A calmer, healthier you? Doesn't that sound good. Does to me and it is what I have been trying to work on in my Happiness Project.
Found some ideas that I have been trying over the last couple of weeks. My life is Topsy turfy now, so I think these new ideas are helping. See what you think.
DEEP breathing--we all know this but tend to forget about the proper way to breath.
Mental imagery..this is one of the hardest ideas for me. I know that other people say it works great but my mind just does not seem to to the right place to pull up any images. Another trick is trying to imagine the stress just flowing out of your body.
Meditation: is the act of consciously focusing on one thought, object or word. Is known to boost creativity, help solve problems. This can be done anytime anywhere.
Relaxing music and sounds: can clear your mind, rid you of stress and detox your body.
Try all or anyone of these. They might help on a regular basis or when you really have had a bad day.
The salto family
Welcome all
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
reuseable bags
I did not know any of this information about the reuseable bags. I am a frequent user as most of us now a days. Read and pay attention..The information is from research going on in Arizona. Sound like it good be something to consider.
The E coli virus was found in these plastic reuseable bags . This is easily remeady by washing out the bag before each use. Never did this but sounds like a good idea.
Here are four tips that is now being recomended.
Sanitize your bags
Seperate raw foods from other products
DO NO use the grocery bags for other purposes. I am very quilty of this. Use any of the bags for anything. SO be aware and only use the grocery bags for that purpose.
DO NOT leave the bags in the car. The heat will promote the growth of bacteria. WHO knew that?
Just so we can all be aware.
The E coli virus was found in these plastic reuseable bags . This is easily remeady by washing out the bag before each use. Never did this but sounds like a good idea.
Here are four tips that is now being recomended.
Sanitize your bags
Seperate raw foods from other products
DO NO use the grocery bags for other purposes. I am very quilty of this. Use any of the bags for anything. SO be aware and only use the grocery bags for that purpose.
DO NOT leave the bags in the car. The heat will promote the growth of bacteria. WHO knew that?
Just so we can all be aware.
Friday, July 2, 2010
soothe headache
from Woman's Day magazine , I read an article about food and headaches. Give it a try and respond so all might know if these foods help you or not.
Bake potato:with the skin is great source of potassium which can be one of the elements lacking when a headache arrives.
Watermelon: Dehydration is one of the causes of headaches, so reach for some water-rich foods like watermelon. Any fruit contains some water and minerals which will help with prevention. Keep yourself hydrated as much as possible for prevention.
Coffee: Yes, in moderation, java does work. How! helps reduce the blood vessels which might help with the headache.
Whole grain: too little carbs might bring on a headache. If you suspect this is the case, grab a healthy carb-whole wheat brand, oatmeal, fruit or yogurt. Might also get you in a better mood by increasing the serotonin(the so called fell-good hormone).
Almonds (my favorite nut) magnesium may protect from the brunt of a headache by relaxing the blood vessels. Some other sources for magnesium are bananas, avocados, brown rice, legumes.
Yogurt: have been mentioning a lot-also contains calcium which your body could be calling for when the headache arrives.
Sesame seeds: sprinkle them on salads or on top of oatmeal soups. These tiny seeds hold a big punch. Improves circulation, stabilize estrogen levels and good source of magnesium.
Spinach: Has been shown to decrease blood vessel pressure, prevent hangovers and may help with headache. Try using spinach for your salad, watermelon, apricots and some walnuts and you have a powerful headache relief formula.
REMEMBER these are all just suggestions that might help. Don't hold me or Woman's day to this as a hard fact.
Bake potato:with the skin is great source of potassium which can be one of the elements lacking when a headache arrives.
Watermelon: Dehydration is one of the causes of headaches, so reach for some water-rich foods like watermelon. Any fruit contains some water and minerals which will help with prevention. Keep yourself hydrated as much as possible for prevention.
Coffee: Yes, in moderation, java does work. How! helps reduce the blood vessels which might help with the headache.
Whole grain: too little carbs might bring on a headache. If you suspect this is the case, grab a healthy carb-whole wheat brand, oatmeal, fruit or yogurt. Might also get you in a better mood by increasing the serotonin(the so called fell-good hormone).
Almonds (my favorite nut) magnesium may protect from the brunt of a headache by relaxing the blood vessels. Some other sources for magnesium are bananas, avocados, brown rice, legumes.
Yogurt: have been mentioning a lot-also contains calcium which your body could be calling for when the headache arrives.
Sesame seeds: sprinkle them on salads or on top of oatmeal soups. These tiny seeds hold a big punch. Improves circulation, stabilize estrogen levels and good source of magnesium.
Spinach: Has been shown to decrease blood vessel pressure, prevent hangovers and may help with headache. Try using spinach for your salad, watermelon, apricots and some walnuts and you have a powerful headache relief formula.
REMEMBER these are all just suggestions that might help. Don't hold me or Woman's day to this as a hard fact.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Grocery store Good-Better-Best
Some quick thoughts for your next grocery store visit in finding the healthiest choices.
Milk: good 2%, Better !% Best skim
Yogurt: Good low fat, Better low fat fortified Best Plain nonfat
Bread: Good whole grain, Better 100% whole grain BEST light 100% whole wheat
Cereal: Cereal without marshmallow, or food coloring Better whole grain BEST whole grain low in sugar
Pasta: Durum wheat pasta Better whole-wheat BEST omega 3 enriched whole wheat
Deli meat: Good turkey or chicken slices, Better low sodium lean meats BEST whole cuts of meat with no processing grilled at home.
You get my drift. Shop wisely and read labels.
Milk: good 2%, Better !% Best skim
Yogurt: Good low fat, Better low fat fortified Best Plain nonfat
Bread: Good whole grain, Better 100% whole grain BEST light 100% whole wheat
Cereal: Cereal without marshmallow, or food coloring Better whole grain BEST whole grain low in sugar
Pasta: Durum wheat pasta Better whole-wheat BEST omega 3 enriched whole wheat
Deli meat: Good turkey or chicken slices, Better low sodium lean meats BEST whole cuts of meat with no processing grilled at home.
You get my drift. Shop wisely and read labels.
blessing and gifts
Why don't you guys take time this Fourth of July weekend to think about the good things in your life> Consider just how lucky we are to be living in the 21st century. What a lot we have experience in the last decade. Sometimes it is just so amazing. I hop that all can appreciate this fact and enjoy what is happening. I know that much is going wrong with this state and the country but still we can try and look at the good also. Try to enjoy the moment. and the freedom that has come from so many before us.
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