What about junk-food eaters? I consider junk food to be greasy foods, white breads, pastries, candy, sugar products, potato chips, soft drinks, and list could go on and on. The more things you violate in your diet, more likely you are to get hit with one or more diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, etc. Also, more likely you are to just plain feel bad, lack energy or get frequent colds.

So, when something happens, you go to doctor, who may prescribe something to make you feel better. However, you still need to take control of your own health in order to prevent more things from happening to you in future!

Here are some suggestions: 1.Eliminate most of “junk” food. 2.Make sure you eat plenty of fruits and vegetables everyday. 3.Drink plenty of water, preferably filtered. 4.If you are not having daily bowel movements, add a fiber product. Drinking plenty of water with fiber will help prevent constipation. 5.Take high quality vitamin and mineral supplements. 6.Exercise. 7.Detoxify. The previous points will help body to detoxify. However, you may need additional detoxification to rid body of toxins that have built-up over years.

One word of caution. Don’t make major changes all at once! That’s too hard on your body. In fact, if you can locate a naturopathic physician or a good nutritionist in your area, it would probably be wise of you to consult with that person before undergoing serious dietary changes.

To summarize main point in this article: more you take responsibility for your own health, better chance you have to stay healthy and not be a victim of any diseases or illnesses.

Your head and torso should be in-line with your head slightly bent forward, facing forward, and balanced.

Your shoulders should be at ease with your upper arms hanging normally at sides of your body.

Your elbows should be close to your body and bent between 90 and 110 degrees.

Your feet should be either supported by a footrest or should be relaxing on floor. While leaning back or sitting in a vertical position, make sure your lower back is fully supported.

Your hips and thighs should be supported by a well-padded seat.

Your knees and hips should be at almost same height as your feet and slightly forward.

Quick Tips - Your Work Environment

Readjust your chair and backrest at regular intervals.

Periodically stretch your fingers, hands, arms, and torso.

Your keyboard, monitor, and your posture should be on a straight line to avoid any positional discomforts.

Always adjust your chair so you’re looking down at screen, never up.

Your desktop should be at a convenient height with enough space for your equipment and day’s work.

Your chair should give good back support and allow for height adjustment.

Your keyboard and mouse mat should have a good wrist-rest.

A document holder placed at height of your monitor will eliminate neck strain.