Depression...
Irritability...
Fatigue...
Insomnia...

Maybe you have Adrenal Fatigue &
perhaps Copper Toxicity??

Having been a copper craver my whole life, I started looking into what copper toxicity really was. When you have a copper toxicity in your tissues from lack of copper binding proteins, it turns out you'll have a struggle with your histamine levels as well. High histamine symptoms are often equated with estrogen dominance symptom because of under-methylation. Your adrenals become the innocent victims of this toxic realm. I remember several years ago at my doctor's appointment when she was like, "Wow, your adrenals are shot!" Thank you so much.

Part of the story is when B12 slows down histamine release, which is why vegans often struggle the right balance of histamine levels, the result is small amounts of PCOS symptoms that seem to come and go. But if you are an under-metalator... B12 is not your friend, and you cannot be vegan... that is what they say. We need B12 dearly, and they say you should get it naturally not in supplementation. Luckily there are so many good ways, like shots and highly absorbable B12 options now, but it was interesting to go through this process. The worst was having my mast cells going crazy, especially with the agitation of how my body already deals with allergens and mold. 




The best sources of B12 in foods are: Sardines, Salmon, Tuna, Cod, Lamb, Scallops. One serving of any of these will give 100% of your B12 needed. And when I take a regular b-complex... look out... my anxiety goes through the roof... its folate I need not folic acid. And it seems to be that I cannot just use a regular methylated B12 either. What works best for me is a combo B12 with adenosylcobalamin and methylcobalamin. I have a chewable that I take along side my whole food supplement that has been a winning combination for me.

How do Histamine Levels Figure Into All Of These Issues?

I'm So FROZEN (have you seen Frozen II?) ... Oh wait, that's just excess histamine release ...

The extreme chill you feel could be excess histamine release. As well symptoms that appear to be allergy related may be more obscure than you think. For example, sneezing may be an allergy symptom, but muscle pain, insomnia and acid reflux may also be signs of allergy. These are all signs of excessive histamines. Since histamine has a large amount of functions within the human body, the effects of high histamine blood levels can vary widely.

Current studies have shown that there are direct links between histamines, the irritants produced in an allergic reaction, and the nervous system. People with too much histamine in their brains experience anxiety and depression. And detox raises histamine levels. I first started to figure out histamines when I would come home from the gym and an hour later is when I'd start to freeze and want to curl up in a ball under a mountain of blankets.

The symptoms of toxicity may also be more obscure than you think. You may have headaches, joint pains, colitis and even poor coordination may be signs of toxicity. Another sign is skin eruptions and rashes. I woke up with a nice little rash this morning, too.

Your body has a unique detoxification system. It comes with many fail-safe mechanisms. A toxin may simply be detoxified and rendered harmless – usually by the liver. This is often accomplished through enzymes with the help of antioxidants. These poisons may be turned into useful tools, such as when blood toxins are turned into bile to help us digest fat from our diet.

Some toxins are difficult to detoxify; they may be stored permanently in fat. Other toxins and allergens are stored temporarily in water in the lymphatic system. Detoxification, stress, and even like I said, exercise can cause these symptoms. This is why people get "puffy" with allergies or toxicity. I know you've had that issue before. These high-histamine levels often are due to a metabolic imbalance that results from under-methylation. Sound familiar??

I think I'm going to kick up my Acerola Berry and Citrus oils today, because both of these help release those toxins that my body just wants to dig deep and hold on to.

The key is you need to clear out more than just your colon. You need to clear out your system all the way through to the tissues. That can't be done in a quick cleanse. It takes a natural, healthy routine in your life. I plan to do a quick two week cleanse in the new year... so make sure you follow along.

I think my body is ready for some renewal before for this new year. Want to join me? I offer a clean two weeks every month, so just jump in when you are ready. Connect with me after the holiday and get your wellness consult or quantum biofeedback session and see how I can help. Believe me that you can feel better if you work through your wellness process with a support team.

January is going to be an amazingly busy month, so for a lot of my clients that may mean email consults when you can't find a space for a one-on-one. I will be increasing my online lives and so you will get to see some of my sunny (or not so sunny) personality on Facebook and IGTV. I do have one opening for a holistic branding or book authorship client, and one design client spot currently open for January. Don't wait until they are filled to decide you want to work with me.

This is something I plan for every year, and so I wanted to talk about how we plan for life. Because if you don't plan life, it will create on it's own. My number one priority is to live an elevated joy-filled life that feels as balanced as possible. I get this with a variety of items that are my Core alignments.

1 - Choose healthy for me
2 - Actively engage in parenting in a loving manner
3 - Connect to those I love
4 - Pursue with awareness in everything I do

If I were to sleep in, eat junk, close myself off (even when you ache and want to), spend hours online, let the house fall into chaos ... none of that would be aligned to who and where I want to be in this life. For me I found that everything came back to wellness. When I pull out all of the punches and wake myself up to the possibilities and manifest my dreams it all comes back to my wellness. If I am not in it, I cannot give 100% to anything. So I have to honor my number one priority by getting all of those whole foods, moving and grounding, taking time to unwind, being in the moment and aware of my desires and why they are in existence at this time. I have had to learn the art of saying 'no'. Sometimes we can't do it, and that's okay.

There is this Principal of Progressive Overload that I learned about in my fitness certifications. It is based on the fact that when the amount of exercise (or overload) is progressively increased, the body continues to adapt. When the amount of your purpose fueled tasks are performed without momentary failure, your personal goals will be developed into reality. When the amount of items pop up in your life that has nothing to do with your alignment, the chaos and obstacles will continue to increase. You will adapt in a manner that will undermine everything you are trying to achieve.

I want you to focus in on three key areas of your alignment this month. Frequency, Intensity, Duration. Whenever you look at items on your project planner, calendar, or to-do list ask yourself the following... Am I doing this frequently enough or too frequently? To get where I want to go do I need to rev up the intensity, or am I plowing over others and missing an opportunity to listen and enjoy the moments? Do I need to do this for a longer duration, or am I putting in too much time for this task?

I am like a giant satellite. Being intuitive I gain so much knowledge from the fringe of who everyone is, what their emotions are, what they desire... and then whatever I feel gets thrown out there full on and broadcast to everyone. So that intensity and plowing can sometimes block opportunities if I don't realize I am broadcasting too much frequency, am coming on too intense, and I am not allowing for patience to play into the manifesting process. Like my child I have ZERO patience for anything ... although all of the best things come to those that wait.

I know that all of our personal growth really depends on getting those three items right for everything you choose to spend your time doing. So make sure you are asking these dimensional questions because this will either align your progress, or not. We have moved a lot in 2019, which is why I really need to take the next few weeks to rejuvenate my heart, my soul and my body. When I return to clients on January 6th, I expect that I will be even more open, more joyful, more aware of the possibilities and desires for this new year.

Much love,
Barbara Christensen - Paleo Vegeo

The early pioneers of both wellness and network marketing were motivated by the sense that it was possible to create a better life than the conventional routes offered - better personal health and better economic health, respectively. Now the 'alternatives' of yesterday have become the economic powerhouses of today and tomorrow. - Paul Zane Pilzer