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Letter To My Future Self

6/30/2015

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Enjoy the breeze on a warm day, and how it feels to close your eyes and simply breathe. 

Stop to look at the stars. Marvel at how brilliantly they dazzle, cushioning the brightness of the full moon. Remember how strong the effects of the moon can be, and think of those in pain cowering under their covers. Realize how remarkable it is that you can just take in the beauty of the night sky.

Savor the ice cream; the swirls of caramel & chocolate in a creamy vanilla gelato. Consume each bite slowly, remembering that doing so is not a given, it's a luxury. 

Be nice to fellow drivers who might be a bit slow, or those who stop short on a yellow light causing you to be late. You don't know what they are going through. Perhaps they are in pain, perhaps they can't drive faster because their joints hurt and their head pounds, but they’re simply trying to make it home.

Take a walk at least once a week. Don't groan and grunt because it's chilly or you're not in the mood. Always go for a walk and take in the beauty of nature. Appreciate that your bones don't hurt with each step, and your heart doesn't pound so hard that you faint. Millions of people can't do what you're doing right now; relish it. 

Never ever complain about the things that feel mundane. It's a privilege to take a shower every day and have the ability to do your own laundry. Put on a cheerful song or an audio book while you do the dishes, and simply be joyful in life's little things.

Trust your gut, always. It doesn’t matter what the masses have to say, you know your body and your soul better than any specialist in the world. If anything ever feels wrong follow your intuition until it leads to a resolution.

The job you have might frustrate you. It might force you to cancel plans or miss holidays, but never forget what it took to have that job/that career. Remember the years of school you fought through while ill, and the years of treatment which left you unable to form a coherent sentence or recall words. Remember all the times when your memory felt nonexistent, and even the idea of having a career one day seemed bleak and impossible. It was hard fought to have your job, so be endlessly thankful. You dreamt about this during so many days spent staring at the ceiling, wondering if you would ever be well again. If you are reading this, you are triumphant.

At one time you stood at the very core of life & felt it's heartbeat. You now know without a shadow of a doubt just how precious life truly is. You are molded and forever changed by the experiences you witnessed yourself, and within others. From others you learned lessons compounded of surprise, appreciation, exhaustion, & the enduring resolve of the human spirit. The human spirit has more fight in it than any army that has marched this earth. There is no obstacle that cannot be overcome if you have the will. Never forget that.

And most importantly above all, if you ever find yourself wanting to give up, don’t. You survived moments that felt unsurvivable, and because of that you are now unbreakable. Most people cannot say that they have looked death in the eyes and took on the challenge to keep going. It does not matter how bleak the forecast of life may look, always believe that nothing can stand in your way.

Xoxo,
Christina


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What Are EMF's (Electromagnetic Fields), And How Do They Affect Someone With A Chronic Illness Like Lyme Disease?

6/5/2015

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The REN Pendant, SafeSleeve leather iPhone case & Laptop Case
When you become ill you also become acutely aware of all the dangerous and harmful things in the world. Suddenly your eyes are opened up to genetically modified foods, and all the toxic chemicals being sprayed on produce, and even the hormones being pumped into livestock. You realize that things like paint and nail polish and hair spray are chock full of aerosol chemicals that can paralyze and lock up your muscles in an instant from just one whiff. As if that wasn't shocking enough you also have to watch out for parabens and carcinogens in your body wash, lotion, shampoo & conditioner. Then you have to calculate in the heavy metals in our environment and how they also add to the overall toxic burden of your body.

Every single one of these are things that you would never ever realize are a problem until you are ill. When you become ill your body is broken down and fragile, and every tiny thing counts. Every added burden on the body is one more hurdle to jump through to get well.

I used to think I could skip some steps, maybe some of these things just wouldn't be a factor for me. Wishful thinking perhaps? But what I am learning slowly is that in order to heal you must really genuinely commit to all aspects. Leaving out some parts of the process and hoping my body would manage was a mistake.

So, what exactly are EMF's? Simply put, EMF's are Electromagnetic Fields. They are invisible fields that are emitted from any electrical device (including all wireless devices). They are absolutely everywhere in our world today. If something needs electricity to run in any capacity then it emits EMF's. Looking around my room right now I see my computer, phone, ipad, heating pad, lamp, TV, DVR box, DVD box & an air purifier. All of these are emitting EMF's constantly.
Also, what is often forgotten is things like WiFi; if you have it in your home then it has its own electromagnetic field that it is pumping through your home 24 hours a day.

Now you might be wondering, why should I care? Our bodies have their very own natural electromagnetic fields. Running through each and every human body is a highly sensitive natural resonance. The earth also has its own natural magnetic field, and the two of these work in synchrony. Many ancient healing practices simply revolved around grounding the body by standing barefoot outside so that the body and the earth can mesh and balance out. It sounds kind of loopy I know, but there is a calm that overcomes a person when you just connect with the ground.

The trouble begins when all these man made EMF's listed above start to pass through our body and they interfere with the natural fields inside of us.
Symptoms are primarily seen in the nervous system with fatigue, anxiety, foggy thinking, depression and insomnia. Often times healthy people do not notice any symptoms from this at all. I used to think I was like that, probably because I was in denial about being separated from my precious wireless devices. I didn't want to believe that they could be hindering my health. However, upon much more further review it has become all too clear that I am indeed sensitive to EMF's.

Most people who become ill with a chronic illness will begin to notice that they are also sensitive to EMF's. It happens because the body is already in a dysfunctional state, and these invisible waves simply become too much extra added stress. I have spoke to many patients who started turning the Wifi router off at night and powering off electrical devices when they slept. They all noticed it made a huge difference in the kind of sleep they had. Cutting these EMF's off (or at least down) during the night when the body is working so hard to regenerate and heal is often the first big step to taking some of the burden off so that things can be restored.

As far as the rest of the day it is simply impossible to stay away from all EMF's. Unless you move into a hut in the middle of nowhere with no electricity at all, it just isn't realistic. But what you CAN do is make an active effort to protect yourself from EMF's. There are tons and tons of EMF protection products out there to chose from. They make individual cases for different electrical devices, small sticky pads that can be attached to items to diffuse EMF's, and even small pendants you can wear on your body that create a shield all around you where EMF's can not pass. For all of these products I have read hundreds of reviews, and the consensus is that people DO feel a huge difference when using them. A lot of symptoms they were suffering with simply melt away, and most notably they realize they are much more calm and their brain isn't so wired.

In the last 4-6 weeks I have purchased a few items for my protection. None of these were sponsored or paid for. I did all my own research and purchased these myself and am receiving 0 compensation to discuss it. As you can see from the photo above I picked out a phone case which protects from radiation (EMF's and radiation are two different things). This is important because its been long known that radiation can lead to cancer, and cell phones and computers both emit it. This isn't so bad except for when you place your phone in your pocket or place your laptop on your lap (or anywhere up against your body). The SafeSleeve iPhone case I got is cute and protects the phone well. I would definitely recommend it if you are looking for something to blend style and function. I also got the SafeSleeve leather laptop case as well to keep my laptop in when its in my room to diffuse radiation. When I take my laptop out to use it I place the SafeSleeve in my lap so it functions like that as well. However to be extra cautious (or when I don't want that leather case in my lap) I bought a Laptop Skin Shield which is a sticker you put on the bottom of your laptop that blocks radiation too. Basically, for my two most used electrical devices I picked SafeSleeve because as a brand it's functional, it's good and it's stylish too, which doesn't hurt!

The next item I chose is called the REN pendant. Essentially in very layman's terms this pendent creates a shield that circumvents your body and in that shield EMF's are diffused before they can get into you to create havoc. I chose this because it is WAY easier to walk around with 24/7 protection then to try and put a case on everything electrical in my home. Especially since I have an electrical heating pad on my stomach almost constantly and they don't make a case for that! The REN pendant is pricey, but I did not find 1 single bad review about it. They offer a 30 day return policy with no questions asked but said that they have never had 1 returned back to them because of it not working. Those are some pretty amazing stats if I do say so myself! I took the plunge and got the silver pendant which I began using about a month ago. I can 100% say that it has changed my sleep completely. My insomnia has completely disappeared, which is nothing short of a miracle. I should note however that insomnia and painsomnia are 2 different beasts. Painsomnia is staying awake due to pain keeping me up, but the insomnia that I had was good old fashioned tossing and turning until 7am for no good reason. Since I put this pendant in my room my sleep has been noticeably deeper and as soon as my body pain allows me to sleep I sleep instantly. I noticed some other things improved too as far as neurological night time issues & anxiety. Overall it is 100% worth the investment and truthfully the best option I found for keeping yourself protected from EMF's constantly.

This was a bit long, but hopefully informative in some way shape or form. If you haven't already I recommend looking into seeing how EMF's might be hindering your recovery. It might sound kind of new agey and strange (I was a long time skeptic), but I can't deny the benefits I have felt.

xoxo,
Christina


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