Chakra 2: The Sacral Chakra


Hi Jane Durst-Pulkys here from www.creativehealth.ca and this is video 2 in the ‘Balancing the 7 Chakra Energy Centres Video Series. If you didn’t watch video 1 then you can watch is here!

In this 2nd video I talk about the sacral chakra, otherwise known as Chakra 2. The sacral chakra lies in the area of your lower abdomen, and involves your kidney, bladder, reproductive organs and your adrenal glands. It gets affected if you have ever suffered from abuse of any kind, or if your feelings have been denied. If this happens and this chakra is out of balance then these people can become controlling, emotionally needy or fearful of change.

Watch this video to learn what you can do to restore balance to the sacral chakra including what foods to eat and activities you can do.

As a nutritionist and energy healer, I work with people helping them to overcome physical and emotional challenges. In my work I use a system called, Psychosomatic Energy Testing, which helps to detect imbalances in the chakra energy centres. I then use specific remedies to balance these chakras which then assist in restoring the individual to a state of physical and emotional balance. My clients have experienced extraordinary changes due to this process, which is why I want to share this important information with you.

Stay tuned next week for video 3 on the Solar Plexus Chakra, otherwise known as Chakra 3.

For more information on Balancing the 7 Chakra Energy Systems visit: https://creativehealth.ca/energy-healing/

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Chakra 1: The Root Chakra


Hi Jane Durst-Pulkys here and I’d like to welcome you to my video series called ‘Balancing the 7 Chakra Energy Centres’.

I received a tremendous amount of positive feedback from people on my video: ‘Balancing the 7 Chakra Energy Centres’ that I created a few months ago, so I decided to create a 7 part series talking about each chakra in detail.

As a nutritionist and energy healer, I work with people helping them to overcome physical and emotional challenges.  In my work I use a system called, Psychosomatic Energy Testing, which helps to detect imbalances in the chakra energy centres. I then use specific remedies to balance these chakras which then assist in restoring the individual to a state of physical and emotional balance.  My clients have experienced extraordinary changes due to this process, which is why I want to share this important information with you.

This 1st video is dedicated to the Root Chakra, otherwise known as Chakra 1. Located at the base of the spine near the reproductive organs, the Root Chakra develops between the ages of zero to seven and is affected by trauma that cause one to feel unsafe. Events such as: the death of a parent, adoption, divorce, moving frequently, or abandonment, can cause severe imbalances in this energy centre and can lead to a host of other problems during adulthood.   ocess, which is why I want to share this important information with you.

Watch this video to learn what you can do to restore balance to the root chakra including what foods to eat and activities you can do.

Stay tuned next week for video 2 on the Sacral Chakra otherwise known as Chakra 2 or subscribe to my YouTube channel to stay up to date on all of my upcoming videos.

For more information on Balancing the 7 Chakra Energy Systems visit: https://creativehealth.ca/energy-healing/

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How do we learn to love ourselves? Toronto Nutritionist

The first time I met Joanne, she was overweight, sad, depressed and having financial problems. I had just launched my holistic practice and was discovering ways to successfully help people heal themselves. As our first session wound to a close, I gave Joanne an exercise as homework: For the next 6 weeks, she was to say, ‘I love myself’, ‘I love myself’, ‘I love myself’, as often as possible.

Joanne left with a little smile on her face. Six weeks later, when she walked in to my office, I honestly didn’t recognize her. She had lost 25 lbs. and was radiant. I asked her what she’d done to transform herself to that degree, completely forgetting the exercise I’d given her. When she told me how religiously she’d done her homework, I was blown away by the results and began to use the mantra on myself.

Nikki, another client, was a beautiful hair dresser, full of confidence and looked absolutely amazing. When I enquired about her history, she told me that she used to have low self-esteem. One day, she’d decided that from then on, she’d put on her best clothes every day. Hmm I thought I should try that as well. Within a few days, of donning my best clothes every day, people began to complement me on my appearance. At the same time, I was using my affirmation, ‘I love myself’. I felt that my cells were being changed with my new affirmation.

Then came Victoria. She’s a long-time friend with a lot of confidence. Several of us went on a trip to Jamaica. The first morning, we were putting on our bathing suits to go out to the beach. I came out in a one piece, but Victoria, who is a large woman, sauntered out in a bikini. She strutted down the beach looking stunning, radiant and confident. I thought to myself, why don’t I feel that way? Although, I was extremely disciplined and did some form of exercise every day, I realized I was very critical with myself. After observing Victoria, I decided from then on, I was going to enjoy my body and love it, warts and all.

Then I met Madeline. Madeline, a student of mine told me she lived every day like it was her birthday. Each day, she dressed as if she was celebrating her special day and because it was her birthday, she adopted a feeling of being special, just as one does on their birthday. As Madeline continued to apply her ‘birthday technique’ a deep love for herself developed. After, discovering Madeleine’s secret, I too began to live each day like it was my birthday.

Sometime later, after saying I love myself all day every day, and wearing my best clothes every day, and living each day like it was my birthday, it happened. Finally, I truly loved myself! I am not perfect, but I love and respect myself.

I have a personal motto that fits with all I’ve learned from these four women: People have to help me grow or they have to go! And because of this, I surround myself with people like Joanne, Nikki, Victoria and Madeline.

Robyn Sharma is one of my favorite authors. He says that there are no extra people on earth. Everyone matters. Everyone has a purpose. Reading these words was the icing on the cake; I love myself and know that I along with every human being am special and unique.

What I learned from these amazing women can be applied by anyone. Try these techniques and you will be surprised by the results; I was. The changes will not happen overnight, but one day you will look in the mirror and discover you truly love yourself too!

In health,

Jane Durst Pulkys, BSc., R.N.C.P., C.N.P.

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Connecting To Something Greater Than Yourself!

“The real skill is to raise the sails and to catch the power of the wind as it passes by.” Thomas Berry

 

Hey everyone!

This video talks about a topic very dear to my heart.

Others often ask me what makes me different. Let me try to explain what I believe this difference is.

In essence, I believe there is a Universal energy that exists, which is available to all people at all times. Some people refer this energy as the Life Force, Prana, or Spirit.

I also believe that there is a way to connect with this “Energy” and to utilize it to help us in our day-to-day lives.

Watch this video to learn about how I have been connecting to this vital source of energy over the last 30 years and the difference it has made in my life.

 

Jane!

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Four Tips to Create Powerful Achievable Goals- Toronto Nutritionist

Even as children, we learn important life lessons that carry us through our lives. I was eleven years old, and sitting on the dock at the cottage our family was renting that summer, when I saw a seagull flying over the water looking for food. I was totally fascinated when from way up in the sky the bird came down with an incredible splash and flew up with a prized fish in its mouth. I sat there in amazement at the birds focus and by its ability to see the fish below the surface of the water from such a distance.

This small but important moment was a turning point in my life. What I learned stayed with me until adulthood: If I want something, I must keep it in my sight and be totally focused on the end goal; otherwise it will get away.

Many years later, I heard someone say that your thoughts go out into the universe and come back to you manifesting in your life as reality. This concept, that what you think is what you attract, rang true for me and has since proven itself to be an exceedingly important principle to live by. Time and time again this philosophy has shown itself to be true and is now a defining principle that underlies how I approach all of my goals, actions and choices.

So what practices can you use to go after your dreams as directly as the seagull did his dinner?

Here are the steps I consistently use to make my dreams a reality:

1. Begin with writing down your goal: Writing things down gives them strength and cements them into your consciousness.

2. Create a picture of what you want in your mind’s eye and visualize yourself in the state of completion: How does it feel, taste, sound? Where will you be when this occurs; what will you be doing?

3. Get really creative and infuse the goal with all of your emotions and creative energy: You may choose to create a vision board to help you stay focused on the end result.

4. Finally surrender your goal and let it go. You have to trust that it will show up in the best way possible; perhaps in a way that’s slightly different then you pictured.

Now that the Olympics are taking place in England, we see numerous examples of the discipline it takes to achieve a long-held goal. An athlete, who wins a gold medal, may have spent years visualizing themselves on the podium holding that precious medal. And of course they had a teacher or mentor to show them where they needed improvement. And, you can be sure that the athlete had an unwavering sense of self-worth.

Another important point for anyone who truly wants success is: You are the company you keep; so surround yourself with people who are positive and successful. The energy of successful people rubs off and supports you in your quest. And after you have achieved your goal, remember to keep an attitude of gratitude for all you have been given. Never doubt that you deserve the very best, as the universe is always working on your behalf.

I like to say: Life is like a restaurant; you have to put your order in. Always expect the best and above all, never, ever give up.

I’ve had many opportunities since that time as an eleven year old, to test the principles of success I learned from my friend the seagull and because of that, I now live a life of incredible success and joy. Try these principles out for yourself and see how your life changes for the better. I promise you’ll even surprise yourself.

In health,

Jane Durst – Pulkys, BSc., R.N.C.P., C.N.P

 

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Dieting and Weight Loss-Toronto Nutritionist


Hi, Jane Durst Pulkys here, Toronto’s leading holistic nutritionist and health expert. In this video I talk about diets and why they don’t work. My interpretation of the word D.I.E.T. is “Doomed Investment Every Time”. People consistently fail at dieting and losing weight long term because they don’t make healthy eating and living a central part of their lifestyle. 

What I recommend people do is to follow the 80/20 rule. The 80/20 rule means that what matters most is what you do 80% of the time. So what you do is eat amazing, health rich foods 80% of the time and then give yourself a 20% window to eat some of the treats you enjoy. This makes it so that you don’t completely deprive yourself and maintain balance while leading a healthier lifestyle.

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Toronto Nutritionist – Winning Practices for a Healthy Body

Jane Durst Pulkys, www.creativehealth.ca, talks about the 5 winning daily practices for maintaining a healthy body weight.

In her video Jane explores the 5 key daily components that the successful people use to keep themselves at their optimal body weight; nutrition, exercise, hydration, sleep and stress management. Jane gives easy to follow tips for each practice to help viewers easily incorporate these essential habits into their daily lives.

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Toronto Nutritionist – Stop Weighing Your Self-Esteem

Standing in the women’s change room at the local health club, I watched a woman climb on to the bathroom scale. Her mouth flew open as she read the numbers and her hand clasped her mouth. Deflated she slowly climbed off and walked away with a distraught look on her face. I knew in that moment her day had been ruined by the number she’d seen on the scale. If only she knew the real secret to weight loss. For the last century people have spent millions of dollars to achieve the perfect weight and it doesn’t work!

We have become so obsessed by calories, low fat, high fibre, low carbs and diets galore. What if this had nothing to do with weight loss? Imagine never counting another calorie for the rest of your life and achieving the perfect weight? Well you can and it is simple.

The Secret is not food, it is habits. Take a look at the people in your life who look like they never have to worry about their weight. They make it look easy and they can eat pretty much eat anything they want. How is that possible? They have a secret. They practice daily habits that ensure they never have to go on a diet. Starting with these daily habits right now can ensure that you are on the road to success. You’re never too old

, never too late, never too overweight, and never too sick to change your habits.

What are the habits I’m talking about? Number one,
these people drink between five and eight glasses of water; no pop, juice or milk (that is for infants). They avoid the five new food groups which are fast, frozen, fried, junk and processed. These people have a diet mostly devoid of white foods such as bagels, muffins, cookies, donuts, pancake and white bread. What they do eat is five fruits and seven veggies every day. Who ever said fruit was fattening? By eating whole, live foods they feel satisfied because foods rich in minerals are what your cells actually crave. Also, these people enjoy meat, chicken, eggs, nuts seeds and whole grains. When on the run they look for fresh foods, not food that comes in a bag, box or pick up window. When they travel they bring along green drinks and nut bars so that they don’t have to eat the processed food that they are usually faced with.

They get up early so that they can plan their day. Exercise is definitely part of their daily regime. It is not an endurance test for them but something they really enjoy doing and their secret is that they have planned the night before what they will be eating and doing the next day. They exercise almost every day. They believe in balance and if they take time off to balance themselves. These habits are done not as a punishment but as a reward. If they have over indulged on the weekend, they cut themselves a bit of slack and start fresh on Monday with the same healthy habits as before.

They LOVE food and they feel energetic. Having a bowel movement every day comes because of the healthy foods they eat. Their dinner plate is full of colour and they do their best to stay away from the beige foods: pasta, pizza, but they do indulge once in a while. Fat is their friend. Taking two tablespoons of flax oil every day makes them feel satisfied and helps their cravings for sugar leave. They love to eat food from the Garden of Eden and they rarely consume food that is found in the middle of the grocery store. When at a party they look for the fresh veggies and dip and always ask for extra veggies in the restaurant. Their grocery buggies are full of live food. Microwaving is a no-no as they understand that their bodies cannot digest these foods because of the harm microwaves does to the energy of food.

Every day add one of these habits into your daily regime and watch how easy it is. Focusing on adding things into your life is much harder than denying yourself. It is much easier than you think and the results are amazing.

Take the stairs at work, park your car further away and begin your new daily habits and start to really enjoy your body as it is the only one you have. Discover your new found energy which will last a lifetime. Doing all of this, you will NEVER have to weigh your self-esteem!

Jane Durst Pulkys BsC., CNP., RNCP

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Toronto Nutritionist – Morning Protein Shake Recipe!

Hi I’m Jane Durst Pulkys, from www.creativehealth.ca. This is my absolute favourite morning shake recipe. This shake fills you up, provides your body with hours of energy and does wonders for your health.

The key ingredients include: Ground flax seeds, which provides the body with fiber and helps prevent high cholesterol and diabetes. Fresh fruit, which provides the body with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Beneficial oils, which provides the body with Omega 369’s, is anti inflammatory and improves skin and hair. Whey protein, which provides the body with lots of energy.

Protein Shake Recipe - Jane Durst Pulkys - Toronto Nutritionist

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients: 

1. 1/2 cup pure filtered water

2. 2 heaping tbsp, Ground Flax Seeds

3. 1 1/2 cups mixed fruit

4. 2 tbsp omega oils (EFA – Plex by Flora)

5. 1 1/2 scoops TrueHealth protein powder

Directions: Add ingredients to a blender or large mixing container. Blend for 1 minute or until all ingredients are completely blended. Serves 1 person.

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Toronto Nutritionist – Jane Durst Pulkys – Finding Your True Purpose

I always wondered what I wanted to be when I grew up! Even at forty years old I still had no idea what my purpose was. During my search for that clarity a friend often asked me, “What do you love more than anything else in the world that you would be willing to do for free?”

As I began to explore this question for myself, I discovered my own unique purpose lay in something I’d always loved to do: cooking. Earlier in my twenties I’d attained a degree as a dietician, but after having three children, my attention turned to family and entertaining for family and friends. People always raved about my salads and special meals I prepared. That was a clue for me about what my true purpose is.

Later, my love of cooking and health drew me to get a degree as a nutritionist. Add a dash of this and that, I finally found my passion and my purpose. Eventually I married my purpose to my career to create an extremely fulfilling life.

Carol Adrienne, author of The Purpose of Your Life says, “The more you can actually experience the feeling of using a talent, the more you will attract opportunities for its expression.”

By using your talents and gifts, you will find yourself achieving more integrity within yourself.

Our purpose may not be our career, but in something much more intrinsic to our way of being. Life is a bit like a movie with a theme and characters. We may find that we are drawn along a certain theme in life to discover more about the purpose of the story we are in. Some of the themes that may guide us to our purpose are: travel, nature, environment, pets, food, mechanics or other themes that we have a strong passion for. Or we may find that a turning point in our life creates an urgency to explore health, finances or another area of life, therefore giving us more awareness about what we have a passion for.

Sometimes we are blind to our purpose because the idea of being different in the eyes of others is too much to bear. Perhaps we are meant to be a health practitioner, artist, writer or athlete but we allow the opinions of our family or friends to deter us from what would truly bring joy and happiness to ourselves and others. Too often we let another’s opinion dissuade us from investigating what we know in our heart may fulfill us.

One night while lying in my bed I asked myself, if I died today would I have any regrets? The answer was no! I’ve never let anyone else’s opinion get in the way of being the best me I can be. After many years, I did discover a way to serve in my career and in my life. Today each day is a joy as I serve life with my own unique gifts and talents as a nutritionist and coach.

Know that you have an important reason for being alive. You can make a difference. Begin now to explore the themes in your life and what brings out the best in you and others.  You can discover your own unique purpose through following your heart and trusting in that universal force within us all.

By Jane Durst-Pulkys

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