Joyful Energy Tidbits: HOW DO YOU COPE???

Greetings from Joyful Energy,

Dear Readers,

Stuff it down, and it will go away…I think not!

It appears that eating, unhealthy foods when lonely, bored, stressed, or anxious, has become the all American pass-time to dealing with emotions; consequently, we are becoming a very fat unhealthy nation, and our children are following in our footsteps.

The consumption of unhealthy toxic ingredients in the things we consume is a prime contributor to the decline of our health; therefore, we are dealing with not only, obesity, but numerous diseases, as well, and not to say what it is doing to our children...

I just read somewhere that the life expectancy of women has gone down, due to obesity and disease.

In researching for this post, as well as being aware of the effects of MSG, and ASPARTAME, I have come across some alarming information, that I believe is vital for your health. Look for future posts on MSG, ASPARTAME, as well as other harmful chemicals.

Along with MSG, and ASPARTAME another ingredient that I suggest you avoid is High Fructose Corn Syrup

The follow comments come from Dr Mercola:

"We could make radically outrageous improvements in our health as a culture if we just simply stopped everyone from drinking soda".

"I am HIGHLY confident that the health improvement would be FAR more profound if everyone stopped smoking because elevated insulin levels are the foundation of nearly every chronic disease known to man, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, aging, arthritis, osteoporosis, you name it, and you will find elevated insulin levels as a primary factor".

"The evidence of an increase in triglyceride levels and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels is just the latest among countless findings pointing to the dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)."

Thank you Dr Mercola!

You see the problem with eating to cope with emotions, is not so much that you are eating, but it is what and how much you eating. I ask that you become more cognizant of what you are consuming on a daily basis. THINK... Is what I am about to put in my mouth, going to make me feel better, or worse in the long run?

There are many other ingredients that I believe are harming us; Look for these in future blogs.

The following are some suggestions; I would like you to try in place of eating unhealthy comfort foods to cope with uncomfortable emotions.

First and foremost, I think it is very important to get quiet and center yourself; by that I mean Pray or meditate, which ever works for you..trust the answers are within.

When you feel like you need to stuff those feelings, go for a walk, or run, or dance, as I do.

You might even trying belting out a few words, that will actually change your thought pattern, and make you feel happy.

Feeling, lonely…call a friend…they will care…they are not called friends for nothing..

If you feel like you just have to eat something sweet; try reaching for a healthy alternative.

If something crunchy is what you crave, then have a green salad, it is chock full of B calming vitamins, or nuts for the calming mineral magnesium.

I cannot began to tell you...how important it is to get your sleep...something, I need to do more of...

If you can't take a real vacation; take a virtual one. Our mind doesn't know the difference.

Breathing, yes...breath is so important, to deep breathe...think of what is bothering you, be aware of it...breathe through it and let it go. Breathe in through your nostrils...hold and blow out your mouth. There is so much to breathing, and different kinds of breath...that might be another blog. lol

Last but not least. I want you to know that you are never alone...you always have guidance....

Believe me; it is no picnic, to make change, but in the long run…it is well worth it, not only for your mind and body, but your spirit, as well, but above all LOVE YOURSELF!