Friday, April 30, 2010

What You Think is What You Get!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Studies have shown that being optimistic can add as much as 7 years to your life. To train yourself to focus on the positive, create a daily list of things that made you happy or you are grateful for each night.

What you think is what you get!

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Live Longer.....Be Optimistic

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Studies have shown that being optimistic can add as much as 7 years to your life. To train yourself to focus on the positive, create a daily list of things that made you happy or you are grateful for each night.

The Bible says "take every thought captive". The way to do that is to rebuke negative thoughts, send the to the feet of Jesus and replace them IMMEDIATELY with positive ones.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Tasty Treat That's Good For You!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

A tasty, nutritious dessert is to blend 1 avocado,
1 kiwifruit, cup strawberries and 3 pitted soaked dates.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Be a Kid.....Hang Upside Down! And, Help Your Aches and Pains!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Inversion therapy or hanging upside down for a few minutes daily has been shown to relieve aches and pains, stiffness and stress and helps the body detox by speeding up blood flow and the flow of lymphatic fluids to clear out waste from the body.

Monday, April 26, 2010

Relax! Listen to This!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Sound therapy works by using brass or crystal bowls to produce sounds that aid in relaxation. It is believed that sound therapy decreases stress, insomnia and depression.

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Color Affects Job Satisfaction? Yep!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Studies show that the color of office walls can effect mood and job satisfaction. White, blue or green painted walls are best for office spaces to improve mood and job satisfaction.

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Embrace Change For Better Health!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

"Resisting the things you know you need to change polarize your life. This keeps you stuck. However, when you embrace change, the pieces of your life will fall naturally into place and stay there, just like magnets." Eric Plasker, D.C.

Friday, April 23, 2010

Constipated? Here's a Natural Remedy!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

If you suffer from constipation, a natural way to get the bowels moving is to add a tablespoon of ground flaxseeds to your morning cereal instead of using harsh chemical laxatives.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Drink Aloe for Better Breath and Healing of Digestive Problems

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Stomach disorders can result in bad breath.
A natural way to freshen breathe is to gargle daily with aloe vera juice. Aloe vera has been shown to reduce toxins in the digestive system.

I drink the aloe from Univera each night and it has healed my digestive problems! Check my website at www.ececonsultants.com on the health tab and read more!

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Get Fit and Get Your Garden in Shape At the Same Time!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Research shows that gardening is a great way to reduce stress, improve mood and get physical activity.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Active Families are Healthier!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

A fun way to improve the health and fitness of your family is to get active together. Play sports, ride bikes, walk or run together instead of watching TV, going to the movies or playing video games.

Monday, April 19, 2010

Lower Your Fat Content Easily!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

To de-fat homemade soups, sauces, gravies and broths, strain out the solids and chill the liquid separately.
As it cools, the fat will rise to the top and you can easily remove it.

Sunday, April 18, 2010

LIghten Your Mood!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

To brighten your mood and lift your spirit, consider freshening up your environment with fresh flowers, a tabletop fountain or a beautiful plant.

Friday, April 16, 2010

Eat It The Way God Made It and You'll Be Healthier!

PeaceLove sez, "Shocking Mother Jones article about a Cornucopia Institute report on how many of the most popular veggie burgers are made with hexane, a neurotoxic byproduct of gas refining."

In order to meet the demands of health-conscious consumers, manufacturers of soy-based fake meat like to make their products have as little fat as possible. The cheapest way to do this is by submerging soybeans in a bath of hexane to separate the oil from the protein. Says Cornucopia Institute senior researcher Charlotte Vallaeys, "If a non-organic product contains a soy protein isolate, soy protein concentrate, or texturized vegetable protein, you can be pretty sure it was made using soy beans that were made with hexane."

If you've heard about hexane before, it was likely in the context of gasoline--the air pollutant is also a byproduct of gas refining. But in 2007, grain processors were responsible for two-thirds of our national hexane emissions. Hexane is hazardous in the factory, too: Workers who have been exposed to it have developed both skin and nervous system disorders. Troubling, then, that the FDA does not monitor or regulate hexane residue in foods. More worrisome still: According to the report, "Nearly every major ingredient in conventional soy-based infant formula is hexane extracted."
Here's some of the soy brands that contain neurotoxins: "Boca Burger (conventional), Franklin Farms, Garden Burger, It's All Good Lightlife, Morningstar Farms, President's Choice, Taste Above, Trader Joe's, Yves Veggie Cuisine."

And here's some that are free from hexane: "Boca Burgers (Made with organic soy), Helen's Kitchen, Morningstar (Made with organic), Superburgers by Turtle Island, Tofurky, Wildwood."

This is one way in which the "organic" label is more than just a greenwash! On the other hand, anything labelled as "made with organic ingredients" instead of "organic" can have hexane or plutonium or whatever.

Too Old to Move? Nah!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

The more you move, the more you will be able to move. It is never too late to start exercising.
Studies show that people have been able to develop muscles even in their 80's and 90's.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Get Fit, Have Fun, Make Friends, Help a Worthy Cause!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

A fun way to get fit, stay motivated and meet new people is to sign up for a group fun run or bike ride and train for the event with the group.

Do it for a good cause and you've accomplished several goals with one fell swoop!

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Just Say NO to Processed Foods

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

"Processed foods not only extend the shelf life, but they extend the waistline as well."
Karen Sessions

Eat it the way God made it.
Elizabeth Baker

Monday, April 12, 2010

Keeping Meats and Veggies Separate

Keeping meats and veggies separate is very important in order to avoid contamination. However, if you just change to a vegetarian diet you won't have to worry about that!

Getting healthier is simple....it's just not easy. Need a mentor? I'm available!

Saturday, April 10, 2010

What's In It For You? Raw Almonds

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Raw almonds make a nutritious, tasty snack.
They are high in vitamin E, folate, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium, fiber and healthy monounsaturated fat.

All these benefits are eliminated when the almonds are slathered with oil and salt and cooked!

Friday, April 9, 2010

How to Avoid Sickness and Live Longer?

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

"To avoid sickness eat less; to prolong life worry less." Chu Hui Weng

Check out my fasting blog at www.drellouisesfastingblog.blogspot.com for more information about fasting!

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Reward Yourself! But, Not With Food!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

A way to encourage yourself to continue working towards your goals is to give yourself an incentive or reward. Treat yourself to a massage, bubble bath, concert, new clothes etc. to celebrate your successes toward your goal.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

No Money for Expensive Exercise Equipment?

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Using your own body weight for strength training is effective, inexpensive and can be done anywhere. Some body weight exercises to try are push- ups, squats, chair dips, walking lunges, abdominal exercises, jumping jacks, side jumps and pull-ups.

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Slow Down Muscle Loss!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Adults lose 7-8 pounds of muscle every decade.
To slow down this loss of muscle it is important to incorporate strength training in to your weekly fitness routine.

Monday, April 5, 2010

Check With Your Doctor When Combining Prescription Drugs With Supplements

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Use caution when combining prescription medications, over the counter medications and supplements. Ask your doctor or pharmacist first if they are safe to take together.

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Bad Breath? Try This!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

To naturally freshen your breathe chew
on parsley, mint, anise, dill or fennel seeds.

Saturday, April 3, 2010

Zeaxanthin - Eat More for Better Eyes!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Zeaxanthin is a carotenoid which is important for eye health.
Good sources of zeaxanthin are citrus fruits, corn, green vegetables, winter squash and eggs.

Friday, April 2, 2010

Deep Greens...;.sigh....yes, they are GOOD for you and your eyes!

Good sources of Lutein are deep green-leafy
vegetables and kiwifruit. Lutein is important for eye health.

To get the equivalent of FIVE plates of spinach and other leafy greens from land and sea, just add 1 tablespoon of MetaGreens to your morning or afternoon blender drink. I distribute Metagreens so just email me for more information!

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Get Your Lutein for Healthier Eyes!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found in the retina's macula of the eyes. These carotenoids protect your eyes from sunlight and other environmental damage.