Just BREATHE...

I find it interesting that tumors thrive in a low oxygen environment, mostly because I often notice my breathing to be so shallow it is almost inaudible.  Even more interesting many years ago a holistic doctor, Dr. Rappaport, suggested HeartMath as part of my take home recommendations.  Hmmm.
It took me several years, I believe 5, to actually buy the EMwave2 device. But of course, I have and own it, because it is to be part of my healing protocol, 8 years later. They didn't  call me 'Grandma St.' in grade school for nothin;)

HeartMath scientifically monitors your emotional and physical health - and helps you improve it.
50% drop in fatigue
46% drop in anxiety
60% drop in depression
24% improvement in the ability to focus
25% improvement in listening ability
30% improvement in sleep

Time to add this to my daily regime and break out the heart math device.  Now where did that little device end up?  Aha found it! Yesterday I did my first 20 min. session and felt absolutely fabulous afterwards!  Cloud nine.   Best part: I felt some lysing pains on my tumor 13 min into the session. Certainly I can find time in my day to clip on an ear heart rate sensor to get into some seriously deep breathing all the while focusing on happy thoughts aimed at my heart.  I'm sure I am oversimplifying the process...it would be best to check it out firsthand at the HeartMath website.   Whether it be mindfulness meditation, HeartMath, or watching re-runs of Carol Burnett, HAPPINESS needs to be a HABIT!  Catchy eh? That should help me remember to smile throughout my day:). What will you do today for some fun and heart smiling?

Ketosis and Cancer

Is cancer a metabolic disease?  This is my latest target of research since this theory was why I was encouraged to start the Ketogenic Diet in the first place. The genetic theory of cancer is fading and the opinion that cancer is the effect of impaired mitochondrial function and energy metabolism has been gaining traction.  The best read on this is "Cancer as a Metabolic Disease: On the Origin, Management, and Prevention of Cancer".  Since I don't have the medical bandwidth or time, I have thusfar relied on other articles (see below) for a quicker synopsis.  The author does speak positively to Ketogenic diet for cancer and other health crisis'. Enter my eating habits since November.

What I am learning today is perfectly timed since I've been looking for more precise info on KD and cancer.  Progress...it seems I should be doing the KETO diet without all of the cheesy recipes that you find on most Keto blogs and is typically allowed on the diet.  After further clarification, raw and cultured butter/dairy is good, however most processed cheeses and dairy are a 'no-go" for the metabolic treatment of this disease.  So these (pictured-nope. I am not a foodies photographer) mozzerella laden yummy keto breadsticks will not be a staple for me <sigh> something I know my boys will be very happy to hear:)  They really do not taste GF, but then again why would they, they are delishously half mozzerella!

From what I just heard via the Mercola/D'Agnosino YouTube interview, the 14-day bone broth fast I did was the recommended as the fastest way to get into nutritonal ketosis. Check. Another tip I got was to check out Elaine Cantin's website.  She chose to treat her breast cancer from the inside out with diet as a staple, and likely has some great tips on non-dairy keto ideas.

All done for now.  The window is closing (did I mention I am doing intermittent fasting?). Time to get in some good fats.

*Interestingly enough Ketogenic diets also have been shown to help many other diseases and conditions including seizures, autism, type I & II diabetes, heart disease, nuerological disorders among others.  Check out this site for more info.

Medical studies and articles:
Ketogenic Diet and Hyperbaric Oxygen? An additive effect together with HBOT 3x weeks.
Cancer as a Metabolic Disease

Don't worry...it will get bigger

Ignoring the little voice inside? No worries.  It gets louder, or in my case, bigger. The news in November of my breast harboring a fugitive cell grouping (ie: invasive ductal carcinoma) was a bit alarming. Yet oddly enough, this news gave me a sense of resolve. This too shall pass, with some cleaning up inside, that is.  Mind, body and spirit.

So I jumped in, all in, on day 1.  Launching into a bone broth cleanse, I knew my body needed a healthy reset to begin this journey of re-balancing.  A little nudge from the masterful Puja Wentworth was all I needed and off I went on a 14-day bone broth cleanse.  Wahoo:)  It's nothing new, bone broth, Mom-mom knew what she was doing when she handed us a bowlful of broth soup, with those tiny little balls.  From there into a Ketogenic diet (for a good read on the thinking with this one click here).  There are many...and I mean MANY...different opinions on what diet is most helpful when dealing with cancer. But since I was fairly well versed in Paleo cooking since my eldest has wheat, soy and corn allergies, no grain baking and cooking was an easier leap.  So here I am 2.5 months in still doing the KETO and Intermittent fasting.  Good news...my weight is at the top end of ideal for my height (as stated by my most recent visit to an oncologist).  Bad news, no wine.  Sugar is a very distant memory.  But

SWERVE has come to my rescue to fulfill the occasional sweet tooth need, thank goodness.

So this will become my spot to share what I am learning and doing on this personal healing journey.  A place where my friends and family can go to see what I am up to.  Time will tell how often I will blog.

Now off to snag one of those phony chocolate peanut butter cups during my eating window (block of time I am not fasting)

Toodles.

ReSolve to gEt ReAl!

Check out this short blog: http://www.healyourlife.com/blogs/wayne-dyer-blog/resolve-to-get-real

Now this is what I'm talkin about!  Living in the moment is the best way to be.  It is the most authentic way to live as well.  Saying and doing, however, are 2 different things;) This time of change and resolution-making is exciting and refreshing for me, but I need to remember to KISS (keep it simple sweetie). Wayne says "your mind resists the notion of trying to live your life in long stretches, when it is patently impossible to do so".  So that's why my long term goals are never realized:)  It's not my inability to persevere.  Makes sense, right? Right?

Clearly it's not much of a news flash that we should be taking it "one day at a time" (can't help but see Mackenzie Phillips in my head when I say that!). However, when worrying about our children's future we are certainly not living in the moment! Really though, every mom worries, right?  We are supposed to, no?  I love and am often inspired by Wayne, Louise, & the Hay House clan of intuitive writers.  Do you think maybe they could come out with a "Parenting in the Moment" book?  That sure would be helpful.  No doubt.  In this moment (and for the previous thousand moments for that matter) I'm hoping for some guidance on how to do that in my role as a parent.  Maybe if keep it in my thoughts and see it happening, it will.  Via the law of attraction, of course...

So much to learn, but I'm taking it one moment at a time.

Maybe it's not always so much as a "little voice" but a repeating pattern.  After coming across the books "The Master Key" and "A Course in Miracles" several times in my reading, listening (I love audio books), and online travels...I took it as a sign that I should read them.  It's a go...my dh gave me a kindle and while searching the kindle books I came across a book about The Master Key for a whopping 99 cents!  So I pushed buy and amazon's whispernet (don't you just love the sound of that--marketing at it's finest!) delivered it wirelessly in seconds! 

The kindle is addictive for me.  For someone that really never got into reading books, this slim reading machine has changed my tune.  Maybe it is the convenience of having all my books in a lightweight portable device.  Or could it be that I really do have a sensory aversion to paper and turning pages like my oldest son?  Then there is the handy little option of making the text large enough to actually read without magnifiers on my face:)  Last night I could actually offer Reiki with one hand while the other was holding and turning pages on my new favorite toy.  The hardest part of reading for me now is  NOT to read all the time.  There is housework, laundry, and cooking to be done for crying out loud!  Not to mention spending time with the boys...a dear son of mine who is often bored, especially during track out, wants me to play backgammon with him now.  When I enthusiastically suggest going on an adventure via a book he scowls. Though if I would let him play Every Word on the sweet slim machine...he would... for hours. If only I could afford another kindle that I could give him maybe he would find reading as charming as I do now.

Master Secret here I come, open to any new consciousness that blossoms.

Namaste...

LISTEN!

My first post...
I will have few words in text, but many that know me would likely say that is not my true nature "in living color".  I am the one that never stops talking...or at least I was. My words here won't be so much as "organized" and refined like the many extremely eloquent writers out there across the net. But this blog is just an effort to get them down or out, however you want to look at it.

Geese, this is hard! Getting started that is. Ok, I'm going to get through this first post...

I find myself in my early to mid 40's doing some morfing, so to speak.   I don't feel like I have much to say anymore.  Maybe it is that I'm more sensing about everything and I'm "inside" trying to listen to it all!  I started making a "shift", as Wayne Dyer (love the "human"ness of that man!) says, back when I was 39.  My usual sunny disposition (or maybe state of oblivion?) started to dissipate and didn't come back.  This prompted my "go-out-and-get-um" personality to search for something new.  I guess the little voice inside said "you need a change".  So I listened.  We packed up (my willing dh, thank goodness, and 3 little boys. Then 5, 3, and 18 mos) and headed a bit south.   5 years, a couple of Reiki trainings, several evaluations (for my children, but I'm sure for me they could find a label too), and a big huge 24 inch Mac screen later (LOVE it), here I am!

I did it.  My first post.  Yes, looking back at it, it has a ton of commas, parentheses, and quotations (I haven't even started using my favorite, the ":)" typed smiley face!).  But I guess that is the way I think.  And if I spend the time it would take to "grammarfy" my thoughts for text, I wouldn't have or take the time to blog.  So here it is RAW.  Oh, and yes, there will be what my family used to lovingly call "Amyisms".  You know, words like "grammarfy".  Made up, of course.  But when I can't pull an english word from my mental dictionary to suit me, I make one up!  Serves the purpose...usually...maybe?

Namaste.