Jack Kungel Beat Cancer Naturally 2 Times and is Eager to Share How He Did It!

It’s easy to think that chemotherapy and radiation are the only ways to beat cancer. Well, Jack is here to tell you emphatically that there is another way. In his opinion, there is a better way to beat cancer and beat it for good!

 

“It was diet and cannabis. [that healed my body from cancer]”

– Jack Kungel, Cancer Survivor

Jack Beat Cancer (oh, and diabetes and other dis-eases) with Cannabis

Jack has beaten cancer twice and has been cancer-free for over 5 years!

In the early 90’s he had a devastating accident and was immediately put on a long list of medications – many for pain management.

Not only was he left with a debilitated body from the accident, he suffered life-altering side effects from the medications; particularly vomiting (for 20 years 15-20 times a day) which wore down his teeth, caused breakage of ribs and pain on top of pain. He realized that he was in chemical toxicity from all of the medications.

With his first diagnosis of bladder cancer which also affected the prostate, the doctor left him with the option of surgery. Jack took some time to think things over, time that was becoming increasingly more valuable.

 

“I took 28 days from the 3 or 4 months they said I had after being diagnosed with cancer, and began to educate myself.” – Jack Kungel, Cancer Survivor

Jack mentions that he had a serendipitous meeting in which a man introduced him to the healing powers of cannabis. He began taking in this medicinal plant in every way possible immediately: smoking, vaporizing and ingesting.

The therapeutic effects of cannabis allowed him to easily wean from his medications; from 22 medications a day to zero in a matter of a couple of months.

When he was cleared of cancer he dramatically reduced the cannabis protocol he was following. But, the cancer came back.

 

“Your body is the computer and the cannabis is the anti-virus. You take it and goes to where the body needs to heal… We are hardwired for this plant.” – Jack Kungel, Cancer Survivor

 

What it Took to Beat Cancer Again

This time Jack took a “no holds barred” approach. He not only aggressively began his cannabis regimen again, he drastically changed his diet to eliminate all meat, dairy and sugar. He now eats a mostly vegan diet consuming eggs only about once every 4-5 months and using bone broth regularly. He says he eats a lot of veggies and nuts and only whole fruits.

Jack explains from what he learned along his healing journey that cancer cells feed off of sugar and an amino acid called methionine. Methionine is predominantly in animals products, which is why Jack avoids these foods.

In the interview Jack explains the healing components of cannabis and dispels the belief that CBD (the non psychoactive component of the plant) is just one aspect of the healing component of the plant. He confirms that THC not only is the part of the plant that knowingly produces the “high” but is the most healing.

Well, it’s a fun and lively conversation… and there’s so much more!

 

“We want full plant medicine… You need the THC-delta-9 to heal… CBD just addressed the symptoms.” – Jack Kungel, Cancer Survivor

 

“I couldn’t walk before. Now I walk four or five miles a day.” – Jack Kungel, Cancer Survivor

 

Other topics we talked about:

* Endocannabinoid System

* CBD1 and CBD2 receptors

* Decarb cannabis (baked, dried cannabis at 240 degrees) which converts THC 8 to TCH delta 9 which is curative

Jessica was born with Cerebral Palsy

She clarifies that Cerebral Palsy is not a disease, nor is a person born with this as a genetic disorder; it’s a physical condition.

Since childhood she experienced debilitating pain on a daily basis and went through many invasive surgeries with lack-luster results.

In this interview Jessica shares how innovative Stem Cell Therapies and natural remedies and therapies have helped her to improve her condition dramatically.

I love meeting people like Jessica, who have taken their situation and made the best of it. She proves that individuals and even families can thrive despite a Cerebral Palsy diagnosis.

Jessica has an exemplary attitude. She takes matters into her own hands and finds solutions. Most of all, she is putting herself out there to help others who also suffer from pain and other debilitating conditions.

You’ll just have to listen to really understand what I mean.

Enjoy!

 

“I have always identified and will always identify as an able-bodied person. I don’t like labels. I will not label myself.” – Jessica Day

We cover:

* What is Cerebral Palsy

* The difference between a disease and a physical condition

* Her family history and how her parents helped culture an attitude of ability

* Conventional treatments and the tradeoff of procedures

* Treatments that helped Jessica the most (from the natural and medical realms)

* How to keep an ability-focused and health-focused attitude

* The law of attraction

* Light Therapy – What is it? How it helped her.

* Perspective on Pain

* and much more!

 

“I’m no longer in constant pain as a result of my disability.” – Jessica Day

“When you remove pain there is so much more room to focus on other things.” – Jessica Day

 

Helpful links:

Light Therapy Info:

http://www.thelightlinks.info/ (not mobile optimized)

Nogier Frequencies:

http://www.mylighttherapy.com/nogier-frequencies.html

Solfeggio Frequencies:

https://attunedvibrations.com/solfeggio/

 

About Jessica

Jessica Day is a young entrepreneur, certified light energy practitioner, and disability advocate. Born with a physical disability known as  cerebral palsy (CP) she was forced to advocate for herself at an early age. She understands the importance of choice. Her desire to gain more control over her life and health is what brought her to choose more natural and unconventional ways of dealing with her physical condition personally. This paired with her passion for helping others has reshaped her life in many ways. She started Aspire Ability Resources inc., an advocacy company that focuses on bringing people with physical disabilities into a more positive, trend-forward light. Now, she hopes to complement her nonprofit work with a career in holistic wellness. Encouraging everyone to look at what their body can do for itself, rather than focusing on its limitations, whatever they may be.

 

Jessica can be reached:

612–817–0007

Aspire Ability Resources Inc.

 [email protected]

and reached at the same number listed above.

 

Aspire Ability Resources Inc. http://aspireability.com/

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“Martial Arts as a Way of Life”

…was how I thought this podcast would be titled, I informed Guru Rick Faye.

 

We humbly ask – Help Guro Rick’s wife Marla Faye in her healing journey with cancer…

Please visit their Go Fund Me Page

 

As we talked I heard all kinds of lesson and great, catchy titles for this podcast:

“What a World-renowned Martial Arts Teacher says about Violence”

“Bruce Lee’s Teachings Applied in the 21st Century”

“Yes, That Will Hurt Later”

“What Does an Early (before there was “MMA”) MMA Teachers Think of the UFC?”

“The Love Speech by Dan Inosanto that made Guru Rick Faye Want to be a Martial Arts Instructor”

The list goes on…

 

By Guro Rick’s Unofficial Request

It’s funny how you (I mean me) can fool yourself; thinking you are guiding Life, the Universe, or the Guro…

Soon enough I heard what the title should really be. Oh, how Guros teach without really trying… or are they?

Guro Rick said if there’s anything he’d like to be known for, it’s to be the Martial Arts Instructor who says, “It’s not OK to punch somebody.” So, his wish… Spread the word!

 

Watch or Listen to the Podcast for all the gems with Guro Rick Faye!

 

In this talk we cover many topics. Enjoy!

* Training for Longevity and Guro Rick’s suggestion for diet and training

 

“The more veggies you can work into your diet the better off you’ll be – and that’s just a fact.”

– Guro Rick Faye

* What is Kali, really? The 12 Categories

* JKD – Jeet Kune Do

* Neuroplasticity

* Why Richard Simmons is one of Guru Rick’s heroes

 

“Slow & mindful. Progressive, slow improvement. Mindful movement.” – Guro Rick Faye

 

* Attributes training – Progressive training

* Kali triangle: Skill, Fight, Play – The role of Play.

* Guru Rick’s recommendations for daily practice/training

* How Guru Rick overcomes painful joints mentally and physically

 

“Is this training harming my body?” – Guro Rick Faye

 

* What Thai pads are called “the brutal mirror”

* What Guro Rick recommends to those in their 30’s and younger (and everyone) for healthier training

* Muscle vs. Connective tissue

* Comparing

* Open-mindedness in JKD terms

 

“I’m not interested in violence… I want to stay away from it.” – Guro Rick Faye

 

* Perceptions and Prejudices

* What Guro Rick thinks of the UFC

* Violence

* Emotional/Verbal Violence

* What are the best days to Guro Rick Faye

* Guro Rick’s experience with Tony Robbins

* Gratitude to Guro Dan Inosanto

* And of course there are many great stories! Enjoy!

 

“If you train just right it’s a callus. If you train wrong it’s a blister.” – John LaCoste

“Just be grateful for what you can do.” – Guro Rick Faye

“When I’m 95 I’m going to be training.” – Guro Rick Faye

 

Helpful Links:

Minnesota Kali Group Website – Check out the Online University! 

Cognitive Kali – TED Talk by Paul McCarthy...

You are not a Body-type

In my last post I explained what Body-typing IS, in this post I will describe what it IS NOT.

Body-typing identifies patterns. It’s a way of describing. It’s not a label. 

I help people understand their Body-type tendencies so they can break non-helpful habits, and adopt new ones that help them feel balanced.

You have Body-type tendencies, but you are not a Body-type. Just like you may have a disease occurring in your body, but you are not the disease.

Whether it’s your Body-type or a disease it’s wise to refrain from saying “I am this Body-type.” or “I have this disease.”

Former medical school professor and early cell cloning scientist, Bruce Lipton Ph.D. wrote an enlightening book called, The Biology of Belief, describing how the environment influences cellular growth. Experiments showed that even the thoughts of those conducting the experiment would influence the physical outcome of cells. He draws the conclusion that how we think indeed does influence our physical condition. What you think, you become.

This is why I emphasize to be very careful what you say you ARE or HAVE; even something as seemingly innocuous as Body-typing. This is the most challenging aspect of Body-tying to teach. Part of this has to do with the English language.

 

Language

In some other languages, there are different versions of the verb “to be“. In English we say “I am happy. You are happy. She is happy.” These are examples of the verb “to be” conjugated for I, you and she. But it’s not the fancy conjugation that I’m trying to point out, it’s this: being happy is a temporary state.

For example, if you say in English “I am a woman. You are a woman. She is a woman.” You are using the same verb “to be” and the same conjugations for I, you and she; but being a woman is a biological state that is a permanent condition, as opposed to the temporary state of being happy (current transgender topics aside).

Another way to look at it is the difference between “you are” (temporary state like being happy or sad) or “you ARE” permanent state (like being a man or woman, or where you ARE originally from/where you were born).

If you know Spanish or Portuguese for example, the “to be/are” is “estar” and “to be/ARE” is “ser”.

Similarly, the verb “to have” is a strong linking word like the word we just made-up “ARE”.

 

 

Which Body-type you “are” or “ARE”. Why does it matter?

This is more of a philosophical question.

When a person is first seeking to discover solutions to a problem, it seems to help to identify, to label, to have a name for the ailment.

* “I have Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis which explains my uncontrollable weight problem.”

* “My wife is a narcissist who will not seek help with me, which is why I cannot be with her anymore.”

When you’re going through troubling times, it feels good to identify the problem and name it. It’s like you’ve been on a long, troublesome hunt and you finally caught the game or found a prized patch of mushrooms after the tiresome search.

 

The problem is that when you label it, you are stuck with it

When it comes to the health and wellness journey, many of us (especially if you are reading this) are seeking improvement.

As I’ve mentioned in other blogs and podcasts, our thoughts and intentions are very powerful.

Body-typing and Body-types have existed for thousands of years

Traditionally, this ancient art was used to identify patterns. Observing common and uncommon patterns practitioners could identify which ailments and even the diseases that a person was more prone to and which of many remedies would be best suited for this particular type of person.

Body-typing can be used for many things, but on this site and in my book, You-niversal Self-care: Improved Health Through Self-Understanding I focus on using Body-typing for health and in relationships.

How Body-typing Helps

I discovered Body-typing for myself over a decade ago. At this time I was still forcing my body to make changes that I thought were necessary for my healing path. Learning about Body-typing helped me to understand that I needed to work with my body, not work on it. We are all unique, but we can identify patterns to help understand our situations.

To me, Body-typing is a tool that helps me get out of myself; it helps me get out of my head and into a more wise way of thinking.

Recall a time when you have had a serious life problem and you went to a very good friend, or someone you trust for advice. This person listens, and then begins to share a new perspective on how to look at your situation. This simple change of perspective, getting outside of yourself, opens up a whole new world of solutions that you never saw. Body-typing is a tool to help us gain perspective. This is how I use and teach Body-typing.

I’m absolutely fascinated by ancient studies of Body-typing, metaphor and archetypes; but I still found these ancient ways of thinking challenging to grasp.

This is why I teach Body-typing simply, using the four Elements: Earth, Fire, Air and Water.

We can all relate to these elements and while we may have slightly varying experiences about how we interpret these Elements, for the most part we can agree on what they mean. In other words, I wanted to simplify things. You will understand why in the next section.

 

A Brief History of Body-typing

What I call Body-typing, is found in many ancient cultures throughout the world.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine has existed for over two thousand years. Treating people with herbs, acupuncture, massage, lifestyle guidance and more, Chinese practitioner also use the elements to represent these patterns beginning with Yin and Yang. From there, the types branch into: Earth, Fire, Water, Wood and Metal. It’s a highly enlightening and dynamic system, but very challenging to grasp with the western mind. My teaching is a good introduction to this ancient and complex system.

Ayurvedic Medicine

Similarly, Ayurvedic Medicine is a form of medicine practiced in India and now more widely throughout the world. It includes many of the aspects as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) although in its own very unique way. Ayurveda traditionally includes even some surgery. Ayurveda also has a complex system of understand how the elements and other principles (like moisture or timing) interact. Their system of Body-typing is called the Doshas of which there are Vata, Pitta and Kapha which each are a combination of the elements. Again, for the simplicity of language and therefor overall understanding, I use the four Elements.

Greek Humours

The ancient Greeks used Body-typing as the four Elements also called the Humours. Again, this system of thinking seemed to pop up around the same time as the Indian’s and Chinese’s. This system is very different and unique using colors and...

Especially if you’re new to the detox realm, know that it doesn’t have to be difficult

To detox is to simply provide your body with the tools and the environment so it can do its job; to build, repair and to clean!

Imagine you are set with the task of cleaning a house that has not been thoroughly cleaned for decades. Let’s say it’s your Aunt Margaret’s house and she’s moving into assisted living and you’ve been left in charge with making sure that things are cleaned up.

 

 

You’re in charge of cleanup

The house has papers stacked as high as Aunt Margaret and is littered with dust bunnies the size of the enormous fuzzy Easter Bunny she took you to see as a youngster!

Aunt Margaret has only discarded wrappers, empty cartons and other obvious garbage; the rest is left for you to discover and ultimately throw away.

She has clearly not cleaned for decades.

When Aunt Margaret did clean, the only solvent she used was a highly perfumed colorful liquid from a mystery bottle with no label. Surfaces are sticky, corners are packed with dust, soil and debris – in other words, this is going to take some work to clean!

 

A good initial cleaning or detox is easy

If you haven’t cleansed your body in years, decades, or have never done a cleanse – a simple detox will get you off to a great start!

Go back to envisioning Aunt Margaret’s house. To make a big improvement, all her house needs is to have the windows opened, the unnecessary items discarded and a simple wash down with a simple bucket of warm water. This alone will make the house feel fresher.

Then, once the big stuff is done, the major digging-in can happen; one can do a more thorough cleanse or detox. But the big, simple stuff needs to happen first.

Especially if you have never done a detox I suggest

Just clean it up!

You don’t need anything fancy; no programs, no pills.

Help your body do the basics.

Want to know my easiest and simples way to do this? Drink lots of water!

Water is a master solvent and your body needs lots of it. Sodas, juices and other colorful drinks are like the mystery cleanser at Auntie’s house. You may think that they are sufficient, but they don’t really get the job done. It’s an illusion. Your body needs WATER!

 

Take a month to develop this healthy habit:

Increase your water to drink one half your body weight in ounces of water.

If you’re pregnant or nursing or working out you will need more.

 

If you weight 150 pounds you will need at least 75 ounces of water daily which is just over 2 quarts. 

1/2 (body weight) =   ___ ounces of water to drink in a day, minimum

For easy reference:

1 US liquid quart = 32 US fluid ounces (or 4, 8 ounce glasses)

1 US liquid gallon = 128 US fluid ounces

 

That’s it. Only one step. Do this for now and by the end of the month you’ll be amazed by the difference!

What if it’s difficult? Water doesn’t taste good. I hear this all the time!

 

Here are my tips to get started on drinking plenty of water:

 

Drink filtered water

Poor quality tap water is not going to taste good. Nor is bottled water that has been sitting in plastic bottles for who knows how long and in what kind of conditions. Filter your own water at home with at least a charcoal filter. Glass-bottled spring water is a good option too. We like Mountain Spring brand. Invest in yourself and make naturally purified water with the Berkey Water Purifier.

 

Naturally flavor the water

Use therapeutic grade essential oils of lemon, orange, peppermint to naturally flavor the water.

I Believe More People are Sad at Christmas than Will Admit

Sad times seem to stem from one thing… death: death of loved ones, relationships, ideas of what could or should have been, death of the past.

Christmas is about the celebration of LIFE. But like any good life lesson (and story), the potential for great joy is counter balanced by the likelihood of great sadness. Oh, how life can be so poetic!

I don’t mean to be negative. I’m actually wanting to relate and reach out; to help those who are struggling and truly suffering at this time. I’ve been there. Sadness overcomes me at these times too.

 

If the Christmas time is sad for you I welcome you in

I still haven’t decided how much or how to share all of my story on this podcast. Believe me, I know the pain of separation from people who said they loved me, but whose actions did not speak the same words.

I’ve felt the guilt of not being able to make things better, to be the solution I knew I could and wanted to be. I felt guilty, even when others tore apart the progress that we made.

Divorce is now accepted as a normal way to separate legally and otherwise from a troubling spouse. What is not so widely accepted is to separate from troubling people whom you had no choice in being involved with in the first place; family.

I am divorced from my family of origin, and like any divorces, there are multiple sides to the story, and a lot of hurt feelings.

I fought to mend a complex codependent family dynamic relationship while striving to understand my own values, standards and to create healthy boundaries.

It’s difficult to know how much to share. I want to help others in a similar situation and I also want to break the taboo, that being separated from one’s family is unacceptable. Is the only way to do this to share all? I’m still looking for other solutions.

I have forgiven these people and do not want to cause them any hardship by what I share. So I walk the line steadily. I still love them, but at a distance.

 

Is the feeling of loss making you sad?

It’s natural to mourn what we have lost: a loved one, a relationship, even a thought or idea of how we thought things were or how they should be.

Grief is different for each person and each situation. Check out this wonderful, short book, Tear Soup.

If you’re reading this you’re experiencing legitimate sadness. I encourage you to feel it fully, work through it, but also seek help.

 

What can help to overcome this sadness?

For deep grief there may be many waves of these feelings, especially when the grief is struck by timely events like Christmas and birthdays. It’s very challenging also, when the people or situation that you grieve are still alive; when there is no definitive death. When family members (or people in the sidelines of the situation) don’t know the whole story and don’t seem to strive to hear you, this can make things even more difficult to endure.

Here’s what I suggest to help overcome bouts of sadness at this time:

Gather a Group

Gather a group of people whom you really love and appreciate and who reciprocate this care. Make your own festivities, not out of spite, but in order to create what you desire!

Let go

Let go of assuming what others are thinking. Similarly, let go of desiring to be understood, especially by extended family or those in the sidelines of your situation; leave this for your therapist or maybe your best friend. Others will always have their own perspective and proclivities of what they will believe. Be free of the thoughts (or assumed thoughts) of ...

Overeating is so Easy to do During the Holiday

If you find yourself overeating during the holidays, I’ve put together these 5 tips to help you out!

It’s a slightly odd list with solutions that seem a bit too simple, but don’t let this fool you – this works!

 

5 Ways I Avoid Overeating During the Holidays:

1)  Drink plenty of water.

The standard recommendation is to drink half of your body weight in ounces of water. This means that a person who weights 150 pounds should drink 75 ounces of water per day. This is is about two and a half quarts of water. Flavor your water with lemon or lime, or therapeutic grade essential oils if it’s challenging to drink enough water at first. And don’t worry if you find yourself peeing a lot. You’re body is cleaning itself out. If this is a problem due to your work, drink a couple of large glasses of water at once (not near a meal as this will dilute stomach acids) and your trips to the bathroom should be more predictable. Another way to look at is, that these frequent trips to the bathroom get you up and moving around from your desk! Drinking plenty of water before you go to an event fills the stomach and helps you feel more full. Also, sometimes, especially when people are not accustomed to drinking enough water, hunger is mistaken for thirst.

 

2)  Eat a Healthy Meal Before the Event.

Even if you’re looking forward to enjoying your favorite dish that grandma makes or your brother’s BBQ chicken wings, eat at least a small, healthy meal before the event. You will still get to enjoy all the tasty food at the event, and you still may end up stuffing yourself full, but you know that you at least got a base of healthy food in your tummy beforehand.

 

3)  Don’t Stand at the “Food Station”.

When we have an event at our house everyone seems to gather around the kitchen island where the food is assembled. There are plenty of comfortable places to sit, but people will happily stand at the counter and nibble on food all night. If you’re trying to avoid overeating I suggest you grab a plate, put the amount of food that you want to eat on it, grab the person you want to talk to and go to a comfortable place away from the food station to talk. Simple? Yes! Effective? Yes!

 

4)  Throw it Away!

Yes, I know. I hate throwing away or wasting food too, but consider this; are the goodies that seem to be lingering from cookie exchanges, leftovers from gatherings: are these items really food? What I mean is, do they actually provide nutrition to the body? Most often they do not. If this “food” is made of white sugar, white flour, noodles or contains ingredients that you cannot pronounce, throw it away! I don’t mean pass on the cookies to your co-workers or your mechanic… I mean toss them in the garbage! Don’t put other people through the same challenges you’re trying to get over. You’re not helping them! Yes, throw it away!

 

5)  Take Your Vitamins!

What!? Why did this one make the list? Sometimes we crave foods, even the ones that are not so good for us, because we are nutritionally deprived. I am one of these people! If you’re not sure if your vitamins are providing enough of what you need, contact a Functional Medicine practitioner. You can do some very helpful tests that assess which vitamins you may need more of according to your DNA and other tests which actually show how well your body is utilizing nutrients and which you may need more of. You’ll also get a good education on quality supplements too!

 

Again, don’t let the simplicity of this list fool you!

This works! Give it a try!

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Angela Created Free Generation Naturals from the Desire to Have a Healthy Pregnancy and a Healthy Child

Motivated to have a healthy pregnancy, fourteen years ago Angela Doyle created her own deodorants and now has a growing line of Free Generation Naturals products.

Even having cancer as a teenager didn’t affect Angela’s awareness of the value of life as much as did becoming pregnant and having the responsibility of caring for another life.

In this interview Angela Doyle, shares her journey of surviving cancer, changing what she used on her body for a healthy pregnancy, and how what she experienced and learned influences her decisions of what to include (or not include) in her own products!

 

Watch and Listen as Angela shares her story:

* Surviving mesothelioma as a teenager (often due to exposure to asbestos)

* How she became more aware and researched what went on her body when she became pregnant

* Feeling vulnerable and responsible for her growing family and their health

* Her thoughts and findings of what the FDA has approved and not approved

* Where to go to find sound information on what is safe to use on and in the body

* Why sweating can be healthy

* and more…

 

What to Use and Not Use

In creating her natural deodorant and growing personal care line, there are ingredients that she seeks to use and not use. In the podcast Angela shares why she uses and doesn’t use certain ingredients. The resources below also give thorough explanation.

To use:

Baking soda (non aluminum)

Magnesium (used in the sensitive skin version)

Coconut oil

Arrowroot powder

Probiotics (for those with the most sensitive skin) – Angela shares why she thinks this will be the next generation of natural products. She explains how the good bacteria inhibits the growth of stinky bacteria that cause body odor.

 

To avoid:

Aluminum

Parabens

Phthalates – including “fragrance” and “parfum”

Petroleum

Talc

 

Resources mentioned. Check them out!

Environmental Working Group (EWG)

EWG is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to protecting human health and the environment. Visitors can look up specific chemicals and ingredients to determine risks. Angela will be applying for certification for her products in 2017.

 

Campaign for Safe Cosmetics

Campaign for Safe Cosmetics is a non-profit, independent group that requires global compliance with EU regulations.

 

Think Dirty App

This is an app that allows users to scan products in stores to learn about a product and its ingredients. Also has safety/risk ratings.

 

Story of Cosmetics

This 7-min animated film examines the pervasive use of toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products.

 

Mother Dirt Products

Products that restore and maintain good bacteria on the skin.

 

About Angela and Free Generation Naturals

Free Generation Naturals launched in August 2016 with the mission to provide a safe and effective natural deodorant option for people of all ages and stages of life. The founder, Angela Doyle, started her own natural deodorant journey 14 years ago when she was pregnant with her daughter, and considered what was going in and on her body that might affect both her and her daughter’s health.

Resistance shows up in a number of ways on your Health Journey

When you dedicate yourself to a healthier way of living, this first push-back you feel is you overcoming your own resistance. This is good because you will need the strength of overcoming your own resistance to overcome resistance from others.

 

 Resistance from Self

The resistance you get from yourself is really a fear of letting go of the familiar and the resulting consequences. You might ask:

* If you change your way of eating how will you convince your family members to do the same?

* Or, how will you make time to prepare separate meals?

* If you join the class that helped you to feel healthier before, how will you make time for your family?

The list goes on of worries and concerns. They can be very real and seemingly unsurmountable, they might be many small things that deter you from instituting the change that you know you need to in order to achieve the level of health you ultimately desire or even need in your life.

This resistance is normal. There will come a point when the pain of your ailments or just knowing and feeling that your health is suffering, that all the excuses will go out the window. You will do away with them. You will bust out of your cocoon and choose a new life – a new way of being.

Overcoming self resistance just happens, like the butterfly emerging from the cocoon. One day you’re just too big (read: fed up) with your circumstance. You cannot stand being within this cramped space any longer. If you’re experiencing frustration, this is good. You’re getting to the point of emerging from your cocoon, and once you overcome yourself, you can totally manage any resistance from others.

 

Resistance from Others

Getting through your own resistance helps to prepare you for dealing with external resistance.

It may seem counterintuitive, but sometimes those who are closest, those who say they love us, can cause the greatest resistance.

They know the “old you” – they like “the old you” even if they complain about us at times. The old you is predictable to them. Predictable means comfortable. Who doesn’t like to feel comfortable, especially around loved-ones?

Loved ones may say that they support our health and healing path, but this means that their life will change also; especially the closer they are to us.

Many of us say we want change. We desire a certain result, but rarely do we understand or are we comfortable with the little changes along the way that are required for the big change to happen.

The people nearest you may truly want the end result, the goal, for you; but they may not realize the changes that may result in their life. Recognize this.

The people with your best interest at heart will support your healthy changes – or at least be neutral so long as in the process this does not mean that you are destructive to others. Communicate with those closest to you. Express the importance of you making these changes and how it can help not only you, but other areas of your life – even how it may benefit them.

Make new agreements about time shared (maybe even exercise together!), household duties and roles, to help you create new healthy habits.

If you expect that those closest to you will just adapt to your new way of eating, new exercise schedule or change in priorities they may feel left out or even taken advantage of. Communicate instead of just expecting the support.

Set yourself up for success!

 

If you still experience resistance

Carry on through the challenges of those resisting you.

You are the product of your environment and as you seek a healthy lifestyle you will be faced with deciding whom you allow in your environment.