Sun 5 Feb 2012

Your Energy System

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Monthly Newsletter                   Your Energy System                       February 6, 2012

“Let’s not forget that the little emotions are the great captains of our lives and we obey them without realizing it”.  ~Vincent Van Gogh, 1889

 In her book “Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom”, Dr. Christiane Northrup, M.D. states:

“Most of the blockages in our energy systems are emotional in nature.

It’s helpful to think of your energy system as being like a stream of water flowing along. As long as this energy flow is healthy and you are feeling good about yourself, there’s much less risk of disease. Environmental or dietary risk factors can be likened to debris carried along in the body’s energy flow. This debris stays afloat unless there is a felled tree and other blockage to the water flowing in the stream. When there is, the debris collects in the branches of the felled tree and accumulates.

Over time, similar accumulations in the body’s energy flow can result in physical illness.”

Dr. Northrup goes on to comment: “Our body’s energy system is always changing, and the potential for healing or disease is present at all times.

Precancerous cells, for example, arise regularly in our bodies. They form invasive cancers only when our own internal controls break down. Mental and emotional energy goes in and out of physical form regularly, bouncing on the continuum between energy and matter, particle and wave.

Quite simply, emotional and mental energy can become physical in our bodies”

Dr. Stan Gardner makes the following comment:

“We tend to focus our energy on healing the physical, while the emotional is most often at the core of our physical ailments. Suppressing feelings, ignoring experiences, denying the past does not make them non-existent.

Likewise, don’t dwell on them. “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death” means to keep walking, and not set up a tent and camp there.”

We need to be aware of our thoughts and see if our thoughts are keeping us unhealthy.  If you are always worried about “what will others think; what do others want; what do I have to do or say to make sure they are happy,” then you could be setting yourself up for illnesses such as chronic fatigue and other energy depletion disorders.  You could be letting the stress drain your energy, throw your hormones out of balance, have weight gain, and other health issues.

It is important to not “set up a tent and camp there,” but we also need to recognize the problem before we can change the outcome.  We need to start to appreciate ourselves and realize our incredible power and worth.

Start by being grateful for where you are right now, do your daily meditations and remind yourself everyday how amazing you are, because you are.

You don’t need to be unkind to others, in order to feel better because kindness is what will heal your heart and the world is so in need of kindness.

But you do need to remember that you have to be kind to yourself, say positive uplifting thoughts to yourself and associate with kind, positive, uplifting people, in order to keep your energy flowing strong.

Start this new year by making yourself a promise to love yourself by eating healthy, taking care of your needs, and honoring yourself as you spread your happiness and helpfulness to others.

“The words “I am” are potent words; be careful what you hitch them to.  The thing you’re claiming has a way of reaching back and claiming you”.  ~A.L. Kitselman

 Truly Caring for Your Healthy & Happiness!

Till next time,

Rosemary Evans

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Sun 29 Jan 2012

This Year

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Weekly Insight                                     This Year                  January 30, 2012

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover”.

-Mark Twain-

Instead of sending out a Christmas card, my friend, who is also a real estate broker sent out a New Year’s card with a nice reminder to make 2012 our best year, with the following advice:

This Year:

Live Your Dream                                          Sing In the Rain

Show Compassion                                         Fall In Love (for the first time or all over again)

Follow Your Heart                                        Notice the Beauty All Around

Enjoy The Little Things                               Dance As If No One is Watching

Laugh Out Loud                                          Live As if Heaven is On Earth

Be Your Best Self                                        Love Deeply and Unconditionally

Cherish Every Moment                               Set An Inspiring Example

Dream Big                                                     Live in the Now

Embrace Every Possibility                    Make a Wish

Discover Your Passion                            Be Spontaneous

Believe In Miracles                                      Today is the Day

Create Peace                                                Remember to Breathe Deeply

This is great advice and something to aspire to.  The nice thing is they are all very doable.  So follow your heart and make 2012 Your Best Year.

 “We spend January 1 walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives… not looking for flaws, but for potential”. –Ellen Goodman-

Truly Caring for Your Health & Happiness

Rosemary Evans

Live Your Perfect Weight

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Sun 22 Jan 2012

Too Many Supplements?

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Weekly Insight            How Many Supplements is Too Many?           January 23, 2012

“Your wanting to lose weight is not a desire to become less of yourself, but rather a desire to become more of your true self.” –Marianne Williamson-

Some time ago Suzanne Somers appeared as a featured guest on Oprah to discuss bio-identical hormones, which I am in favor of.  She detailed her daily routine – fitness, nutrition and supplement intake.  When she said that she takes 60 supplements each day, I was dumbfounded.   Yes, Suzanne looks good, has lots of energy and looks much younger than her age, but 60 supplements each day is excessive for most us. Most people cannot afford to buy that many supplements, and most of us do not have the desire or time to swallow that many.  So how many supplements should you take?

Because no two people are alike, and your eating habits are different, you need different supplements and different amounts.  So, why is it important to get your nutritional needs met each day with the proper amount?  Because the food you eat affects your hormones and in turn affects your weight and health.

Nutritional deficiencies contribute to hormonal imbalances and can make menopause, andropause, or other conditions worse.  Good nutrition is vital to your overall health and wellness.

I don’t take anywhere near 60 supplements a day, but recently I felt like I was taking too many and spending too much money on them. Also, they were taking way too much room up in my kitchen cabinets, and I often got busy and neglected to take all the supplements that I have bought.   Trying to swallow that many took time, and some days taking then actually made me feel worse not better.  So, how many supplements do you actually need to take to stay healthy, have energy and look younger?  And how do you know just what your body needs?

Here is a simple solution that takes all the guess work out of it, is easy to do, is cost efficient and will help you release weight, stay healthy, look healthy and have energy.  You only have to take 3 supplements. Yes, that is right, just 3 supplements a day. Of course if you have some special concerns there may be other supplements you will need to take for a short time to correct the problems but for the long term these 3 supplements will correct most health concerns, and more importantly, will keep you from having those health conditions in the first place.

I will always recommend Vitamin D3 because most people are deficient in that vitamin and most of us don’t get enough sunshine. We need Vitamin D3 to protect our body from cancer, heart issues and many other health concerns.

The next two products I am recommending will cover all your nutritional needs and are easy to take.  In my past articles and in my e-book I recommend you take a green drink.  Some of you may have found that most green drinks taste like swamp water and even though you know it is healthy, it is hard to swallow.  So, here is your answer for replacing all those supplements and the green drink.

My two star supplements are Hemp Seed Meal and Young Barley Green Power.  You can mix both of them in a smoothie to start your day and you will have all the protein, EFA’s (essential fatty acids) vitamins, minerals, omega’s and nutrients that your body needs.  Plus it will keep you full and you will release the extra weight that has been so stubbornly reluctant to leave.

There are many nutrients in both the hemp seeds and the barley green powder.  I am listing below a few benefits to give you some idea of how important these two products are.

Barley Grass is a whole food that helps purify the liver, is anti-bacterial, stopping the growth of harmful bacteria, alleviates blood sugar problems, and helps in cell DNA repair.  Studies suggest that it helps with asthma, arthritis, blood clots, and helps combat cancer cells.  The list of benefits goes on and on.  You can refer to a past Weekly Insight posted in October 2011 for more information.

Barley grass can range from sweet tasting to bitter depending on the conditions of the weather, but regardless of taste it never loses its potency to deliver all the great benefits.

Extensive research has been done by Dr. Yoshihito Hagiwara of the Hagiwara Institute of Health in Japan and Dr. Howard Lutz, director of the Institute of Preventive Medicine in Washington, D.C.  Both report that barley grass is “one of the most incredible products of the decade”.

Hemp Seed Meal. Hemp seeds taste nutty and contain the most balanced and richest natural single source of essential oils for human consumption. Hemp is high in proteins and helps to improve damaged immune systems. It also helps break down bad fats to help you release weight.  It contains all the essential fatty acids, and particularly one very important EFA knows as GLA (Gamma Lipoic Acid). When we are young, ALA easily converts into GLA, but as we age Alpha Lipoic Acid has a hard time converting into GLA.  GLA is important to burn the bad fat and help keep you lean and trim. Another benefit is that hemp seed meal can improve vision, keep your heart healthy, help with learning disabilities, motor coordination, and behavioural changes, according to Dr. Johana Budwig, a seven time Nobel Prize nominee.  One of the pioneers of EFA research, Dr. Budwig, reports that hemp seed is “nature’s perfect food for humanity.”

Please do not shy away from this amazing food product and please do not confuse it with marijuana.  It is not the same thing – not even close.  One of the most important differences is that marijuana can get a person high and hemp cannot.  Moreover, hemp contains a relatively high percentage of a compound called CBD that actually blocks the marijuana high. Hemp in fact could be called “anti-marijuana.”

You should take about 3-6 teaspoons (¼ cup) per day.  For barley greens take 1-1/2 teaspoons twice a day.  The easiest way to take it is to mix both together and add to your morning smoothie.  For lunch or for a mid-afternoon pick up take the same amount and either mix in water or juice or almond milk or make another smoothie.  You can sprinkle hemp seeds on your salad, yogurt or any food that you are consuming.

If you prefer to swallow supplements, you can take 8 barley tablets, twice a day. Just by taking these two miracle foods twice a day, you will reap numerous benefits, release weight, have optimal health and stop all the food and sugar cravings.  I actually bought the tablets before I found the powder and I just whirled them up in my morning smoothie.

The reasons why we over-eat are many, including emotional issues, fear, protection, boredom, habit etc. But one of the main reasons is because we as a nation are over-fed and under-nourished.  When you have your nutritional needs met you won’t be tempted to reach for all the unhealthy foods because you will feel satisfied.

So add these two amazing products to your daily regime along with your Vitamin D3 and see how you feel, see how much money you will save on supplements and reap the rewards of a healthy body.

As always check, with your health care provider before taking any supplement, but don’t be too surprised if you discover that nutrition is not their area of expertise.

Here’s to a healthy 2012!

.“As your fear is reduced, your body will reduce itself.  When you no longer fear the world so much, you will be more comfortable dwelling in it.”  –Marianne Williamson-

Truly Caring for Your Health & Happiness!

Rosemary Evans

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Sun 15 Jan 2012

A Perfect Day

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Weekly Insight                    A Perfect Day                            January 16, 2012

“We don’t need to be perfect to get what we want, because we can love all of us, with our imperfections and quirks.” –Debbie Ford-

 I don’t know if you remember a movie with James Garner, Lee Meriwether and Abigail Breslin, called “The Ultimate Gift”.

In the story, Breslin’s character has cancer and is going to die.  Before she dies she wants to have “a perfect day”.  She is asked what a perfect day looks like.  For her, a perfect day is spending time with the people she loves, and the people who love her.

What is a perfect day for you?  In order for it to be a perfect day, what needs to happen?

Write it down and make it clear and make it in alignment with your core values and you will attract the very thing you are aligned with.

Hopefully you can recall many “perfect days” and those memories can sustain you when things are not so perfect.

Like Breslin’s character I had a perfect day spending time with people I love and people that love me.  Christmas Eve was such a “perfect day” for me that the memories are indeed sweet.  Besides celebrating Christmas, we were also celebrating my birthday, so it was a time of much happiness and joy.

The evening before, on the 23rd of December, I received an email and photo from my printer showing my children’s books in process of being printed, folded and ready to be sewn and bound.  I am ready to share with you my accomplishments that have been in the making for the past 3-1/2 years.

I had every emotion racing through my being.  Feelings of great gratitude for having come this far. Feelings of excitement and feelings of accomplishment.  But the emotions I wasn’t expecting were sheer terror and self-doubt.  This is where I had to do my affirmations and self-talk. This is where I remembered my friend and art instructor telling me, “Do something every day that scares you”.

I stopped to think of all the stories I have read and all the articles that I have written about people who have worked through their fears and had great accomplishments.  Some may have felt very confident in what they were doing but most had to push through their fears, their doubts, the negative self-talk and sometimes the negative remarks of others.  But the great thing is they did not let their fears get the best of them.  They did not let the negative self-talk beat them down or the remarks of others derail them from their dreams. They pushed through their insecurities, and of course, as the saying goes, “the rest is history”.

No matter if reaching your goals takes weeks, months or even years, as mine did, do not ever give up on your dreams.  Don’t let fear rob you of your heart’s desire.  Don’t let the negative self-talk from yourself or others stop you in your tracks.  We are all made to succeed.  We are on this earth to learn, love, and accomplish great things.

Dr. Christiane Northrup, M.D. in her book “Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom”, has this to say:

“Every smiling, laughing three-month-old baby I’ve ever met reflects the true, joyous nature with which we were all born.

Ashley Montagu once said that most adults are nothing more than “disintegrated children.”

Fortunately, our inner guidance is always available to remind us of our direction toward fulfillment. When we realign with our inner guidance and stop judging our bodies and our feelings as bad when they are offering us information, we are on the pathway to a life filled with growth and delight.

So my wish for 2012 for you is that you will make many “perfect days” remembering that that is your true nature.

If you go to www.TinaToothFairy.com  you will be able to view my 4 children’s books, and see a 5 page preview of each one.  My web site will be up and running shortly so that you can purchase them, so check back often.  Thanks for looking over my website.

“If you are in the wrong state of mind – you will not find what you are looking for.  You must be in the right state to achieve anything in life,” – Dr. Robert Anthony-

Till Next Time,

Truly Caring for Your Health & Happiness!

Rosemary Evans

Live Your Perfect Weight

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Sun 8 Jan 2012

Change & Resolutions

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Monthly Newsletter                      Change & Resolutions                  January 9, 2012

“Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.” – Hal Borland

I hope you are as excited about 2012 as I am.  It is a new beginning, a new start filled with hope and possibilities.  We can look forward with new resolve, new faith and a new chance to make our goals and dreams reality.

I read an article that said after six months fewer than half the people who make New Year’s resolutions have stuck by them.  By year’s end the number had fallen to around 10%.  With those kinds of statistics you may wonder what is the point of ever making any New Year’s resolutions?

I think the reason why we fail at this is because we are making resolutions based on what we think we should or shouldn’t do.  We may make them based on what someone else wants us to do or even what we think they want us to do. Or, we may have an unrealistic idea that our goals should happen immediately and when they don’t, we give up too soon.

In order for any change to take place, it needs to be based on something that you are totally passionate about; something that you want and believe in with all your heart. It can’t be something you think “that would be nice” if it happened.  And, you need to believe that it is in your best interest for it to happen, and then be willing to make the necessary changes in order for it to happen.

Dr. Jim Taylor, Ph.D., Associate Professor at the University of Denver offers these suggestions:

“Change takes time. I have found that when someone makes a deep commitment to change, they can expect to see positive and lasting change in 6-12 months.

Pinpoint obstacles. Specify what the baggage, habits, emotions, and environment are that are keeping us from our goals.

Identify best practices. Explore how others have successfully made changes in the areas we would like to change.

Environment.  Create an environment (i.e., people, surroundings, and activities) that support and encourage our efforts.

Change goals. Establish clear objectives for what areas we want to change, how we will change them, and the ultimate outcome we want to achieve.

Action steps. Describe the specific steps we will take to counter our old baggage, habits, fears, and environment, and pursue our change goals.

Forks in the road.  Recognize that we have choices in which road we can take and can choose the good road toward positive change.

Three Ps.  We need to make change an ever-present part of our life. Every time we miss an opportunity for change, we further ingrain our old baggage, habits, and emotions.

Persistence means we must maintain our determination to achieve our goals consistently.

Perseverance refers to our ability to respond positively to setbacks we will surely experience in the change process.

Patience is a constant reminder that change takes time and that if we maintain our commitment, we will make the changes we want.”

I have found that making changes can take time but I also know that we can have something so profound happen to us that the transformation can be quite sudden. When this happens, we find that we can never go back to who we thought we were.  We are indeed a “new” or “awakened” person; awakened to our true self with the realization that anything is possible. If it takes time or you find you have an “ah-ha” moment, remember that finding your true self and fulfilling your dreams is the ultimate goal.

We all have choices and fortunately we have the freedom to decide every day whether we will make our dreams come true or let them lay dormant.  My wish for you is to take a leap of faith, put in the action steps and make 2012 your best year ever.

“We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day.” – Edith Lovejoy Pierce

Till Next Time,

Truly Caring for Your Health & Happiness!

Rosemary Evans

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Sun 11 Dec 2011

Benefits of Lemongrass

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Weekly Insight                  Lemongrass Benefits                    December 12, 2011

“A man who wants something will find a way; a man who doesn’t will find an excuse.” –Stephan Dolley, Jr.-

With all the extra activities that the holiday season brings plus being off your schedule with healthy meal planning, the immune system gets a little bogged down and we are all exposed to many cold and flu germs.

So, for this Weekly Insight I want to give you a little health tip.  If you are familiar with lemongrass you probably know how wonderful it tastes and probably think of it when cooking Asian cuisine.

The lemongrass plant actually first came from India and traveled to Indonesia and then to Thailand and then to the U.S. and Canada, were it is used to add extra flavor and provide extra health benefits.

Lemongrass has a wonderfully lemon/ginger flavor that is great for making tea; it helps with digestion and also is very calming and relaxing.

Not to be confused with lemon balm, which is an entirely different herb, lemongrass is considered by herbalists to have several useful properties, including antibacterial, antifungal, and fever-reducing effects.  Studies have shown lemongrass can lower high blood pressure and is also used as an anti-inflammatory. Lemongrass helps detoxify the liver, pancreas, kidney, bladder and digestive tract, and helps with blood circulation.

Since it smells so divine it is used as an additive to soaps, perfumes, candles and many foods.

I came across an article by Dr. Devin Mikles, M.D. where he reported that doctors and researchers in Israel discovered that as little as 1,000 mg of lemongrass contains enough citral to prompt cancer cells to commit suicide!  In 2005 researchers at Ben Gurion University of the Negev in Israel discovered the citral in lemongrass kills life threatening cells, while leaving healthy cells unharmed.  The research team was lead by Dr. Rivka Offir and Professor Yakov Weinstein, incumbent of the Albert Kate Chair in Cell-Differentiation of Malignant Disease from the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at Ben Gurion University. To find something so tasty that can be so beneficial is great news.  Of course this is referring to the real plant and not the synthetic chemical lemongrass that is an additive found in cheap candles, soaps etc.

Health Benefits of Lemon Grass:

  • antibacterial and antifungal properties
  • helps to detoxify the liver, pancreas, kidney, bladder and the digestive tract.
  • helps boost the immune system
  • helps reduce uric acid, cholesterol, excess fats
  • alleviates indigestion and gastroenteritis.
  • improves the skin by reducing acne and pimples
  • tones the muscles and tissues
  • helps with menstrual troubles
  • helps reduce blood pressure and improve blood circulation
  • helps reduce cellulite
  • may help prevent colon cancer.
  • helps in reducing fevers
  • reduces flatulence and colic
  • relieves arthritic pain and rheumatism

 

Lemon grass for Cooking: The leaves and base of lemon grass are used as a food flavoring, especially in Southeast Asian dishes. The long thin grey-green leaves are tough and fibrous, the outside leaves and the tips are usually chopped very finely or discarded from the dish before it is served.

How to Use Essential Oil: Apply 2 drops of concentrated lemongrass oil per ounce of organic unrefined almond oil, olive oil or any of your favorite oil. You can use the mixture on your skin as massage oil, lotion and moisturizer.  For added benefit try adding lavender essential oil as well.  Lemongrass and lavender are a great mix and both are relaxing. You can even add 1 – 2 drops each in a cloth and inhale to help you relax.

Keep Bugs Away: If you spend a lot of times outdoors and are bothered by bugs, just take some of the root part of the lemongrass, crush it with a mallet and rub the root on your exposed body parts and it will keep the bugs away.  Remember those citronella candles?  Works like that; the only problem is most citronella candles are synthetic and you want the real lemongrass oil – besides the real thing smells clean and fresh.

As with any herb and essential oil, if you are a nursing mother or pregnant, check with your health care professional before using.

Stay healthy!

“We are what we repeatedly do.  Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” –Aristotle-

Till Next Time

Truly Caring for Your Health & Happiness

Rosemary Evans

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Sun 4 Dec 2011

Perception & Attitude

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Monthly Newsletter                        Perception & Attitude                    December 5, 2011

“Sometimes when I consider what tremendous consequences come from little things, I am tempted to think there are no little things.” -Bruce Barton-

I have a dear friend whose granddaughter has brain cancer.  This little granddaughter is only 2 years old and has been fighting this evil monster for the last 4 months.  The mother of the child writes a daily “journal” to keep everyone abreast of what is happening and how her daughter is responding to the treatments.

When we learn of something like this it helps to put life into perspective and helps us stop and think about all that we have been given.  It makes everything else pale in comparison when someone is fighting for their life.  All the hard feelings, all the anger, all the fussing and pettiness, all the feelings of injustice seem to melt away when we realize how precious life is.  Since none of us knows exactly when our time will run out we should live our life with passion, compassion and kindness.

We all have our perception of what is happening to us and around us, but it is just that, a perception, wrapped up in attitude.  If you lose your job what is your perception?  You can be so distraught that you can’t function, or you can look at it as an opportunity to pursue your dream of what you want your life to look like.

It’s easy to get all flustered if you get lost trying to find an address or a place.  Or, you can enjoy a little diversion and admire the scenery along the way.  Again it is perception and attitude.

Sometimes our perception of ourselves is way off.  We need to learn to separate our behavior from our character, and admit our negative behavior without slaughtering our character.  Say things such as “I raised my voice” not “I’m a bad person”. Or, “I told a lie”, not “I am a liar”. This turns the verdict completely around and gives you a better perception of the situation.  Of course, it is important to remember that repeated, unchanged behavior can become your character.

What is your perception of yourself?  Your life? Your dreams and goals?  No one has the power to give you that perception and so you must give it to yourself.  No one can catch the vision of your goals and dreams except you.  No one can feel what you are feeling, except you.  No one can live up to your limitless abilities except you. No one can solve your challenges and problems except you.  You can learn skills from others, and you can feel love and encouragement from others but the problem solving is up to you.  No one can live your life for you – and I don’t really think you would want them to – so make it count.

The mother of the toddler who has brain cancer has the best perception and attitude and her “journal” entries are nothing less than heroic and inspiring.  There is a place on the website for people to make comment about her entries. I must say that all the comments show how what a difference in other’s lives she is making by her incredible goodness, faith and love.  Her attitude inspires the reader to be a better person, and helps one see how much love there is in the world.  She is so compassionate and giving that it really does put life in perspective.  Her entries make one want to be a better, more loving person and to show more love to others. Her words may seem like such a little thing and she certainly wouldn’t classify herself as a hero but it is the little things that really count and make the biggest difference.

So as we start December 2011 with all its hustle and bustle, be sure to take care of yourself, and see the goodness in others.  See how you can help in little ways that make a big difference through your actions and kindness. Check yourself to see what your attitude and perceptions are and then correct your course if you need to.

“Miracles seem to rest, not so much upon faces or voices or healing power coming suddenly near to us from far off, but upon our perceptions being made finer so that for a moment our eyes can see and our ears can hear that which is about us always”.  - Willa Cather-

Till Next Time,

Truly Caring for Your Health & Happiness!

Rosemary Evans

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Sun 27 Nov 2011

Delayed Gratification

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Weekly Insight                          Delayed Gratification                   November 28, 2011

“The ability to discipline yourself to delay gratification in the short term in order to enjoy greater rewards in the long term is the indispensable pre-requisite for success.”    – Brian Tracy-

I think if you ask most people “who wants to be a millionaire?” you would get a 100% response of hands raised to say “I do, I do”.  Every day and every week thousands upon thousands of people buy lottery tickets in the hope that they will be the next millionaire.   Most people only dream of what they would do if they had all the money they wanted and needed.

Do you know that many people who win the lottery are broke within 3 years after winning?  They are actually worse off than before they started.  Why is that?  Probably quite obvious – they run out and buy, buy, buy until the well runs dry.

When we look at people like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Brian Tracy, and others who have succeeded financially, we may want to say they are lucky.  We don’t understand the self discipline, the delayed gratifications, and the focus it took in order to make their dreams a reality.

You may even say that the money has always been in their family and therefore they didn’t earn it and so they don’t deserve it.  After what you know about people who win and lose after they win the lottery, it should be quite obvious that keeping money growing so they can hand it down to the next generation takes discipline and responsibility.  Financially successful people realize that there was a price paid to get where they are, and they are being responsible to maintain it.

What about the successful artist or musician?  Think of the hours of discipline and focus it took to get where they are.  They were willing to forego immediate pleasure to practice, practice, and practice in order to be the successful artists that they became.

My oldest son lived in a very small basement apartment with only two bedrooms, for many years.  He had 4 little kids, and was going to school to get his education.  But he and his angel wife were willing to make the sacrifice for the short term in order to enjoy great rewards in the long term.  Most women would have been on depression medications or felt angry and frustrated living in such cramped living conditions. I think most people may have felt it wasn’t “short term” as year after year went by, while he was going on to earn his Master’s degree.   But his wife had patience and believed in what her husband was accomplishing; she murmured not and was supportive. She saw the bigger picture for their future.

My son is an entrepreneur and he has built his business on a shoe string budget, struggling to become successful. He went into debt, borrowing from one place to pay another.  He worked hard and for the most part alone.  He was a one man show for many years– wearing all the hats of a business owner with no help.  He was finally able to hire a part time person and now he has a couple of employees to help him with all the duties and responsibilities that come along with owning one’s business.

As his mother I have watched the struggles and have celebrated the successes.  He has the fortitude, the focus, the tenacity to follow through with his goals and see them grow and develop into what he has set his mind on.  I know that his business will continue to grow because of his leadership.  He doesn’t let fear over take his thoughts and he is willing to pay the price.

What price are you willing to pay to make your dreams a reality?  Whether it is losing weight, going back to school, writing a book, etc., what are you willing to do today to propel you forward to what you really want?  What are you willing to give up today in order to have what you want tomorrow?  Is that piece of chocolate cake worth it?  Is being so busy with busy stuff, TV, texting, etc. keeping you from accomplishing your dreams?

I have been working on a big project for the last 3 years, on a shoe string budget, and have come to really appreciate all those successful entrepreneurs that had to go through all the steps in order to succeed.  In order to see this project come to life, I have had to put off a few things that would have been fun.  But I know it will be worth it.

So instead of envying all the hard working, successful people, we should all be celebrating their accomplishments.  It should also give us a lot of encouragement knowing that if they did it we can too.

So don’t give up. Keep going, because you are worth it.  Be willing to pay the price because you can do it!   Whatever you decide to do you can, because you are amazing. You were meant to soar!

“We are not going to succeed in everything we attempt in life. That’s a guarantee. In fact, the more we do in life, the more chance there is not to succeed in some things.  But what a rich life we are having! Win or lose, we just keep winning.”
- Susan Jeffers

Till next time,

Truly caring for your health and happiness!

 

Rosemary Evans

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Sun 20 Nov 2011

Happy Thanksgiving 2011

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Weekly Insight                HAPPY THANKSGIVING                   November 21, 2011

 “When we get too caught up in the busyness of the world, we lose connection with one another and ourselves…….and thanksgiving offers us all this opportunity to mindfully connect with what we are grateful for.” –Jack Kornfield

Many years ago I read a story that I want to share with you this week.  The author is Jane Bunker Newcomb and the article is entitled “The Traveling Smile” from the Ensign Magazine.

Jane sat on a San Francisco bus going home from work, tired and discouraged after “one of those days” when nothing seemed to go right.  It was rush hour and the bus was packed with people, all dull-eyed, tired, aching and short-tempered.

A large packaged-laden lady got on the bus.  Every seat was taken, so she had to stand in the aisle near Jane.  Jane looked at this lady with her drawn and bitter face and thought “War Horse”.

Seated across the aisle was a small, plain-looking lady, someone you wouldn’t ordinarily notice.  She looked up at “War Horse” and her face was lit with a smile, “Could I hold your packages”, she asked; “It is so hard to stand when your arms are full”.

“War Horse” glowered in confusion and looked away.  But when she looked back, the smile was still there.  Her wrinkled brow eased some as she handed over the packages.  “They are very heavy,” she said.  “There are two pairs of specially made shoes for my crippled son, and they weigh twenty pounds a pair.”  She paused and the next words seemed hard for her to say, “Thank you.”  They chatted on and as they did she smiled; her whole face softened and her body relaxed.

Soon the seated lady got off and the other woman – War Horse – sat down in her place.  But her expression had changed and she smiled up at the young coed standing above her.

“Could I hold your books for you?  It’s difficult to hold on with books sliding every which way.”

The girl smiled back, and as she gave up her books, Jane heard her ask, “Did I hear you say you have a son who goes to Jefferson?  That’s where I go to school.”

Jane got off at the next stop but she imagined that smile traveling all over San Francisco.  Jan couldn’t help but smile and somehow wasn’t so tired anymore.

Simple acts of kindness such as a smile can make a big difference in someone’s life.  None of us go around with a sign to “tell our stories” and so we aren’t aware and compassionate about other’s lives.  Thanksgiving is a time to stop and contemplate all the blessings that we have and then show that gratitude by doing simple acts of kindness.  Sometimes a smile and acknowledgment may seem so simple, yet it can mean so much and can soften hearts, including your own.

This is the season to stop and contemplate all the goodness; all our blessings; all the love and encouragement that we can offer to others.  The magic of it is that we get back what we give.

A great way to remember all the goodness in our life comes from Sarah Ban Breathnach in her book Simple Abundance.  She suggests keeping a gratitude journal.  In the June 2003 Readers Digest, in the Medical Update section, we read, “New research shows that people keeping a gratitude journal sleep better and have more good moods and a stronger sense of connection to others.” They suggest we each “spend a few minutes daily writing in a journal or reflecting on five things you’re thankful for” (p.60).  Obviously good advice.

Have a meaningful and grateful day filled with friends, family and love.  Happy Thanksgiving!

“If you can’t be content with what you have received, be thankful for what you have escaped.” –Author Unknown-

Till Next Time,

Truly Caring for Your Health & Happiness!

Rosemary Evans

Live Your Perfect Weight

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Sun 13 Nov 2011

Aligning Yourself with Your Truth

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Weekly Insight             Aligning Yourself with Your Truth         November 14, 2011

“Your belief determines your action and your action determines your results but first you have to believe”. –Mark Victor Hansen-

Since we are now into November some of you may be thinking since you haven’t reached your goals for 2011, to just give up and start anew in 2012.  I know things are starting to get a little hectic as we head into the holiday season with Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner, but it is amazing what you can accomplish in a short time frame.

 I know it may be a little discouraging and you may want to give up but don’t stop now.  Spend an hour a day on your goal and you will be pleasantly surprised at what happens in 30 days. An hour a day on your health & weight loss, or on writing your book, or whatever your goal, can really add up.  That one hour a day can be the little difference in accomplishing your goal or not.

If you are clear on your vision and are true to yourself you will find the strength, the energy, and the clarity to accomplish what you started.

I am reminded of an author that wrote 16 novels and every one of them was rejected by publishers.  She said it was somewhat embarrassing to tell people she was a writer because they would ask her what she had published and of course she didn’t have any of her work out there.  But she believed in herself, and she was grateful to her husband for his encouragement and support.  When she submitted her 16th novel, she was told that if she re-wrote most of it that it might have some merit.  She re-wrote 300 of the 500 pages and still she got rejected.  But she didn’t give up and her 17th novel was finally accepted by a publisher.  Her book became a New York best seller.  Now that’s what I call tenacity!

The reason she was able to have the tenacity no matter what anyone else said is because she had aligned herself with her truth.  We have everything we need right inside of us.   Aligning ourselves gives us clarity and helps us see the answers that are already within.  Sometimes receiving information can help us align ourselves and give us an “ah-ha” moment.  Most of the time, though, we keep looking outside ourselves for answers.  But if we take the time to be very still, to meditate and align ourselves within, we can know what path that we need to take.  It is all within because we were born with greatness, we were born to succeed.

Katherine Dunham offers this suggestion:  “Go within every day and find the inner strength, so that the world will not blow your candle out.”  We need to listen to our soul because it will whisper our truth and tell us what we need to know and do.

A few years ago I attended an event that helped me see my “truth” and I had my “ah ha” moment.  The information was inspirational and empowering.  I realized that when you align yourself with who you really are there is no stopping you from going forward and accomplishing your dreams and desires.  No matter what anyone else says or thinks of you, it will not derail you because deep down you know your truth and you know what you must do. No matter how late in the month, or year, or your life it may seem, please don’t wait for permission, for approval, or for acceptance.  Make something happen now – you can do it.

“Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles and less than perfect conditions. So what? Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident and more and more successful.” -Mark Victor Hansen-

Till Next Time,

Truly Caring for Your Health & Happiness!

Rosemary Evans

Live Your Perfect Weight

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Sun 6 Nov 2011

Leading With Passion

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Monthly Newsletter                  Leading With Passion                   November 7, 2011

“Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world.  Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” –Margaret Mead-

Many years ago when I was involved with a direct selling skin care company, I had an experience that stuck with me.  At one of the regional meetings, the CEO turned off all the lights in the conference room, and she lit a match.  Immediately the darkness was overcome with instantaneous light.  Then she had each one of us light a match and the whole room was cloaked in a ray of brightness.

When the CEO lit her match she was inspiring us to do the same; she was giving us hope, optimism and showing us that we could accomplish goals together.

When we let our light shine, we inspire others to do the same.  That is the trait of a great leader.  Because she was so passionate about her goals for the company, she invited us into the light to share her vision and her passion.  We were excited to do so and inspired to accomplish goals both for ourselves and for the company. She believed in us and helped us believe that we could make a difference.

In John J. Murphy’s book “Leading with Passion”,  he states 10 essential guidelines that help us achieve any goal and to help us be better leaders.

  • Create a compelling vision to focus intention and attention
  • Clarify purpose, context and meaning
  • Gain commitment from the heart, not just agreement from the head
  • Set priorities and focus efforts on what matters most
  • Recognize and accent the power of grace
  • Foster more creativity and innovation
  • Demonstrate integrity and build trust
  • Lead by passionate example
  • Generate growth in yourself and others
  • Awaken the Spirit in work

Mr. Murphy goes on to say:  “Inspiration springs forth when we allow ourselves to be ‘in-spirit’ – aligned with our true essence.  Stop and think about it.  When you feel truly passionate and inspired about someone or something, what frame of mind are you in?  What are you willing to do?  What kind of effort are you willing to put forth?  How fearful are you?  Chances are you feel motivated to do whatever it takes, without fear or doubt, to turn your vision into reality.  You grow in confidence.  You believe you can do it.  You are committed from the heart and soul.”

 You may not even think of yourself as a leader, and perhaps you do not have a team of employees or students.  Maybe you don’t own a company or have an organization but we are all leaders in our own right.  Someone is always watching us and following our example.  What kind of a leader are you?  What kind of an example are you showing the world?  Your family?  Your kids or grandkids?  Are your living your life with passion, integrity and vision?  Do you walk your talk?  Are you being true to your core essence?

If you look to any inspired leader you will see these key factors in action.  Make no mistake – our example – our passion – our inspiration can change the world.  It is the only thing that ever really has. 

“There is no greatness without a passion to be great, whether it’s the aspiration of an athlete or an artist, a scientist, a parent, or a businessperson.” – Anthony Robbins-

 Till Next Time,

 Truly Caring for Your Health & Happiness!

Rosemary Evans

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Sun 30 Oct 2011

Relationships

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Weekly Insight                                Relationships                                October 31, 2010            

“A loving relationship is one in which the loved one is free to be himself – to laugh with me, but never at me; to cry with me, but never because of me; to love life, to love himself, to love being loved.  Such a relationship is based upon freedom and can never grow in a jealous heart,” –Leo F. Buscaglia-

In last week’s Insights we talked about relationships and the importance of feeling loved and appreciated.  As promised I am continuing this subject.

A few months ago I went to the movie “Midnight in Paris” with Owen Wilson playing Gil Pender and Rachel McAdams as his fiancé.  It was filmed in Paris so the photography and scenery was amazing and you could actually feel like you were there, seeing what he was seeing.

At first I thought the movie was merely entertainment but when I looked at the deeper meaning of the movie it became apparent that “Gil Pender” is madly in love with his fiancé, but they are two different people with different goals and dreams for their lives. She wants security and status and he wants to seek out his possibilities and use his creative talents by writing a novel.  He wants to move to Paris, she does not.

He spends so much time wandering the streets of Paris at night re-writing his novel that his fiancé gets herself involved with the character played by Michael Sheen.   She thinks he is intelligent, well-educated, romantic and acceptable in the eyes of her snobbish parents.

It’s obvious that Gil is not compatible with his fiancé and that she is not supportive of what he is doing.  In fact she tells him over and over to stick to what he is good at and what he is already doing – his job.

Sad as it was to see them go their separate ways, you are happy for each of them because they found out before they got married what they needed in order to fulfill their own dreams.

When you are in a lasting relationship there are things you need to do in order to keep the relationship strong so both parties are happy and fulfilled. Listed below are some great insights sent to me by Jackie Lapin of “The Art of Conscious Creation”:

12 Keys to Creating Intimacy

We all yearn for it. And even though we may be in a relationship, we may not have it. What is it? It’s intimacy. It’s that amazing point when two people open their hearts to each other and reveal their souls.

Intimacy emerges when there is trust. When trust overcomes and banishes fear. Intimacy is marked by authentic communication, shared dreams and deep respect for the other person’s feelings.

How does one consciously create intimacy? By doing the following:

Accepting –When someone feels accepted as he or she is, then that person feels safe.  Once safety becomes a cornerstone of a relationship, people open up, trusting that they are not going to get hurt when they reveal their true selves.  Accept your partner without trying to change him or her and intimacy begins to grow.

Comforting –Offer comfort, a place to go for refuge.  When someone knows that one’s partner will unfailingly be there to offer comfort and solace, intimacy swells and grows naturally.

Sharing—Intimacy must be a two-way street. Therefore, both parties must share their innermost thoughts, feelings, dreams, hurts, passions, goals, aspirations and joys. When you share fearlessly, then your partner feels safe to share. This triggers trust and a shared mission, which in turn feeds intimacy.

Listening—A vital key to intimacy is each partner’s willingness to listen intently to the other. People must feel heard to feel validated and appreciated. Interrupting, being too busy to listen, talking over the other person, narcissistically talking without giving the other person a chance to be heard, or listening half-heartedly are all intimacy killers. True listening from the heart will dramatically increase the intimacy quotient.

Opening—Too often people come to a relationship with a specific point of view or opinion that precludes openness. But it is in this openness that intimacy can flourish. A partner must be open to new ideas, new opportunities, new ways of being together that naturally flows when a second person is introduced into his or her sphere. Be open to what your partner brings to the table or what newness results from the union.

Empathizing—To foster true intimacy, each partner must empathize with the other. Place yourself in their shoes, know what your partner is feeling, let your partner know that you understand. To mutually share the feeling and the same perspective creates an ever-stronger bond.

Appreciating—Everyone wants to feel appreciated, but it is especially essential in an intimate relationship. Each partner must express, demonstrate and exude appreciation for the other in any of a myriad of ways. But it must not be something that only happens in the beginning, when the relationship is new. This fire must be kept lit for the duration of the coupling to maintain the intimacy.

Acknowledging—As humans, we want to be acknowledged. We need to know that we matter. To maintain intimacy in a relationship, it is imperative for each partner to acknowledge the other—to let one’s lover know that he or she is the priority, that he or she is valued as a person unto themselves, that each sees in the other a person of shining humanity.

Anticipating—People feel especially valued when their partner anticipates their needs, wants and desires—and acts on them. Whether it’s taking out the trash, offering a back rub or knowing just where one’s partner likes to be touched—such anticipatory actions inspire intimacy.

Giving—Giving comes in so many forms…giving of oneself, giving time, giving gifts, giving one’s heart. Without generosity in giving, a relationship will wither. For a relationship to be truly intimate, both parties must be giving equally, without condition, without expectation.

Encouraging—Intimacy in a relationship will thrive where both parties encourage and support each other in nearly every aspect of life—work, children, personal time, health, personal growth, individual passions, shared passions, family challenges, etc. Support and encouragement are essential to building intimacy.

Loving—Love, of course, is the reason for intimacy. Intimacy cannot stay for long in a relationship built on any other need, emotion or justification. Love must be abundant and flowering for intimacy to expand and grow. By loving fearlessly and unconditionally, the greatest intimacy can be attained and sustained.

“The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is nothing and becomes nothing.  He may avoid suffering and sorrow but he simply cannot learn and feel and change and grow and love and live. –Leo F. Buscaglia-

Truly Caring for Your Health & Happiness!

Till Next Time,

Rosemary Evans

Live Your Perfect Weight

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Sun 23 Oct 2011

Greatest Need

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Weekly Insight                          Greatest Needs                     October 24, 2011

“I believe that you control your destiny, that you can be what you want to be. You can also stop and say, No, I won’t do it; I won’t behave his way anymore. I’m lonely and I need people around me, maybe I have to change my methods of behaving and then you do it.” – Leo Buscaglia-

 

My daughter asked me last week, “What do people really want more than anything?”  I said “to be loved and appreciated”.  She then said, “Why is that so difficult for us to give?”  My reply was because of our “human conditioning”. 

We seem to withhold love and words of appreciation to those around us for many reasons.  Maybe you were not raised in a home where love and appreciation was shown. Maybe because we wait for the other person to “go first” – if they tell me, then I will tell them.  So in the waiting game no one wins and everyone is feeling unloved and unappreciated.

Sometime it is our pride and arrogance that gets in the way.  We won’t admit that we need love and appreciation nor are we going to give it to others, because we perceive they have more than us.  Or, we don’t think they understand our suffering and therefore we’re not going to tell them anything nice.  We do self-sabotaging behaviors and end up frustrated and sad.  We misunderstand others and feel our needs are not being met.

We let our own insecurities take over and then we are not loving or gracious, maybe because we do not want to appear vulnerable.  Whatever the reasons, we are missing out on real happiness and intimacy.

I think we all know someone who is in a relationship that is not very loving, not supportive and certainly not appreciative.  We can see all around us that relationships are crumbling with the divorce rate so high.  When it happens to people we know we are all affected by the impact of lives so full of promise being dashed to the ground. We also feel sad if children are involved, knowing how it impacts their little souls.  We may stand idly by, not knowing what to say or do to help them in their suffering, yet being wrenched in our very souls for them.

I think we focus too much on what is lacking rather than the strengths of our partners.  We don’t stop to appreciate their many talents and abilities and only see what they are not doing – their lack.  We have an expectation that they are to fulfill our every whim and should know what we need and provide it, without us having to tell them.  That really is totally unfair as no one, no matter how well they know us, can read our mind.

In reality, we need to make ourselves happy, to make ourselves feel good and not be waiting for our partner to entertain us or make us happy.   When we take responsibility for our own happiness then we can give more to others.  When your partner doesn’t feel burdened with thinking that it is their responsibility to make you happy, then they actually have more to give to you, and they give more willingly and with more joy.

It is unhealthy to expect our partner to be just like us – to think like us – to do everything like us.  It is actually very arrogant to think our way is the only way and that we are always right.  It is the little differences between you and your partner that create attraction and passion.

In John Gray’s book “Venus on Fire, Mars on Ice”, he says the following:

“To me, the most obvious symptoms of society’s increasing stress is our tendency to disregard what is most important in life.  Having time to love our partner and others close to us is one of the greatest gifts in life, and yet we often do not realize this until it is too late and the opportunity is gone”

Dr. Gray goes on to say: “A man will give his heart and soul to make enough money to provide for his family and then come home too tired to even talk with them.  Likewise a woman will give with all her heart to support her husband and children – and then resent them for not giving back the kind of support she herself thrives on giving.  Under the influence of stress, both men and women forget why all humans of both genders do what they do.”

“We all need to take off our rose-colored glasses and see our partners as they are, and not as we would wish them to be.  No one is perfect and to be fully loved in spite of our imperfections is a blessing that some people only dream of.  Learning to feel and express real love is – or should be – the apex of any relationship.”

I’ll continue this subject next week, but here are a few keys to keeping your relationships strong: Acceptance; Sharing; Listening: Appreciation; Giving; Encouraging; Acknowledging; Empathizing; Being Open and Being Loving & Lovable.

“Love always creates, it never destroys. In this lie’s man’s only promise.” –Leo Buscaglia-

Truly Caring for Your Health & Happiness!

 Till Next time

Rosemary Evans

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Sun 16 Oct 2011

Benefits of Barley Grass

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Weekly Insight                 Benefits of Barley Grass                   October 17, 2011

 We were made to experience and participate in that joyful, creative flow of living energy.  Its music is vigilance, and we are its dancers. –Steve Brunkhorst-

 What is Barley Grass?

Barley grass is the name given to the leaves of barley in the new growth stage when the plant reaches 12-14 inches. During the initial growth stages barley grass absorbs nutrients from the soil as well as the sun.  At this stage of growth, barley grass is at its nutritional peak, and contains many of the vitamins, proteins and minerals essential for a balanced diet. Because these nutritional goodies are presented in simple plant form, they are readily accessible to the body once ingested.

Barley grass is a great source of potassium, iron, copper, magnesium, zinc, manganese and calcium.  Pantothenic acid, vitamin C, the B vitamins, folic acid and beta carotene can also be sourced from barley grass. These nutrients and vitamins contribute to healthy skin, bones and organs, efficient digestive function, and overall good health. Barley grass has also been touted to reduce cholesterol levels, stimulate blood circulation, and reduce the risk of cancer.  All this aside, barley grass is an easy way to get your daily dose of the good stuff, as it’s available in tablet, powder or juice form.

 The FDA has approved a health claim for foods containing oats because studies have shown that consuming these kinds of foods effectively lower blood cholesterol levels. Some scientists believe that the benefits of taking barley supplements or eating foods containing barley grains are at least equivalent to, if not greater than, the benefits of oats  While barley grain is good for you and adds many benefits, barley greens has many additional benefits and it is gluten free.

 Barley grass has the ability to help strengthen the immune system and helps stimulate oxygen supply and tissue growth.  It contains chlorophyll which helps cleanse the body of toxins and detoxify the liver.  Chlorophyll has anti inflammatory properties, making it great for those who have digestive problems or a sensitive digestive system and chlorophyll helps to heal every cell in your body.

Besides containing a host of enzymes, vitamins, and minerals, barley grass is full of antioxidants, making it great for fighting free radicals and is a must for an anti aging regimen.  It is said to have 30 times more vitamin B1 and 11 times the amount of calcium than cow’s milk, 6.5 times as much carotene and nearly 5 times the iron content of spinach, close to seven times the vitamin C in oranges, four times the vitamin B1 in whole wheat flour, and 80 micrograms of vitamin B12 per 100 grams of dried barley plant juice.   It contains as much protein per weight as a steak, but it is an easier to digest protein, making it popular with body builders. The juice of young barley grass is a true superfood, and considered one of the most nutrient-packed foods found in nature.

 Barley grass is very high in organic sodium, which dissolves calcium deposited on the joints and also replenishes organic sodium in the lining of the stomach. This aids digestion by improving the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.

 Health Benefits of Barley Grass

  • improve hair, skin and nails
  • help relieve stomach problems
  • improve energy levels
  • help treat asthma
  • reduce inflammation
  • may help improve sleep
  • improve mental clarity
  • may inhibit growth of cancer cells
  • prevent blood vessel damage
  • may prevent diabetes
  • help with migraines
  • reduces cholesterol levels

Green barley powder is loaded with every essential amino acid, over 12 minerals, and 13 different vitamins (including Vitamin K!).

 You can grow your own barley grass or buy the powder and mix with juice or put it into your morning smoothie, or take in a supplement form, they are all beneficial.

 Every waking moment we see our legacies in their current state of being. The term “living legacy” might be more accurate because it is now that our quality of life will determine what we leave behind.  –Steve Brunkhorst-

 Truly Caring for Your Health & Happiness!

 Till Next Time,

 Rosemary Evans

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Sun 9 Oct 2011

Don’t Be A Mean Girl

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Weekly Insight                       Don’t Be A Mean Girl                             October 10, 2011

“When there is no enemy within, the enemies without cannot hurt you.” –African Proverb-

It seems to me that there are a lot of ‘mean girls’ portrayed on television when you flip through the channels.  It is almost as if it is celebrated or to be expected.

I think one of the most haunting attitudes is when we let the ‘mean girl’ from within beat us up with all the lies that we let her tell us.  Are you listening to that negative mean girl within?

The inner mean girl will tell you that you can never change or that your situation will never change.   She will tell you that you are a big fat loser.  She (or he) does this to keep you in your comfort zone which really is not all that comfortable.  Of course staying in your comfort zone only makes you feel worse about yourself and keeps you stuck.  It leads to self-sabotaging behavior and keeps you from accomplishing your dreams.

I was talking to a dear friend of many, many years this week and he was lamenting about all the “bad” things that have happened to him over the years.  He brought up things that I thought he should be celebrating as strengths of his and proof that he is a survivor.    But he was letting the negative voice within tell him what a loser he was, and he was listening to all the lies that mean voice within was saying.

We may not be where we think we should be on the road of life and we may have made some poor judgments and choices, but it is all a learning curve and so we need to learn the lessons and move on.  Some of the poor choices are just that, poor choices.  We need to come on down off the cross and stop playing victim.  It is easy to blame others for the way our life is turning out, but in reality we are in charge of our thoughts and actions.

I asked my friend why he wanted to re-live all that pain.   Yes it would be nice if we could alter the past, do things differently and change our childhood to a positive experience.  We need to remember that no one can change the past; not our parents, not our children, not our friends, not even God himself.  That is why we need to live our life in the now, look forward and not get stuck in the past.

Sounds great, doesn’t it?  But how do you do that?  First of all, forgiveness comes into play.  We need to forgive our self for disappointing us and not living up to our potential.  We need to forgive our self for believing all the lies we tell about us.  We need to forgive others for their part in making us feel like losers and believing the lies that were told to us.   When we realize that everyone is probably doing their best, (although sometimes their best is pretty marginal), then we can move on and not take it so personal.

It is important to ask yourself “what triggers your “mean girl”?  Is it lack of sleep, lack of proper nutrition, re-living negative moments?  Is it your associations with people who are willing to feed the negativity because it gives them power?  Do you hand them your power willingly because you are telling yourself the same lies?  

When we realize that the inner mean voice is only a sign of the insecurities about our own incredible power, then we can stop the bully within.  Start by writing down all your strengths.  What do you want to change about yourself?  What do you want to accomplish?  What are you willing to do to make the necessary changes? Then sit quietly, meditate and do your positive affirmations. Now get up and take action!

I have a friend that plays Monopoly with her family.  Whenever her husband falls into the bad habit of beating himself up, she tells him “Here is your “get out of jail” card”.  Unlike the game of monopoly, we are the judge, jury and prisoner of our own thoughts.  We can face our fears and free our selves, because we do have a choice.

Stop comparing yourself to anyone else.  That is easier said than done, I know.  But we are one of a kind; we each have our own path to walk.  Remember that you are amazing.  Remember there is nothing that you cannot accomplish or overcome.  Look what you have overcome already.  Realize how amazing you are – now celebrate you – you are incredible.

“Men harm others by their deeds; themselves by their thoughts” –Augustus-

Truly Caring for Your Health & Happiness!

Till Next Time

Rosemary Evans

Live Your Perfect Weight

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Sun 2 Oct 2011

Amazing Melaleuca Oil

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Weekly Insight               Amazing Melaleuca Oil                     September 26, 2011

“We tolerate things we don’t like because we are not aware we don’t have to tolerate it.”  -Bob Proctor-

I subscribe to several doctor’s newsletters via e-mail.  What I have been reading is that a lot of strains of virus, organisms, bacteria etc are becoming so strong that stronger and stronger antibiotics have to be created to kill off the offending infections.

I think every family should have in their medicine chest a bottle of Melaleuca oil, which comes from a tree in Australia.  It is also known as “Tea Tree Oil”, not to be confused with Tea Oil or Sweet Tea Oil.  Tea Tree Oil possesses antiseptic properties, has good skin penetration and does not irritate the skin. 

It is for topical use only but it has many uses such as a topical antiseptic for cuts, fungal nail infections, acne, and vaginal infections. 

Tree Tea oil inhibits the growth and kills the following organisms:

  • Candida albicans -yeast
  • Propionibacterium acnes
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa – common bacteria which is everywhere – on medical equipment, hot tubs, etc.
  • Staphypylococcus aureus – highly contagious and can be picked up from a variety of places and things, including hospitals and clinics
  • Streptococcus pyrogenes
  • Trichomonas vaginalis
  • Trichophyton mentagrophytes – fungi all around us

If you recognize any of these organisms or if your doctor has diagnosed you with any of these conditions, then you will realize why this product is so effective in the key uses mentioned above. (See “The Healing Power of Herbs” by Michael T. Murray, ND)

We can’t avoid all the fungi and bacteria that we are exposed to, but we can fight back by taking care of our health, building up our immune system and using healthy essential oils to fight these nasty critters. As with all essential oils you need to mix Tea Tree Oil with almond or jojoba oil.  Remember that essential oils are potent and you only need to use a few drops.  It has a medicine smell but you will feel it doing its job immediately and see the healing powers within days.

Be sure to wash your hands often, and wash all your fruits and vegetables before eating with essential oil of Grapeseed (another great essential oil) mixed in water and sprayed on your fruits and vegetables before rinsing well.  When you are cutting fruits such as lemons, limes and melons, they need to be washed before cutting.  By buying organic foods you will cut down on some of the chemicals and pesticides but you still need to wash your fruits and vegetables because of human handling and organisms.

By taking these and other preventive measures, hopefully we can cut down on the flu, cold and diseases that are so prevalent, especially during the fall and winter months.

“I will not die an unlived life. I will not live in fear of falling or catching fire. I choose to inhabit my days, to allow my living to open me, to make me less afraid, more accessible, to loosen my heart until it becomes a wing, a torch, a promise.

~ Dawna Mark-

 Truly Caring for Your Health & Happiness!

Till next time,

Rosemary Evans

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Sun 2 Oct 2011

Making The Right Decision

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Monthly Newsletter                  Making The Right Decision                 October 3, 2011  

“Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” –Napoleon Hill-

What is your lack of making a decision costing you?

In Napoleon Hill’s timeless book “Think & Grow Rich” we read the following: “Accurate analysis of over 25,000 men and women who had experienced failure disclosed the fact that lack of decision was near the head of the list of the 30 major causes of failure.  This is no mere statement of a theory – it is a fact.”  That statement was written over 80 years ago, and it proves that we still deal with the same challenges, fears and insecurities today as we did back then.

Napoleon Hill was born in poverty and his mother died when he was 10 years old.  Fighting against all manner of ‘disadvantages’ and the social pressures of his day, he became one of the most influential men of his times.  His work is still influencing millions today. Napoleon Hill realized at an early age that he was not a victim of his circumstances. He made a decision to rise above his impoverished beginnings.

Mr. Hill reminds us that we are not our fears, our challenges or even our insecurities.  This is definitely worth remembering when indecision sets in.  We are infinite possibilities and creative geniuses but we have forgotten that fact.  We have given our powers away to our fears.

Long before I was born, my mother wrote a poem and entered a radio contest.  Because of her circumstances and fear of her mother, she put a fictitious name on the poem when she sent it in.  Her poem won the contest and someone came to her mother’s home, with the prize money.  Her mother, not knowing that her daughter had entered the contest, said that no one by that name lived there.  The people from the radio station left with the prize money.  My mother heard them at the door but because of her insecurities and fears, said nothing.  She didn’t run after them, and didn’t call the radio station to claim her prize.  She froze and let an opportunity to change her life dissolve into thin air.

One of the girls who worked at the radio station took that poem and put it to music. It ended up as the number one song for twelve weeks in a row.  It was made famous by Frank Sinatra and later by Doris Day and other singers.  A few years after that, it was back up on the number one chart for another eight weeks. 

The young girl at the radio station became famous as a one-hit-wonder.  She ended up in the Hall of Fame both in Canada (where it all started) and the U.S.  The title of the poem my mother wrote, which became the hit song is “I’ll Never Smile Again”.  Every time that song would be aired on the radio my mother would cry because she knew she had missed out on a glorious adventure and opportunity.  The girl at the radio station who put it to music had recently lost her husband to kidney failure, so I am sure this song had great meaning to her also.  Since my mother had made a decision to not claim it, someone else claimed it for their own.  And, as the saying goes, the rest is history.

When we don’t make a decision, we actually do make a decision by default.  By putting off something we need to do, we are actually letting opportunities slip away.  By letting our fears stop us in our tracks we are sending out the message to all the good things that could come to us to back off.  We repel all the good, all the opportunities and blessings that could be ours.

My mother was besieged with challenges being a single mother of five little children, estranged from my dad, living with her mother and having no income.  It is so easy to start believing that we are failures when we are burdened with problems and challenges. When we start on the downward spiral of “stinkin thinkin” it is hard to see the light, the good, and the potential.  We have to remember that we are not our challenges, we are not our circumstances, and we are not our problems.  We are designed to solve problems and overcome obstacles. We have been given a creative mind that can create solutions 

My mother was not aware that her brilliant, creative mind did come up with the solution, by writing that poem. But she let the fear overcome her and let it all slip away.

What opportunities and blessings are you letting slip away by not making a decision?  What missed opportunity slipped away because of fears, insecurities or procrastination?  What opportunities are your repelling by negative thinking and negative habits? What message are you telling yourself, about yourself, and believing?

 Make a decision today that you will reach your potential, realize your dreams, and that you will never give your power away. You are amazing, you are infinite – you were made to soar!

“Cherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul, the blueprints of your ultimate achievements.” –Napoleon Hill-

Truly Caring for Your Health & Happiness!

Till Next Time,

Rosemary Evans

Live Your Perfect Weight

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Sun 18 Sep 2011

Is All Change Good?

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Weekly Insight                        Is All Change Good?                  September 19, 2011           

“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” –Reinhold Niebuhr-

Many people have the idea that if they could just change some aspect of their outer features that that would change everything.  Sure, changing your nose or chin, etc. would make you look a little different, and may even be an improvement, but it should not be for the hopes that now everything in your life will be wonderful and you can only truly be happy “when” that happens.     

You will quickly find out that it doesn’t automatically make you any richer, smarter, or any other of the adjectives one could muster up. 

We can get very caught up with the thought that “when” or “then” I will be happy, or we can’t be happy until that certain “something” happens:   When I get married, then I will be happy!   When I buy a house, then I will be happy!  When I get the nose job or lose 20 pounds….  It’s always “when” or “then”.  

So, why not be happy now instead of waiting for some distant future?  Decide now, because life is passing oh so swiftly.  Why waste another moment of your life for all the “whens” and “thens” when you have the “nows” that are already so full of promise.

The fact is life is always changing but if you are not happy now you are never going to be happy “when”.  If you are not happy in your 20’s, 30’s and 40’s, life could throw you a curve ball when you hit your 50’s, 60’s and 70’s and start to see your youth fade away, especially if you do not love and appreciate yourself..

You are probably familiar with the saying: “Everywhere I go, there I am.” We all know or have read about people who have made radical changes to their bodies, and they wake up and find out they are still themselves.  Usually they start thinking of the next thing that they can change about themselves, not realizing that they are already beautiful.  They cannot see their beauty because their inside vision of who they really are is clouded.  The sad thing is this vision stops them from accomplishing their dreams and their goals and aspirations for themselves.

In case you think I am against change through surgery, I am not.  It has its purpose and it can help change the body shape which may lead to greater appreciation of oneself. 

It may help get someone over the hurdle that is stopping them from being their best self and accomplishing their goals.  But it can be a substitute for what is really going on inside. Having an eyelift or a chin lift can enhance your overall appearance, but it probably won’t and shouldn’t change how you vote, think and go about your daily life.   If you truly love yourself now, then minor changes are just that, minor changes, and do not affect your degree of happiness.

I read about a lady that obsessed constantly about her thighs, and wanted liposuction.  She harped on this for so long that her husband finally gave in and she spent half of their savings to have this procedure.  Turns out it was the most painful experience of her life, and, she was so bummed because her best friend, her sister and her husband could not see that it made any difference.  They thought she looked great before and she looked great now.  She finally came to this realization – it is never about your body – it is about how you love and honor yourself and your attitude about yourself.

You can love and honor you by taking care of yourself, eating nutritious foods, exercising, reading and associating with uplifting people.  You talk to yourself in a positive manner, say your affirmations every day, and have an attitude of gratitude for all that you are capable of doing.  When you can love yourself “as is” that is the first step for changes within.

By seeing your amazing, beautiful, real self, you can stop the self-criticism and comparing.  Stop the negativity about yourself to yourself and others. If you have people that are negative about you, then stop the association, get new friends who see you and love you as you are.  

To get in touch with your real self, the beautiful person you know deep down that you are because you were created perfect, remember your affirmations and talk to yourself as you would talk to your best friend.  What you say to yourself matters; make it good, because when you change your script, you change your life.

“One day at a time – this is enough.  Do not look back and grieve over the past for it is gone, and do not be troubled about the future, for it has yet to come.  Live in the present, and make it so beautiful that it will be worth remembering”. –Reinhold Niebuhr-

Truly Caring for Your Health & Happiness!

Till Next Time,

Rosemary Evans

Live Your Perfect Weight

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Sun 11 Sep 2011

Road Less Traveled

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Weekly Insight                       Road Less Traveled                September 12, 2011

“Understand that the right to choose your own path is a sacred privilege. Use it. Dwell in possibility.” –Oprah Winfrey-

Since yesterday was the 10th anniversary of September 11, when the world was turned upside down, and the day everything changed, we need to remember also of how the world joined together in a giant wave of humanity and love.

Listening to all the stories of miracles amid heartbreak makes one stop and realize that every day is a gift.  Watching those events unfold, most Americans probably know exactly what they were doing and where they were when the tragedy happened.  Watching the news was like watching something out of a horror movie and was hard to wrap the mind about the severity of it.  I think for all those that were involved personally, it was a surreal experience. 

 All the stories of those that survived such a horrendous ordeal are amazing, heart wrenching and inspirational  There were many stories of people who, because of one reason or another, were late for work that day or decided to take the day off and so they were not in the Twin Towers.  There are many stories of survivors who were able to get out of the buildings and their lives were spared

The stories of all those brave fire fighters and policeman willing to risk their lives to save someone else is so heart wrenching and fills you will love and gratitude.  Without a doubt they are truly heroes. The sacrifice of the everyday citizens on Flights 93 and 77 who acted with courage, honor, and integrity under so much distress is something we should never forget.

We know that just making one different decision or altering one course of events can change everything.  I went to see the movie “Seven Days In Utopia” with Robert Duvall, about a young golf pro that came to a fork in the road; hesitated, then took the road to the small town of Utopia.  Because of that one decision his whole life changed for the better. It also reminds me of Napoleon Hills words from his book “Think & Grow Rich” where he states that “When the pupil is ready, the teacher appears.”  The young golfer was ready, and the character played by Robert Duvall was the great teacher and mentor who helped change his life.

If we can remember that our life has a purpose and each of us has a mission to help make the world a better place and to reach out and be concerned with our neighbor,   then we can bring the healing that is so needed.   One of the stories I watched yesterday at church was about a man who was in one of the Towers and was able to survive that ordeal.  Going through something like that changes your focus.   His focus changed from trying to get all the material things, to spending time with his family. He realized that yes, life is precious and we need to do what is important to help others, while we can.  We need to make a difference while we can.

So as we remember and reflect on the sobering events of 9/11 let us also remember the hope, the love and the unity that came out of that tragedy and never take our freedoms for granted.  We must make a decision today to make a difference in our own life and in life of someone else, because life is precious and life is a gift.

“Pursue some path, however narrow and crooked, in which you can walk with love and reverence.”  -Henry David Thoreau-  

Truly Caring for Your Health & Happiness!

Till Next Time

Rosemary Evans

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Mon 5 Sep 2011

Where’s Your Focus?

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Monthly Newsletter          WHERE’S YOUR FOCUS?               September 6, 2011

“Our thoughts create our reality – where we put our focus is the direction we tend to go. –Peter McWilliams-

A few days ago I was visiting with my dear friend who is a high school teacher.  She was mentioning about a young woman who attended one of her classes a few years ago.  That young woman is now married with a young child of her own, and my friend has kept in touch with her through all these years.

Because this young woman came from a very dysfunctional family and was abused physically, emotionally and sexually, my friend has become more than a favorite teacher; she has become a mentor, a confidant and a great support to this woman.

Recently my friend drove 4 hours to where this young woman lives to give her support because she was so emotionally distraught that she committed herself to the hospital.  She was in such a bad place that she commented that “she had the worst life of anyone on the planet.”  

My friend has the kindest heart and related some of the things that her friend has gone through.  I don’t want to diminish any of her friend’s pain, but everyone has a story and we have all experienced things that perhaps we wish we hadn’t.  

I think what happens to most people is that they get stuck in the past and live their lives backwards instead of forward.  No one can change the past but you can change your future.  Why would you want to re-play those old painful tapes over and over and keep yourself in a constant state of turmoil and unhappiness?  We can learn from the past, but we must live in the now and look forward to the future. 

Yes, it is true, some of us weren’t loved or cared for, or honored the way we should have been.  But the question to ask is, what are you doing about it now?  If you focus on what you have now and not on what you feel you didn’t receive, you can change your life. Remember to love and take care of yourself because loving yourself enables you to love and take care of others without sacrificing your own self-esteem.

All you have to do is look around to see so many examples of people who are living a full life in spite of their handicaps or past.  I love reading; it opens your mind to new thought patterns.  I remember reading about Tony Melendez, who was born without any arms but learned to play the guitar with his feet and now goes around the world doing concerts and spreading love and hope to others.  How about Nic Vujicic who was born without any arms or legs and yet he is so self-sufficient and is a motivational speaker to teenagers, giving them hope, love and acceptance.   When you read about Helen Keller and all her accomplishments despite her challenges, you can’t help but be humbled to think at how blessed you are to have your eyes and ears.  So, for me that is what we need to focus on first and foremost: what we have, not what we don’t have. 

So what are you focusing on?   It is true, what you focus on is what you will get more of.

In many of my previous newsletters you have read about positive self-talk.  Self talk is important, but it is preceded by “right thought”, which will lead to the right type of positive self talk.  An important part of this process is to see yourself as the infinite person that you are and focus on right thoughts.

So, how do you do that?  First of all write down 10 things that you are grateful for – whatever comes to mind.  Focus on these 10 blessings in your life.  Now stop, and meditate on how these blessings have helped you. It may seem strange to write them down but putting them on paper and reading them back, helps you to “see” with new eyes all that you have.  Focusing on the good things you have received helps you to have more of what you want.

If you are going through some difficult times, then focus on what you are learning from this experience, and think about how it will help you in the future.  We learn what to do and also what not to do by all our experiences. What you are going through may be painful, but remember that life is a learning experience.  If we are to grow and know, we have to experience the good, the not so good and sometimes some really uncomfortable situations.  But reflect on how you handled that last challenge and what you learned from it.  Begin to see how much wiser and emotionally stronger you are because of it.  Then move on to bigger and better things. If you have endured some real challenges then please be kind to yourself and celebrate the fact that you are a survivor and an over comer.

Remember no matter how bad things get, you are powerful.  Do not relinquish your power and worth to the negative things of life; keep “right thoughts” foremost in your mind.

“Each one of us has all the wisdom and knowledge we ever need right within us.  It is available to us through our intuitive mind, which is our connection with universal intelligence. To whatever degree you listen and follow your intuition, you become a creative channel for the higher power of the universe.” –Shakti Gawain-

So here is what I want you to focus on this time:

  • Count your blessings
  • Focus on the positive
  • Remember how much you love others and how much they love you.
  • Remember your infinite worth and love and honor yourself.
  • Whatever you choose ask yourself “Is it worthy of me?”

 “The key to success is to focus our conscious mind on things we desire, not things we fear.” –Brian Tracy-

Truly Caring for Your Health & Happiness!

Till next time,

Rosemary Evans

Live Your Perfect Weight

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