http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/ Tools & Tips For Your Healthy Lifestyle en Copyright 2013 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 09:38:48 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss There's a pervasive belief in our culture that it is a good idea to fight disease. It's part of a larger belief that it's a good idea to fight against things you don't like. To the greatest extent possible, I endeavor to steer clear of this belief system, though I'll be the first to admit that it can be pretty easy to get sucked in. (Sometimes it can feel so "right" to fight against the bad guy.) Let's consider for a moment the energy of fighting disease. Just to recap, and for those who may not know my background, this conversation falls within the field known as Energy Medicine. Energy Medicine explores the relationship between the quality of one's life force energy and his or her state of health. It's a field which I have studied in some depth and earned an advanced degree. I have also put this principle into practice in my own life and can attest to its usefulness at a personal level. Who knows, I might not even be around right now had I not gotten this stuff sorted out a bit some years ago. So here we go... Fighting is one of the biggest energy drains we can ever take on. When all other options have fallen short, fighting may be necessary as a short-term last-resort intervention. As a lifestyle choice, it is a fast-track passport to exhaustion on a grand scale. http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2013/01/the_energy_of_fighting_disease.html http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2013/01/the_energy_of_fighting_disease.html Healthy Living affliction Bully disease energy Energy Medicine fight fighting healing health Law of Attraction Victim Warrior wholeness Sat, 12 Jan 2013 09:38:48 -0600 stress bombs." Significant life events that throw us over the edge. These events, such as death of a close family member, moving, change of job, etc, are indeed part of the picture. But what if we stretch and take a broader view of stress, like this one: "a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation." (Merriam-Webster dictionary) Stress can be more than an emotional roller coaster, then. It's also things like eating too many foods laced with chemical preservatives or the after-effects of an untreated whiplash injury. With that in mind, let's look to a few health effects of long-term chronic stress and how they play out in real life.]]> http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2012/12/the_longterm_effects_of_chroni.html http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2012/12/the_longterm_effects_of_chroni.html Healthy Living chronic illness chronic stress degenerative illness health healthy fats joint degeneration nutrition posture stress Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:55:25 -0600 creating new, healthier behaviors go bad. That was the topic of our previous post. Now let's identify that moment. The critical moment when your possibility for successful change begins to crash. What if that key moment happens sooner than you think?]]> http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2012/11/the_cliff_that_critical_moment.html http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2012/11/the_cliff_that_critical_moment.html Healthy Living awareness behavior change change healthy choices lifestyle posture Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:11:35 -0600

Improve your posture at the computer

Eliminate grains from your meal planning

Be in bed with the lights out by 10 pm each night

Develop a consistent exercise program

Devote 10% of your weekly food budget for emergency storage items

Drink healthy beverages instead of pop

Yep! The appreciation trick will work for all of these changes and more. What's at the top of your personal list right now? Go ahead and pick ONE change to keep in mind as you read the rest of this article.]]> http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2012/11/appreciating_missteps_the_secr.html http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2012/11/appreciating_missteps_the_secr.html Healthy Living affirmation behavior change healthy lifestyle lifestyle change posture self-talk Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:00:00 -0600 Hello! How's your gut treating you today? Pertinent question as since I've last posted, I've become much more involved in the Traditional Foods community. Specifically, insofar as today's post is concerned, with fermentation. A couple of things to know about fermentation. First of all, properly fermented foods are essential to establishing that enviable balance of gut flora to which many of us aspire. (My dogs are pooping like rock stars these days, 'nuff said.) Second, either you've got to learn to do it yourself in your own kitchen or have the budget to hire someone to do it for you. It's that important. Buying prepared fermented foods from the store really does not cut the mustard. So there you have it. You want the result, it's one more thing you've got to learn to do for yourself. Like cooking dinner, exercising, sleeping, and taking the occasional shower. That said, one might think that the biggest obstacle in someone's path to success would be the time element. "Jeez, something else to do?" one might think. "But I'm overextended already!" Surprisingly, from what I have been able to observe by hanging out in the community, that is not the case. http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2012/11/fermentation_and_fiscal_fitnes.html http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2012/11/fermentation_and_fiscal_fitnes.html Healthy Living anaerobic fermentation excuses fermentation healthy foods healthy lifestyle prosperity traditional foods Weston A Price Foundation Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:37:34 -0600 Are you part of the generation whose parents are moving into a life stage that requires extra care? Or perhaps you've got a child heading off to school for the first time... a loved one who works far from home... a teenager who just began dating... a friend or relative transitioning into another state, whether through birth or death... a close one whose relationship status is changing (perhaps your own ex- significant other)... or even a buddy heading out on a road trip? The key feature is this: your loved one is moving out of his or her familiar environment and into the vast unknown. While you have complete confidence in their ability to handle whatever might arise in the situation you're all used to, given these new circumstances, there's some cause for concern. How will they handle the changes? Will they be ok? Let's face it. You care. And yet... You are aware enough to realize that you're not privvy to the agreement between your loved one and his or her Creator. You are not in control of their journey. You are, however, responsible for your own well-being, and it could easily be compromised by excessive worry. Furthermore you may recognize that, worry being a form of prayer, continual fear-based thoughts directed toward your loved one could actually make things worse. Despite the challenging circumstances, you're motivated to maintain a peaceful and positive state of mind. But how? http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2010/03/watching_over_mom.html http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2010/03/watching_over_mom.html Healthy Living child communication higher power parent peace prayer worry Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:00:01 -0600 Average. I've been thinking about it a lot lately. How about you? Where in your life ARE you "set" on average (statistically speaking)? Where are you not? Where in your life would you LIKE to be average (statistically speaking)? Where would you not? It's this last category that fascinates me the most. The parts of my life in which I would most definitely not prefer to be addicted to "average." For instance... http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2010/01/are_you_average.html http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2010/01/are_you_average.html Healthy Living average coaching health lifestyle procrastination relationships Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:30:14 -0600 Let's get you out of the desert.]]> http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/12/abundance_in_the_desert.html http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/12/abundance_in_the_desert.html Healthy Living abundance angel desert guidance higher power landscape lost un-lost Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:00:56 -0600 Exhaustion, tiredness, fatigue, lethargy. Whatever name you give it in your own mind, a chronic lack of energy is way too common these days. In fact, as a holistic health practitioner, "Why am I so tired" is one of the most frequent questions people ask! With that in mind, let's explore some surprisingly obvious yet frequently overlooked reasons for that zapped-out feeling. We'll also consider some "natural cures" to get you back to feeling your best! Today, we'll start with awareness. How does a person recognize that their energy is low? http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/11/why_am_i_so_exhausted.html http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/11/why_am_i_so_exhausted.html Healthy Living causes energy exhaustion fatigue lethargy tired Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:06:16 -0600 Wellness Coaching? After all, isn't it less challenging work to simply treat people's symptoms?" Seriously, this is a question people ask. The answer is "yes." It's actually much less challenging work for me to simply treat a symptom and send the person home. Yet treating and retreating symptoms that have the possibility of being resolved presents its own challenge -- to my value system. That is why, a number of years ago, I shifted gears in my personal study to gain a better understanding of how and why unconscious limiting beliefs affect body structure (and a whole lot of other health-related symptoms). Here is the story:]]> http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/09/limiting_beliefs_of_the_most_i.html http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/09/limiting_beliefs_of_the_most_i.html Healthy Living Holistic Body belief comfort zone limiting neuromuscular therapy subconscious symptoms wellness coaching Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:36:52 -0600 Creative problem-solvers are rarely stressed for very long. What is their secret? It's simple. When something puzzling tugs their tail, creative problem-solvers are pretty well sure that they will be able to come up with a satisfactory solution. They don't waste a lot of energy worrying. Instead, they set out on a two-step process that virtually guarantees success and a good night's sleep. Not all "creative personalities" have the process worked out so smoothly, of course. Sometimes a great solution will "pop" into their head, yet on other occasions it eludes them. Like anything else, creative problem-solving works best when you engage it consciously and practice often. Want to give it a try? Here's how: http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/09/engage_creativity_resolve_stre.html http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/09/engage_creativity_resolve_stre.html Healthy Living Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:31:19 -0600 Avoiding Higher Guidance. I think that from time to time we must all do it. You know the drill: your plea goes out to those Higher Powered Beings who surely must be able, from their lofty and objective vantage points, to see the solutions that elude you: * Should I move or stay put? * Is there a better job out there for me? * Am I headed in the right direction with my life? * I'm exhausted all the time. Where's all my energy going? * How can I get my health in order? * Where should I look to find that special someone? * What is the very next thing I should do to move forward with my life? You ask the question and then patiently wait for an answer. It comes, in the form of repeated thoughts, ideas, and conversations. But it wasn't what you wanted to hear. Perhaps the proposed next step is a bit intimidating. Maybe you don't see how the answer you got relates back to your initial question. So you avoid it. Simple enough. http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/09/avoiding_higher_guidance.html http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/09/avoiding_higher_guidance.html Healthy Living Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:31:44 -0600 tips for the farmer's market. Once you've done your shopping, if you're interested in some cool veggie information (this might even get the kids interested) and fresh serving suggestions, check out the Fresh Garden Energy website. Creative collaborator Judy and I are just tweaking the finishing touches...]]> http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/08/fresh_foods_taste_great.html http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/08/fresh_foods_taste_great.html Foods & Gardening farmer's market fresh serving vegetables veggies Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:13:59 -0600 perpetuating factor that sometimes trips people up. When I say "sometimes," what I really mean is that it's one of the most frequent conflicts I observe in people from day to day. Of course that does not mean that people don't want to be healthy. Most people do! What it means is that there's something else that they also want, the two desires conflict, and the health-building process effectively "stalls in the water." Before we get into that list of possible conflicting desires (it's coming), let's look at this a little differently. What would it look like if someone with very few conflicting desires were to step through the door? How would the engagement go? What would be the results? I had the pleasure of meeting such a person about two weeks ago. He phoned on a Monday morning to inquire about an appointment. When I asked about his availability, he responded "I'm really tired of this pain." Already, I suspected that things were going to go well. He was focused and flexible!]]> http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/07/commitment_to_healing.html http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/07/commitment_to_healing.html Healthy Living Holistic Body coaching commitment conflict healing intent pain wellness Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:30:33 -0600 In their landmark reference book on Trigger Points, Drs. Janet Travell and David Simons devote an entire chapter to perpetuating factors. (Volume one, chapter four). Why? Easy. Because without addressing the factors that perpetuate a health condition, the condition is sure to persist. They are really important! People sometimes are disappointed to hear this. "Poor nutrition didn't cause my neck pain," they'll say. "So what does it matter how I eat now? I just want to get rid of the pain. I'm just not ready for an entire healthy lifestyle makeover." However... http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/07/perpetuating_factors_that_affe.html http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/07/perpetuating_factors_that_affe.html Healthy Living Holistic Body coaching healing healthy Janet Travell living perpetuating factors wellness Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:52:14 -0600