Body Intelligence

Body Intelligence, is exactly what it is - the innate intelligence that all our bodies have. By listening to your body, you will also tune into your 'gut instinct', your own intuition, your own body intelligence.

Take a deep breath and check into your body:

Are you getting enough rest? Are you drinking enough water? How do you really feel after eating? What did you eat? Do you have more energy - or feel sluggish and not too well? Is there a food that you 'know' you really should stay away from because you physically don't feel well every time after eating it?

Before you order your meal or decide what you are going to eat. Take a moment and check into what your body wants and needs. Are you really hungry, or just thirsty? Are you happy or upset? Does your body need to move and exercise? Does your body need protein? Does it need vegetables or fruit? By tuning into your body, it will tell you exactly what it needs.

Do you ever wonder? Do I really need to take 3 of those vitamins today? There is something called a muscle test - test to see if you really need 3 of those vitamins - or does your body need only 2?

***Note to all readers: This is only for over-the-counter vitamins that you are taking yourself - not Dr. prescribed. The quantity of pills should never exceed the recommended daily allowance.


Here is how you conduct a muscle test:

1. Put your dominate hand, palm up - on the top of your head. Put your other arm out, horizontal to the side of you.

2. Have someone 'test' the resistance by gently pressing down on the arm that is out to the side, you try and not let them push your arm down. Is there any resistance? Or does the arm go down? It shows the strength in which you have right now, that is your 'baseline'.

3. Now, take the bottle of vitamins hold them in your dominate hand next to your chest. Hold out your other arm to your side, horizontal - like in the first test. Now say to yourself. 1 pill. Have someone test the resistance. If your arm goes down. Try saying 2 pills, etc...

4. When your arm is the strongest by holding the horizontal position, that is the best dosage of vitamins for you that day.

Just by simply tuning into your own Body Intelligence, you will lead a healthier lifestyle.

Try it for a day, a week, a month...see how you feel. Take notes. Let me know how it goes.

When the student is ready...

I have always heard that when the student is ready the teacher will appear. Little did I know that my teacher would be a 13 week Labradoodle named Farley.

For 5 years we have been puppy sitters for Canine Partners of the Rockies, a non-profit organization that raises puppies for people with mobility issues. I was asked by the Executive Director if I would like to socialize a puppy until they find a puppy raiser.

One sunny Saturday morning I went by their office to pick up Farley, as soon as I released him from his kennel - I knew instantly this puppy was here to teach me to lead with my heart. I instantly felt it. Farley has soul filled green eyes and a gentle kind heart.

I was able to spend 3 weeks with Farley and I was constantly reminded to lead with my heart. Going anywhere with him, he captured people's attention. I've heard that a new habit forms after 21 days. I would like to think that I am more heartfelt in my everyday life, at least I try to be. Thanks to my teacher, Farley the 13 week old labradoodle.

Farley is now a confident puppy (something we were able to teach him) and I am happy to say he is now with a wonderful raiser.