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How to View the Body Holistically as a Health, Wellness and Coaching Professional

December 31, 2022 by John

holistic health vs traditional medicineIn the United States alone, the prevalence of obesity is often referred to as an epidemic. Many Americans are overweight, leading to feeling unhappy and unhealthy. Especially true since the turn of the century, healthcare costs increase while overall health decreases; people continue to eat poorly, gain weight, and depend on medications and operations to maintain their health. Statistics can be hard to understand, confusing even those who study nutrition. But the most optimistic numbers state that more than 1/3 of American adults are overweight or obese. Below is a summary of the data presented by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Here are some shocking childghood obesity facts.

  • The prevalence of obesity is currently at 42.4% (2018)
  • From 2005–2019, the prevalence of obesity increased from 30.5% to 42.4%, and the prevalence of severe obesity increased from 4.7% to 9.2%
  • Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer considered to be the leading causes of preventable, premature death
  • The estimated annual medical cost of obesity in the United States was $147 billion in 2018 US dollars; the medical cost for people who have obesity was $1,429/year higher than those of normal weight

We can easily make a case for the need to improve health. Diets fail us, fast foods pull us into their offerings without any fear of consequence. Our lack of PA simply adds to the problem. It seems like a good time to view the body and its needs from a different perspective. [Read more…]

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The Body’s Systems Related to Holistic Nutrition Coaching

December 29, 2022 by John

definition of holisitc nutritionLesson Outcomes: After reading this lesson, you will be able to do the following:

  • Describe the structure of skeletal muscle and explain the process of muscle contraction
  • Describe the characteristics of the various muscle fiber types
  • Describe the metabolic pathways that supply energy for muscle contraction
  • Describe the nature and size of body fuel stores

To truly have a complete understanding of holistic nutrition, we must possess some knowledge of biochemistry. This equates to the study of events such as reactions, energy transfer, and transport processes at the subcellular and molecular levels within the body. As a Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach (CHNC) it is not likely that you will have long discussions with clients about parts of this knowledge, but you absolutely must know it. [Read more…]

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What is Holistic Nutrition Coaching?

December 26, 2022 by John

what is holistic nutrition counseling?

There are three main themes to this topic. The first theme is entirely devoted to the science behind holistic nutrition. Our goal is to start simple with learning basic anatomy and physiology, major systems of the body, and how they relate to one another. You’ll learn new ways to view health and disease, both traditional and holistic, and discover which whole foods, herbs, and spices that are scientifically proven to promote holistic nutrition intake goals for your client.

In the opening section of the Holistic Nutrition Coach Certification, we dive into the science and physiology that are inherent to being human. As a coaching course, we are aware of the reality – that everyone wants to be an expert. But in coaching dynamics, we refrain from simply reciting expert facts and focus more on moving people through changes – in this case, to be more holistic. The problem with the expert approach is that it assumes the coach automatically knows more than the client, that the client is not aware of health information needed to be “whole” and then makes the coaching-client relationship lopsided. “I know more than you on this, so listen to me” is not coaching. It’s directing. This does not mean, however, that we do not want and need to be informed on topics we are entrusted to address; we also use this knowledge to anchor our confidence – so we believe we know what is needed to coach a client and we can then focus more on our coaching service and not simply provide education to a client. Science informs coaches on what to look for, what to expect and of course, how to assess a client. Intuition is a great skill and can take a coach far in a guided, helping co-active coaching relationship, but we simply cannot ignore the need to know the body and its systems if we are going to call ourselves Holistic Nutrition Coaches. [Read more…]

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Holistic Living Guide: Improve Your Health The Natural Way

August 3, 2022 by Liz Carter

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Your Ultimate Guide to a Healthy Holistic Lifestyle

If you’ve ever had an interest in holism, you have probably heard the expression “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts,” which is a great way to summarize holism, but what does that mean to you as a coach, or more importantly, what does this mean to your client?

The basic principles of holism are not new, having been around at least since the time of Hippocrates in the West, 2500 years ago, and even earlier in the Eastern healing traditions of Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine. As you might suspect, the healers and physicians who practiced the art and science of holistic medicine all treated the whole person – body, mind, and spirit.

The word holistic denotes inter-connectivity. Prioritizing a Holistic lifestyle means understanding the importance of various factors in health, and how they are interconnected. It means that for a healthy lifestyle, one needs to take multiple steps in their physical and mental health and within their home. [Read more…]

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Benefits of Eliminating Alcohol From Your Lifestyle

April 26, 2022 by Liz Carter

what happens to your body when you stop drinking alcohol

The Truth About How Alcohol Destroys Your Body

After tobacco, alcohol is the most commonly used drug in the United States. According to advanced statistics from the National Survey of drug use in 2019, 86% of American nationals aged 18 or more reported alcohol use in their life. 

Alcohol gives a person a pleasant feeling, makes him happy and sociable temporarily, but its long-term use has adverse consequences on the human body and its systems. Alcohol is used to elevate mood as a lubricant and a relaxant. Long-term use and heavy drinking destroy different systems of the human body. Let’s have a detailed review of how alcohol destroys your body. 

How much alcohol is needed to destroy your body? 

Usually, heavy drinking and chronic alcohol abuse destroy your organ system and functioning. Moderate and limited alcohol use has comparatively fewer adverse effects than heavy drinking. 

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025,” U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture, adults may choose not to drink or limit their daily intake to 2 or less than that for males and 1 or less than 1 for females. This is considered moderate alcohol use. 

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reports 5 or more units per day in males and 4 or more in females in less than 2 hours as binge drinking.

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism also defines heavy drinking as follows:

  • For males: 4 drinks/day or more than 14 drinks/week.
  • For females: 3 drinks/day or more than 7drinks/week.

[Read more…]

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Holistic Health Practices that Work Well with Traditional Medicine

March 3, 2022 by Liz Carter

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Holistic Health Practices that Work Well with Traditional Medicine

Holistic practices such as massage, meditation, and acupuncture are getting immense attention because they help the body recover faster when combined with traditional medicine. Another reason for their wide usage these days is that they accompany the most negligible side effects.

Although modern medicine is a blessing for today’s world, they also have various side effects. Therefore holistic health practices are gaining traction as global health challenges become complex. But it is important to know what holistic health is and how it works with traditional medicine.

What is Holistic Health?

Holistic health refers to an approach to life in which multiple aspects of wellness are considered. In holistic health practice, an individual recognizes his body, mind, social, mental, spiritual, and intellectual wellness. A person has to take an active role in his health decisions and healing processes through adopting a healthy lifestyle.

Holistic health practices have their roots in ancient tradition. The prime motive of holistic health practices is ancients’ use to cure their diseases and remain healthy. Holistic health approaches are divided into the following categories:

  • Mind-Body Interventions: Includes relaxation classes using behavioral and psychological techniques.
  • Manipulative and body-based Therapies: It Utilizes movement of the physical body and practices like massage therapy and chiropractic
  • Biologically Based- Therapies: it includes biological and plant-based treatment using herbal medicines.
  • Alternative Medical Systems: Traditional Chinese Medicine is an excellent example of an alternative medical system developed from the western biomedical approach.
  • Energy Therapies: These therapies involve some form of healing treatment using ultrasonic, thermal, or subtle energy. Practices include Reiki or healing touch. 

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Transitioning to a Healthy Organic Diet

November 17, 2021 by Liz Carter

Transitioning to a Healthy Organic Diet

If you want your client to actually create lasting changes in their quest to live healthily we have to push for them to be honest with themselves. Only then can positive changes begin to take hold.

At times, our clients say that they are not aware of what they need to do in order to make changes.  This isn’t new in coach-client relationships.   But at the root of this thinking is a benign type of ignorance that we all have.  What if you were to ask a client to answer the following question as part of their assessment: “What am I pretending not to know?”

This direct and honest question can get things started.  You can be more efficient if you can cut through the unknown factors and dive into understanding why knowledge and awareness are being ignored.  Have clients think of ways to apply this to every aspect of their life, beginning with health behaviors and food choices. This allows your client to take full responsibility for, and control of, their efforts to live a green and holistic life. [Read more…]

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How to Prioritize Sustainability in Your Diet

March 24, 2021 by Liz Carter

How to Prioritize Sustainability in Your Diet

Food is responsible for around 30% of greenhouse gas emissions globally, and if we don’t take action this number is predicted to grow, so we’re looking ahead to make sure we meet our climate targets.

Sustainable eating is about choosing foods that are good for you, the farmers, the environment, the economy, and society.  Sustainable eating also takes into account all the consequences of agriculture and food in the environment, such as water usage and soil fertility.

There are many ways to embrace sustainable eating. When considering how you can practice sustainable eating, consider which behaviors would fit with your lifestyle as they should be sustainable for you, too.

Buy Seasonal Produce and Grow Your Own Food

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Benefits of Bone Broth

February 25, 2021 by Liz Carter

Health Benefits of Bone Broth

Bone broth is a nutritious soup or stew made from brewed bones and connective tissues. Bone broth can be made from beef, lamb, poultry, and even fish bones and may be beneficial for your joints, digestive health, and skin.

Don’t be confused by the terms “stock” and “broth” as they are often used interchangeably. Bone broth is different from stock as it is simmered much longer, usually between 12-48 hours, allowing as many nutrients as possible to be released from the bones. [Read more…]

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Empowering and Repowering Your Clients

February 4, 2021 by Liz Carter

Reaching Holistic Goals

A great coach distinguishes his or herself by how well they empower clients to begin to take responsibility and take steps towards their holistic goals. Since it helps to identify and untangle some of the barriers that have kept them stuck, we want to look at what our client sees as important.

Your First Meeting and Assessment

Holistic goals that require change for our client are not going to happen overnight but we can usually organize a complete strategy for clients within the first couple of sessions. With this in mind, be sure to inform clients that your first meeting with them is really a conversation – about the fit between yourself and the client. It is also a time for assessing if Holistic Coaching is right for them.

[Read more…]

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Becoming a Certified Life Strategies Coach at the Spencer Institute has been a great way for me to grow my coaching business. I really liked that I could work full time while learning life coaching on my own time schedule. Now I have coaching clients, and also attract more psychotherapy clients who choose me because I can offer coaching in addition to psychotherapy.
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