When we have a symptom, is it good news or bad news?
As inconvenient as coming down with a cold is or receiving an unfavorable diagnosis, symptoms are our body's way of getting our attention, telling us something is out of balance.
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We see symptoms as good news because they're like an early warning system that something is getting out of balance. Rather than being there just to create discomfort, trouble and suffering, they arise to bring our attention to something that's going in the wrong direction. They're inviting us to look for the source of the symptom to bring it back on track before it gets more serious.
Using symptoms to direct our diet and lifestyle changes has played a major role in correcting problems in our lives. And is providing us with great health into our 70s and 80s now.
From Connie's fibroid tumor to my arthritic pain, it was the (inconvenience of) the symptom that prompted us to explore changes to get to the cause of the imbalance and return to great health.
We've talked before about the amazing power our bodies have to restore health, to restore balance. And they do that automatically. They're designed to restore health when given what they need. So, you can use any symptoms to learn how to support the natural regeneration we're born with.
A symptom typically doesn't mean the body is broken, but rather that an imbalance has developed. And to our good fortune, it's almost like we have our own in-house crew of mechanics and fix-it men in each cell. We just need to give them what they need to do their work. And, or course, stop adding what the body doesn't need that's creating the problem.
Keep in mind, symptoms are not always created by the same thing. For example, a headache can be caused by dehydration, an impacted colon or fatigue. Given this, when a symptom arises, what is causing it isn't always obvious. When this is the case, we often turn to the web to start our search. And with AI being available these days to do a lot of information sifting for us, I often use ChatGTP, the free version, to get started (keeping in mind that AI results are not always reliable.)
To us, symptoms are a real gift, a guiding light to healing when something we're doing is creating an imbalance. So, rather than try to get rid of a symptom with a remedy, take the time to find the cause and adjust your diet and lifestyle to support your natural healing.
The recipe this week is Thai Cauliflower Fried Rice made with mango and a wonderful peanut sauce. We loved it and served it with lettuce leaves that we use to wrap the Fried Rice in. A wonderful meal.
To your Amazing Health,
Connie and Bill
Thai Cauliflower Fried Rice (Serves 4) Adapted from The Roasted Root
- 1 large head cauliflower, riced in a food processor or 4 cups frozen already riced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 large or 2 smaller mangoes, peeled and cut in 1” pieces
- ½ red onion, diced
- 1/3 cup fresh mint, chopped
- ½ cup raw cashews
- ½ teaspoon Mrs. Dash Extra Spicy or red pepper flakes
Ginger Peanut Butter Dressing
- ¼ cup cashew-coconut milk (recipe below)
- 1½ tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
In a large fry pan add 2 tablespoons filtered water and riced cauliflower. Sauté until soft adding tiny amounts of water as needed to prevent sticking. Then add minced garlic and cook another 3 minutes.
While cauliflower is cooking, mix dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
Transfer cauliflower and garlic to a large serving bowl. Add remaining ingredients, green onion, pepper, mango, red onion, mint, cashews and pepper flakes with the dressing and toss well.
Serve and enjoy.
Cashew Coconut Milk
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup cashews
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
Blend in a high-speed blender until smooth.
Use only ¼ cup in the dressing. Store remainder in fridge up to 5 days