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Sep 10
When you think of healthy weight loss, you probably conjure up words like appetite control, self-discipline and abstinence. These are definitely important parts of any healthy weight loss regimen. Unfortunately, some food cravings are too powerful for the average person to handle. The craving for sugar and refined carbohydrates is especially tough for some people. The craving for chocolate is well known as especially difficult to resist.
These cravings are often purely psychological in nature. When you experience mood changes and start to feel depressed or apprehensive, your body begins to yearn for carbohydrates. That’s because carbohydrates help release phenylethylamine (PEA) and serotonin, important “feel-good” brain chemicals. Eventually the levels of these chemicals recede and cravings return, leading us to eat more. This cycle leads to chronic overeating… CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
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01
Sep 10
In a recent 80-day Swedish study, volunteers who took probiotics were less than half as likely to require sick days for respiratory or gastrointestinal illness as those who were taking placebos. A study of children in day-care settings showed a similar benefit. And in another study in Japan, researchers found that participants in the probiotic group experienced a 1.4 percent drop in body weight, along with a 1.8 and 1.5 percent reduction in hip and waist circumference, respectively, over 12 weeks. No changes were observed in the placebo group.
A major component of cocoa is theobromine, widely regarded as the “feel good” ingredient in chocolate. Boasting both diuretic and stimulant properties, in clinical studies, theobromine has been found to reduce food intake while fighting the common emotional drawbacks of dieting. While it shares some of the same attributes as caffeine, it doesn’t have the same “surge and crash” effect on the body. Theobromine’s effect is slower, smoother and longer lasting with only a mild influence on the central nervous system versus caffeine’s high impact. This could explain the so called “addiction” to chocolate that many people feel they have. If you eat something and it makes you feel good, then it’s natural to want more. In addition to the previously mentioned health benefits, what makes Youngevity Triple Treat Chocolate different is the “guilt-free” factor.
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28
Aug 10
In an effort to practice what we preach, today was a prime example of taking some time to center my mind and take a few moments to figuratively smell the roses.
My standing chiropractic appointment at Advanced Health Center with Dr. Lisa (who is phenomenal) – which is merely for wellness purposes, always leaves me relaxed, improves my posture and balance, and gives me 20-30 minutes to decompress from the week. It also felt so defiantly delightly because I purposefully deviated from the expected schedule of Saturday chores.
One may think, “A chiropractor? But, there’s nothing wrong with my back.” Instead of waiting for something to go wrong, chiropractic care helps to enhance the body’s mobility which is connection to digestion, emotional health, proper immune function, concentration and sleep.
So here’s the challenge: during the month of September, visit a recommended chiropractor (you’re welcome to see Dr. Lisa if she is in your area). Don’t just take my word for it, but enjoy the experience for yourself. Then blog about your experience and recommendations below.
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Aug 10
5. When you lose weight and feel great, your positivity can inspire not only your friends, but your friends’ friends too.
4. Your health practices at home are being observed by your family members, whether you notice it or not. When you practice, and not preach, you set the example for them to follow.
3. When enough messages flood the media about living a healthy lifestyle (especially those images of Jennifer Hudson!), it shapes the norms and expectations of society.
2. Internet social networks can also create the viral effect of health and wellness, from tweeting weight loss goals to sharing dietary practices on facebook.
1. When you team up with a buddy who wants a healthier lifestyle, you can influence and motivate each other to eat properly and exercise. It definitely helps when you want to fit into that little black dress for a night on the town as a reward!
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Aug 10
Weekends are often filled with household to-do lists, grocery store trips, or cleaning. The mere thought of it may make you want to crawl back to bed and forgettaboutit. Well, the realities of life may not let you do that, BUT you can put a task on your to-do list or schedule that is all for you. You can:
Treat yourself to an herbal iced tea while running errands;
Reward yourself with one hour to go to a park and take in the sights, sounds and scents of nature, and perhaps call up a friend for a chat;
Turn off the news in the car and pump up some of your favorite tunes;
Keep a standing hair/nail appointment;
And of course when you’re going out and about, be sure to dress in an outfit that’s comfortable yet makes you feel beautiful. Hey, you never know who you may bump into.
Enjoy!
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Aug 10
Why must we master the art of living well? Because too many of us have normalized living less than our best.
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Jul 10
Take some time today to reflect on your meals for the week. Did it consist of donuts, burgers and fries, and pizza? Did you eat vegetables other than a piece of lettuce and tomato on a sandwich? Was water your beverage of choice, or was it soda or juice?
Use the weekend to regroup by drinking lots of water, and eating balanced meals of fruits, vegetables, whole grain and lean protein. It is also a great time to plan and track your meals for the week. It is no surprise that you will have to eat, so why not prepare yourself to enjoy healthy delicious foods everyday?
My Fitness Pal is a free and easy tool that logs your meals and remembers them for future entries. It also has a tool to track your exercise, allowing you to see how many calories you burned.
A proactive approach to your meals will save you money, help you to become more mindful about what you put in your body, and inspire someone to follow in your footsteps.
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Jul 10
Guided imagery utilizes mental images of the unconsious to influence the conscious mind. Scientifically accepted as a practice for relaxing the mind and body, it is used by health professionals and the public to relieve stress, reduce anxiety, lessen physical pain and resolve emotional conflicts.
How does it work?
We found this calming example that you can use daily:
http://tinyurl.com/2cobzxp
Tell us how guided imagery works for you.
