EXERCISE 15 : The Walking Breath

Of course, breathing accompanies our every action and is not something confined to our being still. Walking is a great way to relieve stress. But very often, in the stressed state, we take little notice of our breathing. Here is a fun way of taking notice of our breath and then introducing a rhythm to the simple but beneficial activity of walking.

EXERCISE 15

The Walking Breath

The exercise 15 is best practised outdoors, preferably away from traffic, but you could run through it indoors first.

• Get used to walking at a relaxed pace and notice the way you are breathing. Next try walking at different speeds and in different ways. What happens to your breathing?

• Now introduce a breathing rhythm to your favourite way of relaxed walking. Inhale to a count of four. 1, 2, 3, 4. Hold for a count of two, 1, 2. Exhale for a count of six. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Hold for a count of two, 1, 2.  Inhale again for a count of four. 1, 2, 3, 4. And so on. ( Inhale 4- Hold 2- Exhale 6- Hold 2)

• When you feel used to this simple rhythm, inhale to a count of four, hold for a count of two, and exhale to a count of eight. Check that your breathing rhythm and your walking rhythm are in harmony with each other.


The Walking Breath reminds you how you can enjoy the simple pleasure of walking. Once your breathing rhythm and walking rhythm are in harmony you can forget them and become aware of your surroundings, the way the commonplace may now reveal fascinating details that you never really noticed before. Establishing your link with the Breath of Unity in this way opens your awareness to the energies of your surroundings. You are open to feel your surroundings and feel how your body is positively adjusting to the absence of stress. 

The next EXERCISE 16 helps counter the effects of negative news and attitudes on your subtle energy system. Click Here to continue. 

Are you drinking too much water?

Are you drinking too much water?

Wait… don’t you mean “are you getting enough water?” Nope. I really mean: Are you drinking too much water? Didn’t think drinking too much water was even possible, did you? That’s not surprising in a world that tells us water is king. But did you know that the whole “8 glasses a day” thing is a myth? And did you know that you can be drinking too much water AND doing some major damage to your body if you over do the H20?

Are you drinking too much water?

• Do you carry around a water bottle to drink throughout the day?
• Do you think drinking a tall glass of water will help curb your appetite?
• Do you pee frequently, including during the night?
• Is your pee clear as the day is long?
• Do you think that’s a good thing?

If you said “yes” to any of the above questions, chances are you are drinking too much water.

But water is essential for life!

I know. I know. Water is good. It’s essential, even. So please don’t take this as a “water is bad” post. Water is good… if it’s in the right amount. And it can be bad if it’s not. Really bad.

Drinking too much water: Water Intoxication

Rapid intake of too much water floods the inside of cells when sodium is depleted. This sodium depletion, called hyponatremia, can rupture the cells, either from extra pressure on the cells from without, or from pressure within flooded cells. As cells rupture in various parts of the body, certain symptoms emerge, and usually quickly.

What kind of symptoms? Well, things like vomiting, headaches, confusion and disorientation. If things progress this can lead to more serious things like seizures and coma. Untreated cases have resulted in death.

Of course these are extreme situations of water intoxication. Generally speaking, we hit the danger zone when we drink too much water and take in more than what our kidneys can process in a hour. And for someone with extremely healthy kidneys that is about 30 oz. of water in a hour (please don’t drink that much!). Drinking too much water in rapid succession can prove fatal and should definitely be avoided.

But you don’t drink THAT much so you’re okay, right?

I’m hoping that anyone reading this blog isn’t doing anything extreme in the name of health. Extreme diets are probably more dangerous than sitting on your butt all day and eating junk (not that I recommend doing that). So even though you’re probably not in danger of dying from water intoxication doesn’t mean you can’t improve your health by getting the right amount of water instead of just more.

Drinking too much water: How much is too much?

Like most health conscious folks I was diligent with my water intake. I carried a water bottle with me almost everywhere. I always had a tall glass next to me as I worked at the computer. I never drank soda, punch, coffee or alcohol (still don’t). Other than a glass of milk at breakfast, every other meal was washed down with good ol’ H20.

My world was rocked when I finally realized that I was drinking too much water. I also learned that drinking too much water can do some damage long before you ever enter the danger zone of death by water intoxication.

Drinking too much water can lead to:

• Decreased metabolism
• Decreased mental clarity
• Headaches
• Insomnia
• Cold hands/feet
• Decreased emotional well being So you know… too much water can basically put a major wrench in your day… not to mention your health.
  For me, drinking too much water meant I as up once or twice a night to pee… that I dealt with insomnia… and that I was always SO COLD. Once I figured I was drinking too much water I was able to make some awesome changes that made me feel so much better. More on that in a bit.
  But, first, what about dehydration?
  Water is important, but most of us probably don’t need 8 glasses a day. In fact, scientifically speaking, there is no real evidence that suggests this number has any real benefit. 

• “Drink your weight in water” and other lies.

  A few years ago Heinz Valtin, a kidney specialist from Dartmouth Medical School, wanted to know if the common advice to drink eight, eight-ounce glasses of water per day could hold up to scientific scrutiny.

  After scouring the peer-reviewed literature, Valtin concluded that no scientific studies support the “eight x eight” dictum (for healthy adults living in temperate climates and doing mild exercise).

  In fact, he found that drinking this much or more “could be harmful, both in precipitating potentially dangerous hyponatremia and exposure to pollutants, and also in making many people feel guilty for not drinking enough. Not a single scientific report published in a peer-reviewed publication has proven the contrary.” (American Journal of Physiology—Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology, 2002).
  Dr. Margaret McCartney in the British Medical Journal discusses research which reveals how drinking when not thirsty can impair concentration, rather than boost it.
  Glasgow-based GP Margaret McCartney says the NHS Choices website’s advice that people should drink six to eight glasses a day is ‘not only nonsense, but thoroughly debunked nonsense’. She adds that the benefits of the drink are often exaggerated by ‘organisations with vested interests’ such as bottled water brands.

• And while we’re debunking the 8 glasses a day myth, let’s talk about two other water-related falsehood:

  Myth 1. Thirst is a sign you’re already dehydrated.
• It is often stated that by the time people are thirsty, they are too late. But according to Valtin, thirst begins when the concentration of blood (an accurate indicator of our state of hydration) has risen by less than two percent, whereas most experts would define dehydration as beginning when that concentration has risen by at least five percent. In other words: Thirst is a good sign to start drinking water. No need to guzzle before you feel the need.
  Myth 2. Dark urine means you’re dehydrated.
  Lately I’ve seen a “pee guide” going around the social media outlets. Seems most people are aiming for clear pee. But at normal urinary volume and color (meaning, there IS color), the concentration of the blood is within the normal range and nowhere near the values that are seen in meaningful dehydration. As Valtin explains,“the warning that dark urine reflects dehydration is alarmist and false in most instances.”

• So how much water should I drink?

  That’s actually not an easy question to answer (and I’m not a doctor, so please don’t ask me how much water you should be drinking). So many factors affect our needs from what we eat to the weather. Obviously there are times when more water is appropriate, like after/before intense exercise or if you are in extreme heat. In other words: If you body is losing water (like sweating), then replenishing those fluids is essential. .. But unless you are an extreme athlete or spend a lot of time in a hot climates you probably need less than what you’ve been previously told.
  Listen to your body. This is my “go to” advice for most health practices because our body is packed full of useful signals to help us keep it happy… with one little snag: The problem with over-hydration is that a symptom of drinking too much is dry mouth and excessive thirst. So there may be a period of “challenging your body’s signals” while it gets back to a more balanced state.
  I like Matt Stone’s advice for this one:

  If you have very clear urine and some health problems like anxiety, chronic fatigue, migraines, yada yada, you should work hard to get some color back into your urine – in effect increasing the glucose and electrolyte concentration of your cells.  I’m not talking about dehydration,  just ideal hydration.

  If you are peeing a lot, make sure you’re getting adequate salt into your diet, too (as over-hydration means we have an imbalance of our salt to water ratio). Don’t skimp on the real salt, people. And don’t feel like you have to “wash down” everything you eat.
  I’d also recommend reading The Nourished Metabolism** if you want some practical advice on getting your body and fluids at the optimal level.

  I improved my health by drinking LESS water

  As someone who has always had extremely low blood pressure (something our medical world doesn’t pay much attention to because there’s no drug for it), chronic insomnia, frequent night pees, and  a water fetish… I started putting the puzzle pieces together. I was definitely drinking too much water. And it’s been a gradual process to find what works for my body. I’m getting better at listening and responding to my body’s signals and hydrating more appropriately. And guess what? 
• • I sleep WAY better
  • I don’t get up to pee throughout the night (Hallelujah!)
  • I get fewer headaches
  • I have more energy
  • I think clearer
  • My ridiculously low  blood pressure has come into a normal range!
  So yeah, I was drinking too much water, but then I started listening to my body and found a much more balanced place.

  IMPORTANT NOTE:  Excessive thirst is a cardinal sign of dangerously high blood glucose levels that REQUIRE medical attention. An undiagnosed diabetic may have a blood sugar level of 600 and not know it, and their body’s way of diluting the sugar is excessive water consumption. It’s always best to talk to a health care professional if you have any doubts.

  Want to eat healthier, but confused by all the information out there? You’re not alone!

  It took me years to figure out this whole “healthy” eating thing, and that’s because the world is full of confusing information. Every “expert” is telling us something different, and it seems our lists of “shoulds” and “should not” eats are changing faster than we can keep up with.
  If you’re like me and wish there was a simple, stress-free approach to healthy living then you’re in the right place. 
• My blogsite Healthy Wealth will help you easily navigate real food no matter where you are on your path to healthier living. 
  So… are you brave enough to go against the most popular health advice ever given? Your body just might thank you, if you do.

**NOTE: " The Nourished Metabolism. 

About this Book.

 My name is Elizabeth Walling, and I’ve been where you are now. Whether you’re just starting to research health and are confused by the mixed messages, or on the heels of yet another failed attempt at dieting, or at your wit’s end wondering what in the world is safe to eat anymore, or exhausted by how complicated healthy living has become… at one time or another, I’ve definitely been there! 

I’ve been a health blogger since 2009, but my journey in researching health and wellness started several years earlier when I had my first child in 2004. During the past nine years, I’ve read countless books, articles and blogs on eating, exercise, stress, wellness, and everything in between. And I spent a few years pretty confused by all the restrictive diet plans, extreme lifestyles, and conflicting advice. 

It wasn’t long before it hit me that all the restriction and obsession wasn’t for me. Instead, I needed to approach eating and wellness from a balanced perspective. And I realized it had to fit into the needs of my individual body, health, life and personality. 

That’s why I wanted to write this book. Not only to help you find the information about health that I wish I had found at the beginning of my journey, but to let you know that it’s okay to be flexible. It’s okay to listen to your body. It’s okay to choose what works for you. It’s okay to make the plan fit you, instead of trying to make you fit the plan. 

Well, it’s not just okay—it’s actually the key to becoming a healthy, balanced person! 

So as you read this book, keep in mind that all the ideas and information you find here are meant to be flexible and adaptable to your life. Always listen to your body and choose what works best for you as the unique and incredible individual that you most definitely are!"

 Elizabeth

 "The Nourished Metabolism" , Click Here To Read PDF.

Vision And Practice of Humanitarian Medicine. #1

Sometimes it takes the efforts of reflecting on the collective experience of many years to make us realize that the moment of defeat was really the beginning of our victory. It is true ; my life has been a succession of many painful experiences.  but as I reflect upon each crisis, I recognize that as I have progressed through every event , there has also been a new part of me that has awakened.  my inner being has always emerged is a positive way, gradually making me a more centered and focused person. And as I have grown and become more balanced and spiritually connected, my life has given rise to a new level of commitment.

This blog is about the times in my life when I had to encounter many struggles in order to gain understanding and have appreciation of the final outcome.  While I report the honours I experienced during my years of practicing medical research the world, I also show how I gradually found a way to answer the cries of despair for my patients and readers. This was not easy. It required that I make a decision that would put me at professional risk and force me to leave my practice.  But  during this process of  change, I learned to become a better human, more concerned about the welfare of my patients and readers, than the rewards of fame and fortune, which, unfortunately, has become modern medicine. 

I did not have to take this road.  It would have been easier to follow the program and do what I was told to do by my superiors.  I come from a very prominent family.  I have always  had choices and opportunities.  But  the values given to me by my family led to the decision to take actions, which, though distressing at first, brought me to what I believe is my destiny.  Without the experiences during this journey, I would have never  been receptive to receive and understand the vision that was given to me, a vision that brings hope to anyone seeking a better, longer and fuller life. 

During this journey I gained insight and learned to view my life with new understanding.  I found the place where the seeds of knowledge are formed.  I also found answers to how each of  us is able to take some control of how we want to live the rest of our lives.  This is how I received the message , which was to become my vision, a vision that weaves its way throughout the story of my journey.

I believe that there has always been an invisible force/being within me  guiding my direction and encouraging me to discovery my true calling in life.  As I have proceeded through this transformation, there is one principal factor that has continually surfaced and risen to the top.  This factor above all else has captured my awareness and remains today a focus in my life. The factor is contribution , the act of giving  to others , directly from one's heart.  This affects not only the recipients of our gestures, but of equal importance , the essence of our personal being . 

I also believe , more than anything else, that my vision to help humanity is derived directly from giving people the awareness of how vitally important contribution is to the soul of the benefactor. My vision has become a vehicle that can assist people to gain an understanding that as they direct their energies to give of themselves with a pure and open heart , they will ultimately fill an emptiness that resides deep within their spiritual center. 

My blog encompasses the actual journey I experienced in my own personal search in discovering the importance  of contribution. There is a saying that it is not until someone has lived through a particular experience that they are able to develop empathy that is needed to help others in similar situations. for this i am grateful . 

My destiny has taken the shape of my personal contribution to help humanity through the vision , which I call Soongworld ; a mind, body and spirit healing unity and its connection to a philosophy of living with gratitude and respect for nature.  It is based on the wisdom of ancient healing arts, together with sound scientific, medical  breakthrough knowledge.  By practicing and teaching through sharing this Soongworld vision, many people with whom I have had the privilege and contact now enjoy a healthier and fuller life. 

Through years of study and experimentation,  I found the significant interrelationship of health and nature , and its impact on the quality of life. The best example is our precious water supply. After you read this blog, you should become more knowledgeable about how and why the quality of the water in our body can be the difference between health and sickness.  you should also understand why it is imperative to redirect our priorities and efforts to take better care of our limited water sources. You will also understand why it is crucial to have the best water possible available for human consumption, so we can enjoy a healthier , longer and fuller life. 

In 2008, I started the Healthy Wealthy Blogsite on Water and Health, a non-profit platform, to foster research, education, training, and the dissemination of the information on chronic and aging disorders.  The focus of the work at the Healthy Wealth Blogsite is to study and promote the benefits of the naturally structured water I discovered in the natural world, which has been shown to have a major effect in preventing diseases associated with aging , as well as delaying the ageing process. 

Early in my quest, I began to search for ways to stop the suffering of my patients and readers worldwide who had degenerative diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis ; and disease such as hypertension , asthma and diabetes, which needed to be managed with control medications.  i realized that the negative side effects of these drugs medications were creating new set of serious problems, complications, syndromes,  and increasing the body's deterioration.  After further study , I became convinced that the condition of the body's water was related to the way the body continually deteriorated and recovered from disease. 

In order to test this theory, I studied and tested many water sources. While I was conducting research in home, I discovered naturally structured water that was being used by prominent practitioners with their own patients suffering from the same diseases.  As I observed and studied these patients, it became obvious and apparent that this water is unique and has therapeutic benefits. To prevent this gift of healing from being exploited, I continue to share globally this good news, and I have made it my life's mission to distribute this very humble water to as many people as I possibly can. I like to thank those who share this blogsite (started since 2008) with others unselfishly.  It is through  making this water cure humanity information available  to people that my vision of a way to a healthier , fuller and longer life will ultimately be made known. 

I invite you, respected readers, to accompany me for a while as I reflect upon my life's work and passion.  As you live with me through the experience which I describe in this blog, you should be able to comprehend the essence and the total meaning of my Soongworld vision, which has helped me fulfill my parent's wish that I become a humble humanitarian physician.