I Changed My Life, So That I Can Live

Seven years ago I decided to change my life. After a long 10 hour work day in a busy dental office, I'm laying in a dark bedroom in the center of my bed, wee hours of the night with a full blown migraine. My head felt like it was going to explode. I felt as if tiny chimpanzees were jumping around trying to break through my skull. All kind of crazy thoughts float through your head when your head hurts so bad and nothing you are doing is helping at all. I took OTC pills... I took the prescription pills... I'm drank herbal teas... I'm praying to God "Please allow me to wake up in the morning". I call my sister because when you live alone and you don't know if this headache is going to take you out during the night; you don't want days to go by and no one knows whats going on.
I had finally hit that point in my life where this was just unacceptable. I'm tired of doctors telling me "Its hormonal..." - "All women go through this..."  - "Here, take this medication...". How can they say I am healthy and then I go home and my head makes me feel as if Dr. Doom is knocking on the door.
Its not normal for a 12 year old girl to be prescribed strong pain killers to take away headaches, It's not normal for teenagers to take a week off of school almost every month because they cant be in sunlight, hear noise, cant walk, having trouble breathing, have bad cramps, bleeding to much... what ever the symptom, Its not normal to be an young adult traveling alone on public transit sitting on the dirty floor with a migraine in the middle of the day, with tears in her eyes because the pain is so bad and all she can do is pray she makes it home safely. It is not normal to be driving on a busy highway and have to pull over under a ramp to throw up, shade herself from the bright sun light and fast cars zooming by, praying again for divine intervention. THIS CANNOT BE CONSIDERED NORMAL!
Seven years ago I decided to change my life so that I can live.

Divine Intervention:

I bought Queen Afua's book "Heal Thyself" years before my seven year journey started... I never read it. It sat in the bookshelf - forgotten. All of a sudden that night of the migraine, amongst the thousands of thoughts - that book popped in my thoughts and I was like "Ahhhh" (singing)! I retrieved the book out of hiding and the next day I started reading.
It was a great read, I learned that I'm not crazy and the way I was living wasn't normal and yes I can heal myself. Shortly after reading Queen Afua's book I went to meet her and asked about how to get rid of my conditions. Would you believe that she told me "It's hormonal"... "All woman go through it". LOL - Just like the damn doctors said. This natural stuff is a scam I thought, I would have to pay money for her services and take her herbs and change my diet - Absurd! A bunch of hoopla. Change my diet, I already eat healthy (Or So I Thought I did). I realize now that even though I read her book and it said everything she said to me, My ego really thought Queen Afua was going to give me the quick fix remedy and that I would be able to continue living 'la vida loca'.
I was greatly wrong.

Months go by, still getting headaches, still throwing up, still scared I'm going to die. Still eating the standard american so called vegetarian diet, still working like a dog for the man, still in a chaotic relationship... Still this doesn't feel NORMAL!!!
Finally, a friend of a friend, of another friend told me about a course that teaches you how to heal yourself naturally; Dr. Llaila Africa & Dr. Stevenson were the instructors. So I signed up for the course and WOW! What a wake up call this was. I learned the opposite of everything I had been taught since birth, I learned that others lived and learned how to heal themselves. I learned that with this knowledge I could help others. And that is when the journey began.
You know that saying 'put it out into the universe' when you pray to the most high / God / the universe... for what you want/need and through the law of attraction you will get something in return. Well I put it out there, I asked for help in healing myself and the doors opened ten fold. I learned about my body, holistic practices, healthy foods, dis-ease, herbs, and natural healing modalities. I learned that in order to heal thyself I would need to make serious life decisions and choices.

Life Decisions:
Give up fast food completely!
Stop eating red meat, fried meat, overly cooked meats
No more soda, chips, cookies, candies, cakes & pies
No more alcohol and weed
Stop taking birth control pills
End the chaotic relationships and friendships
Start going to bed earlier
Find new job

Life Choices:
Buy new cooking herbs, recipe books, leaner meats, and more veggies
Find healthier restaurants to eat at
Read as much as possible on natural healing
Get to know me better
Reconnect with the divine
Decide to become an entrepreneur
Explain to family & friends why I am doing this

That last life choice was a doozy, because family and friends can be the worse non supporters to change. I heard all kind of pathological disorder comments that put me in a very bad space mentally and emotionally. I had to separate myself from them for a while and I'm glad I did. It allowed me the opportunity to educate myself about why I'm doing all this. I learned that I had to grow tough skin in order to deal so that I could heal. I learned that knowledge is golden and silence is a virtue. I learned that I no longer wanted to walk the path of illness like my counter-parts had chosen to do. I learned to have respect for myself, and my new virtues. I learned to surround myself with like minded people. I learned to set healthy boundaries and I learned that everything happens for a reason.

Seven Years Today:
I am a Certified Wholistic Health Consultant, Massage Therapist and Energy Healer, in a nutshell. I have not only changed my health status, I help change others. I live what I preach and I am proud to say that in seven years I can look back and see what I was and smile because I have come so far. A lot of trial and error experiments, a lot of success and a few fall backs. I still consider myself a newbie in this field because others have been doing it for 20+ years. It humbles me to know where I started and excites me to know I have more to do, further to go.
As for my migraines... Yes. I still get them, but not every month; in a years time I'll probably get 3 bad ones opposed to 12 bad migraines and they only last 2 days opposed to before lasting 7+ days. I barely get cramps and bloating, I haven't thrown up in 3 years, and I bleed a regular flow for 3-4 days. I can still go to work, hang out or just chillax unlike before, I even have curbed my PMS mood swings. Now This Is Normal! This Is Living!
For seven years I have been enhancing and making adjustments to my life and each decision I make is met with victorious results. When I fall back into a bad habit (because yes I am still human who enjoys every opportunity to utilize my free will - lol) I assess it, (see why I'm doing what I am doing) and I find resolutions. I stop beating up on myself and acting like a victim as to why I have had health imbalances and I start practicing ways to forgive and love myself enough to fix the problem. Everyday is a learning experience and every experience is a lesson I can use to teach others.

Real Talk:
Many people are ill, sick, unwell, in pain, tired, depressed what ever you wish to call your condition.
Many people wait till the doctors are at the end of the rope to chose an alternative method.
Many people like living with health imbalances, ignorant to the truth.
Many are living a dramatic life full of chaotic behavior.
Many are bred to believe that this is normal. I'm here to tell you Its Abnormal!
History shows us that our ancestors lived healthy with minor dis-orders for years.They used nature to nourish and restore themselves, They passed information down to the family through out the years,
Neighborhoods policed themselves, Children played, adults loved and elders were wise. It was a simpler time, with simple ways that lead to simple days. But as life would have it, nothing is easy if lessons aren't learned.
Life / God / The Universe gives you problems to solve. You have free will to decide if you want to take your life back into your own hands or stay victimized into existing with never ending suffering.
I believe that we all can make changes. I believe in time many of us will reverse their health.
I changed my life so that I can live, will you Join Me in the Journey of Health & Wellness so we all can live happily ever after.


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Essential Oils Changed My Life

HOW I BEGAN:
Six years ago while working as a dental assistant, a patient and I got to talking about natural healing and she proceeded to tell me about a company she was a part of called "Young Living" and how they distributed essential oils that helped her with her healing journey. I didn't know much about essential oils at the time and was curious to learn about them, so on her next visit she gifted me the "Essential 7" essential oil kit which contained (7) 5 ml. bottles of various single oils ans blended oils as well as a how to use them guide. She mentioned that as a massage therapist, I could use these oils on my clients to help them, I could just use the oils on myself, as well as cook with the them and I could distribute them to people interested in purchasing if I decided to join the company. Now very much interested but still apprehensive I took the kit home all excited to use the oils only for the kit to sit in my room on my dresser for a few weeks... Untouched! (lol) Then one night after a long and tiring day of work, I wasn't feeling to well, I was experiencing some cold symptoms and I didn't have anything to take. Then I remembered the essential oils kit in the room. So I searched around... found it... read the descriptions of which oils are good for which ailments.... Lemon and Peppermint essential oils were the two that helped cold and flu symptoms. Being that this was the first time I ever handled essential oils especially ones that claimed to be therapeutic grade I was hesitant on applying it to my skin so I took the easy route of inhalation. This is what I did... and keep in mind that there is no exaggeration in detail of what I'm about to tell you.
I opened the bottle of lemon and took a deep inhale... then I opened the peppermint and inhaled... that's it. I would say within 10 minutes I let out a few hard sneezes, then my nose started to run, my throat started to feel crackly, and my chest congestion started to break up... I thought I was getting worse. What was happening was I was recovering, the inhalation of the two oils were releasing the toxins from my body and upon waking up the next morning... lets just say I totally forgot I was feeling under the weather the night before. All symptoms were completely gone and I felt revived after a good nights sleep. And lets just say that from that point I was a believer in essential oils and have been ever since.
This is my testimony to the masses, of how simple and effective these oils are in restoring harmony within our bodies.

THE MAKEOVER:

Making Changes In Your Home.
You don't have to break the bank buying every essential oil known to man. "Keep it Simple" and "Keep it Smart". Buy what you know you need and what you will use. Therapeutic grade essential oils are not cheap so buying a kit full of oils is always economically a good start.
* When purchasing essential oils think of how you plan to use them and this will help you in buying quantity. Are you using a few drops therapeutically here and there? Will you be adding it to food? Will you be making products with it, like cleaners, tinctures, body oils or butters...?
* Then be aware of the size of the bottle; whether it be 5ml, 10ml. or 15ml. Therapeutic Grade essential oils are all about quality and most oils have a great shelf life when stored properly. But if you have a oil you are not going to use often then don't buy a 15ml size; maybe a 5ml would be better. Size also depends on manufacturer availability.
* Knowing how to administer an oil is also important.  Some oils can be applied directly to the skin without blending or diluting it - this is called "NEAT". Essential oils that are great NEAT are Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon, Geranium, & Marjoram... Other oils that are potent may cause irritation to the skin and it is recommended that you use a base vegetable oil along with it. Examples of this is Clove, Oregano &Wintergreen... So keep this in mind when buying and using oils if you have sensitive skin.
* Lastly, I like to mention that if your planning to incorporate essential oils into your healing routine I I highly advise everyone to educate yourself; read up on the proper way to use each individual oil. Speak with a professional trained in using these healing oils if you have any concerns. So many people misuse natural products and give it a bad name, when the blame should be on the handler of the oil. So be responsible and be restored the right way.

Now Lets Go Shop:
Here's a few oils that are great to start out with and their benefits:

Lavender Essential Oil: Lavandula angustifolia oil - has a scent that’s a wonderful blend of fresh, floral, clean, and calm. This dynamic aroma that has made the flower a classic for perfumes, soaps, fresheners, and beauty products. Lavender oil is a great beginner oil and a must for every home because it is highly versatile. From skin care products to relaxing routines, this oil can infuse many areas of your life.

Lemon Essential Oil: Citrus limon peel oil - Lemon may be used to enhance the flavor of foods in addition to using it therapeutically for viral infections. It's also great for uplifting your mood.

Peppermint Essential Oil: Mentha piperita leaf oil - One of the oldest and most highly regarded herbs for supporting normal digestion, including promoting healthy intestinal function and gastrointestinal system comfort.

Eucalyptus Essential Oil: Eucalyptus globulus oil Applied topically, it is often used to support the respiratory system* and to soothe muscles after exercise.

Tea Tree Essential Oil: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil - Helps maintain a healthy-looking scalp and hair, and reduces the appearance of blemishes. Apply to feet and toenails when needed for fungal bacteria.

For those who are interested in investing in a kit of essential oils from young living. The best starter kit would be the "Everyday Oils Kit" which includes (10) 5ml bottles of single oils and blends. Be prepared to be amazed.

• • Lavender essential oil, 5 ml
• • Lemon essential oil, 5 ml
• • Peppermint essential oil, 5 ml
• • Frankincense essential oil, 5 ml
• • Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia) essential oil, 5 ml
• • Joy™ essential oil blend, 5 ml
• • Thieves® essential oil blend, 5 ml
• • PanAway® essential oil blend, 5 ml
• • Purification® essential oil blend, 5 ml
• • Stress Away™ essential oil blend, 5 ml
• • AromaGlide™ Roller Fitments, 6 pk.

I hope this blog has been helpful in answering any questions you may have had about essential oils. If you would like further information about any young living essential oil product, please feel free to contact me at: www.windowsofwellness.com or 757-499-4820.

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Healing the Mind,Body and Soul

The - Physical - Emotional - Spiritual - You

• The body or Physical You requires good nutrition, appropriate weight, beneficial exercise, adequate rest and proper stress management.

• The mind or Emotional You needs self-supportive attitudes, positive thoughts and viewpoints and a positive self-image. You also need to give and receive forgiveness, love and compassion; you need to laugh and experience happiness; you need joyful relationships with yourself and others.

• The Spiritual Body requires inner calmness, openness to your creativity, and trust in your inner knowing. And for some it requires having a relationship with a higher power.

We all know when the Physical You is out of balance. We feel fatigue or our skin breaks out or maybe we become ill. But how do we know when the other You’s are out of balance?

 And How Do You Restore Balance?

HEALING THE PHYSICAL BODY
Through years of neglect, improper nutrition, air/water/food pollutants and daily stress mismanagement we have basically become walking septic systems. Our inner world is being polluted all the time. Between the polluted air we breathe, the pesticide laden food we eat and the chemically treated water that we drink, our bodies are slowly building up momentum that causes internal eruptions.

Our physical body has stress points, much like our precious Earth. And although we can't clean the world in a short period of time, (but don't stop trying!) we can save our inner world, here and now.

The first step is cleaning out all the accumulated toxins. There are a few ways that one can go about this, such as Herbs, Vitamins, fasts, colonic flushes, diet and water consumption, to name just a few. The choice is yours - just make sure that you are educated in your choice and/or seek a qualified professional.

Next you need to repair the physical damage that has been done. There are plenty of natural products that can help our bodies repair the damage. Find out what foods contain the necessary vitamins, minerals, nutrients, trace minerals, enzymes and photochemical that our bodies need to function properly. There are also herbs and vitamins for those of us who find it easier to 'pop a pill' than to try and get some of the more healthy foods past our taste buds. However, if you choose to do herbs, tinctures are usually the best way to go as they are absorbed through the blood vessels under the tongue. Again, it is very important that you are well informed and get the help of a qualified professional, as there are tests that can be done to find out just what your body is lacking or not producing. A practitioner with 'user experience' is a plus.

And then we have the Spiritual way, where we learn to listen to our bodies and Inner Guides/MAP Team. We learn to understand the signals, which include the aches and pains, so that we can heal from a higher vibrational level, where it began to manifest. We learn to recreate and reprogram the diseased patterns.

I also believe that every herb and plant was put here for our benefit and since we are the ones who are destroying our bodies, then we should have a hand in restoring and healing them. This holds true on all levels of healing. To quote an old cliché..."God helps those who help themselves."

HEALING THE MENTAL / EMOTIONAL BODY:
The Conscious Mind

Our conscious mind filters every thought, feeling, idea, situation and experience. It makes distinctions, interprets, classifies, critiques, judges, compares, computes and then accepts or rejects input from outside sources. It also interprets all of our life data as it is recalled from the sub-conscious. Therefore our Emotional Mind/Body is a virtual storehouse of all our feelings and sensations from the past.

When it functions with accurate info, it can be our guardian and protector. However it can also be our greatest hindrance to healing and positive change, especially if during our childhood it was fed with negative, distorted or incorrect info. Unfortunately, due to faulty beliefs that were programmed since childhood, the conscious mind can actually deny info that is vital to the healing process, no matter how profound or positive the new info can impact our life.

Fortunately, the conscious mind can accept new beliefs. Just as it established values based on 'bad experiences' or false beliefs, by providing new and accurate info and positive experiences, we can re-create a whole new sense of Being. Negative thoughts prevent the mind from transmitting good health. Likewise negative emotions held within the Emotional Mind/Body prevents good health from manifesting on the physical level.

The purpose of the Emotional Release during Reiki is to use the aware positive mind to clear these past traumas and heal the emotions and their negative effect on the human body.

HEALING THE SPIRITUAL BODY:
The Sub-conscious Mind

This Mind/Body contains the 'pure data' of every instant of your life. Not how we reacted to certain events or experiences, but how they actually occurred. It records everything through our senses and not our emotions.

With the guidance and help of a skilled Healer, through Imagery/Meditation we can access our past experiences with a different perspective and heal our reactions and emotions through understanding, acceptance and forgiveness. Once we change our perspectives of the past, it greatly affects how we feel about life in the present.

While this process of clearing your channels can be done by yourself, sometimes it helps to have an unbiased opinion to help you understand the past and its lessons. Besides, why go through the 'junk' alone if you don't have to. And even though Reiki alone can be used to heal this Mind/Body, it's sort of like having a 'cheat sheet' for an exam... the answers are there, but the learning and growing process is stifled. Reiki can however help you ease the fears of opening up and communicating, whether it's with your Reiki Practitioner, someone else or even your own conscious mind.

Your thoughts, and the way you perceive situations are recorded in every cell of your body. Therefore every cell in your body thinks. At every moment of your life, your body becomes what you think.

YOU ARE WHAT YOU THINK! By changing the way we think and turning 'victim' issues into learning experiences, we change the energy field of our body. Energy shifts and releases during a healing session can provide reinforcement from the conscious mind that changes can and are happening.

For more information on ways you can heal the trinity of you contact, MerySerket at Windows of Wellness:
mer@windowsofwellness.com
Office # 757-499-4820
www.windowsofwellness.com


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The Skin I’m In

Dermatitis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Urticaria, Prickly Heat; Perspiration, Sunburn, Dandruff, all disorders that appear on our skin. 

Why do we suffer with skin issues? 

What causes our skin to break out? 

How do we alleviate ourselves from suffering with embarrassing, uncomfortable and sometimes painful skin disorders?

The skin: the largest organ of our bodies – when we think of the skin the first thing that comes to my mind is the constant emphasis on vanity. How our skin looks, the complexion of our skin, the way our skin feels; it’s the first thing people see when we look at each other and we all want our skin to look good.

But did you know…Holistically, when looking at the skin - it shows what’s going on internally with your health.

The medical field has created very cool and complicated names for all kinds of skin disorders, but at the end of the day, holistically it’s all the same thing. An imbalance within the Integumentary system, an imbalance within circulatory system, and an imbalance within the digestive system.

Our skin is constantly under attack from external contaminants – toxic air, chemical lotions & creams, dirty surfaces, allergens, makeup, other people, hair products… you name it. On a 24 hour basis in some form or another, our skin touches or is touched by external impurities. Then internally when you consume an excess amount of foods that are processes, refined, hydrogenated or genetically modified this causes a toxic environment inside of the bodies.

What happens next is these contaminants go into our blood stream, and stimulates an immune system response. When the body’s systems aren't strong enough to remove the pollutants, slowly but surely yeast & mucous builds up, and bacteria & parasites colonize within us. This also leads to dehydration of liquids and the deficiency of nutrients within the body. After years and years of pollutants coming in and not exiting out the volume of impurities becomes over consuming to the internal body and starts moving outward. 

Think of it this way bacteria new in the town called your body finds a nice location to set up shop for itself and its family… Colonville. As the family grows Colonville becomes like a small town; just isn’t big enough for the entire family to thrive. So lil’ bacteria family members move out and venture for another nice, warm, moist location… years later… Colonville, Pancreas Town, Stomach City, The Urban area of the Kidney, all are fully colonized regions and flourishing with a variety of micro-organisms. But, the rich, strong, and thriving bacteria they make it to the surface… “Skin Metropolis”, The Free Land, The Utopia for Externally Living.

Unfortunately, when this occurs - Now it becomes a problem for us.

Let’s take a look a few of the fancy named skin orders. All are disorders show up externally on the skin, in the form of red, yellow or white bumps, raised swollen areas, dry flaky patches, and may have an irritating itch. There are a lot of fancy external formulas that are made for the skin discomforts, but they only provide temporary relief and contribute to you now developing side effects. This is because you haven’t changed any of your external or internal habits. 

There are many different causes that contribute to the effect:

 Eczema can be caused by a reaction to metals, detergents, flower allergens and it can also be hereditary.  Urticaria aka “Hives” or “Nettle Rash” can be caused by heat, food additives, stress or anxiety. Psoriasis also hereditary can be triggered by cold damp conditions, stress, and anxiety. Understanding the symptoms that come along with the disorder will aid you in pin -pointing the problem and then enable you in finding ways to treat and eradicate the disorder. 

Making changes in your life will get you to the road of recovery much faster than superficial therapies  – Stop eating foods that contribute to the buildup of yeast and mucous within your body [refined sugars, trans-fat, saturated fats in excess, processed foods, GMO foods, etc…]. Stop using chemical products that are poisonous to your body [deodorants, lotions, makeup cleansers, hormone creams, etc…]. Stop letting your emotions control your life [depression, anger, fear, worry, ego, etc…]

Start using natural products and remedies to aid your recovery from illnesses  – Start eating more plant based foods to your meals – Start practicing meditation – Start saying positive affirmations – Start drinking alkaline water everyday all day – Start educating yourself on ways to live healthier and a happier life.

Start Today and Live Healthier Tomorrow!

HEAL THYSELF	HERBAL THERAPY	ARMOTHERAPY THERAPY	NUTRITENT THERAPY	HOME REMEDY
Eczema	Drink an infusion of: burdock, chamomile, heartsease, marigold, and red clover as a tea. All are anti- inflammatory herbs	Massage a blend of: chamomile, lavender, and/or Melissa essential oil with a vegetable base oil like sesame seed oil	Increase your intake of:    -Vitamin A, found in foods like: red & orange vegetables, eggs & milk.    -B-Complex supplement every day, must have B3  (Niacin), found in foods like: Peanuts, fish, meats	-An oatmeal bath soothes irritation -Bathe sore patches in an infusion of: witch hazel diluted in warm distilled water
Psoriasis	-Licorice is good for inflammation. -Yarrow in bath water provides relief if done twice weekly -Nettle tea also may be helpful	Lavender & Chamomile together or Bergamot & Roman Chamomile together, has sedative and anti-depressant properties that are beneficial in reducing stress and a skin outbreak. Use in massage oil, a bath, vaporizer or creams	Increase your intake of: Vitamin A (as beta-carotene), vitamin C, Vitamin E, Selenium & B-Complex or take a food based multi vitamin daily as directed on bottle	-Take 1 tbsp. of Olive Oil daily -Garlic is cleansing to the body and boost immunity. Adding them to your meals may ease the symptoms and prevent future attacks
Hives	An infusion with chickweed & chamomile can be used to bathe the affected area	A warm bath with essential oils Chamomile or Melissa will soothe the skin and help prevent stress-related attacks	Aloe vera juice boost immunity within the body and aids the out-break of rashes	-A few tbsp. of baking soda in a bath will relieve itching -Add a cup of vinegar to the bath water to restore pH balance of the skin and aids healing
Warts	Squeeze the fresh sap of dandelion stalk on the wart every day until it disappears	Apply a drop of lemon essential oil on the wart daily. When the wart disappears mix a few drops of lavender into Vitamin E oil and apply for a week. This prevents scarring and aids healing	N/A	-Rub fresh lemon on the location of the wart daily
Dandruff	Rosemary increases circulation to the scalp. Drink as a tea daily or a compress	Rosemary, Cedarwood, Tea tree, and Patchouli can be massaged into the scalp	Increase intake of Selenium, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, B-complex & Zinc	N/A

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Benefits of MerSage

Massage therapy / Touch Therapy / Hand On Healing... what ever you call it, has risen above and is well known across the world as a therapeutic aid and it is even offered in various health care facilities. Bodywork has been practiced for thousands of years, now days if you need a massage session, you can choose from many different styles of massage with a wide variety of pressure, movements, and techniques. Massage involves pressing, rubbing, or manipulating muscles and other soft tissues with your hands, fingers, forearms, elbows and even the practitioners feet can be used. :) 

Studies have confirmed that massage isn't just for muscle pain, it can also help boost immunity, physical mobility and help people with a range of conditions from menstrual pain to high blood pressure and it also seems to help soothe pain from arthritis, burns and even surgery. 

As a trained therapist, my main focus is to understand the needs and functions of the human body and guide it into a state of homeostasis.

Research has proven that massage can: ü  Releases Stress ü  Battle Fatigue ü  Calm Muscle Discomfort ü  Boost Immune System ü  Lower Blood Pressure ü  Combat Depression ü  Provide Rehabilitation

Back Pain: More than one study has shown the effectiveness of massage therapy for back pain. In fact, studies showed it worked better than acupuncture or spinal modification for persistent low back pain, reducing the need for painkillers. 

Headache: Also responds to massage therapy. Massage therapy can reduce the number of migraines a person has and also improve sleep. 

Cancer: Used as a complement to traditional medicine, massage can promote relaxation and reduce cancer symptoms or side effects of treatment. It may help reduce pain, swelling, fatigue, nausea, or depression, for example, or improve the function of your immune system. 

Anxiety: A review of more than 12 studies shows that massage helps relieve depression and anxiety. It lowered levels of cortisol by up to 50%. And massage increased levels of neurotransmitters that help reduce depression. 

Osteoarthritis: In the first clinical trial looking at the effectiveness of massage for knee osteoarthritis, participants who received a one-hour massage either one or two times a week had improvements in pain, stiffness, and function.  

My therapeutic goal is to help you in transforming Stress - Aches & Pains - Stiff Joints - Tight Muscles - Sluggish Circulation - Inability to relax problems into a Re-structured - Well-balanced - Relaxed Self Motivating Healing State

BENEFITS OF MERSAGE THERAPY

Are you tired of having aches and pains? Are you tired of waking up and cant get out the bed with out back pain, you go to reach for a glass and your arm cramps up, your walking up stairs and your legs stiffen, what ever your situation massage can definitely help.
I personally suffered for the first time ever for 2 months with "Sciatica" and for those that are suffering in the midst of its wrath - then you know what a pain in the .... it is. (lol). Well I am here to tell you that I am free of the burning, the pinching, the aching, the uncomfortabe feelings that comes with it. With the wonderful use of therapeutic grade essential oils / massage / and yoga I no longer fell its wrath. 

I say this to say to you that 

"No You Do Not Have To Suffer For The Rest Of Your Life".

Massage releases the tight spasmodic muscles from around the nerves of the spine, around the bones, where ever there is tightness and allows normal flow of blood and oxygen so that you can once again have the freedom of movement.  

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Testimonials from my clients:

I had been suffering with shoulder pain for months, I met MerySerket at a health fair and she did a massage on me. She got deep into my shoulder blade and released whatever it was that was tight and I am so happy to say that I no longer feel the pain and I am able to work out again.

T. White

Mery helped my knee pain by pulling the leg and taking away the pressure that built up in my joint. I haven't felt the pain since.

J.S

I did the 3 sessions of the raindrop therapy flu prevention session and made sure I ate the recommended immune boosting foods she told me about before the winter flu months kicked in and I did not get sick at all. Thank you Mery for helping me...

J. Nevarez 

HOT STONES ROCKS! You made my birthday doubly special. thank you thank you thank you. I feel amazing. Never had hot stone before and now i wish to have it everyday. Can I keep you lol.

Nicole

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Windows of Wellness offers many healing modalities, and massage therapy is one of them. 

I personally will help you to experience the benefits of bodywork therapy and change the way you feel, 

the way you move and the way you live.

MERSAGE SESSIONS

Bodywork Therapy

Deep Tissue

Foot Reflexology

Raindrop Therapy

Lymphatic Raindrop

Hot Stone

Hot Bamboo

Somatic Massage

Pregnancy Massage

Visit my website for more information

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Internal Oleation Cleanse

A simple holistic method to cleansing your body. Utilize what you have in your kitchen to restore health. This simple 3 day process will cleanse your digestion tract, line your tract with a smooth coating, aid in eliminating toxins and nourish your system with vital nutrients. I chose "Coconut Oil" because of all its wonderful restoring and nutritive effects.

Coconut oil can have a positive effect on your hormones for thyroid and 

blood sugar control. It will boost thyroid function, increase metabolism and

 provide you with energy and endurance. 

A coconut oil cleanse coconut oil cleanse is an excellent way to cleanse without using complicated formulas. Coconut oil is a powerful cleansing food that also provides plenty of natural energy during a detox. This type of fat is ideal for a cleanse, since it provides the energy needed at a time when less food is being consumed.

Day 1

Fungal infections. Often connected with candida, repeat fungal infections like ringworm and jock itch are linked to an imbalance of bacteria and fungal organisms in the body. The lauric acid and caprylic acid in virgin coconut oil are antifungal, so a virgin coconut oil detox is an effective way to cleanse the entire system of fungal growth. Many people with fungal conditions report a complete recovery within the cleansing period. 

Candida. In modern society, candida overgrowth is almost an epidemic. More people are experiencing systemic candida, when the problem spreads throughout the body and causes a myriad of unpleasant side effects. A virgin coconut oil detox is completely void of sugar and other carbohydrates, which effectively starves off all candida in the system. People who suffer from candida will notice many conditions improve or disappear after a virgin coconut oil detox, including sugar cravings, fatigue, eczema, acne, repeat sinus infections and poor concentration. 

Viruses. Lauric acid, which is found in abundance in virgin coconut oil, is converted into monolaurin in the body, which has strong antiviral properties that can protect against and even destroy lipid-coated viruses like herpes and influenza.

Day 2

Coconut oil is very good at hydrating skin.  It sinks in deep, conditions, moisturizes, and softens skin. Skin is kept clean by an oily substance called sebum. When sebum mixes with too much dirt, bacteria, and dead skin cells it can clog pores and lead to acne and other blemishes. Coconut oil naturally clears away dirt, grime, and dead skin cells.

Day 3

10 BENEFITS OF COCONUT OIL

1.      In cooking as a great oil with a high smoke point. Great for baking, stir-frys or as a dairy free replacement to butter. 

2.     Taken supplementally for daily energy 

3.     As an eye-makeup remover 

4.     In making your own remineralizing toothpaste 

5.     To lighten age spots when rubbed directly on the skin

6.     As an intensive nighttime facial moisturizer 

7.     Rubbed on lips as a natural chap stick 

8.     On feet to fight athlete’s foot or tor fungus 

9.     Can help sooth psoriasis or eczema 

10.  In a filling and energy boosting brain power of your smoothie 

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Alkalize Your Health with Quality Water

What is alkaline water?

Alkaline water, also known as ionized water, is water with a pH of 7.0 or greater. To get alkaline water you need a running water faucet and a water ionizing machine, which will turn your basic tap water which usually has a pH of 7.0, into electrically charged drinking water with a pH of your choice (8.0pH – 10.0pH). Technology has delivered a clean answer to us in the form of water ionizers. It is by “splitting” of the H2O molecule in a sealed ionization chamber, under exact control of a dedicated microcomputer, to ensure the exact result time after time. As filtered tap water passes across specially designed titanium electrodes, it separates into the two components to form alkaline and acid water.

Benefits of “Drinking Alkaline Water”

Studies have shown that drinking alkaline water on a regular basis will improve your overall health and wellness. It has been proven to balance your cholesterol levels and your blood sugar levels, slow down the aging process, help fight tooth decay and prevent bone loss. Today most people eat a highly acidic diet, take medications, live in a toxic environment, think negative thoughts, and use conventional drugs… which subsequently cause their bodies to become imbalance and their blood pH levels drop, becoming acidic. Alkaline ionized water is rich in alkaline minerals, though of course it depends on what's in your tap water to start with. Vital minerals such as calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, iron, nickel, zinc and manganese help make your body more alkaline and remove toxic acid wastes from your body. Magnesium and calcium enhance the structure of your bones, muscle tissue and teeth; zinc boost immunity and sodium enhances thyroid function. Additionally, it is said that regular alkaline water consumption can help prevent diseases associated with the bone and cellular degeneration, such as arthritis, osteoporosis and assorted types of kidney disorders. Alkaline water also normalizes blood flow as a result of normalizing blood pH levels. Because of the effective way it penetrates the cell membranes many people say ionized water is better at hydrating your body than regular water. On an aesthetic level, ionized water can prove useful in preventing dry hair and skin. In addition to all of the above, water itself being a vital nutrient that we all are deficient of is an element that we cannot survive without.

Buying a Water Ionizer

If you're interested in purchasing a water ionizer, there are several factors to take into consideration before making your final selection.
First, you'll need to decide whether you'd like a removable ionizer that can easily be attached to or detached from your faucet head (Counter-top) or if you'd like a heavy duty ionizer that will be permanently installed beneath your counter. While the heavy-duty ionizers are generally more effective in purging acid toxins, they tend to come with much steeper price tags. Although they may not be as effective as their permanently-installed counterparts, the detachable faucet head units can conveniently be moved from one of your home's faucets to another, thus eliminating the need to purchase multiple ionizers.

When buying a filter make sure it has 3, 5, or 7 platinum titanium coated electrodes (plates). It should also have a built-in one micron activated carbon filter which removes chlorine, and other harmful elements from tap water. The filter you are interested in should also have a color pH meter and an ORP meter to measure the milivolt charge of alkaline or acid water, a calcium port for adding minerals and for maximum cleaning after years of usage, an automatic cleaning alert, hot water shut-off and filter replacement indicator.

The company where I get all my ionic water products is “Water Works 4 U” they have water filters, shower filters, ionic portable sticks and more… www.waterworks4u.com

ALKALINE IONIZED WATER IS

THE FUNDAMENTAL FOUNDATION

TO THE FOUNTAIN OF WELLNESS!