Archive | August, 2014

I Am So Tired All The Time…

I am hearing this so often from people of all ages.

Lack of energy seems to be of epidemic proportions.

Along with the low energy are usually lists of symptoms from headaches, body aches, allergies, digestive difficulties, menstrual pain, dizziness, and the list just goes on and on.

One common symptom of exhaustion is not being able to get a full nights’ sleep.

I am always being asked what to do to improve energy levels.

When I begin to talk of what might be done the same response comes back many times.

“I really do not know if I could do that!”

And what is that “that”?

Health begins with what we eat.

For most of us finding a diet that works is a challenge.

Food is a way we pleasure ourselves in this country.

And because we are exhausted we lean towards quick meals that are not always the highest in nutritional values.

We tend to think first of what we are craving and secondly (if at all) what our body needs in the way of fuel.

Of course fuel is what our body depends in the same way our cars or any piece of equipment does.

So what are we to do?

Many people turn to coffee, energy drinks, or some other form of caffeine (yes even green tea has caffeine) for the pickup it offers.

But at what price?

These energy boosts are short term and need constant boosts by drinking more of the same.

Like a drug as it wears off we tend to need it more often and then something stronger.

I am not going to pretend that I have the answer here.

There really is no one cure for exhaustion!

A comprehensive program from diet changes to life style adjustments to stress reduction techniques to supplements is what it will take for most people.

In other words a lot of change!

Exhaustion is a vicious cycle, as you need energy to heal and even to rest.

The key is to start simple.

First look at the foods you are eating and begin to sort out foods that feed and nourish and foods that take energy away or provide short-term boosts.

Try and include rest time in each day in the form of a meditation.  If you have no time during the day do it at bedtime.

Be sure you are drinking plenty of water.  Remember we loose energy as we dehydrate.

Watch your thoughts!  Our thinking can drain us or energize us.

This is only the beginning of our discussion on energy and how to have more or it.   We will be getting into much more details in the next newsletters.

For now remember to breathe, drink plenty of water, rest, and get ready to be energized.

Together Our Hands Are Joined To Heal One Another…

Alexander Gardener
The Lymph Guy
thelymphguy.com
thelymphguy@gmail.com

Here is a link for a diet option I have mentioned a few times as it has worked wonderfully for me.  If you are not sure how to begin to make diet changes you might want to check this program out here.  Even though it is designed for Candida this diet can be used as a general base diet to help you get started on your journey back to Health and more energy and vitality.  I am feeling so energized on this diet that even though I could move on to a more inclusive diet I am not as this diet is working so well for me.
And remember just because you might be eating all organic and fresh foods does not mean that they are the right foods to support your energy needs.  More on this in our next discussion.

  Remain firm through the darkness; the light is there and will conquer….
 

I came upon this and thought it might be of support for many of us through the darker moments of this journey that we are on.

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The difficulties themselves are general in the Ashram as well as in the outside world. Doubt, discouragement, diminution or loss of faith, waning of the vital enthusiasm for the ideal, perplexity and a baffling of the hope for the future are the common features of the difficulty. In the world outside there are much worse symptoms such as the general increase of cynicism, a refusal to believe in anything at all, a decrease of honesty, an immense corruption, a preoccupation with food, money, comfort, pleasure, to the exclusion of higher things, and a general expectation of worse and worse things awaiting the world. All that, however acute, is a temporary phenomenon for which those who know anything about the workings of the world-energy and the workings of the Spirit were prepared. I myself foresaw that this worst would come, the darkness of night before the dawn; therefore I am not discouraged. I know what is preparing behind the darkness and can see and feel the first signs of its coming. Those who seek for the Divine have to stand firm persist in their seeking; after a time, the darkness will fade and begin to disappear and the Light will come.

I know that this is a time of trouble for you and everybody. It is so for the whole world. Confusion, trouble, disorder and upset everywhere is the general state of things. The better things that are to come are preparing or growing under a veil and the worse are prominent everywhere. The one thing is to hold on and hold out till the hour of light has come.

Also they can remember the adage that night is darkest before dawn and that the coming of dawn is inevitable. But they must remember too that the new world whose coming we envisage is not to be made of the same texture as the old and different only in pattern, and that it must come by other means − from within and not from without; so the best way is not to be too much preoccupied with the lamentable things that are happening outside, but themselves to grow within so that they may be ready for the new world, whatever the form it may take.

Remain firm through the darkness; the light is there and will conquer.
Sri Aurobindo

Together Our Hands Are Joined To Heal One Another…

Alexander Gardener
The Lymph Guy
thelymphguy.com
thelymphguy@gmail.com

Increase Intestinal Permeability….

Leaky Gut Syndrome as it is more commonly called is a growing problem for many people.

We tend to think of our intestinal tract as if it were plastic tubing, impermeable!

In fact the digestive tract’s lining is like a net with extremely small holes to allow very specific substances to pass through while preventing bigger particles from entering into the blood stream and causing havoc.

This may very well be the cause of many people’s food allergies, low energy, joint pain, thyroid problems, immune deficiencies, and weight gain.

When this “net” develops larger holes, proteins such as gluten can pass through, as well as bad bacteria, and undigested food particles.

There can also be a problem with toxic waste from inside your intestinal wall passing through and into the blood stream taxing the immune system.

If you are experiencing multiple food allergies then you might very well find the root problem to be here with your intestinal “net” leaking.

And as with many such weaknesses if left unattended the list of possible symptoms only grows to include a wide array of problems from inflammatory bowel disease, to migraine headaches, anxiety, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, and eczema just to name a few.

The main causes of Leaky Gut Syndrome are poor diet, stress, an overload of toxins, and a bacterial imbalance in the gut.

As we discussed in previous newsletters if you are experiencing a yeast overgrowth or Candida then you can pretty much assume you do have Leaky Gut Syndrome.

Anyone suffering from autism may also want to explore the possibility that this is a major contributing factor and a key for help.

You could say, “Heal the gut and you heal the brain.”

One of the largest contributors to this problem is gluten.

I would recommend trying one of the candida diets as a base to work from such as the one found here.

Aloe Vera has also been found to very effective in treating Leaky Gut Syndrome.  It can actually “knit the net” back to a healthy state.

Start with 1-2 Tbs. twice a day.  You can go up to as much as a 1/4 cup a day per Gardenia’s research.  I do recommend using the fresh plant if at all possible*.

Also it is important to include a probiotic and digestive enzyme support.

As with so many dis-eases it is important to support the bodies healing with adequate rest.

Not sure if Leaky Gut Syndrome applies to you.  I have always used this guideline when approaching any new treatment.  If I feel any change in my body’s health then I know I am most likely on the right path to feeling better**.

The more I research Leaky Gut Syndrome the more I am convinced this is a vital area to explore for our Health’s sake.

Together Our Hands Are Joined To Heal One Another…

Alexander Gardener
The Lymph Guy
thelymphguy.com
thelymphguy@gmail.com

*In last week’s newsletter you will find more information on how to use Aloe Vera.
**The changes may not always mean we feel better right away.  In fact we may have times of feeling worse as our body is healing.  It is also best to be working with an experienced health practitioner who can moniter your program with you.

Aloe Vera: The Plant Of Immortality

This is how the Egyptians referred to Aloe Vera over 6,000 years ago.

Aloe is used both internally and externally for its healing properties by healers around the world.

It produces at least 6 natural antiseptics that are able to kill bacteria, mold, funguses, and even viruses.

Studies are being done using Aloe Vera as an AIDS and cancer fighter.

I am sure we have all experienced the soothing quality of fresh aloe juice on a burn.

So how many external uses can you think of for Aloe?

• Soothing Body Scub in the shower

• Heal minor burns from hot pots & pans

• For relief from more serious burns add some Vitamin E

• Reduces black and blue bruises

• Feels so good on a Sun Burn

• Relieves the itch and sting of insect bites

• Even heals tissue damage from frostbite

• Is able to treat mysterious rashes

• Helps to heal herpes outbreaks

• Treats Athlete’s Foot

• Soothes blisters

• Good general moisturizer for dry skin

• Helps allergic skin reactions

• Can prevent acne and treat pimples

• Heals Psoriasis

• Helps to prevent stretch marks

• Will shrink warts

• Reduce winkles and help the skin to feel younger

• Heals Eczema

• Reduces dark spots on skin

• Mix with your favorite Facial Mask

• Will encourage hair growth

• Use as a conditioner for silkier hair

• Use to remove eye makeup

• Helps heal minor vaginal irritations

Now how many internal uses can you think of?

• Will relieve indigestion

• Aids in elimination

• Can reduce symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

• Relieves heartburn

• Relieves arthritis & rheumatism

• Inhale the steam of Aloe & water to relieve asthma

• Will lower blood sugar levels

• Excellent for gums and teeth

• Soothes Stomach Ulcers

• Helps Hemorrhoids

• Heals Colitis

• Treats Urinary Tract Infections

• Supports Prostate Health

• Helps Leaky Gut Syndrome

• Can reduce cholesterol and triglycerides levels

I feel the best way to add Aloe Vera to our health programs is by using the fresh whole plant.  Cut a piece off and with a spoon scoop out the aloe.  Some people like to separate the juice from the pulp but personally I find using the whole plant is preferable especially for internal use.

Start with a teaspoon once or twice daily and gradually increase to a tablespoon.

Now we know why the Egyptians called Aloe Vera The Plant of Immortality?

Together Our Hands Are Joined To Heal One Another…

Alexander Gardener
The Lymph Guy
thelymphguy.com
thelymphguy@gmail.com