Tuesday, February 19, 2013

My 49 day Juice Fast

My 49 day juice fast

I am on a 49 day juice fast. I decided to do a juice fast to help my liver which I damaged this summer by bruising it very bad in a fall I had. I hadn't realized what I had done until I had blood work done in November, but it all made sense with all that I had been experiencing from July - November.

In that blood work my liver enzymes were 170!!! High is suppose to be no higher than 35. Interestingly the Dr assumed I was taking increased amounts of Tylenol products and that was why... hUmmmm... I don't take Tylenol BECAUSE I know it is not good for the body and especially not good for the liver. So second the Dr assumed that it was because of increased stress. I then expressed, "wow, I didn't realize that stress in the body can also affect the liver". Dr said, "it can't but when adults are stressed they tend to drink more." HuMMMMMM BUT Dr. I don't drink... I MIGHT have a couple sips of wine once a year MAYBE. AND have never drank. To that Dr said, "well we will test again in 4 months."

So since the fall in July, my body has not been responding to me and has been reacting negatively (now I know why). So I have taken the bull by the horns and am going to tackle this with a raw juice fast.

I am now on day 10. I have to say the first three days were intense. And on day 3 I wanted to chew some nuts or something. Even a great Kale salad. But I pushed through. Come day 7 and I felt clearer minded.

I know that through this my body is going to be detoxing. As it already has been. And those detoxing times can be emotional and physical. It will be cleansing in all body, spirit and mind.

Through this experience I will be able to help coach others to a deeper level if they desire.

In the end I will have a blood test done and we will see how my liver is doing then.

I will Break my Juice Fast Easter Sunday. I already am planning my meal. I have found several Raw Food recipes that I am going to try. I will share those when I am eating them. ;o)
 I will be posting how it is going...  So far good.  

Raw Food - A healthier YOU

Do you have a desire to get healthier?  Do you want to lower your cholesterol, blood pressure, allergy reaction, arthritis, GURD, IBS,  etc (as the list is LONG)?

Alternative, ie natural ways, can help you see a healthier body.  The body responds to whole foods.  Whole foods are the bodies medicine. But it is all deeper than just food.  We will also talk about 'Primary Food'.  

If you would like to see what this may mean for you, I am a Holistic Health counselor and I am offering a FREE 50 minute Health History Consultation now through July 26, 2013.  In this 50 minutes we will walk through the health history you will have filled out prior to our meeting time. I encourage you to book your Free Health History now. We can do this session across the globe and do the Health History Online. So your proximity to me is a mute point.  If you are interested in taking your life to the next health level, then this would be a step in the right direction.

 If you have further questions please email me.

Reflexology and Parkinson's

Thursday, February 14, 2013, I was invited to speak to a Parkinson Support Group on Reflexology, Holistic Health, and Nutritional support that effects Parkinson's. 

In my research for the presentation, I found a site that is wonderful and very helpful in helping those who are immersed in Parkinson's because of your health or the health of a loved one. Here is a piece I took from their site:



"Parkinson’s is not only a curable syndrome, it is one that, in most cases, can be reversed at home – a do-it-yourself recovery project.

›One of the goals of the Parkinson Disease Recovery project is to make our material as broadly available as possible.

›The hope, eventually, MDs will refer their newly diagnosed patients to this free, self-help material on recovery, rather than telling their patients that they have an “incurable illness.”"

Go to: ›www.pdrecovery.org for more information on their research. 

 In your path to help yourself or your loved one who is suffering with Parkinson's schedule a Free 50 minute Holistic Health consultation where we can discuss an alternative health walk that integrates with your current path.  

Sunday, January 6, 2013

National Policy Committee on Health and Reflexology

NFWL National Policy Committee on Health & Empowerment Resolution: Encouraging the use of Reflexology as one approach for women’s health care and wellness issues, in conjunction with the support the Committee has previously shown for a holistic, comprehensive, and patient-centered approach to care. (Ratified November 2012)

WHEREAS, Reflexology is a non-invasive complementary discipline involving the use of alternating pressure applied to the reflexes within the reflex maps of the body located on the feet, hands and outer ears; and

WHEREAS, the art and science of Reflexology is based on the work of three 20th century medical doctors: William FitzGerald, M.D. (USA); Joe Shelby Riley, M.D. (USA); and Paul Nogier, M.D. (France); and physio-therapist Eunice Ingham (USA); and

WHEREAS, Reflexology is recognized by many state governments as being separate from the profession of massage therapy or any other type of licensed Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) profession; and

WHEREAS, Reflexology distinguishes itself from other disciplines in that training is conducted through separate and unique educational programs; Reflexologists use distinctive Reflexology charts or maps, and clients remain clothed during a session; and

WHEREAS, the efficacy of Reflexology is documented by over 300 global research studies including a 3.1 million dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NIH-NCCAM) to study the effects of Reflexology on women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy and is being considered for renewal; and

WHEREAS, the efficacy of Reflexology is documented by over 300 global research studies including a 3.1 million dollar 5 year grant in 2005 from the National Institutes of Health’s National Cancer Institute (NIH- NCI) to study the effects of Reflexology on women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy, which was renewed for 2.9 million in 2011 for a second 5 year study; and

WHEREAS, anecdotally and with one Israeli study (1997) Reflexology has been shown to have a positive effect on post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from military service and other traumatic situation such as spousal abuse or acute and chronic physical conditions; and

WHEREAS, frequently reported benefits by clients include stress reduction, relaxation, pain management, health enhancement, and improved quality of life; and

WHEREAS, many members of the National Foundation for Women Legislators have personally experienced the benefits of Reflexology through participation in NFWL’s Annual Health Fair Day; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the National Foundation for Women Legislators’ National Policy Committee on Health & Empowerment joins the state and national organizations in encouraging the use of Reflexology as one approach for women’s health care and wellness issues, in conjunction with the support the Committee has previously shown for a holistic, comprehensive, and patient-centered approach to care.

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Monday, December 31, 2012

2013 New Year's Resolution

What is your New Year's Resolution? If you seek better health, I would encourage you to schedule a Health History Session with me. It is a 50 minute consult that we would have together to see what your goals and direction is and will be and to see if we would want to put together a 6 month session to help you reach your goals. That 6 month program is 2 - 50 minute sessions a month for 6 months. I will have health gifts for your and sample foods to help you in addition to the coaching. Is this something that you might consider to gain health in 2013? This is not a program where you need to be in the same location I am. You can live anywhere around the world and do this program with me. I have openings for individual or groups for the 6 month programs beginning February. We would schedule your FREE Health History session in January or February. If you have a group of people for a group session, the cost for each person goes down considerably. Groups can be 5-9 people (20% off), 10-14 people (25% off), 15-19 people (30% off). Make your 2013 a Healthy Year!!

Sunday, December 23, 2012

It's That Time of Year

It is that time of year we think about goals we might have for the New Year coming close. What is it you want to set for a goal for yourself for 2013? Do you want to obtain better health? Eat healthier? Work on an ailment in your body, naturally? Reflexology, Living Essential Oils, Light, Holistic Health Coaching (individual or group)... all are healing to our bodies. I have many services that will help you obtain the health that you deserve and desire. Contact me and we can talk through your natural health goals for 2013 and we can together, get you to where you want to be. Visit my Menu of Services by clicking HERE. I look forward to serving you in 2013. God's blessings of peace and joy, Merry Christmas.