Our Pathway to Healthy Living

I am often an extremist and now with the availability of information on the Internet and all the knowledge through my new books, this whole journey to healthy and better living can become quite overwhelming. I mean Monsanto has ruined nearly all of our food or at least they are trying to, pesticides are causing cancers and killing off our wildlife, dairy products are so full of hormones and chemicals that they are causing early puberty and cancer, sugar and caffeine are drugs that can kill you, natural food isn't really natural at all.... You name it, there is at least 1000 websites to tell you how horrible things are and that they are only getting worse! If you're not eating everything organic your life is basically over.

Ha ha, well that is what it feels like sometimes and honestly, it's just plain overwhelming. My extremist side feels like becoming a strict organic vegan. But then reality sets in, we live in a motor home with 1/4 of a kitchen, we have an icebox instead of a fridge and no freezer (hard to keep produce), we don't have access to all organic food for more than half of the year, and my husband is obsessed with red meat, bacon, eggs and cheese. 

So what am I going to do?! There has to be a happy medium. The truth is we have had to get a very realistic perspective of our lives and figure out what goals we could set that would actually be attainable. We want to build healthy habits now.  Health and vitality are important to us and extremely important for our type of life on the road. So here are some of our stepping stones that we have recently added in our pathway to healthy living...

1. Two-Three Vegetarian Dinners a Week. Since my husband is obsessed with meat he has a hard time picturing a meal without it, we have started incorporating some meatless dinners into our schedule. We started with once a week and have worked our way up from there. It was kind of a big deal when I served the first dinner without meat.... but he is adjusting and actually enjoys those dinners now.

2. Apple Cider Vinegar and Local Honey- There are so many amazing benefits to A.C.V. (as long as you get the raw kind with the mother. We like Braggs!) the only problem is I hate the smell/taste of vinegar- Like so much so that it makes want to vomit! I have always stayed away from it until we learned of this amazing concoction, and I just have to share it! 

What you'll need:

-Raw, Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar with the Mother

-Raw Local Honey

-Cinnamon (the real, good kind!)

How to make it: 

-Boil some water

-Add 1tbsp A.C.V. into a mug

-Add 1tbsp honey

-Sprinkle cinnamon to cover top of liquids

-Add 1 cup of warm water

-Stir till honey is melted

-Drink!!!!

It tastes a lot more like Apple Cider now than it does vinegar. Yes, there is a little kick to it in the back of your throat but you learn to love that feeling. We try to drink it at least once a day. 

***About a month into this- Our allergies have nearly disappeared, our digestive systems are very happy, my husband rarely gets heartburn anymore, and my skin has really cleared up. 

3. Drinking Distilled Water (when available)-  We incorporate it as much as possible and also have increased our water intake dramatically!!!!  Here is some info on distilled water:

"Although there has been some hype over the years about the “danger” of distilled water, there are actually a number of benefits of distilled water. Let’s take a look at some of these benefits of distilled water and how it can make a difference in our overall health beyond aiding natural detox.

•  Contains No Contaminates: One of the biggest benefits of distilled water is that it contains no contaminates or impurities. The process of distilling water kills the majority of organic impurities like bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms. It also separates debris, minerals, and heavy metals from the water as well.

• Aides the Body Detoxification Process: Some individuals have tried to state that distilled water can leech necessary minerals and nutrients from a person’s body. In reality, this is actually one of the benefits of distilled water. Although it can’t actually leech minerals that you need from your tissue, it does act a little like a magnet and attracts minerals that can’t be used by your body. This includes excess minerals and mineral waste that has been excreted by your cells.

• Does Not Contain Any Chemicals: The two most common chemicals that are found in both tap water and bottled water are chlorine and fluoride. Chlorine is used as a disinfectant to kill off harmful microorganisms, and fluoride is added to help prevent tooth decay. However, introducing chemicals into your body is never a good idea, and excessive amounts of fluoride can actually lead to discoloration on children’s permanent teeth. Another one of the benefits of distilled water is that it does not contain either of these chemicals" -Spiritdetox.com

4. Practice "Grounding" at least once a day for 30 minutes- "Grounding or Earthing is defined as placing one's bare feet on the ground whether it be dirt, grass, sand or concrete (especially when humid or wet). When you ground to the electron-enriched earth, an improved balance of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system occurs. The Earth is a natural source of electrons and subtle electrical fields, which are essential for proper functioning of immune systems, circulation, synchronization of biorhythms and other physiological processes and may actually be the most effective, essential, least expensive, and easiest to attain antioxidant. Modern science has thoroughly documented the connection between inflammation and all of the chronic diseases, including the diseases of aging and the aging process itself. It is important to understand that inflammation is a condition that can be reduced or prevented by grounding your body to the Earth, the way virtually all of your ancestors have done for hundreds if not thousands of generations " -articles.mercola.com


So far these are things that we have incorporated into our lives since being here in Arkansas, of course there are other things that we have already started practicing years ago and more things to come in the future. It always a journey, but we are taking one step at a time. 

What are some practical ways your incorporate healthier habits into your lifestyle?