As practical as they come, here are surefire remedies to help you feel and look better, all based on the natural laws of wellness. These therapies are guaranteed to have no side effects—well, except for one— and you are definitely going to be reinvigorated.

When at the grocery, I don’t know where to begin. Is there a wellness guide to supermarket shopping?

Yes, there is. First you must have a list. Do not enter a supermarket unless you have prioritized your needs or have written down your to-buy list. Shoppers who walk into a store with nothing specific in mind often buy unnecessary things.

Make a list. Separate entries for fresh produce from the dry goods.
Place on the top of your list the high-nutrient foods like vegetables and fruits. Vegetables and fruits that are intact contain 100 percent of their enzyme nutrient power, as compared to those that have been cut up and repacked.
If you are truly health-conscious, half of your cart will be filled with vegetables, fruits, grains and beans. Remember, you can never go wrong with food that is “alive”—as in fresh, uncooked and unprocessed.

Strengthen your resolve

I have been on a diet for as long as I can remember. At 45, I am a woman who cannot get rid of my last five excess pounds. Help!

It seems that way for most dieters. The last five pounds is often the most difficult to lose. Why? This is because most dieters, when they see progress, seem to slow down or take it easy. This over-confidence gives a dieter a false sense of rewarding oneself.

Strengthen your resolve and psyche yourself into thinking that you are still on Day 1 of your diet plan. Then, your mind will go into strict discipline mode.

Remember, even after you have met your weight-loss target, program yourself into thinking that you are still on diet mode. Dieting isn’t a one-time regimen. It is a lifestyle.

So, when you are conscious about what you ingest, it is no longer a diet. It will become a habit. And habits, when repeated religiously, will determine your state of health.

My 15-year-old son has a sudden outbreak of pimples on his face and back. What do I do?

This is a normal occurrence with adolescents. Active skin cells sometimes produce much oil. And when they get clogged, the pores get inflamed. The result: pimples.

Do not aggravate the situation by pinching them. The best action to take is a visit to the dermatologist. Treating pimples is the easiest thing to address. Meanwhile, analyze your child’s food and drink intake.

Increase hydration to 10-15 glasses of water to improve digestion and circulation.
Take an oral supplement like vitamin C—at least 500 milligrams daily with meals.
Adequate sleep of seven to eight hours has a tremendous beneficial effect on the complexion.

Natural remedies

Is there a quick natural remedy to bring down my blood pressure?

If you are hypertensive, I assume you are on medication. If you are not under medical supervision, I suggest you see a doctor immediately.

There are, however, natural remedies that can immediately bring down your blood pressure. Naturopathic Dr. Jimmy Dy-Liacco has a tried-and-tested regimen that has worked wonders (tel. 9242487).

Drink 1 ½-1 tablespoon of sea salt (not iodized), and melt it slowly in your mouth. Swallow with two to three glasses of lukewarm water. Repeat procedure after 30 minutes. But even before the second dosage, you will begin to feel better. This treatment is a popular practice in natural medicine.

Why are affirmations so important?

Affirmations have a profound effect on the immune system in the long run. A positive, happy, and life-affirming frame of mind has been proven to stimulate IG-A—immunoglobulin A, an antibody that plays a critical role in the immune system to guard you against diseases.

This week’s affirmation: “I claim miracles in my life.”

Love and light!

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