Natural Blessings Coconut Oil

thank you to Rome Figueroa for supplying me with my newest obsession

THE AMAZING COCONUT

http://www.naturesblessings.com.ph/faq.htm

DID YOU KNOW:

CO has been found as blood plasma substitute because it is sterile, does not produce heat, does not destroy red blood cells and is readily accepted by the body.

Also found in CO Alauric acid has been recognized for its unique properties in food use, which are related to its antiviral, antibacterial, and antiprotozoal functions.

Natural coconut fat in the diet leads to a normalization of body lipids, protects against alcohol damage to the liver, and improves the immune system's anti-inflammatory response.

USES:

As cooking oil, it is ideal for use, having a high resistance to heat, and the ability to remain whole without losing its chemical composition despite exposure to high temperatures.

As salad oil, its essential ingredients give it an exotic taste. Create you own salad oil by adding vinegar and other spices.

A hair conditioner, it embellishes the hair, leaving it soft and silky.
(In certain countries, the pulp is used as a balm to stimulate hair growth; a small amount of virgin coconut oil massaged into the scalp at night conditions both the hair and scalp).

As a massage oil and body lotion, it leaves skin soft and smooth, relieving dry skin itchiness and other skin diseases, making the skin supple.

ROME was telling me that i can actually add coconut oil to CHUKA's food, and it should stop her from itching. I will start tomorrow and keep you posted with her progress. Reading about the benefits VCO has on animals is getting me very excited. I would love to see her get some relief from the constant itching. The change in her diet (removing grains and chicken) has helped, but there is still more that can be done. CROSS YOUR FINGERS AND TOES

a driving force

how do we become successful?

what is the difference between

two people with the same capabilities?

one has a thriving career...

with endless possibilities

the other: struggling to pay the rent

it's the drive,

the motivation,

having the will power to push yourself

farther then you have ever thought to go.

everyday people settle

are you one of those people?

i am sure as HELL not

there have been times in my life

when i have wondered

WHAT THE HELL AM I DOING

we've all been there right?

you chose to keep on truckin

or you've backed away

and headed down another path

HOW DO YOU KNOW THAT YOUR CHOICE IS RIGHT?

fear is good

like self doubt, fear is an indicator

fear tells us what we have to do

believe

do the work

know that fear can never be overcome,

there is no such things as a fearless warrior

resistance is experienced as fear

therefore the more fear we feel

the more certain we can be

that this situation/decision is important

to us and the growth of our soul

if it meant nothing to us there would be no resistance

use self doubt as an indicator of aspiration

it reflects love

love of something we dream of doing

and desire to do

the counterfeit innovator is wildly self confident

the real one is scared to death

a book was recommended to me

these few blurbs (love that word) were read to me

"There's no mystery to turning pro.

It's a decision brought about by an act of will.

We make up our mind to view ourselves as

pros and we do it. Simple as that"

"The professional dedicates himself

to mastering techniques

not because he believes technique is a substitute for inspiration

but because he wants to be in possession

of the full arsenal of skills when inspiration does come"

GLUTATHIONE

I HAVE BEEN READING A BOOK BASED ON FATIGUE

THE BOOK HAS THE SAME AUTHOR AS EAT RIGHT FOR YOUR BLOOD TYPE

BASED ON YOUR BLOOD TYPE HE SPEAKS OF YOUR VALNERABLITIES TO ILLNESS

I AM BLOOD TYPE A, AND HAVE ALWAYS BEEN PRONE TO IMMUNE SYSTEM ISSUES

DR. PETER J. D’ADAMO STATES THAT A’S TEND TO BE THE MOST IMMUNE SYSTEM DEPLETED. THE UNDERLYING CAUSE BEING LOW GLUTATHIONE LEVELS.

GLUTATHIONE IS A MAJOR ANTIOXIDENT THAT IS PRODUCED INSIDE THE CELL TO PROTECT THEM FROM DESTRUCTIVE EFFORTS OF FREE RADICALS.

GLUTATHIONE ALSO RECYCLES VIT E & C TO KEEP THEM ACTIVE. IT IS NEEDED TO PRODUCE LYMPHOCYTES TO MULTIPLY SO YOU MAY DEVELOP A STRONG IMMUNE RESPONSE.

I AM DOING SOME RESEARCH

ANYTHING THAT CAN MAKE MY IMMUNE SYSTEM STRONGER I AM GAME FOR!

THE REASON THAT I HAVE BECOME SO ACTIVE AND AWARE OF MY BODY IS DUE TO YEARS OF HAVING SUCH A WEAK IMMUNE SYSTEM

I WANTED TO PUT IN THE TIME TO BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW I CAN MAKE MYSELF STRONGER AND HEALTHIER, AND KEEP MY BODY IN THAT FUNCTIONING STATE OF HOMEOSTATIS

WHAT I HAVE FOUND IS THAT STIMULATION & CIRCULATION FROM EXERCISE, BLOOD SUGAR STABILIZATION FROM FOOD, SLEEP, POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS & STRESS MANAGEMENT WORK WONDERS.

THAT IS WHAT I CAN DO FOR MYSELF…..ADDED SUPPLEMENTATION CAN TAKE ME A STEP FURTHER.

Natural sources of glutathione are asparagus, orange, grapefruit, watermelon, potato, tomato, strawberries, spinach, cabbage, parsley, broccoli and meat.

Drugs.com says that glutathione detoxifies carcinogens and other foreign compounds and is essential in regulating the immune system. It helps with a number of chemical reactions in the body. A lack of the amino acid can affect the lungs, digestive system, nervous system and the immune system.

I HAVE READ THAT YOUR BODY CANT ABSORB THIS AS A DIGESTABLE SUPPLEMENT...THAT AN INJECTION IN THE BEST WAY

I AM GOING TO READ UP

WILL KEEP YA'LL POSTED

fix yourself

topic today

Reciprocal Inhibition

muscles that oppose each other are engaged and disengaged sequentially to produce coordinated movement

for example, a footballer running back can experience a "misfiring" of motor units and end up simultaneously contracting the quads and hamstrings during a hard sprint. If these muscles, which act opposite to each other are fired at the same time, at a high intensity, a tear can result. The stronger muscle, usually the quadriceps in this case, overpowers the hamstrings. This sometimes results in a common injury known as a pulled hamstring.

Understanding your body is key

Listening to your body is EVEN BETTER

If a muscle is "tight" you might not want to "stretch" it

the tightness may come from the fact that it is stretched to the max

due to an overactive antagonist muscle

aka stretching is not always good

i am offering FREE assessments and classes this whole week

please come by

i can point you in the right direction

HOLLER

Alpha VENICE

310 396 9513

SMILE

it will change your day and everyone elses xo

MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU

LEARNING WEEKEND

Two full days of learning ahead of me 7AM - 5PM Fri and Sat.....EXCITING

I am set with my igloo cooler filled to the brim with iced coffee

(for those of you that are aware of my narcoleptic tendencies)

This reminds me of a webinar that I was a part of a little over a year ago

Steven Griffiths: of Coaching Intelligence, the communication expert

He spoke about how everyone learns in different ways

It was only though that experience that I became aware that I just learn differently!

There were years of frustration growing up.

I didnt learn as "well" or as "easily" or as fast at my brother and sister

My body learned things very quickly and my brain caught up with me.

I also know that these reasons are why i am a dancer, and a physical being

Information could sink in and STAY in with physical teachings

not through reading for hours or memorization......that is something that i have worked on

and will always be a challenge for me

What Steven opened my eyes to, were the components that are involved in communication:

(I associate it with how I retain information/understand situations)

We receive information from the world around us through all of our senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. We interpret and represent this information in our mind via a combination of sensory systems and inner dialogue. At some point in our development, one of our senses takes over and becomes our primary one. It becomes our primary mode for best taking in information and for creating meaning out of our

experiences.

Human beings process information in one of four styles: Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, and Digital. While we continue to use all four communication styles interchangeably, one emerges as our primary style. It is our way of coding our experiences. By identifying communication styles, we can communicate with our clients in the most appropriate style that works for them. Listening to the words they use is one factor you can use to determine their style. The following is how to determine communication styles. Each style has specific word choices and voice tones.

V Visuals make meaning of their world by how things look or what they see. Visuals speak

more quickly, at a higher pitch, and with excitement.

Words they use: See, view, clear, imagine

Phrases: I get the picture; I see your point of view

A Auditorys make meaning of their world by how things sound or what they hear. They speak

in a pleasant, modulated voice.

Words they use: hear, tell, listen, and inquire

Phrases: It sounds good to me, Let’s talk it over

K Kinesthetics make meaning of their world by how they feel. Kinesthetics usually have a

low-pitched voice and speak slowly, with long pauses.

Words they use: feel, grasp, handle, and touch

Phrases: I have gut feeling, Let me get a handle on this

D Digitals process things in their head and make meaning of their world by their internal

dialogue. They usually speak in a monotone with little tone or volume change.

Words they use: Think, understand, process, consider, logic

Phrases: Let me think about it, understand your point

When responding to a client, customer or colleague, listen to their style. If a Visual client says:

“I can’t picture this clearly” you might respond with: “Let me show you.” A Digital client says:

“I don’t understand.” You might say: “I want you to think about these steps.”

All language is an attempt to persuade someone. By speaking your client’s language, you

decrease communication time, increase the quality of your relationship, and motivate your client

for results. By using your client’s language style, you will create trust and rapport that creates

results.

how do you communicate? it will help you figure out which way is the best way for you to learn

now you can communicate better with clients, family & friends

Please try....if even for just a day

See if your results change

my favorite kind of treats

Natural Sugar!!!!!!

this evening for my Alpha Sweets tasting party i've prepared something DELIGHTFUL

Pineapple/Mango Ice cream which should be considered a SORBET

I added my favorite Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder (alpha.myarbonne.com)

Cacao Chips and with a touch of Honey

then puree and VOILA

A tasty, cool, relaxing treat for Summer

Served with a chocolate gluten free wafer

HEAVEN in a lil bowl

My Strawberry Chocolate Royale recipie.......choc is avocado based?!

I loved every second of tonight

thank you to those of you who support my ventures

or just show up for free goodies xo

fruits contain natural detoxifiers for your body.

they remove waste from your bloodstream

pineapples contain bromelain, a natural enzymes that aid digestion

wouldnt it be great to have a dessert that helped you digest? DUH

with fruits you can get the great sweetened taste without the spike in your blood sugar

other beneficial natural sweetners are raw organic honey and pure maple syrup

do not consume more than a tbsp or two daily

try to replace your table sugar, splenda or sweet & low with these natural alternatives

it is much better for your system!

if not...... just come to my house every wed night for sweet treats that will benefit your health and vitality!

ugh this morning....hSk&T

Today i woke up on the wrong side of the bed.....

Dont know why or how, I am usually quite the poster child of annoyance in the morning

chipper and full of energy......NOT THE CASE on this 6th day of April

i had gone to bed by 1030 and got to sleep in until 6

SO WHAT EXACTLY WAS THE PROBLEM?

still....no idear (4th grade teacher put Rs on the end of every word ending in an A)

What i DO know, is that i love where i live

i love the possibilities of each day

and i wouldnt change anything for the world

i learn, i grow and i challenge myself DAILY

there is still so much more to do, but i feel that i am on ONE of my paths

this revelation came to me while walking home from flake around 330pm

with chuka in tow, the wind and sun were in the most comfortable conditions for our walk

maybe it was several hours of reading about the black plague.....

or maybe it was the graphic details about leprosy

WHO KNOWS

BUT i had a great day today because of what went into it

-training with joanne lee

-loving my clients

-accomplished lots of work (mostly in my beautiful backyard)

-back biomechanics on the trx

-preparing my faux ice cream for the Alpha Sweets tasting party tomorrow night

(whos down?)

ANYWAY enough about me.......Head Shoulders Knees & Toes of the week

1. HEAD: Ginko Biloba - enhance mental activity and memory, prevent blood clumping, and improve blood circulation. My dad called me one day with concern that he was loosing it. That I already knew BUT, if you feel that you have become foggy and forgetful....off the pipe and onto the Biloba!

2. SHOULDERS: needs to be dedicated to the biomechanics back program on the TRX

i feel fantastic after that 30 min stretch/strengthening session. come by and try!

3. KNEES: Glucosamine Supplements - reduce pain and increase mobility of your joints while it stimulates the rebuilding of cartilage.

4. TOES: a good friend of mine has complained about his heal feeling bruised

Heals Spurs - A heel spur develops as an abnormal growth of the heel bone. Calcium deposits form when the plantar fascia pulls away from the heel area, causing a bony protrusion, or heel spur to develop. Cures stretching exercises, shoes with a cushioned heel to absorbs shock, and elevating the heel with the use of a heel cradle, heel cup, or orthotic. Reduce the amount of shock and shear forces experienced from everyday activities.

SMILE, LAUGH, and never forget that you can make what you want of each day !