Light: Exposure to daylight is very important for the body’s well being. Too little light prevents the body from properly absorbing nutrients from food, and may also cause heart disease, stroke, fatigue, hair loss, cancer, and other ailments.
Daylight exposure and using full-spectrum lightbulbs at home help in disease prevention and healing. Open your curtains at home and go outside for a walk at least twenty minutes every day.
Because exposure to the sun may also cause adverse effects such as premature aging and skin cancer, it is important to wear a hat, use #45 sunblock, long sleeve, sunglasses with good UVA and UVB protection, and limit your time outside.
Water: We need water to survive. The best type of water for drinking and cooking is the steam-distilled water. Use tap water for washing clothes and bathing.
Important factors about water to keep in mind are:
- Drink extra water if you take diuretic beverages such as tea and coffee. Diuretics make you lose water through urination, increasing your body’s need for water.
- It was once believed that room temperature water was better for rehydrating the body. Today we know that cold water gets absorbed faster, making it more effective.
- Minimun water intake should be eight 8-ounce glasses a day.
- When you exercise, or during very hot days, you may need to take extra water. Don’t wait until you are thirsty.
Air: Bio-oxidative therapies treat the body with extra oxygen. Open Directory has a lot of sites that discuss this type of therapy in detail.