The Secret Ingredient for Healing Chronic Health Issues
A concept that comes up often in my healing journey is my critical and judgmental nature which I continually work to change. Blame, disappointment, focusing on the negative, and guilt are all emotions I have grown up with. I have learned not reconciling with these emotions has “fed” my health issues. So how do we meet these feelings to heal inflammation, reflux, and digestive issues? I have learned that COMPASSION is the secret ingredient. To have compassion for others, one must begin with self-compassion. The book Radical Acceptance by world renowned psycho-therapist, Tara Brach, was one of my first introductions to this concept years ago. I now begin by recognizing where the emotion is stored in my body. The last time I sat with it, it felt like a pit in my stomach or like a black hole puncturing my stomach. When I tuned into what was present there, my self-talk was “How could you! You know better. Why do you keep reacting this way? What’s wrong with you!” Noticing when Ms. Critical comes up is the first step in the healing process.
A concept that comes up often in my healing journey is my critical and judgemental nature which I continually work to change. Blame, disappointment, focusing on the negative, and guilt are all emotions I have grown up with. I have learned not reconciling with these emotions has “fed” my health issues. So how do we meet these feelings to heal inflammation, reflux, and digestive issues? I have learned that COMPASSION is the secret ingredient. To have compassion for others, one must begin with self-compassion. The book Radical Acceptance by world renowned psycho-therapist, Tara Brach, was one of my first introductions to this concept years ago. I now begin by recognizing where the emotion is stored in my body. The last time I sat with it, it felt like a pit in my stomach or like a black hole puncturing my stomach. When I tuned into what was present there, my self-talk was “How could you! You know better. Why do you keep reacting this way? What’s wrong with you!” Noticing when Ms Critical comes up is the first step in the healing process.
A way to further work with the inner-critical is with crystals. Dravite is one which supports self-love, self-healing, and acceptance which I am experimenting with. As I hold the crystal I imagine what this stone would have to say to the Ms. Critical part inside of me. If Dravite could talk, it would say, “Hold yourself with gentleness child. You're human. It’s okay. Let me give you a hug. You are still a good person. Your intentions are good. "
Emotional work is such an important part of the Gut Revive Program I run and must not be forgotten in healing work. There may be a sciency root cause; however, chronic issues always have an emotional component in my opinion. A client after being in the program for just 3 months reported, “I feel a deep sense of peace. I have this inner trusting that everything is going to be okay.” Gotta love that! Her increased regular bowels and psoriasis are fading away without medication. We simply use emotional work, in conjunction with incorporating healing foods and herbs in the diet.
Check out this glowing testimonial that just came in:
“I came to Melanie with acid reflux issues and was hoping to avoid the path of taking pharmaceuticals to alleviate the increasing discomfort. I was also hoping that the reflux could be treated so as not to interfere with my enjoyment of swimming. Melanie suggested several herbs that proved to be very helpful and not only for the acid reflux. It was even possible to do treatments while traveling as she recommended both teas, tinctures and powdered formats of these herbs. She is a very positive coach and communicates well with follow-up check-ins to see how her herbal recommendations are working for you. You receive not only her suggestions on herbal supplements but also her guidance on “breathing techniques” and dietary recommendations that support you in the treatment of your particular issue. I have learned so much while working with her, especially how to better understand and pay attention to my body and work with it. She has given me tools to go it “on my own” with some degree of confidence, although I know there’s still much to learn. Melanie has a wealth of information, if you are willing to listen and are open to trying her well considered suggestions. I know I’m swimming more comfortably and have made other positive dietary and lifestyle changes to avoid exacerbating the reflux and above all have avoided the “well worn” pharmaceutical path. I would enthusiastically recommend Melanie as a health coach! - Karin R.
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A way to further work with the inner-critical is with crystals. Dravite is one which supports self-love, self-healing, and acceptance which I am experimenting with. As I hold the crystal I imagine what this stone would have to say to the Ms Critical part inside of me. If Dravite could talk, it would say, “Hold yourself with gentleness child. You're human. It’s okay. Let me give you a hug. You are still a good person. Your intentions are good. "
Emotional work is such an important part of the Gut Revive Program I run and must not be forgotten in healing work. There may be a sciency root cause; however, chronic issues always have an emotional component in my opinion. A client after being in the program for just 3 months reported, “I feel a deep sense of peace. I have this inner trusting that everything is going to be okay.” Gotta love that! Her increased regular bowels and psoriasis are fading away without medication. We simply use emotional work, in conjunction with incorporating healing foods and herbs in the diet.
Check out this glowing testimonial that just came in:
“I came to Melanie with acid reflux issues and was hoping to avoid the path of taking pharmaceuticals to alleviate the increasing discomfort. I was also hoping that the reflux could be treated so as not to interfere with my enjoyment of swimming. Melanie suggested several herbs that proved to be very helpful and not only for the acid reflux. It was even possible to do treatments while traveling as she recommended both teas, tinctures and powdered formats of these herbs. She is a very positive coach and communicates well with follow-up check-ins to see how her herbal recommendations are working for you. You receive not only her suggestions on herbal supplements but also her guidance on “breathing techniques” and dietary recommendations that support you in the treatment of your particular issue. I have learned so much while working with her, especially how to better understand and pay attention to my body and work with it. She has given me tools to go it “on my own” with some degree of confidence, although I know there’s still much to learn. Melanie has a wealth of information, if you are willing to listen and are open to trying her well considered suggestions. I know I’m swimming more comfortably and have made other positive dietary and lifestyle changes to avoid exacerbating the reflux and above all have avoided the “well worn” pharmaceutical path. I would enthusiastically recommend Melanie as a health coach! - Karin R.
Need support to feel vibrant, healthy, inner-peace, joy, and vitality? Register for a complimentary consultation. I look forward to hearing your story.
PUBLISHED: August 22nd, 2023 at 11:00 PM EDT
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