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Are You Suffering

October 13, 2017 by Phil Carson Leave a Comment

Are you suffering? If you are like some of my clients, you’ve suffered from “it happened when . . .” syndrome. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, and this month I am talking about cancers and how they are destroying people’s lives in a lot of different ways every day. My own mother in law just recently passed away from brain cancer, and my wife Kim and her sibling were the primary caregivers of their mother. As Kim took care of her mom and her own family, she knew that she needed to be extra careful with herself due to the extra stress in her life. You can hear more of her story in The Feeling Good Podcast episode 85.

People can often trace their poor health back to traumatic or stressful events in their life. This is known as “it happened when . . .” syndrome. Are you suffering? Let me help! Many people go through traumatic experiences and hold their feelings inside and do not talk about it with others. Open communication is important when going through a difficult trial. I suggest talking about what is going on rather than holding it inside. When you hold things inside, it binds it up, and that binding can make you sick. Talking about it gives you freedom!

You might be thinking I don’t need to talk about my problems, symptoms or condition. I can deal with it on my own. Let me ask you a question? How is it working for you so far? Or maybe you are concerned that you can’t afford to work with me, but can you afford to suffer through life because you didn’t ask for help? I offer a FREE non-committal fifteen minute session to any prospective client to determine if there is a good fit for working together, so there’s no reason to suffer without seeking help.

Schedule a call with me today for a health consultation and find the right coaching package to get you feeling good again! You can choose to have your session in person, over the phone or with video conference software.

Healthy Blessings,

Dr. Phil

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Why Your Spirit is Vital to Your Health

July 14, 2016 by Phil Carson Leave a Comment

Last week on Feeling Good Friday, following the shootings in Dallas, Baton Rouge, and Minnesota, I asked that everyone be in prayer for our country, because, just like us, our country needs healing. I’m not going to comment on the shootings or any of the politics surrounding that, however I do want to tell you about the personal benefits of doing what I asked you to do in response to those events. I’m speaking of prayer and meditation.

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If you’ve been following my Feeling Good Podcast then you’ll know that this week I released the seventh and final episode in the Good NEWSSSS Series. The topic was spirit and the health of your spirit man! Now I would venture to say that the majority of people probably give very little thought to the health of their spirit man in regards to their overall health. As you’ve probably heard me say before, I believe we are three part beings, body, soul, and spirit. So if the spirit is part of our being it is essential that we maintain proper health of our spirit man just as we do the body and the soul. Remember that overall health is all about balance! So today I’m going to share with you several reasons that you should place more emphasis on the health of your spirit, if you desire to live a more balanced, healthy, and vibrant life. But first I want to share with you one my favorite passages from my favorite book of the Bible.

Galatians 5:16-18

But I say live by the spirt and you will not carry out the desires of the flesh. For the flesh has desires that are opposed to the spirit and the spirit has desires that are opposed to the flesh. For these are in opposition to one another so that you cannot do what you want, but if you are led by the spirit you are not under the law.

It is by the spirit that, I believe, we have the power to overcome the very weaknesses that can destroy our body and soul.

Meditation, mentioned in Bible 20 times, is a key component of keeping our spirit man healthy and according to research it can do wonders for your body as well. It can also enhance your immune system and energy levels and reduce feelings of depression, anxiety, and stress!

This is taken from a great article that lays out lots of research (see whole article here)

It has been confirmed through research that what we think and feel impacts our immune system via chemical messages from the brain. Therefore, stress, negative thinking styles, and certain emotional states can have a negative impact upon our immune system, creating an environment increasingly susceptible to disease. Mindfulness’s mechanisms toward greater well-being are complex and multifold, but practice is implicated in decreased stress, decreased rumination, and increased ability to deal with difficult emotions. In this way, practicing mindfulness might stave off impaired immunity.

Fact or Myth: Prayer can heal you?

There are tons of studies that have tried to answer the question of whether or not prayer can heal. Some find it can help and some find that it has no effect, regardless of what clinical studies find there are some scientifically proven benefits of prayer that increase your overall health.

Here is the most important one that Psychology Today outlines (Check out all five here)

deep_breath_of_freedom_fresh_mountains_girl_hd-wallpaper-1857047Prayer offsets the negative health effects of stress

Researchers found that people who prayed for others were less vulnerable to the negative physical health effects associated with financial stress. Also, it was the focus on others that seemed to be contributing to the stress-buffering effects of prayer. Praying for material gain did not counter the effects of stress. So thinking about the welfare of others may be a crucial component of receiving personal benefits from prayer.

Scientists and public intellectuals who are critical of religion, focus on what they believe to be the irrationality of religious belief. Why waste time believing in things that have no supporting scientific evidence? These critics typically fail to consider the fact that scientific studies are finding measureable benefits of religious faith. As I have discussed here and here, religion is complicated. It can be both good and bad for your health depending on a number of variables. However, there is a growing body of evidence indicating that prayer, a behavior often associated with religion, can be beneficial for individuals and society.

If you are trying to get your health back or just maintaining the health that you have, I would encourage you to not neglect your spirit man. To here me talk more on this subject check out the latest episode of the Feeling Good Podcast right here! 

Healthy Blessings, 

Dr. Phil

 

 

 

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The Seven Essentials (Part 2)

January 21, 2016 by Phil Carson Leave a Comment

Last week in The Seven Essentials (Part 1), I discussed the first four essentials to living a more balanced, healthy, and vibrant life. Here’s a quick review for you: Nutrition, Exercise, Water, and Sleep. These are the typical elements that any health professional will tell you to focus on if you want to be a healthier version of yourself. I believe, however, that there are three more that are often neglected and must be taken into account for you to reach your optimum health. If you want to experience total health for your total being then you must include these three as part of your daily routine! 

Supplements

herbs-and-supplements-smallJust as the name implies, supplements are to supplement our diet. There is no substitute for getting our nutrients from real food. Unfortunately with the food sources that we have today, it is not always possible to get all the necessary nutrients that our bodies require. Sometimes nutritional supplements can be essential for living a healthier life. There are a multitude of supplements on the market today. My recommendation is that you choose wisely since numerous studies have shown lately many of the supplements sold today are not all that they claim to be. Personally I consume and recommend using only natural food source supplements when they are available. Most supplements in stores today are not food sourced. They are chemically synthesized and contain a variety of potentially harmful ingredients, hence why I said choose wisely. If you are not sure what to choose, then consult with a trusted knowledgeable Health professional that is well trained in the use of natural health supplements.

Soul

Beautiful_scenery_on_siri_paya_top_near_shogran_valleyI believe that the health of our soul is the essential to living that healthy balanced life that we all desire to live. The human soul consists of the mind, the will, our emotions, thoughts, and consciousness. The Scriptures tell us in Proverbs 4:23 to guard your soul above all else for it determines the course of your life. So many of the people that I consult with and coach are physically sick because they are soul sick. For overall optimal health we must strive to keep our minds and our emotions healthy. Here are some of my recommendations for guarding your soul. Be careful what you choose to fill your mind with. Be quick to forgive, as unforgiveness harbored in your soul can physically and mentally destroy you. If you are being overcome with feelings of depression, then go to one of your local charity organizations, churches, nursing homes, or hospitals and volunteer to help someone in need.

Spirit

prayer-401401_640-1When it comes to thinking about the essentials to healthy living, most people probably give very little thought to the health of their spirit. I believe that we have a body, a soul, and spirit. We are three part beings and for optimal health we must take care of the spirit man as well as we do our bodies and our souls. Many health professionals, theologians, and researchers believe that we need to put much more emphasis on the spirit man when it comes to leaving a more balanced, healthy, and vibrant life. I believe it is through a healthy spirit that we have the power to overcome the weaknesses that can destroy our bodies and souls. So what can we do for the health of our spirit man? Whether you believe in God or a higher power or not, recent research has provided some very convincing evidence of what having a healthy spiritual life can do for our overall health. The Holy Scriptures actually tell us that we are to pray and medi- tate regularly. It is my recommendation that you learn more about prayer and meditation and incorporate them into your daily life. More and more studies are showing that prayer and meditation can improve our health as well as promote healing in our bodies and souls.

 

If you are interested in learning more about these 7 essentials then I encourage you to check out our Fine in 49 course, where we discuss the each of them in much greater detail! You can click here for more information!

If you have any questions about any of the 7 essentials you can email me at [email protected]

Healthy Blessings,

Dr. Phil

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The Seven Essentials (Part 1)

January 17, 2016 by Phil Carson Leave a Comment

Well we are halfway through the first month of 2016. How are you doing with your New Year’s Resolutions this year. I hope those resolutions included getting healthier. Did you set attainable goals, and are you working everyday to achieve those goals? I want to encourage you to not give up, to keep going! It may be tough, but don’t stop! I hope that you have set out to make 2016 your best and healthiest year ever. I see people everyday with health issues, most of which are preventable. I believe we all need to do more to take better care of our health and I want to help you do that. I want to share with you my 7 essentials for living a more balanced, healthy, and vibrant life! 

Good News for Great Living! 

Nutrition

mensnutritionGood nutrition is the foundation for healthy living. I believe that it is essential that we eat healthy well-balanced meals and snacks. With all the unhealthy food choices we are presented with everyday, it is not always easy to eat healthy. It can be done though, and here are a few basic tips to help you. With every meal you eat try to get a good balance of the 3 macronutrients, protein, carbs and fat. Visualize a 3-section plate and fill first section with a good lean protein, fill the second with veggies, and the third with fruit or veggies plus some good fat. Limit the amount of whole grains that you eat, and avoid processed grains all together. What you drink with your meals is of utmost importance if you want to stay nutritionally balanced. Avoid sugary drinks and drink either water or unsweetened drinks. If you must have some sweetness then use my favorite no calorie natural sweetener, Stevia.

Exercise

image.axdWhether you want to stay healthy and fit or get there, exercise is a must. Exercise to some people is a dirty word. So if it makes you feel any better call it physical activity. Our bodies are made to stay active, and studies show that when we consistently exercise it greatly improves our overall health and vitality. It is my recommendation that you schedule a minimum of 30 minutes of daily physical activity/exercise at least five days a week. If you think you’re too busy to block off 30 minutes at one time, then split it up, 15 minutes in the morning and 15 in the evening. It is essential to find exercises or activities you can enjoy and be consistent in doing them. As many new studies are proving this consistency may add years, but most certainly quality to your life.

Water

Dehydration-photoWe cannot live without water. Depending on age our bodies are composed of 55-70 % water. I encounter people every week with health problems that are primarily due to the lack of water consumption. It is believed that approximately 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated, and in 37% the thirst mechanism is so weak it is often mistaken for hunger. We must keep our bodies properly hydrated and here are my recommendations to help. It has been determined that we should drink at least 1/2 of our bodyweight in ounces of water per day. For example if you weigh 200 pounds then drink 100 ounces of water per day. You should always rehydrate your body with two glasses of water as soon as possible after waking. I recommend that you do not drink unfiltered tap water. My preferred type of water to drink is natural spring water.

Sleep

sleepEarly to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise. Like food and water, sleep is absolutely essential for living a healthy life. Much of the repair and restoration processes of our body take place during sleep. Poor quality and insufficient sleep has been linked to the onset of and correlates with a number of chronic diseases and conditions. Here are my recommendations for getting the quality sleep that our bodies require. The amount of sleep can vary among individuals, but the consensus is 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night is what our bodies need. I recommend that you get on a regular consistent bedtime schedule and wake up schedule. Many people have difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep. If that’s you, I recommend that you start preparing for sleep at least one hour before bedtime. In preparation doing some moderate physical exercise/activity can be helpful. Also avoiding large meals, alcohol, and caffeine close to bedtime is advised. I also highly recommend that at least one hour before bedtime you turn off all the TVs, computers, and other electronic devices.

 

Next week we look at the final 3 essentials to a healthier 2016! If you are interested in learning more about these 7 essentials then I encourage you to sign up for our Fine in 49 course, where we discuss the 7 essentials in much greater detail! You can click here for more information! 

If you have any questions about these first 4 essentials you can email me at [email protected]

Healthy Blessings, 

Dr. Phil

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