was taken away from many people as children. In our attempts as adults for our internal child to be seen, we reach out with the only thing we know subconsciously—which is often to be sick—to get that much-needed attention, touch and caring that we should have received when we were little…or that we are not currently receiving, or not receiving enough of. Of course, I know this does not apply to
You DON’T have to get sick just because it’s “that time of year!”
by Kim Breton of Vibrant Health Herb Shop
around you are getting sick—is to keep yourself healthy. Why are SO MANY people not doing whatever they possibly can to take PREVENTATIVE measures? Or, of even more concern, when they do get ill, why don’t they do WHATEVER they possibly can to return to optimum health? Eating better food, drinking more water, exercising, looking into natural therapies that are non-invasive—all can help without major pharmaceutical chemicals or surgeries.
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A friend once told me about a class he attended with a famous chiropractor/ philosopher. The doctor said that he would announce the cure for all disease at the end of the semester. My friend waited with bated breath for that answer—as he wanted to help people as much as he could in his new profession as a chiropractor. Once the semester was over, the doctor said that the secret to optimum health was—are you ready for this? ”Never give a sick child a toy.”
know it should be obvious that THE BEST path to feeling well ALL YEAR--- even when many (if not most!) people
This can be a challenging concept for some to understand—in fact, several students walked out of the room. The idea is that if children are sick and they get a gift, they will equate being sick with getting gifts, and further equate “illness” to being special—instead of being special just because they are. You may be thinking, why is this such a bad thing? Unfortunately, this is something I see quite often. People rack up illnesses, medicines and doctor appointments and start to “own” their sickness like a badge of honor. This isn’t their fault. It is what many people were taught. Fortunately, this can be overcome. One important part of reversing this pattern is knowing that you are already special! You DO NOT need an illness (or multiple illnesses) to make you special. You don’t need an experimental drug, an expensive doctor or rare disease. You are special “just because.” There is no other reason—you just are! Each one of us is special and unique because we are here on planet Earth. Unfortunately, this knowledge
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everybody who gets sick. Yes, sometimes even those who are very healthy, and are doing all the right things, still have to deal with “fi ghting something off.” They may develop or have major health issues due to factors beyond their control (or factors they didn›t know were even relevant in being a root cause of their health issues). This is why when clients come in I view health concerns (whether a common cold or cancer) as your “check engine” light coming on—a message from your wise body to listen to what is needed inside. Unfortunately, we are not usually educated on tools to assist ourselves. When I work with clients—in the throes of a diffi cult illness or those wanting to maintain their current good health—I work to help them fi nd that part of themselves that is screaming to get out, to be healthy and strong (physically and emotionally). YOU DO have the ability to work through your illness and gain health. I am amazed at my clients who work so hard on diving into the “Root Causes” of their health imbalances: whether they be nutritional defi ciencies, not drinking enough (good) water, toxins (both in the body and in the living environment) as well as releasing negative emotions that may be adversely effecting their health -- I applaud you! You are all so special!
Kim Breton is a Master Herbalist & Certifi ed Natural Health Professional. She has owned Vibrant Health Herb Shop (formerly The
Herb Shop) in Kissimmee since 1999. She specializes in Wellness Consultations & Applied Kinesiology and in general seeks to fi nd the “Root Cause” of health imbalances with her clients as the best way to help the body deal with any “Dis- Ease.” For more information go to www.
VibrantHealthShop.com or call 407-935- 0882 for an appointment.
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