Comprehensive Core Workout – In Under 5 Minutes
Who doesn’t love sit-ups? They’re such a great way to get your core in shape! What’s that? You don’t like sit-ups? Maybe you’ve been doing them wrong, because they can be part of a quick, intense, and highly effective core workout. Consider alternating between this workout, and my no-equipment core workout. What You Need – a stability ball (~26inches diameter) – some space – a reasonably non-slip floor – a 30-second timer that beeps The Exercises (there are four of them) 1) Stability ball crunches Lie with your back molded to the ball;...
Read MoreHealing Your Body by Eating Right – Inflammation
Life in the twenty-first century is full – there are so many demands on our time that we often find we have very little time for ourselves. One result of that is that we tend to be so busy reacting to problems as they happen (‘putting out fires’) that we have no time to take proactive measures to prevent them from happening at all. In terms of our own health, that often means waiting until things get very bad before we decide that we need to make some serious changes. What is inflammation? Inflammation is part of the body’s natural defense system against infection,...
Read MoreThai Salad Recipe
This may be one of the yummiest salads in existence – be prepared to make it regularly! * 1 chopped cucumber * 1 cup chopped sugar snap peas * 2-3 cups mung bean sprouts (or lentil sprouts – either way, sprout them at home!) * 1 chopped tomato * 1 thinly sliced red or yellow bell pepper * 1/2 cup cashews roughly chopped * 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro * 1-2 tbsp lemon or lime juice * 1 tablespoon cold pressed olive oil * 1 teaspoon sesame oil * 1 1/2 teaspoons nama shoyu or soy sauce or Braggs 1) Toss sprouts, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, oils and soy...
Read MoreSprouting – cheap, easy, and healthy
It’s entirely possible that your sole exposure to sprouts, thus far, has been alfalfa sprouts at salad bars and slightly slimy bean sprouts at the grocery store. You may not realize that you can make your own sprouts at home, with very little effort. What better way to enjoy fresh vegetables every day, for pennies a serving? Why sprout? Sprouts contain vitamins, minerals, protein, and enzymes, all necessary for the body to function optimally. Beyond that, sprouts deliver these nutrients in a form that is easily digested. Sprouts are also inexpensive, and deliciously fresh and...
Read MoreThe Top Ten Tips for Living in Love in 2011
Periodically, I will post messages I get from others. This particular one was sufficiently compelling that I’ve decided to share it with you all. ____________________________________________ The Top Ten Tips for Living in Love in 2011 By Marci Shimoff What’s the one thing that would make 2011 your best year ever? More money? A better job? Losing 20 pounds? As great as those might be, there’s something else that I guarantee will create a magical year: unconditional love. It’s the one thing that changes everything. What if you could live in a state of unconditional love all of the time?...
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