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In our daily search for the life of well-being, often we overlook our emotional well-being. Advice to my clients often remember to step back and enjoy the moment. With the advantages of techie always enjoy are in - Flex working hours give us the possibility of starting before and after; e-mail synchronized with mobile devices can be connected all day, every day. And let's be honest, sometimes we want to take time - we need to take a rest and unplug the continuous connections for our emotional well-being.


The guidelines below to help ensure that they are taking care of your emotional health on the journey to the life of well-being.

Live in the present

If it is a special occasion, event or unexpected praise, enjoy the moment and savour the consideration of others to recognize or supplementing it. We did not stay in "Should be" or "If" I had more time would do it. Recognize that you are worthy and deserving, just relax and enjoy the good thoughts and intentions of others.

Develop resilience

One of the most consistent things is changing. Although change may not initially be seen positively, our ability to adapt, accepting changes that affect our lives contributes to emotional well-being. When change occurs, it is important to maintain a positive image, ask for support from those who are close to us and keep things in perspective.

Connect

Connect with family, friends and colleagues, creating and consolidating the relations. The feeling of connection which results from relationships with others contributes to feelings of self-esteem and happiness. Relationships allow us to share our feelings and concerns with others who understand and care about us. These connections create a support system that promotes emotional well-being.

Laughter

The ability to laugh is priceless and easy to make. Laughter is powerful medicine for the body and mind. Its benefits include relaxation and boost our immune system by decreasing the hormones of stress and immune cells increase that improves our resistance to diseases. Laughter is the catalyst for the release of endorphins, natural chemicals feel good body. They create an overall feeling of well-being and are the heart healthy. Abundant laughter (pardon pun) improves the function of the blood vessels, increasing the blood flow that helps promote cardiovascular health.

Be active

Find an activity that you enjoy and include it as a regular part of his life. This may include activities, volunteering, music, sports, exercise, or even something sedentary such as reading or word games. This activity gives you something that we hope, relieves stress, and contributes to the general welfare.

Practice gratitude and giving

Start each day by taking into account the things that you are grateful. These thoughts of gratitude will help give a new perspective and positive attitude. Dar does not have to be financial - can be something as simple as a word of encouragement or met someone else.

You can donate time or talent, or ask someone how they are and listen to, instead of the pseudo listening that we often do this.

This advice to ensure good emotional health is one of the aspects of the life of well-being. This lifestyle is multi-faceted. It is about the options for wise foods, good nutrition, emotional health, activity and balance. Make sure that create a space for each one.

Take Away: emotional well-being plays an essential role in the lifestyle of wellness. I think along with other elements as efforts for a healthy lifestyle.

Michelle J. Stewart MPH, RDLD/N, CDE is an experienced communication food and nutritional expert specialising in health with a holistic approach to living better. Michelle has led the way to a better health makes you more than 25 years.
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The wellness industry has enjoyed tremendous growth. With technological advances, people live longer and decide to live well. They are armed with information to make better decisions in terms of what they put in their bodies so that they can live longer, prevent disease, have more energy and enjoy less stressful lives.

One of the most common trends nowadays is the gluten-free diet. Perhaps you've heard famous tout the benefits of the Elimination of gluten or maybe you've seen the printed term in your favorite cereal box. Either way, there are important points.

What is gluten?

Gluten is a protein that comes from the mature seeds of cereals such as wheat, barley and rye. When you see marketing words such as "made with whole grains" in breads, cereals, biscuits and pasta, you can be sure that these products contain gluten.

According to Web MD, gluten can be found in trusted products such as sausages, salad dressings and beer. And although some products, such as rice, oats, chickpeas and quinoa naturally contain no gluten, can be cross-contaminated with gluten during the process in the same plant.

Is gluten bad for you?

For some, maintaining a gluten-free diet is not a lifestyle choice, but a necessity. Patients with celiac disease suffer from very painful symptoms as a result of gluten. For them, gluten causes inflamed and damaged intestine. These patients suffer from upset stomachs, severe abdominal pain and bloating. In some cases, they also suffer from malnutrition as a result of their bodies don't absorb nutrients. A gluten-free diet is essential for the quality of life.

According to JJ Virgin, author of the Virgin diet, gluten causes as well as other health problems. She maintains that anyone having gluten on a regular basis will suffer from inflammation, which can lead to pain in the joints, arthritis and heart disease. Inflammation is also a major contributor to several types of cancer.

Insulin resistance is also a major concern for those who, like Ms. Virgen, who proposed the adoption of a diet gluten-free. She says that the regular consumption of gluten has created a generation of people who are "fat, sick and tired".

The choice to be gluten-free.

There are people in the medical community who say to their patients that, unless they receive a diagnosis of celiac disease (as a result of a blood test) should not be concerned about eliminating gluten from their diet. And then there are doctors who are more open minded with patients suffering from some of the symptoms. For these patients, who are experiencing inflammation, without "real" damage. Instead of receiving the diagnosis of celiac disease, are considered to have gluten sensitivity. In these cases, the adoption of a gluten-free diet offers relief from the symptoms.

Referring to medical professionals is that completely eliminating gluten, patients cannot receive essential nutrients such as iron, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B12 and vitamin D. They worry that these patients will be prey to marketing strategies as "gluten", the company only to replace the gluten in their products with more carbohydrates, fat and sodium.

The important thing to remember is this: If you're going to eliminate gluten in the diet, consult your doctor. Make sure that it is not simply replacing your favorite breads, pastas and cookies with those who simply have the words "gluten-free" on the package. Be sure to eat plenty of lean protein, vegetables, fruits (especially berries) and foods high in fiber such as lentils and sweet potatoes.

Welfare is an option. Your choice. Choose wisely.
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