Terri’s 25 Principles for Terrific Health: Creating a Life of Vim, Vigor, & Vitality Through Nature’s Wisdom
Have you ever felt like your body was meant to thrive—but you aren’t and you don’t know why?
Over decades of studying health, working with families, and living this out in my own journey, I’ve uncovered a timeless truth: when we live according to the laws of nature and nourish ourselves the way our ancestors once did, the body responds with energy, resilience, and joy.
These 25 principles are the heart of how I live and what I teach. They’re practical. They’re rooted in both ancient wisdom and modern science. And they’ve been deeply shaped by the work of Dr. Weston A. Price (see the Intro I wrote about him), whose research into traditional diets and generational health has inspired me for years.
I’ll be writing in depth about each of these principles in the weeks ahead—breaking them down and showing you how to apply them to your daily life for lasting, vibrant health.
Whether you're just beginning or looking to go deeper, I invite you to explore these principles and begin building your own life of terrific health, filled with vim, vigor, and vitality.
Let’s walk this path together.
Foundations for Health
Principle 1 — First Law of Nature – The body is divinely designed to heal, restore, and thrive when given what it truly needs.
Principle 2 — Food is Sacred – What we eat shapes our health, our children, and our future.
Principle 3 — Sacred Wisdom, Not One-Size-Fits-All – Our ancestors thrived on traditional diets tailored to their environments. We must rediscover this cultural wisdom and personalize it.
Principle 4 — Heal Begins with Real Food – Restore health by nourishing the body with foods it was designed to thrive on.
Principle 5 — Nourish Early to Prevent Disease – Fertility, pregnancy, and early childhood require deep nourishment.
Principle 6 — The Dental Arch Reflects Whole-Body Health — The shape of the face and jaw reveals the success of nutritional and lifestyle choices across generations. Strong, wide dental arches signal proper growth, mineral balance, and robust health — not just in the mouth but throughout the entire body.
What to Eat: Choosing Foods & Nutrients
Principle 7 — Nutrient Density Beats Calorie Counting – Seek food rich in vitamins, minerals, and enzymes, not empty energy.
Principle 8 — Animal Foods Are Foundational – Animal fats, organs, and proteins supply the critical nutrients our ancestors valued.
Principle 9 — Fat-Soluble Activators are Vital – Vitamins A, D, and K2—found only in animal foods—unlock the body’s healing potential.
Principle 10 — Animal Organs Are Superfoods – Liver, heart, and kidney are rich in life-giving nutrients.
Principle 11 — Minerals Make the Magic Happen – These “spark plugs” of the body support every function from bones to brain.
Principle 12 — Guard the Gut & Hormones – A healthy gut supports immunity, mood, and metabolism.
Principle 13 — Fermented Foods Are Friends – Traditional ferments provide probiotics and preserve food naturally, neutralizes anti-nutrients, and boosts nutrients.
Principle 14 — Plants Play a Supporting Role – While not central, they offer variety, fiber, and medicinal value. Be aware of plant toxins and limit those plant foods.
Principle 15 — Intelligent Supplementation – Fill in nutritional gaps wisely, with whole-food-based or mineral-rich sources.
How to Raise & Prepare Food: Farming & Kitchen Practices
Principle 16 — What Feeds Your Food Feeds You – Healthy soil grows nourishing food. We are only as well as the earth we eat from.
Principle 17 — Raise & Prepare Food Nature’s Way – Respect the land, the animals, and the methods of traditional food preparation.
Principle 18 — Seasonal & Local is Best – Nature provides what we need, when we need it.
Principle 19 — Avoid Processed & Industrial Foods – Eliminate foods stripped of nutrients and altered beyond recognition.
Principle 20 — Read the Label – Know what’s in your food. If you can’t pronounce it, don’t eat it.
Lifestyle Amplifiers: Habits that Magnify Nutritional Gains
Principle 21 — Remove Toxins, Inside & Out – Eliminate harmful inputs from food, water, air, and personal care.
Principle 22 — Genes Load the Gun, Lifestyle Pulls the Trigger – Your habits shape your health, regardless of your genetics.
Principle 23 — Live by Natural Rhythms – Align your life with daylight, sleep cycles, and seasons.
Principle 24 — Daily Movement is Non-Negotiable – The human body was made to move, lift, walk, stretch, and breathe deeply.
Principle 25 — Choose with Resolve – Vibrant health requires clarity, courage, and conviction. Own your choices.
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