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ARTArticleSAD? Lighten UpIt is the time of year when people, especially it seems, millennials, report feeling depressed and unhappy. The less sunshine we see, the more dreary, blue, grumpy, low and unhappy people feel. What’s worse, these negative emotions lead to eating more carbs, weight gain, increased sleep and difficulty concentrating. And this is the holiday season????rARTArticleSafe Fun in the SummertimeAs summer kicks into high gear with fun and games, remember it is important to be aware of safety and the dos and don'ts to stay safe. In focusing on well-being, consider food safety, water safety and personal safety. Now keep in mind these three are not an all-inclusive list, but a starting point to share essential safety tips for the season.
FOOD SAFETY:ARTArticleSecrets to Living Well: Victory Not MediocrityWhen it comes to living really well, many confuse doing so with looking good, feeling good, or having the goods. This leads people to chase after such goods as fake tans, plastic surgery, feel good drugs, virtual friendships, the mansion on the hill—preferably overlooking the water, making and spending as much as they possibly can, and erroneously and irrationally believing that they can and, worse, must have it all. We gullibly, foolishly and unquestionably believe the ads designed to sell us this nonsense.ARTArticleSecrets to Living Well: Victory Not MediocrityWhen it comes to living really well, many confuse doing so with looking good, feeling good, or having the goods. This leads people to chase after such goods as fake tans, plastic surgery, feel good drugs, virtual friendships, the mansion on the hill—preferably overlooking the water, making and spending as much as they possibly can, and erroneously and irrationally believing that they can and, worse, must have it all. We gullibly, foolishly and unquestionably believe the ads designed to sell us this nonsense.ARTArticleShedding Light on Vitamin DI'm a native Floridian and I'm able to exercise regularly outdoors---most often you'll find me counting my steps as I power walk. Now I know many of you are not in a perennially sunny region where bright sunlight is a bonus several months of the year. And this year the big chill made the thought of outdoor activity or exercise even more daunting. If you're in a sun-less part of the country not only do you miss out on the warm and relaxing touch of streaming sun rays, you also miss out on Vitamin D.ARTArticleShocking Discovery: Seventh Generation fails Toxicity TestI’ve decided the only way to remove products with toxins from our household is to not buy ANY products whatsoever. I’m so incredibly frustrated right now with companies, labeling, government agencies and the general public in regards to allowing known toxins to end up in just about everything we use. Where it just went totally south for me is that even those companies out there promoting themselves as based on toxin free principles are failing miserably.ARTArticleSimple But Savvy Moves for Heart HealthThis month it's all about hearts, love and adding a little TLC to your everyday life. February is American Heart Month. The month is dedicated to driving awareness around heart disease, or cardiovascular disease (CVD). These are the leading causes of many health-related issues that can not only affect your ability to work, but impact your overall quality of life.ARTArticleSingles and Valentine's Day: Ten Tips for Less StressValentine's Day is a romantic time for couples - a special day to express love. But it can also put pressure on people who, every other day of the year, are perfectly fine with their single status. Are you one of the millions of singles who is lonely on this day? Feeling alienated or insecure may leave you depressed - and worried that you don't have the energy or motivation to do what is in your best interests.
But you don't have to react like that. Although you can't control whether or not you have a romantic attachment at this time, you can control how you handle Valentine's Day.ARTArticleSo You Want To Coach Millennials?There s/he sits in front of you or more likely in a text message, that “follow your dreams,” optimistic, confident, tolerant, ethnically diverse, born somewhere between 1976 and 2004, and from the most marketed to and most nearly technologically addicted, socially-networked generation in history. Now it’s up to you to coach him/her. But how?ARTArticleStay, Cool and Calm-Stress LessLast month we lost an hour of sleep with daylight savings time. This month the tax man cometh, Mother Nature is sending spring storms and the event calendar says that April is Stress Awareness Month. Now I know most of you don’t need the calendar to remind you about stress. According to the Merriam-Webster tome, “stress is a state of mental tension and worry caused by problems in your life, work, etc.; something that causes strong feelings of worry or anxiety.”ARTArticleSun Shines Light on Good HealthI have a confession to make-I take living in the Sunshine State for granted. I don't even think about the number of days that sun brightens my daily outlook. My reality check came after chatting with friends in the Midwest who were so pumped up that the sun was shining. A sunny day is more than a flash in the pan when it comes to good mental and nutritional health.ARTArticleSurrounded By Food, Supermarket Dietitians to the RescueAs a registered dietitia
I'm juggling a few things each day. But for every one of the tasks and projects I'm working on, I focus on sharing as much info as I can, advocating wise nutrition choices and living well. The dictionary defines dietitian as a person whose job is to give people advice about what to eat in order to be healthy. We provide advice, counsel and encouragement in a variety of venues.ARTArticleSweating the Small Stuff Over the Holidays?"I'm so hurried at this time of the year, I don't have time to breathe,"my Caffeinated Corner buddy spouted on and on. What's a Caffeinated Corner? Oh, that's the group I see nearly every morning at the local Starbucks where we sit and over coffee and a muffin solve the problems of the world. One recent study of over 2,000 men and women by Lante
found that women will be 11% more stressed than men this holiday season.ARTArticleTailgate for Well-BeingWe’re well into the football season and whether your team runs plays with pint-size players, the Friday night lights group or the NFL, dishing up good things to eat is a big part of the game. Game day snacks are often not the best choice for the well-being lifestyle. Now I am not trying to pre-empt your football party, my goal is to share options that are just as tempting, but will score big if you’re playing for better health. With pre-planning and a little creativity, you can turn your tailgate into a spread of good-for-you choices.ARTArticleTaking A Look at Trans FatsDoughnut-do-not; popco
-push away and cake mix minus. All of these are foods that can include trans fats. Now some of you may agree "Oh yes I enjoy all of them and the fat transfers to me! "Not-trans fat is made by adding hydrogen to vegetable oil through a process called hydrogenation which makes the oil easier to blend with other ingredients and less likely to spoil. The use of trans fats in the production of commercial food products helps foods stay fresh longer, have a longer shelf life and have a less greasy feel. They are known to enhance flavor and texture.ARTArticleTAKING THE MYTH AND MYSTERY OUT OF THE HISTORY - Part Three: ASD from the late 19th CenturyOne of Dr Down's contemporaries was Dr Isaac Kerlin, then considered a leader in the field of 'mental retardation'. He was the superintendent of the Pennsylvania Institute for Feeble-Minded Children in the US for many years: a school whose pupils included those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (some of whom also fit the criteria for ASD) alongside those with minor behavior problems and even some who would probably be considered delinquent today.ARTArticleTechnology Brings Workplace Wellness to Small BusinessWith health care costs soaring and business scampering to find ways to become more profitable workplace wellness has become a hot topic. This fledgling industry is now estimated to be a 500 billion dollar industry and it's just getting started. Although the trend started in the US growth has accelerated even faster in international companies.ARTArticleTestimonial: Facial Fitness Systems and Patricia GorowayAS A BIOLOGICAL dentist who focuses on head and neck pain and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, nothing is more gratifying than patients who ultimately become pain-free, and who embrace healthy habits that ensure they remain pain-free. I have found that recommending exercises as prescribed in Patricia Goroway's Facial Fitness is necessary to support this healing process. Not only do Ms.ARTArticleThanksgiving: What's It All For?Don’t tell me you actually believe that Pilgrims, dressed in black, sat down with Indians, wearing feathers and colorful beads, for a big meal of turkey, cornbread, cranberries and pumpkin pie and created what we know as Thanksgiving?
If you do, we need to talk. Fast. It’s almost Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving myths persist, largely due to our schools passing down pure nonsense about this holiday from one generation to another. Bet you didn’t know that “Pilgrims” weren’t even introduced as part of the holiday until the late 19th century!ARTArticleTHE AUTISM WARS Part One: War Of The WorldsRegrettably the past two decades have seen the rise of the autism wars. One such battlefront is linked to the idea that autism is triggered by some 'exte
al force': an idea that has led many parents to buy into the idea that 'curing' autism would return to the child to 'normal' and one that has also encouraged numerous organizations to look for and/or advocate a cure.ARTArticleThe Benefits of taking a residential Yoga Teacher Training ProgrammeWhen we decide to take the right path in becoming a yoga teacher and willingly embark on a life-changing journey, we obviously wonder which kind of training to choose. Picking a teacher training is a very tough choice and it is important that you make the most of your experience. Whichever training you select, the best advice I can give you is to approach it with an open mind and heart. However I think that going on a residential teacher training will definitely benefit you more in your learning and practice.ARTArticleThe Best Day To Start A DietI was recently talking to a lady who I met in the gym she was telling me about how it was a new week and she was going to get herself back on track and lose the weight she wanted to.
Firstly it is great that the lady was in the gym on a Monday and a bit fired up to start her week on the front foot with some healthy eating and quality exercise.
She was making the NORMAL decision to start things off on a Monday (again). Its the beginning of the week. The best place to start don't you think?
Well maybe not.
Let me explain why Monday is probably not the best day to start a new diet.rARTArticleThe Best Time To Get FitSome people love it, some hate it. Summertime.
I am writing this right in the middle of the summertime. So what difference does the summertime make with regards to health and fitness?
The summer means less clothes and more activity, whichever way you slice it up means if your in better shape, you will probably have a better and more enjoyable summer.ARTArticleThe Chimp & The PeanutHave you ever heard the story about the chimp and the peanut? It's very interesting and relates to us all in some way.
Allow me to share the story…
Once upon a time a researcher observed the behaviour of a group of chimps.
I’m not sure why, but the researcher provided the chimps with paint, brushes and paper.
They demonstrated to the chimps what should be done with these new “tools”.
Then, if a chimp made an attempt at a paining (paintbrush on paper) they were rewarded with a peanut.ARTArticleThe Effects of Parkinson's Disease and Specialist CareParkinson's Disease is a progressive neurological condition that causes people to lose nerve cells in the brain, causing the symptoms of the disease to appear.
As symptoms get worse, Parkinson's Disease can cause people to be robbed of control in their day-to-day lives. Some examples of things that people may experience are:
- You can freeze on the spot
- You can lose the ability to communicate
- Eating and drinking can be painfully slow and difficult
- Your muscles can get so stiff, it’s hard to even move
- You can get very ill if you don’t get your medication on timeARTArticleThe Five Easiest Diets I KnowOver the years I have spent 1000’s of hours designing and writing out various diet plans. Every time I go through the process I try to improve it and make it work better for the individual. I always put a lot of thought into it. Hoping to finally reach the perfect diet one day which works for everyone.
Unfortunately the more work I put into these diets and alike the more complicated and difficult they become. I have probably over thought it. People NEED to get the basics right that's all it will take initially for a lot of people.ARTArticleThe Haitian Tragedy: Healing after the Death of Loved OnesDays after a 7.0 earthquake devastated Port-au-Prince, the capital city of Haiti, family members battled for a proper burial of their loved ones. Time and again, tragedy followed moments of hope. Yet, despite the deaths and destruction, the people struggled to survive. And hundreds took to the streets, singing and chanting amid huge mounds of rubble - a clear sign of the resilience of the human spirit.
While not in such desperate circumstances, perhaps you too have suffered the death of a loved one.ARTArticleThe Healthy UprisingHere’s the choice we all have. We can either be a part of the 80% of Americans who don’t eat properly, sleep enough, make time for healthy relaxation, don’t spend quality and quantity time with friends and loved ones, and simply live in the illusion of health. This group is likely ill, overweight, emotionally stretched, take an overwhelming amount of daily medication, sit and watch their blood pressure and cholesterol levels soar while their energy plummets.rARTArticleThe Most Important Minute and a Half of Your Month (Not Meant for Children)Alan and Donna Brauer wrote a very fascinating book, “Better, Safer Sexual Intimacy and Extended Orgasmic Response.” Here’s what they found and reported:
• The average human orgasm (not lovemaking) lasts only ten seconds
• The average frequency of sexual intercourse for most couples is once or twice a weekr
At the same time, sex researchers Cauthery and Cole, authors of "The Fundamentals Of Sex," report that it's possible for some women to orgasm up to 100 times in an hour.rARTArticleThe Most Important Minute and a Half of Your Month (Not Meant for Children)Alan and Donna Brauer wrote a very fascinating book, “Better, Safer Sexual Intimacy and Extended Orgasmic Response.” Here’s what they found and reported:
• The average human orgasm (not lovemaking) lasts only ten seconds
• The average frequency of sexual intercourse for most couples is once or twice a weekr
At the same time, sex researchers Cauthery and Cole, authors of "The Fundamentals Of Sex," report that it's possible for some women to orgasm up to 100 times in an hour.r