EVOL YOUR PRESSURE

PART 1

As we know, spirit shines out of the undimensional levels of Being into the dimensions of time and space. It creates substance, then forms made of that substance, and then moves through these forms in its creative activity. The movement of spirit in the dimensional world creates pressure. Wherever there’s pressure, there’s movement and change. The purpose for this activity is to create new and expanded forms of experience in Being, so that Being may have an ever-changingand expanding experience of Self.

Bringing all this down to our immediate locale, the Earth, we see that some major forms of pressure have developed in the body of the planet. Pressure is everywhere, of course, but I’m now thinking of such large engines of pressure as are present, for example, in the Earth’s core—where pressure builds, causing volcanic eruption. In the Earth’s crust pressures develop and, when enough is generated, earthquakes occur. In the element of water, when flowing downhill or moving in ocean currents and tides, enormous pressures are created. And in the atmosphere there are high- and low-pressure areas with the subsequent winds, as the air moves from the high- to low-pressure areas. All life forms are affected by these and many other phenomena, but I wish to emphasize these major engines of outer movement.     When people experience pressure, such as the high cost of living, they don’t usually associate it with any of the forces I’ve referred to. But, for example, when the sun shines and heats up water or land, causing high pressure bareas in the atmosphere, this affects climate, which determines crop production, which causes pressure in the human world because of the cost of food, and this affects the cost of many other things. As this occurs, all sorts of social pressures then develop. Some people can afford items, whilst others can’t. One could take a long time illustrating how individu1als’ challenges originate back to some of these larger planetary pressures. Population growth is another source of increasing worldwide pressure.

TIME TO EVOL

More personally, pressures occur within the individual.There are some relatively pleasant ones, as when pressure is relieved in the processes of elimination; in sexual function there is the development and release of pressure. And there’s pressure experienced in all creative activities. These pressures are rather delightful. But, as we know, there are other pressures that are not so pleasant. Maybe something gets blocked in the physical body—the bowel, or circulatory system perhaps—the pressure that develops then is not so comfortable. If there is a personal problem, then mental or emotional pressures can develop. Obviously, in such cases, we seek to alleviate what is causing the oppressive experience. We go to the doctor, perhaps, and we consider many things in order to alleviate mental and emotional pressure.We do this more or less naturally,but what happens when oppressive pressure isn’t readily resolved? Earlier I mentioned that the purpose for spirit being released into the dimensional world is to create an expanded experience of Self, and that nrequires pressure. (Though in the divine Design, this is not oppressive pressure.) We know that pressure is required in physical birth, and so it is in this multidimensional process of continuous birth into a greater experience of Self. So, when we encounter pressure in our lives— whether pressures in relationship, finances, health, or anything else—we need to remember the basic purpose back of all pressure. Cosmically, pressure is designed to expand and develop the experience of a greater Self, and so it is in the holographic lives of individuals. It’s exactly the same process, and when pressure comes we can handle it correctly by remembering what its fundamental purpose is. We allow an ascension process within ourselves.We, like a bar of soap when squeezed, either go up or down.

When pressure comes on we resolve to let our consciousness be expanded upward. We focus on the wonderful quality of our Being and act accordingly in the midst of pressure.We don’t necessarily have to do too much externally. I’m not trying to legislate as to what we do; it’s really just holding in mind the quality that is at the core of the process, so that one is penetrating deeper into the quality of Self. If this is done consistently, the identity becomes established in what we call the angelic Self. This Identity is divine. This qualitative experience is in the undimensional levels of Being, and this is always the place of peace, because in the undimensional levels there is no pressure. So if one can locate this experience in one’s outer consciousness and let the consciousness be absorbed into the qualitative nature of who we really are, then there is a very different experience relative to external pressures. We are not overwhelmed by them.

EVOLYOUSELF EVERYDAY

 TO BE CONTINUED…

 

 

 

Menopause and weight gain

Menopause and Weight Gain

Menopause and weight gain are closely associated with each other. Women undergoing menopause seem to suffer the unwelcome results of weight gain. Nearly every woman struggles through it during perimenopause and menopause. A woman gaining from 10 to 15 pounds during this stage in her life is not unusual. What makes it even worse is that various studies also show that weight gain before and during menopause can actually increase the risk of breast cancer in women.

There are many factors involved that allows women to gain weight during menopause. One of them is hormonal changes with age. During menopause, women begin to experience having lower levels of estrogen in the body. Estrogen has been linked to weight gain in menopausal women along with the decreasing levels of testosterone.

Another factor that has a role in weight gain among menopausal women is the development of insulin resistance. This can occur during the menopausal years when the body becomes inefficient in metabolizing every calorie taken in, eventually converting it into fat. Eating mostly processed and refined foods can make the body resistant to insulin that is being produced in the blood stream over time. This is being cited as one of the causes of weight gain in women after the age of 40.

Another probable reason for weight gain in women during menopause is stress. Stress is a major factor involved in weight gain during menopause. When stress hormones are produced in the body, they signal it to go into storage mode, making weight loss even more difficult. The stress hormones enable the body to undergo what is also known as the “famine effect”. In this stage, the stress hormones lead the body into thinking that it won’t be getting food again for a long time so that it shifts to storing every calorie it takes in, thus causing weight gain.

It can be very difficult for women to undergo weight loss during menopause. What most women can do is to learn how to accept weight gain during menopause as a natural thing. Weight gain during this period of a woman’s life is not entirely bad. Weight gain may even provide some good. A little weight gained may help in lessening anxiety as well as hot flashes that are also the usual symptoms that is associated with menopause. Weight gain during menopause is also a means of the body to prepare itself from osteoporosis or other types of illnesses.

There is a way that women may be able to do in trying to keep weight gain during menopause in check. Eating a balanced diet may help make weight gain during menopause a benefit instead of a burden. Women should avoid the consumption of refined sugars as well as processed foods and instead fill up their daily diet with fruits and vegetables.

Women undergoing menopause and weight gain should also try to avoid crash diets. It will only makes things even worse as starving the body will only cause one’s metabolism to slow down and cause even more weight to be gained in the process. In the same way women during this stage in their lives should avoid losing large amounts of weight.

Drastic weight loss or becoming very thin during menopause can result in increased risks of developing osteoporosis later on. Remaining active may help in increasing metabolism and burn some of the fats in the body during or after menopause.

Many women seek alternative treatment options

One-third of women ages 40 to 55 said in a survey that they use natural dietary supplements to relieve symptoms of menopause, according to a story in Nutritional Outlook magazine.

Also in the survey, many of the women said they would prefer if their health care professionals would discuss natural remedies to address certain symptoms.

A study from the Council for Responsible Nutrition found 79 percent of physicians and 82 percent of nurses said they recommend dietary supplements to their patients. Among physicians, 91 percent of obstetrician/gynecologists said they were likely to recommend supplements.

Many women seek alternative treatment options

One-third of women ages 40 to 55 said in a survey that they use natural dietary supplements to relieve symptoms of menopause, according to a story in Nutritional Outlook magazine.

Also in the survey, many of the women said they would prefer if their health care professionals would discuss natural remedies to address certain symptoms.

A study from the Council for Responsible Nutrition found 79 percent of physicians and 82 percent of nurses said they recommend dietary supplements to their patients. Among physicians, 91 percent of obstetrician/gynecologists said they were likely to recommend supplements.

SWINE FLU VERSE FLU (respiratory specimen is necessary)

Information you should know about Swine Flu  

“These symptoms are the same as human influenza viruses. To diagnose swine influenza A infection, a respiratory specimen would need to be collected and sent to CDC for laboratory testing. “

What Is Swine Flu?

Swine influenza is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses. Pigs can be infected by avian influenza and human influenza viruses as well as swine influnza viruses.

When influenza viruses from different species infect pigs, the viruses can reassort, or swap genes, and  new viruses that are a mixture of swine, human and/or avian influenza can emerge. Over the years variations of swine flu have emerged.

At this time, there are four main influenza type A virus subtypes that have been isolated in pigs. They are H1N1, H1N2, H3N2, and H3N1. However, the most recent isolated influenza viruses from pigs have been H1N1 viruses. This is not the same as the human H1N1 viruses, and vaccines for the human seasonal flu will not provide any protection from H1N1 swine flu viruses.

How Is It Spread

First, human infections with swine flu occur in persons with direct exposure to pigs. The virus can then spread from person-to-person in the same way as the seasonal flu

Many people become infected by person-to-person transmission through coughing or sneezing, or by touching something with the flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.

More recent illnesses (and the reported death of one individual in Texas) suggest that a pattern of more severe illness associated with this virus may be emerging in the U.S.         

Steps Your Can TakeTo Help Prevent Infection

It is very important to emphasize the importance of washing hands frequently throughout the day. Also, It is key to stay in good health. Get plenty of sleep, be aware of your stress level, stay physically active, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious foods. All of these are factors of a healthy immune system.

When considering a healthy diet remember to avoid foods that contain high levels of sugar, highly refined carbohydrates, starch vegetables, and all highly processed vegetable oils such as corn, canola, and soy. Obviously, you should avoid hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils.   

Optimum immune function should be priority. Consider the following protocol to help maintain a healthy immune system:

Focus on your Immune system is key … # 1…

Supplements that interfere with virus’s, bacteria, and fungus…

Vitamin D is also important in maintaining a healthy immune system.  If you or your patients are not already taking Bio-D-Mulsion Forte®, you should consider starting now.   It is recommended to get 4000 IU of vitamin D per day.   That is just 2 drops of Bio-D-Mulsion Forte® each day! 

Good digestion is also very supportive in optimal immune function. To maintain good bowel flora consider BioDoph-7 Plus® (2 to 3 capsules 2 times per day) and as a form of hydrochloric acid support and enzymes, take Hydro-Zyme™ (2 to 3 tablets per meal). 

Interim Guidance for Clinicians and Conscuious people:

Consider the possibility of swine influenza virus infections in patients presenting respiratory illness. Signs and symptoms of swine flu include but are not limited to: 

• fever
• cough
• sore throat
• body aches
• headache
• chills
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• lack of appetite
• lethargy 

These symptoms are the same as human influenza viruses. To diagnose swine influenza A infection, a respiratory specimen would need to be collected and sent to CDC for laboratory testing.

For more interim guidance for clinicians and public health professionals please visit: 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

 Dr Joseph Zdanowski 201.945.1177

UPDATE ON METFORMIN PREVENTION OF DIABETES.

we reviewed  metformin-as-primary-prevention-of-obesity-diabetes-and-the-other-major-common-degenerative-diseases-of-aging on 3  March 2008, and have regularly posted updates on why it should be used preventitively instead of waiting perversely and negligently  till  so much damage is done that  diabetes – or its myriad complications-  finally present clinically..

Now a coalition in Atlanta Georgia has published a detailed evaluation of why at least 24 million Americans with prediabetes by strict criteria should be on preventative metformin.  And that 1 in 12 adults are only the tip of the iceberg of people at risk, the over 50% who are now at risk overweight (BMI > 25kg/sqm) let alone obese (BMI > 27kg), if they dont already have either raised bloodpressure, lipidemia, vascular disease,  or raised fasting glucose/ insulin or impaired glucose tolerance ie bloodsugar after a meal…

Since metformin is the only drug proven in 20year randomized controlled trial (UKPDS) in new older diabetics  to reduce all-cause morbidity and deaths  by a third, and in 4 major prevention trials (China, USA, India, Greece) to reduce new diabetes by between 30% and 80%)- without the slightest increase in serious risks -  it has long been clear that it is negligent not to prescribe it with appropriate instruction about dose titration from the outset, (and with other appropriate supplements- fish oil, vitamins, minerals, and other natural biologicals -like appropriate HRT and  CoQ10, carnitine etc, and herbs) -  to reduce all complications and motivate, energize  the patient  better to comply with diet and lifestyle advice.  .

60 Seconds With Dr. Kenneth Raskin

Take a minute to get to know Kenneth Raskin, M.D. of BodyLogicMD of Milwaukee!

Dr. Raskin’s advice: “The way most Americans eat is killing our population. We weren’t designed to eat like this – continuing down this path, inevitably leads to disease and ailment. Being proactive about our health will lead to a lower risk of health complications later on in life.”

I made the decision to partner with BodyLogicMD in order to bridge the gap between traditional medicine and wellness. As a former OB/GYN, I’ve seen too many women suffer for too long, without finding any relief. Women experiencing perimenopause and menopause complained of symptoms such as hot flashes, fatigue, irritability, weight gain, low libido and depression – all of which traditional medicine failed to abate. As a part of the BodyLogicMD network, I’m now able to offer my patients natural alternative solutions, such as bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) to correct the underlying causes of hormonal imbalance. With the help of BHRT and a multi-faceted treament plan that incorporates fitness, nutrition and stress reduction, my patients have opportunity to achieve optimum health.

Read more about Dr. Raskin

There's Nothing Better Than ...

… Waking up to find your dog gazing at you.

Giving without expectation of repayment and watching the universe give back to you with compound interest.

Watching a child’s tears burst into laughter.

Finishing the workout you thought it was impossible to finish.

Reading an old book as if for the first time.

Accepting that nothing is easy as long as you keep putting it off.

Giving in to your purpose.

Ice cream at 3 a.m.

Breakfast for dinner.

Realizing there’s nowhere else you’d rather be than right here, right now.  And despite whatever challenges you’re facing, there’s no one else you’d rather be than you.

Waiting patiently to act on something and watching how easy it is to do it when the right time appears.

Becoming aware of everything you have to be thankful for and saying out loud “Thank you, thank you, thank you!”

What about you?  What’s on your “Nothing Better Than” list?

Share your thoughts below.

Wellness--not just healthy eating.

Yesterday I met with a Wellness Coach and it was one of the best things I’ve done for myself in a while. I went in knowing that she could probably help me with the challenges of “menopause symptoms,” but I was pleasantly surprised to learn she will address the “whole me.” Everything from nutrition & exercise to time management to how I manage stress and how much fun I have. The goal is to create a more well-balance me, to make sure I take care of the areas that are neglected so that I can live a vibrant and long life.

All this time, I thought I was eating well. Wrong. My coach explained how that oatmeal every morning and garden salads for lunch could be part of my problem–it all has to do with insulin resistance. Turns out that oatmeal is likely causing an early insulin spike in my system which my body can’t handle. Here’s what an article from Women to Women, an online goldmine of info, has to say.

Of special concern to women is how insulin resistance disrupts fat metabolism. When the cells won’t absorb the extra glucose, the liver has to convert it into fat. Fat cells are loaded with glucose receptors, so this is a vicious cycle. Ironically, while the insulin-resistant woman is gaining weight, her cells are actually “starved” for glucose, so she feels exhausted and tends to eat carbohydrate-heavy foods in search of energy.

These extra fat cells are also little estrogen factories. So weight gain contributes to the estrogen dominance that causes so many symptoms during the early stages of perimenopause.

In addition, women approaching menopause are particularly prone to becoming insulin resistant due to metabolic changes related to fluctuations in adrenal and thyroid secretions. In fact, the decrease of certain hormones, like estradiol, may trigger a resistance to insulin in patients who never experienced it before. Certain blood pressure medications can mask symptoms without treating the problem. Frequently, women unwittingly make their symptoms worse by fighting weight gain with low-fat, high-carbohydrate diets.  More on insulin resistance.

So what do I do? Ditch the oatmeal in the morning, eat it for dinner, and load up on protein for breakfast. We should be eating 20 grams of protein in the mornings to get us going. Things like deli meat, cheese and eggs, saving the whole grains for my evening meal. I am a salad-eater for lunch, so I need to make sure I have plenty of protein there, too. Add some lean meat to the salad and I’ve got a more balanced meal.  Bottom line, a few changes in my diet may just take care of some of my gripes. No pills, no complicated diets, just a better balance.

Another goal for this week is to do a better job with time management. That’s my other weak area. I will work harder at ordering my day and prioritizing more so I won’t let the hours slip away trying to do too many things. Quiet time first, then breakfast, then exercise, then the other things on my list. I have a feeling I’m going to have to start getting up earlier as well. Uh oh, I am NOT a morning person.

I have another appointment next week with my coach where we’ll set more goals and take a hard look at where I need to make improvements. Good to be accountable to someone who is so kind, encouraging and smart. I highly recommend Lucinda–go for a free session if nothing else and you’ll come away knowing more about yourself and setting attainable goals that will make you feel better, too!

Click here to meet Lucinda of Dream Lifestyles Coaching

A Tale of Two Immune Systems

Consider two hypothetical individuals. They are the same age, live in the same polluted city, and work at the same type of stressful job. This is where the similarities end.

Person A comes down with multiple infections over the course of each year, including colds and the flu. He also has chemical sensitivities and allergies, and as he gets older he starts to develop degenerative diseases, such as arthritis. Person A’s doctor tells him that the different diseases and conditions he has are separate, unrelated, and unavoidable disorders, all of “unknown etiology.” Person B, though, hardly ever gets sick, and what’s more, with the advancing years he’s still energetic and disease-free.

What’s the difference between the two of them? B is making an effort to feed his immune system, and A isn’t. Further, A is actually poisoning his immune system, through the foods he consumes and even his mode of interacting with the world.

Let’s take a look at how each of these people live. Person A, a man living the average American lifestyle, believes it’s okay to do anything—in moderation. So in moderation he smokes; drinks alcohol; drinks coffee, colas, and other beverages laced with sugar or artificial sweeteners; eats the average American diet of denatured, refined foods; and eats hamburgers, chicken, and that favorite American vegetable, French fries. Once in awhile he has an iceberg lettuce salad or a bit of fruit. He’s about 10 percent over his ideal body weight but doesn’t think much of it because most of the people he knows are too.

Person A does exercise—in moderation. So on weekends, if it’s sunny, he’ll play a game of tennis. He’ll take a walk—maybe once a season. Otherwise, he’s sedentary, sitting at a desk or dining table, on a couch in front of a TV, or in his car.

When he’s in his car going to work, sometimes people do things to make Person A mad. Other drivers will cut him off, and person A will yell and scream at them, sure that they have a personal vendetta against him and that he is honor-bound to retaliate. Sometimes at work Person A’s boss will make him mad. Then, he can’t yell and scream, but he can hold his anger in, and keep it there all day. He seems to be used to the chronic surge of anger-induced hormones, such as adrenaline, that are coursing through his bloodstream all day at work. At home, he hardly notices the anger, because he has the distractions of the TV, the telephone, the radio, the computer, and various interactions with his family, which, because of the pace of everyone’s life these days, always seem to be rushed.

Person B has a totally different approach to life. For instance, B follows the same route to work as A, so people cut him off too, but B just figures that many of these people don’t mean to cut him off, or if they do, so what? B listens to books on tape in his car, so he doesn’t feel that his commute is wasted time. At work, when B’s boss is unfair with him, he tries to talk to the boss calmly about the problem right away. If this is impossible, the situation is just not that big a deal to B as it is to A. Maybe that’s because B knows he’ll be doing something relaxing and meaningful at the end of the day, such as riding his bike through the park, where he’ll be able to think things through and enjoy being out in nature. B tries to spend some introspection time each day; he finds it helps him maintain his generally positive attitude. He also tries to spend some relaxed “downtime” with his family daily. He and his family discovered a long time ago that it’s not necessary to shop as much as everyone thinks it is, and that if you shop less, life becomes less frantic.

There’s a tremendous difference in the way A and B eat. B has done extensive reading about how antioxidants promote immune fitness, and he puts what he’s learned to use every day in the kitchen. He eats many servings of organic vegetables—steamed, raw, or juiced—daily, and many servings of organic fruit—raw or juiced—as well. The juice portion of this intake averages three to four glasses. B also eats whole grains, such as kamut, quinoa, and barley, because he knows that these all contain enzymes that are catalysts, acting like spark plugs to enhance metabolic activity. B’s reading has helped him understand that since aging is characterized by generally slowed metabolism throughout the body, anything he can do to promote metabolic activity is going to help him stay young.

B understands the value of phytochemicals, the plant-based substances that help us fight disease, so his diet is rich in phytochemical-rich foods like blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, watermelon, peaches, plums, sea vegetables, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, alfalfa sprouts, tomatoes, and soy foods. He consumes about 60 grams of fiber a day from a variety of sources. He eats about three to five servings of grains a day, two to three servings of legumes, a serving of nuts, and one of seeds. He also gets acidophilus from nondairy yogurt. B avoids dairy products and does not eat meat. He also avoids sugar; refined carbohydrates, such as white-flour-based baked goods; caffeine; and alcohol. His body, like his diet, is on the lean side.

Although he knows that food is the best source of nutrients, B also takes supplements. He’s periodically consulted with his health practitioner about an immune-enhancing supplementation plan based on his individual needs, and following are some of the things he’s taken on a daily basis at different times:

• Alpha-lipoic acid–200 mg
• Acetyl-L-carnitine—1000 mg
• Coenzyme Q-10—200-300 mg
• Gingko biloba—100 mg
• Calcium and magnesium from citrate—1400 mg
• Vitamin C—3000-10,000 mg
• Bioflavonoid complex—2000 mg
• Garlic—3000 mg
• Aloe vera—2 to 3 ounces
• Full-spectrum B complex vitamin—50 mg
• Selenium—200 micrograms
• Zinc—at least 30 mg
• MSM (methyl sulfonyl methane)—500 mg
• Primrose oil—1500 mg
• Trimethylglycine—500 mg
• Glutathione, reduced—500 mg
• Phosphatidyl choline—500 mg
• Phosphatidyl serine—500 mg
• NAC (N-acetylcysteine)—500-1000 mg
• SAM (S-adenodylmethionine)—500 mg

This list of antioxidant supplements—although far from complete–is long, and in no way am I recommending that everyone should be taking all of these things every day. The point is that a person who is diligent about his or her immune wellness might want to be taking some of these supplements, after exploring with his health practitioner how they might help.

Let’s look a little further into how B lives. He exercises aerobically 45 minutes to an hour each day, and he lifts weights as well. The many benefits of exercise, he knows, include its facilitating the circulation of lymphatic fluid. Also, he’s made an effort to keep his home environment as clean as possible, by getting rid of shag carpeting, sealing or shellacking any surfaces that were outgassing fumes, installing a water filter, getting an air filter, and keeping street-soiled shoes from his floors (see next chapter, on detoxification). And it goes without saying that he would never smoke.

The outcome of B’s lifestyle is that when his body is threatened by a virus, his immune system will be equipped with a full armamentarium of neutrophils, basophils, natural killer cells, and everything else necessary to neutralize it. He’ll be able to stay healthy in many situations in which A will get sick, because he’s nurtured his immune system all along. This is not to imply that this tale of two immune systems has to end sadly for A. No matter what stage of life he’s in, it’s not too late for him to start turning things around by detoxifying and fortifying his system.  GARY NULL 1999 (C) www.garynull.com