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Your Body is Listening! A Pathway for Releasing Chronic Conditions, Part Two: Working with Clients
Our bodies are designed for movement and continuous renewal. When injury or illness occurs, the body seeks to heal. We can help expand or limit the scope of that recovery, and it all begins with the expectations that we set. For me this is undeniable. When I was in a coma, the stark disconnect from my physical body showed me a new connection to it. My brain was no longer directing physical movement, so I learned to talk to my body in a different way – one that freed me from the coma and fueled my healing journey. (For more about my story, please read Part One of this article.)
Osteoporosis Now What? Part 1: Power &
Will I lose strength? Do I have to give up the workouts I love? This may not be an initial reaction, but many women who come to me for help after an osteoporosis diagnosis are feeling a loss of control.
Osteoporosis Now What? Part 2: Bone Matters
Building bone is not a passive pursuit. It is bold and purposeful, and supports a natural remodeling process. If we stimulate them they strengthen, if too quiet, they can deteriorate. For bones respond to what we ask of them. So ask them to grow.
Your Body is Listening! A Pathway for Releasing Chronic Conditions, Part One
When I first knew that my body was listening, it was a matter of life and death. Twenty-four years ago I was given three weeks to live, and I am told I am the only survivor of that illness. I can remember how I talked to my body, every step of the way, and experienced how it is truly a reflection of my thoughts, words, my prayers. In the most dramatic moments, I felt this connection save me in ways doctors called, “Divine Intervention.” But there were also less dramatic examples of how opening the pathway for positivity and hopefulness helped me restore physical movement beyond medical prognoses.