Rosemary Alden

Holistic Nutrition Components

Besides energy work, another passion involves caring for body, mind and spirit in natural ways such as the following:

Eliminate sugar and eat whole foods
Eat organic and lean to more alkaline foods
Exercise
Meditate
Think and speak positively
Spend time in nature
Find ways to express yourself creatively

Easy, Sweet Nourishment

The body needs glucose, especially for brain function. Here are some whole
food suggestions for obtaining that glucose in a healthy way:

– baked yam or sweet potato (goes well with any green vegetable)
– red or gold beats
– blender smoothie with a few nuts, non dairy milk and seasonal fruit

Detoxification

Even as we choose to eat organically grown whole vegetables, fruits and
grains, the body is exposed to an increasing burden of pollution from air,
water and land. These toxins especially burden the liver and kidneys.
Fortunately, there are ways to help the liver through DETOXIFICATION like
chelation therapy, liquid activated zeolite, teas or tinctures that contain
burdock, dandelion and other detoxifying herbs.

Many people are in the habit of thinking about ‘what’s wrong,’ but a simple
shift to focusing on positive thinking affects the health of the body’s cells. A
good beginning for such a shift could take the form of a journal with daily
recordings of three things beginning with, “I am grateful and happy for . . .”
For example:
I am happy and grateful for restful sleep.
I am happy and grateful for connection with my daughter.
I am happy and grateful for my eyes and ears that see and hear for better
understanding.

Creative Outlets

In addition, spending time in nature – near water and mountains and
wilderness hiking trails — allows the system to breathe more expansively.
Personally, I also find nourishment in musical expression, like playing in a
local band, and singing in a community chorus. Perhaps you are drawn to
crafts or sports or dancing – how are you nourishing the uniqueness of you?

Final Word

The traditional western healthcare industry has focused on the body as a machine with separate parts for much of the last 100 years. Yet, disease seems to escalate, along with more complicated drugs and surgeries. Increasing numbers of people are tired of the expense and ineffectiveness of patching individual parts of the body, and are trying more holistic alternatives, like attention to nutrition and thoughts and working with the body’s energy flows as in Jin Shin Jyutsu. As we pay attention to what we eat and drink, how we think, and most importantly, how we move our energy and express our individuality, the body heals itself.

For custom assistance with your overall nutrition including food choices and supplements and more, I recommend Collin Ruiz, Master Holistic Nutritionist at
http://www.holisticnutritionfood.com/