Healthy Halloween Tips
Healthy Halloween Tips
By Dr. Mary Starr Carter
Healthy Halloween Tips:
1) Frame your kids for how much candy they can eat during Halloween and each day afterwards.
2) If you have will power go through the candy and freeze candy bars and treats in small portion size snack bags.
3) Choose lower calorie treats like lollipops. Dum Dums or Organic Lollipops
4) Be the Geek who gives out apples
5) Play-Doh makes a Halloween Trick or Treat size you can give out.
6) Family Video sells Video Rental Cards for a $1 each (great if you get a dozen or so trick or treaters)
7) Make sure you kids have enzymes if they are going to eat all those carbohydrates like Essentialzyme-4 by Young Living
8) Have Young Living's Peppermint oil on hand to rub on belly's that overeat
9) Have your children drink lots of water during treat season
10) THROW IT AWAY…. do you really need all that sugar poison… (of course this is my vote)
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Dr. Mary Starr Carter is known as the Total Wellness Doc. She has been training individuals about Natural Health Solutions for over 13 years. She is trained as a Chiropractor and has studied under the world’s foremost leaders in natural medicine. She is a mother and a wife and has created a balanced and total wellness life for herself and thousands of her clients using her simple wholistic approach to health and wellness. Her coaching, classes and ebooks help clients with Fibromyalgia, Hormone and Adrenal issues, Asthma, Diabetes, Weight problems, Thyroid and Chronic pain find resources and solutions to better health.
We publish newsletters and blogposts twice a week for our readers for general education purposes only. We cover topics that are related to achieving and maintaining total wellness which includes our emotional, physical, spiritual and financial health.
The Road to Wellness: Dealing with Stress
The Road to Wellness: Dealing with STRESS
Lessons learned from the STRESSED OUT and the STRESSLESS
By Dr. Mary Starr Carter
Terry came up to me with a sad smile. “How have you been?” “Good I said, How about you” “I am dying he says…. Why are you stressed out? I've got all these projects and deadlines and I am not going to make my Saturday deadline.
It keeps me up at night. I tell you just give me a gun I want to shoot myself…. “What I say doesn’t tell me that I am a doctor I am legally bound to report those statements I jokingly respond… You know I am kidding. He proceeds to complain that if his clients were sloppy they should have hired someone else. Terry is a perfectionist, everything has to be just so. Now I know, he is joking about wanting to kill himself but the fact is he is STRESSED OUT.
Wil has a full time job, a family, some real estate, and also does some website work for people on the side. He is the type of guy who can't say NO. He has gained 30lbs over the past two years and he has been on and off sick every other month with a cold, sinus infection or lung congestion for the past 6 months . His body is trying to tell him something.
Sarah is super talented. She speaks all across the United States with hundreds and even thousands of people in her audiences. She helps so many, but is driven to travel a minimum of once a month for 3-4 days at a time. Her body is deteriorating even though she takes lots of supplements. She doesn't believe in rest. Even when she is home she is working and going all the time. She just won't quit.
All three of these individuals are STRESSED OUT.
HERE IS WHAT I SEE IN STRESSED OUT PEOPLE
1) The are always striving to be perfect, do better, good is never good enough
2) They over promise to people please
3) They can't say NO to anything.
The greatest thing my mentor taught me is “just because you can doesn't mean you should”
4) They are STRIVING all the time.
The word Strife or Striving means “lack of agreement”, “state of conflict” or “war”. The Bible is very clear about the downfalls of Strife.
5) They are money driven and no matter how much they get or have saved it's not enough.
Money and having it is not bad, it's when we have our own personal issues with money like the LOVE OF IT. Mathew 6:24 is a good statement to read out of the Bible about the love of money.
But the fact is WE ALL HAVE STRESS, but why is it some people like our three friends end up with heart disease and a variety of health problems and others can handle mountains of stress with out ever getting ILL physically or emotionally.
I believe it has a lot of how they deal with it. Here are some observations I have made of those who LIVE in AMAZING HEALTH with MOUNTAINS OF STRESSFUL things in their lives. I call these individuals the STRESSLESS. There stressors vary from huge Multi-million dollar businesses, to caring for a disabled child or ill parents.
Here are my observations of how they deal with STRESS:
1) Acceptance: “It is ….what it is“ They accept the situation they are in unconditionally.
2) Live in the moment: They don't look back at things they could have done better a year ago or even yesterday. They live in the NOW.
3) Positive, Positive, and Positive: Even if their house just burned down their words, thoughts, and actions stay attached to a positive rope. The words that come out of their mouths are NEVER Negative.
We all have heard the phrase the Power of the tongue. Dr. Lavonne Atnip a Psychologist and Christian Marriage Counselor teaches in depth about this. She says even saying the words, “I am tired” causes the mind to respond and create tiredness in the body. Our poor friend Terry doesn't realize with every word and complaint he utters especially like “I want to die” although his logical mind knows differently he is creating a physiological response in his body that is NOT GOOD.
4) They have a basic mentality that they were put on this earth to serve. It can be a small or big capacity but the mentality and fullness of their life after you meet them all seems the same. A mom who cares for her autistic son or a Pastor who leads thousands to Christ a year.
5) They let go of their burdens and Let God deal with it. Most of these individuals have a deep connection to GOD. They live this Bible Verse,
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30
None of us can wake up tomorrow and change into people like these Healthy Happy Stressless individuals, but we can wake up tomorrow and work on ONE thing. Maybe we can stop using the phrase, “I am dying” or “this is killing me” the next time we are at the gym or doing something hard.
Pick one thing that you can do tomorrow to start on the road to a STRESSLESS LIFE. Write it in the Comment Section and we will all support each other on the road to health.
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Dr. Mary Starr Carter is known as the Total Wellness Doc. She has been training individuals about Natural Health Solutions for over 13 years. She is trained as a Chiropractor and has studied under the world’s foremost leaders in natural medicine. She is a mother and a wife and has created a balanced and total wellness life for herself and thousands of her clients using her simple wholistic approach to health and wellness. Her coaching, classes and ebooks help clients with Fibromyalgia, Hormone and Adrenal issues, Asthma, Diabetes, Weight problems, Thyroid and Chronic pain find resources and solutions to better health.
We publish newsletters and blogposts twice a week for our readers for general education purposes only. We cover topics that are related to achieving and maintaining total wellness which includes our emotional, physical, spiritual and financial health.
Hospital Doctor Recognizes that Lifestyle Causes the Majority of Sick Patients
Hospital Doctor Recognizes that Lifestyle Causes the Majority of Sick Patients
By Dr. Mary Starr Carter
Diabetes affects 25.8 million people and 8.3% of the U.S. population. According to CDC at least 7 million are undiagnosed. Out of these numbers, 215,000 are below age 20 and in 2010 alone, there were 1.9 million newly diagnosed patients.
That is a piece of staggering news and most of the issues started because of lifestyle…
Added to the above news, CDC reported it contributed to $116 billion in direct medical costs and $58 billion of indirect medical costs (due to disability, work loss or premature mortality). Diabetes will also lead to kidney failure, heart disease, hypertension, stroke and some cases blindness and amputating limbs.
People with diabetes have higher medical bills compared to non-diabetes people with the cost of doctor’s visits, hospital stays (for some) and insulin and oral medication.
That is just one example of health problems and huge medical bills that Americans are facing that is related to our lifestyle…the food we eat, the lack of exercise and the lack of education of nutrition.
Childhood obesity has tripled in the last 30 years. The CDC defined being overweight and obesity as:
Overweight is defined as having excess body weight for a particular height from fat, muscle, bone, water, or a combination of these factors. Obesity is defined as having excess body fat.
We can make a change as a family and as a community if we are willing to learn and implement:
Healthier diet
Physical activities
Nutritional supplements
Education/coaching on healthy diets and total wellness
Willingness to make a change, doing it and having the encouragement and support to continue through for long term health and wellness
Below is a video of my short conversation with Dr. Marc Walker, a hospital doctor who sees patients in the hospital, where 80% of the cases are lifestyle related diseases. He said we should take pro-active steps to prevent diseases by nutritional supplementation and exercise.
As your Total Wellness Doc, I would like to come alongside and help you reach your total wellness and take steps to a healthier lifestyle.
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Dr. Mary Starr Carter is known as the Total Wellness Doc. She has been training individuals about Natural Health Solutions for over 13 years. She is trained as a Chiropractor and has studied under the world’s foremost leaders in natural medicine. She is a mother and a wife and has created a balanced and total wellness life for herself and thousands of her clients using her simple wholistic approach to health and wellness. Her coaching, classes and ebooks help clients with Fibromyalgia, Hormone and Adrenal issues, Asthma, Diabetes, Weight problems, Thyroid and Chronic pain find resources and solutions to better health.
We publish newsletters and blogposts twice a week for our readers for general education purposes only. We cover topics that are related to achieving and maintaining total wellness which includes our emotional, physical, spiritual and financial health.
Your Children and Teenagers Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Health Depends on Yours
Your Children and Teenagers Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Health Depends on Yours
By Dr. Mary Starr Carter
The air is crisper, cooler and the nights are longer as we move into the Fall season. It is a time when most families are staying longer indoors and it is time to pull out the coats and the sweaters…welcoming the new season.
As we walk through fallen leaves in our yard, crunching as we go each step of our way, we know, this is also a time when the flu season starts in full force. At work, you hear co-workers talking about the illness and children getting sick. Some of us may miss work to care for our children or to tend our own health issues too.
Staying healthy is more than cold medicine?
Staying healthy involves our mental, emotional and physical strengths. It involves our overall well being. Many are looking for simple ways to prevent and treat colds and flu, but how many are looking for answers to our children's behavior and mood issues.
Let’s start with our well being before we address our children’s. Parents are role models to children and what we eat, do and say each day affects their mental, physical and emotional health and ours as well. So, it starts with us!
What are we feeding our brains each day? Do we start the day with peace or confusion? Here are some ways to start the day right:
Wake up early and start the day with prayer, meditating, and reading. Some recommend no music just silence during your morning quiet time. You can enhance your special time with the Creator with Young Living's essential oil Sacred Frankincense. It is proven to stimulate and elevate the mind and I think it is better than a cup of coffee for waking you up !
This particular type of Frankincense is considered the holy anointing oil used during Bible times. The three Wisemen brought this oil to the Christ child it was considered very valuable. Today science has proven it's affects against everything from gout to cancer inhibiting properties.
Exercise early. Do you exercise at all? Do your children exercise? Exercise is a huge piece of your health care regimen. It not only helps you get and maintain a healthy weight, it also helps improve our mood and energy. Studies also show it helps us fight diseases. Early morning exercise has been proven to help you be more productive throughout the day.
Nutritional Supplements and healthy eating will boost immunity. Junk food is known to reduce energy and may be the cause of unhealthy moods. Start the day with a high protein diet and nutritional supplements like Ningxia Red. Later in the month we will host a blog by an expert in child care who has 40 years experience working with children.
During the recent Young Living Convention in Orlando, Dr. Karen Moody of the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore shared the importance of educating parents of children suffering from cancer. Through their experiences, children who are depressed usually feel that way because of the mother’s depression. Depression may slow down the process of recovery and may trigger illnesses and lower the immune system.
Parent’s healthy mindset and image of themselves and positive outlook on life is essential for the improved quality of life for the whole family most of all teens. Parents many times complain that their children change when they reach teenage years. But we have to look at our own actions, influences and what we did years ago that may have influenced our kids today. Are we always calling ourselves fat or stupid? Are you constantly critiquing our children instead of encouraging? Even sarcasm is not healthy for our children.
Positive outlook does not come naturally to anyone who wasn't raised in it and even then it can be difficult. It is through constant training our minds that we can change our attitudes.
Here are 5 ways of sharpening your mind for a healthy outlook and body:
1. Read books that will challenge your mindset and improve your outlook.
My recommendation Flip the Switch by PJ McClure http://themindsetmaven.com/buy-flip-the-s-w-i-t-c-h/ and Grooming the next Generation by Dani Johnson
2. Find a hobby that you can relax and enjoy, for example gardening or running. Look for a hobby you and your children can do together.
3. Associate with people with a positive and healthy outlook. The saying Birds of a Feather flock together ….so who are your friends. Are they gossippy, grouchy, complainy, or friendly, caring, and positive?
4. Have aromatherapy and a home that promotes harmony and peace. We are not talking about Glade Plug ins. We are talking about pure and natural essential oils like Young Living essential oils Peace and Calming, Harmony oil, or Citrus Fresh. All these blends can be diffused in your home throughout the day. Science has proven that smells like these can uplift moods and feel more relaxed.
5. Go for therapeutic massage or “YOU” treatment. Maybe it is a massage, a Chiropractic adjustment, Raindrop session, Pedicure, or Facial. Taking time out for you with therapeutic touch is healing and positive for your health and your children.
Our children and teens look up to us every single day. When they are not feeling well, happy or sad…who do they call first? Not your neighbor or distance relatives. It is you….they depend on us!
Let’s boost our health by taking care of ourselves…body, mind and soul….then our children…the natural way.
Please share your comments below. Your comments help us serve you better.
Dr. Mary Starr Carter is known as the Total Wellness Doc. She has been training individuals about Natural Health Solutions for over 13 years. She is trained as a Chiropractor and has studied under the world’s foremost leaders in natural medicine. She is a mother and a wife and has created a balanced and total wellness life for herself and thousands of her clients using her simple wholistic approach to health and wellness. Her coaching, classes and ebooks help clients with Fibromyalgia, Hormone and Adrenal issues, Asthma, Diabetes, Weight problems, Thyroid and Chronic pain find resources and solutions to better health.
We publish newsletters and blogposts twice a week for our readers for general education purposes only. We cover topics that are related to achieving and maintaining total wellness which includes our emotional, physical, spiritual and financial health.
Infrared Sauna and Your Total Wellness
Infrared Sauna and Your Total Wellness
By Dr. Mary Starr Carter
The body accumulates toxins just from everyday breathing, eating and living. The less movement and exercise we get the less our bodies can eliminate these toxins. Sweating is very good for us because it is nature’s way of removing toxins from the body. But think about how often do you really sweat?
Once a week, once a month….. Never ….
Sweating is a great way to get and stay healthy.
Verda Jones found Far Infrared to be very healing for her arthritis pain condition in her hands and back.
“The thing that I can tell instantly is the pain relief during and after the sauna…”
I recently visited Jones Health Essentials after seeing Verda Jones in April for the birth of my son in NY. She was slim, fit and about 10lbs lighter. I asked her “what have you been doing?” She said well everyday she was sweating outside in her garden and then 3 times a week she walked for 20 minutes on her treadmill and laid on her Far Infrared Bio Mat for 30 minutes.
The Biomat is a mat that contains Far Infrared technology along with Ion and Mineral technology to super charge it and create even more of a relaxing feeling. She says the BioMat really helps her relax when she is stressed. Well the result was 10lbs released, a lot less pain, better health and about 5 years more youthfulness in her skin and face as I observed her.
Here are some keys, how Far Infrared Heat, Mats and Saunas work:
(This information is not meant to diagnose and prescribe; it is taken from the literature received with the BioMat, and Infrared Sauna.) :
Strengthens the cardiovascular system
Deep Far Infrared penetration (up to 1.5 inches some literature says 6-8 inches)
Detoxifies heavy metals, hydrocarbon residues, alcohol, nicotine, sodium and cholesterol.
Helps purify fat cells, burns calories and controls weight.
Improves and clears cellulite.
Most effective way in burning calories. Burns up to 500 calories in one full session.
Effective for treating sprains, muscles spasms, and joint stiffness: relieves aches and pains.
Improves you immune system by sweating at a lower more comfortable temperature than a conventional hot sauna. Increases overall health and resistance to disease.
Sharpens senses and relieves stress, leaving you felling refreshed and rejuvenated.
Improves skin within a few minutes. Helps scars and burns.
Acne, psoriasis, and eczema conditions will also improve.
(I agree with this one. My skin was so soft after this treatment)
The Infrared Sauna stimulates endorphins of the brain and kills organisms like bacteria and parasites.
Increases blood flow
Destroys cancer and viral cells without harming surrounding healthy cells. (Harvard Med School)
Now this is very interesting because Nancy Weber, a good friend and colleague in Young living Essential Oils, told me just this week that in July, she was struggling with Lyme’s disease and using Essential oils to help her condition. When she started using her Young Living oils along with her Saunas she started getting quicker and more dramatic results. “The Far Infrared sauna drives the oils in much deeper” When I saw her for the first time in 2 years she looked 10 years younger. I couldn’t believe it, even after her terrible summer.
So enhance your infrared sauna with Young Living essential oils before your treatment. Don’t forget that you really need to take a shower in clean chlorinated free water after your sauna to wash off the toxins.
So far during my vacation I have only done one Sauna treatment and 2 Biomat treatments. My skin and face are clear and smooth; I got rid of a headache with the treatments and feel really refreshed. I LOVE Far Infrared Treatments.
If you struggle with Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Cancer, or an Autoimmune Condition you may want to invest in a Sauna. It may be the piece of health puzzle you are missing.
Please share your comments below. Your comments help us serve you better.
Dr. Mary Starr Carter is known as the Total Wellness Doc. She has been training individuals about Natural Health Solutions for over 13 years. She is trained as a Chiropractor and has studied under the world’s foremost leaders in natural medicine. She is a mother and a wife and has created a balanced and total wellness life for herself and thousands of her clients using her simple wholistic approach to health and wellness. Her coaching, classes and ebooks help clients with Fibromyalgia, Hormone and Adrenal issues, Asthma, Diabetes, Weight problems, Thyroid and Chronic pain find resources and solutions to better health.
We publish newsletters and blogposts twice a week for our readers for general education purposes only. We cover topics that are related to achieving and maintaining total wellness which includes our emotional, physical, spiritual and financial health.
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