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Sixto J. Sicilia, Ph D., CNHP, CHNP, Educator
Are you concerned about stress and anxiety and a lack of balance and optimal health? Many factors can contribute yet if we focus on integrating a “Framework of Sunshine” into our daily living choices, we can attain an anti-inflammatory lifestyle, one that promises healthy longevity and aging. The 8 pillars of Holistic Health will give you a sense of how to work toward your optimal wellness, but it’s by no means prescriptive. The path to wellness is not one-size-fits-all. The journey is unique and different for each individual.
I am a Holistic (Whole) Health advocate (anti-inflammatory lifestyle) and practitioner. I earned a Ph.D. in Holistic Health and Nutrition and am board-certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP). In addition, I am a Whole Medicine and Healing minister. I love the craft and through my continued research and teachings, I look forward to further developing the magic that is Holistic Wellness. Y soy bilingüe, hablo español.
Wellness is an individual pursuit—we have self-responsibility for our own choices, behaviors, and lifestyles—but it is also significantly influenced by the physical, social, and cultural environments in which we live. The magic is based on centuries-old knowledge and the power of applying that knowledge as it empowers one to be aware of the Self and the intimacies of the body, mind, and soul. The latter Triad is a never-ending journey in mental, physical, and spiritual health. Research shows that the study of interactions between behavior, the brain, and the immune system and how the reduction of stress, a proper diet (nutrition), exercise, and lifestyle changes can help tackle symptoms of unhealthy living and improve longevity and aging: Living an anti-inflammatory lifestyle. To read about The Process, click here.
As an educator, I have worked with people of all ages and from all walks of life and I bring a wealth of knowledge in all things of the “human condition.” Having left my native country at a young age, I learned that resilience and character strength come in all shapes and sizes. “All experiences” we were taught, are an adventure (Amor Fati) and a meaningful path. The fateful day we left Cuba with an unknown journey towards “freedom,“ was nothing more than a great new adventure! Holistic Health – Building an Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle through time-tested mind-body-spirit focus and to enhance Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques
Today’s tech-heavy world has only really evolved in the last two decades with our nack for online connected everything in our lives. The challenge is finding the bridge from the Illusions to the Realities of life and a Holistic approach stresses the role of learning, emotions, stress, and the role of sensory processes, and health. The evolution of our society has caused disconnection in all areas of our lives and a lack of social connection can present significant health risks.
There is much power in self-worth and self-exploration and becoming aware of the existence of Soul: the spiritual intrinsic guidance that impacts all areas of our lives; our physical connections, our careers, our relationships with nature, and our relationships with food and a naturally healthy lifestyle. The Soul is that part of our existence that seeks a higher consciousness, a deep search for connections to the present moment and to what one feels is significant or sacred. A fullness of who we are in our deepest sense of Self. This connects us to our wholeness and soul which expands our awareness of the environment around us. As a Whole Medicine Minister, I am in a position to teach and counsel from an unbiased position. Holistic Health – Building an Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle through time-tested mind-body-spirit focus and to enhance Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques.
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There is a paradigm Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) that consists of the effects of three major components: the psychological (emotions and thoughts), the neurological (brain and nervous systems), and the immunological (immune system resilience to disease). PNI in simple terms is the study of the effect of the mind on health and resistance to disease. PNI helps us begin to understand the path to an anti-inflammatory lifestyle and the importance of tackling unhealthy living choices in all areas of our lives. There are 8 pillars in Holistic Health, when all work together life balance is attainable. Learning to preserve Nerve Energy and building a framework where “sunshine” lights our attitudes (not rain clouds), and guides our emotions ultimately helps the process of well-being. Let’s do the work to strive towards our unique health and wellness goals, from making healthier nutrition choices to managing stress and anxiety to establishing a better financial picture.
Note: We make decisions by integrating information from the audio, visual, and somatosensory systems with information from the limbic, memory, and rewards system (gotta have it now) , and the prefrontal cortex, our executive decision maker (let’s see how this action will affect us later down the line, logical). When our reward appraisals work optimally, we create realistic expectations and our limbic circuit and prefrontal cortex work together to ensure we are both taken care of at the moment and on track to achieve long-term goals.
There is truth to the saying “We are creatures of habit.” The brain is a perfectionist. It will set itself on a course to ascertain that any “Habits” set is attained, whether good or bad. When your mind takes hold of an idea, it will do everything in its power to manifest it. I am here to assist you in implementing sustainable long-term well-being habits. We will address general conditions and transitions in personal life, relationships, profession or specific personal projects, or career aspirations. If you are willing to do the work, we will work on a course of action to make your life more mindful and content. If under the care of a doctor or dietician I can help in the process of accountability.
Alternative form of therapy: A major benefit of a Holistic lifestyle is that it appeals to those who might not be ready for traditional talk therapies or those who might find more meaningful results through the mind-body-spirit integrative focus or those referred by their behavioral therapist who want to further advance the value of their current behavioral therapeutic techniques.
