Working in a gym, all too often I hear that thump of someone flying off the treadmill. Please, do yourself a big favor and when you join a new gym or workout on a treadmill you haven't been on before ASK FOR HELP. Every brand of treadmill is a little different and they are NOT forgiving pieces of equipment. Since it's been highly encouraged to NOT hold on when using the … [Read more...] about Walk This Way and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes…
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Thank You, Father (of Medicine that is…)
"All diseases begin in the gut." --Hippocrates Months ago we talked about the G-BOMBS; GREENS, BEANS, ONIONS, MUSHROOMS, BERRIES and SEEDS. Dr. Joel Fuhrman, who wrote EAT TO LIVE suggests these foods have the power to basically fix all that ails us from being overweight, to feeling sluggish and most importantly to prevent disease. If Hippocrates was right, and often … [Read more...] about Thank You, Father (of Medicine that is…)
Making Muscles
There is something beautiful trendy in the world and that is the idea that strong, fit and athletic are the new beautiful. Whenever I see or hear 3 things in a very short amount of time and they all echo the same message, I pay attention. Earlier in the week, it was a mannequin that although referred to as "full-figured," was in fact simply not skinny. Then I picked up a … [Read more...] about Making Muscles
Stop and Smell the Roses…and Herbs and Fruits, Too!
If stress is getting to you (or even if it isn't) it is time to stop and smell the roses. They really do have incredible power to help reduce stress, as they contain a chemical called linalool, a proven stress reducer. Aromatherapy is a powerful superhero against stress and herbs such as lavender and basil and fruits such as oranges, grapes and mangoes all contain linalool! … [Read more...] about Stop and Smell the Roses…and Herbs and Fruits, Too!
Just Another Manic (and Meatless) Monday
Good morning and happy Monday. Thanks to Rita for the tip about using Epsom salt as a fertilizer. Sure enough, as you said, there were the instructions right on the back of the back. While our garden is quite weak this year, I did fertilize my two tomato plants and the "recycled" garden on the side of the house, where I plant the bottoms of the scallions and leeks. I also … [Read more...] about Just Another Manic (and Meatless) Monday