2023 "CAT'S PAW INN"

What is it about pets that helps out mental health?  The tactile feelings of thier fur?  The purr or other sounds of of our animals contentness when they are cuddled near us?   The knowing of love for someone who depends on us?   We are amazed at thier antics and most treat them like thier kids.  They are a conection in all our sences, made with a path to our heart.  Health is our mental love for another wether it is a bird, lizard, dog, cat ar any other type of pet.  It is priceless!

Wether you celebrate all hearts day, valentines day or not, February is a good time to start to think about growth, as spring is right around the corner.

Chocolates, roses and presents are not necessarily on the list.  Think about giving yourself some self-care.

Weather you have a hobby, a candlelit bath-time, reading, art or a massage, it is good mental health to take care of yourself as well.

Don't feel guilty about taking some quiet time out for you!

Your body, mind and spirit will appreciate it and in return will give back to you health benefits that you will be thankful for.

In one of my courses recently, I was reminded of how important being in touch with nature really is to our physiological being.

With respect to feeling, touching, hearing, seeing, and smelling,  the actions it has on our being is amazing.

Fresh air to clear our lungs, vitamin d from the sun, the microbes we pick up that aid our immunity, hearing nature in all its glory as it adds endorphins (feel-good chemicals) to our physiology.  

 As well as a reduction in inflammatory long-term cortisol, smells that aid in our memory recall and the touch of our bare feet on the earth or grass that sends signals via our neuropathways and meridians to the pituitary gland. 

Our bodies know that we

 "need nature" 

to survive.

What runs through your veins?

What is the beat of your life force?

What does your body say about your  health?

It's more than medical tests.  It's more than medical exams.  And as you've already noticed...if you've been to a physician lately,  medical exams are cut short now ...with less hands-on.   

There have been many articles lately that discuss the changing role of the MD in physical exams.  Much of this problem stems from insurance companies and corporate greed.

Amazingly though, RN's still have state- mandated complete physical exams by each body system. with hands-on.  But with a shorter time to perform them.

Either way, we need to be more aware of our bodies at home.  

  Early as Hypocrites, as well as Chinese and Ayurvedic there was a system of checking the rhythm of the pulses, nails and tongue, smell, voice and such.  A dying art-form that begs for attention.

Many diseases begin with simple changes that so often go un-noticed.  Keep a small notebook and log in the differences in your symptoms, bringing it to you office visit next time.  Make a copy of the page for your MD/NP/ND/DC or other provider.

 Some may be simply from diet or lack of exercise or lack of sleep. All which may create an early disease state. Others may help the doctor find an early diagnosis of a disease.

If it is enough for you to notice, and be a nuisance...then it is enough to acknowledge, document and keep track of.  

Become one with what your body is telling you, even the minor issues!!!

The end of the year is drawing near.  New thoughts are on the rise while the temperatures are becoming low. 

Now is the time for dreams  as well as for old memories.

Stepping out of your comfort zone to assist another in need should be always in mind...but oh so important now for those less fortunate.

With this crazy year of so many new ways of life, some good , some bad...

Take a few moments to remember your blessings, the small things, the REAL things that matter most.

BREATHE and 

BE THANKFUL !

Please forgive the delays...

My entire life was changed this month in just one day.  My loved one became ill.  Every day is completely filled with doctors  and medical and caregiving.  Most daily things prior to this were really routine and now 

I realize .......

how living in every moment is a blessing.

So, please forgive my delays in getting out more education, you tube videos and such.  November should give me a few moments to update things for you.  Embrace each day !

What is it?

Its defined by many things, cultures, books, dictionaries, gurus and more.

It can change its meaning by whom is receiving the message or deed and how their body & mind use it for health and happiness.

It can be altered by the one sharing its many attributes.   We can know that much of spirit is love, joy, goodness, caring and sharing. 

 It is also life essence, a persons character, personality, humor, feelings, energy and enthusiasm.  

it truly is comfort, heart and peace in its purest form.

This is free and easily given.  We can all find wealth in this daily gift to others.

~ Add a new vegetable each week.

~ Decrease one of these a week:  

sugar, caffeine, hydrogenated oils, nitrites, artificial colors and processed foods.

~ Cut out one night of food or drink within 3 hours of sleep.

~ Set a timer for one day to not take the phone to bed.

~ One day this week, walk for 15 minutes or do chair exercises.

"Your words and change how you think."

SAY:

I will...

I can...

I choose too...

BABY STEPS !

TINY BITES !

Why not stress-out ?

...increased 02, better circulation, removing of harmful chemicals, releasing the endorphins happy chemicals, aids in healing, decreasing inflammation, enhanced sleep, increased digestion, less pain, mental clarity, increased feeling of worth, plus so many more.

To be stress resilient allows you to see things as challenges, not threats, turns off the "fight or flight" from the adrenals.  lowers confusion, anxiety and mood swings.   lowers chance of immune suppression, increasing optimism and  how you view things as a whole. 

Find out what helps you change....belly breathing, walks, meditation, hobbies?