WHOLE HEALTH M A T T E R S March, 2003 This ezine is sent in HTML. If you are unable to receive HTML mail, go to www.wholehealthresources.com/newsletter/whm_march03.htm to read online. Welcome to our online e-newsletter. Our mission at Whole Health Resources is to help you achieve radiant health, harmonious emotions and joyful, passionate, abundant living. This ezine will provide information on the relationship between diet, attitudes, lifestyle and well-being. Every life has meaning and endless potential. Passionate, radiant, healthy living is a possibility for all of us. Many are experiencing barriers to this ideal. It is our mission to help you remove those barriers. The foundation of our philosophy is Holistic and based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Attitudinal Healing, and spiritual philosophies that embrace all people and all life forms. This e-newsletter will offer articles and tips for our physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and lifestyle aspects. The contents do not serve as a substitute for professional health care.
All of our choices Matter - what
we choose to eat, think, feel, and believe; how we
relate to others; our life's work; and the rhythm of
our life all impact our well-being. If some aspect of
your health or life is not working as well as you
would like, you have many options. Incorporating
therapeutic foods will benefit not only your body, but
also your mind, emotions, and spirit. Perhaps youire
more drawn to spiritual work such as meditation or
attitudinal healing which will positively impact every
aspect of your health and life. Or perhaps some
coaching on work-life balance can bring you back to
equilibrium. It doesnit matter where you
begin. 2003 is the best time to make new choices that
will create a healthier reality. Are you eating, thinking and living in ways that support a healthy immune function? Whether we contract immune diseases that are contagious or climate-induced depends on our vitality and the strength of our personal immune system. When our immunity is strong, bacteria, viruses and external influences will not harm us. We easily resist disease and adapt to any environment. If our immune system is not strong, and our overall health is weak, diseases easily enter our system and will cause colds, flu, asthma, allergies, yeasts, fungi, cancer, HIV, aids, and other degenerative diseases. Weak immunity, including degenerative diseases, has reached epidemic proportions in recent years. Our immunity is our protective aspect that defends the body against disease factors, including climate extremes and assaults of germs, bacteria and viruses. Our protective immunity comes from important substances in food and oxygen. Our DNA directs cellular activities. Cells are the instrument for our immunity. When cells are damaged by free radicals we are more susceptible to disease. Are You Oxygen Starved? Tissues and cells of the body are often oxygen starved. When this happens we feel heavy, sluggish, depressed and lacking in vital energy. Proper oxygenation clears stagnancy, and energizes. Adequate oxygen is necessary for assimilation of vitamins and other nutrients. In order to function vibrantly, the brain and heart require adequate oxygen, and the liver needs it to rebuild cells. Oxygen helps eliminate toxins and waste in the body and destroys viruses, germs, parasites, fungi, yeasts. Those with weak immunity, including degenerative disease, need more oxygen To Increase Oxygen Exercise regularly, especially outdoors in any climate. Physical activity like dancing, brisk walking, hiking, cross country skiing, racquet ball and tennis are a few activities that increase oxygen. Pranayama (yoga breathing exercises) is one of the most simple and effective ways to increase oxygen, and anyone can practice. Join a yoga class or consult one of the many books or tapes available. Click here for some of our favorites. Other practices that circulate energy such as Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Shiatsu Therapy, Acupuncture and Visualization are excellent ways to increase oxygen and strengthen immunity.
Poor food combining and overeating cause toxins in the body. Excessive meat eating and the uric acid build-up that comes with it uses up oxygen reserves. Rancid foods cause free radicals and contribute to weakened immunity and degenerative disease. Major sources of rancidity are overheated fats and oils, fried foods, polyunsaturated vegetable oils, hydrogenated vegetable oils and margarine and rancid nuts and seeds. These all compromise the immune system. Chemicalized, highly processed sugar and fat-laden foods are the biggest threat to our immunity and overall health. Foods to Emphasize Eat fresh, raw or lightly cooked sprouts; 5-6 cups of vegetables daily, especially cabbage, turnips, kale, cauliflower, broccoli, brussel sprouts. These contain a group of compounds that have antioxidant properties, substances which protect against cancer, and they contain antibiotic and antiviral characteristics. Raw, saltless sauerkraut and dried shiitake and reishi mushrooms are also beneficial to immunity. Why not try our Mushroom Vegetable Soup or Herbed Chickpea Stew. We're also featuring our Sprouts and Greens Salad. Click here for recipes that support healthy immune function. Use immune-enhancing oils that are rich in omega-3 and GLA fatty acids, including cold pressed, unrefined flax seed oil, pumpkin seed and chia seed oils. Under eating causes more energy and oxygen to be available from the breath. Digestion is more efficient when we under eat. This results in greater circulation of energy and oxygen in the body. Stop eating when you are satisfied, not full. Herbs For Immunity Turkey Tail (mushrooms), Dried Shiitake and Reishi Mushrooms strengthen immunity and enhance the action of oxygen in the body. They can be cooked into soups and other dishes or taken as a supplement. Turkey tail (a mushroom) can be dried, powdered and taken in one-ounce doses twice a day. It is also available as a supplement. Garlic (except in cases of excess heat), ginseng, unrefined aloe Vera juice, chlorella, micro-algae, and barley also strengthen the immune system. ANTIOXIDANT nutrients include vitamins E,A, C and several B vitamins; the minerals selenium and zinc; bioflavonoids; the amino acid cysteine, and antioxidant enzymes, especially superoxide dismutase (SOD). These nutrients are adequately supplied by making unprocessed whole grains and a variety of vegetables a part of your daily diet. These antioxidant nutrients are also available in wheat and barley grass, sprouts, and cooked dark green vegetables like collard greens, kale, turnip and mustard greens, bok choy, rapini and dandelion greens. If you are exposed to high levels of toxins or have a weak immune system you may want to take an antioxidant supplement. Click here for our Whole Health Products which include many of the mushrooms, antioxidants, chlorella and other products discussed above.
Oneis attitude toward life is one of the most important factors in strengthening the immune system. Resolve emotional issues; understand anger and redirect that energy in positive ways. Turn it into passion. Let go of old resentments. These negative mental/emotional states affect our health on a cellular and energetic level. They impede smooth and healthy circulation of blood and energy throughout the body. A strong immune system is dependent upon healthy thoughts and attitudes. When we work at this level, it becomes much easier to choose food and lifestyle factors that contribute to good health. When our mental/attitudinal health is ignored, we will continue to make the same dietary and lifestyle choices that support a weak immune system and poor health. Our problems are a result of our choices. Our choices are a result of our attitudes and beliefs. Take some time regularlyodaily is bestoto turn off your mental distractions and explore any unhealthy attitudes. Relative to any subject, ask yourself what you believe to be true. Then write your immediate answer(s). This practice is one way to uncover any beliefs that are working against you. Next, write a new positive belief to replace the negative one, memorize it, and think it often. Emotionally, poor immunity is reflected in hostile, withdrawn, indifferent, unresponsive behaviors as well as emotional isolation. Itis beneficial to get involved with people you trust whether socially or in a support group. Participate in activities and situations that are enjoyable to you and require involvement with others. Vigorous aerobic exercise is helpful or, at the least, brisk walking 3 or more times a week. Attitudinal Healing Counseling is geared toward resolving negative and unhealthy mental, emotional, attitudinal, and spiritual states. More importantly, you will discover the positive value of the situation and move beyond it to a better reality. Doing so will bring resolution to all types of challenges. Take advantage of our offer for a free 30-40 minute Attitudinal Healing Session. Can be done by phone or in our Pittsburgh office. To schedule, call 412.421.7760 or send an email to health@wholehealthresources.com. Offer expires March 21, 2003. For information on Attitudinal Healing e-Course, click here
We are all intimately connected to a larger whole. Some call this Creative Life Force, Higher Power, the Divine, or God. We tend to forget this. Problems with immunity suggest dissociation between oneself and the Divine. Weive become estranged from our spirit, and our spirit is not separate from the Divine. Ultimately, it is in remembering our Oneness with the Divine and with All of Life that problems tend to dissolve and take care of themselves. This takes trust. How To Know and Trust It requires a willingness to be quiet and ask questions, then do some honest iinner listeningi. The answers will reveal themselves to you. Practicing this consistently will instill confidence and trust in the idea that we all have a Divine partner in life who is ready and waiting to help when we ask, listen and act on the answers that we receive. It is also helpful to remember all the little imiraclesi that have occurred in your life. Weive all experienced them. Some people find the spiritual support, guidance and upliftment they seek from their Religion, and many others do not. It is not necessary to be in a church to experience the Love, guidance, and healing power of God. Look around and youill see that the many miracles called Life (God and Life are synonymous) are everywhere. In nature--the animal, plant, and mineral kingdom--in a beautiful piece of music, in art and most creative actsothese are a few ways to experience our connection, our oneness. Others are our moments of laughter, passion, joy, gratitude, compassion, kindness and unconditional giving. Practicing these qualities enhances our spirit, our relationship with God, and strengthens immunity. Coming in April--our new Practical Spirituality e-course. Check back for details.
There is a correlation between a stressful lifestyle and loss of immunity. Lifestyle changes are necessary. Overwork depletes the body and lack of exercise causes deterioration and poor circulation. Both create low immunity. Even too much mental work damages immunity. How? Too much thinking and worrying directly impact the digestive organs and weaken our ability to absorb nutrients. Creating a nourishing rhythm to oneis life is not an option. Weire bombarded with information, commitments, things to do, and places to go. Good health doesnit just happen. It comes from commitment to oneself and a solid action plan. Why not register for our Creating A Life You Love e-course. If you're like most people you have too many things to do, not enough time or energy for all of it, and too little excitement, passion and fulfillment from life. Click here for details.
Inflammatory diseases such as Rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, MS, and inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's are triggered by high-fat, high-calorie meals according to researchers from the University at Buffalo, State University of NY. "If people eat fast food-type meals every 3-4 hours, as many do, they're constantly setting the stage for more inflammation." "Simple sugars from sweeteners and fruits, taken in excess, encourage the growth of infections and yeasts." Paul Pritchford, Nutrition Researcher.
Before I met you I pretty much accepted that I would have bronchitis 3 or more times a year along with many sinus infections. Then a friend suggested a counseling session with you. After a very short time following your recommendations for therapeutic foods and taking the herbs, my lungs and sinuses cleared. What's interesting is that I never associated my low energy and negative mental state with these infections. But now, 12 months since I've seen you, not only have I not had sinus infections or bronchitis, but also have about 100% more energy, a more positive mind and healthier emotions. B.W., Columbus, Ohio
I'll be giving two presentations at the Whole Health Expo at the Pittsburgh ExpoMart, Monroeville on Saturday, March 15. I'll present Energy Medicine at 10 a.m. and Holistic Approaches to Women's Health at 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at Journey's of Life Bookstore in Shadyside. The Expo runs for 2 days, March 15 and 16 and promises to be an enriching experience. Visit www.wholehealthexpo.com for details. Life-Work Balance -- Do you sometimes feels that time is speeding up? Have you noticed that with all the conveniences that modern day living and technology provide, you have more to do and less time to do it in? This workshop offers simple, effective techniques to regain and maintain a nourishing rhythm to one's life; receive energy, joy, and passion from all our experiences; and accomplish a great deal with much less effort. Enhancement of overall health and longevity, improved mental clarity, and peace of mind are a natural outflow of balanced living. Deborah Barr is available to present Life-Work Balance to your organization or company in a half-day or multiple session workshop. Call 412.421.770 or send an email to health@wholehealthresources.com for details. CLICK HERE for a complete listing of all presentation topics.
Working With Past Lives, March 2 2; Qigong & Taiji, Sundays ongoing; Yoga for Children begins March 22; Hatha Yoga classes on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. We would be happy to put together a class for your group. We also give individual yogatherapy sessions. Natural Weight Loss Workshop dates will be announced soon. CLICK HERE for class details..
Are you suffering with health, weight, or lifestyle problems? Have you accepted as normal problems that you know can be changed? If you haven't done it on your own by now, perhaps it's time for some expert guidance and support. I help clients make choices that will create radiant health, harmonious emotions, and joyful, abundant living. I will help you gain clarity, achieve results quickly and easily, remove obstacles, creatively solve problems, and make the process of change easy and joyful. CLICK HERE for Complete Bio. FREE initial session (30-40 minutes) can be done in my Pittsburgh office or by phone. Offer expires March 28. Call 412.421.7760 or send an email to health@wholehealthresources.com to schedule. CLICK HERE for additional Coaching information.
www.Christinacooks.com for tips and recipes for
healthy living from Christina Pirello.
Our cookbook of the month is the Splendid Grain by Rebecca Wood; for greater relaxation and oxygenation we recommended Relaxation and Breathing Meditation, video/cassette; and for overall health and vitality, we recommend Chlorella, Spirulina and other green products. Click here for product descriptions. Your comments
and suggestions are welcome.
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