You have the power to choose to learn. If you are open to learning, our personal mentoring program will guide you along an easy-to-follow path. Our programs are structured in a manner that gives each and every person the information needed to bring independence to their life. You woke up today and are reading this…. you are already there! We are thrilled to help you along the way as you choose to take back your health!
We all live in a world that gives each of us 24 hours /day. What we do with that time is a personal decision based on values (real or perceived). If you do not take time to care for yourself, you will have to take time to try and repair yourself. Pro-activity and maintenance are required for optimized health. It takes no more time to eat correctly than poorly. Proper exercise requires no more than approximately 35 minutes 3-4 times / week. If you’re honest with yourself, you recognize it really is based on what you judge as a valuable use of your time. TV, screen scrolling, or a thriving, abundant life?
I recognize this sounds like a silly thought, but also realize it is a real concern for some. You would certainly think that all family members would be on board, however, on occasion, a spouse or family member may be negative toward your new enthusiasm. This usually comes down to a lack of understanding of what your lifestyle program entails, as well as some distrust of whether this approach will really work.
It may help to steer these family members to our site, Intentional Living Health & Wellness, and view the solid information or testimonials from our patients. Without taking the time to learn about our programs and proven success it is only human nature to be cautious. Once familiarizing themselves, you will not only get support, but an accountability partner to help ensure your success. This is not a gimmick, nor a gamble. There are no secrets here either. Just true, exceptional education, empowerment, and an opportunity for you and your family to excel in your health.
If you have not been eating right, you should already understand how expensive it is to eat the wrong foods. Health deteriorates and medical bills escalate with each year that these poor choices are made. With any habits, there are good and bad ones. Once you develop a habit it can be a challenge to change or alter. Once the good or correct habit is developed, it will be hard to break. I would challenge anyone to compare grocery bills of a cart full of healthy food compared to one full of junk. And speaking of expense, this is not just a financial term. Losing out on the joys and experiences in life, because you’re not feeding your body nutritious foods is a terrible, unnecessary expense. It is so common now to experience it yourself, or know those who have struggles with poor digestion, bloating, inflammation, fatigue, difficulty with continued and unwanted weight gain after eating meals that have poor nutritional support, or even more common- food with hidden ingredients wreaking havoc on your body. We will show you ways to eat well, how to avoid ingredients that your body will eventually rebel against, and how you can do this in a simple and affordable way.
Most people recognize the importance of an education, and although there are situations in life where funding higher education can seem impossible, we witness people every day finding solutions to “get it done.” These individuals simply think differently. They do not accept anything less than their God-given potential. I am suggesting that your health should be viewed as at least as valuable as your financial situation. What value is wealth if you do not have the health and vitality to enjoy it. At Intentional Living Health & Wellness, we work with each individual to overcome any financial obstacles. We have solutions to allow those on fixed budgets and retired to easily move forward. This is an investment in your life, for yourself, your family, and ultimately even your community will benefit! You will be re-paid with knowledge of how to best manage your health, with coaching resources to continue to refer back to as you know it was customized just for you. In addition, with this initial investment, you will have ongoing access to ordering your supplements as you see fit, understanding you labs, when and what you need to follow going forward, and the freedom to manage your health now and for the future.
It is true that not all of your friends will share your newly found optimism toward taking control of your health. Friends who do not place high priority on their health often play down healthy lifestyle choices. Although they may not mean any negative intent, this behavior is sabotaging. Maybe they don’t see the value that you see in owning your health and trying to be free from fatigue, inflammation, and constant doctor visits and prescriptions. Your wise choices may be a bright light shining on their poor habits, and their resistance suggests they are not ready to make the healthy changes that you are. The bottom line: those who truly care for you will support your decision to place your health as a priority. You, living well, having more energy, less fatigue, less inflammation, more clarity and health freedom will ultimately bring them along.
I will always be open and willing to work with any doctor or health professional you currently have. This program and concept of addressing underlying or root causes of illness only compliments treatment with your current doctor. We do not suggest you leave your doctor or stop any medications unless instructed by your doctor to do so. Gradually, as your health improves, it is likely that you will be able to reduce or eliminate many medications, but we will keep communication open in order to help you meet your health goals and “do no harm.” We have had several people able to reduce the need for insulin, experience improved glucose management, reduce the need for antidepressants, GI medications, and many more improvements. You are unique, and a customized health plan will ultimately be the solution for you, with all your healthcare providers working together with you and for you.
Self-discipline is not a trait that we are born with, but one that is developed over time through life experience. Discipline coincides with positive experience. In other words, as your actions result in positive changes you will be inclined to continue these actions. One could look at this as positive habits or simply, discipline. Self-discipline is also strengthened through accountability. If you could do it independently, you probably would not be here now. Do not doubt yourself! There are so many ways to find the right solutions for you to make these needed changes a “no-brainer.” We are here to continue to support you with written and audio/video information, as well as face to face ( or video chat) support throughout your journey to better health. We are your BIGGEST cheerleaders!
Life is a series of ups and downs. We do not always enjoy the duties required for the end result we are seeking. It’s funny how these duties or actions can initially seem to be difficult or “no fun” but later take on an uplifting emotion. This is because we come to recognize the most meaningful successes, we have in life came from overcoming challenges. Having a successful marriage, raising children, optimizing our health and becoming financially independent all require discipline and actions. Those things in life that are of ultimate value come with challenges that sometimes have us wanting to “give up and quit.” “Don’t ring the bell!” as they say in Seal training. You are not alone in this, and if you keep your head up when you’re fed up, you will look around and see many to reach out and give you the support and tools you need. Remember: you wanted to feel better, not end up in a nursing home as you age, not be limited in activity, not miss out on life’s events because your health has you tied down. Sometimes there are detours, but we can always get back on the correct path to reach your goals.
Very few of us have a natural born instinct of confidence. This comes from continually taking action even when we are fearful. The actual definition for this is courage. As we continue to develop skills from taking these bold steps, we become less fearful or confident. We are here to mentor you and support you. We do not judge or chastise. We offer an environment that anyone at any level can feel comfortable and genuinely cared for. As you become a veteran in the art of wellness, you too, will become very confident.
I also took the initiative to step out of my comfort zone to change the way I address healthcare with a goal to help others. I did this after practicing traditional medicine for over 22 years! Why? The current disease-care model has had some great advances, but is over-regulated, understaffed, and not designed to address the root causes of disease. There is no time nor resources for this, and prevention is really considered “not medically necessary” per the Medicare guidelines. This is why it is so important to learn it, own it, and thrive in your health with the correct tools. At Intentional Living Health & Wellness, we also call this Educate, Empower, and Excel. You may not know what you don’t know, but we are here to give you those tools you need. With that, you can have the confidence to make correct health choices, as well as have resources to be able to recover well, bounce back quickly when life throws you a curve ball. This is how healthcare was meant to be!
Ready to move forward with your health, and thrive in more areas than you ever thought? Contact us for a consultation to start on your path to health independence!
You are made for more!
Jill Castro, MD
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