Dear Reader by Dr. Gabrielle Francis
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Today's guest is Dr. Gabrielle Francis, co-author of the health and wellness book, The Rockstar Remedy.
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Dear Reader…
I am known as the “Rock n’
Roll Doctor” because I have spent the last 30 years working in the music
business providing alternative medicine to many of your favorite icons. The
Rockstar Remedy is my unique holistic prescription to achieving
health and balance—even when you don’t live like a saint!
Being overscheduled, sleep-deprived, overeating, drinking and managing physical and mental stressors aren’t lifestyle habits unique to the music industry; they are the same challenges faced by all of us, every day.
Being overscheduled, sleep-deprived, overeating, drinking and managing physical and mental stressors aren’t lifestyle habits unique to the music industry; they are the same challenges faced by all of us, every day.
In The Rockstar Remedy, I share my unique
strategies designed
to be incorporated
into your hectic lifestyle. My programs are customized to meet you where you are
at, whether an experienced health enthusiast or a beginner. Completing the 21-day detox will give you a
renewed sense of energy and enthusiasm for life, while looking and feeling your
personal best. Health is not a destination, but exists on a
spectrum, and the simple act of making better choices every day—even if they’re
not the best choices—helps us achieve balance in both mind and
body. With
tips for improving energy levels, easy food guidelines and a simple
no-starvation detox, The Rockstar Remedy offers a simple,
effective plan for staying healthy and happy amid the chaos of our daily lives. My popular “Harm Reduction
Techniques” and “90/10 Rule” make it easy to celebrate life with
occasional indulgences while maintaining good health. This is not a temporary fix; this program brings
long-lasting, life-changing results.
Now you can reach for the
stars too!
“This book is dedicated to the “Rockstar” in you!
That rebellious spirit that refuses to settle for the status quo…
The fire within that ignites transformation in body, mind and spirit…
The desire to create the life of your dreams…
So that you can fulfill your true destiny…T
Join me on the Adventure…”
Dr. Gabrielle Francis
About the Authors:
Dr.
Gabrielle Francis has been practicing natural medicine for more
than thirty years.
She
is a Naturopathic Doctor,
Chiropractor, Acupuncturist, and Licensed Massage therapist. Dr. Francis
currently practices in New York City as The Herban Alchemist. She also operates Backstage Alternative,
which is her natural medicine road show that provides chiropractic, massage,
acupuncture, nutrition and herbal remedies to performing artists on tour.
Dr. Francis received her formal medical
training at National College of Chiropractic and at Bastyr University. She has
extensive training in Alternative Cancer Therapies, Environmental Medicine,
Functional Medicine, Mind-Body medicine, and Bio-Identical Hormone therapies.
Following her formal medical education, Dr. Francis travelled extensively to
various parts of the world studying medicine with indigenous healers in
countries such as China, India, Thailand, Bali, Brazil, Morocco, Peru,
Guatemala, Ecuador, Belize, Mexico, Egypt, and Mali.
Stacy Baker
Masand is a health, fitness and lifestyle editor whose work has
appeared in magazines such as In Style, Marie Claire, Self, Shape, Fitness, DuJour and Women's
Health. She's co-author of New York Times bestseller Your
Best Body Now. Stacy is currently developing projects for both small
and big screen.
Their latest
book is the health/wellness/rocknroll book, The
Rocstar Remedy.
For More
Information
About the Book:
Known
as the “Rock n’ Roll Doctor” to some of the most famous bands in the world, Dr.
Gabrielle Francis shares her unique holistic prescription to achieving health
and balance—even when you don’t live like a saint!
As a Holistic Doctor to the music industry’s elite, Dr. Francis has helped rock stars repair, recover, and refuel from the demanding schedules and occasional overindulgences that come along with the rock star lifestyle. Being overscheduled, sleep-deprived, overeating, drinking and managing physical and mental stressors aren’t lifestyle habits unique to the music industry; they are the same challenges faced by all of us, every day.
As a Holistic Doctor to the music industry’s elite, Dr. Francis has helped rock stars repair, recover, and refuel from the demanding schedules and occasional overindulgences that come along with the rock star lifestyle. Being overscheduled, sleep-deprived, overeating, drinking and managing physical and mental stressors aren’t lifestyle habits unique to the music industry; they are the same challenges faced by all of us, every day.
In The Rockstar Remedy, Dr.
Francis shares her unique strategies designed to be incorporated into your
hectic lifestyle. Her programs are customized to meet you where you are at,
whether an experienced health enthusiast or a beginner. Completing the 21 day
detox will give you a renewed sense of energy and enthusiasm for life, while
looking and feeling your personal best. She explains how health is not a
destination, but exists on a spectrum, and the simple act of making better
choices every day—even if they’re not the best choices—helps
us achieve balance in both mind and body. With tips for improving energy
levels, easy food guidelines and a simple no-starvation detox, Dr. Francis
offers a simple, effective plan for staying healthy and happy amid the chaos of
our daily lives. Her popular “Harm Reduction Techniques” and “90/10 Rule” make
it easy to celebrate life with occasional indulgences while maintaining good
health. This is not a temporary fix; this program brings long-lasting,
life-changing results.
Now you can reach for the stars too!
For More Information
- The Rockstar Remedy is available at Amazon.
- Pick up your copy at Barnes & Noble.
- Discuss this book at PUYB Virtual Book Club at Goodreads.
The year is 1984. I was fresh out of massage school… a ripe 19
years old. My cousin worked for Belkin
productions, the company that promoted Rock Concerts in Cleveland. One day she called me and said, “ Cuz, such
and such, the biggest name in rock n roll at the time, is coming to Cleveland
and they want massages. I volunteered you.”
I was in a state of shock, but gladly accepted the offer. Weirdly enough, I was not nervous or overly
excited. I felt I would be great for
the job.
I arrived at the coliseum with my massage
table in check, but I was secretly looking forward to the massive parties back
stage. To my dismay, the backstage
seemed quite quiet. All the artists were
in their private dressing rooms and keeping to themselves. I was taken to the catering hall and noticed
that there was a completely organic and vegetarian spread. In those days this was very rare and unheard
of. Whole Foods was not a
household name. I also noticed there was
not an ounce of alcohol backstage. The
most intoxicating beverage I could find was Coca-Cola. Wives had taken
the place of the groupies. The
Myth was shattered!
The
first artist I worked on was the Saxophone player. He had the spiritual name,
given to him by his Guru, on the dressing room door instead of his real name.
When I entered his dressing room, I felt I had entered a Temple. It was lit
with candles, incense permeated the air, and a picture of his Guru stared at me
throughout the entire massage. I worked with most of the band that night just
doing massage to get them ready for the marathon show. There was a medical doctor backstage giving
them B12 shots to boost their energy for the big performance. Each artist was so thoughtful and down to
earth. I was taken by their humility and
realness. It was an ego-free zone.
They put on a super 4-hour show that
night. I watched from backstage and I
could see what an amazing dynamic a rock concert was. The band gives energy to the audience. The
audience gives love and more energy to the band. The band gets high on the energy from the
crowd. And it seems like it can go of forever.
The only thing that made the band come off the stage was the venue
saying that they had to go.
I
will never forget that night as I saw the power of music to
elevate the energy of a theater to a higher vibration. It is no wonder that some people feel that
going to a concert can be like a religious experience. I decided Rock’n’Roll would be one
of my religions too! It
would blend very well with my Catholic upbringing. Catholics revere saints. So, why not add a few like Jimi Hendrix,
Patron Saint of the Wa Wa Pedal; Santana, the Archangel of Long Instrumental
Grooves; Keith Richards, Holy Father of the Rhythm Guitar: and of course Our
Lady Madonna.
After the show, that band asked me to tour
with them as a massage therapist. I had to say no because I was very committed
to the idea of finishing medical school.
I regretted that decision for a very long
time. Luckily, I had the chance
again almost 17 years later…
Read on…. BUY the ROCKSTAR REMEDY
saxon motorcycle mantaken from 1980's "Wheels Of Steel" from the nwobhm band.
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