Do you ever have times in your life when your purpose is being questioned?

Not that you're questioning your own path, but more what and why the universe has put obstacles in your way. Every once in awhile we need to keep ourselves in check and stay true to our purpose.

Why does a pattern develop in our lives to attract the type of people or the situations that can ultimately get ourselves stuck ??

I ask this questions with one thing in mind -  it is a common human experience, but sometimes we feel like we're isolated, and the only one struggling with our life's work. Especially when we find ourselves stuck in a rut.

I think these things matter, and we need to bring them to light -  then we can focus our energy on staying true to our purpose.

Living our life to our own principles whatever they may be.

 You can choose religion or spirituality or mindfulness to guide you; or you can just be aware of the choices that you make on a daily basis so you don't repeat detrimental or toxic patterns.

Things like willpower and adaptability are synonymous with coping skills. To develop healthy ways to manage our lives we need to constantly work on this aspect of our selves. Take time in your daily routine to sit still and concentrate on what makes you uniquely you - find your purpose if you don't already have one

Focus on these things one at a time recognize hurdles that you put in your own way and knock them down jump over them get rid of them all together you have the ability to get out of your own way to live true... stay on task.

 Behavior you're supposed to be do what you're supposed to do and make a difference in this universe.

Wake up every morning knowing that no matter what life throws at you you can get through it and still stay true to your purpose.

Why I became a Holistic Health Practitioner

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”

― Mark Twain

At a young age I was dealt several serious physical challenges that fortunately opened my eyes to the benefits of alternative medicine. I have in turn spent my whole adult life educating myself to the ways of herbs, nutrition, homeopathy, energy healing and the classic teachings of Eastern and Western medicine alike. 

I went back to school at 35 to become a Holistic Health Practitioner, picking up as many certificates in health modalities as possible - to be able to help people on a professional level, following my true calling.

There comes a time in life when you need to accept who you are.  I have done that, and now I  desire to make a solid living doing what I love, to support my children...all the while staying true to my self.

Visit my website to see who I am. Please feel free to sign my guest book while you are there.

Keeping healthy during this wonderful flu season:

Keeping healthy during this wonderful flu season:

Stay Home If You're Sick
It is just good sense to stay home from work or school when you're sick, to prevent the spread of contagions.

Keep Your Hands Clean
Washing your hands frequently, especially before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, sneezing, or using the bathroom. Make sure to use warm water and soap, and lather up for 20 seconds!

Cover Your Nose and Mouth When Coughing or Sneezing
Avoid spreading cold and flu germs to others by coughing or sneezing into a tissue. If none is available, don't cough or sneeze into your hands! Instead, turn your head away from nearby people and, if necessary, aim for your shoulder or elbow.

Don't Touch Your Eyes, Nose, or Mouth
Cold and flu viruses are actually transferred through the eyes, nose and mouth. Try to keep your hands away from your face as much as you reasonably can.

Gargle with salt water
The flu virus in particular tends to anchor in the back of the throat and festers there. Gargling with a mix of sea salt, if you have it, and tepid water several times a day at the first sign of sickness, will possibly prevent a full-blown case. And while you are sick, it helps to clean out the germs, to aid in quick healing.

Get Plenty of Rest
Getting plenty of rest gives your white blood cells the time they need to do their job. The best cure to any oncoming illness is to REST as much as possible, the body will heal itself.

Avoid Unnecessary Close Contact
It's an unfortunate fact that a person can spread flu germs a full day before exhibiting symptoms, and then up to five days after that. Steer clear of those with flu-like symptoms - they'll understand. And if you're sick, avoid close contact with others.

Eat Plenty of Fruits and Vegetables
Eating right is always important, but particularly during cold and flu season. The vitamins and minerals found in fruits and vegetables can boost your body's immune system.

Get Fresh Air and Exercise
Fresh air in the lungs will clear out any potential germs that you have come in contact with. If you work in an enclosed environment, take "air breaks." Try not to chill yourself too much, this can make your body work over time to regulate temperature, when it should be reserving energy to stay healthy or fight sickness if needed.

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New Healthy Living Classes at local Parks and Rec

Happy Halloween Everyone!

Witches' teeth - ewww!

This is an easy to make fun and healthy recipe I got from National Association of Nutrition Professionals NANP

Recipe: Core and quarter an apple. Remove wedge from skin side of each quarter to form a mouth. Insert variously shaped and sized slivered almonds for teeth.

Nutritional Typing - Take Control of Your Health

Nutritional Typing - Take Control of Your Health:

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This is a great site for a new perspective on diet control - eating what is right for you can make all the difference in the world. Nice FREE testing for your nutrition type and needs - check it out!

I love Dr. Mercola, he is a great mentor for us all.

Digestive Enzymes

Digestive Enzyme Article - HubPages

My New Writing Adventure - local health examiner

Heavy metals are being churned-up by the removal of local dams on the Rogue River.

The health of our local rivers dearly affects our lives, more so than many people typically think about. It is up to the many devoted non-profit river watch organizations in this country to keep a watchful eye on the health of our countries rivers. 

In Southern Oregon the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board has helped the local counties remove 3 decrepit dams from the Rogue River in the past 3 years.

Continue reading on Examiner.com Rogue River - Heavy Metals are Being Churned Up From Dam Removals - Medford Alternative Medicine | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/alternative-medicine-in-medford/rogue-river-heavy-metals-are-being-churned-up-from-dam-removals#ixzz1TflH94o7

Detox Naturally

Drink in lots of water. Water is among the most abundant substances found in nature that will assist in the detoxification of the body. Water flows through the body in the blood line and systema lymphaticum and gathers up toxins as it passes across the kidneys and out of the body as urine. The greater the intake of water, the better our body is able to clean itself from adverse compounds.

Cut down the ingestion of chemicals that hurt the body and inhibit self-repair. The body has a lot of mechanisms that work to protect the body from injury. These systems include the respiratory system, gi, urinary, lymphatic and the skin and cuticular layer. Each of these systems of rules has a certain elimination mechanism that keeps the body clear of adverse substances.

Step-up your intake of foods that allow for detoxifying compounds. Raw detoxifying foods and spices will assist in the cleansing of the body. Garlic, coriander, echinacea, ginger and parsley leaf all clean our bodies. You are able to easily incorporate these spices in your general cooking. Fresh fruits are good detoxifiers, provided you consume them by themselves and not in combination with additional foods. Fresh green and red veggies are good for detoxifying.

Utilize products that bear only natural herbs, fresh fruits and veggies to clean each part of the body. Most importantly, lots of water is called for to clean each system. If what you place in your body is low in contaminants and chemicals then it will pull those that are hived away in your body out and carry them off as the water passes through.

Busy Business Man's No-Workout Workout - Workplace Wellness

Busy Business Man's No-Workout Workout - Workplace Wellness

Good to know info. It is always helpful when we can tone up at the work place. I know I often feel like jelly at the end of a long day :-)