What does Wellness mean to you?

I have been seeing the word Wellness in many more places these days...the word Organic seems to have crept onto more and more products in the marketplace yet more and more people seem to be living a half well life...what do I mean by the word half well...we are not seeing that wellness is as much part of our state of mood as it is about the state of our liver. I see so many people rushing to keep their liver in check yet they are just so lethargic, moody and unable to get a good night's sleep as their mind is on full alert and they think simply recharging the liver will give them the golden ticket to wellness... This morning while I was having breakfast in my favourite café I heard a women speaking about this amazing app that measures your sleep patterns, every calorie you eat, even reads all the labels on the food you select and it made me think about what on earth has this got to do with WELLNESS. My life is getting busier and busier and I watch the lives of so many women trying to manoeuvre their waking hours to ensure the family is happy that is makes me wonder how on earth can simply measuring calories will make your life easier and move you towards a space of wellness. Unless you make changes to the way you think, feel and live simply losing weight is not going to give you the happiness you are searching for. For me Wellness is about a rhythm that echoes to every cell in the body asking it to unite and becoming a guiding force that takes you on a journey of your choice...will you choose to live a life based on green living or a life based on reacting to the new fads that take charge of the way we behave around our eating style. We seem to be adding so much pressure on ourselves by thinking about every food we eat...is it fattening? is it high in sugar? did you hear in the news a few days ago...all the hype about low fat oils etc hasn't been based on solid research as everyone imagined...a bit like the skim milk debate. Now we have the media turning against Soy milk yet so many mothers only fed their children soy milk because they felt they were lactose intolerant...let's get a grip on trying to stay focused rather than being taken on the rollercoaster health ride. My view on Wellness is simple...move back to health basics...hydrate, break unhealthy habits, cleanse gently and focus on your strengths. Only when your mind is happy will the rest of your body be happy and well...a slim body is not necessarily the answer to a healthy & happy mind. I see so many people who are slim, beautiful and yet they are so very sad. Go within and ask yourself...am I happy? am I wanting to make any changes to my lifestyle at this time? Is my health regime serving me or do I have a cupboard full of potions, lotions and pills that make be feel worse when I take them... I encourage that we apply the Trinity rule of health Limit your intake of health supplements to 3 and ensure that they support the mind, body & soul dance to move you to a space a good health and well being... Keep Shining, Sx

Are you getting enough sleep?

Since I was in my 20's I have been observing my sleep patterns as I started my life as a light sleeper. I have always known since studying natural medicine that a good night's sleep is crucial for the mind and body to unite and recover during the night. For shift workers it is usually during the day that they need to sleep but keeping an eye on your sleep cycles is crucial to better understand the direction your health is taking over time. Over the years I have been reading on the importance of sleep and hormonal health. Insomnia in women causes hormone imbalance and can worsen the symptoms of menopause as the mind and body need restful sleep for the hormones to do their job properly. Sleep repairs, rejuvenates and restores the balance needed and did you also know that sleep can further assist with reaching your weight loss goals...instead of blaming your hormones it may be best to ensure you get regular good sleeps and you will be reaching your target weight much faster as well as your ensuring that your hormones are doing their work for you. Ongoing poor sleep can lead women to heart disease, weight gain, diabetes....chronic stress, night sweats, adrenal fatigue, anxiety, poor concentration, irritability are all linked to poor sleep patterns. Estrogen is a sleep balancing hormone. During peri menopause and menopause it is common to have such a deficiency and your sleep is first to be disturbed. Women who get a good night's sleep are likely to feel like they are more in control of their day and able to feel a sense of achievement. Their skin glows, hair shines, digestion is functioning at a better level and the positive cycle continues. Rather than trying to blame our body for not working the way we want it to work, lets become more conscious as women to find a system that restores our inner balance so we can continue achieving all that makes our heart sing. I have spent years coming up with a system that makes my cells sing throughout the day and rest during the night and I feel I have finally come up with the pack that I recommend for all women...my hormones haven't felt so inspired in such a while and now there is nothing stopping me from shining from the inside out... I now find that no matter what is happening in my life I am better able to get on with it...the tears have slipped away and the irritability and fatigue are no longer part of me...thanks to Martin & Pleasance Harmony PMS which now has included Vit D3 & B6. I have continued with Comb 5 a few times per day and my first formula I created that is part of the Martin & Pleasance range Sleep Relief that I use a few times in the evening when I get home... I find now I wake up full of energy and am even able to complete my 10,000 steps at least 4 x per week. My sleep has finally been restored and is no longer broken...no more 3am TV for me ...I am a woman on a mission to share with every woman I meet this amazing package that has restored my sleep, my mood, my cellular health and most of all my skin...I now love my hormones and thank them each day for doing their work to restore the inner me to dance through the day and sing a song of health... Here's to your hormones - keep them well nourished and they will look after your too...

Schuessler Tissue Salts are not the same as Blackmores Celloids

I have been using and promoting Schuessler Tissue Salts for over 20 years and it comes as a surprise to me that many people still believe that there isn't any difference between Tissue Salts, Celloids and other minerals sold in the many health stores and pharmacies around Australia. The other day I was speaking on Tissue Salts and a practitioner said don't worry about giving me any Tissue Salts I already take the Celloids. There is a huge difference in the delivery between Tissue Salts and Celloids. Tissue Salts are homeopathically prepared minerals. They stimulate cell metabolism, provide the cells with minerals, and ensure that the minerals which the body ingests in food are evenly distributed. Common mineral tablets such as celloids or other mineral supplements have similar properties but they are needing to be broken down in your gut and build the minerals your system needs. Tissue Salts support healing processes in the body by regulating mineral levels in the cells. They were developed by Dr. Schuessler at the end of the 19th Century and I see them as the train drivers delivering the minerals where they need to be in the body by having the ability to navigate their way into the cell membrane. When you are on medication like blood pressure, antidepressants, cholesterol etc you are not able to swallow crude minerals but you can take Tissue Salts which will support you reducing the side effects from the medication. Tissue Salts being micro dose minerals cause many people to steer away rather than realizing that the cells of your body need the Tissue Salts in order for them to function effectively. I believe that your cells always remind you what they are low in. Many people continue taking large doses of Magnesium and still experience cramps and twitches believing that their supplement isn't assisting them. The problem is that the Magnesium ions are not available where they are needed. This simply means that the right Tissue Salt is not at the right place at the right time to remedy the disrupted distribution of ions. , so that the magnesium particles can reach the individual muscle cells and thus alleviating the cramping and the twitches... I had a GP call and she wanted to know what more Martin & Pleasance added to the Tissue Salts as her client was taking Mag Phos and she had fewer epileptic fits. The doctor couldn't be convinced as she was focusing on the very minute dose of mineral left in the tablet after it is triturated. We are becoming a nation so dependant on swallowing so many pills rather than asking themselves whether they can absorb what they are swallowing. All these years that I have been a health practitioner and am overwhelmed with the range of supplements that flood our shelves in health food, pharmacy and our homes I still find that there isn't a more effective way than Tissue Salts being added to your health regime to make it all more effective. I see so many women trying to swallow many many pills hoping to lose weight and we all know that carrying weight means a sluggish metabolism and thinking your body can break down the cocktail of pills without Tissue Salts is never going to happen. I spoke in Milan last year on Schuessler Tissue Salts and in Canada - my message is the same - if you want more energy, to accelerate absorption, to overcome health imbalances at the core level and to maintain a strong immunity throughout your life then Schuessler needs to become part of your daily regime...in other words Schuessler needs to walk with you each day supporting your cells every step of the way. I love the Blackmores range of Celloids and used PPMP especially with my clients who were drug dependant but I would not have achieved the results I achieved had it not been for the Comb 5 that was chewed alongside the PPMP - Celloids. Swallowing high doses of minerals is a waste of money but adding Schuessler Tissue Salts to all that you are currently taking will take you to a healthier destination natually. Your cells will tell you what they need - when was the last time your considered your cells. Your cells need to be happy and receive the Tissue Salts needed for them to look after the organs of your body. Visit www.martinandpleasance.com to learn more about Tissue Salts and the support they can provide for you for very little outlay. I will continue being a Tissue Salt devotee as I haven't found anything that restores my inner balance as much as Tissue Salts do. They come in lactose or spray form. By simply chewing the minerals or spraying them into your mouth they are digested immediately without having to be broken down - effective, immediate and preventative treatment is provided by Tissue Salts. Thank you Dr. Schuessler for giving me a system of medicine that has made such a difference to the health of all my clients.

Hypoxi & Fresh Start 10 day Slim & Cleanse...

I am so pleased that my unique Fresh Start 10 day Slim & Cleanse pack has introduced me to a weightloss method that I had never experienced. I remember walking into Bay Body Studio in Port Melbourne thanking them for promoting my award winning formula and before I knew it I was experiencing my first Hypoxi session. How amazing I thought - peddling and burning fat...I wondered how could this be...after a few sessions I realized that I felt fabulous. So many women ask will my Fresh Start support with fluid retention and lymphatic drainage and I say yes it will but how much better if you begin taking Fresh Start Slim & Cleanse and book in a few Hypoxi sessions to speed up the process...I have been informed that Hypoxi is an effective system as it promotes circulation - circulation promotes fat burning...the process begins. Many find it difficult to eliminate fat and cellulite from certain areas of their body despite a strict diet and extensive training...When circulation is poor, fat tends to deposit and is very difficult to be eliminated. The Hypoxi methos works as it strongly stimulates blood circulation in these problem areas. The 3 elements of the Hypoxi Method are: Vacuum Therapy Compression Therapy Fat Burning Exercise.. It is a joy to visit Robin at BayBodyStudio in Port Melb as I am treated like a VIP - she always has a plan of action for me and today I experienced HYPOXI - Dermology treatment for 20 minutes and thought how good is this...it definitely goes hand in hand with all I speak about when it comes to successful weight loss. Getting the cells prepared to be cleansed and regenerated...your skin too needs to be exercised to remain elastic and smooth. I was informed by Robin that the connective tissue is gently stretched and compressed in a similar way a muscle is training. After a session and drinking my water bottle with 10mls of Liver Elixir today and taking my Habit Relief formula I must say I have felt so energized knowing that my mind and body are well looked after. What I have found is that HYPOXI, my Fresh Start Pack and a few long walks are making me feel and be the same weight I was when I was in my 30's...to be honest I feel like I am in my 30's again...it feels good... Thank you BayBodyStudio & HYPOXI for coming into my life and giving me an opportunity to share my experience with every woman I meet. Today continues to be my Fresh Start into a healthier and slimmer life... I encourage you to consider both Fresh Start 10 Day Slim & Cleanse along with 10 HYPOXI sessions and feel the difference...WOW!

Stop punishing yourself - jump start your METABOLISM

I am so pleased to be meeting amazing women who achieve so much in their day but when it comes to their weight they feel like failures...many have tried every diet in the marketplace spending hundreds and hundreds of dollars. Weight loss is not a quick fix but a way of life. There is a strategy that needs to be in place for weight loss to be achieved and kept off. It is called the mind/body balance that needs to become the essence of all that you do in a day. Once this is fine tuned anything is possible. The aim of weight loss needs to be a comfortable journey that becomes a healthy habit rather than simply starving yourself to feel thin and say you have lost a few kilos. Your mind and body balance begins with regulating your minerals and ensuring that the 5 phosphates - Comb 5 in the Tissue Salts are supporting your central nervous system, your energy levels and ensuring that you are sleeping well. You may not be aware that all this is so important if you are keen to reach your weight loss goals. The other key factor is your METABOLISM. Your thyroid hormones regulate your body's metabolism which have far reaching physical effects if not in balance. These hormones will determine if you will have the internal stamina to provide your cells with the best platform they need to support you in reaching your weight loss goals. Simply taking a shake and replacing your meal is not a solution but rather a quick fix. A healthy eating plan needs to be fine tuned and the weight loss programme I endorse as my formulas are incorporated into their programme - Ultra Lite is about learning to eat real food that is healthy and good for the cells of your mind & body. Some known symptoms associated with underactive thyroid Depression Slow heart rate Fatigue Constipation Joints swollen or painful Swollen face, swollen eyes Excessive sweating Headaches Heavy or irregular periods Poor memory.... So many women I meet update me that they have poor digestion, don't sleep, bowel is non functioning and the list goes on...all this is so important to consider before going out and buying the latest weight loss fad. If you have any of the above symptoms and they are persistent it is important that you get yourself checked for underactive thyroid and so necessary to have your mineral levels read as well. Iron is so important and many women still believe that swolling an iron pill is the best delivery when it can create a bigger problem in the long run as it can further constipate and constipation means no weight loss. Every organ in your body needs to be functioning well for successful weight loss to take place. What is the use of starving yourself and become so hungry that you eat twice the amount you normally would. I am very pleased that I formulated Fresh Start 10 day Slim & Cleanse a number of years ago which includes the 5 micro minerals (Tissue Salts) I spoke about above but also 2 more Tissue Salts to support the metabolism and the nervous system along with over 20 homeopathics that create the mind/body balance so necessary for weight loss to be achieved. Consider eating well one of your habits and I am sure your organs and cells will do all they can to support you so this habit continues. I am running a Tissue Salt Workshop on the 24th of April in Port Melb from 6.30 - I will be speaking on Fresh Start 10 day Slim & Cleanse pack as the feedback from Canada, NZ and Australia has been great. if you are keen to attend contact me on www.susangianevsky.com

Arbonne Essentials Nutrition Bar, Infra Red Body Wrap & a swim

Day 4 of my 21 day challenge and feeling all revved up. With a nutrition bar by Arbonne that has just been handed to me after my body wrap I am feeling ready to take on my day. Do recommend these body wraps by Trim N Tone - Balwyn....I have a pep in my step all day long...the bar is so tasty and I only started it because of the natural ingredients...Wow I know that I am on a good thing today. I am having the best time since I made some New Year's Resolutions at the start of the year. It is always good to remember that when you make a choice to become healthier or when you set new approaches to your health regime make it fun, tell your friends to join you as you challenge yourself to the best you can be- after all it is the experience that lingers on and gives you the energy to focus on respecting yourself. I always love visiting places where staff are trying out my Fresh Start pack and hearing their experiences...so many of us want to drop a few kilos and a pharmacist informed me yesterday that she had dropped 2 kilos while on the duo formulas I have combined in the Fresh Start Slim & Cleanse pack. Here I am on day 4 of my challenge having finished a very delicious bar, herbal tea and off to meet and be inspired the whole day through. The sun is shining and I feel so comfortable in my mind and body today and want to tell the whole world. Lisa you are a gem and hope to see you next Thursday for my next session...must get a few laps in today to ensure that I keep my challenge up to be the best I can be in January.... Keep smiling today and remember it's the only Thursday 10th of January you will experience in 2013....LIVE WHAT YOU LOVE

Chanel No 5, Protein Shake & Meditation

Good Morning, day 3 of my challenge to a healthier me in 21 days. If you haven't been following my last 2 blogs...Day 1 - Take hold of habits that no longer serve you and replace them with healthier habits for 21 days...Day 2 - Choice - how we treat ourself is a choice...choose respect...Day 3...started in an interesting way for me...as I knew I had to speed through my morning as my weekly mindfulness meditation was scheduled for 8.15 in Port Melb. It seemed like any other morning but I made a decision - today was going to be special and my affirmation for the day ....I will dance through my day in joy, harmony and laughter. As I said this out aloud I looked over and there in the corner of my bathroom a lovely gift I received from a dear friend...a large tub of Chanel No 5 body cream. Usually I dab on essential oils and because Chanel No 5 holds such memories for me and I have always loved the smell , I decided to start my day covering my body with this beautiful body cream. The smell took me back to when I was 28 and in the background I heard that it was the start of the Australian Tennis at Kooyong...there in the midst of my morning I was taken back to when I was 28, in love and watching the tennis at Kooyong in joy, harmony and making the most of the experience...feeling uplifted, affirmation repeating in my mind and the smell of Chanel No 5 following me wherever I went ...down the stairs and into the kitchen as I was determined to have my smoothie this morning...my almond milk, my vital protein sachet, flaxseed oil, berries, yoghurt and blender...yummy...ran out the door and in the car had Pink's latest CD playing and if you haven't heard her latest CD I highly recommend song 15, 16 & 17...in between the music I kept repeating my affirmation. The traffic was super and in I drove in time for my first morning meditation in 2013. We decided to complete the 30 minute Mindfulness meditation from an app I purchased a while ago and if you haven't got an app on your phone for meditation please add this to your phone and wherever you are, whatever time you have then this app will assist you to still the chatter in the mind that prevents us from focusing on all that is important in our day. So there I was, lost in my meditative state of stillness and calm, embracing every second knowing that the 30 minutes would soon come to an end. Awakening from my meditation I have entered my day so very calm and I have taken my Habit Relief drops and my Liver Elixir and away I go. I invite you to make time for meditation and experience a different way of being... Wishing you a day of dance, joy and laughter, Susan x

How you treat yourself is a CHOICE

I have known for a very long time that it really is up to me what I decide to do on a daily basis. My choices will affect everything about my day and will determine if my day runs smoothly or I am confronted with episodes that don't make my heart sing. I have a number of habits that enable me to take charge of my day and I call them my personal rhythm habits that have been with me for over 20 years. Every morning without fail I write 5 things I am grateful for, charge downstairs add lemon to my glass of warm water with a dash of honey and start thinking about my day. As I start dressing I chew on Tissue Salts, take my habit relief formula and then select an affirmation for my day. Today it was...I choose happiness.. As I got into my car...traffic was heavier than usual, my tummy reminded me that I didn't have time to have breakfast, my eyes felt sensitive because of the sun's rays penetrating through my sunglasses but I kept reminding myself....I choose happiness in all that I do today. I realize that if I want new experiences in 2013 I need to create new goals and new habits around my goals. I have known for a very long time that it is the choices we make that will shape the rest of our lives. Everything we do, say, eat, drink, think, feel is a habit that is taking places eventhough we are not always aware. Through a combination of awareness, self management and purposeful action I have learnt ways to motivate myself into becoming more able to participate in the life that makes my heart sing. I have always shared with women who have attended my seminars that it is all about taking charge and reclaiming all that we want to be part of our life jigsaw. Being a woman I find it is so important to develop my emotional intelligence and learn better ways to manage my emotions as my hormones speak very loudly to me if they aren't respected and given all they need. I have also embraced my changing hormones as my dear friends that have become my barometer reminding me what I need to say and do. In 2013 I invite every woman to start by creating a loving relationship with thy self and being kind to the goddess that lives within. I know if I want to lose a few kilos I need to create new habits around my day that will lead to this. I know that I cannot just want something without taking some action. If you have woken up today not loving the goddess within...sit quietly and find out why...it might even be as simple as picking up the phone and letting a friend know that you are tired of a few things and ready for change. Change can only happen when we are tired of a way of life that is no longer serving us... Always remember that it takes 21 dayys to change a habit. What good habits do you want to create for yourself in 2013...are you ready for the challenge...come on the journey with me and let's make today day 1 towards a happier and healthier self... TAKE CHARGE - YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE - YOU MAY FIND THE CHALLENGE ALLOWS A NEW WOMAN TO BE IGNITED...START FEEDING THE FLAME

It's all about HABITS....

Happy New Year and may 2013 be a great year filled with you achieving all your set health goals...I am sure many of you have already created a list called New Year's Resolutions for 2013...for a few days, weeks you will look at them and then your 2012 mind set creeps in and you say...maybe next month...I find that the more we say I need to take a bit more care in what I eat, I need to go to the gym, I need to start going for a walk each day, I need to go on a diet the more overwhelmed we become as our habits always interfere...it always amazes me that the same material is published in January each year...lose weight and feel great...7 top tips to feeling great in Summer...2 day Cleanse & Detox and lose a few kilos...all these are set up for failure unless we prepare the mind and body to be able to accept and move into change. The only way this can be done is by providing the mind and body with the nutrition it needs to not crave for the habits that have been part of your life for years..losing weight isn't simply about giving up foods you love but rather it is about creating an internal dance that supports your mind and body to become ready for the change you are believing will lead to better health. Over the years I have watched so many women try to lose weight, join a gym, give up smoking and every time there is this war that goes on...after a few days or weeks the women I meet say it just didn't work...I am lazy, I won't ever get this weight off even after they have spent hundreds and hundreds of dollars in the process. My belief is that we need to work in with our mind and body and create the internal cellular balance necessary for change to take place and select a health regime that is suitable for our body type and current lifestyle. Only when we change our habits around the foods we currently eat can we accept new foods in their place. What often happens when we choose very strick diets- initially seem right but we find ourselves cheating and not knowing why we are even heavier than when we started the diet. In all honesty how can someone who is dependant on alcohol and fatty food drop this over night without craving...are we crazy putting ourselves through this... let's make 2013 a year that we respect ourselves enough and realize that everything we do is a process and depends on a positive mind set that enjoys good sleep, balanced mood, calm thoughts and eating food that accelerates our internal health rather than further depleting us. Ask yourself these 3 questions... What do I want to do about my health in 2013? What is stopping me from achieving my goal weight? Do I need to stop or reduce my drinking and smoking? Answering these questions will motivate you to begin the 2013 change alot quicker than simply saying I must stop eating chocolate, bread...have you noticed that the more you say you won't do something the more you do it... Take a deep breath and begin to embrace change as a natural part of being you...only when we accept a change for 21 days does it become a habit...the aim is to create healthy habits and over time they will take over the unhealthy habits...one step at a time... To learn more on my unique Fresh Start pack that includes my award winning Habit Relief formula visit www.susangianevsky.com

A pumpkin latte & wonderful memories

Today I decided it was time to experience a pumpkin latte. Staying in a beautiful hotel with a Starbucks as I walk past the main desk - I think maybe I will stick to my favorite - cinnamon latte but I decide no it's time to embrace the pumpkin latte - with thanksgiving in a few days and pumpkins everywhere I think it is a pumpkin latte for me. Delicious, warming, tasty and touches my soul as I recap all this trip has given me. I started with an idea of what might happen on my trip and never believed I would be sitting so close to snow covered mountain tops eating pasta in Courmayeur Italy to then landing in Canada seeing the products I have formulated in every health store I visit. I see the Schuessler Tissue Salts on top shelves smiling at me as they have found another home so far from Australia. I greet Canadian practitioners who eagerly want to learn more about Schuessler and the homeopathics I have formulated that they don't look up taking notes trying to capture all I am saying. I hear practitioners saying hw much they love the Kidz Mineral range I formulated many years ago and how much Healthy Appetite has helped little kids eat more of their food rather than being picky. I look at everyone and realize that I have never seen their faces but I feel I know them. I wonder around the room asking - did we meet last year? I wonder what it is that makes us feel we have met in the past - maybe we really are all energy connecting and feeling comfortable to inspire each other wherever we land. I started my journey on what would've been my grandmother's 100th birthday to das spent thanking the day my friend gave me Kali Phos over 20 years ago. I say thank you to my dear friend Dana for creating an amazing platform and allowing me to connect to people I would never have met before and a thank you to Martin & Pleasance for providing me with the opportunity to do all I dreamed of doing - sharing from my heart and creating medicines that would impact cells in the body and mind like no other. I also pay tribute to my clients I met 17 years ago who taught me that we all have habits and that freedom can only be ours when we give the cells the nutrition they need so we can break free in our own time. I am all that I am because of my experiences, friendships and platforms that have been provided for me along the way. My teaching degree has served me eventhough I left the classroom to study Homeopathy. What if everything we start has a way of weaving a web that supports us to land in a more comfortable place that we continue walking towards happiness... As I sip my pumpkin latte I wonder what my next adventure is ....I will make sure to rest before I take off again...here's to all the people who have made me fab hot lattes and to my new friendshipsx

My serene space

I have been part of a town called Burlington - Oakville and this is where I had my first Cinnamon latte, my first visit in the new Goodness Me training room and the first time I sat amongst some ducks who love Lake Ontario. I sat with them as they circled around me and I felt part of the ebb and flow of this peaceful space in Canada. Walked through Oakville yesterday after teaching my final seminar for 2012 in Toronto before flying out to Ottawa and was touched by the friendliness that surrounded me. I watched how everyone who came to my seminar gave me a hug and the welcome I received when I walked into stores - Canadians just love the Australian accent which surprises me. I think we need to lift our game and try to become a bit more welcoming and gentle as a nation like the Canadians I have met. I travel with an amazing woman called Dana who is so compassionate and caring that makes my stay here so comfortable. She books hotels that inspire my soul and seminars that allow people from all walks of life to meet me. I know without Dana my stay wouldn't be such a memorable one in Canada. It is the friends who touch our hearts that make a place special. A place no matter where in the world needs people who will take us by the hand showing us places that will become part of our life jigsaw that belong to us. Have you ever met someone and you know that you will have an amazing adventure with them eventhough you are from opposite parts of the world. My sincere gratitude goes to my friend Dana who has taken care of everything and still continues to surprise me with an infectios smile each day. I thanked the lake, the people I met and the ducks that allowed me to sit with them today. I am now ready to fly out to Ottawa to share all that lives in my heart on Schuessler and my experiences to date. Dancing, communicating and freedom are part of all I do in Canada

So far from home but home

I have been traveling for a few weeks but don't feel very far from home in Canada. As I sit watching the beautiful views Lake Ontario provides. Sun is shining and there is a peace that lives in every cell of my body. I have just finished my first cinnamon latte and have time to just be and be grateful for all that I experience in this beautiful space, city I find myself in for a few more days. I look around thinking I will see someone I know but I remind myself I am in Canada and not Australia. After years of creating a formula and many asking drop it to now be in Canada speaking to health professionals on my unique Habit Relief that was inspired from my years spent helping clients restore inner balance when their unhealthy habits took a hold of them. Without my clients and their response to Schuessler Tissue Salts I wouldn't have the confidence to take my formulas around the world as I do today. Years ago when I studied Homeopathy I never thought traveling and speaking on my experiences would have such an impact. I realize now that timing is everything and when we have a dream it is important to keep chipping away and only share with people who can support by listening and letting you find your way. It hasn't always been smooth sailing holding onto my dream and taking the turns necessary to keep my dream alive but I am so happy I stayed on my yacht when the seas became very choppy as I have landed in a space that I can share my unique formulations. It has made me think that we are so quick to give up on our dreams to please or even at times we believe others know best. We know what is best for us and only when we sit still and find a way to work from our heart can we make a difference. Passion cannot be bought but is rather an experience that touches us deep within our soul and we know we can only speak from this base. A woman at one of my seminars said - "Susan you speak from the inside out" - thinking about this I realize that only when we go within can we make a difference on the outerx Passion to me means Persistence Acceleration Support synchronicity Inspiration Openess Never Give Up ....what are you passionate about? Perhaps being at home really is about the mind & body balance that we carry around with us wherever we go. I am grateful for all who have touched my heart on my journeyx

Sitting in the middle of Europe

I have spent 5 days living in an amazing place called Courmayeur - Aosta - what a delight to be sitting here chatting with the locals who teach me about this amazing place. I am surrounded by the most amazing mountains. Today Barbara who owns Hotel Dalonne tells me this is the most mountainous region in all of Europe. The moment I arrived here I realized my heart, soul and all that is part of me was at peace. I hear the race through my communications. I came to teach ere but I discovered that Schuessler had inspired me to be part of a world I would not have met had it not been because of my passions. I am so grateful for my love affair with Schuessler and where it takes me around the world. To Courmayeur I say thank you for all you gave me and for the inspiration to share in one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. I speak little Italian eventhough I studied Italian for years. Yet my little Italian doesn't stop me from sharing with everyone I meet. As I was walking out of a cafe a woman called my name and I was asked some questions about Schuessler Tissue Salts that I answered and off I went walking towards my hotel. It made me realize that when we love what we do we never stop sharing from our hearts. Find something that makes your heart sing and you will be amazed where it takes youxx

Jan Luca & Teresa

I found myself spending so many hours up in the air making my way to Milan. By the time I arrived I was so tired forgetting the day it was and how to best get to my hotel. There weren't any taxis close by and so I started to ask for directions and before I knew it my luggage was taken by someone who came from behind me and informed me my hotel was close. Finally I arrived greeted by the staff at Hilton Milan and I realized I was on the other side of te world. I knew that I had to rest as I had to be up at 5am to catch a cab tote Milan bus depot to make my way to Courmayeur in time for the opening of the conference I was speaking at. Can you imagine my surprise when I checked out to be told that my ticket for Courmateur was for a day prior. I had not checked te date on my ticket believing all was fine. The taxi arrived and it was still dark and all I could think of is what am I going to do with no ticket showing the correct date. Arriving at bus depot I asked the taxi driver where do I go. He pointed his finger and rushed to take my luggage out of his car. I was alone, without a valid ticket, dark and not speaking Italian. With my luggage I made my way into the depot where the lights were on. This is where I approached Jan Luca - he quickly came out of his area to show me where the bus was to arrive. He had little English but kept staying with me which I found comforting. I knew I had to catch a bus in 25 mins yet I couldn't get my ticket upgraded as te office was closed. Still Jan Luca reassured me all will be fine. I started to feel more relaxed and a woman walked past tat knew Jan Luca and she was introduced to me. Her name was Teresa and before I knew it the 3 of us were enjoying an Italian coffee - Teresa looked after my luggage while I was escorted to the little cafe close by. I was touched by the dedication of these two souls who tried so hard to communicate with me and went out of their way to make sure I make my way to the right bus ensuring I make my way to Courmayeur. I was amazed at Jan Luca who liaised with the ticket office staff trying to explain that I already had a ticket from Australia...had it not been for the support of Jan Luca and Teresa I would not have had such a positive outcome in a foreign country. It made me think, how do we all behave when we see someone needing help? Do we go out of our way or do we turn a blind eye? If Jan Luca & Teresa were not so generous with their time I wouldnt have the fond travel memories I do sitting here writing from Courmayeur. I sincerely thank my 2 angels who supported me on Friday morning on my travels and i am inspired to ask everyone to make a commitment to help a stranger as you never know when you may be in a place that is foreign and need the help of an angel. Sincere thanks to my two new friends for finding it in their heart to speak to a stranger. While on the bus I kept thinking about my experience and I was so grateful that I was reminded about the human spirit. We need to become like Jan Luca & Teresa and embrace a stranger - maybe the world is really smaller than we think - one people, one heart, one way!

50 SHADES OF CLEANSING

We are all aware how much Anastasia cares for Christian and soon she may start worrying about his busy schedule and meet a naturopath who suggests a cleanse or detox is great to do before Spring or for more vitality. With all the cleanses available in the marketplace which one should she choose? There are 1000's of them to select from all promising the same result - healthier liver, improved digestion, more vitality but are we just a liver or a body - isn't our body governed by our mind also - shouldn't we also cleanse the mind from unhealthy habits that often derail a cleanse or detox followed. If Anastasia asked me what cleanse would assist her loved one I would definitely say that a cleanse that fine tunes the cells of the mind and body to better absorb nutrients from diet, supports improved sleep, deals with overindulging and jump starts the liver to rebuild, regenerate and deal with the build up of grief that is always neglected and can add to the toxicity that live in our cells each day for the rest of our lives. So many today are caught up with losing weight and they punish their body for not behaving the way they want it to so they literally starve themselves wondering why their mood drops. Good food is part of the wellness jigsaw but so is a happy mindset, so is a healthy digestive tract, regular bowel movements and regular internal hydration are part of the jigsaw that determine how we feel, look, age, lose weight... Many years ago I realized that if I didn't treat my clients unhealthy habits while supporting them to cleanse their liver I would never have received the results I did. My unique Habit Relief took years of research to formulate a unique combination of micro dose minerals with homeopathics that can link and support your mind as your step into a healthier you. Why would anyone begin a cleanse that doesn't provide the mind and body with the ignition to enjoy an overall Fresh Start? A Fresh Start that doesn't punish you but rather acknowledges the core of you - every cell of you mind and body. My message to Anastasia would be that in order for the body to cleanse and maintain momentum you will need your mind backing you. The brain cells are your driving force and when they are healthy you are motivated, jumping out of your skin and you feel amazing - this is how you need to feel if you would like your body to become the design that you want it to. It is time to make your cleanse an enjoyable adventure where you get to meet you again. Celebrate your Fresh Start by thanking your mind and body duo that are there with you every step of the way. When we want a healthier sea change we need to ensure that our jigsaw is taken care of if we are going to shine from the inside out. So here's to you Anastasia for caring enough for your Mr Grey to go for the superior cleanse that allows the mind and body to sing the same song.

Thank you Sally Pearson & Anna Meares

I haven't followed the training sessions that both Sally & Anna were involved in to prepare for the Olympics but the minute both girls received media coverage,   they were part of my living room. I felt  this real urge to follow all they were doing. I always set my alarm to follow their movements without worrying what time in the morning it was. I just fell in love with these two women I have never met but they both reminded me of the inner drive I had when I started thinking about creating a natural formula to help people break free from their lifestyle habits.

Sally & Anna reignited the flame of what it means to have a dream - a dream that we hold close to our heart, a dream that many assist to derail us from,  a dream that uses up all our funds, a dream we give up on from time to time, a dream that we know deep down we cannot give up on...a dream that walks with us each day...

I felt the joy flood from my heart knowing that both Anna & Sally would have gone through the same ups and downs we as women go through to achieve our dream. The inspiration that I felt still echoes through me and I can still visualize the look on their faces when they knew they had reached their dream.

We are all so busy, moving from one idea to the next but it only takes a few minutes each day to re-focus and re-charge ourself. . Make a choice right now to write down what you are striving for and each day start walking in the direction of your dream. You are allowed to go for GOLD and what we learnt from Sally Pearson & Anna Meares is that it is possible. You too can do it! Let's remember when Anna Meares broke her neck - I am sure she had days when the negative mindset would step in and say "no way" BUT this is the inner drive that should inspire each of us who have given up on a dream! You too can do it - you are a woman after all:
Wonderful
Open
Magnificent
Abundant &
Noble

Step into the goddess that lives within you and let's all be part of the winning journey these two amazing women have experienced. Begin to HONOUR yourself and ignite the flame that will inspire you to be the best you can be - set yourself free to SHINE!

Sincere thanks Sally Pearson & Anna Meares for Inspiring me to continue dreaming...

Only 24 days before Spring

The minute I see blossom showing up on the trees in my neighborhood I know it is only a few weeks before my birthday. I start asking myself where have the days gone and what will it take for me to shine again from the inside out. I have many options but stick to my tried and tested homeopathics combined with Schuessler tissue salts to weave their balance deep within my cell membrane creating the platform for  vitality to be enjoyed by me this Spring.

I have become an indoor girl this Winter drinking more hot chocolates than the year before and wondering why the ring around my tummy is stating put for the time being. My mind knows i need to exercise and cut down on the delicious hot chocolates but my body just enjoys what it is used to- A warm blanket wrapped around my body, a good book and taking it easy when i am home. Te whole concept of change isn't as easy to embrace as years before. Am I becoming set in my ways?

No I say to myself - it s time to pull it together and get ready for Spring and my birthday - I realize that I have been eating a few extra snacks of late and my energy levels haven't been the best. I have avoided becoming unwell as I have been working on my immunity but those few extra kilos must go before Spring.

I realize my habits have a mind of their own and I keep telling myself today is the day i will start back at the gym, drink more water, meditate and reduce my snacking - isn't it funny that the more we focus on what we won't do the more we do it !


I can already feel and smell  Spring and know that if I don't act today , I won't tomorrow and the next day! I realize I need to cleanse my mind and body and step into the new me in a few weeks. Here I go...it will be different this time as I will be targeting my liver and my habits at the same time  - after years of experience I have come to believe it is our unhealthy habits that always get in the way - wish me luck!

My Best Friend's Dad passed away a few days ago

I have been busy all week and wasn't able to see my messages until the end of each day - one message stood out at 5pm on Wednesday from my best friend - my father has passed away. I remember quickly dialing the number and trying to make her pain go away but. Knew that no matter how much I tried my friend was in shock still from the night before. Another friend called and said weren't they expecting him to die ecause of his ill health and I simply replied when are we ever ready for death? I had an early night after a busy weekend promised I would visit my best Friend's mother in the next day or so. I cried that night remembering my best friends father and no matter what day or time of the week and even if I hadn't seen James for years he always greeted me with a smile and would be pleased to see me because his daughter and I met many many years ago. After all the years that went by, he would still stop all he was doing and have a quick chat with me. I never thought I wouldn't see him again and my answer to whether we are ever ready for death - no we are not I got up early yesterday and bought a cake for my best friends mum and off I went. As I pulled up in the street I realized I hadn't been infront of the home for over 30 years. All the years had gone by and I never made the time to have a coffee and chat with my best friend's parents. I made my way up the driveway and was met with my best friends daughter and boyfriend and in I went. There was a picture of James with a candle burning and I sat down. I felt so at home and what followed amazed me. I was transported to a time when I was 14 and remembered all the fun we would have. I couldn't stop chatting and embraced my best friends mum who reminded me what James' last words were. Tears followed and then a lovely Greek coffee made to perfection. More people visited to pay their respects and I felt so close to a family I hadn't seen for such a long time. I felt like the 14 year old girl again embraced with the love from a family who loved me because I cared and enjoyed being with my best friend. I still see their daughter and our friendship is no different than it was all those years ago. I thanked everyone for their love and I left feeling so uplifted as my whole time sitting in the living room where James had often sat very relaxing. It made me think - was James there with us all as we laughed, chatted and enjoyed catching up - was he ready for his passing - did he have a good life? I thought for a moment and realized that James was surrounded by a loving family and created laughter and joy wherever he went. As I prepare to go to the funeral in a few days I will always remember the time spent on Sat in James' home and I will know that James was pleased I came to see his family again. It makes me wonder why we never make time to visit friends as often as we used to. Why do we spend so much time getting on Facebook, computer when we could be sitting with a loved one. I went out with my parents today and realized that they are now elderly and I must do so much more than I do. Let's make everyone we love closer by spending time with them rather than waiting for a time when we are free. Right now is the only time we have to tell someone we care for them....

Embrace women rather than making them feel inferior

Today I walked into 2 stores and asked for women I had promised to visit. One said to me why do you need to speak with her when I am the manager and the other pulled a face which gave me the impression that I was speaking with someone who didnt respect the person iwent to visit. On both instances I was left bewildered that both women informed me that they were managers. I wasn't asked how they could relay the message to the women I intended to visit and give the gifts I had prepared. There was such abruptness when I was informed that each of the women I spoke with were managers. I don't know about you but I see a manager as a leader, a guide, a motivator, inspirational person, accommodating to embrace her team but I didnt feel any of these qualities came from the 2 women I met. I thought Did they remind me they were managers as a way of reminding me that I shouldn't be looking for the women I intended to see or did they judge the women I had grown to respect over time. I felt so strange leaving both stores that I was reminded of the insignificant games women play in the work place. We forget we work better as a team so the insecure women in the work place who are leaders and managers do all they can to disrupt the amazing flow women can bring in any workplace. To be honest we are all valuable pieces of a jigsaw puzzle and when we realize this we will stop hurting the sensitive souls around who often go unnoticed. I have been made to feel so welcome by one of the women I didn't see today and in the manager of the store being so deliberately arrogant I left feeling imagine what people who work under her leadership feel as they come into work and go home from work. To all women in the workplace lets consider who are the other souls who are part of our work jigsaw puzzle. Let's compliment and add to their life rather than taking away from their life. Aren't we all the same - we have a heart and feelings. When you have been given the role of managing why not be grateful for your team or encourage your team to each make a difference. Only in uniting as women will we make a heartfelt difference. We are different to men and lets get rid of the competition but rather encourage a woman to shine and be grateful for her support. In gratitude we will be able to encourage another woman to support all we do. Next time a compliment is paid to your staff or team make sure to tell them and see the smile and how the energy changes in your workplace. By making another woman shine you will become the beacon you were born to be. A leader who has effective and happy staff. What a better place you can create by simply opening your heart. I don't think I would've given this so much attention if I didn't feel agitated by the 2 managers I met today. A manager is: Mindful Always supportive Noble in her behavior Abundant in knowledge Giving Understanding Loving Until next time we chat make a difference each day and feel the impact life shares....

Ginger & Lemongrass

Sitting in one of my favorite spots in Melbourne - GPO building feeling the city. Sitting in front of me is my cup of ginger and lemongrass tea that always reminds me of my childhood. It's amazing that a simple thing as a cup of tea transports me back to my childhood filled with all those amazing herbs my grandmother grew. She would be so proud to hear that her love of lemongrass has walked with me wherever I go. My day was very much a day of synergy after my inspiring cup of tea. I met up with a woman I hadn't seen for a decade and was reminded of a doctor I worked with a decade or more ago. I wondered where all that time had gone and for a moment I thought I was that 8 year old sipping herbal teas with my grandmother. I had such an amazing day today thinking about the impact my childhood had on me that i said out aloud while driving - thank you grandma for loving me as much as you did and still do from the oter side these days. I don't know if I said thanks enough times to my dear grandmother who taught me so much more than loving ginger & lemongrass. Have you ever stopped and wondered what has inspired you to date? I realized today as I sipped my tea that all I am today is a direct reflection of who I was many years ago. I wonder if we have little reminders like for me the lemongrass & ginger tea to be inspired by all our memories that are locked away until we decide to unleash them. I can tell you that my love of herbal tea has withstood any other relationship I have had and whenever I want to stay warm when I am out - the first tea I think of is lemongrass & ginger. Find what inspires you and I am sure it will take you on an unexpected journey of self discovery!