Aging.Younger

When the trust you have in someone gets betrayed it’s like the biggest punch in the gut, ever! It taints how one looks at and sees everyone else.
I had an amazing support team there for me after an extended family member betrayed me on my wedding day. They were gentle, patient and nudged me on with encouraging words and now im able to trust, focus and able to put this in the past!
Surround yourself with those who have your best interest at heart and want your success as much as theirs!

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Hubs had an accident on the worksite while walking down a slope and his ankle got caught on a wire. Did a face plant onto a pile of rubble, rocks & stones. He is a stone mason and is a pretty tough guy and is extremely fit for his age! ❤️

At the ER they took one look at him and was immediately attended to. CT scan, MRI, X-rays, bloodwork, tetanus shot, EKG and 6 stitches later.

Immediately after arriving back home we placed the X39 and X49 phototherapy patches on each temple. The next day was spent replacing his glasses because they took the brunt saving his eyes & eyesight! a husband & wife team went beyond the call of duty. My hubby immediately felt at home stepping into their clinic. He was very relieved since he’d already been to numerous places touting 1 hour service. At Crossing Optical they took care of every detail and also delivered a new pair of glasses to our house the next day, after their work hours. Outstanding customer service!! Thank you Max & Anna! 💛

On day 6 after the accident the stitches were removed. The Dr was annoyed why hubs had waited so long to come in because the healing was so advanced! After 6 days!!

Hubby said the entire time after the accident he experienced no discomforts other than ppl giving him awkward glances! Lol! The power of the patches helped create the building blocks to advance & speed the healing.

We are so grateful it wasn’t worse and that we had the ‘tools’ available for a speedy recovery!

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Here is my friend Terri’s testimonial and recent experience:

In September of 2023 I was feeling pretty optimistic about the steps I had taken on my health journey. I had lost 45 pounds over the course of this year and although I was still dealing with extreme inflammation and fatigue I felt better than I had in years.

A friend of mine called to tell me about a new light therapy device she was using, and after reviewing her information and research, I decided to try them.

I experienced an immediate lift in fatigue and my cynical husband was shocked at the differences I experienced in the first week.

Over the course of a month, I also had an extreme change in the inflammation. I had measured my legs before I started and after a month my legs were normal! I had lost 2 inches overall of fluid and inflammation from my legs. I did not loose weight but the inches - the puffed, sore, inflammed tissues shrank back to normal and I could not believe the differences - all over my body! I have been using them ever since and although my fatigue levels go up and down, the inflammation is still under control. I am working on my care plan and have a ways to go but these patches have been a game changer.

These days are 💯% mind over matter.

Moving day is just days away, hubby is out of town and packing is a daunting task. My body gives me many excuses to despair but my mind tells me “you can do it!” And I will get it done before move day, dang it!

It’s the conversations one has with oneself. Are they negative and self-discouraging or positive and encouraging?

In a convo today with an old friend, it was agreed that I am naturally dumb. Kidding of course and there were many moments of laughter! Just what I needed to get my butt in gear. (New hashtag? ) 😂

Please be encouraged this week if you are finding excuses. The tasks that seem insurmountable…find ways to make them a priority with positive self-talk.

Today is significant for me because I chose courage over comfort!

In 2019 I was introduced to a technology that helps the body by stimulating energy flow and gives what is needed to heal.

Because I was experiencing the re-connecting of damaged nerves and better overall health, I cudnt help but share this with others. Just a little out of my comfort zone? You bet, but by simply sharing my results, the company paid me well!

I continued to learn as much as possible about this technology which gave me even more courage to share with others. The leadership on the team I was part of wasn’t as available to me as I’d hoped which also forced me to research more on my own.

Then in 2022 on my rehearsal & wedding days the true colours of the leader who I trusted, became apparent! Opportunistically she sought out those guests who ‘looked the part’ and forced them to buy products! Yes, you read that right!

I was so completely repulsed & devastated by this I decided to terminate my association with this team leader (married to my uncle which made this even more difficult) and put my biz on hold. I also walked away from a lucrative weekly income that comes with working up the ranks.

In the months that followed I felt lost and alone. It was like a part of me was gone and I missed associating with others of like mind. Then in Spring 2023 I found the courage to reach out to someone in the company that I trusted. Not everyone in this biz is opportunistic like my aunt and when I shared my experience, they were left speechless but promised to help me through this. I really wanted to be a part of something that was so right for me but under different leadership!

I was given the name & number of someone in my time zone and cautiously reached out to her. She’s adopted me with open arms and is the epitome of a fearless leader who wants my success as much as hers!! How could I have been more blessed?!?

She has guided and taught my team & me from the heart and with utmost integrity. Without her I wud not be who & what I am today! She protected my heart when I needed it most. ❤️

Continued in comments…

Monday morning mindset! Slay all day and stay the course! Stay focussed on YOU!

Do the waves of life crash around you or crumble?

As waves crash against the shore, they break into smaller particles. This parallels life as challenges may crash upon us, but just like waves, we can adapt and navigate through the turbulence, emerging resilient and transformed.

The crashing or crumbling of waves teaches us adaptability in the face of challenges. Much like life’s uncertainties, we can learn to flow with change, embrace resilience and find strength in navigating through difficult moments.

You’ve got this!

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10 days after my summer 2022 wedding my Mother (90 y/o) had a series of heart attacks. Since she’s in Manitoba I travelled from Vancouver, BC and while boarding the flight rolled my ankle. By the time we landed, my ankle was swollen & very grumpy.

NO, I did not go to emerg. Patience is not one of my virtues and the horror stories of wait times in ER made me resort to my own measures. After all, “it’s simply a bad sprain”…so I thought!

I’d been using wearable phototherapy for some time prior to this ankle injury in which my body was already in healing mode which I believe helped speed the recovery time.

I put the X39 and Ice Wave patches to the test because I was able to forget about my ankle for the most part during my 10 days in Manitoba. (See patch placement in the b&a photo). I was able to look after my Mother’s health care needs and my Father’s as well!

The photos are taken 4 days apart and the swelling & pain in the 2nd photo were virtually at a 1/10!! 1 limped around untill got home & X-rays showed a bad break & surgery wud be needed.

Walking on it without a cast had likely made it worse. Because of our broken health care system I was told surgery wud have to wait for 3+ months which is unthinkably ridiculous!!

I got around in an aircast & crutches to keep all weight off and continued patching my ankle for another 3 weeks. The X-rays then, showed the bones were fusing beautifully. The look on the surgeons face when comparing the images to the initial x-rays was priceless!! And i was relieved that I would not need surgery!!

Hindsight...yes, i should have gone for help sooner, but if I had I wud not have experienced the healing of this wearable technology in such a powerful way!!

Although many things are out of one’s control, we can control how we respond to stresses that come along.

Correct breathing can help reset our bodies & minds in the busyness of life.

Since practicing this technique, I’ve enjoyed better sleep, weight loss and a better coping mechanism.

Here are some truths I came across, unsure of the author, but wished to share:

The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the ‘Peanuts’ comic strip.

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade’s worth of World Series winners.

How did you do?

The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.

These are no second-rate achievers.

They are the best in their fields.

But the applause dies.

Awards tarnish ..

Achievements are forgotten.

Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.

Here’s another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.

Easier?

The lesson:
The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money .. or the most awards. They simply are the ones who care the most.

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What goals or milestones have you achieved lately or in the last year?

These days you’ll find me mostly catching up with those I missed over the holiday season, lunching with a close friend and of course, working my biz & love that I can do it from anywhere!

It’s been a busy time in my business recently and I’m close to hitting one of my big goals this year! I admit I’ve let distractions of a toxic business relationship get in the way of reaching those goals. But with the support of caring friends & mentors they’ve been the oxygen to get & keep me on track!

There are way better things ahead than any we choose to leave behind! Trust me, it’s so incredibly freeing!

Today in a zoom call, a friend & mentor shared this quote: “Plan the plan, not the outcome!” and wow did it take the pressure off of not reaching all my goals! New perspective!

How many of us need to hear that & what do you need to cut loose in order to achieve your goals?

In 2000 at my son’s hockey game I took a (Manitoba frozen) puck to the upper lip which left me concussed and requiring stitches. I was so grateful my family Dr was on call as I arrived at the ER! He carefully stitched my lip back together! 3 stitches on the inner lip and 3 on the outer.

I’ve worked in the skin care industry extensively and was constantly on the hunt for a product line that wud help reduce the scar, ‘my lip canyon’ as I called it and all the while feeling self-conscious. I learned quickly to conceal it under makeup.

20 years later I discovered Alavida, a 3 part system that takes a different approach to skin care. It not only improves the skin but also the health of one’s skin from the inside.

Soon after I started wearing the phototherapy patch at night (part of the 3-part system) and the day & night serums consistently, I noticed my skin tightening. It appeared smoother and the age-spots & fine lines disappeared too!! Not only is my skin healthier but my facial structure changed, looking more youthful!

I hunted for the first photo awhile to find one that showed how deep the scar really was, taken 20 years after the puck incident. The second photo is 2 years later on my wedding day! Was I motivated to stay consistent with the Alavida skin-care system?? You bet I was!!

I will be 65 yrs young this year and loving my skin!!
Let’s age younger together! ❤️💃🏻

✨Wishing YOU all the happiness & health that 2024 could possibly bring!!✨

Here’s a ‘not so healthy’ recipe! It is a tradition in some cultures known as Portzelky or New Year’s Cookies made once a year! Literally to die for!

I’ve heard it being said; “everything in moderation” and believe indulging in these morsels of death once a year won’t be the end of us! 😂

NEW YEAR’S COOKIES

In a large bowl add:
2 tablespoons yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1 teaspoon sugar
Stir yeast, warm water and sugar together slightly and let rest 10 minutes.

Add:
1/2 c sugar
1 T vinegar
5 beaten eggs
1/4 c very soft butter or (melted is fine)
2 1/2 c of warm milk
11/2 t salt
Stir this together very well.

Add:
4 c raisins (must be fresh NOT something you dig out of the bottom of the drawer) Stir in the flour. You’ll need approx 7 cups. This will make a fairly stiff batter. Cover with a lid and let rise until doubled in bulk about 1 hour.

Drop by tablespoons into hot deep fat (I use 50/50 Tenderflake lard & Avocado Oil) and fry until golden brown. (Test the fat to make sure it is hot enough by dropping 1-2 bread cubes in first and see how they fry.)
Fry small batches at a time, test with toothpick.
Remove with slotted spoon & drain on paper towel.
Once cool, roll in sugar or dust with icing sugar.

Enjoy!

What are your family’s traditions? Love learning new cuisines and trying new recipes and would love to hear yours! ❤️

No one can write our story but we ourselves! No one is promised tomorrow so why not make the most of today?

Never been much into making New Year’s resolutions but had longer lasting life-changes going at them slow, steady and decidedly. Without health we have nothing!!

What is your new chapter? Verse?
Is it Health? Relationships? Finances?

WHAT IS PHOTOTHERAPY?
The science of phototherapy, which has been around for about 100 years, uses light to improve the health of the body. And modern forms of phototherapy such as Low-Level Laser Therapy, which helps reduce wrinkles and treat other more serious skin conditions, are very well understood scientifically.

But this idea is nothing new. As far back as two thousand years ago, the ancient Greeks had a centre for studying the effects of different coloured lights on the body. Even the ancient Egyptians, who promoted health by focusing sunlight through coloured glass on certain areas of the body, understood this concept.

HOW PHOTOTHERAPY PATCHES WORK
Your body emits heat in the form of infrared light. Our patches are designed to trap this infrared light when placed on the body, which causes them to reflect particular wavelengths of light. This process stimulates nerves on the surface of the skin which in turn produces specific health benefits that are unique to each patch.

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In 1982 during a difficult childbirth I suffered nerve compression damage in the L2 + L3 part of my spine. I learned to live with crazy bouts of debilitating pain and became discouraged after being told it was permanent. On a good day the pain-levels were a 6/10.

Problem was, my left hip was prone to being out of alignment from the right and chiro was just a temporary escape from the pain. Many times I took up to 16 extra-strength painkillers just to get through the day which is really great for the liver! NOT!!

Then about 37 years later I was introduced to a wearable light therapy aka phototherapy. Skeptically I researched it and found it is a patented technology with 99+ scientific and clinical studies, drug-free, non-invasive and non-transdermal (nothing penetrates the skin). Nothing to ingest and no injections but placed on certain accupressure points and worn up to 12 hours.
With a 100% money-back guarantee I committed to wearing toonie-sized patches for 90 days. I was ALL IN and really wanted this to be the answer!

The first week the pain levels were excruciating & tough to tolerate but as I learned more about why the increased pain, it was causing my body to heal itself by attacking the inflammation. By days 9 & 10 I was pain-free!!

For info, I will share more in another post about this journey through pain and healing so please stay tuned!

Discovering how light, a technology from the dawn of time has greatly improved my health and aging younger has become a way of life.

It is not too late whatever age you are!!

Did you just came through a tough Christmas? Were there disappointments, heartbreak or the hurt of broken family relationships? Or was there an extra empty chair around the table at Christmas dinner? I came across the following and felt led to share it thinking it could touch someone and give inspiration & hope…

During intense weather, bison turn and face the storm. It is said they are the only animals known to do so because heading into the storm shortens the length of the storm out in those vast open spaces.

We all have storms in our lives, some more than others. We all have things we must overcome. In this scene, out there with this magnificent, legendary animal in Yellowstone Park, my lens froze over with ice and my fingers stung from the cold. The winds almost knocked my tripod over and I knew I only had so much time to get this right.

In the howling winds and sideways snow, I followed the bison’s lead and I too, turned and faced the storm. And I realized, in this blizzard with just the bison and I, that we should always follow the bison’s lead, to take what life gives you head on.

Because the bison knows how to shorten the storm. And then it heads for the light.

Photo credit & written by Michael Hodges

Wishing you and your loved ones peace, health, happiness, and prosperity in the coming New Year.

Merry Christmas! ❤️

Kindness shows up as a supportive smile, a comforting embrace and a helping hand when we need it the most — but may expect it the least.

Kindness is a choice and is love in action! ❤️

Sunrise or sunset? Beginning or end?
Doesn't it so depend on how one looks at life and respond to what we are dealt?

In this frame is a sunset which signifies for me the 'beginning to an end' of a journey of painful physical suffering. It reflects the light that brings hope for a better quality of life.

I suffered a lower back injury during the birth of my first child and was told the nerve damage was permanent. My back is now pain free and stronger than it has been in 41 years!!

It is with a lil fear & trembling that I open up about my journey thru pain & becoming vulnerable in doing so but I wish to share what I've discovered during my on-going healing journey.

It is my desire to be a resource in your healing journey to whole body wellness! Let this be the sunset to your suffering! Welcome here! ❤️