How I'm beating Endo

Here's how I'm beating it...

1.  Live alkaline. Alkalinity is important as it will reduce inflammation and the ability for inflammation to rule your body

2.  Here are a list of the cleanses I have gone thru.  I did each one separately with about a month in between each one.  For all cleanses I f\removed meat from the menu while on the cleanse and went all plant based.

• Yeast cleanse first because it gave me immediate results (took 5 months to get rid of the candida, but candida is the cause of many of our disorders).  For more information on candida you can find it on mercola.com or google it.
  • Probiotics (1 daily - Natren or Garden of Life)
  • Yeast Cleanse - by solaray (follow the bottle)
  • Chlorophyll (2 x's daily 1 tsp to an ounce)
  • Nutrition - focus on veggies (as much raw as possible) fruits (grapefruit, lemon and berries) nuts, seeds and fish (NOTHING ELSE)
• Gallbladder cleanse
  • Lemon and Olive oil before bed (you can get a recipe for this online) Drink it right before bed and lay on your side
  • Gallstonex - by Solaray (follow the bottle)
  • Probiotics (1 daily - Natren or Garden of Life)
  • Chlorophyll (2x's daily - liquid)
  • Nutrition stick with Yeast cleanse diet
• Kidney and Liver Cleanse
  • Milk Thistle (follow the bottle - liquid)
  • Marshmallow root tea ( 1 tsp to 1 tblspn in a cup of hot water - heat the water add the marshmallow - blend in a blender and drink - tastes like lima bean :) )
  • Dandelion root (tablespoon in the am/pm)
  • Total Kidney Cleanse - by Solaray (follow the bottle)
  • Probiotic (Natren or Garden of Life - 1 time a day)
  • Chlorophyll (2 x's daily - liquid is best)
  • Nutrition - stick with yeast cleanse diet
• Heavy Metal Detox and Overall Colon Cleanse
  
  • Sonnes #7 (follow direction on bottle)
  • Chlorophyll (2 x's daily)
  • Psyllium Husk (follow bottle)
  • Probiotic (Natren or Garden of Life)
  • Nutrition - stick with yeast cleanse

3.  Exercise

4.  Chiropractor

5.  Meditation

6.  Yoga

I've done all of these cleanses in the last year and have focused on the 6 listed items.  I finally feel like my body is starting to heal and get better.  The endometriosis pains are gone and I now manage with the following items:

DAILY MUST HAVES TO FEELING GREAT:

Magnesium  - CALM

Chlorophyll

Dandelion Root

Turmeric - Curcumin

Trace Mineals - "Concentrace"

Fish Oil twice daily

Primrose Oil 
Hemp Oil

Mega complex B

D3

Multi Vitamin - whole food

Kelp
Lecithin

For a daily diet

The Paleo Solution by Robb Wolf is the best book to get your hands on, and we have seen many people change their lives with it's help.  You can balance alkaline and proteins while giving your body the best chance at beating the inflammations.

My Favorite Sites:

http://marksdailyapple.com

http://mercola.com

http://tribalrunning.net

http://thisweekinpaleo.com




This has been my solution to a long painful journey.  If you decide to try this for yourself please keep in mind we all have our own rate at which we heal and absorb.  This is a lifestyle change and not an overnight fix.  If you have serious complications or concerns you should always consult a natural path physician for help. 

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Take care of your gifts... a daily realization

Tears will be needed to bring back our gardens. We must learn to reap what we sow and we must always sow what we plant.

Take care of your gifts and your gifts will always take care of you.








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Why I chose Chiropractic to help me heal...

I was born a breach baby which meant I was trying to come out backwards, that in itself makes me wonder if I started questioning the process from inside the womb?  Was there a better way for me to make my entrance?  Or maybe I was really saying no, no I'm not ready just leave me be.   Either way it has always got me thinking of new ways of doing things.  Ask questions.  Your questions are important and especially if they pertain to you, your health and well being.

Whether it was the fact that I ended up being pulled out by forceps or just that I was lucky I developed scoliosis early on and my dad elected to take me to the chiropractor to get me straightened out.  Some will say that my dad was crazy for taking me, while others will say that was the smartest move he ever made. I believe in chiropractic as long as you find one that has the same purpose as you do... to help your body heal itself from the inside out.

Over the years I've probably seen 10 different chiropractors and while they all had their good parts I had reached a point that I did not feel like my body was healing anymore.  I had plateaued.  I don't blame them, I blame myself for not paying attention to my body.  It was time to find someone who could make a difference.  I knew there were still issues going on internally and I knew that the only way to turn the power on was to find that doctor that could take me to the next level.

In 2010, I found her Dr. Dionne Kellogg of New Life Chiropractic a Maximized Living Center in Brentwood TN.  Since beginning my treatment with her my neck has already experienced a 9% curve increase.  This was an increase on a neck that was trying to go the wrong way with no curve whatsoever.  My headaches were non-stop, my immune system kept crashing which brought on more allergies.  Since I started seeing her my headaches are almost non-existent and my body is feeling better than it has in a very long time.  Partner my visits to her with good nutrition and I now have a body that is working together to heal me.

Take a moment to read "who needs chiropractic" I only want to pass on information to you that has helped improve my health by leaps and bounds, and after you read this hopefully you'll see why it can help you too.

Who Needs Chiropractic?

Did you know that every nerve traveling down the spinal column connects to every organ and cell in your entire body?

Chiropractic is for anyone who has a spine.


For ultimate health?
Did you know that when a spinal bone (vertebra) is out of alignment, it can interfere with the messages sent throughout your body meant to heal itself. If the affected nerve happens to be carrying a message to the kidneys, the function of the kidneys can be altered. If the nerve is taking instructions from the brain to the heart, that organ's function may be disrupted.
The fact is, the health of every part of the body depends on the proper flow of nerve energy. If that normal flow is interrupted or interfered with, the result is dis-ease. Some part of the body will not be able to function at peak performance.
Chiropractic care offers an opportunity to locate misalignments in the vertebrae, called subluxations. Once a  spinal adjustment is used to correct these subluxations the bones are then allowed to go back to their proper positions, allowing for normal energy flow.
Only then can the body continue its natural effort to maintain optimum health.

Healing energy
The body often has the ablity to heal itself with proper Chiropractic care.  Patients all around the world report that chiropractic helped "cure" them of headaches, chloesterol, sinus problems, high blood pressure, ear infections, leg pain, arthritis, asthma and many other illnesses.

Many had been suffering for years with their condition Some had tried medication or even surgery, but nothing seemed to help. That's because medication and surgery can't restore the normal functioning of a part of the body. Only the body's wisdom itself can do that. When these people found chiropractic, the actual cause of the problem -- the nerve interference -- was corrected. Their bodies were able to work properly and regain their healthy balance.
Chiropractic is another piece in the balance of ultimate health and has helped many people overcome many conditions that have ailed them for years.


How it works?
Chiropractic is not a cure and it's important to know that it does not treat illness, rather it helps restore the normal flow of life energy throughout the body. After the interference is eliminated, the body's own healing power takes over.
Just as dis-ease is caused by interference in the normal flow of energy, health depends on having a normal flow of energy.
In other words, everyone needs to make sure their bodies are free from subluxations and able to function at peak performance. That's why we ALL need regular chiropractic visits.


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Your Life Style can Change YOUR LIFE

Everyone's immune strengths and weaknesses are different. Take time to make a journal, diary or spreadsheet. Your "LIFESTYLE" can change your life!

Food for thought... if a patient contracts HIV(human immune virus) and continues to live the lifestyle that got them the HIV to begin with, then the CDC estimates that the average lifespan is 8-10 years before it turns into AIDS(auto immune deficiency). AIDS appears through "opportunistic" diseases. An opportunistic disease is one that preys on a weak immune system. Once it has become AIDS, patients on average have an 18 month life expectancy. [ref:2007 Howard Hughes Medical Institute study from the evolution to the epidemic of AIDS]

If this is true, does it not make you curious that if a person were to change their lifestyle which caused the "immune deficiencies" is it then possible that you could improve your lifestyle to diminish your deficiency, fight off bad cells, create new ones, and ultimately give an eviction notice to any unwelcome inhabitants?

Look at alcoholism...keep drinking and it will continue to deteriorate your body.  Keep smoking and eventually you will not be able to breathe.  If you have any disorder in your body you ultimately know that a change needs to take place.  I am hypoglycemic, allergic to dairy and gluten so I know that I should avoid sugar, dairy, wheat, pasta, and many other products processed with gluten.   If continue adding these items to my food then my body pays a price, and ultimately I am causing my own deterioration.

Living in moderation and balance can be a challenge especially when we are all faced with external stress, challenge and life in general.  We all have choices, and we all can learn how to better take care of ourselves if we really want to.

Combine a strategy of "Lifestyle Change" with positive mental "BELIEF" make your body, mind and soul the strongest it can be and I believe you can improve your life, change your life, and even heal your life

 












There are never any guarantees, I might walk outside later and get hit by a bus. This is a simple suggestion that if we could remove all thoughts of what we've been taught and learn a new set of disciplines to live by what do we have to lose? A better life, without pain? Either way we will have a better experience here or after, why not try it's better than the alternative, not trying.

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Paying attention

Today I awoke remembering a dream I had, had the night before. I was with my husband and a dear friend and we were traveling. It felt like it was the end of an era. Along the way I ran into my sister and she needed my help. After I helped her we ended up in a fishing town. A man approached me who was larger than life and pointed to the sky. The sky was intense and it looked like it was about to rain terror over us all. Everyone around me was scared, but somehow I knew everything would be ok. The man who now stood to my left said "it will be ok" and put his arms out for me. It felt like people had given up on the world, so the world had turned on people. Out of fear I started to pray to wake up... I knew that if we could wake up we could start again, we would have another chance. I believe there is still time for us, we can be better, get better, love one another and encourage each other.

When I awoke I started my morning meditation with my tarot cards. Using my tarot cards help me focus on positive thoughts for the day. I began asking my questions and here are my interpretations.

Receptivity

Open my mind to all ideas. Stay open! A seed has been planted and now it is time to sow and grow.

Harmony

Today there are many peaceful, harmonious things that await me. Gravitate towards your heart and harmony.

Upside Down - Source

Move forward. I have been learning and watching the seeds that have been planted and some aspects are coming to completion. The dream that you just experienced is to show you that you still have time to plant more. Do the work.

Upside Down - Past Life

You are ready to move on to new heights. Today is a day of careful movement but movement is necessary. You understand your karmic responsibility and reason for existing and now is the time to help others.

Upside Down - New Vision

Take the vision you have that you have always had and make sure it reaches others. You are in touch with all you manifest so starting today you can build yourself up just as easily as you can tear yourself apart.

Upside Down - Intensity

Take it slow and steady. Like the tortoise and the hare the tortoise wins the race. Pace yourself, put together a plan that touches on your dreams and new realities. Do it with grace.

Upside Down - Master

To be a master, you need to act like one. Your actions must align with your words. We all have the ability to be a master, master your moment.

Upside Down - Celebration

There is a celebration all around you, let it in.

My Summary

Celebrate everyday with or without an invitation. You have already have the gift, now share it with everyone.


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My Journey My Dandelion Miracle....

You know after everything I'd been told my body needed to take, to mask the pain to help me cope I found something that really helps me and when I say it helps me... it helps me in more ways than one.

What if you could take something that comes from your own backyard?  If you don't feel like growing it you don't have to they now supply this at your local health food store in both bulk, capsules and tea.  With this simple plant based supplement I have been able to manage my endometriosis and knee pain, lose water weight, forget about cramps, reduced my headaches,  regulate my sugars, flush my kidney and support my liver functions.

What could this miracle be?  Dandelion root!  I started taking Dandelion root sometime in April of 2010 and somewhere after a month or so I noticed my chronic knee pain was gone, then the pains I generally felt from my endometriosis were gone as well.  I have since made Dandelion root a very crucial part of my day and take a tablespoon in the am and a second one in the pm religiously.

Here are some more reasons you might want to consider Dandelion root in your diet:

Traditionally, dandelion has been used to cure breast illnesses, bloating, disorders of the gastrointestinal system, aching joints, and skin conditions. The leaves have large amounts of numerous vitamins, including A, C, D, and B-complexes, as well as minerals like iron, magnesium, zinc potassium, manganese, copper, choline, calcium, boron, and silicon.

General Information

For many people, dandelions are simply a yard pest. However, dandelions are very rich in nutrients. Traditionally, the roots and leaves of the plant have been used as medicines for breast maladies, bloating, digestive disorders, aching joints, fevers, and skin disorders. The leaves of the plant are very rich in vitamins, including A, C, D, and B-complex. They also have high levels of minerals like iron, magnesium, zinc potassium, manganese, copper, choline, calcium, boron, and silicon. The most active ingredient in dandelions, eudesmanolide and germacranolide, are found only in dandelions.

Dandelion Uses and Health Benefits

The leaves of the plant are very nutrient-rich, and so they make good supplements for women who are pregnant or elderly women. Dandelion can also be used as a gentle diuretic and can decrease serum cholesterol in some people. The root can be an appetite stimulant and it can treat some digestive disorders. Today, many herbal doctors use dandelion to purify the liver and gallbladder of toxins. Research indicates that dandelions can treat pneumonia, bronchitis, and other respiratory disorders. Dandelion can improve general health, and is beneficial to the kidneys, pancreas, spleen, stomach, and other organs. Dandelion is also recommended for the treatment of tinnitus, tonsillitis, osteoporosis, abscesses, anemia, boils, mammary tumors, cirrhosis, water retention, hepatitis, jaundice, rheumatism, and warts. Dandelion may also be effective in eliminating or averting age spots. Some people also use toasted dandelion root as a healthier alternative to coffee.

Dandelion Benefits also include:

1)It is a gentle diuretic, helping to gently remove excess fluid from your body while maintaining your potassium needs.

2)It can purify the bloodstream and liver, and it can stimulate the manufacture of bile

3)It can decrease the amounts of serum cholesterol and uric acid

4)It can maximize the performance of the kidneys, pancreas, spleen, and stomach

5)It is very beneficial to menopausal women

6)It is effective in treating abscesses, anemia, boils, breast tumors, and cirrhosis of the liver

7)It may avert the development of age spots or breast cancer

8)It can regulate blood pressure

9)It can stabilize blood sugar levels

10)It can assist with the management of osteoporosis and arthritis.

11)It is great for people and pets

Dandelion Nutritional Content

Lactupicrine, a bitter principle, tannin, inulin and a latexlike substance, polysaccharides, carotene

Side Effects/Interactions

Some individuals experience stomach pain because of hyperacidity. It is safe to use with other drugs.

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Disclaimer: The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of I'm Holistic, unless otherwise noted. Individual articles are based upon the opinions of the respective author, who retains copyright as marked. The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experiences of I'm Holistic. I'm Holistic encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

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Living with endo & how I am evicting him

Oh the pain pain pain in my side...it's been there for over a decade. How do I get rid of it? The doctor's would like me to have another operation and treat me with hormone therapy for the rest of my life.

What? The rest of my life? I have alot of life still to live I am still in my 30's for goodness sake. They've already taken my right ovary and my uterus. I don't want anymore surgeries nor do I think it's necessary. I started researching endo and found another person who was talking about her experiences from the UK. She was diagnosed with one of the worst cases 6 years ago and she decided to embark on a journey to reverse. Reverse it? is it possible...

Let's take a minute to recap what is causing it:

Genetics?
Environment?
Toxins?
Denying true love of self?
Nutrition?
Balance?
Hormones?

Yes it is true both my mother and my grandmother had it, so that means I should have it? I could allow this type of thinking if I really believed in it, but I don't. Why should I believe for one second that something is what it is because that is what I've been told? If we all believed what we were told without investigating or questioning then we would have never evolved the way we have. Thankfully our brains are smarter than that and we have the ability to change the way we think, feel and believe... if we want to. I completely believe that genetics or not once you have identified the issue you need to research the possibility of it being reversed. Sure there are some diseases out there that this would not work on, but for the most part there are many that can be reversed and I believe that ENDO is one of them.

How am I changing it?

Retrain Your Thinking!

Your perception of what is and what isn't possible could be all the difference you need.

1)Visualize a strong healthy body.
2)Watch funny movies.
3)See opportunity and possiblities.

Change your Language!

How you speak to yourself, about yourself and others may directly effect your body physically.

1)Tell your body you love it.
2)Give positive affirmations to yourself daily.
3)Give positive feedback to others.

Give to yourself!

If there is no you then none of this will really matter.

1)Make time for proper nutrition. Find out what your body type needs and might be missing.
2)Eat organic food without hormones, steroids, other chemical toxins and preservatives.
3)Focus on 'LIVE' food... fruits and vegetables(especially green ones)
4)Try to maintain an alkaline diet...it is hard for disease to live in an alkaline body.
5)Supplement nutrition with quality herbs, vitamins, aminos and minerals
6)Exercise - even if it's just walking around the block everyday
7)Yoga - there are many forms of yoga and probably one of the best that can be done by anyone is Dahn Hak, they even have videos that specialize on people who may have disabilities or debilitating disorders.
8)Make time for meditation - it is not only important to help you with perception, but it is great for clearing your mind and relieving stress
9)Limit stress - Try to align yourself with positive people and if learn to let go of situations you may be trying to control. The only true thing you have control over is how you respond.
10)Cry - Schedule time to release your stress through crying. Don't wait till it's bottled up and there's no return, schedule a night for yourself to let it go.
11)Give yourself 'me' time. You deserve it. Watch a movie, take a bath, make your favorite meal, read a book or any other thing that brings you joy.
12)Regularly see an acupuncturists... their methods for helping your body heal are phenomenal and you deserve it.
13)Regularly see a chiropractor... I would suggest a "Maximized Living" chiropractor because their approach to healing encompasses supporting a healthy spine with routine exercise, nutrition and supplementation.
14)Regularly see a massage therapist... YOU DESERVE IT.
15)Another great idea is to see a Reiki healer. Everything is made from energy and Reiki healers focus on healing your energy.

Give to others!

By helping others your naturally begin to help yourself.

1)Help people or animals today. Volunteer.
2)Practice random acts of kindness.
3)Donate to charity.

Yes it is true that many of these suggestions might cost something, however, how much does the surgery cost, the second surgery, third, fourth? How much are you worth? How much do you spend on medications? How much are your groceries now? What is your health worth to you?

My family went from spending almost $200 a week to $70 a week on groceries when we made the switch to organic and cooking for ourselves.

TIPS ON SHOPPING & SAVING

1)When does your grocery store have more sales? We found that Mondays were the best day to get deals.
2)When buying organic produce shop the sales, shop for reasonable prices and don't buy if it seems excessive.
3)When you shop only in produce and meats you automatically eliminate processed foods.
4)Processed foods actually cost more on average and when you stop buying them you will notice a change in your food bill.
5)Watch the local papers for sales and coupons.
6)Make a menu and grocery list for the week before heading out to the store.

By taking better care of yourself in the long run you will actually end up spending less, it's only when we get impatient and allow for quick solutions and what we think are easy fixes to become apart of life that we spend more both in money and resources.

DISCLAIMER

In the case of emergencies, nothing should ever be substituted for proper medical care.

The focus of this blog is to alert you and educate you about all natural products that may help you the way they have helped me or others.


Disclaimer: The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of I'm Holistic, unless otherwise noted. Individual articles are based upon the opinions of the respective author, who retains copyright as marked. The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experiences of I'm Holistic. I'm Holistic encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

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