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Hope Quotes: Once You Make a Decision

February 22, 2020March 5, 2020 ~ Hope Heal Cook ~ Leave a comment
Hope Quotes: Once You Make A Decision

Hope Quotes:  Once you make a decision.  Figuring out how to heal chronic illness can feel overwhelming and confusing. Thankfully, Universal Intelligence has got your back, and once you decide to heal, the Universe works hard to make it happen! Continue reading “Hope Quotes: Once You Make a Decision” →

Carrot and Onion Saute (AIP)

February 8, 2020February 8, 2020 ~ Hope Heal Cook ~ Leave a comment

My Carrot and Onion Saute is:  Paleo, AIP, gluten free & includes Fatigue Friendly Instructions

J U M P   T O   T H E   R E C I P E !

A touch of honey brings out the natural sweetness of carrots and onions in this simple sauté. Serve it as a side with just about anything!  I like to make it as a breakfast dish. Continue reading “Carrot and Onion Saute (AIP)” →

Emotional Detox and Letting Go the Past (part 2)

January 18, 2020 ~ Hope Heal Cook ~ 6 Comments

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This post is a continuation of Emotional Detox and Letting Go of the Past part 1.

Emotional detox involves letting go of the past and releasing the emotions, beliefs, and experiences that no longer serve us. This is my story about how I finally let go of my past in order to fully embrace a healthy and happy future.  Continue reading “Emotional Detox and Letting Go the Past (part 2)” →

Emotional Detox and Letting Go of the Past (part 1)

January 4, 2020January 4, 2020 ~ Hope Heal Cook ~ 3 Comments
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Emotional detox involves letting go of the past and releasing the emotions, beliefs, and experiences that no longer serve us. This is my story about how I finally let go of my past in order to fully embrace a healthy and happy future. 

Continue reading “Emotional Detox and Letting Go of the Past (part 1)” →

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CORONA VIRUS: I don’t want to talk about it… . For the last few weeks I’ve been totally offline: I haven’t posted or shared anything. I live in Seattle, the original “epicenter of the US outbreak,” and ever since the first cases appeared a month ago, I’ve felt like I should talk about it. That I should share how I’m taking care of myself, supporting my immune system, managing anxiety etc. . And yet, I haven’t wanted to talk about it. . Everyone’s talking about it. And at this point talking about in my personal life is enough. I don’t want to spend more time thinking about and writing about the pandemic. . I know there’s a lot of wellness bloggers who are out there sharing important information related to the outbreak, and I wish I was one of them. . Instead I can own that I’m a blogger who doesn’t want to talk about it . . . Even if people expect me to. . Because right now, I need to put my own mental health first. Staying offline, and not talking about it, is one of the ways I’m doing that. . Instead, I’m focusing on the things that help me feel calm, safe, and happy. Like spending alone in nature, playing with my ferrets, binge reading manga, playing Octopath Traveler, and rewatching the extended version of The Lord of the Rings trilogy (theme = I’m a huge nerd). . These are uncertain times. But there’s one thing I remain certain of, and that’s that it’s okay for me to take care of myself in whatever ways feel best. . So . . . . ➡️ If you don’t want to talk about it: that’s okay. . ➡️ If you do want to talk about it: that’s okay. . ➡️ If you need to unplug from social media: that’s okay. . ➡️ If you’re needing extra online support and interaction: that’s okay. . . Whatever you’re needing right now, it’s okay. No judgement. Just love. 💖 . Wishing you wellness, Xx Kat 💞 . . . . #chronicillness #seattleblogger #mentalhealthadvocate #selfcarematters #lymedisease #coronaselfcare #mentalwellness #mindbodyhealing #aippaleo #paleoaip #selfcaretips #autoimmunepaleo
HOPE | I need this reminder ALLLLL the time… . Type A personality here 🙋🏻‍♀️ (double tap if you’re one too) so surrender, simplicity and patience DO NOT come naturally to me. But I know that no matter how many things are on my To Do List, my health has GOT to come first. . I haven’t posted in some days and that’s because—honestly—I’ve got a lot going on: . ✅ I’m still detoxing heavy metals (which is exhausting). . ✅ I’m working to finish my first ebook (it comes out super soon!). . ✅ I’m also working on a MAJOR behind the scenes project. . ✅ And I’m needing to prioritize my emotional wellbeing cuz of a recent bereavement anniversary plus my papa-in-law’s undergoing cancer treatments (prayers welcome). 🙏🏻 . . Yeah…So something had to come off my plate and I let that be The Gram cuz I Can’t Do All The Things. None of us can. 🙅🏻‍♀️ . When I struggle with that nagging impulse to hustle-hustle, I remind myself that my Inner Hustler doesn’t give a fig about me or my healing. . Nope, not at all. . So if I’m tired, or unwell feeling, and my mind is spinning with all the stuff I GOTTA DO, it’s up to me to take a few deep breaths and say: . “Hey lady, ignore that noise and listen to your sweet body. You’re loved, you’re safe, you’re ENOUGH. It’s a-okay to do less. Let yourself rest.” 💗 . Tag a friend who might also need that reminded today. . Xx Kat . . . . #autoimmunepaleo #autoimmuneprotocol #aippaleo #lymedisease #healingjourney #selfcarequotes #selflovequotes #butyoudontlooksick #chronicillness #mindbodyhealing #selfhealingjourney #cfs #chronicfatigue
HEAL | Are your household products keeping you sick? . The scary truth is that many popular household cleaners are dangerously toxic! . Did you know that in the US there’s no federal regulation of chemicals in household products?! 😱 . What’s more, neither ingredients nor products must meet ANY sort of safety standard, nor is any testing data or notification required before bringing a product to market. . Double tap if that upsets you too.😡 . That total lack of regulations is why we end up with ingredients in common household products have been linked to asthma, cancer, reproductive disorders, hormone disruption and neurotoxicity. . Which is why I’m rill careful about which products I use in my home. . When I was really sick being exposed to synthetic fragrances, artificial colors, and other chemical toxins could suddenly and dramatically flare my symptoms. Sometimes for days. 😷 . On the flip side, switching to clean and natural alternatives decreased my symptoms and helped me to heal. 🌿 . Unfortunately, there’s a lot of products that claim to be “safe” or “green” but really aren’t. It’s called “green washing” and it can make choosing truly safe and green cleaners tough. But no worries, I’ve got you covered... . These are my TOP RECOMMENDATIONS for totally non-toxic cleaning products: . 🌿 I use @branchbasics concentrate to make hand soap, all purpose cleaner, bathroom cleaner, glass cleaner and sometimes laundry soap. I love how easy it is to make my own cleaners using their bottles and concentrate. Doing so costs less, and results in less waste. Use the link in my bio to save $10 of any BranchBasic order. . 🌿 I use @ecoscleans Hypoallergenic Dishmate for dishes, and I also sometimes buy their laundry soap. . 🌿 For stain removal I use @branchbasics Oxygen Boost or @biokleenhome Oxygen Bleach Plus. . . To find out if the products you’ve been using are safe go to https://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners. . Xx Kat P.S. Have you switched out your cleaning products for cleaner ones? . . . #autoimmunepaleo #lymedisease #chronicillness #cfs #multiplechemicalsensitivity #healingjourney #selfheal #nontoxichome #nontoxicliving #aippaleo #healingnaturally
HEAL | One of the most powerful ways to support self-healing is completely FREE… . Switching to a healing diet, packing pill cases full of prescribed supplements, and investing in non-toxic alternatives are all important pieces of the healing puzzle. And as I’m sure you know: they all cost money. 💁🏻‍♀️💸 . But honestly, I didn’t just take the right pills and eat the right foods in order to heal. My mindfulness practices are ultimately what opened the way for my physical healing to unfold. . And mindful awareness is always available and always free. . It was mindfulness that taught me how to identify when I was lost in thoughts about the past (regret, guilt, blame, judgement) or the future (worry, anxiety, doubt) and then lovingly returning to the present. . This simple (but not necessarily easy 😅) practice taught me something pretty incredible: . Healing Happens in the Present ✨ . Whenever we’re caught up in thoughts of the past or future our energies get spread out and depleted. We end up with less “juice” for the all important task of self healing, which is always our bodies’ goal. . Seriously, those habitual stressy thoughts are a big energetic drain! . . Here’s a few ways I practice mindfulness to support my wellness: . 💗 I set aside time for daily for meditation (morning and night). . 💗 I frequently take breaks to pause, pray and recenter. . 💗 I come back to my breath again and again and again. . 💗 I take 5 deep, mindful breaths 5 times a day (when I wake up, before meals, and before bed). . With practice I’ve gotten better at being present, and that in turn has helped me to liver better and get better. . . Xx Kat 💞 P.S. Do you have a mindfulness practice? If so is there a resource you’d recommend for others? Please share! 👇🏻 ⠀⠀ . . . . #mindfulnesspractice #mindfullness #selfhealing #innerhealing #healyourself #lymedisease #aippaleo #autoimmunepaleo #autoimmuneprotocol #chronicillness #holistichealing #healingjourney

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