Book review: Sustain Me
Barbara O'Neill's "Sustain Me" focuses on a holistic and natural approach to health, emphasising the body's inherent ability to heal when given the right conditions. The book revolves around nine foundational pillars that form the acronym SUSTAIN ME:
S - Sunlight: The importance of adequate sunlight exposure for vitamin D production, mood regulation, and overall well-being.
U - Understanding (of natural laws/principles): Educating oneself on how the body works and the natural laws that govern health, enabling informed choices for well-being. This includes understanding the body's healing mechanisms.
S - Stress Management/Rest: The crucial role of managing stress, ensuring sufficient rest, and prioritizing relaxation for physical and mental health.
T - Trust in God/Divine Healing: A spiritual component, emphasizing faith and trust in a higher power's ability to facilitate healing and provide guidance for health.
A - Air (Fresh Air): The benefits of breathing clean, fresh air for cellular respiration, detoxification, and overall vitality.
I - Impurities (Elimination of): The importance of cleansing the body of toxins and harmful substances through proper diet, hydration, and natural remedies.
N - Nutrition (Wholesome Food): Emphasizing a diet rich in whole, unprocessed foods, focusing on plant-based options, and avoiding refined sugars, unhealthy fats, and processed ingredients.
M - Movement/Exercise: The necessity of regular physical activity for circulation, muscle strength, bone density, and maintaining a healthy weight.
E - Water (Pure Water): The vital role of adequate hydration with pure water for all bodily functions, detoxification, and overall health.
Beyond the acronym, one of her biggest messages is personal responsibility: through empower us to take control of their our health journey, moving away from reliance on quick fixes and conventional medicine by understanding and applying natural principles. It emphasizes that the body has an innate capacity to heal if provided with the right environment.
It's important to note that Barbara O'Neill's advice is rooted in natural and holistic health principles, and she encourages consulting with healthcare professionals for specific health concerns but as you spend most of your life with you, being aware of all that’s going on with you through the pillars of the acronym counts like a pretty good place to start!
