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Archive for 2011

Food as Fuel – Breath for Balance

By Carol · Comments (0)
Saturday, November 12th, 2011

There are many ways to increase and manage your energy level.  Two of the basic everyday tools are

 Food and Breath.

The quality of what you take in pays huge dividends in the quality of your mental and physical energy and the energy you can effective share with the world.

Remember to consciously breathe deeply throughout the day. This helps keep your body and mind oxygenated and energized.  Pay attention to times when you may be holding your breath while focusing or concentrating.  If you catch yourself doing this, pause, and take a couple of deep breaths.

Balance your intake of complex carbohydrates and protein.  We need both types of food for a clear mind and an energized body.  During cold weather we often reach for the comfort foods high in simple carbohydrates and fats.  Choose instead complex carbohydrates and combine with lean protein for the best fuel for mind and body.

Carbohydrates stimulate the release of seratonin which produces feelings of calm and peace.  Choose complex carbohydrates of whole fruits, vegetables, beans, brown rice, and whole grains.

Proteins stimulate production of the neurotransmitter dopamine which helps with mental focus and concentration.  High protein foods also help you feel full. Protein is the only nutrient that can build, maintain, and repair our cells. Choose from fish, poultry, lean meat, eggs, low fat milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, peas, beans, lentils, nuts quinoa, seeds, soy milk, and tofu.

Remember, the better the energy that goes in, the better the energy that goes out.  You feel better and your everyday experience is better!

Watch the video below if you want to learn the healthy way to breathe.

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Categories : Book, Emotional Well-Being, Mental Well-Being, Mindfulness, Physical Well-Being, Video

Can You Remember Your SELF – Healthy?

By Carol · Comments (0)
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

aosh-book-cover-200x265I haven’t always been one to practice and promote healthy living.  My awakening to the consequences of my everyday choices ­ – what I ate, how I moved my body, what I thought, how I emoted, how I related to others, and how I connected with the greater force surrounding me-  came gradually.  As I have awakened, I have become even more aware of my ongoing need for self-love and self-attention.  And I must remember to give attention to my well-being everyday.

My book, The Art of Self-Health, Creating Total Well-Being from the Inside Out, was written for anyone, in any stage of awakening to their personal role and responsibility to Self-Health.  It was written for anyone interested in creating a long, resilient life for themselves that is full of energy, joy, personal effectiveness and meaning.  Can you remember your self healthy?

In the book, I share what I know and what I have and continue to practice everyday for the past several years. The course of my life has not been much different than any other person’s course of life.   I too, have been in process of seeking a fulfilling career, raising children, getting caught up thinking more stuff and more activity was going to fulfill me, meeting the needs of employers, spouse, kids, community, and school demands.  Not to mention the underlying stress of an ever-changing world, economic environment and family structure.  Until a few years ago, attention to my self and my well-being did not exist on any regular basis.  For me it took a series of big changes and loss (down-sized from my corporate job, end of my 20-year marriage, loss of my business, sudden disability of my partner, sudden death of my daughter, and my personal diagnosis of breast cancer) to really pay attention to me and my life choices.  The shifts and changes in my self-health have taken years to unfold and take hold, yet the more practice and experience I have of feeling good, the easier it is to make the choices that support my self-health everyday and to be more resilient in the face of uncertainty and changes in life.

I know the practices presented in this book work, because I use them.  I know that we are all different and have different desires, goals and intentions for greater well-being.  I know that the combination of practices that work for me, may not work for you.  That is where choice comes into play.  There are no hard and fast rules for greater well-being and there are many approaches and choices.  The key is to start somewhere.  Pay attention. Take a step and try something new that you know is good for you. I know that today, I have more energy, focus, meaningful relationships, trust in divine guidance and support, and enjoyment everyday than I have had since I was very young.  I know that this state of body, mind and spirit is what I will continue to remember…and come back to, because it feels so good!

If you are ready to remember, let me accompany you on your journey.  The tools and guidance at hand are immense – from the ancient wisdom of the turtle to the bridge between the body’s seven energy centers and seven dimensions of well-being.  Awaken and remember your SELF.  Start where you are, take responsibility for your choices, and let your best self-health unfold!

To Your Health!

Much love,

Carol

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Categories : Book, Mindfulness

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