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The dark reality of 5G technology: What is the 5G Dragnet?
 

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Climate alarmists suggest prison and fines for those who contradict global warming narrative
 

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Hi, Jimi.

During times of stress and overwhelm, it can be hard to take good care of yourself. But it doesn’t have to be. With the right amount of support, information, resources, and connection, it can be surprisingly easy. Because you’re not in this alone.

Last week I shared a great resource for protecting your mental health during these incredibly challenging and unprecedented times we're facing.

And today I'd like to share with you a digital event hosted by Holistic Health designed to help you take the next steps to better health and happiness.

Join me, and over 40 of the leading plant-based experts, July 26-August 1, 2020 for this online journey to wellness.

Confirmed speakers include Dr. Dean Ornish, Dr. Michael Greger, Dr. Calwell Esselstyn, Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Dr. Neal Baranard, Dr. Kim Williams, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, Chef AJ, Dr. Brooke Goldner, Tracye McQuirter, Robert Cheeke, and too many others to name here.

Save your seat and register for free.

In this online event, you’ll learn from a team of plant-based experts to help you make the changes you need to find your way to optimal health.

I hope you’ll join me for Holistic Holiday at Home.

Let’s help each other make positive changes to get healthy, and stay healthy, together.


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YOUR HEALTH IS NOT DEPENDENT ON YOU DOING THE “RIGHT” THING.

Hey Jimi

I am about half way through the Hormone reset challenge and it’s been amazing. Women are getting downloads and having breakthroughs around their health in ways that they have never had before.

So many women have thanked me for my approach to healing the last couple days and it has been beautiful and humbling. I am practicing receiving.

One thing that I experience, time and time again, is that women are exhausted and frustrated by their health and inability to control and shift their symptoms.

Oftentimes, they have invested thousands of dollars, seen multiple practitioners, taken a bazillion supplements, survived on very limited diets….and still feel more or less the same.

They tried so hard to do it right and be perfect in order to regain their health and feel defeated and angry that they have nothing to show for it.

But here’s the thing, health is so much more than a protocol or a supplement.

If you have been following me for a while you know that I teach emotions being the root of dis-ease.

Does this mean that diet, lifestyle and herbs don’t matter?

No, they definitely do!

I run functional labs and recommend bio-individual protocols to my clients.

But if you aren’t doing the deep inner work, then you will stay stuck on that hamster wheel of your health symptoms for years to come.

In order to transform your health, you actually need to BE a different version of yourself.

It’s easy to get stuck in the mechanics.

It’s easy to hop around searching for the next sexy supplement.

It’s much harder to lean into the discomfort of your stuck emotions and limiting beliefs about yourself.

It’s challenging to see where YOU might actually be the one responsible for how stuck you are.

Women (and men to some degree) have so much pressure to be perfect.

Don’t let this mindset seep into your health journey.

Your health journey is a spiritual journey that is intended to set you free.

It is intended to give you powerful feedback around what is and is NOT serving your highest good.

Health is fluidity and adaptability.

Health is body, mind and spirit.

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How to Alkalize Your Body
 

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Today's Health Thought:
“An apology is the super glue of life.
It can repair just about anything."
 

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Hi Jimi,
Did you know…
New research has just come out that “EMF’s” coming from your cell phone, Wi-Fi, and cell towers can be worse than smoking cigarettes.
On top of it all… over 1,000 studies now show that EMF’s are EXTREMELY harmful to our health.
The problem is - our homes, schools, and even churches are full of them.
And now, new 5G technology will require a small cell phone station EVERY 500 FEET in urban areas. Add to that the recent announcement of 20,000 satellites that will orbit the earth, microwaving us from a distance, and it's a frightening future indeed.
It’s about time we have a serious conversation about this modern day “epidemic”.
Next week, Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 4pm Eastern, I'm putting together a webinar explaining some of the existing and future dangers - and discussing one of the best current solutions to fight these invisible dangers.
The webinar will be hosted by my good friend Trevor King, Producer of the "Live Longer" series. He has some very revealing short videos as part of the presentation to help guide the conversation along.
You will get the chance to ask your own questions at the end as well if you join us live.
To register, simply go here and enter your email.
The whole thing should last an hour at most and will be an enjoyable time.
I hope you can join us.
Be Blessed!
Dr. David Jockers
 

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One Article Two Posts

Hi Jimi,

How often in life do we find ourselves not appreciating something until it’s slipping away, or completely gone?

We often think of a sentiment like that in reference to the presence of loved ones. But, do you think in those terms when it comes to your body, to your health?

Generally speaking, I would say that the majority of us would have to admit that we take basic functions gifted by our bodies for granted.

But, how would your world change without the use of your senses? How would your world change without the sense of sight, or even with it greatly diminished?

Are you doing everything you can to protect your eyes for both now and in the years to come?

Or, could you be making common mistakes that are damaging your vision even now?

Common Mistakes That Damage Eyesight

Avoiding Eye Exams

Some say the eyes are the window to the soul. And, while I’m not sure there’s scientific evidence confirming that, there is evidence to show that the health (or lack of health) of your eyes can indicate other conditions such as diabetes, autoimmune diseases, or high blood pressure.

Your eyes also lack pain receptors, meaning that you could actually have a problem (like a tumor for instance) and be unaware of it.

Many eye diseases do not have initial symptoms, so by the time you actually experience symptoms, serious damage could have already taken place.

All of these things above tell us that neglecting regular visits to an eye doctor (optometrist or ophthalmologist) can be detrimental to the health of our eyes.

Waiting until you notice a loss in vision, may mean you’ve waited too long.

Rubbing Your Eyes

The mucus membranes in our eyes are dirt and germ magnets. So, if you have a habit of touching or rubbing your eyes, you are transferring that dirt and bacteria into your eye.

Excessive rubbing can also cause inflammation and may even damage blood vessels in the eye.

If you need to rub your eye, do so gently, with clean hands, and be sure your eyelids are closed.

Do’s and Don’ts of Contacts

Some individuals find that contacts can provide great ease and even comfort as opposed to wearing glasses. However, with that ease and comfort comes greater responsibility when it comes to eye care.

If you wear contact lenses, be aware of the following ways that you could be damaging your eyes:

  • Not cleaning and disinfecting contact lenses
  • Cleaning or washing contact lenses with tap water (any contaminants in the tap water are then transferred to your eye which can cause infection)
  • Not replacing your lens case every 3 months (bacteria can accumulate over time in the case)
  • Wearing contacts even while your eyes are infected or inflamed
  • Not washing your hands before handling your contacts
  • Sleeping in your contacts (robs your eyes of needed oxygen)
  • Showering in your contacts (microbes commonly found in water can attach to lenses causing infection)
  • Swimming in your contacts (just as with washing lenses with tap water or showering with them in, contaminants in the water can cause infection)
  • Using old solution (using lenses or solution past their date may not be effective in cleaning or disinfecting)
Screen Time

From computers, to phones, to tablets, to televisions, it’s easy to spend a lot of time in front of a screen.

If you find yourself staring at a screen for hours on end throughout your day, whether you realize it or not, you are straining your eyes.

Any digital device that you are using emits something called blue light. This can both damage your eyes and disrupt sleep patterns.

Did you know that when you strain your eyes, for instance while working at your computer, you actually blink less. Less blinking can make your eyes dry.

Always try to sit at least an arm’s length from your screen and practice the triple 20 rule. For every 20 minutes spent in front of a digital screen, focus on an object at least 20 feet away for a total of 20 seconds.

Skipping the Shades

Skipping sunglasses can wreak havoc on your eyes. While there certainly are some stylish shades out there, they truly are not just an accessory.

And, they’re not just for sunny days at the beach in the summertime either.

Ultraviolet (UV) light is present on sunny days, cloudy days, chilly fall and winter days, and warm spring and summer days.

Sunglasses help you to avoid UV damage from the sun which can lead to cataracts, macular degeneration, cancers in the eye or on the eyelid, or even corneal sunburn.

Polarized lenses that block both UV-A and UV-B rays are recommended.

For the Ladies

  1. If you’re not removing your make-up as part of your nightly, pre-bedtime, routine you could be damaging your eyes.
Sleeping in your make-up can cause the glands surrounding your eyes to become clogged leading to styes, inflammation, and even infection.

  1. If you’re not updating your eye make-up periodically, you could be prone to infection.
Bacteria can accumulate on make-up and applicators over time, which can then be transferred to your eye, causing infection.
It is recommended that eye make-up be replaced every three months, especially products like mascara which are used on eyelashes which commonly have bacteria present on them.
Protective Eyewear

From sports to job sites, to work around the house, there are many times when we should be wearing protective eyewear but fail to do so.

Studies show that simply wearing protective eyewear while playing contact sports, working with wood, mowing the yard, or while in the presence of various chemicals could prevent up to 90% of injuries sustained to the eyes in accidents.

And, since close to half of all eye injuries happen at home, be careful not to assume that just because you are at home that you are immune to such eye injuries.

Mowing the yard, gardening, cleaning with harsh chemicals, woodworking, and playing contact sports even in your backyard are all activities that are recommended to be done with protective eyewear.
 

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Part Two

Smoking

Some of the main side effects we hear in regards to the detriment of smoking include cancer and heart disease.

But, did you realize how much damage you could be doing to your eyes if you are a smoker?

Research shows that smoking doubles the risk of cataracts, doubles the chance of developing dry eyes, and increases the onset of early-age macular degeneration.

How To Protect Your Vision As You Age?

Obviously, avoiding all of the damaging practices listed above will help to protect your vision. Let’s review them before listing a few other tips to ensure optimal eye health.

  • Be sure to see your eye doctor regularly (biannually unless otherwise recommended)
  • Avoid rubbing and touching your eyes
  • Practice proper cleansing and disinfection of contacts, and avoid sleeping, showering or swimming with them in
  • Avoid excessive screen time (blue light exposure)
  • Wear polarized UV-A UV-B sunglasses year round
  • Remove makeup before going to bed at night and replace makeup regularly
  • Wear protective eye-wear during activities where eye injuries are common
  • Don’t smoke
Besides incorporating the practices listed above, the primary ways to protect your vision as you age rest in diet and exercise.

Are you surprised? Of course not!

These two things play such a vital role in our overall health, and our eyes are certainly included in that.

Exercise

Studies show that those individuals who lead active lifestyles suffer less loss of vision with age than those who do not.

Being physically active also helps maintain a healthy body weight which decreases the risk of glaucoma, It can also lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of diabetes, two diseases that are detrimental to eye health.

Proper Nutrition

Eating a diet filled with nutritious foods can help maintain overall health within the body. But, there are some specific foods that are recommended to promote optimal eye health.

Consider adding the following to your diet for the health of your eyes:

  • Bell peppers
  • Carrots
  • Dark leafy greens
  • Blueberries
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Turkey
  • Chia seeds
  • Wild caught salmon
  • Broccoli
  • Avocado
  • Eggs
There are some eye diseases or conditions that benefit from specific nutrition. For instance, macular degeneration.

For people over the age of 60, macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss.

Studies show that the following foods can aid in macular degeneration prevention:

  • Dark leafy greens (spinach, kale, swiss chard, collard and mustard greens)
  • Whole grains
  • Fruits
  • Plant based oils
  • Fish and poultry
Cataracts are another concern regarding eye health as we age. Over 50% of Americans over the age of 80 have cataracts.

The following foods may help prevent the development of cataracts:

  • Leafy greens
  • Orange peppers
  • Citrus fruits
  • Carrots
  • Berries
  • Walnuts
Supplementation

Oftentimes we are unable to get all of the nutrients we need through diet alone. This is where dietary supplements can be beneficial.

Consider adding the following supplements to your daily routine to support the health of your eyes:

  • Vitamins A, B1, C, and E
  • Omega-3 Fatty Acids
  • Zinc
  • Zeaxanthin
  • Lutein
And, let’s not forget proper hydration. Also a part of proper nutrition, hydration can go a long way to keep your eyes healthy.

From avoiding damage, to facilitating health, you can protect and preserve your eyesight, for in the words of Helen Keller, “Of all the senses, sight must be the most delightful.”

And if you’re interested in doing more…

>> Try this 7-second vision trick professional baseball players use to see better in minutes

To your health,

The HealthMeans Team

P.S. If you’re frustrated because your vision isn’t what it used to be… but you don’t want glasses or contacts or eye surgery…

There is an alternative.

Pro baseball players use it… Optometrists across the nation now recommend it…

And University of Georgia scientists recently reported it sharpens far-distance, near-distance, and low-light vision.

One person even appears to have reversed macular degeneration!

And thousands of seniors report vibrant vision thanks to this 7-second eyesight trick.

 

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Are Your Adrenals Exhausted? Here's How You Can Tell...

Quick – point to your adrenal glands.

Did you point to either side of your abdomen, right under your rib cage?

If not, we’ve got bad news: You have no idea where your adrenals are. And you might not know how important they are, either.

We’ve talked recently about adaptogens and how crucial they can be for restoring your adrenal glands to their primary function – producing hormones that regulate your metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, stress response, and more.​

You see, in the holistic and functional medicine space, you’ll often hear the expression “taxed adrenals.” In the Western model of medicine, there’s little evidence to support that theory. In fact, it’s often overlooked when patients complain of symptoms that a functional practitioner would connect to the adrenal glands.

The adrenal glands, both of which sit atop your kidneys, are made up of the adrenal cortex and the adrenal medulla (or outer and inner part of the gland, respectively.)​

The hormones produced by the adrenal cortex are essential in order to live. That’s where you get your sex hormones, your cortisol, and inflammation-calming hormones. The adrenal medulla, on the other hand, produces hormones that aren’t essential, but are certainly helpful – like adrenaline, which mainly helps to mitigate our response to physical and emotional stress.

You can see why these glands get used a lot in a world where we’re all stressed and all surrounded by hormones and hormone disruptors in our food, water, personal care products, and even our furniture.

Because the symptoms vary and often overlap with symptoms of other adrenal disorders, it’s important to understand exactly what is meant by “adrenal fatigue.”

Let’s explain.

Adrenal Fatigue

According to Dr. James. L Wilson, adrenal fatigue is a syndrome, or a collection of signs and symptoms that are related to one underlying cause.

In 1998, Dr. Wilson coined the term “adrenal fatigue” to classify the common complaints he was receiving from his endocrinology patients. His theory was that the prolonged and consistent stress his patients were experiencing was causing their adrenal glands to produce hormones at a rate incompatible with their design.

Think of it like what would happen to your body if you were forced by external circumstances to run all the time, and faster as time went on. Eventually, you just wouldn’t be able to run anymore, or at the very least you would have to slow down.

Dr. Wilson says that adrenal fatigue has been described by other medical terms – like non-Addison’s hypoadrenia, sub-clinical hypoadrenia, neurasthenia, adrenal neurasthenia, and adrenal apathy – but they all reference the same problem.​

When we don’t give our adrenals rest, their functionality becomes reduced. When their functionality becomes reduced, their ability to help other organ systems goes the same way, and symptoms of adrenal fatigue are only exacerbated. From the way your body metabolizes carbs, proteins, and fats, to how it balances your electrolytes, to the functioning of your cardiovascular system, and more, the adrenal glands affect your entire body.​
And because so much of our homeostasis relies on hormone production, the symptoms of adrenal fatigue can be vast and varied.

Most Common Symptoms

The most reported symptoms of adrenal fatigue relate to how your body rests.

If your adrenals are overtaxed, it’s likely that you’ll not only have a hard time getting to sleep, but a hard time waking up from sleep. And the sleep you’re getting?

It seems to barely affect your energy levels. Especially in the morning and mid-afternoon. If you’ve got energy at all, it seems to come to you in the evening, when you need it the least.

That means you’ve probably developed a dependency on coffee, soda, or other caffeinated stimulants to jump-start your energy. The moments of each day seem to drag between bouts of caffeination.

Adrenal fatigue can also lower the libido, as sex hormones are created in the adrenals and lower functionality affects their production.

Craving salty and sweet snacks can also be a sign of adrenal fatigue, as your body's calling out for something it’s lacking and not using properly.

You may even notice unexplained weight loss while you’re not actively trying to lose weight, or dull and dry skin as opposed to luminous and moisturized.

Taken individually, these symptoms don’t necessarily point to adrenal fatigue. But all together, they can suggest adrenal malfunction.

Always consult your doctor before taking any steps to right your body’s functioning, but if you suspect you may be a candidate for adrenal fatigue suffering, ask them!

And try introducing adaptogens into your lifestyle as well.​
 

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Texas county sheriffs REFUSE to enforce Gov. Abbott’s mask mandate
 

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Six new studies show hydroxychloroquine can save lives in COVID-19 fight
 

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Moderna coronavirus vaccine causes side effects in over 50% of patients; antibodies disappear in 2-3 months, rendering the vaccine pointless
 

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Practice Your Focus
This sounds easy on paper, but something simple to do is to stare at targets in your visual field and draw a pattern with your eyes. The trick is to stare at each individual target for 8 seconds and choose 5-6 targets. There are two pathways that control your eyes moving to a target and your eyes staying focused and in this day and age, constantly looking to new targets of interest, one pathway is typically stronger than the other. So one of the easiest ways to practice focus is to focus your vision.
 

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Jimi,
Summertime has arrived bringing with it a traditionally slower pace and simpler good times. And while you may be skipping road trips and summer events this year, the long days and soaring heat and humidity may still be leaving you feeling tired and lethargic instead of energized.

Living in Florida where temperatures hover around 85 degrees at night, I feel the physical and mental effects of these long stretches of heat and humidity firsthand—sluggish, a decrease in alertness and muscle soreness.

And it’s no wonder… according to science, harsh weather including heat and humidity can force our bodies to work harder to regulate temperature, sleep and other health processes—ultimately affecting our body and brain.

Here are 5 unpleasant and surprising side effects of summer… and one simple way to avoid them (hint: it’s not to drink more water):
#1 Dehydration – From exercise to gardening, sleeping to just breathing, everything you do in hot weather causes you to lose more fluids than usual. This extra exertion can dehydrate you without you even knowing it—depleting your cells of vital electrolytes—essential minerals that regulate muscle activity and pH levels.

#2 Restless Sleep – If your sleep quality is suffering, here’s why: More hours of sunlight suppresses serotonin, a hormone you need for sound slumber and temperature regulation. You’re tricked into staying awake longer and it’s harder for your body temperature to drop as needed to fall asleep.

#3 Fatigue – In hot weather, your body has to work harder to keep cool. Your blood vessels dilate to increase flow to skin’s surface. And increased perspiration causes you to lose electrolytes and fluids faster than normal. All this extra exertion causes you to feel tired and lethargic.

#4 Headaches and Dizziness – Too much fun in the sun can trigger heat-induced headaches and even migraines. Dehydration, extended exposure to bright sunlight, higher body temperatures and changes in atmospheric pressure are common culprits during warmer weather months.

#5 Foggy Brain – Cognition slows down significantly as a result of hot weather, affecting memory, mental processing speed and accuracy, and even your ability to complete simple tasks. Studies show that fluid loss of just 1-2% of body weight can affect focus.
To avoid this chain reaction brought on by summer heat waves, health experts recommend that you drink plenty of water and other non-caffeinated, non-caloric fluids.

But simply guzzling water may not be nearly enough…

Why your body craves more than just water

A tall glass of cool water may feel refreshing, and while it’s necessary to replenish lost fluids, water is not high in much-needed electrolytes. Most of the symptoms above are signs that your levels of electrolytes are running low… and water only contains trace amounts.

When your body is craving something more hydrating than plain water, add electrolytes to your water bottle to recharge your cells, muscles and brain.

Electrolyte minerals such as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus restore balance to support temperature regulation and muscle contractions (including heart function).
 

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How This New Tech Can Help You Manage Stress
 

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Early, Often & After!
 

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The Raw Food - Immunity Connection
Part II
Webinar with Drs. Rick and Karin Dina, D.C.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 5 PM Pacific Time, 9 PM Eastern Time

Dear Jimi,

Would you like to learn more about how to support immune function while simultaneously creating system-wide health? We will address this topic along with the role played by important nutrients including vitamin D and zinc in our upcoming live webinar replay of the Raw Food Immunity Connection Part II.

After our webinar last week, many of you contacted us asking if we would schedule an in-person replay at a later time of day so you could participate live. We have heard you and as a result have created a live replay just for you!

The live replay of The Raw Food Immunity Connection Part II webinar will take place on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 5 PM Pacific Time / 8 PM Eastern Time / 2 PM Hawaii Time, which corresponds to morning hours on Thursday, July 23rd in the eastern hemisphere.

We invite you to join us!

Click here to register for the webinar

This replay is the second webinar in our Summer Webinar Series following our Raw Food Mastery Summit 2020. All of the webinars in this series will contain well-thought-out slides so you can follow along with the subjects we are covering for added clarity.

In this webinar, you'll learn:

  • Seldom-discussed nutrient effects on immune function
  • Little-known information on vitamin D and zinc
  • Clinical assessments of immune function in plant-based vs. conventional eaters
  • What substances can interfere with the body's ability to use certain minerals like zinc and iron
  • Who needs to be concerned about vitamin D?
  • Can you 'boost' immune function?
  • Reliable plant sources of certain important minerals
  • So much more!

We will also share details with you about our upcoming online class offerings. We invite you to join us for this webinar:

https://event.webinarjam.com/register/14/vm780s8


Healthfully yours,


Dr. Rick Dina, D.C.
Dr. Karin Dina, D.C.



PS: Can't make the live webinar? No worries, if you register using the link below, you'll receive an email with a link to the replay video after the webinar is complete.

https://event.webinarjam.com/register/14/vm780s8

PPS: Our Transcending What's Trending Summer Webinar Series continues with our next webinar in August. Watch your email inbox for announcements!
 

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Hi Jimi,

While menopause is something most of us know…

Perimenopause is a topic not everyone has heard of—much less understand.

And yet, the symptoms are very real and incredibly challenging for a lot of women.

To shed light on this inevitable phase women go through, we interviewed Dr. Carrie Jones. She’s a naturopathic doctor who currently works as the Medical Director for hormone testing facility DUTCH Analytical.
If this is the first time you’ve heard of it, perimenopause is when a woman’s body transitions to menopause.

And this transition often comes with distressing symptoms.

So in this week’s Goodness Lover Vodcast, you’ll learn about:

  • The symptoms of perimenopause that women can expect
  • Why women experience mental health-related symptoms like anxiety, brain fog, and memory loss
  • What causes these symptoms on a cellular level, especially with your estrogen and progesterone
  • The common causes of estrogen imbalance in women, especially during this pandemic
  • The huge role that the GI tract plays in causing hormonal imbalance
  • What is the best-case scenario for perimenopause (and what you can do to prepare for a much easier transition)
  • How important sleep is with hormone production and our risk for disease, including practical tips to sleep better
  • Several tips for men to support the women in their families better, as well as the different hormonal transitions men go through
  • Herbs and supplements to mitigate the effects of perimenopause
  • The lowdown on HRT (both synthetic & bioidentical), creams, and pill forms of hormone administrations
We absolutely loved talking to Dr. Carrie.

She gave me and Matt so much clarity on the topic, so I’m sure you (and your partner!) will also feel empowered with all the knowledge you’ll pick up.

Perimenopause, in most cases, is not going to be fun.

But I hope you find comfort in the fact that there are things you can do to make it easier.

Watch Episode 12 of The Goodness Lover Vodcast here.


To your health,

Sarah Otto
 

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Getting to Know Your Internal Distraction Triggers

As much as we’d like to think that ADHD and procrastination are 20th century inventions made worse by the 21st century expansion of the internet…

Putting work off is a tale as old as time.

From Oscar Wilde – “I will never put off till tomorrow what I can possibly do – the day after”...

To Leonardo da Vinci – ”It is easier to resist at the beginning than at the end”...​

To Seneca, a Roman stoic philosopher – “It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.”

We have to face it: Everyone knows procrastination and distraction are the natural enemies of production and success. But we all struggle with it.

Distractions in Seneca’s day might have been a bunch of senators heading to a forum, or the urge to go try some of the olives in an olive orchard, or to take a stroll through the marketplace around lunch time…​
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But they’re much more numerous and pervasive today. We have not only ourselves to contend with, but the constant availability of television, music, phone conversations, the thrill of driving wherever we want whenever we want, and myriad other options.

Here’s the root of the root, though. The truth that was as true for Seneca as it was for da Vinci and as it is for you: Until we learn to speak to our own internal triggers, no amount of external restricting will change our focus.

We need to address the cause.

What to Do First

Distraction can feel like such an idle, unconscious pull that we may not realize there’s a pattern.

But when you know you’re meant to be working on a project, cleaning your bedroom, or starting dinner, and instead you start scrolling on your phone…

Something happens that takes only an instant.

Your brain registers that you’re about to do something “required.” And before you even choose not to, it changes tracks.

More often than not, it’s a feeling of anxiety.​
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Sometimes we don’t want to start something because we’re not sure where it will lead. Or we have low confidence in our ability to do it. Or we think it’ll take much longer than it realistically will, because we won’t let the final outcome be less-than-perfect.

It can be painful to really address those intrusive thoughts, and so instead, we open the fridge and look for a snack.

THAT’S where we need to stop – and write it down.
Have you been trying to write a report all morning, and pausing to look something up every few minutes? The next time your fingers move to open a new tab, stop.

Think. Why don’t I want to see this report through?

You don’t have to know the exact answer – brainstorm a few ideas! Imagine what you would say to a friend if they told you they were having this problem. You’d probably be a veritable fount of helpful ideas and theories.

You do all this so that next time…

When You Notice the Trigger

If what you’re really afraid of, in this case, is that you’ll write something incorrect and you’ll have to go back and change it, pay close attention to the feeling in your body that you get right before you open a new tab.

Does your chest feel tight? Does your face tingle a little bit? Do you get itchy?

If there’s a physical sensation that accompanies your anxiety, it can be easier to catch yourself in the moment.

When you feel the feeling, don’t do the thing that you think will make it go away. Stay with it. Be uncomfortable. Allow yourself to have the “I’m no good, I’m not enough, I’m going to do this wrong” thoughts.

And then…

Wait. Tell yourself that the thing you wanted to do to distract yourself is perfectly permissible – in a little while. You can check your phone in 10 minutes, when you go upstairs to get a snack. You can fold your laundry at the top of the hour. You can go wash your face the next time you get up to go to the bathroom.

By specifically sectioning off time to do what you would’ve just allowed yourself to do before, you:

  • Remove the “forbidden” film making that distraction all shiny and desirable. It’s not “bad”, you just don’t have the time for it right now,
  • Give yourself a reward for doing the work you really ought to be doing anyway,
  • And you clear the path for an uninterrupted, distraction-free stretch of time.

Distractions are tricky for everyone, no matter how enlightened they are.

The next time you realize you’re having a hard time focusing, shine a light on the moment right before you lose focus.

You’ll probably be surprised at what you find there.​
 

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Hey Jimi —
When it comes to your energy (or lack of it), did you know…
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> Certain types of lasers (photobiomodulation) can help heal thyroid disease, inflammation, and injuries...and give you back your energy?
> Oxygen plays a critical role in the health of your mitochondria and your energy production?
If this is news to you and you’re struggling to understand why you never seem to have enough energy, then MUST WATCH/LISTEN to these interviews.
+ Tim Jackson, DPT, CNS(c) is explaining:
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To your best health...and having superhuman energy!
Ari
 

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Dear Jimi

Did you miss any of the EMF Health Summit?

Maybe you missed the breakthrough anti-cancer sessions with Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt .

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If you missed ANY of this crucial, life-changing information…

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Dear Friends,
As you’ve likely noticed, we’re living in a time of social isolation and distancing, economic challenge, global uncertainty, and fear of an invisible and microscopic enemy.
What a perfect recipe for emotional eating.
If this describes you, your client, or someone you care about, then the first thing to remember is this:
You are eating emotionally for a very good reason.
It makes perfect sense from the perspectives of both science and psychology.
Science reminds us that the simple act of eating can reduce the physiologic stress response. You know this in every cell of your body: eating makes us feel better, and it does so almost instantly.
Just ask any crying, screaming infant or toddler.
Food can literally down-regulate stress chemistry.
Psychology reminds us that food is a comfort. The act of eating brings a sense of safety, nurturance, warmth, and love. If we are eating, then the world is at peace.
Etched in our DNA is the memory of generations of ancestors who found solace with food in times of hunger, famine, grief, and hardship.
So if you’ve found yourself emotionally eating in the past months, you might as well forgive yourself.
Stop the negative self talk, call a ceasefire on self attack, and breathe into your humanity.
Let go of being perfect.
Emotional eating is an opportunity to ask “What else?”
Meaning, what else can I do to find comfort? What else can I do to create more relaxation, more pleasure, more goodness in my life?
We don’t need to “fight” emotional eating.
Rather, we need to embrace it for what it is, enjoy the comfort of food when we’re eating it, and look to find other ways to soothe or reward ourselves in times of challenge.
If we listen faithfully, we find that our relationship with food is often asking us to grow.
It’s asking us to mature ourselves.
It’s asking us to look beyond food, and into the rest of our life for the care and connection we’re seeking.
I hope you continue to turn these interesting times into a powerful nutrition for your own betterment.
My warmest regards,
Marc David
Founder & CEO
Institute for the Psychology of Eating
[email protected]
psychologyofeating.com
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Hi ,

These are unprecedented times that make it hard to maintain your healthy habits...

Yet some use it as an opportunity to reset!

Health and wellness start at home, and it starts with you. It’s in the choices you make throughout the day, starting with the food you eat. It’s in how you move your body, (or don’t). It’s in your self talk and how you feel about yourself. How you interact with others and the rest of the world.

During times of stress and overwhelm, it can be hard to take good care of yourself. But it doesn’t have to be because you’re not in this alone.

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