tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47459620192323072912024-02-19T08:12:04.694-08:00Ask Dr. EllouiseHealth Coaching (The Proven Way to Get Fit and Healthy) Transforming your Life in Easy Steps. Achieve What You Never Thought Possible! Your Coach will use a proven step by step process, keeping you on track, and holding you accountable. You will get in shape through ways that are fun, you will soon be living an active lifestyle, looking good on the outside and feeling good on the inside. CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND HEALTH PRODUCTS! www.ececonsultants.comDr. Ellouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17715367053449779659noreply@blogger.comBlogger1752125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745962019232307291.post-74375003812099911102014-02-23T16:17:00.000-08:002014-02-23T16:18:42.666-08:00Xylitol? Several people have asked me about Xylitol. As I began researching it, I found that it is used in my "Tom's of Maine" toothpaste. Hmm-m-m. So I continued researching it. This month, The magazine from Marlene's Health Food Store has an article about Xylitol for oral health! See below:
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol found in numerous plants, fruits, and vegetables, and is naturally produced by the body - up to 15 grams daily.
Equal in sweetness and volume to table sugar, xylitol is a low calorie sweetener. It's also available in chewing gums, mints, toothpastes, and other products.
Research supports using xylitol to prevent cavities and tooth decay. Since bacteria cannot use xylitol to grow, fewer cavities decay causing bacteria survive on the tooth's surface over time, reducing plaque formation.
And, it's not just teeth! Poor oral health has also been linked to cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer
s disease, obesity and various types of cancer. Dr. Ellouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17715367053449779659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745962019232307291.post-20792110032145837182013-09-03T21:39:00.003-07:002013-09-03T21:39:39.259-07:00Yerba Mate? Yerba mate is an herbal infusion. It is a good source of vitamins A, C, E, B complex, calcium, iron, magnesium, selenium, manganese, phosphates, chlorophyll, hydrochloric acid, pantothenic acid and choline. Dr. Ellouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17715367053449779659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745962019232307291.post-89868577822104581122013-09-02T13:55:00.003-07:002013-09-02T13:55:50.476-07:00Not For Indoors! <span style="color: #a36548; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>Never
use a barbecue grill, propane camp stove or any cook stove not approved for
interior use inside your home. These stoves replace oxygen in the air with
carbon monoxide. When used in a closed space, the results can be fatal. </strong></span>Dr. Ellouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17715367053449779659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745962019232307291.post-80334865130150772812013-09-01T16:21:00.002-07:002013-09-01T16:21:42.008-07:00Antibiotics 101<span style="color: #a36548; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>If
you do have a bacterial infection and are prescribed antibiotics to treat it.
It is important to take the antibiotic exactly as instructed. Do not skip doses
and take the entire prescribed course even if you start feeling better. </strong></span>Dr. Ellouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17715367053449779659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745962019232307291.post-23822932982686099152013-08-31T10:30:00.002-07:002013-08-31T10:30:49.979-07:00Be Careful to Take Antibiotics Only When and How the Doctor Prescribes<span style="color: #a36548; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>Antibiotics
should only be taken if prescribed by your physician for a bacterial infection.
They do not work for a viral infection such as a cold, cough or the flu. Taking
an antibiotic when you don't need it can lead to antibiotic resistance. </strong></span>Dr. Ellouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17715367053449779659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745962019232307291.post-52289557100725801532013-08-27T21:28:00.000-07:002013-08-27T21:28:07.140-07:00Food Borne Illness? <span style="color: #a36548; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>If
you suspect you have a food-borne illness, contact your local health
department. Calls from concerned citizens are often the way outbreaks are first
detected.</strong></span>Dr. Ellouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17715367053449779659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745962019232307291.post-2359618179048203132013-08-26T21:14:00.001-07:002013-08-26T21:14:38.823-07:00Be Kind to Your Kids' Teeth!<span style="color: #a36548; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>Decrease
risk of tooth decay by practicing good oral hygiene and decreasing consumption
of sugar and starch containing food and beverages. </strong></span>Dr. Ellouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17715367053449779659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745962019232307291.post-51085945569710477882013-08-25T14:45:00.003-07:002013-08-25T14:45:37.246-07:00Eat With Your Kids! <span style="color: #a36548; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>Children
tend to eat better when they eat with adults. Having at least one adult at the
family meal is linked to greater consumption of fruit and veggies and less
chance of skipping breakfast. </strong></span>Dr. Ellouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17715367053449779659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745962019232307291.post-63388707826020979672013-08-24T09:32:00.002-07:002013-08-24T09:32:54.121-07:00Expose Your Children to a Variety of Foods! <span style="color: #a36548; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>Research
published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that the earlier
and more often a child is exposed to different foods; the healthier that
child's adult diet is likely to be. </strong></span>Dr. Ellouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17715367053449779659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745962019232307291.post-82864075036547195412013-08-23T09:36:00.003-07:002013-08-23T09:36:57.231-07:00Stress? What Stress? <span style="color: #a36548; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>According
to the CDC and World Health Organization, stress contributes to half of all
illnesses in North America and more than half of all deaths in people under 65
are a result of stressful lifestyles. </strong></span>Dr. Ellouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17715367053449779659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745962019232307291.post-76513639565150745822013-08-23T09:23:00.003-07:002013-08-23T09:23:28.473-07:00Be Careful! Watch Out for Falls! <span style="color: #a36548; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>In
the United States, falls are the leading cause of injury and accidental death
in people 75 years and older.</strong></span>Dr. Ellouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17715367053449779659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745962019232307291.post-79916091169503584652013-08-23T09:20:00.000-07:002013-08-23T09:20:00.300-07:00Lower Your Stress Level! <span style="color: #a36548; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>According
to Shawn Talbott, PhD, LDN, FACSM "If you truly want to improve your
health, it is just as important to get your stress levels under control as it
is to eat a healthy diet and to get physical activity!" </strong></span>Dr. Ellouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17715367053449779659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745962019232307291.post-70355402163250008702013-08-23T08:58:00.003-07:002013-08-23T08:58:46.460-07:00Safety is Important! <span style="color: #a36548; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>For
older adults or those at risk for falls, install grab bars in the tub or shower
and by the toilet.</strong></span>Dr. Ellouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17715367053449779659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745962019232307291.post-79332800191113615432013-08-18T08:02:00.003-07:002013-08-18T08:02:52.549-07:00Nietzche Quote!
<br />
<strong><span style="color: #a36548; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt;">"He who has a why can endure any how."</span></strong><span style="color: #a36548; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<strong><span style="color: #a36548; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Nietzsche
</span></strong>Dr. Ellouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17715367053449779659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745962019232307291.post-38055886442539967632013-08-18T08:02:00.000-07:002013-08-18T08:02:11.375-07:00Got Tryptophan and Molybdenum? <span style="color: #a36548; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>Chickpeas
are high in tryptophan, the trace element molybdenum, soluble fiber, folic acid
protein, manganese, iron, magnesium, copper and zinc. </strong></span>Dr. Ellouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17715367053449779659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745962019232307291.post-56183073503608726082013-08-18T08:01:00.002-07:002013-08-18T08:01:12.192-07:00Too Busy to Cook? Here's a Simple Answer! <span style="color: #a36548; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>Double
or triple healthy recipes to make your own frozen dinners. Freeze in individual
containers for a quick meal on a day you don't have time to cook. </strong></span>Dr. Ellouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17715367053449779659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745962019232307291.post-51223242774256239612013-08-18T08:00:00.003-07:002013-08-18T08:00:23.735-07:00Is Your Mind Unsteady?
<br />
<strong><span style="color: #a36548; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt;">"When the breath wanders, the mind is unsteady. But when
the breath is calmed the mind too will be still."</span></strong><span style="color: #a36548; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<strong><span style="color: #a36548; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Hatha
Yoga Pradipika </span></strong>Dr. Ellouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17715367053449779659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745962019232307291.post-27163559771100264592013-08-18T07:57:00.003-07:002013-08-18T07:57:59.403-07:00Breathe! But, Do It Correctly! <span style="color: #a36548; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>There
are many reasons people do not breathe properly. Some are being tense or
agitated, stressed, sedentary lifestyle, depressed, feeling tired and drained
which can lead to shallow breathing. </strong></span>Dr. Ellouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17715367053449779659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745962019232307291.post-81200845560686140942013-08-11T20:34:00.000-07:002013-08-11T20:34:28.010-07:00Get Your Blood Pressure Under Control!<span style="color: #a36548; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>Research
shows that less than half the people with high blood pressure have their
condition under control. </strong></span>Dr. Ellouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17715367053449779659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745962019232307291.post-6738284916367864412013-08-11T20:31:00.000-07:002013-08-11T20:31:19.855-07:00No More Than 1,500 mg of Sodium Daily!<span style="color: #a36548; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>According
to the 2010 dietary guidelines for Americans, if you have high blood pressure,
diabetes, chronic kidney disease, are over 51 or African American you should
consume no more than 1500 mg of sodium daily. </strong></span>Dr. Ellouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17715367053449779659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745962019232307291.post-28398009993656905022013-08-11T20:26:00.000-07:002013-08-11T20:26:49.683-07:00Reduce Sodium in Your Diet! <span style="color: #a36548; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>Reduce
sodium in your diet by buying fresh, plain frozen or canned "with no salt
added" vegetables, avoid buying any canned meat, use herbs, spices and
salt-free seasoning blends when cooking instead of salt, avoid packaged foods
that have a high sodium content, avoid adding salt to foods and limit
consumption of restaurant food. </strong></span>Dr. Ellouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17715367053449779659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745962019232307291.post-11330188036649573562013-08-11T20:00:00.002-07:002013-08-11T20:00:19.448-07:00Avoid Back Injuries! <span style="color: #a36548; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>Most
low back injuries are caused from bending and twisting from the waist when
picking up something. To avoid back injuries, when you are lifting something
heavy, bend from the hips and knees and lift with your legs. </strong></span>Dr. Ellouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17715367053449779659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745962019232307291.post-83832131156469140702013-08-11T19:59:00.003-07:002013-08-11T19:59:10.971-07:00Journal Daily! <span style="color: #a36548; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>If
you want to transition to a healthier lifestyle, start to journal daily. </strong></span>Dr. Ellouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17715367053449779659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745962019232307291.post-29257955104124495712013-08-11T19:58:00.001-07:002013-08-11T19:58:33.236-07:00Journal to Identify Hidden Barriers!<span style="color: #a36548; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>Research
shows that journaling is a powerful way to identify barriers that you may not
normally see. </strong></span>Dr. Ellouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17715367053449779659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745962019232307291.post-73403406354165014342013-08-11T19:52:00.000-07:002013-08-11T19:52:34.076-07:00Journal, Journal, Journal! <span style="color: #a36548; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>You
can journal about anything to increase your awareness such as: daily food
choices, physical activity, energy levels, mood, personal insights,
relationships or anything else that appeals to you. </strong></span>Dr. Ellouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17715367053449779659noreply@blogger.com0