Blood Type Diet

Theory : This diet regime is based on the evolution
of blood type in humans and the type of food consumed during
that point of time in history.

"O" group - 1st blood group
 - Lifestyle : Hunter-gatherer
 - Diet : High protein diet
   To eat freely : meat, fish, olive oil
   To eat in moderation : eggs, nuts, seeds, certain veg & fruits
   Avoid : dairy products, beans, cereals, bread, pasta, rice
   - Activity : Lots of vigorous aerobic exercise recommended

"A" group - 2nd blood group to evolve ~15 000BC
   - Lifestle : Agricultural/ farming
   - Diet : Vegetarian & grains
     To eat : nuts, seeds, beans, cereals, pasta, rice, fruit & veg
     Avoid : dairy products
   - Activity : Calming exercises are best eg yoga or golf

"B" group - Evolved ~ 10 000BC
   - Lifestlye : Normadic
   - Diet : Most food types are suitable
      To eat : Least restrictions (mosts foods are ok)
      Avoid : processed foods, nuts, seeds, and eat only a small
                 amount of carb-rich foods
   - Activity : Should include a mental component eg. hiking,
                    tennis, swimming

"AB" group
   - newest blood group, thought to evolved ~ 1000yrs ago
   - Combination of type "A" & "B"
   - Diet : Reccommended to follow a vegie diet most of the time
              with some meat, fish and dairy occasionally
   - Activity : Combine calming with moderatley intense activities

Food for thot...

1. What are the old habits that keep u safe?
2. What are you complacent with and take for granted?
3. What is my purpose, path or direction?
4. What is the step I need to progress with vision?
5. What are my strengths & abilities that will help me on my journey?
6. What is it in me that needs healing?
7. How can I heal others?
8. What do I know? What can I see?
9. What are my self-limiting habits/ addictions that are stopping me from getting to where I wanna be?
10. What am I not letting go that is not worth holding on to?

Kinesiology... My Summary!

Kinesiology is a tool to gain greater insight about ourselves and its main purpose is to return our physical, emotional and mental well-being to homeostasis or balance. This is achieved through a mind-body-spirit connection or a psychosomatic link. For example, when we feel angry or stressed, especially for a long time, our muscles tense up and we may end up with a headache, stiff shoulders or even peptic ulcers. Conversely, a tensed muscle or lower back pain can direct us to an imbalance somewhere mentally or emotionally, other than the obvious physical fault. Using this principal, muscle testing allows stress or imbalances to be identified and released using a myriad of other tools. This range from Pathophysiology (Western Medicine); the Acupuncture system (Traditional Chinese Medicine); Colour, Sound, Light & Crystal therapy (Vibrational Medicine); the Chakra system (linked to Endocrinology); Homeopathy and Flower Essence therapy etc.



Being in homeostasis places us in a new space, away from the original cause of stress. This allows us clarity to re-evaluate where we are, how we are and where we want to be. It realigns our energies to focus on things that are important and prepares us to fulfill our true potential. For example, often if we’re fearful or anxious, our mind freezes and we’re unable to perform physically, mentally or emotionally. But if we remove the fear and anxiety, our actions would be more focused on what is required, hence achieving a more desired outcome. In the same way, when we feel loved, happy and contented, we are mentally, emotionally and physically healthier and feel we can achieve anything. Kinesiology is therefore a great adjunctive to our current health system as not all illnesses are the cause and effect of external pathogens or pollutants.

Questions Nobody Asks

1. Who are you?
2. Why are you here?
3. What are you doing about it?
4. How do you feel about your name?
5. What were the major influences in your life that helped define who you are?
6. Which of these influences do you think have been positive and which do you consider to have been negative?
7. Did the positive influences give you an attribute that you did not already have, or did they enhance an attribute that was already there?
8. What has been more difficult for you - the negative situations or the meanings that you have given them?

Detox Juice

Ingredients :

1 baby bittergourd

1 green apple

1 stalk celery

1/2 cucumber

1/4 green capsicum

Juice the veg & drink 1 glass daily before breakfast.

POSTURE - a peek at my notes

Posture is the position of the body either at rest or in motion. It constantly changes due to the many varied factirs like emotions, food consumed, fatigue and energy levels, over use or lack of use, muscle imbalance, and poot habits. Good vertical posture allows the body to dissipate the load of gravity so as to improve movement efficincy, reduce injury risk and conserve energy.

Good posture places all the muscles, tendons, lugaments, nerves and blood vessels in the optimal place for them to work most efficiently. Good posture provides minimal resistance to movement, maximal energy efficiency, reduced injruy risk and greatest conservation of energy during movement and at rest.

Poor posture leads to pain, disconfort, muscle strain, tightness and general fatigue. The further away from optimum the postural alignment is, the greater the load placed upon the body structures leading to greater and greater problems.

Long-term poor posture will affect the health and well being of the individual as it compromises function of body tissues and organs. Poor posture leads to some muscles being stretched too long, these often become weak, tired, can be painful and fatigued, where as the opposing muscles become short, tight, reduced in length and often show no pain unless palpated.

Lifting heavy objects :

• Wrong posture includes feet apart & squatting - this switches off the pelvic floor muscles as we mechanically pull the pubic symphysis apart (like splitting a wishbone). This places the pelvis and spine at risk. This is the pee/poo pose - unsuitable for weight lifting.

• Correct posture involves a staggered stance (1 foot behind till toes of rear foot is roughly at level with heel of front foot) with knees bent, feet about 2 hands apart. The knees are kept close together over the feet. The object is grasped as close as possible to the body and lifting is done through the hips using the legs, with the pelvic floor muscles activated (tightened).

A-Z of Stress Management

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  A : Always take time for yourself, at least 30min a day
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  B - Be aware of yoru own stress meter, know when to step back & cool down
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  C - Concentrate on controlling your own situation, without controlling everyone else
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  D - Daily exercise will burn off the stress chemicals
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  E - Eat lots of fruits, veg, bread & water; give your body the best to perform at its best
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  F - Forgive others, don't hold grudges, be tolerant - not everyone is as capable as you
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  G - Gain perspective on things, how important is the issue?
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  H - Hugs, Kisses, Laughter - have fun and don't be afraid to share your feelings with others
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  I - Identify stressors andplan to deal with them better next time
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  J - Judge your own performance realistically, don't set goals out of your own reach
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  K - Keep a positive attitude, your outlook with influence outcomes and the way others treat you
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  L - Limit alcohol, drugs & other stimulants, they affect you perception & behaviour
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  M - Manage money well, seek advice and save at least 10% of what you earn
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  N - No is a work you need to learn to use without feeling guilty
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  O - Outdoor activities by yourself or with frens & family can be a great way to relax
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  P - Play your favourite music rather than watching TV
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  Q - Quit smoking, it is stressing yor body daily, not to mention killing you too
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  R- Relationships : nuture & enjoy them, learn to listen more & talk less
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  S - Sleep well, with a firm mattress & supportive pillow, don't overheat yourself and allow plenty of ventilation
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  T - Treat yourself once a week with a massage, a dinner out, the movies... moderation is the key
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  U - Understand things from the other person's point of view
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  V- Verify information from the source before exploding
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  W - Worry less, it really doesn't not get things completed better or quicker
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  X - Xanadu : retreat to your favourite space regularly, make holidays part of your yearly plan & budget
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  Y - Yearly goal setting, plan what you want to achieve based on your priorities in your career, relationship etc
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  Z - Zest for life, each day is a gift. Smile and be thankful that you are a part  of the bigger picture