When you're in your 20s, caring for your health might not be as high on your priority list as it should be. Between working, socializing, and the idea that you are “too young to worry about it,” it's easy to put healthy habits on the back burner.
The thing is, it's a lot easier and smarter (not to mention cheaper) to maintain good health from the get-go than to try to reverse the course when things go wrong.
Headaches, stress, bloating, low-energy, insomnia, and frequent colds are now more common than ever. We've become so accustomed to not feeling great, that we discard these minor symptoms and health annoyances thinking that they are "normal," when in fact, the body's natural state is one of well-being and balance.
Start looking out for your body and set yourself up for success and longevity by locking down these habits as you age.
Dr. Sebi-Approved Tips for Better Health
Adopt an Alkaline-Electric Diet
Having excess weight has been linked to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, strokes, and certain cancers. But rather than thinking about the ways you can cure existing pathologies and maladies in your body, spend some time focusing on improving your diet, so you can actually prevent those diseases from striking. You don’t become sick overnight; it is years of everyday choices that affect your future health.
According to Western medical research, diseases are a result of the host being infected with a "germ," "virus," or "bacteria." In their approach in treating these "infestations," inorganic, carcinogenic chemicals are employed.
The research carried out by Dr. Sebi's Research Institute uncovered flaws in their premise through basic deductive reasoning. Disease can only exist in an environment that is acidic; thus it is inconsistent to utilize inorganic substances when treating disease because they are also acidic.
Eating a healthy diet that consists of mostly fruits and vegetables (such as the one outlined in Dr. Sebi's Nutritional Guide) and drinking the recommended gallon of spring water a day is a great way to feel good every day, and reach a healthy weight for your body, all while keeping up your energy and maintaining an alkaline environment in your cells.
And if you're already following Dr. Sebi's Nutritional Guide, there’s one thing that bears repeating: Animal products and processed foods have no place in your diet. However, they can easily sneak back into your life when you're out with friends, at work, or shopping for groceries (especially when you’re hungry and without a shopping list).
Always be prepared! Keep your fridge and pantry fully stocked, prepare your meals in advance and pack healthy snacks in your purse (like a piece of fruit or a handful of walnuts) to reach for them when the temptation strikes.
Detoxify and Cleanse
Even if you don't realize, you are exposed to toxins all day, every day. These toxins disrupt your body's alkalinity, taxing the immune system and causing health problems and imbalances.
Dr. Sebi's 21-Day Detox Package cleanses the body on the cellular level by breaking down acid, mucus, toxins, and calcifications. It rebuilds and restores the body including the blood and immune system.
Learn to Cook
Cooking is a valuable life skill that you'll never regret acquiring. Preparing your own meals at home ensures that you have full control over what goes into your body, so it's easier to choose quality ingredients.
Plus, you'll soon find out that eating at home is a lot cheaper than going out to eat at restaurants or ordering take-out, so you'll save money. It's a win-win situation!
Not sure where to begin? Head over to our Recipes section or visit our Dr. Sebi's Cell Food YouTube Channel, where you'll find a ton of recipes that are delicious, alkaline-electric, and most of all, easy for beginners!
Pay Attention to Your Mental Health
It's easy to concentrate on your physical health, but your mind can affect your body so much more than you might realize! It’s important to prevent this by building self-awareness—the ability to recognize and understand your emotions.
By understanding your feelings, motivations, and behaviors in more depth, you can begin to act more consciously in order to make better choices for yourself. This also includes avoiding and relieving stress.
Stress can impact your health in many ways, by disrupting sleep patterns, provoking changes in your appetite, causing anxiety, and more. There are many ways to control stress.
For example, if you feel like stress is striking, a cup of Dr. Sebi's Stress Relief Herbal Tea can work wonders to keep those feelings at bay. Other ways to cope include meditation, journaling, talking to a friend, or simply taking a couple of deep breaths.
Get Moving
As you become more preoccupied with work as you move through adulthood, you'll find that it gets harder to get some exercise in. Spending all day sitting at your desk can have terrible consequences for your posture, your circulation, and your mood.
Find ways to sneak some movement into your daily routine: Take the stairs instead of the elevator, get a walking pad for your desk, or park your car farther and try to walk whenever you can.
Being active for at least half an hour every day is important to keep a healthy blood circulation, detoxify through sweat, reduce stress, improve mental health, and maintain a healthy body weight. It doesn't have to be strenuous exercise, and you certainly don't have to join a gym!
Find an activity you enjoy, such as a dance class with your friends, or walking in nature with your pet. Other easy ways to be more active: taking a walk after meals and stretching before bed.
Get Enough Sleep
Most people don't get the recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night. Even being mildly deprived of it (5 hours a night) can affect a range of cognitive functions, including decision-making.
There are lots of things we can do to get a better night's sleep, from avoiding natural energizers too close to bed to having a consistent bedtime. If you're having trouble falling — or staying — asleep, stop using electronic devices like phones and laptops well before bedtime or at least put on a filter that blocks the blue light in them.
Surround Yourself With Supportive People
Going from a partying, fast-food-eating, beer-guzzling 20-year-old to a mindful individual who cares about their health can take a toll on your social life. Your friends might feel left out or alienated from you, but you can't let that stop you.
Try to teach them and get them interested in your new choices in a way that's encouraging and joyful: Invite them to a healthy home-cooked meal or go for a walk together and let them know why this lifestyle change is so important to you. If that doesn't work, you may need to find a new crew that's supportive and understanding of your path.
Smile More
Our last tip of the day? Smile more! It might sound like a cliché, but you should try to smile even when you're feeling down. It’s scientifically proven that the body reacts to the smile by segregating neurotransmitters that automatically make yourself actually "happier."
So start the day with a big smile in the mirror and Dr. Sebi's Cell Food Tooth Powder to give your teeth and breath the best treatment so you won't have any excuse not to show off your pearly whites.
Make Yourself a Priority
Every day, when you wake up, you need to pledge to make your health and self-care a priority and honor this commitment. Remember that taking care of yourself first ensures that you have enough energy and motivation to care for your family, thriving at work, reaching your goals, and generally being happy!
