Reflections on BC 410

I can’t believe that 4 weeks has already passed and my Writing for Publication course that I dreaded at the beginning is over. When I first opened all the assignments that were due for the class I was so overwhelmed and skeptical about being able to complete this class successfully. Here we are 4 weeks later and I’m considering submitting an article or news release that I have written! Holy cow I didn’t expect that result! This class was really interesting and I learned a lot. Researching the publications in my industry was really exciting! I saw that there were so many different venues and outlets for marketing my business and also just for getting the message out about holistic care. I found publications that are now bookmarked for further reading and future resources for my publishing endeavor. I learned the importance of writing articles in 3rd person as to not offend anyone reading it and also how important it was to cite facts from reputable sources. 300 words seemed like a lot when I first started this class but then realized that it really is a very little amount and you have to be very concise in what you choose to write. This class has definitely changed my perspective about writing articles and I am going to continue on this path and see what I can get published. Thank you Cliff

News Release

News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 29, 2011

For more information contact:
Angela Geren
825 W. Queen Creek Rd. #2052
Chandler, AZ 85248
480-277-3408
angie@corevitalitycoach.com


Empowerment and Transformation
CHANDLER, AZ- On June 25, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Core Vitality will be hosting a free workshop creating personal empowerment. This event will take place at the Tumbleweed Recreation Center in Chandler, AZ on the Southwest corner of McQueen Rd. and Germann Rd. Core Vitality is committed to providing an inviting environment where transformation and growth are promoted. This event is open to persons ages 15 and older who are interested in learning about integrating mind, body, and spirit wellness into their lives.
Angela Geren, owner of Core Vitality and certified Lifecoach, Hypnotherapist, and Polarity practitioner, will be leading workshops throughout the event on the hour. Lunch will be provided and will be an open forum to discuss health and wellness. Each workshop will be centered around a different modality and will include: lifecoaching, hypnotherapy, nutrition, and Polarity. Amy Nielsen, a former participant says, “Core Vitality’s workshop changed my life. The personal attention and life lessons touched me deeply and precipitated a great transformation in my life!”
Please RSVP to Core Vitality at 480-277-3408 or angie@corevitalitycoach.com by June 18, 2011 to reserve your spot, as space is limited. This event could be the catalyst for change you are looking for and we hope to see you there!
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Free Writing 7-10 minutes

I told my 11 year old daughter I had to free write for 10 minutes for homework and she said write about me! I know you know enough about me to write for that long, at least I hope you do! LOL! So here it goes… my 11yr old, Samantha, is an amazing individual. Her life started out pretty rough and the poor thing had a helluva time being a baby. Nothing seemed to come easy for her. She cried most of the time for the first 2 and a half years. I was sure that she was going to be a huge handful for the rest of her life, however what she has blossomed into over these years has been outstanding. She is my rock, my memory, and makes me laugh everyday. Still has anxiety and life is rough at times, but what isn’t rough at 11years old. Without her I’m not sure some days if I would remember to feed them. Between girl scouts, boy scouts, their school, my school, pto, life, she started calling me Dory from finding Nemo because I have no memory ;c) She has become that memory for me and keeps me on track. Most nights when she goes to sleep I will sit and watch her in amazement that this growing girl was once my little baby. She is stunning in every way. She is very mature for her age and takes care of a lot however has still managed to remain a child and do the fun things that come with it. I’m so glad because these days kids just seem to grow too dang fast. I try to live every moment so as to cherish the little time we have together before she is grown and on her own but time still seems to fly by. Doesn’t help that she is already taller than me because everytime I look at her I’m reminded it is one day closer to her being on her own. So I will always treasure the time we have right now, before she doesn’t like me anymore ;c) who knows, maybe she’ll be the one child who loves me thru high school! Lol!

Inspiration to Write

I don’t have to look far for inspiration in my daily life. Inspiration to live and inspiration to write comes from my children. The things that come out of their mouths absolutely amaze me! Humor is a big thing for me and what has kept me going during very bad times. Luckily, my children are natural comedians and if I would write down everything they have said, I would easily have a joke book to be published right now. For example, the other day I was telling my littlest one (8 years old) that I could tell she was fibbing by the look in her eye, which she replied, “Mom, that’s just an eyelash!” I seriously almost fell over I was laughing so hard. How she at that age can be so quick witted is beyond my comprehension, but she can save any tense moment with her banter! They remind me each and every day to take life as it comes and if you take things too seriously the inspiration will run dry.

Final NC 110 Blog ;c(

As the last week of my Nutrition 110 arrives I am sad and excited all at the same time. Sad that I will no longer have the same teacher who has brought many laughs into our house, speaks to the point, and rambles about the coolest things ever! Excited that I will be continuing my journey into nutrition even deeper in my next class. I didn’t think my diet or lifestyle would change coming in to this class. I have always read and studied and researched nutrition and food and affects, however we did make quite a change. I now eat 85% organic, the kids eat about 60% organic, we have switched to all organic meats and fats (cheese, yogurt, and such). There are also more colors in our fruits and veggies, the kids are eating around 90% whole grains, and I have found a substitute for brown rice! Yahoo!! If you would have asked me 12 weeks if this was something I was even willing to do, I would have told you no way! I would’ve had many reasons (excuses) too!! It is too expensive, it is such a hassle, there really isn’t a benefit to organic, a lot of it is made up, who has time, and I’ve lived this way for 30+ years and haven’t been affected yet; these are just a few of them! Now, however, I have learned that truly the food we eat and the way it is grown, raised, or harvested has a HUGE effect on the nutrients and minerals it contains. I also learned just how important these nutrients, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, etc are to a healthy body! With loved ones dying of cancer, sick half their life, diabetes, heart problems, my “inherited” high cholesterol, and a myriad of other illnesses, why not choose to put healthier foods into our bodies? What is the harm? Truth is there is NO downside to feeding ourselves healthy food! Now my argument is: why not give yourself and your children the best head start they could have? We make sure they have the best of everything else! Why not the best food?? It just makes sense. I want my kids to have the best chance to live the longest healthiest life possible. I know I only have them for a very short time in comparison to the length of their life, so I only have a few years to teach them thru actions that what they put in their body makes a difference. Have there been grumblings? You bet! Have there been food strikes? Yes! Have they tasted new foods and loved them? Yes! Have they tasted new foods and hated them? Yes! Are they eating better now? Yes! Do I enjoy knowing that they are being nourished? Hell, yes! Do they want me to quit preaching about the benefits of food? Probably, but they indulge me none the less! LOL! This class has definitely been an eye opener for me and my family and I look forward to my next class in 2 weeks! Oh the new things they get to hear about!!! ;c)

Vitamin/Mineral Depletion

This week’s assignment to discuss reasons for a drop in available vitamins and minerals in our food and also the diseases associated with deficiencies is really quite eye-opening and scary!! I had no clue just how depleted our resources have become! First, I need to backtrack. Where do the vitamins and minerals found in our food come from? It seems like a no-brainer but really I don’t think that most of us have even pondered this question, I know I didn’t. I just assumed that a carrot was a carrot, an apple just an apple, however this is not the case at all! The vitamins and minerals present in our food comes from the soil it is grown in, if it is not present in the soil, guess what… correct, it is not present in our food! Ugh!! Soil today is not the same soil years ago and the USDA has known this for 70+ years. They were warned in 1936 that our soil erosion and over farming was creating mineral and vitamin deficiencies in our soil and yet they have not done anything to combat that! If in 1936 it was already depleting, can you even
imagine what it is like now?? So what has happened to our soil?? Soil is full of micro-organisms and bacteria that are necessary and vital in creating the minerals we need. From over farming and pesticide use these organisms and bacteria are becoming non-existent. Here is a fantastic website that delves even further into the causes of depletion: http://www.nutritionsecurity.org/Nutrition%20Security.htm
Other factors also include our water supply. We all know all the harmful chemicals and poisons that are in our water, which is why most of us drink either bottled or filtered water. However, they are not filtering the water that is growing our food!! UGH!! Another good link is a pdf on research that has been done into the mineral and vitamin deficiencies in our food: http://www.mineralresourcesint.co.uk/pdf/mineral_deplet.pdf
Now that we have that established, what does it really make a difference if we have less vitamin and minerals in our food anyway?? Well… many diseases we know all too well are actually associated with vitamin and mineral deficiencies. For example, a calcium deficiency causes arthritis, high blood pressure, and osteoporosis; a copper deficiency is associated with anemia, hair loss, arthritis, and aneurysms, and a selenium deficiency can cause cancer, cataracts, age spots, and multiple sclerosis. Also, studies have shown that the adrenal glands, blood, bones, capillary walls, cells, connective tissue (skin/ligaments/bones/gums), heart, mucous membranes, nervous system and teeth are effected with deficiencies in Vitamin C and our blood, lymphatic system, muscles, and nerves are affected with a sodium deficiency. On the following website you can find the nutritional content of most fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and protein sources and also a breakdown of vitamins and minerals and what they do for your body and what a deficiency in them can cause: http://www.healthalternatives2000.com/minerals-nutrition-chart.html
I know this seems quite depressing, however, we all need to be aware of what the USDA has been for our whole lives and has yet to change! We are the only ones who can force this change and make them accountable for what they are putting on the grocery shelves for us to consume. Also, it is under the above stated premises that organic farming was started. In organic farming it is necessary to rotate crops as to not completely deplete the soil and also to work symbiotically with nature. When this world was created the micro-organisms and bacteria were in place for a reason and we should honor that by continuing to farm and take care of this land that was given to us!

"Now" Photos of Food in Our House

Above are “now” pictures of my refrigerator and cabinets. At the beginning of my Nutrition class I had to post pics of the food we have in our house. The differences between “then” and “now” is that we have gone 60% organic, we no longer eat any beef , chicken, or dairy products unless they are organic. We have had resistance from the younger ones in the family about switching their favorite crackers and cereals, however we do have some varieties in the house that are eaten and are organic. Overall what this assignment has not only taught me, but also my children, is to be accountable for your choices, whether good or not so good!