Turning Life Tragedy into Joy

Generally, an heirloom vegetable is a variety that is at least 50 years old and grown from seeds passed down through several generations of growers.

 

While my day ended with juicing a few glasses of heirloom carrots, joy became evident.  For me, a life tragedy has led me to a journey that I may not have found otherwise.  Every day, I practice gratitude and grace and thank the Lord for putting some amazing healers / teachers in my path.

You see cancer and disease no longer scare me.  I have learned that how you react to a circumstance makes a huge difference as far as the outcome.  The mind is a powerful vehicle. Taking care of your body emotionally and physically is what’s important in the long run. 

Several areas in my life I have adjusted to help in my healing include: juicing, drinking more pure water, eating the best foods, taking the best whole food supplements you can find, staying away from GMO foods, proper rest, meditation, energy work, learning to recognize and deal with suppressed emotions and healing from the inside out.  
 

As we approach 2014, my wish for you is that you will find joy and love in your life and may it be even more abundant than ever.  Blessings and thankfulness for all of my family members here on earth and in heaven, with Love….Dena

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIRiwzP7Opo

http://goodwomenproject.com/emotions/how-to-understand-your-emotions-by-sally-falwell-psy-d

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/08/mindfulness-meditation-benefits-health_n_3016045.html

http://www.lewisnaturalhealth.com/articles/general-articles/the-naturopathic-way-the-underlying-causes-of-disease

I Became My Own Client!

September 30, 2013 will be 5 years since diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in my parotid gland.   I started down the conventional path with my healing journey and scheduled surgery two weeks later.  After 5.5 hours in surgery, twice as long as expected, the surgeon said that the growth was a rare form of cancer, my parotid gland and 7 lymph nodes were removed and my facial nerve had been severed in three places and repaired in two.  It was thought earlier that the nerve would not need to be cut.  Talk about fear, this was it!  My family was also told that while they believed they got 99% of the disease, radiation was still recommended.

After several months of my own research, I said no to radiation and began my natural healing journey.  Knowing that getting to the root cause of this issue was the most important thing for me and a Naturopath/Herbalist assisted me in my healing.  Eating only fresh organic fruits and vegetables for 60 days, taking a boat load of Standard Process Food Supplements, drinking herbal tonics daily brought my body back into balance.  My Vita Mix became my best friend and shopping was done primarily at Mustard Seed Market & Café, a local, all-organic grocery store.  In addition, I worked with an Acupuncturist in the healing of my facial nerve and began a program to heal lifelong emotional distress. 

The research and discovery on my journey has been incredible and new healing modalities crop up every day.  I make it a point to read a lot and to share with others.  My 5 year journey has not come without some pain from my facial nerve injury.  This was more work that anyone could imagine, but thanks to my current healers, we are just about there and it’s a wonderful feeling to sleep without pain. 

This experience taught me many valuable life lessons and most importantly, I became my own client.  With any illness, empower yourself to wellness and do your own research.  It’s your body, it's your life.  Make sure that what you are being told is the best option for you; get a second and third opinion if necessary.  Our bodies are so strong that if you give it the correct tools like good certified organic, non-GMO foods that are nutritious and healing to your body, you can recover from just about anything, in my opinion.  Find an experienced guide to help you and believe in your mind that you can do it.   I am so very grateful to God, all of my healers, family, friends and clients for helping me and for their loving support.  And especially to my husband for allowing me to make my own decisions on my path!

Namaste, Dena

http://cancerisnotadisease.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8DeBePK3Wg

http://www.standardprocess.com/Why-Whole-Foods

http://pinterest.com/denamccall/healing-roots-by-dena/

 

 

Lessons with a Purpose!

This week has brought me a new level of awareness and joy.  While at Whole Foods Market this  weekend, a lady stopped to talk with me.  She was quite interesting and started to tell me about her life and that she was 99 years old. I was astonished since she looked to be a young 70.  WOW, this inspired me greatly.  "Use common sense in life," she stated.  Her doctor said she is doing great and her only pain was in the shoulder.  There was a cane in her cart, she owns her own home, does not take medicine nor gets any medical tests.  It reminded me of the Blue Zones, places on Earth where people live longer and healthier lives than average.  The Blue Zones are places that I would like to visit someday.

Last week, I was introduced to “The Secret,” a self-help documentary that explains the “Laws of Attraction”.  A friend had given me the book, “Laws of Attraction over a year ago, how coincidental.  The Law of Attraction states that your intentions become your reality, therefore the more you think about something, the more chances you have to bring it to reality.  The Secret will show you how you can completely change your view in life for the better with a series of examples about keys to success and positive thinking.  This documentary continues to flow through my thoughts this week to continually motivate me to view the world differently and invest even more positive energy into my thoughts and actions. 

 

As learned from many positive influences such as Zig Ziglar and Brian Tracy, positive thinkers see the bright side of life and anticipate happiness, joy, good health and favorable results more so than a negative thinker.  I have been a believer of positive self talk for more than 30 years and try to find a positive in every situation.  When you regularly apply positive thinking you actively direct your subconscious mind to create what you want in life. Try it one day at a time, a week at a time or for a lifetime!  Positive thinking is contagious, share it others!!

Blessed Be, Dena

http://www.bluezones.com/

http://thesecret.tv/

http://www.attractwhatyoudesire.com/affirmation-statements/

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinkruse/2012/11/28/zig-ziglar-10-quotes-that-can-change-your-life/

http://www.areconnecting.com/law-of-attraction.html

http://www.masterofpsychology.com/top-50-blogs-for-positive-thinking-and-visualization.html

 

Reality is the mirror of your thoughts. Choose well what you put in front of the mirror.

 

 

 

 

Life is just beginning…

This year has brought me much joy and sadness, with losing one of my best friends, my mother Katherine of 89 years old, and my oldest brother Fred of 72 years, life still moves forward.  I am so very grateful for my husband, daughter and other family members, many wonderful clients, extraordinary friends and healers.  Without all of these people, I would not be where I am today. 

So often I hear people say they are getting old, having aches and pains, memory is going and they are just slowing down and can’t do what they use to do.  Age can be transparent if you have good health.  This is something that I have learned over the past years on my healing journey.  Being tired, sleeping more and not having the energy to do what you enjoy doing can be subtle signs of poor health.  Look for these signs early and address them fast.  Don’t chalk them up for old age.  The body is an incredible machine and if given the correct tools, can stay strong for many years to come.  

For the New Year, consider making small changes to improve your health.  More fresh certified organic fruits and vegetables, less processed foods, more quality water, good whole food supplements and watch for GMOs which are making people sick.  And add a little more fun into your life.  Laughter is one of the best medicines and I know it’s on my list.  How about yours?  I’m excited for 2013 and all the joy it has in store for you and for me!  Happy New Year!!!!

Blessed Be, Dena

Katherine McCall, Age 89, learning how to use the computer!  Miss you Mom!!!

http://www.life123.com/health/alternative-medicine/naturopathy/naturopathic-medicines-approach-to-healthy-aging.shtml

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http://www.responsibletechnology.org/gmo-dangers

Treating the Root Cause of Illness Saves Lives!

Less than a week ago our family was told that our oldest brother, Fred, 72, had cancer of the liver and lungs.  Fred had not completely recovered from back surgery a year ago and had been in the hospital three times in the last month as well as in therapy and at the Doctors many times this past year.  But it was only this past week that the doctors diagnosed cancer.  Fred died on Sunday, September 16, 2012 at home.  Many months ago, I found a Naturopath on-line in Erie, PA that I asked my brother to go to see for help more than a dozen times.  But he just wanted to stick with his doctor’s counsel because he felt he could not afford a Naturopath and was unsure their knowledge was better than his MD.

Getting to the root cause of an illness rather than treating symptoms can possibly save lives.  Please don’t be caught off guard with your health.  Eating foods that are closest to nature like fruits, vegetables and grains ,as well as taking care of your body is critical to longevity and wellness.  If you have an illness and can’t seem to get results, try something different.  Natural healers look at illness in a unique way, they treat the whole body and not just the symptoms.  Sometimes when symptoms of an illness appear, illness may have already manifested or is out of control.  A healer can detect imbalances in the body way before symptoms appear.  As Kevin Trudeau writes in his book, Natural Cures “They” Don’t Want You to Know About,e says, see a Naturopath or Homeopathic Doctor on a regular basis.  Don’t let symptoms linger for very long.  Take your heath into your own hands NOW.  Namaste and may our Brother Fred rest in peace.  He will be missed greatly by family and friends.  We love  you, Fred!  Dena

 Frederick McCall, our beloved brother and son!

http://store.naturalcures.com/view-natural-cures-they-dont-want-you-to-know-about-detail.aspx

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Misery or Joy, the Choice is Yours!

As I sat with my young Mother of 88 years today, Katherine McCall, we stumbled on to WQED TV and listened to Wayne Dyer.  What an incredible man who has created wellness in his life in so many ways.  Wayne spoke this morning about reprogramming your subconscious mind which really rang home for me.  So many healers and very successful people sometimes have an alternating situation in their life that leads them to a road for a stronger tomorrow. 

Is your subconscious mind programmed the way you want your life to go?  Do you want success, happiness, love, health, freedom of frustration? The programming of the subconscious mind directs the weight, shape, health, energy, functions, and actions of your body.  It never stops working, even at rest.  Tell your mind what you want and not what you don't want.  Let go of negatively, ill emotions, fear, resentment, etc - they are not God's way.  Believe that you can get what you want in life and go after it.  "If it feels natural, then it is possible," said Wayne Dyer. 

The power of the mind is infinite. Think the thoughts of what you want to change and think them over and over again until they become real.   Use meditation, affirmations, hypnosis and guided imagery to help you reprogram your mind.  If you are in a rut, get out of it now, no one will do it for you.  With gratitude and grace I leave you today with these thoughts. Dena

Whatever the mind can
conceive and believe, it can achieve.-Napoleon Hill

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A Life Changing Journey: Gratitude and Grace

Gratitude and grace today and for the rest of your life!  So many times, we find fault in others and things because we are not in sync with each others thought patterns.  Have you found yourself there before?  Rather than finding fault with these experiences in your life, why not shift your paradigm permanently to one of gratefulness. 

When you are faced with a situation that is not to your liking, try to say, “I am grateful for this moment” perhaps repeatedly and notice how the situation changes for you as you gracefully step into the present. Words for today and tomorrow: thankfulness, sincerity, cherish, kindness, beauty, elegance, charm, mercy, flow, harmony, gratefulness and divine love. If you have ever encountered "A Life Changing Journey," approach it with a grateful heart and you will find life changing results...

Below are some great links that can help take you to the next level of finding more gratitude in your life. Dave Fiala's program, 'The Power of Your Awareness," is a fantastic course; The Gratitude Log is someplace you can go daily to start your day http://www.gratitudelog.com/login by writing why you are grateful or some of the other links below to help you. Try to humble yourself each morning and hold a 2-minute gratitude session by simply sitting with no distractions, close your eyes, and think about what you are grateful for.   Be Healthy, Dena

http://davidjfiala.com/
http://www.amazon.com/Attitudes-Gratitude-Give-Receive-Everyday/dp/1573241490
http://blogs.psychcentral.com/mindfulness/2012/01/how-do-you-generate-gratitude-watch-the-unfolding-of-life-video/
http://www.gratitudelog.com/signup
https://www.facebook.com/WithGratitudeandGrace
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUhyCUvjRFk
Let Gratitude Flow Naturally: One's destination is never a place but rather a new way of looking at things.  --Henry Miller