As we all ‘shelter-in-place’ during these challenging and intense times, it has never been more important to find ways to stay grounded and centered through all this uncertainty.

While there is so much out of our control, we must prioritize our self-care and personal practice. It’s even more important then ever to include activities and exercises which help to reduce our levels of cortisol and adrenaline. Living in a constant state of stress keeps us in the Sympathetic response: fight or flight. This affects our digestion, sleep, and overall anxiety levels. Activities which place us into the parasympathetic response (rest and digest) are critical.

While there are many amazing practices available, I find it is most beneficial to develop your own personalized program. One which resonates on a soul level. These may include: surfing, nature walks, and most definitely sound therapy! Activities that keep you tuned-in to the present moment, focused on breath-work, and mindfulness, will elevate your state of overall health.

Finding ways to improve your diet, through eating as many organic and all-natural foods, should also be prioritized. While it is very easy to fall into the pattern of ‘stressful’ eating, consuming certain foods and beverages can tax our immune system rather than benefit it. I personally have added a morning smoothie (recipe included below) and fresh squeezed juice as well (including carrots, beets, apples, ginger and cucumber).

Immune Boosting Smoothie – Recipe

1 cup almond, coconut or oat milk
1/2 cup yogurt
1 cup coconut water
1 tsp. Spirulina
1 tsp. Moringa
1 tsp. Lion’s Mane Mushroom powder
1 tsp. Raw Cacao powder
1 tsp. Maca powder
2 T. almond butter

I hope you find this information helpful! I am available for consultations and energy enhancing practices virtually, until further notice. These typically begin with an intake and a personalized treatment plan to best help with any current health challenges you may be experiencing. These will include dietary recommendations, energy practices (Medical Qigong instruction), as well as Reiki Energy Transmissions.

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