Does This House Make Me Look Fat?

Does This House Make Me Look Fat?

It's an age-old question: "Does this dress make me look fat?" or "Do these jeans make me look fat?" Patient husbands, fathers, brothers, even sons have sighed and replied in the negative (even when they really felt otherwise) in an effort to bolster the self-esteem of the woman in question.

Now, with the rise in intergenerational households (the old 'kids and elders' under one roof sandwich) and the accumulation of clothing, shoes, books, music, and other collectibles which each member brings into the household the question truly has become 'Does this house make me look fat?'

Sadly, the reality is that the house may be making you fat!

How is that possible, you ask? The clutter is one aspect most people are acutely aware of as a contributing factor. What many people don't know is that the energy fields in their homes can also contribute to health issues including weight gain.

As a Feng Shui consultant, I always ask my clients if there are any health concerns or issues affecting anyone in the household in advance of my visit. Often the answer is yes, and my analysis of their home shows me why this is the case.

Feng Shui (pronounced fung shoy) has been practiced in China for thousands of years and is the art and science of mapping the energy patterns in a building, whether your home or office. A thorough analysis of the space is made and written recommendations and solutions are provided which allow the homeowner to improve the quality and circulation of ch'i, or life energy.

Energy blockages throughout the home can contribute to health issues, as can the improper location of beds and desks. The location of your stove and even the colours on your walls can all contribute to adding pounds to you and your family members as each year passes.
Let me show you how your home can help you lose weight.

Patti Smith is The Decor Doctor, providing Professional Organizing, Feng Shui consulting, and Staging services to residential, corporate and commercial clients in Barrie, Angus, Innisfil, Orangeville and Toronto. For more information please visit www.thedecordoctor.ca.