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It’s Self-care Saturday: Take the Defiantly Delightful Challenge

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

It’s Self-Care Saturday!

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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Jul 10

It’s Self-Care Saturday!

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

It’s Self-Care Saturday!

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.