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PURSER WELLNESSEnding Fibromyalgia with Natural OptionsFrom the reading room

Aloha, I feel it is important for us to take a moment and recognize how amazing our bodies are when they function at full capacity. Unfortunately, our bodies are not perfect and I feel it is worst when we know something is wrong and cannot do anything about it. In previous blog posts, I have talked about copper toxicity and fibromyalgia, however, I wanted to share my own experience on this topic. A few weeks ago I had terrible bone pain, so I went into my oncologist for scans to determine what it could possibly be. In my mind, I thought cancer had returned and began preparing for this reality.

Check out a fan page made by one of my good friends! You can join the page here https://www.facebook.com/groups/FibroNaturalOptions/ They have great insights on fibromyalgia and are a great community to support any and all struggling with

ANNOUNCING another AWESOME FACEBOOK LIVE tonight at 7PM MST. Will be discussing PMS and FIBROMYALGIA for all those who still have questions! BE here or be sad! (And see the picture? Keep reading and listening and you too will figure out why

Tonight I will also pick three SEVERE FIBROMYALGIA cases to consult advise treat for FREE. I have nothing to gain and they have nothing to lose. But when they get better I will interview them live (via phone if necessary) on a future Facebo

Fibromyalgia Beliefs First, fibromyalgia is a form of copper toxicity which is caused by copper metallothionein dysfunction (due to genetic errors) along with cellular nutritional deficiencies. Regardless of your deficiency, it can be corr

Fibromyalgia is something that I see on the daily. Many people don’t want to acknowledge all the symptoms of Fibromyalgia and it can be so debilitating for those who have it. So many people are struggling to live with fibromyalgia and yet n

PURSER WELLNESSHow You Can Use Yoga & Stretching to Improve Your Health From the reading room

Aloha, Spring is here and the weather is warming up! People are getting outside and enjoying the beautiful sunshine. Personally, the warmer weather motivates me to exercise more and shake off my winter’s hibernation. But as I exercise more, I experience more aches, pains, and tight muscles. I constantly need to stretch in order to keep my body mobile, flexible, and injury-free. I find yoga and stretching help significantly with my aches and pains from a bulging lumbar and neuropathy in my feet and legs. Yoga can help in more ways than you can imagine ranging from relieving stress to protecting

PURSER WELLNESSHow Swimming Can Change Your LifeFrom the reading room

Aloha, One of the most important parts of my healthy lifestyle choices I owe all to my mom. She was a high school swim coach and put me in the water when I was only two weeks old. However, my mom’s example goes far beyond just teaching me to swim. My grandma suffered from strokes and had a hard time walking. I can remember my mom and aunts would take my grandma to the pool to re-teach her to walk. It helped with her coordination, balance, and posture. They would walk up and down the pool which showed me how water buoyancy not only benefits our health at any age, but also how it can be used to

PURSER WELLNESSFinding Natural RemediesFrom the reading room

Aloha, I am amazed by the various natural remedies available to help with countless health problems. The knowledge passed down from generation-to-generation of the power of plants and essential oils is incredible. Many still use these forms of treatment to alleviate health symptoms today along with modern medicine. I thought it would be great to discover a few of the natural remedies we can use for several symptoms: Aloe Vera - This natural remedy plant is found everywhere, especially by beaches (conveniently used for sunburns). The gel not only helps with skin irritations, but helps the diges

PURSER WELLNESSDon't Let the Winter Blues Get You DownFrom the reading room

Aloha, Wish you were on a nice, warm beach soaking up the sun during these winter days? If you live in a place that is overcast, gloomy, rainy, and snowy during this time of year how can you beat these ‘winter blues’? Even though ‘winter blues’ isn’t a clinical depression diagnoses, seasonal depression tends to be an issue for many people. Recently, I visited friends who struggle during winter and thought it may help to discuss some of my favorite ways to feel better. Get Up and Move - Set an exercise routine such as running, lifting weights, yoga, swimming. The endorphins produced will improv

PURSER WELLNESSNatural ProgesteroneFrom the reading room

Aloha, In a previous blog, I talked about the ‘Sunshine’ vitamin, and today I want to share a little bit about the ‘Feel Good’ hormone. Natural progesterone is an incredible hormone that helps women with many benefits women. Take a look at some of these benefits: Stops or reduces hot flashes Stops or reduces night- or day-sweats Reduces risk of breast cancer Kills breast cancer cells (causes apoptosis) Reduces or reverses fibrocystic breast tissue Reduces the risk of heart attacks (reduces coronary artery disease) Causes somnolence (sleepiness) and aids in sleep Causes weight loss Causes incre

PURSER WELLNESSBreast Cancer Awareness - Part 2From the reading room

Aloha, It was pleasure being able to give you a sneak peak into my story about breast cancer during the Facebook Live Event last month. As promised in my previous blog, this is part two which I am excited to share testimonials of two significant women in my life. Let me share a little background with you. I was diagnosed at age 30 with stage 3 breast cancer. My mother passed at age 42 of stage 4 breast cancer. Many of my siblings and cousins - at young ages - have had to discuss with spouses this same topic of selective mastectomy, to lower their chances for breast cancer. These women are maki