By Dr. Jane Guttman
When was the last time you felt really well? This morning? This afternoon? Yesterday? Last week? Last year? Has wellness slipped away gradually, or have you had a demise as a result of an acute illness? Or, are you well now and want to protect that status? The late wellness luminary, Louise Hay, noted metaphysical teacher, described wellness in these terms: We begin a new day feeling rested, feeling positive for what the day can bring, feeling joyful, having a good appetite for healthy food, and having vitality for the work at hand for any given day. Where are you on the continuum of wellness? And where do you want to be? The path back to wellness is a calling. We are beckoned by good food choices, high quality rest, exercise, healthy hydration, positive thought and work we love. Mind and body are one. Their synergy can be boosted or dimmed by our emotion, thought and degree of self-love.
Stay in front of a health crisis. Employ the practices that invite wellness and prevent illness. Let food practices include choices that promote nutrient-rich food. Create healthy sleep habits. Embrace an exercise plan. Keep moving. Limit sitting. Take care of your emotions. Build emotional literacy practices. Cry, laugh, sing, dance and forgive. Let your spiritual practices guide your days. Meditate, Do tapping. Build friendships and avoid isolation. Do what you love, and see your health respond to your comprehensive devotion toward a life of well-being.
Find a physician that becomes a team member. Choose a health care provider that you feel comfortable with, safe with and valued. Recently I had an eye exam with a new doctor. The visit was so positive and I feel eager for the next visit. My dentist is one of a kind. I hope everyone has one just like him. Find practitioners that see you, hear you and assist in resolving your health hurdles. Include alternative practices…acupuncture chiropractic, homeopathy, energetic medicine, massage, Reiki, Crystal Well-being, and Mindfulness practices.
Be eager to make a change. Shift gradually or move at a pace that works for you and the change at hand. Think about replacing diet soda with a better choice. Read labels at the market. If you can’t pronounce it, don’t eat it. Learn all the pseudonyms for MSG. It can hide. Unless grass-fed, dairy products have limited benefit. Give goat dairy a try. Observe how you respond to different foods. Are you sleepy after eating or do you feel fueled? Are you crabby? Eat when you’re calm. We can’t digest food optimally when we eat while upset. Practice mindful eating. Eat nourishing food, not anger or distress. Take a walk to clear things. Talk to a friend. See a therapist. Get Reiki. Use essential oils to lift your mood. Explore crystal well-being. Getting well can be a joyful and wondrous endeavor. Your body loves the care you give. This is love in action. Learn to say ‘Yes” to practices that promote wellness and be sure to say “No” to those that limit or even steal your health. We are resilient. Wellness is our natural state of being. Illness is “Dis-ease.” Set aside a day just for you. Sleep, cook, sing, laugh, create, be in silence, be in a state of gratitude and love. Find your way to the health markers that Louise Hay describes Her Rx for wellness included play, love, and nourishment. See how life changes when health is well-supported. Be well!
All guidance is educational and not given as medical advice or treatment., nor is it meant to take the place of qualified medical professionals. Please check with your physician for all medical concerns.
Crystals have been used through the ages for enhancing wellness. We know that they offer support to well being and wellness in addition to the medical treatment that each one chooses for their health status. The healing properties of crystals reference balancing mind, body and spirit, and does not imply “cure” as in the allopathic model. All guidance is educational and is not meant to be a substitute for medical treatment and diagnosis by medical professionals.