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Modern Wheat and the Empath
Posted on May 5, 2013 by Angel Wings and Unicorns
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I don’t know about you but I have found these past several months to
have been such a challenge, both mentally and physically, through the
energies bombarding us. I never tend to fare well in the dark, winter
months anyway so lately it’s a double whammy. It has been my intention
to write a post for months now but, unfortunately, I have not had the
energy or focus for it.
One of the main problems I’ve had, as I’m sure many of you will too,
is having extreme brain fog and debilitating fatigue. It’s been, well,
nothing short of ridiculous really and has made just stringing a
sentence together an ordeal, never mind writing a post. Many of the
symptoms we’ve been dealing with could tally in with Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome (many Empaths and Sensitives get diagnosed with this illness)
and have not been at all pleasant. Here is a sampling of them:
The energies we have experienced lately have been seriously intense
and debilitating. The usual tools and techniques that may have worked in
the past, for uplifting energy levels and focus just don’t seem to work
the same lately…or at least that’s been the case for me. So I’ve had no
choice but to lay low and take the energetic poundings as they come.
It is frustrating though to feel as bad as this and not be able to do
much to help ourselves. After enduring months and years of these
symptoms, that just seem to escalate, many of us may be at the stage
where we are tempted to pop a pill in hope of getting rid of the
ailments. But, as any Sensitive who’s tried will tell you, medication
will not get rid of our maladies, especially if they are energetically
related (it is always a good idea to get checked out at the doctors
though, the above symptoms can also tie in with many physical
illnesses). Medication may mask some of the symptoms but that’s it.
It makes sense that if an Empath is extra sensitive to external
energies we will be sensitive to anything we ingest and for this reason
we should try to be extra vigilante with what we consume. It has long
since been my belief that Nature will always offer an antidote to the
many illnesses/ailments that all humans endure. The problem that we face
today is that our water contains dangerous chemicals and many of our
‘so-called’ healthy-foods have been altered genetically and are no
longer a product of Nature, but that of science/man. One of the foods,
labelled as a health-food, that I have recently discovered to be
incredibly toxic, is wheat!
I was lucky enough to come across the website of Dr William Davies: http://www.wheatbellyblog.com/about-the-author/ He
has written extensively about his research into the damaging and
detrimental affects of modern wheat on both body and mind, and how it is
predominantly responsible for the obesity epidemic which has swept the
globe in the past few decades.
Little did I know that wheat was genetically modified back in the
seventies, basically for profit, to give a greater yield to the wheat
crop, and is no longer a natural food. After reading Dr Davies’s
research I decided to abstain from wheat for just a month and see if it
made any difference to my well-being… it did. One of the first things I
noticed was my appetite reducing and my craving for wheat-based
products disappearing, which resulted in weight-loss. I also found
myself feeling much happier. Others, to whom I suggested dropping wheat,
reported the same and more: better digestion, more energy, acne
clearing up, etc. For years I had a nagging feeling that wheat did not
agree with me but the thought of giving it up filled me with dread. I
did not think I could live without bread and pastries, but this was just
my wheat-addiction talking.
The scary thing is wheat is a staple in the western diet. A
supposedly healthy diet could consist of: toast/wheat cereal for
breakfast, a sandwich for lunch and pasta for evening meal, but in that
way of eating we are destroying our health. Wheat is addictive,
stimulates appetite and is a depressant, to name but a few of its
shortcomings.
Highly sensitive people and
Empaths have enough to contend with, without having to deal with the
drug-like effects of wheat. I urge you to visit Dr Davis’s site/blog http://www.wheatbellyblog.com/ and
read all the information offered, especially the testimonials given by
those who have given up wheat. Try it yourself, if only for a few weeks.
But to really reap the benefits of wheat-elimination you have to give
it up completely, which means no breadcrumbs/batters, sausages, sauces
thickened with wheat, soy sauces, beer/lager, etc. Always read the
label, you will be amazed where it is hidden.
I am in the process of experimenting with adding raw coconut oil and
higher levels of omega 3, essential fatty-acids, into my diet to see if
there is any improvement with my energy levels. I will keep you posted
if it works.
Thanks to: http://valerielenton.wordpress.com
Posted on May 5, 2013 by Angel Wings and Unicorns
—
Leave a comment ↓
I don’t know about you but I have found these past several months to
have been such a challenge, both mentally and physically, through the
energies bombarding us. I never tend to fare well in the dark, winter
months anyway so lately it’s a double whammy. It has been my intention
to write a post for months now but, unfortunately, I have not had the
energy or focus for it.
One of the main problems I’ve had, as I’m sure many of you will too,
is having extreme brain fog and debilitating fatigue. It’s been, well,
nothing short of ridiculous really and has made just stringing a
sentence together an ordeal, never mind writing a post. Many of the
symptoms we’ve been dealing with could tally in with Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome (many Empaths and Sensitives get diagnosed with this illness)
and have not been at all pleasant. Here is a sampling of them:
- Extreme lethargy and/or fatigue
- Cold/flu-like symptoms without actually having cold or flu
- Sensitivity to noise/bright lights
- Nausea
- Muscle/joint pain, especially the back area
- Headaches
- Brain fog and bad memory
- Stomach pain, digestive disturbances
- Depression/sadness/emotional pain
- Insomnia, even though exhausted
The energies we have experienced lately have been seriously intense
and debilitating. The usual tools and techniques that may have worked in
the past, for uplifting energy levels and focus just don’t seem to work
the same lately…or at least that’s been the case for me. So I’ve had no
choice but to lay low and take the energetic poundings as they come.
It is frustrating though to feel as bad as this and not be able to do
much to help ourselves. After enduring months and years of these
symptoms, that just seem to escalate, many of us may be at the stage
where we are tempted to pop a pill in hope of getting rid of the
ailments. But, as any Sensitive who’s tried will tell you, medication
will not get rid of our maladies, especially if they are energetically
related (it is always a good idea to get checked out at the doctors
though, the above symptoms can also tie in with many physical
illnesses). Medication may mask some of the symptoms but that’s it.
It makes sense that if an Empath is extra sensitive to external
energies we will be sensitive to anything we ingest and for this reason
we should try to be extra vigilante with what we consume. It has long
since been my belief that Nature will always offer an antidote to the
many illnesses/ailments that all humans endure. The problem that we face
today is that our water contains dangerous chemicals and many of our
‘so-called’ healthy-foods have been altered genetically and are no
longer a product of Nature, but that of science/man. One of the foods,
labelled as a health-food, that I have recently discovered to be
incredibly toxic, is wheat!
I was lucky enough to come across the website of Dr William Davies: http://www.wheatbellyblog.com/about-the-author/ He
has written extensively about his research into the damaging and
detrimental affects of modern wheat on both body and mind, and how it is
predominantly responsible for the obesity epidemic which has swept the
globe in the past few decades.
Little did I know that wheat was genetically modified back in the
seventies, basically for profit, to give a greater yield to the wheat
crop, and is no longer a natural food. After reading Dr Davies’s
research I decided to abstain from wheat for just a month and see if it
made any difference to my well-being… it did. One of the first things I
noticed was my appetite reducing and my craving for wheat-based
products disappearing, which resulted in weight-loss. I also found
myself feeling much happier. Others, to whom I suggested dropping wheat,
reported the same and more: better digestion, more energy, acne
clearing up, etc. For years I had a nagging feeling that wheat did not
agree with me but the thought of giving it up filled me with dread. I
did not think I could live without bread and pastries, but this was just
my wheat-addiction talking.
The scary thing is wheat is a staple in the western diet. A
supposedly healthy diet could consist of: toast/wheat cereal for
breakfast, a sandwich for lunch and pasta for evening meal, but in that
way of eating we are destroying our health. Wheat is addictive,
stimulates appetite and is a depressant, to name but a few of its
shortcomings.
Highly sensitive people and
Empaths have enough to contend with, without having to deal with the
drug-like effects of wheat. I urge you to visit Dr Davis’s site/blog http://www.wheatbellyblog.com/ and
read all the information offered, especially the testimonials given by
those who have given up wheat. Try it yourself, if only for a few weeks.
But to really reap the benefits of wheat-elimination you have to give
it up completely, which means no breadcrumbs/batters, sausages, sauces
thickened with wheat, soy sauces, beer/lager, etc. Always read the
label, you will be amazed where it is hidden.
I am in the process of experimenting with adding raw coconut oil and
higher levels of omega 3, essential fatty-acids, into my diet to see if
there is any improvement with my energy levels. I will keep you posted
if it works.
Thanks to: http://valerielenton.wordpress.com
