Self Care……..

“You have been provided with a perfect body to house your soul for a few brief moments in eternity. So regardless of its size, shape, colour, or any imagined infirmities, you can honour the temple that houses you by eating healthfully, exercising, listening to your body’s needs, and treating it with dignity and love.” – Dr. Wayne Dyer

AVOID BURNOUT

THE BASICS

  • Get enough sleep
  • Eat well
  • Exercise

These are the cornerstones of good mental and physical health.  Other activities, such as journaling, reading and yoga have been shown to lower cortisol levels.  Even a walk in the woods can help.

INTRODUCE ‘HEALTHY STRESS’ INTO YOUR LIFE

The Sabre-tooth tiger is not outside the cave any more, but we think it is.  Learning to manage small stresses such as exposure to cold water helps us put the threat into perspective and build tolerance.  Mindful breathing also helps as it helps regulate the nervous system (simply to focus your attention on your breathing—to its natural rhythm and flow and the way it feels on each inhale and exhale).

SET BOUNDARIES – AND STICK TO THEM

Define what you need to feel secure and healthy and protect those parts of yourself.  Boundaries may include the hours you work, how much screen time you have, or when you go to bed.

SHAPE YOUR DEFINITION OF SUCCESS

Success is a slippery concept. For some, it’s about having meaningful relationships and fulfilling experiences, for others it’s tied to career wins and financial gains.  Defining what success means to you is a first step towards establishing priorities in life, enabling a focus of energy on the things that matter to you.

AVOID WORKPLACES WHERE BURNOUT IS NORMALIZED (OR RELATIONSHIPS THAT ARE STRESSFUL)

Recent reports suggest that 40% of UK employees are stressed.  How do we avoid lurching from one toxic job to another?  Watch out for red flags in the recruitment process like poor communication, ghosting, endless rounds of interviews, repetitive questions and untrained interviewers.

HOW WOULD MY CLIENTS DESCRIBE A SESSION OF ZERO BALANCING / KINESIOLOGY?

I asked my clients to use one word to describe their session, these are the most common replies:

Invigorated, Relaxed, Calm,  Aware, Open, Focused, Sensitive, Perfect, Nurtured, Rested, Whole, Energised, Balanced, Tired, Happy, Clear, Safe.

HOW MANY APPOINTMENTS WILL YOU NEED?

For some just one, most clients come monthly but some six monthly or annually- it really is up to you!

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IMPORTANCE OF SUPPLEMENTATION

A reminder  to take a Vitamin D supplement to help optimise immune health as well as bone and muscle health.  Optimizing your vitamin D can go a long way toward minimizing your chances of contracting a respiratory infection.

Also remember that you can minimize your vitamin D requirement by making sure you are also getting enough magnesium.  Magnesium (citrate) is required for the conversion of vitamin D into its active form, and research has confirmed higher magnesium intake helps reduce your risk of vitamin D deficiency by activating more of it.  Taking supplemental magnesium can lower your vitamin D need by 146%.  Vitamin K2 is another important cofactor, and taking both magnesium and vitamin K2 can lower your vitamin D requirement.

In the UK, cows’ milk is generally not a good source of vitamin D because it is not fortified, as it is in some other countries.

To assist in D-3 absorption, ensure that you consume plenty of beneficial plant fats such as olive, avocado, coconut oil, seeds (flax, sunflower, etc.) and nuts (i.e., macadamias, walnuts, etc.).

The regular consumption of a probiotic is also a safe and supportive action.  Doctors seem to be increasingly aware of this.