{"id":21151,"date":"2025-11-11T22:27:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T22:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/staging\/1293\/?p=21151"},"modified":"2026-04-07T12:50:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T12:50:09","slug":"top-tenets-for-sustainable-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/staging\/1293\/top-tenets-for-sustainable-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Tenets for Sustainable Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"21151\" class=\"elementor elementor-21151\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-027c326 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"027c326\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-92565ca\" data-id=\"92565ca\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-758fb6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"758fb6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>In this ongoing series, I will share my top tenets for long-term sustainable health. Check back often!<\/em><\/p><h2 data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"><strong data-prosemirror-content-type=\"mark\" data-prosemirror-mark-name=\"strong\">My top tenets for sustainable health<\/strong><\/h2><h4 data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\"><strong data-prosemirror-content-type=\"mark\" data-prosemirror-mark-name=\"strong\">1. Sleep<\/strong><\/h4><p data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\">There\u2019s no getting around this one.\u00a0 Chronically sleep-impaired people don\u2019t typically enjoy long, vital, vibrant, energetic lives.\u00a0 Ideally, go to bed at an early enough time that you awaken in the morning at least 90% of the time BEFORE your alarm would otherwise go off.<\/p><p data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\">Go to bed when <strong>your<\/strong> unique body begins to feel sleepy \u2013 the first time, not after you\u2019ve already started dozing.\u00a0 And that may be 8:30 pm for you. Be open to what your body is asking for in terms of the timing of optimal rest.<\/p><p data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\">Practice <a href=\"https:\/\/schoolafm.com\/sleep-hygiene-fundamentals-client-handout\/\" data-prosemirror-content-type=\"mark\" data-prosemirror-mark-name=\"link\">sleep hygiene<\/a>.\u00a0 Unfortunately, that television, email, smartphone, or other full-spectrum light exposure and any type of stressful activity (bill-paying, parenting debates, work, reading the News) in the full hour or two prior to bedtime IS indeed likely affecting your sleep later on.\u00a0 Let your brain know in that hour or two that you do want it to wind down and prepare to sleep deeply.<\/p><p data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\">Oftentimes, the caffeine we are consuming after Noon during the day is also still being metabolized at bedtime and is actually interfering with the depth and\/or duration of our sleep.<\/p><h4><strong>2. Play<\/strong><\/h4><p>Seriously. So many of us behave as though there is a large prize at the end of life, rewarding us for working as many hours as possible and checking off as many things as we can from our ubiquitous work-related to-do lists.\u00a0<\/p><p>But there\u2019s not! It\u2019s more likely that regrets and missed opportunities remain.<\/p><p>What if we had a daily play to-do list?\u00a0 That we treated as just as important, or even more important, than the work one?\u00a0<\/p><p>Savor life. Laugh. Play. \u00a0Relax. Have fun.\u00a0 Cultivate joy. Let your recreational or relaxation time involve truly rejuvenating activities rather than defaulting to an hour or two of mindless TV each night.\u00a0<\/p><p>We were all ~4 years old at one time and saw the world as truly full of wonder and opportunities for play. \u00a0Revive what is Fun for you now. \u00a0Allow time for it. \u00a0Make time for it.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c642bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7c642bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/staging\/1293\/wp-content\/uploads\/Achieving-Health-Goals-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7381\" alt=\"Three people jump for joy against the sunset after achieving health goals.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/staging\/1293\/wp-content\/uploads\/Achieving-Health-Goals-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/staging\/1293\/wp-content\/uploads\/Achieving-Health-Goals-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/staging\/1293\/wp-content\/uploads\/Achieving-Health-Goals-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/staging\/1293\/wp-content\/uploads\/Achieving-Health-Goals.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90d2bb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"90d2bb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><strong>3. Your skin is one big mouth<\/strong><\/h4><p>Stop feeding it toxins.<\/p><p>Seriously, whatever you slather on your skin can make its way into systemic circulation. We really shouldn\u2019t put anything on our skin that we wouldn\u2019t be willing to eat. Chew on that for a moment\u2026<\/p><p>Start over again on choosing your beauty and personal hygiene products with this truth in mind. And skip both fabric softener and dryer sheets (both of which simply add toxins back to our clothes, after we\u2019ve just finished cleaning them!). These steps can make a dramatic impact on your health deep inside.<\/p><h4><strong>4. Eat real food, not \u201cedible food-like substances\u201d <\/strong><\/h4><p><em><strong>(M. Pollan)<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p>Most of us wouldn\u2019t put low-quality gas into our cars just because it\u2019s cheap or convenient, so it\u2019s worth asking why we so often do that with our own bodies. Your body is brilliant and works hard for you every day, and it thrives when it\u2019s fueled with real, nourishing food. Aim to spend most of your time choosing foods you genuinely enjoy and that your great-grandmother would recognize as food: simple, whole ingredients that have stood the test of time.<\/p><p>Think vegetables, quality proteins, fruits, legumes, nuts, seeds, and minimally processed beverages. These foods naturally support your energy, digestion, mood, skin, and overall vitality. On the flip side, heavily processed foods filled with artificial flavors, preservatives, dyes, and additives can make it harder for your body to function at its best.<\/p><p>This isn\u2019t about perfection or restriction. It\u2019s about giving your body what it needs to feel clear-headed, energized, and well in a very real, biological way.<\/p><h4><strong>5. Get fresh air every day<\/strong><\/h4><p>Yes, even when it\u2019s cold or rainy. Indoor air can become surprisingly toxic, especially during the winter months, due to off-gassing from building materials, textiles, cleaning products, and so-called \u201cair fresheners,\u201d which simply add chemical-laden artificial scents to the air we breathe. Even a short 10-minute walk around the block or a quick step outside to the edge of the parking lot is far better than no fresh air at all.<\/p><p>While you\u2019re outside, leave your phone behind and let your eyes soften as you shift your gaze toward the horizon. Take in nature, whether it\u2019s a quick glimpse or a deeper moment of appreciation, and breathe deeply into your belly. Allow your exhales to be long, slow, and through your nose. Stand or sit tall, hands free, and use this moment to activate your parasympathetic nervous system, the state that supports digestion, relaxation, healing, hormonal balance, and overall ease.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfe3826 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cfe3826\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/staging\/1293\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fresh-Air-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-21350\" alt=\"Woman taking a walk for fresh air outside\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/staging\/1293\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fresh-Air-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/staging\/1293\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fresh-Air-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/staging\/1293\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fresh-Air-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/staging\/1293\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fresh-Air.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eaf520b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eaf520b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><strong>6. Eat as much organic food as you can find and as you can afford<\/strong><\/h4><p>Whenever possible, aim to eat organic, or at least minimize your exposure to pesticides and herbicides. Many of these chemicals can disrupt hormones and contribute to issues like weight gain and hormone-related cancers in both men and women. Choosing organic isn\u2019t about perfection; it\u2019s about reducing the overall burden on your body.<\/p><p>If fully organic isn\u2019t accessible or affordable, you can still make great choices. Look for local farmers who use minimal or no pesticides (many small farms follow organic practices even without official certification). And use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewg.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Environmental Working Group<\/a>\u2019s Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen lists to help you prioritize which foods are most important to buy organic each year. It\u2019s all about doing the best you can with what you have.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bb7797c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bb7797c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d1fc870\" data-id=\"d1fc870\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0565b8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-22236 elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0565b8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/api.leadconnectorhq.com\/widget\/bookings\/hbh-discovery-call\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/staging\/1293\/wp-content\/uploads\/Book-a-Call-1024x341.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-21330\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/staging\/1293\/wp-content\/uploads\/Book-a-Call-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/staging\/1293\/wp-content\/uploads\/Book-a-Call-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/staging\/1293\/wp-content\/uploads\/Book-a-Call-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/staging\/1293\/wp-content\/uploads\/Book-a-Call.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this ongoing series, I will share my top tenets for long-term sustainable health. 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