Cleansing for surgery

You just never know where life will take you do you? Just when you think the ocean waves will take you to a quieter place, you get struck by a rip tide threatening to take your life.

For those of you who know me, and those of you who don't, I came into this world as a fighter and as life has marched on that skill has served me over many years. All of what I write from now on will be about my will to survive in hopes that you or someone you know will be supported with their journey by my own.

Here is a recipe for detoxing, a must do before any sort of surgery. The body must be fully supported, cleansed and immune system fortified to make any body invasion by surgery successful.

Green Juice for Detox:
1 large cucumber
4 celery sticks
handful of 4 kinds of sprouts (alfalfa, buckwheat, broccoli, sunflower)
handful of parsley & cilantro
3 kale stalks
1 small bok choy
2 cloves of garlic
1 inch ginger
1 tsp of tumeric powder
1 inch burdock root
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Juice all ingredients (except the cayenne and tumeric)

In a few minutes I am off for an IV of vitamin C and oxygen, something I am doing every other day for the next 2 weeks while in training for optimum support before and after surgery.

Fortunately I am in a sunny and most days warm climate, a true blessing to have moved down South. My vitamin D is in the high range and I make a point of sitting in the sun each day, breathing deep and relaxing for 10 minutes.

There is much more to come, sorry for the delay over the summer, I have had my hands full. May this day find you well and support by life, life is a precious thing, living well is an honor.

Dear Readers, August 27, 2011

We're very excited about our new website design coming up soon. You'll find the site is easier to navigate and will have a more consistent look throughout--and the Vibrant Living Newsletter will get its makeover, too!

Speaking of makeovers, I feel that there is so much big stuff going on in the world, it's sometimes hard to keep from getting overwhelmed. But I've come to realize that keeping to the basics gets you the most "bang for the buck" when it comes to personal well-being. When I speak about basics, I mean...

• Feel gratitude and appreciation.
  
• Drink enough pure water.
  
• Get proper exercise daily.
  
• Breathe.
  
• Eat pure, raw foods.
  
• Get grounded with your bare feet on the earth.
  
• Get good sleep.

If these fundamentals are in place, you've covered 95% of the bases. So many diseases and conditions are caused by a lack of these fundamentals. In fact, if you just focussed on getting these things actively fitted into your lifestyle, it's just about all you need to live a healthy, vibrant life.

At Subtle Energy Solutions we offer products for the other 5% that isn't covered by doing the above. Yes, enzymes are important, but are more important to the extent the above is not in place. Yes, our subtle energy formulas can balance and harmonize, but they are so much more effective with the basics in place.

For this issue of the newsletter, read Boyd Martin's new article, "Gratitude is the Attitude" for tips on how to develop the skill of gratitude. Gwynne Warner, our feng shui expert offers her "blessing" ritual, and the Vibrant Living Tip of the Week is also about gratitude. So be kind, be grateful, breathe, and live in the moment!

Until next time...

In vibrant health,

Shay Arave, President Subtleenergysolutions.com

Dear Readers, August 19, 2011

The longer I am on my health regimen, the more I'm convinced of the effectiveness of the raw food diet, and vegetarianism generally. Many people feel like raw fooding is too extreme for them, and I can definitely see that point of view, since I had it myself. But, as I went in and out of raw fooding for several years, I've discovered that my whole approach to eating has changed, and my tastes have changed along with it.

There's a great video summary in an interview with the outspoken vegetarian advocate, Andreas Moritz. If you're looking for some supporting information to help you make the transition to vegetarianism, this is a great video to watch.

My friend, Kathy Freston, who writes regularly for the Huffington Post also has some hard-hitting facts about mindful vegetarianism and how it helps not only personal health, but the environment as well.

To me living a vibrant life has to do with doing what's best for yourself, so that you can be a committed example to your family, friends and community. We all know what we should be doing to lead healthy, productive lives...it's really no mystery. The trick is rather than feeling guilty or sheepish, just get out there, and start doing it. Start small, but start. And if you've already started, find how to do more of it.

This week, we once again welcome Boyd Martin's passionate article, "You Are the Healer," some great feng shui prosperity advice from Gwynne Warner, and our Vibrant Living Tip of Week about mindfulness.

Until next time...

In vibrant health,

Shay Arave, President
Subtleenergysolutions.com

Dear Readers, August 12, 2011

It's been such a wonderful summer so far--certainly busier than most, but I'm so grateful for the opportunities for self-development and self-growth that have been presented to me. Things have been going so fast, in fact, I have little time to report on what I'm doing that may help you with creating your own vibrant life.

There are so many wonderful and engaging people doing such interesting things. I would like to remind everyone about my friend Gwynne Warner, feng shui wizard, whose useful advice on the subject we are now making a regular feature of this newsletter, under "Feng Shui Tip of the Week."

We will also be featuring the work of Candice Covington, aromatherapist extraordinaire. Her Tattvas Oils collection is truly a potent instrument for personal transformation. I can guarantee that the application of the oils to your life will bring insights and revelations.

Until next time...

In vibrant health,

Shay Arave, President
Subtleenergysolutions.com

Dear Readers, August 5, 2011

My dear friend and feng shui mentor, Gwynne Warner, always has great advice to follow to help maximize positive energies in the home, on vacation, in the car, and at work. This month, because of the auspiciousness in the feng shui world, I thought I'd share some of Gwynne's advice. Visit her website for much more: 10kblessingsfengshui.com

This month is a super important one to practice Feng Shui as it is both the Hungry Ghost Month (July 31-August 28) AND a Mercury Retrograde (August 3-18). Hungry Ghost Month is a time when it's believed that misfortune can come to those whose chi energy levels are depleted or whose luck is running low.

Mercury Retrograde is a time of Heavenly movements which are notorious for affecting travel, communication and computers.

1. Be Vigilant: Expect the unexpected. Watch out for mischief, accidents, and losing your possessions. Use your intuition and pay attention to your dreams for what they can tell you.

2. Protect Your home's Front Entrance: Keep both front and back entrances brightly lit throughout the night to attract chi-positive, bright energy. Check to see if your locks or handles need any repair. Paint your front door a bright, beautiful red for good luck. Have Buddha, Mary, Jesus, Kuan Yin, Kuan Kung, Foo Dogs or whatever protector deity you wish inside the home facing the front door.

3. Protect Your Bedroom: Make sure you have a solid door going into all the bedrooms. Always sleep in the "Commanding Position" with your headboard against a solid wall (a "mountain at your back").

4. Personally Protect You and Your Family: Perform "One Good Deed" or an anonymous act of loving kindness every single day. Burn sandalwood incense. Wear the color red such as a red tie, purse or cinnabar bracelet. Remember to open the windows so the old energy leaves and the breeze carries in fresh, new life-force.

5. Be Proactive for the Mercury Retrograde: Back up your computer, avoid signing contracts without reading the fine print, double-check appointment times, expect travel delays and plan accordingly.

Until next time...

In vibrant health,

Shay Arave, President
Subtleenergysolutions.com