From Loneliness to Belonging: Healing the Heart in a Disconnected World
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Today, loneliness has become one of the greatest challenges facing our society.
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How to Reverse Hair Loss
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Hair is a symbol of youth, beauty and vitality and when we start losing excessive amounts of hair it can become very stressful and lower our self-esteem. A deeply stressful event, such as a viral infection or malnutrition can lead to the thinning of hair, but thankfully this can be reversed in certain cases. Hair loss is often blamed on genetics. In my case both of my grandfathers were bald and my father had a comb over at my current age.
Read MorePredictions for 2024 and How to Rise Above the Negativity
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2024 is set to be a historically chaotic year, but you can still thrive and rise above the fear that will undoubtedly be propagandized to us at an increasingly higher level by the corporate mainstream media, which no longer
Read MoreThe Key to Your Health and Solving Climate Change
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Your personal health depends greatly upon eating natural organic foods that are grown or raised in a manner that does not harm the beneficial micro organisms that live in healthy soil.
Read MoreHow to Protect Yourself From Colds, the Flu & CV-19 During the Holidays
/It’s cold and flu season… We are exposed to these viruses year round and yet this is the time of the year when most people get sick from them. So let’s examine the factors that make us more susceptible to becoming ill during the fall and winter holidays.
Read MoreGetting Better Sleep Using The Wim Hoff Breathing Method
/In my last post I gave you six tips for getting better sleep. Since then I started using the Wim Hoff breathing method just before going to sleep and I am getting fantastic results! It almost always took me more than twenty minutes to fall asleep at night and that was if I was lucky, but now that I’m using this breathing method I am falling asleep quickly and sleeping soundly.
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Magnesium, Alcohol, Water and Sleep
Before reading further you should also know that I am taking 400 mg of magnesium (which is good for sleep) in the evening and I have also cut out having a glass of wine in the evening. Furthermore, I have increased the amount of filtered water that I drink each day. All of these adjustments are also contributing to better sleep for me.
Who Is Wim Hoff?
Wim Hoff, aka “The Iceman” is an internationally renown extreme sports athlete who holds world records for withstanding extreme temperatures including climbing Mt. Everest in shorts and submerging himself in ice for almost 2 hours. In order to physically and emotionally endure such activities he has pioneered a method that includes breathing exercises, meditation and cold emersion. Through this method he is able to regulate his body’s autonomic nervous system, which regulates the organs and other internal states of the body.
Benefits of the Wim Hoff Method
Boost your immune system
Improve your sleep
improve mental focus
Improve your ability to handle cold
Increase your energy
Lower your levels of stress
May help reduce depression and symptoms of PTSD
Featuring Annie James - Photo by Paul Garrett
How I Use the Wim Hoff Breathing Method for Sleep
When I am ready do go to sleep, I prop up pillows behind my back and against the wall for comfort on my bed in a dark room. I then sit with my back strait and my legs crossed in lotus position. Once I am sitting comfortably I play the guided breathing video by Wim Hoff that you can watch below. This video takes you through three rounds, which start with a period of hyperventilation, that is rapidly breathing in and out without ever pausing. On the last exhale you are guided to hold your breath for one minute. Next you are instructed to take a deep breath in and hold it for 15 seconds before starting into round two, in which the breath holding portion is extended to one and a half minutes. During this round do not be surprise if you feel some tingling in your fingers and coolness upon your skin. You may also start feeling relaxation during this period. The third and final round is identical to round two, after which I feel relaxed and my mind is cleared of thought. At this point I continue on with meditation and sometimes fall asleep while sitting up. In the morning I wake up feeling refreshed and grateful for a night of deep, quality sleep.
Let me know if the Wim Hoff Breathing Method works for you. Like anything new, it may take some practice to gain the full benefits from doing it. Stay with it and you will start mastering your mind, your body and your ability to fall fall asleep faster. You can also use this method in the morning to give your mind clarity and to energize your body. Most people breath in a shallow manner that does not properly deliver oxygen to their body. Through this breathing method you improve your uptake of oxygen, which is healthy for you.
Sleep well,
Paul
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How To Manage High Blood Pressure Naturally
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One out of every three American adults has what is considered to be high blood pressure. So the question you should asked if you have hypertension is, “what is causing it and how can I manage it without being on high blood pressure medication for the rest of my life?”
Read MoreThe Health Benefits of Magnesium
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Chances are that you are not getting enough magnesium in your diet and you are not alone. It is estimated that 80 percent of the population is deficient in this important mineral that plays a key role in the function of your cells.
Read MoreWhat is the Coronavirus and How to Stay Healthy
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The outbreak of the coronavirus in Wuhan, China has many people around the world concerned about how quickly it may spread and how they can protect themselves from it. With confirmed cases in Washington State, California and Illinois, this new strain of corona virus is also causing worries in the USA.
Read MoreHow to Increase Your Energy During the Winter
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Do you struggle with low energy during late fall and winter? We’ve recently had a series of cold gloomy days in the Pacific Northwest and I have to say that they started to take a toll on my mood and my level of energy. The good news is that there are things that we can do to help boost our energy this time of year…
Read MoreHow to Overcome Fear
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“Fear exhausts life energy.” This is a message that jumped out at me on my morning walk today while listening to the “Insights & Perspectives” podcast by Joseph Rodrigues. Think about how worn down you feel when you are enveloped and overcome by fear in your daily life…
Read MoreWhat is the Pineal Gland - What Does it Do?
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The pineal gland is somewhere between the size of a grain of rice and a small pea. It is also said to resemble the shape of a pinecone, from which its name was inspired. The pineal gland is also known as “the 3rd eye” and is thought to be the seat of our psychic abilities.
Read MoreWhy You Should Limit Sugar in Your Diet
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According to the World Health Organization, the average person should eat no more than 26 grams of sugar a day. That about equivalent to eating one regular size Hershey’s chocolate bar. The average American, however, eats around…
Read MoreWhat is Oil Pulling? - How Coconut Oil is Good For Your Teeth and Gums
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Oil pulling is a technique for good oral health that involves swishing coconut oil, sesame oil or olive oil in your mouth for around 15 to 20 minutes, rinsing with water and then brushing your teeth.
Read MoreWhat is the Keto Diet?
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Keto is short for ketosis, which is the process of the liver converting fat into ketones. Ketones are and excellent source of energy for the body and for our brains.
Read MoreHow to Manage Stress Using the Three M’s
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Let’s face it, we are living in stressful times. In the past week I’ve read many stories on Instagram about anxiety, stress and resilience and I want to share with you three tools that I use to manage stress in my life. These are called the three M’s, which are:
Read MoreTop Foods for Your Brain
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I write often about the power of our thoughts on Instagram when it comes to manifesting the life of our dreams, so it goes without saying that brain health is super important for our quality of life. According to Dr. Joseph Mercola of mercola.com, “Your brain is made up of about 75 percent water.” It is also “the fattest organ in your body and may consist of at least 60 percent fat.” Did you know that? This is another reason why it is so important to drink plenty of water. It is also vital that we consume high quality healthy fats to support optimal brain functions.
Read MoreWhat is a Wellness Coach? An Interview With Libby McAvoy
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Sometime or another, we all feel stuck in our lives. We reach a point of dissatisfaction, but we don't know exactly why or how to get unstuck. Or perhaps we are dealing with overwhelming stress, anxiety, loneliness, weight problems, health issues, relationship conflicts or jobs that do not satisfy our souls. Some people stay stuck and become miserable in life, while others seek the guidance of coaches, counselors and therapists to help them see the big picture, overcome obstacles and eventually thrive.
Read MoreAre You Feeling Symptoms From the Geomatic Energy That is Hitting Earth?
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The earth has been experiencing an ongoing series of unusually strong electromagnetic storms this year and they are not coming from our sun. Where they are coming from is not really known, however, this energy is having an impact upon some people in the forms of headaches, irritability, restless sleep, dizziness, flu like symptoms, ringing in the ears and being unusually tired. If you have been reading my blog this year you may recall that I had flu like symptoms for three days around January 17. On that date the earth was hit all day long by strong electromagnetic storm, which may have been the source of my symptoms.
Read MoreDoes Celery Juice Work? - A One Month Review
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The biggest food crazes right now is probably celery juicing. For Christmas I received a juicing machine and I have be juicing celery everyday since for the past four months. The question is does it work and my answer is YES!
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