News from Holly Shantara Farrow -The Soul Coach

Seasonal changes can reek havoc on the body, leading to all
sorts of health issues. Here are some suggestions that I use to keep me healthy and transitioning as smoothly as possible:

1) I Change My Diet:

Giving the physical body seasonal adjustment time by changing what I eat and how I eat, keeps me from nasty colds and flu which is the bodies way of cleaning out anyway.

I much prefer to forgo a dietary indulgence then have to endure a cold. Steering clear of heavy dairy, sugar and rich foods, keeps mucus levels down too.

As the transition between fall and winter approaches, I will have taken my time introducing denser foods and can monitor more easily what is working for my system or not.

My father used to tell me that every Thanksgiving I would be sick and could not enjoy the meal. I learned that by shifting my diet and doing a cleanse pre-holiday feasting, the issue was resolved and I was able to indulge without debilitating myself.

2) I Do A Cleanse:

Right about now, ( in fact, I just ordered the products herbdoc.com ) I begin a 5-day cleanse.

This time of year, I start feeling sluggish and craving foods I know aren't the best for me. It is the bodies instinct to want to pack on the pounds for winter to stay warm. Giving myself an opportunity to do a seasonal cleanse, stops the cravings and gives me time to start a healthy shift into making soups and other nutritious but warming meals.

3) I Use Essential Oils:

I am an advocate and a lover of the beautiful and vibrant therapeutic-grade essential oils. In fact, I became a distributor because I love the products sooo much. They are living vibrational plant medicine.

I have over 200 oils for my personal use. I use them to expand the capillaries in my chest and make breathing easier.

I use them as a protectant from cold and flu germs.

I use them to eliminate intestinal parasites and to keep my body more alkaline instead of acidic where bacteria and viruses grow,.

I have used them on my daughter to clear a staph infection without the use of antibiotics and when she has a cold to get rid of it.

I use them to keep my energy field clean and dispel negative frequencies.

It is the ritual of anointing too, not to mention the amazing and rich aromatherapy fragrances, that I love.

I also use them in a diffuser to dispel any airborne germs or molds as well and just make the air healthier and oxygen rich, around my home.
(See one of my favorite oils below this column)

4) I Allow My Shifts

During the season change, I give myself permission to move in ways that support me. More stretching. More resting. More being. I listen to what my body needs and follow the promptings.

I get out in the sunshine when I can just to offset any seasonal deficit from being inside too much. Sometimes, I will just find a sunspot streaming in from a window and bask there for a while.

Listening to my intuition and journaling helps to diffuse any stress and keep me connected and open.
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I realize these suggestions may not be for everyone. The point here is to give yourself permission to follow the rhythms that your body and energy is sharing with you. You will be happier and healthier as a result by honoring your bodies needs during seasonal change.