? - YES? Great! Because sooner or later, the truth will make you free!
Discipline, being able to wait, deep thoughts, acting on decisions; these all raise your self-worth. Have you read the blog on Emotional Intelligence ?
Coming into Balance
Staying in balance is not only of paramount importance for the health of our organism as a whole, but also for each individual organ and system within the organism. Self-control is becoming an ever-increasing challenge in our society.
Addictions to alcohol, nicotine, illegal drugs, work, pornography, gambling and Internet are the result. The physical, emotional, social and financial costs are immense.
Addictions can be broken, because behind every addiction there is an unfulfilled need, a desire for something better. It is possible to find meaning in life.
True freedom begins inside us and leads to self-control. People who have themselves under control always ask and answer important questions before they act. What? Where? When? How much? What would be good for me, and for others?
Contrary to what some have said, too much of a good thing is not wonderful! Too much is really too much. Too much is harmful. So, enjoy good things in moderation; avoid the harmful. If you do that, you will get more out of life. This is a ground rule that also applies to every subject in NEWSTART Plus®.
Link to more information (in German) : LLG-Mässigkeit
By the way, if you’re a smoker and would like to kick the habit, we offer the best-known method right here in Toggenburg at Sonnmatt: Stop-Smoking. (Stop Smoking Course)
Breath is Life
Breathing is the greatest human need. We can only survive a few minutes without oxygen. Every breath we take brings oxygen and life to the cells and cleanses the system of carbon dioxide.
City air is full of poisonous industrial and traffic fumes. Cigarette smoke alone has over 1000 harmful chemicals.
Make sure the air you breathe is as pure as possible. Consciously breathing deeply improves the oxygen content of the blood, cells and tissues, and helps one relax and overcome fear and panic attacks. The best quality air is found near waterfalls or at the ocean. The second best quality is in the forest. Spending time in those places is extremely beneficial.
Link to more information (German) : LLG-Luft
In these hurried times, more and more people are losing sleep and sleep quality. Don’t let yourself fall into that trap! Make sure you get good quality sleep without medication. A well-planned daily schedule, with regularity in eating, drinking, exercising and time to think can be very helpful. Good, sound sleep is the basis for high Emtional Intelligence. Emotional Intelligence is extremely important for the maintenance of quality relationships.
Less is Often More
Finding the Right Rhythm
Do you feel your life is becoming more and more hectic? Expectations and standards soar. Less and less time is allotted to achieve the same tasks. It’s only natural that stress levels are on the rise.
Good health requires balance between exertion and relaxation. Even our hearts need a short break to recover between beats. All our inner processes and organs work on specific schedules. Our daily schedule is important, because it influences every process and time pattern within us.
The best example around is the day of rest created by our Creator. History has proven this pattern of six work days and one day of rest to be absolutely necessary for our health.
It feels so good to relax! Discover your own special way of letting go!
Link to more information (German): LLG-Ruhe
Faith and trust go hand in hand. Believers heal faster. The blog Spirituality in Post Modern Times goes deeper and analyzes this subject. Here’s the link: Spirituality in Postmodernism
Hope & Trust
Without hope, people get sick and without hope, sick people die. When people lose hope, they can easily become depressed. Unfortunately, increasing numbers are affected by depression.
Hope deals with the future. Its anchor is faith in a divine power. God says, „I am the Lord who heals you.” (Exodus 15:26) Many people still experience that today. Many scientific studies show that a healthy faith strengthens hope. That’s why trust is possible. Trust can be learned. Trust wins. "
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.” Ps. 118:8
My soul, wait in silence for God only,
For my hope is from Him.
He only is my rock and my salvation,
My stronghold; I shall not be shaken.
Trust in Him at all times, O people;
Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.
Ps. 62:5,6,8
To trust is to love. So, trust is bound up tightly with the greatest gift of all, LOVE!
Link to more information (German) : LLG-Vertrauen
In case you are interested in having one or more of these subjects presented at a location near you, don’t hesitate to contact me so we can work out the details.
Write me at: ernst.zwiker@yahoo.com
So, now we’ve had just a brief look at the components of NEWSTART. You wouldn’t believe the amount of power for healing there is in this simple, transparent system. Sometimes it seems almost impossible when we see modern day miracles happen right before our eyes at Sonnmatt by using this simple pill-free strategy.
The psychosocial components of health found in the <Plus> part will follow shortly!
