What's The Best Natural Supplement To Heal...

When you're at a low point of health -- exhausted, hurting, panicking -- and confused about what supplement(s) to take to get you better fast and with the least financial cost, you may find yourself looking for that one cure-all supplement that's going to fix you.

This is the moment to stop, do several deep belly breaths, and take out a note pad and pencil.

Freely write what's going on with your health -- your dominant symptoms, your primary fears, when it started, your instincts about how it started, any patterns your have noticed (ie. triggers), your reflections about imbalances and "toxic" situations in your life that may have contributed or even underlay your health condition or crisis. Writing once may be enough and or it may be a daily or weekly process that goes on for months.

Extracting what you know and believe and putting it onto paper or into a journal can generate insight into your health that emotions continually trump if you leave it in your head. Writing down these thoughts has two purposes - 1) it can help relieve stress and fear through expression and 2) it can give clarity by mapping out your condition so you can better research and communicate about your condition and eventually determine the best direction to take for healing.

One of the most valuable tools for healing won't be found in a bottle nor on a plate  - although supplements and foods and exercise are all a part of healing. The secret to healing (and not going broke along the way) is embracing some key virtues: Exploration, Patience, Perseverance, Moderation, and Balance.

Simply put, don't panic. Get out your thoughts on paper, get into a place of calmness and clarity through deep breathing, create a plan with some direction based on your notes, try out your theories and give them time to work, and understand that most healing occurs through a whole-body approach.

Once you have written your notes, dabbled in some experimentation, you may consider speaking with a naturopath, a specialist, a functional medicine practitioner, a nutritionist, a life coach, a trusted consultant etc. It will save you time, money, discomfort, and going down the wrong path by writing out your thoughts and observations in advance.

Another very important key to healing is nourishing your foundation. This means doing your best to put a stop to thoughts of resentment, hurt, fear, anger, annoyance, frenzy - thoughts deeply impact and direct your hormones and this can greatly obstruct healing.

It also means nourishing your body as a whole - for example, if you are getting Eczema, don't simply go hunting for a topical salve. You want to support all your organs and glands - probiotics for the gut, minerals and vitamins for the liver enzymes, etc. Your body is a system. Your Eczema didn't just happen to your skin, it happened to your body, your system. So looking at what imbalances (excess, deficiency) exist in your overall mind and body is a very good place to start rather than ever skin product you can get your hands on.

To review:

- Get into a calm state of mind

- Write out your fears, symptoms, and observations on paper

- Be aware of your thoughts and emotional state and that anger hurts you more than the person who has offended you so let it go

- Treat your whole system with basic, essential vitamins, minerals, fats, protein, carbohydrates, fibre, anti-oxidants, exercise, rest, joy, etc

-know that you're not alone and believe that your healing is possible from any point

Finally, once you have done these things, consider additional supplementation (herbs, products, etc) to soothe and support you during this healing process. Always speak to a trusted consultant to ensure the supplement(s) you choose is appropriate and effective.

Your Friend in Health,
Shannon