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My mission is to teach people the fundamentals of what it means to be healthy and happy. To be healthy we need to create a balance within the body, mind, and soul. This is done through organic whole foods and natural movement.

We live in a society that desperately needs a change. There has never been more chronic illness, obesity, and disease, than the time period we now live in. Many of us are suppressing our courage, dreams, and health, simply to live what our culture deems as “success”. Fast-paced lifestyles, and material-wealth accumulation can lead to us suppressing our emotions and true passions. Emotional blockages and stress can cause disease and illness, just as lack of exercise and a poor diet can.

95% of all illnesses, obesity problems, health issues, mental problems, and ailments that we have been told that only drugs and doctors can fix, are completely preventable. Most of them are completely curable as well. But to make sure that we do not succumb to health issues, we cannot ignore our health until later, we must start taking action NOW.

We must completely alter our lives to adapt to the modern world of connectivity and continue to evolve with our collective consciousness. And in many senses, this is going to mean taking a big step BACK and re-evaluating what is important to us, spiritually and physically.

The good news is that you have found the resource that is going to show you how to become a healthy balanced human being again.

The Functional Body is about giving you all of the essentials on how to manage your body and mind. There are basics of health that are no longer debatable. I use science, research, personal experience with my own body, and knowledge gained coaching others as a personal trainer to help teach you what the basics of health are.

If you are new to the site and want to quickly learn some of the basics of holistic health check out these articles:

How to Prevent Illness and Disease Holistically, this article is a good summary of what this site is about. It teaches you all of the basics in a quick summary format with research and personal anecdotes to back it up.

Vitamin D is one of the single most important factors in preventing disease, links have been found between low Vitamin D and depression, cancer, and weak bones. Learn how to prevent burning and optimize your Vitamin D levels by getting outside in the sun more.

Learn exactly why you need to buy Organic Food. You’ll be surprised to find what you are avoiding by switching to organic!

Start eating more Healthy Fats to prevent inflammation, mental health issues, and joint pain. Healthy fats that are high in Omega 3s and low in Omega 6 are ideal for humans and can prevent numerous diseases. Learn the science behind eating more healthy fats!

Learn how much meat you should eat for your unique needs. Americans are consuming more meat than almost every other country in the world per person, most of it is processed and toxic. Learn why organic grass-fed meat is so much healthier for you, and what the supporting science is saying.

Is a Vegan Diet Healthy? This article uses science and my personal experiences to back-up why a Vegan diet is not suitable for the long-term since it lacks key nutrients. However, going vegan and plant-based for cleanses and spiritual purposes is a great way to cultivate high levels of living foods and clean energy.

Meditating is a key component of good health, developing presence and breathing is the best way to control an over-active mind.

Walking is the best form of exercise to aid in weight loss, clear you head, improve creativity, and improve posture and bone mass.

Learn how to follow YOUR unique dreams and goals, even when the world seems to be against you.