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what I dream about is an art of balance- Henri Matisse
Many of us start and end our day with nary a second thought to just how remarkable the human body is. It is truly a miracle of nature. Most of us breathe regularly, our hearts beat involuntarily and our body temperature is regulated...all without our decided efforts. Our bodies indeed strive for balance and given the slightest opportunity will aspire to be healthy. This is how nature intended it. With the advent of technology and time we have advanced to adopting less than optimal lifestyle and dietary habits, yet still our bodies generally favor us with the miracle of regular heartbeats, breathing and body temperature... The unfortunate reality is that our bodies now must work much harder to overcome the affects of the standard dietary practices and lifestyle habits of the general population, yet strive it does...in the face of decline and deterioration. Obesity is on the rise. Weight related illnesses including high blood pressure, coronary disease and cancers are pervasive. Type 2 diabetes is now diagnosed in children as young as 5 years of age. We have come to regard weight gain, fatigue, asthma, gastrointestinal disorders, insomnia, headaches, chronic skin disorders, ADHD and constipation as by-products of our productive lives. We have come to accept medications as an integral part of our lives. Our children have come to regard this as commonplace. However, with some introspection many of us know what we need to do to become healthy, fit and balanced and how we can maintain those affirmative practices. My programs are designed to examine the health and fitness issues that concern you and affect your life and your family, deconstruct undesirable habits and help you educate yourself on what and why certain foods affect you in certain ways. No judgement, just clarity. My name is Dawn Barca, I am a Holistic Health Counselor. I am a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in NYC. I am certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. I am a Certified Personal Trainer through NESTA, also accredited by the AADP and NBFE and ISSA approved. It is my belief that there is an answer to every question. In addition to successfully addressing my own personal struggles with excess weight and health concerns I have studied various nutritional and wellness philosophies, theories and concepts. I have integrated my own experiences and education to create personalized wellness programs to significantly improve your life and health, resolve concerns specific to you and your body, and help you discover the tools you'll use for a lifetime of balance and good health. I wish for you health and happiness, Dawn Barca
the strongest principle of growth lies in human choice- George Eliot |