Every day is always a challenge. In order to bravely face them, one needs to be armed physically, mentally and emotionally.
We can never anticipate hurdles that come our way, simply because they are never planned. The only offense is a good defense.
In the spirit of preparedness, here is some light I can shed on some of your major concerns.
You have repeatedly advised us against unhealthy snacking. Please help my husband and I to stop the bad habit of pampering ourselves with chips and ice cream before bedtime. Our blood tests indicated that we are pre-diabetic.
You have already addressed your own concern: the urgency of stopping unhealthy habits. It cannot come from a third party, like myself. The will to change must come from you. I can only guide you.
1) Perhaps scare tactics could work. Bring your husband to see the doctor and explain what disaster could await you if you were to cross the line from pre-diabetic to diabetic.
Let him meet a diabetic patient. Perhaps you may have a relative stricken with this life-altering ailment. Read up on all its side effects. Tell him and yourself that there is a price to pay for unhealthy habits like:
- Loss of libido
- Erectile dysfunction
- Weakness/exhaustion
2) Get rid of all temptation in the form of sugary foods. Don’t get me wrong. You can still enjoy sweets with coconut sugar and stevia. Remove all white flour and sugar-laced sweets. Think multi-grain and high fiber. If you love chips, consider vegetable chips instead of potato.
3) If scare tactics don’t work, just lay down the rules. And have fun with it.
I am a 45-year-old career woman. My complexion is so erratic. One day it’s smooth, then rough the next. What should I do?
Let me ask you several important questions:
Have you had your blood hormone tested lately? This is because hormones play a pivotal role in ensuring balance within the body, from complexion to sex drive.
Ask your ob-gyn to recommend an endocrinologist. Consider bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (plant-based/non-synthetic)
Are you drinking 10-15 glasses of water daily? If not, dehydration could be one of your biggest problems. Water is a must to ensure over-all good skin. Drink two glasses of water 30 minutes before meals—that makes six throughout the day. Then, between meals, drink one glass every hour. That makes 12-15! It’s so easy!
It’s possible that you are not taking enough vitamin C. If you want immediate results, see a dermatologist and ask for a vitamin C/glutathione IV infusion. There is also the vitamin C/collastin combination which you can alternate with.
Increase your oral intake of a non-acidic form of vitamin C like ester C, calcium ascorbate or rose chips to as much as 3,000 mg daily.
Exercise—You need to sweat it out or there will be toxic build-up in your body.
Stress—Manage it. No one is spared from stress, so learn to control your reaction to challenges in life. It may not be easy, but try at least to maintain some level of calm and control.
Sleep—With less than six hours of sleep, your complexion (and entire body) will look tired. Try to sleep by 11 pm.
Facials—There are seaweeds and vitamin facials that can relax and detoxify your skin. Inquire from your dermatologist.
How can I combat depression? I think I come from a bipolar family.
It is good that you are aware and in touch with your inner self.
Most bipolar individuals are not even aware that their depression and rages are caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain.
As a result, this wreaks havoc on their relationships and damage them in the process. If you feel that you are at risk, see your doctor.
Bipolarity is a mental disorder. It is an imbalance of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters.
While its exact cause is unknown there are factors suspected of causing it:
- Physical changes in the brain
- An imbalance in neurotransmitters
- Hormonal imbalance
- Inherited traits—There is ongoing gene research to determine a link.
- Environment—The patient could have been a victim of abuse or had a traumatic experience.
- Note that there is a manic phase within the bipolar disorder, characterized by euphoria, risky/aggressive behavior, irritation, spending sprees, increased sex drive, drug abuse, delusions, absence from work/school, suicidal thoughts and chronic pain without a known cause.
(Reference: www.mayoclinic.org)
Most bipolar individuals can be treated with medication and counseling; mood stabilizers may have to be taken on a long-term basis.
In naturopathic medicine, this condition is suspected to be caused by heavy metal poisoning. Therefore, the first treatment is detoxification through many options like organic food, omega 3, chelation, vegetable juicing and meditation.
This week’s affirmation:
“Nothing and no one can rob me of my inner peace”
Love and light!
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