Don’t you love the conveniences of the modern world? We have access to obscure and exotic foods from all over the planet, can contact friends and loved ones instantly, and machines that help us prepare meals, clean our clothes, and clean our homes.
But this convenience comes at a price.
We become reliant on the speed of processes to the point where we no longer understand the time it takes to get things done. We become impatient when the person at the checkout ahead of us takes a millisecond longer to pack their groceries and pay for their items. We berate the local postal service when our Amazon purchase takes longer than a week to arrive. And we expect our health to be fixed instantly with the popping of some fancy supplement.
Sure, we have excellent medical screening and testing facilities. And some incredible knowledge of the inner workings of the human body. But this expectation is that we can ‘cure’ an issue with our health with a one-off ‘healing’ or a magical substance.
It’s ludicrous, really.
But it’s more common than you think. Because so many of us think that if we take this pill or use this magic substance, it will keep us safe from the ravages of illness and aging.
But as our lives become more complicated and the environment becomes seemingly more toxic, with plastics and hormones in our food and waterways, it becomes much more important for us to acknowledge how the culmination of daily practices contributes to our health in good or bad ways.
A visit to your local naturopath will involve more than just a prescription for nutrients and herbs: “Here, take this substance, and all will be well again.”
Nope.
Your input is required.
You are required to change your habits. But before you can implement those changes, you need to change your thinking. You need to be open to doing things differently, embrace a new part of your life, and understand that what you choose to do, think, and eat will contribute to your long-term health.
Taking a pill will not make you healthy, but it can help you start on the path to better health and well-being. You need to support this with good health practices that nourish your body and mind and help you stay on the path to good health in the long run.
The only person who can implement those changes and strategies for well-being is you. Remember that it’s a marathon, not a 100m dash.
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