Symptoms Of Late-Stage Lyme Disease

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Symptoms Of Late-Stage Lyme Disease

Symptoms Of Late-Stage Lyme Disease

Symptoms of Lyme, late-stage Lyme disease, and Lyme Co-Infections.  What is Lyme Disease? And my own story of undiagnosed Late-Stage Lyme Disease, suffering from Lyme for over 35 years.

 

What is Lyme Disease?

Lyme disease is a multisystem bacterial infection that can be spread to animals and humans by bites from infected ticks. 

In the USA Lyme disease is a manifestation of the bacterial spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi. Asia and Europe, Lyme disease is mostly from Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia afzelii, and Borrelia garinii.

 

Lyme Disease Co-Infections?

Those infected with Lyme disease are also usually infected by a variety of co-infections; different co-infections are more common in certain countries and parts of the world than others.

In the USA these include “Lyme borreliosis, anaplasmosis, babesiosis, Powassan virus, and B. miyamotoi infection”

In Europe, these include Babesia, Bartonella, Brucella, Q Fever, and Tick-borne Encephalitis. These co-infections can cause a wide range of devastating impacts on the immune and central nervous system when not treated early enough.

 

What is Stage 1 Of Lyme Disease?

Stage 1 of Lyme Disease is the transmission of the tick bite. This is where one normally would find a tick and then a bull’s eye rash. Although it is reputed that many people do not see the tick and may never get or see the rash. At this stage it is important to remove the tick. Note not all ticks are infected.

 

What is Stage 2 Of Lyme Disease?

Stage 2 of Lyme Disease is when the patient begins to feel sick or unwell this tends to occur within weeks or months, and the person experiences flu-type symptoms;   chills, fatigue, pain, weakness, rashes, heart problems, facial paralysis, eye problems.

 

What is Late-Stage Lyme Disease?

Late-stage Lyme disease is unhealed or untreated Lyme disease (late-stage disseminated lyme) it is known as the great imitator as it mimics so many other diseases. Its impact on the central nervous system makes some of the symptoms resemble conditions like A.LS., brain tumours, Guillaine-Barr, M.S., and Parkinson’s Disease.

 

Late-stage Lyme disease symptoms include

Arthritic Lyme

Balance Issues

Bladder Dysfunction

Brain Fog

Chronic Fatigue and Severe Fatigue

Disorientation

Eye Complications and Vision Changes

Exhaustion and Fatigue,

Gut Issues

Hormonal Issues

Hyperacusis and Noise Sensitivity Challenges

Immune system disorders

Insomnia and other sleep disorders

Lyme Carditis, Heart Murmur, Heart Inflammation, Palpations, Tachycardia

Lymphocytic Meningitis,

Palsies of The Cranial Nerves,

Pelvic Pain,

Muscle Weakness,

Myocarditis, Pericarditis,

Paralysis,

Nervous system issues,

Nerve damage,

Numbness,

Seizures,

Sensitivity To Light

Shortness Of Breath

Swollen Glands

Tingling,

Tremors

Infographic Lyme Disease - Symptoms Of Late-Stage Lyme Disease

 

Untreated Late-Stage Lyme Disease

Untreated late-stage Lyme disease is when someone does not receive treatment within a specific time or does not fully recover from the standard treatment of antibiotics, such as doxycycline or amoxicillin.

Treating late-stage Lyme is often a longer treatment of intravenous antibiotics.

Recovery is said to depend on the amounts years, the co-infections, and the level of late-stage complications. Sadly some untreated symptoms can be life-threatening.

 

My Own Story Around Untreated Late-Stage Lyme Disease

At the age of 14, I was bitten by something what appeared to be very similar to a bulls-eye rash. I had a lot of swelling in my legs, feet, and ankles which meant I couldn’t wear my shoes and go to school. My GP identified it as some sort of strange insect bite but didn’t know what.

 

Over the next few years, I would begin suffering from a lot of odd unexplained low-level health challenges, including a lot of bladder and kidney infections, light sensitivity and just a general feeling of being unwell.

I had keratitis and some eye issues, plus a few other rare eye phenomena supposedly related to a rare medical challenge known as parry rombergs disease that I was diagnosed as a child, which appeared to be congenital.

At the age of 19, after being an unfortunate victim of mercury toxicity, where a dentist accidentally put mercury up my root canal instead of my tooth.

My health quickly and seriously declined, initially appearing as a very seriously debilitating flu and a whole host of other rare medical symptoms.

 

Suspected Late-Stage Lyme Symptom

Over the next 30 years, I would experience bouts of extreme exhaustion, brain fog, muscle weakness, and tremors, suffer chills, fevers, strange rashes, constant sore throats, throat infections, and so many stomach issues and what appeared to be like menopausal flashes (even though I was only 21 years of age) .

Aswell as all sorts of weird eye and neurological issues.

I went from a young fit active 19-year-old who walked several miles a day, had 2 jobs, loved to dance and sing, with many hobbies. Too within a few days hardly was able to lift my head.

Even though I recovered a bit from this initial episode, I struggled to get any stamina back, I would have constant relapses and a low immune system, prone to all sorts of virus, bacteria, and digestive issues.

At 21 I was diagnosed with M.E. and at 22 I got so ill, that I had no choice but to give up college and return home to be looked after by my parents and siblings.

In my late twenties, I was hospitalised after what appeared to be very large welts all over my body and joints, rheumatic fever, and what I was told was rheumatoid arthritis. Even though the symptoms seem to disappear.

One of the doctors at the time suspected I had Lyme Disease because of the amount of unusual symptoms I had that were not associated with M.E. or rheumatic fever, but for some reason, it was never mentioned again until my 40’s.

 

Eye Complications Of Late-Stage Lyme Disease

I became very much a medical mystery, especially to eye specialists all over the UK who would come to examine me eye in research and clinical studies. My specific case was included in a medical research publication.

A long list of eye complications including dangerously low eye pressure, a hypotonic eye, choroidal folds, retina detachment issues, optic nerve damage, light sensitivity, dilated pupil, keratitis alongside a hole in my eye.

Now although I thought the hole in my eye, seemed to be directly related to the mercury injury I suffered. As it was in line with the very nerve that went down that tooth.

I would later find out that many of the other eye conditions and rare eye symptoms  I had not usually seen in someone so young were seen in certain co-infections of Lyme, especially untreated late-stage Lyme disease.

Over 30 years I had so many strange symptoms and other chronic health conditions that didn’t add up, a massive amount of abscesses in the bone cavity above my mouth, cysts, and a benign tumour.

A fatty liver when I hadn’t drunk alcohol since my early twenties, when I didn’t eat meat, rarely ate fatty foods being mostly vegeterian and lactose intolerant.

I developed sorts of weird and wonderful allergies, and sensitivities to all sorts of things from perfumes, household toxins, foods, and alcohol intolerance, and became very unwell if I consumed processed sugar...

In my 40’s began to develop jerking movements, extreme hyperacusis in one ear,  a complex movement disorder; myoclonus dystonia, chorea, and so many other symptoms that would be too long to mention.

Doctors and Medical Experts were baffled with my weird and wonderful symptoms and chronic health conditions until in my late 40s while I was on holiday with a friend in the medical profession. Did he seriously begin to question some of the symptoms I had?

He questioned if it could be Lyme Disease. After taking a quiz I was shocked to discover that out of 350 symptoms related to Lyme disease. There were less than a handful of the symptoms I hadn’t suffered from, since I had those bites.

 

Challenges Around NHS Lyme Testing And Treatment

I would discover that according to worldwide Lyme Experts the NHS Lyme test was not fit for purpose and most likely would not be able to detect Late-Stage Lyme Disease.

I was advised by a variety of health professionals to get tested abroad, which did suggest I had late-stage Lyme and quite a few of the co-infections which very much aligned with many of the symptoms I had been suffering from for years.

Especially the very rare and unusual neurological and eye symptoms and a persistent unexplained cough I had since my teens.

Sadly even though some of the Doctors I saw agreed that it appeared to be highly likely it was Late-Stage Lyme Disease.

Unfortunately due to UK guidelines I was not allowed to be treated by late-stage treatment of intravenous antibiotics and was given no help or hope.

Now at the time, the testing I chose to get was the Elis-spot and the PCR. Interestingly, when I submitted my results to an infectious disease doctor in the NHS I was mocked at the time because I went for a PCR test.

And was told at the time a PCR  test would never be used to diagnose any virus or disease in the UK because of its level of inaccuracy. Hmm, extremely interesting when we look at what was used to test a certain virus over the last few years.

Now because of this, I looked into PCR testing at the time, and let’s say what I learned was interesting.

 

What I Learned Living With Untreated Chronic Health Challenges

On one level I was very disappointed I was not allowed to be given the recommended intravenous antibiotic for late-stage Lyme here in the UK. Even though my GP and a couple of specialists felt it was too late to make any difference.

I was told by neurologists and GPs that I had just to live and accept my symptoms and life situation, by this stage I had become housebound due to the severity of sound sensitivity that was triggering non-epileptic seizures .

Like most of the health challenges I had, I was rarely given any support or help.

Out of this situation I learned young how easy it is to take our health for granted. How quickly and how easily our health can be taken away.

But also how important it is to take as much self-responsibility for our health and well-being as we can. Most people today put their health and well-being at the lower end of their priorities.

Living with any chronic, life-changing, or life-limiting health condition is extremely challenging. But it can also teach us great gifts, and help us value life itself on a level that so many other people cannot.

I spent a large part of my life being gaslighted and judged, by so many medical professionals, healers, and therapists that on some level I became tainted by what was supposed to be healthcare and well-being support.

But I thank god, that I aligned with a holistic approach to life and my health early on. I honestly believe if I hadn’t taken a more natural approach, and started to live a more clean healthy life, I wouldn’t be here today.

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Common Signs Of A Methylation Issue

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Common Signs Of A Methylation Issue

Common Signs Of A Methylation Issue

What is Methylation? And what are common signs of a patient suffering from a methylation issue?

 

What Is Methylation?

Methylation is a biochemical process that helps to keep your body healthy and well.

Methylation is necessary to help cells of the body detox, keep the hormones and body in balance. When we are over methylating or under methylating the body struggles with all sorts of health challenges.

“methylation is provided by S-adenosylmethionine or SAMe, called the universal methyl donor. This compound gives methyl groups to substances that need to undergo methylation. So, methylation relies on SAMe, which in turn is reliant on vitamin B and 5-MTHF (the active form of folate called methyl folate)”

 

 

 

Common Methylation Issues

Some of examples of poor methylation ( undermethylation) include allergies, chronic inflammation and chronic pain such as fibromyalgia, fatigue, hormone imbalances, infertility, neurological issues, weight gain, mental health challenges, neurological and memory issues.  When the body has a serious methylation issue it will have high levels of folic acid but low levels of other nutrients.

This can lead to a variety of health imbalances; such as lymphatic congestion, chronic infections and chronic inflammation. Serious chronic healing crises to certain types of massage, healing holistic or wellbeing treatments and detox protocols. Such as serious lymph and teeth infections.

7 Common Causes Of Methylation Issues

 

7 Common Causes Of  Methylation Issues

 

Diet And Gut Health:

a poor diet such as processed food, manmade and genetically modified food, sugar.

Gut issues are well reputed to be related to methylation dysfunction.

 

Genetic:

MTHFR is a genetic variant or SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism) that can have significant consequences on health

 

Hormone Issues:

hormone issues can be both a cause and contributor for example certain drugs or herbs that influence the hormones can impact your ability to methylate properly.

Lifestyle:

an unhealthy lifestyle that is unbalanced can contribute to further imbalances in the body.

 

Lack of sleep:

poor quality sleep can seriously impact the hormones and upset the natural circadian cycles that are an important part of detoxification.

 

Stress:

stress puts a lot of pressure on our hormones, organs, glands, brain and nervous system.

 

Toxins:

Toxins such as caffeine, drugs and over medication, heavy metals, toxins, stimulants, sugar increase the risk of methylation difficulties.

 

 

Top Tips To Improve Methylation

How to boost the methylation process naturally  by supporting methylation pathways in the liver .

 

Clean Diet:

Eat a clean diet and improve gut health, eliminate sugar, processed foods, fungi and yeast from diet. Add methyl folate-rich foods in your diet such as citrus foods, leafy greens, avocados.

 

Dry Brushing:

Dry brushing is a technique that involves using bristle brush to improves blood flow and lymphatic flow.

 

Mould Remove:

Clean any mould from your home or move to a more healthier mould-free environment.

 

Healthy Exercise:

Regular exercise has been shown to improve methylation ” it has been shown that 6-month of vigorous training including one session of 1 h spinning and two sessions of 1-h aerobics resulted in increased methylation in adipose tissue in response to exercise in sedentary middle-age men (Rönn et al., 2013). ”

 

Infrared Sauna:

Infrared saunas can helps support methylation and improve immune system in many cases.

 

Lymphatic Massage:

Lymphatic massage is often more safer for clients with serious methylation issues. As the healing crisis can be overwhelming in other types of massage. Find a fully qualified lymphatic practitioner to support you.

 

Manage Your Stress:

Remove unnecessary stressors, learn how to manage your anxiety and stress e.g. meditation, mindfulness, relaxation therapy and other stress management techniques.

 

Vitamins:

Certain supplements and vitamins such as B6 and B12  can often support a methylation issue. But equally using unnecessary or the wrong supplements can lead to further methylation problems so always get tested by a private extensive lab to see what you nutritionally need. Than waste money on supplements you don’t need or those that will cause you more harm.

 

Stay Hydrated:

It is important to drink plenty of fresh water, to support natural detoxification, harmony and balance in the body.

 

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Yoga Gift Ideas For Yoga Students

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Yoga Gift Ideas For Yoga Students

8 Yoga Gift Ideas For Yoga Students.

A variety of yoga gift ideas, yoga Christmas gifts for your family or friend who loves yoga.

 

Spa Diffuser for yoga studios, yoga teachers

Aromatherapy Diffuser

Aromatherapy diffusers are a safe way to diffuse essential oils in any private or public space.

The Chi Aroma Diffuser from NYR Organics has beautiful zen like design globe diffuses up to 6 hours of calming aromatherapy mist, perfect for any meditation or yoga space. It is so nice it would look great in any yoga studio or holistic spa.

The Chi Aroma Diffuser kit contains

  • Mist duration of up to 6 hours with two settings
  • Soothing breathing light with three different breathwork practices (Balance, Release and Clarity)
  • Ambient relaxing light
  • Night mode
  • Remote Control
  • Bonus built in ‘breathwork coach’ to guide you through a series of three breathwork sequences.

 

 

 

Blankets and Meditation Blankets

During something like hot yoga or yoga stretches our body temperature increases.

When we begin to relax our body during more relaxing yoga such as Yoga Nidra or other meditative poses our body temperature drops.

That is why every yoga student and meditation student should have a warm comfortable yoga blanket, and yoga towel.

The organic cotton yoga blankets and organic cotton yoga towels from Ekotex Yoga are of high grade quality and make a lovely gift for yogi friend.

 

Calming Candle Yoga Gift Idea

Candles

A beautiful candle never goes wrong with meditation and yoga lovers especially those with 100% natural fragrance with essential oils and organic wax.

This Balancing Aromatherapy Candle from NYR Organics is a great yoga gift as it is both grounding, calming and gently uplifting.

Their Calming Aromatherapy Candle is completely natural and has a gorgeous scent of rose and geranium.

Both candles are 190 grams and have approx 36 hours burning time and are made of essential oils, beeswax and plant oil.

 

 

Cushions And Yoga Bolsters

Yoga cushions and yoga bolster cushions help provide support and comfort for stretching, deep breathing and attaining certain postures.

The best yoga cushions tend to be of a very high quality cotton or organic cotton. Check out this gorgeous colours in these organic cotton yoga bolsters filled with buckwheat or spelt.

Yoga Gifts Eco Friendly Yoga Cushions and Yoga Bolsters

 

Essential Oils For Meditation

There are so many different essential oils used for meditation and yoga practice. Frankincense Oil is commonly used for yoga practice, sacred rituals, meditation, grounding and warding off negative energies.

NYR Organics also have their own meditation blend and meditation remedies to roll, which is easy to directly apply to the skin, pulse points and temples.

 

Yoga Bags

Yoga bags and yoga straps are another great yoga gift for the yoga fanatic who loves to take their yoga mat everywhere they go. These range of yoga bags are made of organic cotton,  lightweight and portable designs for easy convenience.

 

Yoga Mat

Every yoga student needs a yoga mat. There is so many different types of yoga mats to choose from but the main things that most students look for is a yoga mat that has a good grip, is eco friendly and has good cushioning. You can choose from jute yoga mats, cork yoga mats, organic yoga rugs and those with Oeko-tex grade PVC.

 

Yoga Mat Refresher & Mat Cleaner

This is such a great product to make cleaning your yoga mat simple and easy. This natural mat cleaner and refresher contains 100% natural ingredients. Developed to help keep your yoga mat fresh and clean from surface stains and dirt without the nasties used in other cleaning and refresh products.

 

If you are a yoga lover, what would be your favourite yoga gift idea, we would LOVE to know.

 

 

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Healing Benefits Of Arnica For Bruises And Muscles

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Healing Benefits Of Arnica For Bruises And Muscles

Healing Benefits Of Arnica For Bruises And Muscles

What is Arnica? Why is it so popular in traditional and modern health use. Why do so many health professionals and sportsmen and women choose Arnica for Bruises, Muscle Pain and Injury.

 

What is Arnica?

Arnica (Arnica Montana L.), is a perennial plant that grows yellow flowers, originally from the mountains of Europe and North America. Now widely available in various parts of the world.

Arnica is said to be an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and topical analgesic for pain. Arnica is also widely known to be a revulsive which acts as a decongestant and blood flow stimulant which is said to be helpful for bruising, inflammation and lymphatic drainage.

 

Therapeutic Uses Of Arnica

Healing Benefits Of Arnica For Muscles

Arnica In Traditional Medicine And Natural Medicine

Arnica is used in a variety forms of natural medicine including ayurveda, chinese, naturopathy and homeopathic medicine. An ” effective herbal remedy for wounds, infections, and inflammation when applied to the skin. It can also help sunburn, acne, eczema, chapped lips, ulcers, and irritated nostrils. It may also be beneficial to those suffering from arthritis” Arnica Flower in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Arnica is widely used in balms, creams, cosmetics, gels, homeopathy, skincare, sprays and veterinary medicine.

Many physical therapists and sports coaches use and highly recommend the use of arnica salves, arnica creams, gels or even homeopathic arnica;

 

  • To warm up and relax muscles before and after exercise.

  • Help reduce inflammation, pain and tension in muscle aches, muscle injury, joint pain.

  • To encourage and support healing after surgery.

  • Or to use as a therapy aid during bodywork, body therapy or body massages to help relax and soothe muscles.

  • That is why many people use arnica for bruises, muscle inflammation, injury, tension and recovery.

 

 

Medical Research In Use Of Arnica For Bruises And Pain

A variety of different research has been explored on the benefits and use of arnica for pain management.

For example 18 out of 25 clinical trials “showed marked improvement either with Arnica Montana single or in combination with other homeopathic medicines. While seven clinical studies did not prove a satisfactory significance of Arnica Montana” Clinical Efficacy Of Homeopathic Remedy “Arnica Montana”: A Systematic Review

“Clinical Trials, Potential Mechanisms, and Adverse Effects of Arnica as an Adjunct Medication for Pain Management” Pubmed Central

Arnica Salve For Bruises, Muscle Aches, Arnica For Muscular Pain

Organic Arnica Salve

Arnica Salve for Bruises, Exercises, Inflammation and Injury.

NYR Organics have a lovely soothing arnica salve that is deeply comforting and healing. The ideal arnica for exercising, warming up, warming down and to support better muscle and body recovery.

With soothing organic arnica, skin nourishing oils and protective beeswax, this convenient salve is Soil Association Certified and perfect for a soothing massage after exercise.

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Arnica Bath Salts For Bruising, Muscular Pain

Arnica Bath Salts

Seaweed & Arnica Bath Salts

A great way to help restore and revitalise a weary mind, body and spirit.

These mineral rich sea salt crystals from South America infused contain organic seaweed extract and wild-harvested arnica from France.

  • With mineral-rich sea salt crystals
  • Infused with organic juniper, lavender and pine essential oils
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Arnica Foaming Bath & Arnica Shower Gel

Arnica Foam Bath, Arnica Body Wash

Seaweed And Arnica Foaming Bath 950ml or smaller 200ml

 

A  deeply relaxing foaming bath soak of arnica for bruises, aches and pain and inflammation. This mineral-rich organic seaweed, comfrey and pure essential oils of organic lemon, pine, juniper and lavender. To help relax and restore exhausted and tired muscles and limbs.

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Cleanse and revitalise your skin with conditioning seaweed, soothing arnica and organic juniper, lavender and pine essential oils. Blended with sustainably sourced organic seaweed from the rugged Breton coastline in northern France and hand-harvested arnica that grows wild in French mountain meadows.

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    40 Inspiring Health Quotes

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    40 Inspiring Health Quotes

    40 motivational healthy quotes from inspiring health and wellness leaders. Powerful words to help inspire you towards better health and wellbeing in your daily life.

     

    Happiness and Health Quotes

    Health and happiness quotes

     

    “Happiness is the highest form of health.” – Dalai Lama

    “Health is the greatest of human blessings.” – Hippocrates

    Keeping your body healthy is an expression of gratitude to the whole cosmos – the trees, the clouds, everything. Thich Nhat Hanh

    “Our bodies are our gardens – our wills are our gardeners.” – William Shakespeare

    “Healthy is an outfit that looks different on everybody.” – Unknown

     

     

    Healthy Habits, Healthy Mind Quotes

    Health quotes that encourage a healthier mind and healthier habits.

     

    “The mind and body are not separate. What affects one, affects the other.” – Unknown

    “It’s up to you today to start making healthy choices. Not choices that are just healthy for your body, but healthy for your mind.” – Steve Maraboli

    “Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you doesn’t mean you can, should, or need to do it alone.” – Lisa Olivera

    “In order to change we must be sick and tired of being sick and tired” – Unknown

    “Create healthy habits, not restrictions.” – Unknown

    40 Inspirational Health Quotes That Inspire Us Towards Health and Wellness

    Food Health Quotes

    Food quotes that support healthier eating

    “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food. “- Hippocrates

    “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” – Unknown

    “When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need.” – Ayurvedic proverb

    “Eat to live, not live to eat.” –  Unknown

    “If it came from a plant, eat it; if it was made in a plant, don’t. ” –Michael Pollan

    “The doctor of the future will no longer treat the human frame with drugs, but rather will cure and prevent disease with nutrition. ” – Thomas Edison

    “Your diet is a bank account. Good food choices are good investments.” – Bethenny Frankel

    “Every time you eat or drink, you are either feeding disease or fighting it.” – Heather Morgan

    “You can’t exercise your way out of a bad diet.” – Mark Hyman

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    Wealth Is Health Quotes

    Health quotes related to wealth, success and inner richness.

     

    “The first wealth is health.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

    “Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.” – Buddha

    “Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.” – Benjamin Franklin

    “The greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you.” – Joyce Meyer

    “To get rich, never risk your health. For it is the truth that health is the wealth of wealth.” – Richard Baker

    “Healthy citizens are the greatest asset any country can have.” – Winston S. Churchill

    “Time And health are two precious assets that we don’t recognize and appreciate until they have been depleted.” – Denis Waitley

    “So many people spend their health gaining wealth, and then have to spend their wealth to regain their health.” – A.J. Reb Materi

    “Being healthy is a success that many people forget to celebrate.” – Unknown

     

    Energy And Vitality Health Quotes

    Health quotes and words that inspire more vitality, energy and passion.

     

    “A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book”- Irish proverb

    “Laughing decreases blood pressure and increases blood flow.” – Unknown

    “The higher your energy level, the more efficient your body, the better you feel, and the more you will use your talent to produce outstanding results.” – Tony Robbins

    “The key to a healthy life is having a healthy mind.” – Richard Davidson

    The elimination diet: Remove anger, regret, resentment, guilt, blame, and worry. Then watch your health, and life, improve.” – Charles F. Glassman

    Sufficient sleep, exercise, healthy food, friendship, and peace of mind are necessities, not luxuries.” – Mark Halperin

     

     

     

    Healthy Spiritual Quotes

    Mind body and spirit quotes to inspire a healthy spirit and healthy soul.

     

    “What drains your spirit drains your body. What fuels your spirit fuels your body.” – Carolyn Myss

    “The human body is the best picture of the human soul.”- Tony Robbins

    “A sad soul can kill you quicker, far quicker than a germ.” – John Steinbeck

    “Health is a relationship between you and your body.” – Terri Guillemets

    “Your body holds deep wisdom. Trust in it. Learn from it. Nourish it. Watch your life transform and be healthy.” – Bella Bleue

    “It’s not coincidence that four of the six letter in health are heal.” – Ed Northstrum

     

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    9 Easy Health Tips For Students

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    9 Easy Health Tips For Students

    9 Easy Health Tips For Students

    Easy health tips for students at college or university. How to bring healthy living into students life.

    Health Tips For College Students

    living on a budget, students dealing with the anxiety and stress of college and university life. Student life can be exciting, life changing but it also can be demanding and challenging.

    Like anything in life the more prepared you are for student life the easier it can be. The more healthier daily choices you make the more physically and mentally resilient you will be to deal with the challenges of student life you will face.

    A big part of  how to stay healthy is learning some simple healthy hacks. These simple health tips for students should be slowly implemented into your daily and weekly routine.

    9 Easy Health Tips For Students

     

    9 Top Health Tips For Students

    Simple health tips for students at college, university or school.

     

    See  Your Student Experience As What It Is

    Just one part of your  life’s journey. Often students put so much pressure on themselves to achieve so much, to experience so much that they burn out, they end up exhausted, run down, anxious, stressed and sadly depressed.

    Student life like any other experience and area of your life is just one part of your story. See it for what it is and not what others try to put on to you. Of course you want to do well, but often we do much better when we get in this mentally into proportion.

     

    Eat Healthily

    Yes I can’t highlight how much eating more healthily can keep you not just more physically strong but mentally strong. Eating the wrong foods can seriously affect your anxiety and stress levels, stimulants such as coffee, sugar, energy drinks will just increase levels of anxiety, will increase nervousness, worry and stress.

    Consuming too much junk food, processed food kills off good gut bacteria. And we know ho much gut health impacts our mood our happy hormones. Simple health tips for students involve having a  healthy juice or smoothie each morning and/or a healthy soup or salad each day.

    Can help make sure your fuelling your body and feeding your brain for increased concentration and focus. If you have a sweet tooth try these tasty healthy alternatives to sugar. If you are a vegan make sure you are getting plenty protein and fats to fuel your brain.

     

    Stay Hydrated

    Drinking enough fresh water each day not only helps you flush natural and un-natural toxins. It encourages natural homeostasis within the body. We are made up of mostly water and when we become dehydrated our bodily functions, our mental functions become more stressed. The average woman should drink approx 2.7 litres of water and the average man should drink approx 3.2 litres of water for optimal health.

     

    Get Enough Sleep

    A good night’s sleep not only restores your energy levels and helps repair the body. Deep quality sleep helps us not only increases our stress resilience but helps us boost our mood and leave the worries of yesterday behind.

    Too many late nights can easily lead to sleep related issues like insomnia. So make good quality sleep a priority.

     

    Learn To Unplug

    Yes you need to learn unplug, switch off your phone, tv and computer. Do you know how much stress your addiction to your phone, to Facebook, to your computer is impacting your health. As a student you will naturally spend a lot of time glued to your computer or mobile device studying, researching but you need to learn how important it is to switch off.

    Too much time on these devices affects your concentration, high levels of EMF radiation can affect your central nervous system which increases your anxiety and stress resilience.

     

    Be More Assertive

    Peer pressure can be a challenge but the more assertive and healthier boundaries you are with others. The more wiser and healthier choices you will make. Healthy boundaries are an important part of life, they are a necessary part of staying mentally and physically healthy. If this is something you struggle get help, counselling or assertiveness training can help.

     

    Get Organised

    Being organised for the important things, lecturers, events, exams will not only reduce your anxiety and stress levels but help you perform much better. Disorganisation causes chaos, confusion and doubt. If you are not that organised team up with another student who is. You will often recognise the student who is more organised. They are the students whose folders are in an organised folders, who always have extra pencils, pens and anything else they need.

     

    Good Time Management

    Like above having good time management skills is an other important skill. That will help you plan out your study timetables in a healthy and more organised way. Most colleges and universities give out guides with lots of helpful tips if not check out student time management skills online.

     

    Learn How To Manage Your Stress

    Learn how to reduce and manage your stress is one of the most important life skills anyone will ever learn. Meditation is one of the most powerful life skills you can learn. When you learn the right type of meditation, from the right type of teacher.

    Meditation is a great tool at slowing down the monkey mind that is at the root of anxiety and depression. There are so many different types of meditation but as a meditation teacher and stress expert for over 20 years, the most popular meditation technique I have taught is my less than 5 minute meditation. See below.

    5 Minue Meditation Mind Hacks for anxiety and stress

     

    Student Life Doesn’t Need To Be Unhealthy

    These easy health tips for students are suitable for most ages but especially for college students and university students. Being a student doesn’t need to be so stressful, with the right approach you can look after your mental, emotional and physical health with more ease.

    Health Tips For Vegan Students

    Students on a vegan or plant based diet should make sure they are getting enough not just proteins, fats and b vitamins. That they are not relying on processed plant food for convenience.

    For more stress reducing health tips for students and vegan students check out the related blogs below.

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    Helping Clients With Sensory Processing Challenges

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    Helping Clients With Sensory Processing Challenges

    Helping Clients With Sensory Processing Challenges.

    Understanding the difficulties clients face with a sensory processing disorder and how you can help support and treat sensory sensitive clients in the most safest, effective and helpful way. If you are a therapist, coach, counsellor or healer.

     

    What is a Sensory Process Disorder?

    A sensory processing disorder is also known as sensory integration dysfunction it is when multisensory information is not processed in the brain properly to in relation to the pressures of the environment. Sensory processing disorders are common in those on the autistic spectrum, attention deficient hyperactivity disorder and dyspraxia.

     

    Sensory Process Challenges

    Each individual with a sensory processing disorder or sensory integration challenge will have different variations in their sensory challenges. For example some children and adults experience certain types of sensory input too little while others too much.

    This can show up as everything from noise sensitivity and hyperacusis, smell, taste, tactile, balance, body awareness and internal bodily sensations.

    Examples Of Sensory Processing Challenges

    • Heat –  in relation to temperature, humidity, wind, sunburn, water, liquids
    • Food Taste/Texture  – smooth, mushy, hard, sweet, spicy, acidic, too many tastes, too many textures, too many colours
    • Light – as in level of brightness, colours of light, indoor light or outdoor light, screen color,
    • Movement – in relation to co-ordination, balance, moving the body in specific ways, multi-tasking
    • Sound – level of noise, type of noise, background noise
    • Tactile sensitives –  types of fabric, materials, liquids, foods, touch, light or heavy massage 

     

    Dysfunction In Sensory Integration

    The work of occupational therapist and psychologist Ann Jayne Ayres on Sensory Integration, and Charles S Herrington has helped gives us much better understanding of “dysfunction in sensory integrative processes”

    Since then work in this area has evolved in many different areas, including a lot more support and different types of therapy for sensory processing disorders in children.

     

    My Personal Challenges With Sensory Processing Problems

    Over  10 years ago, I found myself with sensory processing issues and other issues associated with complications of sepsis, especially debilitating hyperacusis and motor skill issues. That would trigger a complex movement disorder and non-epileptic seizures.

    The big trigger seem to be after surviving life threatening sepsis which left with a lot of different neurological issues, including nerve damage, numbness, co-ordination and motor skill issues.

    Like many adults with sensory processing issues I was given no advice, help, support, treatment or any rehabilitation after leaving hospital even though I was left with lot of nerve damage, muscle weakness and problems particularly down the right side of my body.

    I was left mostly housebound due to non-epileptic seizures and movement disorders caused by vibration and noise sensitivity. Important and urgent hospital appointments would leave me ill for weeks.

    Even though I had supported many clients especially children and teenagers with sensory issues over the years.

    Being in the clients shoes helped me see and experience the reality, overwhelm and misunderstanding many children and clients with sensory processing issues face on a daily basis. How difficult some of the most basic tasks we tend to take for granted can be.

    Supporting Clients Who Have Sensory Processing Challenges

     

    Ask The Right Questions:

    One of the most important things with supporting clients with any sensory issues is asking enough of the right questions to identify the clients specific sensory issues and to what degree it impacts their ability to function, process certain information and do certain tasks. Find out if they have specific needs for example maybe they cannot tolerate certain smells or scents like perfume, essential oils, low sounds, certain fabrics or textures.

     

    Do A Risk Assessment

    Doing a very simple stress risk assessment in your clinic or online set-up prior to a session with a sensory sensitive client can help reduce potential triggers for the client or student. Such as doing what you can do to reduce or minimise unwanted and unexpected sounds. Arranging appointments for clients during quite times in a normally busy clinic can be really helpful. Making sure you aren’t wearing strong perfumes, burning incense or diffusing essential oils.

     

    Reducing and Manging Stressors

    One of the most effective ways to help minimise and reduce sensory difficulties is supporting the client manage their anxiety and stress, soothe the nervous system. No matter how extreme the challenges are the more we can support the nervous system the better you can support the client and their challenges. Relaxation Therapy is particularly very useful and is an important aspect of many sensory integration therapy programs.

     

    Slow Down, Don’t Rush Sessions

    The last thing that a sensory challenged client needs is feel rushed, overwhelmed or pressurised. Their brain function is competing for energy and attention the last thing they need is a therapist, coach or counsellor who isn’t allowing them enough space and time to process information.

    So it’s worth allowing a little more time for clients with these issues. And to recognise that clients with these problems may find that they need to pace themself more and may require more sessions to get the results other clients do.

    Do what you can to help clients with sensory issues feel relaxed, there are so many powerful relaxation techniques you can teach your clients how to relax, and simple mind tools to bring into your therapy practice such as my free meditation course.

     

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    ONE Healthy Hobby That Makes You Happy And Relaxed

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    ONE Healthy Hobby That Makes You Happy And Relaxed

    Choosing ONE Healthy Hobby That Makes You Happy And Relaxed

    The power of at least one healthy hobby to makes you happy and healthier in your daily life. How hobbies can help you relax, de-stress, improve your mental and emotional wellbeing.

     

    Healthy Hobbies

    Healthy hobbies are so overlooked, when in reality they are such an important aspect to our mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Doing just one healthy hobby each week can seriously reduce anxiety and stress levels. Healthier leisure time activities are known to improve our mood and wellbeing and physical wellbeing.

     

    In A World Of Doing We Need More Being

    In a world that has become so much about doing,  distractions and focusing on that next goal or task. We have lost sight of how important it is to enjoy and make the most of each moment.  Do more things that help us be fully in the moment. Even just one healthy hobby can help you do that. Hobbies can help us more mindful, be more present.

     

    Choosing The Right Healthy Hobby For You

    The challenge for many though is many people spend most of their time doing things that aren’t that healthy or have not had a proper hobby for so long they don’t know where to start. Hobbies don’t have to be too complicated or cost you too much money, in-fact some can cost you nothing at all.

     

    What Children Can Teach Us About Choosing A Healthy Hobby

    Young children can teach us a lot about choosing more healthier hobbies. Children naturally know what feels right for them in relation to creativity and a sense of being. Other than being a lot more curious, kids are less in their head and more in their heart and soul.

    There are so many past times and hobbies we give up through our lives, teenager years, working years and parenting years. That sometimes it is not until retirement age many people start picking up hobbies again.

    By then we may not be able to do the hobbies exactly like we did as a child or teenager but if we can figure out what we used to enjoy, there are so many different ways we can adapt some of the types of hobbies or interests we had before.

     

    Make A List Of Hobbies You Loved As A Child, Teenager And Adult

    1. Make a simple list of all the hobbies you loved as a kid, a teenager and as an adult.
    2. Make a wish list of hobbies or pastimes you are interested you always wanted to try.

    This will help you get really creative and help you think up all sorts of healthy hobbies or past-times you have tried in the past and can help trigger new ideas, encourage you to get creative, see it as a new adventure.

    20+ Healthy Hobby Ideas To Improve Your Health and Wellbeing

    Over 20+ Healthy Hobby Ideas

    • Amateur Dramatics
    • Baking
    • Cake Decorating
    • Crafts or sewing
    • Cooking
    • Cycling
    • Dancing
    • Fixing Cars
    • Gardening
    • Golf
    • Fermenting
    • Football
    • Hiking
    • Meditation
    • Model cars
    • Origami
    • Playing an instrument
    • Singing
    • Painting
    • Poetry
    • Scrapbooks
    • Sailing
    • Stargazing
    • Travelling
    • Walking
    • Writing
    • Yoga

     

    Try Out A New Healthy Hobby Each Month

    If you are not sure what you would like to do, why not try out a few hobbies with a friend or set yourself the challenge of trying a new hobby or activity every month. Before long you will have a tried out a variety of different types of hobbies to identify what is the top one healthy hobby you would like to make your main focus. The great thing about today is there are thousands of different types of hobbies and interests to choose from.

     

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    Stress Thermometer – Identify How Stressed You Are

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    Stress Thermometer – Identify How Stressed You Are

    Stress Thermometer – How Stressed Are You?

    Identify how stressed you are with the Stress Thermometer provided by Stress Management Expert Eileen Burns.

    This simple stress monitor is a great way to assess your stress levels throughout your day. It is a widely used and highly effective stress management tool used to recognise, manage and modify your stress symptoms worldwide.

     

    How To Use The Stress Thermometer Monitor

     

    stress thermometer Infographic

    Stress Thermometer Blue

    Blue represents when you are in balance, you feel calm and relaxed such as meditating, on holiday, doing a relaxing hobby.

    It goes from the most deepest aspects of relaxation and rest to being calm aware but not focused.

     

    Stress Thermometer Green

    Green is when you have some demands and stressors that are manageable or motivating.

    This can be regarded as a bit of healthy functional stress when it feels sustainable.

    This level starts at focused and active to functioning with effort.

     

    Stress Thermometer Orange

    Orange demonstrates and over reaction to stress when life’s stressors feel a bit less manageable and unsustainable.

    Symptoms can include an inability to focus, an increase in heart rate, blood pressure muscle tension, digestive issues and insomnia.

    Going into orange begins with feeling stressed, towards an inability to focus, going into the stages of overwhelm and overreaction which is a warning and should not be encouraged over longer periods of time.

    We should only go into orange over short periods of time as it’s not sustainable for our health and wellbeing.

     

    Stress Thermometer Red

    Red is a big alarm for high levels of stress or trauma, very much in the fight, flee and fear response. It represents a critical state of stress, lack of control, shock or fear or severe stress.

     

     

     

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    The 9 Essential Amino Acids Vegans Need In Their Diet

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    The 9 Essential Amino Acids Vegans Need In Their Diet

    The 9 Essential Amino Acids Vegans Need In Their Diet

     

    Why Vegans Need To Eat A Combination Of Essential Acids

    Eating the full spectrum of essential amino acids is a vital part of a healthy and balanced diet.

    Foods that combine all essential amino acids are beef, buckwheat, chicken, dairy, eggs, fish, quinoa, soya. Because most plant based foods don’t have all these essential amino acids. Vegans particularly need to make sure they are including all the essential amino acids in each meal.

     

    Histidine:

    Histidine is one of the essential amino acids that helps manufacture the brain chemical histamine in the body. Vital to maintain a healthy digestive system, immune system, and sleep.

    Histidine is found in cantaloupe melon, legumes, potatoes, rice and wheat.

     

    Isoleucine:

    Isoleucine as an essential amino acid produces hemoglobin in the body and controls muscle metabolism, and energy levels in the body.

    Isoleucine can be found in beans, brown rice, cabbage, oats, quinoa, rye and soya,

     

    Leucine

    Leucine is another branched amino acid that stimulates muscle protein synthesis and supports better recovery after exercise. It is also has been researched as being helpful in balancing glucose levels and reducing obesity.

    Leucine is rich in peas, pumpkins, seaweed, sesame seeds and whole grain rice.

     

    Lysine:

    Lysine is one of the main essential amino acids that help with Hormone production, energy, and immune function. Lysine assists the body in absorbing calcium and decreases the amount of calcium lost in urine.

    Lysine can be found in beans, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, quinoa, seitan and soya,

     

    Methionine:

    Methionine essential amino acid assists the body with detoxification, growth of muscle tissue, and metabolism. Methionine is an antioxidant that is said to protect the body from the damage of ionizing radiation and help prevent fat deposits in your liver.

    Methionine is found in Chia seeds, hemp seeds and sunflower seeds.

     

    Phenylalanine:

    Your body can convert phenylalanine into the amino acid tyrosine, which helps produce happy and healthy neurotransmitters (dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine).  L-There are 2 forms phenylalanine and D-phenylalanine, the body cannot produce enough L-phenylalanine on its own so requires it from food.

    Phenylalanine is found in almonds, avocado, beans, seaweed, spirulina and rice.

     

    Threonine:

    Threonine is one of the vital essential amino acids, it is involved in fat metabolism, protein synthesis, and good intestinal health. Threonine has an important role in collagen and elastin. It also supports sleep and helps form blood clots to stop bleeding.

    Threonine is rich in chia seeds and hemp seeds, leafy greens, spirulina and watercress.

     

    Tryptophan:

    Tryptophan is a necessary essential amino acid that is used to produce serotonin, melatonin and niacin ( vitamin b3). As well as being an important requirement to help produce enzymes, proteins and muscle tissue.

    Tryptophan is found in oats, soya, spinach, sweet potatoes,

     

    Valine

    Valine enhances energy and endurance, helps lower elevated blood sugar levels, and increases growth hormone production. An important amino acid for muscle growth and tissue regeneration.

    Valine is found in broccoli, hemp seeds, legumes, sesame seeds and spinach.

    9 Essential Amino Acids For Vegans to make a full complete protein

     

    Importance Of Combining Essential Amino Acids

    Our mind, body, emotions and the ability for our body to rest,sleep and repair depends on the right combination of essential amino acids. So many vegans eat very unhealthily because they don’t eat the right foods or don’t ensure they are getting the right combination of amino acids at each meal.

     

    Complete Protein Combinations

    Easy Essential Amino Acid Combinations that make up a full protein meal or snack.

    • Rice and beans make up a full protein
    • Beans on wholewheat toast
    • Peanut butter on wholewheat toast
    • Dahl  ( lentils and rice)
    • Chickpea Salad with Sprouts
    • Kidney Bean Pasta Salad
    • Pea Pasta Salad
    • Pea Rice Salad
    • Pita Bread and Humous

     

     

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    Chronic Health Conditions – How To Find The Right Help

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    Chronic Health Conditions – How To Find The Right Help

    Chronic Health Conditions – 5 Tips On How To Find The Right Help

    Top tips on how to find the right help when you have suffer from complex or chronic health conditions.

    Exploring some of the biggest challenges getting the right help or wellbeing support when you have a chronic illness, chronic disabilities or a complex medical history.

    One of the biggest problems many people face with chronic health conditions face is the length of time it takes them to get the right diagnosis or the right help.

    Without having to waste a lot of time, energy and money or all of their life savings on the wrong type of help, wrong therapists, doctors or wellbeing professionals.

     

    Navigating The Holistic Wellbeing Arena With Chronic Health Conditions

    Now more than ever the healthcare system and the holistic wellbeing system can be a bit of a minefield to navigate through.

    I know as someone who at 54 years of age, dealt with a complex health history and wide range of rare and chronic health challenges and medical harm from a young age.

    I spent over 30 years investing in peoples, courses and programs that were not an ideal fit for a variety of reasons. But often because of over zealous or naive therapists who assumed they were the right fit when they weren’t really.

    The last thing anyone needs with a long-term health condition is waste more time, energy and emotions on someone or something that is not a perfect fit for your needs.

     

    Chronic Health Conditions - 5 Tips To Finding The Right Help

    5 Things To Consider When Trying To Finding The Right Help With Chronic Health Conditions

     

    No 1 – Identify What Kind Of Support You Want:

    It is so important to get clear what kind of support and help you really want or feel you need. If you are not specific enough and very vague just looking for any sort of help, you will often attract a lot of help that is not an exact march for your specific needs.

    Think about your biggest challenges or those tricky aspects of your wellbeing you struggle to shift. Particularly the main issues that if you get help with are more likely to help and make a better impact on other areas of your life or  health.

    Identifying those things that maybe the root of the problem or the things that can make the biggest shifts should always be considered a priority.

    One of my best investments was getting tests and nutritional support around gut health, intolerances, and nutritional deficiencies this helped address some very serious issues with my health when my health was dramatically declining. I chose to go with a naturopath and nutritionist who were highly experienced and qualified in the areas I had problems in, they both had many years of experience working with complex issues.

     

    No 2 – Identify What Level Of Support You Need And Can Afford:

    Think of what level of support do you need and can afford for support or help with your chronic health conditions. No matter if that is practical support or health and wellbeing education or support.

    For example today we have so many online coaching, therapy programs designed to help the masses. But the reality is group programs are not always ideal for those with complex or chronic health challenges.

    Sometimes you can have so much going, so many conflicting medical and therapeutic opinions or challenges you don’t know where to start. Unless you invest in a course with someone who is definitely an expert in your problem and has a tried and tested program that demonstrates a high success rate with hundreds of similar clients. It can be difficult to be assured if it will help you.

    Sometimes it can better to invest in more one to one support even if it is just initially, if you can afford it. But the problem is most people with chronic health condition have often spend so much time and energy on the wrong things that they can struggle to find the money for the right things. It is one of the reasons why I always think therapists and wellbeing practitioners should always be really honest and realistic with their clients.

     

    No 3 – Are You Asking The Right Questions

    It is so important for anyone with a chronic health condition to be able to ask the right questions from anyone they are getting medical, health or wellbeing advice or support from.

    Depending on what type of support or help your seeking one of the questions is usually important is checking the health professional does have the right experience and qualification. And if they have enough knowledge or awareness about your condition or other challenges such as sensory processing issues you may have.

    And please never assume if someone has a certificate that it actually equates to the right training or right level of expertise. Ask, ask, ask, consider things like how long was their training, who did they train with, is their qualification recognised with and by who.

    Never be shy about asking direct questions to the practitioner about their expertise, depth of training, where and when they studied, how many clients they have helped with similar challenges, how many of these clients improved. When it comes to your health and wellbeing you should know.

     

    No 4 – When Will I Start Seeing Serious Health Improvements

    Another thing many people suffering from chronic health conditions fail to do is ask how long they should need to wait or invest before seeing results from the help or support they are investing in. This will obviously depend on the type of help or support your investing in.

    I spent years in my twenties going to therapists and one homeopathic doctor who encouraged me to keep coming to them for years.

    When I wasn’t seeing any results or actually was having constant relapses or chronic healing crises due that didn’t seem to heal anything because of methylation problems. This is so unhealthy and in sometimes it creates co-dependency issues or you just become someone’s cash cow.

    On the other hand I went to other practitioners expecting the results to take months and had instant relief or problems permanently solved in one session.

    This made me question a lot about so many types of modalities and therapies how they were being sold. And how important it was to value a lot of investments not on the cost of the session but how quickly, deeply and permanently was the result.

     

    No 5 – Look For Testimonials From Other Chronic Health Suffers

    Testimonials and reviews especially those that have been submitted on social media are a great way to ensure that testimonials are actually from real live people. And have not been falsified or adapted in anyway. If you can see any evidence on your specific issue.

    Sometimes therapists have previous clients who are willing to share their experiences. Of course for many reasons this may all not be appropriate for the therapist, healer, coach or medical professional to ask.

    But it doesn’t mean you cannot inquire if there is someone willing to share their experience working with this person, especially if you are investing a lot of money or time into a program or a certain amount of sessions.

     

    Chronic Health Conditions And Self-Responsibility For Your Health

    One of the most important thing that anyone with a chronic health condition can do is take as much self-responsibility for their own healing, their own health and wellbeing.

    The daily lifestyles choices you make everyday that help reduce or increase those chronic health conditions, your mental and emotional wellbeing. Can make a huge impact in the quality of your life.

     

    Chronic Health Conditions And Stress

    Managing your anxiety and stress, creating healthy boundaries, especially saying NO to what isn’t right for you. Is a vital aspect of any wellbeing approach.

    I learned early on how important it was for me to manage my anxiety and stress levels, Also the importance of a clean and healthy diet, and to reduce as much toxins from my environment as they were having a considerable impact on my general every day functioning. Especially being someone who had gut issues since infanthood and all sorts of toxicity exposure.

     

    Chronic Health Conditions And Listening To Your Own Body

    And began to learn how to listen to my own body and not be bullied by medical and wellbeing practitioners who tried to gaslight or bully me into taking medication or approaches that were more likely to cause me more harm than good.

     

    Why I Choose Therapists Who Really Understand Chronic Health Challenges

    It is one of the reasons when I can, I choose therapist, healers and other wellbeing professionals who have had some sort of similar challenge. Who really know what they are talking about, walk the talk, have just not read in a book or magazine some sort of theory or perspective.

    Have experienced some of those challenges themself, have tried and tested approaches, have a more wider holistic approach in the way the work, than be too stuck or fixed on one perspective or a few modalities,

    Because they often have a higher degree of awareness, insight and experience, as well as greater empathy and compassion. So tend to not to be as quick to make pre-judgements about you or your situation.

     

    Support To Help Reduce Your Anxiety And Stress

    If you are struggling with the anxiety and stress of living with complex chronic health conditions and would love access to some powerful anxiety and stress reducing tools that help reduce chronic pain, improve sleep and support general wellbeing.

    Check out my Stress Management Program For Sufferers of Chronic Health Conditions as someone who has suffered from fibro, M.E, suspected Late Stage Lyme and a whole list of rare and complex symptoms. And as someone who has studying holistic wellbeing and stress management for over 30 years. I can’t recommend highly enough how much managing your anxiety and stress helps improve your health.

     

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    6 Superfood Snacks To Boost Energy Levels

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    6 Superfood Snacks To Boost Energy Levels

    6 Superfood Snacks To Boost Energy;

    Superfood Snacks that Satisfy Cravings And Energy Slumps and that can be eaten on the go. That will improve health, and well-being, and boost energy to help manage sugar levels and a healthy weight.

     

    Apples

    You might not think of apples as a superfood snack but as they say, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Apples are highly nutritious and packed with antioxidants, flavonoids, pectin, potassium, and polyphenols. Great for supporting good digestion and gut health. They are one of the most easy-to-find superfood snacks to find in most countries around the world.

    There are so many different variations of apple but a medium-sized apple with an average weight of about 180 grams is approx 92 kcals.

     

    Avocado

    Avocado is one of the most powerful superfood snacks to support Brain, Heart Health, and Body Weight. Which is why it is one of our highly recommended daily superfood healthy snacks. It is packed with goodness of over 20 minerals, vitamins, and essential fatty acids that help manage weight.

    “Avocados are rich in monounsaturated (‘good’) fats and are a low GI (glycemic index) food, so they will help you to feel fuller for longer.” Fruitnet.com

    “Research has suggested that the high fat and fiber composition of avocados may contribute to weight loss by maintaining satiety and changing gut-microbiota composition” Cambridge University Press

    The flesh of an average avocado is about 100 grams which is approximately 190kcal.

     

    Banana

    Bananas are great healthy snacks a superfood that can help calm the nervous system and and boost mood. Bananas are low on the glycemic index and are high in the mineral potassium, vitamin B6, fiber, manganese, and vitamin C. The resistant starch in bananas is good for the gut it has a sort of prebiotic effect. These healthy benefits make bananas the perfect healthy snack for lunchtime or after a workout.

    The flesh of an average banana is about 102 grams and is less than 85 kcal.

     

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    Brazil Nuts

    Brazil nuts contain calcium, copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B1, B6,  vitamin E, and Zinc

    One Brazil Nut without the shell weighs about 5 grams and is approx 34kcal. The recommended intake of 2 Brazil Nuts a day is said to in fact only 1 ounce of Brazil nuts is said to have 1,000% RDA of selenium a lot higher than most types of nuts. Selenium is a very important mineral required for a healthy nervous system and heart, it’s vital for the conversion of the thyroid hormone thyroxine (T4) and a healthy pregnancy.

     

    Cacao

    Raw cacao is extremely high in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, especially magnesium. Cacao can easily be added to a smoothie or be used to replace your afternoon or morning coffee as a superfood snack.

    Chocolate is roasted and fermented from Cacao, but Cacao is more nutritious and has been used for medicinal properties for years. Cacao boosts mood and happy hormones; phenylethylamine, serotonin, tryptophan, and tyrosine.

     

    Dates

    Dates are great for anyone with a sweet tooth or who needs a more natural sugar fix to get through the day and has a low GI ( Glycaemic Index). Dates are regarded as a gift from god. Dates are packed with minerals such as vitamin K, potassium, calcium, and magnesium that are said to support bone health.

    One date approx 8 grams is said to provide about 23 calories, 6 g of carbohydrates, 0g of fat,  0.2 of protein.

     

     

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