Overcoming Obstacles

Published: May 11, 2011

by Dr. Ravinder Singh

As I am sitting here thinking of the next Restart Your Life seminar, I started thinking of all the obstacles one faces when starting something new or dramatically changing the old. Sometimes we make good decisions, sometimes we make bad decisions. We then usually start doubting ourselves. “I shouldn’t have done that.” “I wish I could go back in time and change that.” “I was so stupid. I wish I knew then what I do now, so I wouldn’t have made that mistake.” How many of you reading this blog have you had these or similar thoughts? Admit it. We all do. Especially when things haven’t turned out the way we would have liked them to.

 

 

But if we did get a chance to do it over again, would we do it? Should we do it? Ask any person who has achieved something great whether they would have changed their obstacles. What do you think their answer might be? I am reminded of one of my favorite Star Trek episodes (Yes, I am a trekkie…I admit it!), where Captain Picard (Aha! You thought I was going to say Captain Kirk, didn’t you? Yes I grew up with Star Trek: The Next Generation and not the original one) gets a chance to do just that. In movies, you have the poetic license to go back in time. The story goes that as a young Starfleet academy student, Picard was a brash young man who would get into all sorts of trouble. In fact, he picked a fight with an alien twice his size in a bar-room brawl, where the alien throws his spear at Picard, piercing his chest and his heart. As a result, Picard gets an artificial heart. For those who are familiar with the Start Trek characters, a Godlike character by the name of Q gives him a chance to go back and correct one thing he regrets doing in his life. So Picard goes back and does not pick a fight with the alien. However, as a result, in this alternate scenario, he no longer is the Captain of the Enterprise. He tries to find out what he can do to become captain, and he is told that even though he is a hard-working person, he always plays it safe and never takes any chances. In order to become an officer, and certainly to become a captain, he needs to not be afraid of taking chances. Picard realizes that he is who he is because of all that he has done in the past. If you want to know how the episode ends…well…go rent the show.

You might say, well, that is the movies. So, let’s ask Lance Armstrong. He developed cancer. It was only after he was able to beat cancer that he went on to win the Tour de France, the most grueling and punishing bicycle racing sport, not once but seven times. Do you think he would want to go back and change the fact that he developed cancer? Ask many other countless achievers the same question. So I ask you again, if you had to do it over again, would you? Or would you change it? You are who you are as a result of the actions you have taken in your past. You would not have come to the realization unless you had experienced what you have experienced. Failure is as important a stepping stone to your success as success is. Obstacles are the necessary ingredients for growth. You are who you are as a result of your actions: the good, the bad and definitely the ugly. Ask Thomas Edison, the inventor of the light bulb. It is said that he tried 6000 times to invent the light bulb before he was successful. He said that he did not fail 6000 times, but the invention of the light bulb was a 6000-step process.

So, What’s stopping you? Your past failures? Have you been told to stop dreaming and live in the “real world?” Have you been stopped by obstacles? Do you want to restart your life? Are you ready for it? Come and find out what stops you and how to overcome these obstacles. Come and join me this Saturday, May 14  for 2 hours that can dramatically change your life. It’s time to Restart Your Life the right way.

RESTART YOUR LIFE seminar

Saturday, May 14th at 9 AM (doors open at 8:30 AM)

Olympic Collections Conference Center

11301 Olympic Boulevard

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Out of Focus

Published: April 25, 2011

by Dr. Ravinder Singh

Focus.

We all want it, but too often we find our lives; our dreams; our vision a little out of focus.

On Saturday, May 14, I will be launching the new RESTART YOUR LIFE seminar!

 

Spring is the time to think about making a fresh start and putting your desires back on track.

We all have things that seem to be missing from life – a clear direction; fulfillment of goals; financial security; a great marriage; etc…..the list is endless.  Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Want is a growing giant whom the coat of ‘Have’ was never large enough to cover.”

The universe is perfectly balanced.  Nature is perfectly balanced.  It is only humans whose lives are out of balance.  What we need is to restore our equilibrium.  That has been my passion in my practice of medicine, and the integration of western and eastern medicine is an attempt to create a balance between acute treatment and disease prevention.  Most of the eastern modalities treat patients by attempting to restore the natural homeostasis of the body.  We need to restore the same equilibrium in our lives.  Getting balance is not about adopting new strategies, or learning new methods in order to change our behaviors, it is about creating a balance in our desires and the way we conduct our lives.

Everyone has desires.  I’m not talking about the desire to eat home-made chocolate chip cookies warm from the oven…….although not a terrible desire to have!  I’m talking about the desire you have deep within to live a life that is extraordinary and satisfying.  The desires inside of you are who you are!  These are what give your life meaning.  Often there is a disconnect between these desires and what you consider reality.

Reality is what your life consists of on a daily basis:  work, friends, colleagues you interact with, conversations you have with relatives or strangers, etc…. Reality is what your habits are.  If there is a disconnect with what you desire and what your reality is then you are creating an imbalance – and this is manifested in your life by a sense of dissatisfaction.  Depending on how dissatisfied you are is an indication of how big the imbalance is.  Once you realize you have dissatisfaction in your life – then it’s time for a change.  Time for re-focus.  Time to RESTART YOUR LIFE.

Springtime Allergies and Homeopathy

Published: April 5, 2011

by Deepiner Singh, M.D. (Homeopathy)

As we begin the transition from March into April, it signals the beginning of itchy eyes, stuffy noses and scratchy throats – all the symptoms of spring allergies!  More and more people seem to suffer sinus and allergy issues and search for herbal and natural remedies from this unwelcome spring guest.

The word allergy did not even exist a century ago, but today, respiratory allergies are the 5th leading chronic disease in the United States.  It has been estimated that 1 in 7 Americans had a respiratory allergy in 1950, but 1 in 4 have one today!

Allergies are exaggerated reactions of the immune system to otherwise harmless allergens.  Normally, the immune system protects us against invading agents that can cause us harm – such as bacteria or viruses – but for people with allergies, the immune system reacts against harmless allergens in the air.

The immune system reacts to protect us by generating large amounts of an antibody that is specific to particular airborne allergens.  This antibody attaches itself to certain cells in the body and the next time it comes in contact wit the allergen, the allergen attaches to the antibody like a key in a lock.  This ‘lock-up’ causes the release of inflammatory substances, such as histamines, into the system. It then moves into various parts of the body to cause symptoms such as runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing.

The allergic symptoms and their severity vary depending on the type of allergen, the part of the body that is affected and the level of sensitivity of the individual to the allergen.  Some of the most common symptoms are: asthma, bronchitis, cyanosis, fever, hay fever, hives, nausea, vomiting and wheezing.  Nasal allergies generally manifest like the common cold or sinusitis.  Food allergies produce nausea, vomiting and skin irritation manifests as hives.

There are different medical techniques to combat allergic reactions in the body.  One is to suppress the immune system with immune-suppressant drugs such as steroids or antihistamine.  Both of these techniques do not address the cause of the problem or provide long term relief.  Another approach is to avoid the allergens as much as possible.

Homeopathy offers a course of action that builds and strengthens the immune system so the body can become self sufficient and fight its own disease conditions.  There have been over 200 clinical trials that have evaluated homeopathic treatments that produce positive results.

Although the most optimal homeopathic treatment is individualized to each person’s own unique situation, there are some homeopathic remedies available in the market that can provide relief without causing significant side effects.

Allium Cepa leads the homeopathic table in treating acute allergic rhinitis.  It is highly recommended for allergy conditions with the following symptoms – frequent sneezing, constant dripping of watery discharge from the nose, and eye issues.  Another highly recommended remedy is Euphrasia, which is especially good for burning, itchy eyes.

There are many different remedies for various types of allergies, but the selection of remedies depends on the individual.  If you are suffering from spring allergies – make an appointment with Deepinder Singh today for evaluation and relief!