Health means more than not being ill.
It is a state of glowing wellness and vibrant energy.

We would all like to be perfectly healthy, but very few people actually are especially beyond their youth. However, no matter what our present health condition is, it is always possible to improve by making small life changes one step at a time.

The following is a guide to help people become aware of what is good for promoting wellness. It is not comprehensive, nor does it take into account obvious bodily needs such as fresh air, sunlight and exercise. Alive is mainly concerned with a change in diet from mostly cooked foods to a diet of mostly organic raw wholefoods.

An aspect of diet must include our intake of water as the average western person unknowingly suffers from dehydration.

To be convinced of the necessity for this change of lifestyle it is important to read as much as possible. There are many books and testimonials available on the subject.

1. Hydration

Body hydration can be achieved by drinking GOOD QUALITY water, freshly juiced fruit and vegetables, and herbal teas.

HYDRATION is also achieved by eating uncooked high-water-content fruit and vegetables, and sprouted seeds.

See Sources and Resources for suppliers of water treatment equipment.

2. Nutrition

Eat ORGANIC produce where possible.

Eat only WHOLEFOODS : unrefined grains, and grain products; free-range eggs; raw dairy products (made from unpasteurised milk); natural, unrefined sweeteners such as raw cane sugar, raw honey, maple syrup, date syrup etc.

Grow your own SPROUTS for a continuous supply of cheap fresh salad ingredients.

Include DRIED SEAWEED products in your diet.

Take natural organic SUPPLEMENTS: minerals, vitamins, enzymes, pro-biotics, essential fats.

See Sources and Resources for suppliers of organic vegetables, wholefoods, fresh juices, wheatgrass, natural supplements.

3. Personal and household care

Use only SAFE, CHEMICAL-FREE body and household products.

See Sources and Resources for suppliers of safe products.