JOURNEY TO BETTER HEALTH

 Here's one of the easiest health concepts I've adopted to enhance my Journey to Better Health over a month ago. I respect the wisdom of my elders and ancestors who in many ways lived with healthier habits than most of us do today. Oftentimes the "smarter" man becomes the further he moves away from magnificent preventative daily routines that afford us with living our best lives.

Each day I have included a few super healers into my daily routine and am positive continued usage will lead me to a better place as the guidance comes from listening to guidance from the SPIRIT. So here is a simple start to the better health for healing. One tblspn. organic apple cider vinegar, 1 tblspn. organic honey and 8 oz. filtered or distilled water has started my days since early June with the exception of the 4 days I was hospitalized and those were the days I probably needed to stick to it more so. For someone with a health condition such as Multiple Sclerosis, apple cider has been associated with specific healing properties.

For those who are living with chronic illness, my personal battle is Multiple Sclerosis, a simple lifestyle and diet changes can diminish symptoms and in some cases totally eliminate them. Over thirty years ago, I eliminated all pork products from my diet. About 25 years ago, red meat was removed. At the end of 2009, I pledged to myself that by the end of 2010, I will eliminate chicken and turkey. The BP poisoning of the Gulf Coast has expedited my elimination consumption of fish of which 80% of the American supply is captured from that region. By the time tarballs reach a certain destination up the east coast my fish eating days will be over.

Have any of you ever been encouraged by your treating primary doctor or neurologist to change/modify your diet? I sure haven't! Very soon I will be adding other aspects of my Journey as I will be working closely with my personal friend who is a holistic doctor.

I look FORWARD with the PROMISE GOD HAS FOR MY LIFE and that as I MOVE FORWARD WITH FAITH AND KEEPING IN TUNE WITH MY SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE THAT I WILL RECEIVE MY HEALINGS! There are plenty of references to do further inquiry, but all of my personal choices are DETERMINED BY KNOWLEDGE and SPIRIT LED BASED ON CONFIRMATION OF GOD IN ME.

http://www.honeyo.com/honeyhealing.shtml
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/health-benefits-apple-cider-vinegar.html

IS THAT BLOOD PRESSURE CUFF OR FINGER MONITOR CLEAN? ANSWER - NO

Anyone who knows me is quite aware that I always say "YOUR SPIRIT NEVER LEADS YOU ASTRAY". The thing is - DO WE ALWAYS RESPECT IT'S GUIDANCE. Having recently been in several doctors offices and hospitalized for a few days, there are just some things that don't rest well with me. I know I'm an overly funny acting person specifically when it comes to usage of things others have used prior to me -  and especially if I don't know them. I got it honest, and actually I appreciate my defensive nature when it comes to caring about me. These days, you must be vigilant about the things you're exposed to. This is not about OCD - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. THANKS MOM! One of my recent issues while at both places has been the usage of blood pressure cuffs and the finger pulse monitor.

Never again, while I am in a conscious state of mind allow anyone to use either device on me without me actually seeing the devices cleaned. There are thousands of studies and articles available of which I've read only a few but just enough to confirm - "MY SPIRIT NEVER LEADS ME ASTRAY!"  BE BLESSED!

http://www.ehow.com/how_4781014_clean-wrist-blood-pressure-monitors.html

Today I've begun my new commitment to RENEWAL...well actually I began incorporating a few elements with consistency a few days ago. Several weeks ago, quite possibly 49 days ago, my life took on a more determined sense of urgency. My plans for 2010 have been wrapped around just that - RENEWAL. So began  this JOURNEY TO BETTER HEALTH.

I made my list of things I've learned over the last 35 years in my head - but mainly targeted to the last more than 17 when I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. After rewinding my tape of experiences and WEALTH of SELF EMPOWERMENT,  I can hear my Mother's voice ringing in my ears - "NOW IS THE APPOINTED TIME." Thanks Mom.

My analysis of my own SPIRITUALLY - HEALING - EMOTIONAL  QUESTS confirm the answers I NEED - I HAVE ALREADY HAVE ACQUIRED. Funny a therapist I though4t I needed to talk to told me the same thing over fifteen years ago during one of the more stressful periods of my life, and I never looked back. When she told me "You seem to have your answers already" ....  that was it for me!

It's a small beginning but MONUMENTAL COMMITMENT just to be focused on this JOURNEY TO BETTER HEALTH. This past weekend, I brought into existence two other elements that I needed, ordered one of them and will have it in a few days. For now, each day, there are several things - simple lifestyle changes that - are verified to work for me - and possibly others to eliminate symptoms that pull apart the quality of life of the chronically ill with a CNS disorder. I'll add some links later or tomorrow, but my SHORT LIST WILL BE adhered to - TO THE LETTER - DAILY! There are no more excuses - no other options -

THIS ONE LIFE, THIS CHALLENGED LIFE IS ALL I HAVE TO WORK WITH and I WILL LISTEN INTENTLY TO HOW and WHERE GOD - MY CREATOR - MY SOURCE LEADS ME.

THE HEALTH CARE PLAN IS TO BE HEALTHY!

Last week this time, I had an IV hooked up in my arm. I was delayed almost a week when an inept worker at one of the medical services mishandled  my paper work and held up my treatment/healing. Another inconvenient task to fill in filing an official complaint against this company, but necessary for correction. Two days later, my vein collapsed and I had to get a new line in the other arm. The medicine is necessary for now. I worked through my many sufferings with Multiple Sclerosis for years and now can still have decent access to health care. That's part of how a NEVER GIVE UP/HANG IN THERE AS LONG AS YOU CAN persistence pays dividends.

Life is difficult with so many battles to fight -  a sick body while trying to hold on to your buoy, your lifeline, your sanity. I'm so grateful, I didn't have to go into the hospital to get the same care I can get at home now. That's an entirely different subject area. Everybody's situation is different.

I think about the day, actually LOOKING FORWARD TO IT when I'll have a Cadillac Health Care Plan - BUT I'LL BE HEALTHY - and have it as my buffer. That's the HEALTH CARE PLAN - TO BE HEALTHY! ...and SO IT WILL BE!

Although I did begin part of "MY NEW SEASON" yesterday, points I have chosen to begin with are being worked on tonight/tomorrow to be shared in more detail.

So, on that note, although I've been slowed out the gate in posting my efforts that passed on Friday, I am continuing with my personal "READYING FOR A NEW SEASON WITH INFINITE POSSIBILITIES". It is my hope to engage as many who are interested to at least begin their own cause for change that will lead to a higher level of empowerment. I am looking forward to chatting with all who are seeking changes whether small or on a full blown larger scale. From the smallest of efforts, monumental changes have come into existence. I'M ALWAYS AIMING HIGH, but for now the seeds for this journey will be efforts I can comfortably wrap my psyche around without being overwhelmed. Hoping to chat soon, BE BLESSED!

READYING FOR A NEW SEASON WITH INFINITE POSSIBILITIES

Normally, I put myself on a regimen as the seasons change. For the last three years, that has not necessarily been the case as this unwelcome invader snatched up a larger corner of my life. Yes, I'm talking about the evil, tormenting, and sometimes relentless thing labeled Multiple Sclerosis. This lady is now, snatching back - BY ANY AND ALL MEANS NECESSARY - ALL THAT I LOVE, ENJOY AND DESERVE. This long draining lull is OFFICIALLY OVER!

I'm starting with my MIND/SPIRIT MAKEOVER and my long overdue PHYSICAL MAKEOVER. Within the next few days and weeks, I am reclaiming a few of my priorities, especially when it comes to my appearance. I am readying myself to be out IN THE WORLD AGAIN. As I typed those words, I am reaching into my purse to get my lipstick to LOOK BETTER FOR ME! Later on today, I am ordering some core wardrobe pieces just to get my fashion flair back on track. I MAY AS WELL LOOK GOOD FOR ME AGAIN - IT IS IMPORTANT - TO ME!

UNLOCKING MY TREASURES ARE ONES OF MONUMENTAL IMPORTANCE...NOW. It is a proven fact that WHEN YOU LOOK GOOD, YOU FEEL BETTER. Changing my diet, a beautiful new hair cut, a mani-pedi, a few updated wardrobe pieces and getting out of the house more are on the top of my list of priorities, FOR NOW. IT'S MY NEW ACCELERATED JUMP START TO THE LIFE I AM DETERMINED TO RECLAIM, RECAPTURE and OWN.

Later today, I will share a few of my healthy adaptations I wrote about a few days ago, and hope some will join me on that beginning of  "A JOURNEY TO A BETTER LIFE!" I'm stretching out as far and wide as I am able with my physical limitations - AND LET GOD DO THE REST!

If you've determined within yourself it's time for change - GET THAT LIST TOGETHER, START SMALL, ENVISION YOUR INFINITE POSSIBILITIES and LIVE THAT NEW SEASON WITH ZEST AND ZEAL. BE BLESSED!