Conscious living involves becoming aware of the factors that influence health and disease such as lifestyle, social, external and environmental factors; as well as personal essence, genetics and medical treatments, procedures and prescriptions.

Conscious living puts the emphasis on understanding yourself and recognizing that the importance of each factor depends on your unique constitution and your current level of health. It is about becoming aware of yourself and making health decisions based on what is right for you versus judging external factors, such as specific food as good or bad. 

Factors that Influence Health

Water - the primary composition of life

• Blog: Water - Top 5 Things to Remember

• NDHealthFacts: Water

Breathing - the taking in of life

• Blog: Breathing - Top 5 Things to Remember

• NDHealthFacts: Breathing

Movement - the aim is to move freely

• Blog: Movement- Top 5 Things to Remember

• NDHealthFacts: Movement

Sleep - important for repair and recovery

• Blog: Sleep - Top 5 Things to Remember

• NDHealthFacts: Sleep

Nutrition - providing the building blocks to health

• Blog: Nutrition - Top 5 Things to Remember

• NDHealthFacts: Nutrition

Eliminating Toxins - getting rid of toxins as they accumulate

• Blog: Elimination of Toxins - Top 5 Things to Remember

• NDHealthFacts: Elimination of Toxins

Posture - structure governs function

• NDHealthFacts: Posture

Personal Care Products - be careful what you put on your skin

• NDHealthFacts: Personal Care Products

Power of the Mind - the role of the mind in health/disease

• Blog: The Power of the Mind - Top 5 Things to Remember

• NDHealthFacts: Psychological Conditions

• Articles on the Mind written by Dr. Iva Lloyd, ND

Time Spent Outside - the importance of nature in health

• Blog: Nature Cure - The Health Benefits of Spending Time Outside

• NDHealthFacts: Time Spent Outside

Addressing Environmental Factors - the importance of decreasing your toxic load

• Blog: The Do's and Don'ts of Detoxification

• NDHealthFacts: Environmental Toxins, Heavy Metals, Environmental Chemicals, Herbicides and Pesticides, Food Additives, Food Colourings, Genetically Modified Foods, Personal Care Products, Excipients and Fillers 

Healthy Relationships - the importance building healthy relationships

• NDHealthFacts: Social

Click here for a PDF of the Key Factors That Determine Health.