| This newsletter changes weekly so be sure to keep coming back for information on current health topics that can help you maintain and regain health. Also--check out the free Webinar classes you can join by just clicking on the link --most are recorded and available at your convenience. Check the Educational tab for selections.
Dr. Mary
|
Herbal eGram #650 Where’s My Keys?
Good Morning!
Most people have asked that question at one time or another and some on a regular basis. It’s the end of the year and some of you may be asking: “Where did the year go?” Yesterday we gave a surprise party for my sister’s 75th birthday, and she asked: “Where did the time go?” Some moments seem so fleeting in retrospect and others seem to drag.
If you are a person who wakes in pain, whether that pain is physical or emotional, the days can drag and the moments measured by depression. You may even be taking medication for depression. The problem with most medications you need to take more and more to accomplish what you want. When you take natural supplements that feed the body you tend to take a lot in the beginning and then drop down to less because your body needs less for maintenance.
Take SAMe for example. This substance is found in the body and is synthesized from the amino acid methionine (with the help of folic acid and B12). We now know that high levels of homocysteine can be improved by taking folic acid and B12. Homocysteine is a marker for heart disease. So, if you have had a blood test that says you are high in homocysteine, you might also want to look at what SAMe does.
SAMe tissue levels are typically low in elderly people and in individuals suffering from depression, osteoarthritis and various liver disorders. Increasing levels of SAMe has been shown to be very effective in reversing some of the symptoms associated with low levels of this substance. For more information read: http://hartonweb.com/nsp-herbs/bornforhealth.com/?sn=1845-2
The largest human study of SAMe involved over 20,000 patients with Osteoarthritis of the knee, hip and spine. After 8 weeks of supplementation, 71% reported “good” or “very good” results. It was well tolerated by 90% of the patients with minimal side effects. Another study which followed 108 patients for 2 years reported that all patients experienced significant decrease in morning stiffness and pain at rest and during motion. In addition, patients who had also been suffering depression found relief from these symptoms as well.
The recommendations for dosage with severe symptoms were: 2 tablets three times a day with meals for one week; the next week 2 tablets with two meals and then 2 tablets per day until the desired level has been reached. Maintenance dosage is 1 tablet per day. Since the substance involves liver detoxification and may affect other medication dosages you should seek the advice of a medical doctor if you are taking prescription medication for pain or depression.
Be particular about the brand you use. Since SAMe is an active molecule, if it is not enteric coated it may actually begin to break down prematurely in the bottle and you may not be getting the dosage you think you are getting or that the label says is in it. NSP has done strict testing on their brand and only package it in 30 tablet size to protect freshness and bio-availability. Also, individuals with diagnosed bi-polar should not take SAMe unless under medical supervision. The antidepressant effects of SAMe could lead them to a manic phase in some individuals.
Sometimes you can feel like you are walking through mud and there is an occasional oasis of rest. It’s been my pleasure to help many people find a bigger stretch of the oasis where they can even find joy and be pain free. To share the hope of a healthier life and to believe you can have that life is amazing. There are so many people who live their life in pain and discouragement when there are answers…they just need to reach out.
Happiness sometimes is a reach beyond your comfort zone. It is most likely something that involves change and that is not easy for many people. What are you willing to change or try in 2014 that will be pivotal in your health?
Yours, For The Health of It,
Dr. Mary
Mary Born, ND CNHP CNC
Mary@bornforhealth.com
For more info on other products, and how to get them at wholesale direct (member cost) click:
If you have any questions or comments, please email me: DrMary@BornForHealth.com, or for an appointment Call: 248-559-6763.
This information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose nor prescribe as that is the realm of a medical doctor. If you have specific symptoms, see an appropriate health professional. Please seek the advice of a health practitioner for specific ailments.
|
Herbal eGram #649 Success!
Good Morning!
What does success mean to you? To some it means having financial stability. To others it means having friends and/or family. And to others it may be having good health. Whatever success means to you I think we can agree that it means having Joy in your life.
Joy is what we wish for during this season…Joy to the World. It’s a wish for Peace and Love. It is what I wish for you. I thank you for another wonderful year of being able to share important health messages that are filled with hope. Many of you have written how a message has helped you in some way. I love getting feedback from you, especially the good kind but also the constructive kind. I’ve changed the way I do the eGrams during the years. I’ve given you a glimpse and then if you find it of interest you can find the whole message on the link I give you to my website. This link will also give you a year’s back issues of eGrams so that you can tell others about one that has particularly inspired you.
It has been a particular joy of mine to be able to help and support others in their health goals. Recently, I heard some good news about my son, Bryan’s family dog—Honey. At the beginning of the year we found out that she had a sizable tumor that was cancerous near her bladder. They take her to a vet that uses some alternative methods and he recommended some supplements—one of which is Paw Paw cell reg. This week we were happy to find out that the tumor has shrunk to half its size. I count this as one of my (our) successes and it brings me great joy that we could make Honey more comfortable and hopefully healthier.
There are many success stories I could write about: how AnxiousLess has benefitted many people including my son, Michael; how Curcumin has made a huge difference in my grandson, Zachary’s ability to deal with his health challenges of high functioning Autism. This same supplement helped my husband regain the use of both thumbs without being in pain. I thank God and Nature’s Sunshine for begin able to help those in my family who turn to me for guidance and the solutions I can offer through quality supplements.
This year I turned 70 and when I was a girl in high school I thought wow, I may in my lifetime see the turn of the millennium. I certainly did that with all the doubt and suspicion it carried with it. Somehow being 70 does not seem old now. I am slower than I was but I am grateful for the knowledge I have about supplements and good health practices. I am by no means perfect in what I do…I think fanaticism about anything is unhealthy. I am grateful each day for the ability I have to move without pain and to think and express my thoughts so that others understand me.
Whatever 2014 brings to you I hope it is filled with Joy and that you are grateful for all the goodness in your life. We can always dwell on the bad but I certainly feel that is only going to bring more bad…concentrate on the good and let it increase exponentially. Share what you know with others and offer them the hope that you have control over your health. Choose wisely; Experience the Awe that is there and share that hope with others. Learn something new every day. Cherish what you have. Be kind to yourself and then others. Find something to laugh about daily, even if it’s the silly things you do. Forgive yourself for your human-ness. Thank you for being you and for helping me give a corner of my life purpose.
Yours, For The Health of It,
Dr. Mary
Mary Born, ND CNHP CNC
Mary@bornforhealth.com
For more info on other products, and how to get them at wholesale direct (member cost) click: http://www.mynsp.com/born; and then go to Products A-Z. If already a member, click on www.naturessunshine.com.
If you want to get member prices you need to be Sponsored with account 204150 If you have any questions or comments, please email me: DrMary@BornForHealth.com, or for an appointment Call: 248-559-6763.
This information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose nor prescribe as that is the realm of a medical doctor. If you have specific symptoms, see an appropriate health professional. Please seek the advice of a health practitioner for specific ailments.
|
Herbal eGram #648 Real Energy
Good Morning!
There is a huge craze for “energy” drinks that gives people the misinformed idea that you can actually stimulate the body in creating energy. These drinks stimulate the adrenal glands into producing epinephrine or norepinephrine. They sometimes will contain these hormones.
Beating the adrenals and forcing them to produce epinephrine gives it signals that you are in stress and need the hormones that deal with stress. Most people who are tired or exhausted are not feeding their body properly and not getting enough rest. These are very important for proper energy production and renewal. Wearing out the adrenal glands has some terrible consequences.
Fatigue and sleep disorders are part of the symptoms associated with Adrenal burn out. The adrenal glands emotionally have to do with decision making. When they are not functioning properly we tend to make poor choices. If you have a pattern where you have made some bad decisions perhaps you might look into supporting your adrenal glands. One of the tonics for adrenal support is licorice root and another is Adrenal Support.
Energy drinks also contain sugar and fructose which mess up the brain’s ability to create the proper cascade that produces real energy. This cascade occurs in the cells. Energy is produced in the mitochondria of each cell and is referred to as ATP. An animation of the simple version of this process can be found: http://www.science.smith.edu/departments/Biology/Bio231/krebs.html
Resorting to quick fixes such as energy drinks contribute to the pandemic we have in this country of obesity and diabetes. Free radicals are not addressed by energy drinks and some experts believe poor food choices actually can contribute to the high inflammation underlying many disease conditions such as cancer, heart disease, arthritis and various other neurological disorders.
We know about the antioxidant rich foods such as colorful vegetables and fruits but there is one antioxidant that assists the antioxidant functions in the Kreb’s cycle of energy production; crosses the blood brain barrier and is referred to as the “universal antioxidant”. In vitro research it has been shown to extend the life of many other antioxidants such as CoQ10, Vitamins C and E as well as chelate heavy metals from the body. That powerful and little talked about supplement is Alpha Lipoic Acid.
ALA is unique in many aspects of energy production and has been shown effective in many research studies to assist with the uptake of glucose thereby making insulin more efficient. In Germany it has been tested against oral hypoglycemic (blood sugar lowering) medicines. In one placebo controlled trial 74 type II diabetic patients were given either 600, 1200, or 1800 mg of alpha-lipoic acid daily or a placebo. After 4 weeks all those in the “treatment group” showed a 27% decrease in insulin-stimulated glucose uptake compared to the placebo group. No serious side effects were noted in any of the treatment group. International Journal of Integrative Medicine 2001,3(2):38
NSP adds Tumeric to the Alpha Lipoic Acid and the curcuminoids in this ingredient have shown to be anti-inflammatory in many peer reviewed studies. Research on this ingredient has spanned 50 years and when taken as a preventative can help the body fight conditions such as cancer due to its ability to suppress tumor initiation and metastasis.
With this history of use and no side effects it make me wonder why everyone isn’t taking Alpha Lipoic Acid as part of their daily program for health. I certainly will be adding it to my regimen of prevention. I had a brother with diabetes and my father died of Pancreatic Cancer. Read more on how it can support your health: http://hartonweb.com/nsp-herbs/bornforhealth.com/?sn=1505-6 Two capsules a day is what is recommended for maintenance of health. If you are experiencing some symptoms of blood sugar distress, you might consider doubling or tripling that amount for a short time and be sure to monitor your blood sugar. You may also want to check with your doctor as your blood sugar begins normalize so you can adjust your medication safely.
Tell others what you know about the harm most energy drinks can do. Advertising is done to sell product—not protect the buyer. Check the labels. Most of the bottles consist of more than one serving and yet people are drinking them as one serving. Also, check the sugar content—it will be for One Serving! The amount of sugar one takes in will affect inflammation levels. The faster that sugar is burned will cause even higher amounts of inflammation. High Fructose Corn Syrup is used in almost all sports drinks.
Potassium chloride is also added to the drink to provide salt. This ingredient interrupts the digestive processes contributing to gas and bloating. It can also cause hives or rashes to those sensitive to the ingredient. The main objective is to stay hydrated and pure water with trace minerals can be far more effective than sugary and salty drinks. These energy/sports drinks should not be consumed by children as they contribute to obesity. Most children are not athletes and these drinks are targeted to athletes who sweat off minerals faster than normal.
Some safe and healthy alternatives to sports drinks are the line of Solstic products that Nature’s Sunshine carries: Solstic Energy is loaded with vitamins and minerals along with herbs that support the proper energy production process. Solstic Revive is full of minerals and vitamins along with glucosamine to protect joints and cartilage during exercise and after. Sea Salt provides the sodium along with l-carnitine and l-taurine to facilitate muscle repair. The Solstic line are delivered in a single serving pack that can be added to a bottle of purified water and sipped on throughout the exercise program making recovery time practically non-existant.
Some people will add some of our protein powder such as vanilla Nutri-Burn to their Solstic and help with additional advantages of an easily digested protein supplement to keep their brain and body building while exercising. Other protein drinks include: Smart Meal; Love and Peas and Nature’s Harvest. Add a little kick to your energy drink with ingredients that help your body provide Real Energy.
Yours, For The Health of It,
Dr. Mary
Mary Born, ND CNHP CNC
Mary@bornforhealth.com
If you want to get member prices you need to be Sponsored with account 204150
If you have any questions or comments, please email me: DrMary@BornForHealth.com, or for an appointment Call: 248-559-6763. This information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose nor prescribe as that is the realm of a medical doctor. If you have specific symptoms, see an appropriate health professional. Please seek the advice of a health practitioner for specific ailments.
|
Herbal eGram #647 Glimmer
Good Morning!
A bud in spring; a newborn infant; a twinkle or glimmer—words of promise and new beginnings. These words often offer hope and encouragement for those who have been burdened. A smile and/or a hug is often enough to set a glimmer or spark in a person’s heart to keep them encouraged.
One of my favorite animated stories is the one about the Island of Misfit Toys. Santa is still Ho-Ho-Hoing and the toys are encouraged that they too can have meaning. At some time during our life we feel like a misfit and can empathize with those who don’t fit in. But being unique is good too. My granddaughter Jessica (age 16) wrote an article about it that was very impressive. http://www.bornforhealth.com/connectingsites/findingthejoy.html
Create a Glimmer book! Start looking for things that give you a little spark, or make you feel like smiling. This is a great tool to turn to when the cycle of life seems dim and dark. Cut out pictures or words than encourage you and paste them into a binder. They can be about your family, places you’ve been or would like to go to. They can be about poems or sayings you like to read. They can even be a cartoon. Anything that gives you a good feeling when you look at it; put in this book.
When one has been hurt and feeling betrayed it is normal to harden the heart. You want to protect yourself from ever feeling hurt again. It is a self-defense mechanism. The problem is that if you have no way of turning on hope again, discouragement can be a vortex that drags you down. Pretty soon you don’t want to get up in the morning. You need something or someone to help you through the down times and destructive things are not the answer.
Long term heart protection makes for a timid and difficult transition when you want to learn to trust and enjoy life again. The longer it goes on the more difficult it seems. Essential oils and Flower Essence therapy can be very helpful for moving this energy and letting us move into happier times more easily. Check out the Healing Heart remedy elsewhere on this website.
When a heart has been closed for a long time what you end up doing is not allowing yourself to feel joy either. Open Heart is a flower essence that helps people trust and regain that childlike feeling of awe. Awesome is a popular word. What makes you feel awed? One of the remedies in Open Heart is “Baby Blue Eyes”. It helps people see things differently with a more positive and hope-filled outlook. Wild Rose included in this recipe helps to heal the hardened heart. If this time of the year makes you feel like Scrooge—then try this remedy.
The Pancreas is involved in self-esteem issues and when we have experienced rejection or fell as though our trust has been misplaced; we affect our self-esteem. The Pancreas is where our inner child lives and expresses itself. When it becomes hardened it cannot do its physical job. There are many things that depend on a well-functioning pancreas. Proper Digestion requires a healthy pancreas and so does having healthy blood sugar balance.
The Pancreas and liver are very involved in the problem of Insulin resistance which has been coined as Metabolic Syndrome. This imbalance affects millions of people. The choices we make daily can contribute to better health or illness—do you know what good choices you can be making? Usually we know what we do that is bad for us, but we can sometimes counter the bad with the good if we know how to do that. I feel that if we do 80percent good then our body can handle the 20% bad. The problem is that most people reverse the ratio and that is where disease sets in.
Hope for the Holidays is what you can offer when you share news about good health. These newsletters offer hope and encouragement—share them with friends and family. If your parties include people who are in pain and are suffering, offer them some hope and natural solutions. It is a great feeling when someone has been able to lift themselves out of discouragement. NSP has Operation Happy for those very times when people need some glimmer of hope. Check it out.
Yours, For The Health of It,
Dr. Mary
Mary Born, ND CNHP CNC
Mary@bornforhealth.com
For more info on other products, and how to get them at wholesale direct (member cost) click:
http://www.mynsp.com/born; and then go to Products A-Z. If already a member, click on www.naturessunshine.com.
If you want to get member prices you need to be Sponsored with account 204150 If you have any questions or comments, please email me: DrMary@BornForHealth.com, or for an appointment Call: 248-559-6763.
This information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose nor prescribe as that is the realm of a medical doctor. If you have specific symptoms, see an appropriate health professional. Please seek the advice of a health practitioner for specific ailments.
|
Herbal eGram #646 Launched
Good Morning!
Generally speaking a launch is another word for propel or to push off. We’ve seen ships launched and astronauts launched into space. In October at Leader’s Conference 2013, NSP introduced a new product called AnxiousLess. It launched itself into first place above Silver Shield (which has held that spot since its introduction a couple of years ago).
AnxiousLess is a product that acts quickly to help us de-stress. It was primarily created to help with situational anxiety in times where we feel our pulse increase, may break out into a sweat; may shake or even feel nauseous just thinking about a situation. For some people taking a test can be like that; for others it may be public speaking. In some people the thought of being alone or in a crowd; elevator or enclosed space—whatever the situation, the response of the body is the same.
The ingredients in this herbal formula help to calm the mind and reduce the cascade of hormones that are triggered during times of anxiety. The main ingredient is an herb from Africa where people have been using it for thousands of years. Even children take this herb to help them deal with famine and extreme thirst. Sceletium Tortuosum helps calm the mind and lift the mood. Many people cycle into a vortex that takes them from doubt into extreme depression. This herb has the ability to reverse that vortex and propel a person into a positive mood.
The other ingredients in this formula aid in the de-stressing process. When we perceive danger the hypothalamus goes into action and triggers a response from the Pituitary which in turn triggers the Adrenals to send out hormones that are stimulating. These hormones will cause the blood pressure to rise, pulse elevate and increase blood flow. If the blood pressure is already high this can have serious consequences. If the heart is weak and this process is repeated often, a heart attack can be the result.
Many people come to me and say they’ve been diagnosed with panic attacks. This is truly a scary experience where one can hardly breathe and the above symptoms have been triggered. I wonder if they took AnxiousLess on a daily basis if that might help calm the response so that when they are confronted with a stress trigger, their body wouldn’t “over respond”. It certainly would be worth trying! Only one or two capsules daily have been helping many people deal more effectively with life’s stressors.
We live in a stressful world. Even children are stressed. I’m sure that there have been more stressful times: war; depression; famine etc. Why is it we have a difficult time dealing with every day stress? Experts think there is a relationship to our ability to adapt to, or recover quickly from, daily stress and our nutritional reserves. Our food/supplement choices have a play in our ability to bounce back from a stress-filled situation.
There is a group of herbs called Adaptogens that experts have known about since the 1960s. These herbs assist the nervous system in calming and relaxing the cycle that is involved in handling stress. There are many herbs in this category and some are more effective in areas of the body than others. For example: Sleep issues…the herbal formulas that include Eleuthero, Aswaganda, Rhodiola and Schizandra (to name a few) are helpful. These are included in the formula called AdaptaMax.
This formula can be taken as a tonic every day to help the nervous system deal with a variety of stressful situations and this includes the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep. When nourishment is given to the Adrenal glands they don’t go spastic when called upon to send out stimulating hormones. They send out enough to deal with the problem and then quickly calm themselves the way the cycle is intended to be.
Some people thrive on being stressed (until they wipe out!). These demands often take their toll after a time. One cannot drink tons of stimulating drinks, not eat properly, take in alcohol or other chemicals, and not sleep and yet, expect to get top performance from the mind and body. Our bodies need certain things to keep them healthy and one of those is tonics. Our ancestors dealt with stress better because they knew about tonics. Adaptogenic herbs are considered tonics. Tonics help to restore vigor to the body and mind.
What do you do about preparing for the stress of the Holidays? Taking some tonic herbs may help your body deal with weather, deadline demands, traffic, meetings etc. Do you often get a cold or the flu during the Holiday Season? This is a sign that your body has no reserves. Try taking one of the many tonic supplements that NSP offers: Nervous Fatigue Formula; Elderberry De3fense; Adaptomax; Suma Combination; Cordyceps Mineral Chi Tonic; Eleuthero—maybe you need Adrenal Support and our new AnxiousLess product for a month or two.
Do you make each day a happy one? Do you even realize that they can be? Are you getting enough sleep? NSP has classes on line that can help you determine what products would be right for you. Or, see a qualified health care specialist to help you determine what will help your body deal with the demands you make of it.
Yours, For The Health of It,
Dr. Mary
Mary Born, ND CNHP CNC
If you want to get member prices you need to be Sponsored with account 204150 If you have any questions or comments, please email me: DrMary@BornForHealth.com, or for an appointment Call: 248-559-6763.
This information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose nor prescribe as that is the realm of a medical doctor. If you have specific symptoms, see an appropriate health professional. Please seek the advice of a health practitioner for specific ailments.
|
Herbal eGram #645 What is it?
Good Morning!
Discerning a diagnosis is what medical doctors must do in order to come up with treatment. The AMA has guidelines and codes for every diagnosis. Once something has been diagnosed then there are certain protocols for that diagnosis a medical doctor needs to follow. Many conditions are simply educated guesses. If you want to understand how difficult this can be from a symptomatic approach, check out the symptoms of Sarcoidosis. This condition can demonstrate Acute abdominal pain all the way through the alphabet to Wheezing.
The diagnosis precedes the treatment but in between is the testing which includes xrays, CT scans, biopsies and a myriad of other options to come to the conclusion and eventually the only thing medical doctors have to offer is steroids. In a bit I will discuss steroids but what about congestion?
The word congestion means slow or “non-moving”. Sort of like a traffic jam. If you’re on your way to work do you care about whether it was an accident, construction or something else slowing your progress? You just want to get on your way! You also may want to know how delayed your travel will be. If the congestion is in your head it will create an inability to think clearly. You may mount a fever to help burn up the congestion. This is your body’s immune defense at work.
You can assist the body in eliminating the congestion with a plethora of supports. One might be to drink water as this adds more liquid to the mucus produced. Mucus is really what is congested. Every cell is bathed in a fluid. When this fluid becomes thick it is called congestion. The congestion can be so bad that it forms a glob (tumor or cyst). Breaking down the glob requires enzymes---another eGram.
If water doesn’t seem to break down the congestion you might want to try some immune boosters to act on the cause which is generally a bacteria, virus or fungus. Some natural immune supports work to fight all three irritants. You don’t have to know which it is. Take Silver Shield for example. It works in the blood stream to fight infection. It doesn’t care what kind of infection it is. It has a vibration that mimics the sterilizing effects of the “blue” lights that hospitals use to sterilize equipment. That is one way it is different than most colloidal silvers. Another is its particle size.
Nano particles of silver are so small they can suspend in water. They are often likened to homeopathic because of the way they work with the energy of the body to fight infection. When silver is not nano particle it can congest the liver and take a longer time to process. It may even contribute to heavy metal poisoning if not done right. I don’t trust anyone but Nature’s Sunshine to create the quality of silver that I want going through my system.
Silver Shield is patented and guaranteed to leave the body within 24 hours. It does its job and leaves. In some cases you have to take a lot to let the body know help is on the way. In cases of extreme viral or bacterial infection that is acute, I will take an ounce 4 times in a day. This means I will consume an entire bottle in one day. How quickly do you want to get better? The FTC won’t allow me to name illnesses, but I’ve seen some serious conditions clear up within a week by taking an entire bottle of Silver shield the first day; next two days a half a bottle and then continue with 1/3 of a bottle until there is no more discomfort. This is the process that Dr. Pederson recommended when he taught us about this amazing liquid.
Silver shield has no toxic level. In other words, you’d go broke before drinking enough to do even a small amount of harm. You couldn’t drink enough to cause harm and it is patented to prove it. Can you say that about any cold or flu medication? Most of them come with severe warning labels and many people are giving them to children. This brings me back to the discussion of steroid medications. I have great concern for the blatant recommendations for steroids. Half the time people don’t realize what they are taking is a steroid.
Corticosteroids are mimics of something your body actually makes when inflammation is realized by the body. Many things can cause inflammation. Food can irritate the body and cause inflammation (allergies). How dangerous is taking steroids? First of all, corticosteroids work against the immune response to reduce inflammation. I like things that work with the natural body response. The immune system is responding with inflammation because it identifies an invader and is trying to eliminate it.
How can we naturally boost the immune/adrenal response? First of all examine what you’ve been doing to contribute to the inflammation. Food, over use, Stress etc. all contribute to wearing down the adrenals and many times we don’t give our body the time it takes to heal. We want to continue abusing our body and not have pain. Last month I spoke about adaptagens and how these amazing herbs can help the body heal faster by giving it nutrients to heal. This is way different then suppressing symptoms!
I will work with natural immune supports to see if the symptoms subside. In general, if something shows no response within a week; I will look at what I’ve been eating to see if that may be a trigger and cut out things like sugar, dairy and gluten (the prime dietary suspects for inflammation) and continue with my immune supports. If no response within another week by cutting out dietary concerns, I will look at emotions and find out if there may be an emotional trigger that is holding the body back from healing. Sometimes I will jump right to that if someone can come up with a situation that occurred around the time of the arrival of symptoms.
My thoughts: It doesn’t matter if the condition is bacterial, viral or a mutation of either—some natural supplements like Silver Shield, will help the immune system find it and deal with it. Be the investigator and don’t worry about naming the condition—you don’t want it around long enough to name it.
Yours, For The Health of It,
Dr. Mary
Mary Born, ND CNHP CNC
Mary@bornforhealth.com
For more info on other products, and how to get them at wholesale direct (member cost) click:
http://www.mynsp.com/born; and then go to Products A-Z. If already a member, click on www.naturessunshine.com. If you want to get member prices you need to be Sponsored with account 204150 If you have any questions or comments, please email me: DrMary@BornForHealth.com, or for an appointment Call: 248-559-6763. This information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose nor prescribe as that is the realm of a medical doctor. If you have specific symptoms, see an appropriate health professional. Please seek the advice of a health practitioner for specific ailments.
|
Herbal eGram #644 Hakuna Matata
Good Morning!
I love just about anything Disney! When I was a child I remember watching Walt Disney on TV and getting lost in his presentations of Tomorrow Land; Frontier Land; Fantasy Land etc. I love the Disney parks and the characters. I love the movies!
In “Lion King 1 1/2” We found out how Timon met Pumba and how this unlikely pair set off to comfort each other and support the “no worries” concept. We could learn from the, “leave your worries behind” philosophy. How opposite can anything be: a meerkat and a warthog as friends! Yet, they sing this song of leaving your worries behind in an effort to cope with their days.
The Holiday Season represents a time of stress for many people. I happen to really enjoy the Holiday Season and its traditions. It’s a time of family get-togethers and having fun sharing. It also is a time to realize that people can be different from us but we can enjoy them just the same. Maybe you don’t want to eat their plate of “squirming bugs” but you can bring a dish to pass that you know you can eat.
Hakuna Matata means not only “no worries” but in Swahili it means inviting in a stranger that has traveled far and may be hungry or in need of rest. That stranger may be an estranged family member that you want to reach out to. Maybe it is you—the You you’ve lost touch with. I have a recipe that we call Hakuna Matata thanks to Julie DeVisser who taught this past Education Day in Southfield that I want to share with you. http://www.bornforhealth.com/newsletteregram/recipes.html
Opening our hearts to new possibilities may be tough if you have trust issues. We have created a trigger that doesn’t allow us to be vulnerable. Sometimes we do have to protect ourselves but closing our hearts to possibilities means never experiencing love at all. Using the flower essence “Open Heart” helps us to overcome these triggers that have created a barrier we’ve set up. When we don’t open our hearts to new possibilities the alternative can be loneliness.
Using essential oil and flower essences may help you enjoy the Holidays more. If you don’t know what to choose you can do the Emotional Healing Assessment and it will help you to define where to begin healing and learning how to be happy.
Yours, For The Health of It,
Dr. Mary
Mary Born, ND CNHP CNC
Mary@bornforhealth.com
If you want to get member prices you need to be Sponsored with account 204150 If you have any questions or comments, please email me: DrMary@BornForHealth.com, or for an appointment Call: 248-559-6763.
This information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose nor prescribe as that is the realm of a medical doctor. If you have specific symptoms, see an appropriate health professional. Please seek the advice of a health practitioner for specific ailments.
|
Herbal eGram #643 Be Ready—Beyond Antibiotics!
Good Morning!
The scare of Superbug infestation is rampant in hospitals but also in other public places. The answer is not a stronger antibiotic. Doctors are at a loss to fight these infections. Some of the names are becoming familiar: MRSA, SARS, SPR, KPC and many more. They basically live in the mucus membranes: nose, stomach and lungs. Do you think that washing your hands is enough?
The resistance of Gram Negative bacteria is a concern of most hospitals. What they found is that people can be carriers but not have any indication of the disease. All of the speculation is that we need to deal with these from an exterior solution. Wash hands and keep your environment clean preferably with strong antiseptics. Everywhere you look there are dispensing machines to kill bacteria.
But, what if we look at it from the inside out? What if the problem were not that these resistant micro-organisms are out there but the fact that we no longer can fight them. The overuse of bacteria has made these strains mutate and become impervious to medical solutions. They are also fast growing.
If some people live with it but don’t succumb to it then why can’t we all? Is it because the people who do not succumb to the disease have a revved up immune system? And that their immune system protects them from bacteria and viruses that can mutate faster than a drug can be manufactured to fight it?
Attacking these Superbugs from the exterior is the wrong solution in my opinion. They are smarter than the drugs available and no new drugs are being produced. What steps are you taking to keep your immune system healthy? It no longer is simply about eating healthy. If you aren’t supporting your immune system with multiple solutions, you too are subject to inviting a superbug to inhabit your body.
Whether you succumb to the ravishing that can take place as soon as you provide the microbes with weakened tissue to feed upon, is up to you and how healthy your immune system is.
My daily immune support begins in the morning with a tablespoon of Silver Shield and then an ounce of Thai Go to make sure my body has plenty of nutrition to fight inflammation; and two probiotics to support gut health. After I wash my face, I use Silver gel on my face, in my nose and behind in my ears making sure I spread it around each nail and cuticle. At breakfast I take vitamin D3 and in the fall and winter months I also take two Elderberry De3fense along with my multi vitamin and minerals supplement; Omega 3 (this helps nourish the skin) and CoQ10 and several other herbs to support various strengthening my body.
This may seem like a lot of supplements but remember… I take no medications! Medications do not support health and usually come with a side effect. I am not perfect but I try very hard to compensate and eat right most of the time while giving my body the best supplementation I can provide and that means only using Nature’s Sunshine products. I never skimp on giving my body the tools it needs to keep me healthy. I also have a lunch routine and a dinner routine of supplementation. When I feel a cold or sniffles come on I will open a pack of Immune Solstic and drink that either as a hot tea or drop it into a water bottle to sip on.
So, how do we ramp up our immune system? You heard what I do. Is washing your hands really enough? Is putting sticky stuff on your hands enough? Should you go about wearing a mask? (I do in the form of an invisible mask of Silver gel). Keeping your body clean so the environment is not friendly to superbugs is one answer. Maybe what you need to do is start with a Cleanse. At the very least take probiotics. Do you have children? They need to be supporting their bodies with nutrients as they are defenseless against superbugs.
Our government is at a loss and the drug companies have bailed out. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/11/09/antibiotic-drugs.aspx The drug industry isn’t providing answers. You need to defend yourself and go beyond antibiotics. If you don’t know what you should do see a natural health professional; take some classes and start looking out for number one! Don’t wait until you have to go into the hospital. You need to start now and Be Ready!
Yours, For The Health of It,
Dr. Mary
Mary Born, ND CNHP CNC
Mary@bornforhealth.com
If you want to get member prices you need to be Sponsored with account 204150 If you have any questions or comments, please email me: DrMary@BornForHealth.com, or for an appointment Call: 248-559-6763.
This information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose nor prescribe as that is the realm of a medical doctor. If you have specific symptoms, see an appropriate health professional. Please seek the advice of a health practitioner for specific ailments.
|
Herbal eGram #642 The Journey
Good Morning!
We don’t know how long the road, or how many detours we will take. Hopefully we experience love, peace and joy along the way. Expectations are that we will act on our purpose. The journey ended (and one began) for my friend, Marion Vann on November 2nd (All Souls Day). I will miss her.
Book of Wisdom (3)
“But the souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and no torment will ever touch them. In the eyes of the foolish they seemed to have died, and their departure was thought to be an affliction and their going from us to be their destruction; but they are at peace.”
Even while she was going through the challenge of cancer she was ready to help others and make their path a little smoother by offering her help, her smile, and her knowledge of natural supplementation. She continued to find and express her purpose in living. We love you, Marion and know that you are rejoicing with the angels.
Have you defined your purpose(s)? Would they include making this world a little healthier? You don’t have to wait for certification to have knowledge. The earliest herbalists learned by doing. Apprenticeship was how most people learned how to help themselves and others. There are plenty of opportunities to learn. The Internet is full of ideas and yes, some of them conflicting. So, it is good to go to a reputable source and one that can be trusted. I found that in Nature’s Sunshine. I have used their products for over 30 years now and they do what they are intended to do.
Do you want to learn more? If you do, attend the Natural Health Business/Seminar this coming weekend. Even if the things you learn only help you and those you care about, it will achieve a great deal. If you don’t live in the Southfield Michigan surrounding area, look for a seminar near you: http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/members/education/seminar.aspx These seminars are held annually. New classes will be forming in 2014 with new subjects.
We live in a sick society. Clearly what we are doing isn’t working. We must learn how to create health instead of fighting disease. Do you have basic knowledge of how the body works? Some people have no clue where their stomach is located. They will tell me they have stomach pain and point to their intestines. Others don’t realize that the adrenals sit on top of the kidneys: http://www.webmd.com/urinary-incontinence-oab/picture-of-the-kidneys You can lose up to 90% of their function and have no physical symptoms. They help filter the blood; control body fluids and electrolyte balance. They will take calcium from the bones to balance pH when the blood is too acid.
Drinking liquid chlorophyll will help take the load off of the kidneys by assisting in cleaning the blood. Taking enzymes with your meals will also assist the kidneys because undigested proteins contribute to acid blood levels. Diabetes and high blood pressure are damaging to kidneys. Supporting these two bean shaped organs will go a long way in preventing illnesses. I love Urinary Maintenance as it has herbs and whole foods that strengthen the kidneys, bladder and urinary system.
The emotion held in the kidneys is fear. What are you afraid of? We suppress our fear but that doesn’t mean the body doesn’t still feel it. In fact, suppressed fear is even harder on the body than discussing our fears. Fear is an important emotion. It wakes us up! It is a warning signal on the dash—do something. It is when you don’t act on the fear that it becomes a problem.
Many of our fears are unfounded. Some of the experts say as much as 90% of what we fear never comes to pass. Trusting in a higher source (God) helps by giving someone else the burden. Fear is an emotion and like most emotions cannot be reasoned with. If you can’t reason with your fear, take the Emotional quiz and find out if a flower essence will help you. The antonym for fear is trust. How can you learn to trust?
I’ve trusted my health and my family’s health in the products from Nature’s Sunshine. I trusted them and the knowledge I gleaned from associating with people who were passionate about health—you can trust them too.
Yours, For The Health of It,
Dr. Mary
Mary Born, ND CNHP CNC
Mary@bornforhealth.com
For more info on other products, and how to get them at wholesale direct (member cost) click:
http://www.mynsp.com/born; and then go to Products A-Z. If already a member, click on www.naturessunshine.com. If you want to get member prices you need to be Sponsored with account 204150 If you have any questions or comments, please email me: DrMary@BornForHealth.com, or for an appointment Call: 248-559-6763. This information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose nor prescribe as that is the realm of a medical doctor. If you have specific symptoms, see an appropriate health professional. Please seek the advice of a health practitioner for specific ailments.
|
Herbal eGram #641 “Fork tongued”
Good Morning!
To speak with a “fork tongue” means; to make false promises or to speak in a way that is not honest. Dr. Oz is a popular show but let’s step back and take an objective view. I’ll take one of his programs to start this observation. This show is partly about the advantage of taking Garcinia Cambogia.
First of all he portrays it as “the newest fat buster”. NSP has had this herb available for at least two decades and bumps it up a notch by adding Chickweed (another fat buster) http://hartonweb.com/nsp-herbs/bornforhealth.com/?sn=906-9 It’s one of Dr. Oz’s thing to claim “you heard it first…” I know he has to sell his show but a little more honesty would be desirable. Americans watch this show for advice. What he does is give you a glimpse and then you go rushing off to the health food store for his next “new thing” and expect them to have it. Well, if you think about it…if it is so brand new, what makes you think the health food store has IT. Maybe IT has been around for a long time and Dr. Oz is just getting IT.
Dr. Oz promotes the herb, Garcinia Cambogia as basically the only thing you have to take to lose fat: no exercise, no dieting—No effort! This type of thinking promotes the “one pill does it all” attitude that is not healthy. To simply want to burn fat and not watch how you eat is setting up a person for failure. Eating the wrong foods got you where you are, not the lack of a nutrient. Yes, the nutrients will help you get balanced but you must then look to healthier lifestyles and habits of eating to maintain fitness and health.
Dr. Oz then goes on to show his expert on Garcinia who’s double chin is wobbling as he speaks—does he take is own advice? How can a person believe a fat expert when he is a “fat” doctor? If he has studied this herb for years, don’t you think he would be interested in getting rid of his fatty chin?
The other thing I object to is that every YouTube presentation of Dr. Oz begins with a drug commercial. Do you really think that’s health oriented? I don’t watch the TV show but I bet that it is supported by Big Pharma. Dr. Oz is quite the showman but he does not represent honesty and integrity. He says, “I don’t make anything on this, I don’t sell it”! This is supposed to make you feel he is honest because he has no financial investment in what he is touting. The truth of the matter is; he is selling himself and his show.
Please watch this with some of the objectives I’ve pointed out and see if you can come up with you own “fork tongued” version. When he finally gets to Dr. Julie Chen you can start believing. She does have her facts straight! http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/garcinia-cambogia-newest-fastest-fat-buster-pt-1
If you really want to “bust the fat” you need to step up your metabolism and stop eating food that contributes to fat gain. “Belly Fat” is an indication that you have one of the symptoms of pre-diabetes, or metabolic syndrome. It is an indication that you aren’t metabolizing the food you eat. Metabolism is the process where the body turns food into energy. It depends on the right kind of food. Starches are stored if not used right away. This is a discussion for my December Herbal Hour class in Berkley.
You can take fat busting herbs such as Garcinia Cambogia and Chickweed but it is also important to use fiber. Fiber will attract fats and help move them out of the body. Some people have had good results using “Fat Grabbers”. This is a combination of fat grabbing fiber that sweeps through the blood stream and carries bad fat out the colon. You take 4 capsules 15-20 minutes before a meal.
Good luck busting your fat up and getting rid of it. You will have better health if you decrease sugar and starches and exercise. Watch out for those fork tongued messages of unhealthy habits.
Yours, For The Health of It,
Dr. Mary
Mary Born, ND CNHP CNC
If you want to get member prices you need to be Sponsored with account 204150
If you have any questions or comments, please email me: DrMary@BornForHealth.com, or for an appointment Call: 248-559-6763. This information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose nor prescribe as that is the realm of a medical doctor. If you have specific symptoms, see an appropriate health professional. Please seek the advice of a health practitioner for specific ailments.
|
Herbal eGram #640 OMG
Good Morning!
Anyone who is under the age of 30, or is associated with anyone under the age of thirty recognizes what OMG means. When I was about 7 or 8 we were scandalized if anyone swore (even though we did hear it at home). If one of our peers was angry at someone they would shout Eat S—T! And everyone would know that person had been pushed to the limit. Okay, so I’m showing my age but it turns out that eating feces is proving to be beneficial for people who have dire colon issues. Yuck!!
If you follow Dr. Mercola, there is some scientific evidence to back this up: “According to Dr. Ravi Kamepalli, MD, an infectious diseases physician and author of a study on fecal transplantation tolerance, fecal transplantation has a 98 percent success rate, and the vast majority of patients report being overall satisfied with the ease and effectiveness of the procedure.” I personally would rather take Probiotics than eat someone else’s fecal material—I don’t care how processed it is.
Healthy gut flora can be obtained by eating fermented foods. Yogurt has a small amount of it and if the colon is really challenged, it will make a small difference. Most yogurt is loaded with sugar which contributes to the growth of yeast (bacteria’s antagonist). So, the more sugar you eat the more imbalances you will have in gut flora.
Many things disrupt friendly bacteria and the antibiotic over-use is one of them. There is also: the constant use of antibacterial soaps, things like Purell—kill off bacteria but also strip the skin of its natural pH; stress and worry will kill off good bacteria; some medications will kill off friendly flora.
When a baby is born it gets its first exposure to friendly flora in the birth canal. If the mother didn’t have a healthy gut then she didn’t have this defense to pass on and the baby then can get it through nursing but most often needs to have supplementation. Colic and other concerns such as Thrush are a result of not enough healthy bacteria. Read More This is one of the reasons I am adamant about taking Probiotics as part of a health program. There is no evidence that you can take too much. Everyone needs probiotics, even children.
There is a huge relationship to gut health and the entire level of health in the body. I have observed over the years that poor digestion and gut ill-health are the primary causes of most of the conditions that people struggle with. When you have poor intestinal flora it can upset your ability to absorb certain nutrients.
The older you get the more your digestive system breaks down, especially if you have been following the standard American diet. Specifically the lining of your stomach gradually loses its ability to produce hydrochloric acid which releases vitamin B12 from your food. The use of antacids or anti-ulcer drugs will also lower your stomach acid secretion and decrease your ability to absorb vitamin B12. Infection with Helicobacter pylori (or H Pylori), a common contributor to stomach ulcers, can also result in vitamin B12 deficiency. (According to Dr. J. Mercola)
So, if B vitamins are not absorbed well that can take its toll on the nervous system which depends greatly on a good supply of B vitamins to maintain health. B vitamins are water soluble and washed out. During times of stress we use up large amounts of B vitamin to assist the nervous system.
There has been an association with a lack of good gut health and the brain. Dr. Gershon’s book: The Second Brain, demonstrates how the gut and brain are related and the health of the one depends on the health of the other. This is an important listen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehfxhSiJSF8
Immune health is also affected by the gut and we can see that there is a relationship to people having no defense against some of the infectious diseases that people are dying of. It isn’t because they are more rampant but the fact that we are better hosts for these conditions. In science first comes observation and then theorization. So, is it the disease, or is it the lack of resistance that resulted in death.
Is your gut able to defend? How often do you have a cold? What are you doing about it? What is your elimination like? The Chinese believe that the colon and lungs are related. If you are congested in the colon then the respiratory system will try to take over and eliminate toxins by increasing mucus production and temperature. We then come along and take “medications” to reduce the fever and histamine production. This creates a cycle ending up with allergies or even asthma. So you then treat the asthma and the real cause is never addressed.
Does your gut have an abundance of good bacteria? As stated above most people as they age lose the ability to digest and maintain a healthy gut. I think it is all but impossible to maintain health unless you are taking enzymes and probiotics. Even if you eat right, you may not be getting optimum value out of that food unless you also take enzymes. Even if you have regular bowel movements (which should be 2-3 per day); you may not have a healthy balance of good bacteria.
Are you a “Germaphobic”? Constantly using bleached wipes and antibacterial soaps are stripping the healthy pH of your skin making it susceptible to infection. I use Silver Gel on my hands and face. This gel is antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral yet it does not disrupt the health of the skin or change its pH. When you drink Silver Shield you do not disrupt the health of the friendly flora in your gut.
We have all followed the Germ Theory—its not working for us! We need to get dirty. Maybe we should all make mud pies and eat them. We need to look at being the wrong environment to harbor disease. Flies do not make garbage—garbage draws flies.
Yours, For The Health of It,
Dr. Mary
Mary Born, ND CNHP CNC
Mary@bornforhealth.com
For more info on other products, and how to get them at wholesale direct (member cost) click:
If you want to get member prices you need to be Sponsored with account 204150
f you have any questions or comments, please email me: DrMary@BornForHealth.com, or for an appointment Call: 248-559-6763.
IThis information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose nor prescribe as that is the realm of a medical doctor. If you have specific symptoms, see an appropriate health professional. Please seek the advice of a health practitioner for specific ailments.
|
Herbal eGram #639 SADS
Good Morning!
You may think I am going to discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder which is a concern many people have when autumn and then winter approaches. However, I would like to share some information about combatting Stressed, Anxious, Discouragement and Sleeplessness. These concerns affect millions of people and not just as a seasonal condition. Did you ever experience anxiety to the point where it consumed your thoughts?
Was a social event, meeting, a test something you absolutely dreaded? When someone goes from concern to anxious it is due to several things going out of balance in the brain and body. The nervous system goes into overdrive; a blast of chemicals are dispersed and we are overwhelmed with feelings that can’t be calmed down with just “talking yourself out of it”. It is physiological and emotional.
Part of the physiological is a lack of good nutrition. The basics begin with a healthy diet and water intake. Next, one must supplement with B vitamins as these are used up during times of stress. I recommend daily supplementation of B vitamins and those elements that help the body utilize these to the maximum. Nervine herbs are food for the nervous system concentrated for optimum benefit. The combination Nutri-Calm has all of the elements that can support a healthy nervous system response.
Here is what Kim has to say: “I love Nutri-Calm! I used to have real bad panic attacks. Then a certified naturalist got me to try Nutri-Calm and I felt so much better! It didn't make me feel groggy or drugged up, it just gave me a sense of calm. I have also been healthier. Thank you so much for this product—it has changed my life!”--Kim
Along with the lack of vitamins science has shown that those who lack the minerals Zinc and Magnesium can result in increased anxiety and depression. So, some people need to take a food based Multi that includes these minerals. When one is flipping between anger and anxiety, taking a supplement that includes some natural minerals like Super Trio or Super Supplemental may help. We all know it is difficult to get all we need from our food.
Combating SADS was the main thread of the lectures and classes for those who attended Leader’s Conference 2013 in Las Vegas. Our new Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Matt Tripp helped us understand the mechanism that contributes to anxiety and the flip side, depression. It is not just in your head. The gut, adrenal glands, thyroid and many other organs and systems are involved. Taking an anti-depressant or an anxiety medication doesn’t address the why. It, or they, only address the symptoms and have side effects for which many people end up taking multiple medications to address.
Drugs do not address nutritional deficiencies nor do they help the body heal from emotional upset. Covering up a concern generally makes it worse. There are many natural and healthy ways to help the body heal. Making sure you give it the tools it needs to do so can be as easy as taking a quiz.
Would you like to fill out the 5 minute assessment form? Or, would you like to see a video on how a safe and effective herbal supplement has changed the way many people now view exciting times like social events, vacations and other situations where one would normally be excited but some experience crippling anxiety? Join me as we introduce “Operation Happy”. http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/members/content1/oh-resources/operation-happy-resources.aspx?cid=%2fhappy
Share with friends and loved ones: You can gather 5 friends to discuss their concerns over Holiday events, Sleep, Discouragement etc. This doesn’t require a degree—only human kindness toward another. Each person can take the assessment and evaluate where there are imbalances that can be supported by taking some suggested supplements.
Everyone is stressed! Did you ever wonder why some handle it better than others? Basic nutrition is needed to support the nervous system—are you providing it? What is your next step in helping yourself deal with stressful situations? Maybe every day is stressful; maybe you don’t sleep well and maybe you are like millions of people who don’t remember what it is like to be happy…Let’s change this one person at a time! Let’s start with you. Couldn’t you stand to be a little bit happier?
Yours, For The Health of It,
Dr. Mary
Mary Born, ND CNHP CNC
Mary@bornforhealth.com
For more info on other products, and how to get them at wholesale direct (member cost) click:
http://www.mynsp.com/born; and then go to Products A-Z. If already a member, click on www.naturessunshine.com. If you want to get member prices you need to be Sponsored with account 204150 If you have any questions or comments, please email me: DrMary@BornForHealth.com, or for an appointment Call: 248-559-6763.
This information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose nor prescribe as that is the realm of a medical doctor. If you have specific symptoms, see an appropriate health professional. Please seek the advice of a health practitioner for specific ailments.
|
Herbal eGram #638 Waiting in Line
Good Morning!
What do you wait in line for? Is it the next teller, at the store, to get gas, at a restaurant, movie or entertainment/sports event? We’ve all done it! For some reason, or another, we’ve had to wait our turn.
What do you do while waiting? Do you people watch, text, or just get angry? Some people will make use of the waiting time and catch up on other things with their smart phone. If you are calling someone and talking with them while waiting and then your turn comes up—do you say you’ll call them back or continue with the call?
If you continue with the call, more than likely you have to hold the phone with your shoulder and this creates stress on the neck muscles. There is also evidence that having a phone next to your head is stressful on the ear, temple, brain and associated structures. The phone is a conduit and it is sending that energy into your body and disrupting your energetic field. Our bodies have an energy field and anything that is battery operated can interfere with our energy production.
But, speaking of phones—there is another time we often have to wait. Do you get frustrated when you’ve punched in a series of numbers, never speaking to a human voice only a recorded one asking you to say or punch in numbers? What is worse is when you’ve spent 15 minutes or so punching in the numbers and then get disconnected! Whew! Now that is a test of patience. Most companies employ devices that sort phone calls by asking you to click on a number to direct your call. Then you are in line for the next available operator.
The Brits call it queuing up. Waiting your turn is international. Some places will provide you with entertainment such as a video screen or music on hold. That’s fine if you care for that type of music. I often will put the phone on speaker and go about doing other work. Sometimes they will come on and tell you approximately when your call will be answered and that helps. Whatever the wait time it becomes an exercise in being patient.
Tomorrow I’ll be boarding a flight to Las Vegas and there will be many “wait” lines—ticketing, security, boarding, waiting to get luggage etc. When the lines are expected, one can deal with it a little better. It is when we are in a hurry and haven’t allowed waiting time that makes us anxious. Planning your wait time can help as well. My husband plays solitaire on his phone to help him pass the time. You can fill your time doing stretches and isometric exercises; or, planning your next “wait” period.
Whether it is waiting at a light or for heavy traffic to clear; if we haven’t allowed the time and we want to be at a certain place by a certain time can make the difference between anxiety and complaisance. Relaxing and telling yourself that there is nothing you can do about the wait may help. It is better to recognize when we can’t do anything about our circumstances. There is a lot that isn’t within our control—let it go! Hanging on to things we have no control over causes stress.
The more stress we put on ourselves the bigger the impact on our health. Planning for the unexpected can smooth the way. Next month NSP will be bringing an all-day class to the Southfield area and many helpful hints on preparedness, health and other timely issues will be discussed. Taking classes that help you deal with the physical or emotional stress in your life will be a big step toward being healthy.
Also, autumn is a huge change in the weather. Are you prepared? Do you suffer with nasal congestion? Two of my favorite supplements are on sale: Sinus Support EF and Silver gel. I use Silver gel daily to protect against microbes. It is effective for keeping bacteria, viruses and fungus from infecting us. I put it on my face, in my nose and, of course my hands. It does not contain alcohol and won’t dry out the skin. Read more: http://hartonweb.com/nsp-herbs/bornforhealth.com/
Yours, For The Health of It,
Dr. Mary
Mary Born, ND CNHP CNC
If you have any questions or comments, please email me: DrMary@BornForHealth.com, or for an appointment Call: 248-559-6763.
This information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose nor prescribe as that is the realm of a medical doctor. If you have specific symptoms, see an appropriate health professional. Please seek the advice of a health practitioner for specific ailments.
|
|
