RawFoodBlog

This week has felt super-rushed.

I’m sure you’ve had those kind
of weeks before.

I don’t really like when I feel
like this. (I don’t think
anyone does!)

But it’s inevitable.

The truth about feeling rushed
is this… it’s all in your head.

I know it may be hard to swallow,
but it is.

Here’s why…

People react differently to
different situations.

One person can freak out when
their schedule is booked tightly
and another can be cool as a
juiced cucumber with lemon.

Here’s the kicker: This could
happen even if they both have
the SAME schedule.

Why does this happen? (And how
does this type of stress affect
your health?)

It happens because we each have
certain belief systems that
either work with us or against
us.

If you’re stressed out, your
systems are jammed up with
messages of priority, “should
do’s” and “aren’t good enoughs.”

If you’re not stressed, your
system is dealing in the present.

Efficient.

How does it affect your health?

What happens when a power grid
is overloaded?

A transformer explodes or a
blackout.

Same with your body. Things
get out of whack – particularly
your hormones.

So what do you do when you
get this way and how do you
cool down?

I use a few things.

First I write down what my real
priorities are.

So I find out what is really
important and what is not so
important.

Second, I go for a run.

This is my meditation on the
move.

Third, I use EFT.

This is a simple meridian
tapping technique that helps
me calm down in some of the most
stressful situations.

I’ve been doing this for a while
and at first thought it was
ridiculous.

(Never judge before you try it!)

Now, it’s part of my stress
relief tool box.

My friend (yes, real friend…
I’ve known him since second
grade) and expert in the technique
is putting on a free ONLINE event
where you can learn more about
tapping.

I think you’ll like it.

Here’s where you can sign up…

http://www.renegadehealth.com/eft2

NOTE: You’ll have to sign up
before the 21st of February to
access all of the event.

So, off to Hippocrates…

Be sure to sign up for the event,
get some crunchies and have a
stress-free day!

Live Awesome!
Kev

Here are a couple things for anxiety/depression. When I have something to work on, I do it all – all at once! But you could try one of these, or all of them. This EFT stuff works SOOO good. There’s more on the net, but here’s a good introductory to it:

1. Learn EFT Tapping for Busting Through Cravings – The Renegade Health Show Episode #453 – 2009-12-03 20:21:37-05
   111Today is special… We’ve been home connecting with friends and one of them happens to be a documentary producer who’s got a message that is going to help you break through your food cravings. I have to admit EFT/Tapping looks a little strange, but before you judge the technique, try it and see what happens… (I’ve had great [...]

Great, simple video.
Use the same technique for ANYTHING! Bad experiences, fear of any kind (I used it for skiing a few seasons ago) , abuse, allergies, pain of any kind, depression.
I like how the guy makes the statements really short, and also uses, “I choose to relax now,” as a message.

Different types of food send hormones racing through your body. Practice eating something and see how you feel emotionally afterwards. LIke, for me, if I recall, cheese, white bread, diet cokes, fried foods, shift my body radically to a new hormonal state. I hate it! I feel out of whack, emotional, off-balance.

And some foods make you feel great! They actually make you feel happy! See which ones work for you. Like, for me, it’s goji berries, raw chocolate with honey, certain teas…ohhh, alot of raw foods. The ones with B vitamins were particularly great for depression – like brown rice, foods with nutritional yeast. You’ll know because you actually feel uplifted with them. Dance and yoga make you feel great like that. Particularly, for me, Kundalini yoga.

The Bach remedies are superb, as well.

• Eating all living foods is supposed to help tons with depression.
• At least eat as many greens as possible, preferably green smoothies.
• Blue green algae capsules
• Maca, definitely
• Wheatgrass or Amazing Grass powder
• B vitamins
• EFT
• Presents
• Motivating information, books and DVDs (good movies, the Raw DVD, positive books and articles)
• the book/DVD called “Mindful Way Through Depression” which is really just great mindfulness tips but the doctor said the results were very strong: http://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Way-through-Depression-Unhappiness/dp/1593851286/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1260298423&sr=8-1

• Be extremely grateful, for everything
• Help someone else today

1. Learn EFT Tapping for Busting Through Cravings – The Renegade Health Show Episode #453 – 2009-12-03 20:21:37-05
   111Today is special… We’ve been home connecting with friends and one of them happens to be a documentary producer who’s got a message that is going to help you break through your food cravings. I have to admit EFT/Tapping looks a little strange, but before you judge the technique, try it and see what happens… (I’ve had great [...]

Great, simple video.
Use the same technique for ANYTHING! Bad experiences, fear of any kind (I used it for skiing a few seasons ago) , abuse, allergies, pain of any kind.
I like how the guy makes the statements really short, and also uses, “I choose to relax now,” as a message.