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Our Philosophy


Cedarvale embraces several key aspects of wellbeing for mind, body and spirit.

Nourishment

Mind

Nutrition:

  • Tryptophan, Omega 3,
    Folic Acid and Vitamin
    B12 are all necessary for
    optimal brain function.

Hydration:

  • Our brain functions best
    when well hydrated. It is
    75% water.
  • Drinking plain water
    positively impacts our
    memory, ability to
    concentrate and mood.

Body

Nutrition:

  • Whole foods, Plant-Based
  • Immunity Boosters

Hydtration:

  • Drink 30-35ml/kg
  • Include plain water and avoid too many sweetened drinks

Spirit

  • Read something inspirational to feed your soul.
  • Be complimentary - it will nourish others and yourself

Activity

Mind

  • Learning
  • Hobbies
  • Skills
  • Culture
  • Arts
  • Creativity
  • Aerobic exercise - Gardening
  • Balance watching versus reading

Body

  • Prioritise 30 min of moderate intensity physical activity or exercise daily.
  • It may be 3 x 10 min.
  • 10,000 steps
  • Stretch Exercise
  • Resistance Exercise
  • Set up your daily routine so you move more.
  • Move naturally

Spirit

  • Acts of kindness
  • Look to the positive

Rest

Mind

  • Sleep 7-8 hours
  • Quiet your mind to reduce stress
  • Avoid negative thoughts
  • Mentally shift focus to positive healthy thoughts.
  • Digital technology rest.
  • Warm bath

Body

  • Sleep 7-8 hours
  • Relax daily
  • Relax weekly
  • Relax yearly
  • Intermittent fasting
  • Warm bath

Spirit

  • Peace
  • Contentment

Connection

Mind

  • Belonging
  • Service to others
  • Uplifting relationships - giving and receiving
  • Positive speech (inner thoughts and expressions to others)
  • Engagement
  • Achievement

Body

Senses

  • Touch - massage, hugs
  • Sights - beauty, nature
  • Sounds - music, birds
  • Smells - flowers, foods
  • Tastes - foods

Environment

  • Sunshine, fresh air, nature,
  • Water (contrast shower)

Spirit

  • Love, Hope
  • Trust, Forgiveness
  • Gratitude
  • Meaning, Purpose
  • Value

Interferers

Interferers hinder the achievement of wellness for mind, body and spirit.

Mind

  • Poor nutrition
  • Over indulgence
  • Substance abuse
  • Idleness
  • Negative thinking
  • Stress
  • Lack of sleep
  • Isolation
  • Loneliness
  • One-way relationships - always giving OR always receiving

Body

  • Poor nutrition
  • Over indulgence
  • Substance abuse
  • Inactivity
  • Lack of sleep
  • Lack of time out
  • Too busy
  • Separation from nature

Spirit

  • Self-focus
  • Worry
  • Bitterness
  • Grief
  • A critical spirit
  • Anger

Adherence to the aspects of wellness - nourishment, activity, rest and connection - can improve resilience for people who have interferers which are difficult to control.

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