Did somebody say DETOX?

Just the word "detox" sends a shiver down my spine.  Sure, I've done the simple, regular detoxes and actually quite enjoyed them. My results were always great with no long term commitments. Well, this time things are different.  As I suspected, our guts are full of yeast overgrowth.  So, this detox will be longer, more in-depth, and not only physical, but mental, emotional and spiritual as well. 

Why? Because we are taking our health back!  We are in it to win it and you are welcome to laugh, learn, & participate along with us. We will be brutally honest and candid about our progress, thoughts and findings throughout the duration of the program.  We will be posting videos, helpful articles, graphics, updates and our raw truth. I'm looking forward to meeting new people, having great results, improving my health and having some fun along the way.  

Feel free to join us for a simple and easy detox at No cost to you, or Go All In and join us for a full body, mind and spirit Upgrade where we will be detoxing our bodies, rejuvenating our minds and renewing our spirits.

When you Go All In and purchase your products through us you will receive:

FREE coaching for the duration of your program
FREE personalized detox plan, menu guidelines, recipes & exercise tailored to suit your needs
FREE email support, encouragement, resources and Q&A sessions
FREE information on curbing cravings, meditation, hacks, tips and tricks to make the whole process easier 
FREE professional consultation & help with choosing the best products for your particular needs

We are setting up a private online community where you can read testimonies, participate in discussions, encourage each other and gently hold each other accountable.  This online forum will be your hub for whats going on daily.

What does the program cost?

The short answer is -
*The program is FREE when you purchase your products through us.
*This is not a one size fits all program.  Each participant will have a plan specifically tailored to their needs.
*The cost of your products is the only cost to you.  While some people may spend around $40.00, others may spend $130.00 or more to accomplish their unique health goals.
*Keep in mind that this upgrade involves the body, mind and spirit and takes significantly longer than the typical detox.  This means that your cost could be more or less than what is listed here.
*We will be eating real whole foods that are organic whenever possible, antibiotic free & hormone free.
*There are no hokey diet foods, juices, or bars to buy, just real good food.  Your local grocery store, health food store, fruit/veggie stand or farmer's market is all you'll need as far as food goes.

Here are a few things we will be doing during our Upgrade:
Meditating, encouraging each other, educating others, sharing recipes, explaining detox signs & effects, sharing tips, tricks and hacks for making it easier, sharing our favorite products and how to get them on the cheap or FREE, exercising even when we don't want to and so much more.  

Did you know that getting a massage helps support your body's natural ability to detoxify itself? Yes, I will definitely be scheduling several massages! 

When will we be starting this? 

We have a few more details to work out on the logistics end before we officially 'start' the program.  Don't wait until the last minute! We are happy to help you get your products & your personalized plan ready now.  A few extra days of mental preparation is ideal for a detox/cleanse such as this. Getting your shopping list ready and planning/prepping meals ahead of time also helps to make this experience easier, so Don't Wait!

The official start date will likely be November 2nd.  You know what that means don't you?  That means you will have enough time to Rock the New You for the holidays! 

*BONUS*  By participating now, you won't have to make that same old worn out New Year's resolution to 'get healthy'. You'll already be there!

Send us an email with your name and let us know you are ready to UPGRADE and Go All In!  We will set up an appointment to speak with you (or email if you prefer) and help you get ready for this life changing event.  Want an easier or shorter detox? Let us know and we will send you all the info you need to do a simple & easy 2-10 day detox.  Click the link to email us now. UpgradeWithJan@yahoo.com

Here is the basic overview for our personal Upgrade.  Please remember, your Upgrade will not be the same as ours because every body is unique.

-We are giving up all sugars for 30 days - including fruits, honey, breads, pasta's, etc...
-We will be meditating daily, exercising daily, using therapeutic grade essential oils daily & praying daily.
-We will be eating veggies we love and probably some we don't love.
-We are giving up peanuts, coffee (ErMaGawsh! Not Coffee!), mushrooms, dairy (Oh Noooo, Cheese & ice cream!) alcohol and other fungus promoting foods.
-We will be taking supplements such as high quality probiotics, prebiotics, fiber, vitamins & herbs.
-We will be using a high quality protein shake mix once per day.
-We will begin to add more variety to our menu in month 2 & month 3.  REMEMBER: Your program is tailored to your needs and our program is tailored to our needs.  So don't freak out over our personal time frame. :)
-We will be trying & sharing new recipes for meals, smoothies, snacks, drinks, detox baths, massage oils & all kinds of things. 
-We will also be using a journal every day to track our progress. (yes, we will share some of our entries too.) 
-We will be focused on the end results and the things we can have. Positiveness baby!

Most of our immune system is located in the gut. Lets support & supercharge our immune system.  Let's restore our health by getting our gut cleaned out, cleared up and running like it's supposed to - just in time for Fall illness season & just in time for the holidays!  After all, Total Wellness is the best gift you can give yourself and you deserve it!  

Synchronicity and the Flow of Positive Energy

    Today I thought I would dive into the topic of synchronicity, what it is and how to experience it more often.

Why would you want to be synchronistic and what would you be in sync with anyway?   Lets take a look -


What is synchronicity -
My understanding of synchronicity is when everything just seems to fall into place.  Have you ever run into just the right person at just the right time?  That's synchronicity.  Have you ever needed a few extra bucks or received an unexpected check in the mail or found a $20.00 bill in your jacket pocket?  That's synchronicity.  When your wants and needs are aligned with your true purpose & intentions, things in life just seem to work better.  Some call it luck, others might call it easy street, and I call it synchronicity. Whatever you chose to call it doesn't matter.  What matters is the real life results you experience when you become aware of it.  The more synchronicity you experience the better you are at identifying it.  the more you tune into it, the more you attract it into your life.  This is kind of like tuning into a radio station on an old fashioned dial.  A little to far to the left and all you get is static.  Being aware of synchronicity is more important than understanding it.  Why? Simply because the actual process of being in a state of awareness acts like a beacon for more synchronistic events to come into your life.

What on earth are you trying to be in sync with anyway?  Truth be told, there are more ways to answer this question than there is room on this blog.  But here is my simplified take on the subject.  I align myself with the flow of positive energy.  Sounds hokey right?  Not really, and here's why- According to Einstein, energy can neither be created nor destroyed.  Energy can only change form.  Even if that was all you knew about energy, you could easily assume that by changing your energy you could change your life.  There are tons of quotes, books, guru's and experiments that go on to explain and document this in greater detail.  However, for today's purpose, let us agree that different energies have different frequencies.  Frequency is just the rate at which energy vibrates.  I'm sure you have heard the phrase "I have a bad vibe" from at least one person before.  That's exactly what I'm talking about.  The key here is to stay in the positive spectrum of energy because this is where all the Magic happens!

So, how do I get to the positive spectrum of energy and once I'm there, how do I stay there?
Getting into the positive spectrum of energy is easy.  All you have to do is make a conscious choice to be happy.  Sing a favorite song, dance in your kitchen, reminisce with an old friend, go play, have some fun and remember what it 'feels like' to just be happy.  You will know when you are in the positive spectrum of energy because you will feel happy, you will feel the joy and you will feel the love.  You will know when you are in the negative spectrum of energy because you will have feelings of things like doubt, guilt, and self pity.  When these feelings creep up on you it's your job to observe them briefly then move on.  Don't sweep them under the rug, just acknowledge them and more forward with your day.  The quickest way to turn a negative into a positive is to get out there, be happy, go play, and remind yourself that you are in control of your mood.  Laughter truly is the best medicine. 

Here is a list of easy-to-do things that can help encourage and maintain positive energy flow:

1. Laugh daily & often
2. Meditate daily. (as little as 10 minutes or as much as you like)
3. Pray
4. In case you have forgotten, figure out what really makes you happy.
5. Don't be afraid to be silly, embrace it.
6. Just the act of smiling helps increase your mood.
7. Keep a gratitude journal.
8. Exercise - even if it's just a few minutes.
9. Get enough sleep. (7-8 hours minimum)
10. Aromatherapy - yes, this actually works.
11. Creative visualizations (often incorporated into meditation)

 I highly recommend daily meditations as a way to release the negative energies, increase positive energy flow and restore overall balance.  If you don't know how to meditate or aren't sure if you are doing it right, contact me and I will be happy to share my meditation techniques with you.

As I stated before, everything resonates at a particular frequency.  Even the oils used in Aromatherapy.  The use of essential oils can help to maintain and sometimes even facilitate positive energy flow.  I have experienced great success when I combine meditation, essential oils and visualizations.

Remember, there is no "One size fits all" when it comes to getting in and staying in the flow positive energy.  Try combining different techniques and keep a journal of what works best for you.  Keeping track of synchronistic events and how you got there will help you to map out your own personal recipe for success and happiness.

Benefits of Mindfulness & Meditation

Mindfulness Meditation and what it means for your health.

    There are several studies and recent articles about how the regular practice of  mindfulness and meditation can help alleviate all sorts of aliments like stress, inflammation, stabilizing blood pressure
and so fourth.  The more recent findings suggest that the daily practice of mindfulness combined with meditation is having a positive affect on aging at the cellular level.  Several articles are suggesting that not only does this practice benefit stress levels, but that it actually has an anti aging effect on the body's cells.

    We are all aware that meditation is beneficial for many things and these findings just add to the long list of reasons why you should  be meditating on a daily basis.  What does the addition of mindfulness mean to you?  The practice of mindfulness can be generally summed up as having awareness.  Being aware of the thoughts & emotions you are experiencing at or during the time of experience.  Your part is to process this information as if you were an observer.  As an observer, you are not allowed to interfere with the thoughts and emotions.  What does that even mean?  That means you are not allowed to judge yourself, your thoughts, or emotions when you are practicing mindfulness.  You simply acknowledge the thoughts, feelings and emotions you have at that time.  You are certainly encouraged to explore the source of those feelings and thoughts, but do so without judgment. 

  

Most people find that the more they practice mindfulness the better their results are. Generally speaking, there have been reports of feeling calmer, more alert, less stress, the tendency to have an overall better attitude and improved health.

  3 Reasons you should be practicing mindfulness meditation

1. The reduction of aging on a cellular level.
2. The overall reduction of stress and the physical concerns associated with it.
3. Aids in alleviating negative self judgment which promotes overall wellness.


*A side note about me*

Yes, I do meditate daily.  I have been incorporating mindfulness into my meditations as well as specific quantum physics techniques for the past several months and I absolutely love the results!  I also use several tools with many of my meditations.  Some of my favorite tools are specific music frequencies, pure organic essential oils and particular lighting and crystals.  Although they are not necessary, I find them helpful in adding to the whole experience.   If you would like to learn more about any of these topics feel free to contact me.  I am always happy to connect.




Sources include -
Pub Med Article - Can meditation slow rate of cellular aging?
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3057175/