tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89311683641696141582024-03-06T00:50:21.400-08:00Dr. Siota BelleA place of inspiration and hope for those dealing with fatigue, pain management, weight loss, food allergies, mood swings and anxiety. Here I hope you will rediscover your vision of wellness.
dr siota bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815360886140858373noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931168364169614158.post-85744601328201040232020-05-17T17:04:00.022-07:002020-06-16T14:09:59.440-07:00Forgiveness in the Time of Shelter-Free 8 Week Zoom Class
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; line-height: 106%;"><i><b>Did
you ever feel like a past hurt was forgotten </b></i>until something happens and you
find yourself reliving it all over again? This Great Shelter has united our world. Everywhere we are experiencing the need to limit our social interactions. Staying home, missing work or school...for a great many has produced a profound sense of isolation and loneliness. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; line-height: 106%;">Many report feeling depression, grief, frustration or even anger and resentment. Some people have had sleep disturbances or insomnia. Others say they have lost their sense of well being the longer this Shelter in Place goes on.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; line-height: 106%;">Have you had the experience where you thought you had worked through something? All the sudden something happens or something doesn't work out and the issues you thought you had resolved pop into your life again? </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; line-height: 106%;">Anger, resentment, sadness a sense of longing for things to be different can take over when we least expect it and we can loose our normal peace and ease. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; line-height: 106%;">Hawaiian Forgiveness or Ho'o pono pono is a simple, easy to learn practice that can permanently resolve old hurts and the burdens these hurts place in our hearts. </span></span></div>
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ago in a paradise we now call Hawaii, there was no formal code of law and no
written language. To protect the safety of the family and tribe the Hawaiian’s
used a forgiveness technique Ho’o pono pono. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; line-height: 106%;">Today,
around the world this practice of Hawaiian Forgiveness is used as a direct
means to experience deep peace and inner freedom and to unburden the weight of our past. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; line-height: 106%;"></span><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; line-height: 106%;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; line-height: 106%;">Ernest
Holmes, the founder of Religious Science described Forgiveness <i>as the way to know the Divine within as
Love. </i> </span><span style="line-height: 106%;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; line-height: 106%;">The
more inner freedom we can create for ourselves the greater ability we have to
know love, peace and a greater connection with the Divine. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; line-height: 106%;">Everyone has their own understanding of the Divine. The world's great religious traditions share the idea of the Divine as love. However, we can experience the Divine in different ways. For some,the peace and power that comes from being in tune with Nature and Mother Earth is their greatest sense of the Divine. Others may know it as Oneness with all Beings or a sense of Unity with the entire family of humanity. </span></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 106%;"><b>June 15th </b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; line-height: 106%;"><b>my free 8 week Zoom class "Forgiveness, Peace and Happiness" </b>begins.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 106%;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; line-height: 106%;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; line-height: 106%;">What could greater personal freedom or relief from your past mean to you <i>right now?</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; line-height: 106%;"></span><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; line-height: 106%;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; line-height: 106%;">I
believe what you will discover in this class will be alive in your heart and
make a real difference for you, long after our time together is complete. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; line-height: 106%;">This weekly 90 minute class runs for 8 weeks. There is no book to purchase, I’ll
provide the handouts for class. I hope you can join me. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; line-height: 106%;"><b>Link to enroll</b>: <br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 106%;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; line-height: 106%;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 106%;"><font size="3"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; line-height: 106%;">https://santarosajuniorcollege.formstack.com/forms/non_credit_enrollment_form</span></span></font></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 106%;"><font size="3"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; line-height: 106%;"><br /></span></span></font></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 106%;"><b><font size="3"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; line-height: 106%;"><br /></span></span></font></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 106%;"><font size="3"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; line-height: 106%;">Course number: </span></span></font><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; line-height: 106%;"><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">OA 505 Section </span><b><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">8853 </span></b><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Forgiveness, Peace & Happiness </span><b><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></b><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 106%;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; line-height: 106%;">For more information:email:drsiotabelle@gmail.com</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 106%;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; line-height: 106%;">or call 707-566-6895</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 106%;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; line-height: 106%;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 106%;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; line-height: 106%;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 106%;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; line-height: 106%;">The class will not be recorded. <br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 106%;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial", sans-serif; line-height: 106%;">I'd love to hear about your experiences with Ho'o pono pono and forgiveness. I can be reached at <b>drsiotabelle@gmail.com </b></span></span></div>
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<b><u>"I forgive."</u></b><br />
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Forgiveness can be one of the most powerful healing tools. Letting go of old hurts brings new energy and vitality to everyone.<br />
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Forgiveness-Hawaiian style teaches us to forgive not only in the moment but all the back to our ancestors. The past is cleansed and our future is made free.<br />
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This has been a Hawaiian tradition since ancient times. Long before there were lawyers and therapists families in old Hawaiian would sit together with a healer or priest for a forgiveness ceremony.<br />
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Ho'o ponopono is a practice of making things right and restoring the natural flow of life. Today we use it to release old hurts and painful memories, realigning one's self with Spirit to strengthen our awareness of God within.<br />
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Dr. Siota Belle has been in practice since 1982 and holds both an M.S. and Ph.D. in Clinical Nutrition and a degree in Classical Homeopathy. Her studies have included Lomi Lomi Hawaiian Massage, Lomi Alana Aloha Hawaiian Sacred Temple Bodywork, Lau Kahea-Hawaiian Prayer Calling and other forms of Hawaiian Healing.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Certain types of cocoa and chocolate that are low in sugar and high in flavanoids seem to have remarkable health benefits and can improve memory, focus, moods and cognition ,help stabilize blood sugar. improve blood pressure and reduce cardiovascular disease…..</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Cocoa drinking Kunas started the chocolate investigation</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Off the coast of Panama on the San Blas islands a group of native people-Kuna tribe drink 40-45 ozs of raw unprocessed cocoa beverage each day. Despite their poverty level, lack of modern medical care and very simple hygiene…..the Kunas enjoy the world’s lowest rates of cardiovascular disease , reduced cancer levels, normal blood pressure and have almost no metabolic- blood sugar problems. (1)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">They make their daily cocoa drink by boiling a banana in water with a large amount of raw unprocessed cocoa powder for a long period of time. The startling health differences between the Kunas who drink their daily cocoa and their relatives who do not use the cocoa-led Harvard researchers to analyse hundreds of research papers on cocoa flavanoids.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Memory,cognition and blood sugar metabolism -improved by high quality flavanoids from raw cocoa </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In 2011 the Harvard team published a very large meta analysis of hundreds of research articles which examined the health benefits of cocoa. (2) This year a smaller double blind study was published. Conducted on 90 elderly individuals over an 8 week period it was determined that consuming 993 mgs of flavanoids from high quality raw cocoa per day improves cognitive function, lowers blood pressure and improves insulin sensitivity. (3) Perhaps something as simple as a strong, raw cocoa drink can help to preserve cognitive function for people struggling with early stages of Alzheimer's, dementia or memory problems. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Along with researches around the world large candy companies like Mars and Hershey are are also investigating how to improve the quality of their chocolate products to bring improved benefits. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Only raw unprocessed cocoa has remarkable properties </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Inside the cacao pod are the cacao beans. Roast these beans, grind them up, drain off the cocoa butter fat and solids and what is left behind is cocoa powder. Raw unprocessed cocoa powder contains the highest amount of biologically active compounds called flavanoids which provide the greatest health benefits. Almost all fruits and vegetables contain flavanoids which is why these foods are so healthy for us. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Raw unprocessed cocoa powder tastes bitter.... but adding a lot of sugar stresses your body’s blood sugar metabolism and can lead to weight gain and high cholesterol. Healthy raw unprocessed chocolate that brings these benefits with high flavanol content will never taste like the chocolate candy from your local store. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A process known as alkalinization reduces cocoa's bitter taste, makes the cocoa blend easily with sugar and improves its taste when it is cooked or baked. With this procedure raw cocoa is washed with sodium or potassium bicarbonate (baking soda). </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Unfortunately alkalinization washes out the flavanols-the most active health building ingredients in raw cocoa. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Where to find high flavanoid raw unprocessed cocoa </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>Cocoavia</i> , a subsidiary of Mars is one company that uses a patented high flavanoid producing process for their cocoa powders and candies. <i>Cocoavia</i> and other companies have isolated the flavanoids in capsule and tablet form. Local health food stores and online stores like Amazon offer a variety of raw cocoa powders and raw cocoa products.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The ideal daily amount would be about 1000 mgs of raw cocoa flavanols. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Look for sweetening ingredients like stevia, maca, monk fruit, morinda fruit or yacon. These natural sweetners will not affect your blood sugar levels. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">These are two chocolate bars that I like: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The <i>Ultra Calm Bar:</i> Dark chocolate mixed with coconut, rice protein, rosemary extract and L-theanine and an amino acid from sunflower provides a profound sense of relaxation, well being and a lovely feeling of calmness within about 30 minutes after eating.(4) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Improve memory, focus and mental clarity with <i>Karma Melowl Bar: </i>Dark chocolate mixed with lion’s mane mushroom extract, ginko, turmeric and bacopa (ayurvedic herb). (5) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Another way to increase the flavanoid content is to mix raw cocoa with cranberry, acai, pomegranate, rosemary etc. The naturally high flavanoid levels of these fruits and herbs can also enhance the flavanoid content in raw cocoa products. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>What if chocolate is not right for you?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Some people are allergic to chocolate. Young people may feel it makes their skin break out. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Because it has a natural amount of caffeine it even can keep some people awake at night. So if you want to give raw unprocessed cocoa start out by eating it earlier in the day-not at bedtime. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Just as the world’s ideas about chocolate are changing….</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>You can change </i>your health and vitality- whether or not you eat raw cocoa products.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>Take a few minutes each day to sit in silence away from the cares of your day, breathe deeply and repeat this healing treatment:</i></span><br />
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<i><b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Every aspect of me is aligned with the Wholeness of all Life and Healing. New vibrancy, balance and radiant health are restored and renewed in me. I heal fully and permanently now. Every day I am guided to easily make healthy food choices and it becomes more enjoyable to move my </span></b></i></div>
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<i><b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">body as I become more fit. </span></b></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Repeat this to yourself in quiet moments once or twice a day for one month. It usually takes about this long for positive healing changes to occur from this practice. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">1.</span><a href="http://www.medicinehunter.com/cocoa-and-kuna-indians-panama" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Cocoa and the Kuna indians</a><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">2,<a href="http://scholar.harvard.edu/shrime/publications/flavonoid-rich-cocoa-consumption-affects-multiple-cardiovascular-risk-factors">Flavanoid rich cocoa consumption affects multiple cardiovascular risk factors</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">3.</span><a href="http://www.marscocoascience.com/news/mounting-evidence-demonstrates-improved-cognitive-function-from-cocoa-flavanol-consumption" style="font-size: small;">Improved cognitive function from cocoa flavanol consumption</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">4.</span><a href="http://www.metagenics.com/mp/products/ultra-calm-bar" style="font-size: small;">The Ultra Calm Bar</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">5.</span><a href="http://www.yescacao.com/" style="font-size: small;">The Karma Melowl Bar</a></span><br />
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I'd love to hear your about your experiences and healing journeys. You might also enjoy:<br />
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I believe that deep within us the power to heal, grow and change is vibrant and alive. Regardless of how challenging our circumstances may be when we can tap into that natural vibrancy and begin to experience it regularly positive change begins.<br />
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What matters is that we find what is right for us and seek it out so we can tap into our inner vibrancy and aliveness <i>regularly</i>. A number of years ago a young man growing up in Cambridge Ohio discovered his own vibrancy in the healing power of music.<br />
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Almost everyone in his family was musical and in honor of his grandfather’s career as a talented fiddle, banjo and guitar player in the early 1900’s he picked up his guitar and banjo and taught himself how to play. With his guitar and banjo in his hands the music transformed him and his music became a way to heal himself.<br />
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As a professional musician Wayne Haught calls what he does “spiritual music with the dirt of life on it.” His songs are put together in such a way as to explore how grace, wisdom, and healing are as likely to come to someone who is not directly seeking them, as they are to someone who fervently is<br />
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In his new album “Fingers” with his voice and guitar Wayne reminds us that no matter how much pain or fear we are living with today, things are always changing and we all have the opportunity to just let go and begin to change which is the story of: (click on this link to hear Wayne at Soundcloud):<br />
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<a href="https://soundcloud.com/wayne-haught/where-bluebirds-sing">Where Bluebirds Sing</a><br />
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<i>“I’m going where bluebirds sing</i><br />
<i>Where sparrows fly on painted wings</i><br />
<i>Where robins give their worms away</i><br />
<i>I’ll spread my wings and fly away”</i><br />
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Blind mariachis, crawling snakes, homeless holy men, tough old mama’s boys, and Black Moses all make appearances on “Fingers,” rhubarb pie too, but each serves as part of a larger musical vision that emphasizes shared experience, human connection, and common feelings. <br />
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Singing from a high lonesome place deep down in his soul, Haught finds the emotional heart in his new release “Fingers.” Whether he’s delivering wailing almost bluegrass, dark-tinged folk, infectious rockabilly, or bluesy talking verse Wayne engages listener’s with a lived-in voice that makes everything he sings sound absolutely real.<br />
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Peter Case, legendary three-time Grammy-nominated folksinger, produced “Fingers.” Musicians who have toured or recorded with Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, Eric Clapton and many more played with beautiful spontaneous excitement throughout the 10 songs on the record.<br />
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A beautiful example of tapping into one’s inner awareness and using music to heal can be heard in his song Guitar Prayer. (Click this link for the video of Wayne performing):<br />
<a href="http://httpswww.youtube.com/watch?v=tGn1bi25YT0">Guitar Prayer</a><br />
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<i>“During guitar prayer</i><br />
<i>You don’t have to close your eyes down on your knees</i><br />
<i>During guitar prayer</i><br />
<i>There’s no need to holler please</i><br />
<i>Six strings of wire</i><br />
<i>A few pounds of wood</i><br />
<i>And each time you pick it</i><br />
<i>It does someone good”</i><br />
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Special thanks to Wayne Haught for sharing his music and thoughts. To find out more about Wayne visit his website: <a href="http://www.waynehaught.com/">www.waynehaught.com</a> or purchase his new cd at:<a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/waynehaught2">"Fingers"</a><br />
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Please continue to share your healing adventures. You can reach me via the contact box listed next to this article.<br />
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You might also enjoy: <a href="http://siotabelle.blogspot.com/2014/07/love-healing-and-finding-your-own.html">Love Healing and Finding Your Own Wholeness</a><br />
<a href="http://siotabelle.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-number-one-healing-secret.html">The Number One Healing Secret</a><br />
<a href="http://siotabelle.blogspot.com/2013/10/what-does-healing-mean.html">What Does Healing Mean?</a><br />
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<br />dr siota bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815360886140858373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931168364169614158.post-70936283380172722902014-10-01T23:30:00.000-07:002015-05-29T14:18:32.647-07:00New Memory, Focus and Clarity:Can Green Tea Help Your Brain?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You probably already heard “eat your vegetables” but today there is a new dietary mantra for improving memory, focus, cognition and preventing or even reversing some of the effects of Alzheimer’s.<br />
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<u><b>“Drink Green Tea”</b></u><br />
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Over 70 international studies now document the benefits of green tea, not only for memory and brain related diseases but also for cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance, obesity, cancer and auto immune disease. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">1</span><br />
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36 million people around the world have Alzheimers. 1 out of every 3 seniors is believed to have some form of Alzheimers or demential related illness. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">2</span><br />
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Using sophisticate brain scans researchers have been able to observe and document remarkable memory and brain benefits from green tea. More studies are underway because it is now clear there is great potential for green tea to help those with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkison’s and other diseases of the brain. It also can improve a normal adult’s memory and ability to perform mental tasks.<br />
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<b><u>The cortex creates our thoughts, feelings and memories</u></b><br />
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A wrinkled layer of nerve tissue called the cortex covers most of the brain. The nerve tissue of the cortex is what allows us to think, reason, learn and remember. This is the area most affected by Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other neurodegenerative brain diseases like Parkinson’s, MS and ADEM.<span style="font-size: xx-small;">3</span><br />
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Billions of nerve cells or neurons reside in the cortex and they communicate with one another by sending nerve impulse signals along their nerve pathways. Healthy nerve cells in the brain are densely clustered and look like tree branches in a forest with the tips of the leaves on each branch reaching out to one another. <br />
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The nerve impulses carry a slight electrical charge which allows them to jump from one nerve cell to another. As they cross the gaps or synapses between each nerve cell neurotransmitters or brain chemicals help move the signals along.<br />
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Inside each neuron a very well organized internal structure made of Tau protein allows proper nutrients to move easily within the nerve cells to keep them alive. <br />
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<b><u>Alzheimer’s disease (AD) produces a chain reaction </u></b><br />
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Protein that was once normal undergoes enzymatic changes. A sticky plaque like protein called beta amyloid breaks the nerve cells apart and makes the pieces stick together. The electrical charges that allow the nerve impulses to travel simply can’t make it through the sticky plaque. Neurotransmitters can no longer be produced and the neurons are destroyed. <br />
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The tau protein which maintains the interior structure of the neurons also changes. It gets tangled up, disintegrates so vital nutrients can no longer nourish and keep the neurons alive. <br />
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As these nerve cells begin to die-the brain actually becomes smaller. Inflammation develops in the affected areas. The cortex shrinks and hardens while fluid filled areas of the brain called ventricles enlarge.<br />
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AD takes away memory of loved ones, destroys the ability to communicate or even take care of one’s self. Memory, thoughts, the ability to plan and understands things are gone. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">3</span><br />
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<u style="font-weight: bold;">ECGC in green tea reduces damage to the nerve cells and guards against the development of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia</u> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">4</span><br />
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A powerful antioxidant in green tea is epigallocatechion-3-gallate or EGCG. It is the EGCG which is the powerhouse nutrient of green tea.<br />
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EGCG appears to both dissolve the sticky plaque in the brain and regulate the naturally occurring enzymes in the brain. This allows the toxic byproducts of the beta amyloid plaque to be neutralized. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">5</span><br />
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As this occurs the brain cells can respond to the neurotransmitters and the brains ability to think and remember can be restored and protected.<br />
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In an aging, inflamed and diseased brain it can be very difficult to grow new nerve cells. ECGC also stimulates the growth of new neurons in the same areas that Alzheimer’s causes nerve cell death. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">6</span><br />
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Two cups of green tea can boost memory ability in the brain and reduce cognitive decline by 54%. Partially roasted green tea-oolong and black tea (fully roasted) bring more limited improvement of 13%.<span style="font-size: xx-small;">6</span><br />
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You can also use a daily dose of 750 mgs of green tea extract. Fortunately, the caffeine in tea has nothing to do with these benefits so decaffeinated tea or extract from green tea brings the same benefits. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">6</span><br />
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If your memory, focus or ability to think clearly are not as sharp as you would like….think about drinking a few cups of green tea on a regular basis.<br />
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<b><u><span style="font-size: x-small;">References: </span></u></b><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">1.<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11924761">Green Tea and Obesity</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16968850">Green Tea-Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">2.<a href="http://www.alz.co.uk/research/world-report-2013">World Report on Alzheimer's 2013</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">3.<a href="http://www.alz.org/research/science/alzheimers_research.asp#whatis">Take A Tour of the Brain</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">4.<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15350981">Neurological Mechanisms of Green Tea in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">5.<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23426629">Antiamyloidal Properties of ECGC</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">6.<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22929964">Neuro Effects of Green Tea Extract on Brain Activation in Humans</a></span><br />
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I enjoy hearing about your adventures in healing so let me know how you are doing.<br />
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You might also enjoy: <a href="http://siotabelle.blogspot.com/2013/05/nutrition-and-your-brain.html">Nutrition and Your Brain</a><br />
<a href="http://siotabelle.blogspot.com/2014/09/mice-memory-and-creating-your-inner.html">Mice, Memory and Creating Your Inner Light</a><br />
<a href="http://siotabelle.blogspot.com/2013/06/environmental-toxicity-and-you.html">Environmental Toxicity and You</a><br />
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<br />dr siota bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815360886140858373noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931168364169614158.post-26437487937535345162014-09-16T01:00:00.000-07:002014-09-16T15:56:23.818-07:00How to Make a Difference and Change Your Life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Were you ever bogged down with a challenge? </b><br />
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Artillery fighting in the Ukraine goes on.World powers are joining forces to pursue ISIS. Ebola hemorrhagic fever challenges West Africa as the mysterious enterovirus - D68 sickens children in North America.<br />
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People are experiencing major challenges in every country.Yet for some the biggest decision today is I Phone 6 or I Phone 6+<br />
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I believe that we are part of the web we call Life and each of us has the power to bring about amazing changes in ourselves and in our world.<br />
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In Kenya a few years ago one man realized that <i>he</i> could bring about big changes. Mr. Jared Akama Ondieki founded the CEPACET and AKAMA foundations to promote peace, human rights, social justice, fight poverty and provide socio-economic empowerment for the women in Western Kenya.<br />
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The Kenyan school system requires that all students who attend school wear a uniform. There are large numbers of orphan children living with guardian families.<br />
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Many guardian families cannot provide the proper school attire. Without uniforms children may have to drop out. Or worse if they wear a soiled or torn uniform they may face ridicule from their classmates which can be so painful.<br />
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The Akama Foundation teaches young women to become seamstresses. After completing their training these woman receive a sewing machine. With this they generate income to support themselves and their families while providing inexpensive quality clothes for their community. </div>
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As these ladies earn new income they sew school clothes for the free school uniform distribution program.</div>
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The Akama Foundation has provided 300 school uniforms over the past 3 years. It is now expanding its program to new areas and has set a goal of providing 30 more teenage mothers with sewing machines and training. Each sewing machine costs $18,000 Kenyan shillings or a little over $200 USD.<br />
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<b>Would you like to know more? </b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Email Mr. Jared Akama Ondieki</span>: <a href="mailto:center4partnership@gmail.com">center4partnership@gmail.com</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ondieki.jared.9?fref=ts">Mr. Jared Akama Ondieki</a></span></b></div>
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If you are facing your own challenge today think about how much power you have inside yourself and how you can change the world by offering to help.<br />
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There are wonderful programs everywhere and people need support in so many places. Perhaps you have a giving intention that is dear to your heart. I believe we can follow our inner guide to know where to make the difference for changing the world and changing ourselves. <br />
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<br />dr siota bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815360886140858373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931168364169614158.post-23836811308211073742014-09-08T01:00:00.000-07:002014-09-08T09:23:12.990-07:00Whose Potential Are You Trying to Realize? guest post by Terry Drew Karanen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Where in your life are you beating your head against the wall? </b><br />
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Did you notice I assumed you are "beating your head against the wall?" I can nearly guarantee, with very few exceptions, that you are doing something currently that feels exactly that way. You may feel stuck in a relationship, dissatisfied with your living space, or wondering why you haven't found a job in the same field as that expensive degree you obtained. But, if you can't find something in your life that fits this description, just stop reading, don't waste your time and I'll see you back here next week! Oh....And kudos to you! You rock!<br />
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Still reading, aren't you? Here's the kicker - I'm still here, too, and writing this blog. In my own past history someone else was usually involved in me bloodying my head. Mind you, I always had his/her best intentions in mind. The problem was that it was what I wanted for them, not what they wanted. But I, in my infinite wisdom, had decided someone else needed to be more expressive or successful or something. My heart, and yours, too, is in the right place. We mean well, but because we don't have agreement with the other person in this endeavor it doesn't work out to our liking.Haven't you said, or heard someone say, "S/He has SO much potential! If only s/he would (fill in the blank)." It seems we human beings have some innate ability to readily recognize exactly what everyone else should be doing. And here's the second kicker: While we're busy trying to figure out or help everyone else be amazing, we probably aren't doing such a bang up job on ourselves.<br />
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<b>Here is some "Terry Talk" for you to chew on: </b>You cannot have a relationship with someone's potential (though God knows I've tried at times!). I first figured this out decades ago and it's still true. Ignoring that statement is why we find ourselves so frustrated at times. We can so easily be intoxicated in the potential that we fail to see the individual.<br />
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When we unilaterally decide someone needs our input and/or guidance they become a "project." If we are not mindful, we get so involved in helping the other person to be wonderful that it becomes our purpose in life. Meanwhile, the authentic self within us is screaming, "What about me?!?" "Why aren't my needs being met?"<br />
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That's why that even if we convince our loved one to do what<br />
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Unfortunately, instead of stepping back, taking a deep breath and examining our own potential we can very easily get sucked into finding another "project," aka "victim." The question is, <i>When will it be your turn to be amazing? </i>When will you give yourself the time to nurture the greatest potential within you? When will you take the step to stop pining about your potential and take the steps necessary to fulfill your purpose on earth? We have to recognize our gifts - otherwise we are robbing the world of something no one else can give - and then act in such a way as to make them available to the world.<br />
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<b>A big part of our work on this planet is that of service to others. </b>We must, however, begin with ourselves. Another universal truth is "As above, so below. As within, so without." It is only by giving fully of ourselves that we can truly be the most effective in helping others, and that means recognizing our unique inner light.<br />
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<b>To get more deeply in touch with your inner guidance </b>I would like to suggest that over the next few days you stop yourself - even for a moment - when you next find you are lamenting over a friend or loved one not living up to their potential. Take that opportunity to bless them on their current path, close your eyes and ask yourself, <i>How can I best fulfill my own potential? What within me is calling me to come forward, to color outside the lines, to show the world who I am? And, as always, have fun with this! </i><br />
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<i><b>Special thanks to:</b></i><br />
Terry Drew Karanen, author, speaker, life coach.<br />
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<b>Sometimes experiences from the past keep influencing us-again and again and again.....</b></div>
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It could be that the circuits in our brain get stuck in an endless loop. Researchers at MIT have been changing the brains of mice with light. They call this new science Optigenics. It appears that as a memory is encoded in the brain negative or positive emotions associated with that event are stored in another part of the brain. Every time the brain remembers the event the emotions associated with it are triggered.<br />
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By shining a light for only 12 minutes on the brain cells that store these emotions mice were able to let go of previous conditioning and no longer experienced negative emotional reactions. </div>
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I believe it is possible to erase the pain and limitations we may remember from our past. Yesterday’s disappointments and hurts can keep us from experiencing happiness <i>today</i>. In years to come we will be able to use Optigenics to heal our brain, body and psyche. Today we can use meditation, prayer, EMDR and other techniques to free ourselves from the negative influences or hurtful things from our past. We can also create our own inner light to help us let go of previous experiences that no longer serve us.</div>
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Find a quiet place, whether that is in your room, outside in nature or even sitting where no one knows you. Take a few moments and breathe deeply until you feel yourself settling down. When you feel quiet read or say these words:<br />
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<i><b>Always I am aware of being part of a greater Whole. The Oneness I share with Spirit and all beings brings permanent safety and refuge from the events of my past. </b></i></div>
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<i><b>In this Wholeness, </b></i><i><b>I am strong, safe </b></i><i><b>and secure. </b></i><i><b>Nothing from yesterday can ever harm me </b></i><b><i>again.</i></b><b><i>I let go of anything from</i></b></div>
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<i><b>I feel the light of Wholeness inside me.The light of Wholeness shines all around me. I am the light and the light is me. Peace and joy live in me now and I embrace my future knowing it is Good.</b></i></div>
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Take a few moments to come back to the present moment and then go on with your day. </div>
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Powerful words like this or others you might choose write for yourself can <i>shine your inner light</i> on your brain and help to releases burdens of the past. Our thoughts are creative and we can use them to change ourselves, our lives and our environment. I believe you can feel a gentle and permanent change inside yourself from regularly shining your inner light.<br />
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I believe that each of us is the perfect expression of Wholeness. How we feel about ourselves;the choices we make or don’t make; and whether we are able to move forward or stay stuck in the past has a profound influence on us, those around us and our world.<br />
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<b>When we feel good inside ourselves we are also doing something wonderful for the world and for those we love.....</b><br />
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Yet life can feel so intense with many challenges. Today our world is dealing with Ebola hemorrhagic fever, civil strife in the Ukraine, crisis in the Middle East. Heavy situations are happening in many places.<br />
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<b>How we can take care of ourselves when it seems so difficult to take care of the world’s family? </b><br />
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I believe that all beings are expressing the Creative Intelligence of the One Universal Mind. Regardless of where we live or what culture we belong to <i>what we think influences</i> the greater state of Wholeness inside ourselves and <i>all around us. </i><br />
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<b>What if you could do something simple each day that would help you feel good and bring answers to your challenges and the unresolved problems we see around us? </b><b>Try this simple technique for 30 days:</b><br />
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<i>Find a quiet place where you can be in solitude.</i> It might be in your room or outside in nature. Some people even go into their closet and shut the door. <br />
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<i>Just sit in silence for 10 minutes</i>-breathe normally. Set aside your cares and relax. Let go of any worries or concerns and feel the silence within.<br />
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<i>When you are calm and feeling at peace</i> you are actually in connection with the One Universal Mind.<br />
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<i>"I know that I am pure spirit, that I always have</i></div>
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<i>This is the Universal Mind, God, of which I am a part</i></div>
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<i>This universal mind knows the answer to all of my problems, </i></div>
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<i>I needn't struggle for them; I needn't worry or strive for them. </i></div>
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<i>When the time comes, the answers will be there.</i></div>
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<i>I give my problems to the great mind of God; I let go of them, confident that the correct answers will return to me when they are needed.</i></div>
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<i>It is not necessary that I strain about this, only believe. </i></div>
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<i>I see the hand of divine intelligence all about me, </i></div>
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<i>I know that the intelligence that created all these things is in me and around me and that I can call upon it for my slightest need.</i></div>
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<i>I know that my body is a manifestation of pure spirit and</i></div>
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<b>As you project these words into the silence-you will heal yourself; do something wonderful for those around you and help to heal your world.</b><br />
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When you are complete take a minute or two to come back to the present moment and continue with your day. <br />
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These remarkable words come from Uell Stanley Andersen:<br />
<a href="http://uellandersen.wwwhubs.com/">Three Magic Words: The Key to Power and Personal Peace</a><br />
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<br />dr siota bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815360886140858373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931168364169614158.post-46047697988289282432014-08-11T01:00:00.000-07:002014-08-11T01:00:06.001-07:00Great Expectations-guest post by Terry Drew Karanen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Have you ever suffered disappointment at some time in your life?</b><br />
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I suppose that's a rhetorical question since the answer is, "Well, duh!" We all experience disappointments. Most of my disillusionments have come from when I fall short of reaching my own goals or expectations for myself, not when others fail to live up to my desires. If you, like me, have been given the title of perfectionist (as if that was a badge of shame!), you are well aware that someone who is always striving for perfection is usually harder on him/herself than other people. We SO want to do it "right," whatever "right" is for us, for others or society. It begs the question, Is perfection is really possible? Are we running on a treadmill of frustration by trying so hard? In fact, why have expectations, great of otherwise, at all?<br />
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<b>It's never perfect and it's always perfect.</b><br />
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Let me explain what I mean by that. I've been privileged to officiant for at least a hundred weddings, holy unions, commitment ceremonies, baptisms, christenings, funerals and memorials over my twenty years in ministry, as well as house blessings, pet blessings and a few exorcisms (more about that another time...). What I can report to you is that when planning the event the people involved want it to be "perfect" - this is particularly true for weddings. The belief is that we have "one shot" to get this right. No retakes. No revisions. One shot. Period.<br />
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One of the places I perform weddings in our area has a beautiful, expansive Italian garden. Most brides select a processional that goes from the very top of the gardens to a pavilion at the bottom. With a large wedding party it can take up to seven or eight minutes, but choreographed correctly by "moi" it's a beautiful and memorable event - unless it rains, as it often can in the summer here in south central Pennsylvania. We had an absolute downpour one day, but the bride was adamant about the processional. So it took place, in the downpour, with huge golf umbrellas provided by the resort for some protection. And ... it was perfect.<br />
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HOW could it have been?!? The couple had great expectations of their special day and a near monsoon was not part of the plan. I've heard there's an Italian tradition that says when it rains on your wedding it means God is showering you with blessings. If that's the case this couple was blessed beyond all expectation! The bride got exactly what she wanted - a beautiful processional - even if the gown and bridesmaids dresses were a little worse for the wear upon arrival at the lower pavilion. You might think I was dealing with a bridezilla who, come hell or (in this case) high water, was going to have it her way or the highway. Not at all.<br />
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I don't see it that way. If anything, I believe it showed a willingness, tenacity, dedication and determination to fulfill the desire of her fiancé and her. Have you had your plans go array to this extent, or even more severe? Did you think it was a failure and did you suffer the event? It's never perfect and it's always perfect. What that means to me is that it, whatever "it" is, is going to be exactly what it's going to be. We can plan or outline every single detail and be disappointed if things don't go according to plan, or we can go with the flow and enjoy the moment for what it is. Scripture says, "Time and unforeseen circumstances befall us all." What does that mean? <i>It means life happens. "Shift" happens.</i><br />
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<b>How we deal with the changes and shifts in life </b>about which we seem to have no control will determine our moods, our attitudes about life, how much people want to be around us, and our future. Without "great expectations" of our future we will most likely end up with a less than a stellar or satisfying life. What do you "expect?" When Emma Curtis Hopkins, New Thought teacher and mental healing expert, was asked by Raymond Charles Barker why she thought a particular case for which she was present seem to have a healing that occurred so quickly and easily. Her answer? <i>"It was what I expected." </i>Can't you just imagine in the story of the resurrection of Lazarus when the great teacher Jesus proclaimed, "Lazarus, come out!" but nothing happening? Excuse me? The healing was, again, what he expected.<br />
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<b>What do you expect from life, from your future? </b>I invite you this week to think bigger than ever about what you want your life to look like. Would you be willing to do that? You could sit quietly, calm your senses and uncover the joys you desire, the peace you seek and the healings you require. Write those down, without regard to how many come up, and then pick just three. I'm not talking about a new car or a new job. I'm talking about how you envision a peace, a more harmonious life. Then give it to Spirit and expect great things! Let me know how that works out for you!<br />
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Special thanks to: Terry Drew Karanen<br />
author, life coach, blogger, speaker<br />
email: <a href="mailto:terry@terrydrewkaranen.com" target="_blank">terry@terrydrewkaranen.com</a><br />
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Can you remember what year it was when you had your last nap? How long can you go without checking your phone, email, or social media for “important” messages?<br />
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Do you ever really have a day off? Has life become too busy, too practical, too pressured?<br />
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In today’s world it’s not hard for life around us to feel crazed.<br />
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The ancient Hawaiian’s had a good strategy for coping with crazy times.<br />
At least one temple on each of the islands was designated as a “place of refuge”. If someone was in trouble, being pursued by an enemy or simply needed help all they had to do was make it across the boundary lines to a “place of refuge”. No matter what the situation- they were safe, cared for and free from persecution as long as they chose to stay.<br />
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When rain starts pouring down….most of us try to get out of the downpour to keep from getting wet. Where is the place inside yourself that you can take refuge or find shelter from those storms that may be whipping about you?<br />
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Taking refuge can help you find that centered part of yourself which allows you to move forward with confidence that you are taking the best course of action.<br />
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What is it that could clear your mind, bring you peace and provide an inner sense of calm and relaxation? I believe it’s ideal to know this in advance of those hectic times and to practice it regularly so that when you are beset by pressures, frustrations or tribulations you can take refuge in something that restores your inner well being.<br />
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<b>Everyone needs something:</b><br />
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And yet we are all different so one technique may work better for <i>you </i>than another.<i> </i> Meditation, yoga and contemplation are well known practices that calm the mind, rest the body and enhance inner harmony. In similar fashion breathing deeply, walking, being in nature and showing affection to a well loved pet will also lower your blood pressure, decrease tension and increase your sense of well being.<br />
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Consistency and increasing familiarity with things that provide a place of refuge from your busy frazzled days are important. Sometimes the hard times appear before we had a chance to find those things that can bring peace to us. Start now. Try something simple like:<br />
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*Before you sleep-- write down all the things that you are grateful for in your life.<br />
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*Practice recognizing Wholeness in yourself and others.<br />
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*Set aside a few moments to do one thing each day that makes you truly happy.<br />
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Our world is a reciprocal universe-what we believe and think about shapes our reality. Inner work on ourselves can retrain our body and mind. It helps us heal and provides that safe harbor and refuge for us when the world around us feels crazed. I invite you to try some of these practices to bring calmness and peace to your world.<br />
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I appreciate those of you who write in to share your stories and life experience. You can reach me by posting in my message box.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In my experience, healing is a whole lot more than attending to the physical body. It is the development of an integrated functioning of mind, body and spirit. It is the creation of a state of physiology where the light of the higher Self can flow unrestricted to all parts of the human experience—mental, physical, emotional, energetic.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When we are disconnected from our higher Self we not only lose touch </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">with our spiritual essence, we also set the stage for physical and emotional suffering.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">What is the solution?</span></b><br />
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*How do we reconnect with the Self?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">*How do we remember our life’s purpose?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">*How do we bring bliss back into our daily experience?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There are as many ways of reconnecting with our source as there </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">are souls on the planet. Many turn to religion, others to meditation, others </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">devote themselves to service to others.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As an artist, I find that opening yourself to the flow of creativity is a perfect way to reconnect to the divine Self. The process of painting (or writing, or sculpting, etc.) is in itself a process of healing.</span><br />
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<b>Setting the stage:</b><br />
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To me the most amazing miracle of existence is the creation of the individual soul. Somehow, out of that divine, omnipresent hugeness we call God, an endless supply of tiny sparks of divinity bubble up. These sparks of divinity that we call souls, grow into great beings of light and incarnate into different nervous systems to play in this wonderful creation.<br />
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Some of these beings (over seven billion at this time) have taken on human nervous systems to enjoy life on our planet Earth. But Mother Earth is in a very dense part of multidimensional creation. In this dense human nervous system,most of us have a very limited range of experience. We forget that our essence, our higher Self, is that spark of divinity, that individualized particle of God.<br />
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Fortunately, that divine spark—our inner essence—is always trying to remind us of our origin, and give us clues on the best way to live our lives. By allowing the mind to settle down, we can listen to the messages that are being delivered. But for many this seems like an impossible task.<br />
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This is where the creative process comes into play. When we allow the paintbrush to flow, or “put pen to paper”, we are giving the higher Self an opportunity to express itself.<br />
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It is in the refinement of the creative process that healing takes place.<br />
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“Does this brush stroke really express what my heart wants to say? Not quite. Okay, let’s make some adjustment. Yes—now it captures the right mood or meaning.” In this refinement, our physiology—mental, emotional, and physical—is transformed. It becomes a more perfect conduit for the divine Light that is trying to push through our nervous system.<br />
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Sometimes this impulse comes from within. Sometimes it comes from the environment. When you paint an inner experience of consciousness you are remembering the spark of divinity that you are. When you paint a landscape, you are attuning your nervous system to an expression of the Divine.<br />
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The Divine is present everywhere. Look for it. Look for ways to express it. With every act of creativity you will be transforming your nervous system to be a more perfect vessel of divine Light—a perfect instrument for the flow of God’s love.<br />
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<b>Special thanks to author and artist Douglas Walker:</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Douglas was born and grew up in Vancouver, Canada. Now </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">he lives with his wife Nancy in Santa Fe, New Mexico.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">His paintings include unique representations of Vedic gods </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">along with depictions of the relationship between the human </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">physiology and the Divine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Douglas was gifted with the ability to paint late in life following </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">a meditation experience of Divine Mother dancing in his heart </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">lotus. Many who view his work report inner spiritual transformation </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and energetic healing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><i>“Divine Mother is the artist. I just try to be alert to what She is telling me, and not get in the way. The less the ego is involved, the better I can express Her Light and Silence in my paintings.”</i></b></span></div>
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I believe that loving ourselves is the first step to healing and achieving wholeness. Yet sometimes the burdens from an illness can send us into a downward spiral . If we can find a place within ourselves that we can love-no matter what the challenges of the illness-healing and recognizing Wholeness can begin to blossom within us. <br />
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<b>The end was the beginning:</b><br />
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Once a successful nurse and health administrator had 3 major challenges happen all at the same time:<br />
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*She got the diagnosis of Amylateral Sclerosis(ALS) or Lou Gehrig’s disease which is a severe and chronic illness.<br />
*Her home was burglarized.<br />
*She lost her job.<br />
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Her doctors told her she less than a year to live. Within a few months she was in a wheel chair; barely able to move. Waiting for death- just sitting in her chair she realized that she did not want to die before she experienced unconditional love.<br />
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<b>Instead of making funeral arrangements: </b><br />
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But she hated herself, her body and inside she felt mean and critical of those around her. Somehow she understood that unconditional love was not possible with so much self hatred. She began a daily practice of looking at herself in the mirror-no clothes- on just sitting and staring at her sagging body that could no longer support her. <br />
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<b>Writing It All Down</b><br />
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At first she wrote down every negative thought she had about herself, and her failing body. It was a shock to discover that she had no loving thoughts left at all. She stared at herself day after day until that moment when she found one thing about herself that was acceptable. With that she began to rewrite her negative thoughts into positive statement about herself. As she reached a point of complete self acceptance with her imminent death a shift began to occur. As she learned to love herself …..her body began to heal…<br />
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<b>From getting to giving:</b><br />
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She stopped expecting something in return for any of her actions. She began giving to those around here without trying to impress anyone. Each night before sleep she would evaluate her day and ask had she been of service to anyone? Had she been loving? Slowly this practice began to transform her body.<br />
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<b>Forgiveness replaced resentment: </b><br />
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She realized that the only person resentment over past actions was hurting was….herself.<br />
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<b>Self-hatred became self-acceptance and then unconditional self love:</b><br />
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Her lifelong disapproval of her own appearance was a heavy burden. No matter what her body looked like now-she came to understand that the first person to love was <i>herself.</i><br />
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Love had to begin inside <i>her.</i> She made the decision to learn to love herself and her body before she died. It was not easy but she began to say out loud. “I love you” Over time her affection and self acceptance became very real.<br />
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For the first time in her life she began to know complete contentment and love for herself that grew and blossomed. Soon she was able to begin sincerely loving those around her with no expectations of anything coming back. As those around her experienced her change they began to love her and she grew to easily accept their love for her.<br />
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<b>From escape with death to accepting life exactly as it is:</b><br />
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She realized that she had felt quite dissatisfied with her job and wanted to quit anyway. She now could look at her entire past and understand that other choices had always been available to her.<br />
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<b>Celebrating being alive every minute: </b><br />
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As she continued with her mirror; she awakened to the idea of celebrating every moment that she was alive-instead of planning her death.<br />
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<b>Sharing inner feelings and hurtful emotions is how to let go of them:</b><br />
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Anger, resentment, disappointment such painful emotions were difficult to identify at first. As she began sharing openly what was really going on inside her she realized these old hurt feelings were no longer serving her and they began to disappear. Instead of avoiding closeness and intimacy she opened herself to love. With this shift opening her heart to emotional, spiritual, intellectual and physical love brought her the true experience of unconditional love.<br />
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<b>So what happened? </b><br />
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As this woman-let go of her past hurts, inner pain and resentment she was able to accept her self just the way she was. She opened to love in every remaining moment of her life. Her body slowly restored itself and she was able to walk again, resume work and begin a new career. Evy McDonald has now been in remission for 34 years.<br />
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This is a true story of a courageous woman who recovered her own wholeness and healed herself by discovering her ability to love. You can read more about Evy's story in the references below.<br />
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For those who are close to death opening to love may not change the time of their passing-but it can lead to a more peaceful acceptance of what is meant to be. Opening to love can bring ease, healing and positive change and of course opening to love always brings well-more love. <br />
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I enjoy hearing about your healing adventures and respond to all communications so let me hear from you by posting your comments or emailing me direct.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><u>References: </u></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">1.Evelyn R. McDonald, M.S., Sue A. Wiedenfeld, Ph.D., et. al., “Survival in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: The Role of Psychological Factors,” Archives of Neurology, Vol. 51, January 1994.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">2. Evy McDonald, R.N., M.S., M.Div., “Another Perspective of ALS,” Holistic Medicine, March/April 1988. http://www.ahha.org/articles.asp?Id=55.</span><br />
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<b>Does reading about healthy eating ever seem confusing? </b><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Red wine, chocolate and grapes are foods that are said to help us look younger, stave off aging and prevent heart disease. True or false? Resveratrol<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: xx-small;">-</span>a phytonutritent in red wine, dark chocolate, grapes, berries, various herbs and peanuts has been associated with increased longevity and reduced rates of cancer and heart disease.<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: xx-small;">1</span> Yet a recent study declared that consuming resveratrol has little or no benefit in preventing heart disease, reducing the rate of cancer or preventing strokes.<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: xx-small;">2</span></span><br />
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Evaluating a single nutrient’s benefit is challenging when subjects in the test pool are not following the same strictly controlled diet ….I believe the jury is still out on possible benefits of resveratrol.<br />
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All natural foods contain phytonutrients which enhance our body’s ability to neutralize toxic chemicals called “free radicals” that promote aging and fermentation and increase the build up of artery clogging plaque.<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: xx-small;">3</span> <br />
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Rather than focusing on one phytonutrient like reseveratrol. Let’s take a look at the other benefits of these foods……<br />
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Grapes and grape juice contain abundant levels of Vitamins C & A, B vitamins and folic acid and the minerals manganese, potassium, copper, zinc, calcium, phosphorus, iron and selenium.<br />
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These nutrients can reduce high blood pressure, boost your immune response and help with depression and maintain healthy blood. Nitric oxide in grapes helps to prevent plaque formation in the arteries and reducing blood clots and inflammation in the cardiovascular system. Saponin another compound in grapes helps to improves cholesterol levels and reduces inflammation in heart disease. A surprising benefit of grapes is that they have unusual antimicrobial properties that can neutralize negative bacteria in the stomach and intestines like E. coli, Salmonella and H. pylori.<br />
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To a lesser extent wine has the same benefits as eating fresh grapes. Wine helps many people feel relaxed and happy which also relaxes the cardiovascular system. It can get tricky when people feel like they need to have alcohol in large quantities or on a daily basis. No matter how many phytonutrients we find in red wine- too much alcohol can play havoc with healthy blood sugar metabolism and lead to addiction problems.<br />
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Many studies have indicated that dark chocolate can lower the rate of heart disease and even reduce the risk of any disease.<br />
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At first the phytonuteint-flavonol was considered to be responsible for these benefits but new research has found an unlikely cause for chocolate’s health building effects.<br />
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Natural, raw unsweetened cocoa is not easily digested. As it passes into the stomach and small intestines it interacts with our healthy intestinal bacteria and produces an anti-inflammatory response. As the cocoa fiber comes in contact with our naturally occurring intestinal bacteria a natural fermentation process begins which releases compounds that break down cholesterol and improve our blood lipid levels.<br />
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Our very healthy intestinal bacteria –called lactobacillus responds to the cocoa fiber with a dramatic increase in it's numbers. This enhances our overall immune response. When our healthy bacteria levels are high they can decrease the presence and number of potentially negative disease producing bacteria that also live in the gut.<br />
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<b>Say what? </b>That’s right -pure natural unsweetened cocoa without sugar, extra fat or enhanced flavorings improves our immune response, lowers cholesterol and reduces inflammation in the body. <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: xx-small;">4</span><br />
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Sadly the delicious chocolate we all know and love is high in fat and sugar with extra flavorings. None of the things that make it taste so good increase these desirable health benefits.<br />
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In the same way that modest amounts of red wine can help people feel happy and more relaxed eating modest amounts of chocolate can produce similar effects and when people feel happy and relaxed it improves cardiovascular health makes and makes us feel good.<br />
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Can you learn to like unsweetened cocoa nibs mixed into your breakfast cereal or your green salad? What about eating 4-5 ozs of grapes so that you get the added benefit of the fiber and increased antioxidants instead of drinking a small glass of red wine.<br />
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I did ask Siri what she thinks. Are red wine, chocolate and grapes good for me? <br />
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<i>“Please stop pairing red wind and chocolate…dry red wine and chocolate do not go well together. …</i><br />
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<i>Resveratrol found in red wine , chocolate and grapes may not improve your health…..</i><br />
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<i>Chocolate covered grape truffles will definitely make a spectacular finish to any meal……..” </i><br />
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Yes- healthy amounts of fruits and vegetables reduce the risk of strokes In a deep analysis of 20 studies published in the past 19 years which evaluated 760,629 people and 16,981 strokes it was established that stroke risk decreased by 32% with every 200 grams /1 cup of fruit consumed each day and there was an 11% decrease with every 200 grams/1 cup of vegetables eaten each day.<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: xx-small;">5</span><br />
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All I’m saying is -If you want to eat chocolate and red wine think about having them with some grapes or water cress or spinach, chard, apples, strawberries, banana, papaya etc. These fruits and vegetables are also very high in the health protecting phytonutrients.<br />
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Have you ever wanted something – REALLY wanted something! – but, when it was placed before you there was a moment of hesitation before you accepted it? It’s happened to me. It seems that many of us have a problem saying “yes.” We can be so focused on needing something in our lives that when it (whatever “it” is) appears we find ourselves questioning the arrival. The packaging (or the form in which our good comes to us) may not look like what we expected. It may come quicker than we thought possible. We might even avoid accepting our good because we feel unworthy. So let’s look at some of the reasons that stops us from saying “yes” to life and how to be more receptive to our good.<br />
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•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>Packaging</b> – Wow…that’s a big one in my history. The example I use is the man who asks for help and it comes from the most unexpected source – the mother-in-law he can’t stand! My personal favorite was perfect, Divine Right guidance that came from an ex-lover who owed me money. Accept THAT one! It wasn’t easy, since he had no intention of repaying me, but by gritting my teeth I got the answer I needed to return to “yes,” meaning peace of mind.<br />
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•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>Immediate demonstration </b>– I love this one and, again, I must tell a story on myself about it. I had been dating the man who is now my partner for a little over a year. We had “that talk” and decided we wanted to make a go of it (guess it worked as that was nearly 10 years ago). That meant I had to move, so I put in a transfer with my company at the time, expecting it to take about a year. Instead, I got my transfer in less than a month. We panicked. I panicked! Should I say “no” to the transfer? A wise friend said, “Let me get this straight. You asked God to provide for you. God did, and now you are going to thumb your nose at the Universe because it happened quicker than your little mind thought possible. Is that about it?” I took the transfer.<br />
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•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>Unworthiness </b>– Here’s where self-doubt comes into play. We may, for whatever reason – the perfect daily guide, a friend’s encouragement, etc – decide, “Darn it! I’m going to DO this!” whatever “this” is. We pray, we meditate, we make plans and create a goal list and VOILÁ! The object of our desire is before us. The logical thing to do is open our arms wide, embrace the gift and give thanks. But we don’t always do that, do we? Sometimes it’s packaging or timing, but often it can be that now that the object of our desire is before us we start to feel shame, unworthiness or guilt.<br />
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<b>Let’s not forget the role that wisdom plays in the power of “yes.”</b> There are some people who tell us to say “Yes!” to everything. I’m not opposed to accepting my good, in fact I welcome it. But let’s understand that if someone suggests you walk out in front of a bus with him, or accept a poisonous snake as a gift, we acknowledge that what we really mean to say “Yes!” to everything that is for our highest good. It’s the process of implied wisdom, using our past experiences in life for a beneficial present and future.<br />
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<b>Here’s another way of looking at this</b>. We have enough Easter candy in the house right now to start our own dollar store. If I say “Yes!” to my ever-present chocolate cravings every time I pass by the kitchen counter I’ll soon not fit between the counter and the frig. As my chiropractor (a bodybuilder) pointed out to me recently, I can’t be tempted if it’s not there. Well, there is THAT! But, for now, the candy IS there. I get to decide (on a most frequent schedule) to say “yes” or “no” to yet another piece of chocolate. Based on the way my suit felt yesterday when I wore it I’m choosing to say “no” more often. What “candy of instant gratification” is calling to you right now?<br />
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<b>Here’s a suggestion for you to play with </b>over the next week based on the three points outlined above. <i>First,</i> be sure that you really want something before you ask for it and be willing to accept it without deciding exactly how it’s supposed to show up. <i>Second</i>, open the space to accept your good a whole lot quicker than you might be able to imagine. And, <i>third,</i> receive your good with grace and appreciation, knowing that if it’s presented to you that it’s yours to claim! Care to give that a try?<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For the past 19 years- 20 different research projects evaluated the diets of 760,000 people in the United States, Europe and Asia. When the final results were published this year it was quite dramatic:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">*Eating 2 1/2 cups of fruit per day reduces the risk of stroke by 32 %. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">1</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">*5-7 servings of fruits and veggies per day reduce the incidence of heart attack, stroke and death by 30%. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">3</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">*Seniors who eat 5-7 servings of fruits and veggies per day are 17% less likely to develop memory and thinking problems.<span style="font-size: xx-small;">4</span> </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">80,000 British research subjects agreed to eat 5 or more servings of fruits and veggies every day: </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">*Those who consumed these suggested amount of fruits and veggies reported that they were 27% happier with their lives than the research participants who ate less than 1 serving per day.<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> 5 </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All I’m saying is that this research is stacking up. Maybe it’s time to diverge from out old ways of eating and include fruits and veggies at every meal. Just think about it….. </span><br />
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<a href="http://siotabelle.blogspot.com/2013/08/super-foods-fantastic-foods-to-heal.html" target="_blank">Super Foods Fantastic Foods to Heal Naturally</a><br />
<a href="http://siotabelle.blogspot.com/2013/07/take-pressure-off-your-pressure.html" target="_blank">Take the Pressure Off Your Pressure</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1.<a href="http://stroke.ahajournals.org/content/early/2014/05/08/STROKEAHA.114.004836.abstract" target="_blank">Fruits and Vegetable Consumption and Risk of Stroke</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">3.<a href="http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1200303?viewType=Print&viewClass=Print&activeTab=comments&page=3" target="_blank">Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease with a Mediterranean Diet</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">5.<a href="http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/7-a-day_for_happiness/" target="_blank">7 a Day for Happiness and Mental Health</a></span><br />
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dr siota bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815360886140858373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931168364169614158.post-30917737805431658642014-05-05T12:16:00.000-07:002014-05-05T12:16:07.789-07:00Hunger Games-Part 2 Always Hungry, Craving Starches and Sweets? Imbalanced Hormones May Be Causing the Answer <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In Part 1 of the Hunger Game series we looked at how our hormones regulate metabolic functions, energy levels, sexual functions, sleep, how we react to stress, influence appetite and whether or not we put on excess weight and store extra body fat around the waist line.<br />
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In Part 2 let’s look at the hormones that can have a dynamic impact on how we look, think and feel: c<i>ortisol</i> & <i>DHEA </i>along with imbalanced levels of <i>estrogen, progesterone</i> and t<i>estosterone</i> .<br />
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<b>High levels of <i>cortisol</i> increase the storage of fat in the abdomen, decrease libido, muscle mass and bone density while making you depressed, anxious, stressed out and tired.</b><br />
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Elevated levels of the adrenal hormone <i>cortisol </i>often occur when we are under high stress. High <i>cortisol </i>can<i> </i>trigger the production of excess abdominal fat. as it works hand in hand with insulin to produce extra body fat and increase inflammation in the body. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">1</span> Elevated <i>cortisol</i> can stimulate cravings for starchy carbs, sweets and junk foods as it increases appetite.<br />
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<b>Solution:</b> By learning good sleep habits and taking time out in nature-along with lifestyle changes like yoga and meditation the adrenal glands can be restored- this decreases the production of <i>cortisol</i>. As <i>cortisol</i> levels normalize appetites calm down. We become less hungry, less fat is stored and we can rebuild lean muscle mass <i>even if we are not exercising regularly.</i><br />
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<i>Sleep more to lose weight-</i>yes good restful sleep is one of the best ways to rebalance stressed out adrenal glands that are over producing <i>cortisol</i>. Everyone needs between 7 1/2 to 9 hours of restful sleep each night. Insomnia or chronic disturbed sleep elevates the <i>cortisol </i>and the fatigue this creates acts as an addtional triggers for craving starchy foods and sweets. An added benefit of restful healthy sleep is that it can increase the hormone-<i>leptin</i> that regulates our appetite.<br />
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When our <i>DHEA</i> is at normal levels it can work to balance out the excess production of <i>cortisol </i>.Balanced levels of DHEA make it easier for us to lose weight and increase lean muscle mass, improve energy, boost libido and enhance well being.<br />
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<b>Solution</b>: Decreasing stress, increasing restful sleep, bringing more joy to our lives and learning to live at a more leisurely are strategies to improve DHEA levels. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">2</span><br />
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<b>Imbalances of <i>estrogen, progesterone,</i> and <i>testosterone</i> may cause dramatic increase in abdominal fat storage and make it difficult to process <i>insulin</i>, <i>cortisol</i> and <i>thyroid hormones</i>.</b><br />
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Key symptoms that occur when the sex hormones are out of balance are:<br />
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Inflammatory response from environmental toxins, high levels of stress, poor diet, and aging and keenly influence our hormonal balance.<br />
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<b>Solution</b>: Get your hormone levels checked. Especially if you are feeling bogged down, fuzzy headed and your clothes are shrinking.<br />
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I like to use a saliva tests to evaluate <i>cortisol</i> & <i>DHEA</i> levels which can then be evaluated and rebalanced with herbal and nutritional therapies. <i>Estrogen, progesterone & testosterone</i> levels are usually measured with blood work.-in some situations saliva testing can also be used.<br />
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Luckily many of the same foods that help rebalance our <i>sex hormones</i> will also stabilize our <i>cortisol</i> & <i>DHEA</i>, have a positive influence on <i>insulin</i> metabolism, keep us thinking clearly and benefit cardiovascular health.<br />
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<b>Food strategies</b> include eating 2-3 cups of specific vegetables each day: broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, kale, spinach, chard, beet greens, lettuce all support the body’s ability to eliminate unnecessarily high levels of hormones and can also improve how our hormone receptor sites more efficiently utilize the levels of hormones we do have in our bodies.<br />
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Two cups of green tea per day (with or without caffeine) and moving away from high levels of empty carbs and sugar help the body restore itself and make it possible to have more sustained energy.<br />
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Finding ways to be happy and experience more joy in life is also important. Learning to laugh and being able to take life less seriously is good medicine too.<br />
You can reach me with your questions at the email address listed above or use the comments box below. I enjoy hearing from you.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">References:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">1. <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17299111" target="_blank">Awakening Cortisol Response in Lean, Obese and Reduced Obese Individuals: Effect of Gender and Fat Distribution</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">2.<a href="http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/dehydroepiandrosterone" target="_blank">DHEA: Obesity, Aging, Immune Challenges</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">3.<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22281161" target="_blank">Sex Hormones, Appetite and Eating Behvior</a> </span><br />
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Other topics you might like: <a href="http://siotabelle.blogspot.com/2014/05/hunger-games-part-1-always-hungry.html" target="_blank">Hunger Games Part 1</a><br />
<a href="http://siotabelle.blogspot.com/2013/08/super-foods-fantastic-foods-to-heal.html" target="_blank">Super Foods Fantastic Foods to Heal Naturally</a><br />
<a href="http://siotabelle.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-number-one-healing-secret.html" target="_blank">The Number One Healing Secret</a><br />
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You are not alone…..about 35% or 4 out of 10 Americans may be obese and struggling with weight loss challenges. Our hormones regulate our energy level, sexual functions, sleep, how we react to stress and many other important metabolic cycles in the body. Did you know they can influence appetite and food cravings along with whether or not we store excess body fat and put on weight?<br />
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<b>Insulin regulates how carbohydrate foods are broken down and whether or not the fuel is burned for energy or stored as fat. </b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">1</span><br />
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Our pancreas secretes the hormone <i>insulin</i> in response to the carbohydrate foods we eat. If you are following the Standard American Diet (SAD) you are probably eating carbohydrates 6 times a day or you may be loading up on white flour and white sugar. Too many carbs , too much white flour and white sugar trigger high levels of insulin which signal our cells to fill up with fat instead of burning our carbohydrate foods for energy. High levels of <i>insulin</i> reduce the ability of our body to respond properly to it and can suppress the production of an adrenal hormone-<i>glucagon</i>. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">2 </span>At the same time-low <i>glucagon</i> levels make it very hard to burn up body fat.<br />
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The pancreas and the stomach produce <i>ghrelin.</i> Right before meal times our <i>ghrelin</i> levels go up to create hunger. After meals they drop as our hunger subsides. If our <i>ghrelin</i> levels are too high we can feel hungry all the time.<br />
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Our pituitary produces the <i>hGH</i> which actually encourages burning fat as fuel and can create weight loss. <i> hGH</i> also enhances muscle growth. The more muscle we have the higher rate of calories we burn each day.<br />
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Our brains and emotions have a remarkable effect on our neurotransmitter and hormone production…regardless of what you eat and no matter much you weigh you can help ourselves feel better by practicing being happy for a few minutes each day.<br />
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Hug a friend, cuddle with your pets, practice smiling morning and evening while you think about things in your life that you are grateful for. All of these can make wonderful changes in how you feel about yourself and in turn make it easier to follow through with your plans to become more healthy.<br />
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I enjoy hearing about your healing adventures and respond to all communication so let me hear from you by posting your comments or emailing me direct.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Footnotes:</b></span><br />
1.<a href="http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-09/uocd-rlo091013.php" target="_blank">Causes of Obesity Insulin Resistance Tied to Fructose Generated by the Body</a><br />
2.<a href="http://www.genengnews.com/gen-news-highlights/appetite-controlling-hormone-leaves-obese-people-still-hungry/81248753/" target="_blank">Appetite Controlling Hormones Leaves Obese People Still Hungry</a><br />
3.<a href="http://www.news-medical.net/health/Ghrelin-What-is-Ghrelin.aspx" target="_blank">Ghrelin-What is Ghrelin?</a><br />
4.<a href="http://www.bariatricnews.net/?q=news/111190/genetic-mutations-cause-severe-obesity" target="_blank">Researchers Identify Genetic Causes of Severe Obesity</a><br />
5.<a href="http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130605/Study-reveals-connection-between-impaired-hGH-levels-sleep-fragmentation.aspx?page=2" target="_blank">Impaired hGH Levels-Sleep Fragmentation</a><br />
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<a href="http://siotabelle.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-best-advice-to-create-joy-in-your.html" target="_blank">The Best Advice to Create Joy in Your Life</a><br />
<a href="http://siotabelle.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-physical-effects-of-obesity-on.html" target="_blank">The Physical Effects of Obesity on Happiness</a><br />
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Lynne Daniel Ivey attended her first Weight Watcher’s meeting at age 10. For the next 40 years she was constantly hungry and tried diet pills, shakes and protein bars, counting calories, weight loss support groups , cottage cheese and grapefruit etc…none of them ever seemed to work for a very long time. During high school and college she was active in a marching band and was able to keep her weight between 124 to 150 lbs. But as her 40’s arrived it became more difficult to keep things in balance. </div>
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As her wonderful mother's health began to decline-Lynne watched the effects of Type 2 diabetes ravage her mother's health.Her mom passed away at 74 and by that time Lynne was afraid for her own health.....<br />
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"My weight of 344 lbs was too much for my 5’4” frame…. the low fat, heavy exercise routine I followed seemed to make me more hungry, more sick and I was exhausted all the time. I felt like a complete failure and I didn’t know what to do” </div>
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Lynne learned a new way of eating from Dr. Eric Westman, MD-the Founder Director of the Duke Lifestyle Medicine Clinic at Duke University. She began a low carb/low sugar ketogenic weight loss diet.<br />
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Balancing a low sugar/low carb with balanced proteins and healthy fats puts the body into a metabolic state known as <i>ketogenesis or ketosis </i>where body fat is burned more rapidly and efficiently for fuel. Weight loss for many can be dramatic.... up to 8 lbs for women and up to 10 lbs for men during the first few weeks. However since our bodies are unique some people will lose more rapidly than others.<br />
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She ate a balanced food plan and enjoyed beautiful fresh foods while staying at about 20 grams of Total Carbs a day. Lynne chose clean, lean burning proteins-poultry, beef, seafood and eggs with healthy fats like olive oil and coconut oil, along with non starchy vegetables (lettuce, kale, spinach, onion, tomatoes, green beans, squash, zucchini, broccoli and bell peppers with modest amounts of low sugar fruits-blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and raspberries.</div>
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Today her arteries are clear, her blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose and A1C levels are all normal. She has no problems with hypertension, blood sugar metabolism, fatigue or low energy. Lynne is enjoying the best health of her life. The very low sugar. low starch life style has been good medicine for Lynne and she is no longer at war with herself or the scales. </div>
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dr siota bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815360886140858373noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931168364169614158.post-20226352070756451112014-02-24T06:30:00.000-08:002014-06-05T06:58:25.379-07:00Looking Young & Conscious Aging-guest post by Dr.Toni Lomotta<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN3xcjubZ75Nj2XaoiJKeZjZo93krgE2fzmG6afB3dLtdok7E2Wm_-BJJFmGPvkigcF5xsNrv1iY4CKxbOREy9xNTRJD6suaFQXuCrKHCx5GIW_LbE7W9-1C-YWVqPchi8od5ndpf20aU7/s1600/Viella+beach1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN3xcjubZ75Nj2XaoiJKeZjZo93krgE2fzmG6afB3dLtdok7E2Wm_-BJJFmGPvkigcF5xsNrv1iY4CKxbOREy9xNTRJD6suaFQXuCrKHCx5GIW_LbE7W9-1C-YWVqPchi8od5ndpf20aU7/s1600/Viella+beach1.jpg" width="200" /></span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The other day I got a haircut, and right after that everyone who saw me said things like, “You look at least 10 years younger.” One person even told me I looked 20 years younger. Now, I know that was supposed to be a compliment. But, I found myself asking several questions -<br /><br />How old was I looking before the haircut?<br /><br />And why is everyone so obsessed with looking younger?<br /><br />What is this all about? It would have been an insult if someone told me at the age of 15 that I looked so much younger. No one wants to be younger before they reach 21. And so, when does this quest to be younger start? I believe it’s one of those things that comes along in midlife. And, I am becoming more and more certain that it is our society’s way of warding off death.<br /><br /><b>Growth in Wisdom</b><br />When I was younger, I prayed for Wisdom and I equated wisdom with being older. And, although that is not necessarily so, it is true for the most part. At least for me. I am wiser now than I was at 25 and certainly wiser than when I was 15. I like that. And, I have more wrinkles as well and even a few streaks of grey hair (although even my parents didn’t go totally grey until after 70!)<br /><br />There are products out there that are all also advertised to keep us looking young. They even call them anti-aging creams. <br /><br /><b>Why are we anti-aging? </b><br />I don’t want to be anti anything. I’m for healthy aging. I’m for graceful aging, even grace-filled aging. I’m for vitality as we age, but anti-aging. NO!<br /><br />It’s time to rethink how we think about midlife. The next time you hear the words, Anti-aging, ask yourself, What am I really anti? Don’t I want to age? If not, Why not?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPFKcHZyE0PTHVGacmPBiKvQIJKzTxeq00IwJpAufSV9whGI18cQ3wRCAh2LnhrNNtTPmuRLwU-VOsH08iwwFtavhfGbD0EvhfaJrL7v42raB7yI1zrROht0xqlSEoaD0o_L_I53FTlSf-/s1600/drtoni1.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPFKcHZyE0PTHVGacmPBiKvQIJKzTxeq00IwJpAufSV9whGI18cQ3wRCAh2LnhrNNtTPmuRLwU-VOsH08iwwFtavhfGbD0EvhfaJrL7v42raB7yI1zrROht0xqlSEoaD0o_L_I53FTlSf-/s1600/drtoni1.jpg" /></a><br /><br />This is Dr. Toni LaMotta, I'd like to thank her for sharing her thoughts on Looking Young & Conscious Aging. Dr. Toni is the author of several books on Conscious Aging and offers a 4 week video course. Check out her new book: "Overcoming the Fear of Aging: The First step in Your Journey to Conscioius Aging." You can reach her at: <a href="http://tonilamotta.com/">http://tonilamotta.com/</a> <br /><br />"Take the step to age gracefully....."<br /><br />Thank you for writing to me about your experiences of life, healing and your spiritual journey. You can reach me by posting in the comments box or via email. You might also enjoy:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8931168364169614158#editor/target=post;postID=8456138035553789359;onPublishedMenu=posts;onClosedMenu=posts;postNum=4;src=postname">The Number One Healing Secret</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8931168364169614158#editor/target=post;postID=3760498564426474230;onPublishedMenu=posts;onClosedMenu=posts;postNum=42;src=postname">Nutrition and Your Brain</a> </span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Keep your brown fat cool:</b><br />A natural type of body fat called brown fat can enhance weight loss and fat burning because brown fat uses extra sugars and other types of body fat for fuel. You can trigger a 15% increase in your fat burning response by keeping yourself chilly during your exercise. <br /><br />Being overheated from bundling up or being so cold that you shiver makes your brown fat stop burning fuel and your fat burning metabolism actually slows down. <br /><br />So... to enhance your brown fat energy burning metabolism begin your exercise routine with appropriate layers make sure you feel comfortably cool.1<br /><br /><b>Caught up in new diets, good foods, bad foods, slow carbs, bad carbs and no carbs?</b><br />Fitness, weight loss and reducing body fat are on everyone’s mind. Have you noticed that thoughts about your body or the foods you eat can weigh you down and make you feel heavier than you know yourself to be? <br /><br />I believe that each of us is the perfect expression of Wholeness and that the foods we eat are a spiritual form of substance and supply . We have the innate intelligence within that can guide us to the best way of eating. <br /><br />If it's a challenge to know what food plan is best for you-- a health coach can show you how to get started. The food plan that works great for your best friend might need to be tailored to make it a success for you.... Our bodies and physical systems are unique and we each have different needs. <br /><br />Are you stuck in a rut with sugar? Do you feel anxious late at night and find yourself reaching for the graham crackers? Has daily exercise become impossible because your schedule along with your clothes feel too tight? <br /><br />Regardless of what foods have packed on extra pounds we can have loving, harmonious communication with ourselves that praises and supports healing results on a deep inner level.<br /><br /><b>Meditation</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />I enjoy your questions and comments let me know how this works for you and I'd love to hear about your healing adventures.<br /><br />You might also enjoy: <a href="http://siotabelle.blogspot.com/2013/08/super-foods-fantastic-foods-to-heal.html">Super Foods-Fantastic Foods to Heal Naturally</a><br /><br /> <a href="http://siotabelle.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-physical-effects-of-obesity-on.html">The physical effects of obesity on happiness</a><br /><br /><br />References:<br /><br />1.<a href="http://www.jci.org/articles/view/67803">Recruited brown adipose tissue as an anti obesity agent in humans</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sleeping an extra 60-90 minutes each night is a no cost treatment you can do at home to enhance happiness, health and safety. You can begin to improve your health and well being in just a few weeks with this practice and makes it less likely that you will develop hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, obesity and cancer and it reduces risk of early death.1</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 35% of adults are sleeping less than 7 hours a night. After 7 days of insomnia and sleepless nights genetic markers for inflammation, stress, heart disease, and metabolic problems begin to increase in the blood stream.2 One challenge of sleep deprivation is that the more tired we become the harder it is to realize how truly tired we are.3</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some people have sleep difficulties because of hormonal imbalances, sleep apnea, substance abuse and stressful situations. It’s a good idea to see your health practitioner if you have experienced more than a few weeks of poor sleep. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I believe that being rested allows our entire being to relax and know more peace, tranquility and joy. When we enjoy the inner harmony that good regular sleep brings our awareness is filled with peace and can more easily “wake up” to the truth of our Divine Being. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. <a href="http://www.apa.org/research/action/sleep-deprivation.aspx">More Sleep Would Make Americans Happier, Healthier and Safer</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. <a href="http://www.surrey.ac.uk/mediacentre/press/2013/98567_lack_of_sleep_alters_human_gene_activity.htm">Lack of Sleep Alters Human Gene Activity</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. <a href="https://www.med.upenn.edu/uep/user_documents/dfd16.pdf">The Cumulative Cost of Additional Wakefullnes:Dose-Response Effects on Neurobehavioral Functions and Sleep Physiology From Chronic Sleep Restriction and Total Sleep Deprivation</a></span><br />
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