Nutrition and Rest encompasses your partnership with your body and mind, your food, how well you sleep and restore.

All the metabolic processes

Sleep and restorative time

Nutritional whole foods with an emphasis on plants, herbs and teas

Pure spring or filtered water

Meal planning and home cooking

Are you getting enough sleep?

Do you tend to worry or feel stressed?

Do you drink enough water?

Do you chew your food thoroughly?

Do you eat plenty of vegetables daily?

Suggestions

Create a night time ritual 2 hours before bed time. Turn off all electronics, dim the lights, turn the temperature down to 68 degrees.

Consciously breathe deeply throughout the day but especially in the morning. Take deep full belly breaths.

Drink water – half of your weight in ounces each day.

Slow down, sit down and chew your food well at each meal. Thank your food.

Eat real food, more plants – preferably organic and home cooked.

Affirmations

I get plenty of rest and sleep well.

I drink enough water for my body.

I plan my meals and enjoy cooking them.

I chew every bite well, and sit down and slow down when it’s time for me to eat.

I avoid overindulging in sugar, caffeine and alcohol.