Be Healthy Now

In many parts of the country, the hottest days of summer are behind us and we have cool fall mornings to look forward to. What does this mean for you? It’s a great time to start exercising! Cooler mornings and evenings are the perfect time to get in a quick workout before or after work. Even a half hour a few times a week can make all the difference in the world! I found this great site called Cool Running that features a plan to help you get from being a couch potato to running a 5K (3.1 miles) in about 2 months! It’s called, appropriately, Couch to 5K. Check it out!

I’m on week 3 and I have already started to notice the changes in my body, most noticeably many more sore muscles! I had been trying ice and heat but that alone wasn’t keeping me from feeling sore the next day. Lately though, I have been telling everyone I know about the Mini Pro 2 Thumper Massager. Its pounding, percussive action can be a bit extreme even at the lowest settings, but I’ve found nothing better for working out knots in tight muscles. I’ve also heard about the new Thumper Sport which is just as powerful as the Mini Pro, but a bit cheaper and more maneuverable. I can’t wait to get my hands on one! Some of my runner friends swear by the Marathon Stick, a simple ingenious tool that can help to relax your legs and calves after a hard run. I haven’t tried one myself, but with all the great things I’m hearing, I can’t wait!

Even if it’s not running, cool fall weather is a perfect time to join an athletic league, get out on a bike trail or just walk around town!

Mindful eating is not a new concept. It has roots in Buddhism and has been studied as a way to combat eating disorders.

Eating mindfully is more important now than ever. I was shocked to come across an article that said all humans will be obese by the year 2075. With our busy lifestyles we are all guilty of eating on the run. This often results in eating too fast, eating while working, and making unhealthy meal choices. If we are to combat obesity and live happy, healthy long lives we need to practice Mindful Eating now. How it works:

1. Pay attention to your body. Ask yourself if you are really hungry, of if there is another reason you want to eat. Notice when you are starting to feel full and then stop eating just as you feel full.

2. Eat slowly. Take time to chew your food and savor each bite. Smell the aroma of your food. Take time to notice the shapes and colors on your plate. It is important to eat slowly so that your body has enough time to register the food you ingest. If you eat too quickly you will miss the flavor and texture of food in your mouth, and risk overeating.

3. Avoid eating during other activities. So many of us eat while watching television or working at the computer. People who eat during other activities tend to be unaware of how much they eat.

4. Don’t eat when stressed. Stress can compromise digestion and cause heartburn. If you are feeling stressed before a meal, try taking a few deep breaths, light a candle and play soothing music to help you relax.

5. Eat simply, healthy foods. Some nutrition experts say that you should not have more than 5 ingredients at any meal. This is important concept for mindful eating. By eating simple, healthy food with fewer ingredients you are better able to taste (and name) each ingredient. Who knows what Polysorbate 80 tastes like? I don’t and I don’t want to know.

Whether you want to lost weight or just be healthy and live a long life, Mindful Eating is an essential practice to achieving these goals. Do you remember what you ate today?

It has been too long since I checked in with
all of you, but the days of summer just fly by.

The world seems to be crumbling as we speak. I am fortunate to
live in Portland, Oregon, where we take seriously the issues of
health and our ecosystem. One of the networks I belong to sent
me an e-mail about one of our members. She was in Turkey, and
needed an eye operation in order to save her eye. I don’t know
about you, but a month doesn’t go by that someone I know and
care about can’t get the care they deserve. In one week,we
managed to raise $3000 to send her for her operation.

As many of us get older, we are going to have to rely more
and more on our own social networks. I encourage you to reach
out. It really feels good to help someone in need. And who
knows, some day that someone might be you.

Just the other day, I received a heartbreaking phone call.
Martha Colson, a lovely woman from Indiana, called to tell me
that she loved the Chi Vitalizer she bought from the
AllAboutNetwork, but that she had to order a replacement.
I asked her why and she told me that it was destroyed in one of
the terrible flood in the Midwest earlier this summer.

Here’s what she had to say. “I am 73 years old and have had
life-long scoliosis. In recent years I have developed a
degenerative disc disorder. The Chi Vitalizer relaxed the tight
and aching muscles associated with my conditions.” After hearing
of her loss and how much enjoyment she got out of her chi
machine, I had to do something.

Hopefully the new Chi Vitalizer that I sent her will help to
relieve the stresses associated with rebuilding her life after
this tragedy. That act of kindness reminded me why I am in this
business. I love helping people!

I hope that by sharing this story, I have inspired you to make a
difference in the life of someone you know, or even in your own
life. You owe it to yourself and the world around you.

Americans spent $16.7 billion on organic food and beverages in 2006, a 126 percent increase in just five years, according to the Organic Trade Association, an industry trade group. Analysts have been telling us that the demand for organic products will drive prices down, but even though organic sales are growing every year they still carry a hefty premium.

Just how high it too high? A local organic produce company here in Portland, Oregon will deliver a weeks supply of organic fruits and vegetables for one person for $30. That’s $120 per month! According to a  recent New York Times article, rising  prices for organic groceries are prompting some consumers to question their devotion to food produced without chemicals, fertilizers, or antibiotics. Don’t sacrifice your health. Healthy dietary supplements make it possible to get the benefits of organic foods at a fraction of the price.

AllAboutMassagers.com offers an amazing organic product that makes it easy and affordable for you to get your daily dose of vitamins and minerals. Vitamineral Green is designed to be the most nutrient dense and comprehensive superfood product ever offered. It contains a full spectrum of naturally occuring, absorbable, and non-toxic vitamins and minerals. Vitamineral Green also contains naturally occuring amino acids, antioxidants, fatty acids, chlorophyll, fibers, phytonutrients, and other organic nutrients. A two month supply of Vitamineral Green costs less than $50, compared to almost $250 for organic produce delivery.

As we enter the months of summer, it seems like everything is more expensive.  Gasoline is over $4 a gallon in most of the country and food costs are rising like never before. These costs can add up and at the end of the month, there’s usually not much money left over to spend on yourself. Some perceived luxuries, like massages, are often ignored. In many parts of the country, a private masseur can cost more than $50 per hour, depending on the services offered.

 But are massages really luxuries? No! You have the right to feel relaxed and healthy, just as you have the right to a roof over your head and food on your table. Ignoring your body can lead to disastrous consequences. Performance at work can suffer, as can relationships with friends and family. Treating yourself to a massage or other therapy session can help to relieve stress, improve muscle tone and increase feelings of peacefulness and wellness. If you’re unable to afford the cost of a personal massage therapists, don’t worry, AllAboutMassagers.com has just what you need to cure the summertime blues.

The Kneading Finger Rollers Deluxe massager is one of the most popular massagers for those interested in alternatives to pricy massage treatments. The kneading action of this massager produces an action similar to that of human hands. Use this unit on your neck, back, legs, shoulders and arms.

The Evergain 308DL Chi Machine is an all-in-one home health spa. It offers the benefits of neck and shoulder massage, reflexology treatments on the feet and the unparalleled benefits of a Chi Machine, helping energy to flow freely through your body. And don’t forget about the infrared heat technology or the magnetic therapies offered by this amazing one-of-a-kind device!

Wooden and plastic hand massage tools are simple, but so are a lot of amazing technologies. These devices can fit in the palm of your hand, but provide out of this world relief to foot, neck, shoulder, and back pain. Make sure to buy more than one. Once your friends see them, they’ll never give them back!

Dietary supplements can help your body to recover from the harsh summer heat. Check out our new products like Eskimo-3 Omega Oils and Probiotic Pearls. Get healthy the natural way!

A top-of-the-line electrical massager may cost as much as several sessions with a massage therapist, but remember that after a few weeks of use, many of these units have already paid for themselves!

Until next time, stay cool and be well!