Is this You?

I just don’t have time to walk…

I’m too tired to MOVE in the evening, and the mornings are too hectic already!

I can’t lose weight no matter WHAT I do!

I don’t have TIME to cook at home!

There is not One Minute in my day that I could meditate, or even stop to take an extra breath!

Well…

What if whether or not you have the beginnings of dementia depended on:

a. Whether or not you relaxed your brain a little bit each day;

b. Whether or not you get enough sleep at night (at least 7 hours);

c. Whether or not you exercised regularly;

d. What type food you ate;

e. How many toxins you are exposed to.

What if whether or not you develop cancer depended on:

a. What you ate on a regular basis;

b. The total (everyday) toxin exposure you have;

c. The amount of stress you have in your everyday life.

What if developing an autoimmune condition depended on:

a. The amount of chronic stress you are under;

b. The way you eat;

c. The amount of peaceful sleep you enjoy;

d. The amount of exercise you get;

What if as you age, the amount of ability to “get around” depended on:

a. The amount of regular exercise your body gets;

b. The amount of strengthening exercises you get;

c. The type of food you eat;

d. Your frame of mind.

We’ve been led to believe over the years that we had no control over these illnesses and conditions and diseases. Well, the reality is, we DO have control. We have lots of control. “It’s in my genes” just isn’t a good reason anymore.

And by all means, these lifestyle changes I’ve listed are not the only reasons these disabilities and diseases arise; however, almost all the reasons involve our lifestyle!

They’re not caused by bacteria, or viruses, or anything else — only LIFESTYLE. And these diseases do not just jump on random people for no reason.

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If you believe these facts, would you like to:

Keep your mind sharp as you age?

If you’ve been led to believe “brain fog” or dementia, or Alzheimer’s are just things that come with “old age”, research shows clearly this does not have to be the case.

Would you like to be strong as you age, able to get around without assistance?

Work those muscles; every day. Enjoy the type of exercise you do. Dance. Play. Garden. Do some type of movement every day that you can enjoy.

Research also shows that weight-resistance keeps us young longer, and helps keep our bodies and minds stronger, to a more advanced age.

See exercise as a lifestyle, not as an obligation. Celebrate what your body can do!

Would you like to be clear of arthritis and aching joints?

1. Eat Whole Foods; drink clean, non-toxic water; Do not eat processed food; cut gluten and sugar out completely, at least until you see good results.

2. Do not use toxic oils in cooking. Butter is good. Ghee is good. Olive and Avocado Oil are good. Canola oil is bad; Vegetable oil is bad; Crisco is bad.

3. Exercise every day. Walking is good. Weights are wonderful.

4. Have a light heart.

5. Have some “rest time” in your day, every day.

6. Have good relationships with others.

7. Get sunshine in the morning; sleep good at night.

8. Do not use chemicals in cleaning your home and toxins in your yard/garden; don’t use typical lotions and potions on your body (I use coconut oil as a cleanser for my face, etc.); look for chemical-free laundry soap and dishwasher soap. (Let me know if you need help)

9. YES. Some of these things are more expensive than the standard “off-the-shelf” products. But your LIFE will pay you the dividends in your health.

According to Dr. Josh Axe, our emotions do affect our mental health, but they also affect our physical health. He says:

Worry = hurts your stomach.

Fear = stresses the adrenals.

Anger = can damage the liver.

Grief = impairs the lungs.

Anxiety = harms the heart.

Inflammation is one thing that’s common in almost all modern chronic diseases.

The things I’ve listed above to stay away from, cause inflammation.

The things I’ve mentioned to improve, fight against inflammation.

I’m not just talking about food, but also exercise, sleep, stress, emotions and relationships. And Toxins.

Inflammation-fighting foods are:

Colorful plant foods (greens, berries, etc.)

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Anti-inflammatory spices like turmeric and ginger

Omega-3-rich foods (wild fish, walnuts)

Medicinal mushrooms (shiitake, reishi)

Inflammatory foods:

Fried Food

Sugar

Soda

Bread

Soybean oil

Ultra-processed food

Corn Oil

Deli Meat

Margarine

Sunflower oil

Safflower oil

Vegetable oil

Canola oil

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According to Dr. James Di Nicolantonio, 4-7 sauna sessions per week equals better immune, heart and brain health, with the following results:

66% lower risk of dementia

63% lower risk of death from sudden death

50% lower risk of death from heart disease

46% lower risk of hypertension

40% lower risk of mortality.

Research also shows that walking in nature 3 times a week is associated with:

33% lower odds of using anxiety medications

36% lower odds of using blood pressure medications

33% lower odds of using antidepressants

26% lower odds of using asthma medications.

Harvard researchers have now said that “pursuing a higher purpose makes people live longer”.

Truly our mind, our emotions, our body, everything… works together. It’s not the medicines that make us well. It’s us taking care of ourselves that keep us well… or not.

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The good news is,

1. you don’t have to change all at once, AND

2. You can start small! Some of the smallest changes make huge differences. AND

3. Good habits have a compound effect! They multiply!

The rest of the story is:

YOU DO HAVE TO START.

Your entire life can change in less than 6 months if you are consistent.

Perfection is not your goal. Consistency is.

Don’t try to be perfect.

Try to be better than you were yesterday.

Don’t skip a day. If you do, just pick up again the next day as if nothing was different.

Make yourself a rule: Never skip two days. (That’s when your consistency slips)

Consistency beats perfect!

And it’s Got to do with the consistent choices we make every day.

Where to start?

1. Choose a direction.

a. If you choose Nutrition, change one or two foods, for one or two days, or a week. Start small. Be consistent with what you decide and for the time you decide. Celebrate your win!

b. If it’s exercise you choose, decide what you will do—something you can enjoy. Decide how long you’ll do that, or how far you’ll go. Decide how many days in a row you will commit to. Do it. Then celebrate your win!

c. Maybe decide to go outside and get some morning sunlight for 15 minutes each morning. Decide how many days you will be consistent. And decide what you’ll do if the weather doesn’t cooperate. Then do it. And Celebrate your win!

d. Maybe it would be to decide to be still and listen to some music (preferably relaxing) for 3-5 minutes each day. Pick the time of day… link it to just after (or just before) you do something else, so you will remember it. Celebrate after you’ve followed your commitment.

e. Maybe commit to sitting quietly for 5 minutes each day just to take several deep breaths. Again, link this to just before or just after something else you do. (This is something powerful for your mental health)

f. Simply commit to stretching a few minutes each day, and drinking 8+ glasses of water.

g. Your commitment could be to make a menu for a week, for you to eat at home… or a menu for two days.

h. Make your commitments small at first, then after you have some momentum, you increase, or commit to more than one area at a time. But give yourself a good chance to have some wins at first.

i. Small Goals at first, yes, but challenge yourself. You can do it!

If you need any help at all, in making goals, or with making changes (of any kind), let me know.

My email is: sharon@whereisyourcalm.com.

You can message me on Facebook Messenger or Instagram, @whereisyourcalm.

Do you realize, you can be a changed person… feeling better, thinking better, and with a different outlook on your life, in a very short time?

All it takes is the desire for the Results of the change… and the Decision.

I would love to help you on that journey. And it is a journey. With a energetic and healthy destination!

Thank you for reading.

To Your Long and Healthy Life—

Sharon

Meet Sharon

Sharon is the founder of Where is Your Calm, and is dedicated to the wellness of every client she has. She graduated from the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy in 2019 and has been doing group coaching and individual coaching since then.

Sharon is a caring haven for people of all ages to address their overwhelm and overwork, helping them to improve their life with small changes in their lifestyle and nutrition habits. She regularly attends classes and training to keep up with the most innovative practices to address her clients' needs.

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