Earlier this week I was cooking up a storm. Every burner was going and I had a few things on the blending line up. As I enjoyed myself in the kitchen it dawned on me…. “Are people REALLY going to do this for themselves?”

I’m a health counselor, this is my life so of course I’m spending my time cooking, preparing food, exercising and taking care of myself. It’s what I coach clients on every day, I have to walk my talk. But what about everyone else—will they really put this much effort into the care of their health?

What is real health insurance? Is going to the DR and getting drugs really healthy? Are the pharmaceutical companies helping us find the root cause of our illnesses? Is our monthly premium bill for our insurance company giving us a guarantee of optimal health?

Recently a friend of mine was telling me a story about how her sister is on anti anxiety medicine. She had mentioned at one time she chose to go on it herself and it made her feel completely depressed, lethargic and low. She wasn’t experiencing this before taking the medication. Interestingly enough her sister is also on anti depressants. Is one pill causing the need for the other?

Then the other day I got a pile of medical bills from some tests I had done earlier on in my pregnancy. Of course I didn’t understand them- so I had to call the insurance company to explain. TWO HOURS I was on the phone with them. First I was on hold, then transferred to three different departments and still when I got the “correct person” on the phone I was left with incomplete information.
Gosh there were so many other ways I could have done with those two hours.

Now don’t get me wrong I have been hospitalized before and had to be on meds for certain conditions and am completely grateful for having health insurance and for the resource. I’m not knocking it, but what are we paying for? Where’s our money going? Are we investing our money and time in places where it will really make a direct impact on our health and well being?

In my practice I hear things like, “Organic food costs too much,” (Although that’s changing now because if you eat local it actually costs less these days.)

I also hear, “I don’t have time to cook” and “I’m not sure how to be healthy?”

Do we really not have the time or money? If that’s so then where is the time and money going? To what cause? To what investment in our health? Do you feel insured that your health insurance company will come through and has your best health in mind? Is the quality of your food and lifestyle in alignment with your long term goals of health? Is the education and support the missing piece in your health care plan?

I think these are important questions to ask ourselves.

As I reflect on them I know I become more inspired to get out and exercise, eat healthy food and have less stress in my life. It’s a priority because really I'm the only one who cares and can make the difference, so what AM I GOING TO DO?

Standing there in my messy kitchen cooking I got excited. I thought,” YEAH this is what I am paying for !” I smiled when I realized I would have to spend the next ½ hour of my time doing dishes. The pay off was the delicious food I had made. And because I made it I saved money. (one thing I made was homemade sauerkraut which cost me about $2 to make a huge container. In the store it costs me $11.75- that’s a $9.75 saving!)

My nose went to the hot piping homemade cornbread coming out of my oven. So what if I miss out on my favorite muffin at the bakery, this cornbread was made from organic grains and is sweetened with agave nectar instead of “real sugar” which will impact my blood sugar, moods and more. I’m going to put my money AND my time into my health.

When we eat well we are INVESTING in our health. When we buy high quality food and cook it ourselves we are taking a deeper stand for our own health
and then when we eat it, well that’s the payoff.

Much different than the automatic debit that goes towards our insurance company.

Think about it, write it down AND ACT ON IT.
Be mindful about where you put your money, time and energy because in the end it pays to be healthy!

If you need inspiration about how to do it give me a buzz. I’d be happy to outline a health plan that works for you now and moving towards your future.
Sign up for our free initial consultation. During the session we will focus on your specific health history and health goals. If we are the right match we will design a program that gives you the tools to create a healthy and sustainable life!

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Since I will be relaxing in some tubs this week I thought I would encourage you to join in the fun.
If you live in the bay area take a visit to THE KABUKI SPA.
http://www.kabukisprings.com/
Wednesday, Friday and Sunday’s are ladies days.
Monday, Thursday and Saturday’s are men’s days.
Tuesday is CO-ED.

If you don’t live in the bay area find a Spa near you and take a soak.
Of course you can do it the old fashion way and just take a bath!

Enjoy!

Just a reminder the benefit for the Save Yuba Salmon campaign;
From Source to Sea:
the Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival is this weekend.

WHERE & WHEN:
CounterPULSE:
1310 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Friday and Saturday
July 18 & 19 7:00-11:00 pm 

INVESTMENT TOWARDS THE CAUSE:
$15 each night, $25 for both

Saturday at 4:00pm
*FREE * workshop on the salmon crisis and what you can do to help

For more information or to reserve tickets visit: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/36398
or call the Source to Sea Coalition at 323-823-5377.

If so we are having a class for grads and current clients on July 19, 2008 in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

We will gather together, create a sacred space for women and explore topics such as women's oppression and how it affects the way we think and feel about our diets, our body and our lives. We will share a delicious organic meal together and spend some time soaking up the redwoods. The day will involve discussion, a group consultation followed by exercises directly geared towards your own individual journey and of course some play and dance.

Email me directly at darshana@fruitionhealth.com

Not a fruition clients and want to learn more?
We’d love to share our program with you and support YOU in shifting your relationship to food and your body for the rest of your life!

Check out our website at
www.fruitionhealth.com
or
CONTACT US to set up your free initial consultation.

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Fruition Women's Health is a holistic approach to wellness that includes:

• Nutritional education to help you understand and clear up health concerns
• Skilled counseling that supports you to work through emotional blocks in your personal relationship to food &
• Inspiring coaching to transform your ideas into practical action steps

Both in person and phone health counseling programs available. Find out more at www.fruitionhealth.com

Contact us for your FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION. During your free initial session, we will review your health history in detail and discuss your goals. Then we will work together to design a program that focuses on your specific health goals.

Click HERE to tell us more about you and your health or email info@fruitionhealth.com to set up your free consultation.

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