THE ESSENTIAL 5
There are five essentials that a human body cannot live without. These are sunlight, water, air/breath, sleep, and food. Without these, a body will begin to deteriorate, and subsequently, die.
A human will not function without adequate sunlight and sleep, will die within several weeks of not eating food, will die in three days without water, and will die within five to ten minutes of not breathing. Not only do we need these essentials, we need them in a natural, unadulterated way. The air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, the sleep we get, and the sunshine on our bodies must be of the highest quality, and intentionally taken in as forms of energy. Human beings thrive when they are getting the proper amounts of each of the 5.
A big part of the reason our immune systems are not working correctly is because they have been compromised through...
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the drinking of toxic water, or the lack of drinking sufficient amounts of water on a daily basis..
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the blocking of the suns rays with sunblock, or staying out of the sun in fear of its' rays. This creates a vitamin D deficiency.
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the lack of nutrients in our diet because of the nutritionally void foods we eat. These include junk foods, processed foods, foods grown with glyphosate (or 'round-up'), GMO foods, sugary foods, and consuming too much animal protein.
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the breathing in of toxic air, or the lack of deeply breathing due to stress and anxiety.
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All of the above are caused through our not knowing any better, and having not been educated on how to properly fuel our bodies with these essentials. It is time to do your due-diligence, and learn how to properly fuel your system. This is the beginning, and the essential part, of repairing and re-building your immune system.
WATER
FOOD
AIR/BREATH
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SUNLIGHT
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SLEEP
SUNLIGHT
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Throughout man's history, the sun has been used as a revitalizer and healing tool. Burning in the sun is not recommended, but adequate amounts of sunlight on your body are imperative for health and wellness, especially regarding your immunity. It is only in the last hundred years that man has been fearful of the sun, and has lost sight of its' powerful healing qualities. Through the use of toxic chemical sunscreens on our bodies, along with complete avoidance of the sun, modern man has fallen short in vitamin D, one of the most important vitamins in the repairing, rebuilding, and maintenance of health in your system. We could also be lacking benefits from the sun that man does not yet understand. The sun supplies a life force energy to living organisms that is incomprehensible.
As did our early ancestors, who used to worship the sun for its' energy, we must begin to trust in the sun, and remember that it worked as a part of our evolution and survival.
We suggest looking further into the healing properties of the sun. Below are some excerpts and articles explaining some of its' benefits.
Vegan Sources of Vitamin D3 and B12 include...
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Sunshine
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Mushrooms (store them in the sun!)
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Blue Light Therapy
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Supplements
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Raw, unprocessed Coconut Oil is a natural SPF4
WATER
THE WATER IN YOU: WATER and THE HUMAN BODY
from USGS, Water Science School
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Water serves a number of essential functions to keep us all going. Think of what you need to survive, really just survive. Food? Water? Air? Facebook? Naturally, I'm going to concentrate on water here. Water is of major importance to all living things; in some organisms, up to 90% of their body weight comes from water. Up to 60% of the human adult body is water.
According to H.H. Mitchell, Journal of Biological Chemistry 158, the brain and heart are composed of 73% water, and the lungs are about 83% water. The skin contains 64% water, muscles and kidneys are 79%, and even the bones are watery: 31%.
Each day humans must consume a certain amount of water to survive. Of course, this varies according to age and gender, and also by where someone lives. Generally, an adult male needs about 3 liters (3.2 quarts) per day while an adult female needs about 2.2 liters (2.3 quarts) per day. All of the water a person needs does not have to come from drinking liquids, as some of this water is contained in the food we eat.
Water serves a number of essential functions to keep us all going:
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A vital nutrient to the life of every cell, acts first as a building material
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It regulates our internal body temperature by sweating and respiration
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The carbohydrates and proteins that our bodies use as food are metabolized and transported by water in the bloodstream
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It assists in flushing waste mainly through urination
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Acts as a shock absorber for brain, spinal cord, and fetus
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Forms saliva
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Lubricates joints
According to Dr. Jeffrey Utz, Neuroscience, pediatrics, Allegheny University, different people have different percentages of their bodies made up of water. Babies have the most, being born at about 78%. By one year of age, that amount drops to about 65%. In adult men, about 60% of their bodies are water. However, fat tissue does not have as much water as lean tissue. In adult women, fat makes up more of the body than men, so they have about 55% of their bodies made of water. Thus:
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Babies and kids have more water (as a percentage) than adults.
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Women have less water than men (as a percentage).
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People with more fatty tissue have less water than people with less fatty tissue (as a percentage).
There just wouldn't be any you, me, or Fido the dog without the existence of an ample liquid water supply on Earth. The unique qualities and properties of water are what make it so important and basic to life. The cells in our bodies are full of water. The excellent ability of water to dissolve so many substances allows our cells to use valuable nutrients, minerals, and chemicals in biological processes.
Water's "stickiness" (from surface tension) plays a part in our body's ability to transport these materials all through ourselves. The carbohydrates and proteins that our bodies use as food are metabolized and transported by water in the bloodstream. No less important is the ability of water to transport waste material out of our bodies.
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The water we drink literally goes in to every cell of our bodies. We are mostly comprised of water, so its' quality must be of the highest standard. Our tap water has been poisoned with toxic, life threatening chemicals, and few of us even care. Below you will find information about the toxicity of fluoride and other heavy metals in your drinking water. Even bottled water and spring water are not to be trusted now-a-days as studies have shown that it, too, is quite commonly contaminated with BPAs and other harmful constituents.
Not only is the water we drink toxic and harmful to our health, but the amount of water we, as a population, drink is a problem as well. In studies, most people were shown to be chronically dehydrated, which, in turn, inevitably leads to health problems for many.
Below is some information on the toxicity of water, the importance of water for a human system, and the effects of chronic dehydration.
Water Fluoridation: A Critical Review of the Physiological Effects of Ingested Fluoride as a Public Health Intervention
Fluoride: A Friend
Who Wants to Harm You
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DOCUMENTARY
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Acute and Chronic Effects of Hydration Status on Health
Ahmed M. El-Sharkawy, Opinder Sahota, Dileep N. Lobo
Nutrition Reviews, Volume 73, September 2015