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ARTArticle3 Changes in Routine to Help You Stay Young"You look like sisters" was a comment I heard many times last week from fellow guests at the fabulous vacation spot that I visited with my daughter. After a beautiful week of me- and us-time, I returned recharged, more toned, and ready for the summer season. I am also glowing from all those compliments on my appearance. (I'll never tire of those, for sure.)ARTArticle3 Healthy Ways to Enjoy Chocolate (Really!)If my observations at coffee shops, airports, and checkout counters are accurate, many of us are wild about the flavor of chocolate. And yes, I'm one of them. If you are too, I have great news: You do not--do not!--have to swear off your favorite treat to remain committed to healthful eating.ARTArticle3 Hi-Tech Gadgets to Help Inspire Your Exercise RoutineWe all know that exercising is good for you, but maintaining a regular workout routine can be more of a mental challenge than anything, sometimes. And often, there isn't enough time in the day or the week to squeeze in regular workouts at the gym, or get into a good basketball game.
Yet if the problem is your lack of motivation, there are a few hi-tech, electronic gadgets that can help motivate you back into an exercise routine...and maybe even help you carve out some time of your busy schedule when you previously didn't think that was possible.ARTArticle3 of the Most Common Questions About Eating Disorder TreatmentsAnorexia and bulimia are the two most common eating disorders. Anorexia nervosa is a persistent, irrational perception of being too fat. Bulimia is binge eating, usually followed by vomiting to compensate. Both have complex causes, but both eating disorders are treatable.
The causes are imperfectly understood and the treatments sometimes lengthy and complex. So, many sufferers have a confusing array of questions about eating disorder treatments. But, among all their worthwhile questions, three stand out.
How Can I Change?ARTArticle3 Reasons Experts Are Wrong About Eating Disorder TreatmentsOk, I confess — the title might appear a little arrogant. After all, not all experts are wrong about all eating disorder treatments. But there are lots of experts and they don't all agree, so some of them must not be right.
The problem goes a little deeper, though. The experts I have in mind are wrong about some important things. Some of them believe that pills and shots and even — yikes! — shock therapy are the way to cure anorexia or bulimia.
There are (at least) three big reasons why that's not the best approach.ARTArticle3 reasons your computer might be a literal pain in your neckThere isn't a day that passes when someone doesn't come into my office seeking solutions to neck pain. As an acupuncturist, I can attest that complaints about neck pain are among the most frequent reasons people seek help.ARTArticle3 Ways to Avoid the Horror of Eating Disorders Help That Doesn't WorkSeeking help for an eating disorder is the first step to getting healthy. But, not all help is created equal. Despite some opinions to the contrary, it's not true that "no one knows what works, so try everything."
Here are three ways you can avoid the horror of unhelpful eating disorders 'help'.
Method #1 – Take Charge of Your TreatmentARTArticle3 ways to keep work from being a pain in your neckIt's probably no secret to you that bad computer habits can lead to neck pain. But when it comes to the workaday world, the truth is, computer usage is not the only pain in the neck. Even people who don't spend a lot of time with computers end up with neck stiffness and strain at the end of a long day at work. Here are three more common causes of neck pain--and, even better, a few simple tips that can help you prevent the pain from starting.
Cause 1: You hold the phone between your neck and shoulder to multi-task.rARTArticle4 overlooked causes of that pain in your neckNeck pain is one of the most frequent reasons people give for coming in to my office. Persistent neck pain, if left unaddressed, is a problem that not only decreases productivity at work but cripples quality of life after-hours.ARTArticle5 Tips for Choosing Eating Disorder TreatmentsNo one can choose the best eating disorder treatment for you. But, we're bold enough to believe we can supply you with some helpful tips. Then you can navigate better the maze of options available.
Tip #1: Explore
Getting started is always the hardest part of any new venture. We often don't know where to begin! So, just accept that natural fear and plunge ahead anyway. Google your options. Ask trusted friends. Call a professor in the psychology department at the local university. Walk in to the neighborhood free clinic.ARTArticle6 Power Foods to Put Your Summer Energy on HighAre you more active in the summer? Do you need a boost of energy to get you through the day?
I've got just the menu additions you need. The summer superfoods below are so easy to use that once you've tried them, you just might want to keep them on your grocery list all year long. Many are probably new to you, but you shouldn't have trouble finding them in your local health food store or online. Print out my handy list as a guide, and you're good to go--fast and strong, all summer long.
1) Whole Raw Organic Chia SeedsARTArticle7 Benefits of a Professional MassageHave you ever been too nervous to walk into a massage therapist’s room because you didn’t know what to expect? If you have yet to experience a professional massage, but believe it’s something you’d actually enjoy, then maybe you need a little more incentive to get you through the door. Allow me to share some incentives with this list of massage benefits to help you take that first step--and get your body healing on! Once you face your fears and release your inhibitions, you'll be amazed at how healing a massage is...and how good it feels!ARTArticleA Healthier Lifestyle Requires A Lot More Things Than Starving Yourself As Well As ExerciseDo you oftentimes feel down or lonely because of all the favorite foods you're denying yourself in the name of living healthy? A lot of people likewise think that healthy living calls for nonstop, rigorous exercise. The truth is that you can begin living a healthier life using simple and easy methods.ARTArticleA Look into Teenage Eating DisordersAre you struggling with your self-esteem? Many times the pressures of being a “perfect” teenager can bring us down and begin a path of a negative relationship with food. As a teenager you may struggle with getting good grades, making friends, starting to date and pleasing your parents. When we allow these struggles to get the best of us we sometimes develop a low self esteem. A low self-esteem not only affects how we interact with other but how we interact with food. We may even begin to develop a teenage eating disorder.ARTArticleA primer on how to change habits, be more productive, and improve your healthMost of life is done by rote.ARTArticleADHD - Natural RemediesThe symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder affect approximately two to three million in the United States. While ADHD is often referred to as a childhood disorder, it also affects adults and while up to 50% grow out of ADHD as they enter adulthood, many continue to have serious symptoms as adults.
Natural remedies for ADHD have helped many who had serious symptoms of the disorder. While some natural remedies are clearly commercial attempts at selling supplements, a non-pharmaceutical, non-supplemental method of treating ADHD has proven to be effective.ARTArticleAffordable Ways to Get Help for Eating Disorder TreatmentsEating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are serious ailments. Tragically, suffering from the disorder makes it even harder to pay for treatments. That can lead to a downward spiral. Inability to raise funds for eating disorder treatments lets the condition go unchecked.
Fortunately, there are many ways to afford them, even for those with very modest incomes. The help is there, even when it sometimes takes a little digging to find it.ARTArticleAlive with pleasure - Free from foodApparently, there is a built-in paradox within this statement. After all, we must eat in order to live; our bodies must have food in order to function. So, what we do mean when we say, "live our lives free from food?"
Let us first try to define what we mean by the word "freedom" and what does this mean?
According to the dictionary, the word freedom means: "freedom, pertaining to those individuals who enjoy personal liberty, exempt from work or specific obligation."ARTArticleAll the Benefits to Eating Locally and MoreThere's a movement that's been trending for a couple of years now. The people of this movement call themselves "locavores," and they eat only foods grown within 100 miles of their home. The benefits of eating local foods are many: supporting local farmers, boosting the economy of a community, getting to know where your food comes from, improved nutrient density of foods, it's environmentally-friendly, and it's a cheaper alte
ative to buying organic.ARTArticleAll The Lies About Rapid Weight Loss DietsOk, I admit. It really is impossible to put ALL the lies about rapid weight loss diets in one article. There is just too much bogus nutrition information around to gather them all. But here are some of the main dieting myths to watch out for...
Like you, I wish there really were a miracle diet. "Eliminate body fat and get a great shape without effort! Never be hungry! Be healthy the whole time!" Sounds great. I'd also like to resemble [your favorite movie star] without plastic surgery.ARTArticleALLERGIC REACTIONS: Equine Immune System BalancingCoughing, drippy nose or eyes, raspy or congested breathing, raised lumps on the neck and/or shoulder, obvious itchy areas – when your horse exhibits any of these conditions, the odds are he has allergies. Unfortunately, allergies can be life-threatening. Severe allergic reactions can lead to cardiovascular and respiratory failure.ARTArticleAnger- A Strong Feeling Of Displeasure or HostilityAnger is a negative emotion and in almost all cases, getting angry usual makes matters worse. So why do humans get angry?
To make angry, enrage or provoke
Although anger is a normal emotion it comes with a wide range of intensity, scaling from mild irritation and frustration, to all out rage.
Anger is a warning bell that tells us, all is not well, something is wrong. It is a reaction to a perceived threat, either to us, our loved ones, maybe our property, or indeed our self image.ARTArticleAnother Win-Win Recipe: Grill Baby GrillDo you love grilling on the barbecue as much as I do? Cooking food over a fire just transforms how everything tastes.
So if you’ve been wanting to switch to eating more vegetables- for all those good reasons- here’s another win-win recipe that gives you what your body needs and what you will enjoy. It looks- and even tastes- like a steak!
And this trumps your ordinary sandwich, being packed with 10 g of protein, 781 mg potassium, 9 g of fiber, 0 g of saturated fat (yes, 0), plus folate, magnesium and Vitamin C!
Grilled Eggplant & Portobello Sandwich
IngredientsrARTArticleAnother Win-Win Recipe: Powerful Pesto PastaAmericans love pasta. And we encourage everyone to eat what they love while giving their body what it needs. That’s why we call it a win-win!
So why not substitute one of your pasta dishes with this one. Here’s why:ARTArticleAnti-Diabetes, Antioxidants & Antia-InflammatoryNow that you’ve taken your free Diabetes Risk Test (if not, go to: http://beyondbodymindspirit.com/p/fr-ee-diabetes-risk-test-hispanic-heritage-month), you’re ready to prepare a “treat” that includes ingredients that are anti-diabetes, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory.
Blueberry Oatmeal Bake
Blueberriesr
Rich in antioxidants, blueberries’ dark purple color contain a phytonutrient known as anthocyanin which helps reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol. Anthocyanin also enhances the vitami
C content and helps strengthen cardiovascular health, cancer and diabetes among others.
GingerrARTArticleAnxiety – a vicious cycleHave you ever noticed tapping of the foot, continual picking at the body, finger nail biting, fiddling with things, pacing up and down, starting something, then moving onto another project before the first is finished. Or cleaning something then going back to clean it again? Not you, someone you know or have experienced in others? Well, this is anxiety! Anxiety represents a constant flow of hot blood that disturbs the mind, starving it of rest and depriving it of valuable peace. Anxiety begins in the mind as a reaction to a fear.ARTArticleAre Free Weight Loss Programs Worth It?Have you tried diet after diet with little to no success? Dieting can be an extremely frustrating task as you work so hard to lose weight, only to gain it back. Sometimes you even end up heavier than before. You don't gain the weight back because you lack willpower; you gain the weight back because most diets simply do not work long-term. If you are in a negative cycle of dieting and failing, you may begin to have negative thoughts about yourself and your abilities. With the right free weight loss program you can lose weight and keep it off naturally.ARTArticleAre There Fast Ways to Lose Weight?Ok, I confess. The question posed by the title really doesn't have a "yes" or "no" answer, at least not a good one.
Certainly there are fast ways to lose weight. Starve. Exercise like crazy all day, every day. Induce diarrhea. As you can see, these are not particularly healthy ways to lose weight quickly. So, that's the first piece of evidence that our question is not quite right.
Ok, are there fast ways to lose weight that are healthy? Here, the answer gets a little trickier. It's "yes," but you have to be a little careful.ARTArticleAre These 3 Weight Loss Myths Keeping You Fat?Do you become obsessed with your appearance but at the same time have moments where you overeat? Have you ever researched binge eating disorder? If you have a difficult time developing a healthy relationship with food and in turn develop a negative thought pattern regarding yourself and food then you have come to the right place.ARTArticleAre YOU addicted? My confessionAs a college student, I fell prey to a cigarette addiction. Many years later, I'm still not certain how the habit took hold, though it probably involved stress, friends who smoked, and lack of information about the dangers. Regardless, I soon realized this behavior's power over me. My efforts to stop proved to be ultimately successful (whew) but certainly very challenging.