Lite and Joy

Start With SIMPLE Exercise When Your Anxious or Depressed

2010-06-03T13:06:00.001-06:00

The problem with anxiety or depression, is that it drains your energy, making every single task, no matter how big or small, seem like a monumental effort. To move past that draining fatigue and take that first step, you can put on your workout clothes or find the dog's leash to go for a walk. Keep it simple and doable and it will make it easier to get started.

Set simple goals. It doesn't take much exercise to lift your mood, so you don't have to train for a marathon. Set a goal to walk around the block. Go around just once the first day, then maybe twice the next day. The next day, do more. Try to improve just a little each day.

Go easy on yourself, especially if you are not able to handle a lot of exercise, just feel good about what you CAN do. Working in the yard, taking the dog for a walk or go up and down the stairs a few times, it all counts.

Do what you enjoy. When you're anxious or depressed, it's hard to enjoy anything, but think about what you like when you're not having those feelings of being out of control. If yoga feels good, spend a few minutes going through some simple poses. If you like fresh air, go for a walk or an easy bike ride. Even if you don't enjoy it in the moment, small changes in activity can make a difference in your mood.

Make it social. Find a friend or family member to walk with. Talking to people can help raise your energy and remind you that you're not alone. They can also help give you the incentive to get up and go out.

Go outside. Just a little sunshine can help boost your mood and keep you in touch with the world out there. Participate in it as much as you can handle.

Work with your doctor. Be sure to talk to your doctor about treatment options and your plans to exercise.

If you like to read, there are many books on how to overcome Anxiety and depression the natural way, with natural and organic food, exercise, changing your way of thinking and much more.
REMEMBER, EASY DOES IT!

Weight Loss Issues

2010-04-12T12:18:00.006-06:00

Weight loss is such a complex issue. Why do some people lose weight fast and keep it off? Why do some people lose slow? And why do some people just not lose at all? I wish I had the answer to all of these questions.
As I have studied, and struggled with my own weight loss issues, I have come across some very good information for good healthy weight loss.

Eat at the same time everyday, as much as possible. I know that life is busy, and it is almost impossible to stop and eat at a certain time everyday. But you don't have to eat a FULL meal each time. Plan ahead to take some small meals, or healthy snacks in sandwich baggies and keep them in your purse, backpack or car. I take a hand full of nuts and a piece of fruit, or a slice of cheese and a vegetable. Just think of all the nutritious foods you like, and prepare your mini meals to eat throughout the day.
Eat 4 to 6 meals a day. Eating every 2 to 2 1/2 hours a day keeps your sugar level balanced, it is easier on the digestive system and will keep your bowels moving more regularly.
Chew your food slowly and really taste it. In this 'hurry up' world that we live in, we eat too much, too fast and we are never satisfied. If you eat slow, you will be satisfied more quickly.
Get SOME exercise daily. You don't have to exercise 30 minutes a day everyday. Of course the more you do, the faster you will lose weight. If you can manage a 10 to 15 minute walk one to three times a day, you WILL notice the transition from fat to muscle. REMEMBER, muscle burns fat, and if you are moving those muscles, you are burning fat.
Don't eat processed food. They have chemicals, preservatives, food colorings and fillers that have NO nutrition, and empty calories that just make you FAT.

YOU NEED FOOD FULL OF LIVE ENZYMES AND NUTRITION.

Focus on GOOD HEALTH, along with your WEIGHT LOSS. That doesn't mean you can't treat yourself once in a while to a piece of cake, or piece of chocolate, or a cookie. You should set aside 1 day that you can have a treat, just be careful and be wise.

Panic Attacks Can Be Learned

2010-04-10T06:00:00.002-06:00

Most people have a bad habit of focusing on the past and all their failures, then their system goes into the anxiety and panic mode. We all need to remember that there isn't one person on this planet earth that has not failed many many times. If we put our so called failures into a positive light, we find that there is so much to be learned, and ultimately our failures can end up being our greatest successes.

If your parents were afraid all of the time, then they most likely taught you to be scared. Panic attacks can be learned from others. Learn to ride them out like a large wave, sometimes even several waves. BE OK with the attack and ride it through. If you have a social phobia, or are afraid to fly or ride in a car etc., don't try to avoid it. You won't learn to behave appropriately by avoiding your fears. You can be taught to be happy and not fear.

Just because you have failed in the past to overcome panic attacks, does NOT mean that you can't find many answers now. There are so many ways to help you learn to cope and eventually overcome.

Never stop, continue to fight.
What works for one person, may not work for another, but you need to go out and find something that works for you.
The fear of an attack can be your worst enemy.
What are some of the solutions in your life that you are not seeing.
If one thing doesn't work, look for another.

There is an incredible book called 'PANIC AWAY' that will give you wonderful information on how to ride through your attacks, even challenge them, and help you understand that you no longer need to FEAR the next panic attack. Try it out and learn how to change your life for good.

THE PAST DOES NOT EQUAL THE FUTURE.

Tredmill, My Favorite

2010-04-05T17:47:00.001-06:00

My favorite form of exercise is walking. If I am not exercising at all, I have a hard time keeping my weight down. In the winter the temperatures outside are freezing and the ground is covered with ice. NOT a good time to walk outdoors. In the spring and summer I have problems with the pollen in the air when the wind blows, and in the fall I can’t stand all the bugs in the air when I walk in wooded areas. Now even though there are times when different things make walking outdoors unpleasant, that is still the place that I prefer to get my exercise.

But I am so glad that I have an alternative. I have been going to the gym this past year. I love the treadmill because I can place a book on it and I get a lot of reading done while I exercise. For Christmas, my husband bought me a treadmill so now I don’t have to travel somewhere else to exercise, I can even do it in my pajamas. This is how to burn body fat in the comfort of your own home.

Exercise is great for the heart and to keep your muscles firm and strong. Besides those factors, for me, I need it to keep my lungs open and strong. When I exercise of a regular basis I have fewer problems with asthma.

Dietetic Habits Can Cause Serious Disease

2010-03-18T21:36:00.002-06:00

As you read these questions, ponder for a few minutes on your answers.

What does your daily diet consist of?
Do you eat to be healthy, or to lose weight, or just for enjoyment?
Do you sit down and eat slowly or eat on the run?
Do you eat until you are really full?
How many fresh fruits and vegetables do you eat each day?

I ran across this quote from Bernarr Macfadden and thought I would share it.

"From what has been stated it will be seen that we believe the following dietetic habits to be serious causes of disease:
The eating of white flour foods,
eating too much,
eating too large a variety at one meal,
eating too fast,
drinking at meals to wash down food improperly masticated,
eating too highly seasoned food,
eating improper and improperly cooked food,
improper mastication of food,
eating too often,
and eating when suffering from the fever and inflammation of a wound, surgical operation or acute disease."
Macfadden's Encyclopedia of Physical Culture

This is the cause of disease of our industrialized world. If you fall into any of these categories and you would like to begin to make some changes, don't try to change everything all at once. Make one small change everyday.
If you are eating too fast, make a conscious effort with each meal to really chew your food slowly and learn to enjoy every bite.
If you eat to much at each meal and too many varieties, there is a wonderful program called Fat Loss 4 Idiots that helps you plan your meals, eat more often, and eat less per meal.
If you eat too many products with white sugar or white flour, just a little advanced planning and you can begin adding more whole grains into your diet.
It doesn't take long to begin trading 1 healthy item for 1 or 2 choices each day. Try it and notice how your energy level begins to improve slowly over time.

Why is Body Breathing Essential to Good Health

2010-03-13T08:20:00.000-07:00

I want you to learn "body breathing" as the trainers of athletes teach it. We want to get your whole upper body into your breathing. Here's how it's done. Breathe in slowly, through your nose, as though there were a great big balloon inside you to be inflated. Keep inhaling, feel the air filling the diaphragm and the abdomen. You're full to bursting? Exhale hard through your open mouth. Try it again. Purse your lips and start that slow inhaling through your nose. Fill your lungs, feel the lower abdomen tighten as it fills. Stand tall (think of good posture), fling your arms wide, open your mouth, and spill out the air. Jack LaLanne - Revitalize Your Life After 50

I learned whole body breathing when I was young because I suffered with asthma. My aunt was a professional singer and she taught me how to breath through an asthma attack. That was a life saver to me, not just because of the asthma, but because I had such terrible reactions to the medication that I was taking for my asthma. My body is ultra sensitive to medication, and this process allowed me to take much smaller doses, and sometimes none at all. Because of this training along with many other things such as watching my diet and eating healthy, I have very few problems with asthma anymore.
I have also learned that whole body or sometimes called, deep belly breathing also helps with my anxiety and depression. Oxygen is essential to our health an well being. Shallow breathing decreases the oxygen to our brain and other organs. By breathing deep, we can enhance the healing process physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
Practice several times a day, especially when you are under stress. Take 5 to 10 whole body or deep belly breaths. Be careful in the beginning because you can hyperventilate and become dizzy or lightheaded. As with ALL exercise, start slow and build up gradually. I promise that it will make a difference in your life.

Depression and Exercise - NEW

2010-03-08T19:04:00.003-07:00

If you've ever experienced depression as I have, you may know how frustrating and debilitating it can be. It makes you so tired that you have no desire to get out of bed. Or just the opposite, you can feel so anxious that you can't calm down or sleep.

Whatever your symptoms are, one of the greatest challenges is to pull yourself out of that dark hole. Of course seeing your doctor should be your first step in dealing with depression, but there are other tools that can help also.

Exercise may be the last thing on your mind, but it's one thing that may give you some relief from depression. You don't have to start out with excessive time and energy consuming exercise. Begin slowly with a nice easy walk, or some simple stretching. Each day do a little bit more until you can get up to 15 to 20 minutes. Even doing 10 minutes 2 or 3 times a day is helpful.

Make sure that along with exercise you watch your diet. Begin replacing white flour and white sugar with nutritious whole foods. Remember, changing a little bit each day is better than trying to change everything in a short time, becoming burned out and then quitting.

Moisturizing The Skin

2010-02-24T17:18:00.000-07:00

The main disadvantage of cleansing your skin is the removal of beneficial oils on your skin. These oils help you skin retain precious moisture and form a barrier between the polluted environment and yourself. The oils also keep the skin soft and younger looking. You can easily ease this problem by using a good moisturizer.

There are 2 types of moisturizers that can be used: A lightweight thin moisturizer for use during the day and underneath makeup, and a heavier more nutritious cream for night-time care.

I have know many people with acne problems who are afraid to use any moisturizing solution on their skin. Consequently the skin on their face, and other parts of their body becomes very tight, and the skin is very flaky which makes them look older. This dry skin also causes them to itch, then they are scratching all the time, which continues to make the skin more sensitive and slows down the healing process.

If you are bothered by acne, you need to make sure that your skin stays clean and use a very lightweight moisturizer to keep from clogging up the pores that keep erupting.

In the book "Acne Free in 3 Days", Chris Gibson talks about all the terrible side effects, including the extreme dry skin, that occurs when trying to get rid of acne with medications such as Accutane and antibiotics. His recipe for getting rid of acne is Healthy and nutritious. Yes, it does take some work and self control, but in the end, the finished product is so much better.

Cranio Sacral Therapy for Relaxation

2010-02-20T08:00:00.002-07:00

Cranio sacral therapy has been used to assist with back pain, muscle cramps and a variety of other discomforts. I really enjoy receiving Cranio Sacral Therapy to relax and let go of everyday stress, whether it be emotional, mental, physical, or spiritual, the therapy seems to help me in all areas.

You can get more deeply relaxed in 45 minutes than you will be after a full nights sleep. As the body relaxes, it helps to increase the movement of blood, fluid and oxygen throughout the entire system which helps to feed the muscles, nerves, ligaments and all of the internal organs. This assists in healing most every aspect of your life.

But remember, that Cranial work can be hindered by poor diet and lack of nutrition. This therapy can open up the possibility of improved absorptions of nutrients, but YOU have to supply the good food and supplements for the body to become strong.

In Salt Lake City cranio sacral therapy, you can kick back and relax and temporarily forget about all your stresses and troubles. When we learn to relax, we can find solutions to our daily problems more easily.

Depression: Eat to Beat the Blues

2010-02-17T11:53:00.005-07:00

Whether you are trying to lose weight, regulate your moods, or become a more positive person, the right food is essential to our health and wellbeing. I have posted 2 comments that I thought would be helpful.

Some people's moods go up and down depending on the foods you eat (or don't eat).

There are billions of neurons in your brain, communicating with each other through neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine. These neurotransmitters also effect mood, and can be stimulated by what we eat. A few of the nutrients that improve mood include the B vitamins, vitamin C and the mineral selenium.

Tryptophan is an amino acid that is a precursor of serotonin, the most common deficit in people with depression. Some people have noted their moods improve when they get off sugar and caffeine.

The Doctors Book of Food Remedies
Selene Yeager and the Editors of Prevention Health Books

Dr. Gardner's comments: High doses of the B vitamins (B1, B6, B12, folic acid and appropriate doses of essential fatty acids are the basis for good functioning of the nerves. Pro-inflammatory triggers like sugar, caffeine, trans-fatty acids and aspartame may also trigger nerve impulses, and should be avoided.

After getting those things fixed, you can then consider other things like selenium, vitamin D, and even tryptophan. Ultra-violet light exposure helps many people with winter-season depression (SAD). There are urine tests to assess neurotransmitter levels, but they need a physician familiar with them to interpret them and treat deficiencies.

Mature Skin

2010-02-15T14:00:00.001-07:00

The effects of aging skin can be contained somewhat by following an anti-aging life-style that will assist your skin in looking its best. Proper cleansing, moisturizing and taking care of it during times of “stress”, such as injury or ill health can make a big difference.

Because the skin is dependant on the body, it is of utmost importance to get rid of any toxic build-up in the body on a regular basis. . Water is essential along with a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and grains. Cutting way back on sugar, preservatives and food colorings can also keep you looking and feeling younger.

Many people develop acne in their later years and all these suggestions along with many others can be found in the book a book called Acne free in 3 days.

Drinking Water for Health

2010-02-11T18:08:00.000-07:00

Water is often overlooked throughout our daily activities, but it’s importance cannot be overstated. Water is the most important nutrient in our body. The importance of drinking water for health and building muscle is essential because without enough water and other fluids, you’ll die within the week.

Although water does not provide energy in the same way carbohydrates and fats do, it plays a very important role in energy transformation. Water is the medium in which all energy movement and reactions take place. You need to drink a lot of water for health, stamina, fuel, and building muscle. Water is everywhere in your body, sort of like a river flowing through your arteries, veins, and capillaries carrying nutrients to your cells and transporting waste out of the body. Water basically fills every space in your body and helps form the structures of protein and glycogen while flushing toxic waste from your body. Aquasana water filters will provide you with healthy, clean water.

Think Before you Stress

2010-02-02T18:03:00.001-07:00

Before you agree to do anything that might add even the smallest amount of stress to your life, ask yourself: What is my truest intention? Give yourself time to let a yes resound within you. When it’s right, I guarantee that your entire body will feel it. Oprah Winfrey (1954 - )

We are one month into the new year. Do you know what you really want for yourself? Do you want to be Happy, Joyful, Positive, Motivated, Healthy etc. The list could go on and on, but how do you achieve it. First and foremost, you MUST begin to create the power of positive thinking. Positive thinking and a positive attitude will allow you to grow more quickly and accomplish what you want more easily and with less stress.

Come on, you have 11 more months of 2010! Make it really count for something.

Attitude IS Everything

2010-02-01T11:27:00.000-07:00

Your attitude determines how well you will succeed when you are faced with challenges in life. If you create a positive mental attitude phrase and repeat it aloud many times, it can help you with every task and keep you more positive.

Here are a few examples:

” I know I can do it.”
” I can overcome any obstacle.”
” I exercise everyday to stay healthy and flexible.”
” I am getting stronger and stronger every day.”
” If I believe it, I can achieve it.”
” Every day, my mental attitude is becoming more positive.”
” I am losing weight every day.”
” I eat healthy food everyday.’

Write down your phrase and place it on the mirror of your car, your bathroom mirror, the refrigerator. Put you note in many places, including in your pocket or purse. Repeat the phrase many times every day and say it with emotion. Believe it with all your heart! Whenever a negative thought enters your mind, replace it with your positive-attitude phrase. The power of positive thinking really can change your life if you put enough effort into it.

Cucumber Facial

2010-01-28T06:00:00.003-07:00

Facials are so incredible for you skin to help draw out toxins and firm up the muscles and tissues.
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Cucumber Facial
1 cucumber
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon witch hazel (you can buy this in any drug store)
1 egg white, beaten with an electric beater until fluffy. (If you are allergic to eggs, Do Not use this!)

Peel the cucumber and puree it in a blender or a food processor. Pour it into a colander or strainer and force it through, catching the liquid that comes out in a bowl underneath. Combine the cucumber liquid with the lemon juice and the witch hazel. Stir it and add the beaten egg white gently. Put it on your face and leave it on for 15 to 25 minutes. Rinse off.

If you have acne and want a natural acne treatment, just try acne free in 3 days. This ebook will help you with questions about natural vs. medical ways of treating acne. It also teaches how food can help you heal the acne.

Remember - CLEAN, PREVENT and TREAT. This will be a great start to a lifetime of healthy skin.

Do's and Don'ts for Eating

2010-01-26T18:16:00.000-07:00

Jack LaLanne’s do’s and don’ts:
1. Don’t eat until you are stuffed. Practice leaving some food on the plate.
2. Don’t give into temptation when you go to parties. Use common sense and substitute the junk foods with salads and healthy food.
3. Don’t reward yourself with junk food because you have lost some weight or inches. Reward yourself with clothes or something you can’t eat.
4. Eat foods in their natural state and as many varieties as you can.
5. Modify your lifestyle to fit your new way of taking care of yourself. You didn’t put on the extra pounds overnight, so don’t expect them to go away instantly. Be patient (and positive), and you will reach your goals.

Over the past 10 months I have lost 44 pounds. I allowed myself to thoroughly enjoy my Thanksgiving meals this year and I did gain 6 pounds that week. But in the week after I really watched my diet, still eating 4 to 6 meals a day and enjoying a few sweets here and there and I lost those 6 pounds. We can really enjoy the holidays and some extra goodies, but we have to get back on track immediately after, get those pounds off and continue to enjoy the fruits of your labors. Fat Loss for Idiots really taught me a new way to live and enjoy my life because it is such a simple program.

Massage During Pregnancy

2010-01-25T06:00:00.001-07:00

Prenatal massage is gaining popularity as pregnant women begin to recognize the benefits it has to offer. Back pain is one of the more common side effects of pregnancy. Fortunately massage can help relieve back pain that may be associated with muscular stress and tension.

Prenatal massage also helps relieve edema or swelling by stimulating the circulation throughout the body. Massage on the legs can help reduce cramps and swelling in the legs. It can help to reduce anxiety during pregnancy, and help promote more restful sleep. Pregnancy massage may relax your baby also, particularly if you have your abdomen gently stroked.

Positive Thinking Is More Powerful Than You Think

2010-01-21T11:28:00.000-07:00

Norman Vincent Peale is the author of The Power of Positive Thinking. It is an incredible book that has information on how to have confidence in yourself. It also talks about the power of prayer, how to have constant energy and how to have peace of mind. It really helps you learn to change your thought patterns which is essential to being more positive.

Here are some things you will learn in this book:

~expect the best and get it
~believe in yourself and in everything you do
~develop the power to reach your goals
~break the worry habit and achieve a relaxed life
~improve your personal and professional relationships
~assume control over your circumstances
~be kind to yourself

There is so much information on the internet on how to be more positive, but just reading will NOT get you what you want. You have eat healthy, get plenty of rest and exercise.

Swedish Massage

2010-01-18T11:20:00.000-07:00

At Salt Lake City full body massage, you can learn about many kinds of massage. Swedish Massage is the most common type of massage therapy in the United States. Massage therapists use long smooth strokes, kneading, and circular movements on superficial layers of muscle using massage lotion or oil. Swedish massage therapy can be very gentle and relaxing. If you’ve never had massage before, this is a good one to try first.

When you make an appointment, you need to communicate to your massage therapist exactly what you want. Swedish massage is very gentle and comforting and if you haven’t spoken to the therapist in detail, you may receive deeper work that can disapoint you and keep you from relaxing. Although deep tissue work is wonderful when you are expecting it.

Relax With A Full Body Massage

2010-01-16T11:17:00.001-07:00

When you are in Utah, you might want to get a Salt Lake City full body massage. It can be a truly relaxing experience especially if you are stressed from work and from traveling. Getting a massage can really relax you and give you renewed energy to face a new day.

There are many massages and therapies you can choose from. You can choose a half session 45 minute massage if you are a little pressed for time. A 60 minute session will add more compression to the arms and legs aside from the massage to the problem areas. There is also cranial sacral therapy, repetitive use injury therapy and pre- and postnatal massage which is great for expectant moms who have many aches and pains.

Take Care of Your Health

2010-01-13T11:34:00.000-07:00

Health and Wellness, what is it worth to you? Can you even put a price on it? When we are young we think and feel like we are invincible. As we age we often times wish that we had taken better care of ourselves.

This spanish proverb is so true - A man or woman too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his tools.

Along with a good weight loss program, exercise, and various types of body work such as craniosacral therapy, massage therapy , or acupuncture, there is more that you can do for yourself. Being happy and maintaining positive thoughts is essential. The Power of Positive Thinking is an incredible book that can teach you how to navigate through life’s stress more easily. But of course you have to put these principles to work in your life to make the changes that you desire.

Things to Avoid During Massage

2010-01-11T11:21:00.000-07:00

As enjoyable, relaxing, and healthy as massage is, it’s not always the best thing to do. Despite its healing and calming properties, certain conditions are contraindicated for massage.

The massage therapist should move slow, and if you are in pain you should ask the therapist to either lighten up their touch, or stop. You should not get on the massage table until an hour after you have eaten. If you have visible wounds such as cuts, bruises, lesions, boils, rashes, eczema and any other skin condition, massage in those areas should be avoided. Other conditions such as pregnancy and menstruation require the masseuse to proceed with caution and you should not receive massage on the abdomen. Salt Lake Massage Therapy can be very helpful if you have any questions at all.

How to Control Stress and be Healthy

2010-01-09T11:33:00.001-07:00

Here are 5 stress relievers for busy people like you: they’re easy, quick, and can fit into your schedule with little fuss.

1. Take Your Vitamins - Taking your vitamins in the morning really can help you feel less stressed throughout the day, and make sure you eat good food that really feeds your body.

2. Listen To Music During Your Regular Activities - Music has been proven to relieve stress which in turn can help improve our immune system. Busy people can turn on music during their morning routine, commute to and from work, during dinner, or at other times to relieve stress as they go about their daily activities.

3. Practice Breathing Exercises - Breathing exercises are a great way to relieve stress anytime and anywhere. One very effective exercise is to ‘inhale peace’ and ‘exhale your stress’.

4. Learn To Say No - It’s sometimes hard to say no, especially if you’re concerned about disappointing or offending people. But you need to prioritize, know what is needed and what isn’t.

5. Develop a Positive Attitude - Optimists and positive thinkers experience better health and less stress in life. The power of positive thinking can help you overcome anxiety and panic and help you accomplish more in life with less stress.

Sports Massage

2010-01-06T11:14:00.000-07:00

Sports massage is specifically designed for people who are involved in physical activity, and who are active and work out often. To prevent and treat injury, and enhance athletic performances are some of the benefits of sports massage

At Salt Lake City full body massage you will receive a combination of techniques such as deep tissue massage, stretching and trigger points to help the muscles relax, strengthen, and increase flexibility. The Health Benefits of Massage Therapy not only help the muscles, but enhance the internal organs, relax our structure and soothe the nervous system so that we can cope more appropriately with all of the daily stress that is thrown at us.

Dessert - Gotta Love It!

2010-01-04T18:13:00.000-07:00

Well, it is the week after Christmas and and New Years, and all through the house, is left over chocolate and desserts strewn about! Yes, it has been a wonderful Holiday season, and I think my blood vessels are pushing through pure chocolate, with all that I have been eating. It is definitely time for a change. I liked this quote by Jack LaLanne and as I follow his advise, it will help me to get OFF of the junkie desserts and back to my health and wellness programs of appropriate eating nutritious food for weight loss , and cleansing.

Today it will be enough to eat one piece of fresh fruit instead of ice cream or pie. Try a cookie; there are many cookies on the market sweetened with fruit juice instead of sugar. Try a little grated apple with lemon juice or a mashed banana for dessert. Simply mash a banana with a fork until it looks like a pudding, mix in a little lemon juice, and put it in a dessert dish with a fresh strawberry on top and voila!, you have a gourmet dessert.

Jack LaLanne - Revitalize Your Life After 50

Prenatal Massage and Aromatherapy

2010-01-02T06:00:00.000-07:00

Some massage therapists use aromatherapy oils during a massage session. There are some essential oils that are beneficial during pregnancy. Many can help relieve anxiety and tension while others are used to help relieve bloating and headaches. Here is a list of essential oils that may be helpful during pregnancy: Tangerine, Lemon, TeaTree, Ylang-ylang and Mandarin.

These essential oils should be avoided during pregnancy for their contraction stimulating properties: Arnica, Clary sage, Fennel, Jasmine and Juniper. This list is by no means comprehensive but if you have any concerns just stick to a massage session without the use of aromatic oils. Either way you’re bound to find the experience relaxing and stress relieving!

At Salt Lake City prenatal massage you can ask questions and receive the care that you deserve.

Good Habits

2010-01-01T11:24:00.000-07:00

Just do a little each day as directed. Enthusiasm must be used skillfully. The improvements will come as part and parcel of new habits we want to form. The more anything becomes habit the less effort it requires and the easier it is. You are the sum total of your habits. It is what makes you what you are… Jack LaLanne - Revitalize Your Life After 50

Our daily habits will make or break us. The only way to get rid of a bad habit is to replace it with a good one. One of the most difficult habits to break is negative thinking. One thing that has worked for me is to be more conscious of my thoughts moment by moment. When negativity begins, I immediately think, ‘NO, I’m going to do it different this time’. Sometimes I had to go through that process 3 or 4 times per minute, but over time I started to prevail and lift myself up. The Power of Positive Thinking has really changed my life.

Changes for a Healthy Life

2009-12-30T08:17:00.001-07:00

Create a list of New Year’s Goals, rather than resolutions. This can help decrease your level of stress and the increase your quality of life and enjoyment
Take Care of Your Body: - If your body is healthy and in good repair, you’re better able to handle stress in your life. Eat a healthy diet, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, get enough sleep, receive a Cranio Sacral therapy session or a massage etc. to take care of your body and make stress management easier.
Maintain An Organized Living Space: - A cluttered environment can drain your energy and cause additional stress! Create a beautifully decorated, soothing environment to be a haven where you can escape from the stress in your daily life.
Learn to Organize Your Time: - Keep a schedule and learn to say no to excessive demands on your time. Utilize shortcuts where appropriate and you’ll be less frantic so you have more time to do the things that energize and relax you.
Cultivate A Supportive Social Circle: - People who have a supportive social circle, or just one or two close friends to talk to, and lean on in times of crisis, enjoy a healthier, less stressful life. Make a commitment to meet more people, and develop the relationships you have to feel more secure.
Renew Your Spirit: - We carry stress in our bodies, and hold it in our minds. Managing stress in your daily life can be much easier on you if you take regular breaks from it. There are many great stress-relieving exercises that can help you release both the tension from your body, and the stressful thoughts from your mind, helping you to be more at peace and able to handle the stress that comes in each new day.

New Your in 2010

2009-12-28T11:41:00.000-07:00

Will there be a New “YOU” in 2010! There will be if you want it bad enough and you “CHOOSE” to create a new “you” in 2010. Your skin is regenerated and replaced every 30 days. The cells in your blood stream will all be replaced within the year, and so will every bone in your body. It’s called cellular regeneration.

The trillions of cells in your body will respond to your self talk and thought commands. What are YOU going to feed your cells, will you be positive or negative. The power of positive thinking affects you physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. It can help you through anxiety and depression so begin now to create the NEW YOU for 2009.

2009-12-22T06:00:00.000-07:00

Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire is that which he exercises over himself. Elie Wiesel

I posted this quote from Elie Wiesel on Twitter and I received this comment from my cousin Gordon Ottley. He said "I recently read some stories of his experiences. A rumor would circulate that 'Friday, they were to be rescued.' When it didn't happen, people laid down and died. Living in the most horrific circumstanses a human being could possibly endure, he chose to see beauty and feel peace...He claims it saved his life."

I really don't know anything about this man, but I really loved what he said. I can relate to it because I have suffered with anxiety and depression most of my life. It wasn't until I began to take charge, and realize that I have more power over my thoughts and emotions than I ever thought I did, that I could really begin to enjoy life and see the beauty around me. It takes TIME and ENERGY to master the art of Positive Thinking and to create a Positive Attitude. It is possible to have peace, even in the midst of turmoil, pain or personal loss, but you have to seek it out until it becomes a part of you.

Be Happy

2009-12-21T06:00:00.000-07:00

A sound mind in a sound body is a short but full description of a happy state in this world. John Locke (1632 - 1704)

The power of positive thinking is an essential part of being happy. It can help in improving self esteem so we can focus on abundance. Abundance in love, family, health, work and play.

Some people find that a confidence building affirmation, to think about and repeat several times a day, helps them to accomplish what they want in life. Sometimes listening to soft beautiful music allows us to let go of the hectic day and brings a sense of peace and happiness. Personally I use all of the above suggestions, and I add scriptures and prayer which helps me through my troubles so I can be happy. Whatever method you use, it does take some effort to be happy on a daily basis.

A NEW YOU IN 2010!

A Great Massage Therapist

2009-12-19T11:15:00.002-07:00

Receiving a massage is great, but having one from an excellent massage therapist is even better. I receive a massage every other week, almost without fail. Monique is a certified massage therapist, and one of her specialties is in sports massage.

In my last 3 sessions she was working on my knee pain. She knows that knee pain doesn’t just affect the knee. She has learned some incredible techniques to stretch the muscles in the knee, all through the leg and into the botox. Then she works on the low back to get those muscles to relax. My knee is much much better now. Salt Lake City full body massage can offer relief from many types of pain.

Strawberry Drawing Mask

2009-12-18T17:15:00.000-07:00

STRAWBERRY DRAWING MASK
1/2 c Strawberries, very ripe
1/4 c Cornstarch
Mix strawberries and cornstarch together to make a paste and apply it to your face, avoiding the delicate area around your eyes. Leave it on for 30 minutes and then rinse it off with cool water.

A facial mask is a creamy mask applied to clean or smooth the face. It often contains minerals, vitamins and fruit extracts. Some masks are used for deep cleansing of the pores. The perceived effect of a facial mask treatment can be revitalizing, rejuvenating or refreshing. If you suffer from acne, the masks can be very beneficial to soothe and heal the skin and assist with a natural acne treatment.

Cranio Sacral Therapy and Anxiety

2009-12-16T06:00:00.003-07:00

I am so amazed how CranioSacral Therapy has helped me overcome so much of my anxiety. I lay on the table, surrounded with soft beautiful music, the sound of trickling water from the fountain and a soft blanket me to give me warmth and comfort. The warmth of the Therapists hands gently placed on my head help me to relax and feel safe.

Cranio Sacral therapy helps to teach my system to calm down and helps to restore the natural rhythms and vibrations throughout my whole body. It helps my back to relax so it can realine itself naturally. My therapist talks to me softly to calm and soothe my nervous system. Since I have been receiving Cranio Sacral Therapy on a regular basis my anxiety has dramatically decreased.

Drink Water at Regular Intervals for Health

2009-12-14T08:57:00.000-07:00

You need to drink water at regular intervals for optimum health, regardless of whether your thirsty or not. Keeping well hydrated is a must if you want to build muscle. So as you exercise, drinking water for health and building muscle is just too important and the benefits cannot be overstated.
Drinking water filters not only help to make your water clean, it also makes it taste better. Many people do not drink enough because their water doesn’t taste good. Aquasana water filters are a great product. You can just put a filter on your kitchen tap, or you can get whole house water filters. If you live in an area where the water is extremely hard, you may be interested in shower water filters also.

Treating Dehydration at Home

2009-12-11T08:55:00.001-07:00

Dehydration occurs over time, and if it can be recognized in its earliest stages, and its cause be addressed, then home treatment may be adequate. Whole house water filters will give you clean, clear, good tasting water to help.
Some of the steps a person can take at home to prevent severe dehydration include:
- A person with vomiting and diarrhea can try to alter their diet and use medications to control symptoms to minimize water loss.
- If a fever is the cause of the dehydration, you can take some medication to control it and administer lots of fluids.
- Fluid replacements may be attempted by replacing fluid by mouth with frequent small amounts of water or other clear fluids.
- If the person becomes confused or lethargic; if there is persistent, uncontrolled fever, vomiting, or diarrhea; or if there are any other specific concerns, then medical care should be given. 911 should be activated for any person with altered mental status - confusion, lethargy, or coma.
Drinking water filters take many harmful chemicals out of the water so you can keep your body strong and in good running order.

Senior Moments and Cranio Sacral Therapy

2009-12-10T06:00:00.005-07:00

Cranio Sacral Therapy is great for seniors. As we age, our brains normally shrink, especially affecting regions associated with learning. This creates greater distractability, and can affect learning and memory. Along with craniosacral therapy sessions, here is a list of other things you can do to slow down the aging process.

1) Eat real food, and avoid things that affect the brain in negative ways, such as caffeine, smoking, alcohol, MSG, aspartame, stimulants.
2) Certain nutritional supplements improve brain function. All the B vitamins (especially B1-thiamine, B6, B12, folic acid) and essential fatty acids (both omega 3 and omega 6) and anti-oxidants such as vitamins C, E, beta-carotene, selenium, glutathione.
3) Remove toxins from the brain and body, like a sauna to encourage sweating safely and chelating agents for toxic metals.
4) Walk as exercise. Be sure you learn how to walk correctly. Stretching may be the most important part of an exercise program.

5) Get some type of body work such as Cranio Sacral Therapy or Massage. Hands on work really helps to relax muscles and realign the skeletal system so you can standup straighter.

YOU Have the Power to CHOOSE

2009-12-09T06:00:00.000-07:00

You, and only you have the power to choose to think positively. Do you want to be: Confident, Successful, and Unstoppable this year? You can be, you simply have to choose to keep your thoughts and actions and habits, positive and on track. The Power of Positive Thinking is essential in life especially if things go ‘wrong’.
Is it easy? NO, everything worthwhile takes some effort on your part.
Can you do it? YES, if you choose it! I spent most of my life being negative and scared. After years of working on my attitude, controlling my thoughts, and focusing on what I could accomplish rather than what I ‘can’t’ and what I ‘have NO control over’, my whole life changed and I began to succeed in ways that I never imagined that I could. I have taken charge of my life and have become very successful. I am also happier, not because of success, but because I focus on the positive.

Setting Goals For Lifestyle Changes

2009-12-07T08:48:00.002-07:00

Having the power of positive thinking, came after learning to set goals that provide guidance and direction. I had never been one to put in a lot of time to set goals most of my life, because I was buried in depression, anger and fear. Here is a wonderful format to follow that WILL help you if you just apply a the effort. It was written by Dan Robey who wrote the book called The Power of Positive Attitude. I didn’t want to abreviate the information below, because it has so much good information. Please take the time to read it all.
Goals like ‘lose weight’, ‘eat better’, or ‘have less stress’ are far too vague and unspecific to help very much in making change. Use the S.M.A.R.T. criteria to help put more detail into your goal. Spending some time creating effective goals will be a huge help later on.
S - Specific:
* You must state your goal as specifically as possible.
* Try to put as much decision work into your goal now.
* Set the goal “lose 20 pounds” instead of “lose weight”.
* But you can do even better. Try “Lose 20 pounds by increasing my exercise to 4 times a week and reducing sugar and portion size”.
* Have your goal be like an instruction telling you what to do.
M - Measurable:
* You need to have a way to measure progress.
* Progress will feel good and measuring will keep you from cheating. The goal “lose 20 pounds” can be measured by a scale.
* Produce evidence for your progress. If your goal is to “reduce stress” create a stress measure for yourself like the number of times you get upset everyday.
* Keep a log and record each stressful reaction.
A - Attainable:
* Your goal should be meaningful to you. It should be set by you, not someone else.
* The goal should be inspiring enough that it motivates you to success. If you are not determined to meet your goal, obstacles will be very difficult to overcome.
* If your doctor says, “lose weight” and your wife says, “lose weight” but you are not inspired by this, find another goal that also improves your health while you try to find a way to become inspired about weight loss.
R - Realistic:
* Goals should be ambitious, but not impossible.
* Do not set yourself up for failure.
* Choose a goal that you are confident you can reach, but that will stretch yourself also.
* Break large goals into smaller goals.
* Create a plan to do all the steps you need.
T – Time Based :
* When will you finish your goal?
* You need to choose a time, the sooner the better.
* Saying “I will lose 20 pounds in 3 months” is good, but saying “I will lose an average of 2 pounds every week for 10 weeks” is better.
Write your goal: Now really think about your goal. Finish the following sentence, write it down and put it somewhere you can see it.
I will [your goal here] by [how you will do the goal]. I will know I am making progress because [how you will measure the goal] [time goes here].
For example: I will lose 20 pounds by increasing my exercise to 4 times a week and cutting back on sugar and portion size. I will know I am making progress because I will lose 2 pounds a week for ten weeks.
Dan Robey

Leg Massage to Improve Circulation

2009-12-05T08:37:00.000-07:00

We all know how important it is to have and maintain good circulation in our bodies. People who stand on their feet all day, or sit for hours on end, would benefit from a leg massage. You can give yourself a leg massage, but it is nicer to receive one from someone else give.
Step 1. Wrap hot towels around bare legs and feet if you wish and leave them on until they are cool. Do not have the towels hot enough that they will burn the skin.
Step 2. Remove the towels and using lotion or oil on the leg, start at the ankle and rotate with your fingers in a circular motion using both hands as you are rotating all the way around the leg. Work all the way around like a spiral up to the knee.
Step 3. Go back at the ankle and place your palms on each side of the leg. Using your thumb, firmly press down and push in a straight line all the way up to the knee on each side of the bone. Go back down to the ankle, spread your thumbs a little farther apart and repeat the pressured straight line up to the knee. Continue this as far as you can towards the back of the leg, then repeat.
Step 4. Hold the ankle with one hand and place the other hand with the four fingers (not the thumb) on the calf muscle, rotating deep, circular motions into the calf. Repeat as many times as you would like to.
Step 5. firmly grasp the ankle using the index finger and thumb of both hands. Using the entire length of your finger and not just the finger-tips. Grasp firmly enough into the curve between your index finger and thumb and twist back and forth, wrists together, then apart..together, apart..etc. Do this all the way up to the knee. Repeat this a few more times.
Massage is one of the greatest way to relax and keep the body healthy and flexible. It can also help us feel more positive about our daily life as our body is able to let go of the daily stress.

Gratitude

2009-12-02T06:00:00.001-07:00

Treating anxiety attacks is not always an easy thing. There are so many causes of anxiety attacks. But No matter what causes them, there are many things that can helps us get through it. I suffered for many years, but one certain change in attitude made a huge difference, and that was gratitude. Being truly grateful for many things in life. I found this quote that I wanted to share. Please read it and put in into practice.
Gratitude has been such a powerful exercise for me. Every morning I get up and say “Thank you.” Every morning, when my feet hit the floor, “Thank you.” And then I start running through what I’m grateful for, as I’m brushing my teeth and doing the things I do in the morning. And I’m not just thinking about them and doing some rote routine. I’m putting it out there and I’m feeling the feelings of gratitude. James Ray

Massage during 1st Trimester

2009-12-01T08:42:00.000-07:00

Among some of the myths surrounding prenatal massage, is the misguided belief that massage should be avoided during the first trimester. It’s fair to say that under the skilled hands of a certified massage therapist, massage during the first trimester is not only safe, but can be very supportive during the transitional first months. If a woman in the early stage of pregnancy is experiencing any of the symptoms of a miscarriage, which may include bleeding, abdominal pain or cramping, and lower back, thigh or pelvic pain, she should not receive a massage.
If you choose to have a massage, you will need to communicate with your therapist as to whether you would like to have your abdomen massaged at any stage of the pregnancy. Abdominal massage should be done with an open palm, light pressure and gentle effleurage following a clockwise direction. The placenta is attached firmly to the uterus and appropriate massage will not damage or dislodge this strong attachment. A properly trained prenatal massage practitioner can safely and effectively address first-trimester concerns.

Eating too many varieties of food in one meal

2009-11-27T09:36:00.000-07:00

If we were to enumerate all the dietetic errors of which the American people are guilty, we are afraid our list would be as startling as it would be long. The majority of Americans eat to much and they eat too great a variety of food at one meal.
If we would eat less in quantity, masticate more thoroughly and avoid such a great variety, confining the meal to, say, two or three articles, the digestion would be carried on to a far greater advantage.We eat all we really require of one or two articles of food and then we proceed to tickle the appetite with half a dozen other foods, while if the meal had been confined to two or three articles, we should not have eaten half as much.
Bernarr Macfarland - Macfadden's Encyclopedia of Physical Culture

We are so blessed to have so much, but we need to learn to enjoy it is smaller chunks. I don't know about you, but on Thanksgiving and Christmas and special family dinner gatherings, we seem to have a contest to see how many different foods we can have a one meal. We want to make it special by celebrating with excess, and I'm not saying that it is bad to do this once in a while, but we need to be able to let go of the excess in everyday life to be healthy and keep the weight down. I have found a wonderful program, Weight Loss 4 Idiots, that helps with that very thing. It is great nutritionally, but keeps each meal to 2 or 3 different foods. It's a great program, I have lost over 40 pounds on it and I love it.

Chew Your Food, Eat Slowly, Lose Weight

2009-11-23T10:26:00.000-07:00

Your stomach is not supplied with teeth; your teeth are in your mouth. They were put there for a purpose. Horace Fletcher, the mastication expert, proved that you can live on half or at least three-quarters the amount of food you are eating at present if you will simply masticate your food thoroughly. As a rule, if you will simply retain the idea that food should be swallowed at all times without effort, that is, that you should never make an effort to swallow your food, and never, by any means, wash it down with water, milk, tea or any other liquid.
Bernarr Macfadden - Macfadden's Encyclopedia of Physical Culture

I we would take the time to relax and chew slowly, we would automatically eat less. If we eat less, it is easier to lose weight. Plan ahead and take the time you need to chew, chew, chew. Along with eating more slowly you should take a look at Fat Loss 4 Idiots. It is a GREAT program that is HEALTHY and helps you lose up to 11 pounds the first week.

Serving Others to Overcome Anxiety and Panic

2009-11-18T06:00:00.000-07:00

When you are depressed and feeling unloved, or you don’t feel special, and
your self esteem is low, just use the power of positive thinking.
1. You are special, in the entire universe there is only ONE….YOU.
2. You are the only person on the planet that possesses the specific mix of talents skills and looks that you have.

And don’t forget the power of prayer to help you use the God given talents you have to help others, and to create success for yourself and the ones you love. NEVER forget that YOU are a miracle and there is no one like you ANYWHERE in the entire universe!

Anxiety and Panic decrease as we when we learn to serve and change our thoughts about ourselves and others.

Shiatsu Massage

2009-11-16T11:18:00.000-07:00

Shiatsu is a form of Japanese bodywork that uses localized finger pressure in a rhythmic sequence on acupuncture meridians. Each point is held for a few seconds to improve the flow of energy and help the body regain balance. Shiatsu is also known as acupressure, and is used as a finger pressure massage technique. Shiatsu massage therapy and acupuncture are founded on the Chinese Meridian System and the therapist applies pressure with his/her thumbs, fingers, and palms to specific areas. Massage techniques like tapping, squeezing, rubbing, and applied pressure along the meridians help to unblock energy restrictions.

Some of the benefits of Shiatsu Massage are :

Deep muscle and tissue relaxation
Stress reduction and management
Releases toxins from the body
Dis-ease preventative
Increased flexibility
Improved blood circulations
Reduces blood pressure
Reduces mental anxieties
Calms nervousness
Increases mental and spiritual awareness
Balances energy Salt Lake City full body massage offers many types of massage that will help to relax and rejuvenate your body and your spirits.

Good Water Sources

2009-11-10T11:42:00.000-07:00

Drinking water for health and building muscle must come from a clean source. The easiest way to get water is right from your faucet, but reports of contaminated tap water concern many people, including me. The water in some areas contain contaminants such as chlorine, pesticides, lead, fluoride, mercury, viruses and other harmful substances.

Buying a water purifier such as the Aquasana water filters, that filters lead and other contaminants from tap water is a great investment. Some drinking water filters attach right onto the tap and others can be installed as part of a whole house water filters system. You can even get shower water filters.

Cranio Sacral Therapy and Martial Arts

2009-11-09T19:10:00.000-07:00

I have 3 sons who are involved in different marshal arts, Tai Kwon Do, Ju Jitsu, and others. They also compete professionally so they need to be in good shape physically, mentally and emotionally. When they have trained for many hours or are preparing for a competition, they ask me for a session of Cranio Sacral Therapy.

They love the healing power of gentle touch that assists them with their back pain, neck pain, and over all body tension. They tell me that it helps them to focus and improves their balance.

Salt Lake City cranio sacral therapy allows you to relax, overcome emotional stress and tension and improve your health.

Getting to the Root of the Problem

2009-11-07T19:09:00.000-07:00

Millions of Americans are hiding dirty little secrets. Panic attacks plague a large portion of the population. Though many doctors offer tips for panic attacks, the most effective treatment is understanding the root of the problem. There are many reasons why a person may suffer from a panic attack. Doctors once thought that all panic attacks were a result of the psychological disposition of the individual, but recent research has found that panic attacks can be caused by many psychological and physiological issues.

Here are several factors that may cause panic attacks:

~ Chemical imbalance in the brain
~ Diabetes
~ Hypoglycemia
~ Menopause
~ Pregnancy
~ Poor diet and nutrition
~ Alcoholism

Cleansing The Skin

2009-11-06T17:15:00.000-07:00

All good skincare regimens begins with proper cleansing that removes the dirty surface film that our skin picks up from our surroundings. The more polluted the surroundings, the better the cleansing needs to be. A good thorough cleansing is absolutely necessary for healthy skin or for natural acne prevention. To clean the skin, its best to select a gentle hypoallergenic, pH-balanced cream, lotion or soap, designed to help dissolve surface dirt and any makeup. Massage the cleansing cream into the skin, wait a few moments and remove the residue with facial tissue, or wash your face with a gentle soap.

To remove the buildup of normal dead cells, it is beneficial to regularly exfoliate the skin, with a gentle scrub. This is also helpful with a natural acne treatment, but you need to be really gentle. If you do have an acne problem, it will take more that just cleaning the surface of the skin. Acne free in 3 days will discuss in great detail how to get rid of acne permanently.

Be Greatful and Have a Positive Attitude

2009-11-03T18:00:00.000-07:00

The grateful mind is always looking toward the Supreme, and is always open to receive from it; and it will receive continually. Wallace D. Wattles - The Science of Being Well (1910)

With the timely and needed season of Thanksgiving this month, my health secrets will focus on a key secret source of health: being grateful. Surprisingly, gratitude makes us feel better and heals us in many ways…focus on it this week and watch some amazing health benefits take place in your life. To your dynamic health and energy! Dr. Stan Gardner

Gratitude is one of the best ways to decrease the affects of anxiety and panic and opens the door to a positive attitude. I know this personally, I have really had to WORK at being a more positive person and finding and holding on to the GOOD things in life. It is easy to be negative, anxious and depressed, and over the years I became very tired of feeling bad all of the time. You have to put in a lot of effort to be grateful and positive, but it is really worth it. My life is definately worth living now.

Peach Tightening Facial Mast

2009-10-30T06:00:00.000-06:00

PEACH TIGHTENING MASK
1 Peach, ripe, peeled, pitted
1 Egg white
Whip the peach and egg white together in a blender until smooth. Gently pat the mixture all over your face. Relax for 30 minutes, then rinse it off with cool water.

This tightening mask may be something that you can use with a natural acne prevention program. Make sure that you remove all makeup and clean your skin before you use this recipe to firm up your face.

If you do have acne and you want a natural acne treatment, Acne Free in 3 days is a super program. It was written by Chris Gibsen, who had a terrible acne problem for many years. He tried all the medication and it just didn’t help. He has a section in his book that talks about the medicines and how dangerous they can be. His program really works.

Health IS Real Wealth

2009-10-29T06:00:00.001-06:00

If your vehicle’s transmission went out, what would you do? I’m sure you would go to whatever lengths you need to, to get it fixed. In our society we NEED our vehicles to get us around. But what about your body? When it breaks down, what do you do to get it ‘fixed’. Along with a good diet, sleep and exercise, body work can help us to relax, rest, ovecome emotions and revive our energy and ability to heal.

There are so many modalities to choose from. Massage Therapy, Cranio Sacral Therapy, Acupuncture, and so many more. Don’t wait until you completely break down (like a transmission). Take care of yourself on a regular basis. Salt Lake City Cranio Sacral Therapy may have some answers for you. This light touch therapy is great for releasing back and neck pain, stress and tension. Just remember, You can replace your car, but you can’t replace your body. Take care of it now. What is your health worth to you?

It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver. Gandhi

Foot Massage

2009-10-28T06:00:00.000-06:00

In a world where we do so much standing, running, walking and lifting, our feet are too often neglected. Our feet are being stifled in shoes and socks all day, and have restricted circulation and air contact and a foot massage can help to get that circulation going again. What better way to give the feeling of rejuvenation throughout the entire body then to receive a foot massage.
Although machines that massage feet are becoming popular, there is no replacement for what the genuine human touch can do. So whether your massaging your own foot or someone else’s, in most cases it will allow you or the recipient to walk away feeling better, and with a more positive attitude than you had prior to starting.

Cranio Sacral Therapy Helped Me Overcome Fear

2009-10-27T08:19:00.002-06:00

I have lived my entire life in fear. If there wasn’t something to be afraid of, I would create it. When I began to receive Cranio Sacral Therapy, the practitioner would assist me in going back to memories of times in my life when I was frightened by a person or situation. As I would either talk or think through the situation, the therapist would adjust the cranial movements. Then she would have me either think of the ideal situation, different from what really happened. As I would change my thought patterns, she would adjust the cranial movements again to teach my whole system how to deal with stress and fear more appropriately.
At Salt Lake City cranio sacral therapy, you can receive information and treatments that may help you change your life and decrees you stress, fear, anxiety, panic. etc. It has really changed my life!

Procrastination

2009-10-26T11:32:00.001-06:00

The king of “bad” habits is procrastination. Procrastination is the “failure to act.” Action is everything. You can do, be and have practically anything you want in life IF you will just stop procrastinating and DO what it takes to get where you want to go”

So what is it that helps you get motivated. Maybe the big things in life like money, food, vacation, or a holiday. But what about the little things like weight loss, exercise, getting a massage or a Cranio sacral therapy session. If you suffer from anxiety, panic or depression then procrastination becomes a way of life. This was my life but I am continuing to learn how to improve.

When I began to set goals to be healthy, and I started to really focus and work on it, my procrastination in other areas of my life decreased because I felt good. Come on, it’s the beginning of a NEW YEAR. GET HEALTHY with good food so you can accomplish what you want to. The only way you can get rid of a bad habit is to replace it with a good one.

Don't Forget Gratitude

2009-10-26T08:10:00.001-06:00

Many causes of anxiety attacks comes from constant worry, many times about things that we have no control over. In treating anxiety attacks, one of the many steps that we need to take is to change our thought patterns. The power of positive thinking doesn’t mean to just keep our thoughts on positive things, but if our thoughts are drawn to things we are grateful for, it causes a wonderful chemistry in our brain and in our body that can eventually assist everything else we are doing, to decrease and eventually eliminate the anxiety and panic attacks.
Don’t forget the power of prayer when you are focusing on gratitude. God has given us all we have, including our weaknesses and struggles so that we can become strong. I eventually learned to be thankful for my anxiety attack symptoms because they helped turn me toward being thankful to God. The more spiritually focused I became, the more I could assist others in improving their lives. Read the following quote and follow his advice and see if it can help you become stronger.
Do not forget the exercise of gratitude in going to sleep; before you close your eyes, give thanks to God for having shown you the way to perfect health, and go to sleep with this grateful thought uppermost in your mind. Wallace D. Wattles - The Science of Being Well (1910)

The Panic Away Program has a lot of information that can help most everyone. I have tried the concepts that Jo Barry talks about. These are proven methods that can help if you are persistant.

Diet and Exercise, Don't Do Too Much Too Fast

2009-10-24T06:00:00.000-06:00

Any major deviation in our daily lives produces a reaction. If you suddenly started a strenuous exercise program, you’d be stiff and sore the next day. If you eat less food than normal, you’d soon have hunger pangs. You want to start out gradually and work up to your goal. Making changes later in life can be a fun-filled, fruitful, inspiring experience. Let’s not ruin it by overdoing it and getting discouraged too soon. Jack LaLanne - Revitalize Your Life After 50
I know this for a fact. I have tried exercise and diet and wanted results ‘yesterday’. Then I would get discouraged and quit. I work with people almost everyday who are doing the same thing and I have a long talk with them about the fact that they didn’t get where they are overnight, so they shouldn’t expect great results overnight. I have been able to lose 45 pounds this past year with Fat loss for Idiots. It’s a good basic program that I can live with for the rest of my life because it is so easy.

Age 50 and Older, Greater Chance of Dehydration

2009-10-23T06:00:00.002-06:00

We need to drink enough fluid for the kidneys to produce a minimum of 30ml of urine an hour, so they can filter toxins from the blood. But thirst is not always a good indicator to know if you are dehydrated and need to drink more water. In people who are over 50, the thirst sensation decreases, and it will continue to diminish with age. For this reason older people are more susceptible to get dehydrated.
The best way to make sure that you are properly hydrated is to look at the colour of your urine. If it is consistently dark, you should increase your fluid intake. If it looks like water, then you may be drinking too much. The ideal is for it to be a pale straw color. Drinking water filters in your home can help keep your water cleaner and make it taste better.

The Happiest People

2009-10-22T06:00:00.000-06:00

“Imagine, YOU-The Happiest Person For A Hundred Miles Around!!”
The happiest people have lives that are just as challenging as
people who are miserable, anxious, angry and depressed.
The happiest people simply frame their responsibilities and
struggles in a more positive way than everyone else. Dan Robey
Several years ago I had an acquaintance named Sherrie, who constantly complained about Anita, who was a friend of mine. Sherrie couldn’t comprehend that Anita could be happy all the time. I knew that Anita had many trials and problems in her life, but she chose to be happy, while Sherrie chose to be miserable. Anita has been an incredible example to me that you don’t have to show everyone you know, how miserable you are. People loved to be around Anita because she was always smiling and lifting others around her. On the other hand, I know that people would avoid Sherrie because she always wanted to let everyone know how miserable she was.
We can all learn a lesson here, to be able to draw people to us by being happy and more positive. It was a hard lesson for me to learn, but my life has been so much better by following Anita’s example. Being Positive and Happy is a habit worth developing.

When Should I Get a Sports Massage

2009-10-21T06:00:00.000-06:00

A sports massage is a good choice if you have a specific problem like a tender knee from running, or sore muscles from weight lifting, etc. The massage therapist will usually focus on the problem area such as a frozen shoulder or pulled hamstring, rather than giving you a thorough full body massage.
Sometimes men like a sports massage because it sounds more masculine, even though they don’t have an injury, but women also enjoy them especially if they are athletic. No matter what type of massage you choose, the therapist will check with you about your needs and expectations are for the massage.

Fitness at ANY Age

2009-10-20T08:23:00.000-06:00

You can change your life too. Make your objective fitness. Anything you do will bring some improvement. In other words, anything is better than nothing. I made the important change during my mid teens. My wife, Elaine, made the change in her thirties. Others don’t make the change until their forties, fifties, sixties, up to their seventies. Some even wait until their eighties or nineties. The point is, it’s never too late. So why wait? Jack LaLanne - Revitalize Your Life After 50
I have had times in my life that I have exercised on a regular basis, then I either got lazy, or I just let life take over. At this point in my life, my late 50’s, I do exercise more often than not. It helps me stay flexible and I sleep better at night, and I’m not as stiff first thing in the morning. I have had problems with asthma most of my life, and when I exercise regularly, my lungs support me better and I have fewer attacks. Of course exercise also helps with weight loss.

Cranio Sacral Therapy and the Elderly

2009-10-19T08:18:00.000-06:00

I have been using Cranio Sacral Therapy on my Dad for many years. He is now 85 years old and I try to work on him at least once a week. He has never been one to really take care of himself, he is a workaholic, his diet is terrible and he doesn’t exercise. He loves to do a lot of work on the computer so he is sitting most of the day and sometimes has a hard time standing and walking because he doesn’t move around enough.
This past year I did get him to eat better and stop at least twice a day and get a little exercise. For Christmas we got a treadmill and he is using it a little more often each day. But he tells me that the Cranio Sacral Therapy really keeps him going both physically and mentally. If I forget to put him in my schedule, he reminds me because he really notices an improvement in how he feels.

Accept and Respect Your Current Body

2009-10-17T09:02:00.001-06:00

I have spent the past year losing weight, but for several years before, I really worked on learning to love, accept and respect my body as it was. My entire life I have never had the energy, health or looks that I would have chosen, but before I started Fat Loss 4 Idiots, I had really learned to accept myself as I was. Not the type of acceptance that gives you permission to stay the same, but the acceptance and positive attitude of my current situation, so that I could move forward and make appropriate changes. This weight loss program has helped me not only lose weight, but have more energy and boost my immune system, and improve my overall health and wellness. I received this quote in my email today and I wanted to pass it on. Enjoy
You must unconditionally and completely accept and respect your current body–right now–no matter how many pounds you wish to lose. If you don’t fully accept and respect your current body, you will never treat it as the most precious gift that has every been given to you. If you don’t respect your body and treat it as a precious gift, then you will never find the willpower and motivation to exercise each day, stick to healthy food portions, drink plenty of water, and get enough sleep. Jorge Cruise - 8 Minutes in the Morning for Real Shapes Real Sizes

Diet and Good Skin

2009-10-12T08:05:00.000-06:00

A good diet (nutritional plan), with sufficient fruits, vegetables and vitamins, along with proteins are needed to maintain the elasticity of the skin and can assist with a natural acne prevention program. The body must function properly to rid itself of waste products in order to keep the body and the skin looking its best. Cleaning the inside of your body with a good nutritional program is even more essential if you suffer with acne.
There is a constant action of cells dying and regenerating in the skin, and the more nutrients the cells receive by eating properly, the longer the cells will take to degenerate, and the more youthful your appearance will be. The skin should be exfoliated at regular intervals to help remove dead skin cells from the surface in order for your skin to have that radiant look. An effective moisturizer will assist nature to keep your skin hydrated and can help stimulate new cell growth.

Panic Attack Symptoms

2009-10-10T06:00:00.000-06:00

A panic attack is a type of anxiety disorder triggered by a situation or a thing that can illicit fear. Although it is normal to be worried or anxious once in awhile, a person with panic attack symptoms has an exaggerated degree of anxiety over minor matters. Being prone to panic attack can disrupt life’s regular routine. It can also trigger other disorders such as depression.
Panic attacks can prevent one from being happy in any situation. The common symptoms include generalized anxiety combined with choking, chest pains, chills or flushes, shortness of breath, fear of losing control or going crazy, and feelings of detachment from the environment. Like most psychological disorders, a person with anxiety attacks must seek professional help. He or she must also, before anything else, learn to accept that there is a problem and must take action to resolve it.

Honey Facial Recipe

2009-10-09T08:04:00.003-06:00

Treat yourself to a facial. It’s good for you and it feels great. You can make a facial from ingredients that you have in your kitchen. Here is one that is very inexpensive to make.
Honey Facial (do not use this if you are allergic to eggs)
1 tablespoon honey
1 egg yoke
1 teaspoon olive oil
Beat the egg yoke with a fork, add the oil and blend well. Add the honey with a spoon that has been rinsed in hot water, and blend into the mixture. Smooth it all over your face with your fingers. Do not cover your eyes. Leave it on your face for 15 minutes, then rinse it off.

If you have acne and want a natural acne treatment, just try acne free in 3 days. Remember to clean, prevent and treat for healthy skin for the rest of your life.

Skin Protection

2009-10-08T08:04:00.001-06:00

After cleansing the skin, the final step for good skin care is to protect yourself from the environment. The sun emits dangerous ultra-violet rays, which can cause lasting damage to your skin and can cause health problems like skin cancer when there is continuous exposure. Whenever you are outside, even on a cloudy or overcast day, use a sunscreen with a minimum of SPF15. If you are unsure of the SPF number, check the container.
If you have problems with acne, the sun can cause even more irritation and breakouts. There is a program called Acne Free in 3 Days, that can help with that problem so you can enjoy more safe time in the sun.

Sugar Makes Fat - Fat Makes You OLD

2009-10-07T08:58:00.000-06:00

Right now, let’s make one small adjustment in the way you eat. Maybe you’re out of shape because of a fondness for candy, cake, ice cream, or pie. These are laden with sugar and empty calories. Calories make fat and fat makes you older than your years. Let’s see if we can’t wean you off sugar indulgence and suggest something more rejuvenating. Jack LaLanne - Revitalize Your Life After 50

Nobody wants to look older than they are, but sugar is one of the things that can do that to you. By backing off and eventually almost eliminating it from your diet you can feel better, lose weight and look much younger. Fat loss 4 idiots is an incredibly easy program because you don’t have to weigh or measure your food. You get to eat either 4 or 6 meals a day (depending on the program you choose) and the only rule is that you quit eating before you are full.

Water Helps Move Muscle

2009-10-06T08:52:00.000-06:00

In order to move your muscles, you need water. Muscle is considered an active tissue and water is found in the highest concentrations in active tissue. If you are lifting weights and you are really struggling, it could be because you are dehydrated, which means that your muscles are deprived of the electrolytes it gets from water.
Muscles are controlled by nerves. The electrical stimulation of nerves and contraction of muscles come from the exchange of electrolyte minerals which are dissolved in water. It’s essential that you drink water for health and building muscle.

Filtering tap water can prevent people from ingesting dozens of harmful chemicals. Arsenic is one of the poisons that are commonly found in drinking water. According to a 1999 study by the National Academy of Sciences, arsenic in drinking water causes bladder, skin and lung cancer and could even cause kidney and liver cancer. The results also showed that arsenic harms the central and peripheral nervous system.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concluded that arsenic poisoning affects the drinking water in 25 states. Conservative estimates indicate that more than 34 million Americans are exposed to arsenic in their drinking water. To find out what areas of the country are affected check the EPA’s website. Also, buy a water filter and put all of your drinking water through it. Aquasana waters filters are popular home water filters.

The NEW YOU

2009-10-05T08:43:00.002-06:00

My job is to give you the tools you need to create an incredible new you from the inside out. A healthier you, a more successful you, a confident you. an unstoppable you!

Your job is to digest the information, follow the steps, take action, and most important of all….visualize the new “YOU” that you want to be……EVERY DAY. Dan Robey

THE POWER OF POSITIVE HABITS and many other books available to the public can assist all of us in creating the ability to change and transform our lives for the better. We can all be greater than we think we are, if we just have the courage and fortitude to learn and grow.

Knowing When NOT to Get A Massage

2009-10-03T08:24:00.002-06:00

As wonderful as massage is, there are times when you should not receive one because it may affect your health in a negative way. Contraindication is the medical term for these conditions. “Contra” means against or contrary, and indications are things that tell you what to do either for or against. So contraindications are things that tell you not to do something. Here are just a few of them.
Fever: When you have a fever, your body is trying to get rid of an invader of some kind. Massage increases circulation and could work against your body’s natural defenses. High blood pressure: which means excessive pressure against blood vessel walls. People with high blood pressure or a heart condition should receive a light massage or none all.
Infectious diseases: Massage is not a good idea because it can overload the immune system.
Hernia: a protrusion of part of an organ through a muscular wall.
Osteoporosis: in which bones become porous, brittle, and fragile. Massage can be too intense for this condition. Varicose veins: Unless you apply a very light massage next to the problem, and always in a direction toward the heart.
Skin problems: Rashes, wounds, bruises, burns, boils, and blisters,etc. Usually these problems are local, so you can still massage in other areas.
Cancer: Massage increases lymphatic circulation and can spread the disease. Simple, caring touch may be fine but always check with a doctor first.
Other conditions and diseases: Diabetes, asthma, and other serious conditions have their own precautions. You should seek a doctor’s opinion before receiving a massage.
HIV infection: It is not contagious unless you are exposed to body fluids, but it can be contraindicated because of other infections the person may have because of a compromised immune system. Loving contact is extremely important for people at any stage of infection, but in the case of any visible rashes, sores, lesions, or swelling, a massage is best left to a professional.
If you’re not sure about a particular condition, do not get a full body massage.

Reduce Your Risk for Heart Attack

2009-10-02T08:21:00.000-06:00

Did you know there are simple steps you can take right now that will reduce your risk of having a heart attack? Your first line of defense is to exercise often, stop smoking, eat lots of fruits and vegetables and lean protein, control your blood pressure and blood sugar.
1. Reduce your consumption of saturated fats. Switch to leaner cuts of meat and eat more lean chicken which is grilled not fried, and fish.
2. Increase your consumption of whole grain foods like whole wheat breads, spaghetti. Eat more oatmeal which is rich in soluble fiber and that helps to lower your cholesterol and is generally good for your heart.
3. Supplement your diet with good Omega fats found in flax seed oil.
4. Exercise more, even something as simple as walking can make a big difference.
The internet offers a lot of free exercise information, so get serious about your health now and have a wonderful life.

Energy Medicine - Cranio Sacral Therapy

2009-10-01T08:16:00.001-06:00

Every disease or condition gives off its own specific frequency and other frequencies that trigger tissue repair. Specific healing effects have been found at specific frequencies, and have been identified. Just as there are healing frequencies, there are damaging effects of specific frequencies.” Some of these damaging frequencies are found with electricity—cell phones, televisions and computers, clock radios next to beds… Avoid them or distance yourself from them as much as possible. Stan M. Gardner, MD - Energy Medicine: The Medicine of the Future—Right NOW
At Salt Lake City cranio sacral therapy I assist my clients in finding the thought patterns, injuries and emotions that create a frequency that keeps them from accomplishing or feeling like they want to. As these frequencies are corrected, their lives improve. Over the years Cranio Sacral Therapy has helped my own healing process even after the doctors told me that there was nothing they could do.

Anxiety

2009-09-30T08:05:00.000-06:00

Anxiety is a very unique challenge. When you are suffering, do not compare yourself to others. Know that you will come out of it and you can build up your confidence again. There is NO failure when you keep trying. I know personally how hard it can be, but I also know there is hope, and it takes time and effort.
On many occasions I did give up hope, thinking that I would never get better. Please DO NOT fall into that trap. I found many different things that helped me to get well. I had improved a lot by the time I found a book called “THE PANIC AWAY PROGRAM”. It was written by Joe Barry and many of the suggestions he had in his book were things I had already done with great success. But he adds a new twist to overcoming anxiety and panic that I had never thought of. I used his technique and it was wonderful. It is not an overnight cure, but with persistence, you can overcome these intense emotions.

Citrus Freshner for your SKin

2009-09-29T08:02:00.000-06:00

Here is a wonderful skin freshener that is so simple and NOT expensive.
2 cups boiling water
1 vitamin C (a preservative)
Lemon peel (zest) from 2 lemons
Dissolve the vitamin in water. In a glass bowl put the lemon zest and pour the water over them. Let it sit over night. Remove the zest and put in a spray bottle. You can use any type of citrus peel.
If you do have acne there is a possibility that this will not feel really good on your face because it would sting on any open lesions. But you can spray it all over your body. For your acne there is Acne Free in 3 days. My daughter tried it and it made a big change in her skin. Some people have really resistant acne and she is one of them, but her overall complexion really improved. If she chooses to make proper decisions about her skin care, it will continue to improve.

Our Physiology Created Disease

2009-09-28T06:00:00.000-06:00

Our physiology creates disease to give us feedback, to let us know we have an imbalanced perspective, or we’re not being loving and grateful. So the body’s signs and symptoms are not something terrible. Dr. John Demartini - The Secret, Rhonda Byrne

This statement is so important to remember. Just ONE of the many diseases or disorders that can occur in our body because of an imbalance, is Candida, or Yeast Infection. Yeast Infection No More is an exceptional book with incredible information that can educate you about natural methods of getting rid of yeast infections permanently.

Everyone has SOME yeast in their system, and it isn't a problem until it gets out of control from stress, taking antibiotics, eating too much sugar, being infected through sexual transmission, and many other things. If you have had an ongoing problem for years, read this book and learn how you can become Yeast Free.

Snack Smart

2009-09-26T18:17:00.002-06:00

Snack Smart -lose weight with healthy snacks. You can help prevent overeating and maintain blood sugar levels by eating about every three hours. Aim for a healthful, satisfying snack, such as an apple and some reduced-fat cheddar cheese.
Eat More Grains and Produce - lose weight eating vegetables. Whole grains, fruits and vegetables do more than provide nutrients, they can also help you lose weight. They’re naturally low in calories, so you can eat more.

Eat Enough, Often Enough - lose weight eating regularly. One of the worst ways to lose weight is to skip meals. Many think that skipping meals is a great way to cut calories, but in the end they are more likely to overeat or even binge when they do not eat on a regular basis. As the body goes into “starvation mode” they begin gaining weight rather than losing it.

Drink Plenty of Water - lose weight drinking water. Water helps you lose weight in several ways: You shouldn’t wait until you’re feeling thirsty to drink water; thirst can be mistaken for hunger, causing you to overeat. Proper hydration improves your sense of well-being, which will keep up your motivation to lose weight.

Get Moving - lose weight with exercise. It is virtually impossible to lose weight and keep it off without exercising regularly. Start with about 10 minutes of exercise and work up to 30-40 minutes at least 3 times a week. Exercise helps to boost your metabolism, making it even easier to lose weight.

Practice Portion Control - lose weight by NOT eating until your full. Eat slowly and STOP eating before you are full. If you are eating every 2 1/2 hours, this isn’t very hard. A program that can help you with these suggestions is f at loss for idiots, it really works.

I've Lose 42 Pounds

2009-09-25T06:00:00.000-06:00

I have lost 42 pounds in the past 7 months and I have really enjoyed it. I discovered a wonderful program called Weight Loss for Idiots and it fits my personality and lifestyle. I don’t like to spend a lot of time planning or preparing meals and this program just got me back to the basics of fruits, vegetables and protein. You can choose a plan which allows you to eat either 4 or 6 meals per day. If you love meat, there is a great plan for you. If you are vegetarian, you can choose that particular program.

You still have to use wisdom with this program though because they give you a few days off of the diet after 10 or 11 days, so you can enjoy some of the foods that you really miss. But if you really ‘pig out’, you can easily gain back all of the weight you have lost. I have tried every one of the programs to find the one I like best and I have found that one of them helps me to lose quickly, one helps me to lose slowly, and if I am wise, I can still enjoy my chocolate once in a while without any devastating effects. Check it out and see what you think.

Dehydration

2009-09-24T18:08:00.002-06:00

We are constantly battling against dehydration. In a typical day, without doing anything, we can lose about 2.5 litres of water that is essential for almost every bodily function, from regulating body temperature to removing waste products. It’s easy to become dehydrated by simply not drinking enough. You don’t lose water just through urine, but also as vapour from the lungs and from the skin in sweat.

As I work on people everyday, I find that very few of them drink enough water. They either don’t like the taste of it, or they have forgotten how to listen for that ‘thirsty’ feeling. Even worse than that, they always turn to soda, which actually acts as a diuretic.

Aquasana water filters can assist in making your water taste better by taking the impurities out of it to make it more healthy. Get a container that holds 2 - 2 1/2 quarts of water, fill it up first thing in the morning and drink all day long until it is empty. That way you will be assured of drinking enough.

Food and Water During Exercis

2009-09-23T18:06:00.002-06:00

Don’t consume food during exercise, because the body shifts fluid away from muscles and into the gastrointestinal tract for digestion.

Be sure to drink plenty of water during exercise. Drinking water during exercise does not cause upset stomach or cramps. Muscle cramps are also not caused by inadequate salt intake, but by excess water loss through perspiration. Salt tablets will aggravate dehydration by drawing fluids into the stomach. Prevent muscle cramps during exercise by keeping well hydrated.

Restricting water during exercise may cause severe dehydration and limit performance. Ideally, exercisers should consume adequate fluids during activity so that body weight remains relatively unchanged before and after exercise. For people who exercise up to an hour in moderate environmental conditions, the most appropriate fluid to drink is cool clean water that you can get from Aquasana water filters.

Feel Healthy With Your Thoughts

2009-09-22T18:03:00.002-06:00

You can begin right now to feel healthy. You can begin to feel prosperous. You can begin to feel the love that’s surrounding you, even if it’s not there. And what will happen is the universe will correspond to the nature of your song. The universe will correspond to the nature of that inner feeling and manifest, because that’s the way you feel. Michael Bernard Beckwith - The Secret, Rhonda Byrne

Positive thinking was not my habit and my life was so dismal. I was sick all of the time, discontent with life and always the pessimist. About 22 years ago I began looking for a change in life, attitude and health. I was taught how powerful thoughts are and how they can affect your physical health. I started on a very tough journey, tough because it is very difficult to learn how to change my thought patterns. But this tough journey wasn’t nearly as tough as life would have been if I hadn’t chosen to make the change. Never underestimate the the power of positive thinking.

Wheatgrass and your Health

2009-09-21T17:59:00.000-06:00

Growing your own wheatgrass can be a fun and rewarding hobby that almost anybody can do. Wheatgrass and other organic food has the highest and most complete nutrition. Here is are many reasons wheatgrass is so good for you.

-Farmers give wheatgrass juice to bulls that become steril.

-The high magnesium content in chlorophyll builds enzymes that restore the sex hormones in both humans and animals.

-Wheatgrass juice is fine for most people with wheat allergies to gluten.

-Wheatgrass is useful in treating constipation and keeping the bowels open.

-The chlorophyll in wheatgrass also helps to purify the liver and other organs.

-Wheatgrass fights against infections and improves the body’s ability to heal.

-It absorbs 92 out of the known 102 minerals from the soil, which go into your body when you drink the juice!

-Wheatgrass aids in the prevention and fight against cancer and other diseases.

Wheat sprouts are also a wonder food that can be used in soups, salads and sandwiches.

Foot Massage

2009-09-19T06:00:00.000-06:00

There are many different kinds of massage practised around the world, and of the most interesting of these is foot massage. The theory is simple but the practice very complex because the pressure applied by the fingers must be very carefully directed to a specific nerves on the foot. Each part of the foot is linked to another distant part of the body, with influence extending not just to the muscles but also to the vital organs as well.

Learning the basic steps can help you to give yourself or someone else relief from any injury or pain, either externally or within. Foot massage is also very relaxing, especially when the feet have been soaked in warm water for 15 to 20 minutes before the massage.

Emotional Releases

2009-09-18T17:43:00.003-06:00

With Cranio Sacral therapy we can use a dialoguing process to help clients release the dissonant or unhealthy patterns that are holding them back in their lives. After 21 years of focused attention to my own healing process I have come to believe that every disease and every body restriction can be connected in some way to an emotional trauma. I’ve also witnessed that most every trauma can be healed with willingness, an open heart and loving guidance.

I had some very traumatic experiences in my life when I was young and I made an internal decision about life that kept me fearful, anxious and resentful as I grew up. I chose to give up a part of myself, my gifts, my voice, my happiness and peace because of the trauma. This pattern came from a survival based decision. Through the dialoguing process I was able to go back to those memories, see them through adult eyes and face those fears head on and release them. As I let go of the past, the Cranio Sacral Therapy helped to reset the rhythms of my system and helped me to find the peace and relaxation that my body and mind had lost.

Dry Skin, Wrinkles and Acne

2009-09-17T17:36:00.000-06:00

When your skin is exposed to too much sun, or the effects of central climate control, a dry complexion becomes more easily wrinkled than oily skin. A dry skin needs to be moisturized thoroughly and regularly. Dry skin can be very sensitive and Chamomile, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera and Soy can be very helpful because they are rich and nourishing and are valuable hydrating agents.

A person with dry skin does not escape acne, and winter is the worse time for their outbreaks. The acne is more prevalent under the skin rather than on the surface and a daily regimen of skin care needs to be followed. There are many natural acne treatment programs that are safe and can help clear up your skin.

Disease or Dis-Ease

2009-09-16T17:43:00.000-06:00

If you have a disease, and you’re focusing on it, and you’re talking to people about it, you’re going to create more diseased cells. See yourself living in a perfectly healthy body. Let the doctor look after the disease.
Bob Proctor
The Secret, Rhonda Byrne

As I work on people everyday I see those who moan and groan about every little thing in their life, and they never really feel good and their posture seems to begin to slump. They come to me for Cranio Sacral Therapy but the work doesn’t help them as much as they would like because they continue to drag themselves down with their own thoughts.

I work on other people who have such a wonder positive attitude and their life seems to be lighter, but certainly not without difficulty. They heal more quickly with Cranio Sacral Therapy because they do not focus constantly on their problems, but they put their effort into helping and serving others. The Cranial work helps to reset the body’s rhythms to support the system more appropriately and assist with better health.

Natural Remedies for Yeast Infections

2009-09-15T18:18:00.000-06:00

Probiotics are a popular natural remedy for yeast infection. They are live microbial organisms that are naturally present in the digestive tract and vagina. Probiotics, sometimes referred to as “friendly” bacteria, suppress the growth of potentially harmful organisms such as Candida.
Boric Acid is another natural remedy for yeast infection. Boric acid is a chemical substance with mild antiseptic and antifungal properties. Just fill 2 to 4 capsules with boric acid and insert them into the vagina just before you go to bed. Never take it by mouth as it is very toxic that way.
Tea tree oil, diluted and applied topically to the vaginal area, has shown some potential as a natural home remedy for yeast infection. A compound called terpinen-4-ol in tea tree oil appears to be responsible.
For natural yeast infection relief , you can find many ideas and suggestions on the internet.

Fresh Juice Beats Canned Fruits & Vegetables Everyday

2009-09-14T17:58:00.000-06:00

RESOLVE NOW to eat and drink healthy for a longer and more fulfilling life. If you are set on following a nutritious eating program, you will need a good juicer to help you out. This handy gadget is great when you are cleansing or if you have been sick and need instant nutrition that’s easy on the digestive system. Juicers are also very useful just for the fun of making different kinds of juices and experimenting with various bursts of tastes. There are many types in the market and you need to look for one that fits your budget and your lifestyle. Ask salespersons about the features and remember that some juicers can only do fruit while more expensive ones can also accommodate vegetables.

Swedish Massage

2009-09-12T17:53:00.002-06:00

Swedish massage is the best known type of massage. It was developed by a Swedish physiologist, Henri Peter Ling in the year 1812. It uses a firm but gentle pressure to improve the circulation, ease muscle aches and tension, improve flexibility and create relaxation. Swedish massage uses five different movements: long gliding strokes, vibration, kneading of individual muscles, friction, hacking or tapping.

The therapist generally uses massage oil to be able to make long, smooth strokes over the body. The client is covered by a sheet, a technique called “draping”. One part of the body uncovered, massaged, and then covered up before moving on to another part of the body. Swedish massage is the foundation for other types of Western massage, including sports, deep tissue and aromatherapy

Panic and Anxiety

2009-09-11T17:40:00.002-06:00

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People who have never experienced a panic attack often judge the anxious person harshly. The outsider has no real comprehension of what is happening to the person experiencing a panic attack, and wonders why they fear the simplest things. Through my own experiences I know now that anxiety disorders have nothing to do with a persons level of bravery. The crises originates in the doubting of your ability to handle the sensations that shake your inner confidence, and that continues to fuel your fear. It is a crisis of confidence in your body and mind’s ability to handle stress.

People with anxiety actually do the bravest of things. They get up each day and get on with life. Picking themselves up after each and every setback. That is true bravery. To the untrained eye it does not seem like such a big deal to simply drive out of state, attend church, or go shopping. However for the person with anxiety, that experience can be a massive accomplishment, especially if they have tried and failed many times before. There are many programs and books that give you information on treating anxiety attacks naturally. Take some time to search for them.

What is Your Health Worht

2009-09-10T17:57:00.001-06:00

Health and wellness, what is it worth? Can you really put a price on it? When we are young, we think we are invincible. We work hard, play hard, and eat what we want. As we age and struggle with a lot of aches and pains, we wish that we had taken better care of ourselves.

No matter what age you are, eating right is essential.

So, what does it mean to eat right. Some people need more protein, some require more carbohydrates. People are different, but one thing is certain, we all need live foods with active enzymes. These come in fresh FRUITS and VEGETABLES and SPROUTS. Wheat sprouts, bean sprouts and many different types of seed sprouts are almost perfect foods because you eat them while they are growing. There is such a great variety that you can spice up any meal with them. Try them, they are great.

A man or woman too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his tools. Spanish proverb

Vegetarian Diet Plan

2009-09-09T18:13:00.002-06:00

My husband has been instructed by his physician to cut back on his meat intake. The lab results show that his triglycerides and cholesterol levels are quite high. It’s about time, I must say, to start a vegetarian diet plan.

Vegetables do not contain cholesterol. Only foods from animal sources contain cholesterol. Hence, a vegetarian diet is perfect for those who would like to decrease their blood cholesterol levels. In addition, the fats found in vegetables are unsaturated fats that are healthy for the body. You can substitute nuts and whole grains to get the protein that you need. If you feel that you need some meat, stay with fish and chicken, and only have 2 to 3 small portions per week.

Water vs. Caffeine and Exercise

2009-09-08T18:07:00.002-06:00

Thinking that caffeine increases the body’s fat-burning potential has many people loading up on coffee or soda before they exercise every day. This finding may hold some degree of truth in it, but caffeine is a diuretic, and diuretics dehydrate the body. Caffeine may increase the heart rate, causing a few more calories to be burned, but this is at the expense of the muscles, which need water to function properly. Caffeine and exercise are also very hard on your heart, it’s already working hard during your workout and the extra stimulant makes it work harder.

Never mix caffeine and exercise. In fact, your best bet is to stay away from caffeine all together. It’s a big bully that pushes your friend water out of your system. Aquasana water filters can help you keep your body stay clean and in great running order.

Positive Habits

2009-09-07T18:04:00.002-06:00

If you want to be successful and healthy in life, you must make it a HABIT to be organized. As I work on people everyday, I see and hear the stories of disorganized lives full of unnecessary stress, because they don’t take the time to plan appropriately. Stress really takes it’s toll on your immune system and some people just can’t seem to stay well.

Daily organizational habits will allow you to eat appropriately, get enough sleep and exercise, and take time for the things that are really important in life such as friends and family. “If you don’t ever think about what being disorganized does to you and those you love, you couldn’t possibly be motivated to do anything about it….” Dan Robey - author of The Power of Positive Habits.

His book helps people create a habit to have the power of positive thinking. as you begin to think more positively, organization becomes a greater part of your life.

Nutrition in Sprouts

2009-09-05T17:57:00.000-06:00

Sprouts, an organic food that is rich in digestible energy, bioavailable vitamins, minerals, amino acids, proteins, beneficial enzymes and phytochemicals because these are necessary for a germinating plant to grow. These nutrients are also essential for human health and you can find them in wheat sprouts, and many other different seed and bean sprouts.

The metabolic activity of resting seeds increases as soon as they are hydrated during soaking. Biochemical changes occur during hydration and sprouting. The reserve chemicals such as protein, starch and lipids, are broken down by enzymes into simple compounds that are used to make new compounds. Sprouting the grains causes increased activities of enzymes, improves the contents of total proteins, fat, certain essential amino acids, total sugars, B-group vitamins, and it decreases in dry matter and starch.

Massage During Labor

2009-09-04T17:52:00.003-06:00

Massage stimulates the body to release endorphins which are natural pain-killers and mood-lifting substances. The touch of someone who loves you and wants to help you is very empowering when you’re coping with contractions and are perhaps tired and frightened. Grape-seed and olive oil can be used for the massage,

Massage on the shoulders assist rhythmic breathing and that helps to maximise the oxygen available to both you and your baby. Your birth companion can lean lightly on the shoulders and stroke down from the shoulders to your elbows. Using the thumbs, massage in small circles behind the shoulder blades. Tell your companion if they are using too much pressure.

Back massage is very useful. In early labour, use the flat of the hands to stroke down on both sides of the spine, from shoulder to the bottom maintaining a rhythmical movement, always keeping one hand in contact with the body. In advanced labour, your birth companion can use the heel of his hands to massage firmly over the base of the spine. He may need to apply more pressure to counteract strong contractions.

Foot massage needs to be firm or it will be unbearably ticklish. Your partner can simply stroke your feet firmly from ankle to toes, or make circles with his thumbs all over the soles of your feet.

Hand massage can be soothing. Your birth companion can simply stroke each hand, first on the back, then on the palm, sweeping firmly down from your wrist to your fingertips. Using the thumbs make small circles all over your palm, and gently pull each finger in turn to release the tension.

Some women simply cannot bear to be touched when they are having contractions because even the slightest extra stimulus is more than they can cope with. Other women find massage so helpful that they want their partners to keep rubbing their backs the entire time. Birth companions need to be aware of these different reactions and respond accordingly.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

2009-09-03T17:39:00.002-06:00

Two natural chemicals in the brain, serotonin and norepinephrine, are thought to be linked to this condition, as well as to other anxiety disorders and depression. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is more common in women than in men, and it usually starts in childhood or adolescence but can affect you later in life. The same genetic factors that influence your risk for this anxiety disorder may also be related to those for major depressive disorder. Research also suggests that while your genes may make you more vulnerable to depression, the environment could also be a trigger that sets it off. Stressful experiences can also intensify this problem.

GAD can make you feel some anxiety or worry almost constantly. You may often anticipate disaster or have exaggerated worries about a wide range of issues such as your health, your family, or even your daily responsibilities. Yet even when you recognize that the worrying is excessive, it is hard to control. GAD can affect your body with sleep troubles or muscle aches — without realizing these are common symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder.

Natural Acne Treatment

2009-09-02T17:35:00.000-06:00

Acne can be terrible for one’s self-esteem. Having acne on the face can decrease self-confidence and sometimes make you the center of obnoxious jokes. Well, this is usually the case when you’re a teenager trying to fit in. In short, acne can be a teenager’s worst nightmare.

Acne does not disappear overnight. In fact, the skin eruptions may subside but they may be back once the skin gets irritated again. A natural acne treatment can be effective because the acne is treated safely using natural remedies. Harsh chemicals may be too strong for the skin and might do more harm than good.

What to do about Yeast Infections

2009-09-01T18:19:00.001-06:00

Yeast infection relief comes with lifestyle changes and hard work. With some people they can just take sugar out of their diet and start taking some acidophilus and they can get it under control. With others, they need to completely change their entire diet for a few months to get it under control, then add foods slowly to know what triggers the yeast infection symptoms. Yeast Infections No More can help educate you about the causes and cures of yeast. I have battled yeast infections most of my life, but because of the information in this book and many other resources, I almost never have a flair up, and when I do, I can get rid of it in a matter of days. Remember, information is power, take control of your life now.

A vaginal yeast infection is caused by a fungus called Candida Albicans which is normally found in small amounts in the vagina. It’s estimated that three out of four women will have a yeast infection in their lifetime. Some of the things that can contribute to a vaginal yeast infection include pregnancy, diabetes, and the use oral contraceptives, steroids, and antibiotics. Yeast infections are also more common after menopause due to declining estrogen levels, which thin the vaginal walls.