Important Disclaimer
\nThis protocol is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. I am not a doctor, naturopath, or any form of licensed health practitioner. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals before making significant changes to your diet, exercise, fasting, or lifestyle\u2014especially if you have any medical conditions, are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications. Despite the overall benefits of each of the following, their recommendations take precedence over anything written here.<\/p>\n
Section 1: The Preliminaries<\/p>\n
1. Take Stock
\nRight now, make a written list of every non-optimum condition in your mind and body that you’d like to improve \u2014 physical, mental, or emotional. For each item, give it a severity rating (e.g., out of 5 or out of 10).<\/p>\n
Take a photo of the list on your phone so you can easily refer to it or show it to a health professional. Store the original safely. (I recommend you tuck it in your underwear drawer so it doesn’t get thrown out accidentally.) You’ll revisit this list at at least two more stages in the protocol.<\/p>\n
If you feel you’d like to keep track of your progress on a more frequent basis, (maybe to maintain motivation) make the list on the left half of a piece of paper and draw ten columns to the right so you can do a weekly evaluation of each point.<\/p>\n
2. Get a Professional Check-Up
\nI strongly recommend seeing a qualified practitioner \u2014 such as a naturopath, functional medicine doctor, Chinese medicine practitioner, or herbalist \u2014 for a full evaluation and any necessary testing. This helps identify any hidden underlying issues. <\/p>\n
Show them this protocol and ask for personalized advice. <\/p>\n
Note: While conventional medical doctors are excellent for diagnostics and certain treatments, I personally lean toward practitioners focused on root-cause, natural approaches for ongoing wellness. That said, use whatever combination works best for you. <\/p>\n
If something feels off with their advice, seek a second (or third) opinion. No single person knows everything \u2014 find someone with a strong track record for your specific concerns.<\/p>\n
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Section 2: Rebuilding Your Foundations – The Basics<\/p>\n
Many people prefer an iterative approach: spend the first week lightly addressing all of them, A-W, then cycle through again each week, building momentum and depth over the next 6 weeks.<\/p>\n
A. Go All In
\nMake a firm decision: You are fully committed to restoring your optimum wellness. Commit to these Steps A\u2013W concurrently for at least 6 weeks. Commit to doing what it takes to finish these steps of the protocol and improve your condition.<\/p>\n
If that feels daunting, partner with a supportive friend or accountability buddy. Real progress often requires overcoming a few obstacles \u2014 nothing truly worthwhile comes without some effort.<\/p>\n
B. Ban the Poisons
\nStop actively poisoning your body. Dramatically reduce or eliminate sugar and artificial sweeteners (they impair optimal body function), highly processed and refined foods. <\/p>\n
Transition gradually if needed. Using Monk fruit or xylitol as a sweetener can make this easier.<\/p>\n
Having dried fruit and nuts as a snack helps too.<\/p>\n
C. Communicate More
\nIncrease real human connection. Call that friend or relative you’ve been meaning to reach out to. If someone you know is unwell, visit. Let them talk freely about what’s going on \u2014 many people feel noticeably better just from being truly heard (some studies suggest around 30% report improvement simply from open communication).<\/p>\n
D. Destress
\nIdentify and address sources of stress where possible. If stress feels vague or persistent, complete the “Ups and Downs in Life” course.<\/p>\n
E. Exercise – Move Your Body
\nStart (or level up) a gentle stretching routine and increase daily movement. The golden rule: gradient \u2014 do a little more than you’re currently doing, without pushing too hard. <\/p>\n
If you’re starting from zero, download my simple stretching routine from https:\/\/healthelicious.com.au\/Stretching.pdf and begin with daily walks.<\/p>\n
F. Finish Your Incompletes
\nList all unfinished tasks and projects. Estimate how long each will take. Start knocking them out \u2014 clearing mental clutter creates surprising energy and relief.<\/p>\n
If you are looking for quick, motivating wins, start with the quickest and easiest to complete. Or if you have one that really is urgent or time sensitive, better to knock that one out of the park first.<\/p>\n
G. General Nutrition
\nImprove the level of nourishment you are fueling your body. Eat more real, nutrient-dense food.<\/p>\n
Introduce a high-quality daily nutrition powder such as NutriBlast GreensPlus https:\/\/www.healthelicious.com.au\/Nutri-Blast-Greens-Plus.html
\nor NutriBlast Greens Plus Vegan https:\/\/www.healthelicious.com.au\/Nutri-Blast-Vegan-Protein-Powder.html,
\nor NutriBlast DigestEasy https:\/\/www.healthelicious.com.au\/NutriBlast-DigestEasy.html
\nor, if you are preconceiving, pregnant or breast feeding
\nhttps:\/\/www.healthelicious.com.au\/Nutri-Blast-Mothers-Blend.html<\/p>\n
(or the closest equivalent you can find). This is one of the easiest ways to boost overall nutrient intake.<\/p>\n
H. Hydrate Properly
\nMost people are chronically under-hydrated. Drink more clean water throughout the day. <\/p>\n
(Note: Charlotte Gerson famously got her hydration almost entirely from fresh vegetable juices and lived to 96 in sharp health.)<\/p>\n
I. Intermittent Fast
\nShorten your daily eating window by skipping the pre-bed snack and\/or shifting dinner earlier and\/or breakfast later. Aim for 14\u201316 hours of fasting each day (e.g., eat between 10 am and 6\u20138 pm).<\/p>\n
J. Junk – Ditch It
\nTake action to declutter your environment by starting with visible surfaces: tidy up, put things away, and find homes for items that don’t have one. <\/p>\n
Then tackle cupboards and drawers \u2014 remove anything unused for 1\u20133 years. <\/p>\n
Finally, look at bigger storage areas (garage, spare room, attic) as if you were clearing out after someone had passed. You’ll be amazed how much becomes obvious “junk.”<\/p>\n
K. Green Tea or Chamomile Tea
\nThere are some marvelous health benefits from a daily cup of either of these teas.<\/p>\n
L. Lungs and Breathing
\nA hundred years ago the average person breathed 6 times a minute. It is presently much more than that. Start being more conscious of your breathing and slow down. Take longer breaths. Do some research on different breathing techniques and apply one with which you feel comfortable.<\/p>\n
M. Mental Health
\nSome people report they feel a lot better not watching the news or reading the newspaper. For the next 6 weeks, try it on for size. Before you start, add to your list of symptoms a rating for how optimistic or positive you feel.<\/p>\n
If you feel depressed or you know someone battling depression I have written a 7 step mini-program to help address that: https:\/\/www.tomgrimshaw.com\/tomsblog\/?p=14412<\/p>\n
N. Grounding
\nWalking barefoot on the earth connects us to the earth in a way that allows a discharge of energy that has proven to be beneficial. If it is safe to do so, spend some time walking barefoot.<\/p>\n
O. Outdoors
\nFor a few hours after sunrise or for the few hours prior to sunset the rays from the sun in the red light spectrum are higher than during the middle of the day. Make a point of getting out for a walk or some outdoor exercise as soon asw possible after sunrise or just before sunset when the red light content of the sun’s rays is highest. This is widely recognised as Red Light Therapy and has documented health benefits.<\/p>\n
P. Purpose
\nIf you know what your Basic Purpose is in life, well done! If you don’t, head on over to my blog post on it that contains a number of different techniques by which you can work it out.
\nHow To Work Out Your Basic Purpose<\/p>\n
How To Work Out Your Basic Purpose In Life<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n