Dry January - completed it but what next?
A new year can be seen as a chance to make changes and for a new start.
Over the last few years “Dry January” has become very popular for many people to kick start the year. Whilst there are many benefits to giving your body a rest from alcohol and the challenges it can cause over time, is one month long enough? I am not trying to be a killjoy as any change, however short, will provide benefits to you but if you want to reap the long-term benefits then any change must be a long-term commitment.
As naturopathic nutritionists we are taught that for any lifestyle change to have long term noticeable benefits the changes need to be made for a minimum of three months. However, long term commitment does not mean long term abstinence in this instance. Making the right smaller changes over a controlled period can help you stay the course more easily as you see the benefits appear.
We all lead such busy lives these days that it is easy to let the stresses and strains we face lead us astray and to take the easy option when it comes to our diet and general wellbeing. How many times have we said, “I’m too busy to go to the gym or even for a walk today”. We constantly put other things ahead of our own wellbeing because of their immediacy.
This is where working with a Naturopathic Nutritionist can help. Naturopathy is a system of healthcare which promotes and encourages the body’s own self-healing mechanisms. The key part of the role is treating everyone as an individual and not a tick box exercise.
It is always the person that is being treated and not the symptom. It is important to promote the importance of ‘prevention’. Prevention is much preferable to finding a cure and this is where the long-term small changes can make such a big difference.
Help is not restricted to just nutrition though it can include other areas such as hydrotherapy, naturopathic manipulations, herbal medicine, acupuncture, and homeopathy to name a few. We aim to treat the whole person and by that, we mean physical, genetic, mental, social and environmental. Making these changes is the start of a journey and not just a short-term fix.
What we focus on is not what is the symptom, but why is it there, where did it come from, how long has it been there and, therefore, what is the cause? Only then can it be treated properly and for the long term.
I love to see people achieve a new perspective on themselves and create a positive future. If you would like to know more about how I can help you then book your FREE 30-minute Health Assessment via my home page.
