tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68227332343614104812024-03-13T21:27:51.395-07:00Power Transformation"Live your optimal life?"
Would you like to live a longer, healthier, happier, quality filled life?
Is that even possible?
Is decline an inevitable part of getting older?
If these questions resonate with you, you are not alone and you are in the right place.
Dr. Davia H. Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13523349340411200430noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822733234361410481.post-71471964117192987862023-12-20T13:00:00.000-08:002023-12-20T13:00:31.230-08:00Clean Up On Aisle 2024: The top three things that could improve your health in the New Year and beyond<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4IUrf9J9xE4XbrVXogD0A8MdhCGb45qVY54ZnLBFkMsgz99GuSwvmwjywARzsD-o-owxQOsYlapdYzBygr3v3Ib_UejYs3SdtAXqVUFWzaOzfJAec_Cui5JDKLN2S7SEnCU62g52IwErGB6SqrZpGfzylRngm8U1ABxo6javJ9DcksZBs4Livo0Nn9zc-/s640/Royalty%20free%20woman%20holding%20apple.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4IUrf9J9xE4XbrVXogD0A8MdhCGb45qVY54ZnLBFkMsgz99GuSwvmwjywARzsD-o-owxQOsYlapdYzBygr3v3Ib_UejYs3SdtAXqVUFWzaOzfJAec_Cui5JDKLN2S7SEnCU62g52IwErGB6SqrZpGfzylRngm8U1ABxo6javJ9DcksZBs4Livo0Nn9zc-/w400-h268/Royalty%20free%20woman%20holding%20apple.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><b>"NOPE! It’s not about new year, new you! I’m not talking about some airy fairy weird weight loss fad. This is about your health, and without your health not much else will be able to function. Your health is important! It’s true! You do have to put on your own mask first. But, where to start? What can you do that will be easy but will have a big benefit? The answer is: Clean up the toxins!"</b><p></p><p></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-f475a5c5-7fff-fda0-7fc4-e22ed58f78b8"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: whitesmoke; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Toxins build up in our bodies over time through the air we breathe, the foods we eat and the stress we put our bodies under on a daily basis. The master filter in our body – the liver – works to cleanse the body of these toxins to keep them from disrupting the normal functions and operations of the body; essentially, keeping you healthy. Unfortunately, the overabundance of toxins our bodies build up, causes undue stress on our liver; and often the liver can’t keep up with the demand. It needs help to remove these toxins and keep you healthy. Think about it, If your filter isn't working well, the whole body is affected.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: whitesmoke; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The old way of taking care of health involves us waiting until things are going very wrong before we throw some drugs and/ or surgery at the problem. Medications and some procedures can be potentially life saving, it's true, BUT... what would happen if we were able to get out ahead of all of it? What if there is a better way? What if you could <b>improve your long term overall quality of life just by taking care of some simple things today?</b></span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: whitesmoke; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">I know this all too well! Maybe you know the story of how I pushed my body so hard that I ended up with a weird autoimmune diagnosis? You also may remember that it was clinical nutrition therapy (not the multiple drugs, nor my 2 surgeries,) that pulled my health back from the abyss! </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: whitesmoke; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">I’m going to share the <b>three steps I took to resetting my body and repairing the damage</b> that was done. The truth is, most people look at the start of a new year as an opportunity to do something good for themselves. Many, though, do not get past the “thinking about it” stage. They do nothing, and next year this time their health is a little bit or a lot-a-bit worse! Sigh….</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: whitesmoke; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: whitesmoke; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFuOro1YkICd4iSPhxaVMpeJBYxb8qfWSvOdJ-U_ZZT1CStIvLSYSYMOjVOfaH_Q-r3V22CpdLCEJcDtwk-WWQ3mHvqi8nazmHWp7rGhBvTVRUctE1FWkKf081vID1PE3YnrFZCVL_MRzfDQ8WXJuOHnfpEftfYkSBHI3GS74gNWTwfRDnuHy61WBBQN_k/s1002/me%20davia%20headshot.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1002" data-original-width="851" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFuOro1YkICd4iSPhxaVMpeJBYxb8qfWSvOdJ-U_ZZT1CStIvLSYSYMOjVOfaH_Q-r3V22CpdLCEJcDtwk-WWQ3mHvqi8nazmHWp7rGhBvTVRUctE1FWkKf081vID1PE3YnrFZCVL_MRzfDQ8WXJuOHnfpEftfYkSBHI3GS74gNWTwfRDnuHy61WBBQN_k/w340-h400/me%20davia%20headshot.jpg" width="340" /></span></a></div><br /><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: whitesmoke; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span><p></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: whitesmoke; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>So here’s the protocol that worked for me:</b></span></p><br /><ol style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: whitesmoke; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;">Start with a high powered natural antioxidant supplement:</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: whitesmoke; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><i>This supports the body’s native detoxification enzymes; Helps clean up free radicals which are already causing damage to organs and systems in the body; and protects from the effects of new harmful free radicals.</i></span></p><br /><ol start="2" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: whitesmoke; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;">Include a powerful natural anti-inflammatory supplement:</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: whitesmoke; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">This helps to reduce generalized inflammation (which is the underlying cause of over 70% of the diseases associated with aging even including some cancers!) By extension there is also support for the immune system.</span></p><br /><ol start="3" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: whitesmoke; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;">Add in a supplement that supports healthy liver function and repair:</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: whitesmoke; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Supports a healthy liver. Supports the body’s natural ability to produce detoxification enzymes, which scavenge harmful toxins in the body. Helps to cleanse and detoxify the liver and blood. Helps excrete toxins that accumulate over time. Helps maintain healthy glutathione levels while also supporting normal glutathione synthesis.</span></p><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: whitesmoke; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Simple, right? I’m happy to share the entire step by step protocol with you. Just keep in mind that these are general suggestions and that when it comes to health it’s not one size fits all. That being said, if you want the detailed protocol that I used, </span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: whitesmoke; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">just type PROTOCOL </span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: whitesmoke; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">in the chat and I will share it with you!!!</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: whitesmoke; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">My gift to you for the new year </span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: whitesmoke; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">is a <b>FREE</b> supplement evaluation. Just call us in office 860-589-1491 to schedule your 20 min session. Come in or join in virtually through our telehealth portal. Bring your supplements and lets talk about what may be best for you.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: whitesmoke; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Wishing you a happy and healthy new year.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: whitesmoke; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Regards in Health,</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: whitesmoke; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Dr. Davia</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: whitesmoke; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: whitesmoke; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: whitesmoke; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="white-space-collapse: collapse;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-small; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><b><i>*Disclaimer: Please remember that it's impossible for me to diagnose you and treat you just by you reading one of my articles. I'm superwoman it's true, but even that is beyond my capabilities. So before you engage in any health and wellness activities, do consult your health care provider. Please know that we are happy to address your personal concerns, just call us in office 860-589-1491, to schedule your personal consultation; and thanks ever so much for reading. We appreciate you.</i></b></span></span></p><div><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: whitesmoke; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-small; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></span></div></span>Dr. Davia H. Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13523349340411200430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822733234361410481.post-38795500755829824772021-03-04T04:20:00.002-08:002022-06-29T11:58:30.967-07:00You need your sleep...<p> <span style="color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Today let's talk about sleep.</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-2443f240-7fff-6986-7b64-01d1b51250d5"><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sleep. How do you feel about your sleep? How much sleep do you need to feel refreshed? Do you feel as though you are getting enough of it? Do you feel fatigued, as though you aren't getting enough? Are you the energizer bunny, needing very few hours of sleep where others need 9-10 hours per day? What does your sleep profile look like? Are you falling asleep quickly and staying asleep easily? Does discomfort disturb your sleep?</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are having any sleep disorders, disturbance or concerns, this is an important topic to discuss with your healthcare provider. Sleep is so important for our health and wellness yet it is often overlooked. Chronic sleep deprivation can result in increased risk of hypertension, diabetes, obesity, depression, heart attack and even stroke.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Want more sleep talk?</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Call us in office: 860-589-1491</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWy0J6TnY4Ll3bf1m8S8RctWV5c0XJrzRpSjoR4jlKCzNU26di1GWIi7aBn4UsKFKMcHbWivLYeDGSqUzQZvN0jnK2ROFRayEjUKjh_AWDOSvfJBvT1Ikvd9S8_U_H4kzoWOOkkfSg63BU/s2048/7+day+launchpad+3d+book+and+devices.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1164" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWy0J6TnY4Ll3bf1m8S8RctWV5c0XJrzRpSjoR4jlKCzNU26di1GWIi7aBn4UsKFKMcHbWivLYeDGSqUzQZvN0jnK2ROFRayEjUKjh_AWDOSvfJBvT1Ikvd9S8_U_H4kzoWOOkkfSg63BU/s320/7+day+launchpad+3d+book+and+devices.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>Dr. Davia H. Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13523349340411200430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822733234361410481.post-43466176499573410892021-02-25T05:30:00.002-08:002022-06-29T11:59:24.458-07:00I promise. Exercise is not a four letter word...<p> <span style="color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Salutations,</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-4831f18b-7fff-299a-74cd-391ab4de3f8f"><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When it comes to health and wellness, ask any holistic health care provider, “How can I be healthier?” and they will probably focus on the following pillars: Healthy mind body connection, Food, Water, Sleep, Nutrients and you guessed it: </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exercise.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We've spent some time extolling the virtues of eating mostly real foods that reduce the body's inflammation load. We've extensively gone on about water and sleep. And as far as nutrients go, that's a story for another day. So guess what we are chatting about today dear one: Yes indeed, exercise. I feel like you either love it or hate it. My intention in writing this is to encourage you to be on the love it side.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I feel you tuning me out but hear me out! Remember this is the </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">easy 7 day launchpad to optimal you, (part of the 30 day kickstart!)</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> I feel as though I have been true to my promise, that everything I will ask of you in this process will be easy to get started, and exercise is no different.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Like everything else we've talked about, just be easy about it, and it all starts with how you are thinking about the things you are thinking about.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Let me share a story with you. It's a story that truly proves that you just have to take a "be easy," approach to all this. This woman was in her 30's. As far as she was concerned she'd been trying to lose weight for the longest and nothing seemed to be happening. Her doctor did all the tests: blood sugar, thyroid etc, she tried different diets and she even trained for the upcoming marathon with our run team that we used to have in our office at the time. She had recently had a baby, she was still nursing, not sleeping well because her baby wasn't sleeping through, and she was eating very few calories. At the time in her life that i'm describing, she was about a size 14, up from about a size 6 before her baby. She was FRANTIC. She was a very smart professional lady, the kind of person who actually knows a thing or two about health and wellness and she was also open to trying something new, anything! </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Firstly, she had to eat more. Her body had slowed her metabolism way down in response to her practically starving herself. She also needed to actually reduce her exercise. True story y'all. All this marathon training, coupled with her lack of calories and lack of sleep was causing fat storage instead of building lean muscle! Short version of this long story: With eating more, getting better sleep and reducing my exercise, I went from a size 14 back down to somewhere around a size 8. Yes y'all. This is my true story. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So when I tell you that exercise in the wrong context can be bad for you but in the correct context can do wonders for your body, please please please do believe me. I've not only seen it in the text books and with patients, but I've also seen it with myself.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So my question to you is: why would you exercise? Why would you want to include exercise in your daily regimen? What do you feel about exercise? Is it punishment for the extra treats you may have consumed? Is it something you are doing because you look in the mirror and are dissatisfied with the wonderfull goddess that you truly are? </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exercise is amazing! It increases the production of your "happy hormones," improves bone density in many cases, improves energy, reduces inflammation when taken in moderation, improves skin, cardiovascular and brain health. Exercise can help improve sleep, increase energy and also can even reduce pain. A study in the journal of the American Medical Association concluded that exercise was more helpful for patients with arthritic changes than NSAID pain relievers!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Is there another way we can be considering this idea of exercise? What if we moved our bodies in celebration of the ability of our bodies to do tremendous things? What if we moved our bodies in anticipation of all the wonderful things exercise gives us. What if we were EASY about this whole idea of including daily exercise in our lives? What would that mean for us? What would that make available? What if we changed the way we think about the way we think about exercise?</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Nowadays when I lift weights, I luxuriate in the power I feel being able to lift big things up and put them down! When I run or cycle or spin I marvel at my body's ability for speed and I revel in the post exercise endorphin rush. When I do yoga or zumba or dance, it's for the pure pleasure of doing it and not as a punishment for not living up to what society thinks I should look like, it's not because I had the extra servings, it is absolutely not because I dislike my reflection! Who's with me?</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Oh, BTW: one more thing, when you are tracking your steps make sure you aren't just going for a leisurely stroll. You want to swing your arms and walk briskly to truly get the benefit. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Want to know more about exercise and about why HIIT is a fat burning miracle?</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #202020; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Call us in office: 860-589-1491</span></p></span><p style="text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-743c89c3-7fff-367a-a0b7-10d700e438cb"><a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/6822733234361410481/2124350133582641936?hl=en#" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcXCecqgh4N3hPmWol-J_K9pp0bX2-nJfn3C8ZVKBGkB5n2ghoZq0BZKzxztM2UTioAz_ryNpRZZnHnKlT5NXUiyF0tiN6A2eNvkFSOcbg4q8vJcguN9CYjzzNxWHn2kThvxyJiloKAXBn/s800/7+day+Launchpad+to+optimal+you.jpg"><img border="0" data-cke-saved-src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcXCecqgh4N3hPmWol-J_K9pp0bX2-nJfn3C8ZVKBGkB5n2ghoZq0BZKzxztM2UTioAz_ryNpRZZnHnKlT5NXUiyF0tiN6A2eNvkFSOcbg4q8vJcguN9CYjzzNxWHn2kThvxyJiloKAXBn/s320/7+day+Launchpad+to+optimal+you.jpg" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcXCecqgh4N3hPmWol-J_K9pp0bX2-nJfn3C8ZVKBGkB5n2ghoZq0BZKzxztM2UTioAz_ryNpRZZnHnKlT5NXUiyF0tiN6A2eNvkFSOcbg4q8vJcguN9CYjzzNxWHn2kThvxyJiloKAXBn/s320/7+day+Launchpad+to+optimal+you.jpg" /></a></span></p><p>*Disclaimer: <span style="font-family: Arial;">Please remember that it's impossible for me to diagnose you and treat you just by you reading one of my articles, books or from a challenge! I'm superwoman it's true, but even that is beyond my capabilities. So before you engage in any health and wellness activities, do consult your healthcare provider. Please know that we are happy to address your personal concerns, just call us in office (860-589-1491) to schedule your personal consultation; and thanks ever so much for reading. We appreciate you</span></p>Dr. Davia H. Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13523349340411200430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822733234361410481.post-26844995111035676462021-02-18T05:30:00.002-08:002022-06-29T12:00:04.079-07:00Drinking enough can help the weight?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6AKZdxRtORda3LgWCCrgQuIgavfiTygJ8EAvMSQf1go85jQ_gCL1v-s25cdRqWKzdIH0FRQbG6s-NNKsCW5NPfPNZpqep6GgFGoFoaglKbi7UyPvqN02YN7WlOzCZJTYiLwciGNsLfvfx/s511/royalty+free+fit+girl.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="340" data-original-width="511" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6AKZdxRtORda3LgWCCrgQuIgavfiTygJ8EAvMSQf1go85jQ_gCL1v-s25cdRqWKzdIH0FRQbG6s-NNKsCW5NPfPNZpqep6GgFGoFoaglKbi7UyPvqN02YN7WlOzCZJTYiLwciGNsLfvfx/s320/royalty+free+fit+girl.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <span style="color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">You have to stay hydrated.</span><p></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-beea991f-7fff-9777-9a05-49c5c34a6193"><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are 5 reasons you need to drink more water...or put in other words: 5 ways drinking water can improve your health!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Why do we need water anyway?</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">70-80% of the brain is water and ~75% of the body is water. We need water to aid in our metabolism, for digestion, to remove impurities / waste, for circulation / transport and for maintaining temperature! All these tend to work better when we are properly hydrated.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2. We are constantly losing water so we have to replace it</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We lose water through: breathing, sweating, as urine and bowel movements and some medications can speed up water loss. Alcoholic beverages increase fluid loss and so does hot weather.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3. Dehydration can affect your central nervous system causing:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sleepiness / tiredness, headache, dizziness / lightheadedness, confusion and even coma in severe cases.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4. Not getting enough water may also affect the kidneys and can lead to:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kidney stones (stones can’t form in dilute solution!) Kidney disease and urinary tract infections.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5. Other bodily functions are affected by dehydration:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Muscle and joint pain can often be avoided by drinking more water. Healthy beautiful skin thrives on sufficient water intake and constipation can often be avoided if we drink enough water.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Please remember that if you are feeling thirsty you are already getting dehydrated! So make sure you are getting enough water. 64 oz per day is enough for most people but look at your urine to make sure your intake is adequate for you. It should look more like lemonade and less like iced tea.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Almost all liquids help with hydration, but try to avoid sugary beverages and too many caffeinated beverages. Alcoholic beverages reduce antidiuretic hormone and are dehydrating. Many fruits and vegetables are a good source of water, think watermelon, lettuce, celery and cucumbers just to name a few. And of course, don't forget good old water: try a glass when you wake up, a glass before meals, try taking a bottle of water out with you and in most cases take medication or supplements with a full glass of water.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Increasing water intake is a good idea for most but not for everyone! Talk to your health care provider if you have kidney disease, heart failure, are on certain medications and as always before implementing any new health care strategy.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Oh, and one more thing: While we are increasing water intake to help remove toxins, we may be introducing toxins to our bodies via the water we drink. A couple of tips for improving the quality of the water you drink include investing in a quality water filter and avoiding water in plastic bottles as well as choosing stainless steel, glass or other toxin free containers to store and transport your water.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Want more?</span></p><p dir="ltr">Call us in office: 860-589-1491</p><p><a data-cke-saved-href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWy0J6TnY4Ll3bf1m8S8RctWV5c0XJrzRpSjoR4jlKCzNU26di1GWIi7aBn4UsKFKMcHbWivLYeDGSqUzQZvN0jnK2ROFRayEjUKjh_AWDOSvfJBvT1Ikvd9S8_U_H4kzoWOOkkfSg63BU/s2048/7+day+launchpad+3d+book+and+devices.jpg" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWy0J6TnY4Ll3bf1m8S8RctWV5c0XJrzRpSjoR4jlKCzNU26di1GWIi7aBn4UsKFKMcHbWivLYeDGSqUzQZvN0jnK2ROFRayEjUKjh_AWDOSvfJBvT1Ikvd9S8_U_H4kzoWOOkkfSg63BU/s2048/7+day+launchpad+3d+book+and+devices.jpg"><img border="0" data-cke-saved-src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWy0J6TnY4Ll3bf1m8S8RctWV5c0XJrzRpSjoR4jlKCzNU26di1GWIi7aBn4UsKFKMcHbWivLYeDGSqUzQZvN0jnK2ROFRayEjUKjh_AWDOSvfJBvT1Ikvd9S8_U_H4kzoWOOkkfSg63BU/s320/7+day+launchpad+3d+book+and+devices.jpg" data-original-height="1164" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWy0J6TnY4Ll3bf1m8S8RctWV5c0XJrzRpSjoR4jlKCzNU26di1GWIi7aBn4UsKFKMcHbWivLYeDGSqUzQZvN0jnK2ROFRayEjUKjh_AWDOSvfJBvT1Ikvd9S8_U_H4kzoWOOkkfSg63BU/s320/7+day+launchpad+3d+book+and+devices.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><p>*Disclaimer: <span style="font-family: Arial;">Please remember that it's impossible for me to diagnose you and treat you just by you reading one of my articles, books or from a challenge! I'm superwoman it's true, but even that is beyond my capabilities. So before you engage in any health and wellness activities, do consult your healthcare provider. Please know that we are happy to address your personal concerns, just call us in office (860-589-1491) to schedule your personal consultation; and thanks ever so much for reading. We appreciate you</span></p><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>Dr. Davia H. Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13523349340411200430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822733234361410481.post-4752305627299899892021-02-11T03:54:00.002-08:002022-06-29T12:00:49.415-07:00How can we develop healthy habits?<p><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaqGt7mi17HWD7it4XQwrQoBC3T5X1GZmFgI6YHh9u4-c04xxAidq0xdzYs8P3EuEJ96YdQ0Dn8RxYt185Goakcc8vwisXPQFYqjMkY2UvyBM79bZFX7W3H3YgwzaoCOTaMCRGLWSw6K61/s2048/public-domain-images-archive-free-stock-photos-6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaqGt7mi17HWD7it4XQwrQoBC3T5X1GZmFgI6YHh9u4-c04xxAidq0xdzYs8P3EuEJ96YdQ0Dn8RxYt185Goakcc8vwisXPQFYqjMkY2UvyBM79bZFX7W3H3YgwzaoCOTaMCRGLWSw6K61/s320/public-domain-images-archive-free-stock-photos-6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />We all have habits, <p></p><p><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Some that aid us to our objectives we classify as good some that have negative consequences we call bad habits. We will go into the neurology of habits in a future exercise but today let's talk about some good habits that can help our bodies function at maximum efficiency.</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-06bf1d23-7fff-804e-3017-1e7f503bb59c"><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Get in the habit: Good habits</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Our bodies have rhythms and schedules. We make certain hormones in the mornings, others in the evenings. Our bodies respond to sunlight and even to the seasons. These regulate things like our sleep cycle, appetite, temperature, hormones, alertness, body performance, blood pressure and other things like that.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When these are disrupted we can see a number of health concerns including anxiety, depression, lack of energy, increased risk of obesity and even metabolic disorders like diabetes or thyroid issues, even the dreaded autoimmune disorders can show up!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So how can we develop better habits and be happy about it? How can we do what's healthy for us without feeling deprived?</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="background-color: #01ffff; white-space: pre-wrap;">Call us in office! 860-589-1491</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWy0J6TnY4Ll3bf1m8S8RctWV5c0XJrzRpSjoR4jlKCzNU26di1GWIi7aBn4UsKFKMcHbWivLYeDGSqUzQZvN0jnK2ROFRayEjUKjh_AWDOSvfJBvT1Ikvd9S8_U_H4kzoWOOkkfSg63BU/s2048/7+day+launchpad+3d+book+and+devices.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1164" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWy0J6TnY4Ll3bf1m8S8RctWV5c0XJrzRpSjoR4jlKCzNU26di1GWIi7aBn4UsKFKMcHbWivLYeDGSqUzQZvN0jnK2ROFRayEjUKjh_AWDOSvfJBvT1Ikvd9S8_U_H4kzoWOOkkfSg63BU/s320/7+day+launchpad+3d+book+and+devices.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>Dr. Davia H. Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13523349340411200430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822733234361410481.post-21243501335826419362021-02-04T03:39:00.002-08:002022-06-29T12:01:47.690-07:00Want to know what you should eat?<p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The question everyone asks me the most is:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #202020; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What should I eat? I'm going to say categorically: </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #202020; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“It depends.”</span><span style="color: #202020; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #202020; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There is no one size fits all diet for everyone. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #202020; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Based on your 3 markers </span></span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">a protocol can be tailored specifically for you.</span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">: </span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #202020; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How you’ve lived your life so far, </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #202020; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Your DNA and </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #202020; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Your gastrointestinal status including your natural flora, </span></span></li></ul><p></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-743c89c3-7fff-367a-a0b7-10d700e438cb"><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: georgia; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">That being said I can give you some broad strokes: </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium; white-space: pre-wrap;">We know that 80% of chronic illness is caused by chronic and sustained inflammation. We all want to avoid those, right? I mean, is there anyone who actually wants these chronic illnesses? Often patients are a little surprised to find that diet and overall health could be even remotely related! The truth is that some mainstays of the Standard American Diet promote inflammation. In general some of the most inflammatory foods include sugar, gluten and OMG – dairy!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #202020;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How can you enjoy you life and still reduce inflammatory foods in your diet?</span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #202020;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us!<b style="background-color: #01ffff;"></b></span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #202020;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You have questions and you will find we have a lot of answers!</span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #01ffff;">860-589-1491</span></span></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcXCecqgh4N3hPmWol-J_K9pp0bX2-nJfn3C8ZVKBGkB5n2ghoZq0BZKzxztM2UTioAz_ryNpRZZnHnKlT5NXUiyF0tiN6A2eNvkFSOcbg4q8vJcguN9CYjzzNxWHn2kThvxyJiloKAXBn/s800/7+day+Launchpad+to+optimal+you.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcXCecqgh4N3hPmWol-J_K9pp0bX2-nJfn3C8ZVKBGkB5n2ghoZq0BZKzxztM2UTioAz_ryNpRZZnHnKlT5NXUiyF0tiN6A2eNvkFSOcbg4q8vJcguN9CYjzzNxWHn2kThvxyJiloKAXBn/s320/7+day+Launchpad+to+optimal+you.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>Dr. Davia H. Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13523349340411200430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822733234361410481.post-83759873267722703482021-01-28T03:04:00.002-08:002022-06-29T12:02:34.080-07:00Do you think it's just you getting older?<p><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivcs59xEWIPFi4dHVqNSSmw3ihpefYdz_dv_KyKt5RUM8JuZ07Ed_s6BTUGky6z3bZmm556F_7nIzss12p5G_wKIGqm3998HNfDWwP4G6vioNJ7Lo9bNM0wuYIbi8BvjCYXx3eJPvOqawy/s800/7+day+Launchpad+to+optimal+you.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivcs59xEWIPFi4dHVqNSSmw3ihpefYdz_dv_KyKt5RUM8JuZ07Ed_s6BTUGky6z3bZmm556F_7nIzss12p5G_wKIGqm3998HNfDWwP4G6vioNJ7Lo9bNM0wuYIbi8BvjCYXx3eJPvOqawy/s320/7+day+Launchpad+to+optimal+you.jpg" /></a></div><p><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><br />I'm debunking the myth that decline is just a part of getting older once and for all time!<p></p><p><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">This one will be a long one. In The 30 Day Kickstart Program we cover this material over a few days, it is that important y’all!</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-15a77f1b-7fff-a4ff-d95a-83d4d55c59e4"><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Let me drop some science:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have ever been to one of our retreats or heard me speak you will have heard me talking about how </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">inflammation is responsible for about 80% of chronic conditions</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> that people consider just a natural part of aging. If you know me pretty well, then you know that even though I tend to have a spirit based approach to health, having been a research scientist, I always want to see the research. When it comes to health claims, count me in the cynical category!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Well, there is research that confirms that decline is not just a part of aging, this research pinpoints a molecule called NFkB found inside cells. NFkB is responsible for telling our cells to </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">start the inflammatory process.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> This is great if there is an invader that needs to be taken care of, but, inflammation that goes unchecked will eventually become chronic and can lead to a variety of diseases. So here is the very very very short version of what's going on inside the cell:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">NFkB </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-----></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Activates </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">COX 2</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-----></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Which stimulates the production of </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">prostaglandins</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> ------></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">That cause </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">inflammation</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> which may lead to ----></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">PAIN and trigger DISEASE processes. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What increases its actions?</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lots of things can activate NFkB! One key activator is </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">free radicals</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Pollution, radiation, certain types of smoke (e.g. cigarettes,) and some chemicals such as those used in agriculture as well as even some of the foods we eat may increase exposure to free radicals.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What diseases are associated with increased NFkB?</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Research shows that some NFkB associated </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">diseases</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> include: Cancer, atherosclerosis, asthma, hepatitis, diabetes, inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases, inflammatory arthritic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory kidney diseases such as glomerulonephritis, other autoimmune conditions etc.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What can help?</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Keeping free radicals in check and suppressing the action of NFkB may help prevent and even may slow the course of many chronic inflammatory illnesses</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- NSAIDS, COX 2 inhibitors and steroids have been shown in some studies to reduce the expression of NFkB and as a result reduce inflammation. This is great news, the only problem is that there are </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">significant side effects</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> associated with these drugs especially with long term use! Soooo don't want to go that route. What other options do we have?</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A more natural approach has fewer side effects and is also effective for keeping NFkB under control:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Increasing intake of </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">fruits and vegetables</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> (As many as 12 servings per day. I know this sounds like a lot but it's not really. Servings are smaller than you think and are easy to fit into your day...but that's another discussion for another day :)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Potent natural </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">antioxidants</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> such as pycnogenol, polyphenols, resveratrol, vitamins C and E, curcumin, ginger, lipoic acid, coenzyme Q 10 to name a few.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- In addition to increasing fruits, vegetables and natural antioxidants in the diet, adopting what's called an </span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">anti-inflammatory lifestyle plan</span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> has also been proven to be very effective at keeping certain inflammatory conditions under control. We'll talk a bit more about anti inflammatory foods. I know you are looking forward to that part!</span></span><div><span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Do you like this info?</span></span></div><div><span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Would you like more?</span></span></div><div><span><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Call us in office 860-589-1491</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #01ffff;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #01ffff;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #01ffff;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #01ffff;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-a36dc1d5-7fff-44fe-31af-5da62258ddd2"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">*Disclaimer: Please remember that it's impossible for me to diagnose you and treat you just by you reading one of my articles, books or from a challenge! I'm superwoman it's true, but even that is beyond my capabilities. So before you engage in any health and wellness activities, do consult your healthcare provider. Please know that we are happy to address your personal concerns, just call us in office (860-589-1491) to schedule your personal consultation; and thanks ever so much for reading. We appreciate you.</span></p><br /></span></div>Dr. Davia H. Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13523349340411200430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822733234361410481.post-76903273870071155332021-01-21T05:24:00.002-08:002022-06-29T12:03:22.587-07:00Have you really thought about your health?<span id="docs-internal-guid-51285425-7fff-30b0-f9fe-8a1ccce6cd23"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Last time we chatted about: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"How you've lived your life so far." </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Today, let us ponder the same question but from a different perspective. It's interesting that many of us internalize our current health challenges as a permanent part of us. If you resonate with this you are not alone. Most people are. I used to be the same way, I probably still do it occasionally when I'm having a not so great day! ;) </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I used to say things like: "</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">MY</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> autoimmune disorder," or "</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I have </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">a hard time losing weight." What I found interesting in its simplicity is that shifting the way I would talk about the disorder I used to suffer from, changed the way </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I felt about it</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. That was one of the first steps for me on my road to recovery.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Thoughts matter, thoughts have some power. I'm not saying that sitting thinking "I'm perfectly healthy" while doing something that my body has clearly rebelled against is a good idea. Trust me, kids, don't try that at home. What I'm saying is that excluding the mind from efforts to heal the body can only garner temporary or reduced results. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So starting today and for the rest of our time together, let's think about our health in the most positive way that we can (under the circumstances.)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Want to continue this? There is a short worksheet that helps you explore how you have been living your life so far and what your next steps could be. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Arial;"><span style="background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;">Call us in office: 860-589-1491</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcDgddYrai0nyJ6mNCBxPgHykphvTkKocGYuYSHPBA5u4SgB9X_kUSN2CRhnM3Y-DUTxRsfaBdMF00S2dN7XogxPXX7Ltx1Fh5yyRN8teZ9TegdNRAjfCODJusoaHUWrumxLXPiH1_3412/s2048/7+day+launchpad+3d+book+and+devices.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1164" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcDgddYrai0nyJ6mNCBxPgHykphvTkKocGYuYSHPBA5u4SgB9X_kUSN2CRhnM3Y-DUTxRsfaBdMF00S2dN7XogxPXX7Ltx1Fh5yyRN8teZ9TegdNRAjfCODJusoaHUWrumxLXPiH1_3412/s320/7+day+launchpad+3d+book+and+devices.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p></span><p>*Disclaimer: <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: italic; white-space: pre-wrap;">Please remember that it's impossible for me to diagnose you and treat you just by you reading one of my articles, books or from a challenge! I'm superwoman it's true, but even that is beyond my capabilities. So before you engage in any health and wellness activities, do consult your healthcare provider. Please know that we are happy to address your personal concerns, just call us in office (860-589-1491) to schedule your personal consultation; and thanks ever so much for reading. We appreciate you</span></p>Dr. Davia H. Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13523349340411200430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822733234361410481.post-47093772099234123852021-01-11T05:30:00.016-08:002022-06-29T12:04:13.461-07:00Could your past be affecting your future health?<p><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">One of my favorite mentors, a physician and teacher of functional medicine, always says that the health of about 80% of people is as a result of three things:</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-42b482ab-7fff-1929-2b65-fcdb6d79d519"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A) How you've lived your life so far</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">B) Your genes</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">C) Your gut and natural flora</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So I've got to ask you: </span></p><br /><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How you've lived your life so far?</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How is that impacting your health today?</span></p></li></ul><div><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I invite you to give this some serious consideration! To help with that, I've created a little questionnaire.</span></span></div><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9XdKC2U2OvsB50V6F5THQG-9KrLwfgGRlZ5tqBtEiAKlZAA/viewform" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #007c89; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Click here for today's worksheet.</span></a></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Go ahead and fill it in. This is not one of those clickbait quizzes. I will go through each of these personally and email you your results. Ok?</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6QzOkwdRGXruMOfX8WUMEJiXq0ROzW4SuhYqWtqVlX_CBsuKY6D_-IMniXUDXbIUn70zn-K-u2LS0bF-hGgwVJQDluKfBewL-5OC0SiGeRqOmS_jV4HSDp9nWkWw-1f5Ai0x9t9XHJywc/s2048/7+day+launchpad+3d+book+and+devices.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1164" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6QzOkwdRGXruMOfX8WUMEJiXq0ROzW4SuhYqWtqVlX_CBsuKY6D_-IMniXUDXbIUn70zn-K-u2LS0bF-hGgwVJQDluKfBewL-5OC0SiGeRqOmS_jV4HSDp9nWkWw-1f5Ai0x9t9XHJywc/s320/7+day+launchpad+3d+book+and+devices.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white;">And the invitation to call in office </span><span style="background-color: white;">is still open to you.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="background-color: #01ffff; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>860-589-1491</b></span></span></p><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Regards in health,</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dr. Davia H. Shepherd</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Power-Transformations.com</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-0583b5e9-7fff-1681-c5cc-b17ba78e1b2c"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">*Disclaimer: Please remember that it's impossible for me to diagnose you and treat you just by you reading one of my articles, books or from a challenge! I'm superwoman it's true, but even that is beyond my capabilities. So before you engage in any health and wellness activities, do consult your healthcare provider. Please know that we are happy to address your personal concerns, just call us in office (860-589-1491) to schedule your personal consultation; and thanks ever so much for reading. We appreciate you</span></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></span></span></div></span>Dr. Davia H. Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13523349340411200430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822733234361410481.post-89364481682322993312021-01-07T13:35:00.002-08:002022-06-29T12:07:04.191-07:00What could you change in your health in the next 7 days?<p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-line-height-alt: 9.35pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtEOC4jWjGTrwQhvttni6wS9kNL9aSlZ8xFGtkjTxqWSo2dKidBt6BDtVZCnYjdlXw1T0eKKp-ZNp9J4bMQ5ibJjXl9MDKFKGxwcY8Qf7q9XgU6PxsR9n7hCoCJr4dreoDYof3Exd6OKJF/s2048/7+day+launchpad+3d+book+and+devices.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1164" data-original-width="2048" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtEOC4jWjGTrwQhvttni6wS9kNL9aSlZ8xFGtkjTxqWSo2dKidBt6BDtVZCnYjdlXw1T0eKKp-ZNp9J4bMQ5ibJjXl9MDKFKGxwcY8Qf7q9XgU6PxsR9n7hCoCJr4dreoDYof3Exd6OKJF/w640-h365/7+day+launchpad+3d+book+and+devices.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I know that the last year was truly
challenging in so many ways. I just wanted to reach out to remind you that
it is never too late. <o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-line-height-alt: 9.35pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">No matter how old you are, no matter
where you are in life, it’s not too late to live the best version of your
health that you can, here and now. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; mso-line-height-alt: 9.35pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">So take a moment, close your eyes if
you can, and think about this: If your health was ideal, if you could wave a
magic wand and change everything in a snap; what does the picture of your ideal
health look like?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<span style="background: white;">I've been talking to a lot of patients about
this sort of thing recently. They have been saying things like: </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><i><span style="background: white; color: #202020; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"With the pandemic I've gotten out of
my routine, and I just need to get back on track."</span></i><span style="background: white; color: #202020; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background: white; color: #202020; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">or </span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><i><span style="background: white; color: #202020; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"I'm just sick and tired of being sick and
tired."</span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="background: white; color: #202020; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Is this sounding like you? If it is, you are not alone. Often
we feel alone in our trials. I'm here to tell you that it is not just you, you
are not alone and you may have options that you never even thought about. </span><span style="color: #202020; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
<span style="background: white;">I am GIFTING you a </span><b><i>free</i></b><span style="background: white;"> KICK IN THE PANTS: </span></span><b><i><span style="background: white; color: #2b00fe; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://drdaviashepherd.clickfunnels.com/opt-in1609447518767" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6699cc;">"7 day launch pad to optimal
you."</span></a></span></i></b><span style="color: #202020; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
<span style="background: white;">Ok I'll be honest; it’s not a diet or a
challenge. If you are like me then I know you don't respond well to those
things either :) Instead it is an introduction to a totally different way of
approaching your wellness.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="background: white;">If you are ready to step fully into a version of
you that is healthier, happier and living life more vibrantly with less
overwhelm and more energy then</span><span style="background: rgb(1, 255, 255);"> </span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://drdaviashepherd.clickfunnels.com/opt-in1609447518767" target="_blank"><span style="color: #007c89;">c</span></a>all us in office 860-589-1491.</span><span style="color: #202020; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidLeqHDQmXlBcD5GB8FwKizB7HM2-gL_gQg5DbEKXwuWKlGruxDPkdDo2HhM2j9LnfoVPzIXsYOvESQPPoVhytjam7IdTeqc9R7nXk7mBnhw_LK-AHXcdDVe3X6A5L_6NTUXdecTmURkQQ/s800/7+day+Launchpad+to+optimal+you.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidLeqHDQmXlBcD5GB8FwKizB7HM2-gL_gQg5DbEKXwuWKlGruxDPkdDo2HhM2j9LnfoVPzIXsYOvESQPPoVhytjam7IdTeqc9R7nXk7mBnhw_LK-AHXcdDVe3X6A5L_6NTUXdecTmURkQQ/s320/7+day+Launchpad+to+optimal+you.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #202020; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
<span style="background: white;">Over 7 days we focus on
the foundations of optimal health. You will have the opportunity to determine
your optimal health and develop simple strategies for implementation. As a
result you will feel excited about the possibilities as you take action. But
wait, there's more! After your 7 days, we can talk about your personal
transformation.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="background: white;">Let me tell you about one of our patient's,
we'll call her Sarah. By the time Sarah came in she had gained significant
weight and had been diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder. She was overwhelmed,
overtired and over it! She truly felt as though her diagnosis was something she
was going to have to live with forever and she came in because someone told her
about me, about how I had suffered similarly and had come out on the other
side.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background: white; color: #202020; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sarah figured, might as well give it a chance.
She had a problem. She truly wanted to and was committed to changing. But... I
think she truly turned the corner when she surrendered to the idea that there
is a different way to approach health. Last time I saw her, she didn't have an
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If you’ve read anything I’ve ever written, or if you have
met me, you know that it is my fervent desire to always be focused on
happiness. My happiness to be sure, but also to use my platform as a way of
spreading happiness, joy and …love… and all that airy fairy stuff.</div>
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Well guys, here we are in the middle of something that we couldn’t
have predicted a year ago. We are social distancing; all but essential
businesses are shut down; we are cloistered in our homes; we may be running out
of toilet paper; and hand sanitizer hoarders are now a real thing. Those of you
who have been preparing for the zombie apocalypse are probably doing the “told
ya so dance” right now.<br />
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For someone like me who’s always talking about happiness,
how do I even deal with this level of crazy that we are finding ourselves a
part of right now? I deal carefully, thoughtfully and deliberately. What I know
for sure is that we can maintain our happiness in this troubled time. I’m not
talking about putting a happy face sticker on a terrible situation. What I mean
is reaching for inner peace instead of panic. I’m not suggesting we spend our
days LOLing at those hilarious quarantine memes and gifs, even though they are
super funny. What I am suggesting is being able to reach for inner joy in times
of crisis and being unshakable in our determination to think the best thoughts
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That sounds difficult. How does one even go about doing
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Please know that I’m not in any way simplifying the reality
of this and for those adversely affected I want you to know that my heart goes
out to you in this time. What I have found is that in times of good and plenty
and in times of adversity, sticking close to these 5 steps for happiness has
been sustaining and life giving for me. I am writing this in the hope that it
may bring someone some peace in this time. <br />
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It took me a long time, many years in fact
to come to this way of thinking. I grew up in a very traditional sort of family
and so I was never taught that we create our own existence. Sure I learned that
if you put your mind to it you will succeed and that hard work results in
success, but at no time was I taught that thoughts become things. That what we
focus on is what manifests. It took me seeing that first hand and even playing
with the manifestation process to actually realize that what we are putting out
there energetically is what we get back.<br />
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I’d tried all the other ways of being
that I was taught and I wasn’t seeing the results and so I decided, ok, this
screwy idea sounds…well… screwy but I might as well try being happy and
focusing on inner peace and watching to see what happens. I had in the past
just had emotions based on what was showing up in my life. If things were great
and the sun was shining, then I’d have a big smile and if things were going to
the dogs, then my mood would be too. This ground breaking idea of not letting
the circumstances of your life be the reason you feel the way you feel just
seemed crazy to me, but reading book after book by guru after guru saying the
same thing encouraged me to at least give it a 30 day money back trial. That
was many 30 days ago. And TBH there have been ups and downs on this journey.
Every day is a new day with this and that leads me to step 2.<br />
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What I can absolutely say is that I’m still
a work in progress every single day. Like I said, I didn’t learn this way of
being growing up. What I learned and what was modeled to me was: There are some
things that are just beyond your control. What I know now is I always have
control over my emotions and how I choose to feel in any given situation. That
doesn’t mean that unpleasant things don’t happen at all or that I look at the
world through rose colored glasses. It means that because I am practicing every
day to maintain my inner peace, on the days when I need it most I’ll be better
able to weather the storm.<br />
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It’s just like anything else. I remember the Christmas when my
baby (now 5 years old and in kindergarten) was learning how to creep. That
little sweetie made me laugh so hard! He could only creep backwards. He was
determined though, if he wanted to go get something, he would calculate its
location in his little baby brain and then back his way towards it. I’m pretty
sure that in 11 years when he goes for his driving test he will ace reversing!
Anyway, he kept trying to go forward, and one day he got a little green talking
dog stuffed toy named SCOUT. Scout had been programmed to say his name, it had
flashing lights, and it could sing songs for him that included his name and all
kinds of features that are catnip to babies. When he saw Scout for the first
time, his desire to creep forward had never been greater, he had tried and
tried, he had practiced, sometimes getting a few inches forward before moving
backward again, but this time all his practice paid off: he moved forward all
the way across the room, grabbed Scout (who promptly went into his mouth,) and
he hasn’t looked back since.<br />
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I’m constantly sharing stories of my crazy kids
and their shenanigans but I share this to say that reaching for inner peace
during a crisis may not come easily, but we have this overwhelming desire to
feel better when things are at their worst and so it’s probably the perfect
time to practice. But how? You can practice emotions. True story! Let’s try
this: close your eyes and think about something for which you are truly
grateful. It could be hugs from your kids, amazing support staff or a lovely
life partner. Whatever it is that is meaningful for you, close your eyes and
focus in on the gratitude you feel. The object of your desire may not have been
in the room with you while you visualized your gratitude, but that did not stop
the warm feelings from flowing into you did it? We can do this with almost
anything, it just takes knowing how, focus and practicing.<br />
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I’m going to share with you what worked for
me; What helped me to build my happiness muscle. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I’ll say again, we are all a work in
progress, especially me, but I’m better today than I have ever been. This was
recommended by one of my most trusted mentors and I have to say this may have
been the game changer, no, life changer for me.</div>
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There is a little space in the morning when I wake up, when I know I’m
awake but before I start planning my day and going off on all my tangents. I
try my best to get control of my thoughts in this space and consciously project
thoughts of appreciation and gratitude. Appreciation for another day, for
health, for my family, for my internal plumbing working the way it should as I
rush off to the bathroom. Once I’m squared away, I try to introduce some
movement / exercise. Usually yoga works well for me at this time and then I spend
a few minutes meditating. I do a spot of journaling and then I listen to
something inspirational to help set the tone for my day. This means for me that
I have to get up a bit earlier so as not to be disturbed by my little ones but
the time is worth it, and I notice that on the days that I miss incorporating
this routine, that navigating challenges is a little harder. I also avoid all
media, social and otherwise during this time. The emails will still be there
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One of my mentors is a coach and teacher of universal law. She introduced
me to deciding how I want to feel before I move into each different portion of
my day. For example walking into the kitchen to prepare breakfast for my kids
before getting them on the bus, I want to feel efficient and in flow; As I
drive to work I want to feel safe and secure; As I treat patients I want to
feel in flow and knowledgeable; when I return home to my family I want to feel
love and joy …and patient; going to bed I want to feel relaxed and in gratitude.
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There are days when my morning “glow, “lasts longer than others. On some days
I’m rushing so much that I’m not paying attention to how I want to feel and
wander into uncomfortable emotional territory. On some days, things just
overwhelm me. That’s ok. Let us please not beat ourselves up for not being
happy enough! Every day we have an opportunity to continue our practice and
every day our happiness muscle builds and gets stronger, helping us handle the
toughest situations with ease calm, peace and grace.<br />
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We’ve all heard that you can’t pour from an
empty cup and that you should put your mask on first before helping others.
These are not just platitudes. Sometimes, no matter how hard we try to reach
for happiness, it may elude us because of something physiological. Have you
ever noticed that when you feel healthier, well rested, well hydrated, when you
are fed, you have exercised and when you have avoided negative people places
and things, that you just feel amazing, like you could conquer the world?<br />
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Let
me just put on my physician and recovering researcher hat here for a minute to
let you know that yes there is a change in your brain and body chemistry in
response to all these things. I won’t bore you with the details, at least not
in this article. Just look it up on PubMed though, I kid you not, these things
affect how you feel, not just physically but also emotionally. So let’s make
sure we are doing all we can to maintain our health in this time. Let’s lay off
the quarantine snacks for a minute guys!<br />
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Now is the time to infuse our diets
with healthy plant based foods, (great news, so far the produce aisles continue
to be STOCKED, there is a run on TP but not on fresh veggies!) Let’s not skip
meals even though we aren’t on our regular schedule. Let’s supplement our
health with key nutrients. In times like these a quality multivitamin, Vitamin
D, Vitamin C, a quality antioxidant, omega 3’s and probiotics, to name a few, can
go a long way. Make sure we are getting quality sleep. With our schedules
upended, we may be tempted to stay up late nights bingeing streaming TV, or
reading or whatever. That is fine, just make sure you are getting enough quality
uninterrupted sleep. In the colder months we can be tempted to let our
hydration fall by the wayside. Don’t forget however, that we are about 70%
water and we can’t run many of our repair reactions nor can we eliminate waste
successfully without water. So drink up during this time. Try to get about ½ oz
per pound of body weight - that is on average about 64 oz per day.<br />
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We might
find that we have more time in our schedule for moving our bodies, so let’s do
it. Exercise releases endorphins as well as dopamine and serotonin in some
cases. These are all chemicals produced by our bodies that can help us feel
better naturally. Doing some yoga, going for a walk in nature, joining a
virtual group exercise class, going for a run or even lifting weights in the
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The question I ask of anyone who will listen is : Do you believe that you can live your optimal life?<br />
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I believe that we create our own lives by design. I believe that every single one of us is being constantly blessed. That we have a constant stream of well being flowing to us, but the reason we do not always see the things we want showing up in our existence is that we are not always allowing the awesomeness in. We are often not in the mode for receiving the things we are desiring and as a result we are often blocking our desires from coming to us and being a part of our every day life.</div>
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But what if we could allow more, be in greater alignment with who we truly are and be open to receiving all the bountiful blessings that are in store for us: financially, relationship wise, family, and <b><i>yes even our health</i></b>... What if we could truly allow the blessings in? Wouldn't we then be able to live our optimal lives on all subjects?</div>
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We have all heard about the power of positive thinking. We have heard "don't worry be happy!" We have all heard that it's better to be positive than to be negative and that more good comes that way, so most of us are OK with the path of thought i'm leading us down. With that in mind, I guess my question for us is: What if the key to allowing all the infinite blessings that are waiting for us to actually show up in our lives, is based in our thoughts and our ability to maintain positive thoughts and inner peace. What if the key is doing this even when things don't seem to be going the way we want? What if it is that simple? What do you think? Is it worth a try?</div>
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<b><u>So here's the experiment:</u></b> It's based on a book called <i>"Ask and it is given," by Esther Hicks</i>. Esther she says she is channeling a being named Abraham. I find that weird, but if you can get past the weirdness of it and hear the message, awesome!</div>
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I really like Esther. She lists 22 emotions in order of their ability to manifest the positive things into our existence. Here's a picture of the list that I keep on my desk in my office. I'm not saying this is an absolute list, but I like Esther, I like the list and I find it useful. Always keep in mind that these things are just guides so don't take it too seriously! Play with it!</div>
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I'd love to get some feedback on what you are thinking about this and if you do try the experiment how it is going for you! Want to share how your experiment is going? Do post below. </div>
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Are you living your optimal life? Do you have that drop to your knees in gratitude lifestyle that you absolutely love? If you could have a happier, healthier life, would you lean into that?<br />
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If you could wave a magic wand and with no limitations, change the things about your health or life in general, that bother you, what would that look like?<br />
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Really think about it. What does that optimal picture of your life today look like for you?<br />
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Keep waving that magic wand. What about future 90 year old you? If you could chose, ideally, what would you like her health to look like? Vibrant, energetic, mentally clear, strong in body..?<br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: large;">Know Your Risk</span></b></u><br />
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<b><i>“The doctor of the future will give no medication, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.” </i></b>Thomas Edison<br />
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When it comes to our health most of us, including myself, tend to be more reactive than proactive. We try to, in a very general way, “eat right and exercise.” The health care paradigm up to now has been: We wait for symptoms of disease to show up or for something to be abnormal on our lab work to know our potential for long term illness. We are living in reaction mode, waiting for something to actually go wrong and then we hope that at that point it won’t be too late and that we can fix it.<br />
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Science promised us a day when we would be able to look at our genome, determine our risk and act accordingly. Fortunately, we now have access to safe reasonably inexpensive tools that can give us deep insight into our potential health problems. For many of our patients, a quick DNA cheek swab analyzed by the lab can provide a lot of information. Do I have a gene that suggests that insulin resistance and perhaps diabetes may be a problem for me in the future? Does my DNA show me to be at increased cardiovascular risk? Am I genetically predisposed to have thinning bones? Currently the technology that exists to give us information that can help us lead longer healthier lives.<br />
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Are you interested in taking the next step to possibly living longer, healthier and better? For more information please do call us in office at 860-589-1491.<br />
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Dr. Davia H. Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13523349340411200430noreply@blogger.com0