What Should I Do Next After Having Blown the Whistle?

Jan. 9, 2015

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Dear Cathy:

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I blew the whistle on my job and now I am experiencing anxiety so what do I do now after having blown the whistle?  Anxiety in the Northeast

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Dear Anxiety:

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It is normal to feel anxiety after engaging in such a gallant act so thank you for your bravery.  Since you are not willing to share with me who you are and what you blew the whistle on -- I can only comment on what all Whistleblowers need to do once they come forward.  

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After blowing the whistle, you will need to stay vigilant because chances are the people you blew the whistle on will forever have you under their microscopes.  However, I wouldn't let that bother you because everyone is under a microscope especially today by the government.

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You will really need to watch yourself in terms of engaging in anything illegal or being around others involved in anything illegal because many Whistleblowers have ended up in jail.  Never forget that “the best outlet for a Whistleblower is the media” -- so continue to surround yourself with media entities.  These could be family members, friends, neighbors and colleagues – anyone who can write or help you tell your story including freelancers, bloggers, internet radio hosts, and other TV and radio hosts.  ​

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There is life after whistleblowing despite what it might look like now.  Many Whistleblowers will need to start businesses because they will be blackballed in their cities from ever getting any type of employment again.  

Your story is now a part of you and it will forever be etched in the minds of others who heard it so use what you blew the whistle on to create a new life for you and your family.  You can learn more about whistleblowing by reading my story  “The Cathy Harris Story: A Whistleblower’s Victorious Journey to Justice.”  

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How Can We Help Senior Living Alone in Florida?

Jan. 8, 2015

Dear Cathy:

I live in Florida where there are many senior citizens located and I am concerned about an elderly neighbor lady who lives alone.  She rarely has guests and never had any children of her own so she really doesn’t have anyone to check on her.  She still drives but can barely walk.  My husband and I have watched her health deteriorate over the years and wish we could do something to help her.  What can we do?  Concerned Neighbor, Florida

Dear Concerned Neighbor:

Due to a culture that celebrates youth and ignores the elderly, seniors and their families are largely unprepared to deal with the challenges seniors face as they age. Many seniors have to eat cat food because they are living on very few funds.  Some don’t receive any type of retirements and might only have social security payments to live on.

Social services has a department called the Department for the Aged and Disabled which might be different in many cities but basically they do the same thing.  This is a state office and they have social workers that comes out and makes sure seniors are doing okay.  So if you have an issue with the care of this neighbor, you should reach out to this office.

Many legislators and the police also know about these offices and they might know about other services since the state of Florida is filled with seniors so reach out to them also.  You can also solicit the help of organizations, community groups, and churches in your neighborhood that can go by this seniors' home to make sure she knows there are others that care about her. 

Seniors want to remain independent in their homes for as long as they can.  As a person ages, many times they lose family and friends so they can easily end up being all alone.  You can get involved by helping her pick up prescriptions, foods and other supplies.  I am sure she would appreciate it.  For more info on how to take care of seniors and yourself as you age read the book "Golden Years: How To Age Gracefully and Take Care of Seniors."  

Mate Refuses To Allow Mate To Remove Toxic Cleaning Supplies from Home

Jan. 7, 2015

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​Dear Cathy:

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I spent most of my life single and raising my children after my husband passed away very early on in our marriage.  But for years I have carried on an off and on again (mostly off) long-distance relationship.  We both truly love each other but traveling back and forth got to be really expensive so after we both retired, I decided to go to his state and move in with him. 

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We both have had health issues in the past and the only problem is now that I am totally natural from head to toe and eat only a natural and organic diet, he still won’t allow me to remove toxic cleaning products from our home.  

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We both have agreed to prepare our own meals since he still insists on eating processed foods but how can I get him to understand the dangers of using these toxic products in our home and why removing them will be key to living healthier lives? Frustrated Mate on the West Coast

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Dear Frustrated:

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If your mate desire you to stay there in his home then he needs to conform to some of your demands.  However, instead of pushing him you need to first try to educate him on why these products can be harmful so buy reading material that he can read, educational videos that both of you can watch together and for a hobby form your own walking club just for the two of you -- while you join wholistic and natural communities which are located in every city.

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If that doesn’t work and you truly want to be with your mate then it’s a good idea to have separate facilities at your home.  Many couples are happy sleeping in different bedrooms especially since a lot of men snore; they have their own bathrooms because many women need their own space; they have separate closets because many women have more clothes than men; they have separate refrigerators because many times one partner might not like looking at all the unhealthy foods; and many even use their own natural dish and washing detergents and other cleaning solutions including different products they put on their skin.  This is a great way to avoid some of these toxic cleaning products so do whatever works. 

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Since most women are in charge of buying groceries and cleaning supplies for the home, hopefully he will eventually come around so the both of you can take care of each other as you age gracefully.  

What is Detoxification and What is the Difference in a Detox Program and Body Cleanse?

Jan. 6, 2015

Dear Cathy:

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It’s the New Year and I want to start engaging in regular detoxification programs, however, I am confused about detoxification.   What does detoxification really mean and what is the difference between a ‘detox program’ and a ‘body cleanse’ program? Confused in the Midwest

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Dear Confused:

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Detoxification (detox for short) is a natural healing process needed more than ever in today’s toxic world. With the onslaught of chemicals in our food, air and water, we can all do with undergoing a specific program of periodic cleansing. 

Just as the outer environments in which we live can become polluted with trash, our inner environments (our bodies) can become filled with toxic garbage as well. Many of these toxins comes from our diets, drug use, and environmental exposure.  

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Detoxification involves dietary and lifestyle changes which reduce the intake of toxins and improve elimination. A ‘detox program’ and ‘body cleanse’ is the exact same thing. So when someone ask you have you ever engaged in a body detox or body cleanse, they are asking you the exact same question.  

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The organs that are targeted in a detoxification program are the colon, liver and kidneys which are also the detoxification organs of the body. A body detox/body cleanse might last anywhere from a week, to 2 weeks, to 4 weeks or longer and some detoxification companies at health food stores even offer a daily detox product that you can use. 

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By engaging in a detoxification program you are actively assisting and supporting your body in its own natural cleansing actions to help in ridding your body of substances that may be detrimental to your health. You can learn more about detoxification in the e-article “How To Engage in A Complete Detoxification Program.”  

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