Why Guess When You Can Know?

One of my favourite healing questions is why guess when you can know? It inspired me to learn how to heal myself naturally!

The symptoms of the condition that I was experiencing had started to feel like my identity – they became something I simply adapted to, rather than healed – and yes, they got worse and worse over time. I found myself looking at others living energetic, healthy lives, and thinking, "Sure, they can do it… they're stronger, more disciplined, have more resources, are lucky… but me? I have tried everything and nothing has really worked.". Why was healing and lasting health out of reach for me? What was I missing?

I started a lot of guessing – guessing what my missing links to healing might be, guessing what the root causes of the condition were, guessing at which of the many solutions/cures/essentials that I had heard about through seminars and experts, would work for me, guessing at what to eat and not to eat to be “healthy”. Then I had an opportunity to study holistic nutrition, and it changed me – it gave me the knowledge to understand how to promote healing naturally within myself. Our bodies were designed to heal – in fact, at this very moment your body is working to heal!

In the spirit of knowing rather than guessing, let me share 3 of my favourite healing lessons that you can include in your health-style today! Yes, there are many more, and yes, working together we will dive deeper and tailor healing recommendations specific to you to help promote your own healing:)  

3 Powerful Healing Lessons

1.    Heal your cells…heal yourself:

Prevention and healing of dis-ease is connected to what we put in, on and around our bodies and the resulting effects on our cells, including the DNA of our cells and the cell’s ability to produce energy. Foundationally, the body needs healthy, energy producing cells to support all processes, including the body’s ability to identify damaged/mutated cells, promote the normal pathways to eliminate damaged cells (e.g. apoptosis and autophagy), rid the body of the dead or damaged cells (e.g. detoxification pathways are working optimally), and ensure that the body can receive, absorb and utilize nutrients and healing that we provide.

Ensuring optimal fueling of the mitochondria (the power sources) of the cells, each and every day, is key. Here’s where organic, whole foods, lots of plant foods, good supplements in beneficial amounts, good clean hydration, and an alkalizing diet and lifestyle all support healthy energy producing cells. What do your cells and your body need? This is where a functional blood chemistry analysis and a Healing Naturally package may both be beneficial for you (please see below to learn more about functional blood chemistry analysis and our Healing Naturally package).

2.    Optimize alkalinity in the body:

Our cells and systems require an alkaline state for healing and maintaining healthy function. Focusing on good amounts (at least 60% of the diet) of alkalizing foods (think organic plant-based foods primarily) helps the body to heal, produce energy, and maintain health.

There is a great deal more to explore when it comes to the benefits of alkalinity – choose the Healing Naturally package to dive into the power of alkalinity for you!

3.    Ensure that there is a good supply of antioxidants in the diet:

Antioxidants scavenge and eliminate free radicals, which are highly reactive and unstable molecules that have the capacity to damage DNA. Free radicals come from normal biological processes, from exposure to carcinogens (e.g. substances that can cause cancer), and from exposure to other harmful substances found in the environment. Antioxidants can work to neutralize the unstable molecules and reduce the chances of them causing damage.

Organic whole plant-based foods, herbs and spices are where you will find abundant antioxidants. Some of the top antioxidant rich foods, herbs and spices include: wild blueberries, steamed artichokes, sorghum bran, cloves, amla berries, pecans, walnuts, lentils, broccoli, kidney beans, pinto beans, rosemary, turmeric, cinnamon, chaga mushroom, vanilla, basil, ginger, apples, sweet cherries, baked russet potatoes (eating the skin too!), and even dark chocolate!

And a Bonus 4^th Favourite Lesson😊

4.    Find your Happy!

Living in balance allows us to manage stressors effectively and healthfully. Optimizing the parasympathetic (rest and digest) state of the nervous system helps to maintain an alkaline body. Promoting an eating-style and health-style that allows for optimizing the parasympathetic state is essential – this state naturally reduces acidity in the body and promotes a healthy body and a healthy outlook on life.

Consider breathing practices, meditation, fitness, green therapies like earthing and nature walks, red light therapy, saunas, laughing everyday, focusing on good sleep patterns, finding stress reducing hobbies and strategies to help balance your day and your body, staying connected with good friends, family, and pets, and overall, finding and enjoying what makes you happy.

Are You Ready to Know More?

Choose your starting point:

• Start with a Delayed Food Allergy Assessment: learn which foods are healing and which foods may not be healing for you, and how you can incorporate this knowledge into your health-style;

• Start with a Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis: a powerful tool to find answers to your most pressing health questions, discover root causes of health issues that you are experiencing, and an effective and actionable way to know what is occurring right now within your body;

• Start with a Holistic Nutrition Healing Naturally Package: Holistic Nutrition focuses on the entire person, their environment, their lifestyle and their health-style. Ask yourself, what would life be like for you without whatever health challenges you may presently be experiencing? Holistic Nutrition is often the missing link, and a powerful healing ally.

Transform yourself by learning how to promote healing in your body, naturally. Let’s connect to explore how we can support you in your healing. Contact me today for a free 30-minute discovery call😊

*This article is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent dis-ease. It is always important to consult with your trusted healthcare practitioner prior to making any major lifestyle changes, especially if taking any medications.

*Thank you to Dr. Henry Ealy for first sharing this inspiring healing lesson, "Why Guess When You Can Know", during my Holistic Nutrition training:)