We thrive when we have healthy boundaries because boundaries help us identify what’s important to us, and provide us with guidelines so we can live at our fullest potential. It is helpful to identify what healthy boundaries would look like in your life and relationships. Three questions you can ask yourself are: 1) What needs or wants have I been ignoring or avoiding in this situation/relationship? 2) What actions could I take to gain a sense of autonomy/personal responsibility in this situation/relationship? 3) What would I need to communicate verbally to gain a sense of autonomy/personal responsibility in this situation/relationship?
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Hidden Concussions May Cause Vision Challenges
Approximately 85% of concussions go undiagnosed. The reason this happens is because you do not have to lose consciousness to have a concussion. However, repeated blows to the head can accumulate and cause just as much damage as a concussion. When a vision problem is causing or contributing to a problem with reading, balance or movement, the recovery process will move very slowly until the visual component is treated. The good news is that the majority of these vision problems are fully treatable. If you or a loved one is struggling with reading, schedule an appointment today.
What is Computerized Biofeedback?
Computerized Biofeedback testing and Bioresonance treatment are highly effective ways of testing and treating the body. This computerized analysis identifies underlying imbalances in organs and tissues. It also identifies impurities such as, chemicals, metals, toxins, yeasts and viruses, that can cause or trigger health problems. Additionally, the testing will indicate if there is a deficiency of vitamins, minerals and proteins in the body. If an imbalance, deficiency or impurity is identified, they can then be treated with a Bioresonance wave or frequency. This wave helps to stimulate correction of the affected area or imbalance, to help your body function optimally.
Fountain of Youth?
In nature, water flows down the mountain streams and pick up alkaline minerals from the porous rocks through which it runs, affecting its pH and making it naturally alkaline. When lightning strikes on a body of water It gives the water an electrostatic charge temporarily raising the alkalinity. When talking about being healthy and practicing an alkaline lifestyle, drinking high quality ionized water is the most simple and effective way to balance your body pH. It will also help fight against free radical damage, aging, inflammation and disease. You will start to look and feel healthier from the inside out.
Have You Heard of Ashwagandha?
Ashwagandha is an ancient herb of great significance in Ayurvedic medicine. Its botanical name is Withania somnifera, and it’s also known by several other names, including Indian ginseng and winter cherry. Its main uses are to treat anxiety and stress, calm the nervous system and to boost brain and immune functions, among others. It is known to be an effective nerve tonic, meaning it helps restore normal activity to an individual’s nerves. Ashwagandha is also great at fighting infection, decreasing inflammation, regulating blood sugar and lowering cortisol levels. Supplementing with ashwagandha may be an easy and effective way to improve your health and quality of life.
Growing Wisdom
Growing older is mandatory and happens with or without our consent. Growing wise takes discernment, searching, clarity, deep questioning and a willingness to try, fail and learn from our mistakes. “Adulthooding” can be hard and overwhelming with many skills to master, balance, organize and acquire in order to fully live and thrive. Sometimes it feels like we are navigating an explosive mine field or running a triathlon with little rest or camping at the base of a mountain perplexed as to how to climb the steep scaffold. Wisdom comes from listening to the quiet voice that guides us, a willingness to explore outside your comfort zone, try new books, podcasts and adventures and luxuriating in the company of other wise souls that help you dig deep into the unknown to uncover the exquisite inner knowing that lies within all of us.
Words To Live By
“Don’t say you don’t have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michaelangelo, Mother Teresea, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein.”-H. Jackson Brown Jr.
The Beauty of Aloe
The best beauty tools often come from nature! Using aloe vera as a skin care treatment has many benefits. It’s long been used to help relieve and heal sunburn by acting as a protective layer and replenishing moisture. Its antioxidant and nutritional properties are excellent for healing purposes. These attributes also make it a great everyday moisturizer, especially for those with oily skin. Men can use aloe vera after shaving to treat small cuts and soothe facial skin. Aloe vera’s ability to reduce inflammation is also useful to treat acne and signs of aging, as well as stretch marks.
The Power of Touch
There are approximately 5 million touch receptors in your skin and 3000 on the tip of your finger. Whenever we get touched or when we receive a massage, our body releases endorphins that are natural pain-killers. Massage not only helps us relax, but it also gives our immune system a boost! Receiving a 45-minute massage has been found to increase the number of white blood cells that help defend the body from disease. Do you suffer from sleep problems? 60 minutes of massage have the same effect on your body as 7 to 8 hours of good sleep. The antidote to a stressful day or health ailments could lie right at our fingertips.
Smell The Roses!
Spring is in the air! Wouldn’t it be great if you could smell it? Studies show that smokers lose some of their ability to smell. That can make life a lot less pleasurable. If you lose your sense of smell, you can’t appreciate the scent of spring flowers or freshly mowed lawn. Eating becomes a lot less rewarding too, since aroma contributes a great deal to the flavor of food. Life could even become more dangerous, since you may be less able to detect the odor of a gas leak or a house fire. There is some good news, however: Quit smoking and your sense of smell quickly returns.
Healthy Cake Batter Energy Bites
These fun energy bites the perfect snack for after school!
Ingredients: 1/2 c unsweetened shredded coconut, 1 c pitted dates, 1/4 c sunflower seeds, pinch sea salt, 2 tsp maple syrup, 1 scoop vanilla whey protein, 2-1/2 tbsp rainbow sprinkles.
Directions: Process coconut in food processor for 5 minutes, scraping down sides. Add dates, process until crumbly. Add sunflower seeds, sea salt, maple syrup and whey protein. Process until ball is formed.
Add in sprinkles and pulse to combine. Roll into 18 balls and store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for longer storage. ENJOY!
