What is in Your Food Supply?
At DimensionL Wellbeing, it is our mission to guide those who seek the rewards of living a more vital lifestyle. This type of lifestyle involves breathing mindfulness into our daily decisions. This includes being cognizant of how we nourish our bodies, spirits and our contribution to the world.
DLW embraces a whole-person, whole-life philosophy of health and wellbeing. That means we see health as happening not just in a person’s body, but also in the context of their life experiences, relationships, families and community.
We believe that every individual’s health state is dynamic, flexible, and the product of multiple, intersecting factors, including environments, actions, choices, patterns, perspectives, and more.
Genetic predispositions are a part of the picture, and they are important to consider in assessing which nutrition and lifestyle adjustments are best for you, but genes alone don’t dictate most health outcomes.
It’s the interplay of genes, lifestyle and environmental triggers that matters most. And that’s why a whole-person, whole-life approach to health and wellbeing makes so much sense.
Are you making dietary and lifestyle choices that are negatively affecting your well-being, yet you continue to do so? Do you have the energy or willpower to honor the desires of your heart?
The truth is we intuitively know what our body, heart and mind needs, yet we somehow enter cycles of self-sabotage. Living with presence replaces this sabotage with action… towards heart-filled goals and a life that you have always desired. It is not always easy to take such control in our life. It will require consistent faith, action and effort to fulfill your desires, but oh boy is it worth it.
It is virtually impossible to think or act from a heart-centered place if our bodies are toxic. Thus the saying, ‘your body is your temple’. Oh the wisdom in this statement! If your house is full of mold and termites, it would be safe to assume that the foundation would not last. There is no difference with our bodies, except that our bodies are miraculous, energetic structures + ecosystems. Our hearts’ beat without command. All of our cells are constantly seeking balance, or homeostasis. Give your body half of a chance to heal and it will get to work.
While dietary choices are completely individualistic, there are food particulars which are best avoided by everyone. To be aware of your choices does not mean you have to be perfect all of the time. Life is about balance, do the best you can and all parts of you will be grateful.
I want to shed light on harmful, addictive chemical-laden ingredients that are keeping your mind and body from optimal wellness and potentially inciting harmful side effects and even dis-ease. With this new information I hope you take the time to read labels and watch out for many of the harmful ingredients shared below.
Here are some unexplained symptoms that may be associated with an over burdened immune system, potentially linked to ingesting these harsh chemicals:
Fatigue
Sluggish elimination
Irritated skin
Allergies
Low-grade infections
Mental confusion
Menstrual difficulties
Bags under the eyes
Distended stomach
Constipation/diarrhea
These are only some of the side effects associated with an overburdened immune system and detoxification pathways . According to a study by the Environmental Working Group, blood samples from newborns contained an average of 287 toxins, including mercury, fire retardants and pesticides. It is my logic that if unborn life form is already subjected to an astronomical number of toxins, what would the toxin load of the average adult look like?
If you are interested you can take a look at the variety of testing I offer, here.
The additives in processed foods are designed to make them look and taste better. They include unhealthy amounts, and varieties of; of salt, fat and sugar – and those are the ingredients you can pronounce.
These additives, however, have a price to pay, which may include side effects; food allergies, increased waistlines, decreased absorption of minerals and vitamins, cancer and more.
Please click on the link below to read more about 11 controversial ingredients in our food supply.
11 controversial ingredients
Beyond the food we ingest there lies many culprits of toxic chemicals in our everyday lives. I encourage you to become mindful of what you put on your body and what’s lurking in your home environment.
Adding green plants to your home helps increase the oxygen supply in your home. Try finding cosmetics, body products, cooking & cleaning supplies that reduce your carbon footprint and chemical load. A good rule of thumb is if you cannot pronounce it you probably should not have it in our around your body! There are GREAT natural alternatives to experiment with and essential oils provide a multitude of benefits.
Be open to new products and be the change you wish to see! Head over to my shop for a variety of conscious products for home and body.
Want to go Deeper?
Has any of this information sparked your interest? Would you like more support in learning how to remove toxins from your life? I offer complimentary consults and have personalized packages to support you in creating positive change in your home environment and beyond.
To learn more about GMO’s, how to protect yourself & your family, and ways to become involved in banning glyphosate in your areas, visit: The Institute for Responsible Technology
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