Tracey Roulhac Williams

In our previous two articles, we discussed the seven steps to making sure we can be the best that we absolutely can mentally. There are seven steps to mental wellness. Our mental attitude is just like our bodies, it requires care and maintenance to stay fit and at its best. Conditioning our mind should be a constant in our lives. One way we condition our minds is by asking better questions. The most important factor in practicing this exercise to better understand ourselves and others.

Previously, we started on our journey to making sure we keep our minds healthy. We discovered that being optimistic can do wonders for your overall health. We also discussed the seven steps to making sure we can be the best that we absolutely can mentally. The next step focuses on practicing positive self talk. Becoming aware of yourself mentally will help in practicing self tak. We will discuss various steps you can take to get you on the road to positive thinking and positive reactions.

A positive mental attitude is the real foundation for optimal health. As humans we have a drive to be the best that we can be. Achieving mental stability begins by taking responsibility for your own positive mental state, your life, your current situation and your health. What this means is that nobody but you can make you happy. Not a doctor, not a drug. Of course, these may be used as tools to teach you, but its all up to you.

In this topic, we discuss juicing fruits and its benefits. Creating healthy fruit drinks are probably one of my favorite things to do. Its not only healthy, but delicious too. It replaces the urge to eat the junk food we sometimes consume too much of and offers a tasty treat. In addition, fruit juices provide us with many beneficial vitamins that our bodies require for optimal health. There are so many things you can do when making fresh fruit juices offering delightful treats.

The juice we discussed last week was the green juice. I explained how to make it, how to drink it and the benefits of it. So, today we move forward with the carrot. The one most important thing to me about the carrot, is that it has so many medicinal benefits and can be mixed with so many other veggies to heal various health issues and complications. It's also great for maintaining your health and used as a juice, the benefits are even more powerful.

Juicing is one of those alternative ways to get the vitamins your body needs the natural and healthy way. Juicing is a popular choice simply because its easy, tasty and takes less time to juice your vitamins than it does to prepare and eat them. In addition, you are not cooking out all the nutrients.

Hydrotherapy is defined as restoring and purifying yourself with the use of water. Hydrotherapy may be used as a form of detoxification, stress relief and mind restoration. Warm water soaks can be relaxing, allowing you to relieve yourself of stress. Salt baths can draw out toxins, stress and anxiety to promote a state of serenity.

Vitamin A is known as Retinol. Sounds like something to do with our eyes since we all have eye retinas right? Absolutely ! Vitamin A is the vitamin that works to keep the retina operating well. The retina in our eyes is what adjusts the light and how we see when entering from outside to inside and vice verse. Vitamin A also helps to keep the skin and the eyes moist. Vitamin A is not a water soluble vitamin like the other vitamins we previously discussed.

Vitamin B12 can dramatically increase our energy levels and lessen the risk of heart disease. In addition, Vitamin B12 can promote emotional and mental stability. B12 is a water-soluble vitamin required for normal cell activity and get this, DNA replication. Vitamin B12 prevents osteoporosis, strokes, heart disease and even Alzheimer's.

Vitamin B9 is essential for the metabolic processes in our body. Vitamin B9 is also important for the iron carrying component of the hemoglobin in the red blood cells. It is especially beneficial to pregnant women. During the pregnancy, the fetus tends to absorb more of the mother's folic acid, leaving the mother's body depleted. This is why it is super important that pregnant women receive good prenatal care. The first thing a prenatal doctor gives an expecting mother is folic acid.