Get a good night sleep (at least 7 hours)
Eat a balanced diet
Exercise regularly. We suggest the Rebounder or X-iser for getting fit!
Reduce Sugar Intake
Drink plenty of purified water
Wash your hands regularly with our great pump soap…especially around those with the sniffles
Use a diffuser to dispense Aromatherapy oils around the house
Choose various foods according to the current season — try some great fall root veggie recipes
Change your pillowcases frequently
Reduce Stress - With the cooler weather approaching try de-stressing in a nice hot bath with Israeli Dead Sea Salts and a nice relaxing CD!
Increase greens daily to keep the body alkalized
Take your daily multivitamin
Below are nutritional support products for your “Fall Medicine Chest”:
Vitamin C
IGG 2000
For Upper Respiratory/Lung support: OregaResp
Olive Leaf
Sambucol
Oscillococcinum
D-hist
X-Lear
Sovereign Silver

Try the Cold/Flu Fighter Fresh Juice:
1-2 Carrots
1 Grapefruit
1 Orange
1/2 Lemon (peel yellow)
Fresh Ginger (as desired)
Feed all ingredients through your favorite juicer and enjoy! This juice is rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C and is absolutely delicious.

To your vibrant health,
The NHTI Team

Note: If you would like instruction on the usage of any of the above products please email us for information at info@theroadtohealthyliving.com

Move over Coffee House’s….. Try our Healthy Fruit and Matcha Green Tea Fraps!

The perfect refreshing summer drink! Rich in fiber, protein and antioxidants!

4 oz. Organic Orange Juice (Freshly Juiced if possible)

6-8 oz. Vanilla Rice Milk

1/2 - 1 Banana

3/4 - 1 Cup Crushed Ice

1 Tbs. Whey Protein Powder

1-2 Tsp. Organic Matcha Green Tea

1 Tsp. Fiber Powder

Blend in Blender until thick and creamy. Enjoy!

Trying to break the habit of drinking soda? Try our delicious and refreshing fruit water!

Add the following to a glass half gallon pitcher:

· 1 washed and sliced apple (remove core)

· 1 washed and peeled lemon sliced

· 1 washed and peeled lime sliced

· 1 washed and peeled orange sliced;

Squeeze the citrus fruits while adding. Add 1-2 cups of ice and fill with purified water. Enjoy!

1 Small Organic Avocado                               

This is a delicious and alkalizing soup. It is very refreshing during the summer months.

To name a few of the benefits of the ingredients in this soup:

Avocados are rich in good fat and have zero cholesterol. They are rich in fiber and vitamins B, E and K as well as rich in the mineral potassium.

Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C and the carotenoid/antioxidant Lycopene.

Cilantro is rich in phytonutrients and flavonoids. It is a good source of iron and magnesium and it aids in digestion and prevention of flatulence. It has been noted as natures natural chelator.

Spinach is rich in vitamins and minerals such as:Vit. K, A, C, folate, manganese, iron, and magnesium. It is also rich in the carotenoid neoxanthin.

1.  Minimize Stress   What is Stress?  Stress is the body’s way of responding to life’s demands.  It can be caused by both a good and bad experience. When we are stressed by the things that are going on in our lives, our bodies react by releasing chemicals into the bloodstream. These chemicals give us more energy and strength (aka fight or flight), which can be a good thing if this stress is caused by eminent physical danger. But it can also be a bad thing, if too much of these chemicals are released too often.  It is important for us to find ways of de-stressing our bodies naturally.

 Here are a few ways to reduce daily stress:

A.  Use Effective Communication Skills  in your Relationships

B.  Get Proper Rest-  at least 7 hours of sleep per night.  If you are one of those people that needs more than 7 hours  of sleep; be sure you are disciplined to make sure that you get the sleep you need.  Also, if you are a napper, by all means nap away….studies have shown that napping may add years to your life.

C.  Do Not Over Commit.  Try not to take on more than you can handle.  It is great to want to do “all you can” for everyone but the one who usually winds up stressing is “you”.  Take on commitments within reason and learn how to delegate when and wherever possible.

D.  Eat Well  (see below)

E.  Keep Yourself Organized.  You would be amazed as to the amount of stress we all put on ourselves daily due to “disorganization”  The more organized we are the more effective we can be.  It will save us from losing countless daily hours trying to find things etc.

F.  Pray or Meditate-  “Stay Connected”!  It is important to have “quiet” time just between you and the higher powers that be.  Even just 10-15 minutes per day is enough to help keep us focused and on track.  It isn’t so much the amount of minutes we spend doing it but rather the daily consistency that is important.

G.  At the end of the night take a relaxing bath in lavender dead salt to relax those tired and aching muscles.  This is a great way to calm the whole body and a great way to enhance a good night sleep.

2.  Eat Well  

A.  Avoid or reduce sugar

B.  Avoid or reduce glutens/wheats/white products

C.  Avoid or reduce coffee or at least choose organic coffee whenever possible

D. Avoid Artificial Sweeteners!  Choose healthier natural sweeteners, I.e.: Luo Han Guo, Xylitol, Stevia, Raw Honey etc.

E. Avoid or reduce commercial fruit juices rather, choose freshly juiced fruits/veggies whenever possible

D.  Increase purified water

E.  Increase leafy greens and a wide variety of veggies & fresh fruits

F.  Increase Fiber

G.  Eat Organic whenever possible

H.  Choose healthy raw fats, I.e.: flaxseed oil, nuts/seeds, olive oil, coconut oil etc.

I.  Choose quality proteins I.e. Free range chicken, turkey etc. Fish -wild salmon…If choosing red meats try grass fed or buffalo meat

J.  Eat Seaweeds- supports energy, thyroid etc.

K.  Increase foods rich in antioxidants such as organic green tea, greens,  reds drinks and organic berries

L.  Use fresh organic herbs when cooking  

3.  Get Proper Rest-    Sound sleep helps keep our emotional, mental and physical state healthy.  Sleep is when the body does most of its repair and rebuilding.  Sleep is when we get to recharge our batteries.  A good night sleep prepares us for the next day and helps to keep us sharp and alert.  Lack of sleep can slow our immune responses and make us unfocused, cranky, impatient, anxious etc. Also, if you are a napper, by all means nap away.   Studies have shown that napping may add years to your life.      

4.  Exercise-    Get out there and move!  Exercise raises our “Happy Hormones”, it energizes us, it strengthens our cardio system and gets our circulation moving,  it gives us greater flexibility,  it helps clear our mind, and it helps keep us fit and trim!    

5.  Avoid Chemicals Where and When Possible   Chemicals are everywhere so we would be remiss in suggesting that you can avoid them completely but here are some steps you can take to decrease some of  your exposure:  

A.  Instead of Wearing Perfumes, Try Scented Pure Essential Oils

B.  When Doing Laundry, Use Ecologically Friendly Soaps

C.  Use Only All Natural Bath and Body Products   ESP. Deoderants

D.  If You Can Afford to, Buy Organic Bedding and Organic Pillows.  We Spend 1/3 of our Daily Life in The Bedroom.  Let’s Make it as Toxic Free as We Can.  If You Can’t Afford an Organic Bed then Opt for Just the Organic Pillows. 

E.  Whenever Possible Choose Organic Foods

F.  Use Chemical Free House Cleaning Products

G.  Instead of Using Carpet Opt for Wood Floors Whenever Possible

H.  Use Eco-Friendly Paint

I.  Purchase an  Air Purifier for Your Home      

 6.  Gratitude-  Make it a rule to  have an attitude of gratitude and only choose to see the good in everyone.  Be thankful for all you have  no matter what it is!    Even when things always don’t go the way we want them to–be grateful– Although we may not be able to see it at the time–there is always a reason as to why things happen as they do–and sometimes things not going the way we had hoped is actually a gift because there is something better coming along for us.  Check out the Gratitude Dance! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9z2ELaBVJY    

7.  See your Nutritionist/Naturopath/Health Care Practitioner  Regularly -  See your “natural” health care practitioner to keep you up with the latest ”natural news” !      

8.  Take Action and Follow your Bliss–     Do what it is that you are meant to do and whatever brings you bliss and watch success follow! Every day we are presented with amazing opportunities and choices.  Even if it’s just the “Power” to decide to be in a great mood — that is a choice that we all can make.  Sometimes opportunities come by and we get caught up in the “how am I going to do that” and “that isn’t going to work “because” etc.   Amazingly, if we just make the decision to take action regardless of what obstacles we may think are in the way—it seems that providence moves everything for us so that ”what we want” can happen!  We all put limitations on ourselves that keeps us from doing what we “should” be doing.  Take Action and make it happen!  

If you have a dream, now is the time to put it into action ——

The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams—-.Oprah Winfrey

Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears—- Les Brown

Never let the odds keep you from doing what you know in your heart you were meant to do—-H. Jackson Brown Jr.  

9.  Hire a coach-    Cant figure out what your bliss is or having difficulty moving forward ?  Hiring a coach may be very helpful.      

10.  Aspire to Inspire-    Nothing could be better than inspiring someone to move forward in their life!  The more you inspire people the more inspired you will be as well .  Take joy in other people’s successes!  

11.  Take your Daily Vitamins/Supplements   Suggested Basic Vitamins  (Always Check with Your Doctor Before Starting Any Nutritional Supplements or Exercise Routine) Check with Your Nutritionist as to Which are the Best Choices for Your Needs:

A.  Multivitamin/Omega 3’s/Antioxidant/Probiotics

B.  Greens Drink

C.  Get Your Daily Dose of Sunshine/Vit D- Vitamin D deficiency seems to be the new epidemic.  Be sure to have your levels tested by your healthcare practitioner.

D.  Don’t forget to get your daily dose of Vitamin “H” –Hugging is healthy. It helps the immune system, cures depression, reduces stress and induces sleep. It’s invigorating, rejuvenating and has no unpleasant side effects. Hugging is nothing less than a miracle drug. Hugging is all natural. It is organic, naturally sweet, no artificial ingredients, nonpolluting, environmentally friendly and 100 percent wholesome. Hugging is the ideal gift. Great for any occasion, fun to give and receive, shows you care, comes with its own wrapping and, of course, is fully returnable. ~Author Unknown   May you give and receive many hugs this year!  

12.  Most of All, LIVE–LOVE–AND–LAUGH A LOT!  

Coconut Smoothie
1 Fresh Young Coconut (Chilled)
Blend on High Speed in Vitamix….. Click Here to Purchase a Vitamix Blender

Options to Add (Choose 1)

1/2-1 tsp Raw Carob Powder or Raw Cacao
1/4-1/2 tsp Matcha Green Tea
1/4-1/2 cup Frozen Berries