Natural By Design
Healing From The Inside Out
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Parasites: Equal Opportunity Invaders
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
How do I evaluate clients?
Muscle Response Testing
Muscle Response Testing (MRT) is the modality I use to evaluate clients and see what the body needs to get back into homeostasis (balance). This is where the body can do what it was made to do, heal itself. This is a non-invasive way to seek out the body’s imbalances and weaknesses that are causing unwanted symptoms. The body is always striving to get into balance. This is how it was made. MRT will evaluate and guide, choosing what the body needs to get back into that desired state of balance.
The brain sends electrical signals to the body and its’ organs and glands to do the jobs they were made to do. If something gets in the way and blocks those messages from the brain to the body, it stops the body from healing, cleaning and nourishing itself. When this happens symptoms will appear. These symptoms are a signal to you that there is a need that is not being met.
MRT utilizes this electrical circuit to aid in the discovery of what the body needs. Everyone is different and their needs are unique. MRT shows exactly what is needed and exactly what herbs, supplements or dietary changes will help to get back to balance, where the body can take over.
What might get in the way? Triggers for imbalances and blockages from healing can be many different things. It may be a vitamin deficiency, mineral deficiency, overload of toxins, Candida imbalance, a parasite or a mechanical issue. Symptoms vary from person to person depending on what area is weak in the body. Symptoms can be digestive, circulatory, respiratory, glandular, blood sugar issues, and allergies; the list goes on!
One way to make people feel good again is to treat the symptoms. There are herbs for symptoms which will help to make your discomfort disappear and not leave you with side effects or other problems that medicines can. This, however, will not get to the root cause and sooner or later, your symptoms will return, either in the same form or in another. Symptoms may disappear when you strengthen the area affected, but move to some other area in the body causing another type of symptom.
Getting to the root and treating it will lead to a body in balance. Remaining that way takes some work and maintenance. I find that once you are feeling good and achieve this balance and stay tuned to your body, you recognize when you need to tweak or change in your routine to get back on track.
Herbs are food and aid the body in nourishing, cleansing and feeding the different body systems. Just as your car and home need maintenance to stay in working order, so does the body! I have heard that there are people who do not take care of their body, eating a diet high in fat, simple carbs and sugar and they seem to be just fine! Looking at the outside of the body is not the same as looking at the inside. There are things going on inside of you before you go to the doctor with symptoms that are out of control. These didn’t just happen overnight. A body takes time to build up toxicity and disease! Take the time to look at your diet and lifestyle and make changes and prevent future ailments and diagnoses.
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Candida Overgrowth: What can I do?
What is
Candida?
Candida is a yeast fungus. These are beneficial bacteria
in small amounts. When this population becomes too much and you have candida
overgrowth, your body will show varied symptoms. Initially it begins to break
down the wall of the intestines causing first digestive issues and symptoms in
your colon.. If this number continues to grow out of control, and it goes
unaddressed, the fungus crosses over the stomach lining into the bloodstream
causing a varied range of symptoms in many different organs or glands.. This is
known as a candida or yeast overgrowth.
Symptoms of Candida/Yeast Overgrowth:
*Fatigue, lethargy, poor memory, inability to concentrate
*Abdominal bloating, distension, diarrhea or constipation, and/or itching
*Extreme sensitivity to chemical fumes, perfumes, or tobacco smoke
*Psoriasis and skin irritations
*Recurrent or persistent cystitis, prostatitis or vaginitis
*Multiple allergic symptoms
*Premenstrual symptoms
*Frequent upper respiratory infections, colds, post nasal drip
*Depression
*Craving for sweet foods or alcohol
*Athlete’s foot, fungal nail or skin infection
*Thrush (oral or vaginal) more then once
*Erratic vision, spots before eyes
*Chronic acne
*You feel worse after eating sugary or yeasty foods or drinks
*Menstrual cramps or pain
*Swollen or aching joints for no obvious reason
*Muscle aches for no obvious reason, tingling, numbness etc.
*Vaginal discharge, irritation, vaginal yeast infection
*Impotence or loss of sexual desire
*Hormone imbalance
*Inability to lose or gain weight
*Circulatory and thyroid issues
What Causes this Overgrowth?
*Antibiotic
use:
Antibiotics wipe out all of the bad bacteria, but also all of the beneficial
good bacteria.
-If you have ever been on antibiotics and have not deliberately taken steps to
get this good bacteria replenished, you will have a yeast overgrowth. It is
more than just taking a few probiotics afterward or taking them with the
antibiotic (the antibiotic kills it as you take it).
*Diet:
The American diet is full of processed, white and sugary foods. If your diet is
heavy with sugar consumption, white processed flour as seen in breads, pasta
and rice, coffee, alcohol, sugary condiments or meat treated with
antibiotics, your good bacteria will be compromised. If you are watching your
sugar intake: good for you!! Also make sure you don't eat a lot of fruit as
this natural sugar (fructose) can deplete your good bacteria.
I want to make sure you
have the best understanding of where you will find sugar. Food manufacturers
are hoping you don't! Read your labels; anything with 'ose' on the ingredients
is sugar, as well as cane juice, malt, molasses, honey or agave. Anything white
turns to a simple sugar quickly, thus spiking your blood sugar and killing
beneficial good bacteria.
Stress:
In the world we live in today stress is inevitable. Our schedules are
overloaded. Think about having down time daily, add exercise to your regimen
and prioritize sleep.
Think about the ways you process stress. Stress kills good bacteria! Stress
comes in many ways; daily stress, hormonal stress and exercise in large
amounts, stresses your body (this kind of stress just needs to be addressed
with more probiotics).
How to maintain your good bacteria:
1. Maintain
a diet full of whole foods and whole
grains, vegetables and limited fruits. Keep your diet low in sugar, dairy
consumption, alcohol, and coffee.
2. Take a high quality, live probiotic daily in the right amount.
3. Find natural
alternatives for antibiotics! My family has not been on antibiotics since we began this
alternative lifestyle 18 years ago. Our go-to herbs are Nature's Sunshine
Silver Shield, Olive Leaf and VS-C.
4. Manage
stress! Take B complex or Nutricalm for your body to deal with stress
and protect some of your good bacteria.
Treating candida overgrowth:
*Candida
diet for cleansing. (Contact me for a copy or write in the comments
below)
-Probiotic
11 Eleven Elevated which replenish the good bacteria AND
-Silver Shield which kills the bad bacteria
-You need to have this combination of replenishing the good bacteria while eliminating the bad bacteria to repopulate the good bacteria fully.
Contact
me with questions or concerns or post a comment. I’d love to hear from you.
Diane
nbdherbs@gmail.com
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Health Journey: At The Beginning
I have been on this health journey for 20 years now. Like many clients I see, I was searching for answers when the medical world was failing my child. I had no experience in alternative healing but knew things were not right in the path that we were on. After many months of getting no answers, I brought my daughter to a Naturopath who opened my eyes to a new way to heal the body.
This healing came to my daughter, but it wasn't instant or with one pill. It took some lifestyle changes and routines that we needed to put into place. We also added supplementation as a daily routine to support the body and treat root causes for my whole family. I saw things like allergies, eczema and asthma disappear after making these changes and addressing root causes. Ailments I thought were just part of who I was, things I owned as mine, were gone! My whole family experienced better health and diminished symptoms.
I began to gather information like a hungry stray. I couldn't get enough and took voracious notes on people and treatments. I had notes everywhere, taking information from my practitioner who was eager to share, as well as friends who have been treated. My excitement for these alternative ways began to grow as I saw those around me changing and healing. Eventually, I was encouraged to go for training.
That was 20 years ago. My family continues to stay true to those changes. We continue to follow those lifestyle choices and supplement with quality herbs to enhance, cleanse and balance our body. My passion for education is steady and growing. I want to give people the information needed to be in charge of their health choices. To have the power to create their own legacy of health. I look forward to hearing from you about your journey and how I can support you.