My guest, Camy LaLonde, shares her health journey while homeschooling her large family. She graciously tells about her experience with exhaustion, depression, a miscarriage and the decision to utilize other schooling options so that she could heal. The love, support and prayers of family and friends, and God's grace are evident in her health journey. I'm so glad you will get to hear her story and what has helped her to live a life of health!
"Pain Free" by Dr. Pete Egoscue (His alignment videos are on YouTube at Sonima Fitness.)
Dr. Beth Westie (YouTube) - Women's health expert
Taken from Ben Meer @SystemSunday on Instagram:
7 TYPES OF REST (according to Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith who recommends starting with your 1-2 biggest rest deficits. Don't try to "eat the whole elephant at once.)
1.) PHYSICAL REST: lack of sleep and overtraining deplete your body's energy. Get two types of physical rest, passive and active:
Passive: Sleep 7+ hours nightly. Take power naps as needed.
Active: Stretch. Get a massage. Use an ergonomic chair & desk.
2.) MENTAL REST: Mental rest deficit is caused by overtaxing your thinking.
Write down your to-dos. Reference checklists (packing, groceries, etc.). Create a shutdown ritual to separate work and life. Take a break from problem-solving. Meditate.
3.) SOCIAL REST: Evaluate your relationships.
Spend more time with people wo give you energy and less time with people who steal your energy. if you're an introvert, block out time to be alone.
4.) SPIRITUAL REST: Be part of something bigger than yourself.
Volunteer. Work a job that feels purpose-driven. Participate in faith-based activities.
5.) SENSORY REST: The modern individual is overstimulated.
Take a break from social media. Turn off notifications (sounds and visual alerts). Limit video meetings. Set a relaxing evening ambiance (soothing music, candles, etc.)
6.) EMOTIONAL REST: Emotional rest deficit occurs when you feel like you can't be authentic. (e.g., an airline attendant who must always smile, despite rude passengers.)
Spend time with people you can be authentic around. Try speaking with a therapist to release emotional labor.
7.) CREATIVE REST: Appreciate beauty in any form, whether natural or human-created:
Natural: Take in a sunrise or sunset. Go for a walk in nature.
Human-created: Visit a museum or art festival. Engage with inspiriting music, books, documentaries, etc.
