Volume 1 * Issue 6 * September 17, 2006
Welcome! We have lots of exciting things happening this fall. Our upcoming Teleclass Series Breaking F*ree From Emotional Eating starts on September 25th. Register now, as this will be the last time we offer this series this year and the last time it will be offered on a donation basis. I also wanted to share some exciting news with you. I have had the honor of being invited to join an online "university" which has attracted some of the most dedicated and talented Master Teachers from around the world. I have been asked to offer a class on "Healthy Weight Loss" through this virtual university. As you know, I don't usually send out emails recommending websites, it can get confusing in a hurry, but in this case - I truly felt compelled to let you know about the University Of Masters. For anyone interested in taking my class, and any of the other over 30 classes offered, this is a great opportunity! You can access online audio classes 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the comfort of your home or office. You can also participate in live Teleclasses with instructors. A wide variety of topics University of Masters covers include:
I have done my research and this is one of the best educational values on the Internet and I highly recommend you at least check it out at University Of Masters. **I also invite you to be my guest on a special conference call this Tuesday, 9/19, at 6 pm (PST) with the founder and president of University of Masters, Pamela Harper. You can learn about the membership program and about the exciting new course I will be teaching. This introductory class highlights my new special series that offers an interactive, solution-oriented approach to permanent weight loss through Mind, Body Spirit Healing. (My University class will be different than our "Teleclass" series... more interactive, less intensive.) The lines will fill up quickly so reserve your spot now. Register for this fre*e call at: http://www.universityofmasters.com/teleopt.html There's more ahead, but for now, have a great week, and don't forget to take care of YOU!! Love, Tricia
I am a 43 year old woman with an eating disorder. I've
been bulimic for 25 years now, starting when I was 18. I went
to treatment when I was 20, but I still continued to purge. I
always thought that I'd grow out of it or that I'd
stop when I became a professional, got married, etc. Well, I've
done all that, including having 2 kids, but I'm still bulimic
and purge at least once a day. I'm so sick of living this
way. I live a double life and it is tearing me up inside…literally
and figuratively!! After trying so many treatments over the years
I should know better. Why can't I stop? Dear Desperate: Unfortunately, your situation is very common. Most of the people we help are those who have had an eating disorder for many years and have tried everything to stop. Eating disorders don't go away on their own! Often they transmute themselves from Anorexia, to Bulimia, and then to general overeating and obesity. Whatever the symptom, the fundamental obsession with food and fat persists and calls all the shots. The problem is that we learn to live with our eating disorder and "get by" by wearing a mask and leading a "double life." The guilt of this double life, in turn, perpetuates the need to punish oneself with food and purging. People DO die from eating disorders regularly, but prior to death, we lead lives of deep despair, loneliness and self-abuse. Your experience proves that you can't break f*ree on your own, so you MUST reach out for help. The most effective help comes from those who have been where you are, and are now f*ree. Be Totally F*ree!'s intensive "in-person" help in Los Angeles, as well as our Teleclass series, Breaking F*ree From Emotional Eating will help you begin a process of addressing the underlying pain and shame that is driving you to eat. We care and we want to help! *Do you have a question you'd like to have answered? Write me at askitbasket@betotallyfree.com.
This subject hits close to home…my beloved Father died at age 64 of esophageal cancer.Heartburn—that burning sensation rising from the pit of your stomach to the back of your throat, often lodging behind your breastbone—was considered just a harmless nuisance until studies in the past several years linked it to a deadly esophageal cancer. Researchers have found that people with heartburn once a week or more have a fivefold or greater increased risk of adenocarcinoma of the esophagus, whose rate of occurrence has jumped as much as 500 percent over the past four decades. (About 85 percent of esophageal cancer patients die within five years, according to the American Cancer Society.) Experts insist, however, that adenocarcinoma is still rare. About 40 percent of Americans have heartburn once a month, yet only 8,000 to 9,000 develop the cancer every year, says Nicholas J. Shaheen, MD, director of the Center for Esophageal Diseases, and Swallowing at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. "Even with heartburn, the chance of getting it is very low." Heartburn is caused by stomach acid creeping into your esophagus. When it's persistent, doctors typically consider it a sign of GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (which is usually diagnosed from symptoms that can also include regurgitation and difficulty swallowing; confirmation may require tests like an endoscopy). Five to 15 percent of people with GERD symptoms one or more times a week develop Barrett's esophagus, a change in the cells lining the esophagus that results from chronic acid reflux, according to Shaheen. A tiny subset—about .5 percent—of patients with Barrett's go on to develop adenocarcinoma each year. But a new study provides hope for those unlucky few, suggesting that surgically removing the cancer along with part or all of the esophagus and nearby lymph nodes may dramatically up the odds of survival. "If you get a little heartburn after a rich meal once in a while, it's ok to self-treat," says Shaheen. Over-the-counter drugs like Maalox, Zantac, and Prilosec can take care of most mild cases, and a recent review at Stanford found that sleeping with your head elevated can tame reflux pain. If the burning sensation arises on a more regular basis, or you have trouble swallowing or start vomiting, it's time to see a doctor, who may suggest prescription drugs and surgery, or a holistic doctor, who should suggest a change in lifestyle and diet. Although scientists don't yet definitively know whether treating acid reflux reduces the risk or cancer, it sure will make your life less miserable. **Treat the cause, not just the symptom. If you suffer from compulsive eating, we can help! Register for our Teleclass series or "in-person" help today!** Eating the right foods and minimizing stress are major by-products of Be Totally Fre*e's services. Check out our website for more information.
After overcoming her own lifetime battle with compulsive eating, drinking and weight-without the use of diets, pills, medication or excessive exercise-Tricia Greaves founded Be Totally Fre*e!, a non-profit organization that offers a unique and permanent solution for overcoming all addictions. To learn about the hope we offer to those who have tried everything to stop, visit www.betotallyfree.com. |
