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I don’t know how I managed to do it, but I got out of taking physics in school. I didn’t take it in high school and I didn’t take it in college.

The funny thing is that now I really wish I had because out of all the types of science I did take – you know, chemistry, biology, anatomy, geology – the one I can most apply to my obsession that is personal development is physics. This will make more sense in a minute.

So, I recently pulled out one of my fave books -yes, I know I have a lot of fave books- called If You Have To Cry, Go Outside by Kelly Cutrone.

As I was flipping through it, one of the parts I highlighted caught my eye. It says:

…you have to give up your life as you know it to get a new one… sometimes you need to let go of everything you’re clinging to and start over, whether because you’ve outgrown it or because it’s not working anymore…

This is where physics comes in: two things can’t occupy the same space at the same time. This is without exception.

A lot of us say we want to change our lives but we want the change to fit into the life we already have now. That’s physically impossible.

You may say you want a romantic relationship yet you don’t want to make yourself vulnerable. You can’t not be vulnerable and have a romantic relationship. It’s physically impossible for the two to exist at the same time.

You may say you want to lose weight but you don’t want to change what you eat or work out more. Basically, you want your shitty lifestyle to magically make you more fit. Either you want your lifestyle to remain the same or you want to get in shape. It’s physically impossible for the two to happen at the same time.

There are tons of other examples I could give for this, but I think you get the gist.

For the past three years I’ve taken courses, worked with coaches, filed up multiple notebooks with things I learned from those courses and coaches and read tons of books on the subject of personal development and transformation.

Because I immersed myself in my studies, a lot of what I learned has become a part of me, meaning it’s my own wisdom now. I don’t have to think about it most of the time. The answers are within me.

But there are also times when going back and reading something reignites wisdom that got covered up by everyday life. If you don’t remind yourself of your wisdom everyday sometimes you forget. It’s not bad – it’s natural. But that’s why it’s called “spiritual practice.” (And yes, transformation is spiritual.) Because you have to practice every day otherwise the wisdom will go away.

And this concept of completely giving up beliefs, behaviors, and even people that you know can’t exist in your new life is one of those wisdoms that we forget about a lot. Maybe because it’s hard and we don’t really want to give up things that, even though they’re not necessarily helping us in life, those things have still been really valuable to us in some way.

Change isn’t easy. Nothing worth having is.

But just in case this wisdom – which I know you have within you – has gotten buried underneath normal everyday life stuff, I wanted to remind you today that there is no exception to the rule that two things cannot occupy the same place at the same time.

I know how lives change. I’ve changed my own and I can help you change yours, but you don’t really need me – you can do it all on your own.

At the end of the day, the only person who holds you accountable is you. So, while hiring a life coach might make it harder for you to justify not sticking to programs your coaches create for you, no other person is going to make the changes YOU need to make in your own life if YOU don’t decide to make those changes first.

Sure, you could hire a coach and talk to her twice a month but what about all the time in between meetings? Who holds you accountable during that time? Only YOU do.

So what or who do you have to let go of to finally change your life? And when are you gonna let go? It’s up to you.

Warmly,

Stella Santana

stella@stellasantana.com

With Thanksgiving just three days away, we’re sure you’ve got turkey on the brain, as well as all the things you have to be thankful for this year! Family, friends and health top our list! While we focus on our good fortunes this November, we also need to spend a little time talking about diabetes, as November is National Diabetes Month. Below, Dr. Dan talks about the costs, both personal and financial, as well as preventive steps to avoiding diabetes when possible!

Dr Dan:

Diabetes has been on the rise and public health researchers are predicting a continued rise over the next few decades. That means that you or someone you love could be affected.

The cost of treatment of diabetes is not trivial for your personal budget or the national budget. Costs for the nation are expected to triple, from about $113 billion per year, to something closer to $340 billion. That’s a lot of pizza and beer!

That number is so huge that only a pharmaceutical company or hospital chain could comprehend it. If this were somebody else’s money you could quit reading this article and go on to something more fun. Problem is, you are going to get stung with paying for some of this whether you personally contract diabetes or not. Of course with diabetes, your financial commitment will increase dramatically, along with fallout from other health consequences.

In most cases, it isn’t that hard to protect your health. First you will need a simple shift in attitude. The trend in medicine is to wait until the disease develops and then begin a heroic treatment plan. We can spot many problems before they happen with a routine blood test. If you prefer to wait and see, the disease industry will be very happy because they stand to make a lot of money at your expense. Prevention isn’t free but is far cheaper than disease treatment.

So with these routine blood tests that have been around since at least the 1950’s, you can spot the danger before it becomes a monster and begin taking action. We can order a blood test for you in 49 states (New York is the exception) and we will review it with you at no charge.

The science of supplementation has advanced dramatically in the last couple of decades. We are used to seeing nice changes in the blood work with respect to blood sugar after using products like Apex Energetics Glysen and Protoglysen for a couple of months, along with cutting back on the junk food.

I want you to determine that you aren’t going to be in those horrendous diabetes statistics. If you aren’t sure how to proceed, drop us a line and we will walk you through it. Prevention is way cheaper than treatment, both in dollars, misery and in suffering.

Dr. Dan and I wanted to wish all of you a wonderful Thanksgiving and to thank you for choosing OVitaminPro.com. One of things we are thankful for this season is all our faithful customers and clients!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You know, for women, every month is breast cancer awareness month! It is our awareness that could possibly save our lives. It is much easier to work on the prevention of breast cancer than to find a cure, not that we should stop research for a cure, but it is not something we can personally do to make a difference.

Breast cancer, like any disease, comes into play when the body’s immune system becomes weakened.  If you can eliminate what the body does not want and give the body what it wants, health can be achieved.

So what is it that the body does not need or want? Toxins! Toxins are things like heavy metals, such as mercury, iron and the like. Toxins are also things like food additives, preservatives, food colorings, nitrites, and GMO foods. Watching your diet by eating healthy, fresh, organic foods and minimally processed foods can help you avoid some of these toxic materials. You can also increase you glutathione intake which will help eliminate some of the heavy metals that may be lurking undetected in your body. Glutathione is the master antioxidant that directly relates to our longevity.  Also, eating foods that are high in antioxidants can help speed the process of elimination. Since glutathione is a combination of amino acids it is often important to supplement with a precursor like acetylcystine.

To increase your antioxidants look for foods with a high ORAC rating. ORAC is the acronym for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity. It tells us the value of certain foods and or supplements to guide us in maintaining sufficient levels so that we may utilize the benefits of antioxidants. ORAC is expressed as units, the higher the number the greater the antioxidant power. We should eat at least five serving of high ORAC foods such as maqui berry, turmeric, acai berry and dark chocolate. If you are not getting enough ORAC foods you can supplement for that.

There have also been several studies on low vitamin D3 levels and breast cancer. This is a pretty easy one to remedy. Since most of us cannot spend a half hour naked in the sun on a daily basis it is necessary to supplement with a vitamin D3 supplement.  Most regular doctors will tell you that you only need 400 iu’s  a day and that more than that is toxic. Don’t believe them! That amount of vitamin D3 is enough to keep from getting rickets but not enough for prevention. Most everyone does well with 5,000 iu’s a day. I look at a lot of lab tests and the clients that I have on 5,000 iu’s a day maintain a healthy level in their blood.

Exercise is another important key to prevention. Exercise is good for calming the mind and keeping a healthy body weight. Studies have shown that women with higher BMI increase their risk of breast cancer. You don’t need to go to the gym or run every day to keep healthy. Walking has the same benefit of other more strenuous exercise and it is something most of us can do. Just 30 minutes a day can make a big shift in your health.

Lastly, and just as important, is a positive mental attitude. Surround yourself with positive books, music and people. Too often we spend our days complaining about what is wrong in our life instead of what is right.  The old adage, count your blessings, is something we should all do.

I love this quote by Melody Beattie:

“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, and confusion into clarity. It turns problems into gifts, failures into success, the unexpected into perfect timing, and mistakes into important events. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow.”

We also know that we can do everything right and still be diagnosed with breast cancer. This is where the positive mind set can make a difference in whatever the outcome is.  Use this month to become more aware, remember those you have lost to breast cancer or those who have struggled with this horrible disease. And open up and share here, it may help others.

What’s Your Breast Cancer Story? Contest

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, OVitaminPro.com will be giving away a $30 gift certificate to our site. To enter, simply leave a comment with your name, your email address, and a story of how breast cancer has touched your life. Do you know someone who has experienced breast cancer? Were you diagnosed? Do you have an inspirational story to share with those affected by this disease? Leave a comment and you could win. Giveaway runs until November 9th.

• What’s Your Breast Cancer Story?
• Prize: $30 gift certificate to OVitaminPro.com
• When: contest ends November 9
• To enter: leave a comment with your name, email address, and your breast cancer story.