Todd Nelson has been a Naturopathic Doctor for over 35 years, helping people take charge of their health through practical, high-level self-care. He’s co-written three health books and contributed to eight more. Known for his down-to-earth approach, Todd’s a familiar face and voice in the wellness world — he’s spoken at countless events for both the public and health professionals, made hundreds of media appearances, and even hosted his own radio show. He’s also shared his expertise as a corporate wellness trainer.
Contact Info- Website: www.TOLWellness.com
- Book: Cannabis For Chronic Pain: A Proven Prescription For Using Marijuanna To Relieve Your Pain And Heal Your Life by Dr. Rav Ivker NOTE: Todd Nelson is the major contributor to the above book.
- Robert K. Cooper (Head of Cooper Strategies (The first to teach me what he called an instant calming sequence) www.RobertCooperPHD.com
- Mindfulness helps me stay calm and centered.
- Our minds can become a “blender drink” of thoughts—spinning with urgency and anxiety.
- Mindfulness slows that chaos, softens the noise, and lets me choose peace throughout the day.
- I don't know of anything that changes your state faster than changing your breathing.
- Holding my breath, my diaphragm's up in my rib cage here. How do I just take a breath? I mindfully breathe through my nose, out through my mouth, even just a few breaths and let my diaphragm and my whole abdomen drop.
- Anywhere from 30 seconds to a minute, I can access calmness.
- Book: Any book by Pema Chodron, such as - The Compassion Book: Teachings For Awakening The Heart
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- As a kid, I was sensitive and often picked on. My dad once hid in the bushes to scare off my bullies—after that, we oddly became friends.
- At seventeen, I started learning Kung Fu, mainly for self-defense, but what I really gained was mindfulness—staying calm and aware under pressure.
- During sparring, I learned to stay centered, what I call the “eye of the hurricane,” a practice that’s guided me ever since.
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