Job interest

For many months I have been wanting to be a part of a company that has the same cause and purpose that I do. I am extremely passionate about health and well being. This is a topic that we seem to have issues with as a society. A lot of people do not know the harm we put ourselves in with the food and drink that we consume. With my experience of trying to educate individuals on healthier lifestyles I have noticed their disinterest in the situation and rather continue their harsh activities. Yet they want different results. Which within the dictionary it states that insanity is the act of doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. I have adapted to these reactions and started meeting people where they are currently. This is a strength I needed to learn so that I would have positive results from clients and people I would meet that were slightly interested in what I was passionate about. I now am very skilled at working with someone and their weaknesses and working with their will power. I can honestly say it wasn’t always this way and I had many failed attempts. I did search out professional help in this area. We can be our own teachers yet sometimes we need to seek advice from other teachers. As I worked and watched other powerful teachers work with individuals in a heart filled space I realized that this was something I was capable of doing as well. I would pray, and still do, to my Angels, higher spirits, and source to give me strength and compassion to all that I work with for the day. Inspiration that I seek come from those I have followed that are in the same healing field that I am in. Main individuals I make sure to focus my attention to daily are Doreen Virtue, Gabrielle Bernstein, Louis Hay, Dr Wayne Dyer, Ralph Smart, Sonia Choquette and Teal Swan. These are some of the top spiritual and healthy living individuals I know of. When I read their posts, blogs, books and listen to their audios daily it allows me to learn and stay grounded. It is something that truly helps me in all aspects. This enhances my writing because a lot of them are extremely well spoken and well written. When I read and listen to their content I learn new terms new concepts and different ways to express my theories. Also, I can add their findings on certain topics and compare them with my own. I would have to say that my writing style does block me at times. I am a perfectionist I have a hard time beginning assignments or writing pieces due to limiting beliefs of not being good enough. This is a weakness yet one that I continue to work on and through. I try to really get in touch with who I am to allow myself to let go and approve of my writings. I do believe we are always learning and always improving so this weakness to me is a strength in training and being a part of your community will allow me to only strengthen and create powerful pieces to inspire others.

Creative Writing Piece: Lip Gloss

Lip Gloss As I sit anxiously at my computer desk trying to veer my attention towards my homework. I notice my new bath and body works liplicious tube of strawberry lip gloss. As it sparkles and taunts me to again apply a generous amount upon my lips I ponder the origin and idea behind this ingenious invention! Who in their right mind would think to create such a product to make their lips moist? How many different attempts had to have been taken? What could have some of the side effects been? So, I preceded to do what any American would do nowadays and relied on trusty Google.com. As Burtsbees.com and a youtube video of Lil Mama’s song Lip gloss popped onto the screen the fourth option down was wikipedias definition of the tiny shimmering tube of deliciousness! By Definition Lip gloss is, yet not limited to, “a product used primarily to give lips a glossy lustre, and sometimes to add a subtle color. It is distributed as a liquid or a soft solid (not to be confused with lip balm, which generally has medicinal or soothing purposes). The product is available in ranges of opacity from translucent to solid, and can have various frosted, glittered, glossy, and metallic finishes.” Pondering this definition I remembered I carried roughly 6 in my purse. Now not all lip glosses are created equal. Just like the human anatomy there are different varieties, flavors, colors, shapes and sizes. I grabbed the remaining containers from my purse placing them next to the new one! Looking at the lineup of glosses I had three Beauty Rush flavors from Victoria’s Secret, Alba Organics, Philosophy Have a Cherry Christmas Flavor, then the Liplicious! Each Tube was different than the other in its own way. As well as some are better than others with the length of wear, flavor, and look as you put it on. The wear of the Beauty Rush is longer and much tackier consistency. It is my favorite of the bunch! It’s coloring, flavor, the long lasting wear I receive when I put it on. The worst is the Alba Organics. I purchased it at whole foods after eating at the Smoke House located near the back of the store! Which if you are ever in the mood for a delicious juicy bison burger grilled in front of you with a side of hot fresh steamed vegetables you must endure this adventure. Back to the inquiry at hand. The Alba Organics has a tart mango flavor that you are unable to get used to, absorbs quickly and doesn’t stay on for longer than 30 seconds and my lips become chap and sore from the amount I have to continuously apply! To Liplicious, it is in the middle. Not to tacky not to dry, no crazy flavoring and no changing of tint of lips. Average run of the mill gloss. At that moment as I rearranged the glosses within the pattern of favorite to least, Liplicious jumped up! Sprouting miniature arms and legs that were pointing towards my face! Eyes began to form and from nowhere a mouth popped open as a squeaky voice protruded from the empty space! “Man you have an addiction!” The tiny tube proclaimed! Dumbfounded I stared wondering if I had eaten something strange and magically opened a portal to wonderland. “Look, if you are going to use as much lip gloss as you do, at least take better care of us.” Blinking still I came to and realized this wasn’t a figment of my imagination. “Ok, what do you proclaim I do?” I questioned. “You know how you use your toothpaste container?” Nodding I answered yes. “Great! Stop squeezing our bellies! You will get more product and use from us if you squeeze from our feet.” Genius! Brilliant! Why Had I not thought of this earlier? I thanked the Liplicious tube of strawberry sparkles! As he fell back in line losing all animation that he had just seconds ago. I picked up the bottom part of the tube, opening the cap, squeezing my thumb and pointer finger from the bottom up to the middle, I applied my umpteenth round of lip gloss on my lips with a smile and curiosity.

Jenna's Bio

Jenna Boettner is a hypnotherapist, massage therapist and health nut! When Jenna isn’t helping you reach your optimal health potential, she is finding time to practice yoga, exercise, be out in nature and cuddle with her cat, Layla! Bringing light to dark places is something she strives for. Working with you as a whole, body, mind and spirit, Jenna will create plans to work from the inside out to allow the body to heal itself naturally. Specializing in Trigger point therapy for pain management and rehabilitation she had the honor of working with the athletes at the Mckale Center In Tucson, AZ.

Creative Writing Piece

This assignment was a bit alarming at first. Upon reading that I had to write freely for 7-10 minutes caused a bit of stress and anxiety. Then as I was cleaning my apartment I started to just flow with ideas of what I would like to write. Then I realized I won't be able to choose just one and now I am only allotted 10 minutes of time. So what do I really want to write about? Maybe it is the fact that I need to start organizing my life a little better! Balance! Grounding... How do I get where I want to be in life? What will I become? What am I capable of becoming? What do I want to do with my life? Will I be Famous? What is famous to me? Will I be prosperous? There are so many questions that I want to ponder. These just flow through my head and make it difficult to even pick out one. For beginning I have started to journal since my recent tragic situation. I am having a hard time trusting myself and not controlling situations. Go figure. I realize and hear so often to just let it be. Let it go. Why am I unable to do so? It sounds so easy yet again I find myself with every situation and every circumstance trying to control it or it stressing me out hours after it occurred. THis is so ridiculous! I know how much stress can affect you as a person if you take it negatively. I preach it. Why do I not practice it? okay well because it is easier to give advice. Even when you are giving advice you should place a mirror in front of the person you are speaking to. Truly we are speaking to our sub conscious. At least that is what I believe. Speaking of the sub conscious I was reading up on Sigmund Freud. I truly am inspired by this man. After reading even more documentation upon him he seems even more knowledgable and is extremely intelligent. His mind just works outside of the normal of what individuals should really believe in and study. Anywho, back to where I was more importantly which would be myself. So I am pondering all the situations I have put myself through in the last 5 years and wonder how do I even manage to do this. I could be so amazing and "powerful" in the sense of where I want to be (the next Ghandi) yet I procrastinate because of fear of failure! When will I learn and get over this. I can not even finish some homework assignments because I think that I will be looked at negatively or I am not doing it write.... Well This is utter crap! Journaling the last month has helped and I realize that this is it! This is my time! I am not getting any younger! I need to dedicate daily 20 minutes to journaling even if it is nonsense! Free my mind and soul by letting go of useless jumbling in my brain!

Allergy and Sinus Relief

Sniffling season has begun. Whether you are at the grocery store, the bank, your local coffee store, etc. you will hear everyone complain about their runny noses, watering eyes, and scratchy throats. Piling prescription, over the counter and nutritional supplements into the shopping carts is a new fad at this time.
Instead of spending more money, we can educate ourselves on how allergies are caused. Instead of focusing on stopping the body within its healing process, you will be given the empowerment to overcome them year after year!
There are two types of allergies, or rhinitis, which is allergic rhinitis and non-allergice rhinitis.
Rhinitis is an inflammatory reaction in the eyes, nose and throat. Most of our issues within an allergic reaction. This is usually caused by an airborne irritant that triggers Histamine.
If you already have allergies then you know the symptoms that accompany it. Such as, runny nose, congested nose, itchy, watery eyes, nose or throat, coughing and sneezing and also more fatigue!
Some of the health problems associated with allergies are gastrointestinal symptoms (like gas, indigestion or diarrhea), earaches, swollen lymph nodes, asthma, skin rashes/itching, and chronic sinusitis.
Allergic Rhinitis has two types as well. The first being Seasonal rhinitis. Seasonal is usually triggered by plant pollens. The second is non-seasonal which is usually triggered by airborne irritants. Such as, dust, mold, smoke, animal dander, straw or hay, and chemicals. This one most commonly is also triggered by food sensitivities or drugs that we do not even think about.
To begin stopping the non-allergic rhinitis, you can eliminate household cleaning products and other chemicals, purchase an air filtration system and drink plenty of clean water.

The 7 underlying causes of Allergies are:
1. Unlderlying food allergies
2. Intestinal inflammation and leaky gut syndrome
3. Liver Problems
4. Exposure to toxins
5. Inhibited lymphatic drainage
6. Nutritional deficiencies
7. Adrenal insufficiency

Almost all of these are able to be controlled through nutrition, exercise, relaxation and any other type of positive lifestyle change.
Becoming aware and educating ourselves is where to begin to better all of our lives!

Natural Ways Control Your Blood Sugar

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by Danna Norek

Diabetes has run rampant in our society today. The sad part is that the majority of diabetes cases here in the US can be prevented via dietary and lifestyle changes. Instead, we`ve been over medicated with insulin shots and other diabetic medications.

Granted, there are some people who are born with strong genetic predisposition to diabetes that need this type of more radical treatment. Those that are insulin dependent just may need to undergo medical treatment. However, the vast majority of diabetics have "acquired" diabetes. How does that happen?

Most of the time, those who get diabetes later in life had some sort of genetic factor which facilitated its development. Diet is the number one factor identified as causing this jump from pre-diabetic conditions to diabetes. The kicker is that these diet modifications not only apply to diabetes, but also positively impact every facet of your health.

Obesity, for example, is a risk factor behind diabetes. Diet is strongly correlated with your body`s ability to accurately and evenly regulate your blood sugar. In a society that focuses on cheap, processed foods that are loaded with sugar and simple carbohydrates, it`s no surprise that we have such a huge problem on our hands.

So, what are some of the ways you can naturally regulate your blood sugar and help prevent diabetes from setting in? One of the best ways to avoid extreme highs and lows in your blood sugar is to eat small "mini meals" or snacks, about five times a day.

This approach is much better than loading up three times a day on large meals. With the smaller portioned "grazing" approach, you are providing your body with steady fuel throughout the day. This also helps to prevent obesity by preventing those peaks and valleys in your blood sugar levels that lead to gluttony.

The foods you choose also count greatly toward your effort at naturally regulating your blood sugar. There are the obvious foods you should avoid, such as sugary sweets and refined carbohydrates. But there are also others to consider avoiding or minimizing.

Vegetables are a great food choice because they contain natural fiber, which helps slow the release of insulin into the blood stream. There are a few veggies to avoid, including potatoes, eggplant, corn and other starchy ones. These tend to break down quickly in your digestive tract, and they release insulin quickly, creating those peaks and valleys we talked about earlier.

Fruits are ok, but need to be chosen and eaten with some caution. They are better than refined sugar because they are a natural sugar, and they also contain fiber. However, over consumption can cause blood sugar spikes. Also, go for the darker colored veggies, which tend to be lower on the impact scale than fruits like pineapple, mango and other sugary tropical fruits.

Black beans, white beans, and kidney beans are all excellent foods to choose. Their density and fiber content help slow the release of carbohydrates and sugars into the blood stream. Because the secretion is slowed down, you get a steadier level of sugars for a longer period of time.

What about dietary supplements that might help control blood sugar? Try the antioxidant powerhouse alpha lipoic acid. This essential acid actually helps break down and convert glucose into energy. Studies have indicated that taking this supplement (on an empty stomach for better absorption) helped to regulate blood sugar levels for a longer time than without the supplement.

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Diabetes drug linked to kidney problems, but FDA keeps it on the market anyway

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by David Gutierrez

Three days after approving the Eli Lilly and Amylin Pharmaceuticals drug Byetta as a stand-alone treatment for Type 2 diabetes, the FDA announced that the drug has been linked to kidney damage.

"Health care professionals and patients taking Byetta should pay close attention to any signs or symptoms of kidney problems," said Amy Egan of the metabolism and endocrinology products division.

Byetta (known generically as exenatide) was first approved in 2005 for use in conjunction with other diabetes drugs only if a patient's blood sugar was failing to respond well to primary treatment. In 2007, the drug was linked to an increased risk of acute pancreatitis, a severe and potentially fatal inflammation of the pancreas. Symptoms of the condition include severe abdominal pain, sometimes with nausea and vomiting.

Even when the pancreas is unharmed, Byetta may still cause nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. The latter two conditions may place stress on the kidneys.

"It is thought that the main reason nausea occurs is the effects of Byetta on the stomach," said Richard Hellman of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. "If someone starts vomiting, they can lower the volume of fluid in their body. If it gets to dangerously low levels, their kidneys could be damaged and kidney failure could take place."

Although diabetes itself is a major cause of kidney failure, FDA reports show that among the 80 percent of patients who stopped taking Byetta after kidney symptoms emerged, 50 percent recovered.

The FDA now recommends that Byetta patients be carefully monitored for signs of kidney dysfunction, and that the drug be used cautiously in those with mild or moderate kidney impairment. The drug should not be used in patients with severe kidney failure.

"Before any patient takes Byetta, they should ask their physician whether they have decreased function of their kidneys and whether their kidneys are functioning well enough that taking Byetta would not be hazardous to their health," Hellman said.

Sources for this story include: www.reuters.com; www.cnn.com.

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