In my previous post, I shared a little information about some unexpected health challenges I have been triumphantly overcoming these past 18 months. Thankfully, each day, I feel better and better. It has been an interesting journey to say the least.
Everyday as I walk around and go through my day, I give thanks that the pain that would leave me crying on my couch is finally gone. I am also grateful for the spiritual guidance that provided me with the patience to do the research that continues to heal my body, mind, and spirit.
Life is so precious and I want to live each day as fully as possible in good health, laughing until my sides hurt, and appreciating the miracles that life has in store for me.
To further enhance my healing, I have been actively embracing a more holistic lifestyle. It fascinates and saddens me to realize the neglectful way we treat our bodies. Our bodies are fragile housing that surrounds our spirit... the "light" and direct connection to our Higher power. Knowing this, you would think we would treat it with more respect and reverence.
Unfortunately, we do not. We treat it like a disposable rubbermaid container that we can just throwaway once we are done using it. I have been just as guilty as the next person of pushing myself and thinking everything will be alright. Well, I have learned my lesson. I am doing more to honor my body and the "light" that shines within.
I learned about juice fasting or as I prefer juice feasting (Feasting sounds much more enjoyable than fasting) from a friend of mine who is a Dr. of Oriental Medicine. He first mentioned it to me when I began to visit him for acupuncture treatments. He said it would help my body heal faster by giving it a chance to release stored toxins and waste.
I thought he was out of his mind... No way was I going to go without eating for 7 days. So, I ignored his advise. I can be bit stubborn at times : ) But, I am a fair person with an inquisitive mind. So, I decided to do some independent research. I read a variety of books and read through various websites and began to feel differently about doing a juice feast.
Finally, in January of this year. I decided to try my first juice feast. I purchased my friend's 7 day detox kit. I lasted 4 days. Not bad for a first time juice detox... I may have lasted seven but I dislike the taste of beets and I could not handle another day of the juice. So, I stopped.
But, here is the fun fact. Even with only 4 days of juicing, I lost 6 pounds and my body did not ache as much. I thought... this is interesting. So, in March I decided to try the Master Cleanse/Lemonade diet. I lasted 9 of the 10 days. Once again, I was tried of the juice. Oh my goodness, I sound like I have the attention span of a 5 year old : ) Lol
Still, I felt great, dropped 11 pounds (My friends saw me afterwards and thought I lost 20lbs.) and was amazed at how light my body felt. Needless to say, I was hooked. I had begun to better understand how to treat my body temple with more patience and give her a chance to truly heal from the inside out. It is an amazing feeling to understand how to help yourself in a way that is more nature and chemical free. It is a very joyful and uplifting moment that I wish everyone could experience.
Having shared this with you, as I am typing this blog post. I am on day 4 of my third juice feast this year. I have gotten smarter. I have taken the time to learn more about vegetable and fruit combinations to keep me from growing tired of drinking the same thing every day. I have done my research and learned about the different types of herbs to combine with my juice for maximum effect. I love it because, I feel like a holistic scientist in God's garden and I am more in tune with my body and her needs... emotionally, mentally, physically, and even more importantly spiritually.
I would like to share my current juice feasting experience. I figure if someone as stubborn as me can embrace change and experience better health. Maybe, my story will be enough to empower someone else to step out and try something new to honor her Goddess temple as well.
So, look for my daily updates. Your comments and questions are always welcome.
Have a beautiful and blessed day,
