Erika's Blog - Northern Connections

I went to a business breakfast meeting a while ago and just recently found the notes that I took during the keynote speaker's presentation. She had us write down 3 things that we are thankful for. I wrote "my family, a good secure job and living in Canada". When I think of what people in other countries are going through, it's easy to be thankful for what we enjoy, or sometimes take for granted. If you can start you day with positive, happy thoughts, giving thanks to God, it will be a better day. I have learned to slow down, stay in the moment as much as possible, and absorb the good things around me. Whether it be good people I work with, a comfortable home, the love of my family, or the health that I enjoy. I certainly could be in better health, but I'm reasonably satisfied with where I am right now. Someone said "when one person shines, we all gain". We can be enriched by others talents and gifts and share in their experiences. Take a moment each day and be thankful. It will make you shine.

Labels: inspiration, self care, spirituality

I attended a seminar yesterday on Adrenal Fatigue. When I ask friends it they have ever heard of it, the answer was "no". I found out about this 21st century epidemic from a newsletter I receive on women's health issues. What an eye-opener the seminar was. We learned about how constant stress (whether good or bad) can eventually fatigue your adrenal glands which can lead to all kinds of problems, including energy production, electrolyte balance and fat storage. The adrenals are responsible for producing over 50 hormones, one of which is cortisol. You've probably heard about that I'm sure. It controls our immune system. Some people who end up off work with a stress disorder, may find out that they have adrenal fatigue. It is becoming a common problem because of our busy lifestyles, lack of relaxation, sleep deprivation, poor eating habits or excessive caffeine intake, which all combine and have a cumulative effect on our overall health. The good news is that simple changes can work to build stress resistance and help the adrenals function properly. For more information, a suggested book is "Adrenal Fatigue, the 21st Centure Stress Syndrome" by James L. Wilson.

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6/13/07
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Labels: health, self care, stress