Promises, promises.

Do you KEEP the promises you make with yourself?

This has been on my mind lately for a number of reasons.  We just started our Spring Cleanse in our office which means that around 20 of us are taking this next month to consciously look at the things we eat and drink on a daily basis and we have chosen to not eat any simple sugars, caffeine, alcohol, wheat, dairy or meat. 

Every time we do this, inevitably, some of us find it MUCH easier than others.  There are a lot of reasons for this but today I want to look at the impact our word has on our results. 

I believe that every time we say we will do something we are making a promise. 

Breaking a spoken promise with a friend can hurt your relationship; but, I bring this up because the effects of breaking the silent promises we make with ourselves can cause us sadness, irritability, anger, fear, depression and the need to want to numb oneself.

I see this frequently.  It comes out in new patient exam histories, patient consultations, conversations with friends, and yes, at our cleanse meetings. 

My dad is one of those people who when he says he will do something he just does it.  End of story.  Usually, as soon as the agreement or decision is made, he sets himself to doing it and WILL NOT STOP until it has been done.  This ethic oozes from him constantly and it’s impossible to not see the benefits of it.   I honestly can’t remember if I’ve ever heard him say “I can’t do that” once he has decided he could or would do something.  EVER. 

That brings me back to our cleanse.  I hear it often with our cleanse members…  I can’t give up my soda, I can’t cut out ALL of my coffee, I don’t think I can go a whole week without eating meat, I can’t stop eating wheat, I can’t, I can’t, I can’t.  Really?  Why not? 

How is it possible that your faith in yourself is so diminished?  I believe it is because you simply haven’t noticed often enough how many amazing things you CAN do.  Every time we keep a promise to ourselves, we build a foundation of TRUST with ourselves.  You keep a promise with a friend, the relationship grows; you keep one with yourself, and your esteem grows.  The more promises you keep, the greater your esteem. 

So today I want to challenge you to make and keep a promise with yourself.  Say you’re going to the gym and then actually GO; say that you’ll have a big salad for lunch and then actually EAT A SALAD; say that you’ll stop for a minute and breathe just for the sake that you’re worth the few extra moments of silence and then JUST BREATHE; tell someone you’ll call them back and then ACTUALLY CALL THEM BACK.

These are simple things but they’re also powerful messages that you get to tell yourself.  Make more conscious promises with yourself and then consciously keep them.  Start small but do this every day. 

You’ll be grateful you did… I promise.

It’s your life, LOVE it,

Dr. Liisa Hall

This is a doozy.

I almost burst into tears while adjusting yesterday but I was in too much shock to cry. 

I know that people live very differently than Andrew and I do; we all have different values and focuses in our lives, but this one struck a nerve because it had to do with a value that I believe we all need to have. 

This one’s all about FOOD.  So here’s what happened:  A patient told me that she goes grocery shopping only once a month.  ONCE a month!  I’m not being dramatic; my mouth dropped open, shock set in and I was literally speechless.  Think about that with me.  What lasts a month?  Nothing.  Well, nothing that is alive; nothing that has enzymes; nothing that has a full spectrum of vitamins, minerals, or phyto-nutrients.  Nothing lasts a month.  She doesn’t eat out… so what is she eating?

Here’s the deal.  I stop by a market or grocery store at least 3 times a week.  No, I have no more time than you, I just know how to get what I need and get out in 5-15 minutes, longer when I have the time and quite frankly, I enjoy taking the time to feel and smell the fruits and vegetables I buy.  I can’t really imagine being home without the option of grabbing and snacking on any one of 5-10 fruits or vegetables.  Even right now, I have on my counter some plums, granny smith apples, bananas, tomatoes, and limes.  My fridge has carrots, onions, lettuce, zucchini, summer squash, sweet potatoes, and celery and I feel like we’re hardly stocked! 

We throw out little to no food each week.  We eat a lot, probably 5-7 times a day, not because we should but just because it makes sense to us.  We expend energy all day long, our nerve systems release and uptake neuro-chemicals all day long (just like yours do) and we know that life depletes our energy so we exercise to stimulate our brains to create more energy that fuels our cells and helps them to continue repairing even more than they are breaking down.  After these workouts, we eat even more.  We know that without eating living food, we die. 

So when this lady said that she grocery shops on a monthly basis, I immediately saw the freezer full of TV dinners, the bags of snack foods, cans of who knows what and boxes of cereal.  Essentially, I saw sugar covered sugar with added salt and unhealthy fats.  She deserve better than this.  Much better.  So do you. 

I want to inspire you to change if this sounds familiar.  So please take a trip by your local market or grocery store today and buy an orange, apple, pineapple (whatever you want) and while you peel it, smell it, enjoy the life within it, revel in the fact that this amazing fruit will give you life, can help your nerve system start firing better, digesting better, thinking better.  Food is love. 

Love yourself by feeding yourself well,

Dr. Liisa Hall

 Aaaaahhhhh, I feel soooo much better.  Thanks.

Intoduction to “The Cleanse”

 

For those of you wanting to do the SPRING CLEANSE with us, here is more information:

WHO:

Open to all HFC practice members, family, and the public.  We strongly recommend that you bring a buddy, it will help you to get healthy and STAY ON TRACK! 

WHAT:

THE CLEANSE IS a four week Doctor led Kidney, Liver, and Digestive System Cleanse.  The Cleanse is all food based and no supplements will need to be purchased. 

 Drs. Andrew and Liisa Hall will lead the group through 5 weekly meetings (over 4 weeks – March 22nd to April 19th), regular e-mails, Facebook updates, and phone/text support as needed.  You will receive a binder packed full of information on cleansing as well as plenty of great, healthy new recipes.  In addition, current practice members may increase their adjustments (recommended).  Guests may receive a complete spinal evaluation FREE of charge ($255 savings).

You will receive very clear information regarding what to eat and what to avoid.  Most importantly, you will receive the support and accountability to not only follow through, but exceed at creating a healthier body!  Many participants doing The Cleanse have lost weight including as much as 20 pounds in the 4 weeks. 

WHEN:

5 Meetings over 4 weeks:  March 22^nd and 29^th, April 5^th, 12^th, and 19^th (all Tuesdays) from 5:30-6:30pm.  Meetings can be missed but it is not recommended. 

WHERE:

At Hall Family Chiropractic: 47 Elm Street, Danvers.   Ph 978-646-0010

WHY:

This is the healthiest and most enlightening way to create a better body in a short amount of time!  Commonly, cleanse participants will comment that their energy levels improve dramatically, digestion improves, body pain reduces, skin is healthier, they have less dependence on food, a clearer head, more even emotions, weight loss and improved stamina. 

PRICING:

New Cleansers:  $125 each and $200 for a couple (includes friends or other family members).  We strongly recommend having a buddy; it is less expensive, a LOT easier and more FUN!

Returning Cleansers:  $75 each.

WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO LOSE?

SIGN UP NOW; MEETING SIZE WILL BE LIMITED.

Hall Family Chiropractic – 47 Elm street, Danvers, MA

978-646-0010

It’s Your life,

Love IT   Dr. Liisa.