Fire-types: Food and the Holidays

It's easiest to spot a Fire-type any day or time, simply because they are that "Type-A" person that just stands out.

Because Fire-types are so driven and focused, they can become this way with their food as well: there are two sides to this coin...

They can be so regimented and particular that their eating habits can become more of an issue for other people (trying to keep up Fire-types' standards) rather than seeming to hinder themselves.


Learn more about the Fire-Types and their ways-of-being in my upcoming FREE web-class.



On the other-hand, when Fire-types are so focused on other things like work or study that they easily lose focus of their eating habits and consume large amounts of food in one sitting.


The Fire-type is the Type that is most likely to binge eat. They naturally have a large appetite, for life in general including: adventure, drive for success and achievement, and the literal sense of having a substantial appetite.


In may seem fortunate that Fire-types are also blessed with an equally active metabolism, but if a Fire-type goes too long (months,or years for others) with unhealthy eating habits, it does eventually catch up to them.


Be mindful about eating during the Holidays. Especially Fire-types!


Is your routine thrown off therefor diverting your focus? Is the time you would usually spend working or going to the gym thwarted by driving to a destination, sitting for hours and eating?


Find some way to keep those healthy and helpful routines in your life. Perhaps replace work-time with some time for reading or focused quality time with love-ones. If your gym is closed on the holidays, plan an exercise activity with friends, try something new... overall, keep your focus!


On the other hand, it can actually be quite helpful for a Fire-type to have to adjust their focus a bit as they can become hyper-focused and get in a rut: but in regard to the topic of food, it is helpful for them to keep some focus, for when Fire-types go into "vacation" mode, they go all-in; kicking healthy habits to the curb.


Maybe you are one of these hyper-focused Fire-types whose normally stringent habits could use a temporary kicking to the curb. That's what You-niversal Self-care is all about... knowing your body so you can help your body find balance.

So, why the bit about 

"The wrong person made the mashed potatoes?"

Well, the Fire-type will tell you exactly how they want their favorite holiday foods (including who should make it) and are not afraid to comment when the food is not right.


The delivery of the message can vary from straight-forward, to comical to snide; it just depends on the Emotional Intelligence of the Fire-type. (Be sure to stay tuned for more relationship and Body-typing coming soon!)



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Whether you "are" a Fire-type or have one in your life, you'll gain great insight into their habits, what throws them off and what helps them get back on track and especially how to manage the Fire in your life!

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More helpful insights in this video I made 

just for you!

Earth-types: A Compassionate View of the Love-Hate Relationship with Food

The Holidays can be challenging for all Types, but given that this season is tied together with Food, Family and Tradition--the 'things' Earth-types tend to value most--Earth-types are extra vulnerable during this festive season.


Earth-types are usually the ones who are hosting events, coordinating food, pulling out the decorations as soon as they can, and cherishing each memory tied with every memorable piece.


We all have an idealistic vision of how the holiday season should be- but the nurturing Earth-types are especially idealistic in this way.


Likely to suck-it-up for the sake of creating that quintessential holiday gathering, they will put-up with a lot of grief to have just a piece of this idealistic vision.


It's easy to love and care for an Earth-type very deeply, as they are the types who often share their love freely and consistently with us. 


Other Body-types can find themselves challenged during this season as they do not want to let down the beloved Earth-type in their life.

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Others can feel stuck; wanting to please this nurturing figure in their life and not wanting to compromise their own values: having less tolerance to put up with s*** that others dish out during this season that Earth-types will endure for the cause.


An Earth-type will sense this struggle but in many cases will quietly (maybe this is more in the region of the country I live in) but persistently pressure others to follow suit. There can be a lot of guilt and shame that arrises from this silent but active battle.


Earth-types are the Body-type most likely to mask their feelings (or perhaps trying to elevate their mood) by eating foods.


Let's face it, who doesn't have family issues? But Earth-type would rather not see this reality.


The Holiday Season creates the perfect storm for turning to food for comfort: the volatile situation with family during a season when an Earth-type just wants to gather all their loved-ones, please their tummies with delicious food (that reminds them of good-times) but this idealistic vision is just so difficult to pull together... Sometimes the only solution seems to be to enjoy the foods (albeit alone and/or in secret) to conjure up warm memories of baking in the kitchen with grandma or with the kids when they were little.


For Earth-types, it's easy to escape into memories- and they are easily lead by the mementos and especially foods that take them there.


Does this sound like you or someone you know?


Understanding this Type is a huge step towards dealing with this Type in a healthy and compassionate way during the holidays- especially if this Type is you!



Join me in my FREE webclass when I will share much, much more about the Earth-types and their (seeming) unending struggle with food and the challenges this presents over the holidays.


During the webclass I will give a solid overview of this topic and still leave plenty of time for your questions- as this is the best way to make sure you're getting what you want!


Of course, I will present a solution for how you can not only end the Love-Hate relationship with food, but also feel more compassion and love for yourself!


I love engaging with my audience and I hope you'll accept my invitation!


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By the way, it's super easy to attend. Just register, click the link in your email before the class starts and there you are! You can even attend via your iPad or phone!

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I can't believe I'm calling it this . . . But here's an ancient "hack" for memorizing herbal remedies.

I am thankful that there are models for learning herbalism that go beyond memorizing which herb is for what.

How did the ancients discover and recall such remedies anyways? It seems in much the same way any valuable knowledge is passed on; through what we would call, 'story'.

There are 'stories' that even as adults we ask, "Is or was this a real event?"

An ancient "Hack" for memorizing herbal remedies. TarasBook.com

I have come to believe that there is purpose in causing this disharmony of thought- it causes us to go beyond the black and white thinking we are taught to master. A type of koan perhaps.

Master Herbalist Matthew Wood gives many Bible references in his material which is likely the text that many of us in the Western world have questioned at one point or another whether to interpret literally or figuratively.

As Matthew often illustrates, it's in the archetypal, the metaphoric understandings that we discover deeper meaning.

So, whether conveying a message via 'story' is done to aid the memory and carry on wisdom or to peel back the veil of our own worldly understanding--among other reasons-- seeing our world through Archetypes and metaphor is like a secret language.

Everything exists in this 'secret world' of Archetype; and it all has a Wonderland-like quality, revealing answers that are foggy in our world, but seems so plain and normal in this other world.

A great place to begin learning this language is through our bodies since we are a combination of 'other worlds' within: the physical, mental, emotional and even spiritual self. We live in our body, mind, spirit until we no longer do; so it seems like the perfect tool, does it not?

As we develop familiarity with our bodies we can also develop a relationship with herbs.

As we learn about the herbs, we gain a new perspective on ourselves and our lives, and vice versa.

Read the following excerpt from Matthew Wood, world renown Master Herbalist . . . it may have a message for you.

"Large Intestine.  When the child masters toilet training he or she feels the satisfaction of a job well done.  Rewards are immediate.  The child feels an increased sense of self-worth and autonomy which allows he or she to relate to society as a whole person.  The large intestine is thus associated with the function of satisfaction and self-governance.  If there is a problem here the person may feel inadequate, unsatisfied and depressed.  Patterns of codependency are likely.  Western astrology, through the Scorpio rulership of the colon, emphasizes addictive relationship, while traditional Chinese medicine, through the metal rulership, emphasizes depression.  In an extreme form, frustration generates “intestine hatred” where there is a codependency relationship with the object of hatred."

Matthew and I will be teaching the Archetypes and the Human Body along with Herbs in our class on July 11th and 12th. Join us!

Warmly,
Tara 

Fitting Exercise into a Busy Life - Wellness Walk and "Walking Seminars"

A couple days after sharing with my close friend and Soul Sister about my intention to begin Wellness Walks, she sent me this . . . with her own warm, supportive words at the end . . .



Exercise: “Walking Seminars” Could Replace Sitting in Class. 
What began as a physical activity challenge for a computer science faculty has become a study in how education and fitness can be combined to improve both physical well-being and classroom discussions. University lecturer Dr. Olle Balter started a "walking seminar" in response to a competition in which staff recorded how many hours they and their students spent sitting vs. being active. The majority of students surveyed said that they felt better after the walking workshops than after typical, sedentary seminars. None of the students felt worse and most believed that communication was better during the walking seminar. 
KTH The Royal Institute of Technology, January 2015


It just makes sense, doesn't it!?


Wellness Walks are free and casual events. Join one or participate in all of them, it's up to you!


I look forward to meeting you!


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Warm sun, gentle breezes, lush greenery, gentle exercise, great companionship and talking about health . . . could it get much better?


Talking about Cleansing Simply: Body typing and feeling balance with "your" foods, exercise, herbs and patterns; and your questions!


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The Walks and Talks will be especially geared for those who have just begun their wellness journey and those who are looking for help disseminating all the information that is out there and understanding what their own body needs.

Walks will be at local parks, most are on paved trails.

I look forward to walking and talking with you!

Organic, Farm-raised Food - A Short Drive From Minneapolis - Dan & Becky's Market

Looking for good, healthy food!? 

We strive to seek the best quality food around- here's a great resource-
Dan & Becky's Market in Cokato.

Every spring they take orders for organic, pasture-raised chickens and for local Grade A and B maple syrup.

Chickens are $3.25 /lb and both grades of syrup are $18 per quart and 5% for a case of 12 or more. (2014 prices)

These are terrific products that we stock up on. Dan says to contact them through their website.

Reserve yours right away- when they're sold, that's it until next year!

Want to learn more about sourcing great food, cooking it for optimal nutrition (and enjoyment) and cutting cost?  Private and group sessions available!

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Work Stress - Dealing With Other People's Stress Response

Dealing with Stressed Co-workers . . .  How can Body-typing Help?

When people learn that I teach body-typing and wellness, they are naturally curious to know which body-type they are and what it means. The conversation then quickly changes to the body-types of the people they are around the most: namely family and co-workers.

Understanding our body-type characteristics help us to understand our physical, mental and emotional strengths and weaknesses. My book, You-niversal Self-care is a guide to finding balance for each body-type.

Using body-typing to understand other people can helps us overall, to have healthier relationships.

Work Stress - An Intuitive Way to Deal . . . TarasBook.com

It's easy to spot others' weaknesses; especially when using a tool like body-typing.

Body-typing is a tool like any other- one that is used to better a situation, to facilitate a solution.


Learn More With The Free Body-type Assessment


Body-types their Work-stress Responses

It's easy to spot the person at work who, when stressed, will be stubborn, silent or even hold a grudge. These are some of the shadow characteristics of an Earth-type.

No-one wonders if the Fiery person is stressed. It's usually rather obvious in their brazen tone of voice and sharp comments.

Or how about the one who works at a quick pace, making rash decisions and looks visually shaken and stressed, or simply be Air-headed- the Air-type.

The Water-type may be the most mellow person in response to stress - or on the other hand, very emotional. The Earth-type can be very emotional too; the Earth has a lot of water and in body-typing, a lot of Water-type characteristics. One might think that a mellow stress response would be most easy to deal with, but not necessarily. This type of mellow-responder may avoid situations- which makes it challenging when a situation must be directly addressed.



I bet of you were naming off people as you read these brief descriptions :)




That's great! You've begun the journey of taking yourself out of the stressful situation and observing from a third person perspective. This makes the situation less personal and we can make wiser decisions from this perspective.

We cannot control others, right?

What we can do is choose how we view the situation. This perspective can lead us to making decisions that are right for the environment.


Story

Just the other day I had a person literally laugh at me right in my face. Ok, not right in my face, but a good 2 feet away. I've known him to be a very Fiery person and Fire-types are very active and reactive.

It was a long laugh so I had some time to think, thankfully! I went through all kinds of responses and his likely responses in my head and nothing seemed to be a viable option that would not result in more sharp responses.

In the end, I decided to say nothing. I gave him an every-day, kind smile and walked away in my normal way.

I realized that his response was about him, not about me. There was no need to engage then or even now.





Consider this the next time a person emotionally closes off, engulfs you in their flames, let's out in a stressed-Airy monologue or is seemingly unaware of their aloofness or irresponsibility. (Can you tell which Body-type response is which?)


The wisdom of Body-typing helps us to understand how to respond for environmental balance- whether it be your own body, your home-life or workplace.





Along with teaching and writing, I help run a business with my husband. I know what goes on in a work environment as someone who works in the environment and who facilitates things to run smoothly.

Body-typing Classes specifically geared towards helping co-workers to first understand their own nature, and then others' is very effective in creating a more harmonious and efficient environment. Available for companies of all sizes.


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Share a time when you naturally moved into this 3rd person perspective and handled a situation wisely; in a way that was good for the environment. We all could use helpful examples like these!