Stop The Swine Flu H1N1 Virus
Dr.Vinay Goyal is an MBBS, DRM, DNB (Intensivist and Thyroid specialist) having clinical experience of over 20 years. He has worked in institutions like Hinduja Hospital , Bombay Hospital , Saifee Hospital , Tata Memorial etc. Presently, he is heading our Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid clinic at Riddhivinayak Cardiac and Critical Centre, Malad (W).

The following message given by him, I feel makes a lot of sense and is important for all to know

The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a global epidemic of this nature, it’s almost impossible to avoid coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not so much of a problem as proliferation is.

While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection, in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps, not fully highlighted in most official communications, can be practised (instead of focusing on how to stock N95 or Tamiflu):

1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications).

2. “Hands-off-the-face” approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or slap).

3. *Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you don’t trust salt)… *H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/ nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one. Don’t underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method.

4. Similar to 3 above, *clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water. *Not everybody may be good at Jala Neti or Sutra Neti (very good Yoga asanas to clean nasal cavities), but *blowing the nose hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population.*

Neti pots and sinus rinse kits are available at the drug store and relatively inexpensive….under $15. I take the sinus rinse into the shower with me to use.

5. *Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C (Amla and other citrus fruits). *If you have to supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to boost absorption.

6. *Drink as much of warm liquids (tea, coffee, etc) as you can. *Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction. They wash off proliferating

13 Ways to Stay Healthy During The H1N1 Flu Season

Yes it is in the news, but you can help protect yourself by doing a few of these natural things.

1. Eat those fruits and veggies.

2. Get plenty of rest. We are not that far from our cave dwelling ancestors that rested most of the winter. Be sure to get those zzzzz’s – 8 to 10 hours a night. This is not the time to cut your sleep time.

3. Eliminate stress as much as possible. I know the holidays are coming and I will be sending you tips on how to survive them, but remember stress lowers your immune system.

4. If you are ill – stay home. Yes, you have work that MUST get done – but is it really worth it to spread those germs around? Stay home and rest. We all thank you.

5. Take your vitamins – they really can help. I also take a natural flu prevention drop that I got from my homeopathic doctor. Also, Elderberry syrup may help with immune protection.

6. Exercise! Get out in the fresh air. Take a walk. If the weather is crummy, go to the gym, swim, something.

7. Read a self-help book. It’s a good time to work on your inner self.

8. Avoid the news. The news can depress you bringing you down.

9. Laugh. Laughter is a great energy boost and helps the immune system.

10. End your warm bath or shower with a cool rinse. Yes, you are all nice and warm and don’t really want to get cold, but it helps your immune system. Also, avoid bathing too much as it dries out the skin and removes that natural layer of protection. Option for just washing up those private areas a couple of times a week.

11. Even those these darker cooler days seem to call for sweet foods – avoid them. Instead of reaching for a cookie, eat some almonds or walnuts, or an apple or pear. Chew gum if you must, but don’t go toward that cookie. In fact, don’t even buy them.

12. De-clutter your house. Yup! Clutter can have dust and germs. It also is a stressor.

13. Yes, wash your hands – a lot – with plain soap and water – but then use hand lotion. Having dry skin can cause cuts in the skin which allow bacteria and germs in. Keep your skin moisturized.

I wish you a happy, healthy fall and winter 2009/2010.
Blessings,
Judith
Wise Heart Coaching

Judith

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Start Living Fearlessly!

How would it be to live without fear?  To make decisions based on knowledge rather than fear? To live each day fearlessly?

Wonderful – right?

Well you can! Starting Wednesday, June 24, 2009 we will work together for 10 consecutive weeks toward living a life without fear. As your facilitator and life coach I will assist you to start living life fearlessly.  I have worked and supported several groups through their personal transition from fearful living to fearless living and I look forward to doing the same for you.

Here is the fun part – you get to take this course from the privacy of your living room.  No one will know who you are, so you can be honest and forthright. We will work together at a specified call in time over a free bridge line. It is that easy!

Once your one time low payment of $45 is confirmed I will send you your welcome letter and homework for the 10 weeks plus your bridge number for calling in.

It’s really is that simple!

So, pay now – purchase your copy of Fearless Living by Rhonda Britten (used copies are available most everywhere) and let’s get started toward living life fearlessly.

Just visit my website Wise Heart Coaching and hit Pay Now!

Once again all the stats:

Fearless Living by Rhonda Britten

Meeting: 10 weeks starting June 24^th

Time: 6:30 PM PDT for one hour for 10 weeks.

Class limit: 15 persons

Cost: $45

Includes: Study Guide, Facilitator, and Bridge Line

Now, hit that button and start living fearlessly today!  I look forward to working with you.  Wise Heart Coaching.com

Judith Auslander

Judith@WiseHeartCoaching.com

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The Wabi-Sabi Way

As I read the magazine about the “way,” I asked the same question I am sure you are asking now – What the heck is The Wabi-Sabi Way?

Well, it is the “way” I plan on being and thinking from now on.

Wabi-Sabi is when you realize that you are not going to be perfect, your life is not going to be perfect, you are never going to look like Paris Hilton (that’s if you wanted to look like Paris Hilton). It’s also when you realize that your spouse is not perfect, that your kids will never be the genius that discovers the cure for why men go to war, and that you will not keep up with the Jones no matter how hard you try.

The term has Japanese origins and basically describes, “the beauty to be found in that which is incomplete or imperfect.” Wow!!!

So, now I knew what Wabi-Sabi was – but what does it look like? According to the article, an old weathered barn is Wabi-Sabi, as is that old worn t-shirt that you can’t give up, and that comfortable beat up chair from Fraiser. All Wabi-Sabi! In Japan an artist will make sure an art piece has one mistake in it just remind people of the concept of Wabi-Sabi. I guess I can call my dropped stitches in knitting as Wabi-Sabi – I will just pretend I did it on purpose.

But what would happen if we went through life deciding to NOT be perfect and instead to allow our imperfections to shine – our personal Wabi-Sabi? How would life become easier – less stressful – less complicated? How much would our blood pressure decrease if you said, “Oh, it’s OK – It’s Wabi-Sabi!?”

Wabi-Sabi is authentic and simple. It is a natural beauty. As we grow older, Wabi-Sabi allows us to be OK with the parts of us that change. A wrinkle becomes perfect imperfection.

Wabi-Sabi doesn’t mean we don’t try to do better, it simply means that we are at peace with things as they change. You never know how that change may work to your advantage. For example, when I lost my job a few years back I thought this is awful, devastating. But then I discovered coaching – and nothing has been the same since. It completely changed my life for the better. It didn’t happen in one day – it took time – Wabi-Sabi!

How can you make The Wabi-Sabi Way a part of your life? How will it change the way you see things? My suggestion, make Wabi-Sabi a conscious decision and enjoy the journey of life with all its imperfections.

Blessings, Judith Auslander

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Still a Diva at Sixty!

OK, we all have birthdays – but this is a special one for me – today I turned 60. I remember turning 50 and how very difficult that was for me. But 60 – well, it feels OK. I actually waited until my 60th birthday to write this because I wanted to be 60 when I wrote it. I wanted to see if I would feel anything different than what I was feeling, which has been and still is OK!

I believe that 60 is OK because I am happy – and I am happy because I made a choice to BE HAPPY! And yes, it is a choice – a choice we make everyday. I could choose to be disappointed, or sad, or old or numerous other things – but I have made a personal choice to be happy – happy with life, happy with who I am, happy with the things I am doing, happy with friends and family.

So, what happens when we make a choice to be something or to see something in a certain way? It happens! It is that simple. Our mind is a powerful tool that we can use to create happiness or sadness. If we only truly understood what a powerful tool our brain is – how are thoughts can literally create change – we would think a lot more about – dare I say – what we think.

We know that when someone is miserable, angry, or sad and they walk into the room – we can feel that energy around them. Our body and nervous system immediately respond. Now, what happens when someone enters a room filled with joy and happiness – we respond to that as well?

We really do have super powers – we have the power – each one of us – to bring joy or sadness into a room. How will you use your super powers?

And here is the fun part, if you walk into the world with joy, the more joy will come to you. Just as the reverse is true – if you walk into the world with anger, hatred, or self-pity – you will attract more of that. What do you want to attract?

In my case, I made a conscious decision about 4 years ago to change my thoughts, to change my way of looking at my life and the world. I decided to go toward the light and away from the darkness. I am not going to say that it was immediate – but I will say that like any habit, that the more I practice it – the more natural it seems – and thus the more the opposite just no longer works.

So, how do you walk out into the world? Make it a choice.

My birthday gift is that I wish each of you Blessings and more Blessings!

Judith Auslander,
Wise Heart Coaching

http://www.WiseHeartCoaching.com

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Venting vs. Complaining

We all complain – and it is often destructive rather than constructive. So, how can we take yelling and screaming and talking negatively about people or a situation – which is often called “venting” – to something positive and affirming?

The best way I have discovered is through Rhonda Britten. Last month I mentioned her book, Fearless Living, as part of “Being Fearless.” This article stimulated a lot of conversation (if you would like a copy of that newsletter just email me) about living Fearlessly during times that feel filled with fear.

This time I would like to write about how to vent in a constructive manner.

According to Rhonda, complaining solves nothing, however venting can be valuable. So, how do you make venting valuable? You set rules!

Rhonda Britten’s Rules for Venting:
1. Pick a venting partner (ventee) who is supportive and trustworthy. Talk to him/her in advance and explain the rules so that the ventee will be aware of what to do when you call to vent.
2. When you call to vent, ask your ventee if now is a good time. If he/she say no, it is important to respect that and ask when would be a better time to call. However, if you are desperate to talk, it is important to convey that to your ventee.
3. Set a limit for venting – AND STICK TO IT! Once the time is up – it is up. During the venting time remain focused on what you are feeling or what the challenge is. It can be a time of just asking your partner to listen as you sort out your day and what happened. It is important to be honest with your partner as to what you want. Let your partner know if you just want him/her to listen or if you want the ventee to offer a solution.

“Venting is not about a quick fix or rescuing you or finding someone to agree or disagree with you.”

4. Don’t keep anything secret – let it all out – be honest. You may feel vulnerable, but that is OK.
5. Breathe!
6. Ask for the support you need.
7. Thank your ventee for her/his time and support.
8. Be conscious of the set time limit. When the time is up, you are done. Change the subject or hang up. This is a signal to your subconscious that you have processed your feelings and are ready to move on.

This entire process is empowering and will leave you feeling renewed rather than disempowered as complaining often will leave the complainer.

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