Posts Tagged ‘Superfood’

I have been challenged with a fatigue that comes and goes over the past 1-1/2 years. It has physically manifested with a variety of things such as Lymes Disease once. I got rid of that. Then picked up E-Coli and had that much longer then I normally have “things.” I’ve gone through a bought of parasites and then Epstein Barr.

What it boils down to is there is a greater message I haven’t been listening to. I got busy with a job and relationship and stopped taking the time to listen. I fell off the wagon so to speak of self care. It’s common, I know I’m not alone. Life happens and you push yourself through what you think you need to do to survive. The magic word here is PUSH. We demand of ourselves, unkindly. We stop listening.

Just this week as I was getting ready for my other job I felt the tiredness. I had this talk with myself, “You had enough sleep. Knock it off. You aren’t tired. Stop being a whinny pants! Then I up and changed those whinny pants to something more gung-ho and energetic.” It worked. I got moving and got through my day. I did what I needed to do in that moment. Now my job is to take the time when it is more convenient and listen to what my body is so desperately trying to tell me.

Where am I not honoring my true feelings and needs? We all need to take the time to listen. Call it gut instinct or feelings or how ever your inner wisdom get’s your attention. Maybe you get insight through images. Have you lost touch with that inner wisdom and guidance? Our bodies speak to us in sign language. Illness is the sign of imbalance.

I’ve seen a lot of clients with depression and chronic fatigue over the years. I guess right now I’m learning about them first hand. The best teacher is experience. So here I am working through my own blocks. Here I am re-instating my own self care practice with yoga, meditation, healing work and nutrition.

The physical symptoms are a message that needed a louder delivery. I am paying attention to when symptoms show up and when they aren’t there at all. Just like in meditation, I’m the observer. What’s here now? Being curious. Journal. Willing to see things differently. The universe/greater wisdom/God is working with me and you. Trying to get our attention.

I have updated my nutritional products. Check them out. They are an important part of self care. Proper nutrition will boost you physically, energetically and emotionally. For fatigue I recommend spirulina, maca and msm. Feel free to contact me for some advise on the suppliments.

Proper nutrition will not fix every problem.

There is no substitute for living passionately and doing the things that are important to you. What is your soul longing to do?

I’d love to help. Please contact me for an appointment. We can work in person or over SKYPE.

What brings

Broth:
2 – 32oz Organic Chicken Broth
1 large onion
6 dried shiitake mushrooms
10 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
3 Tbl soy sauce
12 – 1/4 inch thick coins of fresh peeled ginger
1 Tbl brown sugar
1 Tbl rice wine vinegar
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 cinnamon sticks
2 star anise
small bunch of cilantro stems

Pho:
rice noodles
chicken breast
fresh soybean sprouts
1/2 cup sliced green onions
small bunch fresh cilantro leaves
1 lime, cut into wedges
hot sauce

Make Broth: Place all ingredients in a large pot. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for one hour. Strain broth and return to pot. Discard solids.

To make Pho: Cook rice noodles according to package directions. Drain.

Put rice noodles in large bowls, Ladle broth over noodles. Top with cooked chicken, sprouts, green onions, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side. Squeeze lime juice in just before eating. Use hot sauce to taste.

This soup is a wonder immune booster.

Aging doesn’t have to be painful and ugly.  With good self care you can help maintain your energy, skin, libido, and health.  Help your body by eating well.  An improper diet creates candida overgrowth which saps your energy and stresses your adrenals.  High acidic levels create joint problems.  Joint replacement is big business these days.  It’s great that they can replace them, but why not save yourself the pain by taking some precautions.  I’ve listed three food based items that are easy to add to your diet.  Sunfood is offering them this weekend buy one, get one free. That’s hard to pass up.  Here’s what to look for:

Maca: This is raw, Peruvian maca.  Maca is nature’s Viagra.  It is beneficial for men and women.  Maca is reported to support and balance the endocrine system, endurance and mental focus.    It is also beneficial for depression and addiction.

MSM:  This is sulfur which is one of the essential minerals that is difficult to get with our modern diet.  It is important for healthy cells.  Especially the joints.

Pau D’Arco Tea:  This is a light, pleasant tasting tea that is particularly beneficial for eliminating candida, relieving constipation and building red blood cells.  Even if you don’t feel you have any of these issues you will enjoy the flavor and support your body in staying healthy.

I use each of these products on a regular basis.  You can find more information by clicking on the link below or to order.  This is a great time stock up.  I am. Sunfood offers many great products. Check them out.

If I had to choose just one food to boost my health I would choose Spirulina.  Spirulina is a blue green algae and:

* it’s easily digestable

* a great source of protein, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, chlorophyll

* boosts the immune system

* boosts your energy

* good source of B12 and other B vitamins which helps strengthen your nervous system

* contains rare essential fatty acid GLA

* helps your body release toxins

* increases mental alertness

* lowers blood cholesterol

* helps balance blood sugar

* 10x’s more Beta Carotene than carrots

* contains Zeaxanthin/Lutein which is excellent for eye health

* rich in iron

I like to use Spirulina in powder form at home.  The easiest way to do this is to use a jar or beverage container with a good lid.  Add your juice and spirulina, shake and go.

When I’m away the tablets are handy.  They can be chewed, but I prefer to swallow them with water.

Spirulina is a food.  It’s good to start out taking a small dose and build from there.  Notice how you feel.  Experiment with amounts.  When I’m under more stress I take more to keep my energy and immune system going strong.

I’ve experimented with a lot of different products over the years to help keep me healthy. Spirulina is a foundation product for me. I use some others as well, but when I have to pick and choose I don’t go without the spirulina.

Check it out for yourself here:
Organic Spirulina