OUR CAUSE

• There is 161, 000 km of blood vessels in the human body.
• Your heartbeat changes and mimics the music you listen to.
• Human breast milk boosts a baby’s immune system assisting them to fight viral, bacterial and parasitic infections such as respiratory tract infections, ear infections, bacterial meningitis, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and common cold and flues.
• Your brain uses 20% of the total oxygen and blood in your body.

This may mean that they consciously choose to

• Work less hours per week
• Spend more time with family and friends
• Eat only whole foods
• Purchase only organic, free-range meat
• Purchase only wild-caught fish
• Support companies that operate in an ethical manner
• Drink only purified water
• Move their body on a daily basis
• Avoid prescription drugs such as NSAIDS and find natural alternatives
• Turn off the TV and read a book or perform some creative thinking
• Get off social media sites and play with their kids
• Spend more time in nature enjoying the natural beauty and energy on offer
• Support farms that practice sustainable agriculture

If each individual becomes more conscious of how the decisions they make on a daily basis affects their health and happiness then they can begin to realize that they are responsible for their own health and happiness.

Most people are not living sustainable lifestyles.

The statistics demonstrate clearly that most people are not choosing to live ‘sustainable’ lifestyles:

• The prevalence of overweight and obese people in Australia has increased substantially
  • The average rate of obesity is greater than 61% of the population
  • 75% of people aged 65-74 are considered overweight or obese
• It’s estimated that 130, 466 cases of cancer will be diagnosed in Australia in 2016. (72, 048 males and 58, 418 females)
• Autoimmune diseases are estimated to affect 1 in 20 people and are quickly becoming one of the most important health issues.
• Cardiovascular disease affects one in six Australians and it’s estimated to kill one Australian every 12 minutes
• It’s estimated that diabetes affects more than 4% of the Australian population (In other words almost 1 million Australians suffer from diabetes)
• Health care expenditure grew from $50.3 billion in 1990 to $154.6 billion in 2014.
• The total level of pharmaceutical revenue worldwide was estimated to have reached one trillion US dollars in 2015.

You vote with the dollars you spend!

• Are you purchasing farmed fish?
• Are you purchasing caged eggs?
• Are you using toilet paper that is not made from recycled paper and exposes your delicate tissues to harmful chemicals?
• Females: Are you inserting chemically treated tampons into your body?
• Are you purchasing meat that is from animals that were raised inhumanely, fed GMO grains or exposed to antibiotics and hormones?
• Are you supporting companies that pollute the earth?
• Are you buying GMO foods such as corn and soy or purchasing processed foods that contain GMO ingredients?
• Are you buying products that contain harmful additives?
• Are you purchasing food from farms that don’t practice sustainable farming?
• Are you buying personal care products that contain harmful ingredients?
• Are you cleaning your home with products that contain harmful chemicals?
• Do you use medications to cover-up the symptoms of underlying disease and inflammation?

You always have a choice!

• Have you created a lifestyle that doesn’t have a proper work / life balance?
• Do you spend too much time watching TV or on social media?
• Is debt and consumerism driving your work habits and work/life imbalance?
• Have you adopted a sedentary lifestyle?
• Do negative emotions affect your happiness on a daily basis?

Can you see how the choices you make on a daily basis can affect your own health and happiness and that of your family?

Can you think of steps you could begin taking to build a more sustainable lifestyle?

If enough individuals make a conscious decision to adopt a sustainable lifestyle then not only will entire communities benefit, but the world as a whole!

This type of decision-making is better for the individual, better for the community, better for the environment, better for our children, and better for the future of this planet.

Organic living is about adopting a lifestyle that is congruent with your values and your guiding principles. The team at the Body Genius Institute adheres to a strong set of principles that not only apply to the way we conduct ourselves at work but in our personal lives as well.

BG Guiding Principles

1.	I always do WHAT I say I’m going to do, WHEN I say I’m going to do it
2.	I’m professional on a daily basis. This is represented through my knowledge, positive attitude, communication with clients & the BG team, & physical appearance.
3.	I make (regular) time in my life for fun and play!
4.	I am accepting and compassionate towards myself and others.
5.	I support my Body Genius team members & back them up with unwavering consistency and support.
6.	I empower, inspire, and educate myself every day. In turn, I pass this on to others.
7.	My passion for life allows me to express courage on a daily basis.
8.	I live in the now, I am ‘present’ with my clients.
9.	I practice conscious living and conscious consumption. This includes following the principles of organic and sustainable living.
10.	I challenge the status quo, set new standards and think differently.

When looking to adopt a sustainable and organic lifestyle it is best to take the time to establish your own core values and possibly those of your partner and children. By writing these down on paper and reviewing them throughout the year you can be clear on how you want to (consciously) live your life and ensure that your decisions on a daily basis are congruent with your value set.

Organic living can be best described as a lifestyle that is healthy for both you and the environment.

Conscious Living	Sustainable Living	Organic Living

 

When it comes to foods, organic produce is grown without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, genetically modified organisms or ionizing radiation. Animals that produce meat, poultry, eggs and dairy products are not administered antibiotics or growth hormones.

Organic food is better for YOU and the environment!

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”    (Hippocrates)

A sliced Carrot looks like the human eye. The pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye… and YES, science now shows carrots greatly enhance blood flow to and function of the eyes.

A Tomato has four chambers and is red. The heart has four chambers and is red. All of the research shows tomatoes are loaded with lycopine and are indeed pure heart and blood food.

A Walnut looks like a little brain, a left and right hemisphere, upper cerebrums and lower cerebellums.  Even the wrinkles or folds on the nut are just like the neo-cortex. We now know walnuts help develop more than three (3) dozen neuron-transmitters for brain function.

Avocadoes, Eggplant and Pears target the health and function of the womb and cervix of the female – they look just like these organs. Today’s research shows that when a woman eats one avocado a week, it balances hormones, sheds unwanted birth weight, and prevents cervical cancers. And how profound is this?  It takes exactly nine months to grow an avocado from blossom to ripened fruit.

Make sure to research your suppliers thoroughly to ensure you are receiving the best produce possible and to ensure the company is adhering to organic or biodynamic farming practices. Also remember to purchase locally grown produce.

Organic Fruits	Organic Vegetables	Wild-caught fish
Biodynamic meats	Organic oils	Organic activated nuts

 

Organic living can extend well beyond simply selecting organic foods. Organic living can also include doing good deeds for the earth. By consciously choosing to make responsible choices you can ensure that we have wonderful places to live and that the earth and all it has to offer remains beautiful for generations to come.

Have you thought about starting your own organic garden? Even if you don’t have a ‘green thumb’ you can still create your own organic patch. You need very little space and many herbs, fruits, berries and vegetables are easy to grow. It is so rewarding to grow your own food and bring it straight to your dinner table.

Do you have your own composter at home? There is a wide range of composters available to suit your needs. Consider how much space you have and how much organic waste your household produces each week. Not only can you reduce the amount of waste going to landfills but you can also create amazing fertilizer for your gardens.

You can also choose to have an organic chemical-free home!

Organic cleaning: An organic lifestyle can also include the way you keep your home clean. Selecting natural or organic cleaning products such as baking soda, vinegar or borax will help to reduce your family’s exposure to harmful chemicals and reduce the impact on the environment.

Organic beauty: Selecting personal care and beauty products that are natural and chemical free is an important step to take. Organic shampoo, conditioner, soap, and moisturizers are all readily available. Pure organic coconut oil is an outstanding moisturizer and can be found at your local grocery store! The chemicals found in make-up will enter your skin and may create a toxic load within your body. Fortunately there are now many companies on the market today creating chemical-free make-up.

Some people find the prospect of going completely organic overwhelming and too expensive. Living organically does not imply a whole scale lifestyle change. Take things slowly. Consider introducing organic products one at a time. Replace the conventional products one by one with the healthier alternatives. Work out what you can afford, based on the foods you eat most frequently. Make meat, eggs, fish, fruit, vegetables, herbs and water quality your top priority. Then move on to household cleaners and personal care products. One small step at a time can lead to a significant change over the course of a year.

If we work together we can change the way individuals think about their own health and wellness, the way they live, the way they shop, the way they learn, and the impact they have on the environment. By starting at the grassroots level and creating a social movement we can influence the way companies operate and the quality of the products they produce, and we can influence how governments spend their money.

But it all begins with each individual person. The strongest vote you have is by spending every dollar carefully. Both governments and corporations are slaves to the ‘old mighty dollar’ and as citizens this is where our true power lies.