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Brain injuries and water

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“Drinking the right water, not just any water, is critical for your health and the prevention of disease. This is true, now more than ever, in our acidic 21st century society.” ~ Horst S. Filtzer, MD,
F.A.C.S. Former Chief of surgery ,
Cambridge Hospital,
Harvard Medical School.

Water is what generates life on the planet and when you have the right quality of water in your body you feel different. This I found out over seven years ago. As I said I loved water and all I drank was a certain label of bottled water, no matter where I was in the world I searched for this bottled water as I felt to me it was the best, that was until I drank ionized Alkaline Water. I thought I was Miss Fitness and when I drank this Alkaline Water how wrong was I!!
Little Miss Fitness became Miss unfit my body went through a huge detox and my body was flushing out all nasty stored up toxins, and over a period of time I really began to notice and feel the benefits of this water in my body.

One of the biggest things I noticed from drinking this alkaline water and still I am so glad to this very day, I had very bad acid reflux from the age of SIX, yes I know so young and boy oh boy did I suffer, and three days of drinking this alkaline water I no longer suffered with acid reflux and that is over seven years now!.
Also from my head injuries I still suffered with bad sleeping patterns, not any more now from drinking alkaline water my sleeping patterns have improved and I am keeping my body and brain constantly hydrated.

What is traumatic brain injury?
Traumatic brain injury, also called TBI, is sudden damage to the brain. It happens when the head hits something violently or is hit again and again, or when an object goes through the skull and into the brain. Causes include

  • Falls
  • Motor vehicle accidents
  • Violence, such as gunshot wounds, child abuse, or beatings
  • Injuries from sports or during combat

Dehydration leads to changes in the volume of compartments within the cranium that could put men and women at risk of brain damage after head injuries, according to a team of UK researchers.
Another important key piece of information I would like to share with you, and going back to my TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury).
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Depression
I would like to say I never had this illness until after my accident, and all people both young and old who suffer with head trauma unfortunately can suffer with depression. I call it a silent illness as you may look fine on the outside but there is something else no one can see which is eating you up on the inside. I have spoken with groups and worked with Clients both young and old going through Depression. Another mental health concern which is also becoming common is Anxiety.

Most people do not know that Depression is a common problem after TBI. About half of all people with TBI are affected by depression within the first year after injury. Even more (nearly two-thirds) are affected within seven years after injury. In the general population, the rate of depression is much lower, affecting fewer than one person in 10 over a one-year period. More than half of the people with TBI who are depressed also have significant anxiety.

It is so important for people suffering with depression not to be afraid to go to someone, an either a close family member or friend. I know from a personal point of view that you can’t beat depression through sheer willpower, but you do have some control—even if your depression is severe and stubbornly persistent. The key to depression recovery is to start with a few small goals and slowly build from there. Feeling better takes time, but you can get there if you make positive choices for yourself each day and draw on the support of others, and keep your body physically in the best working order you can, hydration is an important key here.

I have coached and applied healing work with clients of all ages dealing with depression over the years. I would encourage if you are feeling this way to reach out for support or help if you know of a family member or friend that may assist you. To anyone reading this knowing of family/friend suffering with depression  please be their light in the dark tunnel they are caught in. If you would like to contact me regarding this issue I would be more than happy to answer your questions.

It had taken me some time to overcome this but I knew there was light at the end of the tunnel as I had overcome so much before, I could not allow this to stop me. With some of the healing work I had done personally and changing and improving my nutrition  plus drinking alkaline water, I really started to notice that I was no longer slipping into a dark place which would happen so unexpectedly. One of the most important roles of water I learned is to keep your brain and body hydrated consistently.

WholeBrain-450x253I will be posting more on your Holistic Health in future blogs and if there is anything you would like me to discuss, you are more than welcome to drop me an email. And again if you would like to contact me regarding Depression I would be more than happy to answer your questions.

Enjoy and please share if you like.

Blissful wishes
Maree Jane

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Is your relationship online or offline?

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Our world is so overwhelmed with information, and we should be so grateful of the access we have to this amount of knowledge. Or are we sinking slowly like quicksand with the effect it is having within the relationships we have with ourselves’ and those around us?

Or is it helping us so much with the images portrayed online we all want to be just like that, we actually forget who we are and become led astray from our hearts desires and goals??

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It is better to spend time with people in person, and it is a gift that we can connect to friends and loved ones at distance through Skype etc. There are always moments we would Love them to be with us physically, instead of through a screen and it is times like this when we are grateful for technology.

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A primary nourishing food I remind my clients to try and find time away from their computer screen or iPhone when it has nothing to do with work, and for some people it is becoming a challenge to jump offline each day, or during the week and reconnect with family or friends you have been trying to connect with.
Meet for a coffee and a chat without taking pictures of coffees and find out what is happening in each others lives which you cannot find on the social media! Or enjoy either a walk or go for a nice drive to somewhere different or a favourite location!

Just reconnect with life away from your online screen, connect back to you and your friends, this is such a valuable exercise for both our emotional and mental wellbeing. If your 9 to 5 job is online don’t you think it would be healthier to disconnect away from the screen and reconnect with YOU?

Physical Health
For your physical health you can join a gym or if you want to keep costs down you could join up with some friends and start a walking night each evening, or so many times a week at a certain time. I know of many friends and neighbours who do this and it’s a great way to get a lot off you chest when walking with friends.
If you like swimming this is the perfect de-stressing exercise and its so relaxing on your muscles. I am sure in your area there maybe aqua aerobic classes which are great fun,  when I did personal training the men and women who attended the aqua aerobic classes loved it because it was so much fun and a lot of friendships were made.

Quiet Time
Or you can do at least 15 minutes of meditation, if you find meditation difficult you can go to a park or somewhere that is peaceful, (a couple of my clients would retreat into the bathroom, their sacred space of peace!)  find your sacred area of peace, quiten your mind for that moment of time of peace within yourself,and listen to your breathing if your mind is still chattering away, most of all enjoy it. I will do a segment about meditation in my future blogs which will continue on this theme.

Take a little time off-line and reconnect with the living world which can be filled with fun and spontaneity each day!

I would love to hear of the ways you find to relax off-line let me know in the comments.
I will be posting more on your Holistic Health in future blogs and if there is anything you would like me to discuss, you are more than welcome to drop me an email.

Enjoy and please share if you like.

Blissful wishes
Maree Jane

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Winter Wellness, Foods To Boost Your Immune System.

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As we move into winter, we also move into the heart of the dreaded change in lower temperature’s and the sniffle season of cold’s and flu.We know how to insulate our bodies from the cold on the outside, but do we really understand how to build a fortress of insulation inside our bodies? We have to protect it from lowering our immune system and allowing our bodies to become a host for bacteria to take up residence in forms of cold’s viruses and flu.

But there’s no reason to resign yourself to living off cold medicine and cough drops for the next few months. There are plenty of natural remedies to help you boost your immune system and stay healthy all winter long. So let us look at what we can incorporate into your  eating habits to build a solid immune system to get you through the winter virus free!

FOODS TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM.

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VITAMIN D.
I start my morning with a little bit of sunshine, it could be lashing rain or gale force winds my sunshine is my egg in the morning which is filled with Vitamin D, the “Sunshine Vitamin”.  

Sunlight is the easiest and healthiest way to get vitamin D. The sun is the absolute best source of vitamin D, and it contributes to a powerful strengthening of your immune system.Over the last number of years there has been a push for people to wear sunscreen, but if you are not a sun worshiper, the minimal sun exposure during the summer without sunscreen would be 10-15 minutes a day only. And in the winter of course a little longer. When the UVB rays (not UVA rays) from midday sun hit your skin, they react with oils in your skin to produce vitamin D that is slowly absorbed by your body.Being in the sun and wearing sunscreen is very important to reduce the risk of skin cancer, although sunscreens block the ability of your body to produce vitamin D, and most sunscreens also contain carcinogenic chemicals that absorb into your bloodstream.

If you work in an office from 9 to 5 most days of the week, then most likely you need a supplement of vitamin D, although for better results in your body on the long-term, Natural vitamin D is by far better. The best food sources of natural vitamin D are egg yolks, fatty fish like salmon and mackerel, organ meats, and some mushrooms. However, keep in mind that it’s tough to get enough vitamin D in the winter from food sources alone.You can get it from either cod liver oil or an oil-based D3 supplement is the best option for supplementing your vitamin D.

shutterstock_130218290And remember on your breaks if the sun is shining  go outside and soak up the free Vitamin D for at least 10 minutes, sunlight has amazing effects on us mentally and emotionally as we feel happier from the energy of the sunlight.Natural sunlight is a free and available mood enhancer. It encourages us to produce vitamin D and protects us from seasonal mood changes. Research has shown that sufficient levels of vitamin D control mood and feelings of satisfaction, especially in those with risk factors for SAD and depression.
NOTE: The benefits of sunlight can’t get through glass. This means sunbathing through windows won’t supply you with any vitamin D.

Vitamin D is known for its ability to increase calcium absorption and promote the development and growth of teeth and bones. Sufficient calcium levels in the body prevent teeth and bone erosion, including osteoporosis. So you can increase your vitamin D intake by eating Vitamin D rich foods,

broccoli-eggs-fish including eggs, cod liver oil, oily fish such as mackerel, sardines, salmon, trout. Also chia seeds, tofu, and dark leafy greens ~ except the ones with high levels of oxalic. Which I will follow-up on my series of blogs, as I show you how to enhance your immune system from the inside out!

I coach people to be the healthiest they can be and hopefully change lives in the process.So over the coming months if you are open, you’ll see me,providing my health coaching service and maybe help you to become healthier and happier in your life.

 

Water ~ An Introduction

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Water Water everywhere, it is the foundation of Life, a combined life force energy along with Air which sustains us as living beings.

Nearly most functions of the body is monitored and noted to the efficient flow of water through our system. Water transports hormones, chemical messengers, and nutrients to vital organs of the body. When we don’t keep our bodies well hydrated, they may react with a variety of signals… some of which, we would never think or consider are related to our poor drinking habits, and actually they are! When we starve body cells of water they start to reset differently, which would include the number one component of health issues presently at large which is STRESS, both Physical & Emotional Stress.
Along with feeling exhausted and lack of energy, constant headaches, and dizziness. Another two big issues in our health and wellness in the present time is Obesity and Diabetes which is on the rise along with Autism, ADHD, Memory loss or foggy brain, Depression, many different skin problems such as dermatitis, psoriasis, there is high cholesterol, high blood pressure, kidney problems, colon issues, acid reflux, arthritis, chron’s disease and the list the list goes on. Yes there is always a pill or a lotion or potion to fit every ailment to give you that temporary remedy, but would you believe me if I said that most of these ailments could be reprogrammed and reset by just drinking water?
Of course I am not kicking the medical society as I am so grateful it saved my life. I was in a very serious accident some years ago I was knocked down in a hit & run, which left me in a coma for a number of months. My Neuro-Surgeon’s considered opinion there was no chance of a full recovery, but here I am fully recovered a passion inside me and  more about that in an and coming  blog post.

I was blessed with a gift and with that and the fire I felt inside myself I had to prove to the doctors that we can make ourselves well as the gifts on the earth all our natural resources which are here for us to use for OUR benefits and to serve us in this lifetime, as fire can breathe fire, life can create life, it’s all energy and that’s what we are made from. Water like us is such a sensitive force, as it is known that plants absorb more water at full moon and least water at new moon.

DNA-double-helix-MTHFR-gene-folate-folic-acid copy All life is motion. And natural movement does not come in straight lines but in spirals which is the actual shape of fluid energy, patterns and rhythms.
I have travelled and lived all over the world and worked with some well renowned and respected healers both in America and Brazil, Egypt and many different parts of Europe, Ireland, Austria, Germany, UK, and Bosnia-Herzegovina.
One of key elements with all the healers I worked with was Water, and I was really involved in the fitness industry and I knew that water is the most important thing we need our bodies to consume each and every day, as a health and holistic therapist my clients would try to fob off their way of drinking water was by having a cup of tea or coffee!!! With hydration you simply cannot beat water.
This is actually one of the ways to Dehydrate your body as this is a list of Dehydrating Drinks
*Coffee,
*Tea
*Soda
*Alcohol
*Sports Drinks
*Energy Drinks
These are NOT water!
They contain water but also dehydration agents, Do NOT treat dehydration with these drinks your choice of drink should be HEALTHY ALKALINE WATER! 
This is one area where I am so passionate about, Water.3792403_orig