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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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Garlic Soup The Best Antibiotic For the Winter Months

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This soup, made from 50 garlic cloves, 1 red onion, and some thyme, is capable of fighting off many flu viruses, colds, and even the Norovirus.

The pharmaceutical and health care industries have massively over-prescribed antibiotics, which has lessened their effectiveness and even created antibiotic resistant diseases. With that being said, more and more people are rapidly turning back to nature to find remedies for their health problems. The winter Norovirus, also know as the winter vomiting bug, got a lot of attention in early 2014. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, and headaches.

The interesting thing about garlic, is that new and mutated viruses/infections, which cannot be treated with traditional antibiotics, are still effected by the garlic. The reason behind garlic’s amazing antibiotic properties is a chemical called allicin, found within the cloves. A study preformed by Washington University has shown that garlic is 100 times more effective than 2 most popular antibiotics on the market.

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Ingredients
50 cloves of organic garlic (5 garlic bulbs) cleaned and peeled
2 tablespoons of olive oil
2 tablespoons of butter
2 large bulbs of red onion, diced
1 tablespoon fresh cut thyme
6 cups (250ml) of chicken broth
fresh or dried herbs for taste (parsley, bay leaves, whatever you prefer!)
3 cups of stale bread, cubed or crushed
1 cup of sour cream

Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). While the oven warms up, chop off the heads of the garlic bulbs, spread the cloves out on some foil, drizzle in olive oil, and wrap them in the foil. Place the foil wrapped garlic in a pan, and place them in the oven to cook for about 90 minutes. Give them some time to cool once they’re done. Next, mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a soup pot, over medium heat. Place the diced red onion in the mixture, cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

Now that the garlic has cooled down, grind it, and mix it together with the stewed red onion. Mix well, add the fresh thyme and other herbs. Lower the temperature and mix in the bread crumbs/cubes. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the bread softens. Remove the fresh herbs from the mixture and place in a blender or food processor until it becomes a semi-creamy mixture. Place the soup back into the pot, add in the sour cream, and feel free to add salt or pepper according to your taste preferences! Enjoy!
By Natural Cures

I coach people to be at their healthiest, so they get the opportunity to change their lives in the process. Over the coming weeks, before the festive season, or if you wish to book ahead for after the festive season and if you are open, contact me for a free health consultation. Allow me to give you my support and guidance for you to become healthier and happier in your life.