[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-53px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”1640px” custom_padding=”0px|||0px||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|off|off” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”2.5em” custom_padding=”|125px||123px||” inline_fonts=”Nunito” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
\u201cHey there, Ms. Tatiana! How are you?\u201d<\/em>\u00a0asked my doctor as I passed by him in the hallway of his practice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWell, I\u2019m here to see you,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0I said and laughed.\u00a0\u201cThat should tell you how I am.\u201d\u00a0<\/em>He laughed back. His nurse smiled as she invited me to step onto the scale.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s the holidays,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0I said as I watched her move the scale up, up, up. LOL\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n I wasn\u2019t really concerned about a few extra pounds, but rather what was underneath it. You see, the delicious Croatian Christmas homemade treats threw me off my usually well-balanced diet, and even more importantly, I haven\u2019t really been exercising or walking (it\u2019s cold!).<\/span><\/p>\n I\u2019ve been writing a lot! I\u2019ve also been coaching, attending Zoom classes, planning, journaling, reading\u2026 and ALL of it while sitting down. That\u2019s a lot of sitting hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n My body tried to give me gentle signals. But I didn’t listen to them because\u00a0 I really wanted to \u2018just finish that one project\u2019 and \u2018just answer just a few more emails.\u2019 I also get into a \u2018zone\u2019 and can stay there for hours, oblivious to my alarms that signal I should stand up and move around a bit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n So I ended up with some lower back pain that I hadn\u2019t experienced before. And when I don\u2019t recognize a pain or sensation in my body, I go see a doc.<\/span><\/p>\n I can treat symptoms with home remedies, massages, and gentle stretches (and yes, going back to a healthy diet and exercise regime), but I first want to explore. I want to get to the root of the problem so I can eliminate or correct the underlying causes.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|on” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”2.5em” min_height=”721px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” inline_fonts=”Nunito” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cHey there, Ms. Tatiana! How are you?\u201d<\/em>\u00a0asked my doctor as I passed by him in the hallway of his practice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWell, I\u2019m here to see you,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0I said and laughed.\u00a0\u201cThat should tell you how I am.\u201d\u00a0<\/em>He laughed back. His nurse smiled as she invited me to step onto the scale.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s the holidays,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0I said as I watched her move the scale up, up, up. LOL\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n I wasn\u2019t really concerned about a few extra pounds, but rather what was underneath it. You see, the delicious Croatian Christmas homemade treats threw me off my usually well-balanced diet, and even more importantly, I haven\u2019t really been exercising or walking (it\u2019s cold!).<\/span><\/p>\n I\u2019ve been writing a lot! I\u2019ve also been coaching, attending Zoom classes, planning, journaling, reading\u2026 and ALL of it while sitting down. That\u2019s a lot of sitting hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n My body tried to give me gentle signals. But I didn’t listen to them because\u00a0 I really wanted to \u2018just finish that one project\u2019 and \u2018just answer just a few more emails.\u2019 I also get into a \u2018zone\u2019 and can stay there for hours, oblivious to my alarms that signal I should stand up and move around a bit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n So I ended up with some lower back pain that I hadn\u2019t experienced before. And when I don\u2019t recognize a pain or sensation in my body, I go see a doc.<\/span><\/p>\n I can treat symptoms with home remedies, massages, and gentle stretches (and yes, going back to a healthy diet and exercise regime), but I first want to explore. I want to get to the root of the problem so I can eliminate or correct the underlying causes.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/tatianacameron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FINAL_Blog-Banner-TC.com-6-1024×390.png” title_text=”FINAL_Blog Banner TC.com (6)” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” module_alignment=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|off|off” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”2.5em” custom_padding=”|122px||123px||” inline_fonts=”Nunito,Numans” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I do the same with emotional pain, mental challenges (like anxiety and stress), and spiritual struggles.<\/span><\/p>\n Why not treat (and deeply heal) all that prevents us from feeling good while living our lives? This can mean going deep into the root of the problem –\u00a0 which can be scary, uncomfortable, and feel very vulnerable – but the wellbeing on the other side of pain is worth it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n So\u2026What do you do when your body gives you signals\u00a0<\/strong>(whether it\u2019s your body saying it needs rest or more exercise and movement)? How tuned into your body are you?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n (In my case, I overestimated what my body could do over the holidays because I compared myself with my younger self and how much I used to be able to do.)\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n What about your heart?<\/strong>\u00a0What do you do when your heart says it needs more peace, or more passion? And what about your spirit (the\u00a0you\u00a0<\/em>that is connected and whole, and that holds the wisdom we often seek elsewhere)?<\/span><\/p>\n Ask yourself:\u00a0Am I allowing my heart, my spirit, and my body (not just my mind) to be my guides and keep me healthy?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n I invite you to reflect on these questions.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|on” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”2.5em” inline_fonts=”Nunito” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I do the same with emotional pain, mental challenges (like anxiety and stress), and spiritual struggles.<\/span><\/p>\n Why not treat (and deeply heal) all that prevents us from feeling good while living our lives? This can mean going deep into the root of the problem –\u00a0 which can be scary, uncomfortable, and feel very vulnerable – but the wellbeing on the other side of pain is worth it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n So\u2026What do you do when your body gives you signals\u00a0<\/strong>(whether it\u2019s your body saying it needs rest or more exercise and movement)? How tuned into your body are you?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n (In my case, I overestimated what my body could do over the holidays because I compared myself with my younger self and how much I used to be able to do.)\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n What about your heart?<\/strong>\u00a0What do you do when your heart says it needs more peace, or more passion? And what about your spirit (the\u00a0you\u00a0<\/em>that is connected and whole, and that holds the wisdom we often seek elsewhere)?<\/span><\/p>\n Ask yourself:\u00a0Am I allowing my heart, my spirit, and my body (not just my mind) to be my guides and keep me healthy?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n I invite you to reflect on these questions.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”rgba(224,193,255,0.27)” divider_position=”center” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”46px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Song<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|off|off” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”2.5em” custom_padding=”|122px||123px||” inline_fonts=”Nunito” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n