There are times in our lives when situations occur and we have no control over them. Events happen and our only option is to control our responses. During these times of crisis we can seize the opportunity to refine and adjust our perception and direction. This is also a time to change direction and create balance in the areas we do have control over.
Relationships suffer during times of stress and our health may be compromised. Studies have shown that increased stress reduces our immune function. Reduced immune function can allow degenerative disease to manifest and rapidly progress.
If you feel that your relationships are creating stress and especially if you have children it is a “requirement” that you invest the time to break the habitual cycles in which you have been living. Your own health and well-being becomes high priority when there are children involved as your behavior affects them now and for the rest of their lives!
If your body is in pain, and/or you have inflammation, it becomes a “requirement” to create balance in your body. If you do not, the imbalances only become worse. Elevated cholesterol, blood sugar issues, allergies (food and environmental), weight gain, mood issues, mental functioning/cognitive ability and some thyroid issues are all forms of inflammation!
It has been said that during these tough economic times, people are “staying home and making their environments more comfortable.” The same idea holds true for our bodies and relationships. Making our physical environment (the body we live in) and our immediate environment (our relationships) “more comfortable” translates into putting energy into ourselves to create balance on all levels.
If things are not feeling the way you would like them to (on any level) there are many options available to assist you move into a more balanced state. Working with a holistic, experienced, solution-focused clinician to help you create balance on any level may help you change your life!
Dr. Elena Michaels is a Doctor of Natural Health, Integrative Healthcare Practitioner, Solution-Focused Marriage and Family Therapist, Collaborative Divorce Professional, Mediator and Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. She has been helping others create balance, vitality and joy in their lives for more than 30 years.
For more information, please call 661-250-4395, e-mail Elena@DrElena.com and visit www.DrElena.com .