Wellness Practices Assessment

1. I eat at least 2 cups of raw vegetables (or slightly cooked) daily. ____

Tip: The American Cancer Society recommends 4 servings of fruits and vegetables a day to prevent all cancer.

2. I have eliminated all white, processed sugar from my diet, except for special occasions.______

Tip: White sugar has all of the nutrients milled out of it. If you are going to eat sugar/fructose, make it as "close to the earth" as possible. For example: Honey, molasses, raw sugar.

3. I read labels and eat only ingredients that I understand, recognize or can pronounce. _____

Tip: Cockineal is a coloring agent used in foods and beverages such as pink grapefruit juice.  It is made from crushed cockroaches!  Know what you're consuming!

4. I limit alcohol to social occasions and celebrations. ______

Tip: It is medically proven women do not have as MUCH of the enzyme in their stomach to digest alcohol. Alcohol in excess is detrimental to everyone and a sure "nummer". However, women will suffer faster and have more health repercussions from alcohol than men. This information is based on a 15 year study.

5. I eat at least one piece of fruit a day ____

Tip: Fruit is like a broom because it is made of high fiber. If you put it into the body on an empty stomach, it will "sweep" right through and clean out debris.

6. My commitment to wellness includes sitting down, taking time to eat three times a day. ____

Tip: Remember to relax while you eat.  Chewing each bite slowly (at least 20 chews) will begin your digestion and help you get the most nutrition for the bite!!! Plus, it is very peaceful to actually "sit" and eat.

7. I eat three meals a day. ____

Tip: Break the fast! This is what breakfast is. You have been fasting for possibly 10 hours. You have not had any food. To start your engine, your body needs some grains and protein. It is like gasoline in a car. A cup of coffee is not "breaking the fast". A coke, a candy bar or white bagel is like eating 6 teaspoons of sugar for breakfast. Would you actually eat 6 tablespoons of sugar when you arise?

8. I eat two small snacks a day to keep blood sugar in tact._____

Tip: A great snack during the day is unsalted, dry roasted almonds or seeds of some kind. They are easy to carry and full of "balanced and close to the earth" nutrients. Fat you say?  New studies show overeating of carbohydrates to be a bigger concern for weight watchers than fat intake - especially natural fats.  Eliminate fake food for these "real" food goodies.

9. I believe food supports the bodies vitality and immune system. _____

Tip: Extreme-Self-Care for YOU will support you to be "powered-up" to fully interact with others, love others, have joy, vitality and happiness in your life. You can create what you desire. Do you desire to be healthy?  Start now.

10. I have identified and eliminated all headaches, stomachaches, and other physical conditions related to life style and food choices. ________

Tip: For ten-days, "notice" anything about your body that does not feel good each day. Then see if you can trace it to food, sleep, lifestyle, and environment. Watch, notice, identify, eliminate.  A high percentage of the population suffers from food allergies to items such as; dairy, wheat and peanuts.

11. I eat only whole grain rice, bread, and cereals. ____

Tip: The closer to nature a food is, the more likely it is healthy for you.   Processed foods are often so stripped of nutrients, the manufacturer has to add them back in artificially. 

12. I do not eat food from a tin can 95% of the time. ____

Tip: Our bodies love live enzymes as they stimulate our immune system and create strong healthy bodies. Anything in a can is "dead" and has been "in tin" maybe for months. Be sparing in using canned food. Try frozen first.

13. I am aware and completely committed to the truth that packaged food is often full of chemicals and chemicals are not food sources._____

Tip: In 1972 I discovered chemicals in food. I also discovered I was very allergic to them. They make me very ill. Many people are ill today because of chemicals in growing food and in packages, however they do not know that is the cause. For one week try eating nothing out of a can or box. Did you notice any difference?  Did you know the US has about 122 chemicals they put in food and Europe only allows 8.  Would you like some chemicals for breakfast?  Check and see if that is what you are eating.

14. I walk briskly at least 2 miles, three days a week, or do some other form of exercise three days a week, consistently. ____

Tip: Make exercise something you use to be in relationship with yourself.  Even walking is great exercise - a brisk 2 mile walk burns as many calories as a 2 mile run. Smell the fresh air and make yourself hardier!!!  Connect to the "feeling" of exercise Vs the thinking of what, when and how.  How do you "feel" when you exercise, make that "feeling" your focus. 

15. I sleep at least eight hours a night. ______

Tip: The New England Journal of Medicine recently had an article titled: "Lack of Sleep Will Make You Stupid"! Have you noticed how you feel dull, lethargic and even stupid when you don’t sleep. For every 15 minutes less than 7 hours of sleep, you loose one IQ point for that day.

16. I feel alive and vital 6 out of 7 days in a week. ____

Tip: Rate on a scale of 1 – 10, 10 being the best, how vital you felt all day. It is awesome to feel vital every day, and if you don’t call me and we will identify exactly why and what you will need to do to change that.

17. My skin, bones, teeth and hair are in optimum health. ____

Tip: It is a truism that bones, teeth, hair and skin represent your wellness. They can even be tested to see how well you are. Check yourself out. On a scale of 1 – 10, ten being the best, how alive and well are you in those areas?

18. I do not use street drugs at anytime, including marijuana. _____ I do not use prescription drugs. ______

Tip: In my life, it is amazing to me the people who stand for great lives and then abuse their bodies with drugs on the side. Marijuana is also a nummer….what is its place in the world of wellness and vitality? Pain killer? Prescription drugs are probably more of an offender than street drugs of any kind. If you use anything regularly, notice how it really makes you feel and be aware. Anti depressants and anti anxiety drugs are being used for a quick solution to broken hearts, confusion, disappointment and lack of connection to self and love from others.  If you are taking these drugs and want to get off, give me a call.  Everything is possible when you have all the facts. 

19. I ask questions directly and confidently to a Dr. if he wants to prescribe drugs for me, operate on me or otherwise do something to my body. ____

Tip: Your body belongs to you. You know it better than anyone, even the Doctor.  The Dr. has knowledge, however, he/she is just human. Where did he get his education, does he teach as well as practice medicine (they make better Dr.’s most of the time), does he believe in wellness or just fixing disease and broken things? If you asked him/her to explain how the drug might interact with the rest of your life, what might he/she reply. You have every right to ask your Doctor questions.  If they won’t answer you, fire them and go to another. Or better yet, create your own health from scratch!! Your body is a magnificent creation and it can heal itself in most cases. Save the Dr. for broken bones, emergencies, disease (and I believe you will never get one!!!!) Always think in the affirmative. You can create what you believe!!!!!

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