Healthy Empaths

It's about time we talk about health for real isn't it? (I can hear you groaning. Suck it up soldier!) Healthy eating and regular exercise is just as important as grounding, shielding, and meditating. It will feed your soul while nourishing your body. Organic, whole foods are the way to go. Always avoid GMO products and processed foods as they tend to clog us and throw off and close our chakras. Avoid those processed sugars and replace them with agave or natural sugars in moderation. Let's face it, we have enough to deal with keeping up our shields, fitting in meditation, mindfulness, stillness, and grounding as it is without dealing with foods that undo everything we've just done! Plus, I've been experimenting with diet and exercise to see what does and doesn't work. Let's face it. Empaths tend to carry extra weight as a way to buffer the negative energies and keep them away from us. Not exactly the healthiest or effective way of doing that. Time to let that go.

Eating:
Most empaths prefer not to eat meat because we pick up on the residual energies the animal left behind. I like the taste of meat, but that rings true with me. I hate touching raw meat and I usually have to eat meat quickly without thinking about it. Before having children, I was a vegetarian for 4 years, something I'm phasing back to now that energies have shifted and my gifts have drastically strengthened and expanded. (Gotta love the headache that comes with that! Yippee!)
And empaths should eat lightly and about 6 small, balanced meals a day. Heavy meals make us tired and then down go the shields. You don't want that when you're trying to enjoy a night out! When eating out, try going for the lighter options. You'll feel better and be able to keep that shield strong. Balance is key.

Drinks:
Okay so I'll be the first to admit that I really love having a glass (or whatever) of wine on the weekends and with friends, even with some meals through the week. I do find that liquors bog me down and throw off my internal balance making it really hard to hold up a shield. Being tipsy (+) and not keeping up a shield doesn't make for a cute empath.
Water, water, water! Can't say it enough. Drop some citrus in it if you don't like plain water, but we really need it. Water helps us push out toxins and negative energies. Who doesn't like getting rid of negative energies? This girl does! For some reason, I've also found that milk doesn't help me at all. I feel all sticky and clogged up when I drink milk (energy speaking). I've switched my family to almond milk instead which seems to have lightened all of us up.
Sugary drinks, like soda, leaches the calcium out of your bones and lots of sugar throws off your balance. Best just to avoid it.

Exercise:
I will be the first to tell you how much I HATE aerobics and yes, I know how good they are for you. If you like running, jogging, and any other kind of aerobics then more power to you. I will say I do like riding my bike, but in nature only. Anyhow. Most empaths NEED some kind of yoga or pilates routine that they stick to at least 5 times a week. The slow, controlled movements balance us and allow us to slip into a meditative state. We all know how important meditation is! My favorite is the sun salutation. Check it out! It's fantastic and will leave you with a smile. If all else fails, take a nature walk or hike. The commune with nature will help you release negative energies while balancing and grounding you.

Sound off in the comments to share what has/hasn't worked for you!
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In light and love;
~A