Kiki Says

A new book, Sugar Crush: How to Reduce Inflammation, Reverse Nerve Damage, and Reclaim Good Health, from an Alzheimer expert shares compelling research that sugar is dangerous to our health and is responsible for our inflammation based diseases including our current health crisis’s of type 2 diabetes and Alzheimers, which the MD author believes is a form of diabetes. In other words no sugar!Other common inflammation causing foods are gluten, dairy and the “bad” oils. We all should be going back to nature and eating whole foods, but for those with ailments and illnesses, this path is imperative. I have seen remarkable changes in health over and over with these food and nourishment shifts.

Environmental causes include most airborne toxins that off gas like pthalates, which are in the fragrances of commercial skin lotions, air fresheners, laundry detergents etc. Pthalates along with parabens and plastics are endocrine disruptors and are now linked to cancer and infertility. So go green in all your home and personal care and begin to eliminate plastic exposure. My YouTube channel shares so many great affordable choices. Make one small change a week and over time you will have a great wellness foundation. Check out a couple of these videos here, here, and here.

The most valuable tools for reducing pain and stress while increasing peace of mind and calming the nerves are Ujjayi Breath and Alternate Nostril Breathing. I direct yoga programs for communities with Spinal Cord Injury, MS, MD and other mobility and neurological concerns. I witness first hand how daily, informal practice of Ujjayi is benefitting those with pain, limited mobility and neurological challenges while providing lasting benefits

Watch my videos on these 2 breath systems and begin to incorporate mini Ujjayi breaks (10 to 20 breaths) several times a day. And take Alternate Nostril breathing at least once a day.These two strategies will take less than 5 or 10 minutes and become invaluable tools.

Our lives, our minds, our wellbeing are gifts that we must honor and support with true health and love. Your work and participation in family and community are essential! I wish you true recovery on your healing journey.

And remember I am cheering you on,

You have made so many wonderful lifestyle changes, congratulations.

Regarding varicose veins I recommend my pair of morning ritual: Dry brushing
and Abhyanga oil massage. I have seen changes in the appearances of veins as well as increased circulation with these two in a student of mine who is 73 years old! His calves and feet look totally different than they did 6 months ago. He had thick veins that seemed pooled with blood stagnation as well many small spider veins that were purple maps across his skin. Now his feet and calves look 30 years younger.

There are so many other health boons associated with these 2 practices that they are well worth the commitment and they really feel great. On the rare occasion I skip over these, I feel sluggish in body and mind the whole day!

I also suggest raising your legs up for a few minutes every day. You can lie on the floor and prop your legs up on a couch or chair, or scoot to the wall and have your legs up the wall with your seat just touching at the wall as you lie down.

Check in with me 3 months after starting these protocols and let me know what changes you feel and see. Keep up all you awesome lifestyle changes and have faith that even more positive changes will continue to follow (I know they will).

Best in health and happiness,

Kiki