A Responsible Approach to Health Care Once upon a time, in land far away (but closer than you think) the inhabitants of the planet utilize Science and Nature in the complete healing of the human mind : body : spirit. In those days, wisdom about nature was shared freely as there was an abundance of everything imaginable. These same people may or may not have degrees in mathematics, science or medicine – but they listened to the elders of the planet who came before. They listened with “all” divine senses and were able to comprehend the abundance of wisdom and possibilities. They realized they could have a life full of bliss and blessings if they were willing to put effort into the various aspects of their “life.” This was a brave people, for they took responsibility and applied the knowledge they had for healing and connecting with their spiritual side. They were connected to the earth and thankful for such bounty, diversity and beauty! This month I want you to pretend you are living in that fairy tale and imagine what your life would be like if you discovered the power within to become pro-active in creating change in life, especially with your health care. Without a doubt, there are days that I have imbalances as I ignore the needs of my lower chakras. It’s not intentional; because I love everything about being active, especially when in nature. I also feel driven to learn as fast as I can about the upper chakras as the knowledge resonates truth within me. I could spend every waking moment creating, writing, learning, exploring aspects of healing my own mind / body / spirit within the confines of this flat screen monitor. However, the body requires maintenance and that means I have to get up, out and do things to keep the physical body in working order. For me, teaching forces me to stay in constant connection with the need to maintain a body that is flexible and healthy. While I do believe in corporate responsibility and have written letters to the American Cancer Society requesting they take the first step in creating change in the medical industry through changing their focus to PREVENTION not Treatment. Change is a slow process, but our local community has started to include several fundraisers that utilize nature and physical activity. More and more people are stepping up and taking responsibility for their life and health care. Education and Application. The power is in your hands – what will you do with your life now?

ok, so my insurance makes me pay a HUGE copay for ER visits, but Urgent Care they treat like a doctor's office. So, when my orthopedic surgeon suggested i go to Urgent care to get X-rays and maybe an MRI today (they will see me in the office on Wednesday) i thought that sounded fine. However, this involved me getting up from chairs, and then returning to the waiting area no fewer than four times before they put my on this lovely cot you see. So, by the time i got back here, i was wiped, as is evident from how bad i look. It sounds lame, but it's like a weight lifting workout to use crutches, and trying to figure out how to carry a purse and use crutches is a whole nuther issue! Of course, UC did not tell me anything i didn't know, and of course they also offered me things i can't use like a straight leg immobilizer which would have prevented me from driving home. Also, pain killers, which i cannot take, alas. But, we did get a few things sorted out: Xrays, - check. Pain caused by positioning knee for Xrays - check Posing like a nudey girl for said xrays (only with clothes on) - check Need for a backpack - increased by 1000 fold Sexy hospital bracelets - check Total exhaustion - check To add insult to (literal) injury, it was 70 degrees and gorgeous out today, and i spent it inside. Tomorrow it will snow again. ARG!