One of the more common quotes we hear at Above & Beyond Acupuncture in Scottsdale, AZ, is that patients are “sick and tired of being sick and tired.” No one likes to be sick, and being tired is not a desirable state of being. We wanted to take some time to write about what you can do to break the cycle of sickness and exhaustion. Please note that there isn’t one single solution. It takes a holistic approach to elevate and empower oneself to create a healthy and harmonious life full of energy and vigor.
I am sick and tired of being sick and tired!
Have you used this same quote many times? Have you been exhausted lately? Is it difficult to get out of bed? Do you struggle with low energy throughout the day? Do you get sick at regular intervals? Are you at a point where you’re ready to make some significant changes to finally put an end to the cycle of feeling tired and getting sick?
These questions are important, and the answers should be carefully considered. While it is true that no one likes to feel sick or tired, the desire to feel better must be strong enough to propel you forward. It can take some time to move from a life that lacks health and vitality to a place of well-being and exuberant energy. Being committed to living a clean life needs to be a priority, and at times it might require some sacrifice.
What can I do so that I’m not sick and tired?
Once you’ve decided that you’re ready to make important life changes, the first step is to take note of the foods that you consume on a daily basis. A famous quote by Hippocrates is “let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Food can be used as medicine but it can also be quite toxic for the human body. Over the past few decades there has been a significant transformation with the foods we consume. The original purpose of food was for sustenance, providing the body with the necessary nutrients to maintain good health. The food industry, by and large, has been more focused on offering products designed for taste, low cost, and a long shelf life. This poses huge problems for a significant part of the population, as there are many areas where people don’t have access to—or can’t afford—higher-quality foods that are nutritionally sufficient.
A common reason why some people don’t eat well (or so they state) is that they don’t have the time to prepare a healthy lunch or dinner. It’s far easier and faster to eat out. The times we live in are very busy, but spending a few minutes the night before to make a healthy meal is a wise expenditure and will pay off. Higher-quality foods provide great amounts of energy for the body. Consuming these foods will lead to your having more energy throughout the day and will also help to boost your immune system, resulting in less illness.
In part two of this series we will continue the discussion on foods and how diet can play a huge role in breaking the cycle of being sick and tired. We will also talk about other steps that can be taken to improve your quality of life.
You no longer have to accept being sick and tired. Take the necessary steps to break free and move forward—to health, happiness and well-being!
