Yesterday I referenced Dr. Wilson’s twenty-eight “Do These Things,” p. 225 in Adrenal Fatigue. See

http://rosiebrownrn.com/twelve-steps-to-simplify-your-life/.

Does that count on the day Apple releases the new 4g iPhone?

#1: Be in bed before 10:00 PM, and #2: Sleep in until 9:00 AM whenever possible. People started lining up outside the ATT store at 6:00 pm the evening prior to the 7:00 am release. Does that count?

#3: Look for things that make you laugh, and #4: Eliminate the energy robbers (things in your life that drain your energy).  Which one does this count for: The kid in the stroller who has thrown that infernal rubber ball at me 100 times?

#5: Make your lifestyle a healing one. Breathe deep, oxygenating the far corners of the lungs. In a few hours, I’ll never see that kid in the stroller again.

#6: Do something pleasurable every day. I will, just as soon as I get my hands on that new phone.

#7: Whenever you are not enjoying your life, go back to the “Three Things You Can Do” section and take action: There are three things that you can do when you are in a difficult situation.

1) You can change the situation. (Short of a bulldozer, there’s no way to move these 100 people in front of me.)

2)      You can change yourself to fit (adapt to) the situation. (Grateful now I brought that book!)

3) You can leave the situation. (Are you kidding? I have been here for hours. I’m not leaving now!)

#8: Notice at least one small, everyday thing that you are grateful for each day. At least it’s not raining.

#9 Take your dietary supplements daily. Supplements? Forget the supplements. Where’s a bathroom? Why did I drink that big cup of coffee on the way here?

#10: Move your body and breathe deeply. See #5. PS, if I turn slightly, maybe the guy behind me will get the kid’s rubber ball.

#11: Believe in your ability to recover. I just know they won’t run out of phones. . .and this will all have been worth it.

#12: Use your mind as a powerful healing tool. Why have I had to start my positive affirmations over 47 times?

#13: Keep a journal – jot down your experiences each day. Not today. I just want to forget this experience.

#14: Eat the food your body needs. Why didn’t I think about packing a lunch?

#15: Learn which foods make you feel bad (keep a list of them). There is no such thing as a bad food when you’re starving.

#16: Re-read this book as often as you need. Apple, why have you caused me to stress my adrenals so? I don’t have time to re-read.

#17: Try having a glass of water in the morning containing ½ to 1 tsp of salt stirred in until dissolved. #18: Salt your food; salt your water. #19: If you are to have fruit, have something with salt before or after the fruit and chew very well. #20: Combine starchy carbohydrates, protein and fats at every meal. #21: Eat an abundance of whole food – those foods which are eaten like nature grows them. #22: Eat lots of colored foods. #23: Chew your food well. What part of “No food on the premises” do you not understand?

#24: Take the power and responsibility of your health into your own hands. If that guy behind me doesn’t shut up, that’s exactly what I’m going to do.

#25: Make whatever lifestyle changes you need to make to regain your health. #26: Laugh several times per day. If I start laughing hysterically, you think the guy behind me will shut up?

#27: Enjoy your recovery. Oh my gosh, I am finally at the counter, and there is still one phone left for me. Where did I put my car keys?

#28: Take 1,000 mg. of Vitamin C complex with 200 mg. magnesium and pantothenic acid at approximately 2:00 PM every day along with a small snack in order to help avoid the 3:00 – 4:00 PM low. I’ll promise to consume darn near anything if they’d only get these phones turned on!

Apple, just kidding!  We love you! You are making our lives so much more enjoyable. Keep up the good work!

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