The Importance of Family
Before I had my children, I thought I knew all the boundaries of myself, that I understood the limits of my heart. Itβs extraordinary to have all those limits thrown out, to realise your love is inexhaustible πππ
Although nutrition and movement are a fundamental part of my philosophy for health and happiness, I have come to realise and appreciate the impact of community, being part of a tribe and how much love and support we have as strong contenders in both mental and physical health.
Dean Ornish, unifies this theory. He cautions us on omitting the influence of not only what we eat, how we exercise and our stress responses but also how family, unconditional, touch and connectedness modifies our biological mechanisms to respond favourably to the impacts of living in this century.
Unfortunately surrounding yourself with every relation in the country wonβt make you immortal β but it will keep you alive longer in your twilight years.