Healthy Relationships: The Ultimate Supplement?

We are all concerned with taking good care of ourselves, eating healthy and choosing vitamins and supplements that do our body good. We will spend extra money on organic foods and maybe even go out of our way to make fresh meals for our families. But there is a something that we forget to take into consideration regarding our health.

It's our relationships. Humans are highly social. We're not designed to be solitary or live in isolation. In fact, our society considers solitary confinement as the ultimate punishment. But we forget just how important our relationships are. Our connection to others can stimulate our brains. When we interact with others it gives us a feeling of belonging, and this is vital for good mental health. When we have the opportunity to express ourselves to others and be able to hear other viewpoints in regards to a variety of circumstances, we are able to raise our consciousness to a higher level. Not only is this how we learn, but it also gives way to spiritual growth.

Studies have shown that those who are mentally healthy have solid meaningful relationships and a strong support group that they interact with on a regular basis. I hope you have noticed that I have mentioned healthy relationships in this article. I am not talking about controlling, manipulative, domineering, or abusive relationships. These are toxic and raise big red flags regarding your mental health. I am talking about healthy and supportive relationships that are positive and stable. There are ways to start making new friends and begin socializing with the right type of people by volunteering, joining a club, or getting involved in your local community.

Remember, it takes a little time to nurture and build relationships, so be patient and learn to be open to new people. You can reconnect with good friends that you may have lost touch with by reaching out over the phone, or sending an e-mail.

Let's not forget the power of our furry friends. Pets have long been known to aid in the longevity of good health with their endless supply of unconditional love. Animals can give us a feeling of importance and take our focus off of problems for a while. They help us lighten up and release stress.

So, the next time you are looking for that magic vitamin, take a friend out to lunch or play catch with your pet, it will do a body good.

Marla Sloane, Ph.D., is the author of The Masks We Wear and How to Live Without Them," which is the topic of her teleclasses; From Ordinary to Extraordinary...Unmask Your Potential. The seminars teaches individuals how to stay balanced; emotionally and spiritually. She is a noted expert providing phone counseling sessions and has written numerous articles about releasing stress, how to find your authentic self, and the importance of living in your truth. Her Positive Affirmations subscribers have reached world-wide proportions, and Marla has also produced, Trilogy of Meditations, for your Mind, Body, and Spirit: helping you reduce stress and obtain inner peace. The CDs are distributed nationwide, and in Europe.

You can visit her web site at: http://www.marlasloane.com
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