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FUN IN THE SUN | Vitamin D
As summer is fast approaching, I thought it would be a good idea to talk about a semi-controversial subject….the sun! Worshiped by Aztecs and later by extreme tanning
enthusiasts, the glowing orb that fuels our little planets energy systems, is a vital part of
the human body’s well being.
I am not advocating exposing yourself continuously to the harsh UV rays of the sun until
your skin is either burnt to a crisp or cured as a leather, but what I am saying is that
sunlight in moderation is not only good for you, but necessary for optimal well-being.
How UVB Rays Are Good For You:
The UVB rays in the sun (the very same rays that cause sunburn) cause the body to
synthesize a certain chemical, that is present in the skin, into Vitamin D. Vitamin D
actually works in the body as a hormone. It helps the body with the absorption of
calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D also helps protect the body from autoimmune and
certain female organ cancers. It also helps with mood regulation, one of the reasons
people often suffer from SADD is due to the lack of sunlight in the winter months.
Ways To Get Your Daily Vitamin D:
While there are many factors that prevent people from getting the vitamin D necessary
from the sun alone (sunscreen, fully covered in clothing, smog, etc), it is important to
accept this simple gift mother nature has to offer and try to spend 15 min a day in the
unfiltered light. For any deficiencies of vitamin D, there are lots of fortified foods and
supplements. If you are worried that you may be deficient in vitamin D, you can always
ask your doctor for a simple blood test to find out.
So get outside and enjoy the weather! And remember, the simplest sun protection,
comes from what you eat. Eat the rainbow, getting full antioxidant support to fight off
free radicals.
Upcoming Class: Intuitive Eating and Cravings July 26th Sunday 10-11:30am
Register early to receive 25% off https://msi-healing.com/event-
About the Author:
Leslie Kemp, CHHC. I have been actively involved in the health and wellness industry for over 15 years. I graduated from The Desert Institute of the Healing Arts in 2000 as a massage therapist. This journey led me to also study aromatherapy, Thai bodywork, and Reiki. In my quest for studying and sharing healing modalities the missing component in my tool belt seemed obvious. Hippocrates said it best, “Let food be they medicine and medicine be thy food.” So I attended the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. During my training, I studied over 100 different dietary theories, practical lifestyle management techniques, and innovative coaching methods with some of the world’s top health and wellness experts.
I am a member of The International Association for Health Coaches. In my practice, I work with women who have lost their spark to help them get their sass back by empowering them to make lifestyle choices that will allow them to thrive.
Give Yourself the Present of Presence
One of the best things you can do for your overall well being is to remain active and accountable for your own health choices. By this, I mean many of us go about the day mindlessly and simply going through the motions. We get hungry. We eat. We get thirsty. We drink. Tired? Sleep. But where is the enjoyment, the zest, the LIFE, in that way of living?
My suggestion for you is to, as much as you are able, to stay in the moment with your choices.
It is very easy to get a bag of chips and soda from the vending machine or a donut from the break room if you are absent minded and simply responding to your body’s queues of hunger and thirst. But if you are present and in the moment, you may realize that what you truly need is a glass of water and some sliced veggies and hummus instead. OR if you really want chips and soda, at least you can be in the moment with it and truly enjoy it.
Staying Accountable With Your Actions:
What I mean by accountable is if you are making choices absently, it is easier to pretend that it is out of your control. You ate the donuts because you don’t have will power or time or everyone else was eating them. You have removed your own responsibility for yourself.
But if you are truly present, you are naturally in control of your own actions and you can make choices fully aware of their benefits.
So take a deep breath and look around. We were blessed with five senses to experience this beautiful world. Enjoy!
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Intuitive Eating and Cravings with Leslie Kemp
Leslie Kemp, CHHC. I have been actively involved in the health and wellness industry for over 15 years. I graduated from The Desert Institute of the Healing Arts in 2000 as a massage therapist. This journey led me to also study aromatherapy, Thai bodywork, and Reiki. In my quest for studying and sharing healing modalities the missing component in my tool belt seemed obvious. Hippocrates said it best, “Let food be they medicine and medicine be thy food.” So I attended the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. During my training, I studied over 100 different dietary theories, practical lifestyle management techniques, and innovative coaching methods with some of the world’s top health and wellness experts.
I am a member of The International Association for Health Coaches. In my practice, I work with women who have lost their spark to help them get their sass back by empowering them to make lifestyle choices that will allow them to thrive.
Spring Your Body Into Clean | Healthy Changes
As we now enter Spring in full force, it is a good time to clean out the winter cobwebs, not just in our homes, but our bodies as well. Through the winter people tend to nourish themselves with comfort foods. These heavier foods are appealing especially for those of us that live in cold climates. As Spring settles in and we head into the warm months, it’s good to clean out and lighten up a bit. There are many ways to do this from the extreme cleansing enthusiasts who jump into a multiple day juice cleanse to the more gentle spirit who simply incorporates more water daily to help flush those hard working kidneys.
Here are a 5 ways you can help move your body into the next season:
- Eat fresh greens: Baby greens, dandelion greens, baby kale and chard.
- Berries, berries, and more berries: As the lush variety of berries begin to come into season, enjoy! They are full of antioxidants and are extremely cleansing to help you flush out the winter doldrums.
- Asparagus: Go ahead and risk the stinky pee. Your kidneys will thank you! This natural diuretic has anti-inflammatory properties that make it perfect for a spring fling.
- And of course hydrate: Drink plenty of water to help flush winter and any accumulated toxins out of your body. Make your water fun by adding, cucumbers, lemons, any citrus combination, or berries. The possibilities are endless.
- And finally, get outside and move: Walk, bike, or whatever your outdoor pleasure…After being cooped up indoors for all winter, your skin will love the sun. Your lungs will love the are. And your whole body, head to toe will love the increased circulation.
Most of all, enjoy the new season!
Eating for Beauty Class:
Join Leslie Kemp on April 12th Sunday 10am – 11:30am. Learn about the top “beauty foods” and the techniques to maximize the beauty of health. Click here for more information, https://msi-healing.com/event-registration?ee=975.
About the Author:
Leslie Kemp, CHHC. I have been actively involved in the health and wellness industry for over 15 years. I graduated from The Desert Institute of the Healing Arts in 2000 as a massage therapist. This journey led me to also study aromatherapy, Thai bodywork, and Reiki. In my quest for studying and sharing healing modalities the missing component in my tool belt seemed obvious. Hippocrates said it best, “Let food be they medicine and medicine be thy food.” So I attended the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. During my training, I studied over 100 different dietary theories, practical lifestyle management techniques, and innovative coaching methods with some of the world’s top health and wellness experts.
I am a member of The International Association for Health Coaches. In my practice, I work with women who have lost their spark to help them get their sass back by empowering them to make lifestyle choices that will allow them to thrive.
Quick Health Tip | 5 Breaths
Health Quick Tip By Leslie Kemp
MSI Instructor
One of the simplest things you can do that will have a dramatic effect on your dietary experience is to take 5 deep breaths before eating a meal or snack. This simple technique can be applied anywhere, anytime.
Benefits of taking 5 deep breaths before eating a meal or snack…
- It will allow you to connect with your food, bringing focus and added enjoyment to your meal. With this connection you are more likely to taste what you are eating and because you are more aware and centered in your body, you will better be able to gauge when you are full or still hungry so as not to over or under eat. As a nice side effect, being connected with your core, helps you to naturally make wiser choices while feeding your self. Remember anywhere you add breath, you add awareness.
- Centering and calming your self before eating, will also aid indigestion. A
- Relaxed system, with increased oxygen flow, is more receptive to nutrient absorption and less likely to experience indigestion.
So relax, breath, and bon appetite!
Eating for Beauty with Leslie Kemp April 12th Sunday 10am – 11:30am
Beauty is found in health. The by product of healthy diet is bright eyes, glowing skin, healthy hair, and a normalized body weight whether that means a size 0 or size 12. Learn about the top “beauty foods” and the techniques to maximize the beauty of health.
Topics Covered …
*List of “Beautifying” foods, nutritional information as to why they have this affect.
*Recipes to utilize these ingredients
*Body image and its impact on diet
*Emphases on Health being Beauty
About Leslie Kemp:
Leslie Kemp, CHHC. I have been actively involved in the health and wellness industry for over 15 years. I graduated from The Desert Institute of the Healing Arts in 2000 as a massage therapist. This journey led me to also study aromatherapy, Thai bodywork, and Reiki. In my quest for studying and sharing healing modalities the missing component in my tool belt seemed obvious. Hippocrates said it best, “Let food be they medicine and medicine be thy food.” So I attended the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. During my training, I studied over 100 different dietary theories, practical lifestyle management techniques, and innovative coaching methods with some of the world’s top health and wellness experts.
I am a member of The International Association for Health Coaches. In my practice, I work with women who have lost their spark to help them get their sass back by empowering them to make lifestyle choices that will allow them to thrive.
What is IET Training? | Integrated Energy Therapy Illinois
IET stands for Integrated Energy Therapy, literally integrating the healing energy of the angels into a hands on therapy. Angel energy is the energy of compassion and love. IET is for everyone who wants to learn more about energy medicine and energy flow. This 8 hour training course is not only for Licensed Massage Therapists (LMTs) but also for Moms, dads, nurses, and teachers. Everyone can benefit from this gentle self-care tool. These techniques work because they are so gentle, loving and easy. You can just relax and let the angels do the work.
What you will learn in the IET training course at MSI Wellness Center:
- The 9 cellular memory centers. These are similar to the chakras and aligned with acupressure points. These points hold energy and these energies can be either restrictive or expansive. For example: The shoulder point. In this system, the restrictive energy is the should(s) and the shouldn’t(s) carrying the weight of the world or burdens.
- The expansive angel energy is Faith and Freedom it brings. The healing energy of freedom releases the shoulders and lightens your burdens.
- You will receive an attunement to the Angelic Violet Ray. The attunement is a gentle process where you receive energy and information that empowers you to do this angel healing on yourself and others.
- How to practice and learn an easy step by step process to connect to the heart of the angel and channel this wonderful energy of compassion.
- A 10 minute empowerment for your own healing. This 10 min. angel empowerment can easily be done daily to promote peace and loving kindness.
An added bonus to the IET Course:
The best part of the class is that you will be enabled to give and receive a full IET session. The angels remind us that giving is receiving. So just relax and allow the angels do the work. You get to relax on the table and receive a full session followed by your turn to practice your skills and give a session as well. It is so fun and relaxing and empowering.
Angel medicine is so gentle, so joyful, so loving and it is for everyone.
I have been working in the healing field for 17yrs as a massage therapist and yoga teacher and about 8 yrs ago, I added energy medicine to my practice. First with Reiki and more recently the angel medicine, IET. – IET Master Teacher – Jill Kempner
Feel free to contact MSI with any and all questions to see if this course is for you now.
Watch a video from Jill Kempner inviting you to join her for IET Training.
All are welcome. All are known. All are loved. – Angel Message.