My daugher, Sarah, married Dr. Ashley Bourne this past Saturday, September 26, 2009. What a beautiful wedding they had, surrounded by family and friends who love them. Congratulations to the happy couple!
It’s been a busy time getting ready for the big day. Now that they are wed and off on their own, I will have time to get back to writing. If you’ve written me during the past two weeks, please don’t despair. I will reply soon!
My dear Friend (you know who you are),
I’m so excited that you want to begin this journey! We will walk together, traveling slowly while you get your bearings, then move faster along the path as your way becomes easier and lighter.
Your first step was to pray, but you’re already doing that. Along with prayer, please do the following:
- Buy a roll of pH testing tape from your local health food store. Test your saliva and urine to determine their pH level. They might not match, but they will still give you an indication of your body’s acidity or alkalinity.
- Buy some raw almonds, apples, celery, and bottled water for snacks. Wal-Mart usually has raw almonds for sale in the produce department, and our local health food store (DeLand Bakery and Natural Market) has them, too. Be sure to eat when you are hungry, even if you only have time for a handful of almonds and a few swallows of water.
- Take a walk every evening for 10-15 minutes.
- Look over the recommended foods on the list of alkaline foods, and decide which foods you would most like to start including in your menus.
Also, please consider buying a rebounder from Wal-Mart or Sports Authority and a set of 2-pound or 3-pound hand weights.
That’s all for now.
My Friend, please write me back when you are ready for Step 2 by leaving a comment below and signing it with the name, “Friend.” 
With love and prayers,
Kathy
For Teachers: Part 3 of Balancing School, Home, and Health – Creating the “Total To-Do” List
Ever have one of those nights when your mind is overwhelmed with trying to remember all the things you need to do the next day? Between school, home, and health demands, trying not to forget important events and duties–much less prioritizing them–can make you tired before you even get started!
The solution? The “Total To-Do” list! On a legal pad or in a notebook, write down everything you can think of that needs to be done. Everything! Leave nothing off the list, no matter how trivial it may seem. Keep the “Total To-Do” list on the nightstand by your bed at night so that, if you something else pops into your head that might keep you awake, you can write it down. Keep it with you during the day, so that if a new task comes your way, you can transfer it from your brain to the paper.
It is amazing how calming it is to carry this portable memory with you, releasing you from the strain of trying to remember, remember, remember.
Coming up next:
Scheduling your To-Do list the easy way for maximum effeciency and enjoyment!
Question: Kathy, Can you tell me what Beyond C Powder is? You mention it a lot.
Answer: “Beyond C” powder has been re-titled “Bio En’R-G’Y C”, but the formulation and manufacturer remain the same. This pleasant tasting, non-acidic, pH neutral combination of L-Ascorbate C crystals and GMS-Ribose allowed the consumption of mega doses of Vitamin C in a bioavailable form with minimal gas or diarrhea. I have a teaspoon of “Bio En’R-G’Y C” in tea in the morning and evening, which means 4000 units of Vitamin C in the morning and 4000 at night. “Bio En’R-G’Y C”‘ provides nutrients that “offer free radical protection, detoxification, increased energy levels, enhanced digestion and an improved immune system.”
I order “Bio En’R-G’Y C” powder directly from Longevity Plus in Phoenix, Arizona. To visit their website, go to http://www.longevityplus.com/store/product.php?productid=538&cat=6&page=1
Tags: Bio En'R-G'Y C, Longevity Plus, osteoporosis, Vitamin C and Osteoporosis
Here’s a gold nugget of an article about the benefits of an alkaline diet, along with tips for making it work for the health of your bones:
http://thehealthytruth.net/blog/?p=157
Enjoy!
Kathy
Tags: alkaline diet, bone health, osteoporosis
For Teachers: Part 1 of Balancing School, Home, and Health – Setting Peaceful Priorities
Most of us, at one time or another, have determined what we consider to be our priorities in life–the people and activities that are most important to us. Stephen Covey, author of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, recommends that we schedule these priorities first. For peace of mind, however, I have found that when scheduling priorities, it’s important to allow for flexibility and the experience of “flow.”
Here’s what I mean: The most important relationships in life are my relationships with God, my husband, children, extended family, colleagues at work, and personal friends. Some of the activities I consider essential to my well-being include prayer, time spent nourishing my relationships, , adequate sleep, exercise, cooking, writing, reading, dance, crafts, ministry, and teaching–not necessarily in that order. During the school year it is impossible to fit all of these considerations into each week. What to do?
I don’t force them to fit! Instead I allow for flexibility and the experience of “flow” by literally penciling in time for people and activities on my planner, knowing that it’s okay to move things around.
1) Flexibility allows me to adjust to the ever-changing circumstances of life without losing our peace of mind.
2) “Flow” allow me to continue an activity if I am “in the groove”–the experience of flow– and on the pathway to completion or wholeness in any given situation. For example, today I will be sewing a bridesmaid dress for my daughter’s wedding. I’ve set aside an hour to work on it this morning. However, if I make enough progress to near completion of the project, I’m going to stick with it until it’s finished. Yes, another activity I had scheduled might need to be moved, but allowing for the experience of “flow” keeps me from the frustration of cutting the time short when I am so close to the satisfaction of finishing.
Allowing for flexibility and flow when scheduling priorities provides a deep sense of balance and progress toward meeting our life goals, without the feeling of loss of control that results from more rigid scheduling. Rather than feeling overwhelmed and stress, we find the fun in being able to pick from a full menu of activities and to enjoy the twists and turns of a spirited, healthy lifestyle!
Tags: finding time for a healthy lifestyle, osteoporosis, scheduling priorities
Hello, OsteoDiet readers! I haven’t forgotten about you this past week. I’ve simply been very busy with the beginning of the school year! I teach Algebra and serve as Academic Coach at Southwestern Middle School here in DeLand, Florida. Even though the startup of the year can be time-intensive, I love my work! Besides, the new school year presents the perfect opportunity for me to practice what I preach regarding the balancing of school, home, and health. More on that this weekend!
I hope you’ve had a wonderful week, and I pray God’s blessings on all of you.
Kathy
