If you've grown weary of the constant 'eat healthy' mantra, calorie counting, and the ever-evolving diet trends that perplex you, you've landed in the right spot. Your body, genetics, and overall health are as unique as your fingerprints, so there's no need to unthinkingly follow the latest dietary fads or attempt drastic changes overnight. Such approaches can worsen your situation and trigger a frustrating cycle of ups and downs. This path often leads to disappointment, and you may give up without achieving your goals.
Scientists frequently unveil new findings or blend traditional holistic wisdom with contemporary trends, rebranding and marketing them as groundbreaking revelations. It's essential to think critically and not fall for claims that equate a handful of gummy bears to a handful of almonds. After all, we're only human.
Indeed, we are human beings, and that's precisely why we should recognise that our dietary choices shape our future. While gummy bears are laden with unhealthy sugars, almonds offer a wealth of essential nutrients. Certain vital elements can significantly enhance your gut health, digestive system, mental wellbeing and overall well-being.
Kickstart your day with a refreshing glass of water to invigorate your digestive system. Enhance it with Aloe Vera concentrate or essential oil tailored to your health and body type.
Maintain consistent meal times for better digestion. The ideal breakfast hour is 8 a.m. And here's a fun tip: your hand is your calorie counter - one full hand is a good measure.
Depending on the season, opt for slow-absorbing carbs like whole-grain bread, oats, fruits, or yoghurt. Steer clear of refined carbs, as they can spike your blood sugar. If you need a sweetener, consider honey with a dash of cinnamon.
Stay hydrated with 1.5 to 2 litres of water daily. Sip water throughout the day with a catch-up session at 7 p.m. Remember, tea and coffee, while made with water, don't replace your daily water intake.
Crucial tip: drink water before, during, or after your meals, leaving at least a 30-minute gap before and after eating.
Around 10-11 a.m., treat yourself to a homemade smoothie packed with fresh veggies and fruits.
Lunch, between 12-1 p.m., should be your main meal when your digestive system is most active. Again, use your hand as a calorie guide, one hand for the main dish and the other for the sides.
Hold off on indulgent desserts until 4-5 p.m., ideal for a small, homemade, healthy sugar treat during your tea break.
No later than 6-7 p.m., dinner should consist of a small portion of soup or cooked, steamed, or roasted vegetables. Avoid heavy foods like meat, fish, pasta, or rice.
Enjoy warm golden milk, herbal tea, figs, figs, or raisins if hunger strikes before dinner.
Allow your stomach to empty before bedtime, aiding your body's cellular-level digestive system and promoting vitality.
Fasting can be beneficial; aim for a 12-13 hour fast by having dinner by 7 p.m. and breakfast at 8 a.m. Consider a weekly 24-hour fast, preferably from breakfast to breakfast, avoiding intense cardio or heavy workouts. Opt for herbal teas or plant-based protein shakes.
Supplements are essential, especially between autumn and spring, as modern diets often lack vital nutrients and quality.
For many millennia, Feng Shui within Taoist life philosophy was an imperial secret, and was kept that way so that subjects could not use it against their emperor. Feng Shui, in common with most traditional life philosophies, is based on thousands of years of observation and use. These old traditions arose at a time when people lived their lives in closer harmony with nature and had a greater respect for it. They lived with nature and did not exploit it. Feng Shui masters take the changing seasons, day and night, yin and yang, the sun and the moon into account. They also pay close attention to environmental conditions, and topography. Moreover, Taoists use astrology for individuals and buildings, applying yearly, monthly, daily, and hourly cycles in a similar way as western astrologists do.
Feng Shui is not a religion but a Chinese art of arranging harmony within our environment to achieve prosperity and peace, and to make it easier to deal with everyday life. Therefore, because Feng Shui is not a religion, it does not interfere with an individual’s beliefs and is compatible with all religions. Even nowadays Asian countries, and more powerful companies worldwide are still using it effectively and enjoying its benefits. Simplified versions of Feng Shui can be found almost everywhere on the internet with various explanations, which could create confusion.
However, even if you read about how to build a house on Google, you still wouldn’t be able to build it yourself, would you?
Similarly, some people try all kinds of things, some of which are effective and some of which are not.
My experience began in the same way. I was eleven when I won my first Chinese astrology book and I remember reading and trying to learn and calculate my four-pillar astrology following the book’s instructions. From then on, I bought several books, and read numerous articles. At the age of twenty when I renovated my first apartment, I even felt it was essential to work with a professional Feng Shui consultant who gave me useful tips from this fantastic system. I travelled and lived in several European countries, and each apartment brought a different energy and experience into my life.
In 2012, I gained a traditional Feng Shui intermediate course qualification which led me to deepen my knowledge of traditional feng shui. I was also able to help and provide good advice to improve the living environments of my family and friends when they felt the need. I offered Feng Shui advice to some businesses in the Malaga area of Spain, as well as owners of residential properties.
Over the years, I have realised that even if someone tries to live healthily, if their home or workplace does not adequately support their effort and energy, it will be more challenging to achieve their goals. In 2022, I delved further into this fantastic philosophy of life. I obtained the qualifications of a Feng Shui expert consultant through advanced practitioner training, following the methodology of Grant Master Raymond Lo as I wanted to provide a wider range of tools to those who really desired to achieve positive changes in their lives.
During my sessions as a health coach, I can help individuals to achieve their goals and fill them with positive energy, yet as soon as they leave our session and return home, they can experience disequilibrium and the positive energy seems to suddenly disappear, leaving them feeling apathetic again. Feng Shui is a perfect tool to fix or prevent this issue.
An interior designer takes the layout of the house and uses their ideas and design, reflecting their artistic commitments, as a basis for decorating and preparing a property's interior design. However, a feng shui designer considers the construction period of the house as well as the astrological year, environment, the building's exterior, division and orientation.
Also, it takes into account who will live in the property and what direction, materials and colours should be used to support those people. It is necessary to consider the astrology of the people living there and provide an utterly personalized consultation and a complete design.
Steers clear of processed foods laden with preservatives, colourings, and flavour enhancers. Many contain untested chemicals, so opt for natural, unprocessed options.
If you're eager to integrate these practices into your daily life, book a session with us today for personalised guidance and support.
I work cooperatively with developers, architects, designers, contractors, and gardeners to be able to provide more sellable, more liveable and the best possible construction for their clients and compatible with Feng Shui principles. We undertake complete renovation considering the Feng Shui philosophy with or without full interior design, from low budget to luxury design.
For example, supporting health, and rebuilding relationships within the family, attracting prosperity.
Are you currently single but looking for a relationship? Or do you want to improve an existing relationship?
Perhaps you are struggling to become pregnant or find that your relationship with your child has deteriorated. Or maybe you have encountered obstacles in learning and self-development. Taking Feng Shui principles into account and adopting them could improve these aspects of your life.