Katie Whitmarsh, MA Holistic Wellness

Katie Whitmarsh, MA Holistic Wellness
Natual Health Consultant

Monday, March 28, 2016

Lao Tzu Amazing Light and Sound Master

"Would you like to save the world from the degradation and destruction it seems destined for?  Then step away from shallow mass movements and quietly go to work on your own self-awareness.  If you want to awaken all of humanity, then awaken all of yourself.  If you want to eliminate the suffering in the world, then eliminate all that is dark and negative in yourself.  Truly, the greatest gift you have to give is that of your own self-transformation."

Saturday, March 26, 2016

Detox Instructions - Lightweight Version


Lightweight Version – 8 Days

First 4 Days:

No wheat flour in any form

No sugars or sweeteners of any kind except whole fruit at a minimum.  Pure stevia sweetener (with no additives) may be used.

Absolutely no alcohol

Decrease caffeine use to green or black tea only if needed; if absolutely necessary, one cup of coffee per day.

Supplements for improving healthy gut flora and blood sugar/insulin: 

Grapefruit Seed Extract in 125mg tablet form, one with breakfast

The herb Pau d’arco in capsule form, one with breakfast (pau d’arco tea may be used)

A good quality probiotic kept refrigerated at a health food or vitamin store, one at bed time.

Chromium Picolinate in 200 mcg tablets, 1-3 tablets per day depending on level of blood sugar issues like hypoglycemia.

Supplement for elimination NOT containing senna or aloe, if elimination daily is a problem or trouble with constipation.

Second 4 Days:

Continue with first program but also eliminate all dairy products except a good quality whole milk plain yogurt (not Brown Cow).

General Guidelines:

Increase veggies and fruits throughout the day; include in all meals and snacks (especially veggies!)

Increase pure water intake and herbal non-caffeinated teas

Avoid refined foods, fried foods, deli meats/products, food additives, chemicals, etc.

If possible decrease your daily activities and use mild exercise during the cleanse

Get extra rest and relaxation

Body Detox Program - The Lightweight Version


Detoxification is a must for anyone over 30 who wants to avoid imbalance and disease as they age, yet can be beneficial for those as early as in their teens and 20s as well.  We accumulate many toxins, chemicals, and heavy metals in our bodies through the food we eat, what we drink, and our interaction with the environment.  The body needs to be relieved of these toxins to function properly.  It is also important to create a more alkaline environment in the body to balance gut flora and help the body heal. The liver, which filters much of these toxins, naturally enters into detoxification on its own in the spring so this is the perfect time to cleanse.  I also feel a second cleanse in the fall is useful.

 There are many ways to detoxify the body, from the lazy way of taking gobs of cleansing supplements without any diet change (which truly doesn’t do much), to the extreme of fasting for weeks on end, drinking endless green shakes, and doing colonics, which for many is not feasible, possible, nor tolerable, and can be unsafe.  In my 25 years of practice and knowledge of natural health, detoxification doesn’t have to be that hard.  Each time you do it, it is a bit of an experiment as our body changes over time, but gets a little easier with experience.  The process needs to be something you can do once or twice a year while working and living your busy life, or you won’t do it at all.  I suggest 1-2 weeks once or twice a year.  Your results will be based on how often you do it and how much you put into it; you will get better at it over time.  Don’t give up, just give this a try……..

Depending on how addicted you are to refined foods and how toxic you are, you may experience hypoglycemia, withdrawal symptoms, cravings, tiredness, or weakness due to dumping of toxins.  It is a must that you are eliminating easily on a daily basis; if not please include a product or supplement for safe daily elimination.  Also drink lots of pure water!  Email me at evolvingwellness@yahoo.com or Message me with questions.  Good luck and trust the process! 

Friday, March 25, 2016

Spring Cleanse! Follow Along......

It's time for a spring cleanse/body detoxification!  If you are interested you can follow along with me and send any questions you have to me at evolvingwellness@yahoo.com, or post your comments and experiences here on the blog.  I will post instructions for the cleanse tomorrow and this will give you a week to prepare, beginning the cleanse with me on Saturday April 2nd.  You will need to read food labels and plan meals and snacks so you can be successful with the cleanse.  If you would like to receive automatic blog posts regarding this cleanse, please send me your email address or sign up as a follower of my blog.  Let's get going!  ðŸ˜€

Thursday, March 3, 2016

Love, Power, Wisdom

Love
Power
Wisdom
Affection
Compassion
Sympathy
Allowing
Accepting
Rising Above
Neutrality