Here you will find tips, suggestions and information about living your
healthiest life along with making small decisions that respect the earth and
others. The information about the supplements is only my opinion and the
statements have not been evaluated by the FDA (take that for what it is
worth)
healthiest life along with making small decisions that respect the earth and
others. The information about the supplements is only my opinion and the
statements have not been evaluated by the FDA (take that for what it is
worth)
PROBIOTICS
These things CHANGED my life. Before I started taking them I always had to know where a bathroom was (I know
TMI) but I cannot say enough about these. Probiotics put HEALTHY bacteria back into your gut which is 70% of your
immune system. Here is some additional information from the Mayo Health Clinic
There is a growing public and scientific interest in probiotics. Researchers are studying whether probiotics taken as
foods or supplements can help treat or prevent illness. There is encouraging evidence that probiotics may help:
Treat diarrhea, especially following treatment with certain antibiotics
Prevent and treat vaginal yeast infections and urinary tract infections
Treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Reduce bladder cancer recurrence
Shorten the duration of intestinal infections
Prevent and treat inflammation following colon surgery (pouchitis)
Prevent eczema in children
My choice of probiotic is Mega Flora and you can buy it here
Mega Flora
These things CHANGED my life. Before I started taking them I always had to know where a bathroom was (I know
TMI) but I cannot say enough about these. Probiotics put HEALTHY bacteria back into your gut which is 70% of your
immune system. Here is some additional information from the Mayo Health Clinic
There is a growing public and scientific interest in probiotics. Researchers are studying whether probiotics taken as
foods or supplements can help treat or prevent illness. There is encouraging evidence that probiotics may help:
Treat diarrhea, especially following treatment with certain antibiotics
Prevent and treat vaginal yeast infections and urinary tract infections
Treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Reduce bladder cancer recurrence
Shorten the duration of intestinal infections
Prevent and treat inflammation following colon surgery (pouchitis)
Prevent eczema in children
My choice of probiotic is Mega Flora and you can buy it here
Mega Flora
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Healthy/Green Living
TURMERIC
TURMERIC has been linked to lowering your risk of certain
types of cancer and also has shown an ability to protect
against Alzhiemers due to being an antioxidant and may also
fight inflammation
New Chapter TURMERIC
TURMERIC has been linked to lowering your risk of certain
types of cancer and also has shown an ability to protect
against Alzhiemers due to being an antioxidant and may also
fight inflammation
New Chapter TURMERIC
Juice
I am a big believer in the importance of fruits and
vegetables. I believe that if we increase our intake we can
lower our risk of cancer and chronic illness. My husband
and I have been drinking a highly concentrated juice for a
little over a year - it has no added sugar and two ounces
has the equivalent of six servings of fruits and vegetables.
This juice is one of the things that has led me on my path to
claim my health and to be responsible for my health and no
longer just take a wait and see what happens attitude. To
my eyes cancer and chronic illness have become epidemic
in our world I am no longer sitting back I take steps
everyday to try and ensure that forever how long I am alive I
will be as healthy as possible - I do not want to end up
sitting in a wheelchair and having no control over my body
and I do NOT want to lose my mind. So I am doing all that I
can I consider this juice to be one of the best defenses in
my arsenal
JUICE FOR LIFE
I am a big believer in the importance of fruits and
vegetables. I believe that if we increase our intake we can
lower our risk of cancer and chronic illness. My husband
and I have been drinking a highly concentrated juice for a
little over a year - it has no added sugar and two ounces
has the equivalent of six servings of fruits and vegetables.
This juice is one of the things that has led me on my path to
claim my health and to be responsible for my health and no
longer just take a wait and see what happens attitude. To
my eyes cancer and chronic illness have become epidemic
in our world I am no longer sitting back I take steps
everyday to try and ensure that forever how long I am alive I
will be as healthy as possible - I do not want to end up
sitting in a wheelchair and having no control over my body
and I do NOT want to lose my mind. So I am doing all that I
can I consider this juice to be one of the best defenses in
my arsenal
JUICE FOR LIFE
SOME ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT SUPPLEMENTS -HORMONE FREE MEAT AND
AVOIDING ANTIBIOTICS IN YOUR FOOD
Alternative Medicine has been a friend of mine for a number of years. The more I learn about the relationships between
the pharmaceutical companies and the health insurance companies the more I believe that often times medicine is
prescribed not because it treats the underlying illness but because it treats the presenting symptom and once the
presenting symptom is remedied another system appears.
For me alternative medicine gives me the ability to work with my natural practitioner to discover the reason that my body
is having a negative reaction. As more and more studies are done what has learned is that stress is one of the major
causes of chronic illness and that vitamin deficiencies can lead to cancer, heart disease and organ failure. Alternative
medicine practitioners have been studying the effects of chronic stress and vitamin deficiencies and it is my opinion that
often times they are more aware of the current research then traditional medical doctors.
My personal experience has also been that traditional doctors go to school, start practicing and then spend the minimal
amount of time necessary to maintain their license while those in the field of alternative medicine are always studying and
learning. While many doctors are passionate about what they are doing the reality is that today medicine is business
however for the individual engaged in alternative and/or natural medicine it tends to be a passion and a belief system.
One that not only includes their patients but also the planet and a belief that if we are kind to our bodies our minds and
our soul that our bodies, minds and souls will respond in kind.
Furthermore alternative medicine is much more likely to focus on prevention and the reality is with the soaring costs of
health care, the obesity epidemic and what I feel is a rise of cancers of the breast and prostate to the point where these
are also becoming epidemics in order to survive we MUST focus on prevention.
My alternative medicine experience has included the following changes in lifestyle and behavior
• A daily dose of a probiotic – over 50% of your immune system is in your gut. A healthy gut helps to maintain a
healthy body. Probiotics help to ensure that good bacteria stays in your system which allows for faster waste elimination
and the faster the bad stuff gets out the less likely it is to wreck havoc.
• Supplements – a daily does of fish oil – for brain health and healthy organ function – Turmeric – there are
promising studies showing that turmeric can help prevent inflammation ( which has been linked to chronic illness) and
may even help protect against Alzhiemers’s. CO-Q – a part of every cell.
• Eating only antibiotic and hormone free meats and dairy products. Many scientists believe that infections have
developed resistance to antibiotics due to the fact that antibiotics are so commonly used – it is NORMAL for our livestock
to be injected with antibiotics as a preventative measure – even when the animal is not ill. Hormones in our food – it
does not take a rocket scientist to figure out injecting hormones into our livestock and thereby ourselves is NOT a good
idea. Look at the studies that show the potential increase in cancers relating to hormone replacement therapy. Why
would this be any different and what is really insane – WHY ARE WE GIVING THESE TO OUR CHILDREN
• Eating as close to a 100% organic diet as possible. Pesticides KILL THINGS – why would I want to put pesticides
into my body – they are TOXIC
• Green cleaning products –for the same reasons I try to avoid antibiotics, pesticides, hormones and other toxins.
Your skin is your largest organ and I also believe that when you make a commitment to your health you must also make a
commitment to the health of others.
I am aware that not everyone is capable of spending the money for an organic diet and green cleaning supplies. With
that said those you can should. It is simple decision. You owe it to yourself, you owe it to your family, you owe it to your
fellow humans and other beings that share the planet and you also owe it to mother earth.
Since I have focused on prevention and alternative healing my life has improved. I no longer have any IBS symptoms
nor have I had a gallbladder attack since I began taking probiotics. My complexion which has been a challenge since I
was eight has cleared up – both acne and an over abundance of facial hair. I believe the improvement in my complexion
and the decrease in hair growth is due to a decrease in synthetic hormones in my body. The third biggest change is that
I finally had a regular menstrual cycle something that I did not have from age 13 until 39.
I encourage everyone to think about alternative options. I also encourage you to do your own research a big part of
alternative medicine is claiming your own health. Realizing that it is really your health and therefore your responsibility
no one else can nor should they make these decisions for you. Incorporating alternative treatments into your daily life
can truly be life changing.
AVOIDING ANTIBIOTICS IN YOUR FOOD
Alternative Medicine has been a friend of mine for a number of years. The more I learn about the relationships between
the pharmaceutical companies and the health insurance companies the more I believe that often times medicine is
prescribed not because it treats the underlying illness but because it treats the presenting symptom and once the
presenting symptom is remedied another system appears.
For me alternative medicine gives me the ability to work with my natural practitioner to discover the reason that my body
is having a negative reaction. As more and more studies are done what has learned is that stress is one of the major
causes of chronic illness and that vitamin deficiencies can lead to cancer, heart disease and organ failure. Alternative
medicine practitioners have been studying the effects of chronic stress and vitamin deficiencies and it is my opinion that
often times they are more aware of the current research then traditional medical doctors.
My personal experience has also been that traditional doctors go to school, start practicing and then spend the minimal
amount of time necessary to maintain their license while those in the field of alternative medicine are always studying and
learning. While many doctors are passionate about what they are doing the reality is that today medicine is business
however for the individual engaged in alternative and/or natural medicine it tends to be a passion and a belief system.
One that not only includes their patients but also the planet and a belief that if we are kind to our bodies our minds and
our soul that our bodies, minds and souls will respond in kind.
Furthermore alternative medicine is much more likely to focus on prevention and the reality is with the soaring costs of
health care, the obesity epidemic and what I feel is a rise of cancers of the breast and prostate to the point where these
are also becoming epidemics in order to survive we MUST focus on prevention.
My alternative medicine experience has included the following changes in lifestyle and behavior
• A daily dose of a probiotic – over 50% of your immune system is in your gut. A healthy gut helps to maintain a
healthy body. Probiotics help to ensure that good bacteria stays in your system which allows for faster waste elimination
and the faster the bad stuff gets out the less likely it is to wreck havoc.
• Supplements – a daily does of fish oil – for brain health and healthy organ function – Turmeric – there are
promising studies showing that turmeric can help prevent inflammation ( which has been linked to chronic illness) and
may even help protect against Alzhiemers’s. CO-Q – a part of every cell.
• Eating only antibiotic and hormone free meats and dairy products. Many scientists believe that infections have
developed resistance to antibiotics due to the fact that antibiotics are so commonly used – it is NORMAL for our livestock
to be injected with antibiotics as a preventative measure – even when the animal is not ill. Hormones in our food – it
does not take a rocket scientist to figure out injecting hormones into our livestock and thereby ourselves is NOT a good
idea. Look at the studies that show the potential increase in cancers relating to hormone replacement therapy. Why
would this be any different and what is really insane – WHY ARE WE GIVING THESE TO OUR CHILDREN
• Eating as close to a 100% organic diet as possible. Pesticides KILL THINGS – why would I want to put pesticides
into my body – they are TOXIC
• Green cleaning products –for the same reasons I try to avoid antibiotics, pesticides, hormones and other toxins.
Your skin is your largest organ and I also believe that when you make a commitment to your health you must also make a
commitment to the health of others.
I am aware that not everyone is capable of spending the money for an organic diet and green cleaning supplies. With
that said those you can should. It is simple decision. You owe it to yourself, you owe it to your family, you owe it to your
fellow humans and other beings that share the planet and you also owe it to mother earth.
Since I have focused on prevention and alternative healing my life has improved. I no longer have any IBS symptoms
nor have I had a gallbladder attack since I began taking probiotics. My complexion which has been a challenge since I
was eight has cleared up – both acne and an over abundance of facial hair. I believe the improvement in my complexion
and the decrease in hair growth is due to a decrease in synthetic hormones in my body. The third biggest change is that
I finally had a regular menstrual cycle something that I did not have from age 13 until 39.
I encourage everyone to think about alternative options. I also encourage you to do your own research a big part of
alternative medicine is claiming your own health. Realizing that it is really your health and therefore your responsibility
no one else can nor should they make these decisions for you. Incorporating alternative treatments into your daily life
can truly be life changing.
So many people believe that to begin a diet they need to get rid of all of the bad foods that have made them fat or
contribute to their weight issues. It totally goes against most peoples "belief" that a diet that allows you to lose weight
is a diet that limits your food choices and is something that is difficult and trying and a burden. The reality is this is so
not true. A change in diet can mean a change in life that can be wonderful that will help you lose weight, feel good,
increase your energy and helps you to look forward to the future.
Our western diet is full of junk. Toxins, pesticides, hormones, antibiotics, sugar, corny syrup and chemical additives.
These ingredients cause our bodies to want to eat more because we are not getting the nutrients we need in order to
stay alive and healthy. So what you want to do is to reform your diet. Think about the things you really like and then
work them into your diet in a way that allows food to become pleasurable and wonderful. With all of that said learning
to eat well can be a challenge. It may mean having to change the way that you eat and how you shop but if you
make a small commitment, three months you can change all of it and get to a place you where you will never want to
go back to your old eating habits.
Here are some very easy simple changes you can make. I am going to give you a number of suggestions do not
become overwhelmed. Take them one at a time. Try and incorporate one into your life at a time. It may take a week
or two or three it does not matter. Take as long as you need to ensure your new habit is incorporated into your life.
Some of these suggestions are easy and can be combined. Some make take a little more time that is OK. It has
taken you years to learn bad habits give yourself a break and give yourself time to learn the new habits and when
you fall off the horse and you will forgive yourself, get back on and move forward. This is life it and you will never be
perfect all you can do is your best and some days will be wonderful and others not so great. The goal is to have
more good days then bad
What to add
1. WATER - you really cannot drink too much water so drink, drink, drink. Maybe have it delivered or find one you
really like and then make it your goal to drink 100 ounces a week. If you want to do something even better substitute
the water for something else you have been drinking - SODA - soda should not be your go to drink it is not good for
you whether it is regular or diet it is bad for you so say goodbye. If you can switch from soda to water you will never
go back. It may take a while and this is OK. If you need to have one glass of water for every two soda's and then
one for one and then only water. I promise you if you do this and you stick with it you will feel better and your body
will thank you.
2. Add Fruit - I love sweet treats especially chocolate. I could eat it all day everyday and it does not have to be
eliminated from your diet. What you want to do is incorporate the chocolate in a way that it lasts longer and you add
some fiber and extra antioxidants. So no more opening a bar of chocolate and eating it without thought. You need to
go out and buy some fabulous chocolate and some heavy cream and some very good fruit, some good ones are
strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, apricots, blackberries any fruit that sounds good and is in season. Melt six
ounces of good chocolate and six ounces of half and half. Dip the fruit into the chocolate and enjoy. You can also
make a sundae, add the fruit to the ice cream and chocolate sauce.
3. Portions - I eat what is on my plate. Goes back to children in China never having enough to eat and a few other
childhood issues so look at your portions. You do NOT have to eat everything on your place and you do not have to
eat all of the donuts at the same time. You can save some for later. If you are afraid someone will eat your stuff put
your name on it and tell the people you live with that you have a few little insanities and that they need to deal with
them. Also remember if someone eats your last donut you can always go out and buy another one. One of the great
things about living in the United States if we run out of something we can get more. So remember no matter how
could something tastes it is not a one time deal you can get it again.
4. Start each meal with a salad or a clear broth soup. The salad can be very easy. Fresh greens and some dressing
and the soup can be just a straight chicken broth with a few vegetables thrown in for some extra value. This is one of
the easiest things you can do. Buy the greens pre-washed and get dressing that you like or make your own. A great
recipe is a little vinegar, a little olive oil, some mustard and orange juice. Low fat and tasty. The dressing can be
made in advance and will last for about a week. You can also find a bottled one that you like. Look at the calories it
does not have to be fat free or taste free but it is worth it to pay a little attention
5.FRESH FRUIT - fruit can be even better then dessert. You do not have the sugar high and then dump, you get
fiber and lots of antioxidants. Find beautiful fruit. Pieces that look as beautiful as they taste. Treat yourself to a
beautiful bowl to hold the fruit and put it in a location where you can see it. Take the time to cut the fruit and put it on
a beautiful plate. Sit down with a nice napkin and take bites and chew. Pay attention to your food. Bless your food.
Enjoy your food.
6. Do not get rid of protein. Just eat it in reasonable portions. If you want a steak have a steak. The best steak you
can buy. Flavor it and then cook it to the temp you like and eat every single piece and enjoy every piece. If you are
eating steak eat it with a fairly healthy side. Steamed spinach topped with a balsamic reduction and some shaved
parmigiana cheese or a baked potato.
What the goal is to eat what you want when you want in moderation. You do not have to give up anything. Food is
not good or bad food is fuel and food is a pleasure. Food can sustain you through the worst of time and elevate the
best of times to memories that will last a laugh time. The best thing you can do for your diet is to really pay attention
to what you eat. Eat what you want. Eat in moderation and eat with the understanding that the way food tastes is just
piece of the pie. Pay attention to the way food looks and the way it smells and the way it makes it feel.
If you make peace with food your body with make peace with your weight.
contribute to their weight issues. It totally goes against most peoples "belief" that a diet that allows you to lose weight
is a diet that limits your food choices and is something that is difficult and trying and a burden. The reality is this is so
not true. A change in diet can mean a change in life that can be wonderful that will help you lose weight, feel good,
increase your energy and helps you to look forward to the future.
Our western diet is full of junk. Toxins, pesticides, hormones, antibiotics, sugar, corny syrup and chemical additives.
These ingredients cause our bodies to want to eat more because we are not getting the nutrients we need in order to
stay alive and healthy. So what you want to do is to reform your diet. Think about the things you really like and then
work them into your diet in a way that allows food to become pleasurable and wonderful. With all of that said learning
to eat well can be a challenge. It may mean having to change the way that you eat and how you shop but if you
make a small commitment, three months you can change all of it and get to a place you where you will never want to
go back to your old eating habits.
Here are some very easy simple changes you can make. I am going to give you a number of suggestions do not
become overwhelmed. Take them one at a time. Try and incorporate one into your life at a time. It may take a week
or two or three it does not matter. Take as long as you need to ensure your new habit is incorporated into your life.
Some of these suggestions are easy and can be combined. Some make take a little more time that is OK. It has
taken you years to learn bad habits give yourself a break and give yourself time to learn the new habits and when
you fall off the horse and you will forgive yourself, get back on and move forward. This is life it and you will never be
perfect all you can do is your best and some days will be wonderful and others not so great. The goal is to have
more good days then bad
What to add
1. WATER - you really cannot drink too much water so drink, drink, drink. Maybe have it delivered or find one you
really like and then make it your goal to drink 100 ounces a week. If you want to do something even better substitute
the water for something else you have been drinking - SODA - soda should not be your go to drink it is not good for
you whether it is regular or diet it is bad for you so say goodbye. If you can switch from soda to water you will never
go back. It may take a while and this is OK. If you need to have one glass of water for every two soda's and then
one for one and then only water. I promise you if you do this and you stick with it you will feel better and your body
will thank you.
2. Add Fruit - I love sweet treats especially chocolate. I could eat it all day everyday and it does not have to be
eliminated from your diet. What you want to do is incorporate the chocolate in a way that it lasts longer and you add
some fiber and extra antioxidants. So no more opening a bar of chocolate and eating it without thought. You need to
go out and buy some fabulous chocolate and some heavy cream and some very good fruit, some good ones are
strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, apricots, blackberries any fruit that sounds good and is in season. Melt six
ounces of good chocolate and six ounces of half and half. Dip the fruit into the chocolate and enjoy. You can also
make a sundae, add the fruit to the ice cream and chocolate sauce.
3. Portions - I eat what is on my plate. Goes back to children in China never having enough to eat and a few other
childhood issues so look at your portions. You do NOT have to eat everything on your place and you do not have to
eat all of the donuts at the same time. You can save some for later. If you are afraid someone will eat your stuff put
your name on it and tell the people you live with that you have a few little insanities and that they need to deal with
them. Also remember if someone eats your last donut you can always go out and buy another one. One of the great
things about living in the United States if we run out of something we can get more. So remember no matter how
could something tastes it is not a one time deal you can get it again.
4. Start each meal with a salad or a clear broth soup. The salad can be very easy. Fresh greens and some dressing
and the soup can be just a straight chicken broth with a few vegetables thrown in for some extra value. This is one of
the easiest things you can do. Buy the greens pre-washed and get dressing that you like or make your own. A great
recipe is a little vinegar, a little olive oil, some mustard and orange juice. Low fat and tasty. The dressing can be
made in advance and will last for about a week. You can also find a bottled one that you like. Look at the calories it
does not have to be fat free or taste free but it is worth it to pay a little attention
5.FRESH FRUIT - fruit can be even better then dessert. You do not have the sugar high and then dump, you get
fiber and lots of antioxidants. Find beautiful fruit. Pieces that look as beautiful as they taste. Treat yourself to a
beautiful bowl to hold the fruit and put it in a location where you can see it. Take the time to cut the fruit and put it on
a beautiful plate. Sit down with a nice napkin and take bites and chew. Pay attention to your food. Bless your food.
Enjoy your food.
6. Do not get rid of protein. Just eat it in reasonable portions. If you want a steak have a steak. The best steak you
can buy. Flavor it and then cook it to the temp you like and eat every single piece and enjoy every piece. If you are
eating steak eat it with a fairly healthy side. Steamed spinach topped with a balsamic reduction and some shaved
parmigiana cheese or a baked potato.
What the goal is to eat what you want when you want in moderation. You do not have to give up anything. Food is
not good or bad food is fuel and food is a pleasure. Food can sustain you through the worst of time and elevate the
best of times to memories that will last a laugh time. The best thing you can do for your diet is to really pay attention
to what you eat. Eat what you want. Eat in moderation and eat with the understanding that the way food tastes is just
piece of the pie. Pay attention to the way food looks and the way it smells and the way it makes it feel.
If you make peace with food your body with make peace with your weight.
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Experts predict that the demand for organic food will double between 2006 and 2010 predictions are that
people will spend 2.1 billion dollar on organic foods in 2010. Everywhere you look there are signs of this
explosion. Currently the fastest growing supplier of organic products is Wal-Mart and we all know when
Wal-Mart is on the bandwagon everyone is on the bandwagon.
Many people ask themselves why they should spend the extra money on organic food. The answers are many
and all fairly simple. The most important reason may be that by buying and consuming organic foods you are
avoiding added hormones, antibiotics, pesticides and toxins and the reality is that these additives are not
good for you or your family. They are also harmful to the environment. Additional benefits of consuming
organic foods is that you are supporting clean farming practices which helps to limit toxic water run off, a show
or respect for those who are raising your food along with honoring the animals that are giving their lives for your
sustenance. A commitment to living organically can also be very beneficial to your spirit. Living organically
means that you understand the interconnectedness of all living things.
There have been a number of studies that link the use of synthetic hormones to increases in cancer. When you
eat food that has added hormones these hormones are entering your body and are also entering rivers,
streams and our drinking water and if this can be avoided it should. There has also been an increase in the
number of infections that are resistant to antibiotics. In Europe when antibiotics were banned for prophylactic
reasons in animals there was a decrease in antibiotic resistance. With the increase in super-bugs we all have
a responsibility to do all that we can to ensure that our current medicines can protect all of us in times of
emergency.
Organic foods tend to be more expensive then ones that are conventionaly grown but you can take steps to
lower the cost. There are a number of websites that offer coupons for organic foods and products including
www.organicfoodcoupons.com . Another way to lower the cost is to increase your intake of fruits and
vegetables while lowering your intake of meat. This will also provide a number of other health benefits.
Farmers markets and local farms can also help you lower the cost of eating organically. Many local farms offer
farm shares which is when you pay a certain amount at the beginning of the season and then you receive a
weekly delivery of fresh organic produce and meat. Additionally you can grow some of your own fruits and
vegetables. There are many herbs that remain viable all year. Also eating in season and locally will lower your
cost. If you live in Maine and are not going to get a fresh blueberry in January but by picking and freezing
blueberries in August you will have access to them throughout the year.
Another way to lower the cost is to limit the organic foods you buy to those most likely to contain large amounts
of pesticides and toxins. These foods tend to be fruits and vegetables that have thin skins or absorb a lot of
water. Examples include strawberries, kale, celery, leafy greens peaches and cherries. Foods like banana's
and oranges have thicker skins that you peel and are therefore less likely to harbor as many pesticides and
toxins. The daily green www.thedailygreen.com is a great website to explore to find out more about organic
food and you can also sign up for a daily email that will give you short easy tips on how to eat organically while
saving money and enjoying the process.
Another website where you can find additional information about the benefits of choosing an organic lifestyle is
www.ifoam.comthis site will allow you to learn more about the agricultural benefits of organic farming. Lastly
organic food just tastes better but you will not know this until you try.
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A panic attack is a nightmare. Anyone, anywhere can have a panic attack and once you have one you are at risk of having
another one and you could get into a vicious cycle where you have panic attacks because you are concerned about having
panic attacks.
There are a number of symptoms associated with panic attacks. These include feeling that you are having a heart attack
or a stroke. You may feel as if you are unable to catch your breath or that you chest is constricted. You might feel as if
you are having an out of body experience where you are disassociated with your body, as if you are watching yourself
from outside. You may get overheated and feel as if your limbs are not moving correctly and will not cooperate with the
signals being sent by your brain. Often you will be overcome with a sudden and intense feeling that you are going to die.
As stated above panic attacks are a nightmare.
With all of that said if what you are having is a panic attack you are not going to die. In fact there will be no long term
medical risks or side effects from a panic attack. You may be embarrassed and you may be scared but you will not die.
However you will want to do everything that you can to try and prevent another panic attack as they are awful and can
severely compromise your life. Some people who have a history of panic attacks do not like to leave their homes, or
travel or engage in social activities as they are always fearful that they will have another panic attack. Others will just
decide to ignore them and keep going never really addressing the underlying issues that are causing them to have panic
attacks.
One of the things that surprise people about panic attacks is that they can often occur AFTER a very stressful event. You
make it through the crisis. You have maintained your composure and been strong in the face of a disaster and then once
it is all over BAM panic attack. During the crisis you have a place and a way to release all the adrenaline that is running
through your system and what happens is that when you finally relax and sit down you no longer have a way to burn off
your excess adrenaline it but your body is continuing to produce extra amounts so your heart beats quickly, your breathing
quickens, you begin to sweat and the next thing you know is that you are the one in crisis and are dying. it is horrible.
There are a number of steps you can take that can help you feel more in control of your panic attacks and manage them to
the point where you may never have one again or if one starts you can identify the feelings and stop it before it becomes
full blown. One is talk to your doctor. Do not be embarrassed. You would be amazed at the number of people who have
experienced panic attacks. We all live in a post 9/11 world and are constantly on the go worrying about the economy,
and the planet, and the car pool line and the job. It is non-stop. So do not be embarrassed. Once you talk to your doctor
he or she may decided to give you some anti-anxiety medication. It may be something you take every day or on an as
needed basis. Sometimes just having a prescription will be all that you need. You can also join a support group to talk to
others about what they do to prevent panic attacks. For some people food is a trigger. You may need to stay away from
stimulants like chocolate and caffeine. Some women are more prone to attacks depending on where they are in the
menstrual cycle. Tracking this can help. Also it is important to get enough rest and to remember that you cannot control
everything. Meditation, especially yoga has been shown to help people prevent panic attacks. I think it is the act of
being present and lowering your heart rate and calming your mind.
The most important thing to do is to be honest. If you are not comfortable telling your doctor tell someone you trust.
Also do not be embarrassed. If you are willing to admit that you had or have panic attacks you will be amazed at how
many people will share with you that they too have had one. In fact I have had some of the biggest laughs in my life
with fellow sufferers. I do not have to explain the phenomenon to them, they get it and they have stories as crazy as
mine about going to hospitals, freaking out their spouse, having to talk themselves down in the bathroom at work. In fact
learning to laugh about your panic attacks may be one of the best things you can do because it takes away the panics
power.
another one and you could get into a vicious cycle where you have panic attacks because you are concerned about having
panic attacks.
There are a number of symptoms associated with panic attacks. These include feeling that you are having a heart attack
or a stroke. You may feel as if you are unable to catch your breath or that you chest is constricted. You might feel as if
you are having an out of body experience where you are disassociated with your body, as if you are watching yourself
from outside. You may get overheated and feel as if your limbs are not moving correctly and will not cooperate with the
signals being sent by your brain. Often you will be overcome with a sudden and intense feeling that you are going to die.
As stated above panic attacks are a nightmare.
With all of that said if what you are having is a panic attack you are not going to die. In fact there will be no long term
medical risks or side effects from a panic attack. You may be embarrassed and you may be scared but you will not die.
However you will want to do everything that you can to try and prevent another panic attack as they are awful and can
severely compromise your life. Some people who have a history of panic attacks do not like to leave their homes, or
travel or engage in social activities as they are always fearful that they will have another panic attack. Others will just
decide to ignore them and keep going never really addressing the underlying issues that are causing them to have panic
attacks.
One of the things that surprise people about panic attacks is that they can often occur AFTER a very stressful event. You
make it through the crisis. You have maintained your composure and been strong in the face of a disaster and then once
it is all over BAM panic attack. During the crisis you have a place and a way to release all the adrenaline that is running
through your system and what happens is that when you finally relax and sit down you no longer have a way to burn off
your excess adrenaline it but your body is continuing to produce extra amounts so your heart beats quickly, your breathing
quickens, you begin to sweat and the next thing you know is that you are the one in crisis and are dying. it is horrible.
There are a number of steps you can take that can help you feel more in control of your panic attacks and manage them to
the point where you may never have one again or if one starts you can identify the feelings and stop it before it becomes
full blown. One is talk to your doctor. Do not be embarrassed. You would be amazed at the number of people who have
experienced panic attacks. We all live in a post 9/11 world and are constantly on the go worrying about the economy,
and the planet, and the car pool line and the job. It is non-stop. So do not be embarrassed. Once you talk to your doctor
he or she may decided to give you some anti-anxiety medication. It may be something you take every day or on an as
needed basis. Sometimes just having a prescription will be all that you need. You can also join a support group to talk to
others about what they do to prevent panic attacks. For some people food is a trigger. You may need to stay away from
stimulants like chocolate and caffeine. Some women are more prone to attacks depending on where they are in the
menstrual cycle. Tracking this can help. Also it is important to get enough rest and to remember that you cannot control
everything. Meditation, especially yoga has been shown to help people prevent panic attacks. I think it is the act of
being present and lowering your heart rate and calming your mind.
The most important thing to do is to be honest. If you are not comfortable telling your doctor tell someone you trust.
Also do not be embarrassed. If you are willing to admit that you had or have panic attacks you will be amazed at how
many people will share with you that they too have had one. In fact I have had some of the biggest laughs in my life
with fellow sufferers. I do not have to explain the phenomenon to them, they get it and they have stories as crazy as
mine about going to hospitals, freaking out their spouse, having to talk themselves down in the bathroom at work. In fact
learning to laugh about your panic attacks may be one of the best things you can do because it takes away the panics
power.