Pillar 3: Lifestyle Medicine - The Basics Work if You Work the Basics
- Lifestyle medicine is pivotal in achieving holistic health. The mantra "the basics work if you work the basics" underscores its importance.
- Tracy emphasizes the significance of daily habits in shaping overall health outcomes.
Exploring Lifestyle Medicine:
- Tracy breaks down lifestyle medicine into four key areas: physical, mental/emotional, social, and spiritual.
- She highlights the impact of nutrition, exercise, sunlight exposure, grounding, and stress reduction techniques on physical health.
- Mental/emotional well-being is addressed through practices like gratitude journaling, breathwork, and smiling.
- Social connections and community involvement are essential aspects of holistic health.
- Spiritual practices such as gratitude, personal development, and meditation contribute to overall well-being.
Favorite Lifestyle Habits:
- Tracy shares personal favorites including walking, heart coherence practices, and binaural beats for relaxation.
- She emphasizes the importance of restorative sleep and unplugging from technology as part of lifestyle medicine.
The 30-30 Challenge:
- Tracy introduces the concept of the 30-30 challenge within her Balanced Hormone Solution program, focusing on creating morning and evening routines.
- Consistent habits and routines are compared to toddlers' need for structure and repetition.
Overcoming Barriers:
- Tracy acknowledges common barriers to adopting lifestyle changes, emphasizing the role of transformational thinking in overcoming these challenges.
- She encourages listeners to challenge negative self-talk and adopt empowering beliefs about their health and capabilities.
Empowering Transformational Thinking:
- Tracy discusses the power of "I am" statements in shaping beliefs and behaviors.
- She contrasts limiting beliefs with empowering affirmations to illustrate their impact on actions and outcomes.
Conclusion:
- Tracy urges listeners to prioritize self-care and commit to small, consistent lifestyle changes.
- She emphasizes the importance of daily actions over quick fixes or supplements in achieving optimal health.
- Tracy invites listeners to join her in prioritizing self-care and embracing a holistic approach to wellness.
