When I was getting acupuncture treatments to alleviate my headaches and general anxiety, my acupuncturist encouraged me to eat only hot foods. I had to keep a food journal where I recorded everything that I ate and handed it over to her each week. Whenever I ate something cold, she’d look at it and say, [...]
Entries from May 2008
Eat Hot Foods
May 30th, 2008 · No Comments · Food
Tags: chi·chinese medicine·digestion·digestive fire
The Wedding Diet
May 28th, 2008 · No Comments · Exercise, Food, Love, Self Care, Wedding, happiness
Oh yes, the infamous wedding diet. This is when brides-to-be do everything they can in their power to get slimmer, trimmer and tinier before their Big Day. For some, the BIGGEST DAY OF THEIR LIVES. And, in order to be fully prepared for the biggest day of their lives, it’s essential that they become as [...]
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Fend Off Brain Power Failure
May 20th, 2008 · No Comments · Self Care
According to a recent sleep study, sleep deprivation can cause the brain to work more slowly, especially when processing visual information. Scientists refer to this as a sort of “brain power failure.”
Getting enough sleep is essential, but that amount is not the same for everyone. Adults usually need 7-8 hours, but some do well with [...]
Tags: primary food·Self Care·Sleep
Supersized Food
May 15th, 2008 · No Comments · Food
It’s no secret that food portion sizes have grown exponentially since the mid 20th century. Here’s a great article that shows the differences in portions between then and now. For example, check out these pizza slices:
Pizza, 20 years ago - 500 calories Pizza, today - 850 calories
In New York City, fast food chains must [...]
Tags: calories·News·portion control·supersize
The best way to get in shape
May 2nd, 2008 · No Comments · Exercise, Fun, Self Care
Part of having a delicious life is about loving the skin you’re in. Finding movement that feels right for you can help you love your body that much more. When you take care of your body with vitality-building exercises, you are rewarded with higher energy levels and more positive emotions (not to mention a sexy [...]
Tags: cleanse diet class·cycling·Exercise·running·swimming·tai chi·weight lifting·work out·Yoga