tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53532390509467486232024-02-20T05:04:01.565-08:00OFF THE MAT, ON THE MENUMind-Body Nutrition for Mind-Body
Exerciseyogapilatescoachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094338510344089011noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353239050946748623.post-16719994740136001872019-04-18T09:42:00.000-07:002019-04-18T09:42:00.986-07:00WITHOUT KNIFE OR KICKSTwo ways to get healthier from your feet to your fork?<br />
Eat more raw veggies. Cooking destroys many nutrients and digestive enzymes while eating your peas and carrots in their natural state provides ATP, a key molecule for transporting enzergy to cells.<br />
And when you put down the salad fork, try jumping on a mini trampoline. According to the American Council on Exercise, it's as effective as running six miles an hour. And maybe more giddy fun!yogapilatescoachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094338510344089011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353239050946748623.post-71193594157624994182018-04-12T09:27:00.000-07:002018-04-12T09:27:00.716-07:00NAILING IT!Are you poisoning your pinkies with standard issue salon polish?<br />
All of the toxic ingredients commonly found in polish, removers, and nail adhesives -- including acetone, formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate (DPB), xylene and parabens-- can cause everything from headaches, dizziness and lung irritation to liver and kidney damage and reproductive harm, says the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.<br />
There are healthier, prettier, and more cost effective ways to nail it these days.<br />
Whole Foods type markets sell a range of safe nail products for DIY care (or take them to your salon).<br />
And what good deed can you do your teeth and bones you're probably not doing now? Invest in a bottle of the vitamin E family supplement, tocotrienals. The most popular form of vitamin E , alpha tocopherol, doesn't appear to do the trick. 430 to 860 mg a day helped to improve bone and dental health in recent studies.<br />
<br />yogapilatescoachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094338510344089011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353239050946748623.post-67004810044897302792018-01-09T09:42:00.000-08:002018-01-09T09:42:19.146-08:00HEALTHIER NOT HEAVIER<br />
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<li>Start 2018 with a few clear- conscience snacks -- and a spicy drink to have in front of that wintry night fireplace!</li>
<li> Skip that fatty butter on your morning bagel. Spread with blender whipped yogurt and berries.</li>
<li>After lunch munch-- Toss spears of English cucumbers with Maldron (or Himalayan) salt, pepper and fresh lemon juice. Beats chips and salted nuts </li>
<li>Innovative imbibing at Happy Hour? Have a Sriracha-Lada! Combine 1 ounce of lime juice, 2 tsps of sriracha sauce, and a dash of worchestershire sauce, pour over crushed ice in a salt-rimmed beer glass and top with a good Mexican lager To cut down on foam, pour in beer over the back of a spoon). Hey, beer is rich in minerals like selenium and magnesium plus B Complex:)</li>
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<br />yogapilatescoachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094338510344089011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353239050946748623.post-77552459290816215182017-12-12T08:03:00.000-08:002017-12-12T08:03:30.675-08:00SPRINKLE AND STRETCH<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tightness even a few Spine Stretch Forwards doesn't fix ? Take a hint and knock back some <i>Hintonia Latiflora. </i>Sometimes called "vegetable insulin" this herb native to Columbia and Mexico contains a neoflavinoid that lowers blood glucose levels, blood fats and even blood pressure, in addition to relaixing muscles. Beyond Hintonia, two herbs mentioned in the Yoga Sutras that improve flexibility in the muscles and joints are at our fingertips-- turmeric and cinnamon bark. Both make great holiday teas!</span>yogapilatescoachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094338510344089011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353239050946748623.post-38933197684490964052016-11-22T09:16:00.001-08:002016-11-22T09:16:52.844-08:00FORMALDEHYDE IN THE FLAME?What's more sensual than a scented candle? But nothing may be more dangerous at the same time. Heavily perfumed candles emit the chemical<i> limonene </i>that can react with ozone in the atmosphere to create the carcinogen formaldehyde. 100% beeswax candles may be pricer, but they are also safer to sniff!yogapilatescoachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094338510344089011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353239050946748623.post-15523219590722094312016-06-04T10:32:00.004-07:002016-06-04T10:32:55.086-07:00THE SAD DIET GETS SADDERThe Standard American Diet (SAD) isn't called that for nothing. Fewer than half of all Americans say they cook at an intermediate level and 16% of men between the ages of 20 and 39 admit they eat pizza every day! Our top sources of calories (besides pizza) s are baked goods, sugary drinks, chicken and alcohol, says the USDA. Go from sad to glad with a plate of steamed kale, dressed with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and a little crushed garlic. Kale has more calcium than 6 ounces of milk and more fiber than 3 slices of whole wheat bread. Tasty tomorrow as a leftover stirred into cooked rice.yogapilatescoachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094338510344089011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353239050946748623.post-56167351273734776332016-04-09T10:00:00.000-07:002016-04-09T10:00:42.773-07:00HALF A PLANTAIN FOR LOWER LDLBesides that daily clove of garlic (delicious roasted with some heart healthy olive oil) , there are 5 more daily eats that can ease your high LDL cholesterol numbers down:<br />
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* Two or three apples (try a different variety every day. Had a Pink Lady or an Autumn Gold?)<br />
* Three medium carrots (puree for a smoothie with kale and kefir, or lightly steam carrot sticks and dip in fresh pesto)<br />
*Half a whole green plantain (these tropical non-dessert fruits look like plus-size bananas and need to be pan-fried or oven-roasted. Drizzle a little agave syrup on top),<br />
*two cups of yogurt (dairy or nondairy) Tasty with that plantain above.yogapilatescoachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094338510344089011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353239050946748623.post-28911102630536455542016-01-23T09:31:00.000-08:002016-01-23T09:31:44.988-08:00HERBAL ALTERNATIVES TO STATINSHeal with herbs. Did you know you can lower your LDL cholesterol non-toxically with both lavender oil and olive leaf extract ? Take the latter orally via tincture , and apply the former (combining a few delightfully scented drops with a quarter cup of coconut oil) ) massaging into hands, arms and legs and feet where it also helps normalize blood pressure and circulation. No fear of liver damage or overdosing.yogapilatescoachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094338510344089011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353239050946748623.post-36283790846066960762015-10-15T11:56:00.001-07:002015-10-15T11:56:52.684-07:00BREWSKY WITH A BITESip your way into fall with an ice-cold but spicy hot beer cocktail! Combine 1 oz fresh lime juice with 2 tsp Sriracha and 1/4. tsp Worcestershire sauce in a salt-rimmed mug filled with crushed ice. Top with (to keep the theme) a Mexican lager such as Pacifico or a low or no alcohol brew like Sharp's or Bitburger Drive. Rather than beer nuts, munch with a bunch of garlic roasted walnuts. A handful give you protein,vitamin E, omega-3, folate, even melatonin which helps prevent premature aging, migraines and diabetes.yogapilatescoachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094338510344089011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353239050946748623.post-88100407290071194422015-05-17T11:15:00.000-07:002015-05-17T11:15:02.175-07:00NOT SO SAME OLD SAME OLD SALAD<br />
Update those sliced cucumbers and slivered radishes in your tossed greens.<br />
Try rhubarb. Yes, really! For a 4-person salad, slice 3 ribs of fresh rhubarb into half-inch chunks, then flash-roast at 450 degrees for 5 minutes. Cool , toss with your favorite greens (Try frisee or radicchio for a change), dress with oil and vinegar. Instead of the same-old slivered, almonds or shredded cheese on top, try lightly toasted hemp seeds for protein and omega-3's. Rhubarb is rich in Vitamins A, B and K for strong bones with fewer calories than almost any veg this side of celery.yogapilatescoachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094338510344089011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353239050946748623.post-11634922012511835192015-02-15T11:07:00.003-08:002015-02-15T11:07:58.643-08:00HEALTH IN HANDGood for the environment but not so good for your inner ecology--Did you know those hot air hand dryers spread 27 times more bacteria than paper towels? Rx? Shake your wet hands twelve times then use just one folded towel and you're good, recommend preventative health experts. Then get those germ-free hands on some naturally sweetened cherry juice instead of soda. Tart cherries are rich in inflammation fighting antioxidants, great for treating RA and a natural source of stress-reducing melatonin. 20 ounces of soda a day, on the other hand, can shorten your life by almost 5 years, say anti-aging nutritionists.yogapilatescoachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094338510344089011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353239050946748623.post-38230810985467841662014-11-29T10:59:00.001-08:002014-11-29T10:59:42.395-08:00NUTRITIONAL MATH<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: .5in;">
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Is your <i>good </i>diet wanting? It is if you're tossing back a few pharmaceuticals with your morning joe and Downward Facing Dog. .So what’s the
take-away about putting back? At a minimum, you need at a respectable multivitamin --preferably one formulated for your sex and age that carries the USP (United
States Pharmacopeia) crest. Plus some additional
ascorbic acid (vitamin C), preferably in the optimally absorbed Ester-C form which will help keep your immune system humming along. One or two grams daily taken in spaced
doses couldn’t hurt (and if you don’t need it, it’s water soluble and will
simply be voided). A bone-support supplement that contains calcium, vitamin D,
and perhaps helper- bone health trace minerals such as boron, silica and vitamin are good add-ons for women. Wash it all
down with a cup of green tea and you’re good to flow! Go to www.invitehealth/drug-induced-nutrient-depletion.html for more details. </div>
yogapilatescoachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094338510344089011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353239050946748623.post-65784097770387869662014-02-18T07:03:00.000-08:002014-02-18T07:03:06.738-08:00Your Feet, Your Face, Your Gut<span style="background-color: #ea9999;">Get off your high horse and out of those high heels, ladies. High heels cause 200% more stress to your knees than sneakers. Ballet flats are no better. And you are three times less stable in flip flops than in low heels. Further up the body, you can reduce the appearance of wrinkles by using a bedside humidifier that provides 70% relative humidity. And a fruity way to protect your GI tract? Couple that wine or beer with a few vitaminwberries, say new studies from the University of Bar C Barcelona.</span>yogapilatescoachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094338510344089011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353239050946748623.post-33526449015714984372013-12-14T10:42:00.000-08:002013-12-14T10:42:41.408-08:00PS: Check Your pH Levels!<ol start="1" style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1">
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balance, expressed as a number on the pH scale: 1 is most acid and 14 is
most alkaline. You can check your numbers (excellent is between 6.6 and
6.8) with a litmus paper test kit available from medical supply companies
or some pharmacies. Best way to alkalinize your body? Drink less (acid) coffee, eat more (alkaline) green vegetables. Even better, switch that brewed coffee for freshly made juices.</li>
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yogapilatescoachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094338510344089011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353239050946748623.post-85485630783146619852013-10-31T11:03:00.003-07:002013-10-31T11:03:36.144-07:00Leafy Green BonesGot greens? You don't need milk for calcium. 50% of the skeleton-boosting calcium in green leafy vegetables is absorbed (even higher for Brussels Sprouts) by your body -which is twice that of milk with no fat or cholesterol, says the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). Best bone-building greens? Collards. Next best--turnip, dandelion and mustard greens followed by kale. For a calcium add-on --dish up those steamed greens with stir-fried tofu and toasted sesame seeds.yogapilatescoachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094338510344089011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353239050946748623.post-64204528357652407772013-10-22T08:19:00.004-07:002013-10-22T08:20:17.853-07:00In the Black with Green Tea<span style="background-color: #93c47d;">Unlike caffeinated teas, herbal teas <i>support</i> the adrenals rather than depleting them, promote blood purification and stimulate the body's natural defenses to fight infection. If your health is in the red for any reason, pour a cup of green tea. Daily doses of green tea help to prevent cancer, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, fight gum disease and spur weight loss. Green tea also enhances the body's ability to assimilate vitamin C. Brew it gently and serve without milk or sugar to preserve its nuanced flavors. Read more about the miracles of tea in my book SUPER IMMUNITY FOODS!</span>yogapilatescoachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094338510344089011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353239050946748623.post-14280300394768457882013-10-06T11:35:00.002-07:002013-10-06T11:35:50.901-07:00Lemon Love<span style="background-color: yellow;">If you're smart, you'll put the squeeze on a lemon! It's more than just a flavor enhancer. The juice of half a lemon in warm water taken morning,noon and night helps release toxins, and eases the aches of the flu. You can substitute fresh lemon juice to set your curls or applied directly, lemon juice will help shrink corns. Out of aloe? A slice of lemon rubbed on a fresh burn will prevent blistering. For a fast and healthy "Lemon Nuts" snack,. saute whole unsalted raw almonds in melted butter or coconut oil, splash with lemon juice, stir until juice is absorbed, and sprinkle with a little fresh grated lemon peel and a pinch of sea salt. Munch a bunch!</span>yogapilatescoachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094338510344089011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353239050946748623.post-53063998597633819162013-09-29T10:56:00.001-07:002013-09-29T10:56:12.261-07:00Bad Food, Bad Breath<span style="background-color: #ea9999;">Oral B.O.? Check what's on your menu. Food is the culprit in 90% of all cases of halitosis. Besides garlic and onion and fatty food like butter, all refined carbohydrates (specially sticky ones) , especially sugar, increase odor-causing bacteria in your mouth. Switch to protein rich snacks which increase saliva, especially foods high in vitamins C ad A and the bioflavonoids to strengthen gum tissue. Have cubes of aged cheese for dessert rather than cake and cookies.</span>yogapilatescoachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094338510344089011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353239050946748623.post-61948095861790461752013-09-25T10:51:00.004-07:002013-09-25T10:52:22.352-07:00Splish Non-Dairy Splash<span style="background-color: #f9cb9c;">There are 11 grams of unhealthy fat in a milkshake (as much as a lean lambchop) ! A better way to get your juices flowing without milk fat? Make a MILK-FREE FRUITSHAKE: Combine 1 cup each : grapefruit juice and ripe strawberries plus 1 cup coconut or almond milk, dash of honey or agave nectar , a few ice cubes. Pop in blender and buzz til frothy.Two big low calorie low fat high antioxidant servings.</span>yogapilatescoachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094338510344089011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353239050946748623.post-4323498073604886922013-09-18T10:23:00.004-07:002013-09-18T10:23:43.810-07:00Do the Mashed PotatoSpuds are a nutritional goldmine. Rich in energizing complex carbohydrates, potassium, vitamin C and fiber for blood sugar and blood pressure control, they also supply protein, iron an vitamin B. They're even good cosmetically. Try this old-fashioned formula for keeping hands soft and white. Boil potatoes util soft and mash with a little milk or yogurt until thick and creamy. Add a few drops of glycerin. Coat hands and massage daily. Formula keeps three days refrigerated.yogapilatescoachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094338510344089011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353239050946748623.post-70557927178510772852013-09-04T11:22:00.001-07:002013-09-04T11:22:51.847-07:00Currying Favor with Falling Hair Need a hair helper for a crowning glory that's thinning? Try supplements of 800 to 1500 mg of turmeric daily, The active ingredient in curry, turmeric contains curcuminoids that fight inflammation in the body, one of the major causes of hair growth slow-down. Also watch your sleep patterns and your stress levels. A little horsetail tea three times a day providing the hair-nourishing mineral silicon can also help.yogapilatescoachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094338510344089011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353239050946748623.post-41654396537996971002013-08-29T13:27:00.001-07:002013-08-29T13:27:10.483-07:00Beating Illness with BeetsDoes your daily diet pass muster for building better blood pressure, a stronger immune system and a smoothly functioning liver and gall bladder? If beets aren't on it, maybe not. Beets have a rich supply of beta carotene to speed tissue repair, detoxify the bloodstream and fight brain fatigue.They are also high in betaine, a vitamin-like substance that aids in brain function plus folate, the anti-depression B vitamin. Beets supply vitamin C and rank among the top 5 sources of anti aging antioxidants.To benefit the most, juice both the beet root and the leaves and combine with other carotene-rich foods such as carrots, spinach or squash.<br />
Read more in my book SUPER IMMUNITY FOODS!yogapilatescoachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094338510344089011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353239050946748623.post-85483452248625705652013-08-28T11:21:00.000-07:002013-08-28T11:21:05.773-07:00Throwaway NutritionDon't neglect the butt. A cup of broccoli stalks (pare away the tough outer skin and you can julienne or cube the insides for salads or use as crudites with a creamy dip) has slightly more calcium than a cup of ice cream, with zero fat. Broccoli leaves offer more vitamin A than the stalks and this is the only part of the plant supplying vitamin E. Likewise the core of the cauliflower is rich in vitamin C and the cauliflower leaves we often discard supply more calcium, iron and vitamins and C than the flowery heads we usually opt for.yogapilatescoachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094338510344089011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353239050946748623.post-10685142950832385692013-08-26T11:09:00.002-07:002013-08-26T11:09:42.826-07:00Pickled Pepper Pain ReliefPut away the Aleve. Reach for <i>Capsicum frutesceus </i> (common garden peppers) to oust aches. the <i>capaicin</i> in peppers helps with both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis by increasing DNA synthesis and triggering production of pain-depressing collagenase and prostaglandin.. As a cream, pepper-derived <i>capsaicin </i>can relieve the itch of psoriasis and the pain of the shingles.Got a cold? Loosen phlegm with a cocktail of red ad green peppers juiced with carrots.yogapilatescoachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094338510344089011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353239050946748623.post-20704950446116926722012-11-29T09:54:00.001-08:002012-11-29T09:54:15.945-08:00onions, cabbage and celeryForget an apple day! An onion a day can help to fend off stroke, while daily cabbage (sauerkraut or cabbage juice) can protect you from ulcers. And juicing celery with onion and cabbage will clear your complexion and firm up collagen and elastin to prevent wrinkling.yogapilatescoachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094338510344089011noreply@blogger.com0