Holistic Nutrition

   

   Since my last post (forever ago), I have decided to dive in feet-first into the wonderful world of Holistic Nutrition. "What is THAT?!?" you may be asking. Well, in a nut shell it's looking at the human body and self as whole, multi-faceted, and unified. It's understanding that treating one isolated symptom may provide relief in the short term, but the real goal is true health. Not only physical health, but health in every aspect of human life. 

   I am currently looking towards my sixth class in a series of fourteen. After I complete this course, I get to look forward to an internship and completing my requirements to become certified as a Holistic Nutritionist. I've learned so much thus far and am so excited to see what more is in store as time goes on. I had the realization last night that even as I practice, I get to be a student for the rest of my life! For some reason I find this very exciting. 

   The thought occurred to me that even though I do hope to earn a living consulting with individuals and families at some point, everyone needs to know this information. What you do with it after that is completely up to you- but while we are here in these human bodies, we need to understand how to make the most of what we've been given- and hopefully be happy and healthy while we're doing it! We've all been given a body to live in and use, but so many of us forgot about the user's manual… or were never taught about it in the first place. 

   My goal over the next little while is to share with you some of the things I have been learning- some are really no-brainers but good reminders, and others have blown my mind and really changed the way I think and will approach certain issues. It's certainly changed what I am teaching our children. I'd like for them to grow up already knowing and having the tools to feel good about being here. It would be nice for people to not have to go through a health crisis before finding out how to really take care of themselves. I can tell you from experience, it's not the preferred route, but sometimes is a necessary wake up call. RING-RING!!!