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I wanted to post at least once more on mental health before the end of May, for Mental Health Awarness Month. Of course we will still discuss mental health, as we have done in the past (check out previous episodes). However, sometimes when there is a spotlight on mental health, it draws more attention to the topic. In this episode I spoke about how beneficial research can be and how it can open you up to more resources and insight. Using the Internet can be a great tool, especially for those who may not have as many resources in their area. I also spoke about my own journey and some things I have done over the years to address my mental Health. Hopefully sharing a snapshot of my journey can give ideas to others who feel stuck on where to start, or who want to get back on their journey. This episode was not edited due to the time constraints, so I hope you enjoy the rawness lol. Resources mentioned in the episode: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/ New York State Office of Mental Health: https://omh.ny.gov/ U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Complex PTSD: History and Definitions https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/essentials/complex_ptsd.asp Betterhelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/

In this episode, I wanted to encourage others to start your mental journey today, if you have not already. It is not an easy journey, especially for those who have experienced trauma and/or mental health concerns. However, the sooner you start the better. The journey is important because mental health affects your physical health and other areas of life. Before Mental Health Awareness Month is over, I encourage you to start doing some research and consider starting the journey of growth. If it is helpful, I can speak on what the journey can look like and how I have been working through some of the challenges. Follow the Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/naturalholisticlady/ Follow the page on Twitter (X): https://x.com/iamholisticlady I post more on Instagram, however I would like to start posting again on Twitter (or X lol)

I wanted to speak on mental health since this month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month, at least here in the United States. Mental health is being talked about more in general, which is good; however, I do not hear it talked about as much in the context of health concerns. Chronic health concerns can take a major toll on a person's mental health, which in turn can also cause more issues with their physical health. I mentioned suidice ideations and how many times it is not discussed in the context of health concerns. I also spoke on auto immune concerns and disabilities since I believe those conditions need more spotlight. I hope this episode is helpful. I know it has been so long! I hope to be back more consistently. Apologies on the audio quality. Anchor FM is no longer available and I will be trying different methods to record. Mental Health Resource: https://988lifeline.org/ Can also call or text 988 Links to read more: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21624-autoimmune-diseases https://www.who.int/health-topics/disability#tab=tab_1 https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/sickle-cell-disease https://autoimmune.org/disease-information/fibromyalgia/

This is a last minute, impromptu episode speaking on listening to your inner conscience regarding things that appear small. I shared an interesting experience I had earlier tonight. These "smaller" things can be preparation for bigger things that awake our conscience to make important decisions. Please excuse if the audio is not the best.

This is long overdue, however I wanted to update from the juice fast in September. I spent time reading notes I took during the notes. Side note: I meant I thought I wrote more for Day 2, not Day 3.

I wanted to share the upcoming 3 day juice fast. I know it has been so long! Hope that yall have been well. I have still been posting on Instagram, especially in the Instagram stories.  The 3 day juice fast starts Friday, September 23rd, 2022 12:00 AM EST to Monday, September 26th, 2022 12:00 AM EST. You can look into your time zone and adjust as needed. I know some of you are listening from other states in America, or listening from other countries. The instagram page is here if you are not already following to stay up to date. I plan to post things to consider before, during and at the end of the 3 day fast. I hope yall can join because I believe it will not only be beneficial phsyically, but also emotionally, mentally and spiritually.

This episode I spoke on reasons why I believe we tend to fall prey to believe everything we hear. There are many other reasons, but these are a few that came to mind. I always encourage others and myself to question things and not to be afraid of the response from others. The goal is to keep us in a slumber or in a constant state of fear and uncertainty so we go along with whatever is presented.  Some may question how this relates to health, but we have seen this in the pandemic where the majority went along with what was told, and now there is another convenient issue. It's very unfortunate how things are playing out and how many have suffered, so this is more of a reason for us to remain alert. Follow me on Instagram at @naturalholisticlady

So, I wanted to do an update to the episode where I spoke on Kim Kardashian and the topics of celebrities promoting vegan brands. I still do not think it is inherently always a bad thing, however context is important and as I've tought about it more, I understand the outrage. You can leave voice messages on the Anchor.FM page https://anchor.fm/naturalholisticlady Also, you can find me on Instagram at @naturalholisticlady

So many people around this time are celebrating the holidays and they are preparing and/or eating so many different types of food. As mentioned in the episode, food can be very emotional, causing various feelings to arise. Guilt is one of them, so I wanted to touch on ways to address holiday food guilt. The goal is to enjoy food in healthier ways without unhealthy emotions attached to it. As far as Asian food, I meant more like Chinese food, Thai food, Japanese food and etc. I sometimes do not always know the best ways to describe certain cuisines, but just wanted to clarify that. Same with other terms and phrases I used to describe certain cultures and cuisines. Don't forget to follow me on Instragram at @naturalholisticlady Thanks for listening! This year we have now reached listeners in Germany as well, how exciting!

In this episode I wanted to touch on the division that I see with the medical challenges that are occuring right now and the role of the media in everything. The episode is not to steer people on either side, but just to discuss the concern of this division and the tactics being used. I am not a medical expert, and even if I was, I encourage people to do their own research and also speak to your doctor (preferably more than one doctor) to see the best decisions for your health. There are also doctors who are also trained in alternative holistic practices, along with others who are very knowledgeable in health that you can reach out to regarding alternatives to your overall health. You can follow me on Instagram at @naturalholisticlady and email me at [email protected] if you would like to send me any health information for to read.  Thanks for listening!

I decided to touch on the anger towards Kim Kardashian and her recent partnership with Beyond Meat, which is a vegan food brand. Follow me on Instagram @naturalholisticlady if you have any comments. I see listeners can also leave voice notes through Anchor FM. Also, if you are great with audio, I have a few questions on how to improve the sound and possibly add some things to the podcast. Feel free to reach out if you are serious.

This is a very quick segment just informing all the listeners of the new name and look. Stay tuned for a new episode.  Follow me on Instagram @naturalholisticlady This was already published before and then the audio was deleted by accident but it has 17 views as of now.

There are myths that people make up when it comes to the vagina. It's important they are addressed because so many women are struggling with vaginal issues. The shame and misinformation can lead to further issues and fear of seeking out support. I am not an OBGYN but I do know from experience that the vagina is a sensitive area and I have learned ways to greatly improve things. Every woman is different but I hope it's beneficial for the ladies. Hopefully yall can hear me since I was recording at night and was aiming not to speak too loud. Sometimes in the day, there is so much noise living in NYC lol. However, I hope it will be helpful. I provided some links below about women and yeast infections: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/yeast-infection/symptoms-causes/syc-20378999 https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/candidiasis/genital/index.html https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/vaginal-yeast-infections https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/keeping-your-vagina-clean-and-healthy/ Follow me on Instagram @naturalholisticlady

Have you ever heard of programming? Well we all have been programmed, even if you are a free thinker and the type of person that always questions things. Unfortunately, many people do not question things and they simply go along with certain beliefs and mindsets because of what they hear and watch. Mass media plays a major role in programming, including television and social media. However, the educational systems, family, churches and other areas of society can also affect how we think and it is important to question why we believe what we believe. Resetting the mind is important as well, where we can benefit being more aware of what we are taking in, but also being intentional about taking steps to address those influences. Even good things should be done in balance and sometimes we need to take some time away and make sure we are not overdoing certain things and utilizing our time in a more efficient way. I hope you enjoy the episode! I know it has been a while so it was nice to chat with yall lol Instagram: @naturalholisticlady

The goal is to stay grounded and protect our mind, body and spirit during all the controversy that is occurring. This is not about the left or the right, it's about where is this country heading and what ideologies are prominent. We see a major change in how people think and what is supported as a group. We should be aware how we are influence and aim to know firmly what we believe and having the ability to stand on what that is, despite what others are believe. Please be safe out there and use this as a learning opportunity for ourselves and to observe the climate of things. On a side note, I'm not saying using physical means to address issues is never necessary but a lot of the violence occurring is based on rage, bitterness and resentment. In others cases, it stems from racism, bigotry and other hate. This is the physical response I am referring to. Overall, let's be grounded, also using logic and intelligence. Let's also learn from history because history repeats itself.