Author: Robyn

Holistic Health with BodyTalk

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Holistic Health

It is no fun to feel sick. Everyone agrees, especially if they are confined to bed waiting for an illness to pass. It can be very miserable. Traditionally, we are advised to consult a doctor if we feel unwell, where we itemise our problems, “I’ve got a sore throat and a headache” and rely on the GP to diagnose the disease and prescribe medicine for a speedy recovery.

 

Doctors often recognise when we have similar symptoms to the other patients who they have seen recently. We feel reassured when we are told “It is something that is going around” and we often leave with a prescription that we collect from the chemist on the way home.

 

Holistic health care takes a different approach because it treats the person as an individual who has their own inbuilt power to heal. Holistic health recognises the interdependent relationships between all the individual parts of the body, and that if one part has compromised vitality, then the overall health of the entire system will be affected. Rather than focusing on the illness, it is more effective to address the underlying issue, and this is different for each individual.

 

It is interesting to note that whilst symptoms appear to be similar amongst people who present with the same disease, it is puzzling that only certain members of a community become ill at a similar level of exposure to the disease.

 

It is likely that a person’s vulnerability to the onset of sickness depends largely on their immune system and can also be strongly influenced by their belief systems.
Have you ever heard a mother with small children say “I don’t have time to be sick” with full conviction, and remain healthy when the rest of the family is laid up in bed with the flu? A balanced immune system combined with determination creates stronger defense against stress and dis-ease.

 

Holistic health care

Holistic health concentrates on overcoming lifestyle influences and environmental factors that can upset the delicate balance that is always in play between the body, mind and spirit. It considers the well-being of the whole person rather than focusing on the individual parts of a human being. Personal problems, for example can cause digestive troubles. Irregular sleep habits can stress the nervous system. If lifestyle challenges are not addressed, prolonged stress can develop into serious recurring health issues.

 

When people are proactive with their well-being by implementing positive lifestyle changes, they are more likely to enjoy daily life. In my opinion, self care and healthy choices are vital for a long, happy life.

BodyTalk has effective preventative techniques

 

BodyTalk utilises techniques, such as Tapping out your Cortices that keep the energetic connections flowing between the brain and the rest of the body. It is so simple, takes very little time and makes a lasting relaxing impression on the person who is being “Tapped Out”, especially when it is done regularly.

 

BodyTalk is a great example of holistic health care, as it is concerned with addressing all aspects of an individual’s lifestyle, including psychological, physical and emotional influences on the body, mind and soul. The whole bodymind is regarded as a complex interconnected system rather that isolated individual parts. Physical pain can often manifest from unresolved emotional issues that are crying to be recognised and released.

 

Unlike a doctor, who simply looks at the symptoms for a diagnosis, a BodyTalk Practitioner considers the underlying influences that affect the total balance when treating a person’s health and well-being. The various components of the body (organs, glands, fluids etc) can be so stressed so that they are not synchronised with their support networks so their function is sluggish.

 

The BodyTalk practitioner takes account of all aspects of a person’s circumstances when providing a treatment that strives for optimal health and wellness. The bodymind can relax and heal when the emphasis on the connection of the whole mind, body, and spirit is acknowledged. How the person interacts with their environment is critical to the body being able to heal itself.

 

BodyTalk can address the imbalances and help to restore vitality back into life. By addressing the whole person holistically, anything that affects the overall health can be gently and effectively resolved and released.

12 Natural Remedies for Depression

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Depression

Vincent Van Gogh suffered with Depression

Depression has become a modern disease that affects more than 350 million people of all ages across the globe, according to the World Health Organization.

 

People are challenged mentally, physically and emotionally by an overwhelming amount of lifestyle “stuff to do” that leaves people feeling like they are not managing life well. The stress from social expectations, unrealistic time restrictions, working long hours, and enduring difficult tasks that test coping skills can impact on health in many ways.

 

Depression is a silent illness that carries a social stigma of incompetence and mental illness. Rather than admitting to feeling depressed, sufferers internalise their reactions because they are afraid that they will be seen as a failure. A sense of isolation can set in and this complicates the condition as it triggers mental, emotional and physiological responses.

 

Many people are, of course, curious about natural remedies for depression. They want to know what they can do to ease their own discomfort or assist someone they know with depression.
Most of the following suggestions are common sense and reasonably easy to implement. They can cumulatively make a big difference to the recovery process. Simple steps that counterbalance negative emotions with joy can be repeated frequently and provide a focus for improvement.

 

Here are 12 important “back to basics” ingredients for recovery from depression:

 

1. Plenty of fresh air to clear out the lungs.
The ancient Chinese knew that we energetically store grief in our lungs. If we have experienced great loss we may still have unexpressed emotions sitting on our chest. If we take long even breaths we can relax and focus on releasing our stress so that more oxygen can energise the blood.

Have a look at the technique at www.energiseyourlife.com.au

 

2. Sunshine to maintain Vitamin D levels.
Our bodies need enough Vitamin D to build strong bones, prevent cardiovascular disease, and keep the cognitive skills alert. It is possible to supplement this vitamin; however, there is no substitute for sunshine if you can get outside. Use your lunchtime to connect with nature and recharge your energy if you can.

 

3. Exercise to move the circulatory systems and keep the body’s joints and muscles supple and in shape.
Moving the body keeps us fit as well as releases energy, physically and emotionally. Movement keeps the body flexible and gives our thoughts less opportunity to stagnate. Going for a morning or afternoon walk is an excellent opportunity to have some time to clear the mind or think quietly about a personal creative pursuit, as well as burning calories and processing waste.

 

4. A fresh healthy diet to nourish cell reproduction.
Healthy food includes a balanced variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, grains and nuts to provide all of the recommended vitamins and minerals that we need for wellness. The food that we provide our body and mind can be so nourishing that we can feel its energising benefit or so empty in goodness that we notice our mood fall after an initial sugar spike. Getting your gut’s microbiome balanced through eating clean healthy foods, clears your brain of the fog generated by unhealthy flora.

 

5. Drink plenty of fresh Water.
Water hydrates the cells of the body and flushes out toxins. It aids our digestive processes, helping us to eliminate any backed up emotions. With clean internal plumbing we can be mentally focused on the task at hand without our mind wandering to any discomfort, whether physical or emotional.

 

6. Plenty of Rest to heal the body mind.
When we sleep our body heals. If you are depressed, rest is the way that the body mind prevents the addition of any more burdens. It is your subconscious calling time out so you can process your challenges. Dreams are obviously helpful to process issues through the imagery of the mind, providing they are not nightmares that cause more negative emotions.

 

7. Talk to your Family and Friends.
Having a loving support network within a safe community can make a huge difference to a person dealing with depression. If the person feels accepted they are more likely to recover quicker. Sharing their story can normalise life and ease the burden. If someone is, however, too ashamed to admit that they are feeling depressed, they may suffer further isolation. It is important that as social beings, that we all have someone to talk to where we won’t feel judged.

 

8. Professional Help to process the situation.
BodyTalk is a great natural therapy for addressing the many facets of depression and specifically target particular issues for each individual. It is important to treat all the different levels of health. BodyTalk’s gentle approach stimulates the body’s natural ability to heal and release imbalances.
Under the Element of Fire, the ancient Chinese saw Joy and Sorrow as the same emotion, just different ends of the spectrum. It can be helpful to realise that there is another side to the situation that you haven’t seen before.

 

9. Find your Creative Expression.
If your life and the things that you do don’t line up with your personal values, then you will most likely be unhappy. If you spend your life feeling frustrated because you are taking care of everyone else’s needs at the expense of your own, your soul will suffer. It is important to identify our personal passions and creativeness so that our natural talents can be expressed, and not harbored as resentments that turn to depression.

 

10. Be Grateful.
Gratitude keeps you grounded in the moment and helps you to notice any positive glimmers of anticipation. Hope can be a strong empowering message to your mind to find value even when things challenge us severely, that there is something to be learned through every situation in this life.

 

11. Share your Story to inspire others.
Relating your story to others is a great way to connect and feel useful. With such high numbers of people experiencing depression, it is quite likely that you will inadvertently find yourself at some time talking to someone else who may benefit from your insights. Volunteering your time to help others in need can activate the feel good hormone dopamine simply by knowing that you have done something helpful for someone in need.

 

12. Tap out your Cortices.
This BodyTalk technique relaxes the brain and helps you to feel grounded. It balances the interactions from the brain to the lower body and releases stress in the process. It only takes a couple of minutes to tap out your Cortices and is an effective way to clear away emotional baggage. Set your day up for clarity by tapping out your Cortices first thing in the morning and then relax for bed by repeating the technique last thing at night.
Click here to see how to tap out your own Cortices now.

Cleanse your Liver to Make Lasting Plans for your Year Ahead

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Cleanse Your Liver

Cleanse Your Liver

The beginning of the year is traditionally a relaxing time to review the past, and make new goals for the future. It’s great to daydream about where you want to focus your potential.

 

New Year’s resolutions have a reputation for falling by the way when challenges get tough if they are like shallow promises made without commitment in the midst of the party season fever.

 

If you are determined to succeed with your plans this year, make sure that they truly represent your values and not some flimsy passing wish. You can be certain that promises made during the festive season where alcohol is consumed are very likely to be compromised because of the Liver.

 

Cleanse Your Liver

The Liver? What has it got to do with goal setting you may wonder?
The Liver, known as the Seat of the Soul in Chinese Medicine, is the organ that supports our organisational skills, processing our subconscious information whilst we sleep at night.

 

If the Liver is congested with toxins, it is sluggish in transporting the bile towards the Gall Bladder. It is difficult to make plans when you can’t release the “baggage” of the past, especially if you have been angry and unable to express yourself.

 

In cooperation with the Liver, the Gall Bladder subconsciously gives us courage to make decisions and stay motivated. These two organs need to have clear energetic communication if you want to make long term goals that outlive the festive season.

Create Lasting Plans

Drink plenty of water, including lemon juice to help detoxify the Liver and focus on goals that you want to achieve rather than appeasing other people’s expectations.

 

BodyTalk is a powerful way to get on track for the year ahead as you prioritise the things that are meaningful to you. It is remarkable how clear your plans become when you process your “stuff”.

 

Make your health and well being your major goal this year so that you can continue to grow in all areas of your life.

Focus on the Year Ahead

Call Robyn on 0411 542 889 to make a BodyTalk appointment today… make this year count as the one to remember for what you are able to achieve with your personal goals.

Giving the Gift of Time

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During the festive season, it is important to focus on our family and friends, as the essential element of the Christmas celebrations is spending time with those we love. It is vital to our wellness that we make peace with our “lot”, so that we can connect with our community in a healthy way.

When we give the gift of time, we honor the significance of our loved ones by demonstrating our presence. In spite of how much we may feel irritated at times by family members; our ability to look out for each other unconditionally is a gift of the greatest value.

The festive season can bring social expectations that put pressure on people. For families with financial worries or unhappy relationships, the prospect of a happy relaxing time may be a long way from reality. Many people are tired and stressed by the year’s end, and look forward to having some time off to relax and unwind from exhaustion.

If your “To Do” lists are overwhelming, try to scale your expectations back. Christmas should not be about who gives the best presents or spends the most on food. A simple gathering can be just as memorable.

Australians have been severely challenged this week as we have faced a number of events that will forever change how we view the world. When there is trauma and loss of life, it is significant to witness that outpourings of grief always remind us how courageous and strong the human spirit can be.

A quiet moment spent to count our blessings gives us strength to acknowledge our gift of life, which is not always wrapped within pretty decorations. Take some time to be quiet and pray for those who are suffering during this time of year.

I wish you and your family a peaceful Festive Season and the opportunity to strengthen your connections.

Who’s AFRAID of FEAR?

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Fear
Fear overcomes us
Have you ever experienced a crippling fear that leaves you immobilised and scared beyond rational thought?

The fight/flight reaction

Our bodies are designed to activate a response to fear that is meant to keep us safe from danger.

Known as the fight/flight reaction, it switches us over to automatic readiness so that we can escape danger quickly.
When our brain learns of an immediate threat to our safety, it generates impulses to the adrenal glands, and blood gets pumped into our limbs so that we can run fast. It’s an ingenious design that humans have relied on for escaping threats, but it can also have the opposite effect and render you motionless, unable to think, frozen to the spot.

 

Modern humans are afraid of all sorts of complex issues that can challenge our perception of our personal comfort. We can be afraid of failure, or of looking stupid. We can be afraid of not having the things that we want, of missing out on opportunities or letting people down.
Subconscious memories can dictate your future long after the original event has passed. Some people, for example, have such traumatic births that they experience the world to be a dangerous place, and they live their life in fear of this belief.
Childhood fears of creepy crawlies can activate in an adult who suddenly finds a spider inside their house, whether it is a venomous red-back or an innocent daddy-long-legs. Regardless of the facts, the physical reaction can be the same, and takes some time to process.

Are you afraid of fear?

Fear takes on many different faces, but it still creates the same discomfort in everyone’s body, just in varying degrees. How it affects us and how we recover from it makes a difference to how we handle the stresses of life.
When left unchecked, fear can make us sick, usually upsetting our digestive processes or giving us painful headaches. It can even have long lasting effects that interrupt with daily functions, as witnessed with soldiers who succumb to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder long after the initial event has passed.
We can’t avoid fear, as it is one of the most primitive human emotions, but we can learn to understand its purpose so we can keep moving forward in life.

 

We process fear in two ways. Firstly, our brain sends signals to our body by pumping us full of hormones that activate the fight/flight response. Then, once the danger has passed, the memory of the stressful experience teaches us to avoid the danger in the future, such as making sure we don’t get too close to a venomous snake.
Unfortunately, stress and anxiety have the same physiological responses as fear. With pounding heart beat, rising temperature and the release of the Fight/Flight hormones, our brains expect danger and our logical judgement can shut down, even when we know we are physically safe.
Overwhelm can disable us. If we recognise that we are overreacting, that we are stressed rather than facing death, it is possible to manage the situation with a strategy.

Relieve Stress

You can reset the brain by tapping out your Cortices and stabilise the body by focusing on your breathing. Remind yourself that this situation will pass, and expect that some valuable lesson will be your reward.
Focus on how far you have come in spite of your fear, as you learn to master its grip. Recognising the limitations that fear has placed on you, and making a decision to push through its limiting effect has led to the popular saying “Feel the fear and do it anyway.” Being courageous in the face of fear can train your brain to not overreact in the future.

 

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, which is utilised in BodyTalk, the energy of fear is generated by the Kidneys, which also manifest willpower. When we look at the holistic aspects of fear through the Chinese Element of Water, we see a delicate balance where our willpower is held in check by fear, and vice versa. To process our fear frees our willpower to flourish by increasing energy (or chi) to the Kidneys.
BodyTalk can assist in neutralising the stress of fear. A personalised treatment can unlock limitations in any number of ways that arise according to personal circumstances.

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7 Steps to Sound Sleep

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Get a good night's sleepDo you get enough sleep each night? Or do you wake in the morning feeling exhausted?
Do you recall any vivid dreams? Or do you wake up to scary nightmares?
Our bodies rejuvenate during sleep yet many people don’t get the recommended eight hours each night to revive the mind and body for the next day.
When we relax after dinner, we become naturally sleepy, and this is the ideal cue to go to bed. Often though, we stay glued to the television, or continue to do activities that keep the brain in an alert state, and this delays the natural rhythms of the body clock.
Sleep relaxes us as we process the day’s events, and helps us to recharge our brain. A good sleep gives us the opportunity to wake up refreshed and alert in the morning, ready for the events of a new day.

A lack of sleep impairs our ability to function in the long term, so here are some useful tips to maximise your chances of having a good restful sleep that will energise your body, mind and spirit.

7 Steps to Sound Sleep

1. Stop drinking stimulants such as tea, coffee and energy drinks after 4pm. Try herbal teas like chamomile or peppermint instead.
2. Try not to eat your evening meal or snacks too close to bedtime. Eat at least 4 hours earlier to give the body time to digest before lying down.
3. If you are still thinking intensely about your day, write your thoughts down so that you don’t have to remember everything overnight, and then you can focus on them the next day.
4. Turn off all electronic devices, such as computers, tablets and phones at least an hour before bedtime. The light exposure and the radiation that they emit can disrupt the body’s natural rhythms.
5. Exercise regularly during the day so that the body is tired and ready for rest.
6. Keep regular bedtime patterns and have a 30 to 60 minute routine to wind down at night.
7. Actively process your subconscious baggage with regular self care and BodyTalk sessions. There can be many reasons that we aren’t sleeping well and it is always a relief to release any underlying hindrance to a healthy restful sleep.

Sweet dreams!

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7 Important Reasons to Drink Your Water

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Drink Your Water

Drink Your Water

7 Important Reasons to Drink Your Water

The adult human being is made up of at least 70% water, yet few of us drink enough of the liquid to hydrate our body/mind, let alone maintain our wellness.

Many health issues can be addressed simply by drinking more fresh clean water each day.

 

Here are 7 important reasons to drink 4-6 glasses of water each day:

  1. Maintain a youthful complexion. Water flushes impurities from our digestive system. We appear to age faster when we are constantly stressed.  Keeping our body as hydrated as possible can prevent the immune system having to respond to inflammation.
  2. Keep illness and disease at bay. Water assists with healthy RNA/DNA reproduction during cell division. Cells rely on the hydration process to remove toxins.
  3. Think clearly. The brain relies on water for the transmission and function of nerves. Many people suffer with Headaches that can manifest when we are dehydrated.
  4. Process your emotional baggage.  Have a glass of water to start each day feeling refreshed and ready for new challenges. Constipation, apart from its physical discomfort, keeps us bound to yesterday’s “stuff”. Plenty of water keeps us vital.
  5. Reduce pain in your body and joints. Hydration lubricates the nerve endings. Lack of water increases the agony of Arthritis, a painful affliction for many, and stops people leading active lives.
  6. Have more energy. Fuel your body with the energy that is released when the water molecules split into hydrogen and oxygen.  Hydrate your cells and flush out the impurities for plenty of vitality.
  7. Decrease stress levels. We are overwhelmed with challenges that affect us physiologically, mentally and emotionally in our busy lives. Drinking plenty of water helps to process the impulses of the flight/fight response as we strive to remain calm and centred.
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Stop the Stress!

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Stop the StressAre you frantically racing through your day? Do you feel anxious about not having enough time to get everything done? Are you getting enough sleep?

We live in a fast-paced modern world that requires us to be “switched on” around the clock. We are constantly connected to an overload of information that requires our attention. Does it give you a headache just thinking about it?

Let’s face it; we have so much to do every day. We are required to work long hours, take care of our families, as well as catching up with our friends. And we are expected to cope with an overwhelming amount of pressure to do it all perfectly.

Do you wish you could slow down? Do you feel sick with stress? RELAX!

Tap out your Cortices.

Click on the following link to learn this powerful technique that restores calm to your bodymind:

http://www.ibaglobalhealing.com/learn/access/cortices.cfm

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Food Allergies Driving you NUTS?

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Healthy MicrobiomeFood allergies are an increasing concern that affects the whole community, not just the individuals who suffer.

It is hard to relax when you know that exposure to a particular food can trigger life threatening responses. Sensitivities are becoming so acute within the population that the mere smell of a food can activate an allergic reaction.

I grew up eating peanut butter sandwiches. At school in the 70’s they were part of our lunchbox experience. In our neighbourhood we loved smashing bush nuts open with a hammer, to reveal what later became known as the exotic macadamia nut.

It took a while for me to really understand that these seemingly “innocent” nuts could be so deadly to some. Peanut butter just looks too innocent to be a danger to the community!

When we were kids we didn’t hear of food allergies, let alone to peanuts. It was unusual for someone to have any issue with food. People were allergic to bees, and blue bottles. That was understandable with their obvious sting. Not food.

Some people had eczema and asthma, but again, they weren’t as widespread as they are today.

Since the 1990’s we have seen a notable rise in the population of children with severe allergic reactions to nuts. According to one American study, the numbers have increased threefold. So serious is the situation, schools have wisely had to place total bans in place for the protection of the increasing numbers of children who are allergic to nuts, particularly peanuts.

Allergic reactions are more severe when the immune system is already over burdened. If there are underlying imbalances causing inflammation within the body, the addition of a new challenge, such as a food allergen, can generate instant reactive responses that require urgent medical attention.

Chronic allergy sufferers carry an Epipen, to administer adrenaline so that they can stop the allergic reaction when they recognise the early symptoms.

Life threatening situations shake people up. An experience can create new fears. Sufferers focus on the avoidance of allergy triggers and how they can best circumvent another outbreak in the future.  This can be all consuming in itself.

An overburdened immune system may experience relief through the gentle use of BodyTalk to address the underlying issues that have caused the inflammatory response. BodyTalk encourages the body to heal itself as communication between the body systems is restored.

BodyTalk has a powerful technique to help stabilise the Body Chemistry by energetically targeting allergies, intolerances and microbes. BodyTalk uses the latest findings from the new research coming from the Human Microbiome Project to initiate wellness. When our microbial community is out of balance, our resistance to inflammation is compromised.

BodyTalk is able to energetically address the immune system, whilst helping to restore the functionality of the organs and endocrines at a cellular level. BodyTalk can encourage the lymphatic system to release toxins, cleansing the body and improving energy levels.

It is only when we aren’t operating at our optimum levels that we think about the delicate balance that energetically connects the vitality of the bodymind. BodyTalk is an effective way to maintain the health and wellness with its gentle non-invasive ways.