WELLNESS

We need a paradigm shift in “Medicine” just like the shift from the world is flat to the world is round. Medications, prescription drugs are killing us. These chemicals are fighting our body cries for water according to Freydoon Batmanghelidj, M.D, in his book, “Your Body’s Many Cries For Water”. His many case studies of patients bodies healing themselves should wake people up to simple things that help our bodies heal like: drinking 2 quarts of water per day, taking sea salt, exercise and watching what we eat.

My research has shown that people that are living a healthy and long life from the centurions of Okinawa to people that follow a simple lifestyle change. Things like daily hydration with 8-12 glasses of good water, diet of 85% plant based foods and 15% animal based foods, daily exercise like simply walking for 30 minutes, living a joyful and appreciative life, praying, breathing, daily bowel movements, and meditating.

Doctors and scientists like: Andrew Weil, MD, Gabriel Cousens MD, Dean Ornish, MD, Deepak Chopra, MD, Rustom Roy, Hiromi Shinya, MD, Norman Walker, MD, Jesus and many more have helped many people make simple lifestyle changes so that their bodies healed themselves from many degenerative diseases.

Dr Gabriel Cousins Tree Of Life Center showed Eating Simply Raw Reversed Diabetes in 30 days. Dr. Dean Ornish has shown the health insurance world that raw food and exercise reverses heart disease. Dr Freydoon Batmanghelidj has many patients that had their bodies heal by simply drinking 2 quarts of water.

Why is the medical practice debating stuff when they should be helping us as individual to get our bodies to heal itself. They do not heal us, our body does. God gave us an awesome body that tells us what is wrong and heals itself given what it cries for.

We are individuals that have bodies that react differently to what is given to us. Help us learn and take action on a healthy lifestyle change for our wellness.

We are people with health issues and want a cure, not a debate about which is better. The focus is not where it should be, on us as individuals. Help us find the cause and point us in a direction that helps our bodies heal itself.

Don’t tell us to have surgery, chemo, radiation and drugs that kill and cut out the symptoms. Don’t tell us to take this alternative drugs that “experts” and research (funded by the makers of the alternative drugs) proves it; just help us as individuals to have our bodies heal itself.

We are brain washed by government regulations, FDA, Drugs and surgery, environment, food companies and beverage companies that convince us that what they as experts tell us is good for us. Don’t poison our water with fluorides and chlorides. Don’t give us drugs and poisons that kill the symptoms and also our cells. Stop! Tell us the truth not what is best for your profit and politically correct.

I tell you this as a person on a wellness quest that has followed the medical “Experts” and did not get well, as a matter of fact got worst. There are many of us that has stories to tell on our wellness quest that “Medicine” has given up on us or told us we had incurable conditions, bull!

The “Conventional Medical Practice” applies trial and error on us in general that individually harms us and drains our financial resources. After a fortune is spent, we are told “Conventional Medical Practice” can do no more for us and writes us off. I do have to say that there are a few that actually care and work diligently to help our bodies heal itself. I say thank you to those who do care and help.

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Your wellness friend,

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Discover Simple Dressing Techniques That Will Help You Look Younger

Most people understand there is a wide range between dressing too young and dressing too old. But how exactly should a mature person dress in order to look and feel younger without dressing inappropriately? On the other hand, what are some mistakes people make in their clothing choices that make them look older than they are?

You won’t have to invest in expensive clothing or accessories to put a wardrobe together that makes you look younger. Check the things you have now in your closet and see if you can’t wear them in a new way. Let’s take a look:

Dress for your size

The most common mistake people make when choosing clothing as they get older is they buy clothes that are too big and ill constructed. Many people gain weight as they age and then cover their bodies in huge shirts and those awful formless frocks. When you catch a glimpse of yourself in one of those muumuus and think ‘frumpy and old’ it’s time to rethink your clothing choices.

Older women in particular have many choices now to buy well-fitted clothing in all sizes, even plus sizes. Many styles that more petite women can choose from are now offered across many sizes. The hardest hurdle to clear for many people is accepting that you are a different size now. Don’t stress about what the tag says. If the garment fits well and accentuates your positives then you are going to knock years off your appearance.

Choose vibrant colors

This goes for men and women alike. Don’t be afraid to wear a color that accentuates your skin tone. In fact, these colors can lend their glow to yours. Pair solids with prints containing a similar hue so you don’t feel overwhelmed by too much of a pattern.

Whatever you do, stay away from big grey t-shirts and sweats. There are very few older people who’s skin can handle a big dose of gray next to it. Adding a colorful scarf or other accessory can also help bring the color of your skin up a notch. Listen to what people say, too. If you get compliments every time you wear a certain color, wear more of it!

Throw out anything that doesn’t fit

Having a closet full of three different sizes just in case you lose a few pounds is not only space-wasting, but emotionally draining. Old clothing may have sentimental value but it could be holding you back. If it’s that important, pack it away, but don’t wear it.

If you insist on wearing clothing that doesn’t fit, you are not only going to be uncomfortable, but look out of date. If the buttons are about to pop off of that favorite blouse of yours from 20 years ago, you will not be giving the impression of someone who is vibrant and youthful. You’ll be giving the impression of someone who is losing the battle against age. If you can’t afford to replace your entire wardrobe, don’t. Start by buying one outfit that actually fits. You’ll soon see how good you look, and feel, stepping out in clothes that fit.

Accessorize

Have a long sweater dress? Give it some shape with a sassy belt. No matter what age you are, you can wrap a black dress with a red patent leather belt and look fabulous. If you’re thicker around the middle, drape the belt across the hips. Or maybe you’d like to try a fashionable new scarf. Check out the latest trends in accessories and give them a try.

There are very few clothes or accessories that say “teeny bopper” except those that are really and truly fads. Other than that, your field is wide open. Change handbags, earrings, sunglasses, and bracelets to get brand new updated looks to make you appear younger and more stylish. Don’t forget hats and shoes! Look lean

There are a couple tricks that really do make a person appear more slender and younger. One trick that most people know is to wear dark colors on the bottom. Save the light colors for the blouses, sweaters, wraps, and accessories. Simple, straight legged pants without pleats or puckers, and simple black skirts are the basis to any good wardrobe for the older set.

Another trick to appearing leaner and more slender is to wear shoes or boots with a little heel. You don’t have to go nuts and wear stilettos; you can choose a nice wedge heel or a two inch heel. Just that little lift will make your body appear longer and will give your step a little lift. As we age we fight gravity; we feel we’re drooping. When we do things to make us appear more slender, we feel ‘lifted.’ This will take the years off.

Avoid novelty sweaters

This tip is just for fun! Nothing says ‘old’ like novelty sweaters around the holidays. If you must wear one, wear it in the house. When you leave the house, leave the sweater. These sweaters are very often not made well, so not only are they instantly aging you, but the condition of the sweater will also scream OLD.

There are, however, parties that require guests wear a novelty sweater. You’re among friends, so go right ahead and play it up. Just remember to take it off when you leave the party!

You’ve heard, “Do these jeans make my butt look fat?” Well, you should be asking, “Does my closet make me look old?” Don’t keep clothing around that ages you. Pitch those boxy shirts, tight pantsuits (I know you’ve got one!), baggy sweats, and frumpy muumuus. Buy one crisp, colorful, curvy, well-fitting outfit that makes you look and feel like you are 10 years younger… then buy another one!

If you want to learn more, check my wellness teaching blog out: http://muratasensei.com

Your wellness friend,

How Do You Treat Blocked Sinuses at Home?

When the weather turns cool there seem to be more incidents of sinus problems. Blocked sinuses can be a pain to deal with, especially if you are a busy person. Before you drive to the nearest pharmacy, the answer to your situation may be in your kitchen.

We as a society have lost touch with the “old ways” of healing. Before there was modern medicine there were its precursors: herbs, plants and other medicinal tools. Many of them you have in your home right now.

Aren’t sure? Well here are some treatment options you can use at home to unblock those sinuses.

* Steam: When nasal passages become irritated they can swell, blocking the flow of air through them. Steam can shrink those passages, allowing for freer breathing. Traditionally, boiling water is placed in a bowl. You may add a few drops of essential oils like eucalyptus or peppermint, which are known to facilitate better breathing. Lean over the bowl and cover it and your head with a towel. Slowly breathe in the vapors for about twenty minutes. Repeat several times a day as needed.

* Neti pot: These have been around for a while but have only recently gained popularity. This small teapot-looking tool can be filled with salt water and flushed through the sinuses to reduce inflammation and swelling. It also helps to keep the passages from drying out and becoming even more irritated.

With warmed salt water inside, lean your head to one side. Slowly pour the water into one nostril. It will naturally flow through to and out the other side, flushing both sides of the nose and sinuses. If you lean back the fluid may flow down the back of your throat leading to coughing.

* Humidifier: Nasal passages that are already blocked and swollen don’t fare well when the air is dry. Turning on your heat when it gets cold will produce just that effect. Using a humidifier returns moisture to the air to relieve the pain and discomfort in those blocked sinuses and hasten your recovery. Try a cool mist humidifier.

* Water: Drink lots of it. One sign of sinusitis is thickened mucous secretions. Besides the swelling of blocked sinuses, the mucus is unbearable too. Staying hydrated can thin these secretions out, allowing them to drain more readily.

* Apple cider vinegar: This vinegar has been used for centuries because of its medicinal properties which include antibiotic. Drink a spoonful several times a day or mix it in with a glass of water. It may reduce congestion from blocked sinuses and also help secretions thin and pass easier.

Are you dealing with a case of blocked sinuses due to sinusitis? The simplest way to combat your condition is to treat the symptoms when they first appear, using everyday items in your kitchen.

Your wellness friend,

Wellness is the joy of living with a healthy body, mind, spirit, network and finance. No amount of money will give your health back. Wellness of finance will give you a healthy mind and spirit. Having a healthy body, mind, spirit and finance will allow you to give back to your community, network.

As you can see by my definition, wellness is all of these parts working together and is a continuous pursuit. Each one of these parts has subcategories that I will address, one at a time, remembering all are related. Let us take a look at a healthy body.

After reading and observing people who enjoy a healthy and long life, this is what I’ve found. Their lifestyle includes: diet, movement, hydration, love, rest, breath, elimination, and meditation.

Addressing diet, let’s start with what Pogo says, I have met the enemy and he is me. What do you feed your body? Is it smoke, diet soda, processed foods, drugs, sugar or more?

Smoking is causing cancer. Diet soda is killing you with aspartame.

Diet soda is causing our young children to get cancer and diabetes.

“Chicken McNuggets” are killing you with dimethylpolysiloxane, an anti-foaming agent made of silicone and tertiary butylhydroquinone (TBHQ), a chemical preservative so deadly that just five grams can kill you?

According to a consumer dictionary of food additives, one gram of TBHQ can cause:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
• Delirium
• Sense of suffocation
• Collapse

Based on animal studies, health hazards include:

• liver effects at very low doses
• positive mutation results from in vitro tests on mammalian cells
• biochemical changes at very low doses •reproductive effects at high doses

Do you get the point of what you may be feeding your body is killing you and you need to change?
In the next post, let’s address what a healthy diet is.

More to come on wellness. For more info you can email me at arlanmurata@gmail.com

Your wellness friend,

I am on a crusade to educate people that surgery and drugs attacks the symptoms not the cause. This leaves you with more health issues. I advocate that “Wellness Is Your Choice” so take control of your wellness.

As a Cancer patient, What would you you do if you heard these words “You Are Terminal…There Is Nothing Else We Can Do To Cure You.”

This is Dave Perkins Story, A Terminal Cancer Survivor. After 3 years of the best cancer treatments known to the western medical community, they had nothing left to try to cure him. He said, “ I had followed my doctors’ advice and gone through various tortures trying to control the cancer that was threatening my life.” His ordeal included:
Gallons of chemotherapy and steroids
Surgery to remove spleen
Bone marrow/stem cell transplants
Signs of heart, kidney and live failure
High fevers
Loss of hair, weight, wasted muscles, painful sores in his mouth and throat
Severely compromised Immune System and so forth

At this point he researched and learned everything he could about natural health alternatives. Interviewed cancer survivors and health practitioners. Since cancer had devastated him financially, his question was how to best use his limited resources for maximum gain. These are five simple steps he found to maximize and achieve victory over his sickness: Detoxify, Hydrate, Oxygenate, Alkalize his body pH and Enhance his immune system.

He found a low costs method was the benefits of ionized alkaline water. Ionized Alkaline Water, Kangen Water, that assisted his body in: Detoxification, Hydration, Oxygenation, Alkalize his body pH and Enhance his immune response. He generally drank 80 ounces of 8.5 to 9.0 pH of Kangen Water with at least 3/4 teaspoon of Celtic sea salt in his diet each day.

Since following these five steps, he has gone from a terminal cancer patient to a terminal cancer survivor with no signs of cancer. His health and vigor have returned. He believes that kangen water was a major contributor to surviving cancer and to regain and maintain his good health. It fact, it has replaces or allowed him to cut down on many expensive supplements he used to take.

My story is similar as a heart attack victim. Surgery and drugs had left me unable to function because of unknown cause of dizziness and cold sweats that landed me into ER 3X within 90 days of surgery. Plus, another ER trip was because the drugs had drained the potassium from my body. Sick of this treatment, I sought alternatives and found a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) doctor who treated me with herbs, acupuncture, food suggestions and movement (exercise) requirements of simply walking at a moderate pace for 30 minutes a day. I recovered have been able to function normally. In January, 2010, I added a routine of: 1) Eating a more vegetarian diet, 2) Daily hydration with 8-12 glasses of alkaline water and 3) Moderate exercise of walking and tennis for 60 minutes on alternative days. I have lost 44 lbs, have more energy and sleep soundly plus feel terrific.

Western medicine has an incorrect concept fueled by money of the drug, food, beverage and western medical education and practice. There are a few that are breaking from the western medical education and practice that are being prosecuted by the “establishment”. There are alternatives to your wellness other than surgery and drugs.

My purpose of blogging about wellness is to crusade for people to make Wellness your choice. So question and challenge and search for the cause of your health issue so that you are able to resolve it, not be killed or suffer with western medicine as it is currently practiced with surgery and drugs to attack the symptoms not the cause.

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Your friend in wellness,