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Signs of low Omega 3 oils

Posted on November 18, 2020 | Leave a comment

Effects of Deficient Omega 3 Oils:

  • Fatigue
  • Lack of Sleep
  • Reduced concentration
  • Poor brain function
  • Moodiness
  • Joint pain – Arthritis
  • Leg cramps
  • Allergies
  • Heart and Blood problems
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Dry Eyes
  • Dry skin
  • Weight Gain

FYI:  Omega 3 can normalize the brain’s neural activity

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Signs of Low B12

Posted on November 18, 2020 | Leave a comment

The signs of B12 deficiency are:

  • Loss of balance
  • Weakness
  • Tiredness
  • Lightheadedness
  • Heart palpitations
  • Shortness of breath
  • Pale skin
  • A smooth tongue
  • Constipation
  • Gas
  • Diarrhea
  • No appetite
  • Nerve numbness
  • Nerve tingling
  • Weak Muscles
  • Vision loss
  • Depression
  • Memory loss
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by Renee Lindstrom

Effective Movement Posture Mentoring Programs Available:

 1st Level – Getting Started (Introduction & Pattern)
 2nd Level – Getting Intouch (Experiencing & Connection)
 3rd Level – Integration (Embodiment)

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by Renee Lindstrom, GCFP @ Inside Awareness,  Living in Natures Love Blog
& Renee Lindstrom Live
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Signs of low Magnesium

Posted on November 18, 2020 | Leave a comment

Magnesium is a nutrient for over 300 reactions in the body and it plays a role in a healthy immune system, cognitive function, bone strength, muscle relaxation and energy production.

Experiences of low magnesium 

  • numbness
  • tingling & tremors
  • muscle cramps & spasms
  • seizures
  • muscle spasticity
  • personality changes, nervousness
  • abnormal heart rhythms
  • dizziness & headaches
  • weakens bones

FYI:  can be an influence to low levels of calcium & potassium

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by Renee Lindstrom

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 1st Level – Getting Started (Introduction & Pattern)
 2nd Level – Getting Intouch (Experiencing & Connection)
 3rd Level – Integration (Embodiment)

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by Renee Lindstrom, GCFP @ Inside Awareness,  Living in Natures Love Blog
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Signs of low B9 (folate)

Posted on November 18, 2020 | Leave a comment

Folate deficiency is a result of overcooked food and an eating plan without enough fresh fruits, vegetables.

B9 (Folate) cannot be stored in the body meaning it must be ingested regularly.

The symptoms of folate deficiency are often subtle. They include:

  • fatigue
  • gray hair
  • megaloblastic anemia (read more below)
  • mouth sores
  • tongue swelling
  • growth problems

The symptoms of anemia that occur due to folate deficiency include:

  • persistent fatigue
  • weakness
  • lethargy
  • pale skin
  • red blood cells are larger than normal
  • shortness of breath
  • irritability

FYI:  A drop in folate  can happen quickly without enough folate-rich foods

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 1st Level – Getting Started (Introduction & Pattern)
 2nd Level – Getting Intouch (Experiencing & Connection)
 3rd Level – Integration (Embodiment)

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Are you eating for Spinal Cord & Nerve Health

Posted on November 15, 2020 | Leave a comment

eating for Spinal Cord & Nerve Functions

6 Categories of Nutrition for importing functional experiences  

1.  Magnesium

 Magnesium regulates nerve and muscle function

Recommended daily:  Women 310-320 mg,  Men 400-420 mg

Natural Sources:

  • Fermented Foods:
    • sauerkraut
  • Fruit:
    • bananas
    • blueberries
    • grapefruit
    • lemon & limes
    • orange
    • raspberries
  • Kefir
  • Ginger
  • Leafy greens:
    • spinach
    • kale
    • collard greens
  • Legumes:
    • peanuts
  • Nuts & seeds:
    • almonds
    • cashews
    • flax
    • pumpkin
  • Cinnamon
  • Turmeric
  • Veggies:
    • avocado
    • Brussel sprouts
    • pumpkin
  • Whole grains

FYI:  Including more magnesium in your diet can help promote muscle relaxation and better-quality sleep.

Effects of low Magnesium?

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2.  B9 (Folate) essential for spinal cord Development

Makes red and white blood cells in the bone marrow, convert carbohydrates into energy, and produce DNA and RNA

Recommended daily:  400 mcg

Natural Sources:

  • Leafy greens:
    • kale
    • collard greens
    • lettuce:
      • romaine
    • mustard greens
    • spinach
    • turnip greens
  • Cinnamon
  • Dairy:
    • milk
  • Eggs
  • Fermented Foods:
    • sauerkraut
  • Fruits:
    • bananas
    • blueberries
    • grapefruit
    • lemon & limes
    • oranges
    • pineapple
    • raspberries
    • strawberries
    • watermelon
  • Legumes
    • beans:
      • lima
    • peanuts
  • Mushrooms:
    • Shitake mushroom
  • Nuts & Seeds:
    • sunflower seeds
  • Meat, Poultry, Seafood
    • clams
    • sardines
    • trout
    • tuna
  • Potato:
    • sweet potato
  • Seaweed:
    • Nori
  •  Veggies:
    • asparagus
    • avocado
    • broccoli
    • Brussels sprouts
    • celery
    • cucumber
    • pumpkin
  • Whole grain

FYI:  cannot be produced by the body, must be supplied

Effects of Low  B9 (Folate)?

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3.  B12 produces myelin, the fatty substance that protects nerve cells

Recommended daily:  Adults  2.4 mcg

Natural Sources:

  • Dairy:
    • cheese
    • feta 
    • Kefir
    • milk
    • yogurt
  • Eggs:
    • yokes
  • Fermented Foods
    • black garlic
  • Mushrooms:
    • Lion’s mane
    • Shitake mushroom
  • Nuts
  • Meat, Poultry, Seafood
    • clams
    • crab
    • mackerel
    • mussels
    • oysters
    • sardines
    • trout
    • tuna
    • organ meats: 
      • liver
      • kidney
  • Seaweed:
    • algae
    • nori
  • Yeast:
    • nutritional

FYI:  Rainwater contains B12

& B12 cannot be produced by the body, must be supplied

Lack of B12 Effects?

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4.  Resveratrol reduces oxidative stress and protects the spinal cord

Natural Sources:

  • Cocoa
  •  Chocolate:
    • dark
  •  Fruit:
    • blueberries
    • cranberries
    • grapes
  • Legumes:
    • peanuts
  • Nuts:
    • pistachios
  • Wine:
    • Red
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5.  Omega-3 fatty acids protect nerves

Recommended daily:  Adults 250–500 mg

Natural Sources:

  • Fermented Foods:
    • sauerkraut
  • Fruits
    • bananas
    • blueberries
    • grapefruit
    • lemon & limes
    • oranges
    • raspberries
  • Ginger
  • Nuts
    • chia seeds
    • flax seeds
      • flaxseed oil
    • walnuts
      • walnut oil
  • Seafood: 
    • anchovy
    • halibut
    • herring
    • mackerel
    • salmon – wild
    • tuna
  • Turmeric
  • Veggies:
    • avocado
    • Brussel Sprouts
    • pumpkin

FYI:  essential fat required for function

Lack of Omega 3 Effects?

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6.  Calcium sends signals between cells in the nervous system and regulates muscle contractions

Mineral necessary for life

Recommended daily:  Adults 2500 mg

Natural Sources:

  • Cinnamon
  • Dairy:
    •  Cheese:
      • Blue
      • Brick
      • Cheddar
      • Edam
      • Gouda
      • Gruyere
      • Parmesan
      • Swiss
    • Cottage Cheese
    • Ice Cream
    • Kefir
    • Milk
    • Yogurt
  • Fermented Foods:
    • Sauerkraut
  • Fruit:
    • blueberries
    • bananas
    • figs
    • grapefruit
    • kiwi
    • lemon & limes
    • oranges
    • raspberries
  • Ginger
  • Legumes:
    • beans
    • chickpeas
    • edamame
  • Nuts:
    • almonds
    • Brazil nuts
  • Molasses:
    • blackstrap
  • Seafood:
    • salmon
    • sardines
  • Seaweed:
    • agar
  • Soy:
    • tofu
  • Turmeric
  • Veggies:
    • artichoke
    • beet Greens
    • bok Choy
    • broccoli
    • collard Greens
    • dandelion Greens
    • kale
    • okra
    • olives
    • snap Peas
    • Snow Peas
    • squash
    • turnip 

FYI:  Lack of calcium in the diet can cause spasms and cramping

Lack of Calcium Effects?

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by Renee Lindstrom, GCFP @ Inside Awareness,  Living in Natures Love Blog
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Copyright 2014 – 2021 Renee Lindstrom, GCFP
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Thoracic Spine Function

Posted on November 15, 2020 | Leave a comment

Spinal cord & nerve functions in Thoracic Spine

  • Flexes wrist
  • Supply small muscles of the hand
  • Intercostal and trunk above the waist
  • Abdominal muscles
  • Thigh flexion
  • Thigh adduction

If for any reason you are experiencing a deficit in any of these functions two ways to increase the quality are: 

Investigate the micro – movements of Feldenkrais

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Food for the Lumbar Spinal Cord and Nerve Functions

Learn more on  Lumbar Spinal Cord and Nerve functions

by Renee Lindstrom

Effective Movement Posture Mentoring Programs Available:

 1st Level – Getting Started (Introduction & Pattern)
 2nd Level – Getting Intouch (Experiencing & Connection)
 3rd Level – Integration (Embodiment)

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by Renee Lindstrom, GCFP @ Inside Awareness,  Living in Natures Love Blog
& Renee Lindstrom Live
Copyright 2014 – 2021 Renee Lindstrom, GCFP
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Your focus is where your attention goes…….

Posted on June 2, 2020 | Leave a comment

Your focus stimulates your connection physically, ethereally, perceptually, emotionally, mentally and ultimately your connection and contribution to life, environment and planet.

 

One of the physical areas that is a hit right now in my Feldenkrais work is  eye focus.  It seems that those spending time using Zoom have been getting coaching on how to appear through facial expression and eye contact.  It seems that the focus has gone from full body expression to facial with this current medium for staying in touch!

This leads to a question for consideration.  Do you focus on the world and take aim with your eyes or do you let the world come to you?  If you had to guess, which action would be intense and which action would be soft?

What I am hearing as a need from those on the receiving end of a Zoom connection is for empathy expressions.  Those who haven’t accomplished slowing down and softening their eyes are unable to mask their lack of empathy over Zoom.

If you would be interested in discovering more about ways to cultivate this skill through simple micro-moves connect and arrange a Zoom  session.   This is not a trend for healing yourself or others, it is simply increasing your functional facial expressions that increases your accessibility.

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by Renee Lindstrom

Awareness Through Movement® Programs Available:

1st Level – Getting Started (Introduction & Pattern)
 2nd Level – Getting Intouch (Experiencing & Connection)
 3rd Level – Integration (Embodiment)

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