Cranky & Irritable??

Are you desperately trying to juggle a career, family and a social time? Is the big foot of life stomping all over you? Most people who live this hectic lifestyle are operating in crisis mode. Are you using energy drinks and caffeine to deal with your constant fatigue? Are you noticing this doesn’t work as well as you had hoped? Research has shown that consuming large amounts of caffeine over an extended period of time can lead to a host of complications.  I drink pure water and when I want that extra boost I use an Isotonix Energy drink with no caffeine only B's, amino acids and herbs... I LOVE IT!... Come and try a sample at our Anti~Aging Clinic...


The Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders says that nervousness, irritability, insomnia, headaches and heart palpitations are a few problems that have been linked to excessive caffeine consumption. In addition the caffeine in soda, tea or coffee dehydrates you.

Here is a list of twelve symptoms of dehydration. Read it and you’ll want to drink a glass of water right now. And then another. And another…

Exhaustion, lack of energy - Dehydration reduces tissue enzymatic activity.

Constipation - Normally the food getting to the intestinal tract contains much water. The intestine walls absorb the water and also absorb the nutrients dissolved in the water to supply the body with the both. The rest of the food that was not absorbed turns into the stool. If you don’t drink water enough the intestine takes too much water from the stool that leads to constipation.

Eating disorders - Chronic dehydration reduces the digestive juices secretion as digestive juiced contain water.

Low or high blood pressure - The blood volume is insufficient to fill all the arteries, veins and capillaries of the body. It results in low pressure or if the body reacts by constricting the arteries than in high pressure.

Gastritis, gastric ulcer - To protect the stomach wall from injury by gastric acid, the stomach is lined with mucous membrane which contains 98% of water. Its structure is deteriorated in the case of dehydration leading to poor protective action.

Problems with the respiratory system - Mucous membranes of respiratory system should be slightly humidified in order to protect the respiratory system from harmful substances contained in the inhaled air.

Improper acid-alkaline balance - Dehydration slows down excretion of water with the unnecessary substances away from the body.

Extra weight and obesity - We often overeat because we need water contained in food.

Thirst is often confused with hunger.

Eczema - Your body requires minimum one liter of water daily to dilute the toxins, skin irritants.

Cholesterol - When the cells are losing water, the body tries to stop this loss by producing more cholesterol.

Cystitis, infections of the urinary canal - If toxins in the urine are not sufficiently diluted with water, they destroy the mucous membrane of urinary channel.

Rheumatism - Because dehydration increases the concentration of toxins in the blood and cellular fluid, the more toxins, the stronger the pain.

Your body is 75% water. If you don’t drink enough water your thirst disappears and some of these symptoms occur… Nausea, Dizziness, Muscle Cramping, Headaches, dry skin, mouth; eyes.
Dr. Gene James

The Cinderella Myth

Once upon a time there was a belief that all good things came to little girls who ate all their veggies, never talked back and listened to their parents. Of course this was before people realized some of those kids’ parents were beating them, abandoning them, emotionally abusing them and worse.  

Most of us have had hard times, felt the sting of a dysfunctional family or lost our way... The good news is we don't have to stay lost... or stay in a swirling vortex of unhealthy choices. You can change your lives ...

ONE DAY AT A TIME... ONE CHOICE AT A TIME...

ONE BITE AT A TIME

BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR OWN LIFE AND CHOICES means stop making excuses and woman up. If you need to get to a different spot in your life try planning. The saying goes if you fail to plan you plan to fail….. So when you are feeling like a truck ran you over or that you look 15 years older than what you should… HELLO… PLAN… By this I mean Look at your life…where you are… where you want to go and figure out how to get there.

I work in the natural health and spiritual realm so that’s the door I am coming out of… so let’s get serious… when a person feels less than or their health is compromised they are apt to make poor choices, like being involved with a phony prince charming, moving in with a roommate from hell or not listening to your gut when it’s telling you something about a person.

When we are vulnerable we make poor choices

So start by getting healthier. This will help you make wiser choices and give you the clarity

to know if you have made a mistake so you can undue it before 20 years goes by.

Don’t just sit there and watch your life go by like a train going at full speed… Take charge…

Let me help simplify a beginning plan for you to improve your health:

1. Stay away from toxic foods like hot dogs, pork, hydrogenated oils, processed foods

2. Drink WATER… I have spoken about this many times… we all need to be hydrated…. Sometimes when you think you are hungry it’s really that you are thirsty but your body interprets it as hunger.

3. Take Quality Supplements… Including a Powerful Vitamin/Mineral Supplement…An Antioxidant and Essential Fatty Acid… TO BEGIN with… When you have specific problems there are natural medicines geared toward healing your “issues”.   Call (508-757-0453) or email me if you want to know where to begin your healing path.

4. Incorporate some raw food at meals everyday… Be creative… Raw food has enzymes and we need enzymes to live healthier

5. Pray

6. Stay connected to positive people

7. Move your body…

8. Run from Toxic Negative People!!!

I want to close with I KNOW that this is easier said than done... HOWEVER ... Changes can and do happen... With that I wish you clarity and strength to begin the walk towards where you are supposed to be.

Trouble Sleeping???

Lack of Sleep = OVER-Eating and Weight GAIN

OK, it doesn't seem fair... but to be warned is a beautiful gift and there really is a reason for this. Loss of sleep results in lower levels of Leptin, a hormone that plays a key role in controlling appetite. There was a study that showed sleep restriction increased hunger by 24%.

This is then triggered a desire for foods that were high calorie, carbohydrate rich foods. So picture this you're tired, cranky and want to eat a box of something sweet or a loaf of french bread and butter.... Then you gain 5 pounds... Is this a set up to get you to feel bad about yourself? I just want to take a moment to say that when people overeat it's usually for emotional reasons in addition to being tired.

When you find yourself reaching for carbs... it's usually because you are looking for some COMFORT and when you are reaching for sugar you're really looking for some JOY in your life. So if you need some Comfort or Joy take a moment and think of ways you can get it...

Some Suggestions:

Take a bath in your favorite Essential Oil combo with candles as the only light

Hug someone you love

Cry and release some of what you're trying to not feel

Make a Gratitude List

Make Love with your other half... not someone else's

Exercise

Get some Sun

Pray

Create Something... (jewelry, a new healthy recipe, a gift)

Do something Kind for someone else

Of course these suggestions aren't the whole answer but some of them will help you feel better

TIPS ON GETTING A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP:

Stop drinking caffeine by 2pm and keep your caffeine intake to 2-3 cups... NOT HUGE CUPS and 2 is better than 3… also teas, sodas and chocolate have caffeine… not to mention some sports drinks

Avoid Alcohol as it may disrupt your sleep and it can become a BAD habit

Exercise will help relax you and help you sleep but do it at least 2 hours before bed...

Make your bedroom your SACRED SPACE...keep it quiet and restful... don't watch tv, do work, balance your checkbook or fold your laundry... this is your place to be quiet, rest and heal

Use Natural Supplements for that extra help in falling asleep...

Pray

Spray or defuse relaxing essential oils…

One of the healing tools we offer in a

Comprehensive Consultation is a personalized Essential Oil Blend

drdeborah@townisp.com or 508-757-0453 for any questions

Trouble Digesting???

Everybody knows about vitamins and even minerals.
Q. So what is the big deal about Enzymes?
A. Just about everything!

Enzymes are the very foundation of ALL of our body functions.
Enzymes are what make things happen, and happen faster.

WITHOUT ENZYMES...
You can't Breath, Blink or Walk.
Your body cannot break down proteins into essential amino acids
Electrons can't flow and nerve transmissions can't occur.
You wouldn't be able to DIGEST FOOD, smell a flower, see a sunset or taste an apple.
In other words... we can't do anything without enzymes.

The two main ways to get enzymes in your body are supplementation and eating raw food. I believe eating

Raw Foods is important even if you take food enzymes in a supplement form. Enzymes are destroyed at 116 degrees Fahrenheit!!! Take a moment and think ... have you ever

cooked anything below 350 degrees?

"Enzymes are the Key to Life"

Dr. Henry Bieler, M.D., Author of  Digestion: The First Line of Defense Against Disease.

Digestion is also the hardest job the body has. Consider the body needing food to fuel it… not to emotionally soothe it.  To all my LapBander Buddies it can be even more of a trial because side effects of the band can be trouble digesting protein and deficiencies in vitamins and minerals.

FACTS ABOUT ENZYMES

1. The common factor in degenerative diseases is inadequate enzymes.


2. Cancer research shows some enzymes are missing in blood and; urine of cancer victims


3. Without food enzymes, viamins would be useless. Food enzymes extract minerals from our food and assist vitamins in performing their designated function in every chemical action of our bodies


4. As people grow older, the level of their enzymes decreases. This results in decreased energy.


5. People who refuse to use more raw food in their diets should take an enzyme supplement with each meal.

"Correct enzyme supplementation is beneficial and food enzymes are necessary for a person's particular needs".

Dr. Humbart Santillo, Author of Food Enzymes: The Missing Link to Radiant Health

A Healthier YOU for 2011

Getting Healthy is a lot more work than you sometimes realize. You have to Eat Healthy, Move your body, Stay away from toxic people, Drink Water, Take Supplements.... Oh and then there's the living your life part... going to work ... dealing with a spouse/partner... Praying...having the food in your home you need to eat those healthy meals with... not to mention the kids, pets, cars, church/groups you belong to... and so much more...

Have you realized that your goal to the healthier you might require some help?
I have a simple solution for you!
It's called a Healthy Pack and will be available for a short time with a huge savings of over 60.00.

The Get Healthy Pack provides a simple program to start on your path towards better health.

One box of CleanStart® cleansing and detoxifying program

One box of Super Trio core nutrition program (Super Supplemental Vitamins & Minerals, Super ORAC and Super Omega-3 EPA) A SUPERB DAILY REGIMEN!

One bottle of Probiotic Eleven—friendly bacteria that help build your digestive and immune systems.

Take advantage of this great healthy jump start for the healthier you and also receive a DVD on cleansing,  In no time at all, you will really feel the difference! More energy and better health!  Contact me if you would like to order this Pack of Miracles. 

drdeborah@townisp.com or 508-757-0453

Happy New Year

Woo Hoo, it's another year sliding in.  Are you thinking... that was fast.  Did you make resolutions in 2010 that just didn't make it?  Here's my unsolicitated advice... Don't make snap resolutions without considering what you want to change and then looking at what has to be done to make that change.  When you consider all your options then decide how you want to proceed...Then you have a chance to be successful. 

Making a plan is very important... If you want to be healthier, want to drop 20 pounds or you wish your job/life/spouse was better/happier/fun... keep reading.  Whatever changes you crave you need to map out a plan to begin the walk to be able to stand in peace with your decision and your preparation for getting there....

Here's what I see over and over again... People (especially women) tend to put themselves at the end of the list of importance.  Here's what I tell everybody... God is first YOU are second and third place is a revolving door... and whoever needs it gets it.  People can be self-centered and selfish... and they do not always realize  that you might have needs or responsibilties or health issues ... because it's all about them... SOOOO if you want to win this battle of change... you need to (wait for it)... sharpen up your boundaries.  This means STOP commiting to everything.  STOP saying YES, sure I can help you/do that/drive there/pick that up/lead a group or whatever responsibility is someone else's and not yours... when you really want to say... Really... that would be NO...can't do it... sorry. 
What I see happening to people when their boundaries get sloppy or just evaporate into thin air is their path to take care of themselves slides down the tube.  They forget to take their supplements, drinking water is just too much work, and saying no is too uncomfortable.  When you put people, places and things ahead of you... you will eventually be adversely affected .  Giving when you really don't want to give or when your cup is not only empty but upside down will call in resentment and bitterness which in turn can call in disease.  So here is the saving grace advice for 2011...

THINK BEFORE YOU COMMIT!

This may not sound like a big deal but please believe me... it is!  I would say the reason that over half of my clients call me for an appointment is because they are worn out, beaten down and getting ill if not ill all ready from having no boundaries.  So it's my job to help you help yourself and stand in Strength not weakness.. Health not illness.. Joy not saddness... so:

 Be Blessed

Think BEFORE you Commit

Pray

Be mindful of what you put IN your Mouth

Be mindful of what comes OUT of your Mouth

Drink LOTS of pure water

Be Kind to Yourself and others

(saying NO is not unkind it's a healing tool for YOU)

Don't let people take advantage of you

(thinking before you commit will help)

Take time for yourself everyday. Here's some suggestions:

(Give yourself a manicure, pedicure or facial~Take an essential oil bath~read a good book~ take a walk~listen to music~work out~pray~talk to a friend) 

May God bless you and surround you with Peace, Joy, Wisdom and Abundance in 2011.

Holiday Season is HERE

Tis the season.  For fun, frolicking, fatigue and fretfulness.  Almost every person that I have spoken to is feeling exhausted and wildly stressed this season.  Here's what I tell them... putting yourself FIRST before the holiday shopping, organizing, decorating and still going to work and overseeing your family is a lot of work... but necessary for your survival of the holidays. 
Here's a few suggestions that might help to keep you sane and happy:
Getting enough sleep. I know this may sound too simple and totally unexciting but it's so important especially during these stressful times... Not to mention that not enough sleep can add to weight GAIN.  Yes, there are other reasons but I am trying to get your attention.
Thinking BEFORE you commit.  How many times have we all committed to doing more than is almost humanly possible.  Let's face facts people will try and get you to help, haul, shlep, cook, pick up kids or host a holiday event and before your brain kicks in to say...ABSOLUTELY NO!, NO! NO! your mouth is saying sure I can do that... So here's a trick I learned a long time ago ... When people ask me to do X, Y or Z, I say I have to check the date... OR tell them I am not sure and I will get back to them.  This gives you time to think... Can I really do this... Do I really have time... Will doing this extra favor for someone push me over the emotional edge?  Then after taking a minute or day or two... You will be able to accept the mission or decline it.
Pray.  Prayer is Centering and Grounding.  When we know His voice we can ask and get the answers.  So I'm suggesting to not only Pray but rely on God to guide, help and carry you through. 
Don't OverSpend!  I know this may be difficult but Presents can be given out any time of the year.  I don't want to sound like a grumpy girl but I do have a hard time with the commercialization of the holiday times.  I believe Christmas is about Christ, Joy, Peace and Love.  And let us not forget family... yes all of them... even those we would like to shove in a closet and lock the door on.  Forgiveness, Gratitude and Love will bring a warmth into our holiday season. 
Keep your Nervous System FED!  This is important because our nervous system is the communicator of our whole body... (if you are new and/or don't know or remember how to feed your nervous system or which supplements to take just email me...Taking supplements and eating healthy is an important part of your daily healing.) 
Think BEFORE you take that bite or eat that pie, candy or cake!  Please don't kill the messenger... All I am saying is be MINDFUL of what you put in your mouth... Being mindful will help you from being regretful.  

Here's my pray for all of us:
Lord, Help us think on things that are good, pure, perfect, lovely, noble and of good report.  Let no corrupt communication proceed out of our mouths or stay in our minds...Thank You for the victory we have today.
Be blessed and Enjoy this Wonderful Season,
Deborah