Listen to your Body; then Trust your Intuition

Probably like me, many of your acquaintances and loved ones are battling for their lives

in one way or another. Maybe even you, yourself, are in the midst of a health battle. Sharing

some details from history, I hope to motivate you to become your own best health care

advocate. Opening your mind to the many alternative possibilities to traditional medicine may

unlock the door to your optimum health.

From the mid nineteenth century into the early twentieth century a dramatic shift occurred

in the field of medicine. A different standard of care emerged to treat illness and disease. The

advent of pharmaceutical drugs, chemically derived in laboratories, became a new approach to

“healing”. Before long, powerful businessmen and financial moguls realized they could earn a

tremendous amount of money in this “up and coming” industry.

Modern medicine, prior to this time, relied upon detailed, skilled assessment, and the

use of minimally invasive approaches. This approach attempted to bring the body back into

balance or, as known in the medical world, “homeostasis”. The patient’s response determined

other possible techniques to employ. Aggressive treatments and application of more drastic

measures served as last resorts. Home care provided by parents, grandparents, and other

knowledgeable relatives was the first standard of care. These “home remedies” often relied on

plants, herbs, homeopathy and other natural means.

Arrival of pharmaceutical companies and their chemical concoctions met with waves of

success and accolades. The new scientific approach to healing caught on rapidly. Medical and

nursing schools adopted the guidelines and medical doctors used the prescription pad liberally.

With traditional methods tossed by the wayside, the drug laboratories became the new standard

of care. Writing a prescription for whatever was out of balance became the accepted protocol. A

natural approach to rebalance the body earned less than respectful consideration by the new

standards.

Given the opportunity, your body recovers from many imbalances without the interference

of foreign chemicals. There are times when it is necessary for a physician to prescribe medicine

to correct a biological problem or imbalance. Unless the condition is very serious or life

threatening, pulling out the prescription pad should not be the first line of defense. And when

necessary, proper oversight and a minimalist approach must be the standard when prescribed

medication is necessary. Timely and accurate assessment of the body’s reaction to the

prescribed medication is required. Finally, once there is restoration of balance to the body,

discontinue the drug if at all possible.

Serious drug side effects put people at risk, and the more drugs they are taking the

greater the risk of fatal drug interactions. That, combined with medical errors, is the third leading

cause of death in the US. I urge you to take responsibility for your health, seeking guidance from

knowledgeable outside influences skilled in the art of natural healing. Get to know your body

and listen to your intuition. These are vital components to take control of your body and your life.

Charlene Causey is a former registered nurse. She has also been a model, nutrition and fitness instructor, and educational consultant. With over 45 years of experience in research and development, Charlene assists individuals in balancing their bodies in harmony with nature. She is currently a Certified Natural Health Professional, a Certified Personal Trainer and Ballet Body Barre Instructor, and lifestyle developer, whose main focus is a natural approach to health and wellness. You can reach Charlene at www.facebook.com/brilliantbalance or go to www.brilliantbalance.org and join the conversation!