Speaking to the ‘user friendly’ aspect of the body, give the body the tools it needs and it will build a healthy, strong body! Simply put, these tools are nutrient dense foods, clean water, clean air and exercise. Yes, it’s really that simplistic, but not that easy for most people. With all the fad diets, opposing exercise theories and general misinformation, it is confusing to sort through what is beneficial for each individual: which diet? which exercise program? which vitamin? more protein or less protein?….on and on swirls the confusion.

Some of the greatest authors regarding food and health are Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Dr. Thomas Rau, Colin Campbell, Dr. Russell Blaylock and Dr. Ben Lerner, to name a few. While non-traditional, each simplifies the complexities of the body, teaches the reader to understand the body and where to find the proper tools to build the kind of wellness of our dreams. Education leads to knowledge and knowledge to power. Once we have the knowledge, we have the power to change our lives, to reverse and prevent disease; we have the power to take charge of our lives and our well being. Fast food has become an acceptable norm, along with donuts and sugar laden cereals for breakfast. The majority of diseases in the United States are lifestyle related, which translates into; they’re within our control and within our power to change.

My goal and my passion are to share my knowledge, thereby empowering my clients to make lifestyle changes that save lives. I combine all the best of what I have learned from every book, every class, and every mentor, and formulate a program that allows me to share that knowledge in a way that is easy to understand and easy to put into practice.

Dr. Thomas Rau, author of The Swiss Secret to Optimal Health explains, “When you nurture your internal body, you optimize the rebuilding power that lies within every human being. As I have already explained, all living tissues renew within a certain period of time. If you have an organ that is sick, slowly degenerating, or not functioning as it should and you want to improve your health you need to create a new organ that functions better. You do this by nourishing the internal environment that surrounds and sustains that organ, so that over time, cell by cell, you grow a better body, essentially optimizing your natural potential for healing.” So now the big question: how is the internal body nurtured?

Healthy gastrointestinal function is essential to overall health and well being. Each section of the gut has a different function. These functions are not limited to digestion and elimination; but rather include the immune system, nervous system and hormonal function. Greater that 70% of serotonin is produced in the gut and 80% of the immune system lies in the gut lining. Problems, such as leaky gut, Candida, parasites and food sensitivities can cause damage to the gut lining. This damage creates minor, isolated symptoms and even systemic symptoms and diseases. Some symptoms or diseases that may not appear to be related to the GI tract but actually are directly related may include arthritis, skin eruptions, headaches, infertility, etc. The 4R’s to gut health, which translates to whole body health, are remove, repair, restore and replace. Scientists at the Institute of Functional Medicine describe the 4R approach as; remove stressors, antigens and toxins (food related as well), repair damaged lining mucosa, restore beneficial bacteria and replace inefficient digestive secretions such as digestive enzymes and hydrochloric acid.

Whether the goal is maximized health or weight loss, the path to success is the same. The Get Lean Weight Loss Program and the Prescription for Wellness Program are founded on the 4R approach with hands on individual, weekly coaching and support with muscle testing for individual sensitivity and nutrient assessments. Also included is a program specific cookbook, bi-monthly group meetings and educational materials.

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Marilyn Shannon

Do you know that you can be brain dead, but you can not be heart dead? Does your breathing make you sick? Do you know that improper breathing can trigger panic?

Do you know the secret formula of life?

Event + response = outcome

Our response is dictated by our stress level. Our stress level affects our breathing that becomes fast and shallow. Our breathing affects all our organs and first of all the heart rate. Increased heart rate destroys the harmony that exists in our body and induces excessive production of stress hormone cortisone. Too much cortisone is not healthy and is hard to get out of the system. Cortisone also stops the production of DHEA, a vitally important hormone building block, dramatically decreasing our memory, immune system response and muscles flexibility

For seven years, Marilyn Shannon, a life coach and a mediator and the founder of Power of Dialogue, used HeartMath breathing technique to training clients of all ages to change the response, shift attitude, and create different emotional landscape and as a result changing the outcome.

HeartMath breathing technique helps with:

• ADD
• Stress management
• Eating disorders
• Concentration and creativity
• Addictions
• Test preparation
• Insomnia
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Intuition
• Positive emotions development

“HeartMath breathing technique helps developing ability to live the moment, to be present in the moment.”, – said Marilyn. –“It gives us opportunity to be clear, to receive the information faster, and to react appropriately.”

The sensor attached to the ear or finger measures the HRV, heart rate variability that is closely related to our emotions, and sends a reading to sophisticated software that presents heart’s beats on the computer screen.

“When you develop the balance, you can do anything. “, – Marilyn uses numerous therapeutic computer games assisting her clients with the proper breathing techniques so they can achieve their goals from concentration and stress management, to addictions and depression.

Many American hospitals use HeartMath. Our local emergency room staff at Duke Hospital, one of the top American hospitals, uses HeartMath to lower doctor’s and nurses’ stress level.

HeartMath breathing techniques is easy to learn and easy to apply even by children as young as three years of age.

Marilyn Shannon can be reached at:
(919) 362-7133
http://www.powerofdialogue.com/

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