Health Tips

Note, none of this is medical advice.

Perspectives and resources to consider


Water. Reduce the intake of toxins by only drinking water that has been filtered with a premium filter, such as a Berkey Filter or a distiller, or water from a spring in a glass bottle. Also, get a premium filter for your shower head—your skin absorbs stuff, too.


Food. Eat fresh and organic whole-plant food—fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds. Do not eat packaged or processed foods. If you eat meat or eggs, make sure it is organic and has been grass-fed (such as beef), pasture-raised (chickens/eggs) or wild-caught (seafood).


Exercise. Walk daily. Do resistance training (such as weights) a few times a week. Don’t over exercise—moderate is plenty sufficient.


Sleep. Slow down an hour or so before bed. Turn off screens. Practice mindfulness and peace. Get enough sleep. We need 9-10 hours a night, not 7-8 like many experts claim. Go to bed early and wake up early.


Connect. Learn how to connect with others and do fun things within healthy relationships and groups. Community is so important.


Manage stress. Practice faith, compassion, boundaries, letting go of things you can’t change, and any other mindfulness practices that will help you.


Your body is good at healing itself given a good internal environment to do so. Following the above recommendations will help promote such an environment.


A word on consultants: You are in charge of your own health, so do your own research. There are many reputable types of health consultants and practitioners to explore. Keep in mind that a doctor of medicine (pharmaceuticals) is a consultant, not your authority. Many years ago, the allopathic (pharmaceutical) approach to medicine was just one approach. Equally utilized were naturopath, homeopath, osteopath, and chiropractic—and many practitioners knew several of the approaches. Today, allopath is seen by many as the most prestigious (hint, it also makes the most money, so keep that in mind).



Books & blogs to consider

The Pleasure Trap, by Alan Goldhamer

Deep Nutrition, by Catherine Shanahan

Eat Right for Your Type, by Peter D’Adamo (There is also a great app for this)

Taperclinic.com or on YouTube

Rising From the Dead, by Suzanne Humphries 

Anatomy of an Epidemic by Robert Whitaker



If you or someone you know is experiencing a severe health crisis, I recommend visiting TrueNorth Health Center, a world-class facility in Santa Rosa, California. Website: www.healthpromoting.com.


For ongoing pain, I recommend the book Eat Right For Your Type (listed above) and then seeing Joe Hippensteel of Ultimate Human Performance before trying physical therapy.


I highly recommend my 7-part workshop series with a group. It will help with mental and physical wellbeing. In seven sessions of 70 minutes, you will learn the top points taught by Drs. John Townsend and Henry Cloud about taking more control of life, setting boundaries, and improving performance at work and in personal relationships. Contact me at anseloliver.com/contact.

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